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MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 22 Aug 2017 Shift 1).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

Where is the headquarters of the National Safety Council, India (NSC) located?

  1. AOption (a)

    Gandhinagar

  2. BOption (b)

    Allahabad

  3. COption (c)

    Madurai

  4. DOption (d)

    Mumbai

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gandhinagar

Question 2

When is National Hindi Divas celebrated?

  1. AOption (a)

    4th September

  2. BOption (b)

    24th September

  3. COption (c)

    14th September

  4. DOption (d)

    16th September

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4th September

Question 3

Which regional party extended support to the BJP to help elect Manohar Parrikar as the Chief Minister of Goa in the 2017 State elections?

  1. AOption (a)

    Goa Democratic Front

  2. BOption (b)

    Goa SurakshaManch

  3. COption (c)

    United Goans Democratic Party

  4. DOption (d)

    Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Goa Democratic Front

Question 4

Which of the following rivers does NOT originate in the Indian territory?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chenab

  2. BOption (b)

    Ravi

  3. COption (c)

    Mahanadi

  4. DOption (d)

    Brahamaputra

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chenab

Question 5

Which of the following buildings in Madhya Pradesh has won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture?

  1. AOption (a)

    Shaurya Smarak

  2. BOption (b)

    Vallabh Bhawan

  3. COption (c)

    Taj-ul-Masajid

  4. DOption (d)

    Vidhan Bhavan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Shaurya Smarak

Question 6

Which country has the largest number of bank branches in the world?

  1. AOption (a)

    Canada

  2. BOption (b)

    China

  3. COption (c)

    India

  4. DOption (d)

    USA

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Canada

Question 7

Which is the longest beach in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Juhu Beach

  2. BOption (b)

    Dandi Beach

  3. COption (c)

    Puri Beach

  4. DOption (d)

    Marina Beach

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Juhu Beach

Question 8

Which Indian cricketer received the Padma Shri award in 2017?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ravindra Jadeja

  2. BOption (b)

    M S Dhoni

  3. COption (c)

    Virat Kohli

  4. DOption (d)

    Hardik Pandya

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ravindra Jadeja

Question 9

Which of the following is an industrial town near Indore, has the nick name the Detroit of India for its heavy concentration of automotive industry.

  1. AOption (a)

    Dhamnod

  2. BOption (b)

    Pithampur

  3. COption (c)

    Limbodi

  4. DOption (d)

    Ahirkhedi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dhamnod

Question 10

'Wings of Fire' is the autobiography of 

  1. AOption (a)

    K.Natwar Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    L.K Advani

  3. COption (c)

    Sachin Tendulkar

  4. DOption (d)

    A.P.J Abdul Kalam

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

K.Natwar Singh

Question 11

Baijnath Mishra (Baiju Bawra) was a __________ musician.

  1. AOption (a)

    Tappa

  2. BOption (b)

    Khyal

  3. COption (c)

    Dhrupad

  4. DOption (d)

    Ghazal

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Tappa

Question 12

In which state of India is the Kane Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) located?

  1. AOption (a)

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Goa

  3. COption (c)

    Arunachal Pradesh 

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajasthan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Himachal Pradesh

Question 13

The Supreme Court of India banned the usage of vehicles falling under which of the following emission norm categories?

  1. AOption (a)

    BS IV

  2. BOption (b)

    BS II

  3. COption (c)

    BS I

  4. DOption (d)

    BS III

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

BS IV

Question 14

Who founded the 'Indian Home Rule Society' in London?

  1. AOption (a)

    Shyamji Krishna Verma

  2. BOption (b)

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  3. COption (c)

    Lala Lajpath Rai

  4. DOption (d)

    Annie Besant

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Shyamji Krishna Verma

Question 15

Who is the author of the book, 'Ghulam Giri'?

  1. AOption (a)

    B R Ambedkar

  2. BOption (b)

    Mahasweta Devi

  3. COption (c)

    Jyotiba Phule

  4. DOption (d)

    Kanshi Ram

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

B R Ambedkar

Question 16

Villages from which of the following districts have been included in the Climate Smart Village Project?

  1. AOption (a)

    Jhabua

  2. BOption (b)

    Panna

  3. COption (c)

    Shajapur

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajgarh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jhabua

Question 17

Four numbers from which of the following sets add up to 57?

