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Mental Ability 1 (20 questions)

1

In a certain code language, SYLLABUS is written as HBOOZYFH. How will CURRICULUM be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    XFIIRNFXOF

  2. ((b))

    XFIIRNFOFX

  3. ((c))

    XFIIRXFOFN

  4. ((d))

    XFIIRNXFOF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XFIIRNFXOF

2

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

7 × 42 + 7 ÷ ? - 4 = 42 + 6 ÷ 2 - 7

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

3

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

(Left) K & 4 D π S Q 2 % M 6 ∞ R Z Ω β Y 7 @ 3 E (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

4

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.

RIFT - FTRI - TFIR

  1. ((a))

    MORE - REMO - EROM

  2. ((b))

    SORT - ROTS - TORS

  3. ((c))

    WENT - TENW - ENTW

  4. ((d))

    WENT - ENTW - NTWE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MORE - REMO - EROM

5

A statement is given followed by two conclusions. Find which conclusion is true based on the given statement.

Statement:

A > M > N < O, O ≥ T > X, T < Y

Conclusions:

I. A > X

II. A < X

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Either I or II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

6

G + H means 'G is the daughter of H',

G - H means 'G is the husband of H',

G × H means 'G is the brother of H'.

If M × N + O, which of the following is true?

  1. ((a))

    M is the father of O

  2. ((b))

    M is the son of O

  3. ((c))

    M is the uncle of O

  4. ((d))

    M is the brother of O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M is the father of O

7

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.

526 ∶ 23 ∶∶ 193 ∶ ? ∶∶ 321 ∶ 18

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

8

If '÷' means '+', '×' means '-', '+' means '÷' and '-' means 'x', what will be the value of the following expression?

24 × 12 + 3 ÷ 7 - 1

  1. ((a))

    22.8

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    24.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22.8

9

Town G is to the East of Town H. Town F is to the south of Town G. Town E is to the West of Town F. Town H is towards which direction of Town F?

  1. ((a))

    South-East

  2. ((b))

    South

  3. ((c))

    South-West

  4. ((d))

    North-West

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South-East

10

0.1 is related to 1000 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 0.01 is related to 100. To which of the following is 1 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    100000

  3. ((c))

    1000000

  4. ((d))

    10000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

11

In a certain code language,

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

'A - B' means 'A is the brother of B',

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the father of B',

'A × B' means 'A is the wife of B'.

Based on this information, how is P related to T if 'P + Q ÷ R - S × T'?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's mother's sister

  2. ((b))

    Wife's mother

  3. ((c))

    Wife's father's mother

  4. ((d))

    Father's mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's mother's sister

12

In a certain code language,

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the wife of B',

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

'A × B' means 'B is the mother of A',

'A $ B' means 'A is the sister of B'.

Based on this information, how is P related to T if 'P $ Q × R ÷ S - T'?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Mother's sister

  4. ((d))

    Father's sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother

13

Study the given expression and answer the question that follows.

X _____ C < M = Q < G

For definitely G > X, which of the following signs should NOT be there in the blank?

  1. ((a))

    <

  2. ((b))

    ≠

  3. ((c))

    =

  4. ((d))

    ≤

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

<

14

In a certain code language, 'Universe has galaxies' is coded as 374, 'Galaxies have stars and planets' is coded as 41958, 'Stars have elements' is coded as 921. How will 'Elements' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

15

A statement is given followed by two conclusions. Find which conclusion is true based on the given statement.

Statement:

X ≥ Y ≥ Z > A ≤ B ≤ C

Conclusions:

I. X > B

II. Y ≤ C

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Either I or II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

16

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))

    VBF

  2. ((b))

    CIM

  3. ((c))

    QWA

  4. ((d))

    KPT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VBF

17

If × means -, + means ÷, - means x, and ÷ means +, then which value can replace question mark (?) in the following equation?

96 + 16 × 43 ÷ 15 - 9 = ?

  1. ((a))

    89

  2. ((b))

    98

  3. ((c))

    86

  4. ((d))

    93

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89

18

Jitendra is facing east. He goes straight for 55 metres, turns left and walks 40 metres, then turns right and goes 45 metres, then again turns right and covers a distance of 50 metres. In which direction is he going?

  1. ((a))

    West

  2. ((b))

    East

  3. ((c))

    North

  4. ((d))

    South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West

19

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word SINGLE (both in the forward and backward directions) which have as many letters between them as there are in the English alphabetical order?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Six

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Five

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

20

CFHK is related to BEGJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ILNQ is related to MPRU. To which of the following is DGIL related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    JLMP

  2. ((b))

    CDGI

  3. ((c))

    LOQT

  4. ((d))

    LNOR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JLMP

Mental Ability 2 (20 questions)

21

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))

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:

Some drinks are beverages.

All beverages are snacks.

All snacks are chocolates.

Conclusions:

(I): At least some drinks are snacks.

(II): All beverages are chocolates.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows

23

Select the box that is NOT similar to the box formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

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))

    KMI

  2. ((b))

    CEA

  3. ((c))

    GIE

  4. ((d))

    OQN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KMI

25

Five persons A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a row facing towards the North. B is the immediate neighbour of A and D. C is sitting to the immediate left of D, who is second to the right of E. Who is sitting at the second position from the left end?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

26

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

3, 15, 105, 1155, ?

  1. ((a))

    15020

  2. ((b))

    15015

  3. ((c))

    15010

  4. ((d))

    15005

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15020

27

ABZY is related to EFVU in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, GHTS is related to LMON. To which of the following is VWED related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    HISR

  2. ((b))

    HJSR

  3. ((c))

    VWAB

  4. ((d))

    HITR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HISR

28

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))

29

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

4, 8, 9, 10, 16, 13, 25, ?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

30

In a march past, 7 persons are sitting in a row, facing north. S sits to the immediate left of T but to the right of R. Q sits to the immediate right of P but to the left of R. O sits to the immediate right of N but to the left of P. Who is at the extreme right?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    Q

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

31

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

K(13)Z, M(26)X, O(39)V, ?, S(65)R

  1. ((a))

    P(54)S

  2. ((b))

    P(52)S

  3. ((c))

    Q(54)T

  4. ((d))

    Q(52)T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P(54)S

32

Select the option that is related to the figure (C) in the same way as figure (B) is related to figure (A).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

In a row, Rupali is at the 13th position from the left and Neelam is at the 18th position from the right. If they interchange their positions, Rupali becomes 21st from the left. What is the position of Neelam from the right?

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

34

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

B2F, G10K, L30P, ?, V130Z

  1. ((a))

    Q68U

  2. ((b))

    Q64U

  3. ((c))

    Q68V

  4. ((d))

    P64U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q68U

35

Select the figure that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

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

  1. ((a))

    DEC

  2. ((b))

    NOM

  3. ((c))

    STR

  4. ((d))

    MON

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DEC

38

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

1LL, 3JN, 5HP, 7FR, 9DT, _____

  1. ((a))

    13BV

  2. ((b))

    11AV

  3. ((c))

    13BQ

  4. ((d))

    11BV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13BV

Study the given figure and answer the following questions.

