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SSC CPO 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On 11 Nov 2022 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

On a certain day John decided to go school using his newly purchased skates. So, he left his house and skated 15 km northwards, then turned left and skated 7 km, then he took another left turn and skated 15 km, and then finally turned right and skated 13 km. How far exactly is his school from his house?

  1. ((a))

    20 km

  2. ((b))

    6 km

  3. ((c))

    2 km

  4. ((d))

    28 km

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Answer: ((a))

20 km

2

If ÷ means -, - means ×, × means +, + means ÷, what will come in place of the question mark (?)?

132 + 6 - 9 × 13 ÷ 31 = ?

  1. ((a))

    180

  2. ((b))

    206

  3. ((c))

    216

  4. ((d))

    208

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180

3

In a code language, VACCINE is written as 1327\frac{132}{7} and MASKS is written as 725\frac{72}{5}.

How will SANITIZE be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    1138\frac{113}{8}

  2. ((b))

    897\frac{89}{7}

  3. ((c))

    1137\frac{113}{7}

  4. ((d))

    898\frac{89}{8}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1138\frac{113}{8}

4

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

467 * 231 * 123 * 789 * 345 * 131

  1. ((a))

    +, -, +, +, =

  2. ((b))

    +, -, -, +, =

  3. ((c))

    +, -,  ×, +, =

  4. ((d))

    ×, -, -, +, =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

+, -, +, +, =

5

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits.

E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding Isubtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(27, 21, 16)

(24, 33, 19)

  1. ((a))

    (25, 21, 13)

  2. ((b))

    (36, 15, 17)

  3. ((c))

    (42, 18, 21)

  4. ((d))

    (32, 14, 7)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(25, 21, 13)

6

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

Select the correct option to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Tissue
  2. Population
  3. Organ
  4. Cell
  5. Organism
  1. ((a))

    41325

  2. ((b))

    14325

  3. ((c))

    41352

  4. ((d))

    14253

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41325

8

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 phones are gadgets.

All gadgets are machines.

Conclusions:

I. All phones are machines.

II. All machines are gadgets.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

9

In a certain code language, 'CHART' is written as 'GDASS' and 'EMPTY' is written as 'LFPXU'. How will 'INDEX' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    MIDWF

  2. ((b))

    MJDWF

  3. ((c))

    MDJWF

  4. ((d))

    MWDJF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MIDWF

10

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

159, 146, ?, 120, 107, 94, 81

  1. ((a))

    136

  2. ((b))

    131

  3. ((c))

    133

  4. ((d))

    140

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

136

11

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

12

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

10, 21, 35, 56, 90, 145, 231, 360, ?

  1. ((a))

    436

  2. ((b))

    546

  3. ((c))

    463

  4. ((d))

    564

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

436

13

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.

9 ∶ 36 ∶∶ 12 ∶ ? ∶∶ 18 ∶ 126

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    58

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

14

If I denotes '÷', J denotes '×', K denotes '-', and L denotes '+', then what will come in place of '?' in the following equation?

29 J 7 K 168 I 4 L 71 K 39 L 14 J 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    221

  2. ((b))

    228

  3. ((c))

    216

  4. ((d))

    235

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

221

15

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing '5'.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

16

If + means -, - means ×, × means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of the following expression?

65 ÷ 35 + 72 × 8 - 5

  1. ((a))

    195

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    455

  4. ((d))

    55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

195

17

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing '6'.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

18

Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Universe
  2. Country
  3. Sun
  4. Earth
  5. MilkyWay
  1. ((a))

    1, 4, 2, 5, 3

  2. ((b))

    1, 5, 3, 4, 2

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

  4. ((d))

    5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 4, 2, 5, 3

19

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

F O_L L W F_O O L_W F F_O_L

  1. ((a))

    FOFLOLW

  2. ((b))

    FFLLOOW

  3. ((c))

    FFOLLOL

  4. ((d))

    FOWLLFW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FOFLOLW

20

In a code language, 'day of rest' is written as 'per din ces', 'rest after work' is written as 'per fin tds', 'all day work' is written as 'din fin mls'. What is the code for the word 'after' in this language?

  1. ((a))

    din

  2. ((b))

    per

  3. ((c))

    tds

  4. ((d))

    ces

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

din

21

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

  1. ((a))

    XCY

  2. ((b))

    OLP

  3. ((c))

    TGU

  4. ((d))

    BXC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XCY

22

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Master ∶ Disciple

  1. ((a))

    Coach ∶ Player

  2. ((b))

    Cup ∶ Plate

  3. ((c))

    Tea ∶ Coffee

  4. ((d))

    Doctor ∶ Medicine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Coach ∶ Player

23

In a code language, 'trek to the mountain' is written as 'tes mel fern lor', 'the mountain is high' is written as 'lor max fern ani', 'high to the sky' is written as 'tes ani sav fern'. What is the code for the word 'trek' in this language?

  1. ((a))

    fern

  2. ((b))

    max

  3. ((c))

    mel

  4. ((d))

    tes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fern

24

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

42, 67, 96, 129, 166, ?

  1. ((a))

    207

  2. ((b))

    206

  3. ((c))

    205

  4. ((d))

    208

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

207

25

Based on the position in the English alphabetical order, three of the following letterclusters are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

  1. ((a))

    QUXZ

  2. ((b))

    GKOQ

  3. ((c))

    AEIK

  4. ((d))

    KOSU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QUXZ

26

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6 . Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '5'.

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

27

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

PYWB, MVYD, ?, GPCH, DMEJ

  1. ((a))

    JSBF

  2. ((b))

    JTBF

  3. ((c))

    JTBG

  4. ((d))

    JSAF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JSBF

28

In a code language, 'you are tall' is coded as 'la da ma', 'you workout daily' is coded as 'la pa ka', and 'daily workout makes you tall' is coded as 'ka pa ja la ma'. What is the code for the word 'makes'?