  1. AOption (a)

    {12,15,10,23}

  2. BOption (b)

    {12,15,10,15}

  3. COption (c)

    {2,5,10,15}

  4. DOption (d)

    {15,14,9,19}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

{12,15,10,23}

Question 18

In a certain language, if Ram is called Mohan, Mohan is called Rahim, Rahim is called Ibrahim, Ibrahim is called Anuj, and Anuj is called Jai Prakash, then who is Ibrahim?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mohan

  2. BOption (b)

    Ram

  3. COption (c)

    Rahim

  4. DOption (d)

    Anuj

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Mohan

Question 19

S is shorter than K but taller than R, M is the tallest. A is a little shorter than K and a little taller than S. Who is the shortest?

  1. AOption (a)

    R

  2. BOption (b)

    K

  3. COption (c)

    S

  4. DOption (d)

    A

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

R

Question 20

In throwing of a dice, what is the probability of not getting 4?

  1. AOption (a)

    1/3

  2. BOption (b)

    5/6

  3. COption (c)

    1/6

  4. DOption (d)

    4/6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1/3

Question 21

Find the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    Street

  2. BOption (b)

    Lane

  3. COption (c)

    Station

  4. DOption (d)

    Highway

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Street

Question 22

Find the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    21

  2. BOption (b)

    39

  3. COption (c)

    51

  4. DOption (d)

    83

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

21

Question 23

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

5, 16, 49, 104, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    115

  2. BOption (b)

    148

  3. COption (c)

    181

  4. DOption (d)

    170

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

115

Question 24

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

1, 3, 5, 11, 21, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    41

  3. COption (c)

    43

  4. DOption (d)

    44

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

42

Question 25

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

34, 18, 10, 6, 4, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    0

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2

Question 26

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

Statements:

All girls are dancers.

Some girls are not musicians.

Conclusions:

I. Some dancers are not musicians.

II. All musicians are dancers.

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusions 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 conclusions I and II follows

Question 27

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

Statements:

All gums are cups

Some powders are gums

Conclusions:

I. All powders are cups

II. Some cups are powder

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusions 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 conclusions I and II follows

Question 28

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

Statements:

No trunks are ivories

No toes are trunks

Conclusions:

I. All toes are ivories

II. Some trunks are ivories

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusions 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 conclusions I and II follows

Question 29

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

Statements:

Some Aquas are octopus

All octopuses are dangerous

Conclusions:

I. Some Aquas are dangerous

II. All octopuses are Aquas

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusions 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 conclusions I and II follows

Question 30

If CORNER is coded GSVRIV, then how is STREET coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    VTUIIX

  2. BOption (b)

    WUVIIX

  3. COption (c)

    WXVIIX

  4. DOption (d)

    VXVIIX

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

VTUIIX

Question 31

A writer born in Satna who wrote for movies like Mr India is

  1. AOption (a)

    Khan Abdul

  2. BOption (b)

    Salim Khan

  3. COption (c)

    Sharat Saxena

  4. DOption (d)

    Javed Akhtar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Khan Abdul

Question 32

Van Vihar National Park is located in_______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Assam

  3. COption (c)

    Gujarat

  4. DOption (d)

    Kerala

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Madhya Pradesh

Question 33

‘Servants of India Society’ was founded by

  1. AOption (a)

    Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

  2. BOption (b)

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  3. COption (c)

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. DOption (d)

    Swami Vivekananda

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Question 34

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

2, 8, 16, 64, 128, 510, 1024

  1. AOption (a)

    510

  2. BOption (b)

    1024

  3. COption (c)

    16

  4. DOption (d)

    128

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

510

Question 35

If DOLPHIN is coded EPMQIJO, then how is MICROMETER coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    NJDSPNDUDS

  2. BOption (b)

    NJDSQNDUDS

  3. COption (c)

    NJDSPNFUFS

  4. DOption (d)

    NKDSPNDUDS

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

NJDSPNDUDS

Question 36

If CRICKET is coded BQHBJDS, then how is BASKETBALL coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    AZRJDUAZKK

  2. BOption (b)

    AZTJDSAZKK

  3. COption (c)

    AZRJDSAZKK

  4. DOption (d)

    AZRJFSAZKK

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

AZRJDUAZKK

Question 37

If 'ski rips tir' means 'high church steeple', 'tir lon hyt' means 'simple church wedding',

the code for which word would be 'tir'?

  1. AOption (a)

    simple

  2. BOption (b)

    steeple

  3. COption (c)

    high

  4. DOption (d)

    church

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

simple

Question 38

Complete the series choosing the missing letters:

AEC, BFD, CGE, DHF, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    EGI

  2. BOption (b)

    EIG

  3. COption (c)

    FHG

  4. DOption (d)

    RGH

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

EGI

Question 39

How many 4 digit numbers greater than 8000 can be formed with the digits 8, 0, 6, 2, and 5?

