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RRB ALP CBT I 30 Aug 2018 Shift 1 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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Stage I (CBT I) (75 questions)

1

The state of matter can be changed into another state by changing the:

  1. ((a))

    Volume

  2. ((b))

    Density

  3. ((c))

    Shape

  4. ((d))

    Temperature

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Answer: ((a))

Volume

2

Select the option that can replace the question mark in the following figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

3

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale held in Kochi, Kerala is an exhibition of which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala martial art of Kalaripayattu

  2. ((b))

    Old Malayalam movies

  3. ((c))

    Kathakali dance

  4. ((d))

    Contemporary art

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala martial art of Kalaripayattu

4

The chemical formula of Sodium Carbonate is:

  1. ((a))

    Na3CO2

  2. ((b))

    Na2CO

  3. ((c))

    NaCO3

  4. ((d))

    Na2CO3

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Answer: ((a))

Na3CO2

5

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

Statement:

Public smoking has increased in the current year.

Conclusions:

  1. Government should ban public smoking.
  2. Government should create awareness about ill effects of public smoking.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 1 follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion 2 follows.

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both 1 and 2 follow.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 1 follows.

6

In a certain code, if ZIGZAGGING is written as AZGIZGNIGG, then how will BLIZZARDLY be written as in the same code?

  1. ((a))

    ZZILBYLDRA

  2. ((b))

    ZZILBIYLDRA

  3. ((c))

    ZZILLBYLDRA

  4. ((d))

    ZZILBYDRA

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Answer: ((a))

ZZILBYLDRA

7

The Charter of Liberties- popularly known as ‘The Magna Carta'- was signed in England in which year?

  1. ((a))

    1415 AD

  2. ((b))

    1315 AD

  3. ((c))

    1215 AD

  4. ((d))

    1115 AD

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Answer: ((a))

1415 AD

8

Which of the given answer figure depicts the correct water image of the given problem figure?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    B

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Answer: ((a))

A

9

What would be the smaller of the two angles formed by the hour hand and the minute hand at 4 : 52 p.m.?

  1. ((a))

    162°

  2. ((b))

    164.5°

  3. ((c))

    165°

  4. ((d))

    166°

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Answer: ((a))

162°

10

Vistara airline is a joint venture between Tata Sons and which international airlines?

  1. ((a))

    Lufthansa

  2. ((b))

    Malaysian Airlines

  3. ((c))

    British Airways

  4. ((d))

    Singapore Airlines

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Answer: ((a))

Lufthansa

11

While releasing the arrow from a stretched bow, the Potential Energy of the bow is converted into?

  1. ((a))

    chemical energy

  2. ((b))

    kinetic energy

  3. ((c))

    sound energy

  4. ((d))

    heat energy

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Answer: ((a))

chemical energy

12

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

If LIKE GOOD HABIT is coded as 126, then what will be the code for HABIT?

Statements:

  1. I LOVE PICTURES is coded as 785.
  2. THOUGHT BECOMES HABIT is coded as 856.
  1. ((a))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient to answer the given question.

  2. ((b))

    2 alone is sufficient while 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the given question.

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the given question.

  4. ((d))

    1 alone is sufficient while 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the given question.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient to answer the given question.

13

Which of the following is used to get relief when you have been stung by a honeybee?

  1. ((a))

    Common salt

  2. ((b))

    Baking soda

  3. ((c))

    Acetic acid

  4. ((d))

    Washing soda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Common salt

14

If 2/3rd of a pizza costs Rs. 300, then 3/5th of a pizza will cost:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 180

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 250

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 225

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 270

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 180

15

Select the option that will correctly fit in the blank space in the given figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

On which river's bank is Panaji located?

  1. ((a))

    Mandovi

  2. ((b))

    Zuari

  3. ((c))

    Sal

  4. ((d))

    Terekhol

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Answer: ((a))

Mandovi

17

72% of a number is 90. What is the number?

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    130

  4. ((d))

    124

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

18

Consider the given statement true and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

Statement:

It is desirable to start writing from 6 years of age.

Assumptions:

1: Fine motor skills are well developed by 6 years of age.

2: Children cannot write before 6 years of age.

  1. ((a))

    Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit.

  3. ((c))

    Both assumptions I and 2 are implicit.

  4. ((d))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.

19

Split 69 into three parts such that they are in A.P. and the product of the two smallest numbers is 483.

  1. ((a))

    19, 23, 27

  2. ((b))

    17, 23, 29

  3. ((c))

    15, 23, 31

  4. ((d))

    21, 23, 25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19, 23, 27

20

Choose the correct figure from the answer figures to replace the question mark.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

3

21

The length of one side of a rhombus is 61 cm and its area is 1320 cm2. Find the sum of the lengths of its diagonals.

