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RRB NTPC 1995 Previous Year Paper

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General Awareness (100 questions)

Question 1

  1. Which state of India produces the highest quantity of Jute?
  1. AOption (a)

    Bihar

  2. BOption (b)

    Odisha

  3. COption (c)

    West Bengal

  4. DOption (d)

    Jharkhand

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

West Bengal

Question 2

  1. Pointing to a man in a photograph, Gunjansaid, “His mother's only daughter is my mother." How is Gunjan related to that man
  1. AOption (a)

    Nephew

  2. BOption (b)

    Sister

  3. COption (c)

    Wife

  4. DOption (d)

    Niece

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Niece

Question 3

  1. If√5 = 2.236; then √5/2 is
  1. AOption (a)

    1.851

  2. BOption (b)

    1.118

  3. COption (c)

    2.236

  4. DOption (d)

    1.782

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1.118

Question 4

Comprehension: Study the following figure and answer the questions given below. Trained Lecturers Married Population Lecturers in college By which number, the Trained unmarried lecturers in the college are represented?

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4

Question 5

Comprehension: Study the following figure and answer the questions given below. Trained Lecturers Married Population Lecturers in college If Ravenshaw College management requires only married trained lecturers for teaching. What is represented by the number 7?

  1. AOption (a)

    Married lecturers in the college

  2. BOption (b)

    Trained lecturers

  3. COption (c)

    Unmarried trained lecturers

  4. DOption (d)

    Married trained lecturers

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Married lecturers in the college

Question 6

Comprehension: Study the following figure and answer the questions given below. Trained Lecturers Married Population Lecturers in college By which number, the trained married lecturers in the college are represented?

  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

5

Question 7

Comprehension: Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it. Production of Pesticides by Coromandal International Ltd. Company (in 1000 tonnes)

YearProduction (in 1000 tonnes)
199525
199640
199760
199845
199965
200050
200175
200280
Sub-Question No: 7
  1. The average production of 1996 and 1997 was exactly equal to the average production of which of the following pairs of years?
  1. AOption (a)

    2000 and 2001

  2. BOption (b)

    1999 and 2000

  3. COption (c)

    1998 and 2000

  4. DOption (d)

    1995 and 2001

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1995 and 2001

Question 8

Comprehension: Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it. Production of Pesticides by Coromandal International Ltd. Company (in 1000 tonnes)

YearProduction (in 1000 tonnes)
199525
199640
199760
199845
199965
200050
200175
200280
Sub-Question No: 8
  1. What was the percentage increase in production of Pesticides in 2002 compared to that in 1995?
  1. AOption (a)

    320%

  2. BOption (b)

    300%

  3. COption (c)

    220%

  4. DOption (d)

    200%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

220%

Question 9

Comprehension: Study the bar chart and answer the questions based on it. Production of Pesticides by Coromandal International Ltd. Company (in 1000 tonnes)

YearProduction (in 1000 tonnes)
199525
199640
199760
199845
199965
200050
200175
200280
Sub-Question No: 9
  1. In which year was the percentage increase in production as compared to the previous year the maximum?
  1. AOption (a)

    2002

  2. BOption (b)

    2001

  3. COption (c)

    1997

  4. DOption (d)

    1996

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1996

Question 10

  1. If 19x² = 100² - 90², then find the value of x
  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    9

  3. COption (c)

    11

  4. DOption (d)

    12

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Question 11

  1. Battle of Gulnabad was led by Mahmud Hotaki and fought in the year .
  1. AOption (a)

    1770

  2. BOption (b)

    1722

  3. COption (c)

    1712

  4. DOption (d)

    1702

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1722

Question 12

...only son of my mother's mother.” How is Shamita related to the man?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mother

  2. BOption (b)

    Aunt

  3. COption (c)

    Sister

  4. DOption (d)

    Niece

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Niece

Question 13

  1. Shamita says, “The man in the photograph is the only son of my mother's mother.” How is Shamita related to the man?
  1. AOption (a)

    Mother

  2. BOption (b)

    Aunt

  3. COption (c)

    Sister

  4. DOption (d)

    Niece

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Niece

Question 14

  1. Insert the missing character depicted by ? | 18 | 24 | 32 | |---|---|---| | 12 | 14 | 16 | | 3 | ? | 4 | | 72 | 112 | 128 |
  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

