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In a code language, EXPLANATION is written as EYQMAOAUIOO. Using the same code OBVIOUSLY will be written a
PCWJPVTMZ
OCWIOUTMZ
OCWJOVTMZ
OCWIOVTMZ
Correct answer
PCWJPVTMZ
In certain code TRIPPLE is written as SQHOOKD. How DISPOSE can be written in that code ?
ESOPCID
EJTPTF
DSOESPI
CHRONRD
Correct answer
ESOPCID
Pointing towards a lady, Rajan said, “She is the daughter of the woman who is the mother of the husband of my mother”. Who is the lady to Rajan ?
Aunt
Daughter
Sister
Sister-in-law
Correct answer
Aunt
are based on the following information :
Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged on each day from Monday to Saturday. The schedule of the plays is to be in accordance with the following :
(i) A must not be staged on Friday.
(ii) C must not be staged on the first day of the schedule.
(iii) D should be staged on Wednesday only but should not be followed immediately by C.
(iv) There should be a gap of two days between D and F.
(v) E should be immediately followed by A.
Play F was scheduled on which day ?
Monday
Saturday
Thursday
Tuesday
Correct answer
Monday
Which is correct sequence of plays starting from Monday ?
AEDBCF
EADCBF
EADFBC
None of these
Correct answer
AEDBCF
Play D was immediately preceded by –
A
B
C
D
Correct answer
A
are based on the following information :
A + B means A is son of B.
A – B means A is wife of B.
A × B means A is brother of B.
A ÷ B means A is mother of B.
A = B means A is sister of B.
What does S + T – U means ?
U is Father of S.
U is Son of S.
U is Uncle of S.
U is Brother of S.
Correct answer
U is Father of S.
What does P × R ÷ Q means ?
P is Brother of Q.
P is Father of Q.
P is Uncle of Q.
P is Nephew of Q.
Correct answer
P is Brother of Q.
What does A = B + C mean ?
A is Aunt of C.
A is Daughter of C.
A is Niece of C.
A is Sister of C.
Correct answer
A is Aunt of C.
What does J = K ÷ L mean ?
J is Aunt of L.
J is Sister of L.
L is Niece of J.
L is Daughter of J.
Correct answer
J is Aunt of L.
question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements (I and/or II) are sufficient to answer the question. Give answer as :
A student has to pass in both Mathematics and Science to be promoted. How many students get promoted ?
(I) There were total 100 students in the class.
(II) 30 students passed in Math and 80 passed in Science.
If the data in statement (I) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
If the data in statement (II) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
If the data in both the statements (I) and (II) together are necessary to answer the question.
If the data in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Correct answer
If the data in statement (I) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements (I and/or II) are sufficient to answer the question. Give answer as :
Are Jackfruit sweet?
(I) All vegetables are sweet.
(II) Jackfruit is a vegetable.
If the data in statement (I) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
If the data in statement (II) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
If the data in both the statements (I) and (II) together are necessary to answer the question.
If the data in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Correct answer
If the data in statement (I) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements (I and/or II) are sufficient to answer the question. Give answer as :
What is the colour of this bag ?
(I) The colour of this bag is appealing .
(II) The colour of this bag is same as that of other bag which is black.
If the data in statement (I) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
If the data in statement (II) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
If the data in both the statements (I) and (II) together are necessary to answer the question.
If the data in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Correct answer
If the data in statement (I) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
Manoj remembers that his elder brother’s birthday is after fifteen but before eighteen of February whereas his sister remember that his elder brother’s birthday is after sixteen but before nineteenth of February. On which date is Manoj’s elder brother’s birthday ?
16th Feb
17th Feb
18th Feb
19th Feb
Correct answer
16th Feb
A boy was asked to write 25 × 92 but he wrote 2592. What is the numerical difference between the two ?
1
0
3
5
Correct answer
1
The square of a natural number subtracted from its cube comes to 48. The number is
8
6
5
4
Correct answer
8
The average age of A and B is 30 yrs and that of B and C is 26 yrs. The difference of the age of A and C is –
2 yrs
4 yrs
6 yrs
8 yrs
Correct answer
2 yrs
Average of 6 numbers is 8. One more number is added and the average became 9. What was the additional number ?
