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SSC CPO 2024 Official Paper-I (Held On: 28 Jun, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

12 is related to 16 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 18 is related to 24. Which of the following numbers is related to 28 using the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    23

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

2

In a certain code language, ‘FEED’ is written as ‘24’, and ‘ACCOUNT’ is written as ‘42’.

How will ‘PIZZA’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    38

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38

3

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))

4

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. Some snacks are meals.

  2. All juices are snacks.

Conclusions:

I. All juices can never be meals.

II. All meals are snacks.

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both Conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only Conclusion I follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion II follows.

5

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

YFJW, BJEC, ?, HRUO, KVPU

  1. ((a))

    EHSI

  2. ((b))

    TDFI

  3. ((c))

    NWRF

  4. ((d))

    ENZI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EHSI

6

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

192, 185, 171, ?, 122, 87

  1. ((a))

    149

  2. ((b))

    147

  3. ((c))

    151

  4. ((d))

    150

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

149

7

A dice has its faces named by letters B, C, D, R, S and T. Two positions of the same dice are given below. Which face is opposite to face R?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

8

Anil starts from point A and drives 8 km towards North. He then takes a right turn, drives 2 km, turns right and drives 11 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 5 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 3 km and stops at point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    3 km towards East

  2. ((b))

    2 km towards East

  3. ((c))

    2 km towards West

  4. ((d))

    3 km towards North

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km towards East

9

Point A is 35 m to the east of Point B. Point C is 48 m to the north of Point A. Point D is 23 m to the east of Point C. Point D is 14 m to the north of Point E. Point E is 48 m to the east of Point F. In which direction is Point F with respect to Point A?

  1. ((a))

    North-east

  2. ((b))

    North

  3. ((c))

    East

  4. ((d))

    North-west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North-east

10

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

AM, DK, GI, JG, ?

  1. ((a))

    NE

  2. ((b))

    ND

  3. ((c))

    MD

  4. ((d))

    ME

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NE

11

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?

6 C 7 C 8 B 71 A 11 B 32 C 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    198

  2. ((b))

    228

  3. ((c))

    212

  4. ((d))

    192

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

198

12

The sequence of folding a paper and the manner in which the folded paper is cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

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

6, 10, 15, 21, ?, 36, 45

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

14

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.)

Summon : Call :: Disperse : ?

  1. ((a))

    Surround

  2. ((b))

    Remove

  3. ((c))

    Spread

  4. ((d))

    Disappear

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surround

15

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?

74 A (17 C 2 B 24) D 2 A 16 C 3 B 8 = ?

  1. ((a))

    119

  2. ((b))

    134

  3. ((c))

    128

  4. ((d))

    109

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

119

16

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

Teacher, Guitarist, Lawyer

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

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?

8 B 9 C 49 A 7 D 25 = ?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    57

  4. ((d))

    62

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

18

In a certain code language, ‘god is great’ is coded as ‘tg so rf’ and ‘we love god’ is coded as ‘ae rf xd’. How is ‘god’ coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    xd

  2. ((b))

    rf

  3. ((c))

    tg

  4. ((d))

    ae

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

xd

19

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.

UNREAL : MCHVSA :: CREATE : FVDIWI :: AROUND : ?

  1. ((a))

    FPXSWF

  2. ((b))

    FQXSWG

  3. ((c))

    EPXSXE

  4. ((d))

    EPXSWG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FPXSWF

20

A dice has letters M, Q, R, S, T and V on its sides. Two different positions of the same dice are shown below. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the one having V.

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

21

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))

    QNR

  2. ((b))

    TQV

  3. ((c))

    NKP

  4. ((d))

    KHM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QNR

22

Three different positions of the same dice are given. Find the number on the face opposite to the face showing ‘4’.

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

23

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

45, 46, 50, 59, 75, ?

  1. ((a))

    95

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    105

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95

24

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.)

(128, 62, 190)

(114, 86, 200)

  1. ((a))

    (98, 68, 146)

  2. ((b))

    (102, 73, 165)

  3. ((c))

    (95, 54, 149)

  4. ((d))

    (106, 69, 195)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(98, 68, 146)

25

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))

26

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

RJO, SKP, TLQ,?

  1. ((a))

    GRS

  2. ((b))

    MRW

  3. ((c))

    UMR

  4. ((d))

    HKL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GRS

27

Six students - A, B, C, D, E and F - are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre.

A is the immediate neighbour of both E and F.

B is sitting second to the right of E.

