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IB ACIO Grade-II (Executive) Official Paper (Held On: 18 Jan, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Current Affairs (20 questions)

1

Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about inauguration of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Goa in 2023?

  1. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)/In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Centre on August 14, 2023.
  2. Goa Medical College became the second government hospital in the country to provide such comprehensive IVF services.
  3. The event held at Taj Convention Centre, Dona-Paula.
  4. IVF services are paid one commencing from 1st September at the Goa Medical College & Hospital (GMC)
  1. ((a))

    1 and 3 only 

  2. ((b))

    4 and 2 only 

  3. ((c))

    3 and 4 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 2 only 

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Answer: ((a))

1 and 3 only 

2

Which of the following statement is correct about ICC ODI World Cup 2023?

I. In the high stake final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Australia ended India's unbeaten streak in the tournament and scored a 6-wicket victory to lift the title.

II. Indian star batter Virat Kohli has been awarded with the "player of the tournament" title in the ICC World Cup 2023 for his exemplary performance.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

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Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

3

India along with _________ ASEAN Member States (AMS) were represented by 200 participants, at the 4th edition of the annual ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) that was launched in Langkawi, Malaysia on 28th November 2023.

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

10

4

Which of the following statement is/are INCORRECT about Chandrayaan-3?

  1. With the successful landing of the Lander Module of ISRO’s third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, India has reached the Moon! It has also became the first country to land near the Moon’s south pole.
  2. The Lander Module (LM) of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14, made a successfully landing on the Moon’s surface on August 23, making India only the fourth country after the erstwhile USSR, the U.S. and China.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 & 2 

  3. ((c))

    2 only 

  4. ((d))

    1 only 

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Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2

5

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023. This bill is made to define which of the following?

I. Defines the expressions online gaming, online money gaming.

II. Virtual digital assets .

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

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Answer: ((a))

Only II

6

As per fifth World Air Quality Report prepared by IQ Air based on the annual average level of pollutant PM2.5 in air in 2023, which of the following statement is correct?

I. A total of 39 Indian cities featured on the list of world’s 50 most polluted cities.

II. The national capital ‘New Delhi’ is in top 10 polluted city.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II 

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Only I 

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Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II 

7

Which of the following statement is/are INCORRECT about the new variety "Lotus" flower developed by Lucknow Institute CSIR- NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute)?

  1. This new variant is called the "Namoh 118" lotus variant.
  2. It carries spiritual significance owing to its 118 petals, symbolizing deep devotion.
  3. This is the first lotus variety whose genome is completely sequenced for its characteristics.
  4. It was unveiled by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on 19th August 2023.
  1. ((a))

    3 and 4 only

  2. ((b))

    2 and 3 only

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 4 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 and 4 only

8

In October 2023, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, approved 3 important byelaws for the proper management of solid waste in the state. Which of the following Byelaws are among those 3 approved byelaws?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh Solid Waste (Management& Handling) Byelaws 2023
  2. Plastic Waste Management Byelaws 2023
  3. Construction & Demolition Waste Management Byelaws 2023
  4. Operation and Maintenance of Bio-degradable Wastes Byelaws 2023
  1. ((a))

    2, 3 and 4 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3 only 

  3. ((c))

    1, 3 and 4 only

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 4 only

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Answer: ((a))

2, 3 and 4 only

9

The government of India has decided to rename the Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centers as ________ and the Union Health Ministry has sent a letter to the states and Union territories to implement the rebranding exercise by end of 2023. 

  1. ((a))

    Ayushman Arogya Mandir 

  2. ((b))

    Ayushman Arogya Sansthan 

  3. ((c))

    Ayushman Arogya Kendra 

  4. ((d))

    Ayushman Arogya Bhawan

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Answer: ((a))

Ayushman Arogya Mandir 

10

Which statement of the following is/are INCORRECT about the 2023 Plastic Overshoot report by Swiss-based research consultancy Earth Action (EA)?

  1. Overshoot Day for India, or the date when the amount of plastic waste outweighed the country's ability to manage it, was January 6 2023.
  2. India is among the 10 countries which are responsible for 52 per cent of the world's mismanaged plastic waste as per the EA's report.
  3. India ranks 9th in the Mismanaged Waste Index (MWI), with 98.55 per cent of generated waste being mismanaged.
  1. ((a))

    2 only

  2. ((b))

    1 and 3 only

  3. ((c))

    3 only

  4. ((d))

    2 and 3 only

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Answer: ((a))

2 only

11

Which of the following statement is correct about Surajkund Mela 2023?

I. It is organized every year in Faridabad, Haryana and is held during the first half of the month of February.

II. This is one of the most celebrated international Craftsmela and is organized by the Haryana Tourism Department.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Only I 

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II 

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Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Semicon India 2023', a premier for the showcase of which of the following on July 28 2023?

