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MP Police Constable 2023 Official Paper (Held On: 18 Aug, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Question 1

The word ‘Khayal’ is derived from Persian and means _____. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Sword

  2. BOption (b)

    Love

  3. COption (c)

    Idea

  4. DOption (d)

    Victory

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sword

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Question 2

Which statement is true regarding subsidiary alliance?

  1. AOption (a)

    It was invented by Lord Auckland

  2. BOption (b)

    It was "Non-Intervention Policy"

  3. COption (c)

    Mysore was the first state to enter the subsidiary alliance

  4. DOption (d)

    Hyderabad was the first state to enter the subsidiary alliance

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

It was invented by Lord Auckland

Explanation not yet available.

Question 3

Which of the following was the recommendations of Simon Commission?

  1. AOption (a)

    Abolition of communal electorate

  2. BOption (b)

    Establishment of a federation of British India

  3. COption (c)

    Continuation of dyarchy 

  4. DOption (d)

    Introduction of direct elections

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Abolition of communal electorate

Explanation not yet available.

Question 4

Along with Praffula Chaki, which of the following personalities decided to attack British judge, Magistrate Douglas Kingsford?

  1. AOption (a)

    Dalai Lama

  2. BOption (b)

    Chhatrapati Shivaji 

  3. COption (c)

    Khudiram Bose

  4. DOption (d)

    Dhan Gopal Mukerji

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dalai Lama

Explanation not yet available.

Question 5

Which of the following scientist received the National Medal of Science in 1987 for serving three Universities in North America?

  1. AOption (a)

    Satyendra Nath Bose

  2. BOption (b)

    Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

  3. COption (c)

    Har Gobind Khorana

  4. DOption (d)

    Birbal Sahni

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Satyendra Nath Bose

Explanation not yet available.

Question 6

The fiscal deficit in Budgetary Estimates (BE) 2021-22 is estimated to be how much percentage of GDP? 

  1. AOption (a)

    9.8%

  2. BOption (b)

    7.8%

  3. COption (c)

    6.8%

  4. DOption (d)

    5.8%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9.8%

Explanation not yet available.

Question 7

Select the incorrect statement about NEFT

  1. AOption (a)

    It's full form is National Electronic Facility of Transfer 

  2. BOption (b)

    It is developed by RBI

  3. COption (c)

    It is used to facilitate transfer of funds by customers from one bank to another bank in India

  4. DOption (d)

    This facility is also available through online banking. 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

It's full form is National Electronic Facility of Transfer 

Explanation not yet available.

Question 8

Mamallapuram Utsav is celebrated in which of the following South Indian State?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kerala

  2. BOption (b)

    Telangana

  3. COption (c)

    Andhra Pradesh 

  4. DOption (d)

    Tamil Nadu

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kerala

Explanation not yet available.

Question 9

Akshay Tritiya, which is also known as Akha Teej, falls on the third lunar day of the bright half of the month?

  1. AOption (a)

    Vaisakh

  2. BOption (b)

    Shravan

  3. COption (c)

    Chaitra

  4. DOption (d)

    Megha

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Vaisakh

Explanation not yet available.

Question 10

Thai month is related to which of the following Indian states?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tamil Nadu

  2. BOption (b)

    Assam

  3. COption (c)

    Mizoram

  4. DOption (d)

    Chhattisgarh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Tamil Nadu

Explanation not yet available.

Question 11

Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on the Kartik Puranmashi of the month

  1. AOption (a)

    Chaitra

  2. BOption (b)

    Ashvin

  3. COption (c)

    Kartik 

  4. DOption (d)

    Shravan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chaitra

Explanation not yet available.

Question 12

Which Ocean is almost triangular in shape?

  1. AOption (a)

    Southern Ocean 

  2. BOption (b)

    Indian Ocean

  3. COption (c)

    Arctic Ocean

  4. DOption (d)

    Atlantic Ocean

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Southern Ocean 

Explanation not yet available.

Question 13

When was the 'Swabhiman' program related to financial inclusion started?

  1. AOption (a)

    2011 

  2. BOption (b)

    2001

  3. COption (c)

    2007

  4. DOption (d)

    2005

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2011 

Explanation not yet available.

