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OSSC Vital Statistics Assistant 11 Mar 2024 (Shift 2) Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (25 questions)

1

Mahesh's salary is Rs. 12000 more than Sumit's salary. If the ratio of Mahesh's and Sumit's salary is 7 : 4, then what is the salary of Sumit?

  1. ((a))

    13000

  2. ((b))

    19000

  3. ((c))

    16000

  4. ((d))

    23000

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Answer: ((a))

13000

2

If the difference of two numbers is 3 and the difference of the squares is 39 , then find the smaller number?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

3

In 4 years, the simple interest on a certain sum of money is 6/25 of the principal. Calculate the annual rate of interest.

  1. ((a))

    8%

  2. ((b))

    9%

  3. ((c))

    6%

  4. ((d))

    12%

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Answer: ((a))

8%

4

Convert 270 km/h to m/s :

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    65

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Answer: ((a))

75

5

The sum of age of 4 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the eldest child?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

6

A person incurs a loss of 20% by selling a watch for Rs. 2400 . What was its cost price?

  1. ((a))

    Rs 2400

  2. ((b))

    Rs 2000

  3. ((c))

    Rs 3000

  4. ((d))

    Rs 3200

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Answer: ((a))

Rs 2400

7

Reena invested one part of her Rs. 25,000 at 10% per year and the other part at 12% per year both in simple interest. Both the investments are for one year. Her income from the two investments was Rs. 2800 . How much did she invest in each part of her investment?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 18,000, Rs. 7000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 8000, Rs. 17000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10,000, Rs. 15,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 13000, Rs. 12000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 18,000, Rs. 7000

8

Reena invested one part of her Rs. 25,000 at 10% per year and the other part at 12% per year both in simple interest. Both the investments are for one year. Her income from the two investments was Rs. 2800. How much did she invest in each part of her investment?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10000, Rs. 15000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 12000, Rs. 13000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 14000, Rs. 11000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 9000, Rs. 16000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10000, Rs. 15000

9

What should replace inthenumber2897 in the number 28973, so that the number is divisible by 11 ?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

3

10

50% of ? = 350.

  1. ((a))

    700

  2. ((b))

    800

  3. ((c))

    400

  4. ((d))

    1000

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Answer: ((a))

700

11

The ratio of the present ages of A and B is 8 ∶ 15. Eight years ago, the ratio of their ages was 6 ∶ 13. What will be the ratio of ages of A and B after 8 years from now?

  1. ((a))

    10 ∶ 17

  2. ((b))

    9 ∶ 14

  3. ((c))

    8 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    9 ∶ 5

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Answer: ((a))

10 ∶ 17

12

The value of 25/10000 in decimal fraction is :

  1. ((a))

    0.00025

  2. ((b))

    0.0025

  3. ((c))

    0.2500

  4. ((d))

    0.0250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.00025

13

What is the difference between the greatest 4 digit natural number and the smallest 4 digit natural number?

  1. ((a))

    8888

  2. ((b))

    9999

  3. ((c))

    8999

  4. ((d))

    9998

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Answer: ((a))

8888

14

Evaluate (√2 + √3)2

  1. ((a))

    5 + 2√3

  2. ((b))

    5 + √6

  3. ((c))

    5 + 2√5

  4. ((d))

    5 + 2√6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 + 2√3

15

In the ratio a : b, a is called as first term or __________.

  1. ((a))

    Consequent

  2. ((b))

    Extreme

  3. ((c))

    Mean term

  4. ((d))

    Antecedent

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Answer: ((a))

Consequent

16

Find the HCF for the following numbers: 16 and 27

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

17

Highest Common Factor (HCF) is also called as:

  1. ((a))

    Greatest Common Fractions

  2. ((b))

    Highest Common Fractions

  3. ((c))

    Greatest Constant Fractions

  4. ((d))

    Greatest Common Factor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Greatest Common Fractions

18

'A' alone can do a piece of work in 6 days and 'B' alone in 8 days. 'A' and 'B' undertook to do it for Rs.4800. With the help of 'C', they completed the work in 3 days. How much is to be paid to 'B' ?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1800

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1900

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1700

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1600

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1800

19

In a class of 60 students, 35 are boys and 25 are girls. In a test, 8 boys and 12 girls got 90 and above marks. If a student is chosen at random what is the probability of that student choosing a girl or a student who got 90 and above marks?

