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General Awareness (100 questions)

Question 1

_________is electrically neutral and weakly interacting subatomic particle.

  1. AOption (a)

    Neutrino

  2. BOption (b)

    Positron

  3. COption (c)

    Electron

  4. DOption (d)

    Proton

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Neutrino

Question 2

Which of the following hormone is not secreted by Thyroid gland?

  1. AOption (a)

    Thyroxine

  2. BOption (b)

    Calcitonin

  3. COption (c)

    Triiodothyronine

  4. DOption (d)

    Thymosin

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Thymosin

Question 3

Discoverer of Anti-Malarial drugs is being conferred Nobel prize for Medicine (2015). From which medicinal plant is thisdrug extracted

  1. AOption (a)

    Artemisinin (Ajwain)

  2. BOption (b)

    Turmeric (Haldi)

  3. COption (c)

    Garlic (Lahsoon)

  4. DOption (d)

    Ginger (Adrak)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Artemisinin (Ajwain)

Question 4

If a² + b² + c² + 3 = 2(a+b+c) then the value of (a+b+c) is;

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

3

Question 5

Sweat Glands are present in which of the following human body parts?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kidney

  2. BOption (b)

    Liver

  3. COption (c)

    Pancreas

  4. DOption (d)

    Skin

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Skin

Question 6

If √225 = 15; then (√0.00000225) /15 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    0.0015

  2. BOption (b)

    0.001

  3. COption (c)

    0.0001

  4. DOption (d)

    0.015

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0.0001

Question 7

A number when divided by 627 leaves remainder 43. By dividing the same number by l9, the remainder will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    18

  3. COption (c)

    13

  4. DOption (d)

    7

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5

Question 8

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives: Statements: Some owls are ostriches Some ostriches are crows Some crows are black Conclusion:

  1. Some owls are black
  2. No ostrich is black
  3. No owl is black
  4. Some ostriches are black
  1. AOption (a)

    Either 2 or 4

  2. BOption (b)

    Only 1 and 2 follow

  3. COption (c)

    Either 1 or 3 and either 2 or 4

  4. DOption (d)

    Either l or 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Either 1 or 3 and either 2 or 4

Question 9

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives: Statements: In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who intake green vegetables everyday are less prone to have any heart ailments. Conclusions: I. Eating green vegetables is necessary for leading a healthy life. II. All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.

  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 nor n follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion I follows

Question 10

In a certain code language, if EXTRANET is coded as 9*416394 and TECHNOLOGY is coded as 492735850#, then TOLERANCE will be coded as?

  1. AOption (a)

    458913629

  2. BOption (b)

    459813629

  3. COption (c)

    458916329

  4. DOption (d)

    549816329

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

458916329

Question 11

Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

  1. AOption (a)

    Momentum

  2. BOption (b)

    Moment of a force.

  3. COption (c)

    Electric current

  4. DOption (d)

    Displacement

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Electric current

Question 12

How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    12

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12

Question 13

If a packet containing of ten glass mirrors is thrown, Which of the following cannot be the ratio of broken: unbroken mirrors?

  1. AOption (a)

    8:2

  2. BOption (b)

    5:4

  3. COption (c)

    1:1

  4. DOption (d)

    2:3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5:4

Question 14

Mukesh purchased a bike of marked price Rs.20000 at successive discounts of Rs.10% & 15% respectively. He spent Rs.700 on insurance and repairs and sold it on Rs.20000. Calculate the Gain %.

  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 15

Let 2 & 6 % 7 = 33, 4 & 6 % 8 = 54, then what will be the value of 6 % 8 & 9

  1. AOption (a)

    77

  2. BOption (b)

    95

  3. COption (c)

    99

  4. DOption (d)

    94

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

95

Question 16

If x + √x=90; Find the value of x.

  1. AOption (a)

    81

  2. BOption (b)

    64

  3. COption (c)

    80

  4. DOption (d)

    72

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

81

Question 17

Name the Senior advocate who headed one man commission on the Indo-Bangladesh boundary issue?

