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CISF Constable/Tradesmen (2019) Official Paper (Held On : 21 March 2021). (Previous Year Paper)

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General Knowledge (20 questions)

1

Select the smallest (computer) memory size?

  1. ((a))

    Terabyte

  2. ((b))

    Gigabyte

  3. ((c))

    Kilobyte

  4. ((d))

    Megabyte

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Kilobyte

The correct answer is Kilobyte.

Key Points

  • The Kilobyte is the smallest unit of measurement greater than a byte.
  • It precedes the megabyte, which contains 1,000,000 bytes, while one kilobyte is technically 1,000 bytes.
  • Kilobytes are often used synonymously with kibibytes, which contain 1,024 bytes.
  • Kilobyte (KB) = 1 KB = 1024 Bytes
  • Megabyte (MB) = 1 MB = 1024 KB
  • GigaByte (GB) = 1 GB = 1024 MB
  • TeraByte (TB) = 1 TB = 1024 GB
  • PetaByte (PB) = 1 PB = 1024 TB

Additional Information 

  • The memory unit is the amount of data that can be stored in the storage unit.
  • A group of 8 bits is called a byte.
  • A byte is the smallest unit, which can represent a data item or a character.
2

Who is the first Lokpal of India -

  1. ((a))

    Abhilasha Kumari

  2. ((b))

    Indrajeet Prasad Gautam

  3. ((c))

    Dileep B Bhosale

  4. ((d))

    Pinaki Chandra Ghose

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Pinaki Chandra Ghose

The correct answer is Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose.

Key Points

  • The First Chairperson of the Lokpal is Shri Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose.
  • He is a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and was a sitting member of the National Human Rights Commission.

Additional Information 

  • The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and eight members.
  • Four of the judicial members have been former Chief Justices of different High Courts and the four non-judicial members have been from All India Services/Central Services.
  • The Chairperson and members bring with them rich experience and probity, which they have maintained in the public offices that they have held.
  • Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority or body of the ombudsman who represents the public interest in the Republic of India.

Important Points

  • The term "Lokpal" was coined by Dr. L.M.Singhvi in 1963.
  • To establish an anti-corruption institution called Lokpal at the National level, supported by Lokayukta at the state level.
  • As is the case with the Supreme Court of India and Cabinet Secretariat, the Lokpal will be supervised by the Cabinet Secretary and the Election Commission.
3

In which of the following do the Tapti and Narmada rivers fall?

  1. ((a))

    Bay of Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Arabian Sea

  3. ((c))

    Indian Ocean

  4. ((d))

    Pacific Ocean

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Arabian Sea

The correct answer is Arabian Sea.

Key Points

  • Tapti and Narmada rivers fall into the Arabian Sea.
  • The other rivers that flow into the Arabian Sea are Sindhu, Purna, and Sabarmati.

Additional Information

  • Narmada River - Also known as Reva.
  • It is also known as the "Life Line of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat".
  • State - Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat
  • Basin area - 98,796 km2
  • Length - 1,312 km
  • Source -  Narmada Kund (Vindhyachal Parvat Amarkantak Plateau, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh)
  • Mouth - Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea), Bharuch District, Gujarat​​
  • Tapi River - ​
  • State - Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat
  • Basin area - 62,225 km2
  • Length - 724 km
  • Source - Multai, Madhyapradesh
  • Mouth -  Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea), Dumas, Surat, Gujarat​
4

Which of the following is not a part of the Parliament in India?

  1. ((a))

    President

  2. ((b))

    Lok Sabha

  3. ((c))

    Rajya Sabha

  4. ((d))

    Chief Justice of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Chief Justice of India

The correct answer is Chief Justice of India.

Key Points

  • According to Article 79 of the Indian Constitution, there shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.
  • Hence Chief Justice of India  is not a part of the Parliament in India.
  • Indian Parliament:
  • The Indian Parliament is a bicameral legislature consisting of two houses – the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
  • The members of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) are directly elected by the people through the voting process.
  • The members of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) are elected by the members of the states’ legislative assemblies.
  • The Parliament consists of the two Houses and the President of India.
  • India has a parliamentary system of government.
  • The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country.

Additional Information

Functions of Parliament:

  • Legislative Functions:
  • The Parliament legislates on all matters mentioned in the Union List and the Concurrent List.
  • In the case of the Concurrent List, where the state legislatures and the Parliament have joint jurisdiction, the union law will prevail over the states unless the state law had received the earlier presidential assent.
  • However, the Parliament can any time, enact a law adding to, amending, varying, or repealing a law made by a state legislature.
  • Executive Functions (Control over the Executive):
  • By a vote of no-confidence, the Parliament can remove the Cabinet (executive) out of power.
  • It can reject a budget proposal or any other bill brought by the Cabinet.
  • A motion of no-confidence is passed to remove a government from office.
  • The MPs (Members of Parliament) can ask questions to the ministers on their ommissions and commissions.
  • Any lapses on the part of the government can be exposed in the Parliament.
  • Financial Functions:
  • The Union Budget prepared by the Cabinet is submitted for approval by the Parliament.
  • All proposals to impose taxes should also be approved by the Parliament.
  • There are two standing committees (Public Accounts Committee and Estimates Committee) of the Parliament to keep a check on how the executive spends the money granted to it by the legislature.
  • Amending Powers:
  • The Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution of India.
  • Both Houses of Parliament have equal powers as far as amending the Constitution is concerned.
  • Amendments will have to be passed in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha for them to be effective.
5

Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium metal?

  1. ((a))

    Bauxite

  2. ((b))

    Hematite

  3. ((c))

    Sphalerite

  4. ((d))

    Chalcocite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bauxite

The correct answer is Bauxite.

Key Points

  • Bauxite is an aluminium-rich sedimentary rock formed from laterite soil.
  • It is found in tropical or subtropical regions.
  • Bauxite is used for the production of Aluminium.
  • Bauxite is a non-ferrous metallic mineral that is used in the manufacturing of aluminium.
  • Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks.

Important Points

  • Odisha is the largest bauxite-producing state in India.
  • More than half of India's bauxite deposits are found in Odisha.
  • Bauxite is an important mineral used in the production of aluminium.

Additional Information

Important ores:

AluminiumBauxite
Kaolinite (a form of clay)
IronHaematite
Magnetite
Siderite
Iron pyrites
CopperCopper pyrites
Malachite
Cuprite
Copper glance
ZincZinc blend/Sphalerite
Calamine
Zincite
6

Which of the following is a unit used to measure refractive power of a lens?

  1. ((a))

    Bar

  2. ((b))

    Dioptre

  3. ((c))

    Watt

  4. ((d))

    Joule

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Dioptre

The correct answer is Dioptre.

Key Points

  • Dioptre is the S.I. Unit of refractive Power of a lens.
  • A dioptre is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in metres.
  • Power of a lens is the ability of a lens to converge or diverge light rays depending on its focal length.

Additional Information

  • 7 Basic SI units with their quantities:
Base quantitiesBase SI units
1Lengthmeter
2masskilogram
3timesecond
4electric currentampere
5temperaturekelvin
6intensitycandela
7amount of substancemole
7

Present Governor of Reserve bank of India is?

  1. ((a))

    Urjit R. Patel

  2. ((b))

    Shaktikant Das

  3. ((c))

    Raghuram Rajan

  4. ((d))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Shaktikant Das

The correct answer is Shaktikant Das.

Key Points

  • Shri Shaktikanta Das, IAS Retd., former Secretary, Department of Revenue and Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India assumed charge as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India effective December 12, 2018.

Important Points

  • The Reserve Bank of India
  • It was established on April 1,1935, under the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
  • The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Kolkata but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.
  • The Central Office is where the Governor sits and where policies are formulated.
  • Though originally privately owned, since nationalization in 1949, the Reserve Bank is fully owned by the Government of India.
  • RBI is an institution of national importance and the pillar of the surging Indian economy.

Additional Information

  • Dr. Urjit R. Patel was twenty-fourth Governor of the Reserve Bank of India effective September 4, 2016 after serving as Deputy Governor since January 2013.
  • Raghuram Rajan, an Indian economist and 23rd Governor of the RBI is the author of the book 'I Do What I Do'.
8

Amoghvarsha was a famous:

  1. ((a))

    Chalukyan King

  2. ((b))

    Pallava King

  3. ((c))

    Rastrakuta King

  4. ((d))

    Satavahana King

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Rastrakuta King

The correct answer is Rastrakuta King.

Key Points

  • Amoghavarsha I was a famous king of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty.
  • The reign of Amoghavarsha is from 800 to 878 AD (though some scholars say that his reign was 62 years), one of the longest reigns.
  • Amoghavarsha was a patron of the Jains and liberally patronized the Digambara sect of Jains.

Additional Information

Rulers of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.

  • Dhruva (c. 780−793 CE)
  • During his reign, the kingdom expanded into an empire that included all the territory between the Kaveri River and central India.
  • Govind III (c.793−814 CE)
  • It was Dhruvaputra who took the Rashtrakutas to greater heights. He became the winner in the tripartite struggle.
  • Krishna III (c.939−967 CE) 
  • The last great Rashtrakuta ruler, consolidated the empire so that it extended from the Narmada river to the Kaveri river and included the northern Tamil country (Thondaimandalam) and paid tribute to the king of Ceylon.
9

Which of the following occurred first:

  1. ((a))

    Dandi March

  2. ((b))

    Jallianwallah Massacre

  3. ((c))

    Khilafat Movement

  4. ((d))

    Champaran Satyagraha

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Champaran Satyagraha

The correct answer is Champaran Satyagraha.

Key Points

  • Champaran Satyagraha was started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917 to look into the problem of the Tinkathia system in which peasants of Champaran were forced to grow Indigo on 3/20th of the total land. 
  • In this background, Raj Kumar Shukla persuaded Gandhi to look into the peasants problem.

