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SSC CGL Previous Paper (Held On: 12 June 2019 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (25 questions)

Question 1

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

  1. AOption (a)

    SUXBG

  2. BOption (b)

    BDGKP

  3. COption (c)

    OQTXC

  4. DOption (d)

    JLKRW

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

JLKRW

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

S + 2 = U + 3 = X + 4 = B + 5 = G

B + 2 = D + 3 = G + 4 = K + 5 =P

O + 2 = Q + 3 = T + 4 = X + 5 = C

J + 2 = L - 1 = K + 7 = R + 5 = W

Hence, JLKRW is the correct answer.

Question 2

Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number-pair that is different from the rest.

  1. AOption (a)

    7 : 51

  2. BOption (b)

    10 : 98

  3. COption (c)

    8 : 66

  4. DOption (d)

    13 : 171 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

10 : 98

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

Second number = (first number)2 + 2

7 : 51 → 51 = (7)2 + 2 = 49 + 2 = 51

10 : 98 → 98 = (10)2 + 2 = 100 + 2 = 102 ≠ 98

8 : 66 → 66 = (8)2 + 2 = 64 + 2 = 68

13 : 171 → 171 = (13)2 + 2 = 169 + 2 = 171

Hence, ’10 : 98’ is odd one out.

Question 3

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

24 ÷ 12 - 6 × 6 + 2 = 18

  1. AOption (a)

    ÷ and ×

  2. BOption (b)
    • and ÷ 
  3. COption (c)
    • and -
  4. DOption (d)

    × and +

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.
  • and ÷ 

Why this answer is correct

Interchanging ÷ and ×

24 × 12 - 6 ÷ 6 + 2

= 24 × 12 - 1 + 2 = 288 - 3 = 285 ≠ 18

Interchanging + and ÷

24 + 12 - 6 × 6 ÷ 2

= 24 + 12 - 6 × 3 = 24 + 12 - 18 = 18 = 18

Interchanging + and -

24 ÷ 12 + 6 × 6 - 2

= 2 + 6 × 6 - 2 = 2 + 12 - 2 = 12 ≠ 18

Interchanging × and +

24 ÷ 12 - 6 + 6 × 2

= 2 - 6 + 6 × 2 = 2 - 6 + 12

= 8 ≠ 18

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Question 4

Select the option that depicts how the given transparent sheet of paper would appear if it is folded at the dotted line.

A close up of a logoDescription automatically generated

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

Hence, figure 2 is the correct answer.

Question 5

Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.

  1. AOption (a)

    Ears

  2. BOption (b)

    Throat

  3. COption (c)

    Eyes

  4. DOption (d)

    Nose

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Throat

Why this answer is correct

Ears, Eyes and Nose are among the 5 sense organs whereas Throat is not a sense organ.

Hence, throat is the odd one out.

Question 6

In the given Venn diagram, the pentagon represents, ‘Cricketers’, the square represents ‘Chess players’ and the circle represents ‘Clerks’. The numbers given in the diagram represent the number of persons in that particular category.

How many cricketers are chess players but NOT clerks?

  1. AOption (a)

    40

  2. BOption (b)

    34

  3. COption (c)

    22

  4. DOption (d)

    36

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

22

Why this answer is correct

By seeing the figure 22 person are cricketer and chess player but not clerks.

Hence, 22 is the correct answer.

Question 7

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right of the figure.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

Hence, figure 2 is the correct answer.

Question 8

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

118, 129, 141, 154, 168, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    182

  2. BOption (b)

    181

  3. COption (c)

    183

  4. DOption (d)

    184

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

183

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

118 + 11 = 129;

129 + 12 = 141;

141 + 13 = 154;

154 + 14 = 168;

168 + 15 = 183

Hence, 183 is the correct answer.

Question 9

Select the missing number from the given options.

6449? 12174 20248 \begin{matrix} 64 & 49 & ? \ 12 & 17 & 4 \ 20 & 24 & 8 \ \end{matrix}

  1. AOption (a)

    36

  2. BOption (b)

    25

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    16

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

16

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

1st number = (3rd number - 2nd number)2 (from top to bottom)

64 = (20 - 12)2 = 82 = 64

49 = (24 - 17)2 = 72 = 49

Similarly,

? = (8 - 4)2 = 42 = 16

Hence, 16 is the correct answer.

Question 10

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Hunger
  2. Cry
  3. Feeding
  4. Child
  5. Sleep
  6. Mother
  1. AOption (a)

    4, 1, 2, 6, 3, 5

  2. BOption (b)

    4, 1, 3, 6, 5, 2

  3. COption (c)

    4, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

  4. DOption (d)

    4, 5, 2, 6, 3, 1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4, 1, 2, 6, 3, 5

Why this answer is correct

The logical and meaningful order is as follows,

Child → Hunger → Cry → Mother → Feeding → Sleep

Hence, 4, 1, 2, 6, 3, 5 is the correct answer.

Question 11

Select the figure in which the given figure is embedded. (rotation is not allowed)

A close up of a logoDescription automatically generated

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Why this answer is correct

Hence, figure 1 is the correct answer.

Question 12

Select the missing number from the given options.

827? 723 957 \begin{matrix} 8 & 27 & ? \ 7 & 2 & 3 \ 9 & 5 & 7 \ \end{matrix}

  1. AOption (a)

    64

  2. BOption (b)

    25

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    16

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

64

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

1st number = (3rd number - 2nd number)3 (from top to bottom)

8 = (9 - 7)3 = 23 = 8

27 = (5 - 2)3 = 33 = 27

Similarly,

? = (7 - 3)3 = 43 = 64

Hence, 64 is the correct answer.

Question 13

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Which symbol will be on the face opposite to the one having ‘&’?

A picture containing object, clockDescription automatically generated

  1. AOption (a)

    ^

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)
  4. DOption (d)

    $

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

Hence, ‘#’ is the correct answer.

Question 14

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All postcards are envelopes.

No envelope is a paper.

Conclusions:

I. Some envelopes are postcards.

II. No paper is an envelope.

III. No postcard is a paper.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  3. COption (c)

    All the conclusions, I, II and III, follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusions I and III follow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

All the conclusions, I, II and III, follow

Why this answer is correct

The best possible Venn diagram according to the information is as follows,

I. Some envelopes are postcards → True, as all postcards are envelopes, some envelope will definitely be the postcards.

II. No paper is an envelope → True, as no envelope is a paper.

III. No postcard is a paper → True, as postcards are envelopes, and no envelop is a paper.

Hence, all conclusions I, II and III follow.

Question 15

Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.

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  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Why this answer is correct

Here, the shaded part is rotating in the clockwise direction. In each step, the no. of parts skipped increases by 1.

Therefore, option 1 and 4 get eliminated.

The small circle is moving in the anticlockwise direction. In each step, the no. of parts skipped increases by 1. 

Therefore, option 2 gets eliminated.

Hence, the figure in option 3 is the correct answer.

