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RRB Group D 2022 Previous Year Paper Shift 1

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General Science (25 questions)

Question 1

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

1, 2, 11, 36, 85, ?, 287

  1. AOption (a)

    184

  2. BOption (b)

    166

  3. COption (c)

    168

  4. DOption (d)

    90

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

166

Question 2

A ray of light is incident on a refracting surface AB of a glass prism, kept in air, and emerges out of the other refracting surface AC. Consider the following statements:

(a) The angle of refraction at surface AB is less than the angle of incidence. (b) The angle of refraction at the surface AC is more than the angle of incidence.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    Neither (a) nor (b)

  2. BOption (b)

    Only (b)

  3. COption (c)

    Both (a) and (b)

  4. DOption (d)

    Only (a)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Both (a) and (b)

Question 3

The sum of two consecutive multiples of 6 is 66. Find the smaller of these two multiples.

  1. AOption (a)

    36

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    30

  4. DOption (d)

    42

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

30

Question 4

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.

(Left) 429 847 922 213 757 (Right)

(Example: 697 - first digit = 6, second digit = 9, third digit = 7) NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.

If all the numbers are arranged in descending order, the position of how many numbers will remain unchanged?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    Biodegradable substances persist for a long time in the environment.

  2. BOption (b)

    Non-biodegradable substances cannot be decomposed by physical processes like heat and pressure.

  3. COption (c)

    Non-biodegradable substances help the various members of the ecosystem.

  4. DOption (d)

    Enzymes, bacteria or other saprophytes act on biodegradable substances and decompose them.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Enzymes, bacteria or other saprophytes act on biodegradable substances and decompose them.

Question 6

Generally, a Gram Panchayat is constituted for ______ year/s.

  1. AOption (a)

    three

  2. BOption (b)

    four

  3. COption (c)

    five

  4. DOption (d)

    one

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

five

Question 7

Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 7. If the first number is increased by 14 and the second number is decreased by 6, then the ratio becomes 4 : 3. What is the sum of the original two numbers?

  1. AOption (a)

    27

  2. BOption (b)

    45

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    36

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

27

Question 8

Study the Venn diagram given below and answer the question that follows.

How many non-graduate officers are neither administrators nor engineers?

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    9

  3. COption (c)

    67

  4. DOption (d)

    76

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

76

Question 9

A trader gives 5% discount on the marked price of an article and gives 2 articles free for buying 14 articles and gains 33⅓% in the entire transaction. Assuming a customer pays for 14 articles, the marked price of an article is what per cent more than its cost price?

  1. AOption (a)

    48%

  2. BOption (b)

    60%

  3. COption (c)

    50%

  4. DOption (d)

    55%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

60%

Question 10

A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement: Increase in the tax rates will hurt the pockets of the salaried middle class.

Assumptions: I. Increase in the prices of goods will hurt the poor too. II. The middle class will reduce their extra expenditure to save money.

  1. AOption (a)

    Neither assumption I nor II is implicit

  2. BOption (b)

    Only assumption I is implicit

  3. COption (c)

    Both assumptions I and II are implicit

  4. DOption (d)

    Only assumption II is implicit

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Only assumption II is implicit

Question 11

If the length of a rectangle is thrice its breadth and the perimeter of that rectangle is 48 cm, then find its breadth.

  1. AOption (a)

    4 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    8 cm

  3. COption (c)

    9 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    6 cm

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

6 cm

Question 12

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Only three people sit between F and E. Only two people sit to the left of F. D is not an immediate neighbour of E. D sits second to the right of A. G sits to the immediate right of B. Who sits at the extreme left end of the row?

  1. AOption (a)

    D

  2. BOption (b)

    C

  3. COption (c)

    A

  4. DOption (d)

    B

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

C

Question 13

Which of the following properties is NOT governed by the position of elements in the Periodic Table?

  1. AOption (a)

    Colour of element

  2. BOption (b)

    Valency

  3. COption (c)

    Atomic size

  4. DOption (d)

    Electrons present in outermost shell

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Colour of element

Question 14

Which of the following point(s) always lie(s) on the principal axis of a lens?