Additional Information

  • The Dandi March was an act of nonviolent civil disobedience in colonial India led by Mahatma Gandhi.
  • It began at the Sabarmati Ashram on 12 March 1930.
  • It ended on 6 April 1930 with Gandhi and his followers breaking the salt law in the coastal village of Dandi.
  • The "Jallianwala Bagh" Massacre took place on 13 April 1919.
  • The incident happened in the backdrop of protests against the Rowlatt Act and the subsequent arrest of Dr. Satyapal and Saifuddin Kichlew.
  • After this incident, Rabindra Nath Tagore renounced his Knighthood.
  • Mahatma Gandhi gave up the title of Kaiser-i-Hind and withdrew the Satyagrah against Rowlatt act.
  • The 'Khilafat Movement Day' was observed on 17th October 1919.
  • The movement has three main objectives they were:​
  • The Ottoman Caliphate should retain his Empire in Turkey.
  • The Caliph must be provided with sufficient Territory so as to enable him to defeat the Islamic Faith all around the world.
  • The Arab lands that are Syria, Iraq, Palestine, and Arabia, must stay under the Muslim rule.​
  • Hence Champaran Satyagraha occurred first among the given events.
10

Identify the wrong statement:

  1. ((a))

    The Quorum to constitute of sitting of the house is 1/10 of the total number of members of the house

  2. ((b))

    Rajya Sabha is also called popular chamber

  3. ((c))

    The speaker and the deputy speaker are the presiding officers of the Lok Sabha

  4. ((d))

    In case any question arises whether a bill is a money bill or not, decision of speaker, Lok Sabha is final

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Rajya Sabha is also called popular chamber

The correct answer is Rajya Sabha is also called popular chamber.

Key Points

  • For both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the quorum for the establishment of a House sitting is one-tenth of the total number of House members.
  • The minimum number of members required to be present before a meeting is permitted to begin is a quorum.
  • Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • The lower house of a parliament or Lok sabha is called a Popular Chamber because it is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of universal adult suffrage.
  • Hence statement 2 is Incorrect.
  • The speaker and the deputy speaker are the presiding officers of the Lok Sabha.
  • Hence statement 3 is correct.
  • If a dispute arises as to whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not; the decision of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is final.
  • The Rajya Sabha has no power to reject a Money Bill.
  • It can only make recommendations, i.e., suggestions.
  • Hence statement 4 is correct.
11

The disease rickets is caused by the deficiency of:

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin-D

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin-C

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin-A

  4. ((d))

    All of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin-D

The correct answer is Vitamin D.

Key Points

  • Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones).
  • Severe vitamin D deficiency can also lead to other diseases. In children, it can cause rickets.
  • Rickets is a rare disease that causes the bones to become soft and bend.

Important Points

  • Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.
  • Calcium is one of the main building blocks of bone.
  • Vitamin D also has a role in your nervous, muscle, and immune systems.
  • There are a few foods that naturally have some vitamin D:
  • Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel
  • Beef liver
  • Cheese
  • Mushrooms
  • Egg yolks

Additional Information

  • Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.
  • It is important for normal vision.
  • Vitamin B is a water-soluble vitamin.
  • It is necessary to consume a quantity of Vitamin- B complex.
  • Vitamin C is known as Ascorbic Acid.
  • It is a water-soluble vitamin.
12

Match the states (List I) with their capitals (List II):

States (List I)Capitals (List II)
A.Chattishgarh1.Kohima
B.Telangana2.Agartala
C.Tripura3.Gangtok
D.Nagaland4.Raipur
E.Sikkim5.Hyderabad
  1. ((a))

    A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1, E - 5

  2. ((b))

    A - 2, B - 5, C - 1, D - 4, E - 3

  3. ((c))

    A - 4, B - 5, C - 3, D - 1, E - 2

  4. ((d))

    A - 4, B - 5, C - 2, D - 1, E - 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

A - 4, B - 5, C - 2, D - 1, E - 3

The correct answer is A - 4, B - 5, C - 2, D - 1, E - 3.

Key PointsCorrect match is:

States (List I)Capitals (List II)
ChattishgarhRaipur
TelanganaHyderabad
TripuraAgartala
NagalandKohima
SikkimGangtok

Additional InformationThe Indian States and their Capitals:

State NameCapital
Andhra PradeshAmaravati
Arunachal PradeshItanagar
AssamDispur
BiharPatna
ChhattisgarhRaipur
GoaPanaji
GujaratGandhinagar
HaryanaChandigarh
Himachal PradeshShimla
JharkhandRanchi
KarnatakaBengaluru
KeralaThiruvananthapuram
Madhya PradeshBhopal
MaharashtraMumbai
ManipurImphal
MeghalayaShillong
MizoramAizawl
NagalandKohima
OdishaBhubaneswar
PunjabChandigarh
RajasthanJaipur
SikkimGangtok
Tamil NaduChennai
TelanganaHyderabad
TripuraAgartala
Uttar PradeshLucknow
UttarakhandDehradun (Winter)
Gairsain (Summer)
West BengalKolkata
13

"Hopman cup" is related to which sports?

  1. ((a))

    Football

  2. ((b))

    Lawn Tennis

  3. ((c))

    Badminton

  4. ((d))

    Cricket

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Lawn Tennis

The correct answer is Lawn Tennins.

Key Points

  • The Hopman Cup is an international eight-team indoor hardcourt tennis tournament that plays mixed-gender teams on a country-by-country basis.
  • It was held in Perth, Western Australia each year from 1989 to 2019.
  • It was replaced on the calendar in 2020 by the ATP Cup, a newly created ATP event.
  • It is set to return to the calendar in 2023 in a French venue.
  • Other Tennis tournaments:
  • Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, Hopman Cup, Laver Cup, ATP Cup ​

Additional Information

Cup/TrophyGame
Davis CupTennis (Men)
Fed CupTennis (Women)
Wightman CupTennis (Women)
Merdeka CupFootball
Ryder CupGolf (Men)
Solheim CupGolf (Women)
Walker CupGolf
Thomas CupBadminton (Men)
Uber CupBadminton (Women)
Sudirman CupBadminton
Swaythling CupTable Tennis (Men)
Corbillon CupTable Tennis (Women)
Sultan Azlan Shah CupHockey (Men)
14

Lipulekh Pass is in which state?

  1. ((a))

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Uttarakhand

  4. ((d))

    Sikkim

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Uttarakhand

The correct answer is Uttarakhand.

Key Points

  • Lipulekh Pass is in the state of Uttarakhand.
  • Lipulekh is a Himalayan pass on the border between Uttarakhand, India, and Tibet, China.
  • This pass is a vital border pass for trade with China.
  • The southern side of the pass is controlled by India but claimed by Nepal.

Important Points

  • Other Important passes in Uttarakhand 
  • Mana Pass: It is located in the Greater Himalayas and connects Tibet with Uttarakhand.
  • Niti Pass: It is located in Uttarakhand and connects with Tibet.

Additional Information

StatesImportant Passes
Himachal PradeshBara La, Cha La, Shipki La
SikkimJelep La, Nathu La
Arunachal PradeshBomdi La
15

The maximum strength of Lok Sabha as per the original constitution is ______ which is made up by election of upto ______ members to represent the states:

  1. ((a))

    550, 540

  2. ((b))

    532, 530

  3. ((c))

    552, 530

  4. ((d))

    552, 545

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

552, 530

The correct answer is 552, 530.

Key Points

  • The maximum strength of Lok Sabha as envisaged by the constitution is 552 which is made up by election of upto 530 members to represent the states.
  • Maximum strength of the House is 552 members.
  • 530 members to represent the States,
  • 20 members to represent the Union Territories, and 2 members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community.

Confusion Points

  • 104th Amendment Act, 2020
  • It removed the reserved seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
  • The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 550.

Additional Information

  • Article 81 of the Constitution of India 1949 has specified the maximum strength of Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha to be 552.
  • Lok Sabha is the lower house, while Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament.
  • Article 80 of the Indian Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.
  • The Vice President of India will act as Ex-Officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
16

Central Industrial Security Force Act is of which year:

  1. ((a))

    1969

  2. ((b))

    1968

  3. ((c))

    1970

  4. ((d))

    1967

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

1968

The correct answer is 1968.

Key Points

  • Central Industrial Security Force Act was enacted in 1968.
  • CISF is one of the Central Armed Police Forces.
  • CAPF is divided into three forces
  • Border Guarding Forces- Assam Rifles (AR), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
  • Forces for Internal Security- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  • **Special Task Force-**National Security Guard (NSG).
  • The Headquarters of CISF is in Delhi.
  • It is governed by Ministry of Home Affairs.
17

One of the following is not a Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee, 2020:

  1. ((a))

    Rohit Sharma

  2. ((b))

    Manu Bhaker

  3. ((c))

    Manika Batra

  4. ((d))

    Vinesh Phogat

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Manu Bhaker

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

  • The winners of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2020 are Rohit Sharma (cricket), Manika Batra (Table tennis), Mariyappan Thangavelu (Paralympics), Rani Rampal(Hockey), and Vinesh Phogat(Wrestling).
  • This award has been renamed to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna.​

Additional Information

  • First time Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna was given to Vishwanathan Anand.
  • First women - Karnam Malleshwari
  • Only person to win this for 2 sports - Pankaj Adwani (Snooker, Billiard)
  • First cricketer to win this is Sachin Tendulkar.
18

The Election Commission of India in February, 2021 announced the schedule of assembly election. Which one of the following is not named in the schedule:

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Puducherry

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Sikkim

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Sikkim

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

  • Sikkim was not included in the schedule of the assembly elections.
  • The Election Commission in February 2021 announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Additional Information

  • The election commission (EC) is responsible for conducting elections of Parliament i.e. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President.
  • They also conduct the election of the Vice President.
  • Election Commission is mentioned in part 15, article 324-329-A of the Indian Constitution.
  • It has 3 members The chief election commissioner (CEC) and 2 election commissioners.
  • CEC is appointed by the president for a period of 6 years.
  • And can be removed through Impeachment.
19

Which country has assumed the chairmanship of BRICS for 2021?

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    Russia

  4. ((d))

    Brazil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India

The correct answer is India.

Key Points

  • The 13th BRICS summit was held in India.
  • The theme for the summit was 'cooperation for continuity, consolidation, and consensus'.

Additional Information

  • China is the chair of the 14th BRICS Summit happening in 2022.
  • The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs.
  • Since 2009, the governments of the BRICS states have met annually at formal summits.
  • The BRICS: 
  • Founded: 16 June 2009
  • India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
  • Russia: President Vladimir Putin
  • South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa
  • Brazil: President Jair Bolsonaro
  • China (2022 host): President Xi Jinping
20

Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Power Plant is in the state of?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Uttrakhand

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Uttrakhand

The correct answer is Uttrakhand.

