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OSSC Vital Statistics Assistant 12 Mar 2024 (Shift 1) Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

125 questions · 120 minutes · with answers · free

Arithmetic (25 questions)

1

The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 432 and 72 respectively. If one of the numbers is 216,what is the other?

  1. ((a))

    298

  2. ((b))

    31104

  3. ((c))

    164

  4. ((d))

    144

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Answer: ((a))

298

2

The sum of ages of 4 children born at the intervals of 2 years each is 52 years. What is the age of the eldest child?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    18

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Answer: ((a))

12

3

The formula to calculate the distance is :

  1. ((a))

    Distance =2/(time * speed)

  2. ((b))

    Distance = time / speed

  3. ((c))

    Distance = time * speed

  4. ((d))

    Distance = speed / time

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Answer: ((a))

Distance =2/(time * speed)

4

The seller is said to be in profit, if Selling Price (SP) is _______ the Cost Price (CP).

  1. ((a))

    lesser than

  2. ((b))

    double

  3. ((c))

    equal to

  4. ((d))

    greater than

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Answer: ((a))

lesser than

5

500 books are there which are to be distributed equally among some school children. The distribution is to be done in such a way that the number of books each child received is 20% of the total number of children. How many books did each child receive?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

11

6

Which of the following is NOT a perfect square?

  1. ((a))

    81

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    66

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Answer: ((a))

81

7

What is the sum of 0.5% of 25000 and 0.25% of 10000?

  1. ((a))

    105

  2. ((b))

    150

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    1500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

105

8

Find the Compound Interest(CI) on Rs. 12,600 for 2 years at 10 % per annum compounded annually

  1. ((a))

    2646

  2. ((b))

    9954

  3. ((c))

    7846

  4. ((d))

    1546

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Answer: ((a))

2646

9

The simple interest on a sum of money for 3 years at 12% per annum is Rs 2070. Find the sum of money.

  1. ((a))

    Rs 5950

  2. ((b))

    Rs 5000

  3. ((c))

    Rs 5750

  4. ((d))

    Rs 6210

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Answer: ((a))

Rs 5950

10

HCF of three numbers is 12 and the numbers are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 1. The numbers are:

  1. ((a))

    18 : 24 : 12

  2. ((b))

    24 : 36 : 12

  3. ((c))

    6 : 4 : 12

  4. ((d))

    12 : 18 : 6

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Answer: ((a))

18 : 24 : 12

11

What is the number, which when divided by 5, 7 and 12 gives 1 as remainder?

  1. ((a))

    420

  2. ((b))

    400

  3. ((c))

    402

  4. ((d))

    421

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Answer: ((a))

420

12

The length of a ribbon was originally 60 cm. It was reduced in the ratio 5 : 3. What is its length now?

  1. ((a))

    34 cms

  2. ((b))

    12 cms

  3. ((c))

    36 cms

  4. ((d))

    48 cms

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Answer: ((a))

34 cms

13

The difference between the place value of '9' in 1, 49,392 is:

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    9010

  3. ((c))

    8910

  4. ((d))

    90

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Answer: ((a))

0

14

The ratio of number of red and blue coins in a bag is 5 : 4. If there are 16 blue coins, find the number of red coins in the bag.

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

20

15

The sum of 12 numbers is 756. Find their average.

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    63

  3. ((c))

    378

  4. ((d))

    756

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Answer: ((a))

12

16

Rahul purchased a share for Rs.800 and sold it for Rs.1200.Find his profit percentage

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    35%

  3. ((c))

    45%

  4. ((d))

    30%

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Answer: ((a))

50%

17

If a - b = 7 and ab = 8,What is a2 + b2?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    39

  3. ((c))

    65

  4. ((d))

    45

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Answer: ((a))

35

18

Sam completes a job in 35/2 days. What part of the job will he do in 1 day?

