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MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 21 Aug 2017 Shift 2).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

The RTI Act received presidential assent on _____. 

  1. AOption (a)

    15th August 2005

  2. BOption (b)

    15th March 2005

  3. COption (c)

    15th June 2005

  4. DOption (d)

    15th July 2005

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15th August 2005

Question 2

India's first Bio-CNG plant producing CNG from agricultural residue is located in __________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Jharkhand

  2. BOption (b)

    Telangana

  3. COption (c)

    Maharashtra

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhya Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jharkhand

Question 3

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

8, 14, 26, 48, 98, 194

  1. AOption (a)

    98

  2. BOption (b)

    48

  3. COption (c)

    14

  4. DOption (d)

    194

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

98

Question 4

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

23, 29, 31, 37, 39, 44

  1. AOption (a)

    31

  2. BOption (b)

    39

  3. COption (c)

    37

  4. DOption (d)

    44

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

31

Question 5

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

Statements: 

Some girls are dancers

No girl can sing 

Conclusions:

I. Boys can sing

II. Some dancers can sing

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II 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 6

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

Statements:

Some kids are teenagers

Some teenagers are intelligent 

Conclusions:

I. Some kids are not intelligent

II. Some teenagers are not intelligent

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II 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 7

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

Statements:

All wires are threads

All threads are ribbons 

Conclusions:

I. All ribbons are wires

II. All wires are ribbons

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follow

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follow

Question 8

Who is the Home Minister(2018) of India? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Arun Jaitley

  2. BOption (b)

    Piyush Goyal

  3. COption (c)

    Rajnath Singh

  4. DOption (d)

    Nitin Gadkari

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Arun Jaitley

Question 9

Who is the Prime Minister who has had the longest term in office?

  1. AOption (a)

    Jawaharlal Nehru 

  2. BOption (b)

    Manmohan Singh

  3. COption (c)

    Indira Gandhi

  4. DOption (d)

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jawaharlal Nehru 

Question 10

Before 2022, How many political parties in India had the National Party Status?

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8

Question 11

The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the

  1. AOption (a)

    Parliament

  2. BOption (b)

    Law minister

  3. COption (c)

    The President

  4. DOption (d)

    Prime Minister

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Parliament

Question 12

Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located at

  1. AOption (a)

    Thiruvananthapuram

  2. BOption (b)

    Sriharikota

  3. COption (c)

    Narendrapuri 

  4. DOption (d)

    Mahendragiri

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Thiruvananthapuram

Question 13

Which state has the maximum forest cover in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Jharkhand

  2. BOption (b)

    Uttar Pradesh 

  3. COption (c)

    Haryana

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhya Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jharkhand

Question 14

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides special status to Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. AOption (a)

    371

  2. BOption (b)

    370

  3. COption (c)

    368

  4. DOption (d)

    372

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

371

Question 15

Which is the first State in India to achieve 100% electrification of households? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Gujarat

  2. BOption (b)

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. COption (c)

    Meghalaya

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhya Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gujarat

Question 16

What is the probability of getting a face card from a pack of 52 cards? 

  1. AOption (a)

    1/52

  2. BOption (b)

    2/13

  3. COption (c)

    3/13

  4. DOption (d)

    1/26

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1/52

Question 17

The BRICS Smart Cities Conference was held in 2016 in 

  1. AOption (a)

    Shillong

  2. BOption (b)

    Jaipur

  3. COption (c)

    Indore

  4. DOption (d)

    Raipur

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Shillong

Question 18

If the day before yesterday was Monday, then when will be Friday?

  1. AOption (a)

    Three days after today

  2. BOption (b)

    Day after tomorrow

  3. COption (c)

    Tomorrow

  4. DOption (d)

    Two days after today 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Three days after today

Question 19

If MOTHER is coded NPSGGT, then how is DAUGHTER coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    EBTFJUCO

  2. BOption (b)

    EBTFJVCP

  3. COption (c)

    EFTBJVDP

  4. DOption (d)

    EBTFHVCP

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

EBTFJUCO

Question 20

If FRIEND is coded IRFDNE, then how is RELATION coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    ALERTION

  2. BOption (b)

    ALERNOIT

  3. COption (c)

    NOITALER

  4. DOption (d)

    RELANOIT

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ALERTION

Question 21

If MKAGTUDPHX is coded 2876354019, then how is 307524 coded? 

