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DMRC CRA Paper I Previous Paper 5 (Held On: 19 Feb 2020 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Awareness (10 questions)

1

Which of the following pair of state-festival is correct?

I. Rajasthan – Ganguar

II. Arunachal Pradesh – Solung

III. Manipur – Yaosang

  1. ((a))

    II and III

  2. ((b))

    I and II

  3. ((c))

    I and III

  4. ((d))

    I, II and III

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Answer: ((a))

II and III

2

 Who won the best female debut award in IIFA Awards 2019? 

  1. ((a))

    Tara Sutaria

  2. ((b))

    Ananya Pandey

  3. ((c))

    Sara Ali khan

  4. ((d))

    Sahher Bambba

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tara Sutaria

3

 What is the average height of Troposphere?

  1. ((a))

    44 km

  2. ((b))

    50 km

  3. ((c))

    80 km

  4. ((d))

    13 km

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Answer: ((a))

44 km

4

 Who was the ruler of Delhi during 1266 - 1287? 

  1. ((a))

     Alauddin Khalji

  2. ((b))

    Ghiyasuddin Balban

  3. ((c))

    Raziyya

  4. ((d))

    Jalaluddin Khalji

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Answer: ((a))

 Alauddin Khalji

5

 Who was the founder of the Arya Samaj? 

  1. ((a))

    Swami Dayanand Saraswati

  2. ((b))

    Pandita Ramabai

  3. ((c))

    Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar

  4. ((d))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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Answer: ((a))

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

6

Centre-state relation is mentioned in which part of Indian constitution? 

  1. ((a))

    Part IX

  2. ((b))

    Part I

  3. ((c))

    Part XI

  4. ((d))

    Part X

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Answer: ((a))

Part IX

7

Which of the following is true about National Income? 

  1. ((a))

    NNP at market prices – Net indirect taxes

  2. ((b))

    GNP at market prices – Net indirect taxes

  3. ((c))

    GNP at market prices + Net indirect taxes

  4. ((d))

    NNP at market prices + Net indirect taxes

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Answer: ((a))

NNP at market prices – Net indirect taxes

8

Which of the following statement(s) regarding Montesquieu is/are correct?

I. He wrote the spirit of the laws.

II. He proposed a division of power within the government.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((a))

Only I

9

 ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup is held after every ______ years. 

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

3

10

 Tropical Evergreen Forests are also known as ______. 

  1. ((a))

    Tropical Mangrove Forests

  2. ((b))

    Tropical Rainforests

  3. ((c))

     Tropical Coniferous Forests

  4. ((d))

    Tropical Deciduous Forests

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Answer: ((a))

Tropical Mangrove Forests

Current affairs (10 questions)

11

Which year was known as the Bloody Sunday? 

  1. ((a))

    1898

  2. ((b))

    1900

  3. ((c))

    1907

  4. ((d))

    1905

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1898

12

Who won the title of Miss Universe 2019? 

  1. ((a))

    Catriona Gray

  2. ((b))

    Ashley Alvindrez

  3. ((c))

    Vartika Singh

  4. ((d))

    Zozibini Tunzi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Catriona Gray

13

 ‘Nabakalebara festival’ is associated with which state? 

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

14

 Which country won the gold medal in Men’s kabaddi at 2018 Asian Games? 

  1. ((a))

    Bangladesh

  2. ((b))

    Iran

  3. ((c))

    South Korea

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bangladesh

15

Which code was known as Napoleonic code? 

  1. ((a))

    Civil code of 1806

  2. ((b))

    Civil code of 1818

  3. ((c))

    Civil code of 1804

  4. ((d))

     Civil code of 1815

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Answer: ((a))

Civil code of 1806

16

Which of the following is also called as National Income? 

  1. ((a))

     NNP at market prices

  2. ((b))

    GNP at market prices

  3. ((c))

    NNP at factor cost

  4. ((d))

    GNP at factor cost

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Answer: ((a))

 NNP at market prices

17

 Which amendment act of the Indian Constitution talks about National Judicial Appointment Commission?

