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SSC CPO 2024 Official Paper-I (Held On: 28 Jun, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

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

HMW, INX, JOY,?

  1. ((a))

    KPZ

  2. ((b))

    EHM

  3. ((c))

    DHM

  4. ((d))

    DJB

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Answer: ((a))

KPZ

2

3 is related to 2 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 9 is related to 6. Which of the following numbers is related to 12 using the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

3

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/deleting/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.)

(4, 12, 48)

(9, 27, 108)

  1. ((a))

    (13, 39, 146)

  2. ((b))

    (13, 36, 146)

  3. ((c))

    (13, 39, 156)

  4. ((d))

    (13, 36, 156)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(13, 39, 146)

4

A dice has its faces named by alphabets H, I, J, X, Y and Z. Two positions of the same dice are given below. Which face is opposite to face Y?

  1. ((a))

    X

  2. ((b))

    J

  3. ((c))

    H

  4. ((d))

    Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

X

5

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 English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/ vowels in the word.)

Episode : Series :: Chapter : ?

  1. ((a))

    Author

  2. ((b))

    Book

  3. ((c))

    Drama

  4. ((d))

    Page

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Author

6

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster does not belong to that group?

(Note: The odd letter-cluster is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    OVS

  2. ((b))

    LSP

  3. ((c))

    JQM

  4. ((d))

    NUR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OVS

7

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

In a certain code language,

'A x B' means ‘A is the son of B’,

'A – B' means ‘A is the brother of B’,

'A + B' means ‘A is the wife of B’,

'A % B' means ‘A is the father of B’.

How is M related to T if ‘M x N + P % S – T’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother's brother 

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Husband 

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother's brother 

9

In a code language, ‘GAME’ is written as ‘KCQG’, and ‘FARM’ is written as ‘JCVO’. How will ‘TOWN’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    XQAP

  2. ((b))

    PAXQ

  3. ((c))

    XAPQ

  4. ((d))

    AXQP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XQAP

10

Identify the figure given in the options, which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

A transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that depicts the pattern that would appear when the given transparent sheet is folded at the middle horizontal line. 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

12

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

Statements:

All blues are reds.

All greens are blues.

Conclusions:

I. No red is a blue.

II. No blue is a green.

III. No green is a red.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and III follow. 

  2. ((b))

    None of the conclusions follow. 

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow. 

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions II and III follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and III follow. 

13

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:

  1. All games are tournaments.

  2. Some tournaments are matches.

Conclusions:

I. All games are matches.

II. No game is a tournament.

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows. 

  3. ((c))

    Both Conclusions I and II follow. 

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion II follows. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion I follows.

14

Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct?

10 + 23 − 3 × 63 ÷ 7 = 70

  1. ((a))
    • and ×
  2. ((b))

    − and ×

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and ×

  4. ((d))

    − and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and ×
15

If + means −, − means ×, × means ÷, ÷ means +, then what will be the value of the following expression?

145 ÷ 96 × 12 + 13 = ?

  1. ((a))

    170

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    140

  4. ((d))

    185

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

170

16

Sunil drives 5 km from point A towards the west. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km. He again takes a left turn and drives 11 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km. He finally takes a right turn and drives 6 km to arrive at point B. How much and in which direction does he have to drive to return to point A?

(All the turns are 90° turns only.)

  1. ((a))

    12 km towards the west 

  2. ((b))

    10 km towards the east 

  3. ((c))

    10 km towards the west 

  4. ((d))

    14 km towards the east 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 km towards the west 

17

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.

29 : 61 :: 47 : ? :: 15 : 33

  1. ((a))

    108

  2. ((b))

    89

  3. ((c))

    76

  4. ((d))

    97

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108

18

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

A dice has its faces named by letters L, M, N, V, W and X. Two positions of the same dice are given below. Which face is opposite to face X?

  1. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N

20

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

Vani starts from point A and drives 6 km towards West. She then takes a left turn, drives 8 km. She then turns left and drives 6 km to reach point B. In which direction is point B with respect to point A?

  1. ((a))

    North

  2. ((b))

    South

  3. ((c))

    South-west 

  4. ((d))

    South-east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North

22

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

A sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would the paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 455 A 5 D 17 C 36 B 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    214

  2. ((b))

    216

  3. ((c))

    220

  4. ((d))

    218

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

214

25

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

1- Kibble

2- Kennel

3- Kettle

4- Kicker

5- Kernel

  1. ((a))

    5, 2, 3, 1, 4

  2. ((b))

    2, 5, 3, 1, 4

  3. ((c))

    5, 3, 2, 1, 4

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 5, 4, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 2, 3, 1, 4

26

In a certain code language, ‘CITY’ is written as ‘241872’, and ‘DRUG’ is written as ‘239620’. How will ‘GOLF’ be written in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    7121521

  2. ((b))

    20121521

  3. ((c))

    7151212

  4. ((d))

    18151215

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7121521

27

In a code language, 'PEN' is coded as ‘70’ and 'NEST' is coded as ‘116’. How will 'PEON' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    162

  2. ((b))

    46

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    99

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

162

28

If ‘P’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘Q’ stands for ‘×’, ‘R’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘S’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

174 P 2 S 45 R (16 P 4) Q 5 S 26 = ?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

29

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 /deleting /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)

(21, 105, 35)

(27, 135, 45)

  1. ((a))

    (39, 195, 65)

  2. ((b))

    (39, 195, 55)

  3. ((c))

    (39, 185, 65)

  4. ((d))

    (37, 195, 65)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(39, 195, 65)

30

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

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

31

Six friends - A,B, C, D, E and F - are sitting around a circular table, facing towards the centre of the table. D and C are immediate neighbours of A. B is second to the right of A. F is an immediate neighbour of E, and fourth to the left of D. What is the position of E?

