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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

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

Statements:

All books are papers

Some papers are covers

Conclusions:

I. No cover is book

II. Some books are covers

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    either conclusion I or 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 2

Find the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    Cube

  2. BOption (b)

    Triangle

  3. COption (c)

    Square

  4. DOption (d)

    Rectangle

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cube

Question 3

Find the odd combination of letters and numbers from among the following

i. 1377520 ii. 1377502 iii. 1377520 iv. 1377520

  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 4

In how many ways can 5 members be selected out of 10 members, so that the two particular members must always be excluded?

  1. AOption (a)

    56

  2. BOption (b)

    52

  3. COption (c)

    64

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

56

Question 5

In which year was Project Tiger launched? 

  1. AOption (a)

    2004-05

  2. BOption (b)

    1983-84

  3. COption (c)

    2013-14

  4. DOption (d)

    1973-74

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2004-05

Question 6

In which year did India become a republic?

  1. AOption (a)

    1956

  2. BOption (b)

    1950

  3. COption (c)

    1952

  4. DOption (d)

    1947

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1956

Question 7

Who is the first direct-entry Coast Guard officer to become the Director-General of Indian Coast Guard? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Rajendra Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Krishna Chaudhary

  3. COption (c)

    Prabhakaran Paleri 

  4. DOption (d)

    H.C.S. Bisht

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rajendra Singh

Question 8

Who is the present Governor of Meghalaya?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tathagata Roy

  2. BOption (b)

    Padmanabha Acharya

  3. COption (c)

    Banwarilal Purohit

  4. DOption (d)

     V. Shanmuganathan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Tathagata Roy

Question 9

Who is the current chief of the Indian Navy?

  1. AOption (a)

    R. Hari Kumar

  2. BOption (b)

    Admiral S M Prakash Nanda 

  3. COption (c)

    Admiral Sunil Lanba

  4. DOption (d)

    Admiral Arun 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

R. Hari Kumar

Question 10

Three –fourths of the Earth's surface is occupied by

  1. AOption (a)

     Air

  2. BOption (b)

    Sand

  3. COption (c)

    Water

  4. DOption (d)

    Snow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

 Air

Question 11

Dadasaheb Phalke Award is given for:

  1. AOption (a)

    Literature

  2. BOption (b)

    Social welfare 

  3. COption (c)

    Drama

  4. DOption (d)

    Films

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Literature

Question 12

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?

  1. AOption (a)

    Article 22

  2. BOption (b)

    Article 20

  3. COption (c)

    Article 19

  4. DOption (d)

     Article 21

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Article 22

Question 13

The principal seat of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh is at

  1. AOption (a)

    Indore

  2. BOption (b)

    Gwalior

  3. COption (c)

    Jabalpur

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhopal

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Indore

Question 14

Pagara is a dam located in

  1. AOption (a)

    Morena

  2. BOption (b)

    Sholapur

  3. COption (c)

    Ujjain

  4. DOption (d)

    Balaghat

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Morena

Question 15

All Union Ministers are appointed by 

  1. AOption (a)

    Chief Justice of Supreme Court 

  2. BOption (b)

    The President

  3. COption (c)

    The Vice-president

  4. DOption (d)

    Prime minister

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chief Justice of Supreme Court 

Question 16

Where is the headquarters of Reserve Bank of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kolkata

  2. BOption (b)

    Mumbai

  3. COption (c)

    Indore

  4. DOption (d)

    New Delhi 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kolkata

Question 17

NH 47A, which starts at Kundannur is the shortest highway in India. What is its length? 

