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MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 19 Aug 2017 Shift 1).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

In a family there are : Who among the following are Grandchildren of Sita?

  1. AOption (a)

    Parul, Kapil

  2. BOption (b)

    Priyanka, Sarthak

  3. COption (c)

    Kunal, Sarita

  4. DOption (d)

    Mona, Rahul

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Parul, Kapil

Question 2

When is the Human Rights Day celebrated?

  1. AOption (a)

    September 1 

  2. BOption (b)

    November 10

  3. COption (c)

    December 10

  4. DOption (d)

    July 15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

September 1 

Question 3

Vidisha is situated on the banks of river ______________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Ravi

  2. BOption (b)

    Sone

  3. COption (c)

    Ken

  4. DOption (d)

    Betwa

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ravi

Question 4

According to the history, who established Gwalior?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rana Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Samrat Ashok

  3. COption (c)

    King Vikramaditya

  4. DOption (d)

    Suraj Sen

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rana Singh

Question 5

If DEMAND is coded DNAMED and SUPPLY is coded YLPPUS, then how is QUANTITY coded

  1. AOption (a)

    YTITNAUQ 

  2. BOption (b)

    YTITANQU

  3. COption (c)

    YTUTANIQ

  4. DOption (d)

    YTATUYIQ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

YTITNAUQ 

Question 6

The Author of the Biography of PM Shri Narendra Modi ‘Modi - Incredible Emergence of a Star’ is written by ____________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rajdeep Sardesai 

  2. BOption (b)

    Tarun Vijay 

  3. COption (c)

    Rajiv Shrivastav

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajat Sharma 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rajdeep Sardesai 

Question 7

The headquarters of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is located at _______________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Chennai

  2. BOption (b)

    Bengaluru

  3. COption (c)

    Dewas

  4. DOption (d)

    Koraput

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chennai

Question 8

The total number of Union Territories in India is ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11

Question 9

The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year _________________.

  1. AOption (a)

    1949

  2. BOption (b)

    1947

  3. COption (c)

    1927

  4. DOption (d)

    1935

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1949

Question 10

Who is the Principal Economic Advisor in the Union Finance Ministry?

  1. AOption (a)

    Arvind Subramanian

  2. BOption (b)

    Sanjeev Sanyal

  3. COption (c)

    Subramanian Swamy

  4. DOption (d)

    Raghuram Rajan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Arvind Subramanian

Question 11

Who has been named as the winner of the 2014 Sahitya Academi Award for Sanskrit?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ramji Thakur

  2. BOption (b)

    Mithila Prasad Tripathi

  3. COption (c)

    Prabhu Nath Dwivedi 

  4. DOption (d)

    Ram Shankar Awasthi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ramji Thakur

Question 12

Who constructed the Chaturbhuj Temple of Orchha?

  1. AOption (a)

    Satpura Kings

  2. BOption (b)

    Bundela Rajputs

  3. COption (c)

    King Vikramaditya

  4. DOption (d)

    Raja Bhoj 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Satpura Kings

Question 13

Highest peak in the Vindhya Range is the ______________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Bell Peak

  2. BOption (b)

    Maikal Range

  3. COption (c)

    Cascade Range 

  4. DOption (d)

    Goodwill Peak

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bell Peak

Question 14

Who is the current chief of the Indian Army (as of Aug 2017)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Gen Bikram Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Gen Dalbir Singh

  3. COption (c)

    Gen Bipin Rawat 

  4. DOption (d)

    Gen Deepak Kapoor

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gen Bikram Singh

Question 15

Find the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    Elephants and Trumpet

  2. BOption (b)

    Horses and Neigh

  3. COption (c)

    Camels and Roar 

  4. DOption (d)

    Dogs and Bark

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Elephants and Trumpet

Question 16

In a certain code language, 'bey das kat' means 'wise and clever'; 'das som jona' means 'clever young boy'; 'zup jona oon' means 'young means fresh'. Which is the word for 'boy' in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    jona

  2. BOption (b)

    kat

  3. COption (c)

    som

  4. DOption (d)

    das

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

jona

Question 17

If BOARD is coded ERDUG, then how is FKDLU coded? 

  1. AOption (a)

    OXING

  2. BOption (b)

    GOXIN

  3. COption (c)

    NIXOG

  4. DOption (d)

    INGOX

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

OXING

Question 18

How many villages from Madhya Pradesh have been included in the Climate Smart Village Project of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change?