  1. ((a))

    ma

  2. ((b))

    ja

  3. ((c))

    la

  4. ((d))

    pa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ma

29

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

30

A # B means 'A is the brother of B'

A @ B means 'A is the sister of B'

A & B means 'A is the husband of B'

A % B means 'A is the daughter of B'

If W # Q @ T & Y @ M % K # L, then how is K related to T?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's father

  2. ((b))

    Wife's brother

  3. ((c))

    Father

  4. ((d))

    Brother

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Answer: ((a))

Wife's father

31

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

90, 211, 67, 236, ?

  1. ((a))

    143

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    38

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

143

33

Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Salman is an immediate neighbour of both Kiran and Shwetha. Bala is sitting second right to Salman. Shwetha is sitting third to the left of Bala. Akshay is an immediate neighbour of both Bala and Nishitha. Who is the immediate neighbour of Nishitha and Salman?

  1. ((a))

    Bala

  2. ((b))

    Kiran

  3. ((c))

    Shwetha

  4. ((d))

    Akshay

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bala

34

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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:

Some classes are theories.

Some theories are lessons.

Conclusions:

I. All classes can never be lessons.

II. All theories being classes is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

35

Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.

Prime minister,  Finance minister, Union Government

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

36

Karan drives 6 km towards north from point A. He takes a left turn and drives 3 km. Again he takes a left turn and drives 3 km. He takes a left turn and drives 6 km. He takes a right turn and drives 3 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point A again?

  1. ((a))

    5 km towards east

  2. ((b))

    3 km towards west

  3. ((c))

    4 km towards north

  4. ((d))

    2 km towards south

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km towards east

37

Select the figure that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits.

E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(19, 64, 11)

(27, 169, 14)

  1. ((a))

    (23, 110, 12)

  2. ((b))

    (20, 200, 8)

  3. ((c))

    (24, 99, 15)

  4. ((d))

    (22, 121, 11)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(23, 110, 12)

39

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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 dogs are cats.

No cat is a rat.

Conclusions:

I. Some rats are cats.

II. Some dogs are rats.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

40

If A denotes '+', B denotes '×', C denotes '-', and D denotes ' ÷', then what will come in place of '?' in the following equation?

124 D 4 C 86 D 2 A 61 A 17 B 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    98

  3. ((c))

    92

  4. ((d))

    110

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

41

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation.

121 * 11 * 99 * 11 * 77 * 79

  1. ((a))

    ×, -, ÷, +, =

  2. ((b))

    ÷, -, ÷, ×, =

  3. ((c))

    ÷, -, ×, +, =

  4. ((d))

    ÷, -, ÷, +, =

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

×, -, ÷, +, =

42

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43

A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?

AZX, CBZ, EDB, GFD, ?

  1. ((a))

    IHF

  2. ((b))

    IFH

  3. ((c))

    FHI

  4. ((d))

    JHF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IHF

46

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits.

E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)

(2, 3, 35)

(11, 6, 1547)

  1. ((a))

    (4, 15, 3439)

  2. ((b))

    (10, 9, 1730)

  3. ((c))

    (7, 8, 2565)

  4. ((d))

    (3, 12, 1296)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(4, 15, 3439)

47

If + means -, - means ×, × means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of the following expression?

2 ÷ 5 + 2 - 5 × 5 = ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

48

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term.

FAN2 ∶ ICO8 ∶∶ NAP5 ∶ QCQ125 ∶∶ GUN8 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    JWO64

  2. ((b))

    JWO512

  3. ((c))

    JWO484

  4. ((d))

    JVO512

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JWO64

49

'P # Q' means 'P is the husband of Q'.

'P $ Q' means 'P is the son of Q'.

'P @ Q' means 'P is the brother of Q'.

'P % Q' means 'P is the father of Q'.

'P & Q' means 'P is the mother of Q'.

'P × Q' means 'P is the wife of Q'.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the given expression?

M × O $ N @ Q % R # S

  1. ((a))

    M is the brother of R.

  2. ((b))

    M is the daughter-in-law of R.

  3. ((c))

    O is the daughter of Q.

  4. ((d))

    N is the brother of R's father.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M is the brother of R.

50

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row facing the north. Only two people sit to the left of C. Only two people sit between A and B. B sits to the left of A. E is an immediate neighbour of A to the right. Only one person sits to the right of D. F is not an immediate neighbour of B. Who sits to the extreme left?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

51

In 2012 , for which of the following films did Pandit Birju Maharaj win the 'Best Choreography' category National Award?

  1. ((a))

    Nanban

  2. ((b))

    Vishwaroopam

  3. ((c))

    Ambuli

  4. ((d))

    Aravaan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nanban

52

The Commonwealth Games are organised by _____.

  1. ((a))

    International Olympic Council

  2. ((b))

    Asian Games Federation

  3. ((c))

    Commonwealth Games Federation

  4. ((d))

    Indian Olympic Council

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

International Olympic Council

53

Laxmipriya Mohapatra was associated with which of the following classical dances of India?

  1. ((a))

    Sattriya

  2. ((b))

    Kathakali

  3. ((c))

    Odissi

  4. ((d))

    Kuchipudi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sattriya

54

Pandit Birju Maharaj received which of the following awards in 1986?

  1. ((a))

    Padma Bhushan

  2. ((b))

    Padma Shri

  3. ((c))

    Padma Vibhushan

  4. ((d))

    Kalidas Samman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Padma Bhushan

55

The Indian judicial system is based on:

  1. ((a))

    both integrated and dual system

  2. ((b))

    dual court system

  3. ((c))

    multiple court system

  4. ((d))

    single integrated system

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

both integrated and dual system

56

Which of the following pairs of chemical elements and their symbols is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Phosphorus - P

  2. ((b))

    Potassium - Po

  3. ((c))

    Iron - Fe

  4. ((d))

    Iodine - I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Phosphorus - P

57

'Gangaur' is celebrated primarily in which of the following states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Goa

  3. ((c))

    Tripura

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

58

Cycas is an example of which of the following phylum?

