Previous Year Paper

MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 20 Aug 2017 Shift 2).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

Sanchi Stupa was built by

  1. AOption (a)

    Bimbisara

  2. BOption (b)

    Raja Bhoj

  3. COption (c)

    Ashoka

  4. DOption (d)

    Kanishka

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bimbisara

Question 2

How many different 6-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 4, 5, 2, 1, 8, 9 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    480

  2. BOption (b)

    360

  3. COption (c)

    720

  4. DOption (d)

    840

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

480

Question 3

How many associate banks merged with State Bank of India (SBI) in 2017?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    70

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 4

Which state will become the first to launch a blood bank for cattle?

  1. AOption (a)

    Gujarat

  2. BOption (b)

    Tamil Nadu

  3. COption (c)

    Odisha

  4. DOption (d)

    Haryana

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gujarat

Question 5

Which of the following scientists was associated with the first nuclear explosion in Pokharan?

  1. AOption (a)

    Satish Dhawan

  2. BOption (b)

    Raja Ramanna

  3. COption (c)

    Vikram Sarabhai

  4. DOption (d)

    S S Bhatnagar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Satish Dhawan

Question 6

Which is India’s highest award in cinema?

  1. AOption (a)

    Dadasaheb Phalke Award

  2. BOption (b)

    Academy Awards 

  3. COption (c)

    Filmfare

  4. DOption (d)

    IIFA

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Question 7

The Tansen Music Festival is held in _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Indore

  2. BOption (b)

    Gwalior

  3. COption (c)

    Ranchi

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhopal

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Indore

Question 8

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in_______

  1. AOption (a)

    Gujarat

  2. BOption (b)

    Uttarakhand

  3. COption (c)

    Tamil Nadu

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhya Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gujarat

Question 9

Parmeet and Charu start moving towards each other from 2 places 200 m apart. After walking 60 m, Charu turns left and goes 20 m, then turns right and goes another 40 m. She then turns right again and comes back on the path on which she started walking. If Parmeet and Charu walk with the same speed, What is the distance between them now?

  1. AOption (a)

    40 m

  2. BOption (b)

    20 m

  3. COption (c)

    50 m

  4. DOption (d)

    10 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40 m

Question 10

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built across the River

  1. AOption (a)

    Jhelum

  2. BOption (b)

    Chenab

  3. COption (c)

    Ravi

  4. DOption (d)

    Sutlej

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jhelum

Question 11

Average literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh according to 2011 census was

  1. AOption (a)

    24.33%

  2. BOption (b)

    58.19%

  3. COption (c)

    69.32%

  4. DOption (d)

    75.2%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24.33%

Question 12

Viswanathan Anand is a famous player of_____

  1. AOption (a)

    Golf

  2. BOption (b)

    Hockey

  3. COption (c)

    Badminton

  4. DOption (d)

    Chess

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Golf

Question 13

Most important towns in the Malwa region are

  1. AOption (a)

    Panna and Ujjain

  2. BOption (b)

    Ujjain and Indore

  3. COption (c)

    Umaria and Rewa

  4. DOption (d)

    Rewa and Bhind

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Panna and Ujjain

Question 14

The term of office of the Governor is

  1. AOption (a)

    6 years

  2. BOption (b)

    5 years

  3. COption (c)

    3 years

  4. DOption (d)

    4 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6 years

Question 15

The term ‘Deuce’ is associated with

  1. AOption (a)

    Cricket

  2. BOption (b)

    Hockey

  3. COption (c)

    Football

  4. DOption (d)

    Tennis

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cricket

Question 16

‘Home Rule League’ was established by

  1. AOption (a)

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. BOption (b)

    P.S. Mehta

  3. COption (c)

    S.N. Bannerjee

  4. DOption (d)

    Annie Besant

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Question 17

Who was the first non-American TIME person of the year?

  1. AOption (a)

    Indra Nooyi

  2. BOption (b)

    Mahatma Gandhi

  3. COption (c)

    J R D Tata

  4. DOption (d)

    Narendra Modi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Indra Nooyi

Question 18

Who won the Women's Singles China Open Badminton Tournament in 2016?