3

Question 15

  1. Who has been appointed as first-ever Ombudsman (Ethics officer) ofBCCI?
  1. AOption (a)

    Justice A. P. Shah

  2. BOption (b)

    Justice Anil R. Dave

  3. COption (c)

    Justice DipakMisra

  4. DOption (d)

    Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Justice A. P. Shah

Question 16

  1. Belur Math is located at:
  1. AOption (a)

    West Bengal

  2. BOption (b)

    Maharashtra

  3. COption (c)

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. DOption (d)

    Tamil Nadu

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

West Bengal

Question 17

  1. soils are red in color and not suitable for agriculture found along the Tamil Nadu, Odishaand small part ofChhotanagpurand Meghalaya.
  1. AOption (a)

    Alluvial Soil

  2. BOption (b)

    Red Soil

  3. COption (c)

    Laterite Soil

  4. DOption (d)

    Regur Soil

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Laterite Soil

Question 18

  1. If in a certain language, SCARCE is coded as CSRAEC, how is STABLE coded in that code?
  1. AOption (a)

    TBSABL

  2. BOption (b)

    BTSAEL

  3. COption (c)

    BTELSA

  4. DOption (d)

    TSBAEL

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

TSBAEL

Question 19

  1. In terms of environmental studies, CER refers to:
  1. AOption (a)

    Certified Emission Reductions

  2. BOption (b)

    Capped Emission Repository

  3. COption (c)

    Certified Emission Repository

  4. DOption (d)

    Capped Emission Reductions

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Certified Emission Reductions

Question 20

  1. Who is AmrutYojana scheme named after? (initiative to meet the nutrition needs of pregnant, lactating women in the tribal areas)
  1. AOption (a)

    Mahatma Gandhi

  2. BOption (b)

    Abdul Kalam

  3. COption (c)

    B.R. Ambedkar

  4. DOption (d)

    Indira Gandhi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Abdul Kalam

Question 21

If a/b = 1/4 ; b/c = 1/8 and a = 2 then the value of c is-

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    16

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    64

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

64

Question 22

__________ is one of the largest palaces in India, also known as Amba Vilas and was the residence of Wodeyar Maharaja.

  1. AOption (a)

    Mysore Palace

  2. BOption (b)

    Leh palace

  3. COption (c)

    Mattancherry Palace

  4. DOption (d)

    Hampi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Mysore Palace

Question 23

20 pens and 46 pencils were purchased for Rs.235. If the average price of a pencil is Rs.2.50 then calculate the average price (in Rs.) of a pen.

  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    12

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

6

Question 24

When was the ASLV used in India for the first time?

  1. AOption (a)

    1980

  2. BOption (b)

    1987

  3. COption (c)

    1994

  4. DOption (d)

    2000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1987

Question 25

Rahul and Raghav are 110 km apart from each other and they started horse-riding towards each other at same time at a speed of 20 km/hr and 24 km/hr. After how many hours of riding will they be a distance of 22 km?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 hour

  2. BOption (b)

    1 hour 30 min

  3. COption (c)

    2 hours

  4. DOption (d)

    2 hours 30 min

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2 hours

Question 26

Which part of the human brain is the centre for intelligence, memory and emotions?

  1. AOption (a)

    Hypothalamus

  2. BOption (b)

    Cerebrum

  3. COption (c)

    Corpus Callosum

  4. DOption (d)

    Mid Brain

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Cerebrum

Question 27

If sin θ = 40/41, then cotθ is

  1. AOption (a)

    40/9

  2. BOption (b)

    9/40

  3. COption (c)

    9/41

  4. DOption (d)

    41/9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

9/40

Question 28

Complete the Figure X from the given alternatives 1,2,3,4

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4

Question 29

Factors of x² + 7x + 10 are

  1. AOption (a)

    (x-5) (x-2)

  2. BOption (b)

    (x+5) (x+2)

  3. COption (c)

    (x-5) (x+2)

  4. DOption (d)

    (x-4) (x+2)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(x+5) (x+2)

Question 30

A good cricket fielder while catching a fast moving ball moves his hand along with the ball because

  1. AOption (a)

    He decreases the time of contact therefore increasing the force of contact.

  2. BOption (b)

    He increases the time of contact thereby reducing the force of contact.