  1. ((a))

    Third to the left of A

  2. ((b))

    Immediate left of C

  3. ((c))

    Second to the right of A

  4. ((d))

    Immediate neighbour of D and F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Third to the left of A

32

In the given number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the number-pair in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given number-pairs. (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, 200)

(15, 160)

  1. ((a))

    (23, 300)

  2. ((b))

    (22, 230)

  3. ((c))

    (25, 250)

  4. ((d))

    (18, 200) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(23, 300)

33

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

WTNM, SYHT, ? , KIVH, GNPO

  1. ((a))

    OFHA

  2. ((b))

    ODBA

  3. ((c))

    UIDS

  4. ((d))

    HREK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OFHA

34

If ‘A’ stands for ‘+’, ‘B’ stands for ‘−’, ‘C’ stands for ‘×’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 

29 A 37 B 14 C 3 A (84 D 4) A 46 = ?

  1. ((a))

    78

  2. ((b))

    91

  3. ((c))

    83

  4. ((d))

    97

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78

35

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

180 × 60 – 30 ÷ 30 + 20 = ?

  1. ((a))

    199

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    160

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

199

36

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 roads are routes.

All routes are bridges.

Conclusions:

I. Some routes are roads.

II. All roads are bridges.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows 

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

37

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

55, 62, ?, 72, 75, 82

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    69

  3. ((c))

    71

  4. ((d))

    68

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

38

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

Mother, Women, Husband

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

Which letter-cluster will complete the given series?

DHMX, GJKU, _________ , MNGO

  1. ((a))

    IMIR

  2. ((b))

    JLIS

  3. ((c))

    JLIR

  4. ((d))

    IMIS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IMIR

40

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

38, 40, 42, 42, 46, 44, ?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

41

In a certain code language, ‘JAM’ is written as ‘24’ and ‘GEL’ is written as ‘24’. How will ‘LAW’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

42

In a certain code language,

A + B means ‘A is the mother of B’

A − B means ‘A is the brother of B’

A × B means ‘A is the wife of B’

A ÷ B means ‘ A is the father of B’

Based on the above, how is A related to E if ‘A ÷ B − C + D − E × F’?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Father’s father

  3. ((c))

    Father

  4. ((d))

    Mother’s father 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother

43

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

5 8 13 ? 29 40

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

44

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

MAILED : DELMAI :: FABRIC : CIRFAB :: JACKET : ?

  1. ((a))

    JKTACE

  2. ((b))

    JEKCAT

  3. ((c))

    TEKCAJ

  4. ((d))

    TEKJAC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JKTACE

45

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

  1. Infant
  2. Indolent
  3. Inert
  4. Infamous
  5. Inefficient
  6. Ineffable
  1. ((a))

    2, 6, 5, 3, 4, 1

  2. ((b))

     5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 6 

  3. ((c))

    5, 3, 4, 6, 2, 1

  4. ((d))

    2, 5, 6, 1, 4, 3 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 6, 5, 3, 4, 1

46

In a certain code language, ‘FLY’ is written as ‘38’ and ‘NUT’ is written as ‘26’. How will ‘GOD’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    46

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

47

Find the two signs to be interchanged for making the following equation correct.

9 + 6 × 3 − 9 ÷ 1 = 10

  1. ((a))

    × and ÷

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and −

  3. ((c))

    − and +

  4. ((d))

    ÷ and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× and ÷

48

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

9, 20, 42, 86, 174, ?

  1. ((a))

    350

  2. ((b))

    370

  3. ((c))

    360

  4. ((d))

    380

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

350

49

In a certain code language, ‘stay for dinner’ is written as ‘px rn tf’ and ‘dinner is ready’ is written as ‘sq mv rn’. How is ‘dinner’ written in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    px

  2. ((b))

    rn

  3. ((c))

    tf

  4. ((d))

    sq

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

px

50

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of ‘?’ will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

51

Which of the following pairs of physicists and their contributions/discoveries is INCORRECT? 

  1. ((a))

    Heinrich Rudolf Hertz – Generation of electromagnetic waves

  2. ((b))

    Albert Einstein – Explanation of photoelectric effect

  3. ((c))

    Michael Faraday – Laws of electromagnetic induction

  4. ((d))

    Galileo Galilei – Wave theory of light

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Heinrich Rudolf Hertz – Generation of electromagnetic waves

52

Veteran Kathak Dancer Aditi Mangaldas bagged the _________ .

  1. ((a))

    Mahari Award 2022

  2. ((b))

    Padma Vibhushan Award 2022

  3. ((c))

    Bharat Ratna Award 2022

  4. ((d))

    Padma Bhushan Award 2022

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahari Award 2022

53

The signs of charges of electron, proton and neutron are __________, respectively. 

  1. ((a))

    negative, positive and neutral,

  2. ((b))

    positive, negative and neutral,

  3. ((c))

    neutral, positive and negative,

  4. ((d))

    negative, neutral and positive,

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

negative, positive and neutral,

54

The government of India recently changed the name of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Dhyan Chand served in the Indian army as a:

  1. ((a))

    Major General

  2. ((b))

    Field Marshal 

  3. ((c))

    General 

  4. ((d))

    Major

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Major General

55

In case the President is satisfied with the Governor’s report, he may declare President’s Rule under Article 356 but such proclamation is initially for a period of ________.

  1. ((a))

    three months

  2. ((b))

    six months

  3. ((c))

    one month

  4. ((d))

    two months

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

three months

56

‘Unladylike’ is a memoir by ________.

  1. ((a))

    Aishwarya Mohanraj

  2. ((b))

    Supriya Josh

  3. ((c))

    Aditi Mittal

  4. ((d))

    Radhika Vaz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aishwarya Mohanraj

57

Who among the following wrote Gulamgiri?

  1. ((a))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. ((b))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    BR Ambedkar

  4. ((d))

    Jyotiba Phule

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

58

Which of the following is the IUPAC name of m-Dichlorobenzene?

  1. ((a))

    3,4-Dichlorobenzene

  2. ((b))

    1,2-Dichlorobenzene

  3. ((c))

    1,3-Dichlorobenzene

  4. ((d))

    2,3-Dichlorobenzene

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3,4-Dichlorobenzene

59

Which of the following States/Union Territories of India receives the highest average annual rainfall?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya

  3. ((c))

    Ladakh

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi

60

A long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel is known as: 

  1. ((a))

    esker

  2. ((b))

    Moraine

  3. ((c))

    Erratic

  4. ((d))

    Aquifer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

esker

61

According to Census 2011, which of the following languages is spoken by the least population in India?

