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RRB ALP CBT I 20 Aug 2018 Shift 2 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

Oparin’s theory about ‘Origin of life’ is related to ________.

  1. ((a))

    chemical evolution

  2. ((b))

    biological evolution

  3. ((c))

    physical evolution

  4. ((d))

    artificial evolution

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Answer: ((a))

chemical evolution

2

Which Indian economist wrote the 2017 book ‘I Do What I Do’?

  1. ((a))

    Amartya Sen

  2. ((b))

    Urjit Patel

  3. ((c))

    Manmohan Singh

  4. ((d))

    Raghuram Rajan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amartya Sen

3

Consider the given question and decide which of the following statements is sufficient to answer the question.

What is the code for PQR?

Statements:

I. ABC represents BCD; DEF represents EFG.

II. LMN represents MNO; OPQ represents PQR.

  1. ((a))

    I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

  2. ((b))

    II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II are sufficient to answer the question.

  4. ((d))

    Either I or II is sufficient to answer the question.

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Answer: ((a))

I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

Direction: The given Pie chart shows the distribution of minerals in the human body, study the chart carefully and answer the following question.

4

Based on the given data, what is the ratio of calcium to iron found in the human body?

  1. ((a))

    3 : 5

  2. ((b))

    5 : 8

  3. ((c))

    3 : 2

  4. ((d))

    8 : 5

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Answer: ((a))

3 : 5

5

Shams invested Rs. 4000 at 10% per annum compound interest. After n years, Shams received Rs. 1324 more, Find the value of n.

  1. ((a))

    4 years

  2. ((b))

    3 years

  3. ((c))

    2 years

  4. ((d))

    1 years

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Answer: ((a))

4 years

6

Which of the following is necessary to maintain the number of individuals of species and to prevent their extinction?

  1. ((a))

    Reproduction

  2. ((b))

    Circulation

  3. ((c))

    Digestion

  4. ((d))

    Respiration

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Answer: ((a))

Reproduction

7

What product is formed when electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride?

  1. ((a))

    Sodium oxide

  2. ((b))

    Sodium hydroxide

  3. ((c))

    Sodium and chlorine

  4. ((d))

    Sodium and water

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Answer: ((a))

Sodium oxide

8

A force 20 N displaces an object through 2 m and does a work of 20 J. The angle between the force and displacement is:

  1. ((a))

    90°

  2. ((b))

    0° 

  3. ((c))

    30° 

  4. ((d))

    60° 

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Answer: ((a))

90°

9

The ages of A and B differ by 16 years. If 6 years ago, the elder one was 3 times as old as the younger one, find the present age of the younger between A and B?

  1. ((a))

    15 years

  2. ((b))

    11 years

  3. ((c))

    12 years

  4. ((d))

    14 years

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Answer: ((a))

15 years

10

If the edge of a cube is increased by 4 cm, the volume will increase by 988 cm3. Then what is the original length of each edge of the cube?

  1. ((a))

    8 cm

  2. ((b))

    6 cm

  3. ((c))

    7 cm

  4. ((d))

    9 cm

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Answer: ((a))

8 cm

11

The S.P. of a washing machine is 1141\frac{1}{4} of its C.P. Find the gain percent.

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    331333\frac{1}{3}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

12

What is the name of the new Android App that has been launched by Sachin Tendulkar in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    100MB

  2. ((b))

    Sachin

  3. ((c))

    SRT

  4. ((d))

    Aamchi Mumbai

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Answer: ((a))

100MB

13

Ice floats on water because its density is _______.

  1. ((a))

    more than water

  2. ((b))

    zero

  3. ((c))

    same as water

  4. ((d))

    less than water

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Answer: ((a))

more than water

14

The sum of two fraction is 19/20, one of them is 3/4. What is the other fraction?

  1. ((a))

    1/12

  2. ((b))

    1/5

  3. ((c))

    1/10

  4. ((d))

    1/1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1/12

15

A tanker can fill a cistern in 12 hours. After half the cistern is filled, 2 more similar tankers are opened. What is the time taken to fill the remaining half of the tank?

  1. ((a))

    3 h

  2. ((b))

    1 h 30 min

  3. ((c))

    2 h

  4. ((d))

    1 h 45 min

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Answer: ((a))

3 h

16

Which of the following gases makes bread or cake rise making them soft and spongy?

  1. ((a))

    CO2

  2. ((b))

    O2

  3. ((c))

    H2

  4. ((d))

    CO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CO2

17

Select the option that does NOT belong in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

D

18

What is the amount of work done when a body moves under a force of 1 N a distance of 1 metre in the direction of the force?