39

By which letter are the married lecturers who are women represented?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    Q

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P

40

By which letter are the women who are married but NOT lecturers represented?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

General Awareness 1 (20 questions)

41

'Jagoi' is the famous folk dance of which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Manipur

  2. ((b))

    Nagaland

  3. ((c))

    Tripura

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manipur

42

Which of the following states organised the first Khelo India University Games?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

43

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about moon?

  1. ((a))

    The gravitational pull of the Moon is one-eighth of the Earth.

  2. ((b))

    There is no atmosphere on the Moon.

  3. ((c))

    The size of the Moon is one-fourth of the size of the Earth.

  4. ((d))

    The Moon is also known as the fossil planet.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The gravitational pull of the Moon is one-eighth of the Earth.

44

Western Odisha celebrates a harvest festival in the month of August-September (Bhadra) after Ganesh Chaturthi. The first harvest is offered to Maa Samleswari or the local deity and then consumed by all. The celebration is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Dola Purnima

  2. ((b))

    Nuakhaì

  3. ((c))

    Raja festival

  4. ((d))

    Rath yatra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dola Purnima

45

Which of the following is the correct pair of the folk dance in association with its respective state?

  1. ((a))

    Ghoomar - West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Bhangra - Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Bihu - Assam

  4. ((d))

    Garba - Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ghoomar - West Bengal

46

Who among the following pairs of International Male Hockey players won the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Sumit and PR Sreejesh

  2. ((b))

    Manpreet Singh and Lalit Tiwari

  3. ((c))

    Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas

  4. ((d))

    PR Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sumit and PR Sreejesh

47

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gas?

  1. ((a))

    Exerts pressure equally in all directions

  2. ((b))

    Low compressibility

  3. ((c))

    Low density

  4. ((d))

    Volume is not fixed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exerts pressure equally in all directions

48

In which of the following States/Union Territories is the Doul festival celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Puducherry

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Chandigarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

49

What is the solar corona?

  1. ((a))

    The innermost part of the Sun's atmosphere

  2. ((b))

    The outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere

  3. ((c))

    The outermost part of Mercury's atmosphere

  4. ((d))

    The outermost part of Jupiter's atmosphere

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The innermost part of the Sun's atmosphere

50

Who became the first woman Director of 105-year-old Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata?

  1. ((a))

    Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  2. ((b))

    Arundhati Bhattacharya

  3. ((c))

    Preetha Reddy

  4. ((d))

    Dhriti Banerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

51

Which company collaborated with the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, for research and development in technology across the areas of energy, healthcare and aviation from July 2021?

  1. ((a))

    GE's John F Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC)

  2. ((b))

    AWS Cloud Innovation Centers

  3. ((c))

    Google data center

  4. ((d))

    HPE Global Innovation Lab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GE's John F Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC)

52

In a hypothetical economy with only one commercial bank, if the legal reserve ratio is 40% and the primary deposits are Rs. 5,00,000, then what is the value of money created by the bank?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 12,50,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 15,00,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 25,00,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 10,00,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 12,50,000

53

What is the chemical formula of common salt?

  1. ((a))

    MgCl2

  2. ((b))

    NaCl

  3. ((c))

    AlCl3

  4. ((d))

    KCl

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MgCl2

54

Low-density lipid (LDL) could lead to:

  1. ((a))

    risk of dementia

  2. ((b))

    risk of nervous system inactivation

  3. ((c))

    benefits for our heart health

  4. ((d))

    risk for heart disease and stroke

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

risk of dementia

55

'Hojagiri' is the famous folk dance of which state?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Tripura

  3. ((c))

    Nagaland

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

56

Which scientist named the elements by prefixing a Sanskrit numeral, Eka (one), to the name of the preceding element in the same group?

  1. ((a))

    John Newlands

  2. ((b))

    Marie Curie

  3. ((c))

    Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeléev

  4. ((d))

    Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

John Newlands

57

What is the direction of cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere?

  1. ((a))

    Clockwise

  2. ((b))

    East to west

  3. ((c))

    Anticlockwise

  4. ((d))

    West to east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Clockwise

58

Which law suggests that a monohybrid cross results in a phenotypic ratio of 3 ∶ 1?

  1. ((a))

    Law of Independent Assortment

  2. ((b))

    Law of Segregation

  3. ((c))

    Law of Paired Factor

  4. ((d))

    Law of Dominance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Law of Independent Assortment

59

Which of the following are correctly matched?

I. Joule - Work

II. Ampere - Current

III. Watt - Heat

  1. ((a))

    I, II and III

  2. ((b))

    I and III

  3. ((c))

    I and II

  4. ((d))

    II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I, II and III

60

The climate of India is mainly affected by:

  1. ((a))

    Atlantic Ocean Currents

  2. ((b))

    nearness to the equator

  3. ((c))

    South Pacific Ocean Currents

  4. ((d))

    North Pacific Ocean Currents

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atlantic Ocean Currents

General Awareness 2 (20 questions)

61

The Indira Sagar Dam located in Madhya Pradesh is built on the ________ river.

  1. ((a))

    Chambal

  2. ((b))

    Narmada

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Betwa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chambal

62

In Madras Presidency, Veerasalingam Pantulu formed an association for _________.

  1. ((a))

    a ban on child marriage

  2. ((b))

    widow remarriage

  3. ((c))

    removal of untouchability

  4. ((d))

    higher education

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a ban on child marriage

63

Which directive principle of state policy deals with the promotion of co-operative societies?

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    48 A

  3. ((c))

    43 B

  4. ((d))

    46

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

64

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Right to Freedom?

  1. ((a))

    Freedom of speech and expression

  2. ((b))

    Right to assemble peacefully without arms

  3. ((c))

    Right to strike

  4. ((d))

    Freedom of silence

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Freedom of speech and expression

65

Oil in Mumbai High is taken from a depth of over 1400 m with the help of a specially designed platform known as:

  1. ((a))

    INS Samrat

  2. ((b))

    Sagar Samrat

  3. ((c))

    Sagardhwani

  4. ((d))

    INS Vikrant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

INS Samrat

66

India chose a Parliamentary system of government. Which of the following is NOT a reason for it?

  1. ((a))

    Familiarity with the system

  2. ((b))

    Heterogeneous nature of Indian society

  3. ((c))

    Requirement of a stable government

  4. ((d))

    Preference to more responsibility

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Familiarity with the system

67

How many Indian states share a border with Nepal?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Six

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

68

The Vohra Committee on criminalisation of politics submitted its report in the year:

  1. ((a))

    1995

  2. ((b))

    1998

  3. ((c))

    1993

  4. ((d))

    2000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1995

69

Dholavira is situated at the bank of which of the following rivers?

  1. ((a))

    Luni river

  2. ((b))

    Sindhu river

  3. ((c))

    Sutlej river

  4. ((d))

    Chenab river

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Luni river

70

Who among the following was credited with building the Grand Trunk Road?

  1. ((a))

    Akbar

  2. ((b))

    Jahangir

  3. ((c))

    Humayun

  4. ((d))

    Sher Shah Suri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Akbar

71

Identify the indirect taxes from the given options.

