Archery is the national game of-
- AOption (a)
Sri Lanka
- BOption (b)
Bhutan
- COption (c)
Switzerland
- DOption (d)
Denmark
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Archery is the national game of-
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Switzerland
Denmark
Correct answer
Sri Lanka
Which of these diseases is communicable?
Plague
Hypertension
Cancer
Diabetes
Correct answer
Plague
Which is the longest muscle in the body?
Soleus
Gracilis
Trapezius
Sartorius
Correct answer
Soleus
Which disease is prevented with the help of Salk's vaccine?
Polio
Measles
Chicken pox
Small pox
Correct answer
Polio
Two stations A and B are 110 km apart on a straight line. One train starts from A at 7 a.m. and travels towards B at 20 km/h. Another train starts from B at 8 a.m. and travels towards A at a speed of 25 km/h. At what time will they meet?
10.30 a.m.
11 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
Correct answer
10.30 a.m.
Ten years ago, the ages of father and son were in the ratio 3 : 1. Ten years hence this ratio will be 2 : 1. What is the age of the father now?
65
55
70
75
Correct answer
65
P and Q can do a work individually in 15 days and 20 days respectively. Find the respective ratio of their efficiencies.
4 : 3
3 : 4
4 : 5
5 : 4
Correct answer
4 : 3
Sneha wants to go to the market. She starts from her home which is in the north and comes to the crossing. The road to her left ends in a park and straight ahead is the office complex, and market is located direct opposite to the park. In which direction is the market to the crossing?
West
South
East
North
Correct answer
West
Find the missing number in the following series.
8 , 6 , 8 , 14 , 30 , (…) , 233
60
77
72
55
Correct answer
60
Find the least perfect square that is divisible by 21, 36 and 66.
213444
214344
214434
231444
Correct answer
213444
Which of these places was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das?
Jalandhar
Amritsar
Chandigarh
Ludhiana
Correct answer
Jalandhar
Choose the figure that best represents the relationship among the classes given below.
Teachers, Language, Hindi, Educated




Correct answer
If '+' means '-', '-' means '+', '÷' means 'x' and 'x' means '÷', then 18 x 3 ÷ 4 - 5 + 3 = ?
29
21
26
31
Correct answer
29
Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below.
Six boys—A, B, C, D, E, F are standing in one row, and six girls—G, H, I, J, K, L are standing in another row in such a way that each girl faces one boy, not necessarily in the same order. G is to the immediate right of the girl who is facing E, the boy at the extreme right. Only B is between D and E. F is to the immediate left of A and to the immediate right of C. I is facing A and is to the immediate left of H. L is third to the left of J.
Which of the following boy is to the immediate left of D?
F
E
B
A
Correct answer
F
Find the ODD one out from the given options.
117, 13
162, 18
304, 16
171, 19
Correct answer
117, 13
Pure ghee costs Rs.100 per kilogram and vegetable oil costs Rs. 50 per kilogram are mixed in some ratio and sold at Rs.96 per kilogram so as to gain 20%. In what ratio are ghee and oil mixed?
4 : 3
3 : 2
2 : 3
3 : 4
Correct answer
4 : 3
Which of the following is NOT a celestial object?
Stars
Ocean
Sun
Planets
Correct answer
Stars
Two trains 100 m and 80 m in length are moving in the same direction, with speeds 51 m/s and 42 m/s respectively. In what time will they cross each other?
18 seconds
30 seconds
25 seconds
20 seconds
Correct answer
18 seconds
A sum of Rs. 25000 amounts to Rs. 32000 in 4 years. What is the rate of interest?
7%
6.5%
8%
6%
Correct answer
7%
Cooking gas (LPG) mainly consists of-
Ethene
Ethyne
Propene
Propane and Butane
Correct answer
Ethene
Choose from the alternatives the figure that best completes the pattern given below.





Correct answer
Which Article of Indian Constitution gives the procedure for impeachment of the President?
Article 61
Article 48
Article 42
Article 59
Correct answer
Article 61
If A and B are supplementary angles, then find the value of \(\frac{{\tan A + \tan B}}{{1 - \tan A\tan B}}\)
0
-1
1
1/2
Correct answer
0
What is the aim of the 'Young Scientist Programme' for students, which was recently launched by ISRO?
