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General Awareness (40 questions)

Question 1

A recently discovered bird species named 'Himalayan Forest Thrush' was found in _______

  1. AOption (a)

    Dehradun

  2. BOption (b)

    Northeast India

  3. COption (c)

    Uttarakhand

  4. DOption (d)

    Ladakh Region

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Northeast India

Question 2

Leprosy is also known as

  1. AOption (a)

    Angina

  2. BOption (b)

    Hansen's disease

  3. COption (c)

    Gaucher disease

  4. DOption (d)

    Hodgkin disease

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Hansen's disease

Question 3

Find the odd one out in relation world heritage sites.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rashtrapati Bhavan

  2. BOption (b)

    Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus

  3. COption (c)

    Taj Mahal

  4. DOption (d)

    Sun Temple

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Question 4

One side of a rectangle is 12 m and its diagonal is 13 m. Find its area.

  1. AOption (a)

    60 sq.m

  2. BOption (b)

    55 sq.m

  3. COption (c)

    50 sq.m

  4. DOption (d)

    45 sq.m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

60 sq.m

Question 5

Who was the coach for U-19 World Cup (2016) held in Bangladesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rahul Dravid

  2. BOption (b)

    Virendra Sehwag

  3. COption (c)

    Sourav Ganguly

  4. DOption (d)

    Anil Kumble

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rahul Dravid

Question 6

Read the given statements carefully and answer the question.

Statement: I. Domestic price of petrol has gone down. II. International price of crude oil has decreased.

  1. AOption (a)

    I is the cause and II is the effect.

  2. BOption (b)

    II is the cause and I is the effect.

  3. COption (c)

    I and II are independent of each other.

  4. DOption (d)

    I and II are effects of independent causes.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

II is the cause and I is the effect.

Question 7

In a map drawn to a scale of 1 cm = 18.5 km, the distance between places A and B = 22.25 cm. Find the actual distance in kilometer.

  1. AOption (a)

    411.625

  2. BOption (b)

    425.615

  3. COption (c)

    412.625

  4. DOption (d)

    405.615

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

411.625

Question 8

Find the odd one out.

  1. AOption (a)

    Silent valley

  2. BOption (b)

    Silicon valley

  3. COption (c)

    Indus valley

  4. DOption (d)

    Damodar valley

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Silicon valley

Question 9

Who was conferred the Arjuna Award for badminton in 2015?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kidambi Srikanth

  2. BOption (b)

    Saina Nehwal

  3. COption (c)

    Chetan Anand

  4. DOption (d)

    Rohit Sharma

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kidambi Srikanth

Question 10

If 'you are john' is written as 'net let fat', 'who are you' is 'let wet net' and 'john is good' is 'get set fat', which represents 'is'?

  1. AOption (a)

    set

  2. BOption (b)

    get

  3. COption (c)

    fat

  4. DOption (d)

    cannot be determined.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

cannot be determined.

Question 11

Till the end of 2015, India has established _______ research stations in Antarctica.

  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 12

A train running at 60 kmph crosses a pole in 30 seconds. What is the length of the train?

  1. AOption (a)

    250 m

  2. BOption (b)

    750 m

  3. COption (c)

    500 m

  4. DOption (d)

    450 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

500 m

Question 13

Jantar Mantar in Delhi was built by Maharaja _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Jai Singh I of Jaipur

  2. BOption (b)

    Jai Singh II of Jaipur

  3. COption (c)

    Ram Singh I

  4. DOption (d)

    Bishan Singh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Jai Singh II of Jaipur

Question 14

A statement followed by some conclusions are given below.

Statement: Customer service cannot be enforced. It has to come from within.

Conclusions: I. Customer service should be voluntary. II. Employees do not serve customers.

Find which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statement.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Both I and II follow.

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion I follows.

Question 15

As per the India State Forest Report 2015, _______ has the largest forest cover in terms of its area.

