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DSSSB Junior Secretariat Assistant Official paper (Held on: 1 April 2022 Shift 3 ) (Previous Year Paper)

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Mental Ability 1 (20 questions)

1

Refer to the given letter, number, symbol string and answer the following question.

(Left) Σ 5 U £ ± 2 W @ 3 K 9 ÷ ŷ 6 M & 4 A α 5 G δ 7 B % R Ø 4 (Right)

If the sequence of the middle eight elements in the given string is reversed, then which of the following will be eighth to the right of the twenty-first element from the right end?

  1. ((a))

    ŷ

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    6 

  4. ((d))

    ÷ 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ŷ

2

Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions is true based on the given statement.

Statement: E ≤ S = M > U = P ≥ Q

Conclusions:

I. E ≤ M

II. M > Q

  1. ((a))

    Only I is true

  2. ((b))

    Only II is true

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II is true

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II are true

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Answer: ((a))

Only I is true

3

Refer to the following letter, number, symbol series and answer the question that follows.

(Left) K & 4 G ∞ S D 2 @ 6 C T % 7 R Z ∑ 3 5 N (Right) 

How many such symbols are there in the given series each of which is immediately preceded by a letter and also immediately followed by a number?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

4

In a certain code language, DISTANCE is written as EHURDKGA. How will SHIFT be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    TGDKW

  2. ((b))

    TKGDW

  3. ((c))

    TDGKW

  4. ((d))

    TGKDW

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Answer: ((a))

TGDKW

5

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

92 : 644 :: 75 : ? :: 83 : 415

  1. ((a))

    454

  2. ((b))

    256

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    647

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

454

6

In a certain code language,

'A × B' means 'A is the sister of B',

'A + B' means 'B is the daughter of A'

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the mother of B'.

Based on this information, which of the following indicates 'P is S's mother's sister'?

  1. ((a))

    P × R ÷ Q × S

  2. ((b))

    Q + R × P ÷ S

  3. ((c))

    R × P ÷ Q + S

  4. ((d))

    Q ÷ R + P × S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P × R ÷ Q × S

7

In a certain code language, SINGLE is written as ISNGEL. How will BROKEN be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    RBKONE

  2. ((b))

    NEKORB

  3. ((c))

    ROBENK

  4. ((d))

    RBOKNE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RBKONE

8

Select the option in which the letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of letter-clusters.

ONQ : FEH

  1. ((a))

    CBF : SRV

  2. ((b))

    RQT : BAD

  3. ((c))

    RQS : HGJ

  4. ((d))

    JHK : USV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CBF : SRV

9

In a certain code language, CHALLENGE is written as XSZOOVMTV. How will ASPIRATION be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    ZKHRZIGMLR

  2. ((b))

    ZHKRIZGRLM

  3. ((c))

    ZHKRIZMLRG

  4. ((d))

    ZHKRIZMRLG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZKHRZIGMLR

10

If ‘÷’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘-’, ‘+’ means ‘÷’ and ‘-’ means ‘×’, select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following equation.

50 × 49 + 7 ÷ 1 - 2 = 30 + 6 ÷ ? - 5

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

11

10.004\frac{1}{0.004} is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    250/2

  2. ((b))

    250

  3. ((c))

    0.25

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

250/2

12

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

12 : 1560 :: 16 : ? :: 9 : 900

  1. ((a))

    2810

  2. ((b))

    2720

  3. ((c))

    2400

  4. ((d))

    2560

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2810

13

In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions, numbered I and II. Find out which conclusion(s) is/are true based on the given statement.

Statement: 

Z < R = W ≥ P = Q > T

Conclusions :

I. Q < Z

II. R > T

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II is true.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II are true.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I is true.

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or conclusion II is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II is true.

14

A statement is given followed by two conclusions. Find which conclusion(s) is /are true based on the given statement.

Statement: 

A = Z > T = S ≠ J = D

Conclusions:

I. S < Z

II. S > A

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

15

'P + F' means 'P is the son of F'

'P - F' means 'P is the wife of F'

'P × F' means 'P is the brother of F'

'P ÷ F' means 'P is the mother of F'

'P = F' means 'P is the sister of F'

What does 'S × T ÷ U' mean?

  1. ((a))

    S is the father of U

  2. ((b))

    S is the brother of U

  3. ((c))

    S is the nephew of U

  4. ((d))

    S is the uncle (mother's brother) of U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S is the father of U

16

In the following triad, each group of letters is related to the subsequent one following a certain logic. Select the option that follows the same logic.

SAID - DAIS - DIAS

  1. ((a))

    SLOW - WLOS - WOLS

  2. ((b))

    MAKE - EAMK - EMAK

  3. ((c))

    PACT - TCPA - TPCA

  4. ((d))

    LIFT - TFIL - FILT 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SLOW - WLOS - WOLS

17

If ‘M’ means ‘×’, ‘P’ means ‘+’, ‘Q’ means ‘–’ and ‘R’ means ‘÷’, then find the value of 32 M 8 P 3 Q 15 R 5

  1. ((a))

    15 × 15

  2. ((b))

    17 × 17

  3. ((c))

    18 × 18

  4. ((d))

    16 × 16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 × 15

18

An ambulance is going in the south direction. Then it turns left and then turns right. In which direction is the ambulance going now?

  1. ((a))

    North

  2. ((b))

    West

  3. ((c))

    East

  4. ((d))

    South 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North

19

Awadhesh started from his house and walked 10 km east. Then he turned to his left and walked 10 km. From there he took a right turn and walked 10 km. In which direction is he facing now?

  1. ((a))

    North

  2. ((b))

    East

  3. ((c))

    South

  4. ((d))

    West

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North

20

In a certain code language,

'A + B' means 'A is the father of B',

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the daughter of B'

Based on this information, which of the following is true if 'P ÷ R + Q'?

  1. ((a))

    P is the mother of Q

  2. ((b))

    Q is the sister of P

  3. ((c))

    Q is the brother of P

  4. ((d))

    P is the sister of Q

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P is the mother of Q

Mental Ability 2 (20 questions)

21

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All pies are cakes.

Some cakes are biscuits.

No biscuit is a tart.

Conclusions:

(I): All cakes can never be tarts.

(II): No pie is a biscuit.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

23

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group.

Select the letter-cluster which does NOT belong to that group.

  1. ((a))

    MSW

  2. ((b))

    DJN

  3. ((c))

    BHL

  4. ((d))

    KQV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MSW

24

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

25

L, K, A, M, S, T and Q are sitting in a row facing north. T is immediate right of S. S is fourth to the right of Q. Q and L are both at extreme ends. K sits immediate right of Q. A sits second to the right of Q. Who is sitting in the middle of the row?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

26

Select the alphanumeric-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

A103D, B108E, C118F, D133G, ?

  1. ((a))

    E153H

  2. ((b))

    F153I

  3. ((c))

    F155G

  4. ((d))

    E155H

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E153H

27

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

796, 812, 893, 1149, 1774, ?

  1. ((a))

    2896

  2. ((b))

    3000

  3. ((c))

    2543

  4. ((d))

    3070

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2896

28

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

  1. ((a))

    WXZY

  2. ((b))

    KMLN

  3. ((c))

    ACBD

  4. ((d))

    PRQS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WXZY

29

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

Select the figure that will come next in the following series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

Six friends K, L, M, N, O and P are sitting on a straight bench facing north. L sits at one of the extreme ends. P sits immediate left of L and third to the right of K. M does not sit at any of the extreme ends. N sits fourth from the left end. Who sits third to the left of L?

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    O

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M

32

Select the term that will come next in the following series.

