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RRB NTPC 2016 Previous Year Paper Shift 2

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General Awareness (40 questions)

1

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

  1. ((a))

    Dehradun

  2. ((b))

    Northeast India

  3. ((c))

    Uttarakhand

  4. ((d))

    Ladakh Region

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Answer: ((b))

Northeast India

2

Leprosy is also known as

  1. ((a))

    Angina

  2. ((b))

    Hansen's disease

  3. ((c))

    Gaucher disease

  4. ((d))

    Hodgkin disease

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Hansen's disease

3

Find the odd one out in relation world heritage sites.

  1. ((a))

    Rashtrapati Bhavan

  2. ((b))

    Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus

  3. ((c))

    Taj Mahal

  4. ((d))

    Sun Temple

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rashtrapati Bhavan

4

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

  1. ((a))

    60 sq.m

  2. ((b))

    55 sq.m

  3. ((c))

    50 sq.m

  4. ((d))

    45 sq.m

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Answer: ((a))

60 sq.m

5

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

  1. ((a))

    Rahul Dravid

  2. ((b))

    Virendra Sehwag

  3. ((c))

    Sourav Ganguly

  4. ((d))

    Anil Kumble

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rahul Dravid

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. ((a))

    I is the cause and II is the effect.

  2. ((b))

    II is the cause and I is the effect.

  3. ((c))

    I and II are independent of each other.

  4. ((d))

    I and II are effects of independent causes.

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Answer: ((b))

II is the cause and I is the effect.

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. ((a))

    411.625

  2. ((b))

    425.615

  3. ((c))

    412.625

  4. ((d))

    405.615

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

411.625

8

Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    Silent valley

  2. ((b))

    Silicon valley

  3. ((c))

    Indus valley

  4. ((d))

    Damodar valley

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Silicon valley

9

Who was conferred the Arjuna Award for badminton in 2015?

  1. ((a))

    Kidambi Srikanth

  2. ((b))

    Saina Nehwal

  3. ((c))

    Chetan Anand

  4. ((d))

    Rohit Sharma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kidambi Srikanth

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. ((a))

    set

  2. ((b))

    get

  3. ((c))

    fat

  4. ((d))

    cannot be determined.

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Answer: ((d))

cannot be determined.

11

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

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

3

12

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

  1. ((a))

    250 m

  2. ((b))

    750 m

  3. ((c))

    500 m

  4. ((d))

    450 m

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Answer: ((c))

500 m

13

Jantar Mantar in Delhi was built by Maharaja _______.

  1. ((a))

    Jai Singh I of Jaipur

  2. ((b))

    Jai Singh II of Jaipur

  3. ((c))

    Ram Singh I

  4. ((d))

    Bishan Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Jai Singh II of Jaipur

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. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

15

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

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Arunachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Madhya Pradesh

16

9876 + 34.567 - ? = 9908.221

  1. ((a))

    23.45

  2. ((b))

    234.6

  3. ((c))

    2.345

  4. ((d))

    2.346

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

2.346

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. ((a))

    Rs. 1080

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 540

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 180

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 900

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Rs. 540

18

Cell phone : Communication :: Cycle : ?

  1. ((a))

    Walking

  2. ((b))

    Gym

  3. ((c))

    Mechanization

  4. ((d))

    Transportation

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Transportation

19

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

  1. ((a))

    Sashastra Seema Bal

  2. ((b))

    Border Security Force

  3. ((c))

    Railway Protection Force

  4. ((d))

    Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force

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Answer: ((c))

Railway Protection Force

20

The greenhouse gas which is called laughing gas is

  1. ((a))

    Methane

  2. ((b))

    Carbon dioxide

  3. ((c))

    Nitrous oxide

  4. ((d))

    Sulphur dioxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Nitrous oxide

21

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

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    33

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

11

22

Which one is called the dwarf planet?

  1. ((a))

    Venus

  2. ((b))

    Mercury

  3. ((c))

    Moon

  4. ((d))

    Pluto

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Pluto

23

Major part of biogas is ___________

  1. ((a))

    Hydrogen

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen

  3. ((c))

    Methane

  4. ((d))

    Carbon dioxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Methane

24

Mac OS was introduced by

  1. ((a))

    IBM

  2. ((b))

    Microsoft

  3. ((c))

    Apple

  4. ((d))

    Micromax

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Answer: ((c))

Apple

25

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

  1. ((a))

    LMKNO

  2. ((b))

    NLKOM

  3. ((c))

    LNKMO

  4. ((d))

    KLNOM

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

LNKMO

26

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

  1. ((a))

    95

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    115

  4. ((d))

    105

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. ((a))

    11:13

  2. ((b))

    13:11

  3. ((c))

    9:11

  4. ((d))

    11:9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11:13

28

__________ extinguishes fire.

  1. ((a))

    O₂

  2. ((b))

    CO₂

  3. ((c))

    SO₂

  4. ((d))

    NO₂

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

CO₂

29

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

  1. ((a))

    Saturn : Planet

  2. ((b))

