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MP Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held On: 31 Aug 2017 Shift 1).

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General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge (40 questions)

Question 1

On which book is the movie ‘Kai Po Che’ based?

  1. AOption (a)

    Olympus

  2. BOption (b)

    The 3 Mistakes of My Life

  3. COption (c)

    The God of Small Things

  4. DOption (d)

    One Amazing Thing

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Olympus

Question 2

Which city has Bina Refinery, also known as Bharat Oman Oil Refinery, a joint venture between Oman Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum Corp?

  1. AOption (a)

    Satna

  2. BOption (b)

    Ujjain

  3. COption (c)

    Chanderi 

  4. DOption (d)

    Sagar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Satna

Question 3

Which constitutional amendment established the Panchayati Raj in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    22nd Amendment

  2. BOption (b)

    75th Amendment

  3. COption (c)

    65th Amendment

  4. DOption (d)

    73rd Amendment

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

22nd Amendment

Question 4

Hindola Mahal and Jahaz Mahal are both located in _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Mandu

  2. BOption (b)

    Bhojpur 

  3. COption (c)

    Rewa 

  4. DOption (d)

    Rajgarh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Mandu

Question 5

Ashoka belonged to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Gupta dynasty

  2. BOption (b)

    Maurya dynasty

  3. COption (c)

    Kushan dynasty

  4. DOption (d)

    Saka dynasty

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gupta dynasty

Question 6

Karera Sanctuary is established in the year.

  1. AOption (a)

    1988

  2. BOption (b)

    1981

  3. COption (c)

    2000

  4. DOption (d)

    1991

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1988

Question 7

How many High Courts operate in the country?

  1. AOption (a)

    29

  2. BOption (b)

    25

  3. COption (c)

    27

  4. DOption (d)

    22

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

29

Question 8

The Finance Commission is appointed every

  1. AOption (a)

    5 years

  2. BOption (b)

    3 years

  3. COption (c)

    2 years

  4. DOption (d)

    4 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5 years

Question 9

The first Indian state to achieve 100 percent primary education is _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Gujarat 

  2. BOption (b)

    Tamil Nadu

  3. COption (c)

    Kerala

  4. DOption (d)

    Delhi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gujarat 

Question 10

The term ‘Chinaman’ is associated with which sport?

  1. AOption (a)

    Football 

  2. BOption (b)

    Swimming 

  3. COption (c)

    Cricket

  4. DOption (d)

    Tennis

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Football 

Question 11

Who is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra (Aug 2017)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Devendra Fadnavis

  2. BOption (b)

    Vilasrao Deshmukh

  3. COption (c)

    Sharad Pawar 

  4. DOption (d)

    Bal Thackeray

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Devendra Fadnavis

Question 12

Who is the current Union minister of Textiles(as of Aug 2017)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Radha Mohan Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Smriti Irani

  3. COption (c)

    Maneka Gandhi

  4. DOption (d)

    Sushma Swaraj

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Radha Mohan Singh

Question 13

Who is the Cabinet Secretary of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Shyamala Gopinath

  2. BOption (b)

    Pradeep Kumar Sinha

  3. COption (c)

    S Jaishankar

  4. DOption (d)

    R K Dutta

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Shyamala Gopinath

Question 14

Who is the Union Minister for Science and Technology?

  1. AOption (a)

    Harsimrat Kaur Badal

  2. BOption (b)

    Narendra Tomar

  3. COption (c)

    Uma Bharati

  4. DOption (d)

    Harsh Vardhan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Question 15

Anti-Leprosy Day is observed on:

  1. AOption (a)

    April 25th

  2. BOption (b)

    January 30th

  3. COption (c)

    December 1st

  4. DOption (d)

    July 3rd

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

April 25th

Question 16

Cow Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is located at: 

  1. AOption (a)

    Pachama (Sehore) 

  2. BOption (b)

    Salariya (Agar)

  3. COption (c)

    Mangaliya (Indore)

  4. DOption (d)

    Bandol (Seoni)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Pachama (Sehore) 

Question 17

______ is India's first dedicated space observatory launched in 2016.

  1. AOption (a)

    CARTOSAT

  2. BOption (b)

    SARAL

  3. COption (c)

    ASTROSAT

  4. DOption (d)

    Kalpana – I

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

CARTOSAT

Question 18

Which yojana intends to rid villages of filth and mud and create atmosphere of sanita?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ladli Laxmi Yogana

  2. BOption (b)

    Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  3. COption (c)

    Nandishala Yogana

  4. DOption (d)

    Panch Parmeshwar Yojana

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ladli Laxmi Yogana

Question 19

Which Indian won the 2017 Australian Super Series Badminton tournament?