Question 14

Who among the following was the tenth and last guru of the Sikhs?

  1. AOption (a)

    Guru Govind Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Guru Angad 

  3. COption (c)

    Guru Arjan Dev

  4. DOption (d)

    Guru Teg Bahadur

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Guru Govind Singh

Explanation not yet available.

Question 15

Bengal was founded as an independent state by which of the following rulers? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Sirajuddaulah

  2. BOption (b)

    Hussain Shah

  3. COption (c)

    Murshid Quli Khan

  4. DOption (d)

    Alivardi Khan 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sirajuddaulah

Explanation not yet available.

Question 16

Modified Value Added Tax (MODVAT) is related to which of the following?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sales tax

  2. BOption (b)

    Wealth tax

  3. COption (c)

    Income tax

  4. DOption (d)

    Excise duty 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sales tax

Explanation not yet available.

Question 17

By what name is the Jamuna river of Bangladesh known in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Yamuna

  2. BOption (b)

    Tista

  3. COption (c)

    Brahmaputra 

  4. DOption (d)

    Ganga

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Yamuna

Explanation not yet available.

Question 18

Son river does not flow through which states?

  1. AOption (a)

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. COption (c)

    Bihar

  4. DOption (d)

    Gujarat

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Uttar Pradesh

Explanation not yet available.

Question 19

Who is the author of the book ‘How to Avoid a Climate disaster’?

  1. AOption (a)

    Jeffrey Archer

  2. BOption (b)

    R. Kaushik

  3. COption (c)

    Bill Gates

  4. DOption (d)

    Tahira Kashyap

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jeffrey Archer

Explanation not yet available.

Question 20

Who is the current Prime Minister of Israel? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Moshe Sharett

  2. BOption (b)

    Levi Eshkol

  3. COption (c)

    Benjamin Netanyahu

  4. DOption (d)

    Isaac Herzog

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Moshe Sharett

Explanation not yet available.

Question 21

Which of the following is a star? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Earth

  2. BOption (b)

    Pluto

  3. COption (c)

    Sun

  4. DOption (d)

    Moon

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Earth

Explanation not yet available.

Question 22

Which of the following is not a Non-contact force?

  1. AOption (a)

    Electrostatic force

  2. BOption (b)

    Gravitational force 

  3. COption (c)

    Friction force 

  4. DOption (d)

    Magnetic force

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Electrostatic force

Explanation not yet available.

Question 23

Match the following:

1Rabi cropsaWinter
2Maize and paddybSummer
3Kharif cropscFood crops
  1. AOption (a)

    1-a, 2-c, 3-b

  2. BOption (b)

    1-b, 2-c,3-b

  3. COption (c)

    1-b, 2-a, 3-c

  4. DOption (d)

    1-c,2-b,3-a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1-a, 2-c, 3-b

Explanation not yet available.

Question 24

Match the following:

1Largest phylumaspider
2ArachnidsbArthropoda
3InsectscMosquitoes
  1. AOption (a)

    1-b, 2-a, 3-c

  2. BOption (b)

    1-b, 2-c, 3-a

  3. COption (c)

    1-c, 2-b, 3-a

  4. DOption (d)

    1-a, 2-c, 3-b

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1-b, 2-a, 3-c

Explanation not yet available.

Question 25

_____ and _____ components are linked through nutrient cycles and energy flows.

  1. AOption (a)

    Biotic and Abiotic

  2. BOption (b)

    Flora and fauna

  3. COption (c)

    Animals and plants

  4. DOption (d)

    Crops and trees.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Biotic and Abiotic

Explanation not yet available.

Question 26

Directions

The following question consists of two statements one labeled as “Assertion” and the other as “Reason”. You have to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer to the question from the given options.

Assertion (A): Does recycling paper help in the conservation of forests?

Reason(R): If we recycle the paper, the need for paper will reduce; therefore less number of trees will be cut.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both A and R are true

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and R are false

  3. COption (c)

    A is true but R is false.

  4. DOption (d)

    A is false but R is true.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both A and R are true

Explanation not yet available.