  1. ((a))

    20/11

  2. ((b))

    4/5

  3. ((c))

    11/20

  4. ((d))

    5/4

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Answer: ((a))

20/11

20

A mobile is purchased at Rs. 5000 and sold at Rs. 4400 . Find the loss percentage.

  1. ((a))

    15%

  2. ((b))

    12%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15%

21

What is 6% of Rs. 40 added to 12.5% of Rs. 20 ?

  1. ((a))

    6.0

  2. ((b))

    4.23

  3. ((c))

    4.90

  4. ((d))

    9.40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.0

22

The LCM for 12, 15, 45 is:

  1. ((a))

    2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 36

  2. ((b))

    2 × 2 × 3 × 5 = 60

  3. ((c))

    2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 90

  4. ((d))

    2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 180

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Answer: ((a))

2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 36

23

A man buys a laptop for Rs. 35000 and sells it for Rs. 20000. Find his loss percent.

  1. ((a))

    30.08%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    75%

  4. ((d))

    42.86%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30.08%

24

Which of the following can be the probability of an event?

  1. ((a))

    4/3

  2. ((b))

    1/2

  3. ((c))

    5/2

  4. ((d))

    -0.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4/3

25

In an examination, students scored the following marks: 60, 58, 90, 51, 44, 81. The average is:

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    58

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

Data Interpretation (25 questions)

26

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

The percentage profit of 2 companies between 2001 and 2006 is given in the line graph.

Find the Expenditure of ABC LLP if the income is Rs. 24 Crores in the year 2003.

  1. ((a))

    20.24

  2. ((b))

    18.14

  3. ((c))

    17.14

  4. ((d))

    16.24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20.24

27

What is the ratio of population of village T below poverty line to that of village Z below poverty line in 2009?

VillageXYZRSTV
% Population Below Poverty Line38524251494658
  1. ((a))

    23 ∶ 11

  2. ((b))

    11 ∶ 13

  3. ((c))

    13 ∶ 11

  4. ((d))

    11 ∶ 23 

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Answer: ((a))

23 ∶ 11

28

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

Out of the total land area, what percentage of land is allotted for Mining?

  1. ((a))

    11.53%

  2. ((b))

    18.46%

  3. ((c))

    36.92%

  4. ((d))

    7.69%

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Answer: ((a))

11.53%

29

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

What is the percentage share of revenue from Bank C with respect to the revenue from all banks put together?

  1. ((a))

    13.04%

  2. ((b))

    23.18%

  3. ((c))

    33.18%

  4. ((d))

    18.11%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13.04%

30

The graph shows the production of Vehicles (only 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers) in City A in the given years

In which year among the ones given was the combined production of both two wheelers and four wheelers the highest?

  1. ((a))

    1995

  2. ((b))

    1994

  3. ((c))

    1999

  4. ((d))

    1998

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Answer: ((a))

1995

31

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

Which of the following company's items have observed the maximum sale of individual commodity?

  1. ((a))

    Orpat

  2. ((b))

    Voltas

  3. ((c))

    Usha

  4. ((d))

    Singer

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Answer: ((a))

Orpat

32

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question.

Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

What is the difference between students studying in Harvard and Colombia ?

  1. ((a))

    170

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    190

  4. ((d))

    180

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Answer: ((a))

170

33

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question.

Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

What is the % of Festival loan to the total loan given by PNB?

  1. ((a))

    14% approx.

  2. ((b))

    17% approx.

  3. ((c))

    12% approx.

  4. ((d))

    11% approx.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14% approx.

34

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question.

Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

What is the percentage share of revenue from Bank D with respect to the revenue from all banks put together?

