Previous Year Paper

MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 24 Aug 2017 Shift 1).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s:

AZDWGT
BYEV?
CXFUIR
  1. AOption (a)

    AD

  2. BOption (b)

    KT

  3. COption (c)

    JI

  4. DOption (d)

    HS

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

AD

Question 2

If MEDICINE is coded EOJDJEFM, then how is COMPUTER coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    RFUVQNPC

  2. BOption (b)

    RFUVNQPC

  3. COption (c)

    RFVUQNPC

  4. DOption (d)

    RFVUNQPC

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

RFUVQNPC

Question 3

How many different 5 digit numbers can be formed from the digits 9, 0, 4, 1, 6, so that '0' is in the tenth place?

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    84

  3. COption (c)

    120

  4. DOption (d)

    48

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 4

Harish wants to meet his friend Farhan. He travels 10 km north and then turns right and travels 2 km. He then goes east for 5 km before reaching Farhan's home. How many km does he travel?

  1. AOption (a)

    12 km

  2. BOption (b)

    17 km

  3. COption (c)

    10 km

  4. DOption (d)

    6 km

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12 km

Question 5

In throwing of a dice, the probability of getting an even number is 

  1. AOption (a)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    13\frac{1}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    16\frac{1}{6}

  4. DOption (d)

    14\frac{1}{4}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12\frac{1}{2}

Question 6

In which state is the Digboi Oil Refinery located?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sikkim

  2. BOption (b)

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. COption (c)

    Bihar

  4. DOption (d)

    Assam

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sikkim

Question 7

Who is the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha during 2017?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sumitra Mahajan

  2. BOption (b)

    Thambi Durai 

  3. COption (c)

    Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

  4. DOption (d)

    P J Kurien

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sumitra Mahajan

Question 8

Who is the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chaudhary Birender Singh 

  2. BOption (b)

    Thaawar Chand Gehlo

  3. COption (c)

    Radha Mohan Singh

  4. DOption (d)

    Harsimrat Kaur Badal

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chaudhary Birender Singh 

Question 9

How many Gold Medals did India win at the 12th South Asian Games held in February 2016?

  1. AOption (a)

    200

  2. BOption (b)

    156

  3. COption (c)

    188

  4. DOption (d)

    96

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

200

Question 10

Which award is given for excellence in sports? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Arjuna

  2. BOption (b)

    None of these

  3. COption (c)

    Jnanpith

  4. DOption (d)

    Jamnalal Bajaj

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Arjuna

Question 11

Which cricketer won the International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, 2017?

  1. AOption (a)

    Virat Kohli

  2. BOption (b)

    R Ashwin

  3. COption (c)

    Shikhar Dhawan

  4. DOption (d)

    MS Dhoni

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Virat Kohli

Question 12

Which of the following projects has won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture?

  1. AOption (a)

    Apni Zameen, Apni Chhat

  2. BOption (b)

    Aranya Community Housing, Indore

  3. COption (c)

    MP Housing Guarantee Scheme

  4. DOption (d)

    Atal Ashraya Yogana

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Apni Zameen, Apni Chhat

Question 13

Which State has been ranked first in the Public Affairs Index- 2017?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tamil Nadu

  2. BOption (b)

    Karnataka

  3. COption (c)

    Kerala

  4. DOption (d)

    Maharashtra

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Tamil Nadu

Question 14

Banjar River Project is in the____ Basin.

  1. AOption (a)

    Narmada

  2. BOption (b)

    Yamuna

  3. COption (c)

    Chambal

  4. DOption (d)

    Ganga

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Narmada

Question 15

Where is Nek Chand Rock Garden located?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chandigarh

  2. BOption (b)

    Jamshedpur

  3. COption (c)

    Ranchi

  4. DOption (d)

    Darjeeling

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chandigarh

Question 16

New and Renewable Energy Department of the Madhya Pradesh government was established in the year _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    2015

  2. BOption (b)

    2016

  3. COption (c)

    2010

  4. DOption (d)

    2014

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2015

Question 17

Vishwamitra Award is given to?