  1. ((a))

    120 cm

  2. ((b))

    122 cm

  3. ((c))

    142 cm

  4. ((d))

    71 cm

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Answer: ((a))

120 cm

22

In 2017, which Indian scientist was honoured with the Living Legend Award by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) for stellar contributions in the area of nutrition?

  1. ((a))

    Rohini Godbole

  2. ((b))

    Tessy Thoms

  3. ((c))

    Mahtab Bamji

  4. ((d))

    Suman Sahaia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rohini Godbole

Direction: The given chart shows men’s and women’s average daily earning in Company X.

23

Based on the depicted data, in which year was the percentage increase of the average daily earning of men maximum over the preceding year?

  1. ((a))

    2003

  2. ((b))

    2001

  3. ((c))

    2002

  4. ((d))

    2004

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Answer: ((a))

2003

24

What is the range of frequencies of sound waves audible to human beings?

  1. ((a))

    16 kHz to 200 kHz

  2. ((b))

    16 Hz to 16 kHz

  3. ((c))

    20 Hz to 20 kHz

  4. ((d))

    14 Hz to 20 kHz

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Answer: ((a))

16 kHz to 200 kHz

25

In a test, Charan secured 54 marks that were also equivalent to obtaining 72% marks. What is the total marks of the test?

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    65

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Answer: ((a))

75

26

Select the odd term out of the following.

0.02, 0.020, 2/100, 0.002

  1. ((a))

    0.002

  2. ((b))

    0.020

  3. ((c))

    0.02

  4. ((d))

    2/100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.002

27

Using the expression V W Y 9 P O N I 5 F S L U D T G 6 1 A J, find the missing term from the following series.

9WA, OOD, _______ , FD9

  1. ((a))

    NSI

  2. ((b))

    IF5

  3. ((c))

    FI5

  4. ((d))

    NFL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NSI

28

Consider the given statement as true and decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statements.

Statements:

Some teachers are rich.

All diabetics are rich.

Conclusions:

  1. Some diabetics are teachers.
  2. Some rich people are diabetic.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 2 can be drawn

  2. ((b))

    Neither 1 nor 2 can be drawn

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2 can be drawn

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 1 can be drawn

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 2 can be drawn

29

In a class consisting of boys and girls, there are 45 students. If three fifth of the students are boys, find the number of boys in the class.

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

30

Consider the given statement and decide which of the following assumption(s) is implicit.

Statement:

“You are expected to be honest before the advocate” — an instruction to be followed in front of a defence lawyer.

Assumptions:

  1. Unless cautioned, the clients tend to hide certain vital facts to save themselves.
  2. At times, the vital facts are required to strategize the defence argument.
  1. ((a))

    Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit.

  2. ((b))

    Only assumption 2 is implicit.

  3. ((c))

    Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.

  4. ((d))

    Only assumption 1 is implicit.

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Answer: ((a))

Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit.

31

Mechanical energy is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    Kinetic energy + Chemical energy

  2. ((b))

    Kinetic energy + Potential energy

  3. ((c))

    Kinetic energy + Heat energy

  4. ((d))

    Kinetic energy + Electrical energy

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Answer: ((a))

Kinetic energy + Chemical energy

32

Which of the following is added to iron to make iron hard and strong?

  1. ((a))

    Zinc

  2. ((b))

    Copper

  3. ((c))

    Carbon

  4. ((d))

    Sodium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Zinc

33

The value of 122 + 345 - 3 ÷ 1116 × 372 is:

  1. ((a))

    466

  2. ((b))

    469

  3. ((c))

    446

  4. ((d))

    460

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

466

34

In the morning X and Y are walking towards each other in a park. When they meet, Y's shadow' falls upon X. In which direction was X facing?

  1. ((a))

    North

  2. ((b))

    South

  3. ((c))

    East

  4. ((d))

    West

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Answer: ((a))

North

35

A watch loses 5 minutes every hour and was set right at 6 a.m. on a Monday. When will it show the correct time again?

  1. ((a))

    6 a.m. on next Sunday

  2. ((b))

    3 am. on next Monday

  3. ((c))

    3 am. on next Sunday

  4. ((d))

    6 am. on next Monday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 a.m. on next Sunday

36

Who was the UPA candidate for the Vice President’s post in the 2017 elections?