  1. AOption (a)

    8 km 

  2. BOption (b)

    5 km

  3. COption (c)

    10 km

  4. DOption (d)

    6 km

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8 km 

Question 18

Who among the following is the winner of the Gyanpith Award for the year 2015?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bhalachandra Nemade

  2. BOption (b)

    Raghuveer Chaudhary 

  3. COption (c)

    Girish Karnad

  4. DOption (d)

    Shankha Ghosh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bhalachandra Nemade

Question 19

The third Guru of the Sikhs was

  1. AOption (a)

    Guru Arjan Dev 

  2. BOption (b)

    Guru Angad Dev

  3. COption (c)

    Guru Gobind Singh

  4. DOption (d)

    Guru Amar Das 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Guru Arjan Dev 

Question 20

Udayagiri caves is located at 

  1. AOption (a)

    Vidisha

  2. BOption (b)

    Ujjain

  3. COption (c)

    Mandu

  4. DOption (d)

    Khajuraho

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Vidisha

Question 21

The first Asian Games were held in India in:

  1. AOption (a)

    1950

  2. BOption (b)

    1952

  3. COption (c)

    1951

  4. DOption (d)

    1953

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1950

Question 22

International Labour Day is observed on

  1. AOption (a)

    May 1

  2. BOption (b)

    May 17

  3. COption (c)

    December 10

  4. DOption (d)

    June 5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

May 1

Question 23

The Vice-President of India is

  1. AOption (a)

    Elected by members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

  2. BOption (b)

    Elected by members of Rajya Sabha only. 

  3. COption (c)

    Elected by members of Lok Sabha only.

  4. DOption (d)

    Appointed by the President. 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Elected by members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Question 24

The districts in which the Tropic of Cancer DOES NOT pass through are 

  1. AOption (a)

    Shajapur and Rajgarh

  2. BOption (b)

    Indore and Balaghat 

  3. COption (c)

    Bhopal and Jabalpur 

  4. DOption (d)

    Ratlam and Ujjain

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Shajapur and Rajgarh

Question 25

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

3, 5, 9, 15, 23, _____

  1. AOption (a)

    28

  2. BOption (b)

    35

  3. COption (c)

    33

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

28

Question 26

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

2, 3, 5, 7, _____

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    11

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Question 27

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

2, 3, 6, 11, 18, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    29

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    23

  4. DOption (d)

    27

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

29

Question 28

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

Statements:

Some sofas are chairs

Some chairs are tables

Conclusions:

I. Some chairs are not tables

II. Some tables are sofas

  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 29

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

Statements:

All scooters are vehicles

Some cars are vehicles

Conclusions:

I. Some scooters are cars

II. Some cars are scooters

  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 trees are shrubs

Some plants are trees

Conclusions:

I. Some plants are shrubs

II. Some plants are not shrubs

  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 31

Find the odd one out: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Horse and Stable

  2. BOption (b)

    Sheep and Pen

  3. COption (c)

    Birds and Nest 

  4. DOption (d)

    Dog and Den

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Horse and Stable

Question 32

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 64

  1. AOption (a)

    31

  2. BOption (b)

    15

  3. COption (c)

    64

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

31

Question 33

If JOKER is coded IMHAM, then how is SHAHRUKH coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    RFYENDOZ

  2. BOption (b)

    RFXDMODZ

  3. COption (c)

    RFXFMODB

  4. DOption (d)

    RFXENODZ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

RFYENDOZ

Question 34

If CONDEMN is coded CNODMEN, then how is TEACHER coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    TAEECHR

  2. BOption (b)

    TAECHER

  3. COption (c)

    TAECEHR

  4. DOption (d)

    TCAEER

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

TAEECHR

Question 35

If CHAIR is coded DIBJS, then how is TABLE coded? 

  1. AOption (a)

    UBCMF

  2. BOption (b)

    UDBLE

  3. COption (c)

    RACGK

  4. DOption (d)

    SFGMI

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

UBCMF

Question 36

Study the instructions carefully and find the value for the following: 

  • => Mulply
  • => Division

/ => Addion

 - => Equal to

= =>Minus

60 * (22 = 10) + 1 + 3 + 3

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    9

  3. COption (c)

    90

  4. DOption (d)

    48

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45

Question 37

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s:

a b x y z __ x a __ y x a __ y z a __ x z __

  1. AOption (a)

    b, z, a, b, a

  2. BOption (b)

    b, x, a, b, y

  3. COption (c)

    b, z, b, b, y

  4. DOption (d)

    b, z, b, c, a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

b, z, a, b, a

Question 38

In a certain code language, beta zeta teta means slow local train, zeta zota pota means fast passenger train, tai mara beta means view slow motion. Which is the word for local in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    mara