Key Points

  • Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Power Plant is in Uttrakhand.
  • It is built on the Dhauliganga river.
  • Dhauliganga is a tributary of ​Alaknanda and joins it at Vishnu Prayag.
  • Alaknanda originates at Satopath glacier.
  • Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet at dev Prayag to form Ganga.
  • ​Before meeting Bhagirathi, Alaknanda is joined by Kaliganga at rudra prayag.
  • Pindar at karnapryag and Nandakini at nandprayag.
  • Bhagirathi originates from Gangotri glacier.
  • Ganga meets Yamuna at Prayag in Prayagraj.

Elementary Mathematics (20 questions)

21

If a ∶ b = 7 ∶ 9 and b ∶ c = 5 ∶ 7, then find the value of a ∶ c?

  1. ((a))

    5 ∶ 9

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    7 ∶ 21

  4. ((d))

    7 ∶ 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 ∶ 9

Calculation:

a : b = 7 : 9 

⇒ a/b = 7/9                  ------(1)

b : c = 5 : 7

⇒ b/c = 5/7                  ------(2)

Multiplying (1) by (2)

⇒ a/b × b/c = 7/9 × 5/7

⇒ a/c = 5/9

∴ The correct answer is 5 : 9

22

In a 45 litres mixture of milk and water, the ratio of the milk to water is 2 ∶ 1. When some quantity of water is added to the mixture, this ratio becomes 1 ∶ 2. The quantity of water added is:

  1. ((a))

    10 litres

  2. ((b))

    21 litres

  3. ((c))

    35 litres

  4. ((d))

    45 litres

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

45 litres

Calculation:

Let milk & water present in the original mixture be 2x & x respectively.

⇒ 2x + x = 45

⇒ x = 45/3 = 15 litres

⇒ Milk in original mixture = 2x = 2 × 15 = 30 litres

⇒ Water in original mixture = x = 15 litres

Let the quantity of water added = y litres

⇒ New water quantity = 15 + y 

⇒ MilkWater=3015+y=12\frac{Milk}{Water}= \frac{30}{15+y}=\frac{1}{2}

⇒ 60 = 15 + y

⇒ y = 60 - 15 = 45 litres

∴ The correct answer is 45 litres

23

A's average marks in 4 subjects were 91. His total marks in remaining two subjects were 176. Find average of his marks in all subjects.

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    90

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    89

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

90

Formula Used:

Average = Sum of observations/Total no. of observations

Calculation:

Using the above formula -

⇒ Sum of marks in 4 subjects = 91 × 4 = 364

⇒ Average of 6 subjects = 364+1766\frac{364+176}{6} = 5406\frac{540}{6} = 90

∴ The correct answer is 90

24

A sum of Rs. 1200 at simple interest doubles itself in 8 years. The rate of interest is ______ percent per year.

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    12.5

  4. ((d))

    11.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

12.5

Given:

P = 1200, T = 8 years

Formula Used:

Amount = Principal + Simple Interest

Simple interest = P×R×T100\frac{P× R× T}{100}

Calculation:

Using the above formula -

⇒ 2 × 1200 = 1200 + 1200×R×8100\frac{1200× R× 8}{100}

⇒ 2400 - 1200 = 96 R

⇒ 1200/96 = R = 12.5 %

∴ The correct answer is 12.5

25

The average weight of a group of 20 boys was calculated to be 89.4 kg and it was later discovered that one weight was misread as 78 kg instead of 87 kg. Find the correct average weight.

  1. ((a))

    88.95 kg.

  2. ((b))

    89.25 kg.

  3. ((c))

    89.55 kg.

  4. ((d))

    89.85 kg.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

89.85 kg.

Shortcut Trick

 Correct average weight = Incorrect average + Change:in:weightNo.:of:students\frac{Change: in :weight}{No.: of :students}

Correct average weight

⇒  89.4 + (87 - 78)/20 = 89.4 + 0.45 = 89.85 kg 

∴ The correct answer is 89.85 kg

Alternate Method

⇒ Sum of observations = 89.4 × 20 = 1788

⇒ Correct sum of observations = 1788 - 78 + 87 = 1797

⇒ Correct average weight = 1797/20 = 89.85 kg

∴ The correct answer is 89.85 kg

26

The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 8 and 48 respectively. If one of the number is 24, then the other number is:

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

16

Shortcut Trick

For any two numbers, the product of the numbers is equal to the product of their HCF and LCM.

Ist Number × IInd Number = HCF × LCM

24 × IInd Number = 8 × 48

IInd Number = (8 × 48) ÷ 24 = 16

∴ The correct answer is 16.

Alternate Method

Given:

HCF of the two numbers = 8

LCM of the two numbers = 48

One of the numbers = 24

Formula Used:

Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM

If the two numbers are a and b, then:

⇒ a × b = HCF(a, b) × LCM(a, b)

Calculation:

Let the other number be x.

⇒ 24 × x = 8 × 48

⇒ x = (8 × 48) ÷ 24

⇒ x = 8 × (48 ÷ 24)

⇒ x = 8 × 2

⇒ x = 16

∴ The correct answer is 16.

Additional Information

Relation between HCF and LCM

For any two given numbers, the product of the numbers is always equal to the product of their HCF and LCM. i.e., a × b = HCF × LCM. Note that this rule is applicable only for two numbers, not for three or more.

HCF and LCM of Fractions

LCM of fractions = LCM of Numerators ÷ HCF of Denominators.
HCF of fractions = HCF of Numerators ÷ LCM of Denominators.

Co-prime Numbers

Two numbers are said to be co-prime (or mutually prime) if their HCF is 1. The LCM of two co-prime numbers is always equal to their product.

27

Find the length of a side of a square, whose area is equal to the area of a rectangle with sides 240m and 60m:

  1. ((a))

    110 m

  2. ((b))

    115 m

  3. ((c))

    120 m

  4. ((d))

    125 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

120 m

Formula Used:

Area of rectangle = Length × breadth

Area of square = side × side

Calculation:

Let the Side of square = s

Using the above formula -

⇒ s × s = 240 × 60

⇒ s= 60 × 2 × 2 × 60

⇒ s = 60 × 2 = 120 m

28

If 8 men or 12 women can do a piece of work in 25 days, in how many days can the same work be done by 6 men and 11 women?

  1. ((a))

    12 days

  2. ((b))

    131213\frac{1}{2} days

  3. ((c))

    15 days

  4. ((d))

    18 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

15 days

Formula Used:

M1D1H1W1=M2D2H2W2\frac{M_{1}D_{1}H_{1}}{W_{1}}=\frac{M_{2}D_{2}H_{2}}{W_{2}}

Where  M = No. of men, D = No. of days,

H = No. of hours ,W = Work done

Calculation:

Using the above formula -

⇒ 8m × 25 = 12w × 25

⇒ m/w = 12/8 = 3/2              ...(1)

⇒ Efficiency of men/Efficiency of Women = 3/2

According to the question -

Let D be no.of days required by 6 Men & 11 Women to complete work.

⇒ 8m × 25 = (6m + 11w) × D

⇒ 8m × 25 = (6m + 11 × 23\frac{2}{3} m)D       [From (1)]

⇒ 200m = (18+223\frac{18+22}{3} )m× D

⇒ 200 × 3 = 40 × D

⇒ D = 600/40 = 15

∴ The correct answer is 15 days.

Alternate Method 

    Efficiency (work/day)                                               T.W (LCM)

     600/200 = 3                     Man     (8×25) = 200

                                                                                             600

     600/300 = 2                   Women  (12×25) = 300

Work done by 6 men and 11 women

⇒ 6 × 3 + 2 × 11 = 18 + 22 = 40

Required time = 600/40 = 15 days

Mistake Points Please note that, in the question, 8 men or 12 women can do a piece of work in 25 days, not the 8 men and 12 women.

29

Total salary of three persons A, B and C are ₹ 1,44,000. They spend 80%, 85% and 75% respectively. If their savings are in the ratio 8 ∶ 9 ∶ 20, find C's salary:

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 48,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 64,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 40,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 32,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

₹ 64,000

Calculation:

Let salary of A, B & C be x, y & z respectively.

⇒ Savings of A = x - 80% of x = 20% of x

⇒ Savings of B = y - 85% of y = 15% of y

⇒ Savings of C = z - 75% of z = 25% of z

⇒ Ratio of savings, A:B:C = 20% of x : 15% of y : 25% of z

⇒ A : B : C = x/5 : (3/20)y : (1/4)z

⇒ A : B : C = 4x : 3y : 5z 

Let savings be 8k ,9k & 20k

⇒ 4x = 8k , x = 2k

⇒ 3y = 9k , y = 3k

⇒ 5z = 20k , z = 4k

⇒ 2k + 3k + 4k = 144000

⇒ 9k = 144000

⇒ k = 144000/9 = 16000

⇒ Salary of C = 4k = 4 × 16000 = 64000

∴ The correct answer is ₹ 64,000

30

Two pipes can fill a cistern separately in 20 minutes and 40 minutes respectively and a waste pipe can drain off 35 gallons per minute. If all three pipes are opened, the cistern gets filled in an hour. What is the capacity of the cistern?

  1. ((a))

    500 gallons

  2. ((b))

    600 gallons

  3. ((c))

    750 gallons

  4. ((d))

    800 gallons

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

600 gallons

Shortcut Trick

Assume Total Work (Capacity) = LCM of 20, 40, and 60 mins = 120 units.

Efficiency of Pipe A = 6, Pipe B = 3, and Net (A+B−C) = 2.

Efficiency of Waste Pipe C = (6 + 3) − 2 = 7 units/min.

Given 7 units = 35 gallons/min ⇒ 1 unit = 5 gallons.

Capacity = 120 units × 5 = 600 gallons.

∴ The correct answer is 600 gallons.

Alternate Method

Given: Filling time of Pipe 1 = 20 min, Pipe 2 = 40 min, Combined time with waste pipe = 1 hr (60 min). Draining rate = 35 gallons/min.

Person/PipeTime (min)Total WorkEfficiency
Pipe A (Inlet)20120 (LCM)6
Pipe B (Inlet)403
A + B + C (Net)602

⇒ Let the efficiency of the waste pipe be C.

⇒ Efficiency of A + Efficiency of B − Efficiency of C = Net Efficiency

⇒ 6 + 3 − C = 2

⇒ 9 − C = 2 ⇒ C = 7 units/min

⇒ The waste pipe drains 7 units every minute, which equals 35 gallons.

⇒ 1 unit = 35 ÷ 7 = 5 gallons

⇒ Total capacity of the cistern = Total units × Value of 1 unit

⇒ Total capacity = 120 × 5 = 600 gallons

∴ The correct answer is 600 gallons.