  1. AOption (a)

    Assam

  2. BOption (b)

    Jammu and Kashmir

  3. COption (c)

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. DOption (d)

    Arunachal Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Madhya Pradesh

Question 16

9876 + 34.567 - ? = 9908.221

  1. AOption (a)

    23.45

  2. BOption (b)

    234.6

  3. COption (c)

    2.345

  4. DOption (d)

    2.346

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

2.346

Question 17

A's share is 2 times that of B whose share is 3 times that of C. Rs. 1800/- is to be given to them in that ratio. B's share is

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1080

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 540

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 180

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 900

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Rs. 540

Question 18

Cell phone : Communication :: Cycle : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Walking

  2. BOption (b)

    Gym

  3. COption (c)

    Mechanization

  4. DOption (d)

    Transportation

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Transportation

Question 19

Name the security force which does not fall under Union Home ministry.

  1. AOption (a)

    Sashastra Seema Bal

  2. BOption (b)

    Border Security Force

  3. COption (c)

    Railway Protection Force

  4. DOption (d)

    Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Railway Protection Force

Question 20

The greenhouse gas which is called laughing gas is

  1. AOption (a)

    Methane

  2. BOption (b)

    Carbon dioxide

  3. COption (c)

    Nitrous oxide

  4. DOption (d)

    Sulphur dioxide

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Nitrous oxide

Question 21

If (a + b + c) = 6 and a² + b² + c² = 14, then (ab + bc + ca) =?

  1. AOption (a)

    22

  2. BOption (b)

    11

  3. COption (c)

    33

  4. DOption (d)

    44

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

11

Question 22

Which one is called the dwarf planet?

  1. AOption (a)

    Venus

  2. BOption (b)

    Mercury

  3. COption (c)

    Moon

  4. DOption (d)

    Pluto

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Pluto

Question 23

Major part of biogas is ___________

  1. AOption (a)

    Hydrogen

  2. BOption (b)

    Nitrogen

  3. COption (c)

    Methane

  4. DOption (d)

    Carbon dioxide

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Methane

Question 24

Mac OS was introduced by

  1. AOption (a)

    IBM

  2. BOption (b)

    Microsoft

  3. COption (c)

    Apple

  4. DOption (d)

    Micromax

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Apple

Question 25

Find the missing (?) in the series: BDACE, GIFHJ, ?, QSPRT.........

  1. AOption (a)

    LMKNO

  2. BOption (b)

    NLKOM

  3. COption (c)

    LNKMO

  4. DOption (d)

    KLNOM

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

LNKMO

Question 26

Find the least number required to be added to 3105 so that it is exactly divisible by 3, 4, 5 and 6.

  1. AOption (a)

    95

  2. BOption (b)

    120

  3. COption (c)

    115

  4. DOption (d)

    105

Question 27

Two vessels of equal volume contain milk and water in the ratio 1:3 and 2:1. If they are mixed together, what is the new ratio?

  1. AOption (a)

    11:13

  2. BOption (b)

    13:11

  3. COption (c)

    9:11

  4. DOption (d)

    11:9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11:13

Question 28

__________ extinguishes fire.

  1. AOption (a)

    O₂

  2. BOption (b)

    CO₂

  3. COption (c)

    SO₂

  4. DOption (d)

    NO₂

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

CO₂

Question 29

Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

  1. AOption (a)

    Saturn : Planet

  2. BOption (b)

    Sun : Star

  3. COption (c)

    Milky Way : Constellation

  4. DOption (d)

    Titan : Satellite

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Milky Way : Constellation

Question 30

After entering Bangladesh, the main branch of the Ganges is known as

  1. AOption (a)

    Hooghly river

  2. BOption (b)

    Jamuna river

  3. COption (c)

    Meghna river

  4. DOption (d)

    Padma river

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Padma river

Question 31

The efficiency of work of P and Q are in the ratio 5 : 7. What will be the ratio of number of days taken by them to finish the work?