(i) Point of refraction (ii) Optical Centre (iii) Point of incidence

  1. AOption (a)

    Only (i)

  2. BOption (b)

    Both (i) and (ii)

  3. COption (c)

    Both (i) and (iii)

  4. DOption (d)

    Only (ii)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Only (ii)

Question 15

The total surface area of a solid cylinder having radius 24 cm and height 6 cm is:

  1. AOption (a)

    3440 π cm²

  2. BOption (b)

    1440 π cm²

  3. COption (c)

    2440 π cm²

  4. DOption (d)

    4440 π cm²

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1440 π cm²

Question 16

Which of the following organisms shows a parasitic nutritive strategy?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mushroom

  2. BOption (b)

    Cuscuta

  3. COption (c)

    Amoeba

  4. DOption (d)

    Yeast

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Cuscuta

Question 17

A train travelling at a speed of 45 km/h crosses a pole in 24 sec. What is the length of the train?

  1. AOption (a)

    1.5 m

  2. BOption (b)

    300 m

  3. COption (c)

    125 m

  4. DOption (d)

    30 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

300 m

Question 18

Simplify the given expression.

(13² - 5²)³/² × 8²/³ ÷ (1/6)⁻³

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    32

  3. COption (c)

    16

  4. DOption (d)

    12

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

32

Question 19

Clouds appear white during sunshine because the particles in clouds are ______ than the wavelength of different colours in white light coming from the sun and all colours of white light are scattered by ______ amount(s).

  1. AOption (a)

    larger, about the same

  2. BOption (b)

    smaller, different

  3. COption (c)

    larger, different

  4. DOption (d)

    smaller, about the same

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

larger, about the same

Question 20

Raghav starts from Point A and drives 16 km towards the north. He then takes a right turn, drives 10 km, turns right and drives 17 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 13 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 1 km and stops at Point P. How far and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A from Point P in a straight line? (All turns are 90 degree turns only)

  1. AOption (a)

    5 km towards the north

  2. BOption (b)

    3 km towards the west

  3. COption (c)

    1 km towards the south

  4. DOption (d)

    3 km towards the east

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

3 km towards the east

Question 21

Amongst six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U, each has a different height. S is taller than only four other friends. R is taller than only one friend. U is taller than T but shorter than P. P is not the tallest. Who is the second tallest among all the friends?

  1. AOption (a)

    T

  2. BOption (b)

    S

  3. COption (c)

    P

  4. DOption (d)

    Q

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

S

Question 22

Study the Venn Diagram given below and answer the question that follows.

How many volunteers are supervisors but neither donors nor field workers?

  1. AOption (a)

    33

  2. BOption (b)

    14

  3. COption (c)

    0

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0

Question 23

Who is the highest law officer in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Advocate General of India

  2. BOption (b)

    Attorney General of India

  3. COption (c)

    President of India

  4. DOption (d)

    Prime Minister of India

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Attorney General of India

Question 24

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

58, 118, 208, 334, ?, 718

  1. AOption (a)

    512

  2. BOption (b)

    502

  3. COption (c)

    524

  4. DOption (d)

    510

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

502

Question 25

In the Government Budget, when the expenses made by a nation are more than the source of income, then the difference between the income and expenses is termed as ___________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Revenue Deficit

  2. BOption (b)

    Unbalanced Budget

  3. COption (c)

    Financial Statement

  4. DOption (d)

    Budget Deficit

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Budget Deficit

Mathematics (25 questions)

Question 26

If '+' means '×', '-' means '+', '×' means '÷', and '÷' means '-', what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

40 − 17 + 3 ÷ 25 × 5 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    88

  2. BOption (b)

    90

  3. COption (c)

    86

  4. DOption (d)

    92

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

86

Question 27

Which Fundamental Duty was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002?

  1. AOption (a)

    The 11th Fundamental Duty

  2. BOption (b)

    The 10th Fundamental Duty

  3. COption (c)

    The 8th Fundamental Duty

  4. DOption (d)

    The 9th Fundamental Duty

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The 11th Fundamental Duty

Question 28

An object is placed in front of a concave mirror at a distance equal to its focal length. The image is formed at:

  1. AOption (a)

    infinity

  2. BOption (b)

    a point between F and C

  3. COption (c)

    a point between P and F

  4. DOption (d)

    C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

infinity

Question 29

Y, Z, A, B, C and D live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it number 2, and so on till the topmost floor is numbered 6. Only Y lives on the floor between the floors occupied by D and C. B lives on an even numbered floor, but not on floor 6. Z lives on the lowermost floor. D is immediately above B. Who is on the topmost floor?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    C

  3. COption (c)

    Y

  4. DOption (d)

    D

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Question 30

Study the Venn Diagram given below and answer the question that follows.