Additional Information

Inlet and Outlet Pipes

An inlet pipe fills a cistern (positive work), while an outlet (waste) pipe empties it (negative work).

Capacity Calculation

The volume or capacity of a tank is calculated as: Capacity = Rate of flow × Total time taken to fill/empty at that rate.

Net Filling Rate

If multiple pipes work together: 1/Tnet = 1/T1 + 1/T2 − 1/Twaste.

31

A circular road runs around a circular ground. If the radius of the ground is 7 m and the difference between the circumferences of the outer circle and the inner circle is 44 m then the area of the road is:

  1. ((a))

    426 m2

  2. ((b))

    462 m2

  3. ((c))

    246 m2

  4. ((d))

    642 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

462 m2

Formula Used:

Area of Circle = π × r2

Circumference of Circle = 2π × r

Calculation:

solution

Let radius of ground be r & radius of road be R

Difference between circumference = 44m

Using above formula -

⇒ 2π (R - r) = 44

⇒ 2π (R - 7)= 44

⇒ 447\frac{44}{7}(R - 7) = 44

⇒ R - 7 = 7

⇒ R = 14 m

⇒ Area of road = π (R- r2) = π (142 - 72) 

⇒ Area of road =  (22/7)× 147 = 462 m2

∴ The correct answer is 462 m2

32

A man bought some mangoes at Rs 12 per dozen and bought the same number of mangoes at Rs 10 per dozen. He sold these mangoes at Rs 13 per dozen and gained Rs 160. The total number of mangoes bought by him was:

  1. ((a))

    60 dozens

  2. ((b))

    70 dozens

  3. ((c))

    80 dozens

  4. ((d))

    90 dozens

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

80 dozens

Shortcut Trick

Let the man buy 1 dozen of each type.

Total CP for 2 dozens = 12 + 10 = Rs 22.

Total SP for 2 dozens = 13 × 2 = Rs 26.

Profit on 2 dozens = 26 − 22 = Rs 4.

To gain Rs 160, total dozens = (160 ÷ 4) × 2 = 80 dozens.

∴ The correct answer is 80 dozens.

Alternate Method

Given: CP1 = Rs 12/dozen, CP2 = Rs 10/dozen, SP = Rs 13/dozen, Total Profit = Rs 160.

Formulas: Total CP = CP1 + CP2 | Total SP = SP × Total Quantity | Profit = Total SP − Total CP

⇒ Let the number of dozens bought at each rate be x.

⇒ Total quantity = 2x dozens.

⇒ Total CP = 12x + 10x = 22x.

⇒ Total SP = 13 × (2x) = 26x.

⇒ Profit = 26x − 22x = 4x.

⇒ 4x = 160 ⇒ x = 40.

⇒ Total quantity = 2x = 2 × 40 = 80 dozens.

∴ The correct answer is 80 dozens.

Additional Information

Average Cost Price

When equal quantities are bought at different rates, the Average CP is the simple arithmetic mean of the rates.

Profit Calculation

Total Profit = (SP per unit − Average CP per unit) × Total Units.

33

(120% of 675) + 92 = (? % of 1240) + 716

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

15

Formula Used:

X% = X/100

Calculation:

(120% of 675) + 92 = (? % of 1240) + 716

⇒ 120100\frac{120}{100} × 675 + 92 = ?100\frac{?}{100} × 1240 + 716

⇒ 810 + 92 = 12.4 × ? + 716

⇒ 902 - 716 = 12.4 × ?

⇒ 186/12.4 = ? = 15

∴ The correct answer is 15

34

The ratio of Alka's and Palak's ages is 7 ∶ 5. The sum of their ages is 36 years. What will be the ratio of their ages after 9 years?

  1. ((a))

    5 ∶ 6

  2. ((b))

    4 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    6 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

5 ∶ 4

Calculation:

Ratio of Alka & Palak age = 7 : 5

Let age of Alka & Palak be 7x & 5x respectively

⇒ 7x + 5x = 36

⇒ 12x = 36

⇒ x = 3

⇒ Age of Alka after 9 years = 7x + 9 = 7 × 3 + 9 = 30

⇒ Age of Palak after 9 years = 5x + 9 = 5 × 3 + 9 = 24

⇒ Ratio of ages of Alka & Palak = 30 : 24 = 5 : 4

∴ The correct answer is 5 : 4

35

A car travels 200 km in 8 hours. Find the distance covered in 4.4 hours at the same speed.

  1. ((a))

    100 k.m.

  2. ((b))

    110 k.m.

  3. ((c))

    112 k.m.

  4. ((d))

    144 k.m.

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

110 k.m.

Formula Used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

Car travels 200 km in 8 hours

Using above formula -

⇒ Speed of Car = 200/8 = 25 kmph

⇒ Distance covered in 4.4 hours = 25 × 4.4 = 110 km

∴ The correct answer is 110 km

36

The sum of two number is 2490. If 6.5% of one number is equal to 8.5% of the other, the numbers are:

  1. ((a))

    1411 and 1079

  2. ((b))

    1410 and 1080

  3. ((c))

    1441 and 1049

  4. ((d))

    1214 and 1276

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1411 and 1079

Formula Used:

X% = X/100

Calculation:

Let the numbers be x & y 

⇒ x + y = 2490                      ...(1)

6.5% of one number is equal to 8.5% of the other 

⇒ 6.5% of x = 8.5% of y

Using the above formula -

⇒ 6.5100\frac{6.5}{100}× (x) = 8.5100\frac{8.5}{100}× y

⇒ x/y = 8.5/6.5 = 17/13   

⇒ x = 1713\frac{17}{13}y                    ...(2)

Putting the value of (2) in (1)

⇒ 1713\frac{17}{13}y + y = 2490

⇒ 17y + 13y = 2490 × 13

⇒ 30y = 2490 × 13

⇒ y = 1079 

⇒ x = 2490 - 1079 = 1411        [Using (1)]

∴ The correct answer is 1411 and 1079.

37

How much time will it take for an amount of ₹ 450 to yield ₹ 81 as interest at 4.5% per annum of simple interest?

  1. ((a))

    3.5 years

  2. ((b))

    4.5 years

  3. ((c))

    5 years

  4. ((d))

    4 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

4 years

Formula Used:

Simple Interest = P×R×T100\frac{P×R× T}{100}

Where P = Principal, R = Rate ,T = Time

Calculation:

Using above formula -

⇒ 81 = 450×4.5×T100\frac{450×4.5× T}{100}

⇒ T = 81×100450×4.5\frac{81 × 100}{450 × 4.5} = 4

∴ The correct answer is 4 years

38

If the perimeter of a certain rectangle is 76 and its area 360, then what is the length of its shortest side?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

18

Formula Used:

Perimeter of rectangle = 2[Length + Breadth]

Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth 

Calculation:

Using above formula -

⇒ 2[L + B] = 76

⇒ L + B = 38                               ...(1)

Area of rectangle is 360

⇒ L × B = 360                              ...(2)

Using (1) & (2)

⇒ L(38 - L) = 360

⇒ 38L - L2 = 360

⇒ L2 - 38L + 360 = 0

⇒ L2 - 18L - 20L + 360 = 0

⇒ L(L - 18) - 20(L - 18) = 0

⇒ (L - 18)(L - 20) = 0

⇒ L = 18 or 20 units

If L = 18 Units ,B = 38 - 18 = 20 Unit

If L = 20 Units ,B = 38 - 20 = 18 Unit

∴ The correct answer is 18 unit

39

Anil sells a table to Kamal at a profit of 10% and Kamal sells it to Rajat at a profit of 12%. If Rajat pays ₹ 246.40 for it, then how much had Anil paid for it?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 220

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 215

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 200

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 233

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

₹ 200

Shortcut Trick

Use the Ratio Method: Profit 10% = 10 → 11 and Profit 12% = 25 → 28 (since 12/100 = 3/25).

Combined Ratio of Initial CP to Final SP = (10 × 25) : (11 × 28) = 250 : 308.

Given 308 units = ₹ 246.40 ⇒ 1 unit = 246.40 ÷ 308 = 0.8.

Anil's CP = 250 units × 0.8 = ₹ 200.

∴ The correct answer is ₹ 200.

Alternate Method

Given:

Profit of Anil = 10%

Profit of Kamal = 12%

Price paid by Rajat = ₹ 246.40

Formula Used:

Final Price = Initial Price × (1 + P1/100) × (1 + P2/100)

Calculations:

⇒ Let the cost price for Anil be x.

⇒ Selling price for Anil (Cost for Kamal) = x × (110/100) = 1.1x

⇒ Selling price for Kamal (Cost for Rajat) = 1.1x × (112/100)

⇒ 246.40 = 1.1x × 1.12

⇒ 246.40 = 1.232x

⇒ x = 246.40 ÷ 1.232

⇒ x = 200

Anil had paid ₹ 200 for the table. This corresponds to Option 3.

∴ The correct answer is ₹ 200.

Additional Information

Successive Profit/Loss Formula

The overall percentage change for two successive changes of a% and b% is given by [a + b + (ab/100)]%.

Cost Price from Selling Price

If an item is sold at a profit of P%, then Cost Price (CP) = [100 ÷ (100 + P)] × Selling Price (SP).

Chain Rule in Profit and Loss

When an item passes through multiple hands, the final price = Initial CP × (100 + g1)/100 × (100 + g2)/100 ... where g is the gain/loss percentage at each step.

40

A bag contains 50 paise, 25 paise, and 10 paise coins in the proportion of 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 5. The total value of these coins is Rs.12. Find the number of 25 paise coins.

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

16

Calculation:

Let 50 paise, 25 paise, and 10 paise coins are

in ratio 3x ,4x & 5x respectively.

Total Value of 50 paise coins = 50100\frac{50}{100}× 3x = 3x/2

Total Value of 25 paise coins = 25100\frac{25}{100}× 4x = x

Total Value of 10 paise coins = 10100\frac{10}{100}× 5x = x/2

Total Value of coins is Rs. 12

⇒ 3x/2 + x + x/2 = 12

⇒ 6x/2 = 12

⇒ x = 4

⇒ Number of 25 paise coins =  4x = 4 × 4 = 16

∴ The correct answer is 16

Analytical Aptitude (20 questions)

41

DIRECTIONS: Study the following information carefully to answer these questions-

Seven candidates Hema, Seema, Neeraj, Sheela, Neelam, Pawan and Sunita are to be interviewed for selection as trainee officers by different panels I to VII different for companies T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, not necessarily in the same order.