  1. AOption (a)

    7:5

  2. BOption (b)

    3:4

  3. COption (c)

    4:3

  4. DOption (d)

    5:7

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7:5

Question 32

Comprehension: Consider the following information and answer questions based on it.

Among 60 students, 12 like only algebra, 13 like only geometry, 10 like only trigonometry, 5 like both algebra and trigonometry, 8 like only physics, 5 like both physics and geometry and the remaining like both algebra and physics.

The number of students who like physics but not geometry is

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    15

  4. DOption (d)

    17

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

15

Question 33

Comprehension: Consider the following information and answer questions based on it.

Among 60 students, 12 like only algebra, 13 like only geometry, 10 like only trigonometry, 5 like both algebra and trigonometry, 8 like only physics, 5 like both physics and geometry and the remaining like both algebra and physics.

How many students like more than one subject?

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    17

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

17

Question 34

Comprehension: Consider the following information and answer questions based on it. Among 60 students, 12 like only algebra, 13 like only geometry, 10 like only trigonometry, 5 like both algebra and trigonometry, 8 like only physics, 5 like both physics and geometry and the remaining like both algebra and physics. The ratio of students who like algebra to those who like geometry is

  1. AOption (a)

    12 : 13

  2. BOption (b)

    4 : 3

  3. COption (c)

    17 : 18

  4. DOption (d)

    17 : 13

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12 : 13

Question 35

Sagar has two daughters, Lata and Asha. Asha's only paternal aunt's son's grandfather is Aniket. How is Sagar related to Aniket's wife?

  1. AOption (a)

    Father

  2. BOption (b)

    Son

  3. COption (c)

    Grandson

  4. DOption (d)

    Grandfather

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Son

Question 36

If OWL = 50 and N = 14, then TIME is

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    47

  3. COption (c)

    43

  4. DOption (d)

    49

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

47

Question 37

In a certain code, 'ride' = 3218, 'talk' = 7564, 'dirt' = 4213 and 'like' = 8562. Which digit represents 'a'?

  1. AOption (a)

    9

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    7

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

7

Question 38

Which of the following is not true in relation to the Global Positioning System?

  1. AOption (a)

    It is a space-based navigation system.

  2. BOption (b)

    It can predict cyclones.

  3. COption (c)

    It can be used to map vehicular traffic.

  4. DOption (d)

    It can be used for in-car navigation.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

It can predict cyclones.

Question 39

If the posts of the President and Vice-president fall vacant, who will act as the President of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Speaker of Lok Sabha

  2. BOption (b)

    Prime Minister of India

  3. COption (c)

    Chief Justice of India

  4. DOption (d)

    Union Council of Ministers

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Chief Justice of India

Question 40

The average of first three out of four numbers is 18. The average of last three numbers is 14. The sum of first and last number is 16. The last number is

  1. AOption (a)

    17

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    7

Mathematics (30 questions)

Question 41

The difference between the ages of two sisters is 2 years when father's age was 52. Father is elder by 2 years to mother. Elder sister's age is half of mother's age. Find the age of younger sister.

  1. AOption (a)

    27

  2. BOption (b)

    21

  3. COption (c)

    25

  4. DOption (d)

    23

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

23

Question 42

The maturity value after three years, of a certain sum at 15% p.a. simple interest, is Rs. 8,700/-. Find the principal amount.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 5,000

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 6,000

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 5,500

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 6,500

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Rs. 6,000

Question 43

If PIXIE is OHXHD then ELEANOR is

  1. AOption (a)

    DKDAMNQ

  2. BOption (b)

    DDKAMNR

  3. COption (c)

    DKDANMR

  4. DOption (d)

    DJDAMNQ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

DKDAMNQ

Question 44

The marked prices of big and small note books are Rs. 10 and Rs. 15 respectively. A student bought 5 dozen small and 10 dozen big note books at a total discount of 5%. Find the total discount amount.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 100

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 110

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 120

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 130

Question 45

An event happening once in 4 years is described as

  1. AOption (a)

    Biennial

  2. BOption (b)

    Quadrennial

  3. COption (c)

    Triennial

  4. DOption (d)

    Perennial

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Quadrennial

Question 46

Read the following data carefully and answer the question based on it. (i) 'A + G' means 'A is mother of G' (ii) 'A ÷ G' means 'A is daughter of G' (iii) 'A − G' means 'A is husband of G' (iv) 'A × G' means 'A is maternal aunt of G' If L + M × N then how is L related to N?