  1. ((a))

    IT power 

  2. ((b))

    Sustainable solar power production

  3. ((c))

    Semiconductor capabilities and chip design

  4. ((d))

    Advancement in Communication sector 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IT power 

13

What is total fertility rate (children per woman) of India as per national family health survey 2019-21?

  1. ((a))

    2.4

  2. ((b))

    2.0

  3. ((c))

    2.6

  4. ((d))

    2.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.4

14

Which of the following is/are the CORRECT statements about Director General of the Indian Coast Guard ?

  1. DG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in July 2023.
  2. He has undergone professional specialization in Gunnery & Weapons System at Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi.
  3. He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989.
  4. He holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.
  1. ((a))

    3 and 1 only 

  2. ((b))

    2, 3 and 4 only 

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 3 and 4

  4. ((d))

    2 and 4 only 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 and 1 only 

15

Which of the following is/are CORRECT about Global Conference on Digital Health held in March 2023?

  1. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addressed Global Conference on Digital Health themed ‘Taking Universal Health Coverage to the last Citizen'.
  2. This conference was a co-branded event under India's G20 Presidency organised by WHO - South-East Asia Region in collaboration with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  2. ((b))

    2 only

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    1 only

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Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2

16

Find the INCORRECT statement(s) about Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23?

  1. The Indian Air Force contingent consisted of five MiG-29, two IL-78, two C-130 and two C-17 aircraft.
  2. Personnel from the IAF's Garud Special Forces, as well as those from the Numbers 28, 77, 78 and 81 Squadrons participated in the exercise.
  3. The IAF transport aircraft provided airlift to approximately 500 personnel from the Indian Army.
  1. ((a))

    3 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 3 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 only

17

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Squash World Cup 2023?

  1. India's campaign at the Squash World Cup 2023 ended in the semi-finals after losing to Colombia 4-2 on 16th June 2023 at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai.
  2. It was the fourth edition of the team championship which made a return to the international squash calendar after 12 years.
  3. Eight teams - hosts India, Australia, Colombia, Egypt, Hong Kong China, Japan, Malaysia and South Africa - competed for the title at Chennai.
  1. ((a))

    1 & 2 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 & 3

  3. ((c))

    1, nor 2 nor 3

  4. ((d))

    2 & 3 only

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Answer: ((a))

1 & 2 only

18

In 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of which of the following day paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and unveiled a grand statue of the 17th century Maratha king at the coastal fort of Sindhugarh, Maharashtra?

  1. ((a))

    Independence day

  2. ((b))

    Nonviolence day

  3. ((c))

    Republic day 

  4. ((d))

    Navy day

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Independence day

19

Which of the following Statements is/are CORRECT about Aravalli Green Wall Project?

  1. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav on 25th March 2023 launched the Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green the 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states.
  2. The project covers states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Punjab - where the Aravalli hills landscape span over 6 million hectares of land.
  3. The project will cover degraded land in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Bhiwani, Mahendergarh and in Rewari districts of Haryana.
  1. ((a))

    3 and 1 only 

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3 

  3. ((c))

    1and 2 only

  4. ((d))

    2 and 3 only

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Answer: ((a))

3 and 1 only 

20

Which of the following statement is correct about New Global Financing Pact 2023?

I. The summit was co-organized by France, Barbados and India.

II. The objective of the summit is to set the foundations for a new global financing architecture beyond the Bretton Woods system to address climate change, biodiversity crisis and development challenges.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II 

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

General Studies (20 questions)

21

Which of the following is an example of colonial architectures in India?

I. Gateway of India, Mumbai

II. India Gate, New Delhi

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

22

In the east and central India, the Mauryas were succeeded by whom?

I. The Sungas

II. The Kanvas

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

23

The executive power of state shall be vested in whom as per Indian constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Chief Minister

  2. ((b))

    Governor

  3. ((c))

    President

  4. ((d))

    State Council of Ministers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Minister

24

Which of the following is correct statement about Industrial Policy Resolution 1956?

I. This resolution formed the basis of the Second Five Year Plan, the plan which tried to build the basis for a socialist pattern of society.

II. This resolution classified industries into two categories only. The first category comprised industries which would be exclusively owned by the private sector.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

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Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

25

What is the meaning of Zakat in Islam?

  1. ((a))

    Fasting

  2. ((b))

    Prayer

  3. ((c))

    Almsgiving

  4. ((d))

    Pilgrimage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fasting

26

Typically, ________ are papers bearing the promise of a future stream of monetary returns over a certain period of time. 

  1. ((a))

    deposits

  2. ((b))

    securities

  3. ((c))

    bonds

  4. ((d))

    capitals

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

deposits

27

Consider the following statements regarding the Commission and Committee of Parliament on the official languages.

  1. It shall be the duty of the Commission to make recommendations to the President as to the progressive use of the Hindi language for the official purposes of the Union.