  1. AOption (a)

    P V Sindhu

  2. BOption (b)

    Jwala Gutta

  3. COption (c)

    Ashwini Ponnappa

  4. DOption (d)

    Saina Nehwal

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

P V Sindhu

Question 19

Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability of getting a sum of 8 is

  1. AOption (a)

    4/18

  2. BOption (b)

    5/36

  3. COption (c)

    1/6

  4. DOption (d)

    1/4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4/18

Question 20

The famous Sarod Player born in Gwalior was

  1. AOption (a)

    Amjad Ali Khan

  2. BOption (b)

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  3. COption (c)

    Pandit Jasraj

  4. DOption (d)

    Ravi Shankar Shukla

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Amjad Ali Khan

Question 21

_______ was conferred with the International Maritime Organization Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea in 2016?

  1. AOption (a)

    Captain Urvashi Rana

  2. BOption (b)

    Captain Radhika Menon

  3. COption (c)

    Lieutenant Ganeve Lalji

  4. DOption (d)

    Lieutenant Commander Priya Jeyakumar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Captain Urvashi Rana

Question 22

Find the odd one out:

1, 1, 2, 6, 24, 98, 720, 5040

  1. AOption (a)

    98

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    24

  4. DOption (d)

    720

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

98

Question 23

The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court covers

  1. AOption (a)

    Terrorism-related cases

  2. BOption (b)

    Disputes between different units of the Indian Union

  3. COption (c)

    Criminal cases

  4. DOption (d)

    Issues regarding National Integrity

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Terrorism-related cases

Question 24

The Indians who were conferred with the Ramon Magsayay Award 2016 was T M Krishna and ____

  1. AOption (a)

    Kiran Bedi

  2. BOption (b)

    Bezwada Wilson

  3. COption (c)

    Harsh Hande

  4. DOption (d)

    Arvind Kejriwal

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kiran Bedi

Question 25

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

1, 6, 11, ______, 21

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    14

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 26

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

80, 73, 66, ______, 52

  1. AOption (a)

    58

  2. BOption (b)

    59

  3. COption (c)

    55

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

58

Question 27

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

27, 23, 19, 15, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    11

  4. DOption (d)

    14

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12

Question 28

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

1, 3, 10, 21, 64, 128, 388

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    388

  3. COption (c)

    128

  4. DOption (d)

    64

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Question 29

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

2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 51, 65

  1. AOption (a)

    51

  2. BOption (b)

    26

  3. COption (c)

    17

  4. DOption (d)

    65

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

51

Question 30

If FLOWER is coded EMNXDS, then how is GAMBLE coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    HCODNG

  2. BOption (b)

    BFCKLF

  3. COption (c)

    DMXNES

  4. DOption (d)

    FBLCKF

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

HCODNG

Question 31

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s:

__aaba__bba__bba__abaa__b

  1. AOption (a)

    a, a, b, a, b

  2. BOption (b)

    a, b, a, b, a

  3. COption (c)

    b, b, a, b, b

  4. DOption (d)

    b, b, a, b, a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a, a, b, a, b

Question 32

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

Statements:

All shirts are trousers

No trouser is a towel

Conclusions:

I. Some shirts are towels

II. No shirt is towel

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II follow

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion I follow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 33

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

Statements:

Some mails are letters

All letters are posts

Conclusions:

I. Some posts are letters

II. Some letters are not mails

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion II follow

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion I follow

  4. DOption (d)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 34

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

Statements:

All fruits are vegetables

All vegetables are fresh

Conclusions:

I. All fruits are fresh

II. Some fruits are fresh

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion II follow

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion I follow

  4. DOption (d)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 35

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

Statements:

All planes are trains

All trains are buses

Conclusions:

I. Some planes are buses

II. All buses are planes

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion I follows

  4. DOption (d)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 36

In a certain code language, eat fresh apple means keat teek kata, eat the food means meek peek teek, fresh lime juice means kata seda tob. Which is the word for keat in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    juice

  2. BOption (b)

    apple

  3. COption (c)

    lime

  4. DOption (d)

    food

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

juice

Question 37

In the following question, some group of letters is given, all of which, except one, share a common similarity while one is different. Choose the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    TVX

  2. BOption (b)

    MOQ

  3. COption (c)

    GEC

  4. DOption (d)

    PRT

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

TVX

Question 38

If MADRAS is coded NBESBT, then how is MUMBAI coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    NVNDBJ