  1. AOption (a)

    Aunt

  2. BOption (b)

    Mother

  3. COption (c)

    Daughter

  4. DOption (d)

    Grandmother

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Grandmother

Question 47

Find the value of [(525+252)² - (525-252)²] / (525 × 252).

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

4

Question 48

If 2cosθ = √3, cosθ × tanθ =?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    √3/3

  3. COption (c)

    √3/2

  4. DOption (d)

    1/2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1/2

Question 49

A generator converts

  1. AOption (a)

    mechanical energy into electrical energy.

  2. BOption (b)

    electrical energy into chemical energy.

  3. COption (c)

    thermal energy into electrical energy.

  4. DOption (d)

    electrical energy into light energy.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Question 50

A man has equal number of five, ten and twenty rupee notes amounting to Rs. 385. Find the total number of notes?

  1. AOption (a)

    33

  2. BOption (b)

    11

  3. COption (c)

    15

  4. DOption (d)

    21

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

33

Question 51

Which key combination is used for pasting text in MS Word?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ctrl + v

  2. BOption (b)

    Ctrl + z

  3. COption (c)

    Alt + r

  4. DOption (d)

    Alt + F4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ctrl + v

Question 52

Find the median of the data set: 1.9, 8.4, 3.6, 5.8

  1. AOption (a)

    5.1

  2. BOption (b)

    4.8

  3. COption (c)

    5.2

  4. DOption (d)

    5.6

Question 53

In the following equation, if the mathematical operators '−' and '×' are interchanged then the value of 4 − 6 + 1 × 15 ÷ 3 will be

  1. AOption (a)

    25

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    -5

  4. DOption (d)

    -4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

20

Question 54

Which one is not a network protocol?

  1. AOption (a)

    SSH

  2. BOption (b)

    HTML

  3. COption (c)

    PPP

  4. DOption (d)

    POP

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

HTML

Question 55

The mean of first 11 natural numbers is

  1. AOption (a)

    5.5

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    6.6

  4. DOption (d)

    5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

6

Question 56

National Air Quality Index is determined on the basis of concentration of _____ pollutants.

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    7

  4. DOption (d)

    8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

8

Question 57

Starting from her house a woman walks 15 km towards South. She turns right and walks 35 km. Again she turns right and walks 15 km. Then she turns left and walks 5 km. How far is her house now?

  1. AOption (a)

    35

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    50

  4. DOption (d)

    15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

40

Question 58

Motion of a spinning 'top' is an example of

  1. AOption (a)

    Centripetal Force

  2. BOption (b)

    Centrifugal Force

  3. COption (c)

    Gravitational Force

  4. DOption (d)

    Frictional Force

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Centripetal Force

Question 59

Read the given statements carefully and answer the question. Statements:

  1. All teachers get angry.
  2. Some teachers are sad.
  3. Sad people may cry. Which of the following conclusion is true?
  1. AOption (a)

    All sad people cry.

  2. BOption (b)

    Some teachers may cry.

  3. COption (c)

    All angry people are teachers.

  4. DOption (d)

    All sad people get angry.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Some teachers may cry.

Question 60

If the mathematical operator '+' means A, '÷' means R, '×' means E and '−' means B, then the value of 24 B 6 E 2 A 9 R 17 is

  1. AOption (a)

    14

  2. BOption (b)

    -3

  3. COption (c)

    17

  4. DOption (d)

    -10

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

14

Question 61

Which one is anti-virus?