Question 27

______ is the branch of agriculture that deals with feeding, shelter, health, and breeding of domestic animals.

  1. AOption (a)

    Honey culture

  2. BOption (b)

    Animal husbandry

  3. COption (c)

    Animal farming

  4. DOption (d)

    Apiculture

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Honey culture

Explanation not yet available.

Question 28

Which one is not the type of consumer?

  1. AOption (a)

    carnivores

  2. BOption (b)

    decomposers

  3. COption (c)

    omnivores

  4. DOption (d)

    plants

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

carnivores

Explanation not yet available.

Question 29

Directions

The following question consists of two statements one labeled as “Assertion” and the other as “Reason”. You have to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer to the question from the given options.

Assertion(A): It is not advisable to burn plastic and synthetic fabrics.

Reason(R): Burning of plastics and synthetic fabrics produces poisonous gases causing air pollution.

  1. AOption (a)

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

  2. BOption (b)

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

  3. COption (c)

    A is true but R is false.

  4. DOption (d)

    Both A and R are false. 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

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

Explanation not yet available.

Question 30

_____ is a natural type of food preservative. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Salt

  2. BOption (b)

    Sugar

  3. COption (c)

    Pickle

  4. DOption (d)

    Fruits

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Salt

Explanation not yet available.

Question 31

If the object's weight is _____ than the upthrust, then the object will sink into the fluid. 

  1. AOption (a)

    less

  2. BOption (b)

    more

  3. COption (c)

    lesser

  4. DOption (d)

    equal 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

less

Explanation not yet available.

Question 32

Which of the following cooking oils have the highest amount of essential fatty acids?

  1. AOption (a)

    Soybean oil

  2. BOption (b)

    Coconut oil 

  3. COption (c)

    Castor oil

  4. DOption (d)

    Sunflower oil

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Soybean oil

Explanation not yet available.

Question 33

The urine consists of 95% water, 2.5% _____, and 2.5% other waste products. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Urea

  2. BOption (b)

    Sodium

  3. COption (c)

    Potassium

  4. DOption (d)

    Creatinine

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Urea

Explanation not yet available.

Question 34

What is the lifespan of human red blood cells? (approximately)

  1. AOption (a)

    200 Days

  2. BOption (b)

    300 Days

  3. COption (c)

    39 Days

  4. DOption (d)

    120 Days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

200 Days

Explanation not yet available.

Question 35

Pistil consists of an……….

  1. AOption (a)

    Ovary

  2. BOption (b)

    Stigma

  3. COption (c)

    Pollen sac

  4. DOption (d)

    Stamen

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ovary

Explanation not yet available.

Question 36

Select the letter-cluster that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

GIKM : TRPN :: JLNP : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    QOMK

  2. BOption (b)

    WUSQ

  3. COption (c)

    PRTV

  4. DOption (d)

    TVXZ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

QOMK

Explanation not yet available.

Question 37

Amir walked 40 meters to the west, then 30 meters to the left. He then walked 20 meters to his right. He moved 30 meters to the right after turning again. How far he is from the starting point?

  1. AOption (a)

    70 meters

  2. BOption (b)

    60 meters 

  3. COption (c)

    90 meters

  4. DOption (d)

    80 meters

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

70 meters

Explanation not yet available.

Question 38

Vikram walks 3 kilometers towards the Sun during the sunset, then turns left and walks 2 kilometers. He takes a right and walks for 3 kilometers. Finally, he goes to his right and walks 2 kilometers. Which way is Vikram going now?

  1. AOption (a)

    East

  2. BOption (b)

    West

  3. COption (c)

    North

  4. DOption (d)

    South

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

East

Explanation not yet available.

Question 39

Find the missing term in the following series.

C4X, F9U, I16R, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    L25P

  2. BOption (b)

    K25P

  3. COption (c)

    L27P

  4. DOption (d)

    L25O

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

L25P

Explanation not yet available.

Question 40

Reeta is in the west of Geeta who is in the south of Mangesh. Mangesh is in the south of Rupesh who is in the west of Lata. Now Lata is in which direction with respect of Reeta?

  1. AOption (a)

    North-east

  2. BOption (b)

    North

  3. COption (c)

    West

  4. DOption (d)

    East

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

North-east

Explanation not yet available.

