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SSC CPO 2023 Official Paper-I (Held On: 05 Oct, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

200 questions · 120 minutes · with answers · free

General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. A is an immediate neighbour of both E and D. E sits third to the right of C. D sits third to the left of F. E is an immediate neighbour of F. B sits second to the left of E. Who is the immediate neighbour of both A and C?

((a))
E
((b))
D
((c))
F
((d))
B

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Answer: ((a))

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

_ L _ _ K S _ T U _ S L _ _ K

((a))
L U S K T U K
((b))
U T S K T L U
((c))
S T U L K T U
((d))
K T U L U T S

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Answer: ((a))

L U S K T U K

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

32 : 10 :: 24 : 12 :: 98 : ?

((a))
25
((b))
24
((c))
43
((d))
34

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Answer: ((a))

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

HKOE , KNOE , ? , QTOE , TWOE

((a))
NQOE
((b))
QNOE
((c))
NQEO
((d))
NOQE

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Answer: ((a))

NQOE

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

Desperate
Desolate
Destruction
Desire
Descend
Destination

((a))
5, 4, 2, 1, 3, 6
((b))
5, 4, 1, 6, 2, 3
((c))
5, 4, 2, 1, 6, 3
((d))
5, 4, 1, 2, 6, 3

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Answer: ((a))

5, 4, 2, 1, 3, 6

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

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

729 × 9 – (56 – 6) × 5 ÷ 2 + 152 × 19 = 69

((a))
× and +
((b))
× and ÷
((c))
÷ and –
((d))
- and –

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Answer: ((a))

× and +

Given below are two statements and two conclusions. Take the statements to be true even if they are at variance with commonly known facts, and decide whether the conclusion(s) follow(s) the given statements.

Statements :

Some dates are hazelnuts.

All hazelnuts are walnuts.

Conclusions :

I. Some dates are walnuts.

II. Some walnuts are hazelnuts.

((a))
Both the conclusions follow
((b))
Only conclusion I follows
((c))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
((d))
Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both the conclusions follow

In a certain code language, ‘STORY’ is coded as ‘97’ and ‘PULL’ is coded as ‘61’. How will ‘INCOME’ be coded in that language?

((a))
54
((b))
49
((c))
59
((d))
47

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Answer: ((a))

Pooja drives 4 km towards east from point A. She takes a right turn and drives 2 km. Then she takes a left turn and drives 3 km. Again, she takes a left turn and drives 2 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should she drive now in order to reach point A again?

((a))
7 km towards west
((b))
4 km towards south
((c))
4 km towards east
((d))
5 km towards north

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Answer: ((a))

7 km towards west

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

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

ZFKQ, BCMN, ?, FWQH, HTSE

((a))
DZPJ
((b))
DBOM
((c))
DAOL
((d))
DZOK

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Answer: ((a))

DZPJ

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

32, 32, 32, 34, ?, 106, 530

((a))
96
((b))
38
((c))
102
((d))
34

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Answer: ((a))

Six characters A, B, C, 1, 2 and 3 are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Find the character on the face opposite to C.

((a))
2
((b))
1
((c))
3
((d))
B

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Answer: ((a))

Three of the following letter - clusters are alike in some manner and one is different.

Select the one that is different.

((a))
LOKP
((b))
HMIL
((c))
KPLO
((d))
SXTW

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Answer: ((a))

LOKP

Select the correct mirror image of the given pattern when the mirror is placed at 'MN' as shown below.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Choose one of the following correct combinations of mathematical signs which can be filled to balance the following equation.

((a))
+, ̶ , ÷, ×, =, +
((b))
̶ , ̶ , ÷, =, ×, +
((c))
̶ , +, ÷, ×, =, +
((d))
̶ , +, ×, =, ÷, +

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Answer: ((a))

+, ̶ , ÷, ×, =, +

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary?

1.Flint

2.Flec

3.Flaw

4.Fleet

5.Flight

((a))
3, 5, 4, 2, 1
((b))
2, 3, 4, 5, 1
((c))
3, 2, 4, 5, 1
((d))
3, 4, 2, 5, 1

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Answer: ((a))

3, 5, 4, 2, 1

Select the option which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words should be treated as meaningful words, and should not be related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.)

Yearn : Crave :: Haste : ?

((a))
Alacrity
((b))
Hanker
((c))
Delay
((d))
Leisure

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Answer: ((a))

Alacrity

Six friends are sitting in a circle facing the centre. Sumit sits second to the right of Amit. Karan is an immediate neighbour of Param. Tony sits third to the right of Amit. Dharam is an immediate neighbour of Amit and Sumit. Karan sits second to the right of Sumit.

Who sits fourth to the right of Param?

((a))
Karan
((b))
Sumit
((c))
Dharam
((d))
Tony

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Answer: ((a))

Karan

P is to the north of Q. T is to the east of Q and S is to the east of P. S is to the north - east of T and south - west of R. What is the position of R with respect to Q? (All positions are arranged in GRID pattern)

((a))
North - east
((b))
South - west
((c))
East
((d))
South

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Answer: ((a))

North - east

Statements :

All irons are coppers.

All coppers are aluminiums.

Conclusions :

I. Some aluminum are irons

II. Some aluminum are coppers

((a))
Only conclusion II follows
((b))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
((c))
Only conclusion I follows
((d))
Both the conclusions follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

If '+' means '÷' , '–' means '+' , '×' means '–' and '÷' means '×', then what will come in place of (?) in the given equation?

8 ÷ 5 – 5 × 10 + 2 = ?

((a))
40
((b))
30
((c))
35
((d))
45

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Answer: ((a))

Which figure from the given options would replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be continued?