  1. ((a))

    39.13%

  2. ((b))

    18.11%

  3. ((c))

    13.04%

  4. ((d))

    23.18%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39.13%

35

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

What percentage of total units sold in a year by all builders put together is sold by builder C?

  1. ((a))

    12.24%

  2. ((b))

    13.56%

  3. ((c))

    18.74%

  4. ((d))

    14.29%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.24%

36

Read the question and statements provided and then decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient/required to answer the question.

What is the perimeter of a rectangle, if:

Statements:

I. The ratio of length to breadth is 10 : 3

II. The length exceeds the breadth by 63 units

  1. ((a))

    Statement II alone is sufficient

  2. ((b))

    Both Statement I and II is required

  3. ((c))

    Neither Statement I nor Statement II is sufficient

  4. ((d))

    Statement I alone is sufficient

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Answer: ((a))

Statement II alone is sufficient

37

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

The graph indicates the production of different brand cars in '000s between year 2000 & 2006

What is ratio of sum of Brand A & B cars to Brand C & D cars in the year 2000?

  1. ((a))

    185 ∶ 121

  2. ((b))

    185 ∶ 111

  3. ((c))

    100 ∶ 74

  4. ((d))

    195 ∶ 121

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

185 ∶ 121

38

The graph shows the production of rice in a Country X in million tons in the given years.

Which among the following years has seen the highest increase in production as compared to the previous year?

  1. ((a))

    1995

  2. ((b))

    1993

  3. ((c))

    1992

  4. ((d))

    1994

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1995

39

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

Club NameMatch PlayedPoints
St. Morkel FC622
Bharat Darshan620
United Memorial Club519
Eastern Bypass Club516
Mohan Makers FC518
<br>

For which club the performance rating (point scored to match played) is the least?

  1. ((a))

    Bharat Darshan

  2. ((b))

    Eastern Bypass club

  3. ((c))

    United memorial club

  4. ((d))

    Mohan Makers FC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bharat Darshan

40

Read the question and statements provided and then decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question.

Find the two-digit number such that:

Statements

I. The first digit of the number is the least prime number

II. The second digit of the number is the even prime number

  1. ((a))

    Both statement I and II are sufficient

  2. ((b))

    Statement II alone is sufficient

  3. ((c))

    Either statement I or II is sufficient

  4. ((d))

    Statement I alone is sufficient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statement I and II are sufficient

41

Instruction: Refer to the Chart given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

Type of Bike manufactured by a Company
Year200820092010201120122013
Type
Y183026273116
A262024222224
P312726252318
K141620263041
B352829402437
<br>

In which year was the percentage change was highest compared to the previous year in manufacturing type Y bike?

  1. ((a))

    2009

  2. ((b))

    2012

  3. ((c))

    2010

  4. ((d))

    2011

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2009

42

Instruction: Refer to the Chart given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

College ACollege B
YearNo. Of students appliedGDInter viewSelectedNo. Of students appliedGDInterviewSelected
199118501480976195201015601011210
19921880122263513921001450635220
19931750133061117719801245611189
199419201632101192189017211011176
19951960147057313721501545573231
1996185012215129720451429512206
19971875135049912921151311499221
<br>

For college B, in which year the number of students selected exceeded the previous year by the maximum number?

  1. ((a))

    1992

  2. ((b))

    1997

  3. ((c))

    1993

  4. ((d))

    1995

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1992

43

The sales data for a company over six consecutive quarters is provided in the table below.

What is the average sale of the company (from Q1 to Q6)?

QuarterSales (in millions)
Q1$10
Q2$12
Q3$14
Q4$15
Q5$18
Q6$22
  1. ((a))

    25.5 $

  2. ((b))

    13 $

  3. ((c))

    12.5 $

  4. ((d))

    15.1 $

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25.5 $

44

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

Table depicts the Sale of Pain killers in PNKV Hospital, Chennai Sale in thousand strips (of ten tablet each)
List of Pain killers20102011201220132014
TRAMADOL670720810890990
COMBIFAM850910890930970
DISPRIN640730790810750
CALPOL10101120140013601410
PROXYM13401370138013901410
VOBERON45104850527053805530
<br>

What is the ratio of sale of Combiflam to the total sale of pain killers during the year 2010?

