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IB ACIO Grade-II (Executive) Official Paper (Held On: 18 Feb, 2021 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Awareness (20 questions)

1

Match list 1 with list 2 and select the correct answer using the code given below the list.

List 1 (Author)List 2 (Books)
A. Jericho Brown1. The Tradition
B. Colson Whitehead2. How Much of These Hills Is Gold
C. W. Caleb McDaniel3. The Nickel Boys
D. C Pam Zhang4. ‘Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America
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A) A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2

B) A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4

C) A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4

D) A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

2

Dutch author Marieke Lucas has won the International Booker Prize 2020 for the book named:

  1. ((a))

    The Wind of Evening

  2. ((b))

    The Beautiful Evening

  3. ((c))

    The Comfort of Evening

  4. ((d))

    The Discomfort of Evening

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Wind of Evening

3

In June 2020, India got an opportunity of two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of UNSC. Consider the following statement.

  1. India won 184 votes out of the 192 ballots cast in the elections for the five non-permanent seats of the Security Council.
  2. India elected for 5th term as non-permanent UNSC member.

Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

  1. ((a))

    Only 2

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 both

  4. ((d))

    Only 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 2

4

On January 15, 2021, the Government of India launched the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. Which of the following points is/are INCORRECT related to this phase?

  1. This scheme launched in 600 districts across all states of India.
  2. This scheme envisages training of 1 crore Indian youth over a scheme period of 2020-2021 with an outlay of Rs. 120 billion.
  3. The third phase was spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
  4. Around 729 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras, empanelled non-PMKK training centres and over 200 ITIs will be rolling out training under this phase.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) 3 and 4

(D) 4 only

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

5

The book 'Lockdown Liaisons' authored by Shobhaa De and Published by:

  1. ((a))

    Jaico Publishing House

  2. ((b))

    Harper Collins

  3. ((c))

    Simon and Schuster

  4. ((d))

    Arihant Books

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jaico Publishing House

6

Which of the following statement is true in regard to Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth?

  1. Bhawana Kanth is the first woman fighter pilot to take part in the Republic Day parade.
  2. Kanth flies MiG-21 Bison fighter plane.
  3. She became one of the first three women to be commissioned as fighter pilots in the IAF.

Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    Only 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    All 1, 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    None of the given options

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 2

7

Which of the following statement is true in context of Lilavati Awards.

  1. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) launched the Lilavati Awards.
  2. The award will be given in sub-themes, namely, women’s health, literacy, self-defence, legal awareness, and sanitation and hygiene.

Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

  1. ((a))

    Only 1

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 both

  4. ((d))

    Only 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1

8

In August 2020, Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari has launched a mobile app, to monitor plantation along national highways, named as:

  1. ((a))

    Path Sang

  2. ((b))

    Hamara Rasta

  3. ((c))

    Hara Path

  4. ((d))

    Harit Path

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Path Sang

9

Consider the statement in the context of Amphan Cyclone.

  1. Amphan affected the Sundarbans, a mangrove area around the India-Bangladesh border.
  2. Three districts in West Bengal - South and North 24 Parganas and East Midnapore - were very badly hit.

Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  2. ((b))

    Only 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 1

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2

10

Consider the statements in regard to the Sahakar Pragya initiative.

  1. It is an initiative launched by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
  2. It is an ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Central and State governments.

Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

  1. ((a))

    1 and 2 both

  2. ((b))

    Only 1

  3. ((c))

    Only 2

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 and 2 both

11

Gudni Johannesson has been re-elected as President in July 2020 of the country named:

  1. ((a))

    Ireland

  2. ((b))

    Iceland

  3. ((c))

    Finland

  4. ((d))

    Poland

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ireland

12

The Government of India (GoI) approved a PM WANI scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to:

  1. To elevate wireless internet connectivity in the country.
  2. To entail a complete framework involving multiple elements - Public Data Office (PDO), Public Data Office Aggregators and app providers.

Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

  1. ((a))

    Only 2

  2. ((b))

    Only 1

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  4. ((d))

    1 and 2 both

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 2

13

In June 2020 Economic corridor projects of worth Rs ________ crore has inaugurated in Haryana.