  1. AOption (a)

    Nanda Gopal

  2. BOption (b)

    P V Sindhu

  3. COption (c)

    Kidambi Srikanth

  4. DOption (d)

    Sai Praneeth

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Nanda Gopal

Question 20

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

Statements:

All flowers are seeds

No petals are flowers

Conclusions:

I. No petal is a seed

II. All petals are seeds

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion I follows

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion II follows 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 21

If paper is called wood, wood is called straw, straw is called grass, grass is called rubber and rubber is called cloth, what are tyres made of?

  1. AOption (a)

    Cloth

  2. BOption (b)

    Grass 

  3. COption (c)

    Rubber 

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cloth

Question 22

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

3, 6, 5, 20, 7, 42, 9, ______

  1. AOption (a)

    66

  2. BOption (b)

    54

  3. COption (c)

    72

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

66

Question 23

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 

12, 32, _______, 152, 312

  1. AOption (a)

    74

  2. BOption (b)

    75

  3. COption (c)

    70

  4. DOption (d)

    72

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

74

Question 24

Complete the series choosing the missing number: 

21, 25, 33, 49, _______

  1. AOption (a)

    80

  2. BOption (b)

    75

  3. COption (c)

    81

  4. DOption (d)

    72

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

80

Question 25

Swami Vivekananda attended the conference of World Religions in 1893 at 

  1. AOption (a)

    London

  2. BOption (b)

    New York

  3. COption (c)

    Tokyo

  4. DOption (d)

    Chicago

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

London

Question 26

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

4, 9, 19, 40, 79

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    79

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 27

Find the wrong term 

115, 100, 90, 70, 45, 15

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    90

  3. COption (c)

    45

  4. DOption (d)

    70

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

100

Question 28

Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability of getting a sum, which is a multiple of 4. 

  1. AOption (a)

    19\dfrac{1}{9}

  2. BOption (b)

    14\dfrac{1}{4}

  3. COption (c)

    34\dfrac{3}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    29\dfrac{2}{9}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

19\dfrac{1}{9}

Question 29

Complete the series choosing the missing letter/s: 

aab_a_bb_a

  1. AOption (a)

    a, b, b

  2. BOption (b)

    a, b, a

  3. COption (c)

    b, a, b 

  4. DOption (d)

    b, a, a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a, b, b

Question 30

A is taller than B who is shorter than C. D is taller than E but shorter than B. C is shorter than A. Who is the tallest?

  1. AOption (a)

    E

  2. BOption (b)

    C

  3. COption (c)

    A

  4. DOption (d)

    D

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

E

Question 31

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

325, 259, 202, 160, 127, 105, 94

  1. AOption (a)

    202

  2. BOption (b)

    94

  3. COption (c)

    127

  4. DOption (d)

    259

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

202

Question 32

How many 5-digit numbers can be formed with 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, which are divisible by 2? (without repetition)

  1. AOption (a)

    42

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    72

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

42

Question 33

In the following question below some statements are given followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements.

Statements: 

Some thieves are robbers

All burglars are robbers

Conclusions:

I. Some burglars are thieves

II. Some robbers are thieves

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion I follows

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows

Question 34

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

Statements: 

All doctors are surgeons.

Some doctors are homoeopaths. 

Conclusions:

I. Some homoeopaths are surgeons. 

II. All homoeopaths are surgeons.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both conclusion I and II follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion I follows.

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusion II follows.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both conclusion I and II follows.

Question 35

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

Statements:  

No charms are harms

No balms are harms

Conclusions:

I. No balms are charms

II. Some balms are charms

  1. AOption (a)

    both conclusion I and II follows 

  2. BOption (b)

    either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    only conclusion I follows

  4. DOption (d)

    only conclusion II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

both conclusion I and II follows 

Question 36

In a certain code language, rng gat goz mpq means Integrated Rural Development Programme, tyho rng fem means Improved Rural Economy, and mes rds tyho means Urban Economy vitalisation. Which is the word for Improved in that code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    goz

  2. BOption (b)

    rng

  3. COption (c)

    tyho

  4. DOption (d)

    fem

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

goz

Question 37

If TANGENT is coded NATGTNE, then how is MUSTARD coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    SUMTPRA

