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IB ACIO Grade-II (Executive) Official Paper (Held On: 19 Feb, 2021 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Awareness (20 questions)

1

To commemorate which birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Gramodaya Chamber of Commerce and Technology (GCOT) instituted the 'Gramodaya Bandhu Mitra Puraskar'?

  1. ((a))

    149th

  2. ((b))

    151th

  3. ((c))

    150th

  4. ((d))

    148th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

149th

2

Arrange the following cricket players in descending order as per the most runs taken by them during IPL 2020.

A. K. L. Rahul

B. Shikhar Dhawan

C. Shreyas Iyer

D. David Warner

  1. ((a))

    C, B, A, D

  2. ((b))

    D, B, C, A

  3. ((c))

    A, B, D, C

  4. ((d))

    D, B, A, C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C, B, A, D

3

Match List -1 and List -2 and select the correct answer by using the code given below the list.

List -1 (Company)List -2 (Founder)
A. SpaceX1. Elon Musk
B. Virgin Galactic2. Travis Kalanick
C. Twitter inc.3. Jack Dorsey
D. Uber4. Richard Branson
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

4

Consider the following statements about Padma Vibhushan Award for the year 2020.

(1) Shri George Fernandes received this award posthumously for Public Affairs.

(2) Shri Chhannulal Mishra received this award for Art

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    2 only

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    1 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 only

5

Match List -1 and List -2 and select the correct answer by using the code given below the list:

List -1 (Name of the Author)List -2 (Name of the Book)
A. Charles Dickens1. A Christmas Carol
B. Salman Rushdie2. Midnight's Children
C. Shashi Tharoor3. The Company of Women
D. Khushwant Singh4. The Great Indian Novel
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

6

In July 2020, Sahil Seth who is a 2011 batch Indian Revenue Service Officer, has been appointed honorary advisor of the steering committee of the -

  1. ((a))

    Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

  2. ((b))

    SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  3. ((c))

    BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  4. ((d))

    G-20 Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

7

Which of the following statements about 46th United States President Joe Biden is/are correct?

(1) He was one of the youngest senators at the age of 24

(2) He is the oldest US President at the age of 78

  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    2 only

  4. ((d))

    1 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2

8

Which of the following statements is true about Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)?

(1) It is a pension plan for senior citizens

(2) It is managed and operated by Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)

  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2

9

On 17th December 2020, India recently launched the CMS-01 communication satellite into the geostationary Transfer Orbit. What statements is/are CORRECT regarding the satellite?

  1. The satellite was launched on a PSLV-C50 launch vehicle.
  2. The satellite will provide telecom services in the extended C-Band of the frequency spectrum.
  3. Is India's 40th communication satellite that will replace the functions of GSAT-12 launched in 2013.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) Both 1 and 2

  1. ((a))

    b

  2. ((b))

    c

  3. ((c))

    a

  4. ((d))

    d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

b

10

In September 2020, which of the three bills were

passed by the parliament aimed at transforming agriculture in the country and raising farmers' income?

(A) Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020

(B) Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Bill, 2020

(C) Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020

(D) Farmers Income and MSP (Minimum Support Price) Amendment Bill, 2020

  1. ((a))

    A, D and C

  2. ((b))

    B, C and D

  3. ((c))

    A, B and C

  4. ((d))

    A, B and D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A, D and C

11

In January 2020, at the age of 33, who became the world's youngest democratically elected leader of a country?

  1. ((a))

    Emmanuel Macron, France

  2. ((b))

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, USA

  3. ((c))

    Sebastian Kurz, Austria

  4. ((d))

    Jacinda Ardem, New Zealand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Emmanuel Macron, France

12

Which of the following statements about the recent appointment of the Chief of Defense Staff of India is/are true?

(1) About a decade ago in February 2000, the Kargil Review Committee (KRC) suggested the formation of the Chief of Defense Staff.

(2) In terms of retirement age, the post of Chief of Defense Staff is not the same as that of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) etc.