  1. ((a))

    GST, corporate tax

  2. ((b))

    Custom duty, corporate tax

  3. ((c))

    Income tax, GST

  4. ((d))

    GST, custom duty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GST, corporate tax

72

According to the Economic Survey 2018-19, what was the total birth rate in India in 2018-19?

  1. ((a))

    22.4

  2. ((b))

    22.22

  3. ((c))

    24.22

  4. ((d))

    23.22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22.4

73

When does the coast of Tamil Nadu receive the maximum rainfall?

  1. ((a))

    August - September

  2. ((b))

    October - November

  3. ((c))

    June - July

  4. ((d))

    January - February

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

August - September

74

When consumption is equal to income, the value of average propensity to consume(APC) is _______.

  1. ((a))

    0.25

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0.5

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.25

75

At what interval is census conducted in India?

  1. ((a))

    10 years

  2. ((b))

    20 years

  3. ((c))

    15 years

  4. ((d))

    5 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 years

76

Who among the following has NOT been the Chief Justice of India?

  1. ((a))

    Harilal J Kania

  2. ((b))

    Vivian Bose

  3. ((c))

    Mehar Chand Mahajan

  4. ((d))

    Bijan Kumar Mukherjea

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Harilal J Kania

77

Which of the following countries has the lengthiest written constitution in the world?

  1. ((a))

    South Africa

  2. ((b))

    Britain

  3. ((c))

    India

  4. ((d))

    USA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South Africa

78

Which of the following is correct about the Buddhist Councils?

  1. ((a))

    Anand was the president of the First Buddhist Council.

  2. ((b))

    The Second Buddhist Council was convened at Sarnath around 383 BC.

  3. ((c))

    At the end of the Third Buddhist Council, Moggalliputta Tissa composed a book, the Kathavattu.

  4. ((d))

    The Second Buddhist Council was held in the reign of King Ashoka.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anand was the president of the First Buddhist Council.

79

_________ was the founder of the Banaras Hindu University.

  1. ((a))

    Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya

  3. ((c))

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  4. ((d))

    Motilal Nehru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

80

'Jat-Jatin' is a form of folk dance that originated in:

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

Arithmetic Ability 1 (20 questions)

81

The HCF of 1.2 and 0.12 is:

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    0.12

  3. ((c))

    1.2

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

82

The sides of a triangular portion are in the ratio 15 ∶ 13 ∶ 14 and its perimeter is 42 m. Find the altitude of the triangle corresponding to its longest side.

  1. ((a))

    11.2 m

  2. ((b))

    9.7 m

  3. ((c))

    12 m

  4. ((d))

    10.8 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11.2 m

83

If the radius of a sphere is increased by 3 cm, then its surface area increases by 264 cm2. The radius of the sphere initially was: (Take π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    3 cm

  2. ((b))

    2 cm

  3. ((c))

    5 cm

  4. ((d))

    4 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 cm

84

The population of a town is increasing at the rate of 3% per annum. What will be the population of the town on this basis after 3 years, if the present population is 25,000?

  1. ((a))

    25678

  2. ((b))

    27318

  3. ((c))

    23677

  4. ((d))

    29567

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25678

85

(5.62)3−(2.31)3(5.62)2+5.62×2.31+(2.31)2\frac{(5.62)^{3}-(2.31)^{3}}{(5.62)^{2}+5.62 \times 2.31+(2.31)^{2}} is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    6.62

  2. ((b))

    1.66

  3. ((c))

    7.93

  4. ((d))

    3.31

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.62

86

Three cubes, each of side 5 cm, are placed adjacent to each other. The volume of the new solid formed will be:

  1. ((a))

    225 cm3

  2. ((b))

    375 cm3

  3. ((c))

    625 cm3

  4. ((d))

    125 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

225 cm3

87

What is the least number that leaves 7 as the remainder in each case, when divided by 10, 14, 12 and 8?

  1. ((a))

    821

  2. ((b))

    847

  3. ((c))

    842

  4. ((d))

    829

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

821

88

Mr. Sujit spends 80% of his salary on consumables and transport, and 50% of his remaining salary on clothes. He saves his remaining salary. If his savings are Rs. 5,000, what is his salary?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 50,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 55,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 65,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 60,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 50,000

89

A shopkeeper offers the following three schemes.

I. Two successive discounts of 10% and 20%.

II. Buy 4 get 2 free.

III. Buy 5 get 6.

Which scheme has the maximum discount percentage?

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Only I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only I and III

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

90

Rs. 4,500 was invested at the rate of 30% interest /annum for 2 years, but the interest was compounded every 8 months. What was the amount payable on maturity?

  1. ((a))

    7899

  2. ((b))

    7889

  3. ((c))

    7999

  4. ((d))

    7776

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7899

91

How many litres of water flow out of a pipe having an area of cross section of 3 cm2 in 1 second, if the speed of water in the pipe is 25 cm/sec?

  1. ((a))

    150 cm3

  2. ((b))

    50 cm3

  3. ((c))

    75 cm3

  4. ((d))

    300 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150 cm3

92

The total surface area of a solid right circular cylinder is 1540 cm2. If the height is four times the radius of the base, then the curved surface area is:

  1. ((a))

    1232 cm2

  2. ((b))

    1231 cm2

  3. ((c))

    1234 cm2

  4. ((d))

    1233 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1232 cm2

93

Solve the cryptarithms

\(\begin{array}{l} ,,\rm,,A\ \rm+ A\ \rm+ A\ ____\ \rm,,,,BA \end{array}\)

  1. ((a))

    A = 5 and B = 1

  2. ((b))

    A = 5 and B = 0

  3. ((c))

    A = 2 and B = 5

  4. ((d))

    A = 1 and B = 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A = 5 and B = 1

94

The average of 99 numbers is 27. If 3 is added to each number, then the new average is:

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

95

The average age of persons of a colony is 14.2 years. The average age of males in the colony is 15.6 years and that of the females is 13.8 years. The ratio of the number of males and females in the colony is:

  1. ((a))

    2 ∶ 7

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 2

  3. ((c))

    2 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 7

96

Which of the following fractions is equal to 7.583‾7.58\overline{3}?

  1. ((a))

    8375\frac{83}{75}

  2. ((b))

    7583\frac{75}{83}

  3. ((c))

    7583\frac{7}{583}

  4. ((d))

    9112\frac{91}{12}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8375\frac{83}{75}

97

The product of two whole numbers is 17. The square root of the difference of the numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    8.5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8.5

98

The average age of 29 students in a class is 18. If the age of the teacher is also included, the average age of the class becomes 18.2. Find the age of the teacher.

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    46.6

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    18.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

99

If X = 52 × 23 × 73 and Y = 5 × 25 × 7, then find the HCF of X and Y.