  1. ((a))

    93rd

  2. ((b))

    87th

  3. ((c))

    99th

  4. ((d))

    100th

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Answer: ((a))

93rd

18

Which state of India is the largest Bauxite producer?

  1. ((a))

     Odisha

  2. ((b))

     Uttarakhand

  3. ((c))

     Punjab

  4. ((d))

     Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Odisha

19

 During which year, Lodi Dynasty ruled? 

  1. ((a))

    1320 – 1354

  2. ((b))

    1414 – 1451

  3. ((c))

    1526 – 1535

  4. ((d))

    1451 – 1526

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Answer: ((a))

1320 – 1354

20

In area, which country is the seventh largest country of the world?

  1. ((a))

     Australia

  2. ((b))

     Brazil

  3. ((c))

     India

  4. ((d))

     China

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Australia

Computer Awareness (10 questions)

21

Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation software, used to create:

  1. ((a))

    Desktop applications

  2. ((b))

    Mobile applications

  3. ((c))

    Professional quality presentations

  4. ((d))

    Visual basic for the applications

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Desktop applications

22

________ is/are an easier way to define and preview animated effects.

  1. ((a))

    Custom animation

  2. ((b))

    Voice narration

  3. ((c))

    Animated templates

  4. ((d))

    Music tracks

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Answer: ((a))

Custom animation

23

What is the shortcut key command for 'align selected text' or 'line to the centre'?

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl + Q

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl + R

  3. ((c))

    Ctrl + J

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl + E

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Answer: ((a))

Ctrl + Q

24

A drum scanner has a _____ to scan images.

  1. ((a))

    CRT

  2. ((b))

    LCD

  3. ((c))

    Photomultiplier tube

  4. ((d))

    OLED

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CRT

25

The mercury thermometer is an example of a/an _____

  1. ((a))

    supercomputer

  2. ((b))

    analogue computer

  3. ((c))

    hybrid computer

  4. ((d))

    digital computer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

supercomputer

26

Simply the 'web' is also called ________.

  1. ((a))

    Router

  2. ((b))

    PAN

  3. ((c))

    world wide web

  4. ((d))

    Protocol

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Answer: ((a))

Router

27

The mouse was invented by _______ in 1963

  1. ((a))

    AZERTY

  2. ((b))

    Tim Berners-Lee

  3. ((c))

    Douglas C Engelbart

  4. ((d))

    Dvorak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AZERTY

28

Register memory is located in the _______ in the form of registers.

  1. ((a))

    control unit

  2. ((b))

    input device unit

  3. ((c))

    CPU

  4. ((d))

    output device unit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

control unit

29

RAM is a:

  1. ((a))

    Volatile memory

  2. ((b))

    Registers

  3. ((c))

    Boot process

  4. ((d))

    Non-volatile memeory

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Answer: ((a))

Volatile memory

30

PING stands for ______ in the computer networking field.

  1. ((a))

    Packet Internet Groper

  2. ((b))

    Process Internet Groper

  3. ((c))

    Packet Intranet Groper

  4. ((d))

    Protect Internet Groper

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Answer: ((a))

Packet Internet Groper

Logical Ability & Reasoning (30 questions)

Six persons – E, F, G, H, I, and J – belong to six different cities among Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Vizag, Cochin, and they are of different professions among Engineer, Doctor, Teacher, Professor, Architect, and Manager, but not necessarily in the same order. G is from neither Hyderabad nor Cochin. I is from Vizag and is an architect. Engineer is from Hyderabad. The person who stays in Cochin is a manager. F is a Doctor. E is either the Engineer or the Teacher. Either G or F is a Teacher. Neither Doctor nor H is from Bangalore. H is not a manager. Professor is not from Mumbai.

31

Which of the following person–city–profession combination is true?

  1. ((a))

    H – Cochin – Engineer

  2. ((b))

    G – Bangalore – Doctor

  3. ((c))

    H – Delhi – Professor

  4. ((d))

    J – Delhi – Professor

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Answer: ((a))

H – Cochin – Engineer

32

What is the profession of G?