  1. ((a))

    20,000

  2. ((b))

    15,000

  3. ((c))

    30,000

  4. ((d))

    25,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20,000

14

The new road being built in Eastern ladakh passing through villages of Darbuk and Shyok at southern Shyok Valley connects to which of the following airstrip?

  1. ((a))

    Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip

  2. ((b))

    Thoise Airbase

  3. ((c))

    Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground

  4. ((d))

    Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip

15

India accounts for 45.8 million of the world’s missing females according to the State of World Population 2020 report of:

  1. ((a))

    UNDP

  2. ((b))

    UNESCO

  3. ((c))

    UNFPA

  4. ((d))

    UNICEF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UNDP

16

On 17 January 2021, Virgin Orbit the California-based satellite launch company recently launched its Launcher One rocket to orbit. What statements is/are CORRECT regarding the rocket?

  1. It places the satellites in Sun Synchronous Orbit
  2. It is the first all liquid-fuelled air-launched orbital rocket
  3. It is capable of carrying payloads of up to 500–600 kg to a 310-mile-high (500-km) polar orbit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Both 2 and 3

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

17

Who has inaugurated Asia’s first continuous Galvanized Rebar Production Facility in Punjab?

  1. ((a))

    Dharmendra Pradhan

  2. ((b))

    Narendra Singh Tomar

  3. ((c))

    Mahendra Nath Pandey

  4. ((d))

    Nitin Gadkari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dharmendra Pradhan

18

What is Grundfos AQpure?

  1. an inbuilt packaged black (sewage) and greywater (kitchen and bath water) treatment system having an advanced anaerobic-aerobic configuration
  2. It is a solar-powered water treatment plant based on ultra-filtration technology.

Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

  1. ((a))

    Only 2

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 both

  4. ((d))

    Only 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 2

19

Who has been reappointed as the 15th Attorney General of India in July 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Jayant K Sud

  2. ((b))

    Rupinder Singh Suri

  3. ((c))

    Tushar Mehta

  4. ((d))

    K. K. Venugopal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jayant K Sud

20

Choose the incorrect statement about missile named as “Martyr Qassem Soleimani”.

  1. ((a))

    This missile belongs to Iran

  2. ((b))

    Range of this missile is 1400 Kilometers

  3. ((c))

    This missile is jointly prepared by Iran and Russia

  4. ((d))

    It is a surface to surface missile

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

This missile belongs to Iran

Quantitative Aptitude (20 questions)

21

The pie-chart given below represents the percentage distribution of the number of eggs sold by a shopkeeper on different days of a week.

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If the total number of eggs sold in the whole week is 1600, then find the number of eggs sold on Monday.

  1. ((a))

    180

  2. ((b))

    204

  3. ((c))

    288

  4. ((d))

    312

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180

22

An amount of money is to be divided between Paras, Ramesh and Aarav in the ratio of 5 : 8 : 15. If the difference between Ramesh and Aarav's share is Rs. 6000, then find the total amount of money?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 63995

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 52003

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 24000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 28361

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 63995

23

A girl buys a cycle for Rs. 7500 and sells it at a loss of 25 percent. What is the selling price of the cycle?

  1. ((a))

    5755

  2. ((b))

    5625

  3. ((c))

    6300

  4. ((d))

    4895

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5755

24

Find the simple interest on Rs. 2000 for 2 years at the rate of 5% per annum.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 200

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 100

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 200

25

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

1. 37<59<711\frac{3}{7} < \frac{5}{9} < \frac{7}{{11}} 2. 6>123\sqrt 6 > \sqrt[3]{{12}}

  1. ((a))

    Only 2

  2. ((b))

    Only 1

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 2

26

The given graph shows the population of a country (in lakhs) in some years. Calculate the percentage increase in population from 2006 to 2008.