  2. BOption (b)

    beta

  3. COption (c)

    pota

  4. DOption (d)

    teta

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

mara

Question 39

In a certain code language, Bring me water means Ki Pa Le; Don't waste water means Do Ki Ma; Bring that board means Le Tha Se. Which is the word for Bring in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    Do 

  2. BOption (b)

    Pu

  3. COption (c)

    Ki

  4. DOption (d)

    Le

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Do 

Question 40

In the word 'MICROSCOPE” each letter is replaced by the letter preceding the letter in the alphabet series. What will be the 8th alphabet in the changed word?

  1. AOption (a)

    N

  2. BOption (b)

    Q

  3. COption (c)

    P

  4. DOption (d)

    B

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

N

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

If the following two squares 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 42

In the sequence 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

Simplify: [69+49][\frac{6}{9} + \frac{4}{9}]  of 35÷123×114−13\frac{3}{5} \div 1 \frac{2}{3} \times 1 \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3}

  1. AOption (a)

    25\frac{2}{5}

  2. BOption (b)

    16\frac{1}{6}

  3. COption (c)

    34\frac{3}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    15\frac{1}{5}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25\frac{2}{5}

Question 44

Mahesh goes to a shop to buy a shirt for Rs. 654. The rate of sales tax is at 9%. He tells the shopkeeper to reduce the price of the shirt so that he pays only Rs. 654, inclusive of the sales tax. Find the reduction needed in the price of the shirt.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 74 

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 54 

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 84

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 64 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 74 

Question 45

How many numbers from 500 to 700 start or end in 6?

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    99

  3. COption (c)

    10

  4. DOption (d)

    110

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 46

Which of the following is a perfect square?

  1. AOption (a)

    457633

  2. BOption (b)

    228484

  3. COption (c)

    378119

  4. DOption (d)

    266498

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

457633

Question 47

What is the time taken by a train of length 200 m traveling at a speed of 60 m/s to cross a person traveling at a speed of 36 kmph in the same direction? 

  1. AOption (a)

    4 sec

  2. BOption (b)

    10 sec

  3. COption (c)

    11 sec

  4. DOption (d)

    5 sec

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4 sec

Question 48

What is the average of the first five prime numbers?

  1. AOption (a)

    5255\frac{2}{5}

  2. BOption (b)

    5455\frac{4}{5}

  3. COption (c)

    5355\frac{3}{5}

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5255\frac{2}{5}

Question 49

Average of all prime numbers between 30 to 50.

  1. AOption (a)

    39

  2. BOption (b)

    37

  3. COption (c)

    39.8

  4. DOption (d)

    37.8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

39

Question 50

If the shares of children of a sheikh are in the ratio 2/3 : 1/2 : 3/5 given that the difference between the shares of the sons with the maximum and the minimum share is 15 million Arabian Dinars, how much is the share of the son who gets neither the maximum nor the minimum share?

  1. AOption (a)

    48 million Arabian Dinars

  2. BOption (b)

    54 million Arabian Dinars

  3. COption (c)

    60 million Arabian Dinars

  4. DOption (d)

    45 million Arabian Dinars

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48 million Arabian Dinars

Question 51

A person purchased a bike for Rs. 50,440 including sales tax. If the rate of the sales tax is 4%, find the original cost of the bike

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 48,500

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 49,500 

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 48,000

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 49,000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 48,500

Question 52

An Iron box was brought for Rs. 770.75 and was sold for a profit of Rs. 50.25. Find selling price of Iron box?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 721

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 521

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 821

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 621

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 721

Question 53

There are three sections A, B, and C in an examination and it is necessary to get at least 40% of the total marks to pass the exam. A candidate got 84 out of 120 in Section A and 40 out of 150 in Section B. State the minimum score the candidate has to obtain out of 180 in Section C in order to pass the examination?