AC2, ZX3, CE4, XV6, EG6, VT9, ____

  1. ((a))

    GI8

  2. ((b))

    GI10

  3. ((c))

    HG10

  4. ((d))

    GH8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GI8

33

Select the alphanumeric-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

A51P, ?, C47T, D42V, E35X

  1. ((a))

    B49Q

  2. ((b))

    B50R

  3. ((c))

    B50Q

  4. ((d))

    B48R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B49Q

34

In a row of 48 students, all facing the North, Vijeta is at the 26th position from the left side. Find the rank of Vijeta from the right side.

  1. ((a))

    25th

  2. ((b))

    23th

  3. ((c))

    22th

  4. ((d))

    24th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25th

35

Four figures have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

81, 84, 90, ?, 111

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    99

  3. ((c))

    102

  4. ((d))

    109

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

38

Select the option in which the triad share the same relationship as that shared by the given triad.

LK – IM – ON

  1. ((a))

    PO - MQ - SR

  2. ((b))

    ZY - WS - QP

  3. ((c))

    ST - PR - UV

  4. ((d))

    EC - BF - HG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PO - MQ - SR

Study the given diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The numbers in different sections indicate the number of persons.

39

What is the number of employed males who are NOT rural?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

40

What is the number of rural males who are NOT employed?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

General Awareness 1 (20 questions)

41

Which of the following statements is correct regarding tropical deciduous forests?

  1. ((a))

    These are evergreen forests.

  2. ((b))

    These forests occur in regions with heavy snowfall.

  3. ((c))

    These forests occur in regions with heavy rainfall for part of the year followed by a marked dry season.

  4. ((d))

    These forests occur in regions with very less rainfall.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

These are evergreen forests.

42

Who was the special guest during India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950?

  1. ((a))

    Jigme Dorji Wangchuck of Bhutan

  2. ((b))

    Indonesian President Sukarno

  3. ((c))

    King of Nepal Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah

  4. ((d))

    Governor General of Pakistan Malik Ghulam Muhammad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck of Bhutan

43

Which of the following festivals is related to dance and sand art in Odisha?

  1. ((a))

    Thrissur Pooram

  2. ((b))

    Hornbill festival

  3. ((c))

    Pushkar fair

  4. ((d))

    Konark Festival

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thrissur Pooram

44

What is the role of the air cushion between the moving parts?

  1. ((a))

    To increase friction

  2. ((b))

    To stop the speed

  3. ((c))

    To reduce friction

  4. ((d))

    To reduce lubrication

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To increase friction

45

Why is Buddha Purnima celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    On the account of the death anniversary of Gautama Buddha.

  2. ((b))

    Buddha gave his speech at Sarnath on that day.

  3. ((c))

    On this day, Siddhartha became Gautama Buddha.

  4. ((d))

    To celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

On the account of the death anniversary of Gautama Buddha.

46

 Which of the following words was coined by Morgan to describe the generation of non-parental gene combinations?

  1. ((a))

    Recombination 

  2. ((b))

    Linkage 

  3. ((c))

    Variations 

  4. ((d))

    Associations 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Recombination 

47

Where was the world’s first oil well drilled?

  1. ((a))

    Assam, India

  2. ((b))

    Dubai, UAE

  3. ((c))

    Pennsylvania, USA

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat, India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assam, India

48

Which scientist suggested that life developed from simple inorganic molecules?

  1. ((a))

    JBS Haldane 

  2. ((b))

    Stanley L Miller 

  3. ((c))

    Harold C

  4. ((d))

    Charles Darwin 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JBS Haldane 

49

Which scientist assumed that only 56 elements exist in nature?

  1. ((a))

    Dmitri lvanovich Mendeléev

  2. ((b))

    Marie Curie 

  3. ((c))

    John Newlands 

  4. ((d))

    Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dmitri lvanovich Mendeléev

50

Where was the 1st Hockey India Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 held?

  1. ((a))

    New Delhi 

  2. ((b))

    Bhubaneswar 

  3. ((c))

    Bhopal

  4. ((d))

    Chandigarh 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

New Delhi 

51

With reference to cell parts, cytoplasm:

  1. ((a))

    Porous and allows the movement of substances or substances both in and out.

  2. ((b))

    The outer surface of the cell of onion is.

  3. ((c))

    Between the nucleus and the cell membrane is a jelly-like substance.

  4. ((d))

    Generally spherical and located in the center of the cell.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Porous and allows the movement of substances or substances both in and out.

52

Who amongst the following was the Finance Minister of India in 1991?

  1. ((a))

    Manmohan Singh 

  2. ((b))

    Arun Jaitley 

  3. ((c))

    Pranab Mukherjee 

  4. ((d))

    P Chidambaram 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manmohan Singh 

53

Valabhi is a sub-type of which style of temple architecture?

  1. ((a))

    Nagara style

  2. ((b))

    Pala style

  3. ((c))

    Vesara style

  4. ((d))

    Dravidian style

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nagara style

54

Who among the following kings constructed the Stupa at Sanchi?

  1. ((a))

    Ashoka 

  2. ((b))

    Bindusara

  3. ((c))

    Kanishka 

  4. ((d))

    Kumaragupta 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ashoka 

55

Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) started by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) extended all requisite support to probable athletes identified for the 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games including foreign training, international competition, equipment and coaching camp besides monthly stipend of ₹ ________ for each athlete

  1. ((a))

    40000

  2. ((b))

    60000

  3. ((c))

    25000

  4. ((d))

    50000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40000

56

The continuous, predictable, directional movement of seawater driven by gravity, wind and water density is called:

  1. ((a))

    ocean strait 

  2. ((b))

    ocean current 

  3. ((c))

    ocean belt 

  4. ((d))

    ocean bight 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ocean strait 

57

X-rays were discovered by who among the following?

  1. ((a))

    Ernest Rutherford 

  2. ((b))

    JJ Thomson 

  3. ((c))

    James Chadwick 

  4. ((d))

    WC Röntgen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ernest Rutherford 

58

The National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) was announced in the Union Budget of the financial year:

  1. ((a))

    2018-19

  2. ((b))

    2017-18

  3. ((c))

    2020-21

  4. ((d))

    2019-20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2018-19

59

In 2021, who became the 17th chief minister of Gujarat?

  1. ((a))

    Vijay Rupani

  2. ((b))

    Keshubhai Patel 

  3. ((c))

    Bhupendra Patel

  4. ((d))

    Anandiben Patel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vijay Rupani

60

Where are Asiatic lions found?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat 

  3. ((c))

    Kerela 

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

General Awareness 2 (20 questions)

61

The first Arya Samaj unit was organised at which of the following places?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Calcutta 

  3. ((c))

    Bombay

  4. ((d))

    Madras 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi

62

Which of the following is a correct description of the Kumaon Himalayas?

  1. ((a))

    The Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj rivers 

  2. ((b))

    The Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers

  3. ((c))

    The Himalayas lying between Kali and Teesta rivers

  4. ((d))

    The Himalayas lying between Teesta and Dihang rivers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj rivers 

63

Which of the following terms is used in India for the systematically collected statistics for different aspects of population and economy for expansion of a state’s activity?

  1. ((a))

    Social statistics 

  2. ((b))

    Population statistics

  3. ((c))

    Economic statistics

  4. ((d))

    General statistics

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Social statistics 

64

Who was the Viceroy of India when Burma was separated from India?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Reading 

  2. ((b))

    Lord Linlithgow

  3. ((c))

    Lord Wavell 

  4. ((d))

    Lord Willingdon 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Reading 

65

Who has won ICC Women’s cricketer of the year 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Punam Raut 

  2. ((b))

    Mithali Raj

  3. ((c))

    Harmanpreet Kaur

  4. ((d))

    Smriti Mandhana 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punam Raut 

66

The ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in the Indian Constitution were taken from which of the following Constitutions?

