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DFCCIL MTS Official Paper (Held On: 10 Nov, 2018 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Knowledge (15 questions)

1

Which of the following options is correct?

  1. ((a))

    2 members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

  2. ((b))

    2 members of the Lok Sabha are nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

  3. ((c))

    4 members of the Lok Sabha are nominated by the President.

  4. ((d))

    12 members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President.

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Answer: ((a))

2 members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

2

The first International Day of Sign Languages ​​was celebrated as part of the International Week of the Deaf.

  1. ((a))

    13 August 2018

  2. ((b))

    23 September 2018

  3. ((c))

    13 September 2018

  4. ((d))

    23 August 2018

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Answer: ((a))

13 August 2018

3

A simple pendulum consists of a small metal ball or piece of stone suspended from a rigid stand, tied to a thread. The metal ball is called an omka kiraka.

  1. ((a))

    Plumb

  2. ((b))

    Top

  3. ((c))

    Possession

  4. ((d))

    hilt

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Answer: ((a))

Plumb

4

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Zakir Hussain was the second Vice President of India.

  2. ((b))

    Zakir Hussain was the second President of India.

  3. ((c))

    Zakir Hussain was the second Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

  4. ((d))

    Zakir Hussain was the second Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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Answer: ((a))

Zakir Hussain was the second Vice President of India.

5

Which of the following nations is not a member of the G-4 nations

  1. ((a))

    Italy

  2. ((b))

    India

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    Germany

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Answer: ((a))

Italy

6

Petroleum, a rare substance that is difficult to locate in the Earth's crust, is often referred to by which of the following sub-sub-substances?

  1. ((a))

    Black Gold

  2. ((b))

    Black money

  3. ((c))

    Bury Sun-light

  4. ((d))

    Black diamond

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Answer: ((a))

Black Gold

7

Which of the following is a process of improving soil and land to create more favourable conditions for plant growth, drainage, and efficient crop production?

  1. ((a))

    Terrace farming

  2. ((b))

    Contour farming

  3. ((c))

    Shelter belt

  4. ((d))

    Mulching

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Answer: ((a))

Terrace farming

8

Select the instrument that is made by placing the bow and bow in the corresponding position.

  1. ((a))

    Veena

  2. ((b))

    Sarangi

  3. ((c))

    Shehnai

  4. ((d))

    Sitar

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Answer: ((a))

Veena

9

In international cricket, who among the following recently became the second most capped cricketer from India after Sachin Tendulkar?

  1. ((a))

    Harbhajan Singh

  2. ((b))

    Rohit Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni

  4. ((d))

    Virat Kohli

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Answer: ((a))

Harbhajan Singh

10

Who among the following was most closely associated with him in the formation of the law prohibiting the practice of 'Sati' in India?

  1. ((a))

    Dayanand Saraswati

  2. ((b))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  3. ((c))

    Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

  4. ((d))

    Jyotirao Phule

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Answer: ((a))

Dayanand Saraswati

11

The image formed on a screen is called __________, while the image formed by a plane mirror is called ____________.

  1. ((a))

    Vector; level

  2. ((b))

    Virtual; Real

  3. ((c))

    Parabolic; Chir

  4. ((d))

    Real; Virtual

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Answer: ((a))

Vector; level

12

India has overtaken which country to become the sixth-largest economy in the world?

  1. ((a))

    Italy

  2. ((b))

    United Kingdom

  3. ((c))

    France

  4. ((d))

    Germany

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Answer: ((a))

Italy

13

Who was the first Governor General of British India (from 1773 to 1785)?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Wellesley

  2. ((b))

    Sir John Shore

  3. ((c))

    Warren Hastings

  4. ((d))

    Lord Cornwallis

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Wellesley

14

Which Kasnahina power in Karnataka ruled over the maximum area of ​​present-day Karnataka between the 10th and 14th centuries?