To impart basic knowledge of space technology
To impart basic knowledge of computers
To impart basic knowledge of biology
To impart basic knowledge of research
Correct answer
To impart basic knowledge of space technology
Find the ODD one out from the given options.
Van
Car
Auto
Bus
Correct answer
Van
Complete the series.
B, C, F, G, J, K, (...)
O
M
P
N
Correct answer
O
The process of movement of molecules from a higher concentration place to a lower concentration places is known as-
Evaporation
Diffusion
Sublimation
Condensation
Correct answer
Evaporation
What is the minimum temperature to which a fuel must be heated so that it may catch fire and start burning?
Normal temperature
Boiling temperature
Ignition temperature
Neutral temperature
Correct answer
Normal temperature
Sodium metal is stored in-
Kerosene
Ether
Water
Acetone
Correct answer
Kerosene
If the frequency of a sound wave is 100 Hz, then what is its time period?
0.01 second
1 second
10 seconds
0.1 second
Correct answer
0.01 second
A group of more than three atoms carrying a charge is known as _________ ion.
Polyatomic
Tri atomic
Mono atomic
Di atomic
Correct answer
Polyatomic
Find the value of sin 60°cos 30° + cos 60° sin 30°.
1/2
3/4
1/4
1
Correct answer
1/2
Which satellite is dedicated as India's first multi wavelength space observatory?
SRMSAT
SARAL
Jugnu
Astrosat
Correct answer
SRMSAT
Which organ in the human body regulates the sugar content in the blood?
Stomach
Liver
Gall bladder
Pancreas
Correct answer
Stomach
Find the HCF of 513, 1134 and 1215.
18
33
27
36
Correct answer
18
In which part of the human ear is amplification of sound done by 3 bones?
Outer ear
Inner ear
Auditory nerve
Middle ear
Correct answer
Outer ear
Choose the alternative that best replaces the question mark (?) in the given figure.

6
3
5
8
Correct answer
6
If the selling price is doubled, then profit triples. What is the profit per cent?
80%
120%
60%
100%
Correct answer
80%
Limestone, chalk and marble are different forms of
Sodium hydroxide
Ammonium hydroxide
Calcium carbonate
Calcium hydroxide
Correct answer
Sodium hydroxide
If 9 # 3 @ 4 = 31 and 8 # 7 @ 2 = 58, then what will be 5 # 6 @ 7?
40
52
37
47
Correct answer
40
Complete the series.
ABZ, BCY, CDX, DEW, (…)
EFV
FEV
DEF
DEV
Correct answer
EFV
Which of these is a hill station in Rajasthan?
Kasauli
Mount Abu
Panchgani
Nainital
Correct answer
Kasauli
Find the wrong number in the given series.
6, 12, 21, 36, 56, 81
56
36
21
12
Correct answer
56
Which organ in the human body helps to maintain balance?
Heart
Liver
Ear
Tongue
Correct answer
Heart
Which of the following is a use of ethanol?
In alcoholic drinks
In cough syrups
Manufacturing paints
All of the options
Correct answer
In alcoholic drinks
What day of the week will 1 January 2022 be?
Monday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Correct answer
Monday
Which number will best complete the relationship given below?
6 : 24 :: 120 : ?
210
229
212
215
Correct answer
210
Which of these plants is mainly found in deserts?
Cactus
Oak
Eucalyptus
Teak
Correct answer
Cactus
Which of the following former Indian Presidents served for the shortest duration?
R. Venkataraman
Dr. Zakir Husain
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Neelam S. Reddy
Correct answer
R. Venkataraman
How is the ammeter connected in all circuits to measure current flowing in it?
Across
In line
In series
In parallel
Correct answer
Across
The liquid portion of blood is called-
Serum
Water
Lymph
Plasma
Correct answer
Serum
To which of the following family of elements does potassium belong?
Alkaline earth metals
Alkali metals
Noble gases
Halogens
Correct answer
Alkaline earth metals
An ammeter has ____________ resistance, so that it passes maximum current through it.