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    90

  3. COption (c)

    80

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

50

Question 19

India's nuclear-capable missile, Agni V was first  test fired in ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    2016

  2. BOption (b)

    2010

  3. COption (c)

    2012

  4. DOption (d)

    2005

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2016

Question 20

Consider a group comprising of 4 students: Reena, Beena, Meena and Neena, who stand in a row. Reena and Beena stand in 6th and 7th positions respectively from the left. Meena and Neena stand in the 4th and 5th positions respectively from the right. When Beena and Meena exchange their positions, then Beena will be 15th from the left. Originally, Neena's position from the left is:

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    14

  3. COption (c)

    13

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 21

The probability of Sita, Gita and Mita passing a test is 60%, 40% and 20% respectively. What is the probability that at Sita and Gita will pass the test and Mita will not?

  1. AOption (a)

    38.4%

  2. BOption (b)

    60%

  3. COption (c)

    4.8%

  4. DOption (d)

    19.2%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

38.4%

Question 22

If 1st June, 2006 is a Tuesday, how many Sundays would be there in the month? 

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 23

Which of the following words are inscribed on the national emblem? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Satyameva Jayate

  2. BOption (b)

    Vande Mataram

  3. COption (c)

    Jana – gana – mana

  4. DOption (d)

    Bharat Mata Ki Jai 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Satyameva Jayate

Question 24

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 

2, 8, 3, 27, 4, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    82

  2. BOption (b)

    64

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    48

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

82

Question 25

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

324, 108, 36, 12, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 26

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

1, 4, 9, 16, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    25

  2. BOption (b)

    44

  3. COption (c)

    23

  4. DOption (d)

    32

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25

Question 27

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given:

Statements:

All papers are sheets

All sheets are books

Conclusions:

I. All papers are books

II. All books are papers

  1. AOption (a)

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Both conclusion I and II follows 

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion II follows 

  4. DOption (d)

     Only conclusion I follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Question 28

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given:

Statements:

All pillars are walls

All walls are houses

Conclusions:

I. All houses are pillars

II. All pillars are houses

  1. AOption (a)

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Both conclusion I and II follows 

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusion I follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Question 29

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given:

Statements:

All paintings are drawings

No drawing is a picture

Conclusions:

I. No painting is a picture

II. No picture is drawing

  1. AOption (a)

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Both conclusion I and II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusion I follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Question 30

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions are given:

Statements:

Some boys are screw

All screw are nut

Conclusions:

I. Some boys are nut

II. All nut are boys

  1. AOption (a)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II follows 

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion I follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Question 31

Who was the Chairman of the Partition Council?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lord Mountbatten 

  2. BOption (b)

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. COption (c)

    M.A. Jinnah 

  4. DOption (d)

    V.P.Menon

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lord Mountbatten 

Question 32

Find the odd one out: 24, 33, 60, 71, 51, 15

  1. AOption (a)

    15

  2. BOption (b)

    71

  3. COption (c)

    33

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15

Question 33

‘Good Governance Day’ is observed on the birthday of Indian’s former Prime minister ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Lal Bahadur Shastri 

  2. BOption (b)

    Indira Gandhi

  3. COption (c)

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajiv Gandhi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lal Bahadur Shastri 

Question 34

The Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Indian State of

  1. AOption (a)

    Jammu & Kashmir 

  2. BOption (b)

    Sikkim

  3. COption (c)

    Arunachal Pradesh

  4. DOption (d)

    Odisha

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jammu & Kashmir 

Question 35

The National park which was declared as a tiger reserve in 1992 is________ National Park