  1. ((a))

    Pala Dynasty

  2. ((b))

    Hoysala Dynasty

  3. ((c))

    Kakatiya Dynasty

  4. ((d))

    Shashank Dynasty

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Answer: ((a))

Pala Dynasty

15

Who among the following leaders was sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

  2. ((b))

    Imran Khan

  3. ((c))

    Mamnoon Hussain

  4. ((d))

    Shahbaz Sharif

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Answer: ((a))

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Arithmetic Ability (15 questions)

16

What is the value of 911 of 4445+710÷(125 of 34×12)+59−13−1645(734 of 531)÷(1513 of 223+13)\frac{ \frac{9}{11} \text{ of } \frac{44}{45} + \frac{7}{10} \div \left( 1\frac{2}{5} \text{ of } \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} \right) + \frac{5}{9} - \frac{1}{3} - \frac{16}{45} }{ \left( 7 \frac{3}{4} \text{ of } \frac{5}{31} \right) \div \left( 15 \frac{1}{3} \text{ of } \frac{2}{23} + \frac{1}{3} \right) } ?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    1131\frac{1}3

  3. ((c))

    2232\frac{2}3

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((a))

1

17

When 1985, 6814, and 3741 are divided by the largest number  x, the remainder is one in each case. What is the sum of the digits of x?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    13

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Answer: ((a))

19

18

The average score of 120 students in a test is 70. If the average score of the passed students is 78 and that of the failed students is 30, what is the number of failed students?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    25

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Answer: ((a))

20

19

The area of ​​a triangular field with equal sides is  333\sqrt{3} times the area of ​​a parallelogram-shaped park whose adjacent sides are 30 m and 40 m and one diagonal is 50 m long. What is the perimeter of the triangular field?

  1. ((a))

    600 m

  2. ((b))

    540 m

  3. ((c))

    360 m

  4. ((d))

    480 m

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Answer: ((a))

600 m

20

A dealer marks his goods 20% above the original price. The dealer then offers a discount and makes a profit of 14%. What is the discount rate?

  1. ((a))

    5125\frac{1}2%

  2. ((b))

    8128\frac{1}2%

  3. ((c))

    6%

  4. ((d))

    5%

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Answer: ((a))

5125\frac{1}2%

21

In a city, 40% of the voters promised to vote for A and the rest for B. However, on polling day, 20% of the voters reneged on their promise to vote for A and voted for B, and 25% of the voters reneged on their promise to vote for B and voted for A. If A lost by 30 votes, what was the total number of voters?

  1. ((a))

    420

  2. ((b))

    520

  3. ((c))

    390

  4. ((d))

    500

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Answer: ((a))

420

22

A sum of ₹ 6,270 is divided among A, B and C in such a way that the ratio of A's share to B and C's combined share is 3 : 7 and the ratio of B's ​​share to A and C's combined share is 2 : 9. What is C's share?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 3,264

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 1,881

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 1,140

  4. ((d))

    3,249

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 3,264

23

If (3+13+13+3+13−3)÷(3+6)=a+b6 \left( 3 + \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} + \frac{1}{3 + \sqrt{3}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{3} - 3} \right) \div (3 + \sqrt{6}) = a + b\sqrt{6} , then what is the value of 3a - 2b ?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

11

24

If the sum of the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor of 779 and 943 is divided by the sum of these two numbers, then what will be the remainder?

  1. ((a))

    741

  2. ((b))

    731

  3. ((c))

    737

  4. ((d))

    738

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Answer: ((a))

741

25

A sum of ₹20,000 is borrowed for 1141\frac{1}{4} year at 12% interest per year. If the interest is compounded every 5 months, what is the compound interest on the sum?

  1. ((a))

    ₹3,152.50

  2. ((b))

    ₹3,150

  3. ((c))

    ₹3,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹3,120.60

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Answer: ((a))

₹3,152.50

26

The compound interest on ₹6,000 at a certain rate for 1121\frac{1}2 years is ₹1,986, compounded every 6 months. What is the simple interest on the same amount for 3 years at half the previous rate?

  1. ((a))

    1,880

  2. ((b))

    1,840

  3. ((c))

    1,680

  4. ((d))

    1,800

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Answer: ((a))

1,880

27

The value of [0.12 of (0.104−0.002)+0.36×0.002]÷(0.12)23−1.4÷0.2×0.1−0.2\frac{[0.12 \text{ of } (0.104-0.002)+0.36 \times 0.002] \div(0.12)^2}{3-1.4\div0.2 \times 0.1-0.2} lies between ____.