  1. AOption (a)

    H.L.Dattu

  2. BOption (b)

    UpamanyuHazarika

  3. COption (c)

    Vijenderjain

  4. DOption (d)

    Ramesh Chandra Lahoti

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

UpamanyuHazarika

Question 18

What is the full form of CFC?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chlorofluoro Carbon

  2. BOption (b)

    Chlorofluoro Carbide

  3. COption (c)

    Chlorine FlourineCarbondioxide

  4. DOption (d)

    Carbofluoro Chloride

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Chlorofluoro Carbon

Question 19

Which network topology requires a "Hub" for its working?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ring

  2. BOption (b)

    Bus

  3. COption (c)

    Star

  4. DOption (d)

    Both Bus and Star

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Star

Question 20

Consider the following information: + stands for x, - for ÷, x for - and ÷ for +, then find the value 5x4 – 6÷3 + 1 =?

  1. AOption (a)

    19

  2. BOption (b)

    8.33

  3. COption (c)

    733

  4. DOption (d)

    -1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

-1

Question 21

Kaveri takes twice as much time as Kanchana and thrice as much as Kalpana to complete a piece of work. If they all work together, the work is completed in one day. Calculate the time taken by Kalpana alone to finish the task?

  1. AOption (a)

    6 days

  2. BOption (b)

    2 days

  3. COption (c)

    3 days

  4. DOption (d)

    9 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2 days

Question 22

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

  1. AOption (a)

    Broad: Wide

  2. BOption (b)

    Light: Heavy

  3. COption (c)

    Tiny: Small

  4. DOption (d)

    Big: Large

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Light: Heavy

Question 23

Manish took two loans for Rs.2000 each for 2 years at 5% Simple Interest and 5% Compound Interest per annum respectively. Calculate the difference (in Rs.) between the Compound Interest and Simple Interest.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs.5

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs.50

  3. COption (c)

    Rs.25

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs.15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs.5

Question 24

Optical Character Reader (OCR) is an example of?

  1. AOption (a)

    Output Device.

  2. BOption (b)

    Input Device

  3. COption (c)

    Interface Device

  4. DOption (d)

    Storage Device

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Input Device

Question 25

The national emblem of India was adopted by the Government of India on:

  1. AOption (a)

    15th August 1947

  2. BOption (b)

    14th August 1947

  3. COption (c)

    26th January 1950

  4. DOption (d)

    20th August 1950

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

26th January 1950

Question 26

Calculate the compound interest on Rs.5000 for 3 years at a rate of 10% per annum

  1. AOption (a)

    1655

  2. BOption (b)

    1500

  3. COption (c)

    1600

  4. DOption (d)

    1800

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1655

Question 27

Which one is the World's oldest web browser?

  1. AOption (a)

    WorldWideWeb

  2. BOption (b)

    Mosaic

  3. COption (c)

    Opera

  4. DOption (d)

    Netscape

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

WorldWideWeb

Question 28

If 18, x, 72 are in a continued proportion, find x.

  1. AOption (a)

    36

  2. BOption (b)

    54

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    72

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

36

Question 29

Sputnik 1 was launched by which of the following countries?

  1. AOption (a)

    USA

  2. BOption (b)

    UK

  3. COption (c)

    USSR

  4. DOption (d)

    France

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

USSR

Question 30

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives: Statements: Money plays a vital role in politics. Conclusions: I. The poor can never become politicians. II. All the rich men take part in politics.

  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 nor II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Neither I nor II follows

Question 31

In 2001 the production of sugar is 1584 million kgs which is 20% less than that in 1991. Find the production (in million kgs) of sugar in 1991.

  1. AOption (a)

    1980

  2. BOption (b)

    1280

  3. COption (c)

    1900

  4. DOption (d)

    1920

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1980

Question 32

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives: Statements: Gold prices are soaring in the market. Conclusions: I. Gold is becoming a rare commodity. II. People cannot buy Gold.

  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 nor II follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Neither I nor II follows

Question 33

In Forbes "The World's Most Powerful People" 2018 list, which Indian holds a position in the Top 10?

  1. AOption (a)

    NarendraModi

  2. BOption (b)

    MukeshAmbani

  3. COption (c)

    SundarPichai

  4. DOption (d)

    SatyaNadella

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

NarendraModi

Question 34

A car moves from tan A to B at a speed of 60 km/hr and comes back at a speed of 40 km/hr. Find the average speed (in km/hr) of car.