  1. ((a))

    100 Joules

  2. ((b))

    1 Joule

  3. ((c))

    10 Joules

  4. ((d))

    0.01 Joules

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Answer: ((a))

100 Joules

19

Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All boys are girls. All girls are monkeys.

Conclusions:

  1. All monkeys are boys.
  2. All boys are monkeys.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2 follow.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

20

Why does a sprinter keep running even after crossing the finishing line?

  1. ((a))

    The inertia of rest takes some time to make him stop.

  2. ((b))

    The inertia of motion keeps him running.

  3. ((c))

    He wants to make sure that he crosses the line.

  4. ((d))

    The friction between his shoes and the ground causes him to move beyond the line.

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Answer: ((a))

The inertia of rest takes some time to make him stop.

21

Which team won the 2016 Champions Trophy Men’s Hockey tournament defeating India in the finals in London?

  1. ((a))

    Netherlands

  2. ((b))

    Spain

  3. ((c))

    Australia

  4. ((d))

    USA

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Answer: ((a))

Netherlands

22

In the Modern Periodic Table, a zig-zag line separates ________.

  1. ((a))

    metals from non-metals

  2. ((b))

    metals from metalloids

  3. ((c))

    non-metals from metalloids

  4. ((d))

    metals from halogens

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Answer: ((a))

metals from non-metals

23

The sum of 4/7 and 7/4 is:

  1. ((a))

    33/28

  2. ((b))

    33/14

  3. ((c))

    25/14

  4. ((d))

    65/28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33/28

24

A and B can complete a task in 10 days, B and C can complete it in 15 days while C and A can do the same task together in 12 days. How many days will they together take to complete the task?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

5

25

Select the correct set that represent the following Venn diagram.

  1. ((a))

    Grass-eating animals, cows, deer

  2. ((b))

    Grass-eating animals, goat, buffalo

  3. ((c))

    Flesh-eating animals, tigers, cows

  4. ((d))

    Flesh-eating animals, tigers, lions

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Answer: ((a))

Grass-eating animals, cows, deer

26

Nitin ranks 23rd from the top in a class of 42. What will be his rank from the last?

  1. ((a))

    27th

  2. ((b))

    25th

  3. ((c))

    20th

  4. ((d))

    23th

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Answer: ((a))

27th

27

The repeated reflection that results in persistence of sound is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    reverberation

  2. ((b))

    echo

  3. ((c))

    rarefaction

  4. ((d))

    reflection

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Answer: ((a))

reverberation

28

Assuming that the numbers in each of the following figures follow a similar pattern, select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in figure C.

  1. ((a))

    61

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    81

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61

29

Which of the following will yield a recurring decimal?

  1. ((a))

    9/90

  2. ((b))

    9/20

  3. ((c))

    9/70

  4. ((d))

    9/40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9/90

30

Gurinder Chadha, a Britisher of Indian-origin, has been honoured with the Sikh Jewel Award for 2017. In what line is Gurinder famous?

  1. ((a))

    Film-making

  2. ((b))

    Athletics

  3. ((c))

    Journalism

  4. ((d))

    Medicine

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Answer: ((a))

Film-making

31

If Y is the brother of X, Y is son of Z, Z’s father is X’s ______

  1. ((a))

    Father-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Grandfather

  3. ((c))

    Father

  4. ((d))

    Uncle

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Answer: ((a))

Father-in-law

32

Select the option that is different from the remaining three alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    xyzw

  2. ((b))

    mnol

  3. ((c))

    ponm

  4. ((d))

    ghif

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Answer: ((a))

xyzw

33

Consider the given question and decide which of the following statements is sufficient to answer the question.

What day is the 14th of a given month?

Statements:

  1. The last day of the month is Sunday.
  2. The fourth Saturday of the month is 25th.
  1. ((a))

    Statement 2 alone is sufficient while statement 1 alone is insufficient.

  2. ((b))

    Either statement 1 or 2 is sufficient.

  3. ((c))

    Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient.

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1 alone is sufficient while statement 2 alone is insufficient.

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Answer: ((a))

Statement 2 alone is sufficient while statement 1 alone is insufficient.

34

If the number 4x315 is divisible by 3, where x is a digit, what can be the sum of all such values of x?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

35

The sum of 17 observations of a data is (496 + x). if the mean of the data is x, then the value of x is.

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

36

If Kamala is 50 m south-west of Neeta, and Ria is 50 m south-east of Neeta, then Ria is in which direction with respect to Kamala?