Very high
Infinite
Very less
High
Correct answer
Very high
If 'PEOPLE' is coded as 'PLPOEE', how is 'TREND' coded?
DNERT
TNERD
NDETR
TREDN
Correct answer
DNERT
Vedha walked 15 m from point A in the east direction and turned south and walked 8 m to reach point B. What is the shortest distance between point A and point B?
18 m
17 m
15 m
12 m
Correct answer
18 m
Complete the series.
4, 4, 8, 24, 96, (…)
448
493
461
480
Correct answer
448
Which of the following diseases is a disease of the lung?
Allergy
Tuberculosis
Tetanus
Cancer
Correct answer
Allergy
If a convex lens forms a real inverted same size image at 30cm, then the object is placed _____ in front of the lens.
40 cm
30 cm
10 cm
20 cm
Correct answer
40 cm
The price of a book was first increased by 25% and then reduced by 20%. What is the change in its original price?
No change
10% decrease
10% increase
5% decrease
Correct answer
No change
The radius of a sphere is 3 times the radius of a cylinder. If their volumes are equal, find the height of the cylinder.
36 times its radius
3 times its radius
27 times its radius
Equal to its radius
Correct answer
36 times its radius
In some machines, why is using oil as a lubricant not advisable?
Oil makes the machine parts and the whole place dirty
Oil sometimes increases friction
Sometimes oil leaks into the parts of the machine causing undesirable obstruction of working
Oil makes the movement of the parts tough
Correct answer
Oil makes the machine parts and the whole place dirty
According to World Health Organization, the soft water has 0 to _____ milligram per litre as CaCO3.
30
60
90
120
Correct answer
30
If a (a + b + c) = 45; b (a + b + c) = 75 and c (a + b + c) = 105, then find the value of a2 + b2 + c2.
90
625
225
83
Correct answer
90
How many squares there in the given figure?

21
15
19
17
Correct answer
21
In universal indicators, red colour shows a pH of-
0 to 3
12 to 14
4 to 7
8 to 11
Correct answer
0 to 3
Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circle facing the centre. B is third to the right of F and third to the left of H. C is fourth to the left of A. A is not an immediate neighbour of F and B. E is not an immediate neighbour of B. G is second to the right of D.
Which of the following pairs represents the immediate neighbours of F?
C and E
H and D
C and H
E and D
Correct answer
C and E
The acceleration experienced by an object during a free fall is independent of its-
Velocity
Pressure
Mass
Energy
Correct answer
Velocity
What is the shape of the Cocci bacteria?
Rod shaped
Spherical
Spiral
Comma-shaped
Correct answer
Rod shaped
If in a certain code 'COLOURED' is written as 'XDPDNAQZ', then how will 'ORDER' be written in that code?
DAZAQ
DAQZA
ADZQA
DAZQA
Correct answer
DAZAQ
Which nutrient provides the maximum energy on breakdown?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Fibres
Proteins
Correct answer
Carbohydrates
Which Indian city is famous for the embroidery work called 'Chikankari'?
Ahmedabad
Lucknow
Hyderabad
Puri
Correct answer
Ahmedabad
P takes 10 days and Q takes 24 days to complete a work. With the help of R, they all work together and finish it in 6 days. Find the payment they receive out of a total remuneration of Rs. 1000.
P-Rs. 400; Q-Rs. 350; R-Rs. 250
P-Rs. 500; Q-Rs. 350; R-Rs. 150
P-Rs. 600; Q-Rs. 250; R-Rs. 150
P-Rs. 500; Q-Rs. 400; R-Rs. 100
Correct answer
P-Rs. 400; Q-Rs. 350; R-Rs. 250
Find the least number that is divisible by 12, 18, 21, and 30.
1620
1260
1020
1060
Correct answer
1620
Simplify: 5 + 4 × 5 + 4 × 52 + 4 × 53 + 4 × 54 + 4 × 55
52
58
54
56
Correct answer
52
What should be the smallest integer in place of * if the number 502*693 is exactly divisible by 9?