  1. ((a))

    The French Constitution  

  2. ((b))

    The Canadian Constitution

  3. ((c))

    The Irish Constitution

  4. ((d))

    The Australian Constitution

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The French Constitution  

67

Who among the following described directive principles as a cheque payable by a bank when the resources of the bank permit?

  1. ((a))

    Ivor Jennings 

  2. ((b))

    Granville Austin 

  3. ((c))

    CD Deshmukh 

  4. ((d))

    KT Shah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ivor Jennings 

68

The Union Public Service Commission presents its report annually to the _______.

  1. ((a))

    President 

  2. ((b))

    Union Law Minister 

  3. ((c))

    Prime Minister 

  4. ((d))

    Speaker of Lok Sabha 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

President 

69

Which of the following cities was a great centre of trade, religion and culture and became the second capital of the Gupta empire?

  1. ((a))

    Patliputra 

  2. ((b))

    Banaras 

  3. ((c))

    Ujjain 

  4. ((d))

    Kausambi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Patliputra 

70

National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) was established in India in the year:

  1. ((a))

    2017

  2. ((b))

    2013

  3. ((c))

    2014

  4. ((d))

    2012

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2017

71

Which one of the following does not come under the collective privileges of the Houses of the State Legislature?

  1. ((a))

    Exemption from Jury Service

  2. ((b))

    Right to publish your report

  3. ((c))

    Making rules to regulate your own process

  4. ((d))

    Punishing members and outsiders for breach of their privileges

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exemption from Jury Service

72

Who among the following was given the title of ‘Amitraghata’ by the Greek authors?

  1. ((a))

    Chandragupta Maurya 

  2. ((b))

    Alexander 

  3. ((c))

    Seleucus Nicator 

  4. ((d))

    Bindusara 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandragupta Maurya 

73

India shares its terrestrial border with Bhutan in the ________ direction.

  1. ((a))

    West

  2. ((b))

    South

  3. ((c))

    North

  4. ((d))

    East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West

74

Who among the following has stated that Indian Constitution is “first and foremost a social document”?

  1. ((a))

    KC Wheare 

  2. ((b))

    Winston Churchill 

  3. ((c))

    Granville Austin 

  4. ((d))

    MV Pylee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KC Wheare 

75

In the medieval times, a mosque was called a masjid in the _____ language.

  1. ((a))

    Arabic 

  2. ((b))

    Urdu

  3. ((c))

    Persian 

  4. ((d))

    Greek

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arabic 

76

Which of the following is a characteristic of perfect competition?

  1. ((a))

    Price maker 

  2. ((b))

    Price taker 

  3. ((c))

    Both price taker and price maker 

  4. ((d))

    Neither price taker nor price maker

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Price maker 

77

How many seats are there from Uttar Pradesh in Rajya Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    31

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

78

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining literacy in India?

  1. ((a))

    Ability to read a language 

  2. ((b))

    Ability to write a language 

  3. ((c))

    Minimum age 

  4. ((d))

    Ability to speak a language 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ability to read a language 

79

_______ is a folk song sung in the rainy season by the women of Uttar Pradesh and the surrounding region.

  1. ((a))

    Daskathia

  2. ((b))

    Bhuta

  3. ((c))

    Kajri

  4. ((d))

    Bihu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daskathia

80

The headquarters of National Institute of Solar Energy is located in ______ district of Haryana

  1. ((a))

    Hisar 

  2. ((b))

    Gurugram 

  3. ((c))

    Karnal 

  4. ((d))

    Panipat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hisar 

Arithmetic Ability 1 (20 questions)

81

Calculate surface area of a hemisphere with radius 3.5 cm.

  1. ((a))

    93.2 cm2

  2. ((b))

    115.5 cm2

  3. ((c))

    105.8 cm2

  4. ((d))

    97.6 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

93.2 cm2

82

 A metal pipe is 84 cm long. The inner diameter of a cross section is 6 cm, the outer diameter being 6.6 cm. Find its inner curved surface area.

  1. ((a))

    3168 cm2

  2. ((b))

    528 cm2

  3. ((c))

    792 cm2

  4. ((d))

    1584 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3168 cm2

83

A large cube is formed from the material obtained by melting three smaller cubes of 3, 4 and 5 cm sides. What is the ratio of the total surface areas of the smaller cubes and the larger cube?

  1. ((a))

    5 : 9

  2. ((b))

    21 : 13

  3. ((c))

    25 : 18

  4. ((d))

    24 : 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 9

84

The population of City A increases at a rate of 20% per annum. If the population was 6000 at the end of 2017, then what will be its population at the end of 2019?

  1. ((a))

    5480

  2. ((b))

    6480

  3. ((c))

    8660

  4. ((d))

    8640

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5480

85

If a + b = 7, then the value of a3 + b3 + 21ab is:

  1. ((a))

    343

  2. ((b))

    243

  3. ((c))

    334

  4. ((d))

    143

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

343

86

What is a significant digit of 0.0001?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

87

A wall is 24 m long, 8 m high and 60 cm thick. It is made of bricks, each measuring 24 cm × 12 cm × 8 cm. Given that 10% of the total volume of the wall is made of slurry, how many bricks will be required?

  1. ((a))

    43000

  2. ((b))

    45000

  3. ((c))

    42000

  4. ((d))

    44000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43000

88

Find the capacity (in litres) of a conical vessel with radius 8 cm and slant height 17 cm. ( π = 3.14)

  1. ((a))

    1.0048

  2. ((b))

    1.0556

  3. ((c))

    10.408

  4. ((d))

    10.840

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.0048

89

Four years ago, the average age of Q, R, S and T was 40 years. The average age of R and T, 6 years ago, was 31 years. What is the average of the present ages of Q and S?

  1. ((a))

    55 years

  2. ((b))

    61 years

  3. ((c))

    51 years

  4. ((d))

    41 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55 years

90

The monthly income of a person is ₹5,000. He spends 24% on rent, ₹1,500 on food and ₹700 on other expenses. If he saves the remaining, find the percentage of his saving.

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    36%

  3. ((c))

    30%

  4. ((d))

    32%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

91

Simplify 5 × 0.5 × 0.05 × 0.005 × 500.

  1. ((a))

    0.3125

  2. ((b))

    3125

  3. ((c))

    3125000000

  4. ((d))

    0.003125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.3125

92

The average of odd prime numbers between 2 and 25 is:

  1. ((a))

    12.5

  2. ((b))

    13.25

  3. ((c))

    12.75

  4. ((d))

    12.25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.5

93

The manufacturing cost of a dining set is Rs. 24,000. Find the market price for 25% gain at a discount of 20%.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 38,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 39,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 36,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 37,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 38,500

94

Raghuvir takes a loan of ₹1,82,000 at an interest rate of 20% compound interest, which is compounded annually. He pays back in three equal instalments in 3 years, one instalment at the end of every year. Find the value of each instalment.

  1. ((a))

    84800

  2. ((b))

    84600

  3. ((c))

    86400

  4. ((d))

    86800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84800

95

If the difference between the selling prices of an article when sold at 42% discount and 12% discount is Rs. 762, then what is the marked price of the article (in Rs.)?

  1. ((a))

    2,260

  2. ((b))

    3,000

  3. ((c))

    2,540

  4. ((d))

    2,840

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,260

96

Write number 14175 as a product of powers of prime factors.