  1. AOption (a)

    TPAMUD

  2. BOption (b)

    TPXHGD

  3. COption (c)

    TPAUMD

  4. DOption (d)

    TDPXHA 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

TPAMUD

Question 22

Who among the following is the youngest Indian grandmaster in chess? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Padmini Rout

  2. BOption (b)

    Pendyala Harikrishna 

  3. COption (c)

    Parimarjan Negi

  4. DOption (d)

    Pravin Thipsay 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Padmini Rout

Question 23

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of

  1. AOption (a)

    Mysore

  2. BOption (b)

    Hyderabad

  3. COption (c)

    Ahmednagar

  4. DOption (d)

    Ahmedabad

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Mysore

Question 24

There are 12 Jyotirlings in India of which two are in Madhya Pradesh. They are located in

  1. AOption (a)

    Ujjain and Omkareshwar

  2. BOption (b)

    Ujjain and Hoshangabad

  3. COption (c)

    Omkareshwar and Indore

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhopal and Indore

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ujjain and Omkareshwar

Question 25

Who was the Prime Minister of India during Indo-Pak war in 1965?

  1. AOption (a)

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. BOption (b)

    Indira Gandhi

  3. COption (c)

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajiv Gandhi 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 26

Who was the last Mughal Emperor? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Babur

  2. BOption (b)

    Tipu Sultan

  3. COption (c)

    Aurangzeb

  4. DOption (d)

    Bahadur Shah II

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Babur

Question 27

In a certain code language, wela sela tela means hot water bath, jela wela nela means cold rain water, and nela nala pala means heavy rain fall. Which is the word for jela in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    hot

  2. BOption (b)

    hot

  3. COption (c)

    fall

  4. DOption (d)

    cold

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

hot

Question 28

In a certain code language, "Hold the line" means "hode fen ge", "Pass the message" means "fen mesta goka", "Draw a line" means "hode waj diba". Which is the code for "hold" in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    ge 

  2. BOption (b)

    diba

  3. COption (c)

    hode

  4. DOption (d)

    fen

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ge 

Question 29

The Sundarbans stretch to which neighbouring country of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bangladesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Pakistan

  3. COption (c)

    Nepal

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhutan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bangladesh

Question 30

The famous singer Tansen was from __________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Ujjain

  2. BOption (b)

    Indore

  3. COption (c)

    Gwalior

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhopal

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ujjain

Question 31

Ravi is 7 ranks ahead of Sumit in a class of 39 students. If Sumit's rank is seventeenth from the last, what is Ravi's rank from the start?

  1. AOption (a)

    17th

  2. BOption (b)

    16th

  3. COption (c)

    14th

  4. DOption (d)

    15th

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

17th

Question 32

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)

    VT

  2. BOption (b)

    PR

  3. COption (c)

    FG

  4. DOption (d)

    MQ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

VT

Question 33

Find the odd one out: 8, 9, 12, 17, 24, 32

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    17

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 34

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s: ppq __ pq __ rpqrrp__qrpq __r

  1. AOption (a)

    r, p, q, r

  2. BOption (b)

    q, q, q, r

  3. COption (c)

    q, q, p, q

  4. DOption (d)

    r, q, p, q

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

r, p, q, r

Question 35

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 20, 19, 17, ______, 10, 5

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    14

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12

Question 36

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    48

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    49

  4. DOption (d)

    35

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48

Question 37

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 1, 5, 17, 53, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    161

  2. BOption (b)

    159

  3. COption (c)

    165

  4. DOption (d)

    147

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

161

Question 38

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

Statements:

Some cats are dogs

No dog is black

Conclusions:

I. Some cats are black

II. Some cats are not black

  1. AOption (a)

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Either conclusion I or II follows

Question 39

The place of origin of Son river is near _____. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Dindori

  2. BOption (b)

    Amarkantak

  3. COption (c)

    Umaria

  4. DOption (d)

    Khajuraho

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dindori

Question 40

Haripura Dam is located in which district of Uttarakhand?