  2. There shall be constituted a Committee consisting of 30 members.

  3. Out of 30 Members of the Committee, 10 shall be members of the House of the People and 20 shall be members of the Council of States.

Which of the given statements is are correct?

  1. ((a))

    2 and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    1 and 3 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 and 3 only

28

Generally tribes are found in all parts of India but which of the following area is NOT associated with major tribal population of India?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Lakshadweep islands

  4. ((d))

    Andaman & Nicobar islands

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi

29

Consider the eligibility criteria to avail connection under Ujjwala 2.0.

  1. Applicant (woman only) must have attained 18 years of age.
  2. There should not be any other LPG connection from any OMC in the same household.
  3. Adult woman belonging to any of the following categories -SC, ST, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Most Backward Classes (MBC), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes, Forest Dwellers, People residing in Islands and River Islands, enlisted under SECC Households (AHL TIN) or any Poor Household as per 14-point declaration.
  4. All adult members of the household must have an Aadhar Card and a bank account.

Which of the above are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 1, 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 1, 2 and 4

  4. ((d))

    Only 1, 3 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1, 2 and 3

30

Consider the following pairs and identify which of the following pairs of religious texts and associated religions are matched correctly.

  1. Aranyakas-Hinduism
  2. Janamsakhis - Sikhism
  3. Agam Sutras - Buddhism
  4. Tripitaka Jainism
  1. ((a))

    1, 3 and 4 only

  2. ((b))

    2, 3 and 4 only

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 only

  4. ((d))

    2 and 3 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3 and 4 only

31

In 1526 who defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, at Panipat and captured Delhi and Agra?

  1. ((a))

    Humayun

  2. ((b))

    Akbar

  3. ((c))

    Maharana Pratap

  4. ((d))

    Babur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humayun

32

Arrange the following monuments in the chronological order of their construction.

  1. Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi
  2. Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, Agra
  3. Salim Chishti's Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri
  4. Rabia Daurani's Tomb,Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 3, 4

  2. ((b))

    1, 3, 2, 4

  3. ((c))

    4, 1, 2, 3

  4. ((d))

    2, 1, 3, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 3, 4

33

Which of the following statement is correct about second five year plan of India?

I. The draft of this Plan was prepared by P. C. Mahalanobis only.

II. This plan emphasised on industrialisation of the economy, particularly heavy industries.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

34

Which of the following statement is correct about human made resources ?

I. People use natural resources to make buildings, bridges, roads, machinery and vehicles, which are known as human made resources.

II. Technology is not a human made resource.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

35

Which of the following statements about Lok Sabha are correct?

  1. The Lok Sabha (House of the People) was duly constituted for the first time on 17 April 1952.
  2. As many as seventeen General Elections to the Lok Sabha have been held as of December 2023.
  3. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha.
  4. Shri. Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar was the first Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.
  1. ((a))

    Only 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 1 and 4

  4. ((d))

    Only 2 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 3 and 4

36

The Gandhi Irwin Pact included which of the following?

  1. The Pact proposed another round table conference to discuss the agreements reached in the first.
  2. The Indian National Congress was to withdraw the Civil Disobedience Movement immediately and effectively in all respects.
  3. The boycott of British goods would also be withdrawn forthwith. 
  4. The Government will not condone breach of the existing law relating to salt administration and would the Salt Act be amended.
  1. ((a))

    1, 2 and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    2, 3 and 4 only

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    3 and 4 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2 and 3 only

37

Who is the formal head of the state of India?

  1. ((a))

    President

  2. ((b))

    Finance Minister

  3. ((c))

    Prime Minister

  4. ((d))

    Home Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

President

38

Which of the following statements about the Godavari river are correct?

  1. The river rises in the Sahyadris, near Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
  2. At Dowlaiswaram, the river divides into two branches, the Gautami and Vasishta.
  3. The Gautami branch joins the Bay of Bengal flowing through the Yanam enclave of Union Territory of Puducherry.
  4. On the north, it is bound by the Balaghat and the Mahadeo ranges stretching forth from the eastern flank of the Western Ghats.
  1. ((a))

    Only 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    Only 1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Only 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    Only 1, 3 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 3 and 4

39

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification dated 14 June 2023 proposing Motor Third Party Premium and Liability Rules for the Financial Year (FY) 2023-24, in consultation with Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). With respect to the above draft, which of the following statements are correct?

Statement 1: A discount of 15% in premium has been proposed for educational institution buses.

Statement 2: A discount of 25% in premium has been proposed for a private car registered as a Vintage Car.

Statement 3: A discount of 15% and 7.5% in premium has been proposed for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. respectively.

  1. ((a))

    1, 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    Only 1 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2 and 3

40

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Panchayat Samiti?