  1. AOption (a)

    50

  2. BOption (b)

    45

  3. COption (c)

    48

  4. DOption (d)

    52

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

48

Question 35

If √3 tan θ = 1, then find the value cos 2 θ.

  1. AOption (a)

    ½

  2. BOption (b)

    1A/3

  3. COption (c)

    1/3

  4. DOption (d)

    1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

½

Question 36

Osama bin laden was killed in 2011 in which of the following country?

  1. AOption (a)

    Pakistan

  2. BOption (b)

    Sudan

  3. COption (c)

    Afghanistan

  4. DOption (d)

    Iran

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Pakistan

Question 37

If √9 = 3; then 9/√3 is:

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    3/√3

  3. COption (c)

    3√3

  4. DOption (d)

    √3√3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

3√3

Question 38

The first Hindi newspaper was started on 30th May 1826; this day is also celebrated as the "Hindi Journalism Day". What was the name of the newspaper?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bengal Gazette

  2. BOption (b)

    AmarUjala

  3. COption (c)

    UdantMartand

  4. DOption (d)

    SamacharSudhaVarshan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

UdantMartand

Question 39

Name the defending race winner of '2015 Chinese Grand Prix' at the Shanghai International Circuit. It was his 4th ChineseGrand Prix win and overall 35th Grand Prix win.

  1. AOption (a)

    Sebastian Vettel

  2. BOption (b)

    Remain Grosjean

  3. COption (c)

    Jolyon Palmer

  4. DOption (d)

    Lewis Hamilton

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Lewis Hamilton

Question 40

Shortcut Key Alt + Enter is used for?

  1. AOption (a)

    Shift from one program to another.

  2. BOption (b)

    Display properties for the selected item.

  3. COption (c)

    Open new tab in different window

  4. DOption (d)

    Force shutdown of system

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Display properties for the selected item.

Question 41

If the circumference of a circle is πd, then What is its area?

  1. AOption (a)

    πd²/4

  2. BOption (b)

    2πd

  3. COption (c)

    πd²/2

  4. DOption (d)

    πd²

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

πd²/4

Question 42

Chitrakote fells on the Indravati river often regarded as the Niagara falls of India is located in ______

  1. AOption (a)

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Chhattisgarh

  3. COption (c)

    Uttarakhand

  4. DOption (d)

    Jharkhand

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Chhattisgarh

Question 43

If in a certain language, REVERT is coded as EREVTR, how is REPAIR coded in that code?

  1. AOption (a)

    RAEPRI

  2. BOption (b)

    AERPRI

  3. COption (c)

    ERAPRI

  4. DOption (d)

    ERAPIR

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

ERAPRI

Question 44

The monthly salary of Rohit and Sachin are in the ratio of 5:7 and their expenditure is in the ratio of 2:3. If the monthly savings for both men are Rs.1000, then calculate the salary (in Rs.) for Rohit?

  1. AOption (a)

    3500

  2. BOption (b)

    5000

  3. COption (c)

    7000

  4. DOption (d)

    4000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5000

Question 45

Study the table and answer the questions: Cosmetic company L o’real provides five different products. The sales of these five products (in lakh number of packs) during 1995 and 2000 are shown in the following bar graph. Sales of Packs in Lakhs nos

Product19952000
Lipsticks20.1548.17
Nail Enamels5.9337.76
Talcum Powder14.9729.14
Shampoos7.8812.21
Conditioners5.0110.19

Sub-Question No: 45 45. What is the approximate ratio of the sales of Loreal nail enamels in 2000 to the sales of L o'real Talcum powders in 1995?

  1. AOption (a)

    7:2

  2. BOption (b)

    5:2

  3. COption (c)

    43

  4. DOption (d)

    2:1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5:2

Question 46

Study the table and answer the questions: Cosmetic company L o’real provides five different products. The sales of these five products (in lakh number of packs) during 1995 and 2000 are shown in the following bar graph. Sales of Packs in Lakhs nos

Product19952000
Lipsticks20.1548.17
Nail Enamels5.9337.76
Talcum Powder14.9729.14
Shampoos7.8812.21
Conditioners5.0110.19

Sub-Question No: 46 46. During the period 1995-2000, the minimum rate of increase in sales is in the case of?