  1. AOption (a)

    Pithoragarh

  2. BOption (b)

    Udham Singh Nagar

  3. COption (c)

    Nainital

  4. DOption (d)

    Uttarkashi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Pithoragarh

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

Which of the following is greater than 5235 \frac{2}{3}?

  1. AOption (a)

    356\frac{35}{6}

  2. BOption (b)

    235\frac{23}{5}

  3. COption (c)

    307\frac{30}{7}

  4. DOption (d)

    6512\frac{65}{12}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

356\frac{35}{6}

Question 44

Which if the following is less than 135813 \frac{5}{8}?

  1. AOption (a)

    1108\frac{110}{8}

  2. BOption (b)

    13710\frac{137}{10}

  3. COption (c)

    1229\frac{122}{9}

  4. DOption (d)

    987\frac{98}{7}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1108\frac{110}{8}

Question 45

From a sack of potatoes weighing 120 kg, a merchant sells lots weighing 6 kg, 5145 \frac{1}{4} kg, 9129\frac{1}{2} kg, and 9349 \frac{3}{4} kg respectively. How much potato is still left unsold?

  1. AOption (a)

    8912 kg89 \frac{1}{2} \ kg

  2. BOption (b)

    2012 kg20 \frac{1}{2} \ kg

  3. COption (c)

    358/2 kg

  4. DOption (d)

    1012 kg10 \frac{1}{2} \ kg

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8912 kg89 \frac{1}{2} \ kg

Question 46

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 47

The sum of two numbers is 52\frac{5}{2} of the first number. The first number is what percent of the second?

  1. AOption (a)

    66%

  2. BOption (b)

    661266 \frac{1}{2}%

  3. COption (c)

    662366 \frac{2}{3}%

  4. DOption (d)

    661366 \frac{1}{3}%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

66%

Question 48

Khan 's age after 15 years will be five times his age 5 years back. What is the present age of Khan?

  1. AOption (a)

    15 years

  2. BOption (b)

    5 years

  3. COption (c)

    20 years

  4. DOption (d)

    10 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15 years

Question 49

The Average age of a class of 15 students is 20 years. One student of age 25 years left the class and a new student of age 10 years joined the class. What is the new average of the class?

  1. AOption (a)

    20 yrs

  2. BOption (b)

    19 yrs

  3. COption (c)

    21 yrs

  4. DOption (d)

    18 yrs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20 yrs

Question 50

A briefcase was sold at a profit of 10%. If its cost price was 5% less and it had been sold for Rs. 7 more than the profit would have been 20%. Find the cost of briefcase.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 170 

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 169

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 175 

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 174 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 170 

Question 51

When a book is sold for Rs. 24, the seller loses 20% of its cost. What would be his profit or loss, if he sells it for Rs. 27?

  1. AOption (a)

    A loss Rs. 3 

  2. BOption (b)

    A loss Rs. 1

  3. COption (c)

    A profit Rs. 4

  4. DOption (d)

    A profit Rs. 6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A loss Rs. 3 

Question 52

What number is such that its 16% is 192?

  1. AOption (a)

    1200

  2. BOption (b)

    1160

  3. COption (c)

    1260

  4. DOption (d)

    1440

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1200

Question 53

The ratio of ages of X and Y is 5 : 4. After 25 years, the difference between their ages will be 20 years. Find the present age of X

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    50

  3. COption (c)

    90

  4. DOption (d)

    70

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 54

A swimmer can swim at a speed of 0.5 m/s in still water. How much distance will he cover in 25 minutes?

  1. AOption (a)

    450 m

  2. BOption (b)

    600 m

  3. COption (c)

    500 m

  4. DOption (d)

    750 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

450 m

Question 55

If 18 men can finish a job in 26 days, then, in how many days will 13 men finish the same job?