  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Only 1

  4. ((d))

    Only 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2

13

Who among the following tennis players was disqualified from the US open 2020 after hitting an official with the ball?

  1. ((a))

    Nick Kyrgios

  2. ((b))

    Tim Henman

  3. ((c))

    Novak Djokovic

  4. ((d))

    Roger Federer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nick Kyrgios

14

Which one of the following books won the Pulitzer Prize for the year 2020 in Fiction category?

  1. ((a))

    The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett (Harper)

  2. ((b))

    The Topeka School, by Ben Lerner (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)

  3. ((c))

    The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday)

  4. ((d))

    A Strange Loop, by Michael R. Jackson

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett (Harper)

15

What is the term used for special arrangement allowing citizens to travel by air between specified nations without having the need to undergo on-arrival quarantine?

  1. ((a))

    Vande Bharat

  2. ((b))

    Get Homeltis

  3. ((c))

    Travel Bubbles

  4. ((d))

    Air India Express

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vande Bharat

16

The Constitution (126th) Amendment Bill which was passed by Parliament in December 2019, seeks to extend the reservation quota for the SC and ST community in legislature by another:

  1. ((a))

    5 years

  2. ((b))

    10 years

  3. ((c))

    20 years

  4. ((d))

    15 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 years

17

When was Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard launched and rechristened as Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Sarthak'?

  1. ((a))

    6 June, 2020

  2. ((b))

    9 March, 2020

  3. ((c))

    13 August, 2020

  4. ((d))

    6 April, 2020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 June, 2020

18

Nobel Prize is announced at an international level which is administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. Recently Nobel Prize winners for the r 2020 were announced. The recipients of the Nobel Prize 2020 are

(1) Reinhard Genzel and Andreas Ghez for the discovery of supermassive compact object at the center of our galaxy,

(2) Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. ((a))

    2 only

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 only

19

Who is the first female appointed as Head of human spaceflight program of National Aeronautics and Space Administration in June 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Sally Ride

  2. ((b))

    Nancy Roman

  3. ((c))

    Kathy Lueders

  4. ((d))

    Katherine Johnson

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sally Ride

20

When did SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch the SkySats 19, 20 and 21?

  1. ((a))

    April 18, 2020

  2. ((b))

    April 13, 2020

  3. ((c))

    August 18, 2020

  4. ((d))

    March 13, 2020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

April 18, 2020

Quantitative Aptitude (20 questions)

21

Study the chart and answer the question based on the pie chart.

The pie chart given here shows expenditure incurred by a family on various items and their savings which amount to Rs. 8,000 in a month.

 

How much more amount is spent on food than on housing?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,000

22

Shagun and Sheetal have 40 kg and 50 kg apples respectively. Richa takes 30 percent apples from Shagun and 46 percent apples from Sheetal. Approximately what percent of total apples are Shagun and Sheetal left with?

  1. ((a))

    53 percent

  2. ((b))

    61 percent

  3. ((c))

    67 percent

  4. ((d))

    49 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53 percent

23

Speed of a boat in still water is 10 km/hr. If speed of stream is 2 km/hr, then how much distance can the boat travel downstream in 2.5 hours?

  1. ((a))

    30 km

  2. ((b))

    24 km

  3. ((c))

    32 km

  4. ((d))

    28 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 km

24

A certain sum of money amounts to Rs. 1331 in 3 years at 10 percent compounded annually. Find the sum invested.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1050

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1132

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1050

25

Circumference of a circle is equal to the perimeter of a square. What is the ratio of area of circle to the area of square? (The value of π is 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    14 : 11

  2. ((b))

    18 : 11

  3. ((c))

    27 : 22

  4. ((d))

    31 : 22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 : 11

26

Salary of Ram is 20 percent more than Shyam's. By what percent is Shyam's salary less than Ram?