Question 41

If A x B means A is to the north of B; A + B means A is to the south of B; A % B means A is to the west of B; A - B means A is to the east of B; then in M- V x L % T, T is in which direction with respect to M?

  1. AOption (a)

    West

  2. BOption (b)

    North

  3. COption (c)

    South

  4. DOption (d)

    East

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

West

Explanation not yet available.

Question 42

A mirror is placed on the line MN then which of the given alternative figures is the right mirror image/jpg of the given question figure?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.
Explanation not yet available.

Question 43

Select the correct mirror image/jpg of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right of the figure. 

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.
Explanation not yet available.

Question 44

If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image/jpg of the given figure?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.
Explanation not yet available.

Question 45

A mirror is placed on the line MN then which of the given alternative figures is the right mirror image/jpg of the given question figure?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.
Explanation not yet available.

Question 46

A mirror is placed on the line MN then which of the given alternative figures is the right mirror image/jpg of the given question figure?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.
Explanation not yet available.

Question 47

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

TSY, PQX, LOW, HMV, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    FUK

  2. BOption (b)

    KLM

  3. COption (c)

    KUF

  4. DOption (d)

    DKU

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

FUK

Explanation not yet available.

Question 48

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

LP, MR, ?, OV, PX

  1. AOption (a)

    MT

  2. BOption (b)

    NU

  3. COption (c)

    MU

  4. DOption (d)

    NT

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

MT

Explanation not yet available.

Question 49

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second pair is related to the first pair.

Bhagirathi: Uttarakhand :: Shipra : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bihar

  2. BOption (b)

    Haryana

  3. COption (c)

    Odisha

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhya Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bihar

Explanation not yet available.

Question 50

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second pair is related to the first pair.

Taka : Bangladesh :: Pound : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Iraq

  2. BOption (b)

    England

  3. COption (c)

    Australia

  4. DOption (d)

    USA

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Iraq

Explanation not yet available.

Question 51

Sruthi travels 7 km towards east then travels 25 km south. She then travels 10 km towards east and then travels 6 km towards her right. After this she travels 17 km towards west and stops. How far is she from her starting point in kilometers?

  1. AOption (a)

    30

  2. BOption (b)

    31

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    33

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30

Explanation not yet available.

Question 52

Given question has main statement followed by four statements. Choose the ordered pair of statements, where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.

There will be riot in the city if the rally is allowed

A. the rally was allowed

B. the rally was not allowed

C. There were riots in the city

D. There were no riots in the city

  1. AOption (a)

    AB

  2. BOption (b)

    BC

  3. COption (c)

    DA

  4. DOption (d)

    DB

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

AB

Explanation not yet available.

Question 53

Given question has main statement followed by four statements. Choose the ordered pair of statements, where the first statement implies the second, and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement.

The family is dependent on either rental income or interest payment

A. The family is dependent on rental income

B. The family is not dependent on rental income

C. The family is dependent on interest payment

D. The family is dependent not on interest payment

  1. AOption (a)

    AC

  2. BOption (b)

    DA

  3. COption (c)

    BD

  4. DOption (d)

    AB

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

AC

Explanation not yet available.

Question 54

In the question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I,II and III. An Assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider statement and the following assumption and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: Ankush wrote a second letters to his mother after a month as he did not receive any reply to the first letter.

Assumptions:

I. Ankush’s mother did not receive the letter.

II. The letter generally reaches within a fortnight.

III. His mother promptly sends reply to his letters.

  1. AOption (a)

    only assumption I is implicit

  2. BOption (b)

    only assumption II is implicit

  3. COption (c)

    either assumption I or II is implicit

  4. DOption (d)

    neither assumption I, II nor III is implicit

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only assumption I is implicit

Explanation not yet available.

Question 55

Find the related word from the given alternatives.

Fire : Fireplace

  1. AOption (a)

    Book : Cover

  2. BOption (b)

    Kerosene : Matchstick

  3. COption (c)

    Room : House

  4. DOption (d)

    Pencil : Eraser

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Book : Cover

Explanation not yet available.

Question 56

If 12.5% of x is 6, find the value of x.

  1. AOption (a)

    48

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    30

  4. DOption (d)

    42

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48

Explanation not yet available.