  1. ((a))

    Arun Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Gopalkrishna Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    Varun Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Sonia Gandhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arun Gandhi

37

Select the Answer Figure that correctly fits in the blank space in the given Problem Figure.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

38

Select the picture which does NOT belong to the group.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

B

39

A wooden block of mass m1 kg accelerates at 10 ms-2 when a force of 5 N acts on it. Another block of mass m2 kg accelerates at 20 ms-2 when the same force acts on it. If both the blocks are tied together and the same force acts on their combination, the acceleration will be about:

  1. ((a))

    6.67 ms-2

  2. ((b))

    1.67 ms-2

  3. ((c))

    5.67 ms-2

  4. ((d))

    4.67 ms-2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.67 ms-2

40

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Atomic size increases from top to bottom.

  2. ((b))

    Isotopes of the same elements are placed in the same group.

  3. ((c))

    All the elements of a group have the same valency.

  4. ((d))

    Atomic radius generally decreases from right to left

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atomic size increases from top to bottom.

41

\(72 \div \frac{1}{2}\left{ {15 + 12 - \left( {9 + 6 - \overline {5 + 7} } \right)} \right} = ?\)

  1. ((a))

    6 

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 

42

Which of the following numbers is irrational?

  1. ((a))

    643\sqrt[3]{{64}}

  2. ((b))

    64\sqrt {64}

  3. ((c))

    646\sqrt[6]{{64}}

  4. ((d))

    644\sqrt[4]{{64}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

643\sqrt[3]{{64}}

43

A girl child has which of the following combinations of chromosomes in her cells?

  1. ((a))

    44 autosomes + XX

  2. ((b))

    22 autosomes + XX

  3. ((c))

    44 autosomes + XY

  4. ((d))

    22 autosomes + XY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44 autosomes + XX

44

The percentage of water of crystallization in washing soda is _________

  1. ((a))

    1.80

  2. ((b))

    37.06

  3. ((c))

    10.6

  4. ((d))

    62.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.80

45

Read the following question and decide which of the given statements is/are sufficient.

What is the total number of illegal immigrants?

Statements:

  1. 30% of the total illegal immigrants are from Bangladesh.
  2. Remaining are from India.
  1. ((a))

    1 alone is sufficient while 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer the question.

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2 is sufficient to answer the question.

  4. ((d))

    2 alone is sufficient while 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 alone is sufficient while 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.

46

Who is the Bengali writer who won the 31st Moortidevi Award for the year 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Joy Goswami

  2. ((b))

    Taslima Nasreen

  3. ((c))

    Subhro Bandhopadhyay

  4. ((d))

    Baby Haider

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Joy Goswami

Direction: A table is given below, study the table carefully and answer the following question.

YearItems of Expenditure
SalaryFoodMedicineTax
2001Rs. 1,500Rs. 200Rs. 500Rs. 100
2002Rs. 2,600Rs. 300Rs. 600Rs. 200
2003Rs. 3,200Rs. 150Rs. 700Rs. 150
2004Rs. 4,100Rs. 250Rs. 650Rs. 125
2005Rs. 5,000Rs. 200Rs. 800Rs. 150
2006Rs. 5,200Rs. 100Rs. 750Rs. 175
47

Based on the given table, the percentage salary increase during the period 2001-2006 was (round off to the nearest integer).

  1. ((a))

    248%

  2. ((b))

    247%

  3. ((c))

    246%

  4. ((d))

    245%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

248%

48

NaCl is a salt which is made up of:

  1. ((a))

    Strong acid and weak base

  2. ((b))

    Weak acid and weak base

  3. ((c))

    Strong acid and strong base

  4. ((d))

    Weak acid and strong base

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Strong acid and weak base

49

The mean of the 5 smallest numbers from a group is 15 while the mean of all the 13 members of the group taken together is 17. What is the mean of the 8 largest numbers?

  1. ((a))

    18.50

  2. ((b))

    17.75

  3. ((c))

    18.75

  4. ((d))

    18.25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.50

50

A and B together can do a piece of work in 10 days. If A can do the work in 15 days, find in how many days that B alone can do the same work. Given below are the steps involved in solving the above problem. Arrange them in sequential order.

(A) One day’s work of B is 1/10 - 1/15

(B) One day’s work of A and B is 1/10 and one day’s work of A is 1/15

(C) B alone can do the work in 30 days

(D) One day’s work of B is 1/30

  1. ((a))

    BADC

  2. ((b))

    ABDC

  3. ((c))

    BCAD

  4. ((d))

    BDAC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BADC

51

Akash’s monthly income is Rs. 9600. His monthly expenditure is 60% of his income. What is his saving per month?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3,840

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 3,870

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3,940

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3,850

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3,840

52

Select the related letters from the given alternatives.

VMR : ZIS :: AKT :______.

  1. ((a))

    HIR

  2. ((b))

    EOU

  3. ((c))

    FHS

  4. ((d))

    EGU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HIR

53

Use each of the below figures only once and form three groups. The three groups Thus, formed are:

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

54

Select the option that represents the number of triangles in the given figure.