  1. AOption (a)

    32

  2. BOption (b)

    44

  3. COption (c)

    56

  4. DOption (d)

    64

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

32

Question 54

There are 30% monkeys, 40% deer, 10% wolves and 20% lions in a forest. If all 100 deer are captured from the forest, how many lions are there in the forest?

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    45

  3. COption (c)

    25

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

50

Question 55

A, B, and C can do a work in 24, 16 and 12 days respectively. How many days will it take them to complete the work, if the three of them decide to work together?

  1. AOption (a)

    513 days5 \frac{1}{3} \ days

  2. BOption (b)

    523 days5 \frac{2}{3} \ days

  3. COption (c)

    512 days5 \frac{1}{2} \ days

  4. DOption (d)

    534 days5 \frac{3}{4} \ days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

513 days5 \frac{1}{3} \ days

Question 56

The simplest form of 30xy + 20yz - 10xy - 5yz is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    None of the above

  2. BOption (b)

    15yz + 15xy

  3. COption (c)

    20yz + 20 xy

  4. DOption (d)

    20xy + 15yz

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

None of the above

Question 57

30 : 42 :: 35 : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    48

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    45

  4. DOption (d)

    49

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48

Question 58

The average of 3 consecutive numbers is 15. Find the highest number among these numbers.

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    17

  3. COption (c)

    14

  4. DOption (d)

    18

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 59

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 60

A train, 175 m long, running at a speed of 63 kmph will pass a man in ______. 

  1. AOption (a)

    8 sec

  2. BOption (b)

    10 sec 

  3. COption (c)

    6 sec

  4. DOption (d)

    12 sec

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8 sec

Question 61

A train 300 m long travelling at 120 kmph crosses a bridge in 45 seconds. How long is the bridge?

  1. AOption (a)

    1500 m

  2. BOption (b)

    1200 m

  3. COption (c)

    900 m 

  4. DOption (d)

    1000 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1500 m

Question 62

The inner circumference of a circular race track 14 cm wide is 440 cm. Find the radius of the outer circle.

  1. AOption (a)

    56 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    84 cm

  3. COption (c)

    76 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    90 cm

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

56 cm

Question 63

The Ratio of Ages of Anil and Sunil is 2 : 3. Five years later their ages will be in the ratio of 3 : 4. What are their present ages?

  1. AOption (a)

    16, 24

  2. BOption (b)

    8, 12

  3. COption (c)

    4, 8

  4. DOption (d)

    10, 15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16, 24

Question 64

The difference between two numbers is 235. When the larger number is divided by the smaller one, the quotient is 4 and the remainder is 10. Find the largest number.

  1. AOption (a)

    295

  2. BOption (b)

    315

  3. COption (c)

    305

  4. DOption (d)

    310

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

295

Question 65

Twice the age of X is thrice the age of Y. 8 years back, the difference between the ages of X and Y was 18 years. What is the present age of X?

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    54

  3. COption (c)

    56

  4. DOption (d)

    91

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 66

43% of 20 + 65% of 30 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    22.1

  2. BOption (b)

    20.1

  3. COption (c)

    28.1

  4. DOption (d)

     29.1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

22.1

Question 67

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

Todd Watson 33 Paula Lane Uncasville CT 06385 30-740 Poland

(i) Todd Watson 33 Paula Lane Uncasville CT 06385 30-740 Poland 28) 29)

(ii) Todd Watson 33 Paula Lane Uncasville CT 06385 30-740 Poland

(iii) Todd Watson 33 Paula Lane Uncasville CT 06385 30-740 Poland

(iv) Todd Watson 33 Paula Lane Uncasville CT 06385 30-740 Poland

  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.

101, 105, 107, 113, 115 & 125

  1. AOption (a)

    111

  2. BOption (b)

    117

  3. COption (c)

    109

  4. DOption (d)

    110

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Answer: (a)A.