  1. AOption (a)

    L o’real Lipsticks

  2. BOption (b)

    L o’real Nail enamels

  3. COption (c)

    L o’real Talcum powders

  4. DOption (d)

    L o’real Shampoos

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

L o’real Shampoos

Question 47

Study the table and answer the questions: Cosmetic company L o’real provides five different products. The sales of these five products (in lakh number of packs) during 1995 and 2000 are shown in the following bar graph. Sales of Packs in Lakhs nos

Product19952000
Lipsticks20.1548.17
Nail Enamels5.9337.76
Talcum Powder14.9729.14
Shampoos7.8812.21
Conditioners5.0110.19

Sub-Question No: 47 47. The sales have increased by nearly 55% from 1995 to 2000 in the case of?

  1. AOption (a)

    L o’real Lipsticks

  2. BOption (b)

    L o’real Nail enamels

  3. COption (c)

    L o’real Talcum powders

  4. DOption (d)

    L o’real Shampoos

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

L o’real Shampoos

Question 48

Comprehension: Study the figure and answer the questions: In the figure given below, the circle represents old persons, the triangle represents educated persons and the rectangle represents unemployed persons.

Which region represents old, educated and unemployed persons? 8

question figure
  1. AOption (a)

    6

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

4

Question 49

Comprehension: Study the figure and answer the questions: In the figure given below, the circle represents old persons, the triangle represents educated persons and the rectangle represents unemployed persons.

The region which represents uneducated, unemployed and old persons, is denoted by 9

question figure
  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    4

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2

Question 50

Comprehension: Study the figure and answer the questions: In the figure given below, the circle represents old persons, the triangle represents educated persons and the rectangle represents unemployed persons.

Which region represents old, uneducated and employed persons?

question figure
  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1

Question 51

When was the "All India Muslim League" founded?

  1. AOption (a)

    1905

  2. BOption (b)

    1906

  3. COption (c)

    1914

  4. DOption (d)

    1918

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1906

Question 52

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

  1. AOption (a)

    Needle: Prick

  2. BOption (b)

    Gun: Fire

  3. COption (c)

    Auger: Bore

  4. DOption (d)

    Chisel: Carve

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Needle: Prick

Question 53

A man buys a car for Rs.100000, spends Rs.20000 for maintenance and insurance. Then be sells the car for Rs.80000; Calculate profit/lost and it# percentage.

  1. AOption (a)

    Profit, 50%

  2. BOption (b)

    Loss, 50%

  3. COption (c)

    Profit, 33.53%

  4. DOption (d)

    Loss, 33.33%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Loss, 33.33%

Question 54

A complete angle is equal to?

  1. AOption (a)

    90°

  2. BOption (b)

    180°

  3. COption (c)

    270°

  4. DOption (d)

    360°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

360°

Question 55

If Selling Price is Rs.100 & Gain Percent = 25%, Calculate the Cost Price.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs.80

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs.75

  3. COption (c)

    Rs.125

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs.70

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs.80

Question 56

Pointing to a photograph. Romi said, “I have no brother or sister but that man's father is my father's son." Whosephotograph was it?

  1. AOption (a)

    His own

  2. BOption (b)

    His son's

  3. COption (c)

    His father’s

  4. DOption (d)

    His nephew's

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

His son's

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT True about Indian rivers?

  1. AOption (a)

    Himalayan rivers are perennials

  2. BOption (b)

    Peninsular rivers are seasonal

  3. COption (c)

    Himalayan rivers form very small deltas

  4. DOption (d)

    The volume of water in peninsular rivers is less

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Himalayan rivers form very small deltas

Question 58

Kyoto Protocol's first commitment period started in 2008 and ended in:

  1. AOption (a)

    2010

  2. BOption (b)

    2012

  3. COption (c)

    2011

  4. DOption (d)

    2013

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2012

Question 59

Internal pacemaker is located in which of the following parts of human body?

  1. AOption (a)

    Brain

  2. BOption (b)

    Heart

  3. COption (c)

    Kidney

  4. DOption (d)

    Liver

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Heart

Question 60

Under "Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, three new All Indie Institutes of Medical Sciences (AUMS) will be set up at _______, Manglagiri & _____ in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh & West Bengal respectively.