  1. ((a))

    33 × 53 × 7

  2. ((b))

    23 × 53 × 73

  3. ((c))

    23 × 52 × 7

  4. ((d))

    34 × 52 × 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33 × 53 × 7

97

The average of the squares of the natural numbers from 1 to 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    46

  3. ((c))

    506

  4. ((d))

    253

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

98

If the cube root of 13824 is 24, then the value of 13.8243\sqrt[3]{{13.824}} + 0.0138243\sqrt[3]{{0.013824}} + 0.0000138243\sqrt[3]{{0.000013824}} is:

  1. ((a))

    0.2664

  2. ((b))

    2.664

  3. ((c))

    26.64

  4. ((d))

    266.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.2664

99

1.36‾1.\overline {36}  in the form pq\frac{p}{q}  is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    136100\frac{136}{100}

  2. ((b))

    64100\frac{64}{100}

  3. ((c))

    1115\frac{11}{15}

  4. ((d))

    1511\frac{15}{11}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

136100\frac{136}{100}

100

(3.4)3 - (2.4)3 is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    25.48

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

Arithmetic Ability 2 (20 questions)

101

Money was lent on simple interest. After 8 years, its simple interest becomes 1/5 of the money. Find the rate of interest

  1. ((a))

    4.5% p.a.

  2. ((b))

    1.5% p.a.

  3. ((c))

    3.5% p.a.

  4. ((d))

    2.5% p.a.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.5% p.a.

102

It is 5 o’clock. What is the measure of the angle formed between the hour hand and the minute hand?

  1. ((a))

    150°

  2. ((b))

    120°

  3. ((c))

    140°

  4. ((d))

    130°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150°

103

A milkman sells milk at cost price but delivers only 1800 ml instead of 2 litres. What will be the profit percentage made by the milkman?

  1. ((a))

    10.11%

  2. ((b))

    14.11%

  3. ((c))

    11.11%

  4. ((d))

    12.11%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.11%

104

A varies inversely as (B + 12) and B varies directly as (C − 9). In a particular case A = 1, B = 2 and C = 10. What will be the value of A, when C = 20?

  1. ((a))

    177\dfrac{17}{7}

  2. ((b))

    317\dfrac{3}{17}

  3. ((c))

    117\dfrac{1}{17}

  4. ((d))

    717\dfrac{7}{17}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

177\dfrac{17}{7}

105

Joshi is thrice as good a workman as Yadav and finishes a work in 40 days lesser than Yadav. How many days will they take to finish the work together?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

106

In a partnership, the capital was decided as ₹5,00,000 among three people H, I, M. If H invests ₹50,000 more than M and H invest ₹75,000 more than double that of I. If they earn a profit of ₹1,20,000 at the end of the year, the amount I received towards his share is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹16,400

  2. ((b))

    ₹20,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹21,600

  4. ((d))

    ₹19,200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹16,400

107

The ratio of the ages of Priti and Sonal is 6 : 5 at present, and after five years from now, the ratio will be changed to 7 : 6. Find Priti’s current age.

  1. ((a))

    38

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

108

The population of a town is 6,65,500. If it increases at the rate of 10% every year, what was its population 3 years ago?

  1. ((a))

    587000

  2. ((b))

    560000

  3. ((c))

    500000

  4. ((d))

    600000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

587000

109

P does 75% of the work in 15 days. He then calls in Q and they together finish the remaining work in 3 days. How long Q alone would take to complete this work?

  1. ((a))

    25 days

  2. ((b))

    27.5 days

  3. ((c))

    31.5 days

  4. ((d))

    30 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 days

110

A dealer marks his goods 44% above the cost price. He then allows some discount on it and makes a profit of 22.4%. The rate of discount is:

  1. ((a))

    0.15

  2. ((b))

    0.12

  3. ((c))

    0.16

  4. ((d))

    0.18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.15

111

Nandan can purchase a tracksuit for Rs. 2,400 cash or for Rs. 1,000 cash down payment and two monthly instalments at Rs. 800 each. Find the rate of interest.

  1. ((a))

    60%

  2. ((b))

    75%

  3. ((c))

    120%

  4. ((d))

    50%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60%

112

A man sells an article for a certain amount and suffers a loss of 20%. If he sold it for ₹135 more, he would gain 25%. Find the cost price.

  1. ((a))

    ₹200

  2. ((b))

    ₹300

  3. ((c))

    ₹500

  4. ((d))

    ₹400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹200

113

The income of B is 50% more than A’s income and the ratio of savings of A and B is 1 : 2 respectively. If the savings of B is 50% of A’s income, then the expenditure of A is what percentage of B’s expenditure?

  1. ((a))

    75%

  2. ((b))

    60%

  3. ((c))

    66%

  4. ((d))

    80%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75%

114

A jeep moves at the speed of 60 km/h. What is the speed of the jeep in m/sec?

  1. ((a))

    26.67

  2. ((b))

    16.67

  3. ((c))

    18.67

  4. ((d))

    15.67

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26.67

115

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7. If the sum of the numbers is 72, find the numbers.

  1. ((a))

    30 and 42

  2. ((b))

    34 and 46

  3. ((c))

    28 and 40

  4. ((d))

    32 and 44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 and 42

116

In an election between two candidates, one got 65% of the total valid votes. 10% of the votes were invalid. If the total number of votes was 8600, the number of valid votes that the other candidate got was:

  1. ((a))

    2509

  2. ((b))

    2609

  3. ((c))

    2709

  4. ((d))

    2409

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2509

117

12 men and 20 women together can complete a work in 5 days. It takes 120 days for one man alone to complete the same work. How many days will be required for one woman alone to complete the same work?

  1. ((a))

    200 days

  2. ((b))

    225 days

  3. ((c))

    150 days

  4. ((d))

    175 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 days

118

Find the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand at 3:10.

  1. ((a))

    Straight angle

  2. ((b))

    Obtuse angle

  3. ((c))

    Right angle

  4. ((d))

    Acute angle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Straight angle

Study the given bar graph and answer the questions that follow.

The bar graph shows the production and export of computers (in thousands) by a company in 6 years.

119

The total export of computers in 2013, 2015 and 2018 is x% less than the total production of computers by the company during 2014, 2016 and 2017. The value of x (correct to two decimal places) is:

  1. ((a))

    39.72

  2. ((b))

    38.79

  3. ((c))

    32.97

  4. ((d))

    31.98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39.72

120

The total export of computers in 2013, 2015 and 2018 is x% of the total production of computers by the company during the six years. The value of x (correct to two decimal places) is:

  1. ((a))

    37.65

  2. ((b))

    35.67

  3. ((c))

    36.57

  4. ((d))

    39.76

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37.65

General English 1 (20 questions)

121

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

This crate of apples is ______ than the two previous ones.

  1. ((a))

    even worse

  2. ((b))

    most bad

  3. ((c))

    more worst

  4. ((d))

    worst

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

even worse

122

In the given sentence, four words/phrases have been underlined and the underlined words/phrases are given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

This is mine bat.

  1. ((a))

    This

  2. ((b))

    bat

  3. ((c))

    mine

  4. ((d))

    is

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

This

123

Select the most appropriate set of word and punctuation mark to fill in the blank.

He lives in a _______ house.

  1. ((a))

    multi -------- storey

  2. ((b))

    multi. Storey

  3. ((c))

    multi-storey

  4. ((d))

    multi:storey 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

multi -------- storey

124

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted word.

The audience loved the scintillating performance of the stand-up comedian.

  1. ((a))

    appealing

  2. ((b))

    mundane

  3. ((c))

    exhilarating 

  4. ((d))

    imploring 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

appealing

125

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Among all the boys he is strong.

  1. ((a))

    the strongest 

  2. ((b))

    stronger 

  3. ((c))

    most strongest 

  4. ((d))

    more strong

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the strongest 

126

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted word.

The police officer tried to evade the law.

  1. ((a))

    explain

  2. ((b))

    interpret 

  3. ((c))

    stop

  4. ((d))

    circumvent 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

explain

127

Select the option that correctly rectifies the error in the given sentence.

Peter was a strong smoker. He ultimately contracted cancer.