  1. ((a))

    20.10

  2. ((b))

    16.66

  3. ((c))

    19.25

  4. ((d))

    18.75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20.10

27

Which of the following is correct?

  1. ((a))

    86>34>23>1212\sqrt[6]{8} > \sqrt[4]{3} > \sqrt[3]{2} > \sqrt[{12}]{{12}}

  2. ((b))

    34>86>1212>23\sqrt[4]{3} > \sqrt[6]{8} > \sqrt[{12}]{{12}} > \sqrt[3]{2}

  3. ((c))

    34>86>23>1212\sqrt[4]{3} > \sqrt[6]{8} > \sqrt[3]{2} > \sqrt[{12}]{{12}}

  4. ((d))

    23>34>86>1212\sqrt[3]{2} > \sqrt[4]{3} > \sqrt[6]{8} > \sqrt[{12}]{{12}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

86>34>23>1212\sqrt[6]{8} > \sqrt[4]{3} > \sqrt[3]{2} > \sqrt[{12}]{{12}}

28

A, B and C start a partnership. They invested Rs. 45000, Rs. 36000 and Rs. 54000 respectively. They stayed in partnership for 4 years, 3 years and 2 years. If B's share in profit is Rs. 1800, then what is the total profit?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 6000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 6600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 7200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 7000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 6000

29

Simplify the following.

\(7\frac{1}{2} \div \left{ {4\frac{1}{4}} \right. - \frac{1}{2} \times \left. {\left( {2\frac{1}{2} - 1\frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{4}} \right)} \right}\)

  1. ((a))

    4.5

  2. ((b))

    7.25

  3. ((c))

    1.875

  4. ((d))

    5.75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.5

30

Present ratio of the ages of Babita and Sunita is 7 : 9. 5 years ago, this ratio was 1 : 2. Find the present age of Babita.

  1. ((a))

    9 years

  2. ((b))

    14 years

  3. ((c))

    7 years

  4. ((d))

    21 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 years

31

A line graph is given below which shows the number of cars sold by seller A and seller B on five days.

Find the number of cars sold on Sunday by A and B together, if the number of cars sold on Sunday is 162316\frac{2}{3} percent more than the cars sold on Friday by A and B together?

  1. ((a))

    116

  2. ((b))

    112

  3. ((c))

    114

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

116

32

Find the curved surface area of cone whose height is 3 m and radius is 4 m. (approximate value) (The value of π is 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    63 m2

  2. ((b))

    33 m2

  3. ((c))

    45 m2

  4. ((d))

    79 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63 m2

33

The given table shows the number of employees appointed by different organizations in the given years.

YearOrganizations
PQRSTU
200792102841009598
2008104107949996105
2009961199310298103
2010101100868897107
2011851178410310299
2012889789100103102

 

In the year 2008, the number of employees appointed by the organization R is how much percentage more from the previous year? (Around the nearest integer)

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

34

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

2712+1534−1225+1845=?27\frac{1}{2} + 15\frac{3}{4} - 12\frac{2}{5} + 18\frac{4}{5} = ?

  1. ((a))

    49132049\frac{{13}}{{20}}

  2. ((b))

    48132048\frac{{13}}{{20}}

  3. ((c))

    49332049\frac{{33}}{{20}}

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49132049\frac{{13}}{{20}}

35

Which of the following is smallest?

  1. ((a))

    9−7\sqrt 9 - \sqrt 7

  2. ((b))

    6−4\sqrt 6 - \sqrt 4

  3. ((c))

    28−5\sqrt {28} - 5

  4. ((d))

    18−4\sqrt {18} - 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9−7\sqrt 9 - \sqrt 7

36

What is the average of first 9 prime numbers?

  1. ((a))

    10.77

  2. ((b))

    11.33

  3. ((c))

    10.1

  4. ((d))

    11.11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.77

37

A dealer sold 5/6th of his goods at 30 percent profit and the remaining at the cost price. What is his overall gain percent?