  1. ((a))

    1/35

  2. ((b))

    19/2

  3. ((c))

    3/2

  4. ((d))

    2/35

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Answer: ((a))

1/35

19

A bag contains 3 red and 2 blue marbles. A marble is drawn at random. The probability of drawing a black ball is:

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2/5

  4. ((d))

    3/5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

20

54.327357.20.0057 is the same as:

  1. ((a))

    54.3273.5725.7

  2. ((b))

    5.43273.5725.7

  3. ((c))

    5432735720.0000057

  4. ((d))

    0.543273.5725.7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54.3273.5725.7

21

A trader sells 65m of cloth for Rs.6825 at the profit of Rs 20/m of cloth. What is the cost price of 1m of cloth?

  1. ((a))

    85

  2. ((b))

    105

  3. ((c))

    90

  4. ((d))

    96

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85

22

Which of the following is the smallest?

  1. ((a))

    10/10,000

  2. ((b))

    0.1

  3. ((c))

    0.01

  4. ((d))

    200/20,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10/10,000

23

What is the value of 10% of 20% of 50% of 300?

  1. ((a))

    0.015

  2. ((b))

    0.15

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.015

24

Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 3. If the sum of numbers is 63, find the numbers respectively.

  1. ((a))

    32 and 24

  2. ((b))

    36 and 27

  3. ((c))

    24 and 32

  4. ((d))

    27 and 36

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Answer: ((a))

32 and 24

25

The sum of first 25 natural numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    576

  2. ((b))

    600

  3. ((c))

    325

  4. ((d))

    300

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

576

Data Interpretation (25 questions)

26

Refer the table to answer the Question.

SALE OF CARS (IN LAKH)YEAR 2009YEAR 2010YEAR 2011
MARUTI1.251.81.95
HONDA1.32.11.5
HYUNDAI1.551.352.3
<br>

Which of the company has higher average sales of car during the period 2009-11?

  1. ((a))

    Hyundai

  2. ((b))

    Both Maruti and Hyundai 

  3. ((c))

    Honda

  4. ((d))

    Maruti

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Answer: ((a))

Hyundai

27

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.

<br>

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

Between years 2000 & 2006 the average production of Brand D exceeds the average production of Brand C by what percentage?

  1. ((a))

    25.02%

  2. ((b))

    26.79%

  3. ((c))

    24.01%

  4. ((d))

    31.22%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25.02%

28

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

Find the values of x, y & z, if:

Statements:

I. 2x + 3y + z = 16

II. x = y

  1. ((a))

    Neither statement I nor statement II is sufficient

  2. ((b))

    Either statement I or II is sufficient

  3. ((c))

    Statement II alone is sufficient

  4. ((d))

    Statement I alone is sufficient

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Answer: ((a))

Neither statement I nor statement II is sufficient

29

What percentage of seats does Liberal occupy in Canadian Parliament?

  1. ((a))

    43.18%

  2. ((b))

    44%

  3. ((c))

    42.50%

  4. ((d))

    42.8%

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Answer: ((a))

43.18%

30

Given below is a question and a set of statements. We have to find which of the given statements/statement are sufficient to answer the given question.

Question: Find the area of the triangle PQR

Statements:

(I) PQ = 5m, PR = 5m

(II) Length of PO is 4m

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II are required

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II is sufficient 

  3. ((c))

    Only II is sufficient

  4. ((d))

    Only I is sufficient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II are required

31

What is the ratio of all books sold in 2013 to 2014 for A1, A3 and A5?

  1. ((a))

    25 : 31

  2. ((b))

    20 : 31

  3. ((c))

    23 : 24

  4. ((d))

    24 : 25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 : 31

32

Refer the table to answer the Question.

StateNumber of candidates who appeared and qualified in a competitive examination from different states over the years
201220132014
AppearedQualifiedAppearedQualifiedAppearedQualified
Maharashtra7400850680077595001125
Nagaland8450920920098088001020
Punjab78008908750101097501250
Sikkim8700980970012008950995
West Bengal9800135076009457990885
<br>

What is the total number of qualified candidates from all the 5 states in 2012?