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, 'EDUCATION' is written as 'FCVBBSJNO' and 'MICROSOFT' is written as 'NHDQPRPEU'. How will 'SEMICIRCLE' be written in that language?

((a))
TDNHDHSBMD
((b))
TDNHHDSBFM
((c))
TDHNDHSFBD
((d))
TDNHHDSBFD

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Answer: ((a))

TDNHDHSBMD

If the given sheet is folded to form a cube, which of the given figures is / are possible?

(The numbers are shown to indicate the sides only.)

((a))
Only 4
((b))
Only 3
((c))
Only 1 and 4
((d))
Only 2

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Answer: ((a))

Only 4

If ‘+’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

45 - 3 ÷ 144 × 12 + 38 = ?

((a))
123
((b))
109
((c))
91
((d))
95

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Answer: ((a))

123

If ‘+’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

42 × 6 - 7 ÷ 13 + 28 = ?

((a))
43
((b))
27
((c))
34
((d))
39

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Answer: ((a))

In this question, three 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 follows/follow from the statements.

Statements :

I. All teas are coffees.

II. All coffees are beverages.

III. Some teas are drinks

Conclusions :

I. All teas are beverages.

II. No drink is a coffee.

((a))
Only conclusion I follows
((b))
Only conclusion II follows
((c))
Both conclusions I and II follow
((d))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

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

473, 517, 561, ?, 649, 693

((a))
607
((b))
598
((c))
603
((d))
605

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Answer: ((a))

607

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

(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, 5, 341)

(1, 7, 510)

((a))
(8, 2, 140)
((b))
(1, 2, 25)
((c))
(2, 5, 56)
((d))
(3, 6, 64)

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Answer: ((a))

(8, 2, 140)

In a certain code language, ‘COLD’ is coded as ‘6428’ and ‘TIDE’ is coded as ‘9673’. What is the code for ‘D’ in the given code language?

((a))
2
((b))
6
((c))
3
((d))
9

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Answer: ((a))

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 / 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.)

(23, 6, 35)

(13, 5, 23)

((a))
(24, 5, 33)
((b))
(16, 4, 20)
((c))
(25, 8, 41)
((d))
(13, 7, 28)

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Answer: ((a))

(24, 5, 33)

In a certain code language, 'GRAPE' is coded as 21 - 54 - 3 - 48 - 15 and 'MELON' is coded as 39 - 15 - 36 - 45 - 42. How will 'PEACH' be coded in the same language?

((a))
48 - 15 - 3 - 8 - 27
((b))
48 - 15 - 3 - 9 - 24
((c))
49 - 15 - 3 - 9 - 27
((d))
45 - 16 - 3 - 9 - 24

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Answer: ((a))

48 - 15 - 3 - 8 - 27

Which of the given figures when placed in the 5^th position would continue the series that is established by the first four figures?

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, 'YATCH' is coded as 67 and 'DINE' is coded as 40. How will 'MANGO' be coded in that language?

((a))
57
((b))
60
((c))
62
((d))
65

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Answer: ((a))

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

Europe, United Kingdom, London

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Three of the following letter - clusters are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

((a))
OKNL
((b))
JQAZ
((c))
FBEC
((d))
HDGE

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Answer: ((a))

OKNL

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure, when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

If the given sheet is folded to form a cube, which of the given figures are possible?

(The elements are shown to indicate the sides only.)

((a))
Only 2 and 3
((b))
Only 2 and 4
((c))
Only 1 and 3
((d))
Only 1 and 4

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Answer: ((a))

Only 2 and 3

If '+' means '–', '–' means '÷', '÷' means '×' and '×' means '+', then what will come in place of the (?) in the following equation?

15 × 30 + 15 – 3 ÷ 2 = ?

((a))
15
((b))
30
((c))
35
((d))
40

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Answer: ((a))

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

42, 53, 46, ?, 53, 66

((a))
58
((b))
51
((c))
55
((d))
48

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Answer: ((a))

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 /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)

(7, 52), (9, 84)

((a))
(13, 172)
((b))
(11, 125)
((c))
(14, 196)
((d))
(8, 65)

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Answer: ((a))

(13, 172)

F is the brother of J. E is the sister of D. K is the sister of L. D is the son of L. J is the father of E. How is D related to F?

((a))
Sister’s husband
((b))
Brother’s son
((c))
Wife
((d))
Brother’s daughter

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Answer: ((a))

Sister’s husband

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following equation?

94 C 12 B 6 A 216 D 9 = ?

((a))
46
((b))
52
((c))
47
((d))
68

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Answer: ((a))

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

((a))
4
((b))
3
((c))
1
((d))
2

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Answer: ((a))

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

6, 20, 42, ?, 110, 156

((a))
80
((b))
72
((c))
50
((d))
64

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Answer: ((a))

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

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

Pedal : Bicycle :: Oar : ?

((a))
Car
((b))
Television
((c))
Canoe
((d))
Motorcycle

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Answer: ((a))

Car

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

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

‘Z @ A’ means ‘Z is the son of A’.

‘Z * A’ means ‘Z is the brother of A’.

'Z × A’ means ‘Z is the father of A’.

‘Z # A’ means ‘Z is the sister of A’.

‘Z $ A’ means ‘Z is the daughter of A’.

‘Z = A’ means ‘Z is the mother of A’.

How is A related to Y in the following expression?

A * S = J @ M × Y

((a))
A is the father of Y.
((b))
A is the brother of Y.
((c))
A is the brother of Y’s mother.
((d))
A is the cousin of Y.

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Answer: ((a))

A is the father of Y.

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

How many fundamental duties are listed in the Indian Constitution as of 2022?

((a))
13
((b))
10
((c))
12
((d))
11

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Answer: ((a))

In which of the following years did the government opt for a plan holiday after the seventh five - year plan?