111

Question 69

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

i. rwqr00241rwqr

ii. rwqr002411wqr

iii. rwqr00241rwqr

iv. rwqr00241rwqr

  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

Question 70

A cube of 384 cm2 surface area is cut into smaller cubes of surface area 6 cm2. How many cubes would be there?

  1. AOption (a)

    64

  2. BOption (b)

    128

  3. COption (c)

    256

  4. DOption (d)

    512

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

64

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

If [(34)−1−(14)−1]−1[(\frac{3}{4})^{-1} - (\frac{1}{4})^{-1}]^{-1} is expressed in the form pq\frac{p}{q}, then it is:

  1. AOption (a)

    38\frac{3}{8}

  2. BOption (b)

    −83\frac{-8}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    83\frac{8}{3}

  4. DOption (d)

    −38\frac{-3}{8}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

38\frac{3}{8}

Question 72

The value of xy−yx1x2−1y2\frac{{\frac{x}{y} - \frac{y}{x}}}{{\frac{1}{{{x^2}}} - \frac{1}{{{y^2}}}}}= ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    x2y2

  3. COption (c)

    xy

  4. DOption (d)

    -xy

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1

Question 73

If 18225=135\sqrt{18225} = 135, then the value of 182.25+1.8225\sqrt{182.25} + \sqrt{1.8225} is

  1. AOption (a)

    1.485

  2. BOption (b)

    13.635

  3. COption (c)

    2.7

  4. DOption (d)

    14.85

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Answer: (a)A.

1.485

Question 74

In the figure, AB || DC, ∠ABC = 60°, ∠CEF = 30°, then ∠EFD is:

  1. AOption (a)

    40° 

  2. BOption (b)

    30°

  3. COption (c)

    20°

  4. DOption (d)

    25°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40° 

Question 75

A shopkeeper marks his items 40% above the cost price and gives a discount of 20% on the marked price. His gain percentage is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    20%

  2. BOption (b)

    14%

  3. COption (c)

    15%

  4. DOption (d)

    12%

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Answer: (a)A.

20%

Question 76

Ramesh needs to earn a monthly interest of Rs. 8000. The interest rate is 10% per annum but it is paid every month. Which of the following is his investment?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 800000

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 640000

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1000000

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 960000

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 800000

Question 77

A can do a piece of work in 10 days and B can do it in 15 days. Number of days to complete the work if they work together is:

  1. AOption (a)

    6 days

  2. BOption (b)

    9 days

  3. COption (c)

    7 days

  4. DOption (d)

    5 days

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6 days

Question 78

Three cubes whose sides measure 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm are melted to form a new cube. The total surface area of the new cube formed is:

  1. AOption (a)

    294 cm2

  2. BOption (b)

    150 cm2

  3. COption (c)

    864 cm2

  4. DOption (d)

    216 cm2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

294 cm2

Question 79

When 2x4 + 8x3 + 7x2 + 4x + 4 is divided by x + 3, the remainder obtained is 1. What will be the remainder when 2x4 + 8x3 + 7x2 + 4x + 3 is divided by x + 3 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    0

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3

Question 80

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    392 is a perfect cube

  2. BOption (b)

    For an integer a, a3 is always greater than a2

  3. COption (c)

    There is no perfect cube which can end with exactly two zeros

  4. DOption (d)

    If a2 ends in 5, then a3 ends in 25

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

392 is a perfect cube

Question 81

The parallel sides DC and AB of a trapezium ABCD are 12 cm and 36 cm, respectively. Its nonparallel sides are each equal to 15 cm. The area of the trapezium is:

  1. AOption (a)

    432 cm2

  2. BOption (b)

    162 cm2

  3. COption (c)

    108 cm2

  4. DOption (d)

    216 cm2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

432 cm2

Question 82

The probability that a number selected from 1, 2, 3,…..,35 is a prime number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    1235\frac{12}{35}

  2. BOption (b)

    1135\frac{11}{35}

  3. COption (c)

    1035\frac{10}{35}

  4. DOption (d)

    1335\frac{13}{35}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1235\frac{12}{35}

Question 83

What is the number of sides of a regular polygon when each of its interior angles has a measure of 135° ? 