  1. ((a))

    Pteridophyta

  2. ((b))

    Angiosperms

  3. ((c))

    Gymnosperms

  4. ((d))

    Bryophyta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pteridophyta

59

Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of ad-hoc judges?

  1. ((a))

    Article 126

  2. ((b))

    Article 127

  3. ((c))

    Article 128

  4. ((d))

    Article 125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 126

60

In which year did Ambedkar start the Kalaram Temple Entry Satyagraha?

  1. ((a))

    1931

  2. ((b))

    1927

  3. ((c))

    1930

  4. ((d))

    1938

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1931

61

Which is NOT correct about the independence of the judiciary in our country?

  1. ((a))

    The judiciary has the power to penalise those who are found guilty of contempt of court.

  2. ((b))

    The judges are financially dependent on both the executive and legislature for their salaries and allowances.

  3. ((c))

    The Constitution prescribes a very difficult procedure for removal of judges.

  4. ((d))

    The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The judiciary has the power to penalise those who are found guilty of contempt of court.

62

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Peninsular Plateau?

  1. ((a))

    The Deccan Plateau

  2. ((b))

    The Central Highland

  3. ((c))

    The Northern Plain

  4. ((d))

    The North-eastern Plateau

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Deccan Plateau

63

In which of the following states of India, the reserves of silver are NOT found?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

64

Shivaji, the famous Maratha warrior fought against who among the following Mughal Emperors?

  1. ((a))

    Humayun

  2. ((b))

    Shahjahan

  3. ((c))

    Akbar

  4. ((d))

    Aurangzeb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humayun

65

Who among the following created the dance form named 'Hi-dance' that he later rechristened and called 'Creative dance'?

  1. ((a))

    Shashadhar Acharya

  2. ((b))

    Birju Maharaj

  3. ((c))

    Kunwar Amar

  4. ((d))

    Uday Shankar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shashadhar Acharya

66

People of ______ have hardly any idea of extremes of temperature and the seasonal rhythm of weather.

  1. ((a))

    Indore

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai

  3. ((c))

    Jaisalmer

  4. ((d))

    Lucknow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indore

67

Wheatstone bridge is an arrangement of _____ resistors used for accurate measurement of resistance.

  1. ((a))

    three

  2. ((b))

    six

  3. ((c))

    five

  4. ((d))

    four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

three

68

Which of the following pair of human disease - microorganism - mode of transmission is correct?

I. Tuberculosis - Virus - Air

II. Chicken Pox - Virus - Water/Food

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

69

Choose from the following the novel written by Vikram Seth.

  1. ((a))

    A Suitable Boy

  2. ((b))

    Half Girlfriend

  3. ((c))

    One Indian Girl

  4. ((d))

    One Night at the Call Centre

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Answer: ((a))

A Suitable Boy

70

Which is one of the most famous dance forms of Assam performed by the 'Kulis' (people who work in the tea gardens) during autumn?

  1. ((a))

    Mahasu dance

  2. ((b))

    Jhumur dance

  3. ((c))

    Lambadi dance

  4. ((d))

    Karga dance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahasu dance

71

During The Battle of Chanderi or Siege of Chanderi, the Mughal Emperor ______ had defeated Rajputs in 1528.

  1. ((a))

    Akbar

  2. ((b))

    Jahangir

  3. ((c))

    Babur

  4. ((d))

    Humayun

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Akbar

72

From which country's constitution has the Constitution of India borrowed the feature of Single Citizenship and Parliamentary system of Government?

  1. ((a))

    Australia

  2. ((b))

    Canada

  3. ((c))

    The US

  4. ((d))

    The UK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Australia

73

The war that spread beyond Southern India and into Bengal, where British forces under Robert Clive recaptured Calcutta from Nawab Sirajud-Daulah, who had the support of French, was ______.

  1. ((a))

    The Battle of Buxar in 1764

  2. ((b))

    The Battle of Plassey in 1757

  3. ((c))

    The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760

  4. ((d))

    The Battle of Adyar in 1746

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Answer: ((a))

The Battle of Buxar in 1764

74

Air transport was launched in India in the year 1911 between which two places?

  1. ((a))

    Allahabad and Naini

  2. ((b))

    Allahabad and Jaipur

  3. ((c))

    Allahabad and Kanpur

  4. ((d))

    Allahabad and Delhi

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Answer: ((a))

Allahabad and Naini

75

When was National Emergency declared for the first time under Article 352?

  1. ((a))

    1963-69

  2. ((b))

    1961-65

  3. ((c))

    1961-67

  4. ((d))

    1962-68

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1963-69

76

TH Vinayakram, a famous musician, is associated with which musical instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Ghatam

  2. ((b))

    Mridangam

  3. ((c))

    Sarod

  4. ((d))

    Tabla

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Answer: ((a))

Ghatam

77

Which of the following Indian players scored the maximum goals in hockey at the Tokyo Olympics - 2020?

  1. ((a))

    Rupinder Pal Singh

  2. ((b))

    Gurjant Singh

  3. ((c))

    Simranjeet Singh

  4. ((d))

    Harmanpreet Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rupinder Pal Singh

78

Which of the following commodities are exempted from GST?

  1. ((a))

    Hand sanitisers

  2. ((b))

    Pens

  3. ((c))

    Alcohol for human consumption

  4. ((d))

    Ventilators

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hand sanitisers

79

What time period is considered as the first phase of the Green Revolution in India?

  1. ((a))

    Mid-1960s to Mid-1970s

  2. ((b))

    Mid-1940s to Mid-1950s

  3. ((c))

    Mid-1950s to Mid-1960s

  4. ((d))

    Mid-1970s to Mid-1980s

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Answer: ((a))

Mid-1960s to Mid-1970s

80

In India, from June to September which type of weather prevails?

  1. ((a))

    Autumn

  2. ((b))

    Winter

  3. ((c))

    Spring

  4. ((d))

    Monsoon/Rainy season

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Answer: ((a))

Autumn

81

By the 42nd Amendment in 1976 , as introduced by the _____, the Chapter on the fundamental duties of citizens was incorporated into the Constitution.