  1. AOption (a)

    CodeRed

  2. BOption (b)

    Melissa

  3. COption (c)

    CryptoLocker

  4. DOption (d)

    Dr.Web

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Dr.Web

Question 62

PM inaugurated the XII South Asian Games on 5th February 2016 at

  1. AOption (a)

    Lucknow

  2. BOption (b)

    Guwahati

  3. COption (c)

    Kolkata

  4. DOption (d)

    Ahmadabad

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Guwahati

Question 63

Name the chess champion against whom Viswananthan Anand lost in 2014 World Chess Championship.

  1. AOption (a)

    Vladimir Kramnik

  2. BOption (b)

    Veselin Topalov

  3. COption (c)

    Boris Gelfand

  4. DOption (d)

    Magnus Carlsen

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Magnus Carlsen

Question 64

Which one is different from the other three?

  1. AOption (a)

    Spinach

  2. BOption (b)

    Lentil

  3. COption (c)

    Coriander

  4. DOption (d)

    Lettuce

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Lentil

Question 65

Expand (a - 4)³

  1. AOption (a)

    a³ - 12a² + 48a + 64

  2. BOption (b)

    a³ - 48a² + 12a - 64

  3. COption (c)

    a³ + 12a² - 48a - 64

  4. DOption (d)

    a³ - 12a² + 48a - 64

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

a³ - 12a² + 48a - 64

Question 66

B does 50% of a work in 20 days. C joins B and they together finish the remaining work in 4 days. C alone can do the whole work in ___ days.

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    9

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Question 67

Losoong festival is popular in

  1. AOption (a)

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. BOption (b)

    Sikkim

  3. COption (c)

    Arunachal Pradesh

  4. DOption (d)

    Tripura

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Sikkim

Question 68

The most popular folk dance of Tamil Nadu

  1. AOption (a)

    Karagam

  2. BOption (b)

    Koodiyattam

  3. COption (c)

    Yakshagana

  4. DOption (d)

    Kathakali

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Answer: (a)A.

Karagam

Question 69

The loss in selling an article for Rs. 1235 was 5%. At what price should it be sold to get a profit of 10%?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1,335

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 1,380

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 1,430

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 1,300

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Rs. 1,430

Question 70

If 22x - 40 = 207 + 3x, then x =?

  1. AOption (a)

    14

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    11

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

13

General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions)

Question 71

The ratio of two numbers is 4 : 3 and their HCF is 8. Find their LCM.

  1. AOption (a)

    48

  2. BOption (b)

    96

  3. COption (c)

    64

  4. DOption (d)

    84

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

96

Question 72

The technique used for printing 'RESERVE BANK OF INDIA' appearing on the face of the Indian currency notes is

  1. AOption (a)

    Intaglio printing

  2. BOption (b)

    Micro lettering

  3. COption (c)

    Latent printing

  4. DOption (d)

    Screen printing

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Intaglio printing

Question 73

The aim of the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1929 was

  1. AOption (a)

    complete disobedience of the orders of the British Government.

  2. BOption (b)

    to protest the Chauri Chaura incident.

  3. COption (c)

    partial disobedience of the orders of the British Government.

  4. DOption (d)

    to ensure all civil rights of the citizens are granted by the Government.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

complete disobedience of the orders of the British Government.

Question 74

The British Government agreed to grant independence to India in

  1. AOption (a)

    1944

  2. BOption (b)

    1945

  3. COption (c)

    1946

  4. DOption (d)

    1947

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1947

Question 75

Y is R's mother's mother-in-law's only daughter and Q's wife. How is Q related to R?

  1. AOption (a)

    Paternal Uncle

  2. BOption (b)

    Nephew

  3. COption (c)

    Husband

  4. DOption (d)

    Father

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Paternal Uncle

Question 76

Find the similarity in the following: Ginger, Turnip, Carrot, Radish

  1. AOption (a)

    All are red in colour.

  2. BOption (b)

    All are round in shape.

  3. COption (c)

    All of them grow above the soil.