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    9

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    7

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 84

Soft metals that can be easily cut by a knife are: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Mercury and zinc 

  2. BOption (b)

    Sodium and potassium

  3. COption (c)

    Sodium and tin

  4. DOption (d)

    Potassium and zinc

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Mercury and zinc 

Question 85

Which one of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wind mill 

  2. BOption (b)

    Solar cell

  3. COption (c)

    Nuclear power

  4. DOption (d)

    Tidal power

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Wind mill 

Question 86

An element which is stored in water is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Phosphorus

  2. BOption (b)

    Zinc

  3. COption (c)

    Sodium

  4. DOption (d)

    Potassium

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Phosphorus

Question 87

The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower is called _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    fertilization

  2. BOption (b)

    fission

  3. COption (c)

    pollination

  4. DOption (d)

    transportation

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

fertilization

Question 88

The constellation named 'The Hunter' is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Polar bear 

  2. BOption (b)

    Sirius

  3. COption (c)

    Orion

  4. DOption (d)

    Great bear

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Polar bear 

Question 89

ΔABC is inscribed in a circle with center O and if ∠BAC = n, ∠OCB = m, then:

  1. AOption (a)

    m + n = 150° 

  2. BOption (b)

    m + n = 90°

  3. COption (c)

    m + n = 180°

  4. DOption (d)

    m + n = 120°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

m + n = 150° 

Question 90

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of acute diseases?

  1. AOption (a)

    There is a short duration loss of work and efficiency.

  2. BOption (b)

    The patient recovers completely after the cure. 

  3. COption (c)

    They are long lasting diseases.

  4. DOption (d)

    There is no loss of weight.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

There is a short duration loss of work and efficiency.

Question 91

It covers the ends of limb bones and reduces friction in joints. With what is it covered?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ligament

  2. BOption (b)

    Cartilage

  3. COption (c)

    Muscle

  4. DOption (d)

    Tendon

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ligament

Question 92

A number is twice the other number. When the larger number is subtracted from 50, the result is 2 more than when the smaller number is subtracted from 40. The smaller number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    8

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 93

Young one of a cow is called______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Kitten

  2. BOption (b)

    Calf

  3. COption (c)

    Tadpole

  4. DOption (d)

    Pup

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kitten

Question 94

The passage of electric current through a salt solution causes a: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Stray effect

  2. BOption (b)

    Heating effect

  3. COption (c)

    Chemical effect

  4. DOption (d)

    Magnetic effect

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Stray effect

Question 95

Flexibility in plants is due to ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Collenchyma

  2. BOption (b)

    Sclerenchyma

  3. COption (c)

    Parenchyma

  4. DOption (d)

    Chlorenchyma

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Collenchyma

Question 96

Forest is being cleared for cultivating crops. The environmental impact of such practice will lead to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Soil cultivation

  2. BOption (b)

    Soil erosion

  3. COption (c)

    Soil pollution

  4. DOption (d)

    Soil fertility

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Soil cultivation

Question 97

Depletion of ozone is mainly due to: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Chlorofluorocarbon compounds

  2. BOption (b)

    Carbon monoxide 

  3. COption (c)

    Methane

  4. DOption (d)

    Sulphur dioxide

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chlorofluorocarbon compounds

Question 98

Collenchyma : hemicellulose :: sclerenchyma : ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    lignin

  2. BOption (b)

    cellulose

  3. COption (c)

    pectin

  4. DOption (d)

    fibres

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

lignin

Question 99

The umbrella- like spherical part of a button mushroom is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Pileus

  2. BOption (b)

    Rhizomorph

  3. COption (c)

    Sporangium

  4. DOption (d)

    Stipe

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Pileus

Question 100

When viewed from the top, the water in the pond appears to: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Be more deep

  2. BOption (b)

    Be less deep

  3. COption (c)

    Be same

  4. DOption (d)

    Sometimes appears less deep and sometimes more deep

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Be more deep

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