  1. AOption (a)

    Physical trainers

  2. BOption (b)

    Players

  3. COption (c)

    Sports Administrators

  4. DOption (d)

    Coaches

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Physical trainers

Question 18

The term ‘The Ashes’ is associated with: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Cricket

  2. BOption (b)

    Hockey

  3. COption (c)

    Football

  4. DOption (d)

    Swimming

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cricket

Question 19

India’s first underwater rail tunnel connects ______ to ______. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Chennai, Vishakapatnam

  2. BOption (b)

    Navi Mumbai, Mumbai

  3. COption (c)

    Howrah, Kolkata

  4. DOption (d)

    Allahabad, Lucknow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chennai, Vishakapatnam

Question 20

Who was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rabindranath Tagore

  2. BOption (b)

    C.V. Raman

  3. COption (c)

    Amartya Sen

  4. DOption (d)

    Kailash Satyarthi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rabindranath Tagore

Question 21

Who was elected the 14th President of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Pranab Mukherjee

  2. BOption (b)

    Venkaiah Naidu

  3. COption (c)

    Ram Nath Kovind

  4. DOption (d)

    Meira Kumar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Pranab Mukherjee

Question 22

Who was the chief guest at India's 68th Republic Day parade in 2017?

  1. AOption (a)

    Barack Obama 

  2. BOption (b)

    Shinzo Abe 

  3. COption (c)

    Sheik Mohammed bin Salman 

  4. DOption (d)

    Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Barack Obama 

Question 23

Ustaad Bismillah Khan is associated with:

  1. AOption (a)

    Sitar

  2. BOption (b)

    Shehnai

  3. COption (c)

    Tabla

  4. DOption (d)

    Sarod

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sitar

Question 24

_________ is the largest ever Kolkata-class destroyer ship to be built in India.

  1. AOption (a)

    INS Kolkata

  2. BOption (b)

    INS Vikrant

  3. COption (c)

    INS Vikramaditya

  4. DOption (d)

    INS Chennai

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

INS Kolkata

Question 25

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 

2, 4, 8, 16, 32, _____

  1. AOption (a)

    62

  2. BOption (b)

    70

  3. COption (c)

    64

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

62

Question 26

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 19, 2, 38, 3, 114, 4, _____ 

  1. AOption (a)

    228

  2. BOption (b)

    352

  3. COption (c)

    256

  4. DOption (d)

    456

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

228

Question 27

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 2, 3, 5, ______, 17, 33

  1. AOption (a)

    352

  2. BOption (b)

    256

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    456

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

352

Question 28

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

Statements:

All trains are shrimps

Some shrimps are cameras

Conclusions:

I. Some trains are cameras

II. Some cameras are trains

  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:

Some pigs are geese

Some geese are oranges

Conclusions:

I. Some geese are pigs

II. Some oranges are geese

  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:

Some stones are buckets

All knocks are stones

Conclusions:

I. Some buckets are stones

II. Some knocks are buckets

  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

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

Statements:

Some tanners are artists

Some artists are pickpockets

Conclusions:

I. Some tanners are pickpockets

II. Some pickpockets are tanners

  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 32

Find the odd one out: 7, 13, 25, 49, 98

  1. AOption (a)

    25

  2. BOption (b)

    49

  3. COption (c)

    98

  4. DOption (d)

    13

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25

Question 33

Choose the number which is different from others in the group: 6, 7, 9, 12

  1. AOption (a)

    9

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9

Question 34

One of the heritage sites according to UNESCO is the_____. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Kesavnath Temple at Ujjain 

  2. BOption (b)

    Bhojapur

  3. COption (c)

    Jahaz Mahal at Mandu

  4. DOption (d)

    Khajuraho Monuments 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kesavnath Temple at Ujjain 

Question 35

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 15, 30, 50, 60, 75

  1. AOption (a)

    75

  2. BOption (b)

    50

  3. COption (c)

    30

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

75

Question 36

If ABCDEF is coded ZYXWVU, then how is MERCEDES coded? ?