How many female engineers are drivers but NOT doctors?

  1. AOption (a)

    22

  2. BOption (b)

    19

  3. COption (c)

    13

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

22

Question 31

NABARD and which of the following organisations has jointly launched the Adavi brand to market the forest produce harvested by Nilambur tribes people?

  1. AOption (a)

    Jan Sikshan Sansthan

  2. BOption (b)

    Sarva Sikshan Sansthan

  3. COption (c)

    Sarva Raksha Sansthan

  4. DOption (d)

    Jan Raksha Sansthan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Jan Sikshan Sansthan

Question 32

The mean and the mode of a set of data are 58.7 and 61.1, respectively. Find the median of the data, using the empirical formula.

  1. AOption (a)

    59.5

  2. BOption (b)

    55.8

  3. COption (c)

    55.2

  4. DOption (d)

    54.6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

59.5

Question 33

The magnetic field around a current carrying conductor:

  1. AOption (a)

    decreases with increase in distance

  2. BOption (b)

    is unaffected by any variation in distance

  3. COption (c)

    increases with increase in distance

  4. DOption (d)

    remains constant with increase in distance

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

decreases with increase in distance

Question 34

A shopkeeper marks an article at ₹ x and offers a discount of 20% on it. He sells it for ₹ 432 after charging VAT of 12.5% on the discounted price. What is the value of ₹ x?

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹ 450

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹ 500

  3. COption (c)

    ₹ 520

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹ 480

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

₹ 480

Question 35

In a certain code language, 'GAURD' is written as 'LDYTE' and 'CLOVE' is written as 'HOSXF'. How will 'HORSE' be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    DGOJO

  2. BOption (b)

    IHFGD

  3. COption (c)

    MORDG

  4. DOption (d)

    MRVUF

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

MRVUF

Question 36

Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea called the ___________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Palk Strait

  2. BOption (b)

    Malacca Strait

  3. COption (c)

    Sunda Strait

  4. DOption (d)

    Otranto Strait

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Palk Strait

Question 37

A retailer permits a trade discount of 25% followed by a cash discount of 8% on the already discounted price of his goods, and still makes a net gain of 17.3% of the cost price. At what percentage above the cost price of the goods is the marked price fixed?

  1. AOption (a)

    50%

  2. BOption (b)

    75%

  3. COption (c)

    70%

  4. DOption (d)

    60%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

70%

Question 38

The Tamil language was declared as the classical language of India in ___________.

  1. AOption (a)

    2005

  2. BOption (b)

    2002

  3. COption (c)

    2004

  4. DOption (d)

    2003

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2004

Question 39

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (14, 98) (22, 242)

  1. AOption (a)

    12, 132

  2. BOption (b)

    16, 80

  3. COption (c)

    6, 18

  4. DOption (d)

    8, 48

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

6, 18

Question 40

In this question, a statement is followed by four conclusions. Find out which conclusion is true based on the given statement.

Statement: E ≥ R = S ≤ T < N > O = Z

Conclusions:

  1. E ≥ S
  2. T ≥ E
  3. R > N
  4. T < Z
  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1

Question 41

Which of the following schemes aims to establish a lab focusing on the development of sustainable technologies for a rural area?

  1. AOption (a)

    Clinical Training/Translational Research Workshops

  2. BOption (b)

    Clinical/Public Health Research Centre Schemes

  3. COption (c)

    Cross-Cutting and Futuristic Initiatives

  4. DOption (d)

    Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Cross-Cutting and Futuristic Initiatives

Question 42

The cost of 12 pens and 7 pencils is ₹233. If the cost of a pen decreases by ₹1.50 and the cost of a pencil increases by ₹1, then the cost of 2 pens and 3 pencils is ₹48. What is the original cost of 4 pens and 1 pencil?

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹74

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹77

  3. COption (c)

    ₹78

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹71

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

₹71

Question 43

_________ established by Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1867, was a movement for religious and social reform.