  1. ((a))

    1218

  2. ((b))

    3821

  3. ((c))

    4328

  4. ((d))

    4990

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1218

33

The following figure represents sales (in thousands) over the period 2009 to 2014.

The sales in 2012 exceeded that in 2010 by:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. One lakh

  2. ((b))

    Rs. One thousand

  3. ((c))

    Rs. Ten lakh

  4. ((d))

    Rs. Ten thousand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. One lakh

34

Global Water Sources and their Volumes

Water sourceWater volume, in cubic kmsPercent of total water
Oceans1,298,432,00097.24%
Icecaps, Glaciers28,672,0002.14%
Ground water8,184,0000.61%
Fresh-water lakes122,8800.01%
Inland seas102,4000.01%
Soil moisture65,5360.01%
Rivers122880.00%
Atmosphere16380.00%
Total water volume1,335,296,000100%
<br>

What is the difference between water volume of Fresh water lakes and water volume of Rivers?

  1. ((a))

    110029

  2. ((b))

    110492

  3. ((c))

    110292

  4. ((d))

    110592

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

110029

35

Refer the table to answer the Question.

EXPORT TO CANADA (IN MILLION DOLLAR TERMS)
YEARTEASPICERICEWHEATSUGAR
20222025323035
20232834353030
<br>

Which item has the highest contribution to the export to Canada in the year 2022 and 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Rice

  2. ((b))

    Tea

  3. ((c))

    Sugar

  4. ((d))

    Wheat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rice

36

Distribution of overseas tourist traffic from India and their ages

<br>

If the number of Indians who went to Egypt is 60 lakhs, then total number of overseas tourist traffic from India is:

  1. ((a))

    100 lakhs

  2. ((b))

    130 lakhs

  3. ((c))

    170 lakhs

  4. ((d))

    200 lakhs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 lakhs

37

Refer the table to answer the Question

SECTOR WISE EMPLOYMENT FIGURE (in million)
2005-062006-07
IT5660
Banking3245
Agriculture2738
Manufacturing3048
Farm1519
<br>

Which Sector(s) have growth rate in employment less than the overall growth rate in employment?

  1. ((a))

    Both IT and Farm sectors

  2. ((b))

    IT sector only

  3. ((c))

    Both Farm and Banking sectors

  4. ((d))

    Manufacturing sector only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both IT and Farm sectors

38

Refer the table to answer the Question

In which year was the sales per equity the highest ?

  1. ((a))

    Both 1992 and 1993

  2. ((b))

    1991

  3. ((c))

    1990

  4. ((d))

    1993

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both 1992 and 1993

39

The graph drawn here is a representation of operating systems used by mobile phone users participating in a consumer survey.

Classification of mobile phone users on the basis of operating system

If the total number of participants in the survey was 730, find the total number of users using Android ICS and Windows 8.

  1. ((a))

    402

  2. ((b))

    511

  3. ((c))

    521

  4. ((d))

    321

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

402

40

Refer the table to answer the Question.

What is the average value of export of car as shown in the diagram?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 101.48 crore

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 110.48 crore

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 107.48 crore

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 103.48 crore 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 101.48 crore

41

Refer the table to answer the Question

Which subject had the lowest average number of girls during these two years?

  1. ((a))

    Maths

  2. ((b))

    Chemistry

  3. ((c))

    Physics

  4. ((d))

    Both Maths and Chemistry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maths

42

The Chart below shows the investment and Assets figure for the period 1990 to 1993. Answer the question below based on the figures given in the chart.

Between which two consecutive years, the growth rate for Investments is lowest?

  1. ((a))

    1990-91

  2. ((b))

    1992-93

  3. ((c))

    1993-94

  4. ((d))

    1991-92

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1990-91

43

Refer the table to answer the Question.

Which company had maximum growth in sales between 2010 and 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Honda

  2. ((b))

    Both Hyundai and Honda

  3. ((c))

    Maruti

  4. ((d))

    Hyundai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Honda

44

Refer the table to answer the Question.