  1. ((a))

    Assamese

  2. ((b))

    Dogri 

  3. ((c))

    Sanskrit

  4. ((d))

    Konkani 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assamese

62

Which of the following depicts the Modern Periodic Table?

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    b

  3. ((c))

    c

  4. ((d))

    d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

63

The book A suitable Boy was authored by _______________ in 1993. 

  1. ((a))

    Vikram Seth

  2. ((b))

    Arundhati Roy

  3. ((c))

    Kiran Desai

  4. ((d))

    David Davidar 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vikram Seth

64

World Athletics Under-20 Championship–2021 was held from 18 to 22 August 2021 at _________.

  1. ((a))

    South Africa

  2. ((b))

    Brazil 

  3. ((c))

    Argentina

  4. ((d))

    Kenya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South Africa

65

Diwan-i Kohi was the department of________ introduced by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.

  1. ((a))

    military

  2. ((b))

    market

  3. ((c))

    charity

  4. ((d))

    agriculture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

military

66

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that ‘The State shall endeavour to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines’?

  1. ((a))

    Article 43

  2. ((b))

    Article 48

  3. ((c))

    Article 42

  4. ((d))

    Article 46

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 43

67

In which year did women take part in Modern Olympics for the first time?

  1. ((a))

    1900

  2. ((b))

    1916

  3. ((c))

    1896

  4. ((d))

    1904

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1900

68

Identify a substance that is NOT an allotrope of carbon.

  1. ((a))

    Graphite

  2. ((b))

    Buckminsterfullerene 

  3. ((c))

    Diamond

  4. ((d))

    Phosphorus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Graphite

69

Among the following, which is not a qualification for membership in the Vidhan Sabha

  1. ((a))

    Not hold any office of profit

  2. ((b))

    Citizen of India

  3. ((c))

    Knowledge of Politics

  4. ((d))

    Have attained the age of 25 Years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Not hold any office of profit

70

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the right of the Advocate General of a state to speak in the State Legislature?

  1. ((a))

    Article 181

  2. ((b))

    Article 177

  3. ((c))

    Article 179 

  4. ((d))

    Article 183

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 181

71

At higher levels of development, which sector of the economy contributes less to the GDP?

  1. ((a))

    Service sector

  2. ((b))

    Both service and agriculture sector

  3. ((c))

    Industrial sector

  4. ((d))

    Agriculture sector

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Service sector

72

Dantivarman or Dantidurga was the founder of which of the following dynasties?

  1. ((a))

    Chera

  2. ((b))

    Pala

  3. ((c))

    Pratihara

  4. ((d))

    Rashtrakuta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chera

73

Selling of bonds by the RBI will cause money supply to __________.

  1. ((a))

    decrease

  2. ((b))

    fluctuate

  3. ((c))

    increase

  4. ((d))

    No relationship exists between selling bonds and money supply

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

decrease

74

In which year did Lord Dalhousie introduce the railway line in British India? 

  1. ((a))

    1849

  2. ((b))

    1870

  3. ((c))

    1853

  4. ((d))

    1861

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1849

75

Who among the following is NOT an Odissi dancer?

  1. ((a))

    Kumkum Mohanty

  2. ((b))

    Sonal Mansingh 

  3. ((c))

    Protima Bedi

  4. ((d))

    Anita Ratnam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kumkum Mohanty

76

In which year was Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development established?

  1. ((a))

    1978

  2. ((b))

    1968

  3. ((c))

    1958

  4. ((d))

    1948

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1978

77

Which Assamese playback singer was conferred with the Bharat Ratna in 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Kishore Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Bhupen Hazarika

  3. ((c))

    Usha Mangeshkar

  4. ((d))

    Lucky Ali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kishore Kumar

78

Which river originates from ‘Rakshastal north-western tip’ near Mansarovar?

  1. ((a))

    Sutlej River

  2. ((b))

    Ravi River

  3. ((c))

    Narmada River 

  4. ((d))

    Tapti River

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sutlej River

79

Eutrophication can be defined as:

  1. ((a))

    the gradual increase in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in an grassland ecosystem

  2. ((b))

    the gradual decrease in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in an aging aquatic ecosystem such as a lake

  3. ((c))

    the gradual increase in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in desert areas

  4. ((d))

    the gradual increase in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in an aging aquatic ecosystem such as a lake

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the gradual increase in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in an grassland ecosystem

80

When was the ‘The Objective Resolution’ moved by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru?

  1. ((a))

    15 August 1947

  2. ((b))

    13 December 1946

  3. ((c))

    16 November 1948

  4. ((d))

    17 November 1946

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 August 1947

81

When did the second urbanisation in Ganga Valley take place?

  1. ((a))

    3rd Century BCE

  2. ((b))

    5th Century BCE

  3. ((c))

    6th Century BCE

  4. ((d))

    2nd Century BCE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3rd Century BCE

82

Siyaram Tewari belongs to which of the following music Gharanas?

  1. ((a))

    Bettiah

  2. ((b))

    Dagari 

  3. ((c))

    Kirana

  4. ((d))

    Darbhanga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bettiah

83

Kojagiri Poornima is a festival celebrated primarily in _______ on the full moon day of Ashwin month.

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

84

Kalidas Samman 2022 for Classical Music was given to: 

  1. ((a))

    KG Subramanyan

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Venkatesh Kumar 

  3. ((c))

    Mallikarjun Mansur

  4. ((d))

    Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KG Subramanyan

85

In which of the following ways were farmers encouraged to begin to use high yielding variety seeds?

  1. ((a))

    Agricultural labourers were paid wages directly by the government. 

  2. ((b))

    Farmers’ children were given free education in government colleges and universities.

  3. ((c))

    Farmers were given monetary support in cash to cultivate food grains.

  4. ((d))

    The government provided seeds and other inputs at prices lower than those prevailing in the market.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agricultural labourers were paid wages directly by the government. 

86

Who amongst the following became the president of the second session of the Indian National Congress held in Calcutta in December 1886?

  1. ((a))

    Dadabhai Nauroji

  2. ((b))

    Badruddin Tyabji 

  3. ((c))

    P Ananda Charlu

  4. ((d))

    William Wedderburn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dadabhai Nauroji

87

In which of the following districts is Baira Siul Dam located?

