Previous Year Paper

MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 26 Aug 2017 Shift 1).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

If IJKLMNO is coded ACTVSRX, then how is KILL coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    TAXX

  2. BOption (b)

    TAVV

  3. COption (c)

    TSVV

  4. DOption (d)

    TVSS

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

TAXX

Question 2

Find the odd one out:

720, 360, 120, 30, 5

  1. AOption (a)

    30

  2. BOption (b)

    120

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    360

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30

Question 3

What is the value of y in 2y + 1y + y/3 + 2y + y/3 = 1y2/8?

  1. AOption (a)

    123/3

  2. BOption (b)

    131/3

  3. COption (c)

    143/5

  4. DOption (d)

    136/3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

123/3

Question 4

10th Prime Minister who was born in Madhya Pradesh whose Birthday is now celebrated as the “ Good Governance day”.

  1. AOption (a)

    Arjun Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Chandrasekhar

  3. COption (c)

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. DOption (d)

    Shankar Dayal Sharma

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Arjun Singh

Question 5

In which state of India would you come across the hill stations of Ooty and Kodaikanal?

  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 6

Who is the Chief Minister of Gujarat? (as on November, 2020)

  1. AOption (a)

    Nitin Patel

  2. BOption (b)

    Amit Shah

  3. COption (c)

    Anandiben Patel

  4. DOption (d)

    Vijay Rupani

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Nitin Patel

Question 7

Gautama Buddha was born in:

  1. AOption (a)

    Gaya

  2. BOption (b)

    Lumbini

  3. COption (c)

    Kapilvastu

  4. DOption (d)

    Sarnath

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gaya

Question 8

Which of the following Articles deal with amendment to Constitution of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    356

  2. BOption (b)

    370

  3. COption (c)

    368

  4. DOption (d)

    372

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

356

Question 9

Which of the following inter-continental ballistic missile with a range of over 5000 km was successfully test-fired in 2016?

  1. AOption (a)

    Prithvi VII

  2. BOption (b)

    Prithvi V

  3. COption (c)

    Agni VII

  4. DOption (d)

    Agni V

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Prithvi VII

Question 10

Which High Court recently issued an order making it mandatory for Vande Mataram to be sung in educational institutions once a week?

  1. AOption (a)

    Punjab and Haryana High Court

  2. BOption (b)

    Madras High Court

  3. COption (c)

    Delhi High Court

  4. DOption (d)

    Allahabad High Court

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Punjab and Haryana High Court

Question 11

Which is Indian Navy's only aircraft carrier active in service? (As of 2018)

  1. AOption (a)

    INS Kolkata

  2. BOption (b)

    INS Vikrant

  3. COption (c)

    INS Vikramaditya

  4. DOption (d)

    INS Viraat

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

INS Kolkata

Question 12

The place of origin of Narmada river is?

  1. AOption (a)

    Amarkantak

  2. BOption (b)

    Shahdol

  3. COption (c)

    Bhedaghat

  4. DOption (d)

    Khajuraho

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Amarkantak

Question 13

When did India win its first cricket world cup?

  1. AOption (a)

    1983

  2. BOption (b)

    1984

  3. COption (c)

    1982

  4. DOption (d)

    1981

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1983

Question 14

Zakir Hussain is the son of which famous Tabla player?

  1. AOption (a)

    Amjad Ali Khan

  2. BOption (b)

    Ahmad Jamal

  3. COption (c)

    Alla Rakha

  4. DOption (d)

    Ali Shaheed Mohammad

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Amjad Ali Khan

Question 15

Where are the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves located?

  1. AOption (a)

    Karnataka

  2. BOption (b)

    Odisha

  3. COption (c)

    Maharashtra

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhya Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Karnataka

Question 16

Jabalpur is an important town, which falls under the____ Region.

  1. AOption (a)

    Bundelkhand

  2. BOption (b)

    Mahakoshal

  3. COption (c)

    Malwa

  4. DOption (d)

    Chota Nagpur

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bundelkhand

Question 17

Who was the first Indian to go to space?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sunita Williams

  2. BOption (b)

    Rakesh Sharma

  3. COption (c)

    Ravish Malhotra

  4. DOption (d)

    Kalpana Chawla

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sunita Williams

Question 18

Who was the founder of Bhoodan Movement?