  2. BOption (b)

    SUMTDRA 

  3. COption (c)

    DRATMUS 

  4. DOption (d)

    MUSTDRA

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

SUMTPRA

Question 38

If MONKEY is coded YEKNOM, then how is REMEDY coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    RDEMEY

  2. BOption (b)

    YEDEMR

  3. COption (c)

    YDEMER 

  4. DOption (d)

    YREMED

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

RDEMEY

Question 39

If VICTORY is coded YLFWRUB, then how is SUCCESS coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    VXEEIVV 

  2. BOption (b)

    VYEEIVV

  3. COption (c)

    VXFFHVV

  4. DOption (d)

    VYFFHVV

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

VXEEIVV 

Question 40

Choose the number which is different from others in the group: 

10, 21, 24, 26

  1. AOption (a)

    21

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    26

  4. DOption (d)

    10

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

21

Mental Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 questions)

Question 41

Which of the following is less than 6386\dfrac{3}{8} ?

  1. AOption (a)

    158+5131\dfrac{5}{8} + 5\dfrac{1}{3}

  2. BOption (b)

    313+3233\dfrac{1}{3} + 3\dfrac{2}{3}

  3. COption (c)

    412+2344\dfrac{1}{2} + 2\dfrac{3}{4}

  4. DOption (d)

    218+4182\dfrac{1}{8} + 4\dfrac{1}{8}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

158+5131\dfrac{5}{8} + 5\dfrac{1}{3}

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

A circular park has a square swimming pool of dimension 150 m × 150 m. If the land area of the park is 116100 sqm, what is the diameter of the park?

  1. AOption (a)

    400 m

  2. BOption (b)

    420 m

  3. COption (c)

    200 m

  4. DOption (d)

    210 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

400 m

Question 44

The value of x which makes (64225+1)=(1+x15)\sqrt{\left(\dfrac{64}{225} + 1\right)} = \left(1+ \dfrac{x}{15}\right) is:

  1. AOption (a)

    23

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

23

Question 45

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 46

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 47

Which of the following has fractions in ascending order?

  1. AOption (a)

    718,617,516\dfrac{7}{18}, \dfrac{6}{17}, \dfrac{5}{16}

  2. BOption (b)

    617,718,516\dfrac{6}{17}, \dfrac{7}{18}, \dfrac{5}{16}

  3. COption (c)

    516,718,617\dfrac{5}{16}, \dfrac{7}{18}, \dfrac{6}{17}

  4. DOption (d)

    516,617,718\dfrac{5}{16}, \dfrac{6}{17}, \dfrac{7}{18}

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

718,617,516\dfrac{7}{18}, \dfrac{6}{17}, \dfrac{5}{16}

Question 48

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

Gerhard

Leimkugelstr. 13,

SchOPpenstedt, 38170 

(i) Gerhard

Leimkugelstr. 13,

SchOPpenstebt, 38170 

(ii) Gerhard

Leimkugelstr. 13,

SchOPpenstedt, 38170 

(iii) Gerhard

Leimkugelstr. 13,

SchOPpenstedt, 38170 

(iv) Gerhard

Leimkugelstr. 13, 

SchOPpenstedt, 38170

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    ii

  3. COption (c)

    iv

  4. DOption (d)

    i

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

iii

Question 49

During a certain military drill, when 6,440 soldiers were asked to line themselves in rows such that they maintain an equal numberof soldiers in each row to form a perfect square, it was found that 40 soldiers had been left out. In this case, how many soldiers were standing in each row?

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    80

  3. COption (c)

    64

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40

Question 50

In a college, out of 850 students, 230 play cricket; 250 hockey, and 360 basketball. Of the total, if 75 play both basketball and hockey; 68 play cricket and basketball; 37 play cricket and hockey; and 30 play all three games, how many students don't play any games at all?

  1. AOption (a)

    140

  2. BOption (b)

    160

  3. COption (c)

    130

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

140

Question 51

Raman sells his old bicycle at Rs. 1280 and loses 20%. At what price would he have bought the bicycle?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1760

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1600

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1900

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 1650

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 1760

Question 52

The total age of A and B is 12 years more than the total age of B and C. C is how many years younger than A. 

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    14

  4. DOption (d)

    12

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11

Question 53

A and B can together finish a work in 30 days. They worked together for 20 days and then B left. After another 15 days, A finished the remaining work. In how many days A alone can finish the job?