  1. AOption (a)

    IVNXVHVW

  2. BOption (b)

    XNVIWVHV

  3. COption (c)

    WHVVNXIV

  4. DOption (d)

    NVIXVWVH

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

IVNXVHVW

Question 37

If MUSIC is coded SZWLE, then how is CANOE coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    LSWER

  2. BOption (b)

    FGSE

  3. COption (c)

    IFRRG

  4. DOption (d)

    RGFIS

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

LSWER

Question 38

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, 36

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    15

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    36

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 39

In a certain code language, kom nad lis means large circus tent, tif nok nad means tent is pitched, and mov rit tif means she is crying. Which is the word for pitched in that code language? 

  1. AOption (a)

    nok

  2. BOption (b)

    tif

  3. COption (c)

    nad

  4. DOption (d)

    kom

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

nok

Question 40

In a certain code language, li eb eep means roses are blue, kis eeh means red flowers, eep tim eeh means flowers are vegetables. Which is the code for roses in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    li

  2. BOption (b)

    eep

  3. COption (c)

    eb

  4. DOption (d)

    cannot be determined 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

li

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

Which of the following is between 23\frac{2}{3} and 22\frac{2}{2}?

  1. AOption (a)

    1625\frac{16}{25}

  2. BOption (b)

    2129\frac{21}{29}

  3. COption (c)

    25135\frac{25}{135}

  4. DOption (d)

    2642\frac{26}{42}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1625\frac{16}{25}

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

In the sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 45

The population of a town increased from 2,60,000 to 3,32,800. The percentage of population increase per year is:

  1. AOption (a)

    27%

  2. BOption (b)

    25%

  3. COption (c)

    28%

  4. DOption (d)

    26%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

27%

Question 46

When Krishna traveled 25 km, he found that 3/5th of his journey was still left. What was the length of the whole journey?

  1. AOption (a)

    721272 \frac{1}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    921292 \frac{1}{2}

  3. COption (c)

    621262 \frac{1}{2}

  4. DOption (d)

    821282 \frac{1}{2}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

721272 \frac{1}{2}

Question 47

A man bought apples at Rs. 25 for 10 and sold them at Rs. 25 per dozen. Find his gain or loss percent.

  1. AOption (a)

    4234 \frac{2}{3}%

  2. BOption (b)

    162316 \frac{2}{3}%

  3. COption (c)

    2232 \frac{2}{3}%

  4. DOption (d)

    8238 \frac{2}{3}%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4234 \frac{2}{3}%

Question 48

What is the product of the difference between the smallest 4-digit number and the largest 3-digit number and the sum of the largest 2-digit number and the smallest 3-digit number?

  1. AOption (a)

    199

  2. BOption (b)

    9999

  3. COption (c)

    9000

  4. DOption (d)

    10000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

199

Question 49

Value of 312 / 0.002 

  1. AOption (a)

    15600

  2. BOption (b)

    156000

  3. COption (c)

    156

  4. DOption (d)

    155500

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15600

Question 50

Twenty lamps can be lighted for 6 hr a day for 20 days at a cost of Rs. 100. How much would be the cost of lighting 40 lamps, 8 hr for 12 days?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 150

  2. BOption (b)

     Rs. 160

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 180

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 140

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 150

Question 51

If A is 10% more than B, then how much is B less than A?

  1. AOption (a)

    12.5%

  2. BOption (b)

    12.14%

  3. COption (c)

    9.09%

  4. DOption (d)

    10%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12.5%

Question 52

If a baker's dozen is 13, how much would be five dozens of baker's dozens?