  1. ((a))

    Peter was a top smoker. He ultimately contracted cancer.

  2. ((b))

    Peter was a heavy smoker. He ultimately contracted cancer.

  3. ((c))

    Peter was a big smoker. He ultimately contracted cancer.

  4. ((d))

    Peter was a serial smoker. He ultimately contracted cancer.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Peter was a top smoker. He ultimately contracted cancer.

128

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Of the two pieces / shown to her, / she bought / the least priced one.

  1. ((a))

    the least priced one

  2. ((b))

    she bought

  3. ((c))

    Of the two pieces 

  4. ((d))

    shown to her,

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the least priced one

129

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

I don’t need an elaborate answer, but you need to be more specific.

  1. ((a))

    Precise

  2. ((b))

    Thorough 

  3. ((c))

    Correct

  4. ((d))

    Expressive 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Precise

130

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Topping the exam / was a moment / of large joy / for Neeru.

  1. ((a))

    for Neeru

  2. ((b))

    Topping the exam

  3. ((c))

    was a moment 

  4. ((d))

    of large joy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

for Neeru

131

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

A. from 1985 to 2001, you can easily observe

B. if you take a look at the statistics

C. that even during those years, tens of thousands

D. of innocent people were killed in terrorist incidents

  1. ((a))

    CABD

  2. ((b))

    BDCA

  3. ((c))

    BACD

  4. ((d))

    DBCA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CABD

132

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb.

An empty vessel makes much noise

  1. ((a))

    People having no knowledge talk less than usual.

  2. ((b))

    People with no knowledge do not talk at all.

  3. ((c))

    People having more knowledge talk more than usual.

  4. ((d))

    People having no knowledge talk more than usual.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

People having no knowledge talk less than usual.

133

Select the most appropriate comparative degree to fill in the blank.

You must have noticed that the surroundings of the hilly region are _______ than those of the plains.

  1. ((a))

    more clean

  2. ((b))

    cleanest 

  3. ((c))

    most clean

  4. ((d))

    cleaner 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

more clean

134

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb/idiom.

A black plum is as sweet as a white

  1. ((a))

    Something difficult seems easier 

  2. ((b))

    People should not be judged by their appearance  

  3. ((c))

    To constantly makes threats 

  4. ((d))

    Recurring endangering risks

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Something difficult seems easier 

135

In the given sentence, four words have been underlined and the underlined words are given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

Much to the surprise of the researcher, the data from the field was inconsistent by published clinical trial results.

  1. ((a))

    from

  2. ((b))

    clinical trial

  3. ((c))

    by 

  4. ((d))

    Much to

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

from

136

Select the most appropriate capitalized set of words to fill in the blank.

______ conquered countries like Persia, Egypt, etc.

  1. ((a))

    Alexander the Great, 

  2. ((b))

    alexander, the great.

  3. ((c))

    Alexander, the Great

  4. ((d))

    alexander the great

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alexander the Great, 

137

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

Which is _____ longest river in _____ world?

  1. ((a))

    a; the

  2. ((b))

    a; a

  3. ((c))

    the; the

  4. ((d))

    an; the

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a; the

138

Select the most appropriate superlative degree to fill in the blank.

What are the _________ creatures found in the forests of Africa?

  1. ((a))

    some dangerous 

  2. ((b))

    dangerous 

  3. ((c))

    most dangerous 

  4. ((d))

    more dangerous 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

some dangerous 

139

Select the grammatically correct form of the given sentence from the following options.

Interview for which I appeared last week was the most difficult one.

  1. ((a))

    The interview in which I appeared last week was most difficult one.

  2. ((b))

    The interview in which I appeared last week was the most difficult one.

  3. ((c))

    The interview in which I appeared the last week was the most difficult one.

  4. ((d))

    An interview in which I appeared last week was the most difficult one.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The interview in which I appeared last week was most difficult one.

140

Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank.

Rahim was returning home. He found ______ bag.

  1. ((a))

    the

  2. ((b))

    a

  3. ((c))

    No article 

  4. ((d))

    an

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the

General English 2 (20 questions)

141

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the right order to form a meaningful sentence.

(P) man is one who can build

(Q) a castle with the bricks

(R) I feel, a successful

(S) others have thrown at him

  1. ((a))

    RQSP

  2. ((b))

    QSRP

  3. ((c))

    PQSR

  4. ((d))

    RPQS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RQSP

142

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.

Something that corresponds to size, degree, quality, magnitude and experience of something

  1. ((a))

    Commensurate 

  2. ((b))

    Commemorate 

  3. ((c))

    Complaisant 

  4. ((d))

    Comprehensible 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Commensurate 

143

Find the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence and select the correct spelling from the given options.

My father is right now on an oficial tour to Hyderabad.

  1. ((a))

    official

  2. ((b))

    officiel

  3. ((c))

    officiall

  4. ((d))

    offishial

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Answer: ((a))

official

144

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I liking / this Arabian / perfume / very much.

  1. ((a))

    I liking 

  2. ((b))

    this Arabian 

  3. ((c))

    very much

  4. ((d))

    perfume 

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Answer: ((a))

I liking 

145

Find the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence and select the correct spelling from the given options.

This injustice requires immediate and necesary action.

  1. ((a))

    neccessary

  2. ((b))

    necessari

  3. ((c))

    necessary

  4. ((d))

    nacessary

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Answer: ((a))

neccessary

146

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

He is greedy for money but pretends that he is generous.

  1. ((a))

    Misogynist 

  2. ((b))

    Instantaneous 

  3. ((c))

    Avaricious 

  4. ((d))

    Garrulous 

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Answer: ((a))

Misogynist 

147

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Identify the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

  1. and its crossbreeding of the parts of speech

  2. as with its deliberate infractions of grammatical rules

  3. today, the language of advertising enjoys an enormous circulation

  4. it profoundly influences the tongues and pens of children and adults.

  1. ((a))

    1324

  2. ((b))

    3124

  3. ((c))

    2341

  4. ((d))

    3214

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Answer: ((a))

1324

148

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I was playing / snooker / when dad / had arrived.

  1. ((a))

    had arrived 

  2. ((b))

    I was playing 

  3. ((c))

    when dad

  4. ((d))

    snooker

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Answer: ((a))

had arrived 

149

Sentences of a paragraph are given below. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

P) vulnerable individuals in the students’ home

Q) reopening of schools is the possible transmission of the virus

R) on campuses, with implications for

S) Among the major concerns surrounding

  1. ((a))

    PQRS

  2. ((b))

    PRSQ

  3. ((c))

    QSPR

  4. ((d))

    SQRP

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Answer: ((a))

PQRS

150

Select the grammatically correct form of the given sentence from the following options.

I was wondering if you can drop me at the bus stop.

  1. ((a))

    I was wondering if you can be dropping me at the bus stop.

  2. ((b))

    I was wondering if you can dropped me at the bus stop.

  3. ((c))

    I was wondering if you could dropped me at the bus stop.

  4. ((d))

    I was wondering if you could drop me at the bus stop.

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Answer: ((a))

I was wondering if you can be dropping me at the bus stop.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

A child was standing on a street-corner. He leaned with one shoulder against a high board-fence and swayed the other to and fro, while kicking carelessly at the gravel.

Sunshine beat upon the cobbles, and a lazy summer wind raised yellow dust which trailed in clouds down the avenue. Clattering trucks moved with indistinctness through it. The child stood dreamily gazing.

After a time, a little dark-brown dog came trotting with an intent air, down the sidewalk. A short rope was dragging from his neck. Occasionally, he trod upon the end of it and stumbled. He stopped opposite the child, and the two regarded each other. The dog hesitated for a moment, but presently he made some little advances with his tail. The child put out his hand and called him. In an apologetic manner, the dog came close, and the two had an interchange of friendly pettings and waggles. The dog became more enthusiastic with each moment of the interview, until with his gleeful capering he threatened to overturn the child. Whereupon the child lifted his hand and struck the dog a blow upon the head.