  1. ((a))

    30 percent

  2. ((b))

    25 percent

  3. ((c))

    15 percent

  4. ((d))

    20 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 percent

27

Find the volume of a cylinder with radius as 7 cm and height as 10 cm. (The value of π is 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    1800 cm3

  2. ((b))

    1540 cm3

  3. ((c))

    1000 cm3

  4. ((d))

    512 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1800 cm3

28

A student multiplied a number by 2/7 instead of 5/7. What is the percentage of error?

  1. ((a))

    45 percent

  2. ((b))

    54 percent

  3. ((c))

    30 percent

  4. ((d))

    60 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 percent

29

Sides of a triangle are 6 cm, 6 cm and 8 cm. What is its area?

  1. ((a))

    4√5 cm2

  2. ((b))

    8√5 cm2

  3. ((c))

    12√5 cm2

  4. ((d))

    16√5 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4√5 cm2

30

Monika is twice as efficient as Ritu and takes 60 days less than Ritu to complete a job. Find the time in which they can finish the job together.

  1. ((a))

    70 days

  2. ((b))

    40 days

  3. ((c))

    22 days

  4. ((d))

    50 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70 days

31

The adjacent sides of a parallelogram are 36 cm and 27 cm in length. If the perpendicular distance between shorter sides is 12 cm, then what is the perpendicular distance between the longer sides?

  1. ((a))

    16 cm

  2. ((b))

    12 cm

  3. ((c))

    10 cm

  4. ((d))

    9 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 cm

32

P, Q and R together have 180 candies among them. P gives Q and R each as many candies as they already have. After this, R gives Q half as many candies as Q already has, and R also gives P twice as many candies as P already has. Now each of them has the same number of candies with them. What is the ratio of the respective number of candies P and R had initially?

  1. ((a))

    2 ∶ 1

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 2

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 1

33

Find the greatest number of 4 digits which is exactly divisible by 12.

  1. ((a))

    9994

  2. ((b))

    9999

  3. ((c))

    9996

  4. ((d))

    9998

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9994

34

Which of the following statement is correct?

I. If amount = Rs. 26500, time = 5 years, and rate of interest = 16.5 percent per annum, then the principal is Rs. 14000 on simple interest.

II. If principal = Rs. 22000, amount = Rs. 39160 and time = 6 years, then at simple interest rate of interest is 13 percent per annum.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

35

What value will come in place of question mark (?) in the following question?

(92×23+73×8+?)12=87\left( {{9^2} \times 23 + {7^3} \times 8 + ?} \right)\frac{1}{2} = 87

  1. ((a))

    -2971

  2. ((b))

    2947

  3. ((c))

    2968

  4. ((d))

    -4433

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-2971

36

The average weight of 7 people increases by 5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 55 kg. What is the weight of the new person?

  1. ((a))

    85 kgs

  2. ((b))

    90 kgs

  3. ((c))

    100 kgs

  4. ((d))

    75 kgs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85 kgs

37

In a contest, a participant secured 30 percent but failed to proceed to the next round by 30 points. Another candidate securing 30 points more than the qualifying marks secured 45 percent. What is the qualifying point in the contest?

  1. ((a))

    200

  2. ((b))

    150

  3. ((c))

    145

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200

38

How many days are required by Priya to clean the house, if Mona can do it in 5 days and together they can complete in 3 days.

  1. ((a))

    7.5 days

  2. ((b))

    9 days

  3. ((c))

    5.5 days

  4. ((d))

    12 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7.5 days

39

The given table shows quantities of commodities consumed by a family in a year. By what percentage is consumption of millets more than bajra?

CommoditiesConsumption in kg
Wheat200
Bajra50
Rice150
Millets100
  1. ((a))

    50 percent

  2. ((b))

    1 percent

  3. ((c))

    200 percent

  4. ((d))

    100 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 percent

40

Two workers A and B can complete a work in 35 days and 45 days, respectively. Initially, both A and B started working together. However, A left some days and B alone completed the remaining work in 29 days. Find the number of days that A and B worked together.