  1. ((a))

    27.27 percent

  2. ((b))

    25 percent

  3. ((c))

    22.5 percent

  4. ((d))

    30 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27.27 percent

38

A tank is normally filled in 4 hours. But it takes 5 hours to fill, when there is a leak at the bottom of the tank.

If the tank is full, in how many hours can it be emptied by the leak?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

39

Rina can complete a piece of work in 6 days while Seema can do the same work in 9 days. If they both work together, then how many days will be required to finish the work?

  1. ((a))

    4 days

  2. ((b))

    10 days

  3. ((c))

    7.3 days

  4. ((d))

    3.6 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 days

40

A and B can together complete a task in 16 days. They started a task together and after 4 days A leave, B takes 24 days to finish the rest of the task. How many days would B have taken to do the task if he worked alone?

  1. ((a))

    30 days

  2. ((b))

    24 days

  3. ((c))

    32 days

  4. ((d))

    34 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 days

Logical Ability and Reasoning (20 questions)

41

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

ACT : BFY : : BAD : ?

  1. ((a))

    DCI

  2. ((b))

    CDI

  3. ((c))

    CID

  4. ((d))

    ICD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DCI

42

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the below equation mathematically correct?

9 ÷ 3 + 6 - 6 × 2 = 30

  1. ((a))
    • and ÷
  2. ((b))

    × and ÷

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and -

  4. ((d))

    × and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and ÷
44

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))

45

Three statements are followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. 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:

  1. All peacocks are ducks.
  2. No duck is a kite.
  3. All fowls are kites.

Conclusions:

I. Some fowls are peacocks.

II. No kite is a peacock.

III. No peacock is a fowl.

IV. Some kites are peacocks.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I, II and IV follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and IV follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I, II and IV follow

46

If 'ADMONISH' is coded as 'DAOMINHS' in a particular language, then how will 'REPEATED' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    ERPETADE

  2. ((b))

    EREPTADE

  3. ((c))

    REEPTADE

  4. ((d))

    EDATEPRE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ERPETADE

47

Which of the following Venn diagram best represent the relationship among them:

Bird, Animal, Crow.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

The given Venn diagram shows the number of students who can play Cricket, Basketball and Volleyball. How many can play both Cricket and Basketball but not Volleyball?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

49

Venu, Sonia, Kamal, Ria and Aish are sitting on a bench. Sonia is sitting to the right of Kamal, who is not sitting at extreme end of the bench. Ria is sitting in between Sonia and Venu. Aish is sitting at extreme left. Who is to the right of Ria?

  1. ((a))

    Kamal

  2. ((b))

    Venu

  3. ((c))

    Sonia

  4. ((d))

    Aish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kamal

50

Pointing to a woman in the photograph a man said, "She is the daughter of my paternal grandmother's only son." How is the woman related to the man?

  1. ((a))

    Sister

  2. ((b))

    Sister-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister

51

Thickness of 8 tyres L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S is compared. Thickness of no two tyres is same. Thickness of N is more than L but less than 6 tyres. Thickness of O is more than M but less than Q. Thickness of P is less than only two tyres. Thickness of Q is not more than P. Which of the following statement is not correct?

  1. ((a))

    If thickness of P is 108 cm, then sum of thickness of R and S can be 219 cm

  2. ((b))

    Thickness of R is less than S

  3. ((c))

    Thickness of O is less than P

  4. ((d))

    L < N < M < O < Q < P < S < R can be the correct sequence of their thickness

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

If thickness of P is 108 cm, then sum of thickness of R and S can be 219 cm

52

Six people A, B, C, D, E and F sit around a circular table and they are facing the center, not necessarily in the same order. B sits opposite E and A sits opposite F. Neither A nor C sits adjacent to B. If A sits to the immediate right of D, then in which order these six people sit, starting from A, in clockwise direction?