Question 16

Which letter will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

P, U, R, W, T, ?, V, A, X

  1. AOption (a)

    Y

  2. BOption (b)

    W

  3. COption (c)

    X

  4. DOption (d)

    Z

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Y

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

P + 5 = U;

U - 3 = R;

R + 5 = W;

W - 3 = T;

T + 5 = Y;

Y - 3 = V;

V + 5 = A;

A - 3 = X

Hence, Y is the correct answer.

Question 17

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair.

Dermatology : Skin

  1. AOption (a)

    Orthopedics : Bones

  2. BOption (b)

    Cardiology : Angiography

  3. COption (c)

    Medicine : Treatment

  4. DOption (d)

    Paediatrics : Lungs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Orthopedics : Bones

Why this answer is correct

The first word is branch of science that deals with in study of second word,

Like branch of science that deals with study of skin is known as Dermatology,

Similarly,

The branch of science that deals with study of bones is known as Orthopedics.

Hence, ‘Orthopedics : Bones’ is the correct answer.

Question 18

‘Valuable’ is related to ‘Precious’ in the same was as ‘Dry’ is related to ‘____’.

  1. AOption (a)

    Wet

  2. BOption (b)

    Rough

  3. COption (c)

    Firm

  4. DOption (d)

    Arid

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Arid

Why this answer is correct

Synonym of valuable is precious in the same way synonym of dry is Arid.

Hence, ‘Arid’ is the correct answer.

Question 19

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

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  1. AOption (a)

    28

  2. BOption (b)

    26

  3. COption (c)

    30

  4. DOption (d)

    24

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

28

Why this answer is correct

Hence, total 28 triangles are there in the given figure.

Question 20

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

‘A - B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.

‘A × B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

If P + S × Q × R - T ÷ V ÷ U, then how is T related to P?

  1. AOption (a)

    Paternal grandfather

  2. BOption (b)

    Maternal grandmother

  3. COption (c)

    Paternal grandmother

  4. DOption (d)

    Maternal grandfather

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Maternal grandfather

Why this answer is correct

Given equation: P + S × Q × R - T ÷ V ÷ U

P + S means P is brother of S

S × Q means S is daughter of Q

Q × R means Q is daughter of R

R - T means R is wife of T

T ÷ V means T is father of V

V ÷ U means V is father of U

Thus, using the following notations, we can draw the family tree:

Best possible diagram is as follows:

Hence, T is P’s maternal grandfather.

Question 21

In a code language, ARDOUS is written as 1184152119. How will SYSTEM be written as in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    19251920514

  2. BOption (b)

    19251921513

  3. COption (c)

    19251920513

  4. DOption (d)

    18251820513

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

19251920513

Why this answer is correct

According to the alphabetical positions of the letters,

ARDOUS
1184152119

 

Similarly,

SYSTEM
19251920513

 

Hence, 19251920513 is the correct answer.

Question 22

In a code language, INFORMATIVE is written as ROFNILEVITA. How will SUPERFICIAL be written as in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    LAICIGREPUS

  2. BOption (b)

    USEPRFICAIL

  3. COption (c)

    REPUSGLAICI

  4. DOption (d)

    REPUSELAICI

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

REPUSELAICI

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

Similarly,

Hence, ‘REPUSELAICI’ is the correct answer.

Question 23

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

7 : 344 :: 11 : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    121

  2. BOption (b)

    1332

  3. COption (c)

    1331

  4. DOption (d)

    122

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1332

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

2nd number = (1st number)3 + 1

344 = (7)3 + 1 = 343 + 1 = 344

Similarly,

? = (11)3 + 1 = 1331 + 1 = 1332

Hence, 1332 is the correct answer.

Question 24

The sum of the current ages of Asma and her grandfather is 80 years. 10 years from now, Asma’s age will be one-fourth of her grandfather’s age. What is Asma’s current age?

  1. AOption (a)

    10 years

  2. BOption (b)

    20 years

  3. COption (c)

    16 years

  4. DOption (d)

    12 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10 years

Why this answer is correct

As per the question,

Let current age of Asma be X and that of her grandfather be Y.

Sum of their age = X + Y = 80       …(i)

Age 10 years from now,

X + 10 will be of Asma and Y + 10 of her grandfather, also given that

X + 10 = 1/4 (Y + 10)       …(ii)

From (i) X = 80 - Y put in (ii)

80 - Y + 10 = 1/4 (Y + 10)

90 - Y = 1/4 (Y + 10)

360 - 4Y = Y + 10

5Y = 350

Y = 70

Put Y = 70 in (i)

Therefore, X = 10

Hence, 10 is the correct answer.

Question 25

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

PRT, TVX, ?, BDF, FHJ

  1. AOption (a)

    XAB

  2. BOption (b)

    YZB

  3. COption (c)

    XZB

  4. DOption (d)

    XZC

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

XZB

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

P + 2 = R + 2 = T

T + 2 = V + 2 = X

X + 2 = Z + 2 = B

B + 2 = D + 2 = F

F + 2 = H + 2 = J

Hence, XZB is the correct answer.

General Awareness (25 questions)

Question 26

Burma became independent soverign republic in the year ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    1946

  2. BOption (b)

    1950

  3. COption (c)

    1948

  4. DOption (d)

    1962

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

1948

Why this answer is correct

  • Burma became an independent sovereign republic on 4 January 1948.
  • Burma was colonized by Britain in the 19th century.
  • It got free from the UK on this day.
  • The country is bordered by India, China, Laos, and Thailand.

Question 27

Which of the followings is the national bird of China?

  1. AOption (a)

    Parrot

  2. BOption (b)

    Red-crowned Crane

  3. COption (c)

    Robin

  4. DOption (d)

    Barn Owl

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Red-crowned Crane

Why this answer is correct

  • Red-crowned Crane is the national bird of China.
  • Grand Cayman Parrot is the national bird of Cayman Islands.
  • Robin is the national bird of Bangladesh.
  • Barn Swallow is the national bird of Austria.

Question 28

The river Ganga emerges from Gangotri Glacier and ends at ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Pacific Ocean

  2. BOption (b)

    Arabian Sea

  3. COption (c)

    Bay of Bengal

  4. DOption (d)

    Indian Ocean

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Bay of Bengal

Why this answer is correct

  • The river Ganga emerges from Gangotri Glacier and ends at Bay of Bengal.
  • Ganges is the longest river of India.
  • It is 2,525 km long.
  • Its tributaries include Yamuna, Gandak, Ramganga, Son, Ghaghra, Gomti, Kosi, Tamsa, Punpun, and Mahananda.

Question 29

Who presides over the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?

  1. AOption (a)

    Prime Minister

  2. BOption (b)

    Speaker of Lok Sabha

  3. COption (c)

    Vice President

  4. DOption (d)

    Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Speaker of Lok Sabha

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Speaker of Lok Sabha.

Important PointsThe Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

  • The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over in his absence. If he is also absent, then the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over it.
  • The Chairman never presides over the joint sessions.

Key Points

A joint sitting is summoned in the following three situations, (in which one House passed the Bill and transmitted it to the other House)

  1. If the other House rejects the bill.
  2. disagreements have arisen between the Houses regarding the amendments to be made in the Bill.
  3. If the other House withhold the Bill without being passing it for more than six months.