This thing seemed to overpower and astonish the little dark-brown dog, and wounded him to the heart. He sank down in despair at the child's feet. When the blow was repeated, together with an admonition in childish sentences, he turned over upon his back, and held his paws in a peculiar manner. At the same time, with his ears and his eyes, he offered a small prayer to the child.

He looked so comical on his back, and holding his paws peculiarly, that the child was greatly amused and gave him little taps repeatedly, to keep him so. But the little dark-brown dog took this chastisement in the most serious way, and no doubt considered that he had committed some grave crime, for he wriggled contritely and showed his repentance in every way that was in his power. He pleaded with the child and petitioned him, and offered more prayers

151

The tone of the passage can best be described as:

  1. ((a))

    ethical 

  2. ((b))

    technical 

  3. ((c))

    incendiary 

  4. ((d))

    speculative 

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Answer: ((a))

ethical 

152

According to the passage, what is the weather condition?

  1. ((a))

    It is sunny.

  2. ((b))

    It is rainy.

  3. ((c))

    It is snowy.

  4. ((d))

    It is frosty.

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Answer: ((a))

It is sunny.

153

‘After a time, a little dark-brown dog came trotting with an intent air, down the sidewalk.’ What does ‘trotting’ mean in this context?

  1. ((a))

    Moving slowly with the body close to the ground.

  2. ((b))

    Pulling (someone or somebody) along forcefully, roughly or with difficulty.

  3. ((c))

    Moving or acting slowly.

  4. ((d))

    Proceeding at a pace faster than a walk.

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Answer: ((a))

Moving slowly with the body close to the ground.

154

Which word from the passage means ‘delighted’?

  1. ((a))

    Gleeful

  2. ((b))

    Admonitory 

  3. ((c))

    Chaste 

  4. ((d))

    Gazing 

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Answer: ((a))

Gleeful

155

The primary purpose of the last paragraph of the passage is to:

  1. ((a))

    depict the assertiveness of the dog 

  2. ((b))

    depict the aggressiveness of the dog

  3. ((c))

    depict the disobedient nature of the dog

  4. ((d))

    depict the submissiveness of the dog

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Answer: ((a))

depict the assertiveness of the dog 

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The Nobel Prizes are announced annually in the fall since 1901. It covers five different disciplines: chemistry, physics, literature, peace and physiology/medicine. Additionally, there is an economics prize awarded at the Nobel ceremony. The entire procedure of the announcement of winners takes a whole year. In the month of September, the Nobel Committee invites more than 6,000 individuals to submit names for consideration. A person cannot nominate himself or herself. Only Nobel laureates, members of the Nobel Committees, holders of chairs in chosen prestigious universities, national governing body members, and other selected notable scientists and leaders in each of the categories have the right to nominate. These nominators are chosen in such a way that as many countries and universities as possible are represented over time. The names of the nominees and other information about the nominations cannot be revealed until 50 years later.

The last date of the submission is 31st January. The committee then screens nominations. Sometimes, the list may contain more than 1,000 names. A working list is made with 350 names. However, the number depends on the field. Disciplines like Physics and Economics have the most names. While the peace award list is much smaller. By spring, that list gets whittled down to almost 15 names, with the help of expert consultation.

The recommendations are given to the prize-awarding institutions, which determine final selections. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences confers the prizes for physics, chemistry and economics. The Karolinska Institute confers the prize for physiology or medicine. The Swedish Academy confers the prize for literature; and the Norwegian Nobel Committee confers the prize for peace. The awards ceremony takes place in December. Official Nobel laureates are honoured with a cash prize, diploma and gold medal. Nobel Prizes are not awarded posthumously. However, if a person is awarded a prize and he dies before receiving it, the prize is presented.

156

The meaning of the word ‘discipline’ in the context of the given passage is:

  1. ((a))

    suggestion for election 

  2. ((b))

    criteria for selection 

  3. ((c))

    totality of perception 

  4. ((d))

    branch of Knowledge

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Answer: ((a))

suggestion for election 

157

Who is bestowed with the responsibility of awarding the Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. ((a))

    The Karolinska Institute 

  2. ((b))

    The Swedish Committee

  3. ((c))

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee

  4. ((d))

    The Royal Swedish Academy 

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Answer: ((a))

The Karolinska Institute 

158

Through the passage the author wants to discuss:

  1. ((a))

    the invitation sent by the Nobel Committee to individuals 

  2. ((b))

    the wide representation of nominators in the expert's committee

  3. ((c))

    the recommendations given to the prize-awarding institutions 

  4. ((d))

    the nomination and selection procedure of Nobel Prize winners

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Answer: ((a))

the invitation sent by the Nobel Committee to individuals 

159

The tone of the author in the given passage is:

  1. ((a))

    informative 

  2. ((b))

    satirical 

  3. ((c))

    analytical 

  4. ((d))

    judgemental

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Answer: ((a))

informative 

160

Select the sentence in which the word ‘screen’ as used in the given passage can fill in the blank.

  1. ((a))

    The boy stared at the computer _______ with amazement.

  2. ((b))

    Have you ever wondered how the images are portrayed on ________?

  3. ((c))

    The TV ________ went blank after the power cut in their area

  4. ((d))

    The company decided to _______ the qualification of the applicants for this post.

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Answer: ((a))

The boy stared at the computer _______ with amazement.

General Hindi 1 (20 questions)

161

निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में से कौन - सा मिश्र वाक्य है?

  1. ((a))

    जो लेखक अच्छे होते हैं, उनकी पुस्तकें सब पढ़ते हैं।

  2. ((b))

    सर विलियम जोंस संस्कृत के एक उत्कृष्ट विद्वान थे।

  3. ((c))

    सूरज उगा और कुहासा फट गया।

  4. ((d))

    गुलाब जी ने अपनी कविता पढ़कर सुनाई।

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Answer: ((a))

जो लेखक अच्छे होते हैं, उनकी पुस्तकें सब पढ़ते हैं।

162

निम्न में से क्रम की दृष्टि से कौन सा वाक्य शुद्ध है?

  1. ((a))

    वह सुनकर यह समाचार चकरा गया

  2. ((b))

    वह चकरा गया यह समाचार सुनकर

  3. ((c))

    यह समाचार सुनकर वह चकरा गया

  4. ((d))

    सुनकर यह समाचार वह चकरा गया

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Answer: ((a))

वह सुनकर यह समाचार चकरा गया

163

निम्न विकल्पों में किस रेखांकित शब्द में उपसर्ग अशुद्ध है ?

  1. ((a))

    जीवन में अतिनिद्रा बाधक है।

  2. ((b))

    बालक अतिशय बदमास है।

  3. ((c))

    तुम अति हो रहे हो, जो ठीक नहीं।

  4. ((d))

    आपको भाषण अत्यंत प्रभावशाली है।

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Answer: ((a))

जीवन में अतिनिद्रा बाधक है।

164

'सीता राम का दर्शन करने आया है।' वाक्य का शुद्ध रूप क्या होगा।

  1. ((a))

    इनमें से कोई नहीं

  2. ((b))

    सीता राम के दर्शन करने आयी है।

  3. ((c))

    सीता राम का दर्शन करता है।

  4. ((d))

    सीता राम के दर्शन के लिया आया है।

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Answer: ((a))

इनमें से कोई नहीं

165

निम्न में से क्रम की दृष्टि से कौन सा वाक्य ठीक है

  1. ((a))

    ऊपर तुम्हारे काफी ऋण चढ़ गया है

  2. ((b))

    ऋण चढ़ गया है तुम्हारे ऊपर काफी

  3. ((c))

    काफी ऋण तुम्हारे ऊपर चढ़ गया है

  4. ((d))

    तुम्हारे ऊपर काफी ऋण चढ़ गया है

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Answer: ((a))

ऊपर तुम्हारे काफी ऋण चढ़ गया है

166

'धोबी का कुत्ता न घर का न घाट का' लोकोक्ति का उपयुक्त अर्थ है-

  1. ((a))

    विपत्ति में पड़ना

  2. ((b))

    अनुपयोगी होना

  3. ((c))

    महत्त्वहीन होना

  4. ((d))

    कहीं ठौर ठिकाना नहीं

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Answer: ((a))

विपत्ति में पड़ना

167

लोकोक्ति 'जोगी का बेटा खेलेगा तो साँप से' का क्या अर्थ है?