  1. ((a))

    Engineer

  2. ((b))

    Professor

  3. ((c))

    Architect

  4. ((d))

    Teacher

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Answer: ((a))

Engineer

33

Which of the following statements is/are definitely true?

  1. ((a))

    J is from Delhi

  2. ((b))

    H is a Teacher

  3. ((c))

    G is from Mumbai

  4. ((d))

    F is from Mumbai

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Answer: ((a))

J is from Delhi

34

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

1352 : 30 : : 2431 : 25 : : 1562 : ?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    49

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Answer: ((a))

32

35

Select the related word from the given alternatives.

Calendar : Date : : Dictionary : ?

  1. ((a))

    Books

  2. ((b))

    Language

  3. ((c))

    Vocabulary

  4. ((d))

    Words

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Answer: ((a))

Books

36

If ‘TRY’ is coded as ‘64’, then the code of ‘YIN’ is:

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

37

If ‘BANANA’ is coded as ‘BAADAADA’, then the code of ‘PAPAYA’ is:

  1. ((a))

    RTABCDEYA

  2. ((b))

    SABCEDAUV

  3. ((c))

    AEBAGHAHJ

  4. ((d))

    AFAAFABEA

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Answer: ((a))

RTABCDEYA

38

In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    OTQV

  2. ((b))

    TXVZ

  3. ((c))

    BGDI

  4. ((d))

    INKP

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Answer: ((a))

OTQV

39

“Experiment” is related to “Invention” in the same way as ‘Read” is related to “_______”

  1. ((a))

    Invention

  2. ((b))

    Evaluation

  3. ((c))

    Learn

  4. ((d))

    Concentration

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Answer: ((a))

Invention

40

Find the missing term.

  1. ((a))

    G

  2. ((b))

    U

  3. ((c))

    H

  4. ((d))

    V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

G

41

Roop is the brother of Omvir. Meena is the sister of Roop. Ram is the brother of Hemu. Hemu is the daughter of Omvir. Shyam is the father ofMeena. How is Shyam related to Hemu?

  1. ((a))

    Maternal Uncle

  2. ((b))

    Father

  3. ((c))

    Grandfather

  4. ((d))

    Brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maternal Uncle

42

Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    216

  3. ((c))

    225

  4. ((d))

    125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

43

Find the missing term.

  1. ((a))

    880

  2. ((b))

    980

  3. ((c))

    720

  4. ((d))

    560

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

880

44

In a certain code MAIN is written as 1321014 and GOAL is written as 716212. How is DUSK written in that code?

  1. ((a))

    8821911

  2. ((b))

    4222011

  3. ((c))

    4111911

  4. ((d))

    4215911

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Answer: ((a))

8821911

45

Jayesh is facing south,he turn right and walk 20 m. Then he turn right again and walk 10 m. then he turn left and walk 10 m and then turning right and walk 20 m. Then he turn right again and walk 60 m. In which direction is he from the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    East

  2. ((b))

    North

  3. ((c))

    South-East

  4. ((d))

    North-East

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Answer: ((a))

East

46

Pointing to Seema, Hari says "she is not my daughter but she is the mother of Mahesh, who is my only grandson." How is Seema related to Hari?

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Wife

  3. ((c))

    Daughter-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Sister

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Answer: ((a))

Daughter

47

In the following question, select the odd-one out from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    (1331, 1000, 800)

  2. ((b))

    (729, 512, 343)

  3. ((c))

    (27, 8, 1)

  4. ((d))

    (2197, 1728, 1331)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(1331, 1000, 800)

48

Risha runs to the North of her place and stay at point A after travelling 25 km and she finds that she has run in the wrong direction. She then turns to her right and runs 21 km, and then she again turns to the right and runs straight another 25 km. How much distance has she now to cover to go back to the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    21 km

  2. ((b))

    25 km

  3. ((c))

    40 km

  4. ((d))

    4 km

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Answer: ((a))

21 km

49

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

29 : 13 : : 37 : ?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

50

Select the set of numbers that is similar to the following set.