  1. ((a))

    6 days

  2. ((b))

    7 days

  3. ((c))

    9 days

  4. ((d))

    5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 days

Logical Ability and Reasoning (20 questions)

41

In the following question, a group of letters is given. The letters of each group are related with the letters of the same group by some Logic/Rule/Relation. From the given alternatives, select a group of letters which follows the same Logic/Rule/Relation.

(AG, BK, CP)

  1. ((a))

    (PC, QG, RK)

  2. ((b))

    (FM, GQ, HV)

  3. ((c))

    (JF, LJ, KO)

  4. ((d))

    (TA, SE, RJ)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(PC, QG, RK)

42

In the question, two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statement 1: Some milk is Paneer.

Statement 2: All paneer is Curry.

Conclusion I: Some curry is milk.

Conclusion II: Some paneer is milk.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

43

6 board of directors A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting around a round table at an equal distance between each other, but not necessarily in the same order. B is diagonally opposite to D but left of F, and D is between C and E. Who is 120 degrees apart from A in the anticlockwise direction?

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

44

Which of the answer figure is the exact mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at the right side?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

Pointing to a photo Sunita said, she is my brother-in-law’s only sister. How is that women in photo related to Sunita?

  1. ((a))

    Mother-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Sister-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Daughter-in-law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother-in-law

46

In a certain code if 'M' denotes '÷', 'N' denotes '×', 'O' denotes '+' and 'P' denotes '-', then what will be the value of 27M3N5P6O9?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

47

Out of the given options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one option is NOT like the other three. Select the option which is different from the rest.

  1. ((a))

    30 → 41 → 54

  2. ((b))

    23 → 34 → 49

  3. ((c))

    41 → 52 → 65

  4. ((d))

    47 → 58 → 71

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 → 41 → 54

48

Find the missing number in the series given below.

2, 6, 30, 210, ? , 30030

  1. ((a))

    2200

  2. ((b))

    2730

  3. ((c))

    2310

  4. ((d))

    2100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2200

49

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. Some K are M.

II. No L is A.

III. No A is K.

Conclusions:

I. Some K are not A.

II. Some M are not A.

III. Some L are not A.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusion I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusion I and III follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusion II and III follows

  4. ((d))

    All conclusion follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusion I and II follows

50

Complete the following series.

Z1, Y4, X9, ______

  1. ((a))

    D25

  2. ((b))

    Q25

  3. ((c))

    W16

  4. ((d))

    D16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D25

51

Two statements are given followed by four conclusions 1, 2, 3, 4. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem at variance from commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the given statements.

Statements:

A. Some sharpeners are pencils.

B. Some pencils are mats.

Conclusions:

  1. No sharpener is a mat.
  2. Some mats are pencils.
  3. Some mats are sharpener.
  4. No pencil is a sharpener.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 2 and either conclusion 1 or 3 follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions 3 and 4 follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions 1 and 3 follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions 1 and 4 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 2 and either conclusion 1 or 3 follow

52

Select the missing number from the given series.

41, 83, 168, 339, ?

  1. ((a))

    672

  2. ((b))

    680

  3. ((c))

    682

  4. ((d))

    674

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

672

53

Find the missing term in the following number series :

4, 9, 25, 49, 121, ______.

  1. ((a))

    196

  2. ((b))

    144

  3. ((c))

    169

  4. ((d))

    225

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

196

54

Find the missing figure in the series from the given answer figures.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

The given Venn diagram shows the number of students who can read English, Hindi and French. How many of them can read French?

  1. ((a))

    38

  2. ((b))

    39

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    41

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

56

Which figure does not belong to the group in the following options?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58

Select the option that is related to the third term on the same basis as the second term is related to the first term.

DAX : WZC :: VKO : ?

  1. ((a))

    FPL

  2. ((b))

    EQL

  3. ((c))

    FQL

  4. ((d))

    EPL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FPL

59

A group of seven students A, B, C, D, E, F and G are going to form two teams. Each team can have a maximum of four members. A and B cannot be in the same team. C cannot be with E. D and G have to be together. F and D cannot be together. E and D have to be together. A has to be with F. Which of the following is one of the two teams formed according to the given data?