  2. BOption (b)

    NVKCBJ

  3. COption (c)

    NVNCBJ

  4. DOption (d)

    NVNCZJ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

NVNDBJ

Question 39

In a certain code language, 'please avoid drinking' means 'cor jus nel', 'drinking is harmful' means 'nel cun rem', and 'Avoid harmful habits' means 'jus ben cun'. Which is the word for "is" in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    nel

  2. BOption (b)

    rem

  3. COption (c)

    jus

  4. DOption (d)

    cun

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

nel

Question 40

CINEMA is coded GERAQW, then how is THEATRE coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    XDJWXMI

  2. BOption (b)

    XDIWYMI

  3. COption (c)

    XDIVXNJ

  4. DOption (d)

    XDIWXNI

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

XDJWXMI

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

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 42

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 43

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 44

Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 30 hours and 35 hours, respectively. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, how much time will it take to fill the tank?

  1. AOption (a)

    1671316\frac{7}{13}

  2. BOption (b)

    1651316\frac{5}{13}

  3. COption (c)

    16121316\frac{12}{13}

  4. DOption (d)

    1621316\frac{2}{13}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1671316\frac{7}{13}

Question 45

Three boys Hari, Biju and Naga together have Rs. 675. Hari has got three times as much as Biju but Rs. 25 more than Naga. How much does Naga have?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 275

  2. BOption (b)

    ​Rs. 175

  3. COption (c)

    ​Rs. 375

  4. DOption (d)

    ​Rs. 325

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 275

Question 46

Mahesh has Rs. 50,000 which he converts to Dollars at 1 Dollar = 45 Rupees before going on a weekend trip to foreign. After returning he finds that he still has 200 Dollars remaining with him. How much amount in Rupees did he spend during his trip?

  1. AOption (a)

    41,000 Rupees

  2. BOption (b)

    40,000 Rupees

  3. COption (c)

    35,000 Rupees

  4. DOption (d)

    45,500 Rupees

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

41,000 Rupees

Question 47

If 90% of (a – b) is equal to 60% of (a + b), what percentage of a is b?

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    20

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40

Question 48

Which of the following pair has the same ratio as 70 : 105?

  1. AOption (a)

    496 : 620

  2. BOption (b)

    366 : 244

  3. COption (c)

    185 : 370

  4. DOption (d)

    468 : 702

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

496 : 620

Question 49

The product of 103, 102, and 98 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    10,29,588

  2. BOption (b)

    10,28,588

  3. COption (c)

    10,29,568

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10,29,588

Question 50

What will be the last digit, when you expand 7233 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 51

John can paint a house in 15 days; Joe can do the same in 10 days; while James can do it in 5 days. If all the three work together, then what part of the job can they complete in one day?

  1. AOption (a)

    13/33

  2. BOption (b)

    1/3

  3. COption (c)

    11/30

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

13/33

Question 52

The ratio between the present ages of Yolo and Zolo is 6 : 7. If Zolo is 4 years old than Yolo, what will be the ratio of the ages of Yolo and Zolo after 4 years?

  1. AOption (a)

    None of these

  2. BOption (b)

    8 : 5

  3. COption (c)

    7 : 5

  4. DOption (d)

    7 : 8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

None of these

Question 53

Average income of 100 employees is 92, out of which average income of 40 employees is 80. What is the average of the remaining 60 employees?

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    105

  3. COption (c)

    95

  4. DOption (d)

    92

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 54

If the average score of 30 boys in a class is 80; and the average score of 20 girls in the same class is 90; what is the average score of the entire class?

  1. AOption (a)

    84

  2. BOption (b)

    82

  3. COption (c)

    80

  4. DOption (d)

    90

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

84

Question 55

 A fruit vendor purchases 3240 apples at Rs. 7 a dozen. During transportation, 10% get damaged and have to be discarded. The remaining apples are sold at the rate of Rs.2 for 3. What is the profit or loss percentage?

  1. AOption (a)

    217%2\frac{1}{7} \%%

  2. BOption (b)

    1231\frac{2}{3} %

  3. COption (c)

    2672\frac{6}{7} %

  4. DOption (d)

    4674\frac{6}{7} %

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

217%2\frac{1}{7} \%%

Question 56

A spherical lead ball of diameter 15 cm is melted and lead shots of radius 1.5 mm are made. The process involves wastage of 3%. How many lead balls are made?