  1. ((a))

    Kinnaur

  2. ((b))

    Mandi

  3. ((c))

    Bilaspur

  4. ((d))

    Chamba

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kinnaur

88

Ram Sahay Panday, a ‘Rai’ dancer from Madhya Pradesh was conferred with which of the following awards in 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Arjuna Award

  2. ((b))

    Saraswati Samman

  3. ((c))

    Padma Shri 

  4. ((d))

    Dronacharya Award

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arjuna Award

89

What is the name of the physical feature that is the longitudinal valley lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Siwalik in India?

  1. ((a))

    Terai

  2. ((b))

    Doab

  3. ((c))

    Duns

  4. ((d))

    Bhabhar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Terai

90

Identify a mobile source of food.

  1. ((a))

    Grass

  2. ((b))

    Dead goat 

  3. ((c))

    Deer

  4. ((d))

    Shrubs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grass

91

Which of the following banks is in charge of India’s banking and monetary system?

  1. ((a))

    RBI

  2. ((b))

    Union Bank

  3. ((c))

    BOB

  4. ((d))

    SBI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RBI

92

In basketball, when a referee throws the ball up into the center circle to determine which team receives the ball it is called a _________.

  1. ((a))

    Dunk Ball

  2. ((b))

    Jump Ball

  3. ((c))

    Hook Ball

  4. ((d))

    High Ball

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dunk Ball

93

Which of the following is NOT a basic feature of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Blend of rigidity and flexibility

  2. ((b))

    Lengthiest written Constitution

  3. ((c))

    Parliamentary system

  4. ((d))

    Drawn from one source

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Blend of rigidity and flexibility

94

Who among the following was primarily an exponent of Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. ((a))

    Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. ((b))

    Rukmini Devi Arundale

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Birju Maharaj 

  4. ((d))

    Guru Bipin Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kelucharan Mohapatra

95

Which river flows into the Wular lake in the north and then into Baramulla?

  1. ((a))

    Beas 

  2. ((b))

    Sutlej

  3. ((c))

    Jhelum

  4. ((d))

    Ravi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Beas 

96

In which year was the Foreign Investment Board established?

  1. ((a))

    1991

  2. ((b))

    1968

  3. ((c))

    1960

  4. ((d))

    1965

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1991

97

Which festival is celebrated after the month of Ramzan?

  1. ((a))

    Milad un Nabi

  2. ((b))

    Jammat Ul Vida

  3. ((c))

    Eid ul Fitr

  4. ((d))

    Muharram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Milad un Nabi

98

What are bases that are soluble in water called?

  1. ((a))

    Alkalis

  2. ((b))

    Alkanes

  3. ((c))

    Acids

  4. ((d))

    Alkenes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alkalis

99

The Salal HydroelectricPower Station is located in which Union Territory of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Ladakh

  2. ((b))

    Lakshadweep

  3. ((c))

    Chandigarh

  4. ((d))

    Jammu and Kashmir

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ladakh

100

In which of the following schedules of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is the most common wild cat in India 'Felis chaus' listed?

  1. ((a))

    Schedule IV

  2. ((b))

    Schedule II 

  3. ((c))

    Schedule I

  4. ((d))

    Schedule III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Schedule IV

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

The value of 1−11+12−12+12\rm 1-\frac{1}{1+\frac{1}{2-\frac{1}{2+\frac{1}{2}}}} is:

  1. ((a))

    513\frac{5}{13}

  2. ((b))

    311\frac{3}{11}

  3. ((c))

    715\frac{7}{15}

  4. ((d))

    316\frac{3}{16}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

513\frac{5}{13}

102

Simplify [25 - ( - 4){9 - (6 - 2)}] ÷ [3 × {6 + ( - 3) × ( - 3)}].

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

103

A sum of ₹17,600 was divided between Jeevan, Praveen and Kanan, such that the ratio of the sums received by Jeevan and Praveen was 5 : 8, while the ratio of the sums received by Praveen and Kanan was 3 : 2. How much money did Jeevan receive as his share?

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,850

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,750

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,800

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,900

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹4,850

104

Bhavani spends 68% of her income. Her income increases by 15% and her expenditure increases by 10%. How much is the increase in the percentage of saving? (Use decimal up to 2 digits)

  1. ((a))

    24.80%

  2. ((b))

    20.57%

  3. ((c))

    28.42%

  4. ((d))

    25.62%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24.80%

105

The following table gives the information of number of students from various schools playing various games: (one student play one game only) 

Game/schoolABCDE
Cricket100150200300200
Tennis200220210210230
Football150170130150150
Basket ball180170150130120
Badminton100150120130150
<br>

The difference between the total number of students playing cricket from all the schools and the total number of students playing Tennis from all the schools is:

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    150

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

106

The given pie chart shows the budget estimated by a family for their monthly expenses. Monthly expenses = Rs. 58,000. 

Find the difference between the amount budget amount for grocery and electricity to the amount spent on grocery and electricity, if the family actually spent Rs. 18,875 on both grocery and electricity.

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,573

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,375

  3. ((c))

    ₹3,745 

  4. ((d))

    ₹3,547

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹4,573

107

Simplify the following expression: 

3.2×3.2−0.2×0.20.2×0.2−2×0.2×3.2+3.2×3.2\rm \frac{3.2\times 3.2-0.2\times 0.2}{0.2\times 0.2-2\times 0.2\times 3.2+3.2\times 3.2}

  1. ((a))

    1315\frac{13}{15}

  2. ((b))

    1915\frac{19}{15}

  3. ((c))

    1715\frac{17}{15}

  4. ((d))

    1115\frac{11}{15}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1315\frac{13}{15}

108

Solve the equation for A (in degrees): 

2 cos2 A + 3 cos A - 2 = 0, 0 < A < 90°

  1. ((a))

    45°

  2. ((b))

    60°

  3. ((c))

    80°

  4. ((d))

    30°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45°

109

Ravi and Sanju together can do a job in 2 days, Sanju and Mahesh can do it in 4 days, while Ravi and Mahesh can do it in 2 days. What is the number of days required for Ravi to do the same job alone?

  1. ((a))

    4 days

  2. ((b))

    83\frac{8}{3} days

  3. ((c))

    53\frac{5}{3} days

  4. ((d))

    9 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 days

110

Find the value of [{(82 + 48 ÷ 8 × 3) + 5 × 6 } – 7.5 × 2].