  1. ((a))

    5 × 23 × 7

  2. ((b))

    23 × 7

  3. ((c))

    5 × 23

  4. ((d))

    5 × 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 × 23 × 7

100

After a trade discount, an item was sold at a cash discount of 10%. The marked price was Rs. 18,000 and the amount paid was Rs. 13,284. The trade discount is:

  1. ((a))

    0.15

  2. ((b))

    0.12

  3. ((c))

    0.18

  4. ((d))

    0.16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.15

Arithmetic Ability 2 (20 questions)

101

Two successive price increases of 10% and 20% of an article are equivalent to a single price increase of:

  1. ((a))

    22%

  2. ((b))

    32%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    23%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22%

102

A merchant marks his goods up by 80% and then offers a discount on the marked price. If the final selling price after the discount results in the merchant making no profit or loss, what was the percentage discount offered by the merchant?

  1. ((a))

    42.35%

  2. ((b))

    44.45%

  3. ((c))

    38.39%

  4. ((d))

    40.45%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42.35%

103

A merchant marks his goods 15% above the cost price and allows his customers 6% reduction on their bills. What percentage of profit does he make?

  1. ((a))

    6.10%

  2. ((b))

    5.10%

  3. ((c))

    7.10%

  4. ((d))

    8.10%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.10%

104

What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by a certain amount at the same rate of interest for 4 years and that for 8 years?

  1. ((a))

    2 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 5

105

If the number 22144 is divided in the ratio 13\frac{1}{3} ∶ 35\frac{3}{5} ∶ 57\frac{5}{7}, the difference between the largest and smallest part is:

  1. ((a))

    3150

  2. ((b))

    4530

  3. ((c))

    6210

  4. ((d))

    5120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3150

106

Two numbers are in the ratio 7 ∶ 13. If each number is decreased by 11, the ratio becomes 1 ∶ 2. The numbers are:

  1. ((a))

    77 and 143

  2. ((b))

    74 and 140

  3. ((c))

    76 and 142

  4. ((d))

    75 and 141

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

77 and 143

107

Mohan can swim in water at a speed of 9 km/h in still water. If the speed of the stream is 3 km/h, what will be the time taken by the Mohan to swim 84 km downstream?

  1. ((a))

    6 hours

  2. ((b))

    8 hours

  3. ((c))

    5 hours

  4. ((d))

    7 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 hours

108

In an election of three candidates A, B and C, A gets 50% more votes than B. A also defeats C by 5,040 votes. It was found that B gets 60% more votes than C. What was the total number of voters on the voting list, if only 92% people showed up for polling, and out of those, 400 votes were found to be invalid.

  1. ((a))

    20,000

  2. ((b))

    18,400

  3. ((c))

    18,000

  4. ((d))

    20,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20,000

109

The ratio between boys and girls in a school is 5 ∶ 3. If 16% of the boys and 20% of the girls are athletes, find the percentage of those who are NOT athletes.

  1. ((a))

    83%

  2. ((b))

    83.5%

  3. ((c))

    82%

  4. ((d))

    82.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

83%

110

What annual instalment will discharge a debt of Rs. 3,009 due in 3 years at 18% simple interest per annum? (Note: instalments will be paid at the end of year 1, year 2 and year 3.)

  1. ((a))

    875

  2. ((b))

    825

  3. ((c))

    795

  4. ((d))

    850

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

875

111

Two trains start from a certain place on two parallel tracks from the same direction. The speed of the trains is 56 km/h and 29 km/h, respectively. The distance between the two trains after 80 minutes will be:

  1. ((a))

    37 km

  2. ((b))

    35 km

  3. ((c))

    36 km

  4. ((d))

    38 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37 km

112

If Arti and Rita can complete a job in 64 hours and Arti alone can complete the job in 96 hours, in how many hours can Rita complete the job alone?

  1. ((a))

    108

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    192

  4. ((d))

    96

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108

113

If 35\dfrac{3}{5} of x is equal to 49\dfrac{4}{9} of y, then what is the percentage of 'x' in 'x + y'?

  1. ((a))

    0.4355

  2. ((b))

    0.4155

  3. ((c))

    42.55%

  4. ((d))

    40.55%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.4355

114

The profit earned by selling an article for Rs. 450 is double the loss incurred by selling the same article for Rs. 300. Find the cost price of the article (in Rs.).

  1. ((a))

    400

  2. ((b))

    300

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    350

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

400

115

A, B and C enter into a partnership in the ratio 43\frac{4}{3} ∶ 52\frac{5}{2} ∶ 67\frac{6}{7}. After 3 months, B increases his share by 40%. If the total profit at the end of one year is Rs. 2,19,360, then A's share in the profit is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 53,760

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 34,560

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,31,040

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 88,320

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 53,760

116

Work can be completed by Suresh and Vinod in 12 days and 18 days, respectively. Suresh starts the work and they work alternately one at a time for one day each. The whole task will be completed in:

  1. ((a))

    1413\frac{1}{3} days

  2. ((b))

    1423\frac{2}{3} days

  3. ((c))

    1513\frac{1}{3} days

  4. ((d))

    1523\frac{2}{3} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1413\frac{1}{3} days

117

9 men can repair a road in 7 hours. How many men are required to repair the road in 3 hours?

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

118

In a 500 m race, A reaches the final point in 28 s and B reaches in 35 s. By how much distance does A beat B?

  1. ((a))

    88 m

  2. ((b))

    82 m

  3. ((c))

    100 m

  4. ((d))

    80 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88 m

119

If City X sold 900 TV units, while City Y sold 1000, how many more TVs of Brand B did City X sell than City Y?

  1. ((a))

    170

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    270

  4. ((d))

    300

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

170

120

If City X sells 600 units in total and City Y sells 1000 units in all, then for which brand of TV does City X sell more units than City Y?

  1. ((a))

    Brand A

  2. ((b))

    Brand C

  3. ((c))

    Brand B

  4. ((d))

    Brand D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brand A

General English 1 (20 questions)

121

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The mere thought ________ failing in the exam makes Sahil anxious.

  1. ((a))

    after

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    about

  4. ((d))

    of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

after

122

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

This is much expensive dress in her trousseau.

  1. ((a))

    the most

  2. ((b))

    the much

  3. ((c))

    many

  4. ((d))

    more

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the most

123

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

She and me agree on most things.

  1. ((a))

    She and myselves agree on most things.

  2. ((b))

    She and I agree on most things.

  3. ((c))

    I and she agree on most things.

  4. ((d))

    She and mine agree on most things.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She and myselves agree on most things.

124

Select the most appropriate punctuation mark to fill in the blank. If no punctuation marks are needed, select 'No punctuation required'.

Good heavens ________ I lost my new purse and mobile phone.

  1. ((a))

    comma

  2. ((b))

    No punctuation required

  3. ((c))

    semi-colon

  4. ((d))

    exclamation mark

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

comma

125

Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank.

I have never seen such ________ beautiful sight in my life!

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    the

  3. ((c))

    an

  4. ((d))

    No article required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

126

Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank.

When the party started, she was ________ first woman to arrive.

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    No article

  3. ((c))

    the

  4. ((d))

    an

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

127

A part of the following sentence contains an error, Select the correct option to replace the incorrect part.

John met with an accident due to his negligence, so he had to pay for the damage for the other vehicle.