  1. The strength of a Panchayat Samiti depends on the population in a samiti area.
  2. All the Sarpanchs of Gram Panchayats are not members of Panchayat Samitis at the same time.
  3. The Samiti is equipped with the administrative machinery called the Chief Executive Officer.
  1. ((a))

    Only 1

  2. ((b))

    Only 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Only 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    Only 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1

Numerical Aptitude (20 questions)

41

Let x be the least number of 5 digits, which when divided by 28, 40, 42 and 48, leaves remainder 6 in each case and x is divisible by 246. What is the sum of the digits of x ?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

42

The present population of a town is 98000. It increases every year at the rate of 40 percent. What was the population of the town 2 years ago?

  1. ((a))

    55000

  2. ((b))

    45000

  3. ((c))

    60000

  4. ((d))

    50000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55000

43

A shopkeeper sells an item by giving 25% discount on its marked price and still gains 35%. If the cost price of the item decreases by 10%, and he sells it by allowing 37.5% discount on the same marked price, then his gain percentage will be

  1. ((a))

    20.5%

  2. ((b))

    25.5%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20.5%

44

The ratio of M, N and Sis 2:7:9 respectively. If their sum is 360, then what is the difference between M and S?

  1. ((a))

    160

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    140

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

160

45

A certain sum (in) is divided between A, B and C such that the ratio of shares of A and B is 3/1 that of B and C is 5: 3 and that of C and D is also 5: 3. If the difference between the shares of B and D is ₹1,280, then what is the difference (in) of shares of A and C?

  1. ((a))

    6,400

  2. ((b))

    4,000

  3. ((c))

    4,800

  4. ((d))

    5,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6,400

46

A can complete a certain work in 36 days. B is 33% less efficient than A and C is 50% less efficient than B. All the three started the work together, but A left 9 days after the start of the work and B left 3 days before the completion of the work. In how many days was the whole work completed?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

47

If x2+1x2=10x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=10 then what is the value of x4+1x4x ^ 4 + \frac{1}{x ^ 4}?

  1. ((a))

    102

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    98

  4. ((d))

    96

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

102

48

In an election between two candidates A and B, 15% of the voters did not cast their votes, 20% of the votes cast were declared invalid. The winning candidate got 8262 votes, which were 54% of the total valid votes.

Statement I: The candidate who was defeated got votes from 31.28% of the total voters in the list.

Statement II: The number of valid votes was 15500.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    II only

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    I only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

49

In a company there are 44 employees. The average salary of 30 employees is ₹4200 per month and the average salary of 10 employees among remaining 14 employees is 6200 per month. If the average salary of all employees is 7400 per month, then what is the per month average salary of the remaining 4 employees?

  1. ((a))

    ₹35600

  2. ((b))

    ₹34400

  3. ((c))

    ₹42200

  4. ((d))

    ₹37800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹35600

50

The product of the three consecutive odd numbers is 2145. What is the Square of the middle number?

  1. ((a))

    121

  2. ((b))

    225

  3. ((c))

    169

  4. ((d))

    289

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

121

51

P and R are at a distance of 296 km from each other at 7:45 a.m. After 15 minutes, P starts moving towards R at the speed of 32 km/hr. At 8:30 a.m. R starts moving towards Pat the speed of 8 km/hr. At what time will they meet?

  1. ((a))

    3:30 pm

  2. ((b))

    2:45 pm

  3. ((c))

    4:50 pm

  4. ((d))

    4:20 pm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3:30 pm

52

A sum of Rs.1200 becomes Rs.1560 at the rate of simple interest in 3 years. In how many years will the sum of Rs.800 amounts to Rs.1120 at the same rate of simple interest?

  1. ((a))

    5 years

  2. ((b))

    6 years

  3. ((c))

    4 years

  4. ((d))

    3 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 years

53

A question is given, followed by three statements labelled I, II and III. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the question.

Question:

What is the time (in second) taken by A to run the race?

Statements:

I. A beats B by 30 seconds and B beats C by 60 seconds.

II. A beats C by 90 seconds.

III. B's speed is the average of A's speed and C's speed.

  1. ((a))

    I and II

  2. ((b))

    II and III

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    I and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I and II

54

The simple interest on a sum for 6 years is ₹29250. The rate of interest for the first 2 years is 7 percent per annum and for the next 4 years is 16 percent per annum. What is the sum?

  1. ((a))

    ₹37500

  2. ((b))

    ₹38300

  3. ((c))

    ₹35400

  4. ((d))

    ₹36600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹37500

55

In a village, 90 percent people of the total population are literate and the remaining are illiterate. If the number of illiterate people is 1320, then what is the total population of village?