  1. ((a))

    85/902

  2. ((b))

    902/85

  3. ((c))

    1/15

  4. ((d))

    850/4510

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85/902

45

VillageXYZRSTV
% Population Below Poverty Line38524251494658
<br>

If the population of village R in 2009 is 32000 , then what will be the population of village Y below poverty line in that year?

  1. ((a))

    16500

  2. ((b))

    17000

  3. ((c))

    15600

  4. ((d))

    14100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16500

46

Read the question and statements provided and then decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question.

A boy has 2166 coins; can it be distributed exactly/equally?

Statements:

I. There are 19 boys to whom the coins need to be distributed

II. If there are 10 boys lesser, each boy would have got 1 coin extra

  1. ((a))

    Statement II alone is sufficient

  2. ((b))

    Neither statement I nor statement II is sufficient

  3. ((c))

    Statement I alone is sufficient

  4. ((d))

    Either statement I or II is sufficient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement II alone is sufficient

47

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

Rainfall data in a particular City
Month19001901
Jan1020
Feb78.976.4
Mar34
Apr24.324.7
May146173
Jun47.752.3
Jul71.669.3
Aug71.662.5
Sep318.5276.4
Oct120.3165.3
Nov37.338.2
Dec23.125.2
<br>

If first three months of a year is quarter 1 and so on, between 1900 & 1901, which quarter received maximum rain?

  1. ((a))

    Q3

  2. ((b))

    Q2

  3. ((c))

    Q1

  4. ((d))

    Q4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q3

48

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

Which share has the minimum average in first half year?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

49

Refer the table to answer the Question.

What percentage of female students are good (of the total female students) according to the data given above?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    40%

  3. ((c))

    35%

  4. ((d))

    60%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

50

Instruction: Refer to the figure given below for the following question. Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given, based on the data provided.

The graph indicates the export of medicines in '000s between year 2010 & 2016.

Which medicine is the least exporter and by how much?

  1. ((a))

    Medicine C and 462000

  2. ((b))

    Medicine A and 453000

  3. ((c))

    Medicine A and 353000

  4. ((d))

    Medicine C and 359000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Medicine C and 462000

Logical Reasoning (25 questions)

51

Identify the correct option regarding the statements & conclusions given below:

Statements:

(I) Some Potatoes are onions

(II) All onions are peanuts

(III) All peanuts are samosas

Conclusion:

(I) Some potatoes are peanuts

(II) All peanuts are potatoes

(III) All onions are samosas

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I and II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I and III follows

  4. ((d))

    All conclusion follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

52

Select the odd one out from the given options:

8, 64, 125, 343, 628, 1331

  1. ((a))

    628 

  2. ((b))

    64 

  3. ((c))

    125 

  4. ((d))

    1331

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

628 

53

Identify the option which can replace the question mark below.

BCDA : STUR :: KLMJ : ?

  1. ((a))

    BCDA

  2. ((b))

    BEDB

  3. ((c))

    CDEG

  4. ((d))

    BCDE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BCDA

54

A man is initially facing the north direction. First, he turns 45° in the clockwise direction and then he turns 90° in the anticlockwise direction. Finally, he turns 135° in the clockwise direction. Which direction is the man facing now? 

  1. ((a))

    East

  2. ((b))

    North-East

  3. ((c))

    North

  4. ((d))

    South-East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

East

55

Identify the correct option regarding the statements & conclusions given below:

Statements:

I. Some bowls are plates.

II. No plate is a glass.

Conclusions:

  1. All glasses are bowl.
  2. Some plates are bowls.
  1. ((a))

    Neither Conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Either Conclusion 1 or 2 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only Conclusion 2 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion 1 follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither Conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.

56

The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is

12 : 00, is:

  1. ((a))

    180°

  2. ((b))

    0°

  3. ((c))

    90°

  4. ((d))

    270°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180°

57

What should come at the place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

40, 34, 37, 31, 34, ?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    31

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

58

In a certain code, VIJAY is written as XHLZA. How is APPLE written in that code? 