  1. ((a))

    he had to pays

  2. ((b))

    to the other vehicle

  3. ((c))

    met by

  4. ((d))

    to the damage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

he had to pays

128

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

Mercury is smaller planet in our solar system.

  1. ((a))

    the smallest

  2. ((b))

    smallest

  3. ((c))

    small

  4. ((d))

    more smaller

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the smallest

129

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

There was hard traffic on the way to the bazaar.

  1. ((a))

    There was heavy traffic on the way to the bazaar.

  2. ((b))

    There was very hard traffic on the way to the bazaar.

  3. ((c))

    There was extremely hard traffic on the way to the bazaar.

  4. ((d))

    There was hardest traffic on the way to the bazaar.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

There was heavy traffic on the way to the bazaar.

130

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

Rajiv had an interest in science that lasted for his whole life.

  1. ((a))

    Yearlong

  2. ((b))

    Everafter

  3. ((c))

    Forever

  4. ((d))

    Lifelong

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yearlong

131

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

The lead in the new show is played by her brother.

  1. ((a))

    Take initiative in an action for others to follow

  2. ((b))

    The first position in a game

  3. ((c))

    The chief part in acting

  4. ((d))

    A toxic metal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Take initiative in an action for others to follow

132

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, select 'No error' as your answer.

(a) An European restaurant / (b) has opened / (c) near my house. / (d) No error

  1. ((a))

    d

  2. ((b))

    c

  3. ((c))

    a

  4. ((d))

    b

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

d

133

Select the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank.

One can start the air-conditioner _______ pressing that switch.

  1. ((a))

    with

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    by

  4. ((d))

    on

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

with

134

Identify the most appropriate idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.

After the exams were over, children decided to go on a picnic and have fun.

  1. ((a))

    make merry

  2. ((b))

    make mischief

  3. ((c))

    make it worth

  4. ((d))

    make light of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

make merry

135

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.

His ________ behaviour led to his demotion, whereas his junior's amenable behaviour led him to success.

  1. ((a))

    distinct

  2. ((b))

    flexible

  3. ((c))

    imperative

  4. ((d))

    obdurate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

distinct

136

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The teacher instructed the students to erase the unwanted lines.

  1. ((a))

    dilute

  2. ((b))

    aerate

  3. ((c))

    delete

  4. ((d))

    ignite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

dilute

137

Select the most appropriate degree of comparison to fill in the blank.

Seema's hair is _______ than yours.

  1. ((a))

    longer

  2. ((b))

    long

  3. ((c))

    longest

  4. ((d))

    more long

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

longer

138

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

We can only hope _________ the best in the ongoing pandemic.

  1. ((a))

    with

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    of

  4. ((d))

    from

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

with

139

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

The president made no bones about his disgust against communal violence currently pervading.

  1. ((a))

    Was waiting patiently to share

  2. ((b))

    Acted quickly in a delicate situation

  3. ((c))

    Was very sure and definite about

  4. ((d))

    Failed to make an effort about

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Was waiting patiently to share

140

Select the most appropriate punctuation marks to fill in the blanks. If no punctuation marks are needed, select 'No punctuation required'.

_________ Beware of Wild Elephants, _________ was written on the gate.

  1. ((a))

    parentheses

  2. ((b))

    No punctuation required

  3. ((c))

    apostrophes

  4. ((d))

    inverted commas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

parentheses

General English 2 (20 questions)

141

Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first sentence (1) is in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph:

  1. By and large, emails are used to suggest that the matter needs urgent attention and action on the part of the recipient.

A. Therefore, those who send an email expect getting a reply within a day or two, if not immediately.

B. Which can be an acknowledgement of the receipt of the message and assuring detailed response later on.

C. If the matter needs a detailed consideration or other time consuming action then we need to send an interim reply.

D. Hence, it is advisable that the mails we receive as a professional are answered immediately.

  1. ((a))

    CBAD

  2. ((b))

    ADCB

  3. ((c))

    ACDB

  4. ((d))

    BCDA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CBAD

142

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

(P) has been below normal since last week

(Q) the minimum temperature

(R) in some parts of Manali

(S) when snow activity was recorded

  1. ((a))

    PSQR

  2. ((b))

    RSPQ

  3. ((c))

    SPRQ

  4. ((d))

    QPSR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PSQR

143

Choose the option that is the simple past tense form of the given sentence.

She was playing football.

  1. ((a))

    She played football.

  2. ((b))

    She had played football.

  3. ((c))

    She did not play football.

  4. ((d))

    She had been playing football.

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Answer: ((a))

She played football.

144

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

When I was young, I can run very fast.

  1. ((a))

    I could run very fast

  2. ((b))

    I might run very fast

  3. ((c))

    I can able to run very fast

  4. ((d))

    I can run much faster

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Answer: ((a))

I could run very fast

145

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.

(a) he does not raise

(b) motivated

(c) unless

(d) even a finger

  1. ((a))

    bcda

  2. ((b))

    abdc

  3. ((c))

    cbad

  4. ((d))

    dcab

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Answer: ((a))

bcda

146

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

A. Both are bodies of water.

B. On the other hand, most of the lakes are freshwater bodies usually surrounded by land.

C. Oceans and lakes have much in common, however, they are also quite different.

D. Oceans are huge water bodies of salty water and they cover about three-fourths of the surface area of the earth that surrounds the continents.

  1. ((a))

    ACBD

  2. ((b))

    CADB

  3. ((c))

    DCBA

  4. ((d))

    CDAB

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Answer: ((a))

ACBD

147

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

For the old tenants, the new maintenence charges are too high.

  1. ((a))

    maintenance

  2. ((b))

    maintanance

  3. ((c))

    maintainence

  4. ((d))

    mantenance

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Answer: ((a))

maintenance

148

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

The state highlighted in the letter to the Commissioner of State Projects Wing of Ministry that the project was not has approvals.

  1. ((a))

    The state highlighted in the letter to the Commissioner of State Projects Wing of Ministry that the project did not have approvals.

  2. ((b))

    The state highlighted in the letter to the Commissioner of State Projects Wing of Ministry that the project do not has approvals.

  3. ((c))

    The state highlighted in the letter to the Commissioner of State Projects Wing of Ministry that the project did not having approvals.

  4. ((d))

    The state highlighted in the letter to the Commissioner of State Projects Wing of Ministry that the project do not have approvals.

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Answer: ((a))

The state highlighted in the letter to the Commissioner of State Projects Wing of Ministry that the project did not have approvals.

149

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

The dignitaries / had left before / the Minister / had arrived at the venue.

  1. ((a))

    had left before

  2. ((b))

    The dignitaries

  3. ((c))

    had arrived at the venue

  4. ((d))

    the Minister

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Answer: ((a))

had left before

150

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

To seize as a penalty by an authority

  1. ((a))

    Congregate

  2. ((b))

    Compensate

  3. ((c))

    Commemorate

  4. ((d))

    Confiscate

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Answer: ((a))

Congregate

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

In Puranic Hinduism, the abstract ideas of the Vedas - expressed ritually and poetically - are transformed into stories replete with plots and characters that common people can understand. Here, for the first time, we encounter the idea of the Hindu trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma is visualised as a Brahmin Vishnu as a king and Shiva as an ascetic. Despite the high status given to Brahmins in Hindu society, the priest-like Brahma is not worshipped. He and his sons - the devas and the asuras, the rakshasas and the yakshas, the birds and the serpents are seen as creatures who are hungry and insecure, and therefore, unworthy of adoration.

