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IB ACIO Grade-II (Executive) Official Paper (Held On: 20 Feb, 2021 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Awareness (20 questions)

1

Which of the following statement is correct about New Parliament building?

(A) A heritage panel comprised of 4 members gave its approval to the new Parliament building.

(B) The project is expected to cost approximately Rs 971 crore.

(C) Building comes under the Central Vista redevelopment project started.

(D) It is being built by Larsen & Toubro.

  1. ((a))

    B and C

  2. ((b))

    A and B

  3. ((c))

    A and D

  4. ((d))

    B and D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B and C

2

Who among the following is the Chief Scientist in WHO?

  1. ((a))

    Dr. Hanan H. Balkhy

  2. ((b))

    Dr. Samira Asma

  3. ((c))

    Dr. Soumya Swaminathan

  4. ((d))

    Poonam Khetrapal Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dr. Hanan H. Balkhy

3

Which of the following statement is correct about The Amazon, the world’s most

biodiverse rainforest?

(1) The World's second-largest rainforest

(2) It covers nearly 20 per cent of the South American continent

  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2

4

Which one of the following Naval ships were on deployed to the Indian Ocean region on ‘Mission Sagar'?

  1. ((a))

    INS Vikrant

  2. ((b))

    INS Magar

  3. ((c))

    INS Jalashwa

  4. ((d))

    INS Kesari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

INS Vikrant

5

Who among the following has been appointed by UNICEF (United Nations International Children Education Fund) to advocate for promoting and supporting its work around ending violence against children?

  1. ((a))

    Ayushman Khurana

  2. ((b))

    Ranbir Kapoor

  3. ((c))

    Aparshakti Khurana

  4. ((d))

    Vicky Kaushal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ayushman Khurana

6

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) and the Goa University (GU) have successfully synthesized gold nanoparticles (GNPs) using a Psychrotolerant Antarctic ___________:

  1. ((a))

    Fungus

  2. ((b))

    Protozoa

  3. ((c))

    Virus

  4. ((d))

    Bacteria

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fungus

7

Which of the following nation ‘unintentionally’ shot down a Ukrainian Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft in January 2020?

  1. ((a))

    North Korea

  2. ((b))

    USA

  3. ((c))

    China

  4. ((d))

    Iran

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North Korea

8

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Sportsperson’s Name)List-II (Award)
A. Chirag Chandrasekhar Shetty1. Dronacharya award
B. Romesh Pathania2. Tenzing Norgay   National  Adventure Award
C. Trupti Murgunde3. Arjuna Award
D. Keval Hiren Kakka4. Dhyan Chand Award
<br>

(a) A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3

(b) A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

(c) A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4

(d) A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2

  1. ((a))

    d

  2. ((b))

    a

  3. ((c))

    c

  4. ((d))

    b

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

d

9

Which of the following statements is true about the inauguration of the Statue of Unity?

(1) On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 100th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Statue of Unity.

(2) Designed by Padma Bhushan recipient sculptor Ram V Sutar.

  1. ((a))

    Both 1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2

10

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

List-I (Government Scheme/programme)List-II (Objective of Scheme)
A. Hridaya Plan1. Developing all the basic amenities in more than 500 cities that have more than one lakh population.
B. UDAY2. To take care of world heritage sites and to make these sites economically viable.
C. Amrut Plan3. Financial turnaround of Power Distribution Companies of Public Sector
  1. ((a))

    A - 2, B - 1, C - 3

  2. ((b))

    A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

  3. ((c))

    A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

  4. ((d))

    A - 3, B - 2, C - 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A - 2, B - 1, C - 3

11

Which of the following statements is true about Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)?

(1) Under this scheme a loan up to 15 lakhs to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises can be provided.

(2) These loans are given by Commercial Banks, RRBs, Small Finance Banks, MFIs and NBFCs.

  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

12

For which sport did Mariyappan Thangavelu won Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2020?

  1. ((a))

     Golf

  2. ((b))

    Kabbadi

  3. ((c))

    Basketball

  4. ((d))

    Para Athletics

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Golf

13

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

List-I (Name of the Author)List-II (Name of the Book)
A. Anita Desai1. In Custody
B. Vikram Chandra2. The English Teacher
C. R. K. Narayan3. Sacred Games
D. Vikram Seth4. The Golden Gate
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

14

Which company was the lowest bidder for the construction of the new parliament building in September 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Tata Projects Limited

  2. ((b))

    Reliance

  3. ((c))

    L & T Ltd

  4. ((d))

    Shapoorji Pallonji

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tata Projects Limited

15

 In how many phases, General Election to Lok Sabha-2019 was conducted in India?