  1. AOption (a)

    121250

  2. BOption (b)

    7760

  3. COption (c)

    62080

  4. DOption (d)

    970000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

121250

Question 57

A father is four times as old as his son. Four years hence, the sum of their ages will be 43 years. The ages of the son and the father are ______, respectively

  1. AOption (a)

    None of the above

  2. BOption (b)

    3 and 26 years

  3. COption (c)

    5 and 27 years

  4. DOption (d)

    7 and 28 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

None of the above

Question 58

14 workers can make 10 tables in 5 days. 10 workers started working, and 1 worker joined on the 5th day. How many days will take to make 12 tables?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 59

A fresh fruit contains 62 % of water, and a dry fruit contains 24 % of water. How much dry fruit can be obtained from a 100 kg of fresh fruit?

  1. AOption (a)

    48 kg

  2. BOption (b)

    50 kg

  3. COption (c)

    40 kg

  4. DOption (d)

    45 kg

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48 kg

Question 60

The ages of a group of four people are four consecutive even numbers. If the sum of the age of the group is 156 then, find the age of the oldest member of the group.

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    38

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

42

Question 61

The average of a set of 20 values is 15.8. The mean increases by 0.4 when a value is added to the set. Then the new value is:

  1. AOption (a)

    24.2

  2. BOption (b)

    20.4

  3. COption (c)

    15.8

  4. DOption (d)

    22.4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24.2

Question 62

The ages of Imran and Akbar are in the ratio of 3 : 4. If after 16 years their ages will be in the ratio 5 : 6, then what is the present age of Imran?

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    29

  3. COption (c)

    27

  4. DOption (d)

    25

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 63

The average weight of A, B, C is 55 kg. The average weight of A & B be 50 kg & that of B & C is 60 kg. Find the weight of B.

  1. AOption (a)

    57 kg

  2. BOption (b)

    60 kg

  3. COption (c)

    50 kg

  4. DOption (d)

    55 kg

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

57 kg

Question 64

The cost of 15 articles is equal to the selling price of 10 articles. Find the profit %.

  1. AOption (a)

    36%

  2. BOption (b)

    661366\frac{1}{3}%

  3. COption (c)

    331333\frac{1}{3}

  4. DOption (d)

    50%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

36%

Question 65

In the same time-span, Mark Spitz can swim twice the distance downstream than upstream. The speed of the current is 2 kmph. How long would he take to swim 3 km in still water?

  1. AOption (a)

    Cannot be determined

  2. BOption (b)

    48 min

  3. COption (c)

    30 min

  4. DOption (d)

    24 min

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cannot be determined

Question 66

A train shuttles between stations A and B, and stops at 5 intermediate stations for 5 mins each. Assume that stations A and B are  60 km apart, and the train is moving at a speed of 50 kmph, how long will it take to reach B?

  1. AOption (a)

    97 min

  2. BOption (b)

    85 min

  3. COption (c)

    60 min

  4. DOption (d)

    72 min

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Answer: (a)A.

97 min

Question 67

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

Stephen Horlicks,

23-36 Alpine Place ,

2171 Horningsea Park, Australia

(i) Stephen Horlicks,

23-36 Alpine Place ,

2171 Horningsea Park, Australia

<br>

(ii) Stephen Horlicks,

23-36 Alpine Place ,

2171 Morningsea Park, Australia

<br>

(iii) Stephen Horlicks,

23-36 Alpine Place ,

2171 Horningsea Park, Australia

<br>

(iv) Stephen Horlicks,

23-36 Alpine Place ,

2171 Horningsea Park, Australia

  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 68

Find the average.

81, 72, 63, 55, 43 & 34

  1. AOption (a)

    58

  2. BOption (b)

    52

  3. COption (c)

    61

  4. DOption (d)

    56

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

58

Question 69

A thief is noticed by a policeman from a distance of 200 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. The thief and policeman run at the rate of 10 kmph and 11 kmph respectively. At what distance will the policeman catches the thief?