  1. AOption (a)

    Indira Gandhi

  2. BOption (b)

    Mahatma Gandhi

  3. COption (c)

    Jai Prakash Narayan

  4. DOption (d)

    Vinoba Bhave

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Indira Gandhi

Question 19

Who was the second president of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Zakir Hussain

  2. BOption (b)

    S Radhakrishnan

  3. COption (c)

    R Venkataraman

  4. DOption (d)

    S D Sharma

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Zakir Hussain

Question 20

Who wrote 'Discovery of India'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. BOption (b)

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. COption (c)

    Mahatma Gandhi

  4. DOption (d)

    APJ Abdul Kalam

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Question 21

The Vice Chancellor of which renowned institution recently proposed introducing a tank on campus to promote nationalism?

  1. AOption (a)

    St. Stephen’s

  2. BOption (b)

    Jawaharlal Nehru University

  3. COption (c)

    Delhi Technological University

  4. DOption (d)

    Miranda House

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

St. Stephen’s

Question 22

Gulab Sagar is a dam in?

  1. AOption (a)

    Banjar District

  2. BOption (b)

    Shahpura District

  3. COption (c)

    Chambal Valley

  4. DOption (d)

    Sidhi District

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Banjar District

Question 23

​Name of the airport at Indore is_____ Airport.

  1. AOption (a)

    Devi Ahilyyabai Holkar International

  2. BOption (b)

    Raja Scindia International

  3. COption (c)

    Raja Bhoj

  4. DOption (d)

    Dhana International

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Devi Ahilyyabai Holkar International

Question 24

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

1, 9, 25, ______, 81, 121

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    50

  3. COption (c)

    55

  4. DOption (d)

    49

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45

Question 25

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

1, 4, 9, ______, 25, 36

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    14

  3. COption (c)

    20

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 26

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

Statements:

Some monkeys are turtles

Some monkeys are puppies

Conclusions:

I. Some puppies are not turtles

II. Not all puppies are monkeys

  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 27

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

Statements:

Some helicopters are planes

All parachutes are planes

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Conclusions:

I. Some parachutes are not helicopters

II. Some helicopters are parachutes

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    neither conclusion I or conclusion II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion II follows

Question 28

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

Statements:

Some parathas are Rotis

No Rotis are buns

Conclusions:

I. All Rotis are parathas

II. Not all Rotis are parathas

  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

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

3, 10, 27, 4, 16, 64, 5, 25, 125

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    25

  3. COption (c)

    125

  4. DOption (d)

    64

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Question 30

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

7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 26, 29

  1. AOption (a)

    29

  2. BOption (b)

    11

  3. COption (c)

    26

  4. DOption (d)

    13

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

29

Question 31

If PARROT is coded QZTPRQ, then how is PEACOCK coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    QDCARZO

  2. BOption (b)

    QDCARZP

  3. COption (c)

    QDCARAO

  4. DOption (d)

    QDDBARZO

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

QDCARZO

Question 32

If LOCK is coded KNBJ, then how is WINDOW coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    VJMENV

  2. BOption (b)

    VHMCVN

  3. COption (c)

    VHMCNV

  4. DOption (d)

    VJOEPV

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

VJMENV

Question 33

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s:

pqp__qprp__qp__qprppqpr__prp

  1. AOption (a)

    r, q, q, r

  2. BOption (b)

    r, r, p, q

  3. COption (c)

    r, p, q, r

  4. DOption (d)

    r, p, r, q

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

r, q, q, r

Question 34

In a certain code language, 'heavy fish boat' means 'gena mena fena', 'star gold fish' means 'mena kena tena', 'a bright star' means 'dema fenta kena'. Which is the word for 'gold' in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    tena

  2. BOption (b)

    mena

  3. COption (c)

    dema

  4. DOption (d)

    fenta

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

tena

Question 35

Two boys and two girls are playing a game of carrom and are seated at the North, East, South and West of a table. If one boy faces South, no girl faces either South or East. Moreover,  if the children sitting opposite to each other are not of the same sex, then, in which direction are the girls facing?