((a))
From 1991 to 1993
((b))
From 1990 to 1992
((c))
From 1992 to 1993
((d))
From 1989 to 1991

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Answer: ((a))

From 1991 to 1993

The Himalayas have been divided on the basis of regions from west to east. The correct order of regions from west to east is:

((a))
Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
((b))
Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
((c))
Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Nepal Himalayas
((d))
Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Kumaon Himalayas

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Answer: ((a))

Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas and Assam Himalayas

Which of the following did NOT emerge as a result of disintegration of the Bahmani kingdom during the 16^th century?

((a))
Ahmadnagar
((b))
Gaur
((c))
Golconda
((d))
Bidar

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Answer: ((a))

Ahmadnagar

Siachen in Himalayas is:

((a))
a glacier
((b))
a national park
((c))
a dam
((d))
a lake

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Answer: ((a))

a glacier

Jagjit Singh is associated with which form of singing?

((a))
Ghazal
((b))
Thumri
((c))
Dhrupad
((d))
Tappa

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Answer: ((a))

Ghazal

When was the 8^th round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the so-called ‘Uruguay Round’ which led to the establishment of World Trade Organization (WTO) completed?

((a))
1993
((b))
1994
((c))
1991
((d))
1992

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Answer: ((a))

1993

Which of the following is NOT an example of small savings?

((a))
Mutual Funds
((b))
National Savings Certificates
((c))
Kisan Vikas Patras
((d))
Post Office Deposits

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Answer: ((a))

Mutual Funds

What percentage of jobs in India are at risk of automation, as per World Bank data, 2016?

((a))
77%
((b))
40%
((c))
69%
((d))
55%

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Answer: ((a))

77%

How many times has India won the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup in cricket?

((a))
3
((b))
2
((c))
1
((d))
4

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Answer: ((a))

In the game of Ice hockey, during normal play how many players are there in each team on the ice at any one time to compete?

((a))
12
((b))
6
((c))
10
((d))
5

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Answer: ((a))

Which of the following indicates the system introduced by Lord Cornwallis granting legal ownership of land to the zamindars in Bengal in order to get a fixed revenue by a fixed date?

((a))
The Ryotwari System
((b))
Mahalwari System
((c))
Taluqdari System
((d))
The Permanent Settlement

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Answer: ((a))

The Ryotwari System

Where is Red Lake found?

((a))
USA
((b))
UK
((c))
China
((d))
Japan

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Answer: ((a))

USA

Which of the following dance forms traces its lineage to the ancient dance of Sadir Attam?

((a))
Bharatanatyam
((b))
Kuchipudi
((c))
Mohiniyattam
((d))
Kathakali

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Answer: ((a))

Bharatanatyam

The provision of fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution is inspired by _______________.

((a))
the constitution of USSR
((b))
the constitution of France
((c))
the constitution of Canada
((d))
the constitution of USA

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Answer: ((a))

the constitution of USSR

The star-shaped temples were built during the reign of:

((a))
Chalukaya
((b))
Badami
((c))
Cholas
((d))
Hoysala

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Answer: ((a))

Chalukaya

How many types of the amendment are mentioned by the Indian Constitution as per Article 368?

((a))
Five
((b))
Four
((c))
Two
((d))
Three

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Answer: ((a))

Five

Which of the following is NOT included in inventory investment when calculating national income?

((a))
Change in sales during the year
((b))
Change in stock of raw material
((c))
Change in stock of semi-finished goods
((d))
Change in stock of finished goods

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Answer: ((a))

Change in sales during the year

Ashtadhyayi, is a Sanskrit treatise on grammar, written in the 6th to 5th century BCE by _________.

((a))
Panini
((b))
Patanjali
((c))
Agastya
((d))
Vishvamitra

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Answer: ((a))

Panini

Which Article of the Constitution of India states that the Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India?

((a))
Article 73
((b))
Article 75
((c))
Article 74
((d))
Article 76

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Answer: ((a))

Article 73

________ land is suitable for cropping on a regular basis.

((a))
Urban
((b))
Barren
((c))
Arable
((d))
Marginal

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Answer: ((a))

Urban

By observing the motion of objects on an inclined plane ______ deduced that objects move with a constant speed when no force acts on them.

((a))
Michael Faraday
((b))
Johannes Kepler
((c))
Galileo
((d))
Archimedes

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Answer: ((a))

Michael Faraday

To which feature of the Constitution of India does the appointment of the Governor by the Centre belong?

((a))
Federal feature
((b))
Directive Principles
((c))
Supremacy of the Constitution
((d))
Unitary system

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Answer: ((a))

Federal feature

In which type of rainfall, winds move out from a high -pressure area with wind direction clockwise in the northern hemisphere, and anti - clockwise in the southern hemisphere?

((a))
Orography
((b))
Cyclones
((c))
Anticyclone
((d))
Convection

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Answer: ((a))

Orography

The President of which of the following countries was invited as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day parade on 26 January 2020?

((a))
New Zealand
((b))
Australia
((c))
Brazil
((d))
Indonesia

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Answer: ((a))

New Zealand

Ammannur Madhava Chakyar was conferred the Padma Shri for his contribution to which of the following dance forms?

((a))
Kutiyattam
((b))
Kuchipudi
((c))
Kathakali
((d))
Yakshagana

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Answer: ((a))

Kutiyattam

The ‘Servants of India Society’ was the brainchild of which of the following leaders?

((a))
Chittaranjan Das
((b))
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
((c))
BR Ambedkar
((d))
Lala Lajpat Rai

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Answer: ((a))

Chittaranjan Das

The shape of a basketball court is a_______.