  1. ((a))

    0.6 and 0.7

  2. ((b))

    0.4 and 0.5

  3. ((c))

    0.5 and 0.6

  4. ((d))

    0.3 and 0.4

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Answer: ((a))

0.6 and 0.7

28

If x is the mean proportional between 1.8 and 5 and y is the third proportional between 0.5 and 1.5, then what is x : y?

  1. ((a))

    3:2

  2. ((b))

    3:4

  3. ((c))

    4:5

  4. ((d))

    2:3

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Answer: ((a))

3:2

29

A man sells an item at a certain price. If he loses 10% on selling it at 75% of that price, what is his profit or loss percentage on the initial selling price?

  1. ((a))

    Loss, 4%

  2. ((b))

    Loss, 2%

  3. ((c))

    Profit, 25%

  4. ((d))

    Profit, 20%

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Answer: ((a))

Loss, 4%

30

A man sells item A at a 12.5% ​​profit and item B at an 813\frac{1}{3}% loss, earning ₹ 250 in the entire transaction. If he sells item A at an 813\frac{1}{3}% loss and item B at a 12.5% ​​profit, he makes neither profit nor loss. What is the cost price of item B?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 3,600

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 2,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 2,400

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 1,800

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 3,600

General Intelligence (15 questions)

31

Peter is younger than Raul, but older than Jack and Albert, who are older than John. Angelo is older than Norman but younger than John. Who is the youngest of them all?

  1. ((a))

    Angelo

  2. ((b))

    Raul

  3. ((c))

    John

  4. ((d))

    Norman

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Answer: ((a))

Angelo

32

An address is given below and reproduced in four alternative versions. Only one of these is exactly the same as the given address, and the rest contain some errors. Select the option that most closely resembles the given address.

Tanssen Technical Devices

R-28, 5th Avenue, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560101

  1. ((a))

    Tanssen Technical Devices

    R-28, 5th Avenue Hosur Road Bengaluru 560101

  2. ((b))

    Tansen Technical Devices

    R-28, 5th Avenue, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560101

  3. ((c))

    Tanssen Technical Devices

    R-28, 5th Avenue, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560101

  4. ((d))

    Tanssen Technical Devices

    R-28, 5th Avenue, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 5601001

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Answer: ((a))

Tanssen Technical Devices

R-28, 5th Avenue Hosur Road Bengaluru 560101

33

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

WITH: WHIT THAW:?

  1. ((a))

    THWA

  2. ((b))

    TWHA

  3. ((c))

    TAHW

  4. ((d))

    HWAT

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Answer: ((a))

THWA

34

Select the odd number in the given series:

18, 57, 95, 133, 171

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    57

  3. ((c))

    95

  4. ((d))

    133

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

35

Identify the word-pair that is different from the other options in some way.

  1. ((a))

    Proper : Fine

  2. ((b))

    Poor : Rich

  3. ((c))

    Rigid : Firm

  4. ((d))

    Old : Ancient

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Answer: ((a))

Proper : Fine

36

Kiara walks 10 km north and then turns left and walks 3 km. Then she turns left and walks 6 km. She turns left again and walks 6 km. Which direction is she facing at the end?

  1. ((a))

    North

  2. ((b))

    South

  3. ((c))

    West

  4. ((d))

    East

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Answer: ((a))

North

37

Which of the following would be at the third position in the English dictionary?

  1. ((a))

    Exorbitant

  2. ((b))

    Extravagance

  3. ((c))

    Exhort

  4. ((d))

    Extant

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Answer: ((a))

Exorbitant

38

Glasses are related to eyes in the same way as crutches are related to __________.

  1. ((a))

    Accident

  2. ((b))

    Polio

  3. ((c))

    Wood

  4. ((d))

    Legs

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Answer: ((a))

Accident

39

Select the number that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

36 : 216 :: 49:?