  1. AOption (a)

    Inadequate data

  2. BOption (b)

    South and West

  3. COption (c)

    North and South

  4. DOption (d)

    North and West

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Inadequate data

Question 36

Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability of getting a total of 10 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    112\frac{1}{{12}}

  2. BOption (b)

    19\frac{1}{9}

  3. COption (c)

    16\frac{1}{6}

  4. DOption (d)

    14\frac{1}{4}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

112\frac{1}{{12}}

Question 37

In a certain code language, 'qyel qola qeda' means 'score good marks', 'qola sola yola' means 'only ten marks', and 'sola xela zeala' means 'ten blue socks'. Which is the word for yola in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    ten

  2. BOption (b)

    marks

  3. COption (c)

    good

  4. DOption (d)

    only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ten

Question 38

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)

    STU

  2. BOption (b)

    FGI

  3. COption (c)

    LMO

  4. DOption (d)

    ABD

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

STU

Question 39

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

1, 3, 5, _____, 9, 11

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    none of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 40

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

Statements:

Some flies are priests

No musicians are priests

Conclusions:

I. Not all priests are flies

II. All priests are flies

  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

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

If 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

The height of the first floor Roof of a building is 141414\frac{1}{4} m and that of the second floor. Roof is 221322\frac{1}{3} m. How much higher is the second floor roof than the first floor roof?

  1. AOption (a)

    91129\frac{1}{{12}}

  2. BOption (b)

    61126\frac{1}{{12}}

  3. COption (c)

    81128\frac{1}{{12}}

  4. DOption (d)

    1011210\frac{1}{{12}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

91129\frac{1}{{12}}

Question 43

In the sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 44

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

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 45

Three years ago, Pavithra age was half of the age she will be in 20 years. What is the present age of Pavithra?

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    26

  3. COption (c)

    24

  4. DOption (d)

    22

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20

Question 46

Three pipes A, B, and C can fill a tank in 20, 15, and 30 hrs respectively. If all the pipes are open at the same time, then what is the time taken to fill the tank?

  1. AOption (a)

    6.67 hrs

  2. BOption (b)

    15 hrs

  3. COption (c)

    10 hrs

  4. DOption (d)

    5 hrs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6.67 hrs

Question 47

Three candidates contested an election and received 1188, 7326, and 11286 votes respectively. What percentage of total votes did the winning candidate get?

  1. AOption (a)

    60%

  2. BOption (b)

    57%

  3. COption (c)

    55%

  4. DOption (d)

    58%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

60%

Question 48

The product of the place value of 1 and 2 in 41325 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    20000

  2. BOption (b)

    18000

  3. COption (c)

    30000

  4. DOption (d)

    10000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20000

Question 49

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

  1. AOption (a)

    7 : 9

  2. BOption (b)

    3 : 8

  3. COption (c)

    5 : 8

  4. DOption (d)

    7 : 8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7 : 9

Question 50

If the diagonals of two squares are in the ratio 1 : 5, then what is the ratio of their areas?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 : 10

  2. BOption (b)

    5 : 1

  3. COption (c)

    1 : 25

  4. DOption (d)

    1 : 5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1 : 10

Question 51

For three numbers sum of the first two is 56, the sum of the second and third is 64 and the sum of the third and first is 70. What is the largest number?

  1. AOption (a)

    26

  2. BOption (b)

    48

  3. COption (c)

    39

  4. DOption (d)

    34

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

26

Question 52

In a college of 900 students, if 600 select mathematics; 350 select both mathematics and science; find the number of students who select only science.

  1. AOption (a)

    950

  2. BOption (b)

    600

  3. COption (c)

    900

  4. DOption (d)

    300

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

950

Question 53

A and B can finish a work in 30 days and 20 days, respectively. If they worked together for 6 days and A leaves the job abruptly; then, how many days will B take to complete the remaining task?

  1. AOption (a)

    15 days

  2. BOption (b)

    10 days

  3. COption (c)

    12 days

  4. DOption (d)

    18 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15 days

Question 54

The speed of a car increases by 5 km after every one hour. If the distance travelled in the first one hour was 45 km. Then what is the total distance travelled in 7 hr?

  1. AOption (a)

    400 km

  2. BOption (b)

    420 km

  3. COption (c)

    380 km

  4. DOption (d)

    350 km

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

400 km

Question 55

Aman’s age after 20 years will be 4 times his age 10 years back. Find the present age of Aman.

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    10

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20

Question 56

The Dadar Express leaves Mumbai for Delhi at 10:00 a.m. and travels at a speed of 60 kmph. The Rajdhani Express leaves Delhi for Mumbai at 06:00 p.m. and travels at a speed of 100 kmph. The total distance between Delhi to Mumbai is 1,600 km. At what time will both the trains meet?