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    12

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 40

The smallest standard size of the Indian National Flag as per the Flag Code of India, 2002 is _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    300 mm X 150 mm

  2. BOption (b)

    550 mm X 300 mm

  3. COption (c)

    225 mm X 150 mm

  4. DOption (d)

    150 mm X 100 mm

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

300 mm X 150 mm

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

In the sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 43

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

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 44

The length and breadth of a photo frame is 8 cm × 6 cm. If both the dimensions are increased in the same proportion, what will be the difference in the length and breadth of the frame, when the perimeter of the frame becomes 112 cm?

  1. AOption (a)

    5 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    7 cm

  3. COption (c)

    6 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    8 cm

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5 cm

Question 45

Three businessmen hire a showroom for Rs. 25,200. If the first businessmen puts 20 electronic items for 8 days; the second businessmen puts 25 electronic items for 8 days; and the third businessmen puts 16 electronic items for 9 days; then what is the rent paid by each of them?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 8,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7,200

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 8,400, Rs. 8,400, Rs. 8,400

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 8,200, Rs. 9,000, Rs. 8,000

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 9,000, Rs. 9,000, Rs. 7,200

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 8,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7,200

Question 46

Tap-A fills a tank in 5 hrs, Tap-B fills the same tank in 15 hrs, and Tap-C empties the same tank in 10 hrs. With all the three taps open together, the tank will fill in:

  1. AOption (a)

    6 hrs

  2. BOption (b)

    5 hrs

  3. COption (c)

    Never fill

  4. DOption (d)

    10 hrs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6 hrs

Question 47

The product of ages of P and Q is 35 years. The difference between the ages of P and Q is 2 years. Considering, P being the older among them, find the age of P.

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 48

The price of rice falls by 20%. By what percentage the person can increase the consumption of rice so that his overall budget does not change?

  1. AOption (a)

    35%

  2. BOption (b)

    25%

  3. COption (c)

    20%

  4. DOption (d)

    30%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

35%

Question 49

The population of a town increases by 5 % every five years. Due to a high rate of industrialisation of the area, the population witnesses a further 5 % increase due to migration from neighboring places. Which of the following can be the population of this place, if it is known that the present population of the place is between 44000 and 45000?

  1. AOption (a)

    44,025

  2. BOption (b)

    44,200

  3. COption (c)

    44,100

  4. DOption (d)

    44,050

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

44,025

Question 50

Out of three numbers, the first number is twice the second and 4 times the third. If the average of the numbers is 56. Find the difference between the largest and the smallest number.

  1. AOption (a)

    75

  2. BOption (b)

    70

  3. COption (c)

    72

  4. DOption (d)

    71

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

75

Question 51

When the price of a radio was reduced by 20 %, its sale increased by 80 %. What was the net effect on the sale?

  1. AOption (a)

    An increase of 44 % 

  2. BOption (b)

    An increase of 75 %

  3. COption (c)

    An increase of 66 %

  4. DOption (d)

    A decrease of 44 %

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

An increase of 44 % 

Question 52

A man can row at a speed of 10 kmph in still water. If the speed of the stream is 2 kmph and he travels upstream and downstream in 30 mins, then what distance does he travel in all?

  1. AOption (a)

    6.4 km

  2. BOption (b)

    5 km

  3. COption (c)

    4 km

  4. DOption (d)

    4.8 km

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6.4 km

Question 53

The ratio of the age of Aunt Agatha and Uncle Roger is 5 : 6, the same as the ratio of the ages of their children Suzanne and Bernard. If the sum of the ages of Suzanne and Aunt Agatha five years back was 60, what will be the sum of the ages of Bernard and Uncle Roger five years hence?

  1. AOption (a)

    74

  2. BOption (b)

    84

  3. COption (c)

    94

  4. DOption (d)

    79

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

74

Question 54

In travelling form City A to B, a person drove 2 hours at 70 kmph; next 2 hours at 50 kmph and last 5 hours at 45 kmph. What is his average speed for the whole trip.

  1. AOption (a)

    51.66 kmph

  2. BOption (b)

    55.66 kmph

  3. COption (c)

    51 kmph

  4. DOption (d)

    55 kmph

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

51.66 kmph

Question 55

If (x = 3) is a factor of both x3 + 2x2 + px + 6 and x2 – 5x + q, then find 6p + 5q.