The President is the one who summons the joint siting.

  • The provision for joint sitting is not applicable for Money bills and Constitution amendment bills.

Question 30

What is the chemical name of the deadly poison 'cyanide'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Nitric acid

  2. BOption (b)

    Hydrochloric acid

  3. COption (c)

    Prussic acid

  4. DOption (d)

    Sulfuric acid

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Prussic acid

Why this answer is correct

Key Points

  • Prussic acid is the chemical name of the deadly poison 'cyanide'.
  • It is an extremely poisonous liquid with the chemical formula HCN.
Nitric acidHNO3
Hydrochloric acidHCL
Prussic acidHCN
Sulfuric acidH2SO4

Question 31

When the fiscal deficit is high, what happens to the prices?

  1. AOption (a)

    There is no direct impact on the prices

  2. BOption (b)

    Prices remain stable

  3. COption (c)

    Prices decrease

  4. DOption (d)

    Prices increase

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

There is no direct impact on the prices

Why this answer is correct

  • When the fiscal deficit is high, there is no direct impact on the prices.
  • When the government spends more money than what it earned during the fiscal year, then it is known as fiscal deficit.

Question 32

How many International airports are there in India? (Asked in CGL 12th June 2019 Shift 2 )

  1. AOption (a)

    34

  2. BOption (b)

    36

  3. COption (c)

    40

  4. DOption (d)

    31

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

34

Why this answer is correct

Important Point :

  • There are a total of 34 International Airports in India.
International Airport NameInternational Airport Location
Chhatrapati Shivaji International AirportMumbai, Maharashtra
Kempegowda International AirportBangalore, Karnataka
Chennai International AirportChennai, Tamil Nadu
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International AirportKolkata, West Bengal
Chaudhary Charan Singh International AirportLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International AirportAmritsar
Visakhapatnam International AirportVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Kannur International AirportKannur, Kerala
Swami Vivekananda International AirportRaipur, Chhattisgarh
Surat International AirportSurat, Gujarat
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar AirportIndore, Madhya Pradesh
Cochin International AirportKochi, Kerala
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International AirportAhmedabad, Gujarat
Indira Gandhi International AirportDelhi
Dabolim AirportGoa
Pune International AirportPune, Maharashtra
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Coimbatore International AirportCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Calicut International AirportCalicut, Kerala
Biju Patnaik International AirportBhubaneswar, Odisha
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportGuwahati, Assam
Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Rajiv Gandhi International AirportHyderabad, Telangana
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International AirportNagpur, Maharashtra
Sheikhul Aalam International AirportSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Imphal International AirportImphal, Manipur
Jaipur International AirportJaipur, Rajasthan
Madurai International AirportMadurai, Tamil Nadu
Bagdogra International AirportSiliguri, West Bengal
Jay Prakash Narayan International AirportPatna, Bihar
Mangaluru International AirportMangalore, Karnataka
Chandigarh International AirportChandigarh
Veer Savarkar International AirportPort Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Question 33

UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected _________ to the 18-member committee ‘CESCR’ for the Asia Pacific seat in 2018.

  1. AOption (a)

    Shashi Tharoor

  2. BOption (b)

    Arundhati Ghosh

  3. COption (c)

    Chandrashekhar Dasgupta

  4. DOption (d)

    Preeti Saran

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Preeti Saran

Why this answer is correct

  • UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected Preeti Saran to the 18-member committee ‘CESCR’ for the Asia Pacific seat in 2018.
  • She was elected for a 4-year term which began on 1 January 2019.
  • The CESCR was set up by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the UN in 1985.
  • Its aim is to monitor the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESR).
  • The President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council is Mr. Oh Joon. (As of Oct 2021).

Question 34

Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?

  1. AOption (a)

    Thermometer

  2. BOption (b)

    Lactometer

  3. COption (c)

    Glucometer

  4. DOption (d)

    Sphygmomanometer

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Sphygmomanometer

Why this answer is correct

  • A Sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure.
  • A Thermometer is a device which measures body temperature.
  • The density of milk is measured by lactometer.
  • Glucometer monitors or measures blood glucose. It tests the amount of glucose in the blood.

Question 35

In which year was the University Grants Commission (UGC) formally established?

  1. AOption (a)

    1956

  2. BOption (b)

    1950

  3. COption (c)

    1964

  4. DOption (d)

    1947

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1956

Why this answer is correct

  • The University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally established in the year 1956.
  • It is a statutory organization which was set up by the Union Government to maintain the standards of university education.
  • It provides funds for the colleges and universities which are government-recognised.
  • It is headquartered in New Delhi and has 6 regional centres.

Question 36

When was Indian Super League started?

  1. AOption (a)

    2015

  2. BOption (b)

    2011

  3. COption (c)

    2013

  4. DOption (d)

    2012

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2013

Why this answer is correct

  • Indian Super League was founded on 21 October 2013.
  • It was launched with the goal of growing football in India and also to increase its exposure.
  • It is played in a span of 6 months between 10 teams and organized by All India Football Federation.
  • Its first season was held in 2014 with 8 teams.

Question 37

Before the 104th Constitutional amendment act 2020, under which article of the Constitution of India can members of the Anglo Indian community be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President?

  1. AOption (a)

    342

  2. BOption (b)

    330

  3. COption (c)

    331

  4. DOption (d)

    326

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

331

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 331.

  • In January 2020, the Anglo-Indian reserved seats in the Parliament and State Legislatures of India were abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019
  • Om Birla is the 17th and current speaker of Lok Sabha.

Key Points

  • Under article 331 of the Constitution of India can members of the Anglo Indian community be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President.
  • Article 342 covers The Scheduled Tribes in India.
  • Article 330 deals with the reservation of seats of SCs and STs in Parliament.
  • Article 326 was amended in 1988 by the 61st Amendment Act, 1988. It lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years.

Additional Information 

  • The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members - 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
  • Jagdeep Dhankar is the current Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the present Vice-President of India.
  • 104th Constitutional Amendment Act ceased the reservation of seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative assemblies and extended reservations for SCs and STs for up to ten years.

Question 38

The term ______ is prefixed to scientific terms to describe something that is constant.

  1. AOption (a)

    Quasi

  2. BOption (b)

    Photo

  3. COption (c)

    Iso

  4. DOption (d)

    Mega

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Iso

Why this answer is correct

  • The term Iso is prefixed to scientific terms to describe something that is constant.
  • Quasi means partly.
  • Mega means very large
  • Photo is a prefix related to light.

Question 39

Who among the following became the fastest Asian to cycle around the globe in 2018?

  1. AOption (a)

    Vedangi Kulkarni

  2. BOption (b)

    Swati Sani

  3. COption (c)

    Disha Srivastava

  4. DOption (d)

    Deena Prince

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Vedangi Kulkarni

Why this answer is correct

  • Vedangi Kulkarni became the fastest Asian to cycle around the globe in 2018.
  • The completed the distance of 29,000 km which was required to qualify.
  • She started in July 2018 from Perth.
  • She peddled upto 300 km a day for 159 days in 14 countries.

