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MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 26 Aug 2017 Shift 2).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

Nasir Aminuddin Dagar was a well known __________. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Urdu Poet

  2. BOption (b)

    Painter

  3. COption (c)

    Qawwali singer

  4. DOption (d)

    Dhrupad singer 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Urdu Poet

Question 2

In which of the following cities was India's first metro railway started? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Chennai

  2. BOption (b)

    Kolkata

  3. COption (c)

    Nagpur

  4. DOption (d)

    Delhi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chennai

Question 3

In which year was the Family Courts Act enacted, setting up family courts around the country?

  1. AOption (a)

    1992

  2. BOption (b)

    1989

  3. COption (c)

    1984

  4. DOption (d)

    1990

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1992

Question 4

Who is commonly referred to as the ‘Father of Modern Hindi Literature’? 

  1. AOption (a)

    R.K. Narayan

  2. BOption (b)

    Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  3. COption (c)

    Bharatendu Harishchandra

  4. DOption (d)

    Prem Chand

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

R.K. Narayan

Question 5

Who is referred to as the father of the Indian Constitution?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rajendra Prasad

  2. BOption (b)

    B.R Ambedkar

  3. COption (c)

    Mahadev Govind Ranade

  4. DOption (d)

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rajendra Prasad

Question 6

If BATCH is coded ABSDG, then how is FORSAKE coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    GQPTZLT

  2. BOption (b)

    EQPZLTD

  3. COption (c)

    GPQTZLT

  4. DOption (d)

    EPQTZLD

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

GQPTZLT

Question 7

Which is the first Atomic Power station in India? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

  2. BOption (b)

    Madras atomic power station

  3. COption (c)

    Rajasthan atomic power station

  4. DOption (d)

    Tarapore Power Station

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

Question 8

Which Indian social activist is renowned for his work among leprosy patients?

  1. AOption (a)

    Dhondo Keshav Karve 

  2. BOption (b)

    Baba Amte

  3. COption (c)

    Ram Manohar Lohia

  4. DOption (d)

    Vinoba Bhave

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dhondo Keshav Karve 

Question 9

According to 2011 census which Union Territory of India has the lowest sex ratio?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lakshwadeep

  2. BOption (b)

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  3. COption (c)

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. DOption (d)

    Daman and Diu

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lakshwadeep

Question 10

Which of the following is a classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kathakali

  2. BOption (b)

    Bharatanatyam

  3. COption (c)

    Odishi

  4. DOption (d)

    Kuchipudi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kathakali

Question 11

Which of the following awards is conferred for contribution to the development and promotion of Mallakhamba? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Vishwamitra Award

  2. BOption (b)

    Vikram Award

  3. COption (c)

    Prabhash Joshi Award 

  4. DOption (d)

    Ekalavya Award

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Vishwamitra Award

Question 12

What is the tenure of a Governor of a state?

  1. AOption (a)

    Till the age of 65 years

  2. BOption (b)

    Till the age of 60 years

  3. COption (c)

    5 years

  4. DOption (d)

    4 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Till the age of 65 years

Question 13

Who founded Santiniketan

  1. AOption (a)

    Manabendra Nath Roy

  2. BOption (b)

    Rabindranath Tagore 

  3. COption (c)

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  4. DOption (d)

    Debendranath Tagore

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Manabendra Nath Roy

Question 14

The minimum age for becoming a candidate for the Lok Sabha election is _____. 

  1. AOption (a)

    30 years

  2. BOption (b)

    35 years

  3. COption (c)

    25 years

  4. DOption (d)

    21 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30 years

Question 15

If CLIMATE is coded DMJNBUF, then how is ATMOSPHERE coded? 