  3. COption (c)

    He is afraid to fake the ball and thus takes his hand out.

  4. DOption (d)

    He decreases the time of contact therefore reducing the force of contact.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

He increases the time of contact thereby reducing the force of contact.

Question 31

__________ a professional Tennis player, became the new goodwill ambassador for the UN Fund for Children.

  1. AOption (a)

    Soma Mirza

  2. BOption (b)

    Scram Williams

  3. COption (c)

    Novak Djokovic

  4. DOption (d)

    Roger Federer

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Roger Federer

Question 32

Name the committee appointed in 1986 by Rajiv Gandhi on “Revitalisation of Panchayati Raj Institution for Democracy & Development”.

  1. AOption (a)

    Ashok Mehta Committee

  2. BOption (b)

    L M Singhvi Committee

  3. COption (c)

    G.V.K Rao Committee

  4. DOption (d)

    BalwantRai Mehta Committee.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

L M Singhvi Committee

Question 33

Who was the founder of "Home Rule League Movement"?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sarojini Naidu

  2. BOption (b)

    Annie Besant

  3. COption (c)

    Joseph Baptista

  4. DOption (d)

    Muhammad Ali Jinn ah

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Annie Besant

Question 34

Three clocks are designed to strike in every hour, two hours and three hours respectively. If they all alarmed together three hours before then after how many hours will they next alarm together?

  1. AOption (a)

    3hours

  2. BOption (b)

    6 hours

  3. COption (c)

    2 hours

  4. DOption (d)

    1 hours

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3hours

Question 35

In an examination, student gets on average 76 marks. The total marks for five subjects is 500. His marks in 4 subjects are mentioned; calculate the marks obtained by the student in Mathematics marked as “x” in the table below.

SubjectMathsEnglishSanskritScienceSocial
Marks Obtainedx87837857
  1. AOption (a)

    80

  2. BOption (b)

    83

  3. COption (c)

    72

  4. DOption (d)

    75

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

75

Question 36

Light can travel __________ km in a year.

  1. AOption (a)

    5 billion

  2. BOption (b)

    10 billion

  3. COption (c)

    5 trillion

  4. DOption (d)

    10 trillion

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

10 trillion

Question 37

Insert the missing character depicted by „?‟

  1. AOption (a)

    36

  2. BOption (b)

    48

  3. COption (c)

    38

  4. DOption (d)

    30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

38

Question 38

Two numbers are in ratio 3:4. When 3 is subtracted from both the numbers, the ratio becomes 2:3. Find the sum of the numbers.

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    21

  4. DOption (d)

    22

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

21

Question 39

A man, rowing a boat, covers a distance of 16 km in two hours downstream. He covers half the distance in same amount of time when rowing upstream. Calculate the speed of the stream.

  1. AOption (a)

    4 km/hr

  2. BOption (b)

    2km/hr

  3. COption (c)

    3 km/hr

  4. DOption (d)

    1 km/hr

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2km/hr

Question 40

Read the statement and select a conclusion from the given alternatives. Statement: The Official Secret Act (OSA) enacted by the „ABC‟ Government in the year 1930 seems to be one of the major sources of corruption in the country „X‟. Conclusions: I. The official Secret Act has to be abolished immediately to put an end corruption in the country „X‟ II. The „ABC‟ Government had an intention of encouraging corruption in the government offices.

  1. AOption (a)

    only conclusion I follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    only conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    either I or II follows.

  4. DOption (d)

    neither I or II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only conclusion I follows.

Question 41

Complete the Figure X from the given alternatives 1,2,3,4

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4

Question 42

Galvanization a process to prevent rusting involves use of________coating to steel or iron.

  1. AOption (a)

    Nickel

  2. BOption (b)

    Magnesium

  3. COption (c)

    Copper

  4. DOption (d)

    Zinc

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Zinc

Question 43

If the average age of 20 students in ClassI is 10 years and average age of 25 students in Class II is 12 years, find the average age (in yean) of all students.