  1. AOption (a)
    • 62
  2. BOption (b)
    • 72
  3. COption (c)

    -42

  4. DOption (d)
    • 82
View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.
  • 62

Question 56

A number consists of two digits whose sum is 8. If 18 is subtracted from the number, then the digits are reversed. Find the number

  1. AOption (a)

    80

  2. BOption (b)

    53

  3. COption (c)

    62

  4. DOption (d)

    71

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

80

Question 57

A sum of Rs. 2880 is divided into two parts in a ratio of 7 : 11. The larger part will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1920

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1760

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1120

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 960

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 1920

Question 58

A shopkeeper sells a part of a hundred kilogram sugar bag at 10% profit and the remaining at 20% profit. He profits a total of 18% on the entire bag. How many kilograms does he sell at 20% profit?

  1. AOption (a)

    85 kg

  2. BOption (b)

    75 kg

  3. COption (c)

    80 kg

  4. DOption (d)

    20 kg

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

85 kg

Question 59

If seven workers finish two-thirds of a job in four days, then how many more workers have to be hired to finish the remaining job in one day?

  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7

Question 60

60 % of the Scholars in a college are Girls. The annual pocket money of each girl Scholar is Rs. 25,000 and Boy Scholar is Rs. 35,000. What is the average annual pocket money of all the scholars in the college together?

  1. AOption (a)

    29500

  2. BOption (b)

    31000

  3. COption (c)

    29000

  4. DOption (d)

    30000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

29500

Question 61

The selling price of 4 articles is the same as the cost price of 5 articles. Find the loss or profit percentage.

  1. AOption (a)

    30%

  2. BOption (b)

    25%

  3. COption (c)

    10%

  4. DOption (d)

    40%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30%

Question 62

Renu, Minu and Sonu are three cousins. Renu and Minu are of the same age and sum of the ages of three cousins' is five times the age of Sonu. Three years ago Renu's age was thrice the age of Sonu. What will be Sonu's age after four years?

  1. AOption (a)

    12 years

  2. BOption (b)

    7 years

  3. COption (c)

    8 years

  4. DOption (d)

    10 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12 years

Question 63

6 men and 8 women can do a piece of work in 10 days while 13 men and 24 women can do the same in 4 days. The time taken by 10 men and 12 women in doing the same type of work will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    6346\frac{3}{4}

  2. BOption (b)

    6146\frac{1}{4}

  3. COption (c)

    6126\frac{1}{2}

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6346\frac{3}{4}

Question 64

Find the average of the first 91 natural numbers.

  1. AOption (a)

    45.5

  2. BOption (b)

    46

  3. COption (c)

    45

  4. DOption (d)

    91

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45.5

Question 65

Ganesh is younger than Rahul by 6 years. If their ages are in the respective ratio of 3 : 5, how old is Ganesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    6 years

  2. BOption (b)

    15 years

  3. COption (c)

    12 years

  4. DOption (d)

    9 years

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6 years

Question 66

Two men are walking to a certain distance. One at 4 kmph and another 5 kmph. The latter arrives half an hour before the former. Find the distance.

  1. AOption (a)

    10 km

  2. BOption (b)

    12 km

  3. COption (c)

    6 km

  4. DOption (d)

    7.5 km

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Answer: (a)A.

10 km

Question 67

40 men working 8 hours per day can complete a piece of work in 21 days. How many hours per day must 120 men work to complete the same piece of work in 7 days?

  1. AOption (a)

    9 hrs

  2. BOption (b)

    10 hrs

  3. COption (c)

    12 hrs

  4. DOption (d)

    8 hrs

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Answer: (a)A.

9 hrs

Question 68

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

(i) Haussler Bettina

Schafers Garten 14,

Frankfurt Am Main, 60431

<br>

(ii) Haussler Bettina

Schafers Garten 14,

Frankfurt Am Main, 60431

<br>

(iii) Haussler Bettina

Schafers Garten 14,

Frankfort Am Main, 60431

<br>

(iv) Haussler Bettina

Schafers Garten 14,

Frankfurt Am Main, 60431

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    iv

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    i

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Answer: (a)A.

iii

Question 69

Find the average

11, 23, 37, 49, 55 & 71

  1. AOption (a)

    39

  2. BOption (b)

    41

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    35

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Answer: (a)A.