((a))
square
((b))
rectangle
((c))
triangle
((d))
circle

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Answer: ((a))

square

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution shall the executive power of the Union be vested in the President?

((a))
Article 53
((b))
Article 55
((c))
Article 58
((d))
Article 56

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Answer: ((a))

Article 53

The term ‘inning’ is related to which of the following sports?

((a))
Volleyball
((b))
Kho - Kho
((c))
Hockey
((d))
Basketball

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Answer: ((a))

Volleyball

Which chemical element of Group 18 of the periodic table is produced by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in soils and rocks?

((a))
Oganesson
((b))
Krypton
((c))
Radon
((d))
Neon

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Answer: ((a))

Oganesson

1 kilowatt is equivalent to:

((a))
3600 KJ/h
((b))
3600 calorie
((c))
7200 KJ/h
((d))
7200 Joule

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Answer: ((a))

3600 KJ/h

Who among the following had written the novel Coolie, that concentrated on social misery caused by inhumanity?

((a))
RK Narayan
((b))
Vijay Tendulkar
((c))
VS Naipal
((d))
Mulk Raj Anand

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Answer: ((a))

RK Narayan

Which of the following dance forms originated in Southeastern India?

((a))
Chhau
((b))
Sattriya
((c))
Kathak
((d))
Kuchipudi

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Answer: ((a))

Chhau

From the given options, choose the one which is NOT a product of the decomposition reaction of Lead nitrate.

((a))
Nitrogen dioxide
((b))
Oxygen
((c))
Nitrogen
((d))
Lead oxide

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Answer: ((a))

Nitrogen dioxide

Which of the following is NOT an example of a minor industrial region of India?

((a))
Durg - Raipur region
((b))
Ambala - Amritsar region
((c))
Northern Malabar region
((d))
Hugli region

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Answer: ((a))

Durg - Raipur region

The Eastern Ghats stretch from the ____________ to the Nilgiris in the south.

((a))
Damodar Valley
((b))
Son Valley
((c))
Mahanadi Valley
((d))
Godavari Valley

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Damodar Valley

Which of the following industries was NOT in Schedule A of Industrial Policy 1956?

((a))
Air transport
((b))
Mining of salt
((c))
Mineral oils
((d))
Iron and steel

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Air transport

Which radioactive element with atomic number 43 in the modern periodic table is unstable, and the half - lives of all its isotopes are relatively short, from 4.2 million years to 5.0 s?

((a))
Nobelium
((b))
Promethium
((c))
Neptunium
((d))
Technetium

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Nobelium

In which of the following languages is ‘Childhood Days - A Memoir’ by Satyajit Ray written?

((a))
Hindi
((b))
Telugu
((c))
Kannada
((d))
Bengali

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Hindi

The ________ birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year per 1000 population estimated at midyear.

((a))
crude
((b))
positive
((c))
negative
((d))
neutral

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

crude

Which of the following is a roundworm?

((a))
Planaria
((b))
Ascaris
((c))
Liver fluke
((d))
Taenia

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Answer: ((a))

Planaria

Hara Shankar Bhattacharya is a maestro of ___________.

((a))
sitar
((b))
sarangi
((c))
violin
((d))
santoor

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

sitar

Vultures are:

((a))
carnivores
((b))
omnivores
((c))
decomposers
((d))
herbivores

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

carnivores

Chad Sukra festival is celebrated by the Jaintia tribe of ________.

((a))
Jharkhand
((b))
Assam
((c))
Punjab
((d))
Meghalaya

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

When was Khandesh merged into the Mughal empire by Akbar?

((a))
1601
((b))
1595
((c))
1597
((d))
1605

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Answer: ((a))

1601

When was the Atmiya Sabha founded to attack the evils within Hinduism?

((a))
1845
((b))
1814
((c))
1839
((d))
1828

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1845

Maimata is a popular folk dance of which of the following states?

((a))
Tripura
((b))
Uttarakhand
((c))
Haryana
((d))
Punjab

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Tripura

Which cell organelle appears as rounded or sausage - shaped structures under electron microscopy, measuring about 0.5 - 1.0 µm in diameter and 2 - 8 µm in length?

((a))
Ribosomes
((b))
Lysosomes
((c))
Mitochondria
((d))
Plastids

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Ribosomes

100

What do you call the type of drugs that mimic natural messengers by switching on receptors?

((a))
Antidepressants
((b))
Agonist
((c))
Depressants
((d))
Antagonist

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Antidepressants

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

Two trains Mumbai Rajdhani and Kissan Express of lengths 850 m and 700 m are 1050 m apart, and are running on parallel tracks towards each other. Mumbai Rajdhani is running at 62 km/h and Kissan Express is running at 55 km/h. In how much time (in sec) will the trains cross each other?

((a))
70
((b))
45
((c))
75
((d))
80

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

102

The table below shows the number of laptops sold by the 4 sellers and the ratio of Brand1 laptops sold to Brand 2 laptops sold.

Seller	Total laptops sold	Brand1 laptops sold: Brand2 laptops sold
A	4000	3 ∶ 1
B	6000	2 ∶ 1
C	8000	5 ∶ 3
D	5000	1 ∶ 4

The number of Brand1 laptops sold by A seller is how many more than the number of Brand2 laptops sold by B seller?

((a))
1200
((b))
800
((c))
1000
((d))
600

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1200

103

In a circle of radius 42 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60° at the center. Find the length of the arc.

(Take π = $\frac{22}{7}$ )

((a))
44 cm
((b))
21 cm
((c))
22 cm
((d))
42 cm

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

44 cm

104

If interest be compounded half - yearly, then find the compound interest on ₹8,000 at 20% p.a. for 1 year.