  1. AOption (a)

    25 days

  2. BOption (b)

    22 days

  3. COption (c)

    19 days

  4. DOption (d)

    36 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25 days

Question 56

270 is divided into two parts such that sum of 3 times the first part and 2 times the second part is 630. What is the smaller part?

  1. AOption (a)

    180

  2. BOption (b)

    90

  3. COption (c)

    70

  4. DOption (d)

    120

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

180

Question 57

If a line, 10 cm long, is divided in the ratio 3 : 5, then the lengths of two resulting lines will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    5.75 cm, 4.25 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    6 cm, 4 cm

  3. COption (c)

    6.5 cm, 3.5 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    6.25 cm, 3.75 cm

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5.75 cm, 4.25 cm

Question 58

Q is as much younger than R as he is older than T. If the sum of the ages of R and T is 50 years, what is the difference between R and Q's age?

  1. AOption (a)

    25 years

  2. BOption (b)

    2 years

  3. COption (c)

    1 year

  4. DOption (d)

    Data insufficient

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25 years

Question 59

In a market survey, 20% opted for Product A, 60% opted for Product B, while the remaining people were uncertain. If the difference between those who opted for Product B and those who were uncertain was 720, how many people were covered in the survey?

  1. AOption (a)

    1,800

  2. BOption (b)

    3,600

  3. COption (c)

    1,600

  4. DOption (d)

    1,440

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1,800

Question 60

A can finish a work in 18 days and B can do the same in 15 days. If B worked for 12 days and leaves the job, then, in how many days can A complete the remaining work single-handedly?

  1. AOption (a)

    315 days3 \frac{1}{5} \ days

  2. BOption (b)

    325 days3 \frac{2}{5} \ days

  3. COption (c)

    345 days3 \frac{4}{5} \ days

  4. DOption (d)

    335 days3 \frac{3}{5} \ days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

315 days3 \frac{1}{5} \ days

Question 61

The sum of the place values of 5 and 3 in the number 364572 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    3500

  2. BOption (b)

    100100

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    300500

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3500

Question 62

By selling a T-shirt for Rs 216, a shopkeeper loses 4%. For how much should he sell it to gain 12%?

  1. AOption (a)

    552

  2. BOption (b)

    352

  3. COption (c)

    252

  4. DOption (d)

    652

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

552

Question 63

A train travels at an average speed of 50 km/h for 3 hr, and then travels at a speed of 75 km/h for 2 hr. How far did the train travel in the entire 5 hr?

  1. AOption (a)

    300 km 

  2. BOption (b)

    275 km 

  3. COption (c)

    250 km

  4. DOption (d)

    none of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

300 km 

Question 64

A train passes 2 scooters moving in the same direction. If the 2 scooters travels at a speed of 60 kmph in 30 sec and 90 kmph in 45 sec, then what is the length of the train?

  1. AOption (a)

    800 m

  2. BOption (b)

    520 m

  3. COption (c)

    600 m

  4. DOption (d)

    750 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

800 m

Question 65

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

Kedrick Shaw

72 Glenwood Drive,

Thornton, NSW 2322, Australia

(i) 

Kedrick Shaw 

72 Glenwood Drive, 

Thornton, NSW 2322, Australia

(ii)

Kedrick Shaw 

72 Glenwood Drive, 

Thornton, NSW 2322, Australia

(iii)

Kedrick Shaw 

72 Glenwood Drive, 

Thornton, NSW 2322, Australia

(iv)

Kedrick Shaw 

72 Glemwood Drive, 

Thornton, NSW 2322, Australia

  1. AOption (a)

    iv

  2. BOption (b)

    i

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    iii

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Answer: (a)A.

iv

Question 66

Abhi and Prem together have Rs. 3,000. Even after Prem gives Rs. 400 to Abhi, he finds that he has 14\frac{1}{4}the amount Abhi has. How much money does Prem have now?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 400 

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1,000

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 800

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 600

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 400 

Question 67

A triangle and a parallelogram constructed on the same base have equal areas. The height of the parallelogram is 5 cm. What is the height of the triangle?