39

Question 70

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

i. bgdg2101dgbg

ii. bgdg2101dgbg

iii. bgdg2111dgbg

iv. bgdg2101dgbg

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    iv

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    i

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Answer: (a)A.

iii

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

In the given figure, ∠CDB = 50°. ∠DBA = 50°. AD = 4 cm and BC = 4 cm. Then ABCD is a/an _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    parallelogram

  2. BOption (b)

    rhombus

  3. COption (c)

    rectangle

  4. DOption (d)

    Isosceles Trapezium

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Answer: (a)A.

parallelogram

Question 72

In the given figure. PQ || RS. ∠AEF = 95°. ∠BHS = 110° then ∠ABC = _____.

  1. AOption (a)

    35°

  2. BOption (b)

    10°

  3. COption (c)

    25°

  4. DOption (d)

    15°

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Answer: (a)A.

35°

Question 73

If √(298116) = 546, then the value of √(29.8116) is ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    5.46

  2. BOption (b)

    0.0546

  3. COption (c)

    54.6

  4. DOption (d)

    0.546

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Answer: (a)A.

5.46

Question 74

The cube root of - 64 × - 1331 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    44

  2. BOption (b)

    88

  3. COption (c)

    -22

  4. DOption (d)

    -44

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Answer: (a)A.

44

Question 75

The value of 3n+2−3n+14×3n−3n\frac{3^{n+2}-3^{n+1}}{4\times 3^n-3^n} is

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Answer: (a)A.

3

Question 76

If the length of a chord AB is equal to the radius OA of a circle, then ∠AOB = ______,

  1. AOption (a)

    75° 

  2. BOption (b)

    30°

  3. COption (c)

    90°

  4. DOption (d)

    60°

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Answer: (a)A.

75° 

Question 77

Walking at 4/5th of his usual rate. if a man is 1121\frac{1}{2} hours late, then his usual time is:

  1. AOption (a)

    5125\frac{1}{2}hours

  2. BOption (b)

    4 hours

  3. COption (c)

    6 hours

  4. DOption (d)

    5 hours

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Answer: (a)A.

5125\frac{1}{2}hours

Question 78

Renu is x years old. Her sister Beena is 5 years older to her. If their ages add up to 35, then Beena’s age is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Divisible by 9

  2. BOption (b)

    Multiple of 5

  3. COption (c)

    Multiple of 3

  4. DOption (d)

    Multiple of 7

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Answer: (a)A.

Divisible by 9

Question 79

A person sells a radio of price Rs. 1000 at 20% discount to another person. The second person increases its price by Rs. 400 and sells it at a discount of 25%. What is the profit percentage made by the second person?

  1. AOption (a)

    12.5%

  2. BOption (b)

    5%

  3. COption (c)

    12%

  4. DOption (d)

    10%

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Answer: (a)A.

12.5%

Question 80

Five equal cubes, each of side 5 cm are placed adjacent to each other. The volume of the new solid formed will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    625 cm3

  2. BOption (b)

    125 cm5

  3. COption (c)

    15525 cm3

  4. DOption (d)

    225 cm3

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Answer: (a)A.

625 cm3

Question 81

Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability of getting the sum as 14?

  1. AOption (a)

    1/6

  2. BOption (b)

    1/36

  3. COption (c)

    0

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Answer: (a)A.

1/6

Question 82

The cost of a new television set is Rs. 22000. Its value depreciates every year at the rate of 20%. What will the depreciated price be after two years?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 14080

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 18800

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 16000

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 14800

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 14080

Question 83

The area of a rectangle is 400 m2. If the sides are doubled what will be its new area?

  1. AOption (a)

    800 m2

  2. BOption (b)

    3200 m2

  3. COption (c)

    2400 m2

  4. DOption (d)

    1600 m2

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Answer: (a)A.

800 m2

Question 84

On a hot summer afternoon, the tent made up of fabric will be preferred, as white colour is:

  1. AOption (a)

    A good absorber and bad reflector of heat

  2. BOption (b)

    A bad absorber and good reflector of heat

  3. COption (c)

    Neither an absorber nor good reflector of heat

  4. DOption (d)

    A conductor of heat

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Answer: (a)A.

A good absorber and bad reflector of heat

Question 85

When wax is heated, it undergoes some changes. choose the correct statement.

  1. AOption (a)

    Solid wax gets converted into liquid which is a chemical change.

  2. BOption (b)

    Water vapour is produced which is a physical change.

  3. COption (c)

    Carbon dioxide is formed which is a physical change.