((a))
₹1,675
((b))
₹1,690
((c))
₹1,685
((d))
₹1,680

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

₹1,675

105

Nikunj goes 4 kilometres against the current of a stream in 1 hour, and 2 kilometres along the current in 15 minutes. How long will it take him to go 7 kilometres in stationary water?

((a))
1 hour 15 minutes
((b))
1 hour 20 minutes
((c))
1 hour 10 minutes
((d))
1 hour 5 minutes

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1 hour 15 minutes

106

If sin A = $\frac{2}{3}$ , then find the value of (7 - tan A)(3 + cos A)

((a))
$\frac{61}{3}+\frac{17}{3 \sqrt{5}}$
((b))
$\frac{61}{3 \sqrt{5}}+\frac{17}{3}$
((c))
$\frac{61}{3}+\frac{17}{\sqrt{5}}$
((d))
$\frac{61}{3}-\frac{17}{3 \sqrt{5}}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{61}{3}+\frac{17}{3 \sqrt{5}}$

107

Simplify the given expression.

(1 - 2x)² - (1 + 2x)²

((a))
8x
((b))
- 8x
((c))
- (2 + 8x²)
((d))
(2 + 8x2)

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

108

The value of $\frac{1 \frac{1}{2} \div 3 \frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{13}{14}+\frac{1}{5}}{\frac{1}{5} \times 3 \frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{3} \div 1 \frac{3}{4} \times 3 \frac{1}{2}}$ is :

((a))
33
((b))
36
((c))
38
((d))
40

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

109

The following table shows the income of a company in a year from various sectors:

Sectors	Finance	Communication	Production	Sales	Transportation
Amount (in lakh ₹)	85	60	67	115	75

What is the difference (in lakh ₹) between the income from the maximum earning sector and the minimum earning sector?

((a))
48
((b))
40
((c))
30
((d))
55

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

110

Find the fourth proportional to 0.48, 0.84 and 32.

((a))
65
((b))
34
((c))
56
((d))
43

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

111

An item with a marked price of ₹z was sold for ₹6,622, after a discount of 12% was offered. What was the value of z?

((a))
₹7,425
((b))
₹7,500
((c))
₹7,525
((d))
₹7,575

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

₹7,425

112

The mean proportional between 0.03 and 0.0003 is:

((a))
0.0003
((b))
0.0013
((c))
0.003
((d))
0.033

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

0.0003

113

The salary of Arpit fell by 5% after 1 year and further fell by 8% after the second year due to bad performance. Initially, his salary was ₹80,000. What is his current salary (in ₹)?

((a))
69620
((b))
69920
((c))
70920
((d))
65720

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

69620

114

Mihir buys a book for ₹625. However, because of certain urgency, he sells it for ₹550. Find his loss percentage.

((a))
12%
((b))
14%
((c))
10%
((d))
15%

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

12%

115

The total surface area of a solid hemisphere is 4158 cm². Find its volume (in cm³ ).

((a))
462
((b))
9702
((c))
1848
((d))
19404

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

462

116

A cylinder has some water in it at a height of 16 cm. If a sphere of radius 9 cm is put into it, then find the rise in the height of the water if the radius of the cylinder is 12 cm.

((a))
8 cm
((b))
6 cm
((c))
8.75 cm
((d))
6.75 cm

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

8 cm

117

Find the HCF of 78, 84, 90 and 112.

((a))
1
((b))
2
((c))
5
((d))
7

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

118

Study the given bar graph carefully to answer the question that follows. Marks obtained by four students in Mid-I and Mid-II.

Marks obtain by Hemanth in Mid-I are what percentage of the total marks obtained by all the students in Mid-I?

((a))
30%
((b))
15%
((c))
20%
((d))
25%

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

30%

119

Which is the largest number that divides each of 1036, 1813 and 3885 without leaving any remainder?

((a))
333
((b))
111
((c))
259
((d))
37

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

333

120

What annual instalment (in ₹) will discharge a debt of ₹9,429 due in three years at 12.25% simple interest per annum?

[Note: Instalments will be paid at the end of Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.]

((a))
2,840
((b))
2800
((c))
2700
((d))
2760

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

2,840

121

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the number of students studying in 6 different classes of 6 different schools.

Schools	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
P	152	160	145	156	147	144
Q	148	166	150	155	157	143
R	161	152	140	145	143	165
S	159	142	149	140	142	168
T	147	144	158	163	154	150
U	150	160	162	160	160	140
Total	917	924	904	919	903	910

<br>

Which class has the minimum number of students from all schools together?

((a))
VIII
((b))
IX
((c))
VII
((d))
X

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

VIII

122

If sin $β=\frac{1}{3}$ , (sec β - tan β)² is equal to :

((a))
$\frac{3}{4}$
((b))
$\frac{2}{3}$
((c))
$\frac{1}{2}$
((d))
$\frac{1}{3}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{3}{4}$

123

A boy goes from home to school at a speed of 30 km/h and returns back at a speed of 70 km/h. What is his average speed for the journey?

((a))
42 km/h
((b))
48 km/h
((c))
38 km/h
((d))
36 km/h

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

42 km/h

124

A right square pyramid having lateral surface area is 624 cm². If the length of the diagonal of the square is 24 $\sqrt{2}$ then the volume of the pyramid is:

((a))
1150 cm³
((b))
780 cm³
((c))
1083 cm³
((d))
960 cm³

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1150 cm³

125

Mahesh agreed to sell rice with 24% loss, as the rice got rotten. However, he cheated customers and gave only 19 gm of rice in place of 50 gm of rice. What is the percentage of his profit or loss?