  1. AOption (a)

    12:00 a.m.

  2. BOption (b)

    11:00 p.m.

  3. COption (c)

    01:00 a.m.

  4. DOption (d)

    02:00 a.m.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12:00 a.m.

Question 57

The LCM of 3a, 2cd, and 5b is:

  1. AOption (a)

    40abcd

  2. BOption (b)

    30abcd

  3. COption (c)

    10abcd

  4. DOption (d)

    15abcd

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40abcd

Question 58

Find the average of all prime numbers between 1 and 20.

  1. AOption (a)

    12.22

  2. BOption (b)

    9.625

  3. COption (c)

    10

  4. DOption (d)

    11.77

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12.22

Question 59

If 20% of a number exceed 16% of 650 by 10, then the number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    480

  2. BOption (b)

    570

  3. COption (c)

    450

  4. DOption (d)

    440

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

480

Question 60

A merchant brought an article for Rs. 170. Even after allowing a discount of 15% on that he earns profit of 20%. Find its market price.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 250

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 240

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 230

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 210

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 250

Question 61

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

Samuel Chris

Lot CN3, Tu Liem IZ,

Minh Khai Ward, North Tu Liem District

Hanoi, Vietnam

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(i) Samuel Chris

Lot CN3, Tu Liem IZ,

Minh Khai Ward, North Tu Liem District

Hanoi, Vietnam

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(ii) Samuel Chris

Lot CN3, Tu Liem IZ,

Minh Khai Ward, North Tu Liem District

Hanoi, Viatnam

<br>

(iii) Samuel Chris

Lot CN3, Tu Liem IZ,

Minh Khai Ward, North Tu Liem District

Hanoi, Vietnam

<br>

(iv) Samuel Chris

Lot CN3, Tu Liem IZ,

Minh Khai Ward, North Tu Liem District

Hanoi, Vietnam

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    iv

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    i

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

iii

Question 62

Find the average.

61, 67, 73, 79, 85 & 91

  1. AOption (a)

    76

  2. BOption (b)

    78

  3. COption (c)

    80

  4. DOption (d)

    72

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

76

Question 63

Robin purchased an old car for Rs. 73500. He spent Rs. 10300 on repairs and paid Rs. 2600 for its insurance. Then he sold it to a mechanic for Rs. 84240. What was his percentage gain or loss?

  1. AOption (a)

    2.5%

  2. BOption (b)

    1.5%

  3. COption (c)

    4.5%

  4. DOption (d)

    3.5%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2.5%

Question 64

For three numbers (X, Y, and Z) sum of X and Y is 36, the sum of Y and Z is 44 and sum of Z and X is 50. Which will be the largest number?

  1. AOption (a)

    Z only

  2. BOption (b)

    X only

  3. COption (c)

    Y only

  4. DOption (d)

    X and Y

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Z only

Question 65

A man can row at the speed of 10 km/h in still water. If the man takes 1 hour to row to a place and back, in a river flowing at the speed of 3 km/h, then, calculate the distance he travels.

  1. AOption (a)

    2.3 km

  2. BOption (b)

    4.34 km

  3. COption (c)

    9.1 km

  4. DOption (d)

    4.55 km

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Answer: (a)A.

2.3 km

Question 66

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

i. ghyrt2601trygh

ii. ghyrt2601trygh

iii. gbyrt2601trygh

iv. ghyrt2601trygh

  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 67

In a test, Gopal scored 98 marks out of 300 marks, but fails by 22 marks. What would be the minimum percentage of marks required to pass the test?

  1. AOption (a)

    30%

  2. BOption (b)

    35%

  3. COption (c)

    40%

  4. DOption (d)

    36%

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Answer: (a)A.

30%

Question 68

Harish sells a book for Rs. 25 and gains 25%. What is the cost price at which he would have purchased the book?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 35

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 20

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 25

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 30

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 35

Question 69

The wheel of a car of 30 cm radius makes 140 revolutions for every 30 sec. What is the speed of the car?

  1. AOption (a)

    12.4 m/sec

  2. BOption (b)

    10.6 m/sec

  3. COption (c)

    8.8 m/sec

  4. DOption (d)

    6.2 m/sec

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Answer: (a)A.