  1. ((a))

    115

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    121

  4. ((d))

    130

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

115

111

A and B together can complete a piece of work in 25 days, B and C together can complete the same piece of work in 36 days, while C and A together can complete it in 30 days. If A, B, C, and D together can complete this piece of work in 18 days, then in how many days can D alone complete this piece of work?

  1. ((a))

    210

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    225

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

210

112

Find the value of 1−cot⁡2θtan⁡2θ−1\frac{1-\cot ^2 \theta}{\tan ^2\theta-1}

  1. ((a))

    tan2 θ

  2. ((b))

    tan θ

  3. ((c))

    cot2 θ

  4. ((d))

    cot θ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tan2 θ

113

A retailer marks up his goods by 130% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price (in ₹) if the cost price is ₹ 1600?

  1. ((a))

    2760

  2. ((b))

    1980

  3. ((c))

    3680

  4. ((d))

    1765

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2760

114

Study the given tables and answer the question that follows. 

The tables show the number of candidates (in lakh) appearing in an entrance exam from four different cities and the ratio of candidates passing and failing in the same. 

CityPQRS
Number of candidates1.102.262.121.46
<br>

Ratio of candidates passing and failing within the city: 

CityPassingFailing
P65
Q37
R57
S35
<br>

The number of candidates passing the exam from city Q is what percentage of the total number of candidates appearing from all the cities together (rounded off to 2 decimal places)?

  1. ((a))

    11.25%

  2. ((b))

    10.70%

  3. ((c))

    12.93%

  4. ((d))

    9.77%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11.25%

115

The following table shows the classification of 100 students based on the marks obtained by them in Maths and Science in an examination. 

SubjectMarks out of 100
80 and above60 and above40 and above20 and above0 and above
maths12358094100
Science16437688100
Average (Aggregate)14397891100
<br>

Find the number of students scoring less than 40% marks in aggregates.

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

116

The following table shows the gross turnover (in crores) of a company over 5 years.

YearGross Turnover
201612
201718
201825
201925
202030
<br>

By what percentage is the gross turnover of 2020 higher than the gross turnover of 2018?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    5%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    13%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

117

Find the area (in cm2)of the sector of a circle of radius 21 cm with a central angle of 60°.[Use π = 22/7]

  1. ((a))

    302

  2. ((b))

    289

  3. ((c))

    231

  4. ((d))

    245

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

302

118

In how many years will ₹2,500 be invested at the rate of 12% per annum simple interest, which amounts to ₹4,900?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

119

A boat covers 24 km upstream and 36 km downstream in 10 hours, and 36 km upstream and 24 km downstream in 12 hours. The speed of the current is:

  1. ((a))

    3313kmh\rm \frac{33}{13}\frac{km}{h}

  2. ((b))

    269kmh\rm \frac{26}{9}\frac{km}{h}

  3. ((c))

    247kmh\rm \frac{24}{7}\frac{km}{h}

  4. ((d))

    258kmh\rm \frac{25}{8}\frac{km}{h}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3313kmh\rm \frac{33}{13}\frac{km}{h}

120

The radius of a hemispherical bow] is 9 cm. The capacity of the bowls is: (Use π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    1625.37 cm3

  2. ((b))

    1821.47 cm3

  3. ((c))

    1428.78 cm3

  4. ((d))

    1527.43 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1625.37 cm3

121

The radius of the base and height of a cone are 5 cm and 6 cm, respectively, whereas the radius of the base and height of a cylinder are 2.5 cm and 3 cm, respectively. The ratio of the volume of the cone to that of the cylinder is: (Where π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    8 : 5

  2. ((b))

    3 : 5

  3. ((c))

    9 : 4

  4. ((d))

    8 : 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 : 5

122

Simplify 20 ÷ 5 of 4 × 8 + 6 ÷ 24 of 3 × 48 - 6 ÷ 18 × 9.

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    1.125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

123

Two trains 230 m and 270 m long are running in opposite directions at speeds of 42 km/h and 48 km/h, respectively. They cross each other in:

  1. ((a))

    22 seconds

  2. ((b))

    20 seconds

  3. ((c))

    25 seconds

  4. ((d))

    30 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22 seconds

124

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. A triangle can have all angles less than 60°.

B. A triangle can have one obtuse angle.

C. A triangle can have two right angles.

D. A triangle can have two acute angles.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B and D

  3. ((c))

    B 

  4. ((d))

    A and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

125

Of the three angles of a triangle, one is twice the smallest and another one is thrice the smallest. Find the value of the smallest angle. 

  1. ((a))

    65°

  2. ((b))

    60°

  3. ((c))

    30°

  4. ((d))

    45°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65°

126

The value of \(\rm 5\frac{1}{4}-\left[3\frac{1}{2}-\left{\frac{5}{6}-\left(\frac{3}{5}\times \frac{1}{10}\div \frac{4}{15}\right)\right}\right]\) is:

  1. ((a))

    2431202\frac{43}{120}

  2. ((b))

    1811201\frac{81}{120}

  3. ((c))

    1971201\frac{97}{120}

  4. ((d))

    2471202\frac{47}{120}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2431202\frac{43}{120}

127

Simplify

1898÷[134×(35+45)−914]1898\div \left[\frac{13}{4}\times (35+45)-\frac{91}{4}\right]

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

128

The following bar graph shows the sales (in thousands) of magazines from six branches (A, B, C, D, E and F) of a publishing company during two consecutive years 2021 and 2022. 

What percentage of the total sales of branch C for both years is the total sales of branch F for both years? (round your answer up to two decimal places)

  1. ((a))

    53.25%

  2. ((b))

    85.25%

  3. ((c))

    73.17%

  4. ((d))

    65.21%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53.25%

129

A boatman rows 2 km in 10 mins, along the stream and 12 km in 2 hours against the stream. What is the speed of the stream?

  1. ((a))

    4 km/h 

  2. ((b))

    3.5 km/h

  3. ((c))

    3 km/h

  4. ((d))

    2.5 km/h 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km/h 

130

A number is first decreased by 10%, then increased by 30% and then further it is decreased by 20%. What is the net decrease percentage in the number?