  1. ((a))

    North-west

  2. ((b))

    West

  3. ((c))

    East

  4. ((d))

    North-East

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Answer: ((a))

North-west

37

If a current of 1.5 A is maintained in a resistor of 10 Ohm, then the energy dissipated in the resistor in 1 minute will be:

  1. ((a))

    1350 J

  2. ((b))

    15 J

  3. ((c))

    135 J

  4. ((d))

    22.5 J

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Answer: ((a))

1350 J

38

Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit.

Argument:

The present government had reduced the base price for auctioning for the 2G spectrum.

Assumptions:

  1. Next time price will reduce further.
  2. Last time the auction was not good.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 are implicit

  4. ((d))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit

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Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

39

Consider the given question and decide which of the following statements is sufficient to answer the question.

 

All natural numbers are whole numbers?

 

Statements: 

(I) All natural numbers plus 0 are called whole numbers.

(II) Whole numbers are different from natural numbers.

  1. ((a))

    alone is sufficient while (I) alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

  2. ((b))

    Neither (I) or (II) is sufficient to answer the question.

  3. ((c))

    (I) alone is sufficient while (II) alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

  4. ((d))

    Both (I) or (II) is sufficient to answer the question.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

alone is sufficient while (I) alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

40

Which actor-turned-politician was a Lok Sabha Member from Ahmedabad (East) constituency in 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Dharmendra

  2. ((b))

    Paresh Rawal

  3. ((c))

    Shatrughan Sinha

  4. ((d))

    Hema Malini

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dharmendra

41

A fan was sold for Rs. 3600 at a loss of 10%. What would be the gain or loss percent if it was sold for Rs. 4200?

  1. ((a))

    Loss 5%

  2. ((b))

    Gain 5%

  3. ((c))

    Gain 10%

  4. ((d))

    Loss 10%

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Answer: ((a))

Loss 5%

42

One of the most destructive volcanoes in recent times has been the Kilauea volcano. Where is it located?

  1. ((a))

    Spain

  2. ((b))

    Japan

  3. ((c))

    Vietnam

  4. ((d))

    Hawaii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spain

43

Select the related word from the given alternatives.

JUMBUCKS : SKCUBMUJ ∷ SHIPJACK

  1. ((a))

    KCAIJPHS

  2. ((b))

    KCAJIPHS

  3. ((c))

    KCASPHIS

  4. ((d))

    KCAJPIHS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KCAIJPHS

44

Which of the following metals is NOT obtained by reduction using carbon?

  1. ((a))

    Zinc

  2. ((b))

    Sodium

  3. ((c))

    Iron

  4. ((d))

    Copper

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Zinc

45

If x2 + ax + b, when divided by x - 5, leaves a remainder of 34 and x2 + bx + a, when divided by x - 5, leaves a remainder of 52, then a + b = ?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    -6

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    -3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

46

The quantum theory of light was given by ________.

  1. ((a))

    Einstein

  2. ((b))

    Planck

  3. ((c))

    Newton

  4. ((d))

    Faraday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Einstein

47

Who is the Home Minister of India as of February 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Sushma Swaraj

  2. ((b))

    Rajnath Singh

  3. ((c))

    Arun Jaitley

  4. ((d))

    Narendra Modi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sushma Swaraj

48

Which Mughal Emperor was deported to Rangoon by the British?

  1. ((a))

    Bahadur Shah Zafar

  2. ((b))

    Bahadur Shah I

  3. ((c))

    Shah alam II

  4. ((d))

    Bahadur Shah III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bahadur Shah Zafar

49

In the first 10 terms and the last 10 terms of the given expression are interchanged in such a way that the first term is interchanged with the last, the second with the second last, the third with the third last and so on, what will the fifth term from the right be in the new arrangement?

RB75E%M3W48Q9#B2A$MS

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

50

What is the number of atoms constituting a molecule known as?

  1. ((a))

    Isotopes

  2. ((b))

    Atomic mass

  3. ((c))

    Atomicity

  4. ((d))

    Atomic number

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Isotopes

51

Assuming that the numbers in each of the following figures follow a similar pattern, select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in figure C.

  1. ((a))

    241

  2. ((b))

    210

  3. ((c))

    184

  4. ((d))

    321

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

241

52

The number of diagonals in a decagon is:

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    39

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

53

Select the odd character out of the following series.