  1. ((a))

    BOSKG

  2. ((b))

    COSKG

  3. ((c))

    BPSKG

  4. ((d))

    CORKG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BOSKG

59

Raju is a Goat herder and sells goats every year. During the year 2016, there were 5000 goats left with him. He sold some of his goats and the number of goats gets reduced by 15% every year. How many goats will be left at the end of the year 2018 ?

Note: The approximate number of goats is given in the options.

  1. ((a))

    3611

  2. ((b))

    3600

  3. ((c))

    3613

  4. ((d))

    3000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3611

60

In the given series - 786, 876, 345, 454, 847, 245, how many digits are there in the natural number series between the third digit of the fourth number from the left and first digit of the second number from the right? 

  1. ((a))

    Five

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Five

61

Ram walks 6m towards North. Then he turns left and walks 5m. Again, he turns left and walks 9m. What is the direction of his finishing point from his original point?

  1. ((a))

    South West

  2. ((b))

    North

  3. ((c))

    East

  4. ((d))

    North East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South West

62

If 23rd February 2017 is Tuesday. What is the day on 23rd February 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Wednesday

  2. ((b))

    Monday

  3. ((c))

    Thursday

  4. ((d))

    Friday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wednesday

63

If 'train' is called 'aeroplane', 'aeroplane' is called 'helicopter', 'helicopter' is called 'rocket', 'rocket' is called 'car' and 'car' is called 'train', then which is the fastest mode of transport among them?

  1. ((a))

    Car

  2. ((b))

    Rocket

  3. ((c))

    Aeroplane

  4. ((d))

    Helicopter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Car

64

Identify the number which can replace the question mark.

SUE : 192105 :: RUN : ?

  1. ((a))

    172115

  2. ((b))

    182116

  3. ((c))

    124172

  4. ((d))

    182114

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

172115

65

Pick odd one out from among the following numbers.

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    196

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    256

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125

66

In a certain code, ANIRUDH is written as ZMRIFWS. How is PARIKSHAT written in that code?

  1. ((a))

    JYIRPHTZG

  2. ((b))

    KZIRPHSZG

  3. ((c))

    KYIRPHTZG

  4. ((d))

    JYIRPHXZG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JYIRPHTZG

67

Identify the conclusions which can be drawn from the given statement.

Statement: Research done by premier medical institutes such as National Medical Institutes suggests that high caloric foods along with minimum exercises are the major contributor to heart diseases. This is highly evident in the most cases amongst the western people.

Conclusions:

(i) As a precautionary measure, people should reduce their high caloric diets.

(ii) Heart related diseases are caused by consuming high caloric foods only.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (i) nor (ii) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusion (i) and (ii) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion (i) or (ii) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (i) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (i) nor (ii) follows.

68

Harry walks towards the West and then turns right. After walking some distance, he turns right and then to the left. Which direction is he headed now?

  1. ((a))

    North

  2. ((b))

    South-East

  3. ((c))

    East

  4. ((d))

    West

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North

69

Complete the analogy.

AN : HU :: OB : ?

  1. ((a))

    VI

  2. ((b))

    UH

  3. ((c))

    ZM

  4. ((d))

    YL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VI

70

If 'air' is called 'sky', 'sky' is called 'earth', 'earth' is called 'water', 'water' is called 'fire' and 'fire' is called 'cold' then what do we drink after food?

  1. ((a))

    Cold

  2. ((b))

    Fire

  3. ((c))

    Water

  4. ((d))

    Earth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cold

71

Six people, B, Q, T, Y, U and A are sitting in a row in a theater. U and A are in the centre. B and Q are at the ends. T is sitting to the immediate left of B. U is sitting left of A. Who is to the immediate right of Q?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    Y

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

72

What should come at the place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

80, 81, 90, ?, 164

  1. ((a))

    115

  2. ((b))

    114

  3. ((c))

    92

  4. ((d))

    96

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

115

73

If Q means 'add to', J means 'multiply by', T means 'subtract from' and K means 'divide by' then

30 K 2 Q 3 J 6 T 5 = ?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

74

Read the assumptions and select the best conclusions/conclusion that follow/follows the assumptions definitely.