((a))
100% loss
((b))
$\frac{100}{3}$ % loss
((c))
$\frac{100}{3}$ % profit
((d))
100% profit

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

100% loss

126

A and B complete a work in 24 and 30 days, respectively, working 10 hours per day. The work is to be done in two shifts. The morning shift is for 6 hours and the evening shift is for 4 hours. On the first day, A works in the morning and B works in the evening, and they interchange their shifts every day. On which day did the work get completed?

((a))
21st day
((b))
24th day
((c))
30th day
((d))
27th day

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

21st day

127

What is the HCF of (x6 + 1) and (x4 - 1) ?

((a))
1
((b))
(1 + x)
((c))
(1 - x²)
((d))
(1 + x²)

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

128

Find the LCM of 73 and 657.

((a))
73
((b))
657
((c))
146
((d))
365

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

129

Rupu’s income is 20% more than Madhu’s income. Madhu’s income is less than Rupu’s income by:

((a))
$17 \frac{2}{3}$ %
((b))
20%
((c))
$18 \frac{2}{3}$ %
((d))
$16 \frac{2}{3}$ %

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$17 \frac{2}{3}$ %

130

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. The following graph shows the distribution of the cost percentage of different items.

<br>

If a person purchased all the items for ₹3,00,000, then the cost of a TV is less than that of a laptop by:

((a))
₹40,000
((b))
₹55,000
((c))
₹50,000
((d))
₹45,000

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

₹40,000

131

The given pie-chart represents the survey report on favourite games of a group of young people.

If a total of 4980 people were surveyed, then what is the central angle produced by the sector indicating football?

((a))
108°
((b))
105°
((c))
100°
((d))
90°

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

108°

132

At 7 : 30 P.M. the owner of a Cycle noticed that a thief is taking away his cycle from his home and is cycling in a particular direction at an estimated speed of 10 km per hour. He informed the police about the theft and the policeman started from the same point, half an hour later than the time of the theft but with a speed of 12 km per hour. At what time will Policeman catch the thief?

((a))
10 : 45 P.M.
((b))
9 : 30 P.M.
((c))
10 : 00 P.M.
((d))
10 : 30 P.M.

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

10 : 45 P.M.

133

In a ∆ABC, the bisectors of angle ABC and angle ACB intersect each other at point O. If the angle BOC is 125°, then the angle BAC is equal to:

((a))
75º
((b))
78º
((c))
70º
((d))
82º

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

75º

134

Three numbers are in the ratio of 5 ∶ 7 ∶ 9 and their LCM is 34,650. Their HCF is:

((a))
315
((b))
55
((c))
110
((d))
99

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

315

135

If 2 men or 4 women can build a wall in 34 days, in how many days can 6 men and 5 women build the same wall?

((a))
24
((b))
8
((c))
12
((d))
16

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

136

The pie chart below shows the spendings of a state on various sports during a particular year:

If the total amount spent on sports during the year was Rs. 75,00,000 then how much (in ₹) was spent on cricket and hockey together?

((a))
₹ 18,75,000
((b))
₹ 26,80,000
((c))
₹ 24,75,000
((d))
₹ 21,55,000

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

₹ 18,75,000

137

The sides of a rectangle are in the ratio of 3 ∶ 8 and its area is 1944 cm². What is its perimeter?

((a))
189 cm
((b))
208 cm
((c))
198 cm
((d))
308 cm

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

189 cm

138

The height and the radius of the base of a right circular cone are in the ratio of 12 ∶ 5. If its volume is 314 cm³, then what is the slant height of the cone? (Use π = 3.14)

((a))
12 cm
((b))
11 cm
((c))
13 cm
((d))
14 cm

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

12 cm

139

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

The graph shows data related to number of students enrolled for a vocational course in two institutes (X and Y) during three years.

What is the difference between the average number of students enrolled in institute X in 2010 and 2011 and that in institute Y in 2011 and 2012?

((a))
20
((b))
15
((c))
18
((d))
22

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

140

A shopkeeper increases the cost price of an item by 50% and offers a discount of 40% on this marked price. What is his loss percentage?

((a))
15%
((b))
20%
((c))
10%
((d))
5%

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

15%

141

If cos A = $\frac{1}{2}$ , 0 ≤ A ≤ 90°, then what is the value of sin (180 - A)?

((a))
$\frac{1}{2}$
((b))
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
((c))
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
((d))
1

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{1}{2}$

142

In an election between two candidates, 20% of the voters on the voters list did not cast their votes and 80 voters cast their ballot papers blank. The winner secured 45% of all the voters in the list and he got 280 votes more than his rival. The number of voters on the list was:

((a))
1500
((b))
2800
((c))
2500
((d))
2000

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1500

143

The average weight of 8 students is 48 kg. If four students of average weight 44 kg and four students of average weight 58 kg is also added, then find the average weight of 16 students.

((a))
49.5 kg
((b))
48 kg
((c))
49 kg
((d))
48.5 kg

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

49.5 kg

144

If a + b + c = 5 and ab + bc + ca = 7, then the value of a³ + b³ + c³ - 3abc is:

((a))
15
((b))
20
((c))
25
((d))
30

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

145

Find the least number which is exactly divisible by 20, 28, 34, 60 and 75.

((a))
36220
((b))
35900
((c))
34500
((d))
35700

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

36220

146

If sin A = $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ , 0 < A < 90°, then find the value of 2(cosec A + cot A).

((a))
$2 \sqrt{3}$
((b))
$\sqrt{3}$
((c))
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$
((d))
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$2 \sqrt{3}$

147

In a circle, chords AB and CD intersect internally at E. If CD = 18 cm, DE = 5cm, AE = 13 cm, then the length of BE is:

((a))
4 cm
((b))
7 cm
((c))
3 cm
((d))
5 cm

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

4 cm

148

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows data of population and literacy / illiteracy rate among the population in three different villages.