  1. ((a))

    ADBCFE

  2. ((b))

    ADBFCE

  3. ((c))

    ADFBCE

  4. ((d))

    ADFCBE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ADBCFE

53

Find the missing number in the following number series:

22.5,  ______,  26.5,  30,  34.5

  1. ((a))

    23.5

  2. ((b))

    24.5

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23.5

54

Two statements are given followed by four conclusions I, II, III and IV. 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 spoons are forks.

B. Some forks are mats.

Conclusions:

I. No spoon is a mat.

II. Some mats are forks.

III. Some mats are spoons.

IV. No fork is a spoon.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions II and IV follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II and either conclusion I or III follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only either conclusion I and IV follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I and III follow

55

If BARK is coded as 2-1-18-11, then what is the code for WEAP?

  1. ((a))

    23-5-1-16

  2. ((b))

    22-4-1-15

  3. ((c))

    24-6-2-17

  4. ((d))

    21-7-1-18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23-5-1-16

56

Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the given figure and complete the pattern (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58

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

16460
9542
16?240
  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

59

Complete the following series.

7D, 15H, 23L, ______

  1. ((a))

    31Q

  2. ((b))

    29P

  3. ((c))

    33Q

  4. ((d))

    31P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31Q

60

3, 10, 29, 66, ______?

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    126

  3. ((c))

    127

  4. ((d))

    136

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125

English Language (20 questions)

61

Which of the following is correctly spelt?

  1. ((a))

    Riceprocity

  2. ((b))

    Reciprosity

  3. ((c))

    Reciprocity

  4. ((d))

    Reciprrosity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Riceprocity

62

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

The ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.

  1. ((a))

    Acumen

  2. ((b))

    Ineptness

  3. ((c))

    Intuition

  4. ((d))

    Perception

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Answer: ((a))

Acumen

63

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'.

He was one of most respected generals because of his care for the men and his record as a fighter.

  1. ((a))

    the most respect generals

  2. ((b))

    the most respected generals

  3. ((c))

    most respected general

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

the most respect generals

64

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'.

Undercover officers were sent to gather information, and they gave evidence in court from behind screens to protect their identities.

  1. ((a))

    for protecting his identities.

  2. ((b))

    in protecting their identity.

  3. ((c))

    No improvement

  4. ((d))

    to protecting their identities.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

for protecting his identities.

65

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

Shall her flight get cancelled, your mother says she will send you a message.

  1. ((a))

    she will send you a message.

  2. ((b))

    your mother says

  3. ((c))

    Shall her flight

  4. ((d))

    get cancelled,

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Answer: ((a))

she will send you a message.

66

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.

In the ancient world, theories of the origin of Earth and the objects see in the sky were certainly much less constrained.

  1. ((a))

    of Earth and the objects see in the sky

  2. ((b))

    were certainly much less constrained.

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    In the ancient world, theories of the origin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

of Earth and the objects see in the sky

67

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.

Fewer than one percent of the earth's water is unsalted and available for human consumption.

  1. ((a))

    Fewer than one percent of the

  2. ((b))

    for human consumption

  3. ((c))

    No Error

  4. ((d))

    earth's water is unsalted and available

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fewer than one percent of the

68

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

Fatigue

  1. ((a))

    Tiredness

  2. ((b))

    Clumsy

  3. ((c))

    Fresh

  4. ((d))

    Stable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tiredness

69

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The problem, at least for those holidaying in Gibraltar, is that neither of these hotels ______ a beach.

  1. ((a))

    has

  2. ((b))

    have

  3. ((c))

    had

  4. ((d))

    having

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

has

70

Given below are four parts of a sentence that are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order to make a grammatically correct, meaningful sentence.

A. students were expected

B. studied in earlier classes

C. having reached higher classes

D. to know the formulas and principles

  1. ((a))

    ACDB

  2. ((b))

    CDAB

  3. ((c))

    ADBC

  4. ((d))

    CADB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ACDB

71

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'.

Books costing money and requiring the user to read them for the idea to spread.