  1. ((a))

    Five

  2. ((b))

    Seven

  3. ((c))

    Nine

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Five

16

From where was Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite missile test was conducted?

  1. ((a))

    Satish Dhawan Space Centre

  2. ((b))

    Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Island launch complex

  3. ((c))

    Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

  4. ((d))

    Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Satish Dhawan Space Centre

17

Which of the following statements about Sushma Swaraj is/are correct?

(1) In 1977, Sushma Swaraj became the youngest cabinet minister, at the age of 25, in the Janata Party Govt., headed by then Chief minister Devi Lal.

(2) She contested against Sonia Gandhi in 1999.

  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

18

Who won the Bal Sahitya Puruskar 2019 in Hindi language?

  1. ((a))

    Vijay Sharma

  2. ((b))

    Kumarpal Desai

  3. ((c))

    Devika Cariapa

  4. ((d))

    Govind Sharma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vijay Sharma

19

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

List-1 (Noble Prize)List-2 (Name)
A. The Nobel Prize in Physics 20201. Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice
B. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 20202. John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino
C. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 20203. Roger Penrose
D. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 20194. Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

20

Consider the following statements about 66th National Film Awards, 2019.

(1) Best Actor award was received by Ayushmann Khurrana for Andhadhun, and Vicky Kaushal for Uri.

(2) Best Male Playback Singer award was received by Armaan Malik for Binte Dil from Padmaavat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    2 only

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

Quantitative Aptitude (20 questions)

21

The cost price of an article is Rs. x. It is marked up by 100 percent and it is sold at Rs. 420 after giving 30 percent discount. What is the value of x (in Rs.)?

  1. ((a))

    375

  2. ((b))

    325

  3. ((c))

    300

  4. ((d))

    400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

375

22

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

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

The ratio of the expenditure on food to the savings is:

  1. ((a))

    4 : 3

  2. ((b))

    3 : 2

  3. ((c))

    2 : 1

  4. ((d))

    3 : 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 : 3

23

If the radius of a cylinder is tripled and the height is halved, then what is the ratio between the new volume and the previous volume?

  1. ((a))

    4 : 5

  2. ((b))

    3 : 2

  3. ((c))

    6 : 2

  4. ((d))

    9 : 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 : 5

24

A grocer mixes two varieties of wheat and sells the mixture at Rs. 28 per kg to earn a profit of 25%. If the cost price of the first variety is twice that of the second, and he has mixed them in the ratio 2 : 3, then find the price per kg of the cheaper variety.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 18

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 20

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 14

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 18

25

A rectangular wheat field has an area of 1682 sq. metres whereas its perimeter is 29a × 3b × 2c metres. If the length and breadth are positive integers, then find the perimeter. (It is known that a, b, c are positive integers.)

  1. ((a))

    174 metres

  2. ((b))

    58 metres

  3. ((c))

    116 metres

  4. ((d))

    87 metres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

174 metres

26

Manoj can complete a work in 15 days working 8 hours in a day and Santosh can complete it in 10 days working 9 hours in a day. If Manoj and Santosh together start working for 6 hours per day, in how many days will they complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    8478\dfrac{4}{7}

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    104710\dfrac{4}{7}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8478\dfrac{4}{7}

27

At an election between three candidates P, Q and R, 20% of the votes polled were declared invalid. Out of the valid votes, P gets 30% votes. The remaining valid votes were shared by Q and R in the ratio 11 : 9, respectively. If P has received 150 votes less than R, then find total number of votes polled.

  1. ((a))

    12500

  2. ((b))

    9000

  3. ((c))

    105000

  4. ((d))

    15000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12500

28

The pie chart given below shows the number of cars sold in 6 countries. Number of cars sold in a particular country are shown as a percentage of total number of cars sold in these 6 countries.

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

I. Difference between the total central angle formed by A and F and total central angle formed by C and D is 32.4 degrees.

II. If the total number of cars sold in B, C and E is 12650, then the total number of cars sold in these 6 countries are 23000.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

29

Two items were sold at Rs. 9000 each. The first was sold at 50 percent loss and the second was sold at 50 percent profit. Find the total loss on selling both the items.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2400

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 6000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4500

30

If an article is sold at a discount of 30% to the marked price, it makes a loss of 20%. At what per cent discount on the marked price will it break even?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    10.5%

  3. ((c))

    12.5%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

31

What will be the square root of the remainder when 5 divides 12976?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

32

Study the following table carefully and answer the question given below it:

Number of candidates appearing for an interview for a post in various Banks and percentage of candidates qualifying.