  1. AOption (a)

    Panpatha

  2. BOption (b)

    Sanjay Dubri 

  3. COption (c)

    Pench

  4. DOption (d)

    Kanha 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Panpatha

Question 36

Complete the series choosing the missing letters:

pqrp__qq__rppp__qqr__r__qrppq__rr

  1. AOption (a)

    p, r, p, r, q, p

  2. BOption (b)

    p, q, r, p, q, r

  3. COption (c)

    p, p, q, q, r, r

  4. DOption (d)

    p, r, q, r, p, q

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

p, r, p, r, q, p

Question 37

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination 2, 7, 22, 67, 204

  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    204

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    22

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7

Question 38

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 120, 99, 80, 63, 47, 35 

  1. AOption (a)

    47

  2. BOption (b)

    63

  3. COption (c)

    80

  4. DOption (d)

    35

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

47

Question 39

A person eligible to become the president of India should not be less than

  1. AOption (a)

    40 Years of age

  2. BOption (b)

    35 Years of age 

  3. COption (c)

    60 Years of age 

  4. DOption (d)

    50 Years of age 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40 Years of age

Question 40

In a certain code 'jose mose kle' means 'posh white car' and 'mose sut feo' means 'black or white' .Which is the word for 'white' in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    jose

  2. BOption (b)

    feo

  3. COption (c)

    mose

  4. DOption (d)

    sut

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

jose

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

In the sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

    ┘

  2. BOption (b)

    T

  3. COption (c)

    M

  4. DOption (d)

    L

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

┘

Question 42

In the sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 43

If the following two squares shown below overlap, which one of the following options is formed?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 44

Rs. 750 are divided among A, B and C in such a manner that A : B = 5 : 2 and B : C = 7 : 13, What is A’s share?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 250

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 200

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 260

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 350

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 250

Question 45

How many minutes does a car take to cover a distance of 200 m, if it runs at a speed of 60 kmph?

  1. AOption (a)

    13\frac{1}{3}  min

  2. BOption (b)

    15\frac{1}{5}  min

  3. COption (c)

    16\frac{1}{6}  min

  4. DOption (d)

    14\frac{1}{4}  min

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

13\frac{1}{3}  min

Question 46

How many three digit numbers are divisible by 5? 

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    180

  3. COption (c)

    175

  4. DOption (d)

    10

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 47

Evaluate 743 x 999.

  1. AOption (a)

    724457

  2. BOption (b)

    784527

  3. COption (c)

    742257

  4. DOption (d)

    74257

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

724457

Question 48

The ratio of the present ages of a father and his son is 9 : 4. After five years, the sum of their ages will be 75 years. What is the present age of the father?

  1. AOption (a)

    45 years

  2. BOption (b)

    40 years

  3. COption (c)

    30 years 

  4. DOption (d)

    35 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45 years

Question 49

20% of a quantity is Rs. 400, the quantity equals:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 200

  2. BOption (b)

     Rs. 2000

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 8000

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 800

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 200

Question 50

A certain piece of work can be completed by 12 men in 9 days. After they have worked for six days, six more men joined them. How many days will it take to complete the remaining work?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 51

A certain sum was divided among A, B and C in the ratio 5 : 7 : 6. If B received Rs. 4,500 more than C, find C's share.

  1. AOption (a)

    30,000

  2. BOption (b)

    25,000

  3. COption (c)

    27,000

  4. DOption (d)

    23,000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30,000

Question 52

A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages of A, B and C be 27, find the age of A?

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12

Question 53

A and B can together finish a work in 30 days. They worked at it for 20 days and then B left. The remaining work was done by A alone in 20 more days. B alone can do the entire work in

  1. AOption (a)

    60 days

  2. BOption (b)

    50 days

  3. COption (c)

    54 days

  4. DOption (d)

    48 days 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

60 days

Question 54

A retailer buys a washing machine marked at Rs. 4,800 and gets two successive discounts of 15% and 5%. If he spends Rs. 124 on transportation and sells the washing machine at a gain of 13%, then find the selling price of the machine. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 3520

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 4520

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 5520 

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 2520 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 3520

Question 55

Speed of a boat in still water is 10 kmph, and speed of the stream is 5 Kmph. In how many minutes would the boat cover a distance of 5 km downstream?

  1. AOption (a)

    20 minute

  2. BOption (b)

    30 minute

  3. COption (c)

    40 minute

  4. DOption (d)

    25 minute

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20 minute

Question 56

The age of two persons differ by 2 years. If the sum of their ages is equal to the square root of 144 then find the age of the elder among the two person

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    10

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2

Question 57

The age of A is six times the age of his son. A's father is 40 years older than him. Together, they are 118 years old. What is the age of A? 