  1. ((a))

    13000

  2. ((b))

    12000

  3. ((c))

    12200

  4. ((d))

    13200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13000

56

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(α) Σ(n2−n)=330,n=1,2,...,10\Sigma(n ^ 2 - n) = 330, n = 1, 2 ,...,10

(b) Σ(n2+n)=728,n=1,2,...,12\Sigma(n ^ 2 + n) = 728, n = 1, 2 ,...,12

(c) Σ(n2+3n+1)=352,n=1,2,...,8\Sigma(n ^ 2 + 3n + 1) = 352, n = 1, 2 ,...,8

  1. ((a))

    (a) and (b)

  2. ((b))

    (b) and (c)

  3. ((c))

    (a) only

  4. ((d))

    (b) only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(a) and (b)

57

Select the option that is true regarding the following labelled Assertion (A) and  Reason (R)

 

Assertion (A)Reason (R).
The cost of 3 vadas and 4 samosas is ₹195. If the cost of a samosa increases by 10% and that of a vada decreases by one-fifth, the cost of 2 vadas and 3 samosas is 139. The original cost of 2 vadas and 1 samosa is ₹80.Let cost of 1 vada and I samosa is ₹ x andy, respectively. 3x+4y=1953x + 4y = 195 and 2×(1.1)x+3×15y=1392\times(1.1) x + 3 \times \frac{1}{5}y = 139
  1. ((a))

    A is true and R is false.

  2. ((b))

    A is false and R is true.

  3. ((c))

    Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation of A.

  4. ((d))

    Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A is true and R is false.

58

The average weight of some students in a section is 35.5 kg. Twelve of them whose average weight is 37 kg leave the section and another 5 students with weights 40 kg. 39.5 kg. 38.5 kg, 42 kg and 47.5 kg join the section, and thereby the average weight of the students in the section increases by 300 g. The number of students, initially, in the section, was:

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    49

  3. ((c))

    53

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

59

A question is given, followed by three statements labelled I, II and III. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the question.

Question:

What is the value of A when D = 7?

Statements:

I. A varies directly with the sum of B and C. B varies directly with D and C varies directly with D².

II. When D = 3 A = 33

III. When D = 4 A = 52

  1. ((a))

    I, II and III

  2. ((b))

    I and III

  3. ((c))

    I and II

  4. ((d))

    I only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I, II and III

60

Selling price of a bat is ₹1144 and profit percentage is 30 percent. If selling price is ₹704, then what will be the loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    18 percent

  2. ((b))

    20 percent

  3. ((c))

    15 percent

  4. ((d))

    10 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 percent

Reasoning/Logical Aptitude (20 questions)

61

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

60, 64, 72, 88, 120, ?

  1. ((a))

    210

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    190

  4. ((d))

    184

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

210

62

If 112 M 84 N 251 = 447 and 35 M 45 N 59 = 139, then 224 M 89 N 131 = ?

  1. ((a))

    360

  2. ((b))

    450

  3. ((c))

    444

  4. ((d))

    458

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

360

63

There are seven persons Prakash, Nilanjan, Rohit, Jay, Saman, Sanjay and Veer whose ages are 55, 34, 56, 42, 36, 30 and 25 (all in years) but not necessarily in same order.

  • Rohit who is elder brother of Jay is younger than Nilanjan.
  • Sanjay is only younger than Veer but older than Saman.
  • Nilanjan is the younger brother of Prakash who is 4th youngest as well as 4th oldest among group.

Which of the following statement is true based on the above information?

I. Saman age is 42 years

II. Jay is youngest in all.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

64

Five towns A, B, C, D and E are visited by a person from Monday to Friday. On each day the person visits only one town. The person visits A on Monday. He visits E on the next day of D. B and C are not visited on Friday. Who among the following can visit on Wednesday?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

65

Six letters S, T, U, V, W and X are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Which letter will be opposite to X?

  1. ((a))

    W

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

W

66

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

QRST, UVWX, YZAB, CDEF, ?

  1. ((a))

    TQRN

  2. ((b))

    GHIJ

  3. ((c))

    EMRN

  4. ((d))

    GHMJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TQRN

67

In this question, a question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and decide the appropriate answer.

Q. Who got the least apples among all?

(I) Prerna got more apples than Rajiv. Ganga got as many apples as Vidya did.

(II) Ankita got fewer apples than Manasvi. Rajiv got more apples than Ganga. Manasvi got fewer apples than Vidya.

  1. ((a))

    Data in statements I and II together are NOT sufficient to answer the question.

  2. ((b))

    Data in statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

  3. ((c))

    Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not.

  4. ((d))

    Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Data in statements I and II together are NOT sufficient to answer the question.

68

There are seven persons Anand, Bipin, Chaman, Deepak, Eashan, Farhan and Gagan are sitting around a circular table but not necessarily in same order. Each of them is either facing the Centre or facing outside (opposite to the center).