By contrast, Vishnu and Shiva are seen as having outgrown their hunger and insecurity, and are therefore, worthy of adoration. The difference between Shiva and Vishnu is that Shiva needs to be coaxed to participate in society and engage with Brahma's children, whereas Vishnu does so willingly. The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are essentially stories of how Vishnu engages with society. He is immortal and infinite, but in the two epics, he takes mortal and finite forms - the avatars!

Vishnu takes the form of Ram and Krishna for various reasons. In some stories, he does this to liberate his doorkeepers, Jaya and Vijaya, who were cursed to be born on earth (as Ravana and Shishupala) by sages, whose entry into Vishnu's abode they obstructed, during the call of duty. In other stories, however, this descent is to relieve the burden of Bhoo-devi, the earth-goddess who is tired of the greed of kings, who are supposed to take care of her. In these stories, Vishnu is forced by Brahmins to go to earth and restore dharma: and so, in many images, Vishnu sports the footprint of Bhrigu, the archetypical complaining Brahmin, on his right shoulder.

151

Who among the following form the Hindu Trinity?

  1. ((a))

    Shiva, Vishnu and Indra

  2. ((b))

    Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu

  3. ((c))

    Krishna, Brahma and Vishnu

  4. ((d))

    Rama, Krishna and Shiva

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Answer: ((a))

Shiva, Vishnu and Indra

152

As per the passage, which of the following characteristics are Brahma and his sons considered to have?

  1. ((a))

    Insecurity and unworthiness

  2. ((b))

    Anger and insecurity

  3. ((c))

    Anger and hunger

  4. ((d))

    Hunger and insecurity

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Answer: ((a))

Insecurity and unworthiness

153

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'coaxed'.

  1. ((a))

    exasperate

  2. ((b))

    infuriate

  3. ((c))

    enrage

  4. ((d))

    cajole

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Answer: ((a))

exasperate

154

Which of the following forms does Vishnu take as per the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Ravana and Shishupala

  2. ((b))

    Jaya and Vijaya

  3. ((c))

    Krishna and Rama

  4. ((d))

    Brahma and Shiva

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Answer: ((a))

Ravana and Shishupala

155

Select the most appropriate meaning of the word 'ascetic'.

  1. ((a))

    genial

  2. ((b))

    austere

  3. ((c))

    amiable

  4. ((d))

    convivial

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Answer: ((a))

genial

Direction: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The virus that causes COVID-19 infects people of all ages. However, evidence to date suggests that two groups of people are at a higher risk of getting severe COVID-19 disease. These are older people (that is people over 60 years old); and those with underlying medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer). The risk of severe disease gradually increases with age starting from around 40 years. It's important that adults in this age range protect themselves and, in turn, protect others who may be more vulnerable. The WHO has issued advice for these two groups and for community support to ensure that they are protected from COVID-19, without being isolated, stigmatised, left in a position of increased vulnerability or unable to access basic provisions and social care. This advice covers the subject of receiving visitors, planning for supplies of medication and food, going out safely in public and staying connected with others through phone calls or other available means. It is essential that these groups are supported by their communities during the COVID-19 outbreak. The WHO emphasises that all people must protect themselves from COVID -19, which will in turn protect others.

156

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Humanistic

  2. ((b))

    Emotional

  3. ((c))

    Incendiary

  4. ((d))

    Technical

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Answer: ((a))

Humanistic

157

Which of the following most appropriately describes the theme of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    The WHO and COVID-19

  2. ((b))

    COVID-19 guidelines

  3. ((c))

    COVID-19 outbreak

  4. ((d))

    Vulnerability of COVID-19

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Answer: ((a))

The WHO and COVID-19

158

Which of the following represent the structure of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Spatial

  2. ((b))

    Problem and solution

  3. ((c))

    Deductive

  4. ((d))

    Sequence

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Answer: ((a))

Spatial

159

Which word in the passage means 'exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed-either physically or emotionally'?

  1. ((a))

    Vulnerable

  2. ((b))

    Outbreak

  3. ((c))

    Infects

  4. ((d))

    Stigmatised

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Answer: ((a))

Vulnerable

160

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word 'stigmatise'.

  1. ((a))

    Defame

  2. ((b))

    Applaud

  3. ((c))

    Respect

  4. ((d))

    Approve

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Answer: ((a))

Defame

General Hindi 1 (20 questions)

161

विरामादि चिन्हों की दृष्टि से कौन - सा वाक्य सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त है?

  1. ((a))

    मां ने पिता जी से कहा - "देर हो रही है, कब आएंगे?"

  2. ((b))

    मां ने पिता जी से कहा - 'देर हो रही है', कब आएंगे?

  3. ((c))

    मां ने पिता जी से कहा - देर हो रही है, कब आएंगे?

  4. ((d))

    मां ने पिता जी से कहा - देर हो रही है, "कब आएंगे"?

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Answer: ((a))

मां ने पिता जी से कहा - "देर हो रही है, कब आएंगे?"

162

निम्नलिखित में से 'भविष्य काल' का सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उदाहरण है-

  1. ((a))

    मैं बहुत चल चुका हूं।

  2. ((b))

    मुझे चला नहीं गया।

  3. ((c))

    मैं चल नहीं पा रहा।

  4. ((d))

    मुझसे चला नहीं जाएगा।

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Answer: ((a))

मैं बहुत चल चुका हूं।

163

'वही मन वही चालीस सेर' का क्या अर्थ है?

  1. ((a))

    अपना कर्म ही फल देता है

  2. ((b))

    भलाई करने लिए पूछना क्या

  3. ((c))

    कुछ गुण जन्मजात होते हैं

  4. ((d))

    बात एक ही है

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Answer: ((a))

अपना कर्म ही फल देता है

164

निम्न विकल्पों में किस रेखांकित शब्द में उपसर्ग अशुद्ध है?

  1. ((a))

    दरअ���ल, आपके व्यवहार से मैं दु:खी हूँ।

  2. ((b))

    राजा का दरबार चलता है।

  3. ((c))

    मुझे यह किताब बहुत दरकार है।

  4. ((d))

    आजकल सब्जी की दर बहुत बढ़ गई है।

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Answer: ((a))

दरअ���ल, आपके व्यवहार से मैं दु:खी हूँ।

165

'गुरु कीजे जान, पानी पीजे छान' से तात्पर्य क्या है?