  1. AOption (a)

    18 years

  2. BOption (b)

    36 years

  3. COption (c)

    42 years

  4. DOption (d)

    76 years 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

18 years

Question 58

The average mark of 50 students is 75. If the marks obtained by one of the student had been written as 36 instead of 86, then the corrected average of marks is:

  1. AOption (a)

    51

  2. BOption (b)

    76

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    61

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

51

Question 59

A group of 15 people has average age of 45 years. Two persons are excluded and the average of the remaining is increased by 5 years. What is the average age of the two persons who have been excluded?

  1. AOption (a)

    20 years

  2. BOption (b)

    12.5 years

  3. COption (c)

    15 years

  4. DOption (d)

    10 years 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20 years

Question 60

In the world cup, Yuvraj has a batting average of 65 in 7 matches till semi-final. How much should Yuvraj score in the 8th match i.e. the final match to get a batting average of 85?

  1. AOption (a)

    230 

  2. BOption (b)

    215

  3. COption (c)

    220

  4. DOption (d)

    225

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

230 

Question 61

A train takes 8 sec to cross a 75 metre long platform at a speed of 90 km/h. What is the length of the train? 

  1. AOption (a)

    125 metre

  2. BOption (b)

    150 metre 

  3. COption (c)

    75 metre

  4. DOption (d)

    100 metre

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

125 metre

Question 62

Which one of the following four addresses is NOT EXACTLY same as the one given below?

George Hillier

London Borough of Lewisham

9The Town Hall

Catford, London SE6

(i) ​George Hillier

London Borough of Lewisham

9The Town Hall

Catford, London SE6

(ii) George Hillier

London Barough of Lewisham

9The Town Hall

Catford, London SE6

(iii) George Hillier

London Borough of Lewisham

9The Town Hall

Catford, London SE6

(iv) George Hillier

London Borough of Lewisham

9The Town Hall

Catford, London SE6

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    iv

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    i

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

iii

Question 63

In what ratio must Rs. 50 per kg salt be mixed with Rs. 80 per kg salt to obtain a mixture worth of Rs. 60 per kg.

  1. AOption (a)

    1 : 2 

  2. BOption (b)

    2 : 1

  3. COption (c)

    1 : 1

  4. DOption (d)

    3 : 2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1 : 2 

Question 64

Find the sum of the given series: 

3 + 9 + 27 + 81 + 243 + 729 + 2187 + 6561

  1. AOption (a)

    9840

  2. BOption (b)

    9855

  3. COption (c)

    7960

  4. DOption (d)

    8892

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9840

Question 65

Find the average. 62, 54, 44, 36, 28 & 22

  1. AOption (a)

    43

  2. BOption (b)

    39

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    41

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

43

Question 66

In an examination, 36% of the students failed in English and 40% failed in Hindi. If 20% of the students failed in both subjects, then the pass percentage is 

  1. AOption (a)

    42%

  2. BOption (b)

    44%

  3. COption (c)

    46%

  4. DOption (d)

    40%

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Answer: (a)A.

42%

Question 67

The area of a triangle is 150 cm2. The ratio of its base to its height is 3 :4. Find the length of its base.

  1. AOption (a)

    45 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    30 cm

  3. COption (c)

    15 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    25 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

45 cm

Question 68

The series given below contains a sequence of alphabets and numbers. Identify the incorrect combination:

i.gfjku2301ujfkg

ii.gfjku2301ujfkg

iii.gfjku2301ugfkg

iv.gfjku2301ujfkg

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    iv

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    i

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Answer: (a)A.

iii

Question 69

X sells his goods 20% cheaper than Y and 20% dearer than Z. How many % is Z's goods cheaper/dearer than Y's?

  1. AOption (a)

    33.33% 

  2. BOption (b)

    50%

  3. COption (c)

    40%

  4. DOption (d)

    42.5%

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Answer: (a)A.

33.33% 

Question 70

In 2004, a new shirt costs Rs. 250, while in 2005 it will cost Rs. 400. Calculate by how much percent has the cost of the shirt increased from 2004 to 2005?

  1. AOption (a)

    60%

  2. BOption (b)

    55%

  3. COption (c)

    90%

  4. DOption (d)

    40%

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Answer: (a)A.

60%

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

27\frac{2}{7} of the stamps in Ravi's stamp collection are Indian stamps and the remaining are foreign stamps. What is the ratio of Indian stamps to foreign stamps in Ravi's stamp collection?