  1. AOption (a)

    Satya Shodhak Samaj

  2. BOption (b)

    Prarthana Samaj

  3. COption (c)

    Brahmo Samaj

  4. DOption (d)

    Arya Samaj

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Prarthana Samaj

Question 44

If the current passing through a conductor is doubled and the potential difference is tripled then the power will increase:

  1. AOption (a)

    three fold

  2. BOption (b)

    five fold

  3. COption (c)

    six fold

  4. DOption (d)

    two fold

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

six fold

Question 45

Maru Sri (or Maru Shri) is a desert pageant held at the _________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Hornbill Festival

  2. BOption (b)

    Jaisalmer Desert Festival

  3. COption (c)

    Pushkar Fair

  4. DOption (d)

    Goa Carnival

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Jaisalmer Desert Festival

Question 46

Identify the double displacement reaction from the following. (i) 2AgCl(s) → 2Ag(s) + Cl₂ (g) (ii) Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl₂ (aq) + H₂ (g) (iii) 2KBr(aq) + BaI₂ (aq) → 2KI(aq) + BaBr₂ (s) (iv) Pb(s) + CuCl₂ (aq) → PbCl₂ (aq) + Cu(s)

  1. AOption (a)

    (iii)

  2. BOption (b)

    (iv)

  3. COption (c)

    (ii)

  4. DOption (d)

    (i)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(iii)

Question 47

Which of the following elements has the highest effective nuclear charge?

  1. AOption (a)

    C

  2. BOption (b)

    F

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    Li

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

F

Question 48

The positive square root of (34² - 16²) is:

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    30

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

30

Question 49

Four friends Aman, Renu, Mohan and Rakesh are sitting at the corners of a square table and all are facing the centre. Only two persons are sitting between Aman and Renu. Rakesh is sitting to the immediate right of Mohan. If Aman is sitting immediately to the left of Mohan, which of the following statements is definitely true?

  1. AOption (a)

    Aman is sitting diagonally opposite to Mohan.

  2. BOption (b)

    Aman is sitting diagonally opposite to Renu.

  3. COption (c)

    Rakesh is sitting diagonally opposite to Mohan.

  4. DOption (d)

    Renu is sitting diagonally opposite to Mohan.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Renu is sitting diagonally opposite to Mohan.

Question 50

Refer to the following letter, number, symbol series and answer the question. (Left) D 2 R X 5 8 T ^ & 9 3 H 8 C % K T A # 3 T 5 4 S % 9 & R % 5 (Right) If all the letters are dropped from the series, which of the following will be in the middle of the series formed?

  1. AOption (a)

    S

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    %

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions)

Question 51

If angles A, B, C and D of a quadrilateral ABCD, taken in order, are in the ratio 3 : 7 : 6 : 4, then ABCD is a:

  1. AOption (a)

    trapezium

  2. BOption (b)

    parallelogram

  3. COption (c)

    rhombus

  4. DOption (d)

    kite

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

trapezium

Question 52

Consider the below statements and identify the correct answer. Statement-I: The metals high up in the reactivity series are very reactive. Statement-II: The metals high up in the reactivity series can be obtained from their compounds by electrolytic reduction.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both the statements are true.

  2. BOption (b)

    Statement-II is true, and Statement-I is false.

  3. COption (c)

    Both the statements are false.

  4. DOption (d)

    Statement-I is true, and Statement-II is false.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both the statements are true.

Question 53

In March 2022, Indian badminton player _________ defeated Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen to enter the men's singles final of the German Open Tournament.

  1. AOption (a)

    Lakshya Sen

  2. BOption (b)

    Chirag Shetty

  3. COption (c)

    B Sai Praneeth

  4. DOption (d)

    Srikanth Kidambi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lakshya Sen

Question 54

In February 2022, scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and _________ successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh.

  1. AOption (a)

    Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

  2. BOption (b)

    Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

  3. COption (c)

    Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

  4. DOption (d)

    Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

Question 55

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

The graph presents the number of athletes that qualified for national camp during the years 2015 to 2021.

By what percentage (approximately) have the girls qualified more than the boys in the given years taken together?

  1. AOption (a)

    46%

  2. BOption (b)

    25%

  3. COption (c)

    15%

  4. DOption (d)

    33%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

33%

Question 56

In a certain code language, 'PUTRE' is written as 'RXXWK' and 'DGHIKL' is written as 'FJLPR'. How will 'ZSHJL' be written in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    BVROL

  2. BOption (b)

    BVLRO

  3. COption (c)

    BRVOL

  4. DOption (d)

    BVLOR

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

BVLOR

Question 57

The figure given below shows the different stages of gradual decay of tooth in humans. All of the following statements related to tooth decay are correct except one. Which one is NOT correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    Acids soften the enamel, causing tooth ache and tooth loss

  2. BOption (b)

    Bacteria break down sugars and produce acids

  3. COption (c)

    Bacteria act on leftover food in the mouth

  4. DOption (d)

    No role of bacteria, caused by a virus

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

No role of bacteria, caused by a virus

Question 58

Select the correct match in the context of microfinance.