    Sun : Star

  3. ((c))

    Milky Way : Constellation

  4. ((d))

    Titan : Satellite

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Answer: ((c))

Milky Way : Constellation

30

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

  1. ((a))

    Hooghly river

  2. ((b))

    Jamuna river

  3. ((c))

    Meghna river

  4. ((d))

    Padma river

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Answer: ((d))

Padma river

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. ((a))

    7:5

  2. ((b))

    3:4

  3. ((c))

    4:3

  4. ((d))

    5:7

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Answer: ((a))

7:5

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. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    17

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Answer: ((c))

15

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. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

17

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. ((a))

    12 : 13

  2. ((b))

    4 : 3

  3. ((c))

    17 : 18

  4. ((d))

    17 : 13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 : 13

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. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Grandson

  4. ((d))

    Grandfather

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Son

36

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

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

47

37

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

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

7

38

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

  1. ((a))

    It is a space-based navigation system.

  2. ((b))

    It can predict cyclones.

  3. ((c))

    It can be used to map vehicular traffic.

  4. ((d))

    It can be used for in-car navigation.

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

It can predict cyclones.

39

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

  1. ((a))

    Speaker of Lok Sabha

  2. ((b))

    Prime Minister of India

  3. ((c))

    Chief Justice of India

  4. ((d))

    Union Council of Ministers

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Chief Justice of India

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. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    7

Mathematics (30 questions)

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. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    23

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

23

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. ((a))

    Rs. 5,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 6,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 5,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 6,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Rs. 6,000

43

If PIXIE is OHXHD then ELEANOR is

  1. ((a))

    DKDAMNQ

  2. ((b))

    DDKAMNR

  3. ((c))

    DKDANMR

  4. ((d))

    DJDAMNQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DKDAMNQ

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. ((a))

    Rs. 100

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 110

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 120

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 130

45

An event happening once in 4 years is described as

  1. ((a))

    Biennial

  2. ((b))

    Quadrennial

  3. ((c))

    Triennial

  4. ((d))

    Perennial

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Quadrennial

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. ((a))

    Aunt

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Grandmother

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Grandmother

47

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

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

4

48

If 2cosθ = √3, cosθ × tanθ =?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    √3/3

  3. ((c))

    √3/2

  4. ((d))

    1/2

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

1/2

49

A generator converts

  1. ((a))

    mechanical energy into electrical energy.

  2. ((b))

    electrical energy into chemical energy.

  3. ((c))

    thermal energy into electrical energy.

  4. ((d))

    electrical energy into light energy.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

mechanical energy into electrical energy.

50

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

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

51

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

  1. ((a))

    Ctrl + v

  2. ((b))

    Ctrl + z

  3. ((c))

    Alt + r

  4. ((d))

    Alt + F4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ctrl + v

52

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

  1. ((a))

    5.1

  2. ((b))

    4.8

  3. ((c))

    5.2

  4. ((d))

    5.6

53

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

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    -5

  4. ((d))

    -4

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

20

54

Which one is not a network protocol?

  1. ((a))

    SSH

  2. ((b))

    HTML

  3. ((c))

    PPP

  4. ((d))

    POP

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

HTML

55

The mean of first 11 natural numbers is

  1. ((a))

    5.5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    6.6

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

6

56

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

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

8

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. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

40

58

Motion of a spinning 'top' is an example of

  1. ((a))

    Centripetal Force

  2. ((b))

    Centrifugal Force

  3. ((c))

    Gravitational Force

  4. ((d))

    Frictional Force

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Centripetal Force

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. ((a))

    All sad people cry.

  2. ((b))

    Some teachers may cry.

  3. ((c))

    All angry people are teachers.

  4. ((d))

    All sad people get angry.

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Some teachers may cry.

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. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    -3

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    -10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

61

Which one is anti-virus?

  1. ((a))

    CodeRed

  2. ((b))

    Melissa

  3. ((c))

    CryptoLocker

  4. ((d))

    Dr.Web

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Dr.Web

62

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

  1. ((a))

    Lucknow

  2. ((b))

    Guwahati

  3. ((c))

    Kolkata

  4. ((d))

    Ahmadabad

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Guwahati

63

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

  1. ((a))

    Vladimir Kramnik

  2. ((b))

    Veselin Topalov

  3. ((c))

    Boris Gelfand

  4. ((d))

    Magnus Carlsen

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Magnus Carlsen

64

Which one is different from the other three?