BankCandidates Appearing% of Candidates Qualifying
H150014
I220026
J300017
K98020
L120028
M250021
<br>

What was the difference between the number of candidates who qualified in banks I and J together and the number of candidates who did not qualify in the same banks?

  1. ((a))

    3032

  2. ((b))

    3036

  3. ((c))

    3040

  4. ((d))

    3028

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3032

33

60 percent students in a school are boys. 40 percent of boys passed in the examination. If 35 percent of total students passed the examination, then what percent of girls failed the examination?

  1. ((a))

    72.5

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    56.5

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72.5

34

If ab=c2d2=e3f3=16,\dfrac{a}{b}=\dfrac{c^2}{d^2}=\dfrac{e^3}{f^3}=16,  then find the value of a2+c4+e6b2+d4+f6+b2+d4+f6a2+c4+e6\sqrt{\dfrac{a^2+c^4+e^6}{b^2+d^4+f^6}}+\sqrt{\dfrac{b^2+d^4+f^6}{a^2+c^4+e^6}}.

  1. ((a))

    25716\dfrac{257}{16}

  2. ((b))

    25616\dfrac{256}{16}

  3. ((c))

    25715\dfrac{257}{15}

  4. ((d))

    26516\dfrac{265}{16}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25716\dfrac{257}{16}

35

On selling 32 chairs at Rs. 2800, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 4 chairs. The cost price of a chair is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 100

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 120

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 280

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 100

36

Select the odd one from the following options.

  1. ((a))

    0.2 × 0.5 + 0.3 × 0.5

  2. ((b))

    0.4 × 0.5 × 2.5 × 0.5

  3. ((c))

    1.5 × 0.04 + 0.4 × 0.5

  4. ((d))

    0.2 × 0.7 + 0.2 × 0.55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.2 × 0.5 + 0.3 × 0.5

37

Smaller diagonal of a rhombus is equal to length of its sides. If length of each side is 4 cm, then what is the area (in square cm) of an equilateral triangle with side equal to the bigger diagonal of the rhombus?

  1. ((a))

    12√3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    9√3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12√3

38

A is 5 percent more than B and B is 10 percent more than C, then by what percentage is A more than C.

  1. ((a))

    20 percent

  2. ((b))

    15.5 percent

  3. ((c))

    10 percent

  4. ((d))

    12 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 percent

39

 If (2P + Q) : (Q + R) = (Q - P) : (Q - R) = 4 : 3, then what is the value of P : Q : R?

  1. ((a))

    5 : 7 : 8

  2. ((b))

    4 : 6 : 9

  3. ((c))

    8 : 12 : 9

  4. ((d))

    4 : 3 : 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 7 : 8

40

A can complete a work in 5 minutes, B in 6 minutes and C in 8 minutes. The average number of work completed per hour per worker for all three workers is:

  1. ((a))

    569\dfrac{56}{9}

  2. ((b))

    575\dfrac{57}{5}

  3. ((c))

    523\dfrac{52}{3}

  4. ((d))

    596\dfrac{59}{6}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

569\dfrac{56}{9}

Logical Ability and Reasoning (20 questions)

41

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.

49 : 245 :: 37 : 148 :: 47 : ?

  1. ((a))

    185

  2. ((b))

    132

  3. ((c))

    141

  4. ((d))

    176

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

185

42

Treena reached the office before Dev but after Loki. Veer reached the office before Treena but after Kiran reached the office. Loki reached the office just after Veer reached the office. Who reached the office last?

  1. ((a))

    Treena

  2. ((b))

    Dev

  3. ((c))

    Veer

  4. ((d))

    Kiran

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Treena

43

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))

    Galaxy

  2. ((b))

    Constellation

  3. ((c))

    Star

  4. ((d))

    Solar system

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Galaxy

44

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 J are M.

II. Some Q are J.

Conclusions:

I. No M is Q.

II. Some M are J.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusion I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusion I and II follows

45

Varun, Anwar, Prachi, Fatima, and Disha are sitting on a bench facing in the same direction. Varun is sitting to the immediate left of Anwar, who is not sitting at extreme corners. Fatima is sitting in between Disha and Varun. Prachi is sitting at extreme right. Who is to the right of Anwar?