  1. ((a))

    296

  2. ((b))

    256

  3. ((c))

    345

  4. ((d))

    343

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

296

40

In a certain code language, 'REVOLVE' is written as 'SDWNMUF'. How would 'ROTATE' be written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    SNUZUD

  2. ((b))

    SNUZUF

  3. ((c))

    SNUBUD

  4. ((d))

    SNUZSF

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Answer: ((a))

SNUZUD

41

John and Ken are brothers. Mona and Nina are sisters. John's son is Nina's brother. How is Ken related to Mona?

  1. ((a))

    Cousin brother

  2. ((b))

    Uncle

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cousin brother

42

If all the letters in "A T N W" are arranged to form a meaningful word, which will be the last letter of the word?

  1. ((a))

    W

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

W

43

Select the option which is different from the other three options.

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    108

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    144

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63

44

Pointing to Isha, Sushant said, "Her father's wife's only sister is my only aunt." How is Isha related to Sushant?

  1. ((a))

    Niece

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

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Answer: ((a))

Niece

45

Select the option which is different from the other three options.

  1. ((a))

    OSWA

  2. ((b))

    FJNR

  3. ((c))

    LPTX

  4. ((d))

    SWZC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OSWA

Logical Reasoning (15 questions)

46

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.

7 : 85 : : 9 : ?

  1. ((a))

    73

  2. ((b))

    98

  3. ((c))

    118

  4. ((d))

    109

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

73

47

From the given options, select the one which is different from the other three.

  1. ((a))

    5-40

  2. ((b))

    9-62

  3. ((c))

    7-84

  4. ((d))

    11-121

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Answer: ((a))

5-40

48

How many such odd numbers are there in the following number sequence each of which is immediately followed by an odd number as well as immediately preceded by an even number?

3 8 7 8 8 9 5 6 9 5 7 8 4 6 9 5 5 8  8 6 7 7 9

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

49

A family consists of six members: A, B, C, D, E, and F.

a) The family consists of a doctor, a professor, an administrative employee, an engineer, a housewife, and a student.

b) There are two married couples.

c) E is a professor married to a doctor who is the mother of C and F. F studies in college.

d) A has a son and a grandson who are engineers.

e) B is an administrative employee married to A.

f) One of the two married women is a housewife.

Who among the following is a doctor?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

50

In a row of 21 students, when Monica moves four places to the right, she becomes twelfth from the left end. What was her previous position from the right end of the row?

  1. ((a))

    Fourteenth

  2. ((b))

    Fifteenth

  3. ((c))

    Eighth

  4. ((d))

    Thirteenth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fourteenth

51

Shreya's house is south of the club. The park is east of the club. The market is north of the park. If the distance from the park to the market is equal to the distance between Shreya's house and the club, in which direction is the market with respect to the club?

  1. ((a))

    North

  2. ((b))

    West

  3. ((c))

    North-East

  4. ((d))

    South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North

52

Seven plants are planted in such a way that the distance between the next two plants decreases by 1 m. If the distance between the first two plants is 10 m, what is the distance between the first plant and the last plant?

  1. ((a))

    45 m

  2. ((b))

    40 m

  3. ((c))

    35 m

  4. ((d))

    50 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 m

53

A % B means, 'A is the mother of B';

A $ B means, 'A is the husband of B';

A # B means, 'A is the sister of B';

A * B means, 'A is the son of B';

Which of the following options represents the relationship 'S is the daughter of U'?

  1. ((a))

    U % C# G * S

  2. ((b))

    U % C# S $ G

  3. ((c))

    S# G * C$ U

  4. ((d))

    S# G * C %U

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Answer: ((a))

U % C# G * S

54

A family consists of six members: A, B, C, D, E, and F.

a) The family consists of a doctor, a professor, an administrative employee, an engineer, a housewife, and a student.

b) There are two married couples.

c) E is a professor married to a doctor who is the mother of C and F. F studies in college.

d) A has a son and a grandson who are engineers.

e) B is an administrative employee married to A.

f) One of the two married women is a housewife. How is A related to F?

  1. ((a))

    Grandfather

  2. ((b))

    Father

  3. ((c))

    Mother

  4. ((d))

    Grandmother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grandfather

55

A mother says to her son, "When you were born, I was as old as your present age." If the mother's present age is 38, what will be the son's age 5 years from now?