Between which years both Samsung and Sony had similar growth (in %)?

  1. ((a))

    2008-09

  2. ((b))

    2009-10

  3. ((c))

    2010-11

  4. ((d))

    2011-12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2008-09

45

Refer the table to answer the Question.

 

Sales figure which company has grown maximum between 2009 and 2010?

  1. ((a))

    Maruti 

  2. ((b))

    Honda

  3. ((c))

    Hyundai 

  4. ((d))

    Both Hyundai and Maruti

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maruti 

46

The Chart below shows the data of National Income and Population figures for the period 1984-85 to 1989-90. Answer the question below based on the figures given in the chart.

Which year per capita income was highest during the period 1984-85 to 1989-90?

  1. ((a))

    1984-85

  2. ((b))

    1989-90

  3. ((c))

    1987-88

  4. ((d))

    1988-89

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1984-85

47

The pie chart below represents the Market share of five chocolates A, B, C, D and E in City Z.

If the total market valued at 2,50,000, then find the market share of Brand E?

  1. ((a))

    62500

  2. ((b))

    70000

  3. ((c))

    78000

  4. ((d))

    75000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

62500

48

What is the percentage Increase in foreign exchange in 2012-13 as compared to 2011-12?

  1. ((a))

    12.26%

  2. ((b))

    16.66%

  3. ((c))

    11.1%

  4. ((d))

    21.2%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.26%

49

Refer the table to answer the Question.

What is the ratio of male and female among the average students?

  1. ((a))

    10 : 4

  2. ((b))

    11 : 2

  3. ((c))

    2 : 3

  4. ((d))

    7 : 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 : 4

50

Read the question and statements provided and then decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient/required to answer the question. Are two lines parallel? Given that: Statements: I. The equation of a line is y = ax + b II. The two lines never intersect each other

  1. ((a))

    Statement I and II are required

  2. ((b))

    Neither statement I nor II is sufficient

  3. ((c))

    Only statement II is sufficient

  4. ((d))

    Only Statement I is sufficient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement I and II are required

Logical Reasoning (25 questions)

51

Select the correct answer from the options given below.

GHI : AYW :: FGH : ?

  1. ((a))

    ZXV

  2. ((b))

    QOM

  3. ((c))

    VTR

  4. ((d))

    ECA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZXV

52

In a certain language, 'HARMONY' is written as 'FCPOMPW' and 'MELODY' is written as 'KGJQBA', then how will 'RHYTHM' be written?

  1. ((a))

    PJWVFO

  2. ((b))

    PFWRFO

  3. ((c))

    PFWVJK

  4. ((d))

    PJVWFO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PJWVFO

53

What is common in the following?

Tempest : Hurricane : Cyclone

  1. ((a))

    All are related to flowers

  2. ((b))

    All are related to temperature

  3. ((c))

    All are violent winds

  4. ((d))

    All occur in December

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All are related to flowers

54

α means 'greater than' β means 'less than' γ means 'not greater than' δ means 'not less than' θ means 'equal to'.

If A α 2C and 2A θ 3B, then

  1. ((a))

    C α B

  2. ((b))

    C δ B

  3. ((c))

    C β B

  4. ((d))

    C θ B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C α B

55

Fill in the blank:

96, 60, 35, _____, 10

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

56

In a certain code LENGTH is written as NIPKVL. How is VOLUME written in that code?

  1. ((a))

    XTMYPI 

  2. ((b))

    YXMYIO

  3. ((c))

    XSNYOI

  4. ((d))

    YXMYOI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XTMYPI 

57

Raj and Shini are ranked 7th and 11th respectively from the top among 31 students. Determine their ranks from the bottom.

  1. ((a))

    19 and 28

  2. ((b))

    25 and 21

  3. ((c))

    25 and 20

  4. ((d))

    20 and 23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19 and 28

58

9, 4, 25, 6, 49, 8, ?

Find the number in place of the question mark in the above series.