  1. ((a))

    Shah Nawaz Committee

  2. ((b))

    Sachar Committee

  3. ((c))

    Swaran Singh Committee

  4. ((d))

    Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

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Answer: ((a))

Shah Nawaz Committee

82

In places, the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table.

This is known as an _____.

  1. ((a))

    pond

  2. ((b))

    lake

  3. ((c))

    well

  4. ((d))

    aquifer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pond

83

Which of the following pair of mineral - need is correct?

I. Iron - Formation of haemoglobin

II. Sodium - Proper functioning of the thyroid

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

84

Which of the following places is decided to be the host of the FINA World Championships (25m) 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Hangzhou, China

  2. ((b))

    Melbourne, Australia

  3. ((c))

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  4. ((d))

    Budapest, Hungary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hangzhou, China

85

Who among the following was the founder of the Bhoodan Yajna (Land Gift) movement?

  1. ((a))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Tarabai Shinde

  3. ((c))

    Atmaram Joshi

  4. ((d))

    Vinoba Bhave

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahatma Gandhi

86

In which of the following languages did Amoghavarsha write Kavirajamarga?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil

  2. ((b))

    Sanskrit

  3. ((c))

    Kannada

  4. ((d))

    Telugu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil

87

Coulomb/second is a unit of which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Capacitance

  2. ((b))

    Resistance

  3. ((c))

    Electric current

  4. ((d))

    Magnetism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Capacitance

88

According to the Industrial Policy Resolution 1956, in how many categories were the industries classified in India?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

89

Amylase enzyme can be found in_____.

  1. ((a))

    the stomach

  2. ((b))

    the liver

  3. ((c))

    the gall bladder

  4. ((d))

    saliva

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the stomach

90

As per the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India in June 2021, each NBFC-MFI is required to maintain not less than ______ of its net assets as 'qualifying assets.

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    85%

  3. ((c))

    75%

  4. ((d))

    25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50%

91

The national song of India, 'Vande Mataram', is an excerpt taken from the novel _____ written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

  1. ((a))

    Saraswati Chandra

  2. ((b))

    Durgeshnandini

  3. ((c))

    Anand Math

  4. ((d))

    Bishabriksha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Saraswati Chandra

92

What approximate percentage of geographical area of India is drained by river Godavari?

  1. ((a))

    40%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40%

93

Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding the alkali metals?

  1. ((a))

    All the alkali metals are silvery white, soft and light metals.

  2. ((b))

    The ionization enthalpies of the alkali metals are considerably low and decrease down the group from.

  3. ((c))

    Group 1 metals are known as alkali metals.

  4. ((d))

    All the alkali metals have two valence electrons.

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Answer: ((a))

All the alkali metals are silvery white, soft and light metals.

94

Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding hydrocarbons?

  1. ((a))

    Saturated hydrocarbons are fairly unreactive and are inert in the presence of most reagents.

  2. ((b))

    Most carbon compounds also release a large amount of heat and light on burning.

  3. ((c))

    Carbon compounds cannot get oxidised on combustion.

  4. ((d))

    Unsaturated hydrocarbons add hydrogen in the presence of catalysts such as palladium or nickel to give saturated hydrocarbons.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Saturated hydrocarbons are fairly unreactive and are inert in the presence of most reagents.

95

The first President of the All India Trade Union Congress was ____.

  1. ((a))

    C Rajagopalachari

  2. ((b))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. ((c))

    Chandra Shekhar Azad

  4. ((d))

    Motilal Nehru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C Rajagopalachari

96

____________ received the Naatya Padhmam award from Brahma Gana Sabha on 24 December 2021.

  1. ((a))

    Priyadarshini Govind

  2. ((b))

    Srekala Bharath

  3. ((c))

    Rekha Prakash

  4. ((d))

    Harinie Jeevitha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Priyadarshini Govind

97

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution gives the right to a candidate, belonging to any caste, to apply for any of the public employment opportunities?

  1. ((a))

    Article 16 (2)

  2. ((b))

    Article 17 (2)

  3. ((c))

    Article 18 (2)

  4. ((d))

    Article 15 (2)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 16 (2)

98

Which of the following statement regarding the moon is correct?

I. The size of the illuminated part of the moon visible from the Earth increases each day after the new moon day.

II. After the full moon day, the sunlit part of the moon visible from the Earth decreases in size every day.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

99

Malic acid is most abundantly found in ____.

  1. ((a))

    ginger

  2. ((b))

    Iemon

  3. ((c))

    apple

  4. ((d))

    tamarind

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ginger

100

A FIBA sanctioned game of basketball typically consists of _____.

  1. ((a))

    4 quarters of 15 minutes each

  2. ((b))

    2 halves of 30 minutes each

  3. ((c))

    4 quarters of 10 minutes each

  4. ((d))

    2 halves of 25 minutes each

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 quarters of 15 minutes each

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

A six-digit number 763254 is divisible by 18. If we subtract five times of 41 from the number, then the new number which is formed will be divisible by:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

102

What is the positive value of the following expression?

36÷15 of 2 of [25×4÷4 of 29−(8−11)÷(9×5÷5 of 3)]\sqrt{36 \div 15 \text { of } 2 \text { of }[25 \times 4 \div 4 \text { of }{29-(8-11) \div(9 \times 5 \div 5 \text { of } 3)}]}

  1. ((a))

    1561 \frac{5}{6}

  2. ((b))

    1151 \frac{1}{5}

  3. ((c))

    2452 \frac{4}{5}

  4. ((d))

    2352 \frac{3}{5}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1561 \frac{5}{6}

103

Find the area of triangle whose sides are 10 cm, 12 cm, and 18 cm.

  1. ((a))

    22√2 cm2

  2. ((b))

    30√2 cm2

  3. ((c))

    28√2 cm2

  4. ((d))

    40√2 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22√2 cm2

104

The marked price of a chair was ₹1,000 but it was sold for ₹1,200. What is the percentage increase on the product?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    35%

  4. ((d))

    20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

105

Find the greatest number that exactly divides 15,30 and 40.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

106

The LCM of two numbers is 840 and their HCF is 7 . If one of the numbers is 56 , find the other.