  4. DOption (d)

    All are roots.

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

All are roots.

Question 77

Rearrange the jumbled letters to make a meaningful word and then select the one which is different.

  1. AOption (a)

    SUVNE

  2. BOption (b)

    APTLE

  3. COption (c)

    ARMS

  4. DOption (d)

    RUJTIPE

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

APTLE

Question 78

The surface-to-air, Akash missile, was test fired from

  1. AOption (a)

    Sriharikota

  2. BOption (b)

    Abdul Kalam Island

  3. COption (c)

    Thumba

  4. DOption (d)

    Pokhran

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Abdul Kalam Island

Question 79

An article was sold at Rs. 920 at a profit of 15%. Find the selling price to get a profit of 20%.

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 1,000

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 980

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 960

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 940

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Rs. 960

Question 80

Yeast used in making bread

  1. AOption (a)

    acts as a catalyst for fermentation.

  2. BOption (b)

    does not help the process of fermentation.

  3. COption (c)

    makes it tasty.

  4. DOption (d)

    acts as a preservative.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

acts as a catalyst for fermentation.

Question 81

The area of a triangle is 456 sq.cm and its height is 24 cm. The length of its base is

  1. AOption (a)

    32

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    34

  4. DOption (d)

    38

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

38

Question 82

Louis Pasteur was known for discovery of

  1. AOption (a)

    Polio vaccine

  2. BOption (b)

    Chicken pox vaccine

  3. COption (c)

    Small pox vaccine

  4. DOption (d)

    Rabies vaccine

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Rabies vaccine

Question 83

Find the missing (?) in the series: 1, 1, 8, 4, 27, 9, ?, 16.....

  1. AOption (a)

    32

  2. BOption (b)

    48

  3. COption (c)

    64

  4. DOption (d)

    72

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

64

Question 84

Consider the following information and answer questions based on it. Seven students J, K, L, M, N, O and P are standing in a row, in random order, from left to right, such that –

  1. P, O, K and N do not stand on any of the extreme ends.
  2. J is to the immediate left of P and immediate right of O.
  3. M is not at the center.
  4. K is to the immediate right of N and immediate left of L.

The student standing to the immediate left of O is

  1. AOption (a)

    L

  2. BOption (b)

    J

  3. COption (c)

    M

  4. DOption (d)

    P

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

M

Question 85

Consider the following information and answer questions based on it. Seven students J, K, L, M, N, O and P are standing in a row, in random order, from left to right, such that –

  1. P, O, K and N do not stand on any of the extreme ends.
  2. J is to the immediate left of P and immediate right of O.
  3. M is not at the center.
  4. K is to the immediate right of N and immediate left of L.

Who is at the center of the row?

  1. AOption (a)

    N

  2. BOption (b)

    J

  3. COption (c)

    P

  4. DOption (d)

    K

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

P

Question 86

Consider the following information and answer questions based on it. Seven students J, K, L, M, N, O and P are standing in a row, in random order, from left to right, such that –

  1. P, O, K and N do not stand on any of the extreme ends.
  2. J is to the immediate left of P and immediate right of O.
  3. M is not at the center.
  4. K is to the immediate right of N and immediate left of L.

Who stands fifth from the left of the row?

  1. AOption (a)

    K

  2. BOption (b)

    P

  3. COption (c)

    N

  4. DOption (d)

    J

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

N

Question 87

What is the difference between the maturity value of two deposits of Rs. 5,000 each invested for 2 years (i) at 5% simple interest and (ii) at the same interest compounded annually?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 11.00

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 11.50

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 12.00

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 12.50

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Rs. 12.50

Question 88

The area of a trapezium is 18 sq.cm. Its height and base are 3 cm and 5 cm respectively. Find the length of the side parallel to the base.

  1. AOption (a)

    4 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    6 cm

  3. COption (c)

    8 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    7 cm

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

7 cm

Question 89

There are ______ zones in Indian Railways.