  1. AOption (a)

    845

  2. BOption (b)

    936

  3. COption (c)

    720

  4. DOption (d)

    780

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

845

Question 53

If each side of a square increases 3 times, then the area of the square increases by:

  1. AOption (a)

    12 times

  2. BOption (b)

    9 times

  3. COption (c)

    3 times

  4. DOption (d)

    6 times

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12 times

Question 54

Divide 960 into 2 parts such that one exceeds the other by 26

  1. AOption (a)

    534, 426

  2. BOption (b)

    None of the above

  3. COption (c)

    474, 486

  4. DOption (d)

    467, 493

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

534, 426

Question 55

Amit, a furniture seller, plans to sell a table for Rs. 720. If he gained 20%, then what was the cost price of the table?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 720

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 575

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 850

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 600

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 720

Question 56

A father is four times as old as his son today. After 24 years, the ratio of ages of son and father will be 1 : 3. Find the present age of the son

  1. AOption (a)

    48

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    50

  4. DOption (d)

    22

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48

Question 57

A team has won 16 matches and lost in 5 of them. If these matches represent 70% of the total number of matches to be played, how many more matches should the team win, in order to have a record of 80 % wins?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 58

In a gathering of 75 people, 35 people can speak English and 50 people can speak Hindi. How many people can speak both the languages?

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    15

  3. COption (c)

    25

  4. DOption (d)

    35

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Question 59

A and B can do a piece of work in 30 days, while B and C can do the same in 24 days and C and A in 20 days. They all work together till 12th day then  A and C leave. How many more days will it be required for B to finish the remaining work?

  1. AOption (a)

    24 days

  2. BOption (b)

    22 days

  3. COption (c)

    16 days

  4. DOption (d)

    20 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24 days

Question 60

The sum of the ages of a father and son is 45 years. Five years ago, the product of their ages was four times the father's age at that time. The present age of father and son is:

  1. AOption (a)

    34, 11

  2. BOption (b)

    40, 5

  3. COption (c)

    36, 9

  4. DOption (d)

    35, 10

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

34, 11

Question 61

Five years ago, if the total of the ages of a father and his son was 40 years, and the ratio of their present ages is 4 : 1, then, what is the present age of the father?

  1. AOption (a)

    40 years

  2. BOption (b)

    50 years

  3. COption (c)

    35 years

  4. DOption (d)

    45 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40 years

Question 62

The average weight of a class of 40 students is 55 kg. If the weight of the teacher is also included then the average weight of the class becomes 56 kg. Find the weight of the teacher.

  1. AOption (a)

    90 kg.

  2. BOption (b)

    96 kg.

  3. COption (c)

    98 kg.

  4. DOption (d)

    95 kg.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

90 kg.

Question 63

A train covers a distance of 10 km in 12 min. If its speed is decreased by 10 km/h, then the time taken by the train to cover the same distance will be

  1. AOption (a)

    16 min

  2. BOption (b)

    18 min

  3. COption (c)

    14 min

  4. DOption (d)

    15 min

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16 min

Question 64

A train passes a platform of 90 m long in 30 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 15 seconds. What is the speed of the train?

  1. AOption (a)

    5 m/s

  2. BOption (b)

    3 m/s 

  3. COption (c)

    6 m/s

  4. DOption (d)

    2 m/s

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5 m/s

Question 65

A train crosses a man in 5 sec and a bridge of length 300 m in 20 sec. Find the speed and length of the train.

  1. AOption (a)

    25 m/s, 150 m 

  2. BOption (b)

    25 m/s, 100 m

  3. COption (c)

    20 m/s, 150 m

  4. DOption (d)

    20 m/s, 100 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25 m/s, 150 m 

Question 66

Shanthi and Rani start a business investing Rs. 85,000 and Rs. 15,000, respectively. In what ratio should the profit be divided between them after two years? 

  1. AOption (a)

    17 : 3

  2. BOption (b)

    17 : 23

  3. COption (c)

    3 : 4

  4. DOption (d)

    15 : 23

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

17 : 3

Question 67

A book seller offers a discount of 10%. Find the price paid by the customer for a book, which is marked at Rs. 62.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 50.25

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 55.80

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 65.50

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 60.75

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 50.25

Question 68

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

Alfons Ochsenweg 54, Melle, 49324

(i) Alfons Ochsenweg 54, Melle, 49324

(ii) Altons Ochsenweg 54, Melle, 49324

(iii) Alfons Ochsenweg 54, Melle, 49324

(iv) Alfons Ochsenweg 54, Melle, 49324

  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

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

i. bftrb5321ftrbb

ii. bftrb5321ftrbb

iii. bftrd5321ftrbb

iv. bftrb5321ftrbb

  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

Find the average:

66, 72, 78, 84, 90 & 96

  1. AOption (a)

    78

  2. BOption (b)

    80

  3. COption (c)

    81

  4. DOption (d)

    79

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

78

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

Simplify: √18.49 - √8.41 

  1. AOption (a)

    2.6

  2. BOption (b)

    2.8

  3. COption (c)

    1.2

  4. DOption (d)

    1.4

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Answer: (a)A.