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    112

  3. ((c))

    105

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

107

24 men can complete a work in 15 days. How many men are needed to complete the same work in 10 days?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

108

What is the selling price of a dress that has a marked price of Rs. 500 and is given a 20% discount and subsequently a 10% discount?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 330

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 360

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 365

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 345

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 330

109

Study the given figure and answer the question that follows.

Find the length of AB in the given triangle, if it is given that the length of BD is 4 unit.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    3.5

  3. ((c))

    2.5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

110

A retailer offers the following discount schemes for buyers on an item.

i) Two successive discount of 15%

ii) A discount of 20% followed by a discount of 10%

iii) A discount of 30%

Under which scheme the selling price will be maximum?

  1. ((a))

    ii

  2. ((b))

    ii and iii

  3. ((c))

    i and ii

  4. ((d))

    i

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ii

111

The following table shows the production of different types of two wheelers from 1993 to 1998.

(No. of two wheelers is in 1000s)

Year Type199319941995199619971998
A3634403537.540
B2022252319.518
C142216252935
D606267.5757680
E4045485080105
F4552556057.556
Total215237251.5268299.5334
<br>

What is the approximate percentage increase in the total production of all types of two wheelers in 1998 in comparison to 1994?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    41

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

112

If 1+x529=2423\sqrt{1+\frac{x}{529}}=\frac{24}{23}, then the value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    47

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

113

The area of the base of a cone is 616 cm2. If its slant height is 20 cm, then what is the total surface area of the cone? [Use π = 22/7]

  1. ((a))

    1352 cm2

  2. ((b))

    1296 cm2

  3. ((c))

    1496 cm2

  4. ((d))

    1524 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1352 cm2

114

8 men and 12 women finish a job in 4 days. While 6 men and 14 women in 5 days. In how many days will 20 women finish the job?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

115

The following bar graph describes the population of a town (in lakhs) from 2001 to 2007.

<br>

Find the percentage increase in population from 2006 to 2007.

  1. ((a))

    15%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    16%

  4. ((d))

    18%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15%

116

The speed of a boat in still water is thrice the speed of the stream. If the boat takes 15.5 sec to go to a certain place downstream, then find the additional time required to cover the same distance travelling upstream.

  1. ((a))

    15.5 sec

  2. ((b))

    29 sec

  3. ((c))

    31 sec

  4. ((d))

    35 sec

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15.5 sec

117

Which of the following is the lowest ratio?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 22

  2. ((b))

    23 ∶ 29

  3. ((c))

    17 ∶ 5

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 22

118

The given chart shows the marks scored by a class X student in different subjects.

<br>

If the total marks are 1800, then find the difference between the marks scored in science and mathematics.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

119

A hemispherical bowl of internal diameter 18 cm contains water. This water is to be filled in cylindrical bottles of diameter 6 cm and height 3 cm. The number of bottles required to empty the bowl is:

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

120

If sin A = 12\frac{1}{2}, then the value of (tan A + cos A) is:

  1. ((a))

    233\frac{2}{3 \sqrt{3}}

  2. ((b))

    323\frac{3}{2 \sqrt{3}}

  3. ((c))

    523\frac{5}{2 \sqrt{3}}

  4. ((d))

    533\frac{5}{3 \sqrt{3}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

233\frac{2}{3 \sqrt{3}}

121

The largest six-digit number that is divisible by 198. If the digits are rearranged, the number will be divisible by:

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

122

A hemispherical bowl of internal radius 6 cm contains a liquid. This liquid is to be filled into cylindrical shaped small bottles of diameter 2 cm and height 4 cm. How many bottles will be needed to empty the bowl?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

123

Simplify cos⁡4θ−sin⁡4θsin⁡2θ\frac{\cos ^4 θ-\sin ^4 θ}{\sin ^2 θ}

  1. ((a))

    1 - tan2 θ

  2. ((b))

    tan2 θ - 1

  3. ((c))

    cot2 θ - 1

  4. ((d))

    1 - cot2 θ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 - tan2 θ

124

AB is the common tangent to both circles as shown in the given figure. What is the distance between the centres of the circles?

  1. ((a))

    20 cm

  2. ((b))

    15 cm

  3. ((c))

    10 cm

  4. ((d))

    30 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 cm

125

If a = 9.6, b = 4.44 and c = 5.16, then the value of a3 - b3 - c3 - 3abc is:

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    -1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

126

What is the LCM of a3b - ab3, a3b2 - a2b3, ab(a - b)?

  1. ((a))

    a2b2(a2 + b2)

  2. ((b))

    a2b2(a2 - b2)

  3. ((c))

    a2b3(a2 + b2)

  4. ((d))

    a3b2(a2 - b2)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a2b2(a2 + b2)

127

The value of 6815÷796 \frac{8}{15} \div \frac{7}{9} of (1110+515)+25÷715  \left(1 \frac{1}{10}+5 \frac{1}{5}\right)+\frac{2}{5} \div 7 \frac{1}{5}~~ is:

  1. ((a))

    2516\frac{25}{16}

  2. ((b))

    514\frac{5}{14}

  3. ((c))

    2518\frac{25}{18}

  4. ((d))

    518 \frac{5}{18}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2516\frac{25}{16}

128

What is the value of 12 - 8 ÷ 2 - {16 of (-2) + (3 × 5 - 4)}?

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

129

By selling 24 items, a shopkeeper gains the selling price of 4 items. His gain percentage is:

  1. ((a))

    161316 \frac{1}{3} %

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    331333 \frac{1}{3} %

  4. ((d))

    162316 \frac{2}{3} %

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

161316 \frac{1}{3} %

130

The average age of 10 students and their class teacher is 17 years. If the age of the class teacher is excluded, the average age of the 10 students is reduced by 2 years. What is the age of the class teacher?