  1. ((a))

    4154\frac{1}{5}%

  2. ((b))

    3453\frac{4}{5}%

  3. ((c))

    6256\frac{2}{5}%

  4. ((d))

    5355\frac{3}{5}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4154\frac{1}{5}%

131

If (sec⁡A+tan⁡A)sec⁡A−tan⁡A=25179\rm \frac{(\sec A+\tan A)}{\sec A-\tan A}=2\frac{51}{79} then the value of sin A is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    87169\frac{87}{169}

  2. ((b))

    65144\frac{65}{144}

  3. ((c))

    77144\frac{77}{144}

  4. ((d))

    61169\frac{61}{169}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

87169\frac{87}{169}

132

The value of 29 - [(48 ÷ 12) + 2 × (8 ÷ 4 + 4)] is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

133

Simplify cos⁡13∘+sin⁡13∘cos⁡13∘−sin⁡13∘\rm \frac{\cos 13^{\circ}+\sin 13^{\circ}}{\cos 13^{\circ}-\sin 13^{\circ}}

  1. ((a))

    cot 58° 

  2. ((b))

    cos 26° 

  3. ((c))

    tan 32° 

  4. ((d))

    tan 58°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cot 58° 

134

A shopkeeper buys oranges at the rate of 10 oranges for ₹50 and sells them at the rate of 12 oranges for ₹74. Find his gain or loss percentage.

  1. ((a))

    \(23\frac{1}{3%}\) gain

  2. ((b))

    \(25\frac{1}{3%}\) loss

  3. ((c))

    25% gain

  4. ((d))

    30% loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

\(23\frac{1}{3%}\) gain

135

If x [ - 5 { - 4 ( - a ) } ] + 6 [ - 3 { -3 ( - a ) } ] = 6a, then the value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    -3

  2. ((b))

    -1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-3

136

S drives his car and covers 37 km and 500 m in 90 minutes. What is his average speed (in km/h)?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    22.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

137

The following bar graph indicates the demand and production (in hundreds) of 5 companies A, B, C, D and E. X-axis indicates the demand and production (in hundreds) and Y-axis indicates the companies. Study the bar graph carefully and answer the question that follows. 

Find the difference between the average demand and average production of the five companies taken together.

  1. ((a))

    500

  2. ((b))

    2000

  3. ((c))

    1000

  4. ((d))

    400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

500

138

A certain amount of money becomes thrice in 5 years at compound interest. How many years it will take to become 9 times?

  1. ((a))

    15 years

  2. ((b))

    10 years

  3. ((c))

    8 years

  4. ((d))

    25 years 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 years

139

If x = 110, y = 111, z = 112, then find the value of x3 + y3 + z3 - 3xyz

  1. ((a))

    999

  2. ((b))

    995

  3. ((c))

    997

  4. ((d))

    991

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

999

140

The length of the side of a cube is 8 cm. Find the volume of the cube?

  1. ((a))

    664 cm3

  2. ((b))

    612 cm3

  3. ((c))

    512 cm3

  4. ((d))

    564 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

664 cm3

141

Find the natural number obtained when the number 13 is subtracted from the mean proportional of 75 and 12. 

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

142

A seller offers a discount of 12% if the total sale price of different products purchased by a single customer is below ₹3,000, and discount of 15% if the total sale value of all the products exceeds ₹3,000. A shirt costing ₹900 was sold to Anand after earning a margin of 9% and also a jacket costing ₹1,900 was sold to him after a margin of 6%. How much does Anand have to pay (in ₹) for the final settlement of the bill?

  1. ((a))

    2,645.60

  2. ((b))

    2,953.60

  3. ((c))

    3,005.40

  4. ((d))

    2,635.60 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,645.60

143

A reduction of 7.5% in the cost price of a commodity enables a shopkeeper to purchase 15 kg more than what he previously purchased for a sum of ₹7,400. In order to make a profit of 32.5% on the pre-reduction cost price of the commodity, at what price (in ₹) per kg should the commodity be sold?

  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    51

  4. ((d))

    53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

144

Anwesha's marks in a class test of Sanskrit were incorrectly entered as 99 instead of 66. If there are 55 students in the class, then what is the increment in the average marks of the class in Sanskrit because of this typing error?

  1. ((a))

    0.4

  2. ((b))

    0.8

  3. ((c))

    0.6

  4. ((d))

    0.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.4

145

The value of 64 ÷ [44 - (8 of 3 - 16) ÷ 4 × 20] is equal to :

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

146

The cost of painting a spherical vessel of diameter 14 cm is Rs. 21,560. What is the cost of painting (in Rs.) per square centimetre? (Use π = 22/7)  

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

147

One laddoo with a radius of 5 cm belongs to a shopkeeper. How many laddoos of radius 2.5 cm may be created from the same one laddoo?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

148

In an election between two candidates, the candidate who gets 35% of the votes polled is defeated by 15,900 votes. What is the total number of votes polled?

  1. ((a))

    45,000

  2. ((b))

    35,000

  3. ((c))

    43,000

  4. ((d))

    53,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45,000

149

If a + 2b + 3c = 0, then what is the value of (a3 + 8b3 + 27c3 )?

  1. ((a))

    18 abc

  2. ((b))

    12 abc

  3. ((c))

    6 abc

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 abc

150

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3, then find the ratio of the corresponding sides.

  1. ((a))

    1 : √3 : 2

  2. ((b))

    1 : 2 : √3

  3. ((c))

    1 : √2 : 3

  4. ((d))

    1 : 2 : 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 : √3 : 2

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

Select the correct spelling of the word 'hermony' used in the given sentence.

The idea is to encourage tourism and allow visitors to enjoy the spectacular Rockies, but to ensure that it is done in hermony with the environment.

  1. ((a))

    Enssure

  2. ((b))

    Harmony

  3. ((c))

    Encaurage

  4. ((d))

    Touresm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Enssure

152

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Programe

  2. ((b))

    Unexpected

  3. ((c))

    Pilgrimage

  4. ((d))

    Campaign

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Programe

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow

New media is a catch-all term used for various kinds of electronic communications that are conceivable due to innovation in computer technology. In contrast to ‘old’ media, which includes newspapers, magazines, books, television and other such non-interactive media, new media comprises websites, online video/audio streams, emails, online social platforms, online communities, online forums, blogs, internet telephony, web advertisements, online education and much more. It is not very easy to draw a line between the new and old media because the so-called old media has found new ways of representation in digital forms, leaving behind its conventional methods of representation. New media is considered to be the multimedia and digital form of communication happening via desktop and laptop computers as well as phones, tablets and other devices. New media has introduced user interaction, rather than simply consuming media. New media can be customised to users’ preferences and it can be selectively linked from one form of content to another.