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    11.111

  3. COption (c)

    10.50

  4. DOption (d)

    10.83

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

11.111

Question 44

The value of cos0° is

  1. AOption (a)

    0

  2. BOption (b)

    Infinite

  3. COption (c)

    not defined

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1

Question 45

Direction: There are three statements which are followed by four conclusions. Choose the conclusions which logically follow from the given statements Statements: Some images are answers. Some answers are videos. All the videos are poems. Conclusions: (1) Some videos are answers. (2) Some poems are images. (3) All the images are poems. (4) Some poems are answers.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only (1) and (2)

  2. BOption (b)

    Only (1) and (4)

  3. COption (c)

    Only (1) and (3)

  4. DOption (d)

    Only (2) and (4)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Only (1) and (4)

Question 46

If Selling Price is Rs.72 & Gain Percentage = 20%, calculate the Cost Price.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs.60

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs.58

  3. COption (c)

    Rs.61

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs.59

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs.60

Question 47

The lady who played an important role in the awakening of Indian women to fight for independence and who isalso known as Nightingale of India is—

  1. AOption (a)

    Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

  2. BOption (b)

    DurgaBaiDeshmukh

  3. COption (c)

    SarojiniNaidu

  4. DOption (d)

    Madam BhikaijiCama

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

SarojiniNaidu

Question 48

What is the ratio of radius of incircle and circumcircle for an equilateral triangle with an area of 44√3 square units

  1. AOption (a)

    1/2

  2. BOption (b)

    1/4

  3. COption (c)

    1/3

  4. DOption (d)

    2/3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1/4

Question 49

The major objective of INSAT series of satellites is to facilitate.

  1. AOption (a)

    TV relay to remote areas

  2. BOption (b)

    Mobile network in remote areas

  3. COption (c)

    Internet services

  4. DOption (d)

    Mapping locations through OPS

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

TV relay to remote areas

Question 50

Four pairs of words are given below out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Which is different from the rest?

  1. AOption (a)

    Steel: Utensils

  2. BOption (b)

    Bronze: Statue

  3. COption (c)

    Duralumin: Aircraft

  4. DOption (d)

    Wood: Rails

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Wood: Rails

Question 51

Match the Correct Memory Units. a) 4 bit (p) 1MB b) 1024 KB (q) 1 byte c) 1024 TB (r) 1 nibble d) 8 bit (s) 1 PB

  1. AOption (a)

    a-r, b-p, c-s, d-q

  2. BOption (b)

    a-p, b-s, c-q, d-r

  3. COption (c)

    a-r, b-s, c-q, d-p

  4. DOption (d)

    a-r, b-q, c-s, d-p

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

a-r, b-p, c-s, d-q

Question 52

Radish is an example of:

  1. AOption (a)

    bulb

  2. BOption (b)

    root

  3. COption (c)

    tuber

  4. DOption (d)

    fruit

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

root

Question 53

Who among the following is known as the Father of Civil Services in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lord Cornwallis

  2. BOption (b)

    Warren Hastings

  3. COption (c)

    Lord Wellesley

  4. DOption (d)

    Lord William Bentinck

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lord Cornwallis

Question 54

If in a certain language, MANURE is coded as EMRNUA, how is LIVELY coded in that code?

  1. AOption (a)

    YLLEVT

  2. BOption (b)

    YLVLEI

  3. COption (c)

    YLLVEI

  4. DOption (d)

    YLVLIE

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

YLLVEI

Question 55

Which secondary colour is obtained by mixing two primary colours, red and blue?

  1. AOption (a)

    White

  2. BOption (b)

    Yellow

  3. COption (c)

    Magenta

  4. DOption (d)

    Cyan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Magenta

Question 56

A shopkeeper purchased a pen drive of marked price Rs.1000 at successive discounts of 10% & 13% respectively. He spend Rs.35 on packaging and sold it on Rs.1000. Calculated the Gain percent.

  1. AOption (a)

    No Gain

  2. BOption (b)

    25%

  3. COption (c)

    30%

  4. DOption (d)

    35%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

25%

Question 57

Which of the following branch of medical science deals with the study and treatment of the liver?

  1. AOption (a)

    Helcology

  2. BOption (b)

    Hepatology

  3. COption (c)

    Heterology

  4. DOption (d)

    Geriatrics

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Hepatology

Question 58

A, B and C can complete the work in 4, 5and 6 hours respectively. If they all work together and receive Rs.777 as wages, then find the share of A.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs.300

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs.313

  3. COption (c)

    Rs.326

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs.175

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Rs.313

Question 59

Insert the missing character depicted by „?‟

  1. AOption (a)

    41

  2. BOption (b)

    64

  3. COption (c)

    35

  4. DOption (d)

    61

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

64

Question 60

Human blood platelets releases _________ which helps in clotting of blood.

