Previous Year Paper

MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 19 Aug 2017 Shift 2).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

Find the next expression in the series: 

ABZ, ABBYZ, ABBBXYZ, ______?

  1. AOption (a)

    ABBBBBBBYZ

  2. BOption (b)

    ABBBBBBXYZ

  3. COption (c)

    ABBBBVWXYZ

  4. DOption (d)

    ABBBBWXYZ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ABBBBBBBYZ

Question 2

If VIRUS is coded WJSVT, then how is BACTERIA coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    ABDUFSJB

  2. BOption (b)

    CBDUFTJB

  3. COption (c)

    CBDVFSJB

  4. DOption (d)

    CBDUFSJB

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ABDUFSJB

Question 3

A bag contains 5 black and 6 white balls; two balls are drawn at random. What is the probability that the balls drawn are white?

  1. AOption (a)

    10/11

  2. BOption (b)

    4/11

  3. COption (c)

    6/11

  4. DOption (d)

    3/11

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10/11

Question 4

In which year did India not fight a war with Pakistan?

  1. AOption (a)

    1950

  2. BOption (b)

    1965

  3. COption (c)

    1947

  4. DOption (d)

    1971

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1950

Question 5

How many States are there in the Indian Union?(As per 2017)

  1. AOption (a)

    28

  2. BOption (b)

    29

  3. COption (c)

    27

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

28

Question 6

Which act drastically redrew the boundaries of states and territories in India, organizing them along linguistic lines?

  1. AOption (a)

    States Reordering Act, 1959

  2. BOption (b)

    States Reordering Act, 1963

  3. COption (c)

    States Redrawing Act, 1957

  4. DOption (d)

    States Reorganization Act, 1956

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

States Reordering Act, 1959

Question 7

Which team won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2016-17?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mumbai

  2. BOption (b)

    Tamil Nadu

  3. COption (c)

    Bengal

  4. DOption (d)

    Baroda

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Mumbai

Question 8

Which one of the following organizations was started by Jyotirao Phule in 1873?

  1. AOption (a)

    Satyashodhak Samaj

  2. BOption (b)

    Bahujan Samaj

  3. COption (c)

    Justice Party

  4. DOption (d)

    Prarthana Samaj

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Satyashodhak Samaj

Question 9

Which of the following is considered to be the first supercomputer developed in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    SAHASRA T

  2. BOption (b)

    SAGA 220

  3. COption (c)

    PARAM YUVA II

  4. DOption (d)

    PARAM 8000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

SAHASRA T

Question 10

Which of the following districts is known for production of opium?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sheopur

  2. BOption (b)

    Mandsaur

  3. COption (c)

    Shivpuri

  4. DOption (d)

    Sidhi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sheopur

Question 11

Which of these was the last European country to rule Goa?

  1. AOption (a)

    Netherlands

  2. BOption (b)

    England

  3. COption (c)

    Portugal

  4. DOption (d)

    France

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Netherlands

Question 12

Which of these cities was known as Prayag in ancient times?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kannuauj

  2. BOption (b)

    Jabalpur

  3. COption (c)

    Varanasi

  4. DOption (d)

    Allahabad

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kannuauj

Question 13

The Bansagar Dam is named after

  1. AOption (a)

    Banusagar

  2. BOption (b)

    Sagar Samrat 

  3. COption (c)

    Bana Batta

  4. DOption (d)

    Bana Rao

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Banusagar

Question 14

Who was the first Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court?

  1. AOption (a)

    Justice A M Khanwilkar

  2. BOption (b)

    Justice P.V. Dixit

  3. COption (c)

    Justice M Hidayatullah

  4. DOption (d)

    Justice G.P. Bhut

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Justice A M Khanwilkar

Question 15

Who was the finance minister during the 1991 economic reforms?

  1. AOption (a)

    Manmohan Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    PV Narasimha Rao

  3. COption (c)

    R. K. Shanmukham Chetty

  4. DOption (d)

    R. Venkataraman

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Manmohan Singh

Question 16

Who was the author of Rajatarangini?

  1. AOption (a)

    Surdas

  2. BOption (b)

    Sudraka

  3. COption (c)

    Kalhana

  4. DOption (d)

    Kalpaka

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Surdas

Question 17

The full term of a Lok Sabha is_______.