  1. AOption (a)

    BUNPQTIFSF

  2. BOption (b)

    BUNPQTJFSF

  3. COption (c)

    BUNPQTJSFS

  4. DOption (d)

    BUNPTQIFSF

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

BUNPQTIFSF

Question 16

If LEVEL is coded MDXCO, then how is STRAIGHT coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    TSTYLDLP

  2. BOption (b)

    TSRYLDLP

  3. COption (c)

    TUSBJHIU

  4. DOption (d)

    RUTYLDLP

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

TSTYLDLP

Question 17

One of the smallest districts of Madhya Pradesh is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rajgarh

  2. BOption (b)

    Dhar

  3. COption (c)

    Rewa

  4. DOption (d)

    Ratlam

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rajgarh

Question 18

Bauxite is an ore of Aluminum. This occurs in large quantities in:

  1. AOption (a)

    Katni Mines

  2. BOption (b)

    Panna Mines 

  3. COption (c)

    Baster Mines 

  4. DOption (d)

    Durg Mines

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Katni Mines

Question 19

Who among the following has not held the post of the Vice-President of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Dr. Zakir Hussain

  2. BOption (b)

    Dr.S. Radhakrishnan

  3. COption (c)

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dr. Zakir Hussain

Question 20

Who among the following founded the Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal? 

  1. AOption (a)

    William Jones

  2. BOption (b)

    Lord Cornwallis

  3. COption (c)

    John Shore

  4. DOption (d)

    Warren Hastings

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

William Jones

Question 21

In a certain code language "Throw the ball" is written "beton feksa sopy" and "Ball is heavy" is written "deven sopy bata", then how is "Ball" coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    bata

  2. BOption (b)

    sopy

  3. COption (c)

    deven

  4. DOption (d)

    feksa

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

bata

Question 22

In a certain language, "gonk nonk konk" means "life and death" and "honk konk bonk" means "live better life". Then in that language, the word "konk" is used for:

  1. AOption (a)

    better

  2. BOption (b)

    death

  3. COption (c)

    live

  4. DOption (d)

    life

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

better

Question 23

The first Indian woman who has reached the rank of Air Marshal in the Indian Air Force is ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Puneeta Arora

  2. BOption (b)

    Anjali Bhagwat

  3. COption (c)

    Bula Chaundhury 

  4. DOption (d)

    Padma Bandhopadhyay 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Puneeta Arora

Question 24

A group of 7 is to be formed from 6 boys and 4 girls. In how many ways can this be done, if the boys are in majority?

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    80

  3. COption (c)

    90

  4. DOption (d)

    120

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 25

Sant Kabir Nagar and Sant Ravidas Nagar are districts in which State of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Arunachal Pradesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. COption (c)

    Rajasthan

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhya Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Arunachal Pradesh

Question 26

Find the next expression in the series: ABCA, ZYXZ, ABCDB, ZYXWY, ______?

  1. AOption (a)

    ABCDEF

  2. BOption (b)

    ABCDEB

  3. COption (c)

    ABCDEC

  4. DOption (d)

    ABCDEA

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ABCDEF

Question 27

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

Statements: 

I. All Artist are Engineer. 

II. Some Artist are Doctors.

Conclusions:

I. Some doctors are engineers

II. All doctors are engineers

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II follows 

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion I follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 28

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

Statements:

No candy is chocolate

No chocolate is sweet 

Conclusions: 

I. All candies are sweet

II. No sweet is chocolate

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II follows 

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion I follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 29

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

Statements:

Some movies are cinema

All  cinemas are clips

Conclusions:

I. Some movies are clips

II. No cinema is a movie

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows 

  2. BOption (b)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows 

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion I follows 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows 

Question 30

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

Statements: 

All cows eat grass

Some buffaloes eat grass

Conclusions:

I. All grass eaters are not cows

II. Some grass eaters are not buffaloes

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion I follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 31

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)

    Y

  2. BOption (b)

    O

  3. COption (c)

    A

  4. DOption (d)

    U

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Y

Question 32

Find the odd one out: 10, 12, 15, 18, 24, 30

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    30

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12

Question 33

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s: 

mn__mmnn__ nn

  1. AOption (a)

    m, n, n, n

  2. BOption (b)

    m, n, m, n

  3. COption (c)

    n, m, m, m

  4. DOption (d)

    n, m, n, m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

m, n, n, n

Question 34

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 11, 13, 17, 19, ______, 25, 29