Assumptions:

I. A is the mother-in law of B's Sister.

II. B's sister is Meenakshi.

Conclusions:

  1. D is the mother of A
  2. A is married to Surendra
  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion 2 follows

  2. ((b))

    Both the conclusions follow

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 1 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion 2 follows

75

What is common in the following?

Broker : Salesman : Hawker

  1. ((a))

    All have small work places

  2. ((b))

    All are synonyms

  3. ((c))

    All earn money from the customer

  4. ((d))

    All are educated and professionals

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All have small work places

Current Events (25 questions)

76

The Indian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is usually a __________ star officer from the Indian Armed Forces.

  1. ((a))

    Five

  2. ((b))

    Six

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Five

77

Who is often referred to as the Founding Father of India's Space program? 

  1. ((a))

    Vikram Sarabhai

  2. ((b))

    Prof. Satish Dhawan

  3. ((c))

    APJ Kalam

  4. ((d))

    Rajiv Gandhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vikram Sarabhai

78

A landmass bounded by deep water bodies on three sides is called a _________. 

  1. ((a))

    Landlocked

  2. ((b))

    Estuary

  3. ((c))

    Island

  4. ((d))

    Peninsula

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Landlocked

79

Who is the author of the famous work "Tantraloka"? 

  1. ((a))

    Banabhatta

  2. ((b))

    Bhavabhuti

  3. ((c))

    Abhinavagupta

  4. ((d))

    Dandin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Banabhatta

80

Who painted the famous painting of "Mona Lisa"?

  1. ((a))

    Monet

  2. ((b))

    Leonardo Da Vinci

  3. ((c))

    Pablo Picasso

  4. ((d))

    Vincent Van Gogh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Monet

81

What was the AUKUS deal mainly about?

  1. ((a))

    Border disputes

  2. ((b))

    Climate change

  3. ((c))

    Nuclear powered submarines

  4. ((d))

    Red China sea

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Border disputes

82

What is the currency of Bhutan?

  1. ((a))

    Ngultrum

  2. ((b))

    Kyat

  3. ((c))

    Taka

  4. ((d))

    Rupee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ngultrum

83

Expand 'ICMR'.

  1. ((a))

    Indian Committee for Medical Research

  2. ((b))

    Indian Council of Maritime Research

  3. ((c))

    Indian Council for Military Research

  4. ((d))

    Indian Council of Medical Research

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Committee for Medical Research

84

The "Atal Tunnel" was previously known as: 

  1. ((a))

    Dr. Syama Road Tunnel

  2. ((b))

    Road-Train Tunnel

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Tunnel

  4. ((d))

    Rohtang Tunnel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dr. Syama Road Tunnel

85

IRS satellites are used for what type of activity?

  1. ((a))

    Spying

  2. ((b))

    Manned satellites

  3. ((c))

    Defense

  4. ((d))

    Remote Sensing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spying

86

The first commonwealth games were held at:

  1. ((a))

    England

  2. ((b))

    Malaysia

  3. ((c))

    India

  4. ((d))

    Canada

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

England

87

The Pulitzer Prize is awarded by:

  1. ((a))

    The Stanford University

  2. ((b))

    The Harvard University

  3. ((c))

    The Oxford University

  4. ((d))

    The Columbia University

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Stanford University

88

The World Ozone Day is observed on which day?

  1. ((a))

    March 27

  2. ((b))

    June 20

  3. ((c))

    September 16

  4. ((d))

    December 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

March 27

89

Which Indian State is also referred to as the "land of five rivers"?

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka 

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

90

Indian Space Research Organization was established in the year _________.

  1. ((a))

    1953

  2. ((b))

    1983

  3. ((c))

    1969

  4. ((d))

    1962

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1953

91

Who was the first Mughal ruler in India?  