  1. ((a))

    FAD

  2. ((b))

    GBFD

  3. ((c))

    GDC

  4. ((d))

    EDGB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FAD

60

Find the wrong number in the following number series:

5, 10, 17, 26, 36, 50

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

English Language (20 questions)

61

Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

  1. ((a))

    Unanxious

  2. ((b))

    Innoxious

  3. ((c))

    Palpable

  4. ((d))

    Noxious

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unanxious

62

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

There were some team members who do not agreed to the coach’s suggestions about changing their strategy.

  1. ((a))

    to the coach’s suggestions

  2. ((b))

    who do not agreed

  3. ((c))

    There were some team members

  4. ((d))

    about changing their strategy.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to the coach’s suggestions

63

Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.

Apathetic

  1. ((a))

    Impassive

  2. ((b))

    Eager

  3. ((c))

    Unmoved

  4. ((d))

    Passive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Impassive

64

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Gradient

  1. ((a))

    Flag

  2. ((b))

    Learn

  3. ((c))

    Ramp

  4. ((d))

    Manifest

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Answer: ((a))

Flag

65

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences which form a coherent paragraph.

S1: Joseph Stalin was born to Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili in the village of Gori, in the Russian province of Georgia, on Dec. 21, 1879.

P. It was she who directed his education, first in the local Gori Church School and then, thanks to a scholarship, at the Tiflis Theological Seminary.

Q. There, she hoped, he would train to become a priest.

R. Thus Joseph's mother, Yekaterina, made a more profound impact on his life

S. His father was a shoemaker with a penchant for drunkenness, who left Gori when Stalin was young to seek employment in the city of Tiflis.

S6: Instead, the young Stalin became a devoted advocate for the Marxist revolution.

  1. ((a))

    SRQP

  2. ((b))

    SPQR

  3. ((c))

    SRPQ

  4. ((d))

    SQRP

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Answer: ((a))

SRQP

66

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The police ______ mute spectators to the entire incident which took place right outside the KEM hospital.

  1. ((a))

    are

  2. ((b))

    was

  3. ((c))

    were

  4. ((d))

    is

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Answer: ((a))

are

67

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

I knew that something was amissed in the plan submitted by the supplier.

  1. ((a))

    I knew that

  2. ((b))

    submitted by the supplier

  3. ((c))

    in the plan

  4. ((d))

    something was amissed

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Answer: ((a))

I knew that

68

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Accumulate

  1. ((a))

    Scatter

  2. ((b))

    Gather

  3. ((c))

    Dissemble

  4. ((d))

    Distribute

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Answer: ((a))

Scatter

69

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

His main argument was not to be consulted before the decision was taken by the committee.

  1. ((a))

    His main argument

  2. ((b))

    before the decision

  3. ((c))

    was taken by the committee

  4. ((d))

    was not to be consulted

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Answer: ((a))

His main argument

70

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.

In journals, writers records his experiences and reflect on their value or importance.

  1. ((a))

    recording their experience

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    recorded his experience

  4. ((d))

    record their experiences

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Answer: ((a))

recording their experience

71

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

"Hit the nail on the head"

  1. ((a))

    To have a dispute with someone

  2. ((b))

    Raise controversy

  3. ((c))

    When you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have

  4. ((d))

    Do something exactly right or say something exactly right

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Answer: ((a))

To have a dispute with someone

72

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

The government of India has allowed field trials of two new varieties of indigenous develop GM brinjals in eight states of the country.

  1. ((a))

    two new varieties

  2. ((b))

    of the country.

  3. ((c))

    has allowed field trials

  4. ((d))

    of indigenous develop

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Answer: ((a))

two new varieties

73

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

"Idle hands are the devil’s tools"

  1. ((a))

    You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do

  2. ((b))

    Uncomfortable or worried in a situation

  3. ((c))

    When one thing goes wrong, then another, and another

  4. ((d))

    Before the time necessary to do something

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Answer: ((a))

You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do

74

Some parts of a sentence have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.