15
16
7
9
Correct answer
15
In a college the seats for Arts, Commerce and Science are in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 8 respectively. There is a proposal to increase these seats by 40%, 50%, and 75% respectively, what will be the ratio after the increased seats ?
2 : 3 : 4
6 : 7 : 8
6 : 8 : 9
None of these
Correct answer
2 : 3 : 4
A horse and a cow were sold for Rs. 12,000 each. The horse was sold at a loss of 20% and the cow at a gain of 20%. The entire transaction resulted in
No loss or gain
Loss of Rs. 1,000
Gain of Rs. 1,000
Gain of Rs. 2,000
Correct answer
No loss or gain
A bag contains coins amounting to Rs. 112 of Rs. 1, 50 paise and 10 paise in the ratio of 3 : 8 : 10. What is the number of 50 paise coins in the bag ?
198
112
96
84
Correct answer
198
Rs. 675 was divided among 75 students. Each boy gets Rs. 20 and each girl gets Rs. 5. How many girls are there among the students ?
45
55
50
37
Correct answer
45
Two men start together to walk a certain distance, one at 4 km/hr and another at 3 km/hr. The former arrives half an hour before the later. Find the distance.
8 km
6 km
7 km
9 km
Correct answer
8 km
At what rate of simple interest in 4 years a sum of money will become four times the principal ?
50%
60%
75%
80%
Correct answer
50%
In what time will Rs. 1,000 become Rs. 1,331 at 10% per annum compound interest ?
3 yrs
2 yrs
\(2\frac{1}{2}\) yrs
\(3\frac{1}{2}\) yrs
Correct answer
3 yrs
By how much percentage area of a Square will increase if its side is increased by 10% ?
20%
21%
22%
25%
Correct answer
20%
From a rectangle metal sheet of sides 25 cm. and 20 cm, a circular sheet as large as possible is cut off. What is the approximate area of the remaining sheet ?
186 cm2
93 cm2
144 cm2
72 cm2
Correct answer
186 cm2
A rectangular tank whose length and breadth are 2.5 mt and 1.5 mt. If its capacity is 750 litre, what is the height of the tank ?
20 cm
15 cm
80 cm
100 cm
Correct answer
20 cm
With A, B, C as centers, three circles are drawn such that they touch each other externally. If the sides of the triangle ABC are 4 cm, 6 cm and 8 cm, then what is the sum of the radii of the circles ?
9 cm
14 cm
11 cm
12 cm
Correct answer
9 cm
A Supreme Court Judge can be removed by
Prime Minister of India
The Chief Justice of India
The Speaker of Lok Sabha
The President of India after impeachment
Correct answer
Prime Minister of India
In the National Flag of India, the Ashok’s Chakra has
24 Spokes in black colour
16 Spokes in black colour
24 Spokes in blue colour
16 Spokes in blue colour
Correct answer
24 Spokes in black colour
Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Indian Constitution in the year
1950
1952
1976
1971
Correct answer
1950
“India’s Soul lives in Villages” was said by
Vinoba Bhave
Jayprakash Narayan
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Correct answer
Vinoba Bhave
The President of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of
Each year
After each General Election to the Lok Sabha
Both (1) and (2)
Neither (1) nor (2)
Correct answer
Each year
The Constitution of India describe India as a
Confederation
Federation
Union of States
None of these
Correct answer
Confederation
Which Fundamental Right was described by Dr. B.R Ambedkar as the “heart and soul” of the Constitution ?
Right to Religion
Right to Education
Right to Property
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Correct answer
Right to Religion
How many members can be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President of India ?
2
12
14
7
Correct answer
2
What are the total no. of seats reserved for SC and ST in Lok Sabha ?
69 and 30
79 and 40
89 and 50
Varies after every General Election
Correct answer
69 and 30
Vice-President of India is the head of –
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Vidhan Sabha
Parliament
Correct answer
Lok Sabha
International Date line refers to
0° Longitude
90° E Longitude
Equator
180° Longitude
Correct answer
0° Longitude
The Planet nearest to Sun is
Earth
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Correct answer
Earth
Which Planet emits green light ?
Jupiter
Uranus
Venus
Neptune
Correct answer
Jupiter
“Territorial Water ” means
The water found in a Country in form of rivers and lakes etc.