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    23

  3. COption (c)

    20

  4. DOption (d)

    25

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 35

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 

10, 12, 17, 25, ____, 50

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    38

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

42

Question 36

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 2, 6, 18, 54, ____

  1. AOption (a)

    98

  2. BOption (b)

    162

  3. COption (c)

    140

  4. DOption (d)

    132

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

98

Question 37

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 60, 48, 38, 28, 24, 20, 18

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    28

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 38

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 3, 9, 27, 81, 249

  1. AOption (a)

    249

  2. BOption (b)

    27

  3. COption (c)

    81

  4. DOption (d)

    9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

249

Question 39

How many different five letter words can be formed using the letters of the word 'PAPER', if the repetition is not allowed?

  1. AOption (a)

    48

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    120

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48

Question 40

Which state has only four districts - North, South, East ,West?

  1. AOption (a)

    Manipur

  2. BOption (b)

    Sikkim

  3. COption (c)

    Jharkhand

  4. DOption (d)

    Odisha

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Manipur

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

In 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 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

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

2.25 m of cloth required to stich a skirt. For how many skirts can be stitched with 10534105 \frac{3}{4}m of cloth?

  1. AOption (a)

    47

  2. BOption (b)

    87

  3. COption (c)

    37

  4. DOption (d)

    27

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

47

Question 45

A × 6 = 1920 - 960. Find the value of A.

  1. AOption (a)

    164

  2. BOption (b)

    160

  3. COption (c)

    166

  4. DOption (d)

    155

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

164

Question 46

Three taps A, B and C together can fill a tank in 6 hrs. After working together for 2 hrs, A is closed and B and C filled remaining part in 8 hours. Find the time taken for Tap A alone to fill the tank.

  1. AOption (a)

    20 hrs

  2. BOption (b)

    15 hrs

  3. COption (c)

    10 hrs

  4. DOption (d)

    12 hrs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20 hrs

Question 47

How many seconds will a 250 m long train take to cross a man walking with a speed of 4 kmph in the same direction of the moving train, if the speed of the train is 58 kmph.

  1. AOption (a)

    162316 \frac{2}{3}sec

  2. BOption (b)

    161316 \frac{1}{3}sec

  3. COption (c)

    163416 \frac{3}{4}sec

  4. DOption (d)

    16 sec

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

162316 \frac{2}{3}sec

Question 48

The present age of Mohan is 10 years. If after 5 years, the ratio of Mohan’s age to his father’s age will be 1:3. Find the present age of the father

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    35

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40

Question 49

Pratik purchased 40 shirts for Rs. 3,000 and spent 10% for transportation. To earn a profit of 20% what should be the selling price per shirt?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 109

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 95

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 90

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 99

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 109

Question 50

What is the mean proportional of 40 and 90?

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    60

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

50

Question 51

What is the loss percentage if an article costing Rs. 10 is sold for a loss of Rs. 2?

  1. AOption (a)

    10%

  2. BOption (b)

    5%

  3. COption (c)

    25%

  4. DOption (d)

    20%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10%

Question 52

On the scale of a map, 0.6 cm represents 5.4 km. If the distance between two points on the map is 35 cm, then the actual distance is ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    900 km

  2. BOption (b)

    315 km

  3. COption (c)

    600 km

  4. DOption (d)

    250 km

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

900 km

Question 53

If the diagonals of two squares are in the ratio of 1 : 3, then what is the ratio of their areas?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 : 6

  2. BOption (b)

    1 : 3

  3. COption (c)

    6 : 1

  4. DOption (d)

    1 : 9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1 : 6

Question 54

A number when divided by 3 is reduced by 32. What will be number?