  1. ((a))

    जैसा मालिक वैसे ही उसके कर्मचारी

  2. ((b))

    धीरज से काम कर

  3. ((c))

    बाप का प्रभाव बेटे पर पड़ता है

  4. ((d))

    मनुष्य ही मनुष्य का शत्रु है

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Answer: ((a))

जैसा मालिक वैसे ही उसके कर्मचारी

168

निम्नलिखित में से किस वाक्य में विराम चिह्नों की त्रुटि है?

  1. ((a))

    अध्यक्ष महोदय, हमारी बात सुनिए?

  2. ((b))

    क्या कोई सर के बाल गिन सकता है?

  3. ((c))

    जब मैं सुजय के घर गया, वह पाठशाला जा चुका था।

  4. ((d))

    राकेश! तुम अब सो जाओ I

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Answer: ((a))

अध्यक्ष महोदय, हमारी बात सुनिए?

169

क्रिया के किस भेद में प्रथम कर्म प्राणीवाची तथा द्वितीय कर्म अप्राणीवाची होता है?

  1. ((a))

    अकर्मक

  2. ((b))

    द्विकर्मक

  3. ((c))

    प्रेरणार्थक

  4. ((d))

    सकर्मक

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Answer: ((a))

अकर्मक

170

उपयुक्त उत्तम पुरुष सर्वनाम से वाक्य पूर्ण कीजिए।

गायत्री बोली, "_____ कॉलेज नहीं जाना है।"

  1. ((a))

    उन्हें

  2. ((b))

    मुझे

  3. ((c))

    उसे

  4. ((d))

    आपको

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Answer: ((a))

उन्हें

171

निम्न में से कौन सा विशेषण संज्ञा से बना हुआ है?

  1. ((a))

    पिछला

  2. ((b))

    पतित

  3. ((c))

    तुम्हारा

  4. ((d))

    अंकित

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Answer: ((a))

पिछला

172

अच्छे विद्यार्थी उटपटाँग बातों में समय व्यर्थ नहीं करते हैं। रेखांकित शब्द का भेद होगा-

  1. ((a))

    तद्भव

  2. ((b))

    विदेशज

  3. ((c))

    तत्सम

  4. ((d))

    देशज

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Answer: ((a))

तद्भव

173

कान का तत्सम शब्द है -

  1. ((a))

    करण

  2. ((b))

    कण

  3. ((c))

    कान

  4. ((d))

    कर्ण

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Answer: ((a))

करण

174

निम्नलिखित में से किस वाक्य में 'आसन्न भूतकाल' है -

  1. ((a))

    रेलगाड़ी आ गई।

  2. ((b))

    रेलगाड़ी आ रही थी।

  3. ((c))

    रेलगाड़ी आ गई थी।

  4. ((d))

    रेल गाड़ी आई होगी।

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Answer: ((a))

रेलगाड़ी आ गई।

175

बहू को बुलाइए।

इस वाक्य को बहुवचन में शुद्ध करके लिखने से होगा -

  1. ((a))

    बहुओं को बुलाइए।

  2. ((b))

    बहुओ को बुलाओ।

  3. ((c))

    बहुओं को बुलाएँ।

  4. ((d))

    बहुएँ को बुलाइए।

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Answer: ((a))

बहुओं को बुलाइए।

176

रेखांकित पद का लिंग बदलकर वाक्य को फिर से लिखिए।

जुलाहा कपड़ा बुनता है।

  1. ((a))

    जुलहरिन कपड़ा बुनती है।

  2. ((b))

    जुलाहिन कपड़ा बुनती है।

  3. ((c))

    जुलाहन कपड़ा बुनती है।

  4. ((d))

    जुलाही कपड़ा बुनती है।

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Answer: ((a))

जुलहरिन कपड़ा बुनती है।

177

विराम चिह्न की दृष्टि से शुद्ध वाक्य का चयन कीजिए--

  1. ((a))

    राजा दशरथ के चार पुत्र थे। राम, लक्ष्मण, भरत, शत्रुघ्न ।

  2. ((b))

    राजा दशरथ के चार पुत्र थे- राम; लक्ष्मण; भरत; शत्रुघ्न ।

  3. ((c))

    राजा दशरथ के चार पुत्र थे, राम, लक्ष्मण, भरत, शत्रुघ्न ।

  4. ((d))

    राजा दशरथ के चार पुत्र थे- राम, लक्ष्मण, भरत, शत्रुघ्न ।

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Answer: ((a))

राजा दशरथ के चार पुत्र थे। राम, लक्ष्मण, भरत, शत्रुघ्न ।

178

रमेश गीत गा चुका है।' - वाक्य का 'अपूर्ण भूतकाल' में परिवर्तित रूप है -

  1. ((a))

    रमेश ने गीत नहीं गाया।

  2. ((b))

    रमेश ने गीत गाया होगा।

  3. ((c))

    रमेश गीत गा रहा था।

  4. ((d))

    रमेश गीत गाएगा।

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Answer: ((a))

रमेश ने गीत नहीं गाया।

179

विकास _______ है। रिक्त स्थान के लिए उचित अकर्मक क्रिया है -

  1. ((a))

    सुलाता

  2. ((b))

    सुलवाता

  3. ((c))

    सोते

  4. ((d))

    सोता

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Answer: ((a))

सुलाता

180

निम्न में से शुद्ध वाक्य की पहचान करें -

  1. ((a))

    आप परिश्रम करोगेयदि तो आपको सफलता अवश्य मिलेगी

  2. ((b))

    यदि आप परिश्रम करोगे तो आपको सफलता अवश्य मिलेगी

  3. ((c))

    आप यदि परिश्रम करोगे तो आपको सफलता अवश्य मिलेगी

  4. ((d))

    आपको सफलता अवश्य मिलेगी यदि आप परिश्रम करोगे तो

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Answer: ((a))

आप परिश्रम करोगेयदि तो आपको सफलता अवश्य मिलेगी

General Hindi 2 (20 questions)

181

निम्नलिखित में कौन-सा 'अयादि स्वर सन्धि' का उदाहरण है?

  1. ((a))

    देवेन्द्र

  2. ((b))

    महेंद्र

  3. ((c))

    पावन

  4. ((d))

    देवेश

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Answer: ((a))

देवेन्द्र

182

'चाँदनी' का पर्यायवाची शब्द नहीं है-

  1. ((a))

    जुन्हाई

  2. ((b))

    कौमुदी

  3. ((c))

    ज्योत्सना

  4. ((d))

    अन्नपूर्णा

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Answer: ((a))

जुन्हाई

183

निम्नलिखित में से  _______ संख्यापूर्वपद समास है

  1. ((a))

    त्रिभुवन

  2. ((b))

    विद्यारत्न

  3. ((c))

    चंद्रमुख

  4. ((d))

    नीतियुक्त

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Answer: ((a))

त्रिभुवन

184

'गत' का पर्यायवाची शब्द कौन नहीं है ?