(4, 3, 19)

  1. ((a))

    (6, 4, 40)

  2. ((b))

    (5, 9, 28)

  3. ((c))

    (3, 5, 25)

  4. ((d))

    (8, 5, 96)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(6, 4, 40)

51

If ‘EDITION’ is written as ‘IDETNOI’. How will ‘MEDICAL’ be written in that code?

  1. ((a))

    DIEMCAL

  2. ((b))

    CADILEM

  3. ((c))

    DEMILAC

  4. ((d))

    LACIMED

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Answer: ((a))

DIEMCAL

52

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    Trigonometry

  2. ((b))

    Geometry

  3. ((c))

    Algebra

  4. ((d))

    Mathematics

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Answer: ((a))

Trigonometry

53

Find the missing term.

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

54

In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    7851 – 180

  2. ((b))

    3712 - 60

  3. ((c))

    2134 - 40

  4. ((d))

    6932 – 150

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7851 – 180

55

Select the odd words from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    Plant and Atmosphere

  2. ((b))

    History and Mathematics

  3. ((c))

    Chemistry and Science

  4. ((d))

    Teacher and School

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Plant and Atmosphere

56

Find the odd numbers from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    3, 26

  2. ((b))

    5, 124

  3. ((c))

    7, 342

  4. ((d))

    2, 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 26

57

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    Uncivilized

  2. ((b))

    Wild

  3. ((c))

    Barbarous

  4. ((d))

    Gentle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uncivilized

58

Select the set of numbers that is similar to the following set.

(11, 16, 31)

  1. ((a))

    (19, 24, 31)

  2. ((b))

    (29, 34, 41)

  3. ((c))

    (17, 22, 37)

  4. ((d))

    (23, 28, 31)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(19, 24, 31)

59

Select the option in which there is same connection between the word-pair, which is between the two words of the following word-pair.

HORSE : GALLOP

  1. ((a))

    BIRD : FLY

  2. ((b))

    RAT : PIT

  3. ((c))

    LION : ROAR

  4. ((d))

    ELEPHANT : GIANT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BIRD : FLY

60

There is a family of six members M, P, R, S, T and Q. There are two married couples in that family and the family is of three generations. M is only grand-son of P, who has two children. Q is the sister-in-law of R, who is the only daughter of S. P and S are married couple. M is not the son of R. How is M related to R?

  1. ((a))

    Cousin

  2. ((b))

    Nephew

  3. ((c))

    Niece

  4. ((d))

    Son-in-law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cousin

Quantitative Aptitude (30 questions)

61

How much water must be added to a bucket which contains 200 litres of milk at the cost price of Rs. 35/litre so that the cost of milk reduces to Rs. 20/litre?

  1. ((a))

    150 litres

  2. ((b))

    130 litres

  3. ((c))

    125 litres

  4. ((d))

    128 litres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150 litres

62

In how many different ways can the letters of the word ELEPHANT be arranged where each such letter appears exactly once?

  1. ((a))

    7!2!\frac{{7!}}{{2!}}

  2. ((b))

    7!

  3. ((c))

    8!

  4. ((d))

    8!2!\frac{{8!}}{{2!}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7!2!\frac{{7!}}{{2!}}

63

In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of pulse costing Rs. 25/kg and Rs. 30/kg, respectively, so as to get a mixture worth Rs. 27/kg?

  1. ((a))

    7 : 3

  2. ((b))

    5 : 7

  3. ((c))

    7 : 5

  4. ((d))

    3 : 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 : 3

64

Rekha multiplied a number by 57\frac{5}{7}  instead of 75\frac{7}{5}  What is the percentage error in the calculation?

  1. ((a))

    48484948\frac{{48}}{{49}}%

  2. ((b))

    144849 14\frac{{48}}{{49}}%

  3. ((c))

    64484964\frac{{48}}{{49}}%

  4. ((d))

    54484954\frac{{48}}{{49}}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48484948\frac{{48}}{{49}}%

65

The LCM of two numbers is 90. The numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 The product of the numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    540

  2. ((b))

    340

  3. ((c))

    440

  4. ((d))

    640

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

540

66

A motorbike that runs with 3/5 of its actual speed covers 50 km in 1 hr 50 min. Find the actual speed of the motorbike. 