  1. AOption (a)

    Prothrombin

  2. BOption (b)

    Fibrin

  3. COption (c)

    Fructose

  4. DOption (d)

    Sucrose

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Prothrombin

Question 61

A man buys 10 oranges for Rs.3 and sells 8 for Rs.3. Calculate his gain percent.

  1. AOption (a)

    20%

  2. BOption (b)

    25%

  3. COption (c)

    27%

  4. DOption (d)

    30 %

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20%

Question 62

What was the major decision that took place in 1987 Montreal Conference?

  1. AOption (a)

    Developed countries will completely ban CFC production by 2000

  2. BOption (b)

    Developed countries will completely ban CFC production by 2010

  3. COption (c)

    Developing countries will completely ban CFC production by 2000

  4. DOption (d)

    Developing countries will completely ban CFC production by 2020

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Developed countries will completely ban CFC production by 2000

Question 63

The value of (0.00000729/0.00000027) is

  1. AOption (a)

    0.27

  2. BOption (b)

    0.027

  3. COption (c)

    2.7

  4. DOption (d)

    27

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

27

Question 64

If 2x+3 = 9 then find the value of 3x+2

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    16

  3. COption (c)

    13

  4. DOption (d)

    11

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

11

Question 65

Comprehension: Answer the questions based on the following information: Six colleagues are sitting in a circle and are facing the center of the circle. Diana is between Puskar and Padma. Priyanka is between Mahesh and Lucky. Puskar and Mahesh are opposite to each other. Sub-Question No: 65 Who is just right to Padma?

  1. AOption (a)

    Diana

  2. BOption (b)

    Lucky

  3. COption (c)

    Puskar

  4. DOption (d)

    Priyanka

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Diana

Question 66

Comprehension: Six colleagues are sitting in a circle and are facing the center of the circle. Diana is between Puskar and Padma. Priyanka is between Mahesh and Lucky. Puskar and Mahesh are opposite to each other. Sub-Question No: 66 Who is sitting opposite to Priyahka?

  1. AOption (a)

    Puskar

  2. BOption (b)

    Diana

  3. COption (c)

    Padma

  4. DOption (d)

    Lucky

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Diana

Question 67

Comprehension: Answer the questions based on die following information: Six colleagues are sitting in a circle and are facing the center of the circle. Diana is between Puskar and Padma. Priyanka is between Mahesh and Lucky. Puskar and Mahesh are opposite to each other. Sub-Question No: 67 Who are the neighbours of Mahesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Puskar and Diana

  2. BOption (b)

    Diana and Priyanka

  3. COption (c)

    Priyanka and Padma

  4. DOption (d)

    Lucky and Priyanka

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Priyanka and Padma

Question 68

Find the least number that must be subtracted from 98534, to get a number exactly divisible by 824.

  1. AOption (a)

    484

  2. BOption (b)

    478

  3. COption (c)

    422

  4. DOption (d)

    375

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

478

Question 69

Direction: There are three statements which are followed by three conclusions. Choose the conclusions which logically follow from the given statements. Statements: All the doors are keys. All the keys are bats. Some clocks are bats. Conclusions: (1) Some bats are doors. (2) Some clocks are keys. (3) All the keys are doors.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only (1) and (2)

  2. BOption (b)

    Only (1)

  3. COption (c)

    Only (2)

  4. DOption (d)

    Only (1) and (3)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Only (1)

Question 70

NASA is responsible for space program and research.

  1. AOption (a)

    Atomic

  2. BOption (b)

    Aeronautics

  3. COption (c)

    Robotic

  4. DOption (d)

    Nuclear

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Aeronautics

Question 71

A motorist knows four different routes from Jaipur to Bhangarh to Alwar he knows three different routes and from Alwar to Carlisle he knows two different routes. How many routes does he know from Jaipur to Carlisle?

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    49

  4. DOption (d)

    60

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

24

Question 72

A table tennis player, lost 12 games out of 18 games played. Calculate the games won in terms of decimal.

  1. AOption (a)

    0.667

  2. BOption (b)

    0.067

  3. COption (c)

    0.50

  4. DOption (d)

    0.333

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

0.333

Question 73

Rampal told Arjun, „Yesterday I defeated the only brother of the daughter of my grandmother‟. Whom did Rampal defeat?