Village	Respective ratio between number of males and females	Percentages of literates (Males and females) out of total populations	Number of illiterates (Males and females) out of total populations
P	2 ∶ 5	45	380
Q	3 ∶ 7	65	270
R	1 ∶ 3	80	150

<br>

The number of illiterates in village R is what percentage less than that in village P?

((a))
60 $\frac{11}{19}$ %
((b))
60 $\frac{9}{19}$ %
((c))
60 $\frac{10}{19}$ %
((d))
60 $\frac{8}{19}$ %

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

60 $\frac{11}{19}$ %

149

A can do $\frac{1}{5}$ of a piece of work in 20 days, B can do 30% of the same work in 36 days, while C can do 80% of the same work in 160 days. B and C together started and worked for x days. After x days B left the work, and A joined C and both completed the remaining work in (x - 41) days. If the ratio between the work done by (B + C) together to the work done by (A + C) together is 19 ∶ 6, then what fraction of the same work can be completed by C alone in 2x days?

((a))
$\frac{57}{100}$
((b))
$\frac{13}{25}$
((c))
$\frac{19}{25}$
((d))
$\frac{6}{25}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

$\frac{57}{100}$

150

If the radius of two circles be 6 cm and 9 cm and the length of the transverse common tangent be 20 cm, then find the distance between the two centres.

((a))
25 cm
((b))
22 cm
((c))
24 cm
((d))
27 cm

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

25 cm

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Sanchit stands by his friends through thick and thin.

((a))
In winter and summer
((b))
In favourable situations
((c))
In crowded areas
((d))
Under all circumstances

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

In winter and summer

152

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.

She has no desire for money.

((a))
Disgust
((b))
Despise
((c))
Care
((d))
Wish

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Disgust

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

Swans are large waterbirds that (1) ________ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (2) ________ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (3) ________ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (4) ________, not all swan species are white; the Black Swan, (5) ________, has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.

153

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

((a))
Consequently
((b))
Because
((c))
Formerly
((d))
However

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Consequently

154

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

My elder brother / yesterday had took / my Facebook password.

((a))
my Facebook password
((b))
yesterday had took
((c))
My elder brother
((d))
No error

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

my Facebook password

155

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

The book narrated the athlete’s prowess in a lucid manner.

((a))
refined arguments
((b))
exceptional mastery
((c))
difficult situation
((d))
affluent days

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

refined arguments

156

We will / have been know the result / of the CAT exam by next week.

((a))
of the CAT exam by next week
((b))
We will
((c))
have been know the result
((d))
No error

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

of the CAT exam by next week

157

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Fit as a fiddle

((a))
To be extremely excited and energetic
((b))
To be in good health
((c))
Something is perfect
((d))
A good and useful invention

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

To be extremely excited and energetic

158

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

The decision to engage in an armed conflict is tacit.

((a))
incomprehensible for some
((b))
ineffective completely
((c))
regretted by everyone
((d))
implied without being stated

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

incomprehensible for some

159

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.

She has become a familiar figure in the world of politics.

((a))
Known
((b))
Legend
((c))
Elevated
((d))
Fancy

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Known

160

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.

She can't make up her mind where to go for her summer vacation.

((a))
Decide between alternatives or come to a decision
((b))
Decide on a suitable parlour
((c))
Decide how to do her makeup
((d))
Engage her mind in creative activities

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Decide between alternatives or come to a decision

161

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Apple of discord

((a))
Practical
((b))
Distant love
((c))
Bone of contention
((d))
Centre of attraction

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Practical

162

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

Rajib’s habit of sneering at the beliefs of others often hurts others’ sentiments.

((a))
manipulation
((b))
cynicism
((c))
certainty
((d))
cleverness

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

manipulation

163

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

To tell the nature of a disease by its symptoms.

((a))
Design
((b))
Diagnosis
((c))
Decisive
((d))
Dosage

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Design

164

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word which has been incorrectly spelt.

Mrs. Lal taught me English gramar.

((a))
grammar
((b))
gramarr
((c))
gramerr
((d))
gramer

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

grammar

165

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

After losing his job and his home, he found himself destitute and living on the streets.

((a))
glorious
((b))
disturbed
((c))
affluent
((d))
ridiculous

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Answer: ((a))

glorious

166

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To hit the nail on the head

((a))
To hit something accurately
((b))
To be indecisive
((c))
To miss an opportunity
((d))
To express an idea with great precision

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Answer: ((a))

To hit something accurately

167

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Reminiscence

((a))
Harsh
((b))
Remembrance
((c))
Benevolence
((d))
Oblivion

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Answer: ((a))

Harsh

168

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

A book published after author’s death.

((a))
Posthuman publication
((b))
Posthumous publication
((c))
Supernatural publication
((d))
Predecessor publication

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Answer: ((a))

Posthuman publication

169

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

The students / are expected / to come / in the right time.

((a))
in the right time
((b))
The students
((c))
to come
((d))
are expected

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Answer: ((a))

in the right time

170

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

((a))
belonged
((b))
belonging
((c))
belong
((d))
belongs

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Answer: ((a))

belonged

171

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Come what may.

((a))
To be among the latest
((b))
No matter what happens
((c))
To get frightened
((d))
Meeting someone

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Answer: ((a))

To be among the latest

172

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

You can become confident to speak English within one year.

((a))
convinced to speaking
((b))
reassured of speaking
((c))
assured of speaking
((d))
confident in speaking

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Answer: ((a))

convinced to speaking

173

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

He is so stingy that I have never seen him spending money on basic necessities.