  1. ((a))

    81

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

81

59

If X = 48 and BAT= 46, then GOA = ________.

  1. ((a))

    46

  2. ((b))

    39

  3. ((c))

    42

  4. ((d))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

60

Select the correct set of symbols which will fit in the given equation?

25 7 16 4 50 = 3

  1. ((a))

    ÷, ×, - +

  2. ((b))

    +, -, ÷, × 

  3. ((c))

    +, ×, ÷, -

  4. ((d))

    -, +, ÷, × 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷, ×, - +

61

How many times do the hands of a clock coincide in a day?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

62

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

L, O, M, P, N, ?

  1. ((a))

    K

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    L

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

K

63

A starts walking towards west for 5km then turns left and walks for 6km. Now, A takes left and walks for 5km takes a left and walks for 3km. In which direction is A now with respect to the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    South-East

  2. ((b))

    South

  3. ((c))

    East

  4. ((d))

    North-East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South-East

64

Choose the odd one out?

  1. ((a))

    81

  2. ((b))

    49

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

81

65

Find the correct number which can replace the question mark.

127 : 172 :: 259 : ?

  1. ((a))

    232

  2. ((b))

    253

  3. ((c))

    295

  4. ((d))

    263

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

232

66

If + means ÷, × means -, ÷ means × and - means +, then,

8 + 6 × 4 ÷ 3 - 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    -20/3

  2. ((b))

    20/3

  3. ((c))

    -1/2

  4. ((d))

    1/2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-20/3

67

Steve, John, Gary and Jacob are playing 'carrom' with Steve and Gary playing as partners. After the first game, they change partners and Steve partners with John. Steve and Jacob do not change their positions at any time during the game. If Gary faces North in the second game, in which direction was he facing earlier?

  1. ((a))

    South

  2. ((b))

    North East

  3. ((c))

    South East

  4. ((d))

    East or West

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South

68

Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between odd number, even number and natural number?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

69

The calendar for the year 1993 will be same for the year:

  1. ((a))

    2014

  2. ((b))

    1999

  3. ((c))

    2017

  4. ((d))

    1996

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2014

70

Answer the following question based on the statements below:

Statements:

I. Raman, Sonam, Rahim and Mona play football and cricket.

II. Raman, Sonu and Mona play football, hockey and cricket.

III. Sonu, Rahim and Mohan play hockey, cricket and basketball.

Which game is played by all?

  1. ((a))

    Hockey

  2. ((b))

    Football

  3. ((c))

    Cricket

  4. ((d))

    Basketball

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hockey

71

Pick odd one out from among the following groups of letters.

  1. ((a))

    PS

  2. ((b))

    AC

  3. ((c))

    EH

  4. ((d))

    JM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PS

72

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

Statement :

  1. All the actors are girls.
  2. All the girls are beautiful.

Conclusions:

  1. All the actors are beautiful.
  2. Some girls are actors.
  1. ((a))

    Both Conclusion 1 and 2 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither Conclusion 1 nor 2 follows. 

  3. ((c))

    Only Conclusion 1 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion 2 follows. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both Conclusion 1 and 2 follows.

73

Rishab and Atulya are partaking in a game facing the North. On the blow of each whistle, Rishab and Atulya must turn to their right and left respectively.After 3 blows, Which direction will Atulya and Rishab be facing respectively?

  1. ((a))

    South and East respectively

  2. ((b))

    East and West respectively

  3. ((c))

    West and East respectively

  4. ((d))

    South and West respectively

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South and East respectively

74

Identify the word which can be replaced for the question mark.

Ornithologist : Bird :: Actuary : ?

  1. ((a))

    Risk management 

  2. ((b))

    Operations management

  3. ((c))

    Statistics

  4. ((d))

    Mammals

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Answer: ((a))

Risk management 

75

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

Statements:

There are four directions: East, West, North, and South. East and West are exactly opposite to each other and the same goes for North and South. North lies on the right when a person faces in West direction and South lies on the right when a person faces in East direction.