  1. AOption (a)

    Son

  2. BOption (b)

    Father

  3. COption (c)

    Brother

  4. DOption (d)

    Father-in-law

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Father

Question 74

An example of Full Duplex communication channel.

  1. AOption (a)

    Radio Broadcasting

  2. BOption (b)

    Television Broadcasting

  3. COption (c)

    Walkie-Talkie

  4. DOption (d)

    Telephone conversation

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Telephone conversation

Question 75

Calculate the principal if an amount of Rs.441 is received on compound interest at the rate 5% per annum after 2 years.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs.400

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs.390

  3. COption (c)

    Rs.380

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs.350

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs.400

Question 76

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released two commemorative coins of denominations Rs.125 & Rs.10 as a mark of tribute to whom?

  1. AOption (a)

    Abdul Kalam

  2. BOption (b)

    Mahatma Gandhi

  3. COption (c)

    Dr.Rajendra Prasad

  4. DOption (d)

    B.R.Ambedkar

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

B.R.Ambedkar

Question 77

Which of the following planets is no more considered as planet?

  1. AOption (a)

    Jupiter

  2. BOption (b)

    Pluto

  3. COption (c)

    Saturn

  4. DOption (d)

    Mercury

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Pluto

Question 78

India has designed and developed pilotless target aircrafts named ________ and made successful test flights of its unmanned air vehicle (UAV).

  1. Nishant
  2. Lakshya
  3. Astra
  1. AOption (a)

    Only 2

  2. BOption (b)

    Only 1

  3. COption (c)

    Only 2 and 3

  4. DOption (d)

    Only 1 and 2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Only 1 and 2

Question 79

In a certain code Language, if CHECK is coded at 97294 and QUERY is coded and 51238, then CHERRY will be coded as?

  1. AOption (a)

    729833

  2. BOption (b)

    792338

  3. COption (c)

    972338

  4. DOption (d)

    338972

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

972338

Question 80

World climate conference popularly known as COP-21 was held in

  1. AOption (a)

    New York

  2. BOption (b)

    London

  3. COption (c)

    Paris

  4. DOption (d)

    Berlin

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Paris

Question 81

Which is the correct ascending order of the given numbers?

  1. AOption (a)

    5/8, 19/24, 11/16

  2. BOption (b)

    11/16, 5/8, 19/24

  3. COption (c)

    5/8, 11/16, 19/24

  4. DOption (d)

    19/24, 11/16, 5/8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

5/8, 11/16, 19/24

Question 82

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives: Statement: While presenting a stage show recently, the famous actress declared that she has a practice of either taking full payment or none for her stage shows. Conclusions: I. The actress has taken full payment for her recent stage show. II. The actress did not take any money for her recent stage show.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Either 1 or II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Either 1 or II follows

Question 83

Susruta is known as:

  1. AOption (a)

    father of Indian Medicine

  2. BOption (b)

    father of Indian Surgery

  3. COption (c)

    father of Indian Ecology

  4. DOption (d)

    father of Indian Paleobotany

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

father of Indian Surgery

Question 84

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives:

Statements: All button are pink. Some pink are black. Some black are bell. All bell are white. Conclusions: I. Some black are white II. Some bell are pink III. Some pink are button. IV. No button is white.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I and III follow

  2. BOption (b)

    Either III or IV follows

  3. COption (c)

    Only I and either m or IV follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Only I, II and either III or IV follow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only I and III follow

Question 85

Sri Lanka got Independence in the year

  1. AOption (a)

    1947

  2. BOption (b)

    1948

  3. COption (c)

    1949

  4. DOption (d)

    1950

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1948

Question 86

Match the following correctly:

ProduceUses
P) Petroleum ethera. Fuel
Q) Paraffin waxb. Solvent in perfumery, for dry cleaning
R) Asphalt and cokec. Roofin road building, electrodes
S) Gasolined. Ointments&cosmetics
  1. AOption (a)

    P-a, Q-b, R-c, S-d

  2. BOption (b)

    P-b, Q-d, R-c, S-a

  3. COption (c)

    P-d, Q-b, R-c, S-a

  4. DOption (d)

    P-d, Q-c, R-b, S-a

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

P-b, Q-d, R-c, S-a

Question 87

Compute of 33333 × 9999 =?