  1. ((a))

    Aurangzeb

  2. ((b))

    Babur

  3. ((c))

    Jahangir 

  4. ((d))

    Akbar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aurangzeb

92

In stock markets, what is meant by dematerialization of securities?

  1. ((a))

    Electronic holding of the shares replacing the paper certificates

  2. ((b))

    Buyback of stock by the same Company from the public

  3. ((c))

    Stock prices of shares linked to GDP

  4. ((d))

    The falling of share prices below the daily cutoff mark

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Electronic holding of the shares replacing the paper certificates

93

The Rowlatt Acts were passed by the British in India in which year?

  1. ((a))

    1934

  2. ((b))

    1939

  3. ((c))

    1847

  4. ((d))

    1919

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1934

94

Who is referred to as the Missile Man of India?

  1. ((a))

    Vikram Sarabhai

  2. ((b))

    APJ Abdul Kalam

  3. ((c))

    Homi Bhabha

  4. ((d))

    Sam Manekshaw

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vikram Sarabhai

95

The "Sorrow of Bihar" is the name associated with which river?

  1. ((a))

    Kosi

  2. ((b))

    Brahmaputra

  3. ((c))

    Ganges

  4. ((d))

    Yamuna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kosi

96

Who is referred to as the "Father of computer science"? 

  1. ((a))

    C V Raman

  2. ((b))

    Alan Turing

  3. ((c))

    Steve Jobs 

  4. ((d))

    Charles Babbage 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C V Raman

97

As of December 2023, Mohan Yadav is the chief Minister of which of the state?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

98

"281 AND BEYOND" is the autobiography of which sports legend?

  1. ((a))

    Ravi Shastri

  2. ((b))

    VVS Laxman

  3. ((c))

    Greg Chappell

  4. ((d))

    Pullela Gopichand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ravi Shastri

99

The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is the highest national recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of adventure on land, sea and air. Each awardee gets a Certificate and a cash award of Rupees:

  1. ((a))

    15 lakhs

  2. ((b))

    12 lakhs

  3. ((c))

    10 Lakhs

  4. ((d))

    3 lakhs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 lakhs

100

Golf player Vijay Singh belongs to which country? 

  1. ((a))

    Fiji

  2. ((b))

    UK

  3. ((c))

    India

  4. ((d))

    USA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fiji

Computer Awareness (25 questions)

101

The software and hardware of a computer get instructions for processing a task which are generated or produced by a complex and heavy set of electronic devices which are embedded on a platform which is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Motherboard

  2. ((b))

    RAM

  3. ((c))

    HDD

  4. ((d))

    SMPS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Motherboard

102

___________ is a private network belonging to an organization, usually a corporation and is accessible only by the organization's members, employees, or others with authorization.

  1. ((a))

    Internet

  2. ((b))

    Telnet

  3. ((c))

    Intranet

  4. ((d))

    MMS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Internet

103

Which of the following is the largest memory size amongst the given options?

  1. ((a))

    1 PB

  2. ((b))

    2 Nibbles

  3. ((c))

    1 ZB

  4. ((d))

    1 GB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 PB

104

Which of the following is NOT classified as computer architecture?

  1. ((a))

    Oxford architecture

  2. ((b))

    Harvard architecture

  3. ((c))

    Micro architecture

  4. ((d))

    Von Neumann architecture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oxford architecture

105

Which is the name of the parent Company of the social media platform, Facebook?

  1. ((a))

    Singer

  2. ((b))

    Alphabet

  3. ((c))

    Facebook Services

  4. ((d))

    Meta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Singer

106

Which is the brain of computer?

  1. ((a))

    Output Unit

  2. ((b))

    Input Unit

  3. ((c))

    CPU

  4. ((d))

    Disk Drive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Output Unit

107

Which shortcut key is used to hide the selected column in Excel? 

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl + 5

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl + 2

  3. ((c))

    Ctrl + 0

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl + 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ctrl + 5

108

Which bar displays the title of the currently open document or application?