S1:Regardless of the highly unstable

P. mutual funds are still considered

Q. nature of high risk and rewards,

R. as a viable investment opportunity

S. to make substantial gains

S6: in short term.

  1. ((a))

    QSPR

  2. ((b))

    QSRP

  3. ((c))

    QRPS

  4. ((d))

    QPRS

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Answer: ((a))

QSPR

75

Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.

Clandestine

  1. ((a))

    Furtive

  2. ((b))

    Futile

  3. ((c))

    Covert

  4. ((d))

    Overt

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Answer: ((a))

Furtive

76

Choose the most appropriate idiom to complete the sentence.

The contract manager was told that the quality of construction was poor and he should ______ or face the consequences.

  1. ((a))

    get some shut - eye

  2. ((b))

    get his goat

  3. ((c))

    get his act together

  4. ((d))

    get his nose out of joint

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Answer: ((a))

get some shut - eye

77

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

In the wake of the recent cross-border tensions, forces have been ______ at strategic locations for immediate action, if required.

  1. ((a))

    deported

  2. ((b))

    deposited

  3. ((c))

    deployed

  4. ((d))

    departed

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Answer: ((a))

deported

78

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

The national debt ______ at an alarming rate thereby causing concern among economists.

  1. ((a))

    is grown

  2. ((b))

    has been growing

  3. ((c))

    has to be growing

  4. ((d))

    had been grown

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Answer: ((a))

is grown

79

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

I would have waited for you ______ you were coming.

  1. ((a))

    if I would have known

  2. ((b))

    had I known

  3. ((c))

    because I was knowing

  4. ((d))

    when it was known

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Answer: ((a))

if I would have known

80

Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the word with the correct spelling.

  1. ((a))

    Magananimous

  2. ((b))

    Magnanamos

  3. ((c))

    Magnanamous

  4. ((d))

    Magnanimous

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Answer: ((a))

Magananimous

General Studies (20 questions)

81

Which of the following is/are bio fertiliser used to add, conserve and stimulate phosphorus as a plant nutrient in the soil?

  1. Azospirillum
  2. Mycorhizal fungi
  3. Azotobacter

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    Only 1

  3. ((c))

    Only 2

  4. ((d))

    All 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 2

82

Kiranjeet Kaur has been banned for 4 years by World Athletics anti doping agency. She is related which of the following sports?

  1. ((a))

    Tennis

  2. ((b))

    Long distance running

  3. ((c))

    Weight lifting

  4. ((d))

    Shooting

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Answer: ((a))

Tennis

83

Consider the following statements regarding ordinances.

  1. Article 123 of the Constitution of India grants the President certain law-making powers to promulgate when either of the two Houses of the Parliament is not in session.
  2. An ordinance must be converted into legislative within 35 days of the commencement of the Parliament session or else it will lapse.
  3. Article 213 of the Constitution of India grants the Governor of India the power to issue ordinances when the state legislature is not in session.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Only 1 and 3

  4. ((d))

    Only 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 2

84

Amongst the following, an example of algae is ______.

  1. ((a))

    Amoeba

  2. ((b))

    Funaria

  3. ((c))

    Diatoms

  4. ((d))

    Rhizopus

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Answer: ((a))

Amoeba

85

Who authored "We are Displaced"?

  1. ((a))

    Chitra Banerjee

  2. ((b))

    Elizabeth Gilbert

  3. ((c))

    Balli Kaur Jaswal

  4. ((d))

    Malala Yousafzai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chitra Banerjee

86

Which among the following is the largest phylum of Animalia?

  1. ((a))

    Arthropoda

  2. ((b))

    Mollusca

  3. ((c))

    Ctenophora

  4. ((d))

    Platyhelminthes

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Answer: ((a))

Arthropoda

87

Which of the following rivers flow westward in India?

  1. ((a))

    Krishna

  2. ((b))

    Mahanadi

  3. ((c))

    Narmada

  4. ((d))

    Godavari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Krishna

88

Match List - 1 with List - 2 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists.