The water which is supplied to other Countries
Water of sea located close to the coast of a Country
Water secured from other Countries
Correct answer
The water found in a Country in form of rivers and lakes etc.
Dilwara Temples are in
Indore
Mt. Abu
Somnath
Dwarka
Correct answer
Indore
“Ring of Fire” means
Circum-Pacific belt
Mid-Continental belt
Indian Ocean belt
Atlantic Ocean belt
Correct answer
Circum-Pacific belt
Lord Buddha’s original name was
Dushyant
Siddharth
Samara
Siddhant
Correct answer
Dushyant
Scurvy is caused by deficiency of -
Vitamin-A
Vitamin-B
Vitamin-C
Vitamin-D
Correct answer
Vitamin-A
Most of the Oxygen transported by the blood is
Dissolved in plasma
Dissolved in water
Bound to Haemoglobin
Ionic form as solute in plasma
Correct answer
Dissolved in plasma
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different
Number of Neutrons
Number of Electrons
Number of Protons
Atomic number
Correct answer
Number of Neutrons
Genes are described best by
Long, Single chains of amino acids
Long, Double chains of amino acids
Long, Single chains of Nucleic acids
Long, Double chains of Nucleic acids
Correct answer
Long, Single chains of amino acids
Who said “Man is a political animal” ?
Socrates
Plato
Dante
Aristotle
Correct answer
Socrates
“Sishu” is the literary work of
Vikram Seth
Jawaharlal Nehru
Rabindranath Tagore
Arundhati Roy
Correct answer
Vikram Seth
The Autobiography “Living History” has been authored by
Margaret Thatcher
Benazir Bhutto
Monica Lewinsky
Hillary Clinton
Correct answer
Margaret Thatcher
Indian Economy is
Capitalist
Socialistic
Mixed
Federal
Correct answer
Capitalist
The National Stock Exchange is located at
Gurugram
Mumbai
Kolkata
Chennai
Correct answer
Gurugram
Which was the first Assamese language Magazine ?
Chitra Chinta
Roopkar
Orunodoi
Jonaki
Correct answer
Chitra Chinta
Who was known as Maharajdhiraja ?
Bhaskar Varman
Samudra Varman
Pushya Varman
None of these
Correct answer
Bhaskar Varman
Where will you find “Golden Langur” ?
Pabitora
Laokhowa
Chakrashila
Panidihing
Correct answer
Pabitora
The shape of coins during Ahom Kingdom was
Circular
Rectangular
Square
Octagonal
Correct answer
Circular
Assam sends ___MPs to Rajya Sabha.
6
12
14
7
Correct answer
6
“Ek Saran Naam Dharma” was established by Srimanta Sankardev during which King’s time ?
Chilarai
Naranarayan
Bhaskar Varman
Vishwa Singha
Correct answer
Chilarai
Shivadol was constructed by which Queen ?
Phuleswari
Ambika Kouwari
Mula Gabaru
Kuranga Nayani
Correct answer
Phuleswari
Whose daughter was Amrita Prabha who got married to Kashmiri Prince Meghavahana ?
Bhuti Varman
Kalyan Varman
Bhaskar Varman
Bala Varman
Correct answer
Bhuti Varman
East India Company annexed Kachari Kingdom because of
Alliance with other kings
Mis-management
Conspiracy against East India Company
Doctrine of Lapse
Correct answer
Alliance with other kings
Which Temple was built during Salastambha Dynasty ?
Bhubneshwari
Kamakhya
Mahamaya
Mahabhairab
Correct answer
Bhubneshwari
What is called as “Peace Garden of North East” ?
Mizoram
Meghalaya
Sikkim
Tripura
Correct answer
Mizoram
In which year the first Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati was constructed ?
1952
1960
1962
1965
Correct answer
1952
In cricket world cup tournaments how many times India has defeated Pakistan ?
5
7
8
2
Correct answer
5
India started participating in Olympic Games in the year
1900
1904
1912
1952
Correct answer
1900
Who has won individual Gold Medal in Olympic Games ?
Gagan Narang
Abhinav Bindra
Sushil Kumar
Rajyavardhan Rathore
Correct answer
Gagan Narang
Which player has been awarded with Arjun Award, Dronacharya Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Padmashri ?