  1. ((a))

    अच्छी तरह समझ़ कर काम करना

  2. ((b))

    आलस्य मत करो

  3. ((c))

    समझ परिवर्तन शील है 

  4. ((d))

    उपकार ही सबसे बड़ा धर्म होता है

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Answer: ((a))

अच्छी तरह समझ़ कर काम करना

166

सही विकल्प का चयन करें।

राजा ब्राह्मण को भोजन कराया।

  1. ((a))

    राजा ने ब्राह्मण ने भोजन कराया।

  2. ((b))

    राजा ने ब्राह्मण का भोजन कराया।

  3. ((c))

    राजा से ब्राह्मण का भोजन कराया।

  4. ((d))

    राजा ने ब्राह्मण को भोजन कराया।

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Answer: ((a))

राजा ने ब्राह्मण ने भोजन कराया।

167

निम्न में से पुल्लिंग शब्द है-

  1. ((a))

    झाड़ू

  2. ((b))

    बालू

  3. ((c))

    आलू

  4. ((d))

    ब्यालू

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Answer: ((a))

झाड़ू

168

काजल का तत्सम शब्द है।

  1. ((a))

    काजल

  2. ((b))

    कजल

  3. ((c))

    कज्जल

  4. ((d))

    काजला

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Answer: ((a))

काजल

169

पुत्र की प्रतीक्षा में मां वर्षों तक आंसू बहाती रही। रेखांकित शब्द का तत्सम रूप है -

  1. ((a))

    अश्रू

  2. ((b))

    अखि

  3. ((c))

    अश्रु

  4. ((d))

    अखी

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Answer: ((a))

अश्रू

170

निम्न में से शुद्ध वाक्य की पहचान करें-

  1. ((a))

    वह खाना खाकर जाएगा

  2. ((b))

    वह जाएगा खाकर खाना

  3. ((c))

    वह जाएगा खाना खाकर

  4. ((d))

    खाना खाकर वह जाएगा

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Answer: ((a))

वह खाना खाकर जाएगा

171

वर्तमान काल की दृष्टि से कौन-सा वाक्य अशुद्ध है?

  1. ((a))

    विकास खाना खाएगा।

  2. ((b))

    सुमन गाती है।

  3. ((c))

    बच्चे हँस रहे हैं।

  4. ((d))

    रमेश पढ़ता है।

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Answer: ((a))

विकास खाना खाएगा।

172

निम्न में से टीकासूचक चिह्न है-

  1. ((a))

    /

  2. ((b))

    =

  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))

    ....

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Answer: ((a))

/

173

उपयुक्त उत्तम पुरुष सर्वनाम से वाक्य की पूर्ति कीजिए।

________ अपने काम पर लौट आया।

  1. ((a))

    यह

  2. ((b))

    मैं

  3. ((c))

    तू

  4. ((d))

    वह

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Answer: ((a))

यह

174

इस समय चार बजा है।

इस वाक्य को शुद्ध करने से होगा -

  1. ((a))

    इस समय चार बजा है।

  2. ((b))

    इस समय चार बजी है।

  3. ((c))

    इस समय चार बजे हैं।

  4. ((d))

    इस समय चार बजे है।

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Answer: ((a))

इस समय चार बजा है।

175

निम्न में से कर्ता कारक की पहचान करें?

  1. ((a))

    हम बस से आए हैं

  2. ((b))

    रजनी सो रही है

  3. ((c))

    मेरा घर यहाँ से दूर है

  4. ((d))

    परीक्षा मार्च में होगी

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Answer: ((a))

हम बस से आए हैं

176

'शिव के उपासक' के लिए सार्थक शब्द है-

  1. ((a))

    वैष्णव

  2. ((b))

    शैव

  3. ((c))

    भक्त

  4. ((d))

    शाक्त

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Answer: ((a))

वैष्णव

177

इनमें से 'विद्वान' का स्त्रीलिंग क्या है?

  1. ((a))

    विद्वत्ता

  2. ((b))

    विदुषी

  3. ((c))

    विद्वानी

  4. ((d))

    विज्ञ

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Answer: ((a))

विद्वत्ता

178

पानी बरसने ________। रिक्त स्थान के लिए उचित क्रिया है-

  1. ((a))

    जाना

  2. ((b))

    लगाता

  3. ((c))

    लगा

  4. ((d))

    लगी

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Answer: ((a))

जाना

179

मैं प्रेमचंद की एक कहानी ________। भविष्य काल की दृष्टि से रिक्त स्थान के लिए उचित शब्द है-

  1. ((a))

    पढ़ूँगा

  2. ((b))

    पढ़ रहा हूँ

  3. ((c))

    पढ़ चुका हूँ

  4. ((d))

    पढ़ता था

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Answer: ((a))

पढ़ूँगा

180

'यह हमारा वाला घर है।' वाक्य का शुद्ध रूप होगा -

  1. ((a))

    यह मेरे घर है।

  2. ((b))

    है मेरा घर यह

  3. ((c))

    यह हमारा घर है।

  4. ((d))

    घर यह हमारा है।

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Answer: ((a))

यह मेरे घर है।

General Hindi 2 (20 questions)

181

कस्तूरी की सुगंध से वन का _________ महक उठा। सटीक शब्द युग्म से रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए।

  1. ((a))

    जगह-जगह

  2. ((b))

    आस-पास

  3. ((c))

    अंग-अंग

  4. ((d))

    कोन���-कोना

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Answer: ((a))

जगह-जगह

182

निम्न में से कौन-सा भेद 'स्वर संधि' का नहीं है?

  1. ((a))

    वृद्धि संधि

  2. ((b))

    विसर्ग संधि

  3. ((c))

    दीर्घ संधि

  4. ((d))

    गुण संधि

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Answer: ((a))

वृद्धि संधि

183

संबंधवाची शब्दावली की दृष्टि से कौन-सा वाक्य शुद्ध नहीं है?

  1. ((a))

    साँप : फुफकारना - साँप फुफकारता है।

  2. ((b))

    चूहा : चूँ-चूँ - चूहा चूँ-चूँ करता है।

  3. ((c))

    गाय : रँभाना - गाय रँभाती है।

  4. ((d))

    गधा : खों-खों - गधा खों-खों करता है।

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Answer: ((a))

साँप : फुफकारना - साँप फुफकारता है।

184

निम्नलिखित में कौन सा वाक्य शुद्ध है?

  1. ((a))

    जिसके दोनों पद प्रधान होते हैं, उसे द्वंध समास कहते हैं।

  2. ((b))

    जिसके दोनों पद प्रधान होते हैं, उसे द्वन्द्व समास कहते हैं।

  3. ((c))

    जिसके दोनों पद प्रधान होते हैं, उसे द्वंद्ध समास कहते हैं।

  4. ((d))

    जिसके दोनों पद प्रधान होते हैं, उसे द्वन्द समास कहते हैं।

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Answer: ((a))

जिसके दोनों पद प्रधान होते हैं, उसे द्वंध समास कहते हैं।

185

'घन' शब्द से अर्थ नहीं हैं-

  1. ((a))

    बादल

  2. ((b))

    सोना

  3. ((c))

    घना

  4. ((d))

    हथौड़ा

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Answer: ((a))

बादल

186

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा एक विलोम युग्म सही है?

  1. ((a))

    प्रकट-निकट

  2. ((b))

    नर्म-वन्ध्य

  3. ((c))

    प्रधान-प्रतिमान

  4. ((d))

    निषिद्ध-विहित

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Answer: ((a))

प्रकट-निकट

187

स्वर संधि के कितने भेद होते हैं?