  1. ((a))

    45511km/h45\frac{5}{{11}}km/h

  2. ((b))

    35 km/h

  3. ((c))

    30511km/h30\frac{5}{{11}}km/h

  4. ((d))

    1767km/h17\frac{6}{7}km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45511km/h45\frac{5}{{11}}km/h

67

Anaika runs a 400 metre race in 40 seconds. How much time will she take to cover a distance of 500 m?

  1. ((a))

    50 seconds 

  2. ((b))

    60 seconds

  3. ((c))

    30 seconds

  4. ((d))

    20 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 seconds 

68

The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a certain amount of money at 25% p.a. for 2 years is 75. Find the sum.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,290

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,270

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,310

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,290

69

Find the selling price of an article if a shopkeeper allows two successive discounts of 15% and 20% each on the marked price of Rs. 800.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 612

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 544

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 412

  4. ((d))

    Rs.312

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 612

70

What is the volume of a solid cylinder whose radius of base is 14 cm and height is 16 cm?

  1. ((a))

    10,004 cm3

  2. ((b))

    10,018 cm3

  3. ((c))

    36,122 cm3

  4. ((d))

    9,856 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10,004 cm3

71

A man has 1935 buffalos and 9933 goats. He forms them into flocks. Keeping buffalos and goats separate and having the same number of animals in each flock. If these flocks are as large as possible, then the maximum number of animals in each flock and total number of flocks required for the purpose are _____ and ______, respectively

  1. ((a))

    112; 12

  2. ((b))

    129; 92

  3. ((c))

    322; 92

  4. ((d))

    299; 45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

112; 12

72

A person covers a distance of 80 km from A to B at a speed of 40 km/h and returns from B to A at a speed of 20 km/h. Find the average speed of both the journeys (km/hr)

  1. ((a))

    151315\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    262326\frac{2}{3}

  3. ((c))

    181318\frac{1}{3}

  4. ((d))

    121312\frac{1}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

151315\frac{1}{3}

73

The number nearest to 1000, which is exactly divisible by each of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 is:

  1. ((a))

    845

  2. ((b))

    820

  3. ((c))

    840

  4. ((d))

    859

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

845

74

The coordinate of the midpoint of points (7, 5) and (5, -3) is:

  1. ((a))

    (6, 1)

  2. ((b))

    (1, 1)

  3. ((c))

    (6, 6)

  4. ((d))

    (1, 6)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(6, 1)

75

The perimeter of a rectangle of length 68 cm and breadth 64 cm is four times perimeter of a square. What will be the circumference of a semicircle whose diameter is equal to the side of the given square?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    42.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

76

If a car runs at 40 km/h instead of 30 km/h, he would have travelled 50 km more in 5 hours. What will be the actual distance travelled by him at original speed?

  1. ((a))

    156 km

  2. ((b))

    180 km

  3. ((c))

    170 km

  4. ((d))

    150 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

156 km

77

Find the slope of the line which passes through points (1, 2) and (4, 5) 

  1. ((a))

    45\frac{4}{5}

  2. ((b))

    23\frac{2}{3}

  3. ((c))

    34\frac{3}{4}

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

45\frac{4}{5}

78

If A is 70% of B, then what percentage of 3A is B?

  1. ((a))

    47132147\frac{{13}}{{21}}%

  2. ((b))

    80%

  3. ((c))

    662366\frac{2}{3}%

  4. ((d))

    40

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Answer: ((a))

47132147\frac{{13}}{{21}}%

79

At what rate percentage of simple interest will a sum of money double itself in 10 years?