  1. ((a))

    Spinach

  2. ((b))

    Lentil

  3. ((c))

    Coriander

  4. ((d))

    Lettuce

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Lentil

65

Expand (a - 4)³

  1. ((a))

    a³ - 12a² + 48a + 64

  2. ((b))

    a³ - 48a² + 12a - 64

  3. ((c))

    a³ + 12a² - 48a - 64

  4. ((d))

    a³ - 12a² + 48a - 64

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

a³ - 12a² + 48a - 64

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. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

67

Losoong festival is popular in

  1. ((a))

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Sikkim

  3. ((c))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Tripura

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Sikkim

68

The most popular folk dance of Tamil Nadu

  1. ((a))

    Karagam

  2. ((b))

    Koodiyattam

  3. ((c))

    Yakshagana

  4. ((d))

    Kathakali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karagam

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. ((a))

    Rs. 1,335

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,380

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,430

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,300

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Rs. 1,430

70

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

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

13

General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions)

71

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

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    96

  3. ((c))

    64

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

96

72

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

  1. ((a))

    Intaglio printing

  2. ((b))

    Micro lettering

  3. ((c))

    Latent printing

  4. ((d))

    Screen printing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Intaglio printing

73

The aim of the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1929 was

  1. ((a))

    complete disobedience of the orders of the British Government.

  2. ((b))

    to protest the Chauri Chaura incident.

  3. ((c))

    partial disobedience of the orders of the British Government.

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

complete disobedience of the orders of the British Government.

74

The British Government agreed to grant independence to India in

  1. ((a))

    1944

  2. ((b))

    1945

  3. ((c))

    1946

  4. ((d))

    1947

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

1947

75

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

  1. ((a))

    Paternal Uncle

  2. ((b))

    Nephew

  3. ((c))

    Husband

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Paternal Uncle

76

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

  1. ((a))

    All are red in colour.

  2. ((b))

    All are round in shape.

  3. ((c))

    All of them grow above the soil.

  4. ((d))

    All are roots.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

All are roots.

77

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

  1. ((a))

    SUVNE

  2. ((b))

    APTLE

  3. ((c))

    ARMS

  4. ((d))

    RUJTIPE

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

APTLE

78

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

  1. ((a))

    Sriharikota

  2. ((b))

    Abdul Kalam Island

  3. ((c))

    Thumba

  4. ((d))

    Pokhran

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Abdul Kalam Island

79

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

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 980

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 960

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 940

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Rs. 960

80

Yeast used in making bread

  1. ((a))

    acts as a catalyst for fermentation.

  2. ((b))

    does not help the process of fermentation.

  3. ((c))

    makes it tasty.

  4. ((d))

    acts as a preservative.

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Answer: ((a))

acts as a catalyst for fermentation.

81

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

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    38

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Answer: ((d))

38

82

Louis Pasteur was known for discovery of

  1. ((a))

    Polio vaccine

  2. ((b))

    Chicken pox vaccine

  3. ((c))

    Small pox vaccine

  4. ((d))

    Rabies vaccine

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Answer: ((d))

Rabies vaccine

83

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

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    64

  4. ((d))

    72

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Answer: ((c))

64

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. ((a))

    L

  2. ((b))

    J

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    P

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Answer: ((c))

M

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. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    J

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    K

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Answer: ((c))

P

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. ((a))

    K

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    J

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Answer: ((c))

N

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. ((a))

    Rs. 11.00

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 11.50

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 12.00

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 12.50

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Answer: ((d))

Rs. 12.50

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. ((a))

    4 cm

  2. ((b))

    6 cm

  3. ((c))

    8 cm

  4. ((d))

    7 cm

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Answer: ((d))

7 cm

89

There are ______ zones in Indian Railways.

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((d))

12

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. ((a))

    340

  2. ((b))

    430

  3. ((c))

    440

  4. ((d))

    330

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Answer: ((c))

440

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. ((a))

    ABL

  2. ((b))

    GHL

  3. ((c))

    MNL

  4. ((d))

    PQL

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Answer: ((c))

MNL

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. ((a))

    1850

  2. ((b))

    1810

  3. ((c))

    2250

  4. ((d))

    1800

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Answer: ((b))

1810

93

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

  1. ((a))

    cosθ

  2. ((b))

    sinθ

  3. ((c))

    tanθ

  4. ((d))

    secθ

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Answer: ((b))

sinθ

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. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

95

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

  1. ((a))

    Research on use of solar energy

  2. ((b))

    Research on laser technologies

  3. ((c))

    Research on gravitational waves

  4. ((d))

    Research on relocation of lions

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Answer: ((c))

Research on gravitational waves

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. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II follows.

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Answer: ((d))

Neither I nor II follows.

97

Name of the 8th UN Secretary General is

  1. ((a))

    B. Ghali

  2. ((b))

    Kofi A. Annan

  3. ((c))

    Ban Ki-moon

  4. ((d))

    Dr. Jim Yong Kim

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Answer: ((c))

Ban Ki-moon

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. ((a))

    15 km

  2. ((b))

    12 km

  3. ((c))

    10 km

  4. ((d))

    9 km

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Answer: ((b))

12 km

99

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

  1. ((a))

    Charles Darwin

  2. ((b))

    Gregor Mendel

  3. ((c))

    Alexander Fleming

  4. ((d))

    Otto Hahn

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Answer: ((b))

Gregor Mendel

100

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

  1. ((a))

    Nepal

  2. ((b))

    Pakistan

  3. ((c))

    Sri Lanka

  4. ((d))

    Myanmar

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Answer: ((d))

Myanmar

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