  • There are three persons facing towards center and others are facing outside.
  • Two inward facing persons are sitting together.
  • Gagan is sitting between two persons Bipin and Deepak who are facing outside direction.
  • Farhan is sitting between Eashan and Deepak
  • There are exactly two inward facing persons are sitting between Eashan and Bipin.
  • Farhan is sitting second to the left of Gagan.
  • Gagan is facing towards center.
  • Anand is never sitting next to Bipin.

Which of the following statement is are true based on the given arrangement?

I. Anand and Gagan are facing towards center.

II. Chaman and Gagan are facing towards center.

III. Chaman, Bipin and Deepak are facing towards outside direction.

  1. ((a))

    Only I is true.

  2. ((b))

    All I, II and III are true.

  3. ((c))

    Only II is true.

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II are true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I is true.

69

In the following question, select the figure which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

BAKE is related to YZPV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, FOUR is related to ULFI. Which of the following are correct matches following the same logic? 

 

i. GOOD(W) GIVV
ii. ZERO(X) AVIL
iii. TREE(Y) TLLW
iv. KEEP(Z) PVVK
  1. ((a))

    ii-W only

  2. ((b))

    i-Y only

  3. ((c))

    iii-Y, i-W, iv-Z only

  4. ((d))

    i-Y, ii-X, iii-W only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ii-W only

71

In the following question, four letter pairs are given. The letters on left side of (-) is related to the letters on the right side of (-) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    DS-KZ

  2. ((b))

    WL-DS

  3. ((c))

    NC-UJ

  4. ((d))

    MO-SW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DS-KZ

72

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. All Colour are Red.

II. Some Yellow are Red.

Conclusion:

I. All Yellow are Colour.

II. Some Red are Yellow.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

73

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Which numbers should replace X and Y so that the pattern followed by the two numbers on the left side of:: is same as that on the right side of:: ?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13-Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on I and 3 is not allowed)

X: 120::4: Y

  1. ((a))

    X = 6, Y = 90

  2. ((b))

    X = 5, Y = 60

  3. ((c))

    X = 9, Y = 140

  4. ((d))

    X=5, Y = 70

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

X = 6, Y = 90

74

4 If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then out of the option figures which figure will be the right image of the question figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75

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:

L. All R are Q.

II. All M are R.

Conclusion:

I. All M are Q.

II. Some Q are R.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows.

76

Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the conclusion/s logically follow/s.

• The city of Green Valley has experienced a surge in cases of a rare respiratory illness in the past month. Public health officials identified a recently opened chemical factory as the source of the outbreak, tracing the illness to airborne toxins emitted from the factory. The factory manager initially denied responsibility and refused to shut down operations. However, following protests and mounting pressure from local residents and government officials, the factory has finally agreed to halt production temporarily.

Which of the following can be concluded from the given information?

A. The chemical factory will permanently shut down operations.

B. The respiratory illness is highly contagious and can spread quickly through the air.

C. Public health officials have effectively managed the outbreak and prevented further spread.

D. Green Valley residents should avoid all outdoor activities to minimize exposure to the toxins.

  1. ((a))

    Only B and D

  2. ((b))

    Only A and D

  3. ((c))

    Only A and C

  4. ((d))

    Only B and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only B and D

77

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at Third position?

  1. Region
  2. Register
  3. Regim
  4. Regional
  5. Regimen
  1. ((a))

    Register

  2. ((b))

    Region

  3. ((c))

    Regimen

  4. ((d))

    Regional

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Register

78

In a certain code language, 'TAP' Is written as '60348' and 'CUT' is written as '96360'. Which of the following are correct matches as per the given code language?

WORDCODE
I. WORK(W) 2132742
II. GAIN(X) 1215354
III. DEAR(Y) 69455433
  1. ((a))

    I-X only

  2. ((b))

    I-Y, II-W, III-X only

  3. ((c))

    I-X, II-W only

  4. ((d))

    III-Y, I-W only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I-X only

79

A @ B means A is the sister of B;

A # B means A is the father of B;

A & B means B is the wife of A.

Based on the above information, find out which of the given statements can be the reason's behind the assertion made below if it is given that 'S @ M # T & U'

Assertion: S is the grand-daughter of Z?

Reason A: Z @ U

Reason B: Z @ M

  1. ((a))

    Both A and B are reasons behind the assertion

  2. ((b))

    Only A is the reason behind the assertion

  3. ((c))

    Only B is the reason behind the assertion

  4. ((d))

    Neither A nor B is the reason behind the assertion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and B are reasons behind the assertion

80

Six symbols !, @, #, $, %, and & are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Which symbol will be opposite to &?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

    %

  3. ((c))

    @

  4. ((d))

    $

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

English (20 questions)

81

Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined word.

Statement: He got selected for this dance performance despite having so many problems with the overall idea. No doubt, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Conclusion:

I. The most reliable person in your life harms you.

II. A person with selfish motives always tries to grab everyone’s attention.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusion I and II are correct

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II is correct 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I is correct

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II is correct 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusion I and II are correct

82

Identify the grammatically correct form of the given sentence.