12.4 m/sec

Question 70

Which of the following is greater than 167816\frac{7}{{8}}?

  1. AOption (a)

    16.850

  2. BOption (b)

    16.890

  3. COption (c)

    16.650

  4. DOption (d)

    15.990

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Answer: (a)A.

16.850

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

If y + 47 = 56, what does y + 33 represent?

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    46

  3. COption (c)

    52

  4. DOption (d)

    42

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Answer: (a)A.

50

Question 72

If 2m + 2n × 2n ÷ 2m - n = 16, then n = ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Answer: (a)A.

3

Question 73

Fuel ‘X’ has a calorific value of 50 kJ/g and produces carbon dioxide and water on combustion where as Fuel ‘Y’ has calorific value 35 kJ/g and produces oxides of sulphur and nitrogen on combustion. Which is a better fuel?

  1. AOption (a)

    Both fuels X and Y are equally bad

  2. BOption (b)

    Both fuels X and Y are equally good

  3. COption (c)

    Fuel ‘X ‘is better than Fuel ‘Y’

  4. DOption (d)

    Fuel ‘Y’ is better than Fuel ‘X’

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Answer: (a)A.

Both fuels X and Y are equally bad

Question 74

Nylon is used for parachutes because it:

  1. AOption (a)

    is light weight and strong

  2. BOption (b)

    is eco-friendly

  3. COption (c)

    does not catch fire easily

  4. DOption (d)

    is poor conductor of heat

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Answer: (a)A.

is light weight and strong

Question 75

Knives have a sharper cutting edge because it:

  1. AOption (a)

    Increases the area of contact and increases the pressure exerted

  2. BOption (b)

    Increases the area of contact and decreases the pressure exerted

  3. COption (c)

    Decreases the area of contact and decreases the pressure exerted

  4. DOption (d)

    Decreases the area of contact and increases the pressure exerted

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Answer: (a)A.

Increases the area of contact and increases the pressure exerted

Question 76

Boiling water reactor and pressurized water reactors are types of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Solar reactor

  2. BOption (b)

    Biogas reactor

  3. COption (c)

    Thermal power reactor

  4. DOption (d)

    Nuclear reactor

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Answer: (a)A.

Solar reactor

Question 77

When light passes from air to water, the angle of refraction is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Less than the angle of incidence

  2. BOption (b)

    Greater than the angle of incidence

  3. COption (c)

    Always equal to 90° with the surface of water

  4. DOption (d)

    Equal to the angle of incidence

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Answer: (a)A.

Less than the angle of incidence

Question 78

If cube of a natural number is 7 times the square of the number, then the number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    49

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    64

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7

Question 79

If the ratio of lengths of sides of two squares are 2 : 3, then the ratio of their areas is:

  1. AOption (a)

    16 : 81

  2. BOption (b)

    4 : 5

  3. COption (c)

    2 : 3

  4. DOption (d)

    4 : 9 

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Answer: (a)A.

16 : 81

Question 80

If the ratio of the radii of two circles is 3 : 4, then the ratio of their circumference is:

  1. AOption (a)

    4 : 3

  2. BOption (b)

    16 : 9

  3. COption (c)

    3 : 4

  4. DOption (d)

    9 : 16

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Answer: (a)A.

4 : 3

Question 81

If the volumes of two cylinders having the same height are in the ratio 25 : 49, then the ratio of their radii is:

  1. AOption (a)

    5 : 7

  2. BOption (b)

    7 : 5

  3. COption (c)

    25 : 49

  4. DOption (d)

    49 : 25

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Answer: (a)A.

5 : 7

Question 82

Antacids is used for:

  1. AOption (a)

    Treating indigestion

  2. BOption (b)

    Treating high fever

  3. COption (c)

    Treating cold

  4. DOption (d)

    Treating skin infection

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Treating indigestion

Question 83

In the LED bulbs, the term ‘LED’ stands for:

  1. AOption (a)

    Light Energy Diode

  2. BOption (b)

    Light Emitting Diode

  3. COption (c)

    Light Emitting Disc

  4. DOption (d)

    Low Energy Diode

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Answer: (a)A.

Light Energy Diode

Question 84

The population of a village has a constant growth of 5% per annum. If its present population is 33,075, then what was the population 2 years ago?