  1. ((a))

    Prachi

  2. ((b))

    Varun

  3. ((c))

    Fatima

  4. ((d))

    Disha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prachi

46

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

SPY : ROX :: KIN : ?

  1. ((a))

    LHM

  2. ((b))

    JMH

  3. ((c))

    JHM

  4. ((d))

    LMH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LHM

47

From the given question, find which figure comes after the four figures which are in series?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equation(s) will be correct?

  • and ×;

I. 16 × 9 + 2 ÷ 3 – 5 = 17

II. 43 × 11 – 44 ÷ 11 + 11 = 10

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

49

Complete the following series.

e25, j100, o225, ______

  1. ((a))

    t400

  2. ((b))

    q400

  3. ((c))

    u250

  4. ((d))

    m250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

t400

50

A % B means A is the wife of B, A # B means A is the brother of B, A * B means A is the son of B.

Which of the following expression indicates that P is the son of R?

  1. ((a))

    U % P # R * S

  2. ((b))

    S # R * P % U

  3. ((c))

    U % P # S * R

  4. ((d))

    S # R * U % P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U % P # R * S

51

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

Statement 1: Some doctors are engineers.

Statement 2: All engineers are lawyers.

Conclusion I: Some lawyers are doctors.

Conclusion II: All lawyers are engineers.

Conclusion III: Some engineers are doctors.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Both Conclusion I and III follows

  3. ((c))

    All conclusions I, II and III follows

  4. ((d))

    Both Conclusion II and III follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

52

If a mirror is placed on the line XY, then which of the answer figures is the mirror image of the given figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53

Six boys - P, Q, R, S, T and U - are sitting around a circular table, not necessarily in the same order. P and S are sitting together. Neither Q nor T is sitting adjacent to either P or S. Who is sitting opposite R?

  1. ((a))

    T

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T

54

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

A12B, D15E, G18H, J21K, ?

  1. ((a))

    M24N

  2. ((b))

    B23J

  3. ((c))

    F27H

  4. ((d))

    F12J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M24N

55

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56

Pointing to a man in a photograph a woman says, “He is the father of my only daughter-in-law’s father-in- law”. How is the man related to the woman?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Father-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Brother-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother

57

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Insects, Tiger, Deer

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58

Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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 papers are stationery.
  2. Some stationery are books. 3.  No book is a pen.

Conclusions:

I. Some pens are books.

II. No paper is a pen.

III. Some stationery are papers.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions II and III follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions III follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions II and III follow.

59

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

Question Figure:

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60

Eight ministers A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting on a bench in two rows facing each other. Each row has four ministers. H and F are diagonally opposite to each other. G is to the immediate left of D. G and F are not sitting on the same bench. D is at one of the corners. C is sitting between E and B. Who is sitting opposite to A?

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    C

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Answer: ((a))

F

English Language (20 questions)

61

Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

In a nutshell

  1. ((a))

    In a complex situation

  2. ((b))

    In a hurry

  3. ((c))

    To write angrily

  4. ((d))

    To be very brief

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Answer: ((a))

In a complex situation

62

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

Impregnable

  1. ((a))

    Unassailable

  2. ((b))

    Inviolable

  3. ((c))

    Vulnerable

  4. ((d))

    Stout

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unassailable

63

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

High and mighty

  1. ((a))

    Good news

  2. ((b))

    Very quick

  3. ((c))

    Arrogant

  4. ((d))

    Good Luck

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Good news

64

Directions: 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.

The advice that only you

P: so prevalent perhaps because it offers

Q: with the illusion of control in a situation

R: can give yourself closure is

S: the person who has been broken up

Where realistically none exists.

  1. ((a))

    RPQS

  2. ((b))

    PSRQ

  3. ((c))

    RPSQ

  4. ((d))

    PSQR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RPQS

65

Directions: Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Adaquate

  2. ((b))

    Adequete

  3. ((c))

    Adaquete

  4. ((d))

    Adequate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adaquate

66

Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.

I want all the (1)/ workers to join (2)/ the immediately meeting. (3)/ No error (4)

  1. ((a))

    the immediately meeting.

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    workers to join

  4. ((d))

    I want all the

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the immediately meeting.

67

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

The Bill increases the penalty to _______ between three and six months, or a fine of up to Rs 10,000, or both.

  1. ((a))

    discharge

  2. ((b))

    banishment

  3. ((c))

    imprisonment

  4. ((d))

    liberation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

discharge

68

Directions: Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.

Everyone waiting for his turn for the interview (were in formals except Tanmay and me).

  1. ((a))

    was in formals except Tanmay and me.