  1. ((a))

    9%

  2. ((b))

    11%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    8%

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Answer: ((a))

9%

80

A shopkeeper sells two mobiles for Rs. 3,080 each. On one, he gets 12% profit and on the other, 12% loss. His profit or loss in the entire transaction was:

  1. ((a))

    111251\frac{{11}}{{25}}%  profit

  2. ((b))

    32253\frac{2}{{25}}%  loss

  3. ((c))

    111251\frac{{11}}{{25}}%  loss

  4. ((d))

    neither profit, nor loss

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Answer: ((a))

111251\frac{{11}}{{25}}%  profit

81

Solve the following:

(cotA + tanA) sinAcosA =

  1. ((a))

    -2

  2. ((b))

    -1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

-2

82

A retailer buys a sewing machine at a discount of 25% and sells it for Rs. 1,800. Thus, he makes a profit of 20% The discount is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 310

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 270

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 290

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 500

83

The value of (cos 75°– sin 15°)412 is:

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    -1

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Answer: ((a))

0

84

Find the compound interest on Rs. 18,400 in 2 years, the rate of interest being 15% p.a. for the first year and 20% p.a. for the second year.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,640

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3,700

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,620

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 6992

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,640

85

If 15% of A is equal to 25% of B, then the ratio of A and B is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    3 : 1

  2. ((b))

    5 : 11

  3. ((c))

    1 : 3

  4. ((d))

    5 : 3

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Answer: ((a))

3 : 1

86

In a group of 7 boys and 8 girls, 5 students have to be selected. In how many ways can it be done so that the team consists of two boys and three girls?

  1. ((a))

    1263

  2. ((b))

    760

  3. ((c))

    864

  4. ((d))

    1176

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Answer: ((a))

1263

87

The roots of the quadratic equation y2 + 9y – 36 = 0

  1. ((a))

    1, -5

  2. ((b))

    -3, 12

  3. ((c))

     -12, 3

  4. ((d))

    -1, 12

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Answer: ((a))

1, -5

88

Soniya can complete a piece of work in 25 days. Ram is 25% more efficient than Soniya. The number of days taken by Ram to complete the same piece of work is:

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

16

89

If α and β be two roots of a quadratic equation, then quadratic equation will be:

  1. ((a))

    x2 - (α + β)x - αβ = 0

  2. ((b))

    x2 - (α + β)x - β = 0

  3. ((c))

    x2 -  (α + β)x + αβ = 0

  4. ((d))

    x2 + (α + β)x + αβ = 0

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Answer: ((a))

x2 - (α + β)x - αβ = 0

90

A can complete a task in 18 days while B can complete the same task in 12 days. Both of them finish the task together and get Rs. 900. What is the share of B?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 530

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 360

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 540

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 750

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 530

General Science (25 questions)

91

What are diseases like influenza, common cold and AIDS caused by?

  1. ((a))

    Protozoan

  2. ((b))

    Bacteria

  3. ((c))

    Viruses

  4. ((d))

    Worms

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Answer: ((a))

Protozoan

92

In which year did the Ganga action plan start?

  1. ((a))

    1995

  2. ((b))

    2015

  3. ((c))

    1985

  4. ((d))

    2005

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Answer: ((a))

1995

93

Identify the word that means 'The natural tendency of objects to resist change in their state of rest or of uniform motion'.

  1. ((a))

    Inertia

  2. ((b))

    Momentum

  3. ((c))

    Force

  4. ((d))

    Work

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Answer: ((a))

Inertia

94

Identify the correct statement for metals

  1. ((a))

    Metals produce basic oxides when dissolved in water.

  2. ((b))

    Metals and non-metals produce acidic oxides when dissolved in water.

  3. ((c))

    Metals produce acidic oxides when dissolved in water.

  4. ((d))

    Non-metals produce basic oxides when dissolved in water.

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Answer: ((a))

Metals produce basic oxides when dissolved in water.

95

What is the SI unit of work?

  1. ((a))

    Newton

  2. ((b))

    Joule

  3. ((c))

    Newton /metre

  4. ((d))

    Kilogram

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Answer: ((a))

Newton

96

What kind of bacteria is used to measure the level of contamination of a water body?

