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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

Which neighboring country of India was referred to ‘Serendib” by the Arabs?

  1. AOption (a)

    Myanmar

  2. BOption (b)

    Sri Lanka

  3. COption (c)

    Nepal

  4. DOption (d)

    Pakistan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Myanmar

Question 2

Which deity is worshipped at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ganesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Shiva

  3. COption (c)

    Indra

  4. DOption (d)

    Balaji

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ganesh

Question 3

What do these have in common - Kapil Dhara, Mandhar, Dunwadhar?

  1. AOption (a)

    All are tributaries

  2. BOption (b)

    All are estuaries

  3. COption (c)

    All are deltas

  4. DOption (d)

    All are waterfalls

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

All are tributaries

Question 4

If MEAT is coded ZRNG, then how is TEAM coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    GNRZ

  2. BOption (b)

    ZNRG

  3. COption (c)

    GNNZ

  4. DOption (d)

    GRNZ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

GNRZ

Question 5

Arundhati Bhattacharya is the first woman Chairperson of which bank?

  1. AOption (a)

    Canara Bank

  2. BOption (b)

    Axis Bank

  3. COption (c)

    State Bank of India

  4. DOption (d)

    ICICI Bank

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Canara Bank

Question 6

The largest dam on river Narmada is

  1. AOption (a)

    Barna dam

  2. BOption (b)

    Tigra dam

  3. COption (c)

    Bargi

  4. DOption (d)

    Sardar Sarovar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Barna dam

Question 7

The new National Health Policy was approved by the Union Cabinet in______

  1. AOption (a)

    2014

  2. BOption (b)

    2002

  3. COption (c)

    2010

  4. DOption (d)

    2017

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2014

Question 8

Who is the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India? (As of 2017)

  1. AOption (a)

    Y.V. Reddy

  2. BOption (b)

    Montek Singh

  3. COption (c)

    Shaktikanta Das

  4. DOption (d)

    Urjit Patel

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Y.V. Reddy

Question 9

Who was the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangha?

  1. AOption (a)

    V D Savarkar

  2. BOption (b)

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. COption (c)

    Syama Prasad Mukherjee

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

V D Savarkar

Question 10

Who is the first Indian Woman wrestler to win an individual medal at the Olympic Games?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sakshi Malik

  2. BOption (b)

    Kavita Dalal

  3. COption (c)

    Geeta Phogat

  4. DOption (d)

    Babita Phogat

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sakshi Malik

Question 11

In India, Petroleum was first struck in

  1. AOption (a)

    Digboi

  2. BOption (b)

    Koyali

  3. COption (c)

    Ankleshwar

  4. DOption (d)

    Bombay High

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Digboi

Question 12

Find the odd one out:

2, 4, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56

  1. AOption (a)

    30

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    56

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30

Question 13

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

  1. AOption (a)

    Sidhi

  2. BOption (b)

    Sagar

  3. COption (c)

    Satna

  4. DOption (d)

    Damoh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sidhi

Question 14

In which district are the Bhimbetka caves?

  1. AOption (a)

    Gwalior

  2. BOption (b)

    Ujjain

  3. COption (c)

    Sanchi

  4. DOption (d)

    Raisen

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gwalior

Question 15

If DOOR is coded FQQT, then how is WINDOW coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    ZLQGRZ

  2. BOption (b)

    YKPFQY

  3. COption (c)

    YKPEPY

  4. DOption (d)

    YJPEQY

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ZLQGRZ

Question 16

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

  1. AOption (a)

    600

  2. BOption (b)

    720

  3. COption (c)

    360

  4. DOption (d)

    480

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

600

Question 17

Two different numbers have the same two digits but in the reverse order. If the sum of the digits is 5 and the difference between the numbers is 27; find the two numbers.

  1. AOption (a)

    36, 63

  2. BOption (b)

    27, 72

  3. COption (c)

    14, 41

  4. DOption (d)

    15, 51

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

36, 63

Question 18

Find the next expression in the series:

A, AAC, AAACCE, ______?

  1. AOption (a)

    AAAACCCEEG

  2. BOption (b)

    AAAAACCEEG

  3. COption (c)

    AAACCCCEEEG

  4. DOption (d)

    AAACCCCEEG

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

AAAACCCEEG

Question 19

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

512, _____, 16, 8, 8,

  1. AOption (a)

    216

  2. BOption (b)

    64

  3. COption (c)

    48

  4. DOption (d)

    160

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

216

Question 20

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

3, 18, 38, 63, 93, 128, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    148

  2. BOption (b)

    138

  3. COption (c)

    168

  4. DOption (d)

    140

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

148

Question 21

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

0, 6, 24, 60, 120, _____

  1. AOption (a)

    210

  2. BOption (b)

    200

  3. COption (c)

    180

  4. DOption (d)

    160

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

210

Question 22

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

Statements:

Some parrots are not birds

All parrots are pigeons

Conclusions:

I. Some pigeons are not birds

II. All pigeons are parrots

  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 23

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

Statements:

All covers are envelops

All cards are envelops

Conclusions:

I. Some cards are covers

II. No card is cover

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    both conclusion I and II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion I follows

Question 24

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

Statements:

All students are intelligent

Ramu is not intelligent

Conclusions:

I. Ramu is not a student

II. Ramu has to go to school

  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 25

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

Statements:

All roses are lilies

Some roses are red

Conclusions:

I. Some lilies are red

II. Some red are lilies

  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 26

Who is the author of the book ‘The Discovery of India’ ?

  1. AOption (a)

    R.K.Narayan

  2. BOption (b)

    Mahatma Gandhi

  3. COption (c)

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. DOption (d)

    Arundhati Roy

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

R.K.Narayan

Question 27

Name the religious movement started by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century

  1. AOption (a)

    Jizya

  2. BOption (b)

    Jauhar

  3. COption (c)

    Din-i-Ilahi

  4. DOption (d)

    Kharaj

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jizya

Question 28

A member who is elected to the Rajya Sabha for a full term serves for a period of _____.

  1. AOption (a)

    5 years

  2. BOption (b)

    2 years

  3. COption (c)

    7 years

  4. DOption (d)

    6 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5 years

Question 29

National Defence Academy is situated in__________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Uttarakhand

  2. BOption (b)

    Assam

  3. COption (c)

    Tamil Nadu

  4. DOption (d)

    Maharashtra

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Uttarakhand

Question 30

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

121, 143, 166, 187, 209

  1. AOption (a)

    187

  2. BOption (b)

    209

  3. COption (c)

    166

  4. DOption (d)

    121

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

187

Question 31

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

5, 17, 37, 65, 100, 145

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    145

  3. COption (c)

    17

  4. DOption (d)

    65

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 32

McMahon Line demarcates the boundary between

  1. AOption (a)

    India and Pakistan

  2. BOption (b)

    India and China

  3. COption (c)

    India and Nepal

  4. DOption (d)

    India and Bangladesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

India and Pakistan

Question 33

Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission at ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Kanyakumari

  2. BOption (b)

    Belur

  3. COption (c)

    Howrah

  4. DOption (d)

    Chicago

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kanyakumari

Question 34

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s:

a__bbc__aab__cca__bbcc

  1. AOption (a)

    b, a, c, b

  2. BOption (b)

    a, c, b, a

  3. COption (c)

    c, a, b, a

  4. DOption (d)

    a, b, b, a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

b, a, c, b

Question 35

Who is known as the 'Father of White Revolution' and 'Milkman of India'?

  1. AOption (a)

    M S Swaminathan

  2. BOption (b)

    H M Dalaya

  3. COption (c)

    Tribhuvandas Patel

  4. DOption (d)

    Verghese Kurien

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

M S Swaminathan

Question 36

Sardar Sarovar Dam was envisaged by

  1. AOption (a)

    Indira Gandhi

  2. BOption (b)

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. COption (c)

    Maneka Gandhi

  4. DOption (d)

    Medha Patkar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Indira Gandhi

Question 37

Find the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    Beautiful and Handsome

  2. BOption (b)

    Bother and Worry

  3. COption (c)

    Cold and Chilly

  4. DOption (d)

    Avoid and Seek

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Beautiful and Handsome

Question 38

In a certain language "lik lomb lyns" means "that great poet" and "vomb lomb fomb" means "god is great". Then in that language the word "lomb" is used for:

  1. AOption (a)

    great

  2. BOption (b)

    that

  3. COption (c)

    poet

  4. DOption (d)

    god

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

great

Question 39

In a certain code language "Friends are good" is written "gont hop feka" and "Good bye doctor" is written "fip hop sek", then how is "good" coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    fip

  2. BOption (b)

    hop

  3. COption (c)

    sek

  4. DOption (d)

    feka

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

fip

Question 40

If HPMEFO is coded GOLDEN, then how is GOLDEN coded:

  1. AOption (a)

    FNKDCM

  2. BOption (b)

    FNKCDM

  3. COption (c)

    FNKCDO

  4. DOption (d)

    FNJCDM

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

FNKDCM

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

In which sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 42

In the sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 43

Reduce to a single fraction:

[213−114][2\frac{1}{3} - 1\frac{1}{4}]

  1. AOption (a)

    35123\frac{5}{{12}}

  2. BOption (b)

    25122\frac{5}{{12}}

  3. COption (c)

    45124\frac{5}{{12}}

  4. DOption (d)

    11121\frac{1}{{12}}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

35123\frac{5}{{12}}

Question 44

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 45

Three years ago, the average age of a family of five members was 27 years. With the addition of a child into the family, the present average age of the family is still 27 years. Find the present age of the child.

  1. AOption (a)

    24 years

  2. BOption (b)

    12 years

  3. COption (c)

    16 years

  4. DOption (d)

    20 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24 years

Question 46

Three friends A, B, and C invested Rs. 20,000, Rs. 18,000, and Rs. 14,000, respectively in a business. If at the end of the year they got a profit of Rs. 7,800, then the profit share of B would be:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 4,200

  2. BOption (b)

    None of the above

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 2,700

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 3,700

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 4,200

Question 47

The present age of A and B are 20 and 50 respectively. After how many years, the age of A will be half the age of B.

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Question 48

40% of 250 + 25% of 280 = 50% of 240 + ?

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    80

  3. COption (c)

    50

  4. DOption (d)

    75

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 49

If the length of a rectangle is increased by 10%, but the area remains unchanged, then its corresponding breadth must have been decreased by

  1. AOption (a)

    (11/9)%

  2. BOption (b)

    (9/11)%

  3. COption (c)

    (1/9)%

  4. DOption (d)

    (1/11)%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(11/9)%

Question 50

Tap A fills a tank in 12 hours, while Tap B empties the same tank in 20 hours. If both the taps are open together, the tank will fill in:

  1. AOption (a)

    36 hours 24 min

  2. BOption (b)

    24 hours 45 min

  3. COption (c)

    20 hours

  4. DOption (d)

    30 hours

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

36 hours 24 min

Question 51

Chandan's age is one-third of his eldest sister's age today, but he will be half her age after five years from today. What is the age of Chandan's sister?

  1. AOption (a)

    15 years

  2. BOption (b)

    5 years

  3. COption (c)

    20 years

  4. DOption (d)

    10 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15 years

Question 52

A pump fills 1,200 litres of water in a tank, after which it remains 60% empty. How much more water should go in to fill the tank to the brim?

  1. AOption (a)

    1,800 litre

  2. BOption (b)

    1,200 litre

  3. COption (c)

    3,000 litre

  4. DOption (d)

    2,000 litre

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1,800 litre

Question 53

A and B can do a piece of work in 6 days; B and C can do the same work in 8 days; A and C can do the same work in 10 days. If A, B and C work together, how many days will it take them to complete the entire work?

  1. AOption (a)

    218472\frac{{18}}{{47}} days

  2. BOption (b)

    55475\frac{5}{{47}} days

  3. COption (c)

    332473\frac{{32}}{{47}} days

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

218472\frac{{18}}{{47}} days

Question 54

A and B together can complete a work in 10 days. B working alone can complete the work in 15 days. How long will it take for A alone to complete the work?

  1. AOption (a)

    25 days

  2. BOption (b)

    15 days

  3. COption (c)

    20 days

  4. DOption (d)

    30 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25 days

Question 55

The surface areas of two spheres are in the ratio of 9 : 16. What is the ratio of their volumes?

  1. AOption (a)

    3 : 4

  2. BOption (b)

    9 : 16

  3. COption (c)

    16 : 9

  4. DOption (d)

    27 : 64

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3 : 4

Question 56

Raju sold a chair at a gain of 5%. If he had sold it for Rs. 9 less, he would have lost 7%. What is cost price of the chair?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 75

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 55

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 45

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 85

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 75

Question 57

The average of 10 numbers is 6. If each number is multiplied by 13, then the average new set of numbers is:

  1. AOption (a)

    58

  2. BOption (b)

    78

  3. COption (c)

    55

  4. DOption (d)

    69

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

58

Question 58

The average of all odd numbers up to 100 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    50

  3. COption (c)

    70

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40

Question 59

The average price of gold during last year was Rs. 1,120 per gram. The average in the first five months was Rs. 1,105. In the next three months, the average was Rs. 1,125. What was the average price in the remaining months?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1,135

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1,140

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1,137.50

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 1,130

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 1,135

Question 60

The cost of 30 books is Rs. 150. If more than 50 books are purchased, then a discount of 10% is given. How much will 70 books cost?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 300

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 315

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 350

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 335

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 300

Question 61

Six years ago, Natasha's age was triple the age of Manasa. Six years later, Natasha's age will be 5/3 of the age of Manasa. What is the present age of Manasa?

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    11

  3. COption (c)

    13

  4. DOption (d)

    14

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12

Question 62

An article was bought for Rs. 250 and sold at a loss of 5%. Find the selling price of the article.

  1. AOption (a)

    None of the above 

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 237.50

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 239.50

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 238.50

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

None of the above 

Question 63

A train, 240 m in length and running at a speed of 72 kmph crosses a tunnel in one minute. What is the length of the tunnel?

  1. AOption (a)

    780 m

  2. BOption (b)

    820 m

  3. COption (c)

    960 m

  4. DOption (d)

    1000 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

780 m

Question 64

If 20% of X = 30% of Y, then X : Y = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    3 : 2

  2. BOption (b)

    2 : 3

  3. COption (c)

    1 : 2

  4. DOption (d)

    2 : 1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3 : 2

Question 65

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

Abby Abbot

#4 – 1st floor, 72

Richefond Circle – Ridgeside offices,

Umhlanga Ridge 4319, South Africa

(i) Abby Abbot

#4 – 1st floor, 72

Richefond Circle – Ridgeside offices,

Umhlanga Ridge 4319, South Africa

(ii) Abby Abbot

#4 – 1st floor, 72

Richefond Circle – Ridgeside offices,

Umhlanga Ridge 4319, South Africa

(iii) Abby Abbot

#4 – 1st floor, 72

Richefond Circle – Ridgeside offices,

Umhlanga Ridge 4319, South Africa

(iv) Abby Abbot

#4 – 1st floor, 72

Richefond Circle – Ridgeside offices,

Umhlanga Ribge 4319, South Africa

  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 66

Ram scored following marks in the Exam out of 100 for each subject:

English: 85

Hindi: 75

Mathematics: 92

Science: 88

Social Sciences: 85

Find the average marks scored by Ram in the 5 subjects?

  1. AOption (a)

    83

  2. BOption (b)

    82

  3. COption (c)

    87

  4. DOption (d)

    85

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Answer: (a)A.

83

Question 67

A train passes a truck coming from the opposite direction in 9 sec. If the speed of the truck and the train is 90 kmph, then what is the length of the train?

  1. AOption (a)

    330 m

  2. BOption (b)

    450 m

  3. COption (c)

    430 m

  4. DOption (d)

    300 m

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Answer: (a)A.

330 m

Question 68

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

i. news8799wens

ii. news8799wens

iii. mews8799wens

iv. news8799wens

  1. AOption (a)

    iv

  2. BOption (b)

    iii

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    i

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Answer: (a)A.

iv

Question 69

Find the average.

10, 20, 30, 35, 40 & 45

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    26

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    30

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Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 70

The square of 53 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    2,809

  2. BOption (b)

    None of the above

  3. COption (c)

    2,800

  4. DOption (d)

    2,806

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Answer: (a)A.

2,809

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

(−14)2÷(−14)6{\left( { - \frac{1}{4}} \right)^2} \div {\left( { - \frac{1}{4}} \right)^6} is equal to:

  1. AOption (a)

    (−14)4{\left( { - \frac{1}{4}} \right)^4}

  2. BOption (b)

    (14)4{\left( { \frac{1}{4}} \right)^4}

  3. COption (c)

    (−4)4{\left( { - {4}} \right)^4}

  4. DOption (d)

    (−14)8{\left( { - \frac{1}{4}} \right)^8}

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Answer: (a)A.

(−14)4{\left( { - \frac{1}{4}} \right)^4}

Question 72

Solve for x : 4x − 3x − 3=;−12\frac{{4x\space -\space 3}}{{x\space -\space 3}} = ; - \frac{1}{2}

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)
    • 1
  4. DOption (d)
    • 3
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Answer: (a)A.

3

Question 73

The square root of 33162533\frac{{16}}{{25}} is:

  1. AOption (a)

    4254\frac{2}{5}

  2. BOption (b)

    4354\frac{3}{5}

  3. COption (c)

    5455\frac{4}{5}

  4. DOption (d)

    5155\frac{1}{5}

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Answer: (a)A.

4254\frac{2}{5}

Question 74

The quotient obtained when 2x2−3x−5x+1\frac{{2{x^2} - 3x - 5}}{{x + 1}} is:

  1. AOption (a)

    2x + 1

  2. BOption (b)

    2x - 5

  3. COption (c)

    x - 10

  4. DOption (d)

    x - 5

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Answer: (a)A.

2x + 1

Question 75

In a circle of radius 17 cm, if a chord is at a distance of 8 cm from the centre of the circle, then the length of the chord is:

  1. AOption (a)

    24 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    28 cm

  3. COption (c)

    30 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    20 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

24 cm

Question 76

Find the compound interest of Rs. 5000 for 2 years, if the rate of interest is 10% per annum.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs.1025

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 900

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1050

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 995

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs.1025

Question 77

The maximum daily temperature (in °C) of a city on 7 consecutive days is 33.5, 29.3, 25.7, 24.2, 38.1, 34.3, and 31.9. The range of the given data is:

  1. AOption (a)

    10.1°C

  2. BOption (b)

    13.9°C

  3. COption (c)

    7.8°C

  4. DOption (d)

    12.4°C

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Answer: (a)A.

10.1°C

Question 78

Intestine absorbs the digested food materials. What type of epithelial cells are responsible for that?

  1. AOption (a)

    Glandular epithelium

  2. BOption (b)

    Cuboidal epithelium

  3. COption (c)

    Columnar epithelium

  4. DOption (d)

    Stratified squamous epithelium

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Answer: (a)A.

Glandular epithelium

Question 79

The magnet used to lift and transport heavy loads like big metals, steel girders and scrap iron objects for loading and unloading purposes is known as____.

  1. AOption (a)

    Electromagnet

  2. BOption (b)

    Diamagnet

  3. COption (c)

    Permanent magnet

  4. DOption (d)

    Paramagnet

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Answer: (a)A.

Electromagnet

Question 80

Give the other term for red blood cells.

  1. AOption (a)

    Erythrocytes

  2. BOption (b)

    Leucocytes

  3. COption (c)

    Chondrocytes

  4. DOption (d)

    Osteocytes

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Answer: (a)A.

Erythrocytes

Question 81

The function that is not influenced by estrogen is_____.

  1. AOption (a)

    Release of eggs from the ovaries

  2. BOption (b)

    Formation of sperms

  3. COption (c)

    Development of the breasts

  4. DOption (d)

    Menstrual cycle

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Answer: (a)A.

Release of eggs from the ovaries

Question 82

The first nuclear reactor was set up in India at______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rana Pratap Sagar

  2. BOption (b)

    Bombay

  3. COption (c)

    Tarapur

  4. DOption (d)

    Kalpakkam

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Answer: (a)A.

Rana Pratap Sagar

Question 83

During waste water treatment, large objects like plastic bottles, plastics, and cans are removed by:

  1. AOption (a)

    Bar screen

  2. BOption (b)

    Filtration

  3. COption (c)

    Aeration

  4. DOption (d)

    Chlorination

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Answer: (a)A.

Bar screen

Question 84

A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is called ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Constellation

  2. BOption (b)

    Comet

  3. COption (c)

    Asteroid

  4. DOption (d)

    Meteor

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Answer: (a)A.

Constellation

Question 85

On placing an inverted tumbler over a burning candle, the candle flame extinguishes after a sometime. This is because of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Ignition temperature being low

  2. BOption (b)

    Non-availability of wax in the candle

  3. COption (c)

    Non-availability of carbon dioxide

  4. DOption (d)

    Non-availability of oxygen

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Answer: (a)A.

Ignition temperature being low

Question 86

Sonam added a tablespoon of salt in a glass of water and stirred it. The salt disappeared. Identify the type of change in it.

  1. AOption (a)

    Biological change

  2. BOption (b)

    No change

  3. COption (c)

    Physical change

  4. DOption (d)

    Chemical change

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Answer: (a)A.

Biological change

Question 87

Name the tree which is planted all along sewage ponds.

  1. AOption (a)

    Teak

  2. BOption (b)

    Silver oak

  3. COption (c)

    Pongamia

  4. DOption (d)

    Eucalyptus

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Answer: (a)A.

Teak

Question 88

Name the vaccine used to prevent typhoid.

  1. AOption (a)

    BCG

  2. BOption (b)

    Oral drops

  3. COption (c)

    DPT vaccination

  4. DOption (d)

    TAB vaccine

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Answer: (a)A.

BCG

Question 89

The decomposers in an ecosystem:

  1. AOption (a)

    Convert inorganic materials to organic compounds

  2. BOption (b)

    Convert organic material to inorganic forms

  3. COption (c)

    Convert organic material to simpler forms

  4. DOption (d)

    Do not breakdown organic compounds

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Answer: (a)A.

Convert inorganic materials to organic compounds

Question 90

The area of an isosceles right triangle of equal sides of 24 cm is:

  1. AOption (a)

    254 cm2

  2. BOption (b)

    246 cm2

  3. COption (c)

    288 cm2

  4. DOption (d)

    292 cm2

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Answer: (a)A.

254 cm2

Question 91

Which of the following is the factor of x2 - 3x -18?

  1. AOption (a)

    (x + 9)

  2. BOption (b)

    (x - 6)

  3. COption (c)

    (x - 2)

  4. DOption (d)

    (x - 3)

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Answer: (a)A.

(x + 9)

Question 92

The volume of a cubical box is 512 cm3. The length of a side of a box is:

  1. AOption (a)

    7 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    8 cm

  3. COption (c)

    9 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    6 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

7 cm

Question 93

The CSA of a cone is 165 cm2. If its slant height is 10 cm, Then find the diameter of base of the cone :

  1. AOption (a)

    9.6 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    10.5 cm

  3. COption (c)

    8.5 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    12.4 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

9.6 cm

Question 94

The lengths of two adjacent sides of a parallelogram are 5 cm and 8 cm. Its perimeter is:

  1. AOption (a)

    13 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    18 cm

  3. COption (c)

    26 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    16 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

13 cm

Question 95

A shop keeper buys an article for Rs. 440 and his overhead expenses are Rs. 60. If he sells the article for Rs. 550, then his profit % is :

  1. AOption (a)

    8%

  2. BOption (b)

    9%

  3. COption (c)

    6%

  4. DOption (d)

    10%

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8%

Question 96

AB || CD and PQ is the transversal meeting AB and CD at L and M, respectively. If ∠ ALP = 110°, then ∠ LMD = _____.

  1. AOption (a)

    110°

  2. BOption (b)

    100°

  3. COption (c)

    70°

  4. DOption (d)

    60°

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Answer: (a)A.

110°

Question 97

ABCD is a parallelogram. If ∠A = 135°, then ∠B + ∠D = _____.

  1. AOption (a)

    90°

  2. BOption (b)

    80°

  3. COption (c)

    85°

  4. DOption (d)

    75°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

90°

Question 98

Which one of the following is not a protected area?

  1. AOption (a)

    National park

  2. BOption (b)

    Sanctuary

  3. COption (c)

    Zoo

  4. DOption (d)

    Biosphere reserves

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

National park

Question 99

Arthropod means:

  1. AOption (a)

    Long tentacles

  2. BOption (b)

    Jointed legs

  3. COption (c)

    Jointed body

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Long tentacles

Question 100

The hormone that controls the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males is_____.

  1. AOption (a)

    Testosterone

  2. BOption (b)

    Progesterone

  3. COption (c)

    Adrenalin

  4. DOption (d)

    Thyroxin

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Testosterone

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