Sentence: As the pedicurist painted her nail, Simran speaks softly without looking at me.

I. As the pedicurist paints her nail, Simran spoke softly without looking at me.

II. As the pedicurist painted her nail, Simran spoke softly without looking at me.

  1. ((a))

    Only II is correct

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II are correct

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II is correct

  4. ((d))

    Only I is correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II is correct

83

Identify the grammatically correct form of the given sentence.

Sentence: Rita was been cooking for me for I left my job.

I. Rita has been cooking for me since I left my job.

II. Rita is cooking for me since I left my job.

III. Rita is been cook for me since I left my job.

  1. ((a))

    Only III is correct

  2. ((b))

    All I, II and III are correct

  3. ((c))

    Only II and III are correct

  4. ((d))

    Only I is correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only III is correct

84

Four sentences are given as options. Choose the option that contains the odd sentence. 

  1. ((a))

    As material civilisation advances and the supply of available goods and services increases, man’s needs also multiply. 

  2. ((b))

    World peace cannot be established without moral foundation. 

  3. ((c))

    The world today is wanting in moral values. 

  4. ((d))

    Everyone regardless of his or her attitude to religion resents being called devoid of moral sense. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

As material civilisation advances and the supply of available goods and services increases, man’s needs also multiply. 

85

Match the following words with their SYNONYMS.

List IList II
1. HoundA. Deprivation
2. BereavementB. Chase
3. JollyC. Amused
  1. ((a))

    1-B, 2-A, 3-C

  2. ((b))

    1-A, 2-B, 3-C

  3. ((c))

    1-B, 2-C, 3-A

  4. ((d))

    1-C, 2-A, 3-B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1-B, 2-A, 3-C

86

Which of the following statements uses the given idiom correctly?

(i) When we vent our spleen we generally feel good.

(ii) Consult a doctor for controlling the damage to your system when you vent your spleen.

(iii) His latest article in the newspaper vents his spleen on bureaucracy and the prevalence of red-tapism.

  1. ((a))

    All the statements

  2. ((b))

    Only statements (ii) and (iii)

  3. ((c))

    Only statements (i) and (iii)

  4. ((d))

    Only statements (i) and (ii)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All the statements

87

Select the option in which the word ‘belligerent’ is used correctly. 

  1. ((a))

    The principal greeted the students and their awestruck, belligerent parents warmly on the reopening day

  2. ((b))

    The belligerent kids hugged each other and danced in joy true to their nature.

  3. ((c))

    The belligerent litigant’s behaviour made the judge reprimand him severely

  4. ((d))

    She was belligerent when she heard the good news of her winning a jackpot.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The principal greeted the students and their awestruck, belligerent parents warmly on the reopening day

88

The five sentences labelled (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) given in this question. The first sentence is fixed and others when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the proper order for the sentences and choose the correct option.

  1. Püteketeke are water birds native to New Zealand and have been known to make strange noises like barking, growling and clicking.
  2. They are characterised by their distinctive plumage, alternating black and white feathers with colored head plumes.
  3. Young püteketeke are also capable of swimming and diving even after newly hatching.
  4. The bird was almost hunted to extinction in the United Kingdom during the 19th century.
  5. They are still under threat today, conservationists say.
  1. ((a))

    15234

  2. ((b))

    12345

  3. ((c))

    12453

  4. ((d))

    13452

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15234

89

Select the conclusion(s) that follow(s) based on the correct meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Sentence:

Always remember that mighty oaks from little acorns grow.

Conclusion:

(i) You cannot hope to grow a big plant by sowing tiny seeds.

(ii) Some of the big business empires actually started off as small ventures.

(iii) Even great men can be brought down by small scandals.

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion (iii)

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (i) and (iii) 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (ii) 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (i)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion (iii)

90

Select the correct conclusion based on the correct meaning of the word underlined in the following sentence.

Statement: His parents never thought that he would turn out to be a philistine.

Conclusion:

(i) A philistine as he is, he is proud of his beautiful collection of antiques.

(ii) We shouldn’t have taken him to the museum of rare paintings, for he was anxious to get out soon.

(iii) Some are so practical-minded that even a vintage car is a pure mechanical device for them.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (ii) is correct

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (i) is correct

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusion (ii) and (iii) are correct

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusion (i) and (iii) are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (ii) is correct

91

The passage given below has numbered blanks.Choose the word that best fits Blank 3.