  1. ((a))

    cost money and require

  2. ((b))

    cost money and requiring

  3. ((c))

    No improvement

  4. ((d))

    costing money and require

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cost money and require

72

Select the incorrectly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Diminutive

  2. ((b))

    Presceint

  3. ((c))

    Spectacular

  4. ((d))

    Tectonic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Diminutive

73

Out of all the alternatives given, select the word which closely fits the given idiom/phrase.

Barking up the wrong tree

  1. ((a))

    To blame someone unfairly for a problem.

  2. ((b))

    To be mistaken, to be looking for solutions in the wrong place.

  3. ((c))

    To ignore someone.

  4. ((d))

    Being treated the same unpleasant way you have treated others.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To blame someone unfairly for a problem.

74

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

It is often said that the way to the man heart is through his stomach.

  1. ((a))

    is through his stomach.

  2. ((b))

    that the way to

  3. ((c))

    the man heart

  4. ((d))

    It is often said

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is through his stomach.

75

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.

Your brother is ______ intelligent than your father.

  1. ((a))

    most

  2. ((b))

    more

  3. ((c))

    many

  4. ((d))

    much

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

most

76

Arrange the jumbled sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.

A. Half the world's population is now under lockdown orders.

B. As more information about the virus has become available, public advisories have also shapeshifted accordingly.

C. It is to help fight the Covid-19 contagion that has picked up fearful pace through the month of March.

D. One such evolution has taken place on the question of masks.

  1. ((a))

    ADBC

  2. ((b))

    ACBD

  3. ((c))

    ABCD

  4. ((d))

    ACDB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ADBC

77

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

Startled, he looked around to locate the source of the sharp sound, but would not be finding any.

  1. ((a))

    but would not be finding any.

  2. ((b))

    Startled, he looked around

  3. ((c))

    to locate the source

  4. ((d))

    of the sharp sound

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

but would not be finding any.

78

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.

  1. ((a))

    Liberation

  2. ((b))

    Exoneration

  3. ((c))

    Immunity

  4. ((d))

    Amnesty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Liberation

79

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A husband's (or wife's) provision for a spouse after separation or divorce; maintenance.

  1. ((a))

    Alimony

  2. ((b))

    Remittance

  3. ((c))

    Provision

  4. ((d))

    Patrimony

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alimony

80

Out of all the alternatives given, select the option which closely fits the given idiom/phrase.

Bite off more than you can chew

  1. ((a))

    To take on a project that you cannot finish.

  2. ((b))

    Taking credit for someone else achievements.

  3. ((c))

    Being treated the same unpleasant way you have treated others.

  4. ((d))

    Something considered too insignificant to create an impact.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To take on a project that you cannot finish.

General Studies (20 questions)

81

The Bhima river is a tributary of which of the following rivers?

  1. ((a))

    Narmada

  2. ((b))

    Krishna

  3. ((c))

    Damodar

  4. ((d))

    Chambal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Narmada

82

Consider the following statements in reference to the President of India.

  1. Article 53 of the Constitution of India mentions that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.
  2. The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters his office.
  3. Article 60 of the Constitution of India mentions the procedure for the impeachment of the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    2 and 3 only

  3. ((c))

    1, 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    1 and 2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

83

Match List -1 with List -2 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List -1 (Sports)List -2 (Player)
A. Cricket1. Kidambi Srikanth
B. Badminton2. Birendra Lakra
C. Field hockey3. Sumit Nagal
D. Tennis4. Ajinkya Rahane
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

84

Consider the following statements regarding Hoysala art:

  1. The Hoysala style (1050 - 1300 AD) developed in the southern region of Karnataka.
  2. Hoysala art may be said to have its starting point in the temple of the early Chalukyas at Aihole, Badami and Pattadkal.
  3. An important monument employing this art is the Kesava temple at Belur.
  4. Apart from the architectural plan, the Hoysala style attained a few more distinguishing characteristics. For instance, chloritic schist was given up in favour of more tractable sandstone.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1, 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    3 and 4 only

  3. ((c))

    2 and 3 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2 and 3

85

Which of the following factors determines the climate of India?