  1. AOption (a)

    Aurangabad, Kalyani

  2. BOption (b)

    Nashik, Kalyani

  3. COption (c)

    Nagpur, Kalyani

  4. DOption (d)

    Nashik, Durgapur

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Nagpur, Kalyani

Question 61

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives: Statements: Some doors are shelves. All the shelves are windows. Conclusions:

  1. Some doors are windows.
  2. No shelf is door.
  1. AOption (a)

    Only (1) conclusion follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only (2) conclusion follows

  3. COption (c)

    Either (1) or (2) follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither (1) nor (2) follows

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only (1) conclusion follows

Question 62

In a certain code language, if TELEPHONE is coded as 538396473 and BROKE is coded as 12403. then THRONE willbe coded at?

  1. AOption (a)

    654237

  2. BOption (b)

    562437

  3. COption (c)

    624375

  4. DOption (d)

    562473

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

562473

Question 63

Who is known as the "Father of modern Chemistry"?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ernest Rutherford

  2. BOption (b)

    Otto Hahn

  3. COption (c)

    Dmitri Mendeleev

  4. DOption (d)

    Antoine Lavoisier

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Answer: (d)D.

Antoine Lavoisier

Question 64

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Six students Anil, Binu, Chirag, Devi, Evan, and Farah are sitting in a classroom. Anil and Binu are from Red House, while the rest belong to the Green House. Devi and Farah are tall while the others are short. Anil, Chirag and Devi are wearing glasses while the others are not. Which short student of Green House is not wearing glasses? 4

  1. AOption (a)

    Farah

  2. BOption (b)

    Evan

  3. COption (c)

    Binu

  4. DOption (d)

    Anil

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Answer: (b)B.

Evan

Question 65

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Six students Anil, Binu, Chirag, Devi, Evan, and Farah are sitting in a classroom. Anil and Binu are from Red House, while the rest belong to the Green House. Devi and Farah are tall while the others are short. Anil, Chirag and Devi are wearing glasses while the others are not. Which tall student of Green House is not wearing glasses?

  1. AOption (a)

    Binu

  2. BOption (b)

    Chirag

  3. COption (c)

    Evan

  4. DOption (d)

    Farah

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Answer: (d)D.

Farah

Question 66

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Six students Anil, Binu, Chirag, Devi, Evan, and Farah are sitting in a classroom. Anil and Binu are from Red House, while the rest belong to the Green House. Devi and Farah are tall while the others are short. Anil, Chirag and Devi are wearing glasses while the others are not. Which two students, who are not wearing glasses, are short?

  1. AOption (a)

    Anil and Farah

  2. BOption (b)

    Chirag and Evan

  3. COption (c)

    Binu and Evan

  4. DOption (d)

    Evan and Farah

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Answer: (c)C.

Binu and Evan

Question 67

Pointing to Ambika, Rituraj said, “The son of her only brother is the brother of my wife.” How is Ambika related to Rituraj?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mother's sister

  2. BOption (b)

    Grandmother

  3. COption (c)

    Mother-in-law

  4. DOption (d)

    Sister of father-in-law

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Answer: (d)D.

Sister of father-in-law

Question 68

A & B can finish a work in 10 days, B & C in 15 days and A & C in 20 days. In how many days would B alone can finish the work?

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    24

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    60

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Answer: (b)B.

24

Question 69

What is the reason for difference in the atomic masses of isotopes of an element?

  1. AOption (a)

    Different number of Protons in their nuclei.

  2. BOption (b)

    Different number of neutrons in their nuclei

  3. COption (c)

    Different number of electrons in their nuclei

  4. DOption (d)

    Different number of valence electrons.

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Answer: (b)B.

Different number of neutrons in their nuclei

Question 70

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives: Statements: Some monkeys are donkeys All donkeys are yellow Some yellow are blue Conclusion:

  1. All donkeys are yellow
  2. Some blue are yellow
  3. Some donkeys are blue
  4. All yellow are donkeys
  1. AOption (a)

    Only either 1 or 4 and 3 follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only either 1 or 4 follows

  3. COption (c)

    Only either 1 or 4 and 2 follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Both 1 and 2 follow

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Answer: (d)D.

Both 1 and 2 follow

Question 71

If in a certain language, MOON is coded as OMNO, how is STAR coded in that code?

  1. AOption (a)

    TARS

  2. BOption (b)

    TRSA

  3. COption (c)

    ATSR

  4. DOption (d)

    TSRA

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Answer: (d)D.