  1. AOption (a)

    30,000

  2. BOption (b)

    28,000

  3. COption (c)

    32,000

  4. DOption (d)

    31,000

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Answer: (a)A.

30,000

Question 85

At how many points will two parallel lines intersect?

  1. AOption (a)

    Two

  2. BOption (b)

    Will not intersect at all

  3. COption (c)

    One

  4. DOption (d)

    Three

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Two

Question 86

A shopkeeper was selling all his items at 20% discount. During off season, he offered 25% discount over and above the existing discount. If Rohit had bought a pullover which was marked Rs. 1200, then how much did he pay for it?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 700

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 740

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 720

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 820

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 700

Question 87

Aquatic animals in which fertilization occurs in water are said to be:

  1. AOption (a)

    Viviparous with external fertilization

  2. BOption (b)

    Viviparous without fertilization

  3. COption (c)

    Oviparous with external fertilization

  4. DOption (d)

    Oviparous with internal fertilization

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Viviparous with external fertilization

Question 88

Which factor is mainly responsible for increase in demand of natural resources?

  1. AOption (a)

    Environmental pollution

  2. BOption (b)

    Use of biodegradable resources

  3. COption (c)

    Increased human population

  4. DOption (d)

    Scientific advancement

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Answer: (a)A.

Environmental pollution

Question 89

The proteins and lipids, essential for building the cell membrane, are manufactured by:

  1. AOption (a)

    The endoplasmic reticulum

  2. BOption (b)

    Golgi apparatus

  3. COption (c)

    Mitochondria

  4. DOption (d)

    Plasma membrane

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Answer: (a)A.

The endoplasmic reticulum

Question 90

(4ax2 + 8a2x) ÷ 2ax = ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    2x + 4a

  2. BOption (b)

    x + 4a

  3. COption (c)

    4x +a

  4. DOption (d)

    2x - 4a

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Answer: (a)A.

2x + 4a

Question 91

Name the gas liberated during anaerobic breakdown of glucose.

  1. AOption (a)

    Carbon monoxide

  2. BOption (b)

    Carbon dioxide

  3. COption (c)

    Ozone

  4. DOption (d)

    Oxygen

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Answer: (a)A.

Carbon monoxide

Question 92

Short burst of electrical messages that passes along a neuron is called _________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Impulse

  2. BOption (b)

    Stimulus

  3. COption (c)

    Waves

  4. DOption (d)

    Shock

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Impulse

Question 93

Leela underwent a surgery and is slowly recovering. Name the organelle that should be most active.

  1. AOption (a)

    Cell membrane

  2. BOption (b)

    Plastids

  3. COption (c)

    Lysosome

  4. DOption (d)

    Ribosome

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Answer: (a)A.

Cell membrane

Question 94

If 2x + 3y = 14 and xy = 8, then the value of 8x3 + 27y3 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    872

  2. BOption (b)

    768

  3. COption (c)

    782

  4. DOption (d)

    728

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

872

Question 95

If the perimeter of a rectangle with one side 10 cm is 56 cm, then its area is:

  1. AOption (a)

    186 sq cm

  2. BOption (b)

    286 sq cm

  3. COption (c)

    180 sq cm

  4. DOption (d)

    280 sq cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

186 sq cm

Question 96

If the square of a number is multiplied by 5, we get 1125, then the number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    14

  2. BOption (b)

    25

  3. COption (c)

    15

  4. DOption (d)

    12

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

14

Question 97

In a group of 8 boys, four have a height of 151 cm and the remaining four have a height of 154 cm. Their average height is:

  1. AOption (a)

    151.5 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    150.5 cm

  3. COption (c)

    150 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    152.5 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

151.5 cm

Question 98

If area of rectangle is equal to area of square of side 12 cm. If length of the rectangle is 16 cm, then its perimeter is:

  1. AOption (a)

    48 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    100 cm

  3. COption (c)

    64 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    50 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48 cm

Question 99

Which one of the following is not a Rabi crop?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mustard

  2. BOption (b)

    Maize

  3. COption (c)

    Pea

  4. DOption (d)

    Wheat

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Mustard

Question 100

An animal that transmits a disease from infected person to other potential host is called_________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Secondary host

  2. BOption (b)

    Primary host

  3. COption (c)

    Vector

  4. DOption (d)

    Parasite

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Secondary host

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