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    18

  3. COption (c)

    16

  4. DOption (d)

    12

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

12

Question 90

Comprehension: The following table represents the category wise count of books in four local libraries.

CategoryABLGHLMNLPQL
Self-help150170200200
Nonfiction500600550600
Fiction750610700600
Management100130100110
Comics17510010075
Technical115100150200

Consider the table and answer questions based on it.

SubQuestion No : 90 The self-help books in library GHL is how much less than its fictional books?

  1. AOption (a)

    340

  2. BOption (b)

    430

  3. COption (c)

    440

  4. DOption (d)

    330

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

440

Question 91

Comprehension: The following table represents the category wise count of books in four local libraries.

CategoryABLGHLMNLPQL
Self-help150170200200
Nonfiction500600550600
Fiction750610700600
Management100130100110
Comics17510010075
Technical115100150200

Consider the table and answer questions based on it.

SubQuestion No : 91 Which library has the highest total count of books?

  1. AOption (a)

    ABL

  2. BOption (b)

    GHL

  3. COption (c)

    MNL

  4. DOption (d)

    PQL

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

MNL

Question 92

Comprehension: The following table represents the category wise count of books in four local libraries.

CategoryABLGHLMNLPQL
Self-help150170200200
Nonfiction500600550600
Fiction750610700600
Management100130100110
Comics17510010075
Technical115100150200

Consider the table and answer questions based on it.

SubQuestion No : 92 The difference between the total number of nonfiction and management books of all four libraries is

  1. AOption (a)

    1850

  2. BOption (b)

    1810

  3. COption (c)

    2250

  4. DOption (d)

    1800

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1810

Question 93

Evaluate: (sinθ / cosθ) × (cotθ / cosecθ)

  1. AOption (a)

    cosθ

  2. BOption (b)

    sinθ

  3. COption (c)

    tanθ

  4. DOption (d)

    secθ

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

sinθ

Question 94

A statement followed by some conclusions are given below. Statement: Unlike Aryabhata, moon is a natural satellite of the Earth. Conclusions: I. Aryabhata is not a satellite. II. Moon is star and Aryabhata is a satellite. Find which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statement.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Both I and II follow.

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion I follows.

Question 95

The recently approved, LIGO-India project, is related to

  1. AOption (a)

    Research on use of solar energy

  2. BOption (b)

    Research on laser technologies

  3. COption (c)

    Research on gravitational waves

  4. DOption (d)

    Research on relocation of lions

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Research on gravitational waves

Question 96

Statements followed by some conclusions are given below. Statements:

  1. Medical profession has become the most unethical.
  2. People are afraid of falling sick. Conclusions: I. Medical is the only unethical profession. II. Unethical people fall sick. Find which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements.
  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Both I and II follow.

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows.

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Neither I nor II follows.

Question 97

Name of the 8th UN Secretary General is

  1. AOption (a)

    B. Ghali

  2. BOption (b)

    Kofi A. Annan

  3. COption (c)

    Ban Ki-moon

  4. DOption (d)

    Dr. Jim Yong Kim

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Ban Ki-moon

Question 98

K walked at 3 kmph for a certain distance with L and thereafter at 6 kmph with M to cover a total distance of 27 km in 7 hours. Find the distance travelled with M.

  1. AOption (a)

    15 km

  2. BOption (b)

    12 km

  3. COption (c)

    10 km

  4. DOption (d)

    9 km

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

12 km

Question 99

Who is considered to be the ‘father of modern genetics’?

  1. AOption (a)

    Charles Darwin

  2. BOption (b)

    Gregor Mendel

  3. COption (c)

    Alexander Fleming

  4. DOption (d)

    Otto Hahn

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Gregor Mendel

Question 100

Name the country whose currency is not called ‘Rupee’.

  1. AOption (a)

    Nepal

  2. BOption (b)

    Pakistan

  3. COption (c)

    Sri Lanka

  4. DOption (d)

    Myanmar

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Myanmar

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