  1. ((a))

    25 years

  2. ((b))

    22 years

  3. ((c))

    19 years

  4. ((d))

    24 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 years

56

Which letter in the English alphabet is midway between the fourteenth letter from the left end and the tenth letter from the right end?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    N

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    Q

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

57

There is/are always ______ in studies.

  1. ((a))

    School

  2. ((b))

    Teacher

  3. ((c))

    Subject

  4. ((d))

    Property

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

School

58

From the following alternatives, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

INSPIRATION

  1. ((a))

    RAISINS

  2. ((b))

    NATIONS

  3. ((c))

    SPRAIN

  4. ((d))

    PATRONS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RAISINS

59

In a certain code language, 'CADET' is written as '31457. How will 'CREED' be written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    39445

  2. ((b))

    38224

  3. ((c))

    38554

  4. ((d))

    39554

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39445

60

Select the option from the following that will complete the number series given below.

62, 73, 95, 128, 172, ___

  1. ((a))

    248

  2. ((b))

    258

  3. ((c))

    227

  4. ((d))

    204

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

248

General Science (15 questions)

61

When a cell divides by meiosis how many new cells are produced?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

62

Through what does the AIDS causing virus spread?

  1. ((a))

    Mosquito

  2. ((b))

    Water

  3. ((c))

    Blood transfusion

  4. ((d))

    Air

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mosquito

63

The process of growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same area in a definite pattern is called?

  1. ((a))

    Organic farming

  2. ((b))

    Mixed cropping

  3. ((c))

    Intercropping

  4. ((d))

    Crop rotation

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Answer: ((a))

Organic farming

64

DPT vaccine provides immunity against _______.

  1. ((a))

    Diphtheria, whooping cough and tuberculosis

  2. ((b))

    Diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus

  3. ((c))

    Diphtheria, polio and tetanus

  4. ((d))

    Dengue, Polio and Tetanus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Diphtheria, whooping cough and tuberculosis

65

How is the momentum of an object calculated?

  1. ((a))

    mv²

  2. ((b))

    mv

  3. ((c))

    ma

  4. ((d))

    m/v

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

mv²

66

What are the atomic number and atomic mass of element 8X16 respectively?

  1. ((a))

    8 and 16

  2. ((b))

    24 and 8

  3. ((c))

    16 and 8

  4. ((d))

    8 and 24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 and 16

67

Which of the following revolutions led to better utilization and availability of milk?

  1. ((a))

    Silver Revolution

  2. ((b))

    White Revolution

  3. ((c))

    Green Revolution

  4. ((d))

    Golden Revolution

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Answer: ((a))

Silver Revolution

68

The rate of evaporation does not increase with increase in _______.

  1. ((a))

    Humidity

  2. ((b))

    Surface area

  3. ((c))

    Temperature

  4. ((d))

    Wind speed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humidity

69

Which of the following tissues contains contractile proteins?

  1. ((a))

    Nervous tissue

  2. ((b))

    Connective tissue

  3. ((c))

    Epithelial tissue

  4. ((d))

    Muscle tissue

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Answer: ((a))

Nervous tissue

70

Which of the following is the chemical formula of calcium hydroxide?

  1. ((a))

    Ca(H2O)

  2. ((b))

    Ca(OH)

  3. ((c))

    Ca(OH)2

  4. ((d))

    CaOH2

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Answer: ((a))

Ca(H2O)

71

In ______, kinetic energy is converted into heat energy.

  1. ((a))

    Fire

  2. ((b))

    Friction

  3. ((c))

    Battery

  4. ((d))

    Microphone

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Answer: ((a))

Fire

72

Tortoises belong to which of the given animal classification groups?

  1. ((a))

    Mammals

  2. ((b))

    Reptiles

  3. ((c))

    fish

  4. ((d))

    Vertebrate amphibians

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Answer: ((a))

Mammals

73

If a car is moving at a speed of 20 km/h, how much distance will it cover in 4 hours?

  1. ((a))

    40 km 

  2. ((b))

    80 km

  3. ((c))

    60 km

  4. ((d))

    100 km

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Answer: ((a))

40 km 

74

Which structure of the human ear amplifies the sound waves received by it?