((a))
Wicked
((b))
Extravagant
((c))
Obnoxious
((d))
Indecent

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Answer: ((a))

Wicked

174

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Authentic

((a))
Genuine
((b))
Fake
((c))
Basic
((d))
Different

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Answer: ((a))

Genuine

175

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

((a))
were known
((b))
have knowing
((c))
had know
((d))
are known

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Answer: ((a))

were known

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

As the world’s population approaches 8 billion and resource use intensifies, pollution is ever more extensive, pervasive, and persistent. It affects our health through the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. By 2025, the world’s cities will produce 2.2 billion tonnes of waste every year, more than three times the amount produced in 2009. That said, pollution is not a new phenomenon and is largely controllable and often avoidable, as shown in some countries and cities that have succeeded in decoupling economic growth from pollution and waste accumulation.

With the end goal to eradicate all forms of pollution by 2030, the UN Environment Programme was tasked by the UN Environment Assembly to coordinate the implementation of a global plan reiterating that pollution is not only an environmental priority, it's a priority for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

176

What is the ANTONYM for the word ‘pervasive’ from the passage?

((a))
Clear
((b))
Emotional
((c))
Limited
((d))
Offensive

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Answer: ((a))

Clear

177

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

We all should respect each other.

((a))
every other
((b))
all other
((c))
one another
((d))
all of us

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Answer: ((a))

every other

178

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Fit as a fiddle

((a))
At the last moment
((b))
To ignore what someone is saying
((c))
To betray a close person
((d))
In good health

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Answer: ((a))

At the last moment

179

Which of the following represents the structure of the passage?

((a))
Definition
((b))
Cause - effect
((c))
Critique
((d))
Chronology

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Answer: ((a))

Definition

180

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 unexpected turn beside the project put the company in a big financial crisis.

((a))
in the project
((b))
until the project
((c))
No substitution required
((d))
between the project

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Answer: ((a))

in the project

181

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

The plane crash was a harrowing experience for everyone involved.

((a))
Exterminate
((b))
Excruciating
((c))
Awesome
((d))
Sad

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Answer: ((a))

Exterminate

182

Which is the best description of the tone of the passage?

((a))
Technical
((b))
Sarcastic
((c))
Dogmatic
((d))
Humanistic

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Answer: ((a))

Technical

183

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

((a))
finite
((b))
similar
((c))
popular
((d))
distinctive

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Answer: ((a))

finite

184

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’.

Politics and money go together in this country.

((a))
go arm in arm
((b))
go holding hands
((c))
go hand in hand
((d))
No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

go arm in arm

185

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Rehabilitate

((a))
Reinstall
((b))
Develop
((c))
Absolve
((d))
Decline

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Answer: ((a))

Reinstall

186

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

Centre of public attention

((a))
Ambiguity
((b))
Obscurity
((c))
Fuzziness
((d))
Limelight

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Answer: ((a))

Ambiguity

187

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

Will Ramya / had completed / that work / by 2025?

((a))
by 2025
((b))
that work
((c))
had completed
((d))
Will Ramya

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Answer: ((a))

by 2025

188

Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom.

Christy should discuss this with her face to face.

((a))
With another person in their presence rather than, say, by phone or letter
((b))
Come to fully accept or understand something
((c))
Remained normal and realistic
((d))
Almost always

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Answer: ((a))

With another person in their presence rather than, say, by phone or letter

189

Fill in the blank by selecting the meaningful and correctly spelt word from the given options.

They knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund ______ for that was not enough for the next week.

((a))
asserted
((b))
allotted
((c))
alerted
((d))
abandoned

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Answer: ((a))

asserted

190

What is the ANTONYM for the word ‘priority’ from the passage?

((a))
Factor
((b))
Last
((c))
Part
((d))
Task

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Answer: ((a))

Factor

191

Which of the following most accurately states the central idea of the passage?

((a))
United Nations
((b))
Pollution free planet
((c))
Population explosion
((d))
Population growth

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Answer: ((a))

United Nations

192

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

One who goes from place to place, begging

((a))
Misogamist
((b))
Malleable
((c))
Meticulous
((d))
Mendicant

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Answer: ((a))

Misogamist

193

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.

A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by their elected agents under a free electoral system.

((a))
Democracy
((b))
Anarchy
((c))
Monarchy
((d))
Autocracy

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Answer: ((a))

Democracy

194

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

((a))
for example
((b))
of course
((c))
after all
((d))
in addition

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Answer: ((a))

for example

195

Identify the option that rectifies the spelling of the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence.

Students should have a good vocabulary to write an essay efectively.

((a))
Gud
((b))
Effectively
((c))
Wriite
((d))
Voicabulary

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Answer: ((a))

Gud

196

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

It is beyond my cognative capacity to solve the mathematical problems.

((a))
problems
((b))
cognative
((c))
mathematical
((d))
capacity

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Answer: ((a))

problems

197

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined words in the following sentence.

It is important to see school holistically, it is not a set of atomic items of rooms, library, assembly halls, canteen and playgrounds; it is all of these but in symbiotic relationship with each other, the contors of which are often far too obvious and often simply mysterious.

((a))
mysterious
((b))
symbiotic
((c))
contors
((d))
holistically

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Answer: ((a))

mysterious

198

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Inquisitive

((a))
Innocent
((b))
Indifferent
((c))
Curious
((d))
Studious

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Answer: ((a))

Innocent

199

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘factual’ in the given sentence and choose the correct option.

The scientist’s hypothesis was based on empirical evidence and rigorous experimentation.

((a))
Rigorous
((b))
Hypothesis
((c))
Evidence
((d))
Empirical

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Answer: ((a))

Rigorous

200

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Break a leg

((a))
To hurt someone
((b))
To avoid someone
((c))
To wish someone good luck
((d))
To love someone

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Answer: ((a))

To hurt someone

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