  1. AOption (a)

    Grameen Bank – Bhutan

  2. BOption (b)

    Muhammad Yunus – Sri Lanka

  3. COption (c)

    Muhammad Yunus – Vishvaas Bank

  4. DOption (d)

    Muhammad Yunus – Grameen Bank

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Muhammad Yunus – Grameen Bank

Question 59

The river _________ flows through the Chotanagpur Plateau.

  1. AOption (a)

    Meghna

  2. BOption (b)

    Damodar

  3. COption (c)

    Tungabhadra

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhima

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Damodar

Question 60

Pole A is to the west of pole B and north of pole D. Pole E is to the east of pole D, and pole C is to the west of pole D. What is the position of pole D with respect to pole B?

  1. AOption (a)

    South

  2. BOption (b)

    North

  3. COption (c)

    North-east

  4. DOption (d)

    South-west

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

South-west

Question 61

The sides (in cm) of a right triangle are (x - 2), (x - 4) and x. Its area (in cm²) is:

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    60

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

24

Question 62

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? GP32S, LU35X, QZ38C, VE41H, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    MJ42A

  2. BOption (b)

    AM44J

  3. COption (c)

    AJ44M

  4. DOption (d)

    JA44M

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

AJ44M

Question 63

When was the Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) launched?

  1. AOption (a)

    2000

  2. BOption (b)

    1993

  3. COption (c)

    1990

  4. DOption (d)

    1995

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1993

Question 64

A certain number of people are sitting in a row, facing north. D sits fourth to the right of A. B sits third to the right of D. C sits fifth to the left of A. There are only two persons between B and E. If no other person is sitting in the row, what is the total number of persons seated?

  1. AOption (a)

    9

  2. BOption (b)

    14

  3. COption (c)

    16

  4. DOption (d)

    11

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

16

Question 65

Consider the below statements and identify the correct answer. Statement I: Most carbon compounds are good conductors of electricity. Statement II: The force of attraction between the molecules of carbon compounds is not very strong.

  1. AOption (a)

    Statement II is correct, and Statement I is incorrect.

  2. BOption (b)

    Statement I is correct, and Statement II is incorrect.

  3. COption (c)

    Both the statements are incorrect.

  4. DOption (d)

    Both the statements are correct.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Statement II is correct, and Statement I is incorrect.

Question 66

The movement of food in the alimentary canal is brought about by the smooth muscles in the body. Which of the following options has all the organs having smooth muscles?

  1. AOption (a)

    Blood vessels, ureters, bones

  2. BOption (b)

    Heart, iris of the eye, bones

  3. COption (c)

    Iris of the eye, bronchi of lungs, ureters

  4. DOption (d)

    Bones, ureters, bronchi of lungs

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Iris of the eye, bronchi of lungs, ureters

Question 67

In ΔABC, BD ⊥ AC at D and ∠DBC = 44°. E is a point on BC such that ∠CAE = 34°. What is the measure of ∠AEB?

  1. AOption (a)

    78°

  2. BOption (b)

    46°

  3. COption (c)

    56°

  4. DOption (d)

    80°

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

80°

Question 68

What is the value of (2x + 3y), if mean of the following distribution is 54?

Class0-2020-4040-6060-8080-100Total
Frequency711x9y50
  1. AOption (a)

    69

  2. BOption (b)

    59

  3. COption (c)

    57

  4. DOption (d)

    56

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

59

Question 69

Which of the following quadratic equations has one of its roots as 4 - 2√5?

  1. AOption (a)

    x² - 8x + 4 = 0

  2. BOption (b)

    x² - 4x - 8 = 0

  3. COption (c)

    x² - 4x + 4 = 0

  4. DOption (d)

    x² - 8x - 4 = 0

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

x² - 8x - 4 = 0

Question 70

Three resistors of 10 Ω, 15 Ω and 30 Ω are connected in parallel. The resistance of the combination is:

  1. AOption (a)

    5 Ω

  2. BOption (b)

    6 Ω

  3. COption (c)

    55 Ω

  4. DOption (d)

    7.5 Ω

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5 Ω

Question 71

Express 0.79̅4̅ + 0.87̅6̅ in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.