  1. ((a))

    Ear drum

  2. ((b))

    Cochlea of ​​the inner ear

  3. ((c))

    Ear bones of the middle ear

  4. ((d))

    Pinna of the external ear

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Answer: ((a))

Ear drum

75

What is the process called that converts atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, nitrates and nitrites?

  1. ((a))

    Nitrogen fixation

  2. ((b))

    Ammonification

  3. ((c))

    Nitrification

  4. ((d))

    Denitrification

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Answer: ((a))

Nitrogen fixation

Knowledge of Railways/DFCCIL (45 questions)

76

Where was the first steam engine manufactured in India in 1895?

  1. ((a))

    Pune

  2. ((b))

    Surat

  3. ((c))

    Indore

  4. ((d))

    Ajmer

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Answer: ((a))

Pune

77

Which was the first zonal railway to be formed in April 1951?

  1. ((a))

    Western Railway

  2. ((b))

    Central Railway

  3. ((c))

    Southern Railway

  4. ((d))

    Northern Railway

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Answer: ((a))

Western Railway

78

What is the length of railway tracks planned for gauge conversion as per Rail Budget 2018?

  1. ((a))

    6000 km

  2. ((b))

    4000 km

  3. ((c))

    7000 km

  4. ((d))

    5000 km

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Answer: ((a))

6000 km

79

Which of the following is the official sleeping time for passengers in reserved sleeping accommodation coaches of Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

  2. ((b))

    9:00 PM to 6:00 AM

  3. ((c))

    10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

  4. ((d))

    9:00 PM to 5:00 AM

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Answer: ((a))

10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

80

In September 2018, India and Bangladesh jointly inaugurated a railway project between Akhaura in India and Bangladesh.

  1. ((a))

    Agartala

  2. ((b))

    Shillong

  3. ((c))

    Guwahati

  4. ((d))

    Aizawl

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Answer: ((a))

Agartala

81

What was the total number of locomotives owned by Indian Railways as on 31 March 2017?

  1. ((a))

    14461

  2. ((b))

    12461

  3. ((c))

    13461

  4. ((d))

    11461

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Answer: ((a))

14461

82

Which station has been given the status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO?

  1. ((a))

    Charbagh Station, Lucknow

  2. ((b))

    Old Delhi Railway Station

  3. ((c))

    Varanasi Station

  4. ((d))

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai

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Answer: ((a))

Charbagh Station, Lucknow

83

As on 31 March 2017, what was the total number of vehicle coaches owned by Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    60,223

  2. ((b))

    62,223

  3. ((c))

    64,223

  4. ((d))

    66,223

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Answer: ((a))

60,223

84

Which of the following facilities of Indian Railways are available in Patiala, Punjab?

  1. ((a))

    Diesel Locomotive Modernisation

  2. ((b))

    Railway Workshop

  3. ((c))

    Manufacturing of electric locomotives

  4. ((d))

    Manufacture of wheels, axles and wheel sets for railway freight carriages (wagons), coaches and locomotives

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Answer: ((a))

Diesel Locomotive Modernisation

85

What is India's position among the countries with the largest railway network in the world?

  1. ((a))

    Second

  2. ((b))

    Fourth

  3. ((c))

    Third

  4. ((d))

    पाँचवां

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Answer: ((a))

Second

86

What was the freight carried by Indian Railways during the financial year 2017-18?

  1. ((a))

    1192 million tonnes

  2. ((b))

    1132 million tonnes

  3. ((c))

    1102 million tonnes

  4. ((d))

    1162 million tonnes

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Answer: ((a))

1192 million tonnes

87

What is the fare concession available to cancer patients while travelling for treatment or periodical check-up in 3 AC class?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    100%

  3. ((c))

    75%

  4. ((d))

    50%

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Answer: ((a))

25%

88

Name the British Governor General who started railways in India.

  1. ((a))

    Lord Auckland

  2. ((b))

    Lord Hardinge

  3. ((c))

    Lord Dalhousie

  4. ((d))

    Lord Ellenborough

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Auckland

89

In which year was the IRCTC system of on-line train reservation and ticketing launched by the Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    2004

  2. ((b))

    2002

  3. ((c))

    2015

  4. ((d))

    2000

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Answer: ((a))

2004

90

In which year was the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway opened?