TSRA

Question 72

A man has to pack certain number of small boxes into parcels. If he packs 3, 4, 5 or 6 small boxes in each parcel, he is left with one extra box. However, if he packs 7 boxes in each parcel, none is left over. Calculate the available number of small boxes with him?

  1. AOption (a)

    301

  2. BOption (b)

    105

  3. COption (c)

    154

  4. DOption (d)

    405

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Answer: (a)A.

301

Question 73

Which two country played the first ever day-night cricket Test match at Adelaide Oval?

  1. AOption (a)

    Australia & South Africa

  2. BOption (b)

    Australia & New-Zealand

  3. COption (c)

    Australia & England

  4. DOption (d)

    Australia & West Indies

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Answer: (b)B.

Australia & New-Zealand

Question 74

Name the President of India who exercised the Pocket Veto with respect to the Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill in1986.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rajendra Prasad

  2. BOption (b)

    Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

  3. COption (c)

    Shankar Dayal Sharma

  4. DOption (d)

    Gyani Zail Singh

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Answer: (d)D.

Gyani Zail Singh

Question 75

Insert the missing character in?

240
124
313
36?91
  1. AOption (a)

    25

  2. BOption (b)

    59

  3. COption (c)

    48

  4. DOption (d)

    73

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Answer: (d)D.

73

Question 76

54 is to be divided into two parts such that the sum of 10 times the first and 22 times the second is 780. The bigger part is:

  1. AOption (a)

    34

  2. BOption (b)

    28

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    36

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Answer: (a)A.

34

Question 77

A train has an average speed of 45 km/hr without stoppages and 36 km/hr including stoppage time. Calculate the average stopping time (in minutes) per hour for the train.

  1. AOption (a)

    9

  2. BOption (b)

    15

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    10

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Answer: (c)C.

12

Question 78

Match the following quantity with correct SI unit:

QuantitySI unit
P) Anglea. Radian
Q) Magnetic Inductionb. Henry
R) Magnetic Fluxc. Weber
S) Solid angled. Steradian
  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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Answer: (a)A.

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

Question 79

The expenses of a person increases by Rs.10000 for every month in February and March. If his expenses in January was Rs.10000 Calculate his average expenditure (in Rs.) from Jan to March.

  1. AOption (a)

    20000

  2. BOption (b)

    15000

  3. COption (c)

    10000

  4. DOption (d)

    25000

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Answer: (a)A.

20000

Question 80

Armaan introduces Ramesh as the son of the only brother of his father’s wife. How is Ramesh related to Armaan?

  1. AOption (a)

    Cousin

  2. BOption (b)

    Son

  3. COption (c)

    Uncle

  4. DOption (d)

    Son-in-law

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Answer: (a)A.

Cousin

Question 81

Consider the following statements & choose the correct option.

  1. To find out whether a star is approaching us or receding away from us.
  2. For detecting flaws in the interiors of solids, mapping underground structures for oil & mineral deposits.
  1. AOption (a)

    Both 1 & 2 are application of principle of resonance.

  2. BOption (b)

    1 is the application of Doppler Effect and 2 is the application of principle of echo.

  3. COption (c)

    1 is the application of principle of echo and 2 is the application of Doppler Effect

  4. DOption (d)

    Both 1 & 2 are application of principle of Doppler Effect

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Answer: (b)B.

1 is the application of Doppler Effect and 2 is the application of principle of echo.

Question 82

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

  1. AOption (a)

    Captain: Team

  2. BOption (b)

    Boss:Gang

  3. COption (c)

    Prime Minister: Cabinet

  4. DOption (d)

    Artist: Troupe

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Answer: (d)D.

Artist: Troupe

Question 83

Which of the following feet is not true about Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan?

  1. AOption (a)

    Presently it is located in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.

  2. BOption (b)

    It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site included in the Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

  3. COption (c)

    The walls of the fort of Kumbhalgarh is the second largest wall in the World after the Great Wall of China

  4. DOption (d)

    The fort is located on a hill top on the great Satpura mountain ranges.

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Answer: (d)D.

The fort is located on a hill top on the great Satpura mountain ranges.