  2. ((b))

    was in formals except Tanmay and I.

  3. ((c))

    were in formals except Tanmay and I.

  4. ((d))

    No correction required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

was in formals except Tanmay and me.

69

Directions: Select the most appropriate 'one word ' for the expressions given below.

Having an ample quantity of something.

  1. ((a))

    Dearth

  2. ((b))

    Comfort

  3. ((c))

    Abundance

  4. ((d))

    Scarcity

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Answer: ((a))

Dearth

70

Directions: Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below

Antipathy

  1. ((a))

    Relish

  2. ((b))

    Affinity

  3. ((c))

    Antagonism

  4. ((d))

    Rapport

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Relish

71

Directions: The sentence below has four parts (A, B, C, and D). One part has a grammatical error. Identify the part.

He has been spending (A)/ a lifetime (B)/ imbibing (C)/ his local club’s history. (D)

  1. ((a))

    a lifetime

  2. ((b))

    imbibing

  3. ((c))

    He has been spending

  4. ((d))

    his local club’s history

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a lifetime

72

Directions: Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Kaliedoscope

  2. ((b))

    Kaleidoscope

  3. ((c))

    Kalidiscope

  4. ((d))

    Kaleidiscope

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kaliedoscope

73

Directions: Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below

Obliterate

  1. ((a))

    Hansom

  2. ((b))

    Establish

  3. ((c))

    Extirpate

  4. ((d))

    Epistle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hansom

74

Directions: Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.

Neither did he give his term paper, (or his assignments).

  1. ((a))

    nor his assignments

  2. ((b))

    nor did he submit his assignments

  3. ((c))

    No correction required

  4. ((d))

    or did he submit his assignments.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

nor his assignments

75

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

We can only _______ to a few of the measures which received his efficient support.

  1. ((a))

    allude

  2. ((b))

    prelude

  3. ((c))

    prude

  4. ((d))

    exude

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

allude

76

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word.

His performance was absolutely _______ disaster!

  1. ((a))

    an undermined

  2. ((b))

    an unmitigated

  3. ((c))

    an unjust

  4. ((d))

    a mitigated

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

an undermined

77

Directions: 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.

The soldiers were

P. lines and with little to no artillery; the battle seemed

Q. battle with the enemy

R. engaged in an uphill

S. forces, behind the enemy

lost but the soldiers didn't lose their morale at all.

  1. ((a))

    RPSQ

  2. ((b))

    RSPQ

  3. ((c))

    RQSP

  4. ((d))

    RQPS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RPSQ

78

Directions: The sentence below has four parts (A, B, C, and D). One part has a grammatical error. Identify the part.

Insulin secretes (A)/ in response to (B)/ rising levels of glucose (C)/ in the blood. (D)

  1. ((a))

    in the blood

  2. ((b))

    in response to

  3. ((c))

    Insulin secretes

  4. ((d))

    rising levels of glucose

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

in the blood

79

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

The three brothers decided to distribute the chocolates _______ themselves.

  1. ((a))

    across

  2. ((b))

    above

  3. ((c))

    among

  4. ((d))

    between

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

across

80

Directions: In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R, S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. You are required to choose one of the four alternatives which would be the most logical sequence of the sentence in the passage.

S1. You live either in a village or a town in India.

P: Many villages and towns form a tehsil or a taluka.

Q: There are also some areas in our country called Union Territories.

R: Many tehsils of talukas form a district and many districts form a State.

S: These, together with all the states of our country make India.

S6. India is our motherland.

  1. ((a))

    PRQS

  2. ((b))

    QPRS

  3. ((c))

    PQRS

  4. ((d))

     RPQS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PRQS

General Studies (20 questions)

81

Members of which of the following phyla are commonly known as sea walnuts?

  1. ((a))

    Arthropoda

  2. ((b))

    Ctenophora

  3. ((c))

    Mollusca

  4. ((d))

    Platyhelminthes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arthropoda

82

Which of the following solutions can provide reforms in Indian agriculture?

  1. Small and fragmented landholding
  2. Distribution of assured quality seeds of farmers
  3. Lack of mechanism

Select the correct answer using the options given below.

  1. ((a))

    2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    2 only

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 and 3

83

Access to the internet is the Fundamental Right under which Article of the Indian constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Article 22

  2. ((b))

    Article 20

  3. ((c))

    Article 21

  4. ((d))

    Article 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 22

84

Piyush Goyal is the minister of Railways as well as of which ministry?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Agriculture

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of MSME

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Finance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

85

Consider the following statements regarding initiatives in the education sector in the recent past.