2
4
3
0
Correct answer
2
A sum of Rs. 1100 was taken as a loan. This is to be paid in two equal installments. If the rate of interest is 20% per annum, compounded annually, find the amount payable in each installment.
Rs. 620
Rs. 670
Rs. 600
Rs. 720
Correct answer
Rs. 620
Which of the following teams won the final in Vijay-Hazare Trophy 2018?
Delhi
Rajasthan
Mumbai
Punjab
Correct answer
Delhi
Find the ODD one out from the given options.
Cheetah
Leopard
Elephant
Cougar
Correct answer
Cheetah
Which of the following is equal to Hertz?
ms-2
s-1
s
m/s
Correct answer
ms-2
Simplify: \(\frac{{\sin 3A}}{{\sin A}} + \frac{{\cos 3A}}{{\cos A}}\)
-2
2cos A
2sin A
4cos 2A
Correct answer
-2
What is the length of the greatest rod that can be placed in a hall 12 m long, 4 m broad and 3 m high?
18 m
13 m
9 m
15 m
Correct answer
18 m
Which of the following districts won the platinum of Web Ratna Award in Digital India Awards 2018?
Aurangabad
Kurukshetra
Koraput
Chennai
Correct answer
Aurangabad
A vessel contains 20 litres containing milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2. Ten litres of this milk is removed and replaced with equal amount of pure milk. If this process is repeated once again, find the final ratio of milk and water.
1 : 4
5 : 3
9 : 1
4 : 1
Correct answer
1 : 4
Who is the present captain of India's men National field hockey team?
Manpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh
Rupinder Pal Singh
Akashdeep Singh
Correct answer
Manpreet Singh
What is the name of the border line between India and China?
Durand Line
Radcliffe Line
McMahon Line
24th parallel
Correct answer
Durand Line
In a certain code, 'HUNTER' is coded as 'UHNTRE'. How is 'MANAGE' coded in that code?
MAANGE
EGNAAM
AMNAEG
MNAAEG
Correct answer
MAANGE
A right circular cylinder just encloses a sphere of radius 6 cm. If A and B are their curved surface areas, then:
A < B
Cannot be determined
A = B
A > B
Correct answer
A < B
A certain sum of money invested at compound interest, compounded annually, amounts to Rs. 338 at the rate of 4% per annum for 2 years. Find the sum.
Rs. 320
Rs. 315
Rs. 318.52
Rs. 312.50
Correct answer
Rs. 320
Which of the following will best complete the relationship given below?
BAT : YZG :: EMU : ?
VNF
FVN
VFN
FNV
Correct answer
VNF
If 3(2/5) + 1(2/9) = 4(4/5) - a, find the value of 'a'.
11/45
16/9
4/45
6/25
Correct answer
11/45
Where did Google launch its first drone delivery service in 2019?
England
Australia
India
United States
Correct answer
England
What digit will come in the place of 'a' in the number 1a5a01, if it is divisible by 11?
5
4
6
8
Correct answer
5
Which are the BRIC countries?
Britain, Russia, India and China
Brazil, Russia, India and China
Britain, Russia, India and Canada
Brazil, Russia, India and Canada
Correct answer
Britain, Russia, India and China
In what time will a train 100 m long cross an electric pole, if its speed is 144 km/h?
4.25 seconds
5 seconds
2.5 seconds
12.5 seconds
Correct answer
4.25 seconds
Simplify: (5 + 0.5 + 0.005 + 0.0005 + 0.05) × 2
11.111
11.011
11.001
10.111
Correct answer
11.111
K-shell is the ___________ energy level.
Fourth
First
Third
Second
Correct answer
Fourth
When a decomposition reaction is carried out by heating, it is called-
Thermal decomposition
Non electrolytic decomposition reaction
Photo decomposition reaction
Electrolytic decomposition reaction
Correct answer
Thermal decomposition
Gokul walks 8 km from his home towards east. He turns left to cover 2 km, and he turns right and walks 3 km. Find the distance he travelled towards east?
5 km
14 km
8 km
11 km
Correct answer
5 km
Complete the series.
38, 35, 34, 31, 30, (…)
24
25
28
27
Correct answer
24
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