  1. ((a))

    38 years

  2. ((b))

    36 years

  3. ((c))

    37 years

  4. ((d))

    35 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38 years

131

The weight of a person was entered incorrectly as 83 kg instead of 63 kg. As a result, the average weight of a group of people increased by 500 gm. What is the total number of people in the group?

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

132

The circle graph given here shows the spending of a country on various sports during a year. Study the graph carefully to answer the question.

Percentage of money spent on various sports for one year.

<br>

If the total amount spent during the year was ₹1,20,00,000, then how much was spent on Basket Ball?

  1. ((a))

    ₹25,00,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹10,00,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹40,00,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹30,00,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹25,00,000

133

The total number of teachers in different subjects and the respective percentage of females among them in a school are given in the following table. Study the table and answer the following question.

SubjectTotal number of teachersPercentage of females
Hindi5080
English4090
Mathematics6035
Science5540
Commerce3050
Social Science4075
<br>

In which subject are the maximum number of teachers males?

  1. ((a))

    Mathematics

  2. ((b))

    Hindi

  3. ((c))

    Commerce

  4. ((d))

    English

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mathematics

134

Find the value of a in the following equation. (Given a < 10.)

(187÷17×a−3×3)(82−9×7+a2)=1 \frac{(187 \div 17 \times \mathrm{a}-3 \times 3)}{\left(8^2-9 \times 7+\mathrm{a}^2\right)}=1~

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

135

If a+1a=P2a+\frac{1}{a}=P^2, then find a2+1a2a^2+\frac{1}{a^2}

  1. ((a))

    P2​ - 2

  2. ((b))

    P2​ + 2

  3. ((c))

    P4​ - 2

  4. ((d))

    P4​ + 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P2​ - 2

136

In the given figure, DE || BC. If AD = 5 cm, DB = 10 cm, and AE = 8 cm, then AC is:

  1. ((a))

    24 cm

  2. ((b))

    32 cm

  3. ((c))

    8 cm

  4. ((d))

    16 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 cm

137

Arrange the given ratios in descending order

15 ∶ 7, 5 ∶ 11 and 21 ∶ 77.

  1. ((a))

    21 ∶ 77 > 5  ∶  11 > 15  ∶  7

  2. ((b))

    15  ∶  7 > 5  ∶  11 > 21  ∶  77

  3. ((c))

    15  ∶  7 > 21  ∶  77 > 5  ∶  11

  4. ((d))

    5  ∶  11 > 15  ∶  7 > 21  ∶  77

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21 ∶ 77 > 5  ∶  11 > 15  ∶  7

138

A gives B a head-start of 10 seconds in a 1500 m race and both finish the race at the same time. What is the time taken by A (in minutes) to finish the race if speed of B is 6 m/s?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

139

The following pie chart shows the distribution of income from different taxes. Study the chart and answer the question.

<br>

If the income from the market tax in a year is ₹260 crore, then the total income from other sources is : (in ₹ crore)

  1. ((a))

    540

  2. ((b))

    560

  3. ((c))

    740

  4. ((d))

    760

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

540

140

A shopkeeper increases the selling price of an article by 15%. After increasing the selling price, he noticed that the profit percentage changed from 5% to 15%. The percentage increase in the cost price is:

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    15%

  4. ((d))

    5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

141

The following bar chart shows the vends of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India from all over the world.

<br>

For which year is the per cent increase in FDI over the previous year the highest?

  1. ((a))

    1997

  2. ((b))

    1994

  3. ((c))

    1996

  4. ((d))

    1993

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1997

142

One side of the triangle is 15 cm and the corresponding height is 6 cm, then area of the triangle is:

  1. ((a))

    46 sq.cm

  2. ((b))

    45 sq.cm

  3. ((c))

    47 sq.cm

  4. ((d))

    48 sq.cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46 sq.cm

143

A thief, seeing a policeman from a distance of 120 metres, starts running at a speed of  7 km/h. The policeman chases immediately with a speed of 8 km/h and the thief is caught. What is the distance run by the thief?

  1. ((a))

    820 m

  2. ((b))

    780 m

  3. ((c))

    840 m

  4. ((d))

    800 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

820 m

144

The value of sin⁡Acot⁡A+cosec⁡A−sin⁡Acot⁡A−cosec⁡A−1\frac{\sin A}{\cot A+\operatorname{cosec} A}-\frac{\sin A}{\cot A-\operatorname{cosec} A}-1 is:

  1. ((a))

    12\frac{1}{2}

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12\frac{1}{2}

145

The price of a car is first increased by 35% and after that the price is decreased by 25% due to reduction in sales. What is the net percentage change in final price of the car?

  1. ((a))

    Decreases by 2152 \frac{1}{5} %

  2. ((b))

    Increases by 2132 \frac{1}{3} %

  3. ((c))

    Decreases by 1351 \frac{3}{5} %

  4. ((d))

    Increases by 1141 \frac{1}{4} %

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Decreases by 2152 \frac{1}{5} %

146

Study the given bar-graph and answer the question that follows.

The bar-graph shows the export of rice (in ₹ lakh) during five years.

<br>

In how many years was the export of rice less than the average export for the five-year period?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

147

On a certain sum of money lent out at 16% per annum, the difference between the compound interest for 1 year, payable half-yearly, and the simple interest for 1 year is Rs. 60. The sum is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 937.5

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 9,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 9,365

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 9,375

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 937.5

148

If sin2 θ = cos3 θ, then the value of (cot2 θ - cot6 θ) is:

  1. ((a))

    -1

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-1

149

In an assembly election, a candidate got 60% of the total valid votes. 2% of the total votes were declared invalid. If the total number of voters is 1,50,000, then find the number of valid votes polled in favour of that candidate.

  1. ((a))

    90,000

  2. ((b))

    78,000

  3. ((c))

    86,400

  4. ((d))

    88,200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90,000

150

The following pie charts show the number of start-ups started in various sectors since 2016 and the number of successful start-ups in those sectors respectively.