Neeraj is interviewed by panel IV for company T Seema is interviewed by panel III but not for company 'V' or 'W'. Hema is interviewed for company 'U' but not by panel I or II.  Neelam is interviewed by panel VI for company 'X'. Panel VII conducts the interview for company Y. Sheela is interviewed by panel I but not for company 'V'. Panel Il does not interview Pawan.

Which candidate is interviewed by panel V?

  1. ((a))

    Pawan

  2. ((b))

    Sheela

  3. ((c))

    Hema

  4. ((d))

    Sunita

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Hema

As per the given question;

  1. Seven candidates are Hema, Seema, Neeraj, Sheela, Neelam, Pawan and Sunita.
  2. Interviewed for selection as trainee officers by different panels I to VII for different companies T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. 3. Neeraj is interviewed by panel IV for company T.
CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema
Seema
NeerajIVT
Sheela
Neelam
Pawan
Sunita
  1. Seema is interviewed by panel III and Hema is interviewed for company 'U'.
CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
SeemaIII
NeerajIVT
Sheela
Neelam
Pawan
Sunita

5. Neelam is interviewed by panel VI for company 'X'.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
SeemaIII
NeerajIVT
Sheela
NeelamVIX
Pawan
Sunita

6. Sheela is interviewed by panel I.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
SeemaIII
NeerajIVT
SheelaI
NeelamVIX
Pawan
Sunita

 7. Hema is not interviewed  by panel I or II and Panel Il does not interview Pawan means Panel Il is interviewed remaining candidate Sunita. 8. Panel VII conducts the interview for company Y.

There is only two space left for Panel VII (Hema and Pawan) but Hema is already interviewed for comapny 'U' means Panel VII conducts the interview of Pawan for company 'Y'.

and the remaining Panel V interviewed Hema.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaVU
SeemaIII
NeerajIVT
SheelaI
NeelamVIX
PawanVIIY
SunitaII

9. Seema is not interviewed for company 'V' or 'W'. and Sheela is also not interviewed for company 'V'.

means Sunita interviewed for company 'V', Sheela for company 'W' and Seema for remaining company 'Z'.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaVU
SeemaIIIZ
NeerajIVT
SheelaIW
NeelamVIX
PawanVIIY
SunitaIIV

Now from above table 'Hema' is interviewed by panel V.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

42

DIRECTIONS: Study the following information carefully to answer these questions-

Seven candidates Hema, Seema, Neeraj, Sheela, Neelam, Pawan and Sunita are to be interviewed for selection as trainee officers by different panels I to VII different for companies T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, not necessarily in the same order.

Neeraj is interviewed by panel IV for company T Seema is interviewed by panel III but not for company 'V' or 'W'. Hema is interviewed for company 'U' but not by panel I or II.  Neelam is interviewed by panel VI for company 'X'. Panel VII conducts the interview for company Y. Sheela is interviewed by panel I but not for company 'V'. Panel Il does not interview Pawan.

Who is interviewed for company Z?

  1. ((a))

    Pawan

  2. ((b))

    Neelam

  3. ((c))

    Seema

  4. ((d))

    Sheela

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Seema

As per the given question;

  1. Seven candidates are Hema, Seema, Neeraj, Sheela, Neelam, Pawan and Sunita.
  2. Interviewed for selection as trainee officers by different panels I to VII for different companies T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. 3. Neeraj is interviewed by panel IV for company T.
CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema
Seema
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam
Pawan
Sunita
  1. Seema is interviewed by panel III and Hema is interviewed for company 'U'.
CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam
Pawan
Sunita

5. Neelam is interviewed by panel VI for company 'X'.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam6X
Pawan
Sunita

6. Sheela is interviewed by panel I.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela1
Neelam6X
Pawan
Sunita

 7. Hema is not interviewed  by panel I or II and Panel Il does not interview Pawan means Panel Il is interviewed remaining candidate Sunita. 8. Panel VII conducts the interview for company Y.

There is only two space left for Panel VII (Hema and Pawan) but Hema is already interviewed for comapny 'U' means Panel VII conducts the interview of Pawan for company 'Y'.

and the remaining Panel V interviewed Hema.

CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema5U
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela1
Neelam6X
Pawan7Y
Sunita2

9. Seema is not interviewed for company 'V' or 'W'. and Sheela is also not interviewed for company 'V'.

means Sunita interviewed for company 'V', Sheela for company 'W' and Seema for remaining company 'Z'.

CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema5U
Seema3Z
Neeraj4T
Sheela1W
Neelam6X
Pawan7Y
Sunita2V

Now from above table 'Seema' is interviewed for company Z.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

43

DIRECTIONS: Study the following information carefully to answer these questions-

Seven candidates Hema, Seema, Neeraj, Sheela, Neelam, Pawan and Sunita are to be interviewed for selection as trainee officers by different panels I to VII different for companies T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, not necessarily in the same order.

Neeraj is interviewed by panel IV for company T Seema is interviewed by panel III but not for company 'V' or 'W'. Hema is interviewed for company 'U' but not by panel I or II.  Neelam is interviewed by panel VI for company 'X'. Panel VII conducts the interview for company Y. Sheela is interviewed by panel I but not for company 'V'. Panel Il does not interview Pawan.

Panel ll conducts interview for which company?

  1. ((a))

    Z

  2. ((b))

    V

  3. ((c))

    Y

  4. ((d))

    U

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

V

As per the given question;

  1. Seven candidates are Hema, Seema, Neeraj, Sheela, Neelam, Pawan and Sunita.
  2. Interviewed for selection as trainee officers by different panels I to VII for different companies T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. 3. Neeraj is interviewed by panel IV for company T.
CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema
Seema
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam
Pawan
Sunita
  1. Seema is interviewed by panel III and Hema is interviewed for company 'U'.
CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam
Pawan
Sunita

5. Neelam is interviewed by panel VI for company 'X'.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam6X
Pawan
Sunita

6. Sheela is interviewed by panel I.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela1
Neelam6X
Pawan
Sunita

 7. Hema is not interviewed  by panel I or II and Panel Il does not interview Pawan means Panel Il is interviewed remaining candidate Sunita. 8. Panel VII conducts the interview for company Y.

There is only two space left for Panel VII (Hema and Pawan) but Hema is already interviewed for comapny 'U' means Panel VII conducts the interview of Pawan for company 'Y'.

and the remaining Panel V interviewed Hema.

CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema5U
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela1
Neelam6X
Pawan7Y
Sunita2

9. Seema is not interviewed for company 'V' or 'W'. and Sheela is also not interviewed for company 'V'.

means Sunita interviewed for company 'V', Sheela for company 'W' and Seema for remaining company 'Z'.

CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema5U
Seema3Z
Neeraj4T
Sheela1W
Neelam6X
Pawan7Y
Sunita2V

 

From above table Panel ll conducts interview for company 'V'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(2)".

44

DIRECTIONS: Study the following information carefully to answer these questions-

Seven candidates Hema, Seema, Neeraj, Sheela, Neelam, Pawan and Sunita are to be interviewed for selection as trainee officers by different panels I to VII different for companies T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, not necessarily in the same order.

Neeraj is interviewed by panel IV for company T Seema is interviewed by panel III but not for company 'V' or 'W'. Hema is interviewed for company 'U' but not by panel I or II.  Neelam is interviewed by panel VI for company 'X'. Panel VII conducts the interview for company Y. Sheela is interviewed by panel I but not for company 'V'. Panel Il does not interview Pawan.

Sheela is interviewed for which company?

  1. ((a))

    T

  2. ((b))

    W

  3. ((c))

    Z

  4. ((d))

    Y

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

W

As per the given question;

  1. Seven candidates are Hema, Seema, Neeraj, Sheela, Neelam, Pawan and Sunita.
  2. Interviewed for selection as trainee officers by different panels I to VII for different companies T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z. 3. Neeraj is interviewed by panel IV for company T.
CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema
Seema
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam
Pawan
Sunita
  1. Seema is interviewed by panel III and Hema is interviewed for company 'U'.
CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam
Pawan
Sunita

5. Neelam is interviewed by panel VI for company 'X'.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela
Neelam6X
Pawan
Sunita

6. Sheela is interviewed by panel I.

CandidatePanelCompanies
HemaU
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela1
Neelam6X
Pawan
Sunita

 7. Hema is not interviewed  by panel I or II and Panel Il does not interview Pawan means Panel Il is interviewed remaining candidate Sunita. 8. Panel VII conducts the interview for company Y.

There is only two space left for Panel VII (Hema and Pawan) but Hema is already interviewed for comapny 'U' means Panel VII conducts the interview of Pawan for company 'Y'.

and the remaining Panel V interviewed Hema.

CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema5U
Seema3
Neeraj4T
Sheela1
Neelam6X
Pawan7Y
Sunita2

9. Seema is not interviewed for company 'V' or 'W'. and Sheela is also not interviewed for company 'V'.

means Sunita interviewed for company 'V', Sheela for company 'W' and Seema for remaining company 'Z'.

CandidatePanelCompanies
Hema5U
Seema3Z
Neeraj4T
Sheela1W
Neelam6X
Pawan7Y
Sunita2V

Now from above table 'Sheela' is interviewed for company 'W'.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(2)".

45

If 16 ⊕ 27 = 48 and 23 ⊕ 39 = 51 then what will be the value of 25 ⊕ 48 = ?

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    63

  3. ((c))

    53

  4. ((d))

    57

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

57

The logic followed here is:

16 ⊕ 27 = 48

⇒ 1 + 6 + 2 + 7 = 16 × 3 = 48

And,

23 ⊕ 39 = 51

⇒ 2 + 3 + 3 + 9 = 17 × 3 = 51

Similarly,

25 ⊕ 48 = ?

⇒ 2 + 5 + 4 + 8 = 19 × 3 = 57

Hence, the correct answer is "option (4)".

46

Complete the following series.

9, 11, 15, 23, 39, ?

  1. ((a))

    71

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    42

  4. ((d))

    56

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

71

The logic follow here is;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(1)".

47

If 2 = 5, 4 = 18, 6 = 39 and 8 = 68 then 10 = ?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    105

  3. ((c))

    81

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

105

Given;

LOGIC : First number × same number + (positional value of that number in the given series) = second number 

2 = 5 

2 × 2 + 1 = 5.

4 = 18

⇒ 4 × 4 + 2 = 18.

6 = 39

⇒ 6 × 6 + 3 = 39.

8 = 68

⇒ 8 × 8 + 4 = 68.