Question 40

Who is the first Indian national to win the 'Sri Lanka Rathna' award?

  1. AOption (a)

    Khushwant Singh

  2. BOption (b)

    Dileep Padgaonkar

  3. COption (c)

    Vinod Mehta

  4. DOption (d)

    Narasimhan Ram

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Narasimhan Ram

Why this answer is correct

  • Narasimhan Ram is the first Indian national to win the 'Sri Lanka Rathna' award.
  • He was awarded on 14 November 2005.
  • He is an Indian journalist and also served as the MD of The Hindu till 2012.
  • The award is the highest national honour conferred by Sri Lanka to the non-nationals.

Question 41

Which country in the world has the largest number of international borders?

  1. AOption (a)

    Nepal

  2. BOption (b)

    India

  3. COption (c)

    China

  4. DOption (d)

    Pakistan

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

China

Why this answer is correct

  • China and Russia have the largest number of international borders.
  • Both have 14 neighbouring countries.
  • The neighbouring countries of China include Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and North Korea.
  • The neighbouring countries of Russia include Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Norway, North Korea, China, Georgia, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and Poland.

Question 42

Dolly, the first cloned living being created at Roslin Institute in Scotland was a _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    cow

  2. BOption (b)

    cat

  3. COption (c)

    dog

  4. DOption (d)

    sheep

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

sheep

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Sheep. 

Key Points

  • Dolly was a female domestic sheep and the first mammal which was cloned on July 5, 1996.
  • She was cloned from an adult somatic cell through the process of nuclear transfer.
  • She was cloned at the Roslin Institute in Midlothian, Scotland, and survived there until her death when she was 6 years old.
  • Her existence was announced to the public on 22 February 1997.
  • She was originally code-named “6LL3,” but later on she was named after singer and actress Dolly Parton.
  • Cloning
  • Cloning is the production of an exact copy of a cell, any other living part, or a complete organism.
  • Cloning of an animal was successfully performed for the first time by Ian Wilmut and his colleagues at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Question 43

Who among the following was given the title 'Quaid-i-Azam'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mahatma Gandhi

  2. BOption (b)

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. COption (c)

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. DOption (d)

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Why this answer is correct

  • Muhammad Ali Jinnah was given the title 'Quaid-i-Azam'.
  • Quaid-i-Azam means Great Leader.
  • He was also known by the name Baba-i-Quam, which means The Father of the Nation.
  • He served as the leader of All-Indian Muslim League and also as the Governor-General of Pakistan.

Question 44

In which year did the Indian Premier League (IPL) start?

  1. AOption (a)

    2002

  2. BOption (b)

    2008

  3. COption (c)

    2010

  4. DOption (d)

    2004

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2008

Why this answer is correct

  • The Indian Premier League (IPL) began in the year 2008 and was founded by BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India).
  • It is a 20-20 cricket league which is held every year in the month of April-May.
  • Mumbai Indians were the winner of the IPL 2019 held in Hyderabad.
  • Currently, there are a total of 10 teams playing in the IPL(2022).

Question 45

Mitra Mela was a revolutionary organisation founded by Vinayak Savarkar in the year ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    1899

  2. BOption (b)

    1856

  3. COption (c)

    1864

  4. DOption (d)

    1873

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1899

Why this answer is correct

  • Mitra Mela was a revolutionary organisation founded by Vinayak Savarkar in the year 1899 in Nashik.
  • He, along with his brother Ganesh Savarkar established the society.
  • It is now known by the name Abhinav Bharat Society or the Young India Society.
  • Vinayak Savarkar was a politician, lawyer, writer, and an independence activist.

Question 46

What is the value of all tangible resources such as raw materials and labour that are used in the production process called?

  1. AOption (a)

    Real Cost

  2. BOption (b)

    Fixed Cost

  3. COption (c)

    Opportunity Cost

  4. DOption (d)

    Variable Cost

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Real Cost

Why this answer is correct

  • The value of all tangible resources such as raw materials and labour that are used in the production process is called real cost.
  • A fixed cost is that which does not change with a decrease or increase in the amount of services or goods sold or produced.
  • Opportunity Costs are the benefits that an investor or individual misses out when choosing one alternative over other.
  • Variable Costs are corporate expenses which change in proportion to production output.

Question 47

Who is the author of the book 'Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings'?

  1. AOption (a)

    A P J Abdul Kalam

  2. BOption (b)

    Aung San Suu Kyi

  3. COption (c)

    Barack Obama

  4. DOption (d)

    Nelson Mandela

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Why this answer is correct

  • Aung San Suu Kyi is the author of the book 'Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings'.
A P J Abdul KalamIgnited Minds
Aung San Suu KyiFreedom from Fear: And Other Writings
Barack ObamaOf Thee I Sing
Nelson MandelaDare Not Linger

Question 48

The term 'Blood Moon' is used to refer to ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Full Moon

  2. BOption (b)

    Crescent Moon

  3. COption (c)

    Lunar Eclipse

  4. DOption (d)

    Solar Eclipse

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Lunar Eclipse

Why this answer is correct

  • The term 'Blood Moon' is used to refer to Lunar Eclipse since the moon takes on a reddish tinge when it is fully eclipsed.
  • A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon travels through the umbra of the earth and blocks all direct sunlight.
  • A solar eclipse occurs when the new moon comes between the earth and the sun, thus blocking the sun rays.

Question 49

Catriona Gray of ________ was crowned Miss Universe in 2018.

  1. AOption (a)

    Philippines

  2. BOption (b)

    Brazil

  3. COption (c)

    Spain

  4. DOption (d)

    Venezuela

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Philippines

Why this answer is correct

  • Catriona Gray of Philippines was crowned Miss Universe in 2018.
  • The pageant was held on 17 December 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Philippines, South Africa and Venezuela were the final three contestants.

Question 50

The traditional art of 'Jamdani' weaving originated in ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Myanmar (Burma)

  2. BOption (b)

    Bangladesh

  3. COption (c)

    Nepal

  4. DOption (d)

    China

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Bangladesh

Why this answer is correct

  • The traditional art of 'Jamdani' weaving originated in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • The Jamdani sarees are also known as Dhakai sarees.
  • Jam means flower and dani means vase.
  • Its earliest mention is found in Arthshastra which dates back to 3rd century BC.
  • The art bloomed the most during the Mughal Period.

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

Question 51

Two articles are sold for Rs. 4880 each, on one article the seller gained 22% and on the other he lost 20%. What is his overall gain or loss percentage, nearest to one decimal place?

  1. AOption (a)

    3.6% loss

  2. BOption (b)

    3.6% gain

  3. COption (c)

    3.4% gain

  4. DOption (d)

    3.4% loss

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

3.4% loss

Why this answer is correct

Correct Answer 3.4% loss

Key Points:

SP of each article = Rs. 4,880

CP of first article = 4,880 × [100/122] = 4,000

CP of second article = 4,880 × [100/80] = 6,100

Total SP of both article = 4,880 × 2 = 9,760

Total CP of both article = 4,000 + 6,100 = 10100

Total loss = 10,100 - 9,760 = 340

Loss percentage = [340/10100] × 100 = 3.36% ≈ 3.4%

Question 52

The price of sugar is increased by 24%. A person wants to increase his expenditure by 15% only. By what percentage, correct to one decimal place, should he reduce his consumption?