  1. AOption (a)

    2 : 5

  2. BOption (b)

    5 : 7

  3. COption (c)

    5 : 2

  4. DOption (d)

    7 : 5

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Answer: (a)A.

2 : 5

Question 72

By what number should we multiply −15-\frac{1}{5} so that the product may be 925\frac{9}{25}?

  1. AOption (a)

    59\frac{5}{9}

  2. BOption (b)

    −59\frac{-5}{9}

  3. COption (c)

    −95\frac{-9}{5}

  4. DOption (d)

    95\frac{9}{5}

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Answer: (a)A.

59\frac{5}{9}

Question 73

A person sells an article for Rs. 550, gaining 110\frac{1}{10} of its C.P. Its gain percentage is ___________.

  1. AOption (a)

    5%

  2. BOption (b)

    5.5%

  3. COption (c)

    55%

  4. DOption (d)

    10%

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Answer: (a)A.

5%

Question 74

If 3x + 2y = 12 and xy = 6, then 9x2 + 4y2 = ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    36

  2. BOption (b)

    144

  3. COption (c)

    72

  4. DOption (d)

    52

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Answer: (a)A.

36

Question 75

In a circle, if a chord AB is nearer to the center O than the chord CD, then:

  1. AOption (a)

    AB ≥ CD

  2. BOption (b)

    AC < CD

  3. COption (c)

    AB > CD

  4. DOption (d)

    AB = CD

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Answer: (a)A.

AB ≥ CD

Question 76

In a temple there are 25 cylindrical pillars. The radius of each pillar is 28 cm and height 4 m. The total cost of painting the curved surface area of pillars at the rate of Rs. 8 per m2 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1408

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1760

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1480

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 2520

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 1408

Question 77

After 12 years, I shall be 3 times as old as I was 4 years ago. My present age is:

  1. AOption (a)

    10 years

  2. BOption (b)

    12 years

  3. COption (c)

    13 years

  4. DOption (d)

    14 years

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Answer: (a)A.

10 years

Question 78

Which one of the following expressions is polynomial? 

  1. AOption (a)

    2x3 + 3x-1

  2. BOption (b)

    5x+1x5x + \frac{1}{x}

  3. COption (c)

    3x4 + 5x + 8

  4. DOption (d)

    3x12+5x2+6x3x^\frac{1}{2} + 5x^2 + 6x

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Answer: (a)A.

2x3 + 3x-1

Question 79

The smallest number by which 1100 must be multiplied so that the product becomes a perfect square is____.

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    10

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Answer: (a)A.

11

Question 80

What is the probability that a number selected from the numbers 1, 2, 3, ______, 25 is a prime number, when each of the given numbers is equally likely to be selected?

  1. AOption (a)

    825\frac{8}{25}

  2. BOption (b)

    125\frac{1}{25}

  3. COption (c)

    925\frac{9}{25}

  4. DOption (d)

    25\frac{2}{5}

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Answer: (a)A.

825\frac{8}{25}

Question 81

What is the smallest number by which 3087 must be divided so that the quotient is a perfect cube?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    21

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    9

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Answer: (a)A.

3

Question 82

Which method of purification of water does NOT kill germs?

  1. AOption (a)

    Boiling

  2. BOption (b)

    Filtration

  3. COption (c)

    Distillation 

  4. DOption (d)

    Chlorination 

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Answer: (a)A.

Boiling

Question 83

The most comfortable distance at which one can read with a normal eye is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    25 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    20 cm

  3. COption (c)

    15 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    10 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

25 cm

Question 84

In anaerobic respiration if yeast is added to fruit juices, the sugar gets converted to which chemical substance? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Citric acid 

  2. BOption (b)

    Formic acid

  3. COption (c)

    Lactic acid 

  4. DOption (d)

    Alcohol 

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Answer: (a)A.

Citric acid 

Question 85

The important property of magnet which was exploited by navigators and travelers from the ancient times is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Repulsive property

  2. BOption (b)

    Induction property

  3. COption (c)

    Directional property

  4. DOption (d)

    Attractive property

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Answer: (a)A.

Repulsive property

Question 86

During Diwali, crackers are burst outside the building. We hear the sound a bit later after we see it bursting. This is because:

  1. AOption (a)

    Sound wave has same intensity but different frequency

  2. BOption (b)

    Light travels faster than sound

  3. COption (c)

    Our ears take longer time to hear the sound 

  4. DOption (d)

    Sound travels faster than light

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Answer: (a)A.