Question 57

If 20% of a = b, then b% of 20 is the same as:

  1. AOption (a)

    4% of a

  2. BOption (b)

    5% of a

  3. COption (c)

    20% of a

  4. DOption (d)

    16% of a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4% of a

Explanation not yet available.

Question 58

What sum will amount to Rs. 2890 in 12 months, if the rate of interest is 20% per annum, compounded half-yearly?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs.1278.8702

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs.3210.4576

  3. COption (c)

    Rs.1680.4567

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs.2388.4297

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs.1278.8702

Explanation not yet available.

Question 59

Selling a book for Rs 100 results in a loss of 25%. What price must the book be sold at in order to make a profit of 20%?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs 125

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs 155

  3. COption (c)

    Rs 160

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs 140

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs 125

Explanation not yet available.

Question 60

A man buys a cooler for Rs 2400 and spend Rs 600 on its installation. After 1 year if he sells the cooler for Rs 2000, determine his percentage of profit or loss. 

  1. AOption (a)

    33.33% profit 

  2. BOption (b)

    50% loss

  3. COption (c)

    50% profit

  4. DOption (d)

    33.33% loss

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

33.33% profit 

Explanation not yet available.

Question 61

If the cost price of a bottle is rupees 25 and selling price is rupees 20. Find out the gain or loss percentage.

  1. AOption (a)

    25% gain 

  2. BOption (b)

    25% Loss

  3. COption (c)

    20% gain

  4. DOption (d)

    20% Loss

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Answer: (a)A.

25% gain 

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Question 62

Rohit booked railway ticket for Rs 275.50. He gave a 500 rupee note. How much money will he get back with the ticket?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs 224.25

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs 224.75

  3. COption (c)

    Rs 224.50

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs 223.75

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs 224.25

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Question 63

The ratio of the quantities of sugar, in which sugar costing Rs 38 per kg and Rs 42 per kg should be mixed, so that there will be neither loss nor gain on selling the mixed sugar at the rate of Rs 39 per kg is:

  1. AOption (a)

    3 : 1

  2. BOption (b)

    2 : 5

  3. COption (c)

    4 : 3

  4. DOption (d)

    5 : 3

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Answer: (a)A.

3 : 1

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Question 64

Raman has 50 packets of cookies, he gave 8% cookies to Narendra, 16% to Rahul and one-fifth of the cookies to Ajit. How many cookies are left with Raman after the distribution?

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    21

  3. COption (c)

    22

  4. DOption (d)

    28

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Answer: (a)A.

20

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Question 65

A shopkeeper marks his items 30% higher than the cost price and sold that item at a discount of 25%. Then shopkeeper will have

  1. AOption (a)

    a profit of 5%

  2. BOption (b)

    a loss of 3.33%

  3. COption (c)

    a loss of 2.5%

  4. DOption (d)

    No profit no loss 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a profit of 5%

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Question 66

A farmer has 30 hectares of land, in 40% of which, he sowed maize. In 20% of the remaining land, he sowed rice. In 30% of the remaining land, he planted apple trees and sowed vegetables in the remaining land. If he sowed vegetables at a price of Rs. 5200 per hectare, how much money did he invest in the vegetables?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 52416

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 48464

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 65450

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 65456

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 52416

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Question 67

Find the principal amount, if it is invested at compound interest amounts to 400 at the end of 1st year and 450 at the end of 2nd year. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs 355.55

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs 350

  3. COption (c)

    Rs 452.37

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs 289.5

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs 355.55

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Question 68

A man invested Rs 32000 in two schemes A and B at the rate of 12% per year 15% per year compounded yearly. At the end of two years total interest is Rs 9530.04.Then find the money invested at 12% per year.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs 12600

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs 11600

  3. COption (c)

    Rs 11000

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs 12000

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs 12600

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Question 69

The compound interest on Rs 8000 in 1 years at 5% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly, is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs 1722

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs 405

  3. COption (c)

    Rs 173.05

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs 1275

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs 1722

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Question 70

Simplify:

5400 × ? = 3240

  1. AOption (a)

    58\frac{5}{8}

  2. BOption (b)

    25\frac{2}{5}

  3. COption (c)

    35\frac{3}{5}

  4. DOption (d)

    45\frac{4}{5}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

58\frac{5}{8}

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Question 71

If 5 125=25,12 125 = 25, 12 48 = 4 then what is the value of 4 24 24 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    32

  2. BOption (b)

    35

  3. COption (c)

    6

  4. DOption (d)

    4

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Answer: (a)A.