  1. AOption (a)

    7.3

  2. BOption (b)

    6.9

  3. COption (c)

    7.5

  4. DOption (d)

    6.0

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7.3

Why this answer is correct

Let initial price of sugar be 100x

Price of sugar after increased = 100x × [124/100] = 124x

Person wants his expenditure increase by 15% only,

So his expenditure should be = 100x × [115/100] = 115x

Required percentage = [(124 - 115x)/124] × 100 = 7.25% ≈ 7.3%

Question 53

In a circle of radius 13 cm, a chord is at a distance of 5 cm from its centre. What is the length of chord?

  1. AOption (a)

    12 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    20 cm

  3. COption (c)

    24 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    18 cm

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

24 cm

Why this answer is correct

Let AB is chord and point M is the midpoint of AB, O is the centre

Given, OB = 5 cm and OB = 13 cm

In ΔOMB

Using Pythagoras theorem

⇒ (OB)2 = (OM)2 + (MB)2

⇒ 132 = 52 + (MB)2

⇒ MB = √(169 - 25) = 12

As we know, AB = 2 MB

AB = 2 × 12 = 24 cm

Question 54

If x−1x=22,\sqrt x - \frac{1}{{\sqrt x }} = 2\sqrt 2, then x2+1x2{x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}} is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    100

  2. BOption (b)

    102

  3. COption (c)

    98

  4. DOption (d)

    104

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

98

Why this answer is correct

As we know,

⇒ (x + 1/x)2 = x2 + 1/x2 + 2

Given, √x + 1/√x = 2√2

⇒ (√x - 1/√x)2 = (√x)2 + (1/√x)2 - 2

⇒ [2√2]2 = x + 1/x - 2

⇒ x + 1/x = 8 + 2 = 10

⇒ (x + 1/x)2 = x2 + (1/x)2 + 2

⇒ 102 = x2 + 1/x2 - 2

⇒ x2 + 1/x2 = 100 - 2 = 98

Question 55

The difference between compound interest and simple interest on Rs. x at 8% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 48. What is the value of x?

  1. AOption (a)

    7800

  2. BOption (b)

    7400

  3. COption (c)

    8000

  4. DOption (d)

    7500

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

7500

Why this answer is correct

As we know,

Difference between the compound interest and simple interest for 2 years formula,

Given, r = 8%, time = 2 years and P = x

⇒ Pr2/(100)2 = difference

⇒ (P × 8 × 8)/100 × 100 = 48

⇒ P = 7500

Question 56

Find the value of 7.5 + (5.4 ÷ 4.5 × 2) - 8 × 4 ÷ 3.2

  1. AOption (a)

    -0.2

  2. BOption (b)

    -0.1

  3. COption (c)

    0.1

  4. DOption (d)

    0.2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-0.1

Why this answer is correct

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below∶

Step-1∶ Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2∶ Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3∶ Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4∶ Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.      

⇒ 7.5 + (5.4 ÷ 4.5 × 2) - 8 × 4 ÷ 3.2

⇒ 7.5 + (6/5 × 2) - 8 × (1/0.8)

⇒ 7.5 + 2.4 - 10

⇒ 9.9 - 10

⇒ -0.1

Question 57

The value of sin2 20° + sin2 70° - tan2 45° + sec 60° is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    3

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    2.5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

2

Why this answer is correct

⇒ sin2 20° + sin2 70° - tan2 45° + sec 60°

⇒ sin2 20° + sin2(90° - 20°)] - 12 + 2

⇒ sin2 20° + cos2 20° - 1 + 2   [∵ sin(90° - θ) = cosθ and sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1]

⇒ 1 - 1 + 2

⇒ 2

Question 58

If a + b + c = 6 and a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = 126, then ab + bc + ca is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    5

  2. BOption (b)

    6

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    12

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5

Why this answer is correct

Given:

a + b + c = 6 and

a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = 126

Formula used:

a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = (a + b +c) [(a + b + c)2 - 3(ab + bc + ca)]

Calculation:

As we know,

⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = (a + b +c) [(a + b + c)2 - 3(ab + bc + ca)]

⇒ 126 = 6 [62 - 3 × (ab + bc + ca)]

⇒ 126 = 6 [36 - 3 × (ab + bc + ca)]

⇒ 3 × (ab + bc + ca) = 36 -21

∴  (ab + bc + ca) = 5

Additional Information(a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc) = (a + b + c)[a2 + b2 + c2 - (ab + bc + ca)]

(a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2(ab + bc + ca)

Question 59

If a ∶ b = 2 ∶ 3, then (5a + 3b) ∶ (6a - 2b) is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    17 ∶ 5

  2. BOption (b)

    3 ∶ 2

  3. COption (c)

    10 ∶ 7

  4. DOption (d)

    19 ∶ 6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

19 ∶ 6

Why this answer is correct

⇒ a ∶ b = 2 ∶ 3

Suppose a = 2 and b = 3

⇒ (5a + 3b) ∶ (6a - 2b)

⇒ (5 × 2 + 3 × 3) ∶ (6 × 2 - 2 × 3)

⇒ (10 + 9) ∶ (12 - 6)

⇒ 19 ∶ 6

Question 60

If a + b = 5 and ab = 3, then (a3 + b3) is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    80

  2. BOption (b)

    65

  3. COption (c)

    75

  4. DOption (d)

    70

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

80

Why this answer is correct

⇒ (a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab (a + b)

Given, a + b = 5 and ab = 3

⇒ 53 = (a3 + b3) + 3 × 3 × 5

⇒ (a3 + b3) = 125 - 45 = 80

Direction∶ The table shows the production of rice (in million tonnes) of three states over six years.

StatesYears
201120122013201420152016
A5.25.45.86.26.56.9
B3.84.14.44.85.25.7
C4.55.25.86.46.77.4

Question 61

Which is the ratio of the production of rice in all three states in the year 2014 to that in 2016?

  1. AOption (a)

    87 ∶ 100

  2. BOption (b)

    85 ∶ 103

  3. COption (c)

    85 ∶ 102

  4. DOption (d)

    89 ∶ 100

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

87 ∶ 100

Why this answer is correct

Total production of rice of all three states in 2014 = 6.2 + 4.8 + 6.4 = 17.4

Total production of rice of all three states in 2016 = 6.9 + 5.7 + 7.4 = 20

Required ratio = 17.4 ∶ 20 = 87 ∶ 100

Question 62

What is the percentage increase in the production of rice in B from 2014 to 2016?

  1. AOption (a)

    18.25

  2. BOption (b)

    18.75

  3. COption (c)

    17.75

  4. DOption (d)

    17.25

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

18.75

Why this answer is correct

Production of rice of state B in 2014 = 4.8

Production of rice of state B in 2016 = 5.7

Required percentage = [(5.7 - 4.8)/4.8] × 100 = 18.75%

Question 63

What is the average production of rice in state A over the years (in million tonnes)?