  1. ((a))

    चार

  2. ((b))

    पाँच 

  3. ((c))

    छह

  4. ((d))

    तीन

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Answer: ((a))

चार

188

'मातहत' का पर्यायवाची क्या है?

  1. ((a))

    मन

  2. ((b))

    मत

  3. ((c))

    प्रारूप

  4. ((d))

    अधीनस्थ

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Answer: ((a))

मन

189

'तुलसीकृत' शब्द के संदर्भ में कौन-सा विकल्प सही है?

  1. ((a))

    तत्पुरुष और कर्मधारय दोनों का उदाहरण है।

  2. ((b))

    यह तत्पुरुष समास है।

  3. ((c))

    यह कर्मधारय समास है।

  4. ((d))

    इसमें पूर्व पद प्रधान है।

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Answer: ((a))

तत्पुरुष और कर्मधारय दोनों का उदाहरण है।

190

निम्नलिखित में 'स्वर संधि' कौन-सी है?

  1. ((a))

    विद्यालय

  2. ((b))

    उच्चारण

  3. ((c))

    सच्चरित

  4. ((d))

    उल्लेख

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Answer: ((a))

विद्यालय

मनु बहन ने पूरे दिन की डायरी लिखी, लेकिन एक जगह लिख दिया, "सफाई वगैरह की।" गांधीजी प्रतिदिन डायरी पढ़कर उस पर अपने हस्ताक्षर करते थे। आज की डायरी पर हस्ताक्षर करते हुए गांधी जी ने लिखा, "कातने की गति का हिसाब लिखा जाए। मन में आए हुए विचार लिखे जाएं। जो-जो पढ़ा हो, उसकी टिप्पणी लिखी जाए। 'वगैरह' का उपयोग नहीं होना चाहिए। डायरी में 'वगैरह' शब्द के लिए कोई स्थान नहीं है।" जिसने जो पढ़ा हो, वह लिखा जाए। ऐसा करने से पढ़ा हुआ कितना पच गया है, यह मालूम हो जाएगा। जो बातें हुई हों, वे लिखी जाएँ। मनु ने अपनी गलती का एहसास किया और डायरी विद्या की पवित्रता को समझा। गांधीजी ने पुन: मनु से कहा - "डायरी लिखना आसान कार्य नहीं है। यह इबादत करने जैसी विधा है। हमें शुद्ध व सच्चे रूप से प्रत्येक छोटी-बड़ी घटना को निष्पक्ष रुप से लिखना चाहिए, चाहे कोई बात हमारे विरुद्ध ही क्यों न जा रही हो। इससे हमें सच्चाई स्वीकार करने की शक्ति प्राप्त होती है।

191

डायरी लिखना इसलिए महत्वपूर्ण है क्योंकि -

  1. ((a))

    गांधीजी इसे महत्वपूर्ण मानते हैं।

  2. ((b))

    इससे व्यक्ति स्वयं का विश्लेषण एवं स्वयं का मूल्यांकन करता है।

  3. ((c))

    इसमें व्यक्ति पूरे दिन किए गए जमा-खर्च का हिसाब-किताब कर सकता है।

  4. ((d))

    इससे व्यक्ति का समय अच्छा गुजर जाता है।

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Answer: ((a))

गांधीजी इसे महत्वपूर्ण मानते हैं।

192

गांधीजी ने डायरी लिखने को इबादत करने जैसा क्यों कहा?

  1. ((a))

    दोनों कार्य हमारे कर्तव्य में शामिल हैं।

  2. ((b))

    दोनों में समय लगता है।

  3. ((c))

    दोनों में सच्चाई और ईमानदारी चाहिए।

  4. ((d))

    दोनों कार्य रोज किए जाते हैं।

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Answer: ((a))

दोनों कार्य हमारे कर्तव्य में शामिल हैं।

193

'प्रतिदिन' का विलोम शब्द है?

  1. ((a))

    सदैव

  2. ((b))

    अमूमन

  3. ((c))

    हररोज

  4. ((d))

    कभी-कभी

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Answer: ((a))

सदैव

194

'इबादत' शब्द का अर्थ है -

  1. ((a))

    उपासना

  2. ((b))

    उद्देश्य

  3. ((c))

    आवेदन

  4. ((d))

    आशय

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Answer: ((a))

उपासना

195

मनु को अपनी किस गलती का अहसास हुआ?

  1. ((a))

    उन्होंने डायरी में सही-सही बातें लिखी थी।

  2. ((b))

    मनु ने डायरी में कातने की गति का हिसाब लिखा था।

  3. ((c))

    उन्होंने गांधीजी की बात नहीं मानी थी।

  4. ((d))

    उन्होंने डायरी में 'वगैरह' शब्द का प्रयोग किया था।

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Answer: ((a))

उन्होंने डायरी में सही-सही बातें लिखी थी।

"फूल का एक नाम सुमन है। सुमन का तात्पर्य है सुंदर मन वाला। फूल के लिये कितना सही नाम है, यह। इस नाम में ही उसकी सारी गरिमा समाहित है। आँधी-तूफानों के बीच निर्जन वन में भी वह मुस्कुराता रहता है। धूप हो या वर्षा सबको वह प्रसन्न मन सह लेता है। खिलकर जब वह मधु और सुरभि से भर जाता है, चारों दिशाओं को सुरभित कर देता है। तितलियाँ और भ्रमर उसके ऊपर मंडराने लगते है। अपना सुरभिमय जीवन वह सारे संसार को लुटा देता है।"

196

गद्यांश में दिए गए 'निर्जन' शब्द का उचित अर्थ है -

  1. ((a))

    एकांत

  2. ((b))

    जंगल

  3. ((c))

    सूखा

  4. ((d))

    निर्मल

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Answer: ((a))

एकांत

197

गद्यांश में दिए गए 'फूल' शब्द का पर्यायवाची है-

  1. ((a))

    अनिल

  2. ((b))

    मीन

  3. ((c))

    प्रसून

  4. ((d))

    तरु

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Answer: ((a))

अनिल

198

गद्यांश में दिए गए 'जीवन' शब्द का उचित विलोम है-

  1. ((a))

    जन्म

  2. ((b))

    मरण

  3. ((c))

    अमर

  4. ((d))

    शोक

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Answer: ((a))

जन्म

199

गद्यांश का आशय निम्न विकल्पों में से क्या होगा-

  1. ((a))

    समाज को विलासी बनाना

  2. ((b))

    अपने सौन्दर्य का प्रदर्शन करना

  3. ((c))

    कष्ट सहकर भी दूसरों को प्रसन्न रखना

  4. ((d))

    दूसरों को अपने पराधीन करना

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Answer: ((a))

समाज को विलासी बनाना

200

गद्यांश का उचित शीर्षक निम्न विकल्पों में से क्या होगा-

  1. ((a))

    फूल

  2. ((b))

    भ्रमर

  3. ((c))

    तूफान

  4. ((d))

    मधु

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Answer: ((a))

फूल

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