  1. Latitude
  2. Ocean currents
  3. Distance from the sea

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. ((a))

    2 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 only

86

When was the World Bank established?

  1. ((a))

    1948

  2. ((b))

    1942

  3. ((c))

    1946

  4. ((d))

    1944

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1948

87

Which among the following schedules of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the allocation of seats in the Council of States?

  1. ((a))

    Fifth

  2. ((b))

    Fourth

  3. ((c))

    Third

  4. ((d))

    First

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fifth

88

Which of the following states is the first state to regulate the crop grown by farmers?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Telangana

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

89

Kailasanathar is the temple built by which dynasty and in which state?

  1. ((a))

    Pallava, Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Chola, Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Chola, Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Pallava, Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pallava, Tamil Nadu

90

To which state of India do the 'Khuded' folk songs belong?

  1. ((a))

    Chhattisgarh

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    Uttarakhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chhattisgarh

91

Who has become the first Indian to win the Richard Dawkins Award?

  1. ((a))

    Gulzar

  2. ((b))

    Javed Akhtar

  3. ((c))

    Prasoon Joshi

  4. ((d))

    Naseeruddin Shah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gulzar

92

Which among the following statements about Bhagoriya is/are correct?

  1. Bhagoriya is one of the major festival of tribal people.
  2. Bhagoriya is a Haat Market.
  3. Bhagoriya festival celebrated in the month of May.
  4. Bhagoriya festival celebrated by Bhil and Bhilala tribe in Madhya Pradesh.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. ((a))

    1, 2 and 4

  2. ((b))

    2 only

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2 and 4

93

Consider the following statements regarding matter.

  1. Matter is made up of small particles
  2. The forces of attraction between the particles in matter are maximum in gases.
  3. Evaporation does not cause cooling.
  4. The matter around us exists in three states: solid, liquid and gas,

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    3 and 4

  3. ((c))

    1 and 4

  4. ((d))

    2 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

94

Consider the following statements about the use of behavioral parameters by GSTN to enhance voluntary compliance with reference to GST (Goods and Service Tax)

  1. The GST rules provide for the electronic generation of e-way bill for transportation of goods above a certain threshold of value of the goods being transported.
  2. Return filing status of a GSTIN is visible in the public domain on the GST portal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    2 only

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

95

Vinesh Phogat is related with which of the following sports?

  1. ((a))

    Swimming

  2. ((b))

    Tennis

  3. ((c))

    Wrestling

  4. ((d))

    Badminton

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Swimming

96

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National movement.

  1. Romesh Chunder Dutt, a retired ICS officer, published 'The Economic History of India' at the beginning of the 20th Century. In this book, he examined in minute detail the entire economic record of colonial rule since 1757.
  2. The focal point of the nationalist critique was the drain theory.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    2 only

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

97

What is a rod shaped bacteria called?

  1. ((a))

    bacilli

  2. ((b))

    Spirillam

  3. ((c))

    Vibrio

  4. ((d))

    Caucus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bacilli

98

Consider the following statements regarding the characteristics of a good source of energy.

  1. It would not do a large amount of work per unit volume or mass.
  2. It is easily accessible.
  3. It is easy to store or transport.
  4. It is not economical.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    3 and 4 only

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 only

  4. ((d))

    2 and 3 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 3 and 4

99

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

List -1 (Author)List -2 (Book)
A. Kautilya1. Ashtadhyayi
B. Panini2. Arthashastra
C. Kamandaka3. Kumarasambhava
D. Kalidas4. Nitisara
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

100

The treaty of Mangalore was signed between Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company in the year ______.

  1. ((a))

    1792

  2. ((b))

    1784

  3. ((c))

    1782

  4. ((d))

    1779

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1792

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