  1. AOption (a)

    48

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    56

  4. DOption (d)

    64

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

48

Question 55

42 is what percent of 210?

  1. AOption (a)

    22%

  2. BOption (b)

    20%

  3. COption (c)

    25%

  4. DOption (d)

    15%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

22%

Question 56

A village lost 12% of its goats in a flood and 5% of the remaining from diseases. If there were only 8360 goats left, what was the original number of goats?

  1. AOption (a)

    8360

  2. BOption (b)

    None of the above

  3. COption (c)

    12400

  4. DOption (d)

    10000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8360

Question 57

The average age of X, Y and Z is 46 years. If the average age of X and Y is 44.5 years, then what will be the age of Z? 

  1. AOption (a)

    47 years

  2. BOption (b)

    49 years

  3. COption (c)

    50 years

  4. DOption (d)

    48 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

47 years

Question 58

The average age of a class was 12. It rise to 13 when the age of the class teacher who is 37 years old is also included. How many students are there in the class?

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    23

  3. COption (c)

    22

  4. DOption (d)

    25

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 59

The average monthly salary of a staff of 9 persons is Rs. 2,450. One member of the staff whose monthly salary is Rs. 2,650 is transferred. Find the average salary of the remaining 8 persons of the staff. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 2,825

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 2,425

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 2,625

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 3,025

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 2,825

Question 60

45% of 1800 + 60% of 1500 = ?% of 3420

  1. AOption (a)

    50%

  2. BOption (b)

    60%

  3. COption (c)

    55%

  4. DOption (d)

    40%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

50%

Question 61

The net difference between selling a shirt at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. What are the selling prices?

  1. AOption (a)

    None of the above

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 200 and Rs. 201 

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 156 and Rs. 159

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 157 and Rs. 160

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

None of the above

Question 62

A train running at 90 kmph crosses a pole in 10 seconds. What is length of the train?

  1. AOption (a)

    350 m

  2. BOption (b)

    250 m

  3. COption (c)

    150 m

  4. DOption (d)

    500 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

350 m

Question 63

Amit is two years elder to Anil. Anil is 1/8 of his father's age. After 6 years, Amit will be double his present age. What will be Anil's father's age after 6 years? 

  1. AOption (a)

    40 years

  2. BOption (b)

    32 years

  3. COption (c)

    38 years

  4. DOption (d)

    34 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40 years

Question 64

The difference between a 2-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the digits of the previous number is 54. What is the difference between the two digits?

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    14

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 65

The runs scored by four cricketers A, B, C and D for West Indies in an innings were in the ratio 5 : 2 : 4 : 3. The remaining players scored half the total of these four players. If D had scored 23 runs more than B, what was the total score of Sri Lanka which scored 2/3 that of West Indies?

  1. AOption (a)

    161

  2. BOption (b)

    644

  3. COption (c)

    322

  4. DOption (d)

    483

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

161

Question 66

A basket contains 10 apples and 15 oranges. The cost one apple is Rs. 9 and the cost of 1 orange is Rs. 5. Find the average cost of the 10 apples and 15 oranges combined

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 3.2

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 6.4

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 3.3

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 6.6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 3.2

Question 67

A is thrice as efficient as B and therefore he takes 30 days less to complete the work than B. If A and B work together, how many days will it take to complete the work?

  1. AOption (a)

    111411 \frac{1}{4}

  2. BOption (b)

    113411 \frac{3}{4}

  3. COption (c)

    1111411 \frac{11}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    11 days

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Answer: (a)A.

111411 \frac{1}{4}

Question 68

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

i.bnme0120enmb

ii.bnme0120enmb

iii.bnme0120enmb

iv.bnne0120enmb

  1. AOption (a)

    iv

  2. BOption (b)

    i

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    iii

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Answer: (a)A.

iv

Question 69

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

Annalise Anna AV. Vicente Guerrero NTE. 3499, del Norte, 64500 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

(i) Annalise Anna AV. Vicente Guerrero NTE. 3499, del Norte, 64500 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

(ii) Annalise Anna AV. Vicente Guerrero NTE. 3499, del Norte, 64500 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

(iii) Annalise Anna AV. Vicente Guerrero NTE. 3499, del Norte, 64500 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

(iv) Annalise Anna AU. Vicente Guerrero NTE. 3499, del Norte, 64500 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

  1. AOption (a)

    iv

  2. BOption (b)

    i

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    iii

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Answer: (a)A.

iv

Question 70

Find the average.

18, 24, 28, 32, 36 & 42

  1. AOption (a)

    26

  2. BOption (b)

    34

  3. COption (c)

    20

  4. DOption (d)

    30

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Answer: (a)A.

26

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

Evaluate: [(64)2/3]1/2÷(12)2[(64)^{2/3}]^{1/2} \div (\frac{1}{2})^2

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    16

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    8

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Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 72

Amoeba and Paramecium are the members of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Protista

  2. BOption (b)

    Mollusca

  3. COption (c)

    Arthropoda

  4. DOption (d)

    Annelida

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Answer: (a)A.

Protista

Question 73

Which one of the substances mentioned below is not responsible for the depletion of ozone layer? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Chlorofluoro carbons

  2. BOption (b)

    Carbon tetrachloride 

  3. COption (c)

    Aerosols

  4. DOption (d)

    Ammonia

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Answer: (a)A.

Chlorofluoro carbons

Question 74

The source of energy in the sun is due to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Conversion of uranium to krypton

  2. BOption (b)

    Conversion of carbon into carbon dioxide

  3. COption (c)

    Conversion of hydrogen to helium 

  4. DOption (d)

    Burning of hydrogen

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Answer: (a)A.

Conversion of uranium to krypton

Question 75

The smallest prime number is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    4

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Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 76

The set of pipes which take away sewage from our homes or public building to the water treatment plants are called_________.

  1. AOption (a)

    pipe system

  2. BOption (b)

    transportation

  3. COption (c)

    sewers

  4. DOption (d)

    sewerage

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Answer: (a)A.

pipe system

Question 77

The mean of all factors of 14 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    7.7

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    12

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Answer: (a)A.

7.7

Question 78

Asteroids are found between the orbits of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Mars and Jupiter

  2. BOption (b)

    Mars and Earth

  3. COption (c)

    Saturn and Jupiter 

  4. DOption (d)

    Neptune and Pluto 

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Answer: (a)A.

Mars and Jupiter

Question 79

Which of the blood component transports oxygen?

  1. AOption (a)

    Plasma

  2. BOption (b)

    WBC

  3. COption (c)

    RBC

  4. DOption (d)

    Platelets

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Answer: (a)A.

Plasma

Question 80

Name the target organ of AIDS.

  1. AOption (a)

    Heart

  2. BOption (b)

    Lymph node

  3. COption (c)

    Sex organs

  4. DOption (d)

    Brain

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Answer: (a)A.

Heart

Question 81

Nerve cells does not contain: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Dendrites

  2. BOption (b)

    Tendons

  3. COption (c)

    Axons

  4. DOption (d)

    Nerve endings

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Answer: (a)A.

Dendrites

Question 82

Which one of the following compounds has a low calorific value? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Wood

  2. BOption (b)

    Petrol

  3. COption (c)

    Alcohol

  4. DOption (d)

    Coal

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Answer: (a)A.

Wood

Question 83

The use of diesel and petrol is replaced by CNG in DTC buses in Delhi because: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Diesel and petrol have high calorific value 

  2. BOption (b)

    Diesel and petrol are exhaustible natural resources 

  3. COption (c)

    CNG is a clean and non-polluting fuel

  4. DOption (d)

    CNG is a renewable natural resource 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Diesel and petrol have high calorific value 

Question 84

The property of plane mirror to make ‘right appear as left ‘and vice versa is called________.

  1. AOption (a)

    refraction

  2. BOption (b)

    reflection

  3. COption (c)

    vertical inversion

  4. DOption (d)

    lateral inversion

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

refraction

Question 85

If three-fourth of a number is more than one-fifth of the number by 11, then the number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    25

  2. BOption (b)

    16

  3. COption (c)

    20

  4. DOption (d)

    30

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Answer: (a)A.

25

Question 86

Find the compound interest on Rs. 2400 for 2 years at 5% per annum. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 198

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 260

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 188

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 246

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 198

Question 87

PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral in which ∠P = 86°. Find ∠R. 

  1. AOption (a)

    89°

  2. BOption (b)

    94°

  3. COption (c)

    90°

  4. DOption (d)

    84°

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Answer: (a)A.

89°

Question 88

AB||CD and EF is the transversal meeting AB and CD at P and Q, respectively. If ∠APE = 6x and ∠PQD = 4x, then ∠APQ =______.

  1. AOption (a)

    108° 

  2. BOption (b)

    72°

  3. COption (c)

    94°

  4. DOption (d)

    56°

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Answer: (a)A.

108° 

Question 89

ABCD is a trapezium in which AB||DC. If ∠A = 102°, then ∠D =______.

  1. AOption (a)

    51°  

  2. BOption (b)

    68°

  3. COption (c)

    78°

  4. DOption (d)

    64°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

51°  

Question 90

If the area of a square play ground is 265.69 m2, then the length of one side of the play ground is:

  1. AOption (a)

    12.7 m

  2. BOption (b)

    14.3 m

  3. COption (c)

    16.3 m

  4. DOption (d)

    13.7 m

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Answer: (a)A.

12.7 m

Question 91

The age between 11 years and 18 years is called________.

  1. AOption (a)

    adulthood

  2. BOption (b)

    toddler

  3. COption (c)

    adolescence

  4. DOption (d)

    childhood

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Answer: (a)A.

adulthood

Question 92

What is the first term of the quotient when 2x3 – 3x + 4 is divided by x – 1?

  1. AOption (a)

    2x2

  2. BOption (b)

    2x

  3. COption (c)

    -2x

  4. DOption (d)

    -2x2

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Answer: (a)A.

2x2

Question 93

If the sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 5:4 and its perimeter is 54 cm, then its length is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    30 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    24 cm

  3. COption (c)

    15 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    18 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30 cm

Question 94

At a clearance sale, all goods are on sale at 30% discount. If I pay Rs. 315 for an article, then its marked price is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 410

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 390

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 450

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 380

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 410

Question 95

Reproductive age in woman starts when their______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Height increases 

  2. BOption (b)

    Weight increases

  3. COption (c)

    Puberty begins

  4. DOption (d)

    Menopause begins 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Height increases 

Question 96

Animals whose members are diminishing to a level that they might face extinction are known as ___________ animals. 

  1. AOption (a)

    endangered

  2. BOption (b)

    endemic species

  3. COption (c)

    extinct

  4. DOption (d)

    exotic

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Answer: (a)A.

endangered

Question 97

The core of an electromagnet is made of: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Soft iron

  2. BOption (b)

    Magnesium

  3. COption (c)

    Copper

  4. DOption (d)

    Steel

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Soft iron

Question 98

The square of the binomial (2x3 - 3y3) is:

  1. AOption (a)

    4x6 - 9y6 - 6x3y3

  2. BOption (b)

    4x6 + 9y6 - 12x3y3

  3. COption (c)

    4x9 - 9y9 - 12x3y3

  4. DOption (d)

    x9 + 9y9 - 12x3y3

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4x6 - 9y6 - 6x3y3

Question 99

The cube root of 5832 is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    28

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    18

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 100

If the circumference of a circle is 44 cm, then its area is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    116 cm2

  2. BOption (b)

    128 cm2

  3. COption (c)

    148 cm2

  4. DOption (d)

    154 cm2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

116 cm2

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