Over the past decade, the sunflower sea star has gone from a predator of the Pacific Ocean to nearing extinction. The Nature Conservancy estimates that 5.75 billion sunflower sea stars died over three years, a 94% global (1). The cause, scientists say, is largely climate change and warming waters, (2) by sea star wasting disease. Hope is slowly on the horizon. The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography near San Diego successfully (3)___ three sunflower sea stars recently, the latest success story in a sprawling collaborative effort. TBA has five sunflower stars, one of the largest populations of sunflower stars in (4)___ in California. But until recently it did not know their gender. To determine the sex, researchers induced spawning. After further testing, they can determine whether the (5)___ could survive disease or parasites. Once that’s done, the aquarium will be able to begin the fertilization process.

  1. ((a))

    spawned

  2. ((b))

    instigated

  3. ((c))

    produced

  4. ((d))

    promoted

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

spawned

92

Match the following words with their antonyms.

 

List IList II
1. StuckA. Reticent
2. MorbidB. Cordial
3. TalkativeC. Freed
  1. ((a))

    1-C, 2-B, 3-A

  2. ((b))

    1-C, 2-A, 3-B

  3. ((c))

    1-A, 2-B, 3-C

  4. ((d))

    1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1-C, 2-B, 3-A

93

Select the option in which the word ‘ephemeral’ is used correctly. 

  1. ((a))

    The new desk we have bought is ephemeral and sturdy and will be stable for long.

  2. ((b))

    Our life on this planet is ephemeral but the spirit is eternal.

  3. ((c))

    All things ephemeral tend to have a lasting impact on culture and civilisation.

  4. ((d))

    The cooling glasses that I wear are ephemeral – light but unbreakable.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The new desk we have bought is ephemeral and sturdy and will be stable for long.

94

Identify the grammatically correct form of the given sentence.

Sentence: After an few more polite speeches, he found himself dismissed.

I. After a few more polite speeches, he found himself the dismissed.

II. After a few more polite speeches, he found himself dismissed.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II are correct

  2. ((b))

    Only I is correct

  3. ((c))

    Only II is correct

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II is correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II are correct

95

Four sentences are given below as four options. Choose the option that contains the odd sentence. 

  1. ((a))

    Failure to absorb the new graduates into the labour market seriously affects social cohesion in the community at large.

  2. ((b))

    It is important to understand how work-based values inform behaviour in the labour market. 

  3. ((c))

    Job seekers including fresh graduates and employers express values that are relevant to the workplace.

  4. ((d))

     Employers’ values influence the selection process and their treatment of the current employees. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Failure to absorb the new graduates into the labour market seriously affects social cohesion in the community at large.

96

Select the conclusion(s) that follow(s) based on the correct meaning of the word underlined in the following sentence.

Sentence:

He is actually an amateur photographer but some of his wildlife photographs have received wide acclaim.

Conclusion:

(i) Magazines will give him special assignments because of his experience and expertise.

(ii) He doesn’t claim any special status among those who have photography as their career.

(iii) He often criticises the work of professionals because he is one of them.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (i) 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (ii)

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (ii) and (iii)

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (i) and (iii)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (i) 

97

Identify the grammatically correct form of the given sentence.

Sentence: My mother yelled at my father for purchasing red capsicum rather then green pepper.

I. My mother yelled at my father for purchasing red capsicum rather than green pepper.

II. My mother yelled at my father because he bought red capsicum instead of green pepper.

III. My mother yelled at my father for purchasing red capsicum despite of green pepper.

  1. ((a))

    Only III is correct

  2. ((b))

    Only I is correct

  3. ((c))

    Only II is correct

  4. ((d))

    Only I and II are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only III is correct

98

The sentences given below are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. They form a coherent paragraph when sequenced properly. Choose the option that gives the proper sequence.

  1. Academics need to conduct and then publish their research.
  2. It also represents spent future time as they revise or resubmit their manuscript.
  3. While service and teaching also play an important role in their professional lives, academic publishing is a mainstay for tenure, promotion, and for impacting the directions of the field.
  4. When this work does not reach its intended audience, the efforts of the author represent lost time that might have been more productively directed elsewhere.
  5. A prospective author typically spends months or years working on a submission to a journal.
  1. ((a))

    54132

  2. ((b))

    35124

  3. ((c))

    13542

  4. ((d))

    42531

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Answer: ((a))

54132

99

Match the following words with their SYNONYMS.

List IList II
1. GuiltA. Contrition
2. InactiveB. Lethargic
3. CircumventC. Escape
  1. ((a))

    1-C, 2-A, 3-B

  2. ((b))

    1-A, 2-B, 3-C

  3. ((c))

    1-B, 2-C, 3-A

  4. ((d))

    1-A, 2-C, 3-B

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Answer: ((a))

1-C, 2-A, 3-B

100

Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined word.

Statement: His overnight success has taught me that you should never judge a book by its cover.

Conclusion:

I. One should be beware of false appearances.

II. We must not underestimate anyone based on their looks.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II is correct

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusion I and II are correct 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I is correct

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II is correct

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II is correct

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