  1. AOption (a)

    45 days

  2. BOption (b)

    30 days

  3. COption (c)

    40 days

  4. DOption (d)

    35 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45 days

Question 54

Two pipes can fill a tank in 10 hrs and 12 hrs, respectively, while the third can empty it in 20 hrs. If all the pipes are opened together, how much time will it take for the tank to be filled up?

  1. AOption (a)

    10 hrs

  2. BOption (b)

    7.5 hrs 

  3. COption (c)

    8 hrs

  4. DOption (d)

    9.5 hrs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10 hrs

Question 55

Ten men earn Rs. 200 each per day. Find the average money earned per day by the 10 men when the money earned per day is halved for everyone.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 110

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 105

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 100

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 115

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 110

Question 56

Value of 2180/0.4 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    5450

  2. BOption (b)

    9550

  3. COption (c)

    7450

  4. DOption (d)

    8245

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5450

Question 57

Jay started a business investing Rs. 12,000. After four months, Ajay joined him with a capital of Rs. 16,000. At the end of the year, they made a profit of Rs. 5,100. What should Ajay's share be in the venture?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 2,400

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 2,700

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 3,600

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 3,200

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 2,400

Question 58

Mohan bought 5 dozen eggs at Rs. 20 per dozen, 7 eggs were broken. Find his percentage loss. 

  1. AOption (a)

    11.62%

  2. BOption (b)

    12.65%

  3. COption (c)

    13.16% 

  4. DOption (d)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11.62%

Question 59

A dealer marks his goods at 35% above the cost price and allows a discount of 20% on the marked price. Find his gain or loss percent.

  1. AOption (a)

    6 %

  2. BOption (b)

    7 % 

  3. COption (c)

    8 %

  4. DOption (d)

    5 %

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6 %

Question 60

If six workers are required to make 18 desks in 12 days; then, how many workers are required to make 36 desks in 24 days?

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5

Question 61

A man at present is 4 times as old as his son. In 20 years, if he will be only twice as old as his son, then the present age of the son is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    20 years

  2. BOption (b)

    10 years

  3. COption (c)

    12 years

  4. DOption (d)

    14 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20 years

Question 62

An aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 240 kmph in 5 hr. To cover the same distance in 4 hr, it must travel at a speed of

  1. AOption (a)

    280 kmph

  2. BOption (b)

    300 kmph

  3. COption (c)

    325 kmph

  4. DOption (d)

    275 kmph

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

280 kmph

Question 63

Rahul is older than his sister by 4 years. If the sum of the ages of Rahul and his sister is the Square root of 324, then find the age of Rahul.

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11

Question 64

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

i. derri0215deirr

ii. derrl0215deirr

iii. derri0215deirr

iv. derri0215deirr

  1. AOption (a)

    iii

  2. BOption (b)

    ii

  3. COption (c)

    iv

  4. DOption (d)

    i

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Answer: (a)A.

iii

Question 65

Find the average.

70, 76, 82, 88, 94 & 94

  1. AOption (a)

    87 

  2. BOption (b)

    88

  3. COption (c)

    86

  4. DOption (d)

    84

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Answer: (a)A.

87 

Question 66

Today, the age of a father is thrice the age of his son. After 5 years, the age of father will be 2.5 times the age of his son. The age of son today is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    22 years

  2. BOption (b)

    20 years

  3. COption (c)

    15 years

  4. DOption (d)

    18 years

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Answer: (a)A.

22 years

Question 67

A person travels a distance of 30 km by car at a speed of 60 kmph and a distance of 50 km at a speed of 25 kmph by bus. What is the average speed?

  1. AOption (a)

    25 kmph

  2. BOption (b)

    30 kmph

  3. COption (c)

    32 kmph

  4. DOption (d)

    40 kmph

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Answer: (a)A.

25 kmph

Question 68

Imran has Rs. 1,200 when he goes to the market. He buys 2 shirts for Rs. 350 each, a book for Rs. 110 and spends Rs. 75 on buying fruits. How much money is he left with?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 315

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 180

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 285

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 390

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 315

Question 69

A funfair had an entry fee of Rs. 250. The fee was reduced by 20% and the revenue from the sale of tickets increased by 12%. What is the percentage increase in the number of visitors?

  1. AOption (a)

    52%

  2. BOption (b)

    40%

  3. COption (c)

    46%

  4. DOption (d)

    20%

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Answer: (a)A.