Similarly;

10 = ?

⇒ 10 × 10 + 5 = 105.

Hence the correct answer is "Option(2)".

48

INSTRUCTIONS: First two columns follow some pattern Following same pattern answer for the third column.

  1. ((a))

    66

  2. ((b))

    259

  3. ((c))

    249

  4. ((d))

    91

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

249

Given;

For simplify those numbers let's put '+' sign in middle row and '× ' in last row;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

49

DIRECTIONS: Some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system, On the same basis, find out the correct answer from amongst the four alternatives for the unsolved equations in both these questions

a = 11 (242) 121

b = 14 (392) 196

c = 13 (?) 169

  1. ((a))

    182

  2. ((b))

    338

  3. ((c))

    2197

  4. ((d))

    3196

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

338

Given;

a = 11 (242) 121

b = 14 (392) 196

Similarly;

c = 13 (?) 169

Hence, the correct answer is "338".

50

Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    Bear

  2. ((b))

    Deer

  3. ((c))

    Lion

  4. ((d))

    Parrot

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Parrot

Let's find odd word;

  1. Bear > An animal.

  2. Deer > An animal.

  3. Lion > An animal.

  4. Parrot > A bird.

From all above option 'Parrot' is odd word.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(4)".

51

In the following number series only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.

1, 4, 27, 256, 3125, 46669:

  1. ((a))

    3125

  2. ((b))

    256

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    46669

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

46669

Given series;

1, 4, 27, 256, 3125, 46669

The pattern follow here is;

In the given series '46669' is wrong number.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(4)".

52

Which one of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following?

i. Infant

ii. Adult

iii. Child

iv. Old

v. Adolescent

  1. ((a))

    i, iii, iv, v, ii

  2. ((b))

    i, iii, v, ii, iv

  3. ((c))

    i, ii, iii, v, iv

  4. ((d))

    i, v, iii, ii, iv

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

i, iii, v, ii, iv

Correct order of Human body growth;

i. Infant > (0 - 1) year.

iii. Child > Upto 11 year.

v. Adolescent > (12 - 18) year.

ii. Adult > upto 60 year.

iv. Old > Older than 60 year.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

53

Govind travelled 16 kms towards west, then he turned left and travelled 10 kms. Then he turned left and travelled 16 kms. How far was Govind from the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    16 kms

  2. ((b))

    14 kms

  3. ((c))

    12 kms

  4. ((d))

    10 kms

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

10 kms

Let's make Govind travel route;

1) Govind travelled 16 kms. west ward, then he turned left and travelled 10 kms.

2) Then he turned left and travelled 16 kms.

Govind was 10 km far from the starting point.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (4)".

54

DIRECTIONS: The following numerals are written in symbol form. Select the choice that represents the given number the best.

9 9 3 4 6 6 2 2:

  1. ((a))

    ↑ ↑ → ↓ ↑ ↑ Δ Δ

  2. ((b))

    ↑ ↑ → ↓ ↓ ↑ Δ \triangledown

  3. ((c))

    ← ↓ → ↓ → ↑ ↓ ↑

  4. ((d))

    Δ \triangledown → ↓ ↓ \triangledown \triangledown ↑

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

↑ ↑ → ↓ ↑ ↑ Δ Δ

Given number;

9 9 3 4 6 6 2 2;

Now check each option;

1) ↑ ↑ → ↓ ↑ ↑ Δ Δ

Number99346622
SymbolΔΔ

Here, each number has unique code.

2) ↑ ↑ → ↓ ↓ ↑ Δ \triangledown

| Number | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Symbol | ↑ | ↑ | → | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ | Δ | \triangledown |Number99346622SymbolΔ\triangledown
Number99346622
SymbolΔ\triangledown

Here 6 and 2 does not have unique symbol.

Here two different symbol are used for same number.

3) ← ↓ → ↓ → ↑ ↓ ↑

| Number | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Symbol | ← | ↓ | → | ↓ | → | ↑ | ↓ | ↑ |Number99346622Symbol
Number99346622
Symbol

Here different symbols are used for each same number.

4) Δ \triangledown → ↓ ↓ \triangledown \triangledown ↑

| Number | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Symbol | Δ | \triangledown | → | ↓ | ↓ | \triangledown | \triangledown | ↑ |Number99346622SymbolΔ\triangledown\triangledown\triangledown
Number99346622
SymbolΔ\triangledown\triangledown\triangledown

Here different symbols are used for each same number.

Only option(1) represent the number best.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(1)".

55

DIRECTION: Select the suitable alternative to satisfy the relationship in the following question.

Hear : Deaf :: Speak:

  1. ((a))

    Quiet

  2. ((b))

    Silent

  3. ((c))

    Dumb

  4. ((d))

    Mumb

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Dumb

Given pair;

Hear : Deaf

Hear > Recieve sound with ears.

Deaf > Who can't listen any voice.

LOGIC : Deaf is a opposite word of hear.

Similarly;

Speak : ?

Speak > To talk or say something.

Now opposite of speak is dumb.

Dumb > Who can't say something.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

56

In a certain code 'PAISE' is coded as 'QBJTF' and 'CEASE' is coded as 'DFBTF'. How will 'TRANGLE' be coded in the same code?

  1. ((a))

    USBOIMF

  2. ((b))

    USBMHMF

  3. ((c))

    USOBIMF

  4. ((d))

    USBOHMF

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

USBOHMF

The positional value of letter in alphabet series is;

Given;

'PAISE' is coded as 'QBJTF'

'CEASE' is coded as 'DFBTF'.

Similarly;

'TRANGLE' will be coded as

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(4)".

57

DIRECTIONS: Some words have been coded but no specific code is indicated. Use your judgement to pick the coded word which represents the given word the best.

TENTANT:

  1. ((a))

    1421321

  2. ((b))

    7581871

  3. ((c))

    2225552

  4. ((d))

    1197281

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1421321

Given word;

TENTANT

Let's cheak every option;

1) 1421321

WordTENTANT
Code1421321

Here, a same particular code is used for a each letter.

2) 7581871

WordTENTANT
Code7581871

Here, for same letter code is changed.

3) 2225552

WordTENTANT
Code2225552

Here, for same letter code is changed.

4) 1197281

WordTENTANT
Code1197281

Here, for same letter code is changed.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(1)".

58

DIRECTIONS: There are five boys S, K, M, A and R. S is shorter than K but taller than R. M is the tallest. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S.

If they stand in order of increasing heights who is at second position:

  1. ((a))

    K

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

S

Given: Five boys S, K, M, A and R.

  1. S is shorter than K but taller than R.

K > S > R

  1. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S.

K > A > S > R

3) M is the tallest.

M > K > A > S > R

Now, the increasing order will be: 

R < S < A < K < M

So, while stand in order of increasing heights 'S' is at second position.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

59

DIRECTIONS: There are five boys S, K, M, A and R. S is shorter than K but taller than R. M is the tallest. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S.

If they stand in order of their heights, who is in the middle:

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

Given;

  1. S is shorter than K but taller than R.

 R < S < K

2. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S.

 R < S < A < K

3. M is the tallest.

 R < S < A < K < M

'A' is placed at mid position.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(1)".

60

DIRECTIONS: There are five boys S, K, M, A and R. S is shorter than K but taller than R. M is the tallest. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S.

Who is the shortest:

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

R

Given;

  1. S is shorter than K but taller than R.

 R < S < K

2. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S.

 R < S < A < K

3. M is the tallest.

 R < S < A < K < M

'R' is the shortest person.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(4)".

Ability to Distinguish Pattern (20 questions)

61

DIRECTIONS: Select the suitable alternative to satisfy the relationship in following question.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

D

Given pair;

LOGIC : Inner shape is removed in second figure.

Similarly;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(4)".

62

DIRECTIONS: The following question figures follow a series pattern. Identify the correct figure among answer figure which completes the series of the question figure.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

C

From given series;

First and third image are mirror image.

Similarly;

Second and fourth figure will be miror immage.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

63

DIRECTIONS: The following question figures follow a series pattern. Identify the correct figure among answer figure which completes the series of the question figure.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

B

In given figure;

LOGIC : Third figure is 90 degree anticlockwise of first figure,

Similarly;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

64

DIRECTIONS: The following question figures follow a series pattern. Identify the correct figure among answer figure which completes the series of the question figure.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

B

Logic : Star shape is moving 90 degree in clockwise direction and removing side in figure is filled in next image.

Similarly;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(2)".

65

DIRECTIONS: The following question figures follow a series pattern. Identify the correct figure among answer figure which completes the series of the question figure.

Question figure

Answer figure

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

B

LOGIC : Next image can get by rotate previous image by 90 degree anticlockwise.

Similarly;

Hence, the correct answer "Option(2)".

66

DIRECTIONS: The following question figures follow a series pattern. Identify the correct figure among answer figure which completes the series of the question figure.

Question figure

Answer figure

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

B

LOGIC : Rotate image by 90 degree anticlockwise then after rotation change the sign of upper right corner with '+' sign.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(2)".

67

DIRECTIONS: The following question figures follow a series pattern. Identify the correct figure among answer figure which completes the series of the question figure.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

C

LOGIC : Outer shape is a mirror image of previous image and inner shape is rotate by 90 degree anticlockwise.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

68

Three views of a cube following a particular motion are given below:

What is the letter opposite to A?

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    H

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

H

Let's make one side similar in first two figure;

LOGIC : If one side is similar in both figure then the other two side faces of both figure are opposite to each other.

Oppsite faces are;

From third image the remaining face is 'P'.

Opposite face;

K - P;

A - H;

B - M.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(4)".

69

DIRECTIONS: Select the logical choice in the figure:

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

Given;

Similarly;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(1)".

70

DIRECTIONS: In each of following questions, Select a figure from among four alternatives, which when placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Missing part will be;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(2)".

71

DIRECTIONS: In each of following questions, Select a figure from among four alternatives, which when placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Missing part will be;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(2)".

72

DIRECTIONS: In each of following questions, Select a figure from among four alternatives, which when placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Missing part will be;

<br>

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(4)".

73

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following questions consists of two sets of figures Figure (a), (b), (c), & (d) constitute the problem set while figures A, B, C & D constitute the answer set. There is a definite relationship between figure (a) and (b). Establish a similar relationship between figure (c) and (d) by choosing a suitable figure from the answer set.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

B

Given;

similarly;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(2)".