Conclusions:

I -North and South are at 180-degrees with respect to each other.

II - South lies on the left when a person faces in East direction

  1. ((a))

    Both Conclusion I and II are correct. 

  2. ((b))

    Neither Conclusion I nor II is correct

  3. ((c))

    Only Conclusion I is correct.

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion II is correct.

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Answer: ((a))

Both Conclusion I and II are correct. 

Current Events (25 questions)

76

Which of the following state's rulers used the title of 'Nizam'?

  1. ((a))

    Gwalior State

  2. ((b))

    Arcot State

  3. ((c))

    Hyderabad State

  4. ((d))

    Mysore State

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gwalior State

77

Charles Wilkins is famous for having done this translation from Sanskrit into English. Which was the book?

  1. ((a))

    Vedas

  2. ((b))

    Bhagavad Gita

  3. ((c))

    Ramayana

  4. ((d))

    History of Mohenjo Daro

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vedas

78

The Magsaysay Award was instituted in 1957 in whose honor?

  1. ((a))

    The former head of UNESCO 

  2. ((b))

    The former United Nations Secretary General 

  3. ((c))

    The former President of Philippines

  4. ((d))

    The former Prime Minister of Indonesia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The former head of UNESCO 

79

Name the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri Award?

  1. ((a))

    Smita Patil

  2. ((b))

    Nargis Dutt

  3. ((c))

    Vyjayanthimala

  4. ((d))

    Madhubala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Smita Patil

80

Who is the current CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), as of December 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Sharad Arvind Bobde

  2. ((b))

    Dr. Saurabh Garg 

  3. ((c))

    Amit Agrawal 

  4. ((d))

    Dr. Anand Deshpande 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sharad Arvind Bobde

81

 "Sadgati" the book-on which a film was made-was written by whom?

  1. ((a))

    Harivansh Rai Bachchan 

  2. ((b))

    Premchand 

  3. ((c))

    Mahadevi Verma 

  4. ((d))

    Jaishankar Prasad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Harivansh Rai Bachchan 

82

Expand IMAX as in relation to filmmaking and screening.

  1. ((a))

    Image Max Code 

  2. ((b))

    Image Maximum

  3. ((c))

    Image Magnified 

  4. ((d))

    International Motion Picture Format

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Image Max Code 

83

The Polavaram Irrigation project is located in which state? 

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

84

How many women Judges are there in the Indian Supreme court, as of December 2023?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

4

85

Cristiano Ronaldo- the football legend's statue has been installed in which Indian State?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Goa

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

86

Which telescope is currently considered to be the most powerful in its reach?

  1. ((a))

    Spitzer Space Telescope

  2. ((b))

    Hubble Space Telescope

  3. ((c))

    James Webb Space Telescope

  4. ((d))

    Keck Observatory

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spitzer Space Telescope

87

Who developed the theory of relativity?

  1. ((a))

    Isaac Newton

  2. ((b))

    Albert Einstein 

  3. ((c))

    Stephen Hawkings 

  4. ((d))

    Aryabhatta 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Isaac Newton

88

The first Amendment to the Constitution of India was brought about in which year?

  1. ((a))

    1958

  2. ((b))

    1951

  3. ((c))

    1948

  4. ((d))

    1962

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1958

89

 The 'Stockholm Conference' deals mainly with which issue?

  1. ((a))

    Human Environment

  2. ((b))

    Human racism

  3. ((c))

    Human gender issues

  4. ((d))

    Human bigotry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Human Environment

90

What does 'FATF' stand for? 

  1. ((a))

    Fire Action Technical Force

  2. ((b))

    Financial Action Task Force

  3. ((c))

    Financial Association Task Force

  4. ((d))

    Fireman's Action Training Force

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fire Action Technical Force

91

Where would you find the Bering Strait?