  1. ((a))

    Cyanobacteria

  2. ((b))

    E.coli

  3. ((c))

    Coliform bacteria

  4. ((d))

    Thermus

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Answer: ((a))

Cyanobacteria

97

How do you measure the inertia of an object?

  1. ((a))

    By its magnitude

  2. ((b))

    By its displacement

  3. ((c))

    By its height

  4. ((d))

    By its mass

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Answer: ((a))

By its magnitude

98

What are herbivores also known as?

  1. ((a))

    Tertiary consumers

  2. ((b))

    Secondary consumers

  3. ((c))

    Primary consumers

  4. ((d))

    Quatenary consumers

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Answer: ((a))

Tertiary consumers

99

What is the flow of energy in a food chain?

  1. ((a))

    Tridirectional

  2. ((b))

    Bidirectional

  3. ((c))

    Unidirectional

  4. ((d))

    Multidirectional

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Answer: ((a))

Tridirectional

100

Which of the following is called vaccinia in Latin?

  1. ((a))

    Cowpox

  2. ((b))

    AIDS

  3. ((c))

    Smallpox

  4. ((d))

    Malaria

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Answer: ((a))

Cowpox

101

Which of the following metals are the best conductors of heat?

  1. ((a))

    Lead and mercury

  2. ((b))

    Copper and lead

  3. ((c))

    Silver and lead

  4. ((d))

    Silver and copper

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Answer: ((a))

Lead and mercury

102

What is the function of the ozone layer?

  1. ((a))

    Helps in protection from moon rays

  2. ((b))

    Helps in protection from harmful ultraviolet radiation

  3. ((c))

    Helps in protection from methane gas

  4. ((d))

    Helps in protection from infrared radiation

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Answer: ((a))

Helps in protection from moon rays

103

Where can you find synthetic chemicals like CFCs?

  1. ((a))

    Television sets

  2. ((b))

    Fans

  3. ((c))

    Refrigerators

  4. ((d))

    Motors

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Answer: ((a))

Television sets

104

Which bacteria is responsible for acne?

  1. ((a))

    Leishmania

  2. ((b))

    Trypanosoma

  3. ((c))

    Staphylococci

  4. ((d))

    Roundworm

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Answer: ((a))

Leishmania

105

What is the amount of carbon present in the earth's crust?

  1. ((a))

    0.02%

  2. ((b))

    0.03%

  3. ((c))

    0.04%

  4. ((d))

    0.01%

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Answer: ((a))

0.02%

106

What is the structural formula of acetic acid?

  1. ((a))

    C2H5OH

  2. ((b))

    H2SO4

  3. ((c))

    CH3COOH

  4. ((d))

    HCOOH

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Answer: ((a))

C2H5OH

107

Identify a mollusc from the following.

  1. ((a))

    Spider

  2. ((b))

    Octopus

  3. ((c))

    Hydra

  4. ((d))

    Tapeworm

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Answer: ((a))

Spider

108

Which of the following is an example of a saprophyte?

  1. ((a))

    Algae

  2. ((b))

    Fungi

  3. ((c))

    Ferns

  4. ((d))

    Protozoan

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Answer: ((a))

Algae

109

What is the use of a dam?

  1. ((a))

    Irrigation only

  2. ((b))

    Irrigation and generation of electricity

  3. ((c))

    Generation of electricity only

  4. ((d))

    Meeting demands of water consumption only

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Answer: ((a))

Irrigation only

110

What is the cause of jaundice?

  1. ((a))

    Soil

  2. ((b))

    Air

  3. ((c))

    Water

  4. ((d))

    Through touch

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Answer: ((a))

Soil

111

What is the length of the river Ganga?

  1. ((a))

    2,500 Km

  2. ((b))

    250 Km

  3. ((c))

    Less than 2,500 Km

  4. ((d))

    Over 2,500 Km

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Answer: ((a))

2,500 Km

112

Which of the following is an example of a fish made of bone and cartilage?

  1. ((a))

    Rohu

  2. ((b))

    Shark

  3. ((c))

    Stingray

  4. ((d))

    Lion fish

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Answer: ((a))

Rohu

113

Identify the common name for kingdom Thallophyta.