  1. AOption (a)

    6 years

  2. BOption (b)

    5 years

  3. COption (c)

    7 years

  4. DOption (d)

    8 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6 years

Question 18

Fort William is located in Kolkata on the banks of the river

  1. AOption (a)

    Hooghly

  2. BOption (b)

    Yamuna

  3. COption (c)

    Brahmaputra

  4. DOption (d)

    Ganga

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Hooghly

Question 19

The civil disobedience movement was started in

  1. AOption (a)

    1942

  2. BOption (b)

    1914

  3. COption (c)

    1928

  4. DOption (d)

    1930

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1942

Question 20

The ninth Guru of the Sikhs was

  1. AOption (a)

    Guru Arjan Dev

  2. BOption (b)

    Guru Gobind Singh

  3. COption (c)

    Guru Amar Das 

  4. DOption (d)

    Guru Tegh Bahadur

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Guru Arjan Dev

Question 21

The number of Gold medals that India won at the Incheon Asian games 2014 is

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    11

  4. DOption (d)

    9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12

Question 22

Who became the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh after Uma Bharathi?

  1. AOption (a)

    Digvijay Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Shivraj Singh Chouhan

  3. COption (c)

    Babulal Gaur

  4. DOption (d)

    Kailash Joshi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Digvijay Singh

Question 23

Geographically, the smallest state of India is___

  1. AOption (a)

    Sikkim

  2. BOption (b)

    Goa

  3. COption (c)

    Assam

  4. DOption (d)

    Kerala

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sikkim

Question 24

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 

1, 64, 343, 1000, _____

  1. AOption (a)

    4739

  2. BOption (b)

    None of the above

  3. COption (c)

    2197

  4. DOption (d)

    6391

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4739

Question 25

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

3, 15, 63, 255, 1023, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    4095

  2. BOption (b)

    4030

  3. COption (c)

    4600

  4. DOption (d)

    4505

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4095

Question 26

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

12, 15, 21, 24, 30 ______

  1. AOption (a)

    44

  2. BOption (b)

    58

  3. COption (c)

    33

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

44

Question 27

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s:

ab__b__aa__b__ba

  1. AOption (a)

    b, a, a, a

  2. BOption (b)

    a, b, a, a

  3. COption (c)

    b, b, b, b

  4. DOption (d)

    a, a, a, a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

b, a, a, a

Question 28

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

Statements:

All doors are windows

All windows are handles

Conclusions:

I. All doors are handles 

II. Some windows are doors

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Both conclusion I and II follow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion II follows

Question 29

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

Statements: 

All dogs are cats 

Some cats are rats

Conclusions: 

I. Some dogs are rats 

II. Rats which are cats are not dogs

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    both conclusion I and II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion II follows

Question 30

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

Statements: 

All lions are animals 

All tigers are animals

Conclusions:

I. All tigers are lions 

II. Some animals are not tigers

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Both conclusion I and II follow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion II follows

Question 31

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

56, 54, 58, 49, 66, 34

  1. AOption (a)

    66

  2. BOption (b)

    34

  3. COption (c)

    49

  4. DOption (d)

    58

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

66

Question 32

If MAIL is coded KYGJ, then how is LETTER coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    NGTTTG

  2. BOption (b)

    NGTTGT

  3. COption (c)

    JCRRCP

  4. DOption (d)

    JCRRPC

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

NGTTTG

Question 33

What is the value of x and y when, 43x567 + 53y26 = 489993?

  1. AOption (a)

    4, 4

  2. BOption (b)

    9, 8

  3. COption (c)

    6, 4

  4. DOption (d)

    4, 6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4, 4

Question 34

If CALCULATOR is coded UJSUOSJGVM, CHECK is coded UKWUA, then how is CORRECT coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    UKWGVMO

  2. BOption (b)

    UOSSEUT

  3. COption (c)

    UJSUWUA

  4. DOption (d)

    UVMMWUG

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

UKWGVMO

Question 35

Find the odd one out:

17, 19, 23, 29, 36, 47

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    19

  4. DOption (d)

    29

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40

Question 36

Find the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    Bag and Baggage

  2. BOption (b)

    Pen and Pencil

  3. COption (c)

    Kith and Kin

  4. DOption (d)

    Bread and Butter

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bag and Baggage

Question 37

In a certain language 'dim dam dolpet' means 'fish is tasty' and 'brim crim dim' means 'very tasty food'. Then in that language the word 'dim' is used for:

  1. AOption (a)

    tasty

  2. BOption (b)

    food

  3. COption (c)

    is

  4. DOption (d)

    fish

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

tasty

Question 38

In a certain code language, 'hutch tel bsnl' means 'all network busy', 'bsnl idea oasis' means 'busy with work', 'tel bpl orange' means 'network not there'. Which is the word for 'hutch' in that code language? 