74

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following questions consists of two sets of figures Figure (a), (b), (c), & (d) constitute the problem set while figures A, B, C & D constitute the answer set. There is a definite relationship between figure (a) and (b). Establish a similar relationship between figure (c) and (d) by choosing a suitable figure from the answer set.

   

   

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

LOGIC : Second image is make by adding mid point of sides in first image.

Similarly;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(1)".

75

DIRECTIONS: In the question find the missing figure of the series.

Question figure

Answer figure

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

LOGIC : Each symbol is moved by 1 box in anticlockwise direction to get next image.

Given;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(1)".

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DIRECTIONS: In the question find the missing figure of the series.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

C

LOGIC : Each next image can be get by rotating previous image 90 degree clockwise.

let's find missing image;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

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DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, complete the missing portion (?) of the given pattern by selecting from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c), and (d).

   

 

  

 

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

C

Let's check missing part by complete whole figure by using mirror image;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

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DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, complete the missing portion (?) of the given pattern by selecting from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c), and (d).

   

   

  

   

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

C

Let's find missing part of image by making whole image;

Hence, the correct answer is "Option(3)".

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DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, you are given a fig (X) followed by four alternative figures (a), (b), (c), and (d) such that fig (X) is embedded in one of them. Trace out the alternative figure which contains the fig (X).

   

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

Let's find embeded figure;

Hence, the correct anwser is "Option(1)".

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DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, you are given a fig (X) followed by four alternative figures (a), (b), (c), and (d) such that fig (X) is embedded in one of them. Trace out the alternative figure which contains the fig (X).

   

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

C

Let's find embeded figure;

Hence, the correct anwser is "Option(3)".

General English (20 questions)

81

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with correct preposition

Distribute the sweets equally ______ four children.

  1. ((a))

    Between

  2. ((b))

    In

  3. ((c))

    Among

  4. ((d))

    Through

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Among

The correct answer is "among"

Key Points

  • The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "among".
  • "Among" is used when referring to distribution or distribution of something among a group of people or things.
  • Example: The teacher distributed the candy among the students.
  • In this sentence, the sweets are being distributed among four children, so the correct preposition is "among."

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct sentenceDistribute the sweets equally among four children.

Additional Information

  • "Between" is used when referring to a specific relationship or comparison between two things.
  • Example: The book is between the two chairs.
  • "In" is used when referring to a specific location or container.
  • Example: The book is in the bag.
  • "Through" is used when referring to movement or an action done in a specific direction.
  • Example: We walked through the park.

Hinglish

  • "among" का अर्थ है किसी समूह के बीच या किसी समूह के बीच कुछ करने का है।
  • "between" का अर्थ है किसी विशिष्ट संबंध या तुलना के बीच किसी दो चीजों के बीच का है।
  • "in" का अर्थ है किसी विशिष्ट स्थान या कंटेनर के अंदर का है।
  • "through" का अर्थ है किसी दिशा या किसी काम को करने के दौरान का है।
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DIRECTIONS: Fill the correct article.

Ramesh’s father is _______ M.P and Suresh’s father is ______ Member of Legislative Assembly:

  1. ((a))

    A, An

  2. ((b))

    An, An

  3. ((c))

    An, A

  4. ((d))

    An, The

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

An, A

The correct answer is "An, A"

Key Points

  • "A" and "an" are articles that are used to indicate that a noun is indefinite, meaning that it is not specific.
  • Definite article "the" is typically used in accompaniment with any noun with a specific meaning, or a noun referring to a single thing
  • The choice between "a" and "an" depends on the first letter of the noun that follows it.
  • "A" is used before nouns that start with a consonant sound, while "an" is used before nouns that start with a vowel sound.
  • In this sentence, Ramesh's father is an M.P and Suresh's father is a Member of Legislative Assembly.
  • "MP" and "Member of Legislative Assembly", have "em" and "me(h)" sounds which are vowel and consonant sound respectively, thus "An, A" is the correct choice.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct sentenceRamesh’s father is an M.P and Suresh’s father is a Member of Legislative Assembly:

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DIRECTIONS: Given are three sentences. Identify the kind of adverb which has been used in these sentences.

Sita sang sweetly. Ram cried loudly. The Sikhs fought bravely.

  1. ((a))

    Adverbs of manner 

  2. ((b))

    Adverbs of time 

  3. ((c))

    Adverbs of frequency 

  4. ((d))

    Adverbs of place 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adverbs of manner 

The correct answer is "Adverbs of manner"

Key Points

  • Adverbs of manner describe how an action is performed. They tell us the manner in which something is done.
  • Adverbs of time tell us when an action occurred or will occur.
  • Adverbs of frequency tell us how often an action occurs.
  • Adverbs of place tell us where an action occurs.
  • In the given sentences, "sweetly" describe how Sita sang, "loudly" describe how Ram cried, "bravely" describe how the Sikhs fought.
  • These adverbs describe the manner in which the action is performed.
  • Thus, Adverbs of manner are used in these sentences.

Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

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Opposite of "CONVICT" 

  1. ((a))

    Accused 

  2. ((b))

    Guilty 

  3. ((c))

    Acquit 

  4. ((d))

    Criminal

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Acquit 

The correct answer is "Acquit"

Key Points

  • Let's take a look at the given words:
  • "Convict" means to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.
  • Example: He was convicted of embezzlement
  • "Accused" means a person who has been charged with a crime.
  • Example: The accused was brought to court.
  • "Guilty" means responsible for or chargeable with a specified wrongdoing.
  • Example: He pleaded guilty to the charges.
  • "Acquit" means to find someone not guilty of a crime they have been charged with.
  • Example: He was acquitted of murder charges.
  • "Criminal" means a person who has committed a crime.
  • Example: He was a known criminal.
  • From the above given meanings and examples we can confer that opposite of "Convict" is "Acquit" as it means to find someone not guilty of a crime they have been charged with.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Hinglish

  • "Convict" का अर्थ है किसी को कुछ अपराध के लिए दोषी मान करना।
  • "Accused" का अर्थ है किसी को कुछ अपराध के लिए चार्ज किया गया है।
  • "Guilty" का अर्थ है किसी निर्धारित गलती के लिए ज़िम्मेदार या चार्ज़ करने वाला।
  • "Acquit" का अर्थ है किसी को कुछ अपराध के लिए दोषी नहीं मानना।
  • "Criminal" का अर्थ उस व्यक्ति से है जिसने अपराध किया है।
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The superlative of "BAD" 

  1. ((a))

    Baddest

  2. ((b))

    Worse

  3. ((c))

    Worst

  4. ((d))

    The Most Bad

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Worst

The correct answer is "worst"

Key Points

  • Superlative is the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses its highest degree.
  • In English language, the superlative form of "bad" is "worst".
  • "Worst" means most bad or least good.
  • Example: This is the worst movie I have ever seen.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Hinglish

  • "Bad" के superlative form फॉर्म है "worst" जो कि सबसे बुरा या सबसे कम अच्छा होता है।
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Directions: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and each sentence is followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill the blank space.

He died ______ dengue.

  1. ((a))

    from

  2. ((b))

    of

  3. ((c))

    by

  4. ((d))

    with

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

of

The correct answer is "of"

Key Points

  • The preposition "of" is used to indicate the cause of an event or action.
  • Example: He died of a heart attack.
  • ​In this case, He died of dengue which means dengue was the cause of his death.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct sentenceHe died of dengue. 

Additional Information

  • "From" is used to indicate the origin or source of something.
  • Example: He came from a poor family.
  • "By" is used to indicate the means, method or agent of an action.
  • Example: He was killed by a bullet.
  • "With" is used to indicate the accompaniment or presence of something.
  • Example: He came with a friend.

Hinglish

  • किसी घटना या क्रिया के कारण को इंगित करने के लिए "of" preposition का उपयोग किया जाता है।
  • "From" का उपयोग किसी चीज़ की उत्पत्ति या स्रोत को इंगित करने के लिए किया जाता है।
  • "By" का उपयोग किसी क्रिया के साधन, विधि या एजेंट को इंगित करने के लिए किया जाता है।
  • "With" का उपयोग किसी चीज की संगत या उपस्थिति को इंगित करने के लिए किया जाता है।
87

Fill in the gap correctly:

The shirt cost me _______

  1. ((a))

    Five thousand rupee

  2. ((b))

    Five Thousands rupee

  3. ((c))

    Five Thousand rupees

  4. ((d))

    Five Thousands rupees

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Five Thousand rupees

The correct answer is "Five Thousand rupees"

Key Points

  • "Five thousand" is a number and "rupee" is a unit of currency.
  • So it should be written as "five thousand rupees" or "5,000 rupees"
  • The word "rupee" should be in its plural form since it is more than one, and "five thousand" should be singular.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct sentenceThe shirt cost me five thousand rupees.

88

Find the odd one out on the basis of singular and plural. Out of the given four nouns, three have the singular and plural alike except one. Identify the odd one:

  1. ((a))

    Swine

  2. ((b))

    Sheep

  3. ((c))

    Deer

  4. ((d))

    Ox

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Ox

The correct answer is "Ox"

Key Points

  • Nouns that have the same singular and plural form are called "invariable nouns"
  • "Sheep", "Deer", "Swine" are invariable nouns and their singular and plural form are the same.
  • "Ox" is the only noun that is not alike in its singular and plural form. It is the only odd one out.
  • The plural form of 'Ox' is 'Oxen' because some nouns adopt foreign rulings.
  • The Foreign Plural nouns have irregular plural forms.
  • They often make their plurals according to the rules of the language they were taken from (e.g. Latin or Greek or German).
  • Sometimes there is more than one plural form possible or these forms have different meanings.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

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DIRECTIONS: The following sentences are given in reported speech. Change these sentences into Direct speech: 

The teacher said that the sun rises in the east.

  1. ((a))

    The teacher says, "The sun rises in the east".

  2. ((b))

    The teacher said, "The sun rises in the east".

  3. ((c))

    The teacher says, "The sun rose in the east".

  4. ((d))

    The teacher said, "The sun rose in the east".

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

The teacher said, "The sun rises in the east".

The correct answer is The teacher said, "The sun rises in the east"

Key Points

  • Reported speech is used to report or repeat what someone else has said.
  • In the given sentence, "The teacher said" is an indicator of reported speech.
  • To convert reported speech into direct speech, we remove the reporting verb, change pronouns and tenses as required, and put the quote marks around the actual words spoken.
  • When the reported clause/statement of a direct speech is a universal truth speech or any historical event or a habitual action (a part of the daily routine), then the tense in the indirect speech doesn't change, no matter in whatever tense the reporting verb (say/said) is, which is highlighted in the given indirect form.
  • "The teacher said" is in the past tense, indicating that the statement was made in the past and the original statement is "The sun rises in the east", is a universal truth so the correct sentence in Direct speech would be The teacher said, "The sun rises in the east".