  1. ((a))

    1881

  2. ((b))

    1886

  3. ((c))

    1876

  4. ((d))

    1891

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Answer: ((a))

1881

91

Deccan ODC luxury train travel is a joint collaboration between Indian Railways and which state?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

92

What is the amount allocated for Indian Railways in the Union Budget 2018?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 1.48 lakh crore

  2. ((b))

    ₹1.58 lakh crore

  3. ((c))

    ₹1.38 lakh crore

  4. ((d))

    ₹1.28 lakh crore

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 1.48 lakh crore

93

Which of the following was the first Garib Rath train started by Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    Train No. 12359, Kolkata-Patna

  2. ((b))

    Train No. 12203, Saharsa - Amritsar

  3. ((c))

    Train No. 12211, Muzaffarpur - Delhi Anand Vihar

  4. ((d))

    Train No. 12831, Dhanbad-Bhubaneswar

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Answer: ((a))

Train No. 12359, Kolkata-Patna

94

Name the Railway Minister who presented the Indian Railway Budget for the maximum number of times.

  1. ((a))

    Jagjivan Ram

  2. ((b))

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. ((c))

    Mamata Banerjee

  4. ((d))

    नितीश कुमार

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Answer: ((a))

Jagjivan Ram

95

In which year was the first Shatabdi Express train started by Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    1988

  2. ((b))

    1992

  3. ((c))

    1990

  4. ((d))

    1994

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Answer: ((a))

1988

96

Indian Railways has decided to eliminate all unmanned level crossings on broad gauge by the year _______? 

  1. ((a))

    2022

  2. ((b))

    2023

  3. ((c))

    2020

  4. ((d))

    2021

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Answer: ((a))

2022

97

Where is the Rail Coach Factory of Indian Railways located?

  1. ((a))

    Kapurthala

  2. ((b))

    Tiruchirapalli

  3. ((c))

    Bengaluru

  4. ((d))

    वाराणसी

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Answer: ((a))

Kapurthala

98

As per the dynamic pricing system of Indian Railways, only the first ______ tickets sold in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains are available at the fares listed from the root room.

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    50%

  4. ((d))

    30%

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Answer: ((a))

20%

99

Which of the following is the highest railway station in India?

  1. ((a))

    Ahju

  2. ((b))

    Ghum

  3. ((c))

    Ooty

  4. ((d))

    Shimla

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Answer: ((a))

Ahju

100

What is the average number of passengers travelling by Indian Railways per day?

  1. ((a))

    19 million

  2. ((b))

    21 million

  3. ((c))

    17 million

  4. ((d))

     23 million

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Answer: ((a))

19 million

101

Which of the following trains will be replaced by the upcoming self-propelled modern T-20 train sets of Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    Duronto Express

  2. ((b))

    Garib Rath Express

  3. ((c))

    Shatabdi Express

  4. ((d))

    Rajdhani Express

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Answer: ((a))

Duronto Express

102

India's proposed bullet train will run between which of the following stations in Mumbai?

  1. ((a))

    Sabarmati

  2. ((b))

    Vadodara

  3. ((c))

    Ahmedabad

  4. ((d))

    Surat

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Answer: ((a))

Sabarmati

103

Which was the first Rajdhani Express train introduced by Indian Railways in 1969?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai Rajdhani

  2. ((b))

    Jammu Rajdhani

  3. ((c))

    Chennai Rajdhani

  4. ((d))

    Kolkata

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Answer: ((a))

Mumbai Rajdhani

104

In which year was the Indian Railway Budget telecast live for the first time?