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

55

Which former Indian cricket player has taken charge as the Indian cricket team’s head coach in 2017?

  1. ((a))

    Bishen Singh Bedi

  2. ((b))

    Sunil Gavaskar

  3. ((c))

    Ravi Shastri

  4. ((d))

    Chetan Chauhan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bishen Singh Bedi

56

‘Battery' is related to 'Terminals' in the same way as ‘Magnet’ is related to ______.

  1. ((a))

    Repel

  2. ((b))

    Poles

  3. ((c))

    Pointing north

  4. ((d))

    Attract

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Repel

57

Pick the odd one out from the following:

  1. ((a))

    Glass

  2. ((b))

    Aluminium

  3. ((c))

    Silver

  4. ((d))

    Copper

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Glass

58

______ tissue changes the diameter of a blood vessel.

  1. ((a))

    Heart

  2. ((b))

    Muscle

  3. ((c))

    Epithelial

  4. ((d))

    Bone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Heart

59

Two pipes namely A and B can fill a tank in 25 minutes and half an hour respectively and a pipe C can empty 3 gallons per minute. All three pipes working together can fill the tank in 15 minutes. The capacity of the tank is:

  1. ((a))

    450 gallons

  2. ((b))

    300 gallons

  3. ((c))

    240 gallons

  4. ((d))

    150 gallons

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

450 gallons

60

Which of the following quantities remains constant and does NOT change from place to place?

  1. ((a))

    Mass

  2. ((b))

    Force due to friction

  3. ((c))

    Weight

  4. ((d))

    Gravity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mass

61

Which of the following Venn diagrams correctly represents the following classes:

Karnataka, India, Asia

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

62

Select the appropriate combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.

_vww_uuv_wvuu_w

  1. ((a))

    uvwu

  2. ((b))

    uvwv

  3. ((c))

    uwvu

  4. ((d))

    vwuv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

uvwu

63

In human beings, the respiratory pigment is:

  1. ((a))

    Chlorophyll

  2. ((b))

    Melanin

  3. ((c))

    Rhodopsin

  4. ((d))

    Hemoglobin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chlorophyll

64

Find the value of 8 × {5 - (- 2) × (- 3)}.

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    -168

  3. ((c))

    88

  4. ((d))

    -8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

65

The HCF of 56, 140 and 168 is:

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

66

Two particles with charges q1 and q2 are kept at a certain distance to exert force F on each other. If the distance is reduced to one-fifth, then the force between them is:

  1. ((a))

    F/25

  2. ((b))

    5F

  3. ((c))

    F/5

  4. ((d))

    25 F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F/25

67

Alkali metals are assigned which group in the Modern Periodic Table?

  1. ((a))

    Second group

  2. ((b))

    Eighteenth group

  3. ((c))

    Third group

  4. ((d))

    First group

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Second group

68

A boy raises a box with a weight of 120 N from a height of 2 m. The work done by him is ________.

  1. ((a))

    60 J

  2. ((b))

    120 J

  3. ((c))

    240 J

  4. ((d))

    130 J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 J

69

In a class when a test is conducted mean of 25 students marks is 60. If mean of first 13 students marks is 70 and mean of last 13 students marks is 50, find the marks of the middle student when arranged in the ascending order.

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

70

Which Indian Maharatna Company has been the title sponsor of Hockey India League since 2016?

  1. ((a))

    Gas Authority of India (GAIL)

  2. ((b))

    National Thermal Power Corporation. (NTPC)

  3. ((c))

    Coal India Limited (CIL)

  4. ((d))

    Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gas Authority of India (GAIL)

71

The value of k, for which the quadratic equation 4x2 + 4√3x + k = 0 has equal roots, is:

  1. ((a))

    -2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    -3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-2

72

15 years ago, Cynthia was thrice as old as Brittany. The sum of their present ages is 94 years. How old is Brittany now?

  1. ((a))

    33 years

  2. ((b))

    32 years

  3. ((c))

    30 years

  4. ((d))

    31 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33 years

73

By selling a used phone for Rs. 6160, Rajan got 44% less than what it cost him to buy it a few years ago. At what price should Rajan have been able to sell it to make a profit of 5%?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 12,550

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 11,550

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 12,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 10,500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 12,550

74

Which character is recessive in a pea plant?

  1. ((a))

    Wrinkled seed

  2. ((b))

    Green pod

  3. ((c))

    Round pod

  4. ((d))

    Round seed

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Answer: ((a))

Wrinkled seed

75

Who is the Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India as of February 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Jaya Prada

  2. ((b))

    Anupam Kher

  3. ((c))

    Mithun Chakraborty

  4. ((d))

    Jaya Bachchan

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Answer: ((a))

Jaya Prada

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