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

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DIRECTIONS: Change the following sentence into reported speech and mark the correct option among the choices given.

I said to him, "your brother is a brave boy".

  1. ((a))

    I told him that his brother was a brave boy.

  2. ((b))

    I told him that you brother was a brave boy

  3. ((c))

    I asked him that his brother was a brave boy

  4. ((d))

    I inquired him that his brother was a brave boy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I told him that his brother was a brave boy.

The correct answer is "I told him that his brother was a brave boy"

Key Points

  • The given sentence is in Direct Speech and we have to change it into Reported speech.
  • The process of transformation is as follows:
  • ​In reported speech, the conjunction 'that' will be added and inverted commas will be removed.
  • The first person pronoun 'I' will be changed into 'he' as per the subject of the reporting verb.
  • The pronoun 'your' will be changed into 'his'
  • "Is" will be changed to "was" as past tense will be used instead of present tense.

Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

91

Find out the correct spelling.

  1. ((a))

    Apprentice

  2. ((b))

    Apprintice

  3. ((c))

    Apprentece

  4. ((d))

    Apprenitice

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Apprentice

The correct answer is "Apprentice"

Key Points

  • The correct spelling is "apprentice"
  • "Apprentice" is a noun that refers to a person who is learning a trade or skill from a skilled worker, typically through a formal agreement or contract.
  • Example: I hired her as an apprentice at my cloth shop.

Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

Hinglish

  • "Apprentice" एक noun है जो एक ऐसे व्यक्ति को संदर्भित करती है जो एक कुशल कर्मचारी से व्यापार या कौशल सीख रहा है, आमतौर पर एक औपचारिक समझौते या अनुबंध के माध्यम से।
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DIRECTIONS: Fill in the appropriate option to make the sentence in Future Perfect continuous Tense”

By next March we ________ here for four years

  1. ((a))

    Shall be living

  2. ((b))

    Shall live

  3. ((c))

    Shall have been living 

  4. ((d))

    Shall have been lived 

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Shall have been living 

The correct answer is "Shall have been living"

Key Points

  • Future Perfect Continuous Tense is used to describe an action that will have been ongoing up to a specific point in the future.
  • The structure of Future Perfect Continuous Tense is:
  • "shall/will have been + present participle (verb + -ing)"
  • The sentence describes an action that will have been ongoing up to a specific point in the future, (By next March) which is four years.
  • Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct option is "Shall have been living"
  • The option "Shall be living" is incorrect because it is in Future Continuous Tense, which is used to describe an action that will be ongoing at a specific point in the future.
  • The option "Shall live" is incorrect because it is in Future Simple Tense, which is used to describe an action that will happen in the future without any emphasis on duration.
  • The option "Shall have been lived" is incorrect because it is not a grammatically correct sentence.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct sentenceBy next March we shall have been living here for four years

93

Identify the wrong pair of singular and plural respectively:

  1. ((a))

    Boy ....... Boys

  2. ((b))

    Pen ...... Pens

  3. ((c))

    Child ........ Children

  4. ((d))

    Goose ....... Gooses

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Goose ....... Gooses

The correct answer is "Goose ....... Gooses"

Key Points

  • Most nouns form the plural by adding -s/es/en etc. to the singular form.
  • Some nouns have irregular plural forms, which don't follow the usual rule.
  • "Goose" and "Gooses" is not the correct pair of singular and plural respectively.
  • The correct plural form of "goose" is "geese".
  • The rest are correct pairs of singular and plural forms.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

Correct pairGoose ....... Geese

94

DIRECTIONS Arrange the following sentences keeping first and the last sentence to be in their place 

When I reached my office: 

P. To get home early

Q. I phoned my mother

R. That I would not be able

S. To tell her

  1. ((a))

    QSRP

  2. ((b))

    PQRS

  3. ((c))

    RPQS

  4. ((d))

    SQPR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QSRP

The correct answer is "QSRP"

Key Points

  • The first sentence "When I reached my office" is the main clause and it sets the time frame for the following actions.
  • The second sentence "I phoned my mother" is the first action that takes place after reaching the office.
  • The third sentence "To tell her" is the purpose of the phone call.
  • The fourth sentence "That I would not be able" is the reason for the purpose.
  • The last sentence "To get home early" is the final outcome.

Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

Correct sentenceWhen I reached my office Q. I phoned my mother S. To tell her R. That I would not be able P. To get home early

95

Choose the exact meaning of idiomatic expression:

Pillar to post

  1. ((a))

    One place to another

  2. ((b))

    Very tiresome journey

  3. ((c))

    Main supports of a building

  4. ((d))

    Clumsy looking objects

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One place to another

The correct answer is "One place to another"

Key Points

  • An idiomatic expression is a phrase or a group of words that has a meaning different from the meanings of the individual words.
  • "Pillar to post" is an idiomatic expression which means "from one place to another" or "from one situation to another"
  • It is used to describe someone who is constantly being moved from one place to another or being passed from one person to another without any stability.

Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

Hinglish

  • "Pillar to post" एक idiomatic expression है जिसका अर्थ है "एक स्थान से दूसरे स्थान पर" या "एक स्थिति से दूसरी स्थिति में"
96

Find out the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Controvercial

  2. ((b))

    contraversial

  3. ((c))

    Controversial

  4. ((d))

    Contriversial

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Controversial

The correct answer is "Controversial"

Key Points

  • "Controversial" is the correct spelling of the given word.
  • "Controversial" is an adjective used to describe something that is likely to cause disagreement or debate.
  • Example: His controversial comments on bill C-16 caused an uproar among liberal progressives.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Hinglish

  • "Controversial" एक adjective है जिसका उपयोग किसी ऐसी चीज का वर्णन करने के लिए किया जाता है जिससे असहमति या बहस होने की संभावना हो।
97

Identify the incorrect sentence among the alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    He has been in bed since 6 a.m.

  2. ((b))

    The movement had gained popularity during 1984

  3. ((c))

    The Prince got on his horse and went towards the palace

  4. ((d))

    He worked in the morning till evening

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

He worked in the morning till evening

The correct answer is "He worked in the morning till evening"

Key Points

  • There is an error in option 4, "from morning till evening" should be used instead of "in the morning till evening"
  • "From" is generally used with "till" when you're dealing with time or a particular duration.
  • "From" indicates "the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts" and "till" indicates "up to the point in time or the event mentioned or until"
  • The correct structure clearly indicates the starting and ending point of the working hours, whereas the use of preposition "in" is incorrect since it "expresses a period of time during which an event takes place".
  • The rest of the sentences are grammatically correct and follow the correct tense structure.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

Correct sentenceHe worked from morning till evening

98

The correct passive voice of the given sentence is

Do you know her?

  1. ((a))

    Are you known to her?

  2. ((b))

    Is she known from you? 

  3. ((c))

    Has she been known by you?

  4. ((d))

    Is she known to you?

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Is she known to you?

The correct answer is "Is she known to you?"

Key Points

  • The given sentence is in the Active Voice. As per the question we have to change it into Passive Voice.
  • The process of transformation as follows:
  • We know that 'her' will be changed to 'she'.
  • The structure of it as follows:
  • Do/Does + Subject + V1 + Object
  • Is/Are+ Object + known + to + Subject?
  • The above structure can be used to arrive at the correct answer.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

Correct Answer: Is she known to you?

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DIRECTIONS Choose the word from among the four options which is nearest in meaning to the given word

AMPLE

  1. ((a))

    Unlimited

  2. ((b))

    Extravagant

  3. ((c))

    Abundant

  4. ((d))

    Scanty

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Abundant

The correct answer is "Abundant"

Key Points

  • Let's take a look at the following words:
  • "Ample" means having more than enough of what is needed, sufficient or enough in quantity or amount.
  • Example: "The room had ample space for all the guests."
  • "Unlimited" means having no limits or restrictions.
  • Example: "He had unlimited access to the company's resources."
  • "Extravagant" means overly or excessively lavish, or going beyond what is reasonable or necessary.
  • Example: "He spent an extravagant amount of money on a new car."
  • "Abundant" means present in great quantity, more than enough.​
  • Example: "The forest was abundant with different species of trees."
  • "Scanty" means inadequate or insufficient in quantity.
  • Example: "The food was scanty and we were still hungry."
  • From the above given meanings and examples, we can conclude that "Abundant" is the nearest synonym for "Ample".

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Hinglish

  • "Ample" का अर्थ है, जो आवश्यक है, मात्रा या मात्रा में पर्याप्त या पर्याप्त से अधिक होना।
  • "Unlimited" का अर्थ है कोई सीमा या प्रतिबंध नहीं होना।
  • "Extravagant" का अर्थ है अत्यधिक या अत्यधिक भव्य, या उचित या आवश्यक से परे जाना।
  • "Abundant" का अर्थ है बड़ी मात्रा में मौजूद, पर्याप्त से अधिक।
  • ​"Scanty" का अर्थ अपर्याप्त या मात्रा में अपर्याप्त है।
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DIRECTIONS: Identify the tenses in the following sentence 

I am learning English from my Uncle.

  1. ((a))

    Past continuous

  2. ((b))

    Present perfect

  3. ((c))

    Present continuous

  4. ((d))

    Future indefinite

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Present continuous

The correct answer is "Present continuous" 

Key Points

  • The given sentence is "I am learning English from my Uncle."
  • The present participle form of verb "learn" is "learning", which is used with the auxiliary verb "am" to form the present continuous tense.
  • It indicates an action is happening at the moment of speaking.
  • ​The structure of present continuous tense is
  • "subject + am/is/are + present participle (verb + -ing)"
  • Example: "I am studying for my exam."

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

  • Past continuous tense is formed by using the past participle form of verb "be" (was/were) and the present participle form of the main verb, it indicates an action that was in progress in the past.
  • Example: "I was studying when you called."
  • Present perfect tense is formed by using the present participle form of "have" (has/have) and the past participle form of the main verb, it indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present or has just finished.
  • Example: "I have been learning English for 3 years."
  • Future indefinite is formed by using the auxiliary verb "will" or "shall" with the base form of main verb, it indicates an action that will happen in the future.
  • Example: "I will learn English next year."

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