  1. AOption (a)

    5.9

  2. BOption (b)

    5.8

  3. COption (c)

    6

  4. DOption (d)

    6.1

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

6

Why this answer is correct

Total production of rice of state A over the years = 5.2 + 5.4 + 5.8 + 6.2 + 6.5 + 6.9 = 36 million tonnes

Required average = 36/6 = 6 million tonnes

Question 64

An article is sold for Rs. 612 after successive discounts of 25% and 15%. What is the marked price of the article?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 980

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 960

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 940

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 1000

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Rs. 960

Why this answer is correct

MP of the article Rs. x

According to the question

⇒ x × [75/100] × [85/100] = 612

⇒ x = 960

MP of the article = Rs. 960

Question 65

If the total production in three states in all six years is represented by a pie-chart, what is the central angle of the sector representing production in the year 2014. (to nearest whole number)?

  1. AOption (a)

    59°

  2. BOption (b)

    61°

  3. COption (c)

    63°

  4. DOption (d)

    65°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

63°

Why this answer is correct

Total production of rice of state A over the years = 5.2 + 5.4 + 5.8 + 6.2 + 6.5 + 6.9 = 36 million tonnes

Total production of rice of state B over the years = 3.8 + 4.1 + 4.4 + 4.8 + 5.2 + 5.7 = 28 million tonnes

Total production of rice of state C over the years = 4.5 + 5.2 + 5.8 + 6.4 + 6.7 + 7.4 = 36 million tonnes

Total production of rice of three states in all six years = 36 + 28 + 36 = 100 million tonnes

Total production of rice of three states in 2014 = 6.2 + 4.8 + 6.4 = 17.4 million tonnes

100 million tonnes represents = 360°

17.4 million tonnes will represents = [360/100] × 17.4 = 62.64° ≈ 63°

Question 66

In a class of 60 students, 40% are girls. The average weight of the whole class is 59.2 kg and the average weight of the girls is 55 kg. What is the average weight of the boys?

  1. AOption (a)

    61 kg

  2. BOption (b)

    62 kg

  3. COption (c)

    60 kg 

  4. DOption (d)

    63 kg

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

62 kg

Why this answer is correct

Total students in the class = 60

Average weight of class = 59.2 kg

Sum of weight of all class = 59.2 × 60 = 3,552

Number of girls in class = 60 × 40/100 = 24

Number of boys in class = 60 - 24 = 36

Average weight of girls is = 55

Sum of weight of girls is = 55 × 24 = 1320

Sum of weight of boys is = 3,552 - 1320 = 2232

Average weight of boys = 2232/36 = 62 kg

Question 67

If 3 sin θ = 4 cos θ, then tan2 θ + sin θ - cos θ is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    17/9

  3. COption (c)

    89/45

  4. DOption (d)

    88/45

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

89/45

Why this answer is correct

Given, 3 sin θ = 4 cos θ

⇒ sin θ/cos θ = 4/3

⇒ tan θ = 4/3

⇒ tan θ = Perpendicular/Base = 4/3

Using Pythagoras theorem

⇒ (Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Perpendicular)2

⇒ (Hypotenuse)2 = 32 + 42

⇒ (Hypotenuse) = √(9 + 16) = 5

⇒ tan2 θ + sin θ - cos θ

⇒ (4/3)2 + 4/5 - 3/5                [sin θ = P/H, cos θ = B/H and tan θ = P/B]

⇒ 16/9 + 4/5 - 3/5

⇒ (80 + 36 - 27)/45

⇒ 89/45

Question 68

If cosec 3θ = sec (20° + 2θ), then θ is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    30°

  2. BOption (b)

    14°

  3. COption (c)

    15°

  4. DOption (d)

    20°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

14°

Why this answer is correct

⇒ cosec 3θ = sec(20° + 2θ),

⇒ cosec 3θ = cosec[90° - (20° + 2θ)]   [cosec(90 - θ) = sec θ]

⇒ 3θ = 90° - 20° - 2θ

⇒ 5θ = 70°

⇒ θ = 14°

Question 69

The radii of two circular faces of the frustum of a cone of height 10.5 cm are 5 cm and 3 cm respectively. What is its volume in cm3 (π = 22/7)?

  1. AOption (a)

    539

  2. BOption (b)

    545

  3. COption (c)

    564

  4. DOption (d)

    552

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

539

Why this answer is correct

Radii of two circular faces of the frustum of a cone are 5 cm and 3 cm

Height of the circular frustum of cone H = 10.5 cm

As we know,

Volume of the frustum of cone = 1/3 × π [R2 + r2 + Rr] H

⇒ 1/3 × 22/7 × [52 + 32 + 5 × 3] × 10.5

⇒ 11 × [25 + 9 + 15]

⇒ 11 × 49

⇒ 539

Question 70

Walking at 3/4 of his usual speed, a person reaches his office 18 minutes late than the usual time. His usual time in minutes is∶

  1. AOption (a)

    72

  2. BOption (b)

    60

  3. COption (c)

    45

  4. DOption (d)

    54

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

54

Why this answer is correct

Concept Used:

As we know,

Time is inversely proportional to speed.

Calculation:

Let the usual speed of the person be 4x

And, Speed of the person after decreasing = 3x

Ratio of usual speed to after decreasing = 4x ∶ 3x

Ratio of usual time to after decreasing = 3x ∶ 4x

Now, 4x - 3x = 18

⇒ x = 18

3x = 18 × 3 = 54 min

Question 71

The efficiencies of A, B and C are in the ratio of 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5. Working together, they can complete a task in 6 days. In how many days will A alone complete 20% of that task?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

6

Why this answer is correct

The efficiencies of A, B and C are in the ratio of 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5

Total work = (2 + 3 + 5) × 6 = 60

20% of the total work = 60 × 20/100 = 12

20% of the total work completed by A in = 12/2 = 6

Question 72

In ΔABC, P is a point on BC such that BP ∶ PC = 3 ∶ 4 and Q is the midpoint of BP. Then ar(ΔABQ) ∶ ar(ΔABC) is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    3 ∶ 8

  2. BOption (b)

    2 ∶ 7

  3. COption (c)

    1 ∶ 4

  4. DOption (d)

    3 ∶ 14

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

3 ∶ 14

Why this answer is correct

Given, BP ∶ PC = 3 ∶ 4

Suppose BP = 3 unit and PC = 4 unit

BC = BP + PC = 3 + 4 = 7 unit

If Q is the midpoint of BP, then BQ = QP

BQ = BP/2 = 3/2 = 1.5 unit

ar ΔABQ ∶ ar ΔABC = BQ ∶ BC

ar ΔABQ ∶ ar ΔABC = 1.5 ∶ 7 = 3 ∶ 14

Question 73

In a circle with centre O, an arc ABC subtends an angle of 132° at the center of the circle. Chord AB is produced to point P. Then ∠CBP is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    76°

  2. BOption (b)

    68°

  3. COption (c)

    66°

  4. DOption (d)

    48°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

66°

Why this answer is correct

As we know

The angle subtended by an arc at the centre of a circle is double the size of the angle subtended by the same arc at the circle circumference

Take any point Q on the circumference and join AQ and QC.