  1. ((a))

    Separating the Malaysia and Sumatra

  2. ((b))

    Separating the continents of Australia and New Zealand

  3. ((c))

    Separating the continents of Asia and North America

  4. ((d))

    Separating the continents of Asia and Europe

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Answer: ((a))

Separating the Malaysia and Sumatra

92

The Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati was established by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

  1. ((a))

    1927

  2. ((b))

    1917

  3. ((c))

    1932

  4. ((d))

    1915

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1927

93

The snow leopard has been adopted as the state animal by which Indian State/Union Territory?

  1. ((a))

    Ladakh

  2. ((b))

    J&K

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ladakh

94

Which of the following is NOT a Cryptocurrency?

  1. ((a))

    Ariary

  2. ((b))

    Bitcoin 😺😺💴 i8 ii 8

  3. ((c))

    Ethereum

  4. ((d))

    Tether

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ariary

95

The freeware WhatsApp was founded by:

  1. ((a))

    Mark Zuckerberg

  2. ((b))

    Jan Koum and Brian Acton

  3. ((c))

    Nikolai and Pavel Durov

  4. ((d))

    Sean Parker

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mark Zuckerberg

96

Who among the following is/was the youngest President of India?

  1. ((a))

    Ram Nath Kovind

  2. ((b))

    Giani Zail Singh

  3. ((c))

    Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

  4. ((d))

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ram Nath Kovind

97

What is the national capital of the federation of United Arab Emirates?

  1. ((a))

    Fujairah

  2. ((b))

    Sharjah 

  3. ((c))

    Dubai

  4. ((d))

    Abu Dhabi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fujairah

98

Garampani sanctuary is located at:

  1. ((a))

    Junagarh, Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Diphu, Assam

  3. ((c))

    Kohima, Nagaland

  4. ((d))

    Gangtok, Sikkim

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Junagarh, Gujarat

99

Who was Punjab's Lieutenant Governor at the time of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Lytton

  2. ((b))

    Lord Hastings

  3. ((c))

    Sir Michael O'Dwyer

  4. ((d))

    Charles Cornwallis

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Lytton

100

Who co-founded SpaceX - the first privately funded space program?

  1. ((a))

    Jeff Bezos

  2. ((b))

    Elon Musk

  3. ((c))

    Bill Gates

  4. ((d))

    European Space Agency 

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Answer: ((a))

Jeff Bezos

Computer Awareness (25 questions)

101

DOS stands for:

  1. ((a))

    Disk Operating System

  2. ((b))

    Domain Object Service

  3. ((c))

    Direct Object Service 

  4. ((d))

    Dynamic Operating System

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Answer: ((a))

Disk Operating System

102

What does "CC" stand for in the context of email communication?

  1. ((a))

    Copy Communication

  2. ((b))

    Cut Copy 

  3. ((c))

    Carbon Copy

  4. ((d))

    Complete Copy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Copy Communication

103

Which short key is used to bold highlighted text in a word document?

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl + P

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl + S

  3. ((c))

    Ctrl + C

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl + B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ctrl + P

104

In Internet terminology, what is the full form of "URL"?

  1. ((a))

    Uniform Resource Locator

  2. ((b))

    Unified Resource Locator

  3. ((c))

    Universal Routing Locator 

  4. ((d))

    Universal Resource Locator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uniform Resource Locator

105

Which shortcut key is used to move to the next sheet in a workbook?

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl + End 

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl +Page Down

  3. ((c))

    Ctrl+ Page Up

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl + Home

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ctrl + End 

106

What is the meaning of the Booting in the operating system?

  1. ((a))

    To scan 

  2. ((b))

    Restarting computer

  3. ((c))

    Install the program

  4. ((d))

    To turn off

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Answer: ((a))

To scan 

107

Which of the following properly masks your IP address to assist you in increasing your privacy while surfing online?

  1. ((a))

    New Tab 

  2. ((b))

    VPN Mode 

  3. ((c))

    Different Browser

  4. ((d))

    Incognito Mode 

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Answer: ((a))

New Tab 

108

Which of the following is the default file extension of Notepad?