32

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Question 72

What angle is made by minute hand in 29 sec.?

  1. AOption (a)

    17°

  2. BOption (b)

    2.9°

  3. COption (c)

    29°

  4. DOption (d)

    26°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

17°

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Question 73

An accurate clock shows 8 O’ clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hours hand rotate when the clock shows 2 O’ clock in the afternoon?

  1. AOption (a)

    144°

  2. BOption (b)

    150°

  3. COption (c)

    168°

  4. DOption (d)

    180°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

144°

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Question 74

Find the missing term. 

  1. AOption (a)

    V

  2. BOption (b)

    R

  3. COption (c)

    Q

  4. DOption (d)

    P

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

V

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Question 75

Find the missing term. 

2295
4526
589?
  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    10

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

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Question 76

In the question given below, some statements are given followed by few conclusions. You have to consider the statements to be true even they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any follow from the given statements.

Statements:

Some mocks are exams.

Some exams are banks.

No bank is a local.

Conclusions:

I. Some mocks are banks.

II. All exams are local.

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusions II follows

  3. COption (c)

    neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    both conclusion I and II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion I follows

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Question 77

Arun runs faster than Elias, but slower than Dinesh. Dinesh runs faster than Chander, but slower than Bikram. Who runs fastest? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Arun

  2. BOption (b)

    Bikram

  3. COption (c)

    Chander

  4. DOption (d)

    Dinesh

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Arun

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Question 78

Five files labelled F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5 are placed one over the other, not necessarily in the same order. F2 and F1 are neither at the top not at the bottom. F3 is placed between F1 and F4. If F4 is placed below F5, which file is exactly in the middle of the stack?

  1. AOption (a)

    F2

  2. BOption (b)

    F4

  3. COption (c)

    F3

  4. DOption (d)

    F1

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

F2

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Question 79

Which one of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following words?

  1. Table
  2. Tree
  3. Wood
  4. Seed
  5. Plant
  1. AOption (a)

    4, 5, 3, 2, 1

  2. BOption (b)

    4, 5, 2, 3, 1 

  3. COption (c)

    1, 3, 2, 4, 5 

  4. DOption (d)

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4, 5, 3, 2, 1

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Question 80

Which set of letters will come next in the following series?

BDZ, DGX, FJV, HMT, JPR, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    LSD

  2. BOption (b)

    LSP

  3. COption (c)

    MSP

  4. DOption (d)

    LTP

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

LSD

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Question 81

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

DCB, HGF, ? , PON

  1. AOption (a)

    LKJ

  2. BOption (b)

    QRO

  3. COption (c)

    SUM

  4. DOption (d)

    XZY

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

LKJ

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Question 82

If A = 1, HAT = 29, then PAN = ? 

  1. AOption (a)

    21

  2. BOption (b)

    31

  3. COption (c)

    41

  4. DOption (d)

    28

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

21

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Question 83

If MOTHER is coded as KMRFCP, then HOUSE is coded as:

  1. AOption (a)

    FMRPC

  2. BOption (b)

    GNSQD

  3. COption (c)

    GNRQD

  4. DOption (d)

    FMSQC

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

FMRPC

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Question 84

In a code language, if PICTURE is coded as 16932021185 then how will FUNCTION be coded in the same language?

  1. AOption (a)

    6211432091413

  2. BOption (b)

    6211432081514

  3. COption (c)

    6211432091514

  4. DOption (d)

    6211332091513

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6211432091413

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Question 85

In a certain code, 15789 is written as AXBTC, 2346 is written as MPDU. How is 23549 written in that code?