  1. AOption (a)

    1 133/198

  2. BOption (b)

    1 37/55

  3. COption (c)

    1 676/990

  4. DOption (d)

    1 15/22

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1 133/198

Question 72

Find the greatest number by which when the numbers 158 and 215 are divided, it leaves remainders 4 and 5, respectively.

  1. AOption (a)

    14

  2. BOption (b)

    7

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    21

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

14

Question 73

In a straight row of students facing north, the position of P is 32nd from the left side of the row and 47th from the right side of the row. Find the total number of students in the row.

  1. AOption (a)

    79

  2. BOption (b)

    77

  3. COption (c)

    78

  4. DOption (d)

    80

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

78

Question 74

Which element is NOT more reactive than copper?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ag

  2. BOption (b)

    Pb

  3. COption (c)

    Fe

  4. DOption (d)

    Zn

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ag

Question 75

Find the area (in square units) of a triangle with vertices (3, 4), (5, 7) and (-3, 6).

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11

Question 76

Study the given arrangement carefully and answer the question that follows. (Left) 8 @ ! 3 ^ 3 f & 6 @ 4 @ & 8 ¥ 2 4 % ! £ % 7 (Right) How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement each of which is immediately followed by an odd number and immediately preceded by a symbol?

  1. AOption (a)

    None

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2

Question 77

In Mendel's experiment, when F1 generation plants were self-pollinated, what was the genotypic ratio?

  1. AOption (a)

    1:2:3

  2. BOption (b)

    1:2:1

  3. COption (c)

    2:2:1

  4. DOption (d)

    3:2:1

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1:2:1

Question 78

Refer to the following series and answer the question (all numbers are single digit numbers only): 3 7 5 2 8 6 4 1 3 7 4 3 7 6 8 2 6 5 8 9 7 8 6 1 2 7 3 How many such odd digits are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a perfect square and immediately followed by an odd digit? (NOTE: 1 is also a perfect square)

  1. AOption (a)

    Four

  2. BOption (b)

    Three

  3. COption (c)

    Two

  4. DOption (d)

    One

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Three

Question 79

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 5 : 30 :: 6 : 42 :: 7 : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    58

  3. COption (c)

    56

  4. DOption (d)

    60

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

56

Question 80

In June 2022, who has become India's first weightlifter to win a gold medal at the IWF Youth World Championships in Leon, Mexico?

  1. AOption (a)

    Muna Nayak

  2. BOption (b)

    Gurunaidu Sanapathi

  3. COption (c)

    T Madhavan

  4. DOption (d)

    Vijay Prajapati

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Gurunaidu Sanapathi

General Awareness and Current Affairs (20 questions)

Question 81

The angle between thumb and middle finger in Fleming's left-hand rule is:

  1. AOption (a)

    90°

  2. BOption (b)

    45°

  3. COption (c)

    120°

  4. DOption (d)

    180°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

90°

Question 82

A can do a piece of work in 15 days and B can do the same work in 20 days. The time taken by them working together to do the same work is:

  1. AOption (a)

    9 ⁴/₇ days

  2. BOption (b)

    7 ⁴/₇ days

  3. COption (c)

    8 ⁴/₇ days

  4. DOption (d)

    10 ⁴/₇ days

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

8 ⁴/₇ days

Question 83

The sum of two numbers is 35 and their LCM is 306. The two numbers are:

  1. AOption (a)

    13, 22

  2. BOption (b)

    17, 18

  3. COption (c)

    14, 21

  4. DOption (d)

    16, 19

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

17, 18

Question 84

Which of the following Vedas is a 'Book of rituals'?

  1. AOption (a)

    The Yajurveda

  2. BOption (b)

    The Atharvaveda

  3. COption (c)

    The Samaveda

  4. DOption (d)

    The Rigveda

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The Yajurveda

Question 85

What is the main difference observed between a slide of human cheek cells and a slide of onion peel when viewed under a compound microscope?

  1. AOption (a)

    Presence of cell wall in human cheek cells

  2. BOption (b)

    Presence of plastids in cheek cells

  3. COption (c)

    Presence of mitochondria in onion peel cells

  4. DOption (d)

    Presence of cell wall in onion peel cells

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Presence of cell wall in onion peel cells

Question 86

Which of the following options is the closest approximate value which will come in place of question mark(?) in the following equation?