Question 84

If average cost price of 40 pens is Rs.10 and average cost price of 30 pencils is Rs.2. If all items are sold for Rs.560, then the average selling price per article would be:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs.8

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs.7

  3. COption (c)

    Rs.7.50

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs.10

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs.8

Question 85

Which of the following missile is the first tactical surface-to-surface missile of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Agni

  2. BOption (b)

    Akshay

  3. COption (c)

    Prithvi

  4. DOption (d)

    Brahmos

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Answer: (c)C.

Prithvi

Question 86

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

  1. AOption (a)

    Twigs: Nest

  2. BOption (b)

    Wood: Furniture

  3. COption (c)

    Pitcher: Pottery

  4. DOption (d)

    Gold: Ornaments

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Answer: (c)C.

Pitcher: Pottery

Question 87

Jelepla and Nathula passes are located in which of the following states?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sikkim

  2. BOption (b)

    Uttarakhand

  3. COption (c)

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. DOption (d)

    Jammu & Kashmir

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Answer: (a)A.

Sikkim

Question 88

Measles are caused by?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bacteria

  2. BOption (b)

    Virus

  3. COption (c)

    Fungus

  4. DOption (d)

    Rats

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Answer: (b)B.

Virus

Question 89

In s right-angled triangle, the longest side is 2 cm more than the middle side and the middle aide is 2 cm more then the shortest side. Calculate the length of the longest side?

  1. AOption (a)

    6cm

  2. BOption (b)

    9 cm

  3. COption (c)

    10 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    8 cm

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Answer: (c)C.

10 cm

Question 90

Insert the missing character in?

question figure
  1. AOption (a)

    184

  2. BOption (b)

    210

  3. COption (c)

    241

  4. DOption (d)

    425

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Answer: (a)A.

184

Question 91

When exposed to sunlight our skin gets darker due to presence of?

  1. AOption (a)

    Karotene

  2. BOption (b)

    Oxylophytes

  3. COption (c)

    Melanin

  4. DOption (d)

    Flavoxanthin

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Answer: (c)C.

Melanin

Question 92

Vidyapati was a well-known poet and writer of which of the following Languages?

  1. AOption (a)

    Bhojpuri

  2. BOption (b)

    Dogri

  3. COption (c)

    Maithili

  4. DOption (d)

    Marathi

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Answer: (c)C.

Maithili

Question 93

Indian sport person AbhishekVerma is related with________

  1. AOption (a)

    Snooker

  2. BOption (b)

    Shot-put

  3. COption (c)

    Archery

  4. DOption (d)

    Chess

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Answer: (c)C.

Archery

Question 94

Satellite which carry life in space is called?

  1. AOption (a)

    Biosatellite

  2. BOption (b)

    Miniaturized satellite

  3. COption (c)

    spy satellite

  4. DOption (d)

    Tether satellite

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Answer: (a)A.

Biosatellite

Question 95

____was the first dog to travel in outer space.

  1. AOption (a)

    Tommy

  2. BOption (b)

    Roxter

  3. COption (c)

    Laika

  4. DOption (d)

    Dexoger

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Answer: (c)C.

Laika

Question 96

One quarter of one-seventh of a land is sold for Rs.30000. Calculate the value of eight-thirty fifth of the land.

  1. AOption (a)

    192000

  2. BOption (b)

    212000

  3. COption (c)

    36404

  4. DOption (d)

    152000

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Answer: (a)A.

192000

Question 97

The sum of two numbers is 56 and their LCM is 105. Find the numbers

  1. AOption (a)

    34,22

  2. BOption (b)

    35,21

  3. COption (c)

    7,49

  4. DOption (d)

    1,55

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Answer: (b)B.

35,21

Question 98

The value of tan 30° is:

  1. AOption (a)

    √3

  2. BOption (b)

    √3/2

  3. COption (c)

    1/√3

  4. DOption (d)

    1

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1/√3

Question 99

Saina won 18 games out of 27 games played. Calculate the games lost in terms of decimal

  1. AOption (a)

    0.333

  2. BOption (b)

    0.033

  3. COption (c)

    0.50

  4. DOption (d)

    0.667

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

0.333

Question 100

If 40x² = 334² - 134², then find the value of x² is:

  1. AOption (a)

    2340

  2. BOption (b)

    234

  3. COption (c)

    1234

  4. DOption (d)

    144

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Answer: (a)A.

2340

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