D is sitting third to the left of F.

C is the immediate neighbour of both B and F.

Who among the following is the immediate neighbour of both A and D?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

28

In a certain code language, 'APPLE' is coded as 250 and 'BERRY' is coded as 340. How will 'LITCHI' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    330

  2. ((b))

    306

  3. ((c))

    305

  4. ((d))

    350

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

330

29

In a certain code language,

‘A+ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’

‘A – B’ means ‘B is the sister of A’

‘A x B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’

Based on the above, how is L related to K if ‘N x M − K ÷ L + P’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Father

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

30

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))

31

Find the two signs to be interchanged to make the following equation correct.

6 + 3 × 8 − 12 ÷ 4 = 4

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and −

  2. ((b))
    • and ÷
  3. ((c))

    − and +

  4. ((d))

    ÷ and ×

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and −

32

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))

33

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))

34

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)

(16, 48 , 4)

(24, 72, 6)

  1. ((a))

    (21, 61, 6)

  2. ((b))

    (20, 60, 6)

  3. ((c))

    (21, 60, 5)

  4. ((d))

    (20, 60, 5)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(21, 61, 6)

35

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

1- Perplex

2- Peroration

3- Perpetrate

4- Perpetuity

5- Perpetual

  1. ((a))

    2, 3, 5, 4, 1

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 4, 3, 5

  3. ((c))

    3, 2, 4, 5, 1

  4. ((d))

    4, 2, 5, 3, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 3, 5, 4, 1

36

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

80, 101, 120, ?, 168

  1. ((a))

    143

  2. ((b))

    147

  3. ((c))

    145

  4. ((d))

    149

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

143

37

In a code language, ‘MARS’ is written as ‘KXPP’, and ‘BODY’ is written as ‘ZLBV’. How will ‘TEST’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    RBQQ

  2. ((b))

    RQBQ

  3. ((c))

    QQRB

  4. ((d))

    QRQB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RBQQ

38

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

40 + 45 × 5 – 12 ÷ 4 = 1

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ×

  2. ((b))

    − and ×

  3. ((c))
    • and ×
  4. ((d))

    − and +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and ×

39

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

Statements:

Some streams are rivers.

Some rivers are oceans.

Conclusions:

I. Some streams are oceans.

II. All rivers are oceans.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

40

Select the pair which is related to each other in the same way as the following - 72 ∶ 27

  1. ((a))

    27 ∶ 45

  2. ((b))

    56 ∶ 33

  3. ((c))

    32 ∶ 14

  4. ((d))

    48 ∶ 24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27 ∶ 45

41

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

  1. Breathable
  2. Brevetting
  3. Breakfast
  4. Breviaries
  5. Breacher
  6. Breakthrough
  1. ((a))

    5, 6, 3, 1, 4, 2

  2. ((b))

    6, 5, 3, 1, 4, 2

  3. ((c))

    6, 3, 5, 1, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    5, 3, 6, 1, 2, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 6, 3, 1, 4, 2

42

In a certain code language,

'A × 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 × N + P – S % T’?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's father's brother

  2. ((b))

    Father's brother's son

  3. ((c))

    Mother's mother's brother

  4. ((d))

    Mother's brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's father's brother

43

In a code language, ‘GOOD’ is written as ‘HMPB’, and ‘HALL’ is written as ‘IYMJ’. How will ‘TOOL’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    JUMP

  2. ((b))

    PUMJ

  3. ((c))

    UPJM

  4. ((d))

    UMPJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JUMP

44

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))

45

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 cards are plastics.

Some plastics are woods.

Conclusions:

I. Some cards are woods.

II. No card is a wood.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

46

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

16 × 121 ÷ 11 + 4 − 10 = 50

  1. ((a))
    • and ×
  2. ((b))

    − and ÷

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and +

  4. ((d))
    • and −
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and ×
47

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?

8 B 9 C 49 A 7 D 25 = ?

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    56

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

48

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)

(195, 65, 13)

(255, 85, 17)

  1. ((a))

    (280, 95, 19)

  2. ((b))

    (285, 95, 19)

  3. ((c))

    (285, 90, 19)

  4. ((d))

    (285, 95, 21)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(280, 95, 19)

49

In a code language, 'HOPE' is coded as ‘FRRL’ and 'TAIL' is coded as ‘MKDX’. How will 'STORY' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    ZRTXX

  2. ((b))

    ZTRYY

  3. ((c))

    ZRTYY

  4. ((d))

    ZTRXX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZRTXX

50

A dice has its faces marked by symbols θ, δ, ω, ε, η and %. Two positions of the same dice are given below. Which face is opposite to face %?

  1. ((a))

    η

  2. ((b))

    θ

  3. ((c))

    ω

  4. ((d))

    ε

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

η

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

51

Indian Classical Dance is an umbrella under which various performing arts whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text, Natya-Shastra, the foundational treatise by:

  1. ((a))

    Bhasa

  2. ((b))

    Panini

  3. ((c))

    Patanjali

  4. ((d))

    Bharata Muni

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhasa

52

In which of the following years did Antoine Lavoisier discover the law of conservation of mass and state that mass is conserved in a chemical reaction?

  1. ((a))

    1786

  2. ((b))

    1787

  3. ((c))

    1788

  4. ((d))

    1789

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1786

53

Who described the algae Spirogyra in 1674 and named the motile organisms Animalcules, meaning ‘little animals’?

  1. ((a))

    Maurice Wilkins

  2. ((b))

    Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

  3. ((c))

    Robert Remak

  4. ((d))

    Barthelemy Dumortier

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maurice Wilkins

54

What was the main purpose of establishing the Agricultural Prices Commission in 1965?

  1. ((a))

    To determine the prices for various farm products purchased by the government

  2. ((b))

    To determine the price of fertiliser and electricity paid by farmers

  3. ((c))

    To determine the price of seeds used in agriculture

  4. ((d))

    To determine the prices for various farm products for sale in the open market

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To determine the prices for various farm products purchased by the government

55

Dalkhai is a popular folk dance of:

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

56

Which festival is popularly known as the festival of light?

  1. ((a))

    Bihu

  2. ((b))

    Navratri

  3. ((c))

    Diwali

  4. ((d))

    Holi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihu

57

Which Article specifies the procedure for amending the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Article 367

  2. ((b))

    Article 368

  3. ((c))

    Article 365

  4. ((d))

    Article 366

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 367

58

Who among the following stated in 1902, India was not ruled for its benefit, but rather for the benefit of its conquerors?

  1. ((a))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. ((b))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. ((c))

    Annie Besant

  4. ((d))

    Sarojini Naidu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

59

The 35th National Games were held in the state of _______.

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

60

As per the National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report 2023, which of the following states has the least population concentration in the Multidimensional poverty index?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Goa

  4. ((d))

    Sikkim

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

61

Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, an accomplished Santoor player, originally hails from the State /UT of:

  1. ((a))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Lakshadweep

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jammu and Kashmir

62

Tattvabodhini Patrika promoted the study of India’s past in which language?

  1. ((a))

    Sanskrit

  2. ((b))

    Bengali

  3. ((c))

    Hindi

  4. ((d))

    English

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sanskrit

63

Shovana Narayan has been honoured with the Padma Shri for her contribution to which Indian dance form?

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali

  2. ((b))

    Kathak

  3. ((c))

    Kuchipudi

  4. ((d))

    Odissi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

64

One mole of Aluminium Sulphate Al2(SO4)3 contains:

  1. ((a))

    4 moles of oxygen atoms

  2. ((b))

    3 moles of oxygen atoms

  3. ((c))

    12 moles of oxygen atoms

  4. ((d))

    6 moles of oxygen atoms

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 moles of oxygen atoms

65

According to Dr. BR Ambedkar’s views, which of the following is the key feature of the Directive Principles of the Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Basic law

  2. ((b))

    Mandatory feature

  3. ((c))

    Novel feature

  4. ((d))

    Basic feature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Basic law

66

What is the national male workforce participation rate as per the Census of India 2011?

  1. ((a))

    53.26%

  2. ((b))

    51.26%

  3. ((c))

    50.26%

  4. ((d))

    52.26%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53.26%

67

The Battle of Kannauj was fought between Sher Shah Suri and the Mughals led by _______________.

  1. ((a))

    Humayun

  2. ((b))

    Jehangir

  3. ((c))

    Aurangzeb

  4. ((d))

    Akbar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humayun

68

Which of the following is the longest Highway Tunnel in India (as of 2022)?

  1. ((a))

    Atal Tunnel

  2. ((b))

    Pir Panjal Tunnel

  3. ((c))

    Karbude Tunnel

  4. ((d))

    Jawahar Tunnel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atal Tunnel

69

Brij Bhushan Kabra was considered an expert in which of the following instruments in the field of Indian classical music?

  1. ((a))

    Veena

  2. ((b))

    Guitar

  3. ((c))

    Santoor

  4. ((d))

    Violin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Veena

70

Identify the option that contains the correct sequence of Indian states in terms of decreasing average annual rainfall.

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan > Assam > Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Haryana > Bihar > Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Assam > Bihar > Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh > Bihar > West Bengal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan > Assam > Bihar

71

Who among the following was the founding president of the Indian Olympic Association?

  1. ((a))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. ((b))

    Jamsetji Tata

  3. ((c))

    AG. Noehren

  4. ((d))

    Dorabji Tata

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dadabhai Naoroji

72

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that a person may be appointed as the Governor of two or more states?

  1. ((a))

    Article 153

  2. ((b))

    Article 150

  3. ((c))

    Article 151

  4. ((d))

    Article 152

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 153

73

Who among the following are eligible for free legal aid under the National Legal Services Authority?

A. A member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.

B. A victim of trafficking in human beings or beggar as referred to in Article 23 of the Constitution

C. An industrial workman

D. A person under circumstances of undeserved want such as being a victim of a mass disasters

E. To file any case in Supreme Court, if any person need free legal aid, the person’s annual income must be below 10 lakhs.

  1. ((a))

    B, C and D only

  2. ((b))

    A, B, C, D and E

  3. ((c))

    A, B, C and D only

  4. ((d))

    A, B and E only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B, C and D only

74

Which unit is used to measure the concentration of contaminants in soil and sediment?

  1. ((a))

    PPBB

  2. ((b))

    TDS

  3. ((c))

    DPMO

  4. ((d))

    PPM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PPBB

75

A Flight of Pigeons is a famous book written by ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Ruskin Bond

  2. ((b))

    Salman Rushdie

  3. ((c))

    Khushwant Singh

  4. ((d))

    Vikram Seth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ruskin Bond

76

Devanampriya Piyadasi is another name for whom among the following Mauryan kings?

  1. ((a))

    Samprati

  2. ((b))

    Ashoka

  3. ((c))

    Shatadhanvan

  4. ((d))

    Bindusara

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Samprati

77

To what phylum does a blood sucking leech belong?

  1. ((a))

    Aschelmenthis

  2. ((b))

    Cnidarian

  3. ((c))

    Platyhelminthes

  4. ((d))

    Annelida

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aschelmenthis

78

Which bacteria have a thick cell wall with several layers of peptidoglycan and teichoic acid?

  1. ((a))

    Salmonella enterica

  2. ((b))

    Staphylococcus aureus

  3. ((c))

    Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  4. ((d))

    Escherichia coli

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Salmonella enterica

79

How much percentage of the capital of MUDRA is contributed by SIDBI?

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75

80

The inaugural edition of the National Beach Soccer Championship was held at _________ in 2023.

  1. ((a))

    Surat

  2. ((b))

    Daman

  3. ((c))

    Diu

  4. ((d))

    Goa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surat

81

Which of the following statements is correct about ‘Loo’ winds in the context of the Indian climate?

  1. ((a))

    They blow in the winter and rainy season.

  2. ((b))

    They blow in the summer season.

  3. ((c))

    They blow in the winter season.

  4. ((d))

    They blow in the rainy season.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They blow in the winter and rainy season.

82

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of privatisation?

  1. ((a))

    Additional source of revenue for the government

  2. ((b))

    Low interference of political motives

  3. ((c))

    Overall improved performance

  4. ((d))

    Reduced competition

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Additional source of revenue for the government

83

What is the name of the northern part of the western coastal plain between Mumbai and Goa?

  1. ((a))

    Konkan coast

  2. ((b))

    Coromandel coast

  3. ((c))

    Malabar coast

  4. ((d))

    Kannad plain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Konkan coast

84

Choose the correct statement about the peninsular rivers.

a. The Narmada rises in the Malwa plateau.

b. The Godavari rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats near Nashik.

c. The Mahanadi rises in the highlands of Chhattisgarh.

d. The Krishna rises from a spring near Mahabaleshwar.

  1. ((a))

    Only b, c and d

  2. ((b))

    Only a, b and c

  3. ((c))

    a, b, c and d

  4. ((d))

    Only a, c and d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only b, c and d

85

Which of the following mountains of India is famous for tea and coffee production?

  1. ((a))

    Aravali

  2. ((b))

    Vidhyanchal

  3. ((c))

    Himalaya

  4. ((d))

    Nilgiri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aravali

86

The ___________ project has been organised by the Central government for the villagