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MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 27 Aug 2017 Shift 2).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

If SOLID is coded WKQDJ, then how is LIQUID coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    PEVQPX

  2. BOption (b)

    ​PEVPOX

  3. COption (c)

    PEVPOW

  4. DOption (d)

    PEUPOX

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

PEVQPX

Question 2

Find the odd one out:

  1. AOption (a)

    Silk and Shirt

  2. BOption (b)

    Wood and Table 

  3. COption (c)

    Oil and Lamp

  4. DOption (d)

    Water and Ice

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Silk and Shirt

Question 3

Choose the odd one out: 23, 29, 35, 41, 47, 53

  1. AOption (a)

    41

  2. BOption (b)

    23

  3. COption (c)

    35

  4. DOption (d)

    29

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

41

Question 4

If COME is coded XLNV and ABLE as ZYOV, then how is MOLLY coded? 

  1. AOption (a)

    LNOOB

  2. BOption (b)

    NLBOO

  3. COption (c)

    NLOOB

  4. DOption (d)

    NLOBO

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

LNOOB

Question 5

Palakmati, the first irrigation tank of the erstwhile Bhopal State, is located in-

  1. AOption (a)

    Shahpura

  2. BOption (b)

    Raisen

  3. COption (c)

    Urmara

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhopal

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Shahpura

Question 6

Which city has been chosen to host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017 final ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kolkata

  2. BOption (b)

    Goa

  3. COption (c)

    Guwahati

  4. DOption (d)

    Kochi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kolkata

Question 7

Which one of the following cities hosted the Twelfth South Asian Games, 2016?

  1. AOption (a)

    Patiala

  2. BOption (b)

    Guwahati

  3. COption (c)

    Agartala

  4. DOption (d)

    Kochi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Patiala

Question 8

Which is the oldest museum in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Victoria Memorial

  2. BOption (b)

    National Museum

  3. COption (c)

    Indian Museum

  4. DOption (d)

    National Rail Museum

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Victoria Memorial

Question 9

Which is the capital of Tripura?

  1. AOption (a)

    Imphal

  2. BOption (b)

    Dibrugarh

  3. COption (c)

    Agartala

  4. DOption (d)

    Kohima

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Imphal

Question 10

Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is in Hoshangabad?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bori Wildlife Sanctuary

  2. BOption (b)

    Dindori National Park

  3. COption (c)

    Bandhavgarh Wildlife Sanctuary 

  4. DOption (d)

    Chambal National Park 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bori Wildlife Sanctuary

Question 11

On June 16, 2017 at which border did the India China standoff start?

  1. AOption (a)

    Doklam border 

  2. BOption (b)

    Attari border

  3. COption (c)

    Wagah border 

  4. DOption (d)

    Jiandao border

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Doklam border 

Question 12

When was Panchayati Raj Act passed in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    1993

  2. BOption (b)

    1992

  3. COption (c)

    1995

  4. DOption (d)

    1990

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1993

Question 13

Recently, with which country did India sign an agreement to connect both lands by waterways?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sri Lanka 

  2. BOption (b)

    Bangladesh

  3. COption (c)

    Pakistan

  4. DOption (d)

    China

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sri Lanka 

Question 14

National animal of India is___.

  1. AOption (a)

    Bull

  2. BOption (b)

    Tiger

  3. COption (c)

    Cow

  4. DOption (d)

    Lion

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bull

Question 15

The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir came into force on

  1. AOption (a)

    15 August 1946

  2. BOption (b)

    15 August 1947

  3. COption (c)

    26 January 1957 

  4. DOption (d)

    26 January 1950

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15 August 1946

Question 16

Jalabhishek Abhiyan’ is launched in the state of______. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Jharkhand

  2. BOption (b)

    Rajasthan

  3. COption (c)

    Chhattisgarh

  4. DOption (d)

    Madhya Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jharkhand

Question 17

Who among the following founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1815? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Raja Rammohan Roy

  2. BOption (b)

    Keshab Chandra sen 

  3. COption (c)

    Bijoy Krishna Goswami 

  4. DOption (d)

    Debendranath Tagore

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Raja Rammohan Roy

Question 18

Who are the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana?

  1. AOption (a)

    Children between 6-14 years

  2. BOption (b)

    Unemployed youth

  3. COption (c)

    Rural population

  4. DOption (d)

    Senior citizens

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Children between 6-14 years

Question 19

The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in India is 

  1. AOption (a)

    Chief of Defence Staff

  2. BOption (b)

    The Prime Minster

  3. COption (c)

    The President

  4. DOption (d)

    The Defence Minister

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chief of Defence Staff

Question 20

In November, 2017 India will host the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) in which city?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chennai

  2. BOption (b)

    Mumbai

  3. COption (c)

    Bengaluru

  4. DOption (d)

    New Delhi 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chennai

Question 21

The first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel was _____________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Arati Saha

  2. BOption (b)

    Bula Chandhury

  3. COption (c)

    Bhakti Sharma

  4. DOption (d)

    Anita Sood

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Arati Saha

Question 22

The number of spokes in the ‘Chakra’ in Indian National Flag is 

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    22

  4. DOption (d)

    20

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40

Question 23

Find the odd combination of letters and numbers from among the following:

i. 5315070

ii. 5315070

iii. 5315700

iv. 5315070

  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 24

The important fort located at Jabalpur is the

  1. AOption (a)

    Rana Sanga Fort

  2. BOption (b)

    Amla Fort

  3. COption (c)

    Maharaja Fort 

  4. DOption (d)

    Rani Durgavati Fort

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rana Sanga Fort

Question 25

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 

7, 9, 13, 21, _____

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    37

  3. COption (c)

    27

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

42

Question 26

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 1, 2, 9, 28, 65, ____.

  1. AOption (a)

    126

  2. BOption (b)

    152

  3. COption (c)

    132

  4. DOption (d)

    145

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

126

Question 27

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 12, 16, 24, 40, ____ 

  1. AOption (a)

    84

  2. BOption (b)

    76

  3. COption (c)

    88

  4. DOption (d)

    72

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

84

Question 28

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s:

ab__abb__ba__b__

  1. AOption (a)

    a, a, a, b

  2. BOption (b)

    a, b, a, b

  3. COption (c)

    b, a, a, a

  4. DOption (d)

    b, a, b, a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a, a, a, b

Question 29

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

Statements: 

All bats are balls

All balls are balloons

Conclusions:

I. Some balloons are bats 

II. All balloons are bats

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    both conclusion I and II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion II follows

Question 30

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

Statements:

All beds are cots.

No cot is sofa.

Conclusions:

I. No bed is sofa.

II. No sofa is cot.

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows 

  3. COption (c)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    both conclusion I and II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion II follows

Question 31

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

Statements:

Some sandals are shoes

Some shoes are gloves

Conclusions: 

I. No glove is sandal

II. Some sandals are gloves

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion I follows

  3. COption (c)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows 

  4. DOption (d)

    both conclusion I and II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion II follows

Question 32

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

Statements:

Some people are clever

Some clever are fools

Conclusions:

I. Some people are fools

II. All fools are clever

  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 33

Find the next expression in the series:

A, ABB, ABBCCC, ______?

  1. AOption (a)

    AABBCCDDDD

  2. BOption (b)

    ABBCCDDDDD

  3. COption (c)

    ABBCCCDDDD

  4. DOption (d)

    ABBBCCCDDD

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

AABBCCDDDD

Question 34

An examination paper consists of 8 questions divided into two parts 'A' and 'B'. Part A consists of 4 questions, and Part B consists of 4 questions. A candidate is required to attempt 5 questions selecting at least 2 questions from each part. In how many ways can the candidate select the question?

  1. AOption (a)

    38

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    42

  4. DOption (d)

    48

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

38

Question 35

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 56, 72, 90, 110, 132, 150

  1. AOption (a)

    90

  2. BOption (b)

    110

  3. COption (c)

    72

  4. DOption (d)

    150

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

90

Question 36

If ANIKET is coded BOJLFU, then how is VIKRAMDAS coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    WJLSBOEBT

  2. BOption (b)

    WJLSBNEBT

  3. COption (c)

    WJLTBNEBT

  4. DOption (d)

    WJLSBNEBP

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

WJLSBOEBT

Question 37

Study the instructions carefully and find the value for the following:

Here; 

  • => Mulply
  • => Division

/ => Addition

  • => Equal to

= =>Minus

(22/3) + (2+5) * 5

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    100

  4. DOption (d)

    75

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

50

Question 38

The fourth Guru of the Sikhs was

  1. AOption (a)

    Guru Ram Das

  2. BOption (b)

    Guru Angad Dev

  3. COption (c)

    Guru Gobind Singh

  4. DOption (d)

    Guru Amar Das 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Guru Ram Das

Question 39

In a certain code language, 'peka doka suka' means 'hit and hot', 'fetu peka seka' means 'well and good', 'leka suka maka' means 'hit the target'. Which is the word for 'hot' in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    doka

  2. BOption (b)

    suka

  3. COption (c)

    fetu

  4. DOption (d)

    peka

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

doka

Question 40

In a certain language "kolek ta tej" means "early to bed" and "ala tej meeg" means "common bed room". Then in that language the word "tej" is used for:

  1. AOption (a)

    early

  2. BOption (b)

    bed

  3. COption (c)

    common

  4. DOption (d)

    room

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

early

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

In the sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 42

The simplified form of X2 × (X5 ÷ X4 ) is:

  1. AOption (a)

    X2

  2. BOption (b)

    X

  3. COption (c)

    X3

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

X2

Question 43

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 44

In the sequence shown below, which figure comes next?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 45

Simplify: [29+23]×214÷56×512[\frac{2}{9} + \frac{2}{3}] \times 2 \frac{1}{4} \div \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{5}{12}

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3

Question 46

Naresh travels to a place 300 km away at an average speed of 50 kmph and returns at 60 kmph. What is the approximate average speed of the whole journey?

  1. AOption (a)

    70 kmph

  2. BOption (b)

    40 kmph

  3. COption (c)

    54 kmph

  4. DOption (d)

    65 kmph

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

70 kmph

Question 47

The difference between four times the age of A and five times the age of B is zero. 15 years hence, the difference between the ages of A and B will be 5. Find the present age of A.

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    25

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3

Question 48

The average of 5 numbers is 50. If each number is increased by 5, the new average is :

  1. AOption (a)

    57

  2. BOption (b)

    54

  3. COption (c)

    53

  4. DOption (d)

    55

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

57

Question 49

My mother was as old as I am today during my birth. If my mother is 60 years today, find my present age. 

  1. AOption (a)

    29 years

  2. BOption (b)

    28 years

  3. COption (c)

    31 years

  4. DOption (d)

    30 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

29 years

Question 50

If a rain coat has a marked price of Rs. 250, but was sold at Rs. 225, what could be its discount percentage?

  1. AOption (a)

    9%

  2. BOption (b)

    11%

  3. COption (c)

    10%

  4. DOption (d)

    8%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9%

Question 51

A person commutes to his office at 5 km/h and returns home at a speed of 1 km/h. If the total time taken is 6 hours, then what is the distance between his house and the office? 

  1. AOption (a)

    7 km

  2. BOption (b)

    5 km

  3. COption (c)

    8 km

  4. DOption (d)

    6 km

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7 km

Question 52

A fruit seller purchased 20 kg of apples at Rs. 8 per kg. He found 5% of the apples to be rotten. If he decides to sell the remaining apples at Rs. 11 per kg, what will be his gain percentage?

  1. AOption (a)

    30.625%

  2. BOption (b)

    40.625%

  3. COption (c)

    50.625%

  4. DOption (d)

    60.625%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30.625%

Question 53

What would be the digit in the unit place of the product of 61 × 62 × 63……..68 × 69? 

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    0

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 54

The populaon of a country grows by 2% in one year and 3% in the next. The combined growth for two years is:

  1. AOption (a)

    5.06%

  2. BOption (b)

    6%

  3. COption (c)

    5%

  4. DOption (d)

    4.94%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5.06%

Question 55

56% of 75 + 9% of 125 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    63.25

  2. BOption (b)

    83.25

  3. COption (c)

    73.25

  4. DOption (d)

    53.25

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

63.25

Question 56

How long does a train of 120 m long running at the speed of 66 kmph take to cross a bridge of 155 m in length? 

  1. AOption (a)

    15 sec 

  2. BOption (b)

    12 sec 

  3. COption (c)

    18 sec

  4. DOption (d)

    14 sec

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15 sec 

Question 57

Three pipes can empty a tank in 10 hrs. How many pipes are required to empty the tank in 2 hrs?

  1. AOption (a)

    18

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    10

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

18

Question 58

The sum of the ages of a mother and daughter is 56 years. If after four years, the age of the mother will be three times that of her daughter's; then, find their respective ages. 

  1. AOption (a)

    44, 12

  2. BOption (b)

    42, 14

  3. COption (c)

    46, 10

  4. DOption (d)

    40, 16

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

44, 12

Question 59

The purchase cost of 5 mangoes is equal to the selling price of 4 mangoes. What is the profit percentage?

  1. AOption (a)

    20%

  2. BOption (b)

    25%

  3. COption (c)

    33%

  4. DOption (d)

    30%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20%

Question 60

A man can do a job in 14 days. His father can do the same work in 7 days and his son will take 21 days to complete it. How long will it take to complete the same work, if three of them decide to work together? 

  1. AOption (a)

    39113 \frac{9}{11} days

  2. BOption (b)

    3123\frac{1}{2}days

  3. COption (c)

    3133 \frac{1}{3} days

  4. DOption (d)

    37113 \frac{7}{11}days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

39113 \frac{9}{11} days

Question 61

The average marks of each section with 30, 45, 52 students are 30, 45, 41, respectively. What is the average marks of all the sections combined? 

  1. AOption (a)

    44

  2. BOption (b)

    37.5

  3. COption (c)

    43.2

  4. DOption (d)

    39.8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

44

Question 62

A class has 20 students. During an examination in mathematics 2 students scored 100 marks each, 3 got zero each and the average of the rest was 40. What is the average of the whole class?

  1. AOption (a)

    45 marks

  2. BOption (b)

    35 marks

  3. COption (c)

    32 marks

  4. DOption (d)

    40 marks

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45 marks

Question 63

What is the average of the first 25 multiples of 9?

  1. AOption (a)

    117

  2. BOption (b)

    25

  3. COption (c)

    45

  4. DOption (d)

    9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

117

Question 64

A certain recruitment examination has three sections viz., Analytical (40 marks), Logical (50 marks) and Numerical (60 marks). Only the candidates scoring a total of above 80 % are short-listed. Sheela got 35 marks in the Analytical section and 60 % marks in the Logical section. State the minimum score that she has to obtain in the Numerical section to appear in the short-list? 

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    50

  3. COption (c)

    55

  4. DOption (d)

    40

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45

Question 65

A ball of wax of diameter 30 cm is melted to make candles 5 cm long and 2 cm radius. How many such candles can be made?

  1. AOption (a)

    225

  2. BOption (b)

    900

  3. COption (c)

    450

  4. DOption (d)

    180

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

225

Question 66

An iron bar has a length of 11 m and weight of 23.1 kg. What will be the weight of a similar iron bar, which has a length of 13 m? 

  1. AOption (a)

    65.3 kg 

  2. BOption (b)

    27.3 kg

  3. COption (c)

    None of the above

  4. DOption (d)

    28.3 kg

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

65.3 kg 

Question 67

In an election between two candidates, the one who gets 35% of the votes polled is defeated by 15, 000 votes. Find the total number of votes polled for winning candidate.

  1. AOption (a)

    33,000

  2. BOption (b)

    32,000

  3. COption (c)

    31,500

  4. DOption (d)

    32,500

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Answer: (a)A.

33,000

Question 68

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

Christine Smith 6, Kutuzovskaya st., Platforma Kutuzovskaya, Podolsk, Moscow region, Russia

(i) Christine Smith 6, Kutuzovskaya st., Platforma Kutuzovskava,

Podolsk, Moscow region, Russia

(ii) Christine Smith 6, Kutuzovskaya st., Platforma Kutuzovskaya, Podolsk, Moscow region, Russia

(iii) Christine Smith 6, Kutuzovskaya st., Platforma Kutuzovskaya, Podolsk, Moscow region, Russia

(iv) Christine Smith 6, Kutuzovskaya st., Platforma Kutuzovskaya, Podolsk, Moscow region, Russia

  1. AOption (a)

    iv

  2. BOption (b)

    i

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    iii

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

iv

Question 69

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

i.ccdf5214ccfd

ii.ccdf5214ccfd

iii.ccdf5214ccfd

iv.ccdf5214cofd

  1. AOption (a)

    iv

  2. BOption (b)

    i

  3. COption (c)

    ii

  4. DOption (d)

    iii

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

iv

Question 70

Find the average. 112, 114, 126, 118, 120 & 124

  1. AOption (a)

    115

  2. BOption (b)

    118

  3. COption (c)

    117

  4. DOption (d)

    119

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

115

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

Given 2=1.414\sqrt{2} = 1.414, the value of 2450\sqrt{2450} is:

  1. AOption (a)

    59.49

  2. BOption (b)

    39.59

  3. COption (c)

    49.49

  4. DOption (d)

    247.45 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

59.49

Question 72

Given ∠POR = 3x° and ∠QOR = 2x° + 10°. If POQ is a straight line, then the value of 3x° + 10° is:

 

  1. AOption (a)

    82° 

  2. BOption (b)

    34°

  3. COption (c)

    102°

  4. DOption (d)

    112°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

82° 

Question 73

Iodine is a vital component of hormones produced by:

  1. AOption (a)

    Thyroid gland

  2. BOption (b)

    Adrenal gland

  3. COption (c)

    Pituitary gland

  4. DOption (d)

    Pancreas

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Thyroid gland

Question 74

Mohan wants to buy a trapezium shaped field. Its side along the river is parallel and twice the side along the road. If the area of the field is 10500 m2 and the perpendicular distance between the two parallel sides is 100 m, the length of the side along the river is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    140 m

  2. BOption (b)

    180 m

  3. COption (c)

    70 m

  4. DOption (d)

    210 m

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

140 m

Question 75

A cycle is sold at a gain of 16%. Had it been sold for Rs.100 more, the gain would have been 20%. The cost price of the cycle is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 2500

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 2750

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 2250

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 3000

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 2500

Question 76

Find the number whose cube is – 2744000

  1. AOption (a)

    140

  2. BOption (b)

    -140

  3. COption (c)

    -210

  4. DOption (d)

    210

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

140

Question 77

Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability of getting a doublet of even number is:

  1. AOption (a)

    536\frac{5}{36}

  2. BOption (b)

    136\frac{1}{36}

  3. COption (c)

    16\frac{1}{6}

  4. DOption (d)

    112\frac{1}{12}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

536\frac{5}{36}

Question 78

If Rs.15000 amounts to Rs.18000 in 4 years, what will Rs. 25000 amounts to in 6 years at the same rate at SI? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 35000

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 32500

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 30000

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 28000

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 35000

Question 79

If the length of a rectangle is (x – 5) and breadth (x + 5), then its area is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    x2 + 25

  2. BOption (b)

    x2 + 10x + 25

  3. COption (c)

    x2 - 25

  4. DOption (d)

    x2 - 10x + 25

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

x2 + 25

Question 80

The length of the longest rod that can be placed in a room 12 m long, 9 m broad and 8 m high is:

  1. AOption (a)

    19 m

  2. BOption (b)

    15 m

  3. COption (c)

    17 m

  4. DOption (d)

    12 m

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

19 m

Question 81

What must be added to x4 + 2x3 – 2x2 + x – 1 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by x2 + 2x – 3?

  1. AOption (a)

    -x – 2

  2. BOption (b)

    x + 2

  3. COption (c)

    -x + 2

  4. DOption (d)

    x – 2

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

-x – 2

Question 82

Which of the following atomic power station is located in Tamil Nadu?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kaiga power plant

  2. BOption (b)

    Tarapur power station

  3. COption (c)

    Kalpakkam power station

  4. DOption (d)

    Kakrapar power station

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kaiga power plant

Question 83

A carbon compound when heated in excess of concentrated sulphuric acid at 443K gives ethene. The compound is an________.

  1. AOption (a)

    alcohol

  2. BOption (b)

    acid

  3. COption (c)

    ester

  4. DOption (d)

    alkane

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

alcohol

Question 84

Heavenly bodies which have no light of their own are:

  1. AOption (a)

    Constellations

  2. BOption (b)

    Planets

  3. COption (c)

    White dwarfs

  4. DOption (d)

    Stars

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Constellations

Question 85

Which cell does not have perforated cell wall?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tracheids

  2. BOption (b)

    Sieve tubes

  3. COption (c)

    Vessels

  4. DOption (d)

    Companion cells

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Tracheids

Question 86

Which system of our body is activated in response to infection? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Reproductive system

  2. BOption (b)

    Immune system

  3. COption (c)

    Digestive system

  4. DOption (d)

    Integumentary system

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Reproductive system

Question 87

Name the tissue that stores fat. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Blood

  2. BOption (b)

    Aerolar

  3. COption (c)

    Adipose

  4. DOption (d)

    Bone

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Blood

Question 88

What is meant by solid wastes ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Spoilt vegetables and vegetable peels only

  2. BOption (b)

    Cale dung, wood , paper, cloth, hay, jute, used tea leaves only

  3. COption (c)

    All the above

  4. DOption (d)

    Household garbage, urine, agricultural residues only

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Spoilt vegetables and vegetable peels only

Question 89

The ages of Roopa and Kavya are in the ratio 7 : 5. Ten years hence the ratio of their ages will be 9 : 7. Their present ages are_______, respectively.

  1. AOption (a)

    28 years and 20 years

  2. BOption (b)

    21 years and 15 years

  3. COption (c)

    35 years and 25 years

  4. DOption (d)

    42 years and 30 years

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

28 years and 20 years

Question 90

Temple bells are made of metals because they are:

  1. AOption (a)

    Heavy

  2. BOption (b)

    Ductile 

  3. COption (c)

    Malleable

  4. DOption (d)

    Sonorous

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Heavy

Question 91

Which one of the changes observed during adolescence is not associated with boys?

  1. AOption (a)

    High pitched voice

  2. BOption (b)

    Appearance of moustache 

  3. COption (c)

    Increase in height 

  4. DOption (d)

    Broad shoulders

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

High pitched voice

Question 92

Which of the following lies between 79\frac{7}{9} and 67\frac{6}{7}?

  1. AOption (a)

    12\frac{1}{2}

  2. BOption (b)

    45\frac{4}{5}

  3. COption (c)

    87\frac{8}{7}

  4. DOption (d)

    34\frac{3}{4}

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12\frac{1}{2}

Question 93

ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠DAB = 75°, ∠DBC = 60°. Then ∠CDB =____.

  1. AOption (a)

    45° 

  2. BOption (b)

    60°

  3. COption (c)

    30°

  4. DOption (d)

    15°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45° 

Question 94

For any two non-zero rational numbers a and b, a12 b4 ÷ a4 b12 is equal to:

  1. AOption (a)

    a3 ÷ b3

  2. BOption (b)

    a16 ÷ b16

  3. COption (c)

    a8 ÷ b8

  4. DOption (d)

    a4 ÷ b4

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a3 ÷ b3

Question 95

Which one of the features mentioned below is not applicable to striated muscle?

  1. AOption (a)

    They are uninucleate

  2. BOption (b)

    They show alternate light and dark bands

  3. COption (c)

    They are usually attached to the bones 

  4. DOption (d)

    They are long, cylindrical and unbranched 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

They are uninucleate

Question 96

AB and CD are two parallel chords of a circle such that AB = 10 cm and CD = 24 cm. If the chords are on the opposite sides of the center and the distance between them is 17 cm, then the radius of the circle is:

  1. AOption (a)

    13 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    10 cm

  3. COption (c)

    15 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    12 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

13 cm

Question 97

Black dot like structures seen in the underside of fern leaflets are:

  1. AOption (a)

    Sori

  2. BOption (b)

    Seeds

  3. COption (c)

    Spores

  4. DOption (d)

    Sporophylls

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sori

Question 98

Winged seeds are found in_________.

  1. AOption (a)

    fern

  2. BOption (b)

    sunflower

  3. COption (c)

    xanthium

  4. DOption (d)

    drumstick

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

fern

Question 99

The Himalayan forests, particularly; Garhwal Himalayas have been burning regularly during the last few summers, with colossal loss of vegetation cover of that region. The reasons for fast-spreading forest fires could be:

  1. AOption (a)

    Fanned by strong winds only

  2. BOption (b)

    High temperatures only

  3. COption (c)

    All of the above 

  4. DOption (d)

    Prolonged drought only

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Fanned by strong winds only

Question 100

When electrodes are immersed in acidulated water and electric current is passed, the bubbles formed at positive terminal is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Hydrogen gas

  2. BOption (b)

    Oxygen gas

  3. COption (c)

    Carbon dioxide

  4. DOption (d)

    Nitrogen gas 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Hydrogen gas

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