  1. ((a))

    Status bar

  2. ((b))

    Title bar

  3. ((c))

    Scroll bar

  4. ((d))

    Tool bar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Status bar

109

Which protocol is commonly used for secure and safe communication over the Internet?

  1. ((a))

    FTP

  2. ((b))

    HTTPS

  3. ((c))

    HTTP

  4. ((d))

    WWW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FTP

110

What kind of network does Bluetooth represent?

  1. ((a))

    WAN

  2. ((b))

    WPAN

  3. ((c))

    MAN

  4. ((d))

    CAN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WAN

111

Any physical components of a computer system that we can see and touch is __________.

  1. ((a))

    Programs

  2. ((b))

    CPU only

  3. ((c))

    Hardware

  4. ((d))

    Software

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Programs

112

Which option in excel allows you to lock your column and/or row headings so that you can view the rest of the sheet when you scroll?

  1. ((a))

    Arrange All

  2. ((b))

    Split

  3. ((c))

    Freeze Panes

  4. ((d))

    Page Break

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arrange All

113

What is the shortcut key to insert page breaks in MS word? 

  1. ((a))

    Tab + enter

  2. ((b))

    Alt + enter

  3. ((c))

    Shift + enter

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl + enter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tab + enter

114

Name the hardware that allows computer to communicate over a computer network?

  1. ((a))

    Wireless

  2. ((b))

    Network Interface card

  3. ((c))

    Motherboard

  4. ((d))

    Ethernet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wireless

115

What is the purpose of the 'Task Manager' in Windows operating systems?

  1. ((a))

    Checking for installed applications

  2. ((b))

    Configuring system settings

  3. ((c))

    Saving files

  4. ((d))

    Monitoring and managing the processes and applications

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Checking for installed applications

116

In which format is an installation file saved on a Windows computer?

  1. ((a))

    .exe

  2. ((b))

    .php

  3. ((c))

    .net

  4. ((d))

    .stp

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

.exe

117

What is the function of a device driver?

  1. ((a))

    performs disk compression

  2. ((b))

    To communicate with hardware devices

  3. ((c))

    To run applications

  4. ((d))

    To control the user interfaces

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

performs disk compression

118

Which computer network connects groups of computers over large distances and often used by large businesses to connect their office networks?

  1. ((a))

    MAN

  2. ((b))

    CAN

  3. ((c))

    LAN

  4. ((d))

    WAN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MAN

119

What is the role of the kernel in a Computer's operating system?

  1. ((a))

    Managing basic services for all other parts of the OS

  2. ((b))

    Managing only files and folders

  3. ((c))

    Manages Start up processes only

  4. ((d))

    Manages Shutting down processes only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Managing basic services for all other parts of the OS

120

Which method is used to combine two or more adjacent cells into a one cell in MS Excel?

  1. ((a))

    Edit cell

  2. ((b))

    Merge cell

  3. ((c))

    Split cell

  4. ((d))

    Match cell

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Edit cell

121

Which of the following is an example of a primary input device?

  1. ((a))

    Speaker

  2. ((b))

    Projector

  3. ((c))

    Keyboard

  4. ((d))

    Printer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Speaker

122

What is the full form of HTTP?

  1. ((a))

    Hypertext Transferring Proctor

  2. ((b))

    Hypertest Transfer Protocol

  3. ((c))

    Hypertext Transfer Protocol

  4. ((d))

    Hypingtest Transfer Protocol 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hypertext Transferring Proctor

123

_________ is an online technology that allows users in different locations to hold face-to-face meetings without having to move to a single location together.

  1. ((a))

    Enterprise Private Network

  2. ((b))

    Video conference

  3. ((c))

    Internetwork

  4. ((d))

    Electronic mail

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Enterprise Private Network

124

What is the primary function of a printer in a computer system?

  1. ((a))

    Store data

  2. ((b))

    Output data

  3. ((c))

    Process data

  4. ((d))

    Input data

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Store data

125

Which function key would you press to open the "Excel Help" window?

  1. ((a))

    F3

  2. ((b))

    F9

  3. ((c))

    F1

  4. ((d))

    F4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F3

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