  1. A national mission called NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Head's and Teachers' Holistic Advancement) under the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha was launched in August 2019 to improve learning outcomes at the elementary level.
  2. Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program (DHRUV) was launched to identify and encourage talented students to enrich their skills and knowledge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    2 only

  2. ((b))

    1 only

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 only

86

Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

  1. The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General in the Constitution of India is substantially modeled upon that of the Auditor-General of India Act, 1935.
  2. The Comptroller and Auditor General may be removed only on an address from both Houses of Parliament on the grounds of 'proved misbehavior' or 'incapacity'.
  3. The term of office of the Comptroller and Auditor General shall be five years from the date on which he assumes office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    2 and 3 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

87

What is the height of elevation of the Peninsular plateau?

  1. ((a))

    300 m

  2. ((b))

    250-500 m

  3. ((c))

    600-900 m

  4. ((d))

    150 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300 m

88

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List-I (Terms used in Ancient India)List-II (Meanings of these words)
A. Bhukti1. Copper coins
B. Kuakini2. An education center often attached to a temple
C. Ghatika3. Administrative unit
D. Rijeka4. Official designation
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

89

What can be the effects of ozone depletion on human health?

  1. Sunburn
  2. Cataract
  3. Skin cancer
  4. Aging of the skin

Select the correct answer using the options given below.

  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    2 and 3 only

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 only

  4. ((d))

    3 and 4 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 3 and 4

90

Which of the following is a feature of the Peninsular river system in India?

  1. The Peninsular rivers receive water only from rainfall.
  2. These rivers flow across the young fold mountains and are still youthful in age.
  3. These rivers have small basins and catchment area.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. ((a))

    1 and 3

  2. ((b))

    1 only

  3. ((c))

    2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 and 3

91

Who was the winner of the first Indian Premier League?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai Indians

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan Royals

  3. ((c))

    Kolkata Knight Riders

  4. ((d))

    Chennai Superkings

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mumbai Indians

92

The Quit India Movement launched in 1942 was an important and decisive movement in the history of the Indian National Movement.

  1. An important meeting took place in August 1942 at Gowalia Tank in Calcutta in this regard.
  2. A significant feature of Quit India Movement was the emergence of what came to be known as parallel governments in some parts of the country. The first one was proclaimed in Ballia, in east UP, in August 1942.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  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

93

Which among the following is the lightest gas?

  1. ((a))

    Neon

  2. ((b))

    Carbon dioxide

  3. ((c))

    Oxygen

  4. ((d))

    Hydrogen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neon

94

How many dance forms have been acknowledged by Sangeet Natak Akademi as classical dance forms of India as on November 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Six

  2. ((b))

    Eight

  3. ((c))

    Ten

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Six

95

Consider the following statements regarding the Principle of Centrifugation.

  1. As per the principle, the lighter particles are forced to the bottom and the denser particles stay at the top when spun rapidly.
  2. This principle is applied in diagnostic laboratories for blood and urine tests.
  3. This principle is applied in dairies and in homes to separate butter from cream.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    3 only

  3. ((c))

    2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

96

Consider the following statements about Hindustani music composition.

  1. Dhrupad is a serious and sober composition which demands effort from the vocal cords and lungs.
  2. 'Khayal' is a word derived from Persian and implies 'idea' or 'imagination'.
  3. The Thumari is a light from based on the romantic religious literature inspired by the Bhakti Movement.
  4. The Ghazal is yet another product of the Indonesian influence on Hindustani music.

Which of the statements given above are true?

  1. ((a))

    1, 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    3 and 4

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    2 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2 and 3

97

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List - I
(Sports)		List - II
(Players associated with these sports)
A. Cricket1. Mohit Kamat
B. Badminton2. Jarman Preet Singh
C. Hockey3. Rishi Reddy
D. Tennis4. Washington Sundar
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

98

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has not written which one of the following books?

  1. ((a))

     Response in the Living and the Non-living

  2. ((b))

    Target 3 Billion

  3. ((c))

    The Luminous Sparks

  4. ((d))

    Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Response in the Living and the Non-living

99

Which of the following temples is located at Kanchipuram?

  1. ((a))

    Ekambareswarar Temple

  2. ((b))

    Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

  3. ((c))

    Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple

  4. ((d))

    Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ekambareswarar Temple

100

In which of the following states is the site of Bhimbetka situated?

  1. ((a))

     Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Madhya Pradesh

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