  1. AOption (a)

    2.4 km

  2. BOption (b)

    2.2 km

  3. COption (c)

    2 km

  4. DOption (d)

    2.6 km

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2.4 km

Question 70

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

i.qwerrq08031rqewq

ii.qwerrq08031gqewq

iii.qwerrq08031rqewq

iv.qwerrq08031rqewq

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    iv

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    i

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

iii

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

By what number should (49)(\frac{4}{9})-4 be divided so that the quotient is (12)(\frac{1}{2})4

  1. AOption (a)

    (92)(\frac{9}{2})4

  2. BOption (b)

    (29)(\frac{2}{9})3

  3. COption (c)

    (92)(\frac{9}{2})3

  4. DOption (d)

    (29)(\frac{2}{9})4

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(92)(\frac{9}{2})4

Question 72

x2+1x2=23x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=23 then x+1x=x+\frac{1}{x}=_______

  1. AOption (a)

    ±27 \pm \sqrt {27}

  2. BOption (b)

    ±21 \pm \sqrt {21}

  3. COption (c)

    ±5

  4. DOption (d)

    ±6

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

±27 \pm \sqrt {27}

Question 73

In the adjoining figure, if ∠SPQ = 65° and ∠SQP = 70°, then, ∠PRQ = _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    50°

  2. BOption (b)

    35°

  3. COption (c)

    40°

  4. DOption (d)

    45°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

50°

Question 74

Vacuoles are cavities filled with a fluid called________.

  1. AOption (a)

    starch

  2. BOption (b)

    proteins

  3. COption (c)

    fat globules

  4. DOption (d)

    cell sap

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

starch

Question 75

Find the mean of first 5 two-digit multiples of 4.

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    16

  3. COption (c)

    20

  4. DOption (d)

    22

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 76

Find the quotient when x2 + x - 72 is divided by x – 8.

  1. AOption (a)

    X - 9

  2. BOption (b)

    X + 9

  3. COption (c)

    X + 8

  4. DOption (d)

    2X - 8

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

X - 9

Question 77

Plaster of Paris is stored in a:

  1. AOption (a)

    Metal containers

  2. BOption (b)

    Moisture-proof container

  3. COption (c)

    Insulated containers

  4. DOption (d)

    Glass containers

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Metal containers

Question 78

A pendulum oscillates 60 times in 8 seconds. Its time period is:

  1. AOption (a)

    1.35 s

  2. BOption (b)

    0.23 s

  3. COption (c)

    2.14 s

  4. DOption (d)

    0.13 s

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1.35 s

Question 79

Calculate the amount if the principal = Rs. 6000, time period = 2 years and rate of interest = 5% per annum compounded annually.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 6615

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 6420

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 6390

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 6525

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 6615

Question 80

Refraction of light is responsible for:

  1. AOption (a)

    Shadow formation

  2. BOption (b)

    Twinkling of stars

  3. COption (c)

    Blue color of the sky

  4. DOption (d)

    Rainbow

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Shadow formation

Question 81

7225 Students are sitting in an auditorium in such a way that there are as many students in a row as there are rows in the auditorium. How many students are there in a row in the auditorium?

  1. AOption (a)

    75

  2. BOption (b)

    85

  3. COption (c)

    95

  4. DOption (d)

    65

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

75

Question 82

0.005832 is the cube of a rational number ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    720\frac{7}{20}

  2. BOption (b)

    950\frac{9}{50}

  3. COption (c)

    325\frac{3}{25}

  4. DOption (d)

    635\frac{6}{35}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

720\frac{7}{20}

Question 83

In India, oil wells are found in:

  1. AOption (a)

    Goa

  2. BOption (b)

    Karnataka

  3. COption (c)

    Orissa

  4. DOption (d)

    Assam

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Goa

Question 84

Spot the producer from the following.

  1. AOption (a)

    Grass

  2. BOption (b)

    Bacteria

  3. COption (c)

    Grass hopper

  4. DOption (d)

    Mushroom

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Grass

Question 85

Name one fungus which affects stored food grains.