Sound wave has same intensity but different frequency

Question 87

Identify the one that is not a part of live stock.

  1. AOption (a)

    Duck

  2. BOption (b)

    Peacock

  3. COption (c)

    Cattle

  4. DOption (d)

    Fowl

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Answer: (a)A.

Duck

Question 88

Name the tissue which is not found in animal.

  1. AOption (a)

    Adipose tissue

  2. BOption (b)

    Meristematic tissue

  3. COption (c)

    Dendrite

  4. DOption (d)

    Connective tissue

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Answer: (a)A.

Adipose tissue

Question 89

Choose the correct units of time in ascending order. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Second, day, year, month, minutes, hour

  2. BOption (b)

    Second, hour, year, month, minutes, day 

  3. COption (c)

    Second, minutes, hour, day, month, year 

  4. DOption (d)

    Second, day, month, year, minutes, hour

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Answer: (a)A.

Second, day, year, month, minutes, hour

Question 90

Cholera is caused by:

  1. AOption (a)

    Fungi

  2. BOption (b)

    Protozoa

  3. COption (c)

    Viruses

  4. DOption (d)

    Bacteria 

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Answer: (a)A.

Fungi

Question 91

When sodium reacts with chlorine, sodium chloride is formed; the heat is __________ in the reaction

  1. AOption (a)

    not exchanged

  2. BOption (b)

    decomposed 

  3. COption (c)

    evolved

  4. DOption (d)

    absorbed 

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Answer: (a)A.

not exchanged

Question 92

What is the feed of broiler chickens?

  1. AOption (a)

    Protein-rich with an adequate quantity of fat and sufficient carbohydrates with vitamin-rich supplement 

  2. BOption (b)

    High quantity of mixed food grains 

  3. COption (c)

    Usually protein and fat laden components

  4. DOption (d)

    Vitamin rich supplementary food 

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Answer: (a)A.

Protein-rich with an adequate quantity of fat and sufficient carbohydrates with vitamin-rich supplement 

Question 93

Write the name of reptile with four chambered heart. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Varanus

  2. BOption (b)

    Lizard 

  3. COption (c)

    Chameleon

  4. DOption (d)

    Crocodile

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Answer: (a)A.

Varanus

Question 94

Heart, arteries and veins work together. It is an example of which level of organisation?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tissue

  2. BOption (b)

    Organ system

  3. COption (c)

    Cell 

  4. DOption (d)

    Organ

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Answer: (a)A.

Tissue

Question 95

AIDS cannot be transmitted by ________. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Sexual contact

  2. BOption (b)

    Hugs

  3. COption (c)

    Breast feeding

  4. DOption (d)

    Blood transfusion

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Answer: (a)A.

Sexual contact

Question 96

The microorganism that acts as the fermenting agent in the conversion of sugar into alcohol is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Lactobacillus

  2. BOption (b)

    Rhizobium

  3. COption (c)

    Yeast

  4. DOption (d)

    Penicillium 

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Answer: (a)A.

Lactobacillus

Question 97

ABCD is a rectangle. Its diagonals meet at O. If OA = 2x + 4 and OD = 3x + 1, then value of x - 2 is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    -1

  2. BOption (b)

    -2

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Answer: (a)A.

-1

Question 98

Raj borrowed Rs. 5000 at 10% per annum on simple interest and lent the same amount at 15% per annum on compound interest. At the end of 2 years, he would: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Gain Rs. 612.50

  2. BOption (b)

    Gain Rs. 621.50

  3. COption (c)

    Loss Rs. 612.50 

  4. DOption (d)

    Loss Rs. 621.50

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Answer: (a)A.

Gain Rs. 612.50

Question 99

In the given figure, AB || CD, ∠ABO = 100°, and ∠OCD = 110°, then ∠BOC = ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    80°

  2. BOption (b)

    60°

  3. COption (c)

    70°

  4. DOption (d)

    30°

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Answer: (a)A.

80°

Question 100

If the area of a square is 16 cm2, then the area of the square joining the mid-points of the sides is:

  1. AOption (a)

    32 cm2 

  2. BOption (b)

    8 cm2

  3. COption (c)

    4 cm2

  4. DOption (d)

    16 cm2

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Answer: (a)A.

32 cm2 

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