  1. ((a))

    Protozoan

  2. ((b))

    Fungi

  3. ((c))

    Fern

  4. ((d))

    Algae

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Answer: ((a))

Protozoan

114

Work is best defined as:

  1. ((a))

    work has only direction, no magnitude

  2. ((b))

    work has magnitude and direction

  3. ((c))

    work has no magnitude, no direction

  4. ((d))

    work has only magnitude, no direction

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Answer: ((a))

work has only direction, no magnitude

115

What is the amphibian of the plant kingdom called?

  1. ((a))

    Thallophyta

  2. ((b))

    Gymnosperm

  3. ((c))

    Angiosperm

  4. ((d))

    Bryophyte

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Answer: ((a))

Thallophyta

Values & Ethics (5 questions)

116

As a public servant, one needs to follow a code of ethics. Which of the following is NOT one of this code of ethics?

  1. ((a))

    Ensuring economy and propogation of wastage in expenditure

  2. ((b))

    Good governance for betterment of the people to be the primary goal of civil service

  3. ((c))

    Maintenance of highest ethical standards

  4. ((d))

    Provision of healthy and congenial work enviroment

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Answer: ((a))

Ensuring economy and propogation of wastage in expenditure

117

The supreme court of India has adopted a charter generally known as the code of conduct for judges. which of the following is NOT one of these code of conduct?

  1. ((a))

    Close association with individual members of the Bar, particularly those who practice in the same court, shall not be eschewed.

  2. ((b))

    A judge should not permit any member of his immediate family to appear before him or even be associated in any manner with a case to be dealt with by him

  3. ((c))

    A judge should practice a degree of aloofness consistent with the dignity of his office

  4. ((d))

    A judge should not contest the election to any office of a club, society or other association, further he shall not hold such elective office except in a society or association connected with the law.

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Answer: ((a))

Close association with individual members of the Bar, particularly those who practice in the same court, shall not be eschewed.

118

The Supreme court of India has adopted a charter generally known as the Code of Conduct for judges. Which of the following is one of these codes of conduct?

  1. ((a))

    A judge is not expected to let his judgments speak for themselves and must go to the media to express the same.

  2. ((b))

    A judge shall not hear and decide a matter in which a company in which he holds shares is concerned, unless he has disclosed his interest and no objection to his hearing the matter is raised. 

  3. ((c))

    A judge can enter into public debate or express his views in public on political matters or on matters that are pending or are likely to arise for judicial determination.

  4. ((d))

    A judge can hear and decide a matter in which a member of his family, a close relation or a friend is concerned.

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Answer: ((a))

A judge is not expected to let his judgments speak for themselves and must go to the media to express the same.

119

Students are taught Environmental Science in school. Which of the following values is NOT proposed to be inculcated by his subject?

  1. ((a))

    Vasudhaiva kutumbakam (The world is a family)

  2. ((b))

    Co-existence

  3. ((c))

    Anarchy

  4. ((d))

    Inter-dependence

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Answer: ((a))

Vasudhaiva kutumbakam (The world is a family)

120

The supreme court of India has adopted a charter generally known as the Code of Conduct for judges. Which of the following is NOT one of these codes of conduct?

  1. ((a))

    A judge should not seek any financial benefit in the form of a perquisite or privilege attached to his office unless it is clearly available. Any doubt in this regard must be gotten resolved and clarified through the President of India

  2. ((b))

    Every judge must, at all times, be conscious that he is under the public gaze and there should be no act or omission by him which is unbecoming of the high office he occupies and the public esteem in which that office is held

  3. ((c))

    A judge should not ask for or accept contributions or otherwise actively associate with the raising of any fund for any purpose

  4. ((d))

    A judge should not engage directly or indirectly in trade or business, either by himself or in association with any other person

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Answer: ((a))

A judge should not seek any financial benefit in the form of a perquisite or privilege attached to his office unless it is clearly available. Any doubt in this regard must be gotten resolved and clarified through the President of India

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