∴ ∠AOC = 2 × ∠AQC

⇒ ∠AQC = 1/2 × ∠AOC = 1/2 × 132° = 66°

Now, ∠CBP = ∠AQC   [Exterior angle of cyclic quadrilateral]

⇒ ∠CBP = 66°

Question 74

What is the value of x so that the seven digit number 6913x08 is divisible by 88?

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    4

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8

Why this answer is correct

Divisibility law of 8 ⇒ A number divisible by 8 if its last three digit is divisible by 8.

Divisibility law of 11∶ If the difference of the alternating sum of digits of the number is a multiple of 11 (e.g. 2343 is divisible by 11 because 2 - 3 + 4 - 3 = 0, which is a multiple of 11).

⇒ 6913x08 divisible by 8 if x = 0 or 8

Question 75

ΔABC ∼ ΔRQP and PQ = 10 cm, QR = 12 cm and RP = 18 cm. If ar(ΔABC) ∶ ar(ΔPQR) = 4/9, then AB is equal to∶

  1. AOption (a)

    12 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    20/3 cm

  3. COption (c)

    8 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    9 cm

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

8 cm

Why this answer is correct

⇒ Given ΔABC ~ ΔRQP,

⇒ PQ = 10 cm, QR = 12 cm, RP = 18 cm and ar(ΔABC) ∶ ar(ΔPQR) = 4/9,

As we know,

⇒ ar(ΔABC)/ar(ΔPQR) = (AB/RQ)2

⇒ AB2/122 = 4/9

⇒ AB2 = 122 × 4/9

⇒ AB = 12 × 2/3 = 8 cm

English Comprehension (25 questions)

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 

Although a wild elephant, Chinna Thambi did not grow up entirely in the wild. For over the last (1) ______ he has had easy (2) ______ to food at Thadagam, a village surrounded by the Western Ghats near Coimbatore. Brick (3) ______  tempted him with (4) ______ of water and he loved the palm pith that was used as (5) ______ for baking bricks.

Question 76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(3)

  1. AOption (a)

    store

  2. BOption (b)

    kilns

  3. COption (c)

    jar

  4. DOption (d)

    tub

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

kilns

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 2.

Kilns mean a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for calcining lime or firing pottery. So the most appropriate word is kilns as bricks are being mentioned.

Question 77

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.

A campus fire in California caused the death of at least twenty-three persons.

  1. AOption (a)

    The death of at least twenty three persons caused a campus fire in California.

  2. BOption (b)

    The death of at least twenty three persons will be caused in a campus fire in California.

  3. COption (c)

    At least twenty-three person's death was caused in a campus fire in California.

  4. DOption (d)

    The death of at least twenty three persons was caused by a campus fire in California.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

The death of at least twenty three persons was caused by a campus fire in California.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4.

In the given sentence, fire is the subject and death of at least twenty-three persons is the object. While changing voice, we will reverse these. Also, it is in the past tense. So, was caused will be used. So, option 4 is correct.

Question 78

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Since he secured the first rank Sudhir has become swollen-headed.

  1. AOption (a)

    unwell

  2. BOption (b)

    conceited

  3. COption (c)

    famous

  4. DOption (d)

    well-connected

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

conceited

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 2.

The given idiom means conceited or excessively proud of oneself. The sentence means that since he secured first rank, he has become excessively proud of himself.

Question 79

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(2)

  1. AOption (a)

    entry

  2. BOption (b)

    approach

  3. COption (c)

    access

  4. DOption (d)

    way

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

access

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

Access should be used as it means the right or opportunity to use or benefit from something. So, the sentence means that he had easy means to food at Thadagam.

Question 80

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(1)

  1. AOption (a)

    annual

  2. BOption (b)

    summer

  3. COption (c)

    festival

  4. DOption (d)

    decade

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

decade

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4.

The words for over means that the writer is talking about a long period of time. So, the most appropriate option is option 4.

Question 81

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

ABSURD

  1. AOption (a)

    sensible

  2. BOption (b)

    sentimental

  3. COption (c)

    selfish

  4. DOption (d)

    sensitive

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

sensible

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 1.

Absurd means wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

Sensible means done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.

Sentimental means of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

Selfish means lacking consideration for other people; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.

Sensitive means having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings.

Question 82

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word

INTRICATE

  1. AOption (a)

    colourful

  2. BOption (b)

    complete

  3. COption (c)

    connected

  4. DOption (d)

    complex

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

complex

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4.

Intricate means very complicated or detailed.

Colourful means having much or varied colour; bright.

Complete means having all the necessary or appropriate parts.

Connected means joined together so as to provide access and communication.

Complex means consisting of many different and connected parts.

Question 83

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement, select “No improvement”.

I am very much pleased to see you here today.

  1. AOption (a)

    very pleased

  2. BOption (b)

    No improvement

  3. COption (c)

    too much pleased

  4. DOption (d)

    very pleasing

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

very pleased

Why this answer is correct

Key Points 

The correct answer is option 1.

The word much is not required as very already makes the meaning clear. So, option 1 is correct.

'Very Much'

For example, we can not use 'very' before past participles in the passive voice. We use the phrase 'very much' instead. However,

'very'

alone, can be used before adjectives that end in '-ed'. Remember, before comparative adjectives, we use 'very much' and not 'very'.

Question 84

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Throughout his speech the crowd was all ears.

  1. AOption (a)

    covering their ears

  2. BOption (b)

    talking loudly

  3. COption (c)

    very attentive

  4. DOption (d)

    making a lot of noise

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

very attentive

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'very attentive'.

Key Points

  • Let's look at the meaning of the given phrase.
  • The phrase 'all ears' means one is listening with one’s full attention.
  • Example: The children were all ears when Granny told them stories.
  • Therefore, the correct meaning of the given phrase is: very attentive.

Additional Information

  • Origin of the idiom:
  • This phrase originated in the 18th century and One of the first recorded uses of the phrase is in an edition of The London Magazine from 1752.

Question 85

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    meazured

  2. BOption (b)

    leisure

  3. COption (c)

    restaurent

  4. DOption (d)

    roberry

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

leisure

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

  • The word "leisure" means free time when one is not working or occupied; time for ease and relaxation. (अवकाश)
  • Example: During the weekend, she enjoys her leisure time by reading books and watching movies.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. 'leisure'.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Meazured (मापा हुआ): This is an incorrect spelling of the word "measured".
  • Example: The word 'meazured' is not a correct spelling.
  • "Measured" refers to something that has been ascertained in terms of size, amount, or degree. (मापा हुआ)

Example: The scientist measured the length of the specimen accurately.

  • Restaurent (रेस्टोरेंट): This is an incorrect spelling of the word "restaurant".
  • Example: The word 'restaurent' is a common misspelling of 'restaurant'.
  • Roberry (डकैती): This is an incorrect spelling of the word "robbery".
  • Example: The word 'roberry' is not a correct spelling of 'robbery'.