Abhinav Bindra
Sachin Tendulkar
Pullela Gopichand
Saurav Ganguli
Correct answer
Abhinav Bindra
Former football player and present Chief Minister of Manipur Sri N. Biren Singh has served in which Central Govt. Organization ?
CRPF
BSF
Assam Rifles
CISF
Correct answer
CRPF
Hima Das is nicknamed as
Sprint Queen
Dhing Express
Track Queen
Toofan Mail
Correct answer
Sprint Queen
Portrait and Landscape are
Page Orientation
Page Layout
Paper Size
All these
Correct answer
Page Orientation
Which of the following is not a font style ?
Italics
Superscript
Regular
Bold
Correct answer
Italics
In MS Word, the mailing list is known as
Data Sheet
Sheet
Data Source
Source
Correct answer
Data Sheet
One Megabyte equals (approximately)
1000 bits
1000 bytes
10 Lakh bytes
10 Lakh bits
Correct answer
1000 bits
When you are working on a document on PC, where is the document temporarily stored ?
ROM
RAM
CPU
Flash Memory
Correct answer
ROM
How are data organized in a spread sheet ?
Lines and Spaces
Layers and Planes
Rows and Columns
Height and Widths
Correct answer
Lines and Spaces
Fill up the gap with a appropriate words.
Neil Armstrong was________ first man to walk on _______ Moon.
a, the
the, upon
the, the
the, a
Correct answer
a, the
Fill up the gap with a appropriate words.
Measles _______ infectious.
is
are
were
are been
Correct answer
is
In the following sentences find out the segment in which there is an error :
Can you (A) / repair my (B)/ digital camera (C) / until Wednesday (D)
A
B
C
D
Correct answer
A
In the following sentences find out the segment in which there is an error :
The Economic disparity (A) / has grown (B) / rapid in the (C) / era of globalization (D)
A
B
C
D
Correct answer
A
In the following sentences find out the segment in which there is an error :
He told me (A) / that he want (B) / to have a (C) / talk with me
A
B
C
D
Correct answer
A
Fill up with correct word.
The regulations are fairly simple but _______ (1) do not have proper information, they may _______ (2) that private medical care is extremely expensive. It is not unusual to discover that they do not have ________ (3) money with them to ______ (4) the total cost and ________ (5) such circumstances an already difficult situation becomes even more complicated.
What would come in blank space (1)?
Whether
because
People
as
Correct answer
Whether
What would come in blank space (2)?
look
find
know
want
Correct answer
look
What would come in blank space (3)?
enough
litle
full
few
Correct answer
enough
What would come in blank space (4)?
give
have
cover
spend
Correct answer
give
What would come in blank space (5)?
in
at
up
on
Correct answer
in
On the basis of the relationship between first two words, you are required to decipher the relationship of the third word with the options given.
Calendar : Dates :: Dictionary : ?
Words
Book
Vocabulary
Sentences
Correct answer
Words
On the basis of the relationship between first two words, you are required to decipher the relationship of the third word with the options given.
Medicine : Sickness :: Book : ?
Ignorance
Knowledge
Author
Teacher
Correct answer
Ignorance
Telephone is related to Voice as ‘Letter’ is related to
Envelope
Post office
Cover Product
Writing
Correct answer
Envelope
Parliament is related to Great Britain in the same way as Congress is related to
Japan
India
USA
Nepal
Correct answer
Japan
Which of the following is the same as Wrestling, Karate, Boxing ?
Swimming
Polo
Pole Vault
Judo
Correct answer
Swimming
Select the word which is least like the other words in the group.
Geometry
Algebra
Trigonometry
Mathematics
Correct answer
Geometry
Select the odd one.
Copper
Tin
Brass
Zinc
Correct answer
Copper
Select the pair in which the words are differently related.
Hard : Soft
Long : High
Sweet : Sour
Pointed : Blunt
Correct answer
Hard : Soft
Select the odd pair of words.
Volume : Litre
Time : Second
Length : Metre
Pressure : Barometer
Correct answer
Volume : Litre
The 100th term of the series 3, 5, 7, 9, … will be
201
203
199
205
Correct answer
201
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