  1. AOption (a)

    MPXDT

  2. BOption (b)

    MPADC

  3. COption (c)

    MPXDC

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the given options

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

MPXDT

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Question 86

Calculate the cone’s total surface area if sum of its radius and slant height is 15.7 cm and their difference is 4.3 cm

  1. AOption (a)

    178.45 cm2

  2. BOption (b)

    462.75 cm2

  3. COption (c)

    152.36 cm2

  4. DOption (d)

    493.37 cm2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

178.45 cm2

Explanation not yet available.

Question 87

(12)−12\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{-\frac{1}{2}} is equal to

  1. AOption (a)

    12\frac{1}{\sqrt2}

  2. BOption (b)

    2√2

  3. COption (c)

    -√2

  4. DOption (d)

    √2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12\frac{1}{\sqrt2}

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Question 88

The value of the expression 4+15−4−15−12−45\sqrt{4+\sqrt{15}}-\sqrt{4-\sqrt{15}}-\sqrt{12-4\sqrt5} is

  1. AOption (a)

    an irrational number

  2. BOption (b)

    a negative integer

  3. COption (c)

    a natural number

  4. DOption (d)

    a non-integer rational number 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

an irrational number

Explanation not yet available.

Question 89

Simplify

7291/3 - 2433/5 + 813/2 × (27)-1

  1. AOption (a)

    9

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    13\frac{1}{3}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9

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Question 90

The area of equilateral triangle is 24√3 cm, find the height of the equilateral triangle?

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    6√2

  3. COption (c)

    9√2

  4. DOption (d)

    9

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Explanation not yet available.

Question 91

Four bells ring at intervals of 8, 12, 16 and 28 seconds respectively. They start ringing simultaneously at 1.00 ‘o’ clock. At what time will they again ring simultaneously?

  1. AOption (a)

    2:03:23 o’ clock

  2. BOption (b)

    2:02:36 o’ clock

  3. COption (c)

    1:05:36 o’ clock

  4. DOption (d)

    1:05:48 o’ clock

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2:03:23 o’ clock

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Question 92

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

[(2134) of (4624)]÷0.6=?\left[\left(\frac{21}{34}\right)\ of\ \sqrt{(4624)}\right]\div 0.6=?

  1. AOption (a)

    60

  2. BOption (b)

    64

  3. COption (c)

    70

  4. DOption (d)

    72

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

60

Explanation not yet available.

Question 93

The greatest 4-digit number exactly divisible by 20, 24 and 30 is

  1. AOption (a)

    9960

  2. BOption (b)

    9980

  3. COption (c)

    9984

  4. DOption (d)

    9975

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9960

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Question 94

Find the least perfect square number, which when divided by 4, 5 and 6 gives remainder 0 in each case. 

  1. AOption (a)

    144

  2. BOption (b)

    900

  3. COption (c)

    3600

  4. DOption (d)

    1600

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

144

Explanation not yet available.

Question 95

Five sharpeners and six erasers cost Rs. 28. Six sharpeners and five erasers cost Rs. 27. Find the cost (in Rs.) of each sharpener and each eraser respectively.

  1. AOption (a)

    3, 2

  2. BOption (b)

    2, 3

  3. COption (c)

    1, 4

  4. DOption (d)

    4, 1

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3, 2

Explanation not yet available.

Question 96

A box has 210 coins in the form of one rupee and fifty paise only. The ratio of their respective values is 13 : 11. The number of one rupee coins is:

  1. AOption (a)

    65

  2. BOption (b)

    66

  3. COption (c)

    77

  4. DOption (d)

    78

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

65

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Question 97

The solution of the equation 3(3x - 4) - 2(4x - 5) = 8 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    10

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

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Question 98

Which of the following is divisible by 6?

  1. AOption (a)

    27892

  2. BOption (b)

    25789

  3. COption (c)

    468432

  4. DOption (d)

    42621

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

27892

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Question 99

Which of the following is divisible by 12?

  1. AOption (a)

    312892

  2. BOption (b)

    643289

  3. COption (c)

    1443612

  4. DOption (d)

    236709

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

312892

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Question 100

Which of the following is divisible by 10?

  1. AOption (a)

    4856789753210 

  2. BOption (b)

    5141781017116791 

  3. COption (c)

    9171551819071 

  4. DOption (d)

    33517819651819

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4856789753210 

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