Question 86

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. This network of stories is known in academic circles as 'fiction' or ‘imagined realities'.

B. However, an imagined reality is not a lie.

C. Over the years, people have woven an incredibly complex network of stories.

D. Within this network, fiction not only exists but also accumulates immense power.

  1. AOption (a)

    DBAC

  2. BOption (b)

    DBCA

  3. COption (c)

    CADB

  4. DOption (d)

    ADBC

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

CADB

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

The first sentence should be C as it gives the introduction of what is being talked about in the following sentences i.e. network of stories. Next is A which gives the title to this network. After this, it should be D as it gives further information about the network. Last will be B

The correct sequence is :CADB.

Question 87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(5)

  1. AOption (a)

    matter

  2. BOption (b)

    fuel

  3. COption (c)

    fodder

  4. DOption (d)

    logs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

fuel

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 2.

It has been mentioned that palm pith was used in the process of baking bricks. The process requires material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power. So, option 2 is correct.

Question 88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

When you want to expand your vocabulary the best thing to do is to relate a known word with an ______ one and guess the meaning from the context.

  1. AOption (a)

    unclear

  2. BOption (b)

    essential

  3. COption (c)

    unfamiliar

  4. DOption (d)

    unnecessary

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

unfamiliar

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

The sentence clearly instructs that we have to relate the known word with the one which is unknown to us in order to expand vocabulary. So, the correct answer is unfamiliar.

Question 89

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Incapable of being corrected

  1. AOption (a)

    incredible

  2. BOption (b)

    impossible

  3. COption (c)

    incorrigible

  4. DOption (d)

    inviolable

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

incorrigible

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

Incredible means impossible to believe.

Impossible means not able to occur, exist or be done.

Incorrigible means not able to be changed or reformed.

Inviolable means never to be broken, infringed, or dishonoured.

Question 90

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

The reduction in the cost of education due to an increase in subsidies offer by the government is also seen as a reason to get more educated.

  1. AOption (a)

    The reduction in the cost of education

  2. BOption (b)

    due to an increase in subsidies

  3. COption (c)

    is also seen as a reason

  4. DOption (d)

    offer by the government

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

offer by the government

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4.

The offer should be replaced by offered as the past participle form of the verb should be used in this sentence because the government has already performed that action i.e. increase in subsidies. So, option 4 is correct.

Question 91

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

In order to ______ to a new place you may need to adjust to the ways of that culture.

  1. AOption (a)

    adhere

  2. BOption (b)

    adopt

  3. COption (c)

    adapt

  4. DOption (d)

    avoid

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

adapt

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

Adhere means believe in and follow the practices of.

Adopt means choose to take up, follow, or use.

Adapt means to become adjusted to new conditions.

Avoid means keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

The most suitable word is adapt which describes that in order to be adjusted to a new place you may need to adjust to the ways of that culture.

Question 92

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

"Unless you did not do your homework you will be punished," said the teacher.

  1. AOption (a)

    you will be punished

  2. BOption (b)

    do your homework

  3. COption (c)

    Unless you did not

  4. DOption (d)

    said the teacher.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Unless you did not

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Unless you did not'.

Key Points

  • "Unless" already introduces a condition negating the need for "not."
  • Thus, in the given sentence "did not do" will be replaced with "do"
  • Correct sentence-  "Unless you do your homework you will be punished," said the teacher.

Question 93

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

ASSIST

  1. AOption (a)

    mend

  2. BOption (b)

    create

  3. COption (c)

    change

  4. DOption (d)

    help

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

help

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4.

Assist means help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.

Mend means repair (something that is broken or damaged).

Create means bring (something) into existence.

Change means make or become different.

Question 94

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. If the mixture becomes too thick add more milk.

B. Finally, add sugar and nuts, and your kheer is ready.

C. Boil milk in a heavy-bottomed pan and add rice.

D. Cook for about twenty minutes stirring every once in a while till the mixture thickens.

  1. AOption (a)

    DACB

  2. BOption (b)

    BADC

  3. COption (c)

    CDAB

  4. DOption (d)

    ADCB

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

CDAB

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

The given process is the recipe for kheer.

Clearly, first should be C as we need to boil milk and add rice. Next should be D as it states for how much time it should be cooked. A tells what to do to make it drinkable. Clearly B is the final step. 

The correct sequence is CDAB.

Question 95

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

ACQUIT

  1. AOption (a)

    evict

  2. BOption (b)

    convict

  3. COption (c)

    forgive

  4. DOption (d)

    clear

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

convict

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 2.

Acquit means free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

Evict means expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law.

Convict means declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

Forgive means stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.

Clear means easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

Question 96

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    queit

  2. BOption (b)

    quiet

  3. COption (c)

    quiete

  4. DOption (d)

    qiete

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

quiet

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 2 i.e. Quiet'.

Key Points

  • Quiet (शांत) - Free from noise, disturbance, or agitation.
  • Example: The library was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Therefore, the correct answer is - Option 2

Additional Information

  • Option 1: queit - Incorrect spelling
  • Option 3: quiete - Incorrect spelling
  • Option 4: qiete - Incorrect spelling

Question 97

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(4)

  1. AOption (a)

    much

  2. BOption (b)

    load

  3. COption (c)

    many

  4. DOption (d)

    plenty

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

plenty

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4.

Many is used with countable nouns.

The load is incorrect as it should be loads.

Much is more desirable in a negative sentence,

So, the most appropriate word would be plenty of.

Question 98

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence in case there is no improvement select “No improvement”.

The flowers smell so sweetly that I want to pluck them.

  1. AOption (a)

    will smell so sweet

  2. BOption (b)

    smell so sweet

  3. COption (c)

    smelling so sweetly

  4. DOption (d)

    No improvement

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

smell so sweet

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 2.

The sentence gives a general statement so we should use sweet instead of sweetly which is used when an action is performed in a sweet manner. So, option 2 needs improvement.

Question 99

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

That which cannot be heard

  1. AOption (a)

    inaudible

  2. BOption (b)

    hidden

  3. COption (c)

    slight

  4. DOption (d)

    invisible

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

inaudible

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 1.

Inaudible means unable to be heard.

Hidden means kept out of sight; concealed.

Slight means small in degree; inconsiderable.

Invisible means unable to be seen.

Question 100

Choose the option that is the active form of the sentence.

It was decided by the members that the report would be placed before the Chairman for his comments.

  1. AOption (a)

    The members decided to place the report before the Chairman for his comments.

  2. BOption (b)

    The Chairman decided to place the report before the members.

  3. COption (c)

    Did the members decide to place the report before the Chairman?

  4. DOption (d)

    The Chairman's comments were to be placed on the report of the members.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The members decided to place the report before the Chairman for his comments.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 1.

The members should be the subject in the active form of the sentence. Would be placed is used that means the action will take place. So, option 1 is correct.

Option 2 changes the meaning of the sentence.

Option 3 is an interrogative sentence which is incorrect.

Option 4 is incorrect because the sentence does not talk about placing the chairman's comments but of placing the report.

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