  1. AOption (a)

    network

  2. BOption (b)

    work

  3. COption (c)

    all

  4. DOption (d)

    busy

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

network

Question 39

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

Statements:

Some boys are engineers

Ravi is an engineer

Conclusions: 

I. Some engineers are boys 

II. Some boys are not engineers

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    both conclusion I and II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion II follows

Question 40

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

3, 7, 15, 30, 63

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    30

  3. COption (c)

    63

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

If the following two squares shown below overlap, which one of the following

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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

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

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed

#121 / 122, Road (E 311)

Jeble Ali Free Zone,

P. O. Box 178846 Dubai - United Arab Emirates

(i) 

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed

#121 / 122, Road (E 311)

Jeble Ali Free Zone,

P. O. Box 178846 Dubai - United Arab Emirates

 

(ii) 

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed

#121 / 122, Road (E 311)

Jeble Ali Free Zone,

P. O. Box 178846 Dubai - United Arab Emirates

(iii)

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed

#121 / 122, Road (E 311)

Jeble Ali Free Zone,

P. O. Box 178846 Dubai - United Arab Emirates

(iv)

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed

#121 / 122, Koad (E 311)

Jeble Ali Free Zone,

P. O. Box 178846 Dubai - United Arab Emirates

  1. AOption (a)

    iv

  2. BOption (b)

    i

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    iii

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

iv

Question 44

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 45

The average of the first 8 multiples of 14 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    72

  2. BOption (b)

    45

  3. COption (c)

    63

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

72

Question 46

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 B’s share?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 250

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 200

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 260

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 140

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 250

Question 47

How many litres of acid is there in 12 litres of a solution where concentration of acid is 20 %?

  1. AOption (a)

    1.2 litres

  2. BOption (b)

    3.6 litre

  3. COption (c)

    4.8 litres

  4. DOption (d)

    2.4 litres

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1.2 litres

Question 48

If 3 tables and 2 chairs cost Rs. 215 and 2 tables and 3 chairs cost Rs. 250, then the total cost of 5 tables and 5 chairs will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 500

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 430

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 465

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 450

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 500

Question 49

A shopkeeper bought 6 tonnes of wheat at Rs. 1.80 per kg and sold 4.7 tonnes out of it at rate of Rs. 2 per kg. How much profit will he get if he sells the remaining quantity at Rs. 2.50 per kg? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 2600

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1600

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1850

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 940

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 2600

Question 50

If 3A = 4B = 5C, then A : B : C is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    10 : 15 : 12

  2. BOption (b)

    20 : 15 : 4

  3. COption (c)

    20 : 5 : 12

  4. DOption (d)

    20 : 15 : 12

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10 : 15 : 12

Question 51

After going 3/4th of my journey, I found that I have covered 16 km. How much journey is still left?

  1. AOption (a)

    5135 \frac{1}{3}

  2. BOption (b)

    1131 \frac{1}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    4134 \frac{1}{3}

  4. DOption (d)

    2132\frac{1}{3}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5135 \frac{1}{3}

Question 52

The ratio of the ages of a mother and daughter at present is 5 : 1. After 6 years, the ratio will become 3 : 1. Find the present age of the daughter.

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 53

The ratio of ages of X and Y is 6: 5. If the product of the ages of X and Y is 30, find the age of Y.

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 54

The rainfall in Assam has been declining by 1 % every year. What will be the percentage of increase in the rainfall in 2001 over 2004?