4.98 × 2 + 1.96 × 4 - 8 ÷ 2 + 1 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

15

Question 87

The Tropical Deciduous Forests in India receives rainfall between _______________.

  1. AOption (a)

    40 to 60 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    25 to 50 cm

  3. COption (c)

    70 to 200 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    Below 25 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

70 to 200 cm

Question 88

If the simple interest on ₹4,800 at 15% per annum for 'n' years is ₹2,160, then find the value of 'n'.

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

3

Question 89

If x = (sec θ - cos θ)(cot θ + tan θ) and y = sec θ(sec θ + tan θ)(1 - sin θ), 0° < θ < 90°, then xy is equal to:

  1. AOption (a)

    tan θ sec θ

  2. BOption (b)

    cot θ

  3. COption (c)

    cosec θ cot θ

  4. DOption (d)

    sin θ

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

tan θ sec θ

Question 90

The Minimum Needs Programme was introduced in India in the __________ year of the Fifth Five-Year Plan.

  1. AOption (a)

    fourth

  2. BOption (b)

    first

  3. COption (c)

    third

  4. DOption (d)

    second

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

first

Question 91

Which of the following options is the closest approximate value which will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

14.999 × 4.999 ÷ 17.988 + 2.998 ÷ 24.999 − 4.998 − 8.997 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    72

  2. BOption (b)

    70

  3. COption (c)

    87

  4. DOption (d)

    77

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

77

Question 92

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

BFHN : HBDI :: DHFM : JDBH :: FSWL : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    KPSH

  2. BOption (b)

    LOSG

  3. COption (c)

    KOTF

  4. DOption (d)

    LPSF

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

LOSG

Question 93

What is the formula of cyclohexane?

  1. AOption (a)

    C₆H₁₂

  2. BOption (b)

    C₆H₁₄

  3. COption (c)

    C₆H₆

  4. DOption (d)

    C₆H₁₀

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

C₆H₁₂

Question 94

As of July 2022, a life insurance cover of ______________ under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, gives life insurance cover on death of the life assured, due to any reason, to the deceased's family.

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹75,000

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹50,000

  3. COption (c)

    ₹30,000

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹40,000

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

₹30,000

Question 95

Study the given pie-chart and answer the question that follows.

The pie-chart presents the total share of different insurance products offered by an insurance company.

If the total insurance sold by the company in a given year was 36000, then how many fire and property insurances were sold in that year?

  1. AOption (a)

    5760

  2. BOption (b)

    2160

  3. COption (c)

    2880

  4. DOption (d)

    720

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2880

Question 96

In a mixture of 80 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 3: 1. If this ratio is to be 2: 3, then the quantity of water to be further added is:

  1. AOption (a)

    30 litres

  2. BOption (b)

    50 litres

  3. COption (c)

    70 litres

  4. DOption (d)

    20 litres

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

70 litres

Question 97

Which of the following activities is environmentally friendly?

  1. AOption (a)

    Using polythene bags for shopping

  2. BOption (b)

    Using ACs and coolers during the summer

  3. COption (c)

    Using solar-power for generation of electricity

  4. DOption (d)

    Construction of skyscrapers

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Using solar-power for generation of electricity

Question 98

When 6 Ω, 9 Ω and 6 Ω resistors are connected in parallel combination then the resultant resistance will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    2.50 Ω

  2. BOption (b)

    2.25 Ω

  3. COption (c)

    2.40 Ω

  4. DOption (d)

    2.75 Ω

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2.25 Ω

Question 99

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the surgical methods of birth control?

  1. AOption (a)

    They are also called sterilisation procedures

  2. BOption (b)

    In males vas deferens and in females fallopian tube is blocked

  3. COption (c)

    They block gamete transport and prevent fertilisation

  4. DOption (d)

    They are not very effective methods

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

They are not very effective methods

Question 100

Which of the following is NOT a use of plaster of Paris?

(i) Manufacture of glass, soap and paper (ii) used in plaster for supporting fractured bones. (iii) making toys, materials for decoration and for making surfaces smooth. (iv) Used in chemistry laboratories for sealing air gaps in apparatus where air tight arrangement is required.

  1. AOption (a)

    only ii

  2. BOption (b)

    only iii

  3. COption (c)

    ii and iii

  4. DOption (d)

    only i

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

only i

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