153

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Customise’.

  1. ((a))

    Personalise

  2. ((b))

    Realise

  3. ((c))

    Generalise

  4. ((d))

    Ritualised

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Personalise

154

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error.

Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

Mr. Thomas / is going / to buy / horse.

  1. ((a))

    is going

  2. ((b))

    Mr. Thomas

  3. ((c))

    to buy

  4. ((d))

    horse

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is going

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

“Can I come along with you on your fishing trip, please?” asked Millie. Her two elder brothers (1)________ at her scornfully. “Fishing is a man's (2) ________,” said her older brother, Derek. “Girls are not (3) ________ at fishing.” (4) ________ a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her (5) ________. When they reached the fishing pond, the two brothers wandered off by themselves.

155

Select the correct option to fill blank 4.

  1. ((a))

    Nearly

  2. ((b))

    After

  3. ((c))

    Then

  4. ((d))

    Before

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nearly

156

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. One of them contains an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options.

Last night I dreamed that / I am looking for the/ abominable snowman high / up in the Himalayas.

  1. ((a))

    abominable snowman high

  2. ((b))

    up in the Himalayas

  3. ((c))

    I am looking for the

  4. ((d))

    Last night I dreamed that

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

abominable snowman high

157

Select the correct option to fill blank 5.

  1. ((a))

    among them

  2. ((b))

    within

  3. ((c))

    along

  4. ((d))

    with them

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

among them

158

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Indians tend to be quite conservative in most aspects of life, particularly in rural areas.

  1. ((a))

    Liberal

  2. ((b))

    Fantastic

  3. ((c))

    Determined

  4. ((d))

    Authentic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Liberal

159

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

It’s Christmas and everything looks so beautiful. It makes me believe that life is wonderful and pleasant.

  1. ((a))

    I’m up in the air 

  2. ((b))

    I’m facing the music

  3. ((c))

    I’m changing my tune

  4. ((d))

    life is a bowl of cherries

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I’m up in the air 

160

Choose the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

It may seem pretintious to say so but I cannot live without my essential articles.

  1. ((a))

    essential

  2. ((b))

    cannot 

  3. ((c))

    articles

  4. ((d))

    pretintious

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

essential

161

Select the correct option to fill blank 1. 

  1. ((a))

    looked

  2. ((b))

    observed

  3. ((c))

    saw

  4. ((d))

    watched

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

looked

162

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Filthy

  1. ((a))

    Tidy

  2. ((b))

    Visual 

  3. ((c))

    Shiny 

  4. ((d))

    Dirty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tidy

163

Which is the right set of ANTONYMS from the options for ‘Confidential’?

  1. ((a))

    Familiar, Revealed

  2. ((b))

    Offstage, Sneaking

  3. ((c))

    Public, Concealed 

  4. ((d))

     Hushed, Common

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Familiar, Revealed

164

Select the correct option to fill blank 3.

  1. ((a))

    good

  2. ((b))

    sound

  3. ((c))

    likeable

  4. ((d))

    acceptable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

good

165

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

The study of Man

  1. ((a))

     Autobiography

  2. ((b))

     Anthropology

  3. ((c))

    Biography

  4. ((d))

    Biology

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Autobiography

166

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

A film shown during the day, especially in the afternoon

  1. ((a))

    Dramatics

  2. ((b))

    Matinee

  3. ((c))

    Cinema

  4. ((d))

    Theatre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dramatics

167

How does the passage distinguish new media from old media?

  1. ((a))

    New media includes user interaction, whereas, through old media, we only consume information.

  2. ((b))

    New media increases screen time and could be addictive and unhealthy, unlike old media. 

  3. ((c))

    New media is fast and digitally based, whereas old media has never been beyond the conventional methods of representation.

  4. ((d))

    New media caters to a larger audience and is more popular than old media.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

New media includes user interaction, whereas, through old media, we only consume information.

168

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Pacify

  1. ((a))

    Rebuke

  2. ((b))

    Blame

  3. ((c))

    Strengthen

  4. ((d))

    Soothe

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rebuke

169

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Dainty

  1. ((a))

    Vulgar

  2. ((b))

    Fine

  3. ((c))

    Elegant

  4. ((d))

    Sable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vulgar

170

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

We need to make sure that criminals like these get more from the authorities than a very mild punishment.

  1. ((a))

    a slap on the wrist

  2. ((b))

    an axe to grind

  3. ((c))

    a blessing in disguise

  4. ((d))

    a taste of their own medicine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a slap on the wrist

171

Which of the following is NOT a type/kind of new media?

  1. ((a))

    Web advertisements

  2. ((b))

    Television

  3. ((c))

    Emails

  4. ((d))

    Online video streams

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Web advertisements

172

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    granary

  2. ((b))

    dictionary

  3. ((c))

    directory

  4. ((d))

    chancellary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

granary

173

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

The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, as the delicate pink petals bloom for only a short period.

  1. ((a))

    Uniform

  2. ((b))

    Unwavering

  3. ((c))

    Permanent

  4. ((d))

    Transient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uniform

174

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

It is a fact that the same judgement can often be taken by more than one way.

  1. ((a))

    be taken on more than

  2. ((b))

    be taken in more than

  3. ((c))

    be taken for more than

  4. ((d))

    be taken of more than

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

be taken on more than

175

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.

By the time I reaching / the metro station, / the train had departed.

  1. ((a))

    no error

  2. ((b))

    the metro station

  3. ((c))

    the train had departed

  4. ((d))

    By the time I reaching

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

no error

176

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

My father is comparatively better today.

  1. ((a))

    comparatively better 

  2. ((b))

    is

  3. ((c))

    My father

  4. ((d))

    today.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

comparatively better 

177

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

There was a huge fire for celebration on the occasion of Diwali.