  1. ((a))

    .doc

  2. ((b))

    .ppt

  3. ((c))

    .docx

  4. ((d))

    .txt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

.doc

109

Which of the following is NOT a classification of computer Language?

  1. ((a))

    Syntax Level Language

  2. ((b))

    Machine language 

  3. ((c))

    Assembly language

  4. ((d))

    High level language

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Answer: ((a))

Syntax Level Language

110

Input to the computer can be entered by the users. How will the input be converted which is entered by the user?

  1. ((a))

    The input entered will be digitized.

  2. ((b))

    The input entered will be converted to alphanumeric code.

  3. ((c))

    The input entered will be converted to Spanish language. 

  4. ((d))

    The input entered will not necessarily be converted.

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Answer: ((a))

The input entered will be digitized.

111

Ctrl + z on the keyboard leads to what type of action?

  1. ((a))

    Redo

  2. ((b))

    Close

  3. ((c))

    Undo

  4. ((d))

    Save

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Redo

112

_____ is random access memory that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. 

  1. ((a))

    Cache memory

  2. ((b))

    Secondary memory 

  3. ((c))

    Volatile memory 

  4. ((d))

    Dynamic memory 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cache memory

113

Which of the following is not a component of CPU?

  1. ((a))

    Hard disk

  2. ((b))

    Cache

  3. ((c))

    Registers

  4. ((d))

    Buses

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hard disk

114

VIRUS stands for: 

  1. ((a))

    Vital information Resources Under Siege 

  2. ((b))

    Very Intelligent Result Until Searched 

  3. ((c))

    Viral Important Record User Searched

  4. ((d))

    Very Important Record User Search

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Answer: ((a))

Vital information Resources Under Siege 

115

Excel allows you to create worksheet much like paper ledger that can perform ________.

  1. ((a))

    Normal calculation(s)

  2. ((b))

    Creative calculations 

  3. ((c))

    Pseudo calculation(s)

  4. ((d))

    Automatic calculation(s) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Normal calculation(s)

116

Which of the following is a computer operating system?

  1. ((a))

    BIOS

  2. ((b))

    Maxthon

  3. ((c))

    Comodo

  4. ((d))

    RTOS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BIOS

117

Which of the following device convert sound signal to an electric signal?

  1. ((a))

    Stylus

  2. ((b))

    Microphone

  3. ((c))

    Camera

  4. ((d))

    Speaker 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stylus

118

 LCD stands for:

  1. ((a))

    Liquefied Cathode Display

  2. ((b))

    Light Crystal Display 

  3. ((c))

    Liquid Crystal Display

  4. ((d))

    Liquid Cathode Display

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Liquefied Cathode Display

119

Which of the following is not a type of operating system?

  1. ((a))

    Windows

  2. ((b))

    Linux

  3. ((c))

    Ubuntu

  4. ((d))

    Office

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Windows

120

Which shortcut key is used to open "Find and Replace" dialog box in MS word?

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl+C

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl+I

  3. ((c))

    Ctrl+H

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl+G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ctrl+C

121

Which shortcut key is used to insert a new slide in MS PowerPoint?

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl + M

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl + S

  3. ((c))

    Ctrl + Enter

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl + N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ctrl + M

122

Which function would you use to capture the contents of an open window?

  1. ((a))

    Smart art

  2. ((b))

    Screenshot

  3. ((c))

    Icon set

  4. ((d))

    Clip art

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Smart art

123

Which is the shortcut key to hide selected rows in Excel?

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl+C

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl+H

  3. ((c))

    Ctrl+9

  4. ((d))

    Ctrl+0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ctrl+C

124

What does DNS mean in the context of the Internet?

  1. ((a))

    Domain Naming Service

  2. ((b))

    Dynamic Naming Service

  3. ((c))

    Domain Name System

  4. ((d))

    Data Naming System 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Domain Naming Service

125

Which of these is not part of a computer's CPU?

  1. ((a))

    ALU

  2. ((b))

    Mouse

  3. ((c))

    Registers

  4. ((d))

    Control Unit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ALU

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