List 1 (Neolithic sites)List 2 (Locations of these Neolithic sites)
A. Utnur1. Tamil Nadu
B. Chirand2. Kashmir
C. Gufkral3. Telangana
D. Paiyampalli4. Bihar
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

89

Which of the following is the classical dance form of the state of Assam?

  1. ((a))

    Sattriya

  2. ((b))

    Chhau

  3. ((c))

    Rouf

  4. ((d))

    Gotipua

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sattriya

90

Which city is called mini - Harappa?

  1. ((a))

    Sohgura

  2. ((b))

    Lothal

  3. ((c))

    Kot Diji

  4. ((d))

    Desalpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sohgura

91

Consider the following statements with reference to the healthcare sector in Budget 2020.

  1. Out of the total amount allocated for Healthcare, Rs. 6,400 crore was assigned to 'PM Jan Arogya Yojana'.
  2. In this budget, Rs. 79,000 crore was allocated for Healthcare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 1

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 2

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1

92

In which of the following countries the training of astronauts will be conducted for Gaganyaan Mission?

  1. ((a))

    Russia

  2. ((b))

    USA

  3. ((c))

    China

  4. ((d))

    Germany

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Russia

93

Match List - 1 with List - 2 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists.

List 1 (Arjuna Awardee 2020)List 2 (Sports Discipline)
A. Atanu Das1. Rowing
B. Sawant Ajay Anant2. Kho Kho
C. Kale Sarika Sudhakar3. Archery
D. Dattu Baban Bhokanal4. Equestrian
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

94

Consider the following statements in reference to Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan.

  1. It is one of the oldest festivals of Indian classical music in the world.
  2. It has been declared as a national festival by the Ministry of Tourism after completing 130 years of success.
  3. It is celebrated at the Samadhi of Baba Harballabh at Ludhiana in Punjab.
  4. It is held from 27th to 30th October every year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 1, 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Only 2, 3 and 4

  3. ((c))

    Only 1 and 3

  4. ((d))

    Only 1 and 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1, 2 and 3

95

Who among the following was the first Chairman of the Order of Business Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

  1. ((a))

    Harendra Coomar Mookerjee

  2. ((b))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. ((c))

    Sachchidananda Sinha

  4. ((d))

    Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Harendra Coomar Mookerjee

96

Consider the following statements in reference to World Meteorological Day.

  1. It is celebrated on 23 March as World Meteorological Organization was established on that day in 1950.
  2. The organisation comprises 150 members.
  3. It is being observed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations.
  4. The theme of the 2020 World Meteorological Day was 'Climate and Water'

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 1, 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Only 1, 3 and 4

  4. ((d))

    Only 1 and 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1, 2 and 3

97

With which of the following anchor banks were Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India merged ?

  1. ((a))

    Union Bank of India

  2. ((b))

    Canara Bank

  3. ((c))

    Indian Bank

  4. ((d))

    Punjab National Bank

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Answer: ((a))

Union Bank of India

98

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of the River Brahmaputra?

  1. It is known as Tsangpo in Tibet and Yarlung Zangbo in China.
  2. Its source is the Chemayungdung Glacier.
  3. From the Farakka Barrage, it flows into Bangladesh where it is known as the Padma.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    Only 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 1 and 3

  4. ((d))

    Only 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 2

99

Consider the following statements with reference to Max Theodor Felix von Laue.

  1. He was the German recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1914.
  2. He discovered the diffraction of X-rays.
  3. He discovered X-rays.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 2

  2. ((b))

    Only 3

  3. ((c))

    Only 1

  4. ((d))

    Only 1 and 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 2

100

Consider the following statements regarding Subhash Chandra Bose when he endeavoured to consolidate the Muslim League Party in 1940.

  1. The agitation to remove the Holwell Monument erected by G Holwell during the short tenure of his Calcutta Governorship in 1760 to commemorate those deceased in the Black Hole.
  2. The Holwell Monument was a symbol representing the alleged savagery of the last Nawab of Bengal, Sirajuddowla and the bravery of the British soldiers who sacrificed their lives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 2

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 1

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 2

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