<br>

Find the ratio of the number of successful start-ups in entertainment sector to the total number of start-ups in entertainment since 2016.

  1. ((a))

    5 ∶ 16

  2. ((b))

    5 ∶ 17

  3. ((c))

    7 ∶ 16

  4. ((d))

    25 ∶ 81

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 ∶ 16

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

You must not insists on help people who don't want it.

  1. ((a))

    insist for helping

  2. ((b))

    insist on helping

  3. ((c))

    insists of help

  4. ((d))

    insist to help

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

insist for helping

152

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

The flames of the fire leap into the air.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    leap in

  3. ((c))

    leapt into

  4. ((d))

    leaping into

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

It is indeed (1)_______  to create an urban forest to control air pollution. It is like a child's play if (2)______ awareness is created among people of all ages. Just (3)______ a mango seed or a jackfruit seed into fertile ground or make seed bombs for the seed to sprout during rainy season. Authorities must take (4)_______ measures to ensure a part of the town or city is allocated to plant trees. This ensures the (5)_______ of adequate oxygen to people.

153

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. ((a))

    difficult

  2. ((b))

    impossible

  3. ((c))

    easy

  4. ((d))

    impractical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

difficult

154

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In a nutshell

  1. ((a))

    Briefly

  2. ((b))

    Constructively

  3. ((c))

    Scrupulously

  4. ((d))

    Knotty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Briefly

155

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Cushion

  2. ((b))

    Scientist

  3. ((c))

    Posthumusly

  4. ((d))

    Laboratory

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cushion

156

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Why should I be suspect by you?

  1. ((a))

    I been suspected

  2. ((b))

    I been suspect

  3. ((c))

    I have been suspect

  4. ((d))

    I be suspected

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I been suspected

157

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Approximately

  1. ((a))

    Exactly

  2. ((b))

    Vaguely

  3. ((c))

    Hourly

  4. ((d))

    Truly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exactly

158

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Amateur

  1. ((a))

    Hospitable

  2. ((b))

    Pupil

  3. ((c))

    Scholar

  4. ((d))

    Professional

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hospitable

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Key factors influencing subway air pollution will include station depth, date of construction, type of ventilation (natural/air conditioning), types of brakes (electromagnetic or conventional brake pads) and wheels (rubber or steel) used on the trains, train frequency and more recently the presence or absence of platform screen-door systems.

In particular, much subway particulate matter is sourced from moving train parts such as wheels and brake pads, as well as from the steel rails and power-supply materials, making the particles dominantly iron-containing.

To date, there is no clear epidemiological indication of abnormal health effects on underground workers and commuters. New York subway workers have been exposed to such air without significant observed impacts on their health, and no increased risk of lung cancer was found among subway train drivers in the Stockholm subway system.

But a note of caution is struck by the observations of scholars who found that employees working on the platforms of Stockholm underground, where PM concentrations were greatest, tended to have higher levels of risk markers for cardiovascular disease than ticket sellers and train drivers.

The dominantly ferrous particles are mixed with particles from a range of other sources, including rock ballast from the track, biological aerosols such as bacteria and viruses, and air from the outdoors, and driven through the tunnel system on turbulent air currents generated by the trains themselves and ventilation systems.

159

Select the most suitable word from the passage which means 'not covered or hidden'.

  1. ((a))

    Turbulent

  2. ((b))

    Sourced

  3. ((c))

    Abnormal

  4. ((d))

    Exposed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Turbulent

160

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

She has checked everything she needs before started work.

  1. ((a))

    before starts work

  2. ((b))

    before start to working

  3. ((c))

    before start working

  4. ((d))

    before starting work

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

before starts work

161

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To throw caution to the wind

  1. ((a))

    To do something carefully

  2. ((b))

    To do something with caution

  3. ((c))

    To do something without worrying about the risk

  4. ((d))

    To do something after thinking about the result

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To do something carefully

162

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The child was irritable/ because she had not/ soundly slept/ the previous night.

  1. ((a))

    soundly slept

  2. ((b))

    The child was irritable

  3. ((c))

    the previous night

  4. ((d))

    because she had not

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

soundly slept

163

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The subordinates will vituperate us when they are irritated.

  1. ((a))

    Blame

  2. ((b))

    Abuse

  3. ((c))

    Praise

  4. ((d))

    Demean

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Blame

164

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. ((a))

    pick

  2. ((b))

    throw

  3. ((c))

    pull

  4. ((d))

    peel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pick

165

Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.

He is a disgrace to his family.

  1. ((a))

    A fish out of water

  2. ((b))

    A white elephant

  3. ((c))

    A lone wolf

  4. ((d))

    A black sheep

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A fish out of water

166

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Conjure

  1. ((a))

    Appeal

  2. ((b))

    Quiet

  3. ((c))

    Appease

  4. ((d))

    Content

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Appeal

167

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

A wise man remains aware of fair-weather friends.

  1. ((a))

    A person from an area of pleasant weather

  2. ((b))

    A person with good knowledge of weather

  3. ((c))

    A helpful person

  4. ((d))

    A person not reliable in difficult time

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A person from an area of pleasant weather

168

What is the tone of the speaker?

  1. ((a))

    Serious

  2. ((b))

    Pessimistic

  3. ((c))

    Joyful

  4. ((d))

    Informal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Serious

169

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Conceive

  2. ((b))

    Appropriate

  3. ((c))

    Terminology

  4. ((d))

    Beleive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Conceive

170

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

Vishnu was a naughty little boy, but I couldn't help having a soft spot for him.

  1. ((a))

    liking someone immediately

  2. ((b))

    getting on extremely well with someone

  3. ((c))

    doing something good for someone you have done something bad to in the past

  4. ((d))

    feeling a lot of affection for one particular person, often without knowing why

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

liking someone immediately

171

Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.

There is no reason for him to be angry.

  1. ((a))

    logic

  2. ((b))

    sanity

  3. ((c))

    Iucidity

  4. ((d))

    argument

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

logic

172

Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The judgment was rejected by the Chief Justice.