  1. AOption (a)

    332396667

  2. BOption (b)

    333297667

  3. COption (c)

    33329667

  4. DOption (d)

    333296667

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

333296667

Question 88

Before Indian constitution came into existence, was the last Governor-General of India.

  1. AOption (a)

    Chakravarti Rajagopalachari

  2. BOption (b)

    The Viscount Mountbatten

  3. COption (c)

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  4. DOption (d)

    The Viscount Wavell

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari

Question 89

________is conducted to examine the cancerous tissues.

  1. AOption (a)

    Biopsy

  2. BOption (b)

    Bioscopy

  3. COption (c)

    Choledology

  4. DOption (d)

    Radiography

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Biopsy

Question 90

Read the statement select a conclusion from the given alternatives: Statements: Some dark are black. Some black are grey. All grey are red. All red are baby. Conclusions: I. Some red are black. II. Some baby are black. III. Some baby are grey. IV. Some red are dark.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I and II follow

  2. BOption (b)

    Either III or IV follows

  3. COption (c)

    Only I, II and III follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Only I, II and either III or IV follow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Only I, II and III follow

Question 91

Match the following Monuments/Places with their correct location.

Monuments/PlacesLocation
P) Golkonda Forta. Hyderabad
Q) Buland Darwazab. Fatebpur Sikri
R) Humayun Tombc. New Delhi
S) Rani ki Vavd. Patan
  1. AOption (a)

    P-a, Q-b, R-c, S-d

  2. BOption (b)

    P-a, Q-c, R-b, S-d

  3. COption (c)

    P-d, Q-b, R-c, S-a

  4. DOption (d)

    P-d, Q-c, R-b, S-a

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

P-a, Q-b, R-c, S-d

Question 92

The median of the data 12, 1, 10, 8, 1, 9, 3, 4, 9, 7, 9 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    7.5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

8

Question 93

Sum of the exterior angles of a polygon is equal to:

  1. AOption (a)

    180

  2. BOption (b)

    450

  3. COption (c)

    360

  4. DOption (d)

    (n-2)180

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

360

Question 94

An internet download bill coats Rs.18 for 2 minutes 30 seconds. What is the cost in rupees for 3 minutes 20 seconds? (Round upto one decimal)

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    24.1

  3. COption (c)

    24.2

  4. DOption (d)

    23.9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 95

Consider the following information: + stands for ×, - for ÷, × for - and ÷ for +, then find the value of 26 + 74 - 4 × 5 ÷ 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    220

  2. BOption (b)

    376

  3. COption (c)

    478

  4. DOption (d)

    488

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

478

Question 96

In a certain code language, If RABBIT is coded as 927763 and DRAFTER is coded as 8920349, then BETTER will be coded as?

  1. AOption (a)

    743394

  2. BOption (b)

    743349

  3. COption (c)

    734349

  4. DOption (d)

    373449

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

743349

Question 97

Match the following and select the correct code.

A) Quick limeP) CO(NH2)2
B) Slaked limeQ)Na2CO3
C) UreaR) CaO
D) Washing sodaS) Ca(OH)2
  1. AOption (a)

    A-S, B-R, C-P, D-Q

  2. BOption (b)

    A-R, B-S, C-Q, D-P

  3. COption (c)

    A-R, B-S, C-P, D-Q

  4. DOption (d)

    A-S, B-R, C-Q, D-P

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A-R, B-S, C-P, D-Q

Question 98

In a certain code language, if NUMERIC is coded as 3145798 and ROMAN is coded as 76423, then MANNER will be coded as?

  1. AOption (a)

    423357

  2. BOption (b)

    423375

  3. COption (c)

    332475

  4. DOption (d)

    323754

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

423357

Question 99

________is the written document that an anthropologist produces from the research depicting a culture.

  1. AOption (a)

    Ethnography

  2. BOption (b)

    Cultural Relativism

  3. COption (c)

    Ethnocentrism

  4. DOption (d)

    Ethno botany

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ethnography

Question 100

Compute: 19170 ÷ 54 ÷ 5

  1. AOption (a)

    17

  2. BOption (b)

    1775

  3. COption (c)

    71

  4. DOption (d)

    1757

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

71

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