  1. ((a))

    भूत

  2. ((b))

    रसाल

  3. ((c))

    व्यतीत

  4. ((d))

    विगत

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Answer: ((a))

भूत

185

'ई + ऊ' योग से किस सन्धि का निर्माण होता है?

  1. ((a))

    गुण सन्धि

  2. ((b))

    वृद्धि सन्धि

  3. ((c))

    यण सन्धि

  4. ((d))

    दीर्घ सन्धि

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Answer: ((a))

गुण सन्धि

186

'गति' शब्द का अर्थ नहीं है-

  1. ((a))

    पहुँच

  2. ((b))

    हालत

  3. ((c))

    गोष्ठी

  4. ((d))

    मोक्ष

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Answer: ((a))

पहुँच

187

'समुद्र' का पर्यायवाची शब्द नहीं है-

  1. ((a))

    पिक

  2. ((b))

    पयोधि

  3. ((c))

    रत्नाकर

  4. ((d))

    जलधि

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Answer: ((a))

पिक

188

'उत् + लास' का संधि शब्द है-

  1. ((a))

    उत्लास

  2. ((b))

    उत्साह

  3. ((c))

    उल्लास

  4. ((d))

    उत्सव

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Answer: ((a))

उत्लास

189

राहुल ने मंदिर जाकर भगवान से _______ की। रिक्त स्थान के लिए उचित एकार्थी शब्द होगा-

  1. ((a))

    निवेदन

  2. ((b))

    प्रार्थना

  3. ((c))

    अनुग्रह

  4. ((d))

    अनुरोध

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Answer: ((a))

निवेदन

190

इनमें से किस शब्द में 'तृतीया तत्पुरुष' समास है?

  1. ((a))

    गृहागत

  2. ((b))

    मोक्षप्राप्त

  3. ((c))

    तुलसीकृत

  4. ((d))

    स्वर्गप्राप्त

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Answer: ((a))

गृहागत

किसी भी स्थान के तापमान को तापमापी के द्वारा मापा जाता है। तापमान को सेल्सियस में मापा जाता है और इसे सेंटीग्रेड मापनी भी कहा जाता है। किसी स्थान विशेष का तापमान पूरे दिन में बदलता रहता है। अतः उस स्थान के अधिकतम और न्यूनतम तापमान को मापने के लिए एक विशेष तापमापी का प्रयोग किया जाता है। यह अधिकतम न्यूनतम तापमापी कहलाता है। इसका आविष्कार सिक्स नामक वैज्ञानिक ने किया था। इसमें स्थित पारा सूचक को तब तक धकेलता रहता है, जब तक कि वह अधिकतम एवं न्यूनतम तापमान के बिंदुओं पर रुक ना जाए। इसके द्वारा हम तापांतर और औसत तापमान भी मालूम कर सकते हैं। इस तापमापी को धरातल से एक मीटर ऊपर छाया में रखना चाहिए।

191

सिक्स नामक वैज्ञानिक द्वारा किस वस्तु का आविष्कार किया गया था?

  1. ((a))

    प्रिंटर

  2. ((b))

    पारा

  3. ((c))

    अधिकतम न्यूनतम तापमापी(थर्मामीटर)

  4. ((d))

    तापमापी

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Answer: ((a))

प्रिंटर

192

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी वस्तु धातु है?

  1. ((a))

    सल्फ़र

  2. ((b))

    पारा

  3. ((c))

    फोस्फोरस

  4. ((d))

    आयोडीन

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Answer: ((a))

सल्फ़र

193

तापमान की इकाई है?

  1. ((a))

    पास्कल

  2. ((b))

    फॉरेनहाइट

  3. ((c))

    सेल्सियस

  4. ((d))

    किलोग्राम

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Answer: ((a))

पास्कल

194

स्थान विशेष का तापमान दिनभर कैसा रहता है?

  1. ((a))

    रुका

  2. ((b))

    सोता

  3. ((c))

    बदलता

  4. ((d))

    चलता

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Answer: ((a))

रुका

195

धरातल से ऊपर 1 मीटर छाया में किसे रखना चाहिए?

  1. ((a))

    सेंटीग्रेड को

  2. ((b))

    मापनी को

  3. ((c))

    तापमापी को

  4. ((d))

    तापमान को

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Answer: ((a))

सेंटीग्रेड को

भारत जैसे देश के लिए सहकारिता की पद्धति को अपनाना विशेष रूप से आवश्यक है। इसका कारण यह है कि भारत में छोटे किसानों तथा व्यापारियों की संख्या ही अधिक है। ये लोग निर्धनता तथा व्यवस्था के चक्र में बुरी तरह से फँसे हुए हैं। सहकारिता ही इनकी शक्तियों को एक सूत्र में पिरो कर उनका उद्धार कर सकती है। कृषि के क्षेत्र में तो सहकारिता की पद्धति विशेष रूप से उपयोगी है। इसकी सहायता से खेतों को बड़ा किया जा सकता है तथा क्रय-विक्रय का समुचित प्रबंध हो सकता है। गृह उद्योगों के विकास के लिए भी सहकारिता की पद्धति बहुत लाभकारी है। बैंक, व्यापार तथा यातायात के क्षेत्र में भी सहकारिता के आधार पर संगठन किया जा सकता है। सहकारिता के सिद्धांतों की इन विशेषताओं को दृष्टि में रखकर ही हमारी पंचवर्षीय योजनाओं में सहकारिता को बहुत ऊँचा स्थान दिया गया है। योजना आयोग का यह विचार है कि अर्थव्यवस्था के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में सहकारिता का अधिकाधिक उपयोग किया जाना चाहिए।

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योजना आयोग के अनुसार सहकारिता का अधिकाधिक उपयोग किया जाना चाहिए -

  1. ((a))

    कृषकों की दशा सुधारने में

  2. ((b))

    योजना के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में

  3. ((c))

    अर्थव्यवस्था के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में

  4. ((d))

    विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी के क्षेत्र में

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Answer: ((a))

कृषकों की दशा सुधारने में

197

सहकारिता निर्धन किसानों का उद्धार कर सकती है -

  1. ((a))

    उनकी वास्तविक दशा का परिचय देकर

  2. ((b))

    उनकी शक्तियों से अवगत होकर

  3. ((c))

    उन्हें एक सूत्र में पिरो कर तथा उनका आर्थिक स्तर विकसित कर

  4. ((d))

    उन्हें कृषि-संबंधी सुविधाएं दिलाकर 

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Answer: ((a))

उनकी वास्तविक दशा का परिचय देकर

198

प्रस्तुत गद्यांश का सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शीर्षक है -

  1. ((a))

    सहकारिता और कृषक

  2. ((b))

    सहकारिता से लाभ

  3. ((c))

    सहकारिता और गृह-उद्योग

  4. ((d))

    सहकारिता और योजना आयोग

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Answer: ((a))

सहकारिता और कृषक

199

सहकारिता का मुख्य उद्देश्य है -

  1. ((a))

    धन का समान वितरण

  2. ((b))

    निर्धनों की शक्तियों को एकजुट करना

  3. ((c))

    पंचवर्षीय योजनाओं को सफल बनाना

  4. ((d))

    छोटे कृषकों और व्यापारियों की आजीविका 

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Answer: ((a))

धन का समान वितरण

200

सहकारिता का अर्थ है -

  1. ((a))

    सहानुभूतिपूर्वक कार्य करना

  2. ((b))

    अपनी प्रगति के लिए कार्य करना

  3. ((c))

    दूसरों के लिए कार्य करना

  4. ((d))

    मिल-जुलकर कार्य करना

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Answer: ((a))

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