  1. ((a))

    Seen through

  2. ((b))

    Stand out

  3. ((c))

    Set aside

  4. ((d))

    Run in

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seen through

173

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Be hard hit

  1. ((a))

    An extreme struggle

  2. ((b))

    To speak something unpleasant

  3. ((c))

    Severely affected by something unpleasant

  4. ((d))

    To hit someone hard

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

An extreme struggle

174

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Vigorous

  1. ((a))

    Extreme

  2. ((b))

    Delicate

  3. ((c))

    Energetic

  4. ((d))

    Hard

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Extreme

175

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. ((a))

    necessary

  2. ((b))

    time-consuming

  3. ((c))

    lethargic

  4. ((d))

    glamorous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

necessary

176

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Sheila always went to get ice cream with her dad on Tuesdays.

  1. ((a))

    had gotten

  2. ((b))

    gone to get

  3. ((c))

    went to got

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

had gotten

177

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Whorle

  2. ((b))

    Winch

  3. ((c))

    Weird

  4. ((d))

    Wench

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Whorle

178

Inferring from passage, what is the most practical way of reducing the health risk of subway life?

  1. ((a))

    Wearing face masks during journey

  2. ((b))

    Opting for other transportation modes

  3. ((c))

    Reducing subway commutation

  4. ((d))

    Generating ventilation systems

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wearing face masks during journey

179

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

With tear eyes, she said goodbye to her dear friend.

  1. ((a))

    teary eyes

  2. ((b))

    tear up eyes

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    tearing eyes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

teary eyes

180

Which of the following diseases is found commonly among workers in underground subways?

  1. ((a))

    Abdominal

  2. ((b))

    Cardiovascular

  3. ((c))

    Renal

  4. ((d))

    Pulmonary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Abdominal

181

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

One who is bad in spellings

  1. ((a))

    Cacographer

  2. ((b))

    Photographer

  3. ((c))

    Choreographer

  4. ((d))

    Chauvinist

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cacographer

182

Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I took a quick trip to my cousin's house before going on vacation to Africa.

  1. ((a))

    Break the journey

  2. ((b))

    Paid a flying visit

  3. ((c))

    Lived out of a suitcase

  4. ((d))

    Float one's boat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Break the journey

183

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Pankaj always tries his best to uphold the reputation of his institution.

  1. ((a))

    opinion

  2. ((b))

    position

  3. ((c))

    prestige

  4. ((d))

    growth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

opinion

184

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. ((a))

    quite

  2. ((b))

    much

  3. ((c))

    few

  4. ((d))

    adequate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

quite

185

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words in the given sentence.

Can you explain to the person hired to drive our car, my everyday schedule?

  1. ((a))

    cardiologist

  2. ((b))

    conductor

  3. ((c))

    chauffeur

  4. ((d))

    calligrapher

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cardiologist

186

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go round in circles

  1. ((a))

    Be forced to explain your actions and probably be punished

  2. ((b))

    Make no progress in an argument or discussion

  3. ((c))

    Become very confused when you are trying to explain something

  4. ((d))

    Believe something good about someone even though you could believe either good or bad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Be forced to explain your actions and probably be punished

187

What is the passage about?

  1. ((a))

    Metro life and the subway facilities

  2. ((b))

    The benefits of subway life

  3. ((c))

    The risky life in the subways

  4. ((d))

    Pollution created by the railroad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Metro life and the subway facilities

188

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. ((a))

    availability

  2. ((b))

    shortage

  3. ((c))

    lack

  4. ((d))

    mix

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

availability

189

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

I was in a quandary whether to accept the proposal or not.

  1. ((a))

    rage

  2. ((b))

    reluctance

  3. ((c))

    dilemma

  4. ((d))

    sundry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rage

190

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Rebellious

  1. ((a))

    Manageable

  2. ((b))

    Unruly

  3. ((c))

    Happy

  4. ((d))

    Obedient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manageable

191

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Profit

  1. ((a))

    Benefit

  2. ((b))

    Debt

  3. ((c))

    Payment

  4. ((d))

    Loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Benefit

192

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

  1. ((a))

    A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla topped with a filling.

  2. ((b))

    A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of an tortilla topped with filling.

  3. ((c))

    An taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of tortilla topped with filling.

  4. ((d))

    A taco is traditional Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla topped with an filling.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla topped with a filling.

193

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Indignation

  1. ((a))

    Offense

  2. ((b))

    Designation

  3. ((c))

    Resignation

  4. ((d))

    Defence

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Offense

194

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The penitent husband spends days at his wife's grave.

  1. ((a))

    Unrepentant

  2. ((b))

    Sorry

  3. ((c))

    Penniless

  4. ((d))

    Pertinent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unrepentant

195

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

Sia is always afraid of loosing her favourite doll.

  1. ((a))

    of losing

  2. ((b))

    to loosing

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    for loosing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

of losing

196

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Difficulty

  2. ((b))

    Thesaurus

  3. ((c))

    Dictionary

  4. ((d))

    Dinoshauraus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Difficulty

197

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Sugar tastes sweet.

  1. ((a))

    Sugar is sweet when it has been tasted sweet.

  2. ((b))

    Sugar is sweet when it is tasted.

  3. ((c))

    Sugar is sweet when tastes.

  4. ((d))

    Sugar is sweet when tasted.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sugar is sweet when it has been tasted sweet.

198

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

The application of the medicine seemed to lesson his pain.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    lesion

  3. ((c))

    lessen

  4. ((d))

    lessoned

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

199

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

It is wise to sit on the fence and not become a party to another World War.

  1. ((a))

    A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition

  2. ((b))

    Overtaking the thing of interest that the other parties are fighting for while they are fighting

  3. ((c))

    Defending the no man's land

  4. ((d))

    Become a peacemaker between two fighting or competing parties.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition

200

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Frieze

  2. ((b))

    Fortunate

  3. ((c))

    Funeral

  4. ((d))

    Fortuiteous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Frieze

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