  4. DOption (d)

    Soot is formed which is a chemical change.

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Answer: (a)A.

Solid wax gets converted into liquid which is a chemical change.

Question 86

When a ray of light is incident on a reflecting surface and if the reflected ray is at an angle of 90° to the incident ray, the angle of incidence of the ray is:

  1. AOption (a)

    30°

  2. BOption (b)

    60°

  3. COption (c)

    45°

  4. DOption (d)

    90°

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Answer: (a)A.

30°

Question 87

Which of the following is a bad conductor of electricity?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tap water

  2. BOption (b)

    Distilled water

  3. COption (c)

    Salt water

  4. DOption (d)

    None of these

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Answer: (a)A.

Tap water

Question 88

Which one of the following is not a GM (transgenic) crop?

  1. AOption (a)

    BT cotton

  2. BOption (b)

    Tomato – Flavr Savr

  3. COption (c)

    Basmati rice

  4. DOption (d)

    Golden rice

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Answer: (a)A.

BT cotton

Question 89

A drum is beaten in a vacuum and we are unable to hear it. This is because:

  1. AOption (a)

    Infrasonic sounds are produced

  2. BOption (b)

    Frequency of vibration of sound is low

  3. COption (c)

    Amplitude of vibration of sound is high

  4. DOption (d)

    Sound cannot travel in vacuum

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Answer: (a)A.

Infrasonic sounds are produced

Question 90

Calcium has 20 electrons and 20 neutrons and Argon has 18 protons and 22 neutrons. What is similar between them?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mass number

  2. BOption (b)

    Number of valence electrons

  3. COption (c)

    Atomic number

  4. DOption (d)

    Atomic mass

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Answer: (a)A.

Mass number

Question 91

Remote sensing means:

  1. AOption (a)

    Using a TV remote

  2. BOption (b)

    Collecting information from a distance

  3. COption (c)

    Gathering information from the surrounding

  4. DOption (d)

    Going to remote places

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Answer: (a)A.

Using a TV remote

Question 92

Identify the prokaryotic cell from the following.

  1. AOption (a)

    Cell of blue green algae

  2. BOption (b)

    Cell of bread mould

  3. COption (c)

    Human cheek cell

  4. DOption (d)

    Onion cell

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Answer: (a)A.

Cell of blue green algae

Question 93

To which of the following organelle does ribosome attach to?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mitochondria

  2. BOption (b)

    Golgi

  3. COption (c)

    Endoplasmic reticulum

  4. DOption (d)

    Nucleus

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Answer: (a)A.

Mitochondria

Question 94

Bone and cartilage are:

  1. AOption (a)

    Skeletal connective tissue

  2. BOption (b)

    Muscular tisssue

  3. COption (c)

    Fluid connective tissue

  4. DOption (d)

    Connective proper tissue

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Answer: (a)A.

Skeletal connective tissue

Question 95

During respiration, the gaseous exchange takes place in:

  1. AOption (a)

    Lungs and alveoli

  2. BOption (b)

    Trachea and larynx

  3. COption (c)

    Alveoli and throat

  4. DOption (d)

    Throat and lungs

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Answer: (a)A.

Lungs and alveoli

Question 96

The group of similar cells that work together to perform special function:

  1. AOption (a)

    Organ

  2. BOption (b)

    Organ system

  3. COption (c)

    Tissue

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

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Answer: (a)A.

Organ

Question 97

What are the food requirements of dairy animals?

  1. AOption (a)

    Nutritious feed with addi

  2. BOption (b)

    Fresh green grass

  3. COption (c)

    Mixed feed containing dry grass, grams and other roughages

  4. DOption (d)

    The feed should include roughages and concentrates in balanced amounts

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Answer: (a)A.

Nutritious feed with addi

Question 98

Find the value of ‘a’, if x4 – 2x3+ 2x2 + x + a is exactly divisible by x2 + x + 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    -1

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    -4

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

-1

Question 99

( a – b )2 + ( a + b )2 – ( a + b )( a – b ) =______

  1. AOption (a)

    3a2 + b2

  2. BOption (b)

    a2 + b2

  3. COption (c)

    a2 + 3b2

  4. DOption (d)

    2a2 + 2b2

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Answer: (a)A.

3a2 + b2

Question 100

Which one of the following conditions is NOT essential for germination of seeds?

  1. AOption (a)

    Fertilizer

  2. BOption (b)

    Sunlight

  3. COption (c)

    Air

  4. DOption (d)

    Moisture

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Fertilizer

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