  1. ((a))

    Lohri

  2. ((b))

    Flash

  3. ((c))

    Bonfire

  4. ((d))

    Firecracker

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lohri

178

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

Rajan’s caused extremely painful headaches.

  1. ((a))

    excruciating

  2. ((b))

    horrible

  3. ((c))

    extreme

  4. ((d))

    devastating

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

excruciating

179

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Despite multiple obstacles, she continued with her endeavour, demonstrating that she has nerves of steel.

  1. ((a))

    Extraordinary beauty

  2. ((b))

    An absence of fear or anxiety

  3. ((c))

    Relentless determination

  4. ((d))

    The capacity to maintain composure when stressed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Extraordinary beauty

180

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

A list of books

  1. ((a))

    Lexicon

  2. ((b))

    Manuscript

  3. ((c))

    Bibliography 

  4. ((d))

    Catalogue

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lexicon

181

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined part of the following sentence.

Mathew decided to complete the marathon to prove that he is still fit as a fiddle in his eighties.

  1. ((a))

    an owner of a fit horse

  2. ((b))

    a man of great qualities

  3. ((c))

    proud and unreliable

  4. ((d))

    a fit and energetic person

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

an owner of a fit horse

182

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

The manager, decided at last to bring the stenographer to book for her illegal money transactions after trying to ignore it several times.

  1. ((a))

    bring her for a detailed investigation

  2. ((b))

    take her into great confidence

  3. ((c))

    place her in a safe supportive position

  4. ((d))

    make her accountable for her conduct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bring her for a detailed investigation

183

In question four alternatives are given for the underlined Idiom/Phrase in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

In life, there will be many situations where you have to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea

  1. ((a))

    To be in dilemma to choose

  2. ((b))

    To be in the deep sea

  3. ((c))

    To be in a good condition

  4. ((d))

    To choose wisely

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To be in dilemma to choose

184

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

The period of time in a person's life when they are developing into an adult

  1. ((a))

    Adolescence

  2. ((b))

    Adultery

  3. ((c))

    Teenage

  4. ((d))

    Childhood 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adolescence

185

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Beat around the bush.

  1. ((a))

    To go around the bush.

  2. ((b))

    To live around the bush.

  3. ((c))

    To avoid talking about what is important. 

  4. ((d))

    To talk about something important.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To go around the bush.

186

Which of the following words has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

Numerous tremors without any tectonic plate movement have baffled geologists.

  1. ((a))

    Angered

  2. ((b))

    Irritated

  3. ((c))

    Perplexed

  4. ((d))

    Amused

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Angered

187

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Mihir's ability to think outside ____________ always gives our team the upper hand when tackling complex problems.

  1. ((a))

     the room

  2. ((b))

    the cupboard

  3. ((c))

    the box

  4. ((d))

    the bowl 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 the room

188

Select the sentence that has the correct use of words and spellings from the options given below.

  1. ((a))

    The skilled surgeon delicatly performed the intricate procedure, saving the patient's life with his stedy hands and unwavering focus.

  2. ((b))

    The skilled surgeon delicately performed the intrecate procedure, saving the patient's life with his steady hands and unwavering focus.

  3. ((c))

    The skiled surgeon delicatly performed the intricate procedure, saving the patient's life with his stedy hands and unwavering focus. 

  4. ((d))

    The skilled surgeon delicately performed the intricate procedure, saving the patient's life with his steady hands and unwavering focus.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The skilled surgeon delicatly performed the intricate procedure, saving the patient's life with his stedy hands and unwavering focus.

189

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

Tin is easy to shape in any desired form.

  1. ((a))

    malleable

  2. ((b))

    rigid

  3. ((c))

    immutable

  4. ((d))

    gullible

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

malleable

190

Select the option that expresses the meaning of the underlined segment.

The regulation bans any direct or indirect promotion through radio or television of supernatural practices.

  1. ((a))

    Questionable

  2. ((b))

    Obtuse

  3. ((c))

    Occult

  4. ((d))

    Evident

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Questionable

191

What does the term ‘Catch-all’ mean?

  1. ((a))

    A category which includes all the types of media

  2. ((b))

    A category that includes all the sources of information

  3. ((c))

    A category that includes all the sources of entertainment

  4. ((d))

    A category which includes many different things

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A category which includes all the types of media

192

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

My son will carry out my business in my absence.

  1. ((a))

    carry at

  2. ((b))

    carry on

  3. ((c))

    carry for

  4. ((d))

    carry in

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

carry at

193

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Voracious

  1. ((a))

    Quenched

  2. ((b))

    Appreciate

  3. ((c))

    Compensated 

  4. ((d))

    Greedy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Quenched

194

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

I don't know which career he will choose. He delays making strong decisions.

  1. ((a))

    sits on the fence

  2. ((b))

    is as clean as a whistle

  3. ((c))

    turns a blind eye 

  4. ((d))

    spills the beans

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sits on the fence

195

Select the correctly spelt word. 

  1. ((a))

    directory

  2. ((b))

    dictionery

  3. ((c))

    dispensery

  4. ((d))

    machinary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

directory

196

Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

He always used to say that he was not a beggar by choice and if someone could employ him, he would like to eat.

  1. ((a))

    love to work

  2. ((b))

    listen to me

  3. ((c))

    linger at work

  4. ((d))

    live to work

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

love to work

197

Select the correct option to fill blank 2. 

  1. ((a))

    matches

  2. ((b))

    gaming

  3. ((c))

    competition

  4. ((d))

    sport

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

matches

198

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

The company plans to expand its business to the international market.

  1. ((a))

    to reduce

  2. ((b))

    to contract

  3. ((c))

    to increase

  4. ((d))

    to limit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to reduce

199

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

If I have recovered from fever, / I will start going / for swimming classes / from tomorrow.

  1. ((a))

    I will start going

  2. ((b))

    for swimming classes

  3. ((c))

    from tomorrow

  4. ((d))

    If I have recovered from fever

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I will start going

200

Why is it not easy to draw a line between old media and new media?

  1. ((a))

    Because new media can be customised to users’ preferences

  2. ((b))

    Because new media is considered to be the multimedia and digital form of communication

  3. ((c))

    Because both include various kinds of medium

  4. ((d))

    Because old media has found new ways of representation in digital forms

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Because new media can be customised to users’ preferences

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