  1. AOption (a)

    3.06 %

  2. BOption (b)

    2.67 %

  3. COption (c)

    2.97 %

  4. DOption (d)

    3 %

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3.06 %

Question 55

If x/4 = 3, then the value of x is:

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2

Question 56

If the radius of a sphere is increased by 50%, then the percentage increase in its surface area is:

  1. AOption (a)

    115%

  2. BOption (b)

    130%

  3. COption (c)

    120%

  4. DOption (d)

    125%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

115%

Question 57

A rectangular tank of 10 m long and 5 m wide contains water upto a height of 2 m. How much area will have wet surface? 

  1. AOption (a)

    130 m2

  2. BOption (b)

    110 m2

  3. COption (c)

    120.5 m2

  4. DOption (d)

    125 m2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

130 m2

Question 58

A number is such that the product of its digit is 12. When 36 is added to the number, the digits get reversed. Find the number

  1. AOption (a)

    43

  2. BOption (b)

    26

  3. COption (c)

    34

  4. DOption (d)

    62

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

43

Question 59

A car covers one-fourth of the distance at 25 km/h and the remaining distance at double the speed. If the total time taken is 10 hrs, then find the total distance.

  1. AOption (a)

    400 km

  2. BOption (b)

    300 km

  3. COption (c)

    200 km

  4. DOption (d)

    100 km

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

400 km

Question 60

In a 1 km race, A beats B by 50 m or 5 secs. How long does A take to complete the race?

  1. AOption (a)

    97.5 secs

  2. BOption (b)

    100 secs

  3. COption (c)

    95 secs

  4. DOption (d)

    102.5 secs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

97.5 secs

Question 61

A can complete a work in 8 days working 10 hours in a day and B can do the same in 12 days, working 8 hours a day. If both are working together, working 6 hours a day, in how many days can they complete the work?

  1. AOption (a)

    73117\frac{3}{11}

  2. BOption (b)

    71117\frac{1}{11}

  3. COption (c)

    79117\frac{9}{11}

  4. DOption (d)

    75117\frac{5}{11}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

73117\frac{3}{11}

Question 62

If Deepak's age will be thrice his present age in 17 years, how old will he be then?

  1. AOption (a)

    8.5 years

  2. BOption (b)

    25.5 years

  3. COption (c)

    26 years

  4. DOption (d)

    15 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8.5 years

Question 63

The average age of 5 members is 21 years. If the age of the youngest member be 5 years, find the average age of the family at the birth of the youngest member.

  1. AOption (a)

    24 years

  2. BOption (b)

    28 years

  3. COption (c)

    25 years

  4. DOption (d)

    20 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24 years

Question 64

The age of a mother, ten years ago, was thrice the age of her daughter; and if ten years later, her age would be twice the age of her daughter; then, find the ratio of their years at present

  1. AOption (a)

    6 : 5

  2. BOption (b)

    4 : 3

  3. COption (c)

    9 : 4

  4. DOption (d)

    7 : 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6 : 5

Question 65

A grocer buys 5 eggs for Rs. 4 and sells all 4 of them for Rs. 5; find his percentage of gain or loss.

  1. AOption (a)

    571457\frac{1}{4}

  2. BOption (b)

    561456\frac{1}{4}

  3. COption (c)

    501450\frac{1}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

571457\frac{1}{4}

Question 66

Find the average of the following numbers: 9, 99 and 999

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    450

  3. COption (c)

    499

  4. DOption (d)

    369

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Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 67

A stenographer typed 16,200 words on a given day. If she had typed for exactly 6 hours during the day, then what will be her average speed of typing?

  1. AOption (a)

    60 words per minute

  2. BOption (b)

    30 words per minute

  3. COption (c)

    45 words per minute

  4. DOption (d)

    40 words per minute

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Answer: (a)A.

60 words per minute

Question 68

A train covers a distance of 12 km in 10 min. If it takes 7 sec. to pass a pole, then the length of the train is

  1. AOption (a)

    160 m

  2. BOption (b)

    140 m

  3. COption (c)

    180 m

  4. DOption (d)

    120 m

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Answer: (a)A.

160 m

Question 69

Find the average.

42, 45, 48, 51, 54 & 60

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    49

  3. COption (c)

    44

  4. DOption (d)

    53

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Answer: (a)A.

50

Question 70

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

i.zdfg2031fzdg

ii.zdfq2031fzdg

iii.zdfg2031fzdg

iv.zdfg2031fzdg

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    iv

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    i

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Answer: (a)A.

iii

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

The area of a square field is 1011400m2101\frac{1}{400} m^2. The length of the side of the field is:

  1. AOption (a)

    10.20 m

  2. BOption (b)

    50.52 m

  3. COption (c)

    10.50 m

  4. DOption (d)

    10.05 m

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Answer: (a)A.

10.20 m

Question 72

Which of the following is NOT the reciprocal of (57)(\frac{5}{7})-6?

  1. AOption (a)

    (57)(\frac{5}{7})6

  2. BOption (b)

    (7)−6(5)−6\frac{{{{\left( 7 \right)}^{-6}}}}{{{{\left( 5 \right)}^{ - 6}}}}

  3. COption (c)

    (75)(\frac{7}{5})-6

  4. DOption (d)

    (75)(\frac{7}{5})6

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Answer: (a)A.

(57)(\frac{5}{7})6

Question 73

Find the value of x satisfying the equation x+ba−b=x−ba+b\frac{x+b}{a-b}=\frac{x-b}{a+b}

  1. AOption (a)

    -b

  2. BOption (b)

    -a

  3. COption (c)

    a

  4. DOption (d)

    b

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Answer: (a)A.

-b

Question 74

AB and CD are two parallel lines. The transversal PQ curs AB at E and CD at F. if ∠AEP=y,∠PEB=x,∠DFQ=3x,\angle AEP=y,\angle PEB=x, \angle DFQ = 3x,then the value of y is:

  1. AOption (a)

    135°

  2. BOption (b)

    140°

  3. COption (c)

    90°

  4. DOption (d)

    45°

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Answer: (a)A.

135°

Question 75

155×155×155−55×55×55155×155+155×55+55×55\frac{155\times 155\times155 - 55 \times 55\times 55}{155\times 155+155\times 55 + 55\times 55} ?

  1. AOption (a)

    120

  2. BOption (b)

    100

  3. COption (c)

    145

  4. DOption (d)

    210

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Answer: (a)A.

120

Question 76

Estrogen : ovary :: testosterone : ________

  1. AOption (a)

    testis

  2. BOption (b)

    thyroid gland

  3. COption (c)

    pituitary gland

  4. DOption (d)

    adrenal gland 

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Answer: (a)A.

testis

Question 77

Use of disposable cups made of soft clay (kulhads) is discouraged because: 

  1. AOption (a)

    These are unhygienic

  2. BOption (b)

    These are made of non-degradable substances

  3. COption (c)

    Making them on large scale will result in loss of fertile top soil

  4. DOption (d)

    The tea will not taste good

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Answer: (a)A.

These are unhygienic

Question 78

A student fails by 50 marks when he gets 30% marks. Another student passes by 30 marks when he gets 230 marks. Then which of the following is the total maximum marks?

  1. AOption (a)

    450

  2. BOption (b)

    550

  3. COption (c)

    500

  4. DOption (d)

    600

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Answer: (a)A.

450

Question 79

The radius of a circle is 6 cm. The perpendicular distance from the center of the circle to the chord which is 8 cm in length is:

  1. AOption (a)

    45cm4\sqrt 5cm

  2. BOption (b)

    25cm2\sqrt 5cm

  3. COption (c)

    2 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    4 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

45cm4\sqrt 5cm

Question 80

The length of the longest chord of a circle of radius 10 cm is:

  1. AOption (a)

    10 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    15 cm

  3. COption (c)

    20 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    5 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

10 cm

Question 81

The probability that it will rain today is 0.55. What is the probability that it will not rain today?

  1. AOption (a)

    1/20

  2. BOption (b)

    1/2

  3. COption (c)

    9/20

  4. DOption (d)

    11/20

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Answer: (a)A.

1/20

Question 82

What will be the labour charges for digging a cuboidal pit 8 m long, 6 m broad and 3 m deep at the rate of Rs. 25 per m3?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 4500

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 2880

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 4000

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 3600

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 4500

Question 83

What is the area of a circle inscribed in a square of area 288 cm2?

  1. AOption (a)

    36π36\pi

  2. BOption (b)

    144π144\pi

  3. COption (c)

    228π228\pi

  4. DOption (d)

    72π72\pi

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Answer: (a)A.

36π36\pi

Question 84

Which organ is affected in the case of jaundice? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Liver

  2. BOption (b)

    Heart

  3. COption (c)

    Stomach

  4. DOption (d)

    Lungs

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Answer: (a)A.