  1. AOption (a)

    10 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    12 cm

  3. COption (c)

    2 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    5 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

10 cm

Question 68

The LCM of 3a and 15ab is:

  1. AOption (a)

    13ab

  2. BOption (b)

    15ab

  3. COption (c)

    14ab

  4. DOption (d)

     ab

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

13ab

Question 69

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

i.hpopr8752rpoph

ii.hpopr8752rpoph

iii.hpopr8752rpoph

iv.hpopr8952rpoph

  1. AOption (a)

    iv

  2. BOption (b)

    i

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    iii

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

iv

Question 70

Find the average. 33, 40, 47, 54, 61 & 71

  1. AOption (a)

    55

  2. BOption (b)

    51

  3. COption (c)

    49

  4. DOption (d)

    53

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Answer: (a)A.

55

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Question 71

If 3x−82x\frac{3x - 8}{2x}=1, then x = _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    -8

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 72

The area of the floor of a rectangular hall is 960 sq m. If a carpet of size 6 m × 4 m is available, the number of carpets required to cover the hall is:

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    80

  4. DOption (d)

    60

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45

Question 73

The value of 248+52+144=\sqrt{248+\sqrt{52 +\sqrt{144}}} =  ___________

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    28

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    18

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 74

If the adjacent angles of a parallelogram are in the ratio 1 : 3, then the smaller angle is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    45° 

  2. BOption (b)

    40°

  3. COption (c)

    35°

  4. DOption (d)

    75°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45° 

Question 75

If a circle has a perimeter of 44 cm, then find its diameter. 

  1. AOption (a)

    12 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    10 cm

  3. COption (c)

    16 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    14 cm 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12 cm

Question 76

What is the probability of choosing a vowel from English alphabet?

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    2126\frac{21}{26}

  4. DOption (d)

    526\frac{5}{26}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

0

Question 77

Spot the wrong statement about multicellular organisms. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Each kind of cell is specialised to perform a specific function

  2. BOption (b)

    All cells perform life functions

  3. COption (c)

    All cells are identical 

  4. DOption (d)

    Each cell can exist on their own

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Each kind of cell is specialised to perform a specific function

Question 78

In a plane mirror, a virtual image is always formed:

  1. AOption (a)

    Behind the mirror 

  2. BOption (b)

    Behind the object

  3. COption (c)

    At infinite distance from the mirror 

  4. DOption (d)

    In between the object and mirror

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Behind the mirror 

Question 79

Name the structure which segregates the cell content from surroundings in an animal cell?

  1. AOption (a)

    Nucleoplasm

  2. BOption (b)

    Nuclear membrane

  3. COption (c)

    Cell wall 

  4. DOption (d)

    Cell membrane

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Nucleoplasm

Question 80

Wheat is a monocot because:

  1. AOption (a)

    It has a fibrous root system

  2. BOption (b)

    It has compound leaves

  3. COption (c)

    The vascular bundles are arranged in a ring

  4. DOption (d)

    The leaves of the plant have reticulate venation 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

It has a fibrous root system

Question 81

The value of m, 7m = 343 if is:.

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5

Question 82

If Rs. 600 amounts to Rs. 699.84 in two years, when it is compounded annually, then the rate of interest per annum is:

  1. AOption (a)

    10%

  2. BOption (b)

    8.5%

  3. COption (c)

    8%

  4. DOption (d)

    9%

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10%

Question 83

The least number by which 36 can be multiplied to make it a perfect cube is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 84

If the selling price is Rs.713 and its cost price is Rs.620, then gain percentage is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    15.5%

  2. BOption (b)

    16%

  3. COption (c)

    19%

  4. DOption (d)

    15%

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15.5%

Question 85

The example of connective tissue is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Cartilage only

  2. BOption (b)

    Bone only

  3. COption (c)

    Blood only

  4. DOption (d)

    All the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cartilage only

Question 86

Asexual reproduction in Amoeba takes place through:

  1. AOption (a)

    Regeneration

  2. BOption (b)

    Budding

  3. COption (c)

    Binary fission 

  4. DOption (d)

    Fragmentation

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Regeneration

Question 87

Opposition to the construction of large dams is due to: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Environmental reasons only

  2. BOption (b)

    Economic reasons only

  3. COption (c)

    Social reasons only 

  4. DOption (d)

    All the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Environmental reasons only

Question 88

The length, breadth, and height of a cuboid are in the ratio 6 : 5 : 3. If its total surface area is 504 sq cm, then its volume is:

  1. AOption (a)

    700 cu cm

  2. BOption (b)

    728 cu cm

  3. COption (c)

    640 cu cm

  4. DOption (d)

    720 cu cm 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

700 cu cm

Question 89

The adjacent sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 5 : 12. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 cm, then the length of its diagonal is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    12 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    11 cm

  3. COption (c)

    10 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    13 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12 cm

Question 90

If a crystal of potassium permanganate is kept in a beaker containing water, the water becomes pink after some time. What characteristic of matter is inferred through this observation?

  1. AOption (a)

    Particles of solids break easily when pressure is applied on them.

  2. BOption (b)

    Particles of matter have space in between them. 

  3. COption (c)

    Particles of solids are tightly bound and they are rigid.

  4. DOption (d)

    Particles of liquid are loosely bound and they can flow. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Particles of solids break easily when pressure is applied on them.

Question 91

Which one of the following is a thermoplastic?

  1. AOption (a)

    Melamine

  2. BOption (b)

    Vulcanized rubber 

  3. COption (c)

    PVC

  4. DOption (d)

    Bakelite

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Melamine

Question 92

When a bar magnet is cut into two equal parts, then:

  1. AOption (a)

    One part will get north pole and the other part will get south pole

  2. BOption (b)

    Magnetism of both the parts will be lost

  3. COption (c)

    Pole strength of both the part will be increased

  4. DOption (d)

    Each part will become a magnet

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

One part will get north pole and the other part will get south pole

Question 93

Solar cells are made up of ____________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Insulators

  2. BOption (b)

    Semiconductors

  3. COption (c)

    Superconductors

  4. DOption (d)

    Conductors

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Insulators

Question 94

Which kind of muscle gets tired by prolonged periods of activity?

  1. AOption (a)

    Cardiac

  2. BOption (b)

    Muscles will not get tired

  3. COption (c)

    Striated

  4. DOption (d)

    Non-striated

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cardiac

Question 95

Which of the following provides polar bear insulation against extreme cold?

  1. AOption (a)

    Pointed mouth

  2. BOption (b)

    Fat layer

  3. COption (c)

    Huge size 

  4. DOption (d)

    White fur 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Pointed mouth

Question 96

Which of the following is an example of contact force? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Magnetic force 

  2. BOption (b)

    Electrostatic force

  3. COption (c)

    Gravitational force

  4. DOption (d)

    Frictional force 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Magnetic force 

Question 97

One of the functions mentioned below is not performed by the ‘C’ shaped cartilaginous rings in the trachea. Identify the same.

  1. AOption (a)

    It provides support 

  2. BOption (b)

    It helps in the absorption of O2

  3. COption (c)

    It allows uninterrupted flow of air

  4. DOption (d)

    It prevents collapse of the trachea 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

It provides support 

Question 98

Find the quotient: (4x3 - 2x2 - 3) ÷ (2x2 - 1)

  1. AOption (a)

    2x + 4

  2. BOption (b)

    2x - 4

  3. COption (c)

    2x + 1

  4. DOption (d)

    2x - 1

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2x + 4

Question 99

The value of (a + b)2 - (a - b)2 is

  1. AOption (a)

    2(a2 + b2)

  2. BOption (b)

    ab

  3. COption (c)

    4ab

  4. DOption (d)

    2ab

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2(a2 + b2)

Question 100

If the opposite angles of a parallelogram are (3x + 5)° and (61 - x)°, the angle is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    47° 

  2. BOption (b)

    50°

  3. COption (c)

    74°

  4. DOption (d)

    48°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

47° 

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