52%

Question 70

A student scores 90%, 66%, and 54% marks in the test paper with 100, 120, and 150 respectively as maximum marks. The percentage of his aggregate is:

  1. AOption (a)

    72% 

  2. BOption (b)

    68%

  3. COption (c)

    65%

  4. DOption (d)

    70%

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Answer: (a)A.

72% 

Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 questions)

Question 71

In the adjoining figure, l ∥\parallel  m and 't' is the transversal. Find the values of (x - y).

  1. AOption (a)

    20° 

  2. BOption (b)

    5° 

  3. COption (c)

    10° 

  4. DOption (d)

    15° 

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Answer: (a)A.

20° 

Question 72

In the given figure, if ∠CAB = 60°, ∠ABC = 35°, then ∠ADB = _______. 

  1. AOption (a)

    75° 

  2. BOption (b)

    85° 

  3. COption (c)

    55° 

  4. DOption (d)

    65° 

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Answer: (a)A.

75° 

Question 73

Simplify: \({\left( {\frac{3}{4}} \right)^2} \times {\left{ {{{\left( {\frac{1}{3}} \right)}^2}} \right}^2} \times {3^{ - 1}} \times {4^{ - 1}}\)

  1. AOption (a)

    (34)3\left(\dfrac{3}{4}\right)^3

  2. BOption (b)

    (112)3\left(\dfrac{1}{12}\right)^3

  3. COption (c)

    (43)3\left(\dfrac{4}{3}\right)^3

  4. DOption (d)

    123

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Answer: (a)A.

(34)3\left(\dfrac{3}{4}\right)^3

Question 74

If (x−1x)\left(x - \dfrac{1}{x}\right) = 12, then the value of (x2+1x2)\left(x^2 +\dfrac{1}{x^2}\right) is:

  1. AOption (a)

    146

  2. BOption (b)

    148

  3. COption (c)

    140

  4. DOption (d)

    144

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Answer: (a)A.

146

Question 75

Find the T.S.A (in cm2) of a cylinder whose diameter and height is 28 cm and 16 cm, respectively.

  1. AOption (a)

    2460

  2. BOption (b)

    2230

  3. COption (c)

    2320

  4. DOption (d)

    2640

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Answer: (a)A.

2460

Question 76

A biosphere reserve is divided into________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Five zones

  2. BOption (b)

    Four zones

  3. COption (c)

    Six zones

  4. DOption (d)

    Three zones

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Answer: (a)A.

Five zones

Question 77

When acid is diluted, the concentration of hydronium ions in the solution _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    increases

  2. BOption (b)

    does not change

  3. COption (c)

    decreases

  4. DOption (d)

    cannot be measured

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Answer: (a)A.

increases

Question 78

If an angle 'x' of a parallelogram is 24° more than its adjacent angle, then the value of 'x' is:

  1. AOption (a)

    110° 

  2. BOption (b)

    102° 

  3. COption (c)

    98° 

  4. DOption (d)

    76° 

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Answer: (a)A.

110° 

Question 79

If one member of a pythagorean triplet is 10, then the other two members are:

  1. AOption (a)

    15, 17

  2. BOption (b)

    35, 38

  3. COption (c)

    63, 65

  4. DOption (d)

    24, 26

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Answer: (a)A.

15, 17

Question 80

Vertical gardening on Metro pillars and Expressway pillars has been undertaken in Bangalore. This will help in serving:

  1. AOption (a)

    More oxygen emission only

  2. BOption (b)

    Green landscape only

  3. COption (c)

    Air purification only

  4. DOption (d)

    All of the above

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Answer: (a)A.

More oxygen emission only

Question 81

An object placed at the bottom of a tank filled with water appears to be at a depth smaller than its actual depth. This is due to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Dispersion

  2. BOption (b)

    Refraction

  3. COption (c)

    Total internal reflection

  4. DOption (d)

    Reflection

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dispersion

Question 82

The sum of three consecutive multiples of 7 is 840. The smallest of these multiples is: 

  1. AOption (a)

    350

  2. BOption (b)

    273

  3. COption (c)

    266

  4. DOption (d)

    252

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Answer: (a)A.

350

Question 83

The rate of flow of electric charges through a conductor is known as______. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Electric potential

  2. BOption (b)

    Electric current

  3. COption (c)

    Electrical energy

  4. DOption (d)

    Electric power

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Answer: (a)A.

Electric potential

Question 84

The volume of a cubical box is 19.683cm3 . Find the length of its side.