Liver

Question 85

Which one of the following is likely to cause tsunami?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lightning

  2. BOption (b)

    Wind

  3. COption (c)

    Under water earthquakes

  4. DOption (d)

    Snow

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Answer: (a)A.

Lightning

Question 86

The process of waste water treatment is called:

  1. AOption (a)

    Desalination

  2. BOption (b)

    Water pollution

  3. COption (c)

    Chlorination

  4. DOption (d)

    Sewage treatment

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Answer: (a)A.

Desalination

Question 87

When a person overeats, his___________ tissue fills with fat. 

  1. AOption (a)

    adipose

  2. BOption (b)

    stomach

  3. COption (c)

    skin

  4. DOption (d)

    muscle

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Answer: (a)A.

adipose

Question 88

When alcohol burns in air, energy is liberated in the form of_________.

  1. AOption (a)

    heat and light

  2. BOption (b)

    heat only

  3. COption (c)

    light only

  4. DOption (d)

    light and sound

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Answer: (a)A.

heat and light

Question 89

In desert plants, rate of water loss gets reduced due to the presence of: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Suberin

  2. BOption (b)

    Cuticle

  3. COption (c)

    Lignin

  4. DOption (d)

    Stomata

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Answer: (a)A.

Suberin

Question 90

The energy in the reactor of a nuclear power station is produced by the process of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Nuclear absorption

  2. BOption (b)

    Nuclear fission

  3. COption (c)

    Nuclear emission

  4. DOption (d)

    Nuclear fusion

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Answer: (a)A.

Nuclear absorption

Question 91

While reading a book, the minimum distance required between the book and the eye is:

  1. AOption (a)

    50 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    20 cm

  3. COption (c)

    12 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    25 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

50 cm

Question 92

Mosses are bryophytes are characterized by:

  1. AOption (a)

    Dominant sporophytic phase

  2. BOption (b)

    Unicellular sex organs

  3. COption (c)

    Heterotrophic mode of nutrition

  4. DOption (d)

    Dominant gametophytic phase

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Answer: (a)A.

Dominant sporophytic phase

Question 93

Diabetes is characterized by:

  1. AOption (a)

    Scanty urination

  2. BOption (b)

    Loss of appetite and fatigue

  3. COption (c)

    No urination

  4. DOption (d)

    Frequent urination and unusual thirst

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Answer: (a)A.

Scanty urination

Question 94

Which one of the following statements is NOT true for a rhombus?

  1. AOption (a)

    All sides are equal.

  2. BOption (b)

    The opposite angles are equal.

  3. COption (c)

    The diagonals bisect each other at right angles.

  4. DOption (d)

    The adjacent angles are not supplementary.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

All sides are equal.

Question 95

When A × (x – 3) = x3 – 4x2 + x + 6, then A = _____.

  1. AOption (a)

    x2 – x - 2

  2. BOption (b)

    x2 – x + 2

  3. COption (c)

    x2 + x + 2

  4. DOption (d)

    x2 + x – 2

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Answer: (a)A.

x2 – x - 2

Question 96

Deep pits on the surface of the moon are called _____.

  1. AOption (a)

    Volcanoes

  2. BOption (b)

    Rocks

  3. COption (c)

    Craters

  4. DOption (d)

    Boulders

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Answer: (a)A.

Volcanoes

Question 97

A flower with both male and female reproductive parts is called a_________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Bisexual flower

  2. BOption (b)

    Pistillate flower

  3. COption (c)

    Staminate flower

  4. DOption (d)

    Unisexual flower

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Answer: (a)A.

Bisexual flower

Question 98

Cube root of -27 × 2744 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    -42

  3. COption (c)

    -21

  4. DOption (d)

    21

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

42

Question 99

One of the below mentioned calamities is not a natural one. Identify it.

  1. AOption (a)

    Deforestation for urbanization

  2. BOption (b)

    Drought

  3. COption (c)

    Earthquakes

  4. DOption (d)

    Floods

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Deforestation for urbanization

Question 100

The present population of a village is 28000. If it increases at the rate of 5% per annum, population after 2 years will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    31000

  2. BOption (b)

    30820

  3. COption (c)

    30870

  4. DOption (d)

    30800

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

31000

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