  1. AOption (a)

    Neurospora

  2. BOption (b)

    Bracket fungus

  3. COption (c)

    Aspergillums

  4. DOption (d)

    Agaricus

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Neurospora

Question 86

A new born baby will double its weight in 2 months due to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Overeating

  2. BOption (b)

    Increase in the number of body cells

  3. COption (c)

    Increase in fat

  4. DOption (d)

    Protein in milk

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Overeating

Question 87

The outermost covering of all plant parts are made up of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Phloem

  2. BOption (b)

    Meristematic tissue

  3. COption (c)

    Dermal tissue

  4. DOption (d)

    Xylem

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Phloem

Question 88

The areas of a square and a rectangle are equal. If the side of the square is 24 cm and the breadth of the rectangle is 16cm, then the length of the rectangle is:

  1. AOption (a)

    32 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    26 cm

  3. COption (c)

    36 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    28 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

32 cm

Question 89

PAQ is a line parallel to side BC of a triangle ABC. If ∠PAB = 55° and ∠ACB = 60°, then ∠CAB = _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    70°

  2. BOption (b)

    40°

  3. COption (c)

    45°

  4. DOption (d)

    65°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

70°

Question 90

The agricultural practice followed after preparation of the soil is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Irrigation

  2. BOption (b)

    Spraying pesticides and insecticides

  3. COption (c)

    Sowing

  4. DOption (d)

    Adding manure and fertilizer

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Irrigation

Question 91

ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || DC and DC is perpendicular to BC. If ∠DAB = 110°, then ∠ABC - ∠ADC =_____.

  1. AOption (a)

    18°

  2. BOption (b)

    16°

  3. COption (c)

    20°

  4. DOption (d)

    220° 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

18°

Question 92

Say ‘No’ to plastic bags and ‘Yes’ to cloth bags because:

  1. AOption (a)

    Plastics are made from wood pulp

  2. BOption (b)

    Plastic bags are biodegradable

  3. COption (c)

    Plastics are non-biodegradable

  4. DOption (d)

    Plastics are chemically reactive

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Plastics are made from wood pulp

Question 93

Plasmolysis in a plant cell is defined as the__________.

  1. AOption (a)

    break down of plasma membrane in hypotonic medium

  2. BOption (b)

    shrinkage of nucleoplasm

  3. COption (c)

    shrinkage of cytoplasm in hypertonic medium

  4. DOption (d)

    none of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

break down of plasma membrane in hypotonic medium

Question 94

Electric fuse is connected_________.

  1. AOption (a)

    across the energy meter

  2. BOption (b)

    on the live wire

  3. COption (c)

    on the neutral wire

  4. DOption (d)

    on the earth wire

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

across the energy meter

Question 95

If  43x−(5−3x)=25\frac{4}{{3x - \left( {5 - 3x} \right)}} = \frac{2}{5}  then find the value of x.

  1. AOption (a)

    5/2

  2. BOption (b)

    5/4

  3. COption (c)

    4/5

  4. DOption (d)

    3/5

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5/2

Question 96

The radius and the height of a cylinder are in the ratio 4:7 and if its volume is 352 cm3, then its radius is:

  1. AOption (a)

    4 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    8 cm

  3. COption (c)

    6 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    12 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4 cm

Question 97

The Met Department predicted heavy thunderstorm and lightning on a particular day, and Radha wanted to go out with an umbrella but she was advised not to carry it because:

  1. AOption (a)

    Electric discharge from clouds can travel to the metal parts of the umbrella

  2. BOption (b)

    It becomes slippery to hold

  3. COption (c)

    It may get rusted

  4. DOption (d)

    The umbrella may get blown away

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Electric discharge from clouds can travel to the metal parts of the umbrella

Question 98

A star-shaped figure was cut in the black paper strip used for covering the leaf of a destarched plant used for demonstrating that light is necessary for photosynthesis. At the end of the experiment, when the leaf was tested for starch with iodine, the star-shaped figure in the leaf was found to be:

  1. AOption (a)

    Brown

  2. BOption (b)

    Blue-black

  3. COption (c)

    Green

  4. DOption (d)

    Colourless

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Brown

Question 99

PQRS is a parallelogram. Side PQ is produced to T. IF ∠QRS = 125°, then ∠RQT =_____.

  1. AOption (a)

    125°

  2. BOption (b)

    55°

  3. COption (c)

    70°

  4. DOption (d)

    130°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

125°

Question 100

The cost price of a computer is Rs. 20,650. An additional Rs. 450 was spent on installing some software. If it was sold at 15% profit, then the selling price of the computer is

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 22500

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 25125

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 23450

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 24265

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 22500

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