  1. AOption (a)

    2.3 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    0.27 cm

  3. COption (c)

    2.7 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    0.23 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

2.3 cm

Question 85

The production of goods in a factory increased from 40000 to 50176 in two years. Find the annual rate of growth of production. 

  1. AOption (a)

    10%

  2. BOption (b)

    12%

  3. COption (c)

    8%

  4. DOption (d)

    5%

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Answer: (a)A.

10%

Question 86

Both power and manure are provided by:

  1. AOption (a)

    Biogas power plants 

  2. BOption (b)

    Hydroelectric power plants

  3. COption (c)

    Thermal power plants

  4. DOption (d)

    Nuclear power plants

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Answer: (a)A.

Biogas power plants 

Question 87

Which of the following statement is TRUE with respect to all living organisms?

  1. AOption (a)

    They expel waste products only 

  2. BOption (b)

    They grow and reproduce more members of their species only

  3. COption (c)

    They need food and convert it to obtain energy only

  4. DOption (d)

    All of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

They expel waste products only 

Question 88

Lymph is_______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Blood without WBC

  2. BOption (b)

    Blood without RBC

  3. COption (c)

    Plasma itself

  4. DOption (d)

    Plasma without platelets

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Blood without WBC

Question 89

Proteins are essential for _________.

  1. AOption (a)

    getting essential energy for the activities of the body

  2. BOption (b)

    growth and development of new cells

  3. COption (c)

    quick response of the cells to react

  4. DOption (d)

    decreasing blood pressure

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Answer: (a)A.

getting essential energy for the activities of the body

Question 90

Why do female mosquitoes need highly nutritious food in the form of blood?

  1. AOption (a)

    They have mouth parts to suck blood

  2. BOption (b)

    They are carnivores

  3. COption (c)

    To be able to lay mature eggs

  4. DOption (d)

    They like to spread disease like malaria through blood

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

They have mouth parts to suck blood

Question 91

Which of the following is not true about cell theory?

  1. AOption (a)

    Old cells divide to give new cells 

  2. BOption (b)

    All living things are made up of cells

  3. COption (c)

    All cells are identical

  4. DOption (d)

    The structure of an organism depends on its cell organisation

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Old cells divide to give new cells 

Question 92

One of the following sets does not qualify to be a species. Which is that set?

  1. AOption (a)

    The different animals living in the neighborhood

  2. BOption (b)

    Humans living in Africa, America and Europe

  3. COption (c)

    Dogs belonging to different breeds – Alsatian, Labrador and Pomeranian

  4. DOption (d)

    Different breeds of cows like Jersey and Holstein

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The different animals living in the neighborhood

Question 93

After allowing a discount of 8% on the marked price, an article is sold for Rs. 1288. Find its marked price.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1400

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1345

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1542

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 1518

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 1400

Question 94

Acid rain is caused by oxides of ________. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Phosphorus and Carbon

  2. BOption (b)

    Sulphur and Nitrogen

  3. COption (c)

    Sulphur and Phosphorus

  4. DOption (d)

    Nitrogen and Carbon

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Phosphorus and Carbon

Question 95

Alloys of which of the following metal is used for making aeroplanes and automobile engines?

  1. AOption (a)

    Iron

  2. BOption (b)

    Aluminium

  3. COption (c)

    Mercury

  4. DOption (d)

    Copper 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Iron

Question 96

Find the value of 'a' if (6x + 5) is a factor of 6x2 - 7x + a.

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    -10

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    -8

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5

Question 97

In the aquatic, food chain consisting of crane, phytoplankton, tadpoles and fish, the position of crane is _________.

  1. AOption (a)

    IV trophic level

  2. BOption (b)

    II trophic level

  3. COption (c)

    I trophic level

  4. DOption (d)

    III trophic leve

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

IV trophic level

Question 98

The perimeter of a rectangular field is 210 m. If its breadth is 40 m, then its area (in m2) is:

  1. AOption (a)

    2600

  2. BOption (b)

    2800

  3. COption (c)

    2820

  4. DOption (d)

    2540

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2600

Question 99

The diagonals AC and BD of a square ABCD meet at 'O'. If OC = 16 cm, then BD = ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    30 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    32 cm

  3. COption (c)

    16 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    28 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30 cm

Question 100

The histogram depicts the marks obtained by 45 students of a class. How many students obtained 50 or more marks and less than 70?

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    19

  3. COption (c)

    15

  4. DOption (d)

    18

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

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