2.6

Question 72

In the given figure, the arms of two angles are parallel, If ∠DEF = 34°, then ∠ABC = ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    27° 

  2. BOption (b)

    17°

  3. COption (c)

    34°

  4. DOption (d)

    68°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

27° 

Question 73

3√a = √2 x 2√2 × 3√49, then the value of 'a' is:

  1. AOption (a)

    196

  2. BOption (b)

    294

  3. COption (c)

    648

  4. DOption (d)

    784

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

196

Question 74

In the given figure, '0' is the center of the circle and if ∠ADC = 100° , then ∠CAB = ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    30° 

  2. BOption (b)

    10°

  3. COption (c)

    20°

  4. DOption (d)

    55°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30° 

Question 75

Land pollution in which land is unsuitable for farming due to high salt content is known as:

  1. AOption (a)

    Desertification

  2. BOption (b)

    Salinization

  3. COption (c)

    Carbonization

  4. DOption (d)

    Oxygenation

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Answer: (a)A.

Desertification

Question 76

Vectors are: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Organisms which carry the infecting agents from sick person to healthy person

  2. BOption (b)

    Micro-organisms that cause disease

  3. COption (c)

    Persons suffering from a disease 

  4. DOption (d)

    Plants suffering from a disease

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Organisms which carry the infecting agents from sick person to healthy person

Question 77

Find the value of 'x', if 50x = 6482 - 2482

  1. AOption (a)

    6980

  2. BOption (b)

    7168

  3. COption (c)

    6880

  4. DOption (d)

    7190

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6980

Question 78

Find the difference between compound interest and simple interest on a sum of Rs. 5000 at 10% per annum for 3 years.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 175

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 130

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 140

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 155

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 175

Question 79

In our home, the electrical appliances are connected_____________. 

  1. AOption (a)

    in parallel with the source only if it is a high power appliance

  2. BOption (b)

    in series with the source

  3. COption (c)

    some in series and some in parallel with the source

  4. DOption (d)

    in parallel with the source

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

in parallel with the source only if it is a high power appliance

Question 80

Combustion that takes place at high speed is called_________. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Spontaneous burning 

  2. BOption (b)

    Explosion

  3. COption (c)

    Incomplete burning

  4. DOption (d)

    Rapid combustion

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Spontaneous burning 

Question 81

Sky appears blue due to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Dispersion

  2. BOption (b)

    Scattering

  3. COption (c)

    Refraction

  4. DOption (d)

    Reflection

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dispersion

Question 82

Red Data book is the source book which keeps a record of:

  1. AOption (a)

    All the migratory birds

  2. BOption (b)

    All the wild life sanctuaries

  3. COption (c)

    All the endemic species

  4. DOption (d)

    All the endangered species

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

All the migratory birds

Question 83

My age is four times the difference of my age after six years and my age 2 years ago. How old am I?

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    28

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    32

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 84

A certain data is presented in the form of a frequency distribution using same class size. If the class mark of the first class interval is 70, and the class size is 20, then the upper limit of the seventh class interval is:

  1. AOption (a)

    160

  2. BOption (b)

    220

  3. COption (c)

    200

  4. DOption (d)

    140

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

160

Question 85

ABCD is a rhombus. If ∠BCA = 66°, then ∠CAD = _____.