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    α

  3. ((c))

    λ

  4. ((d))

    π

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

54

The two roots of a quadratic equation are given as x = -2/3 and x = 1/2. The equation can be written as:

  1. ((a))

    (2x - 1) (3x + 2) = 0

  2. ((b))

    (2x + 1) (3x + 2) = 0

  3. ((c))

    (2x - 1) (3x - 2) = 0

  4. ((d))

    (2x + 1) (3x - 2) = 0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(2x - 1) (3x + 2) = 0

55

Select the option that is correct mirror image of the following figure.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

56

The ratio of the number of marbles that Joyee and Minati had was 5 : 6 while the ratio of the number of marbles that Jacob and Minati had was 5 : 9. What is the ratio of the number of marbles that Joyee and Jacob had?

  1. ((a))

    7 : 5

  2. ((b))

    3 : 2

  3. ((c))

    2 : 3

  4. ((d))

    5 : 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 : 5

57

In the following series, two terms are missing as shown by the question marks (?). Select the missing terms from the given options.

I-10, L-13, O-16, ?, ?, X-25

  1. ((a))

    R-19, U-22

  2. ((b))

    H-8, J-10

  3. ((c))

    R-8, U-12

  4. ((d))

    K-11, M-13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R-19, U-22

58

A square park having a side 20 m has two roads each 2 m wide running in the middle of it and parallel to its length and breath. What will be cost of gravelling the path at the rate of Rs. 100/m2?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7,200

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 7,600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 8,800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 8,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7,200

59

Use each of the following only once and form three groups. The three groups so formed are:

  1. ((a))

    (1, 3, 5), (2, 7, 8), (4, 6, 9)

  2. ((b))

    (1, 3, 9), (2, 6, 8), (4, 7, 5)

  3. ((c))

    (1, 3, 5), (2, 6, 9), (4, 7, 8)

  4. ((d))

    (1, 3, 5), (2, 6, 8), (4, 7, 9)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(1, 3, 5), (2, 7, 8), (4, 6, 9)

60

Identify an example of connective tissue in humans.

  1. ((a))

    Bone

  2. ((b))

    Muscles

  3. ((c))

    Cell

  4. ((d))

    Fibres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bone

61

Find the missing term for the related pair of letter clusters.

CLOUD : COULD ∷ SMILE : ________

  1. ((a))

    MILSE

  2. ((b))

    SLIME

  3. ((c))

    SILME

  4. ((d))

    MILES

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MILSE

62

In which of the following examples will an athlete have a maximum accelerated motion?

  1. ((a))

    Running on a circular track

  2. ((b))

    Running on a hexagonal track

  3. ((c))

    Running on an octagonal track

  4. ((d))

    Running on a rectangular track

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Running on a circular track

63

Consider the given statement to be true and decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement.

Statement:

All work and no play makes jack a dull boy.

Conclusions:

1: To work is important.

2: One has to compromise work for play.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 1 follows.

64

0.0245‾0.02\overline {45} written as a vulgar fraction in its simplest from is:

  1. ((a))

    27/1111

  2. ((b))

    9/370

  3. ((c))

    9/37

  4. ((d))

    27/1100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27/1111

65

A train crossed a 120 m long platform in 12 seconds and 165 m long platform in 15 seconds. The speed of the train was:

  1. ((a))

    66 km/h

  2. ((b))

    54 km/h

  3. ((c))

    49 km/h

  4. ((d))

    72 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66 km/h

66

Phytohormones are _________.

  1. ((a))

    regulators synthesized by plants influencing physiological processes

  2. ((b))

    substance controlling diseases

  3. ((c))

    substances used for photosynthesis

  4. ((d))

    chemicals used for peeling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

regulators synthesized by plants influencing physiological processes

67

One horse power is equals to

  1. ((a))

    786 Watts 

  2. ((b))

    746 Watts

  3. ((c))

    764 Watts

  4. ((d))

    735 Watts

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

786 Watts 

68

How many of the factors of 360 are perfect squares?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

69

Which Indian nuclear scientist is currently the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India?

  1. ((a))

    A.S. Kiran Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Sekhar Basu

  3. ((c))

    Madhavan Nair

  4. ((d))

    R. Murugesan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A.S. Kiran Kumar

70

The minimum number of straight lines required to construct the given figure is _____.

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

71

Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements: No girl can jump. Some girls are swimmers

Conclusion I: Male swimmers can jump.

Conclusion II: Some swimmers can jump.

  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 1 follows

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 2 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 follows

72

______ is the number of shells for elements of the 3rd period.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

73

India-born Sundar Pichai is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which of the following companies?

  1. ((a))

    Google

  2. ((b))

    Amazon

  3. ((c))

    Dell

  4. ((d))

    Microsoft

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Google

74

Select the odd figure out of the given series.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

75

The hardest natural substance is ________.

  1. ((a))

    Copper

  2. ((b))

    Diamond

  3. ((c))

    Iron

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Copper

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