  1. ((a))

    1996

  2. ((b))

    1990

  3. ((c))

    1994

  4. ((d))

    1992

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Answer: ((a))

1996

105

Which is the fastest train in India?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express

  2. ((b))

    Sealdah-New Delhi Duronto Express

  3. ((c))

    Bhopal Shatabdi Express

  4. ((d))

    Gatiman Express

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Answer: ((a))

Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express

106

Which was the first Duronto train started by Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    Train No. 12221, Pune Junction Howrah Junction

  2. ((b))

    Train No. 12273, Howrah Junction New Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Train No. 12261 Mumbai CSMT Howrah

  4. ((d))

    रेलगाड़ी संख्या 12259, सियालदाह नयी दिल्ली

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Answer: ((a))

Train No. 12221, Pune Junction Howrah Junction

107

Who headed the 10-member committee in 1920-21 which recommended that railway bills should be separated from general government finances for the presentation of a separate railway budget?

  1. ((a))

    William Acworth

  2. ((b))

    Edward Pease

  3. ((c))

    John Laurence

  4. ((d))

    निकोलस वुड

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Answer: ((a))

William Acworth

108

As on 31 March 2017, how many freight wagons did Indian Railways have in total?

  1. ((a))

    2,87,987

  2. ((b))

    2,92,987

  3. ((c))

    2,82,987 

  4. ((d))

    2,77,987

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Answer: ((a))

2,87,987

109

Which is the first fixed-stage engineless para-rail train of Indian Railways for inter-city travel?

  1. ((a))

    Train 12 

  2. ((b))

    Train 16

  3. ((c))

    Train 14

  4. ((d))

     Train 18

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Answer: ((a))

Train 12 

110

Which of the following is the longest railway tunnel in India?

  1. ((a))

    Pir Panjal

  2. ((b))

    Carbide

  3. ((c))

    Natuvadi

  4. ((d))

    Sangaldan

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Answer: ((a))

Pir Panjal

111

The Golden Chariot train is a joint collaboration between the Indian Railways and which of the following state governments?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar 

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

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Answer: ((a))

Bihar 

112

In which of the following years did India's first electric train run between Mumbai VT and Kurla?

  1. ((a))

    1920

  2. ((b))

    1930

  3. ((c))

    1935

  4. ((d))

    1925

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Answer: ((a))

1920

113

When does the booking of tickets for non-air conditioned classes under Tatkal service Mojna of Indian Railways start?

  1. ((a))

    9.00 am

  2. ((b))

    11.00 am

  3. ((c))

    10.00 am

  4. ((d))

    8.00 am

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Answer: ((a))

9.00 am

114

Which will be the first railway station to be redeveloped through public-private partnership under the Station Redevelopment Programme of Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    Habibganj, Bhopal

  2. ((b))

    Shivaji Nagar, Pune

  3. ((c))

    Anand Vihar, New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    सूरत, गुजरात

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Answer: ((a))

Habibganj, Bhopal

115

How much passenger revenue was earned by Indian Railways during the financial year 2017-18?

  1. ((a))

    ₹48,000 crore

  2. ((b))

    ₹39,000 crore

  3. ((c))

    ₹45,000 crore 

  4. ((d))

    ₹42,000 crore

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Answer: ((a))

₹48,000 crore

116

How many coaches were there in the first passenger train in India, hauled by three steam engines?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

12

117

Humsafar Express train, launched in September 2018, runs between Ajmer and which station?

  1. ((a))

    Varanasi

  2. ((b))

    Rameshwaram

  3. ((c))

    Dwarka

  4. ((d))

    Puri

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Answer: ((a))

Varanasi

118

Which is the largest zone of Indian Railways in terms of route length?

  1. ((a))

    Southern Railway

  2. ((b))

    Northern Railway

  3. ((c))

    Western Railway

  4. ((d))

    South Central Railway

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Answer: ((a))

Southern Railway

119

Which zone of Indian Railways has become the first railway zone to have 100% LED lighting at all stations under its jurisdiction?

  1. ((a))

    West Central Railway

  2. ((b))

    South Central Railway

  3. ((c))

    Western Railway

  4. ((d))

    South Western Railway

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Answer: ((a))

West Central Railway

120

Which of the following stations does not fall on the route of the Palace on Wheels luxury train?

  1. ((a))

    Jaisalmer

  2. ((b))

    Sawai Madhopur

  3. ((c))

    Chittorgarh

  4. ((d))

    Ajmer

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Answer: ((a))

Jaisalmer

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