  1. AOption (a)

    30° 

  2. BOption (b)

    66°

  3. COption (c)

    24°

  4. DOption (d)

    33°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30° 

Question 86

The colour of Phenolphthalein in acidic and basic solutions are_________, respectively

  1. AOption (a)

    red and blue

  2. BOption (b)

    pink and colourless 

  3. COption (c)

    blue and red

  4. DOption (d)

    colourless and pink

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

red and blue

Question 87

The volume of a cuboid is 756 cm3. If the area of the base is 108 cm2, then its height is:

  1. AOption (a)

    9 cm 

  2. BOption (b)

    6 cm

  3. COption (c)

    7 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    11 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9 cm 

Question 88

The term ‘Black Gold’ is used for:

  1. AOption (a)

    Coal

  2. BOption (b)

    Graphite

  3. COption (c)

    Petroleum

  4. DOption (d)

    Carbon

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Coal

Question 89

By selling a chair for Rs. 360, a shopkeeper loses 10% of his cost. If he sells it for Rs. 420, then his profit percent is:

  1. AOption (a)

    3%

  2. BOption (b)

    8%

  3. COption (c)

    5%

  4. DOption (d)

    6%

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3%

Question 90

The muscles found on arms and legs are: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Unstriated muscles

  2. BOption (b)

    Smooth muscles

  3. COption (c)

    Voluntary muscles

  4. DOption (d)

    Involuntary muscles

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Unstriated muscles

Question 91

Cortex is one type of: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Meristematic tissue

  2. BOption (b)

    Ground tissue

  3. COption (c)

    Vascular tissue

  4. DOption (d)

    Epidermal tissue

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Meristematic tissue

Question 92

The area of a trapezium is 495 cm2 and its height is 15 cm. If one of the parallel sides is 26 cm longer than the other, then the longer parallel side is:

  1. AOption (a)

    32 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    46 cm

  3. COption (c)

    35 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    24 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

32 cm

Question 93

PQRS is a rectangle and the diagonal PR and QS meet at 'O'. If PR = ( x + 6) and OQ = 17 cm, then 'x' = _____. 

  1. AOption (a)

    11 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    29 cm

  3. COption (c)

    23 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    28 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11 cm

Question 94

Divide x3 - 3x2 -13x +15 by (x - 5) and find the quotient.

  1. AOption (a)

    x2 - 3x + 3

  2. BOption (b)

    x2 - 3x + 2

  3. COption (c)

    x2 - x + 2

  4. DOption (d)

    x2 + 2x – 3

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

x2 - 3x + 3

Question 95

A non-metal with high melting and boiling point is ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    chlorine

  2. BOption (b)

    hydrogen

  3. COption (c)

    bromine

  4. DOption (d)

    graphite

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

chlorine

Question 96

Which of the following is a monocotyledonous plant?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ground nut

  2. BOption (b)

    Corn

  3. COption (c)

    Bengal gram 

  4. DOption (d)

    Sun flower

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ground nut

Question 97

Which one of the features mentioned below about decomposers is not applicable to decomposers? 

  1. AOption (a)

    They transfer energy to the next trophic level in the food chain.

  2. BOption (b)

    Decomposers are also scavengers and they clean the earth.

  3. COption (c)

    They help in recycling nutrients.

  4. DOption (d)

    They are also called as saprophytes or reducers. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

They transfer energy to the next trophic level in the food chain.

Question 98

The structures inside a cell can be seen clearly with:

  1. AOption (a)

    Light microscope

  2. BOption (b)

    Compound microscope

  3. COption (c)

    Hand lens

  4. DOption (d)

    Electron microscope

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Light microscope

Question 99

0.0000000000425 in the standard form is:

  1. AOption (a)

    4.25 x 1010

  2. BOption (b)

    42.5 x 1010

  3. COption (c)

    42.5 x 10-11

  4. DOption (d)

    4.25 x 10-11

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4.25 x 1010

Question 100

From the group of substances mentioned below, identify two substances that are not required for photosynthesis. Solar energy, oxygen, water, chemical energy, CO2, chlorophyll.

  1. AOption (a)

    O2 , chemical energy

  2. BOption (b)

    CO2 , chemical energy

  3. COption (c)

    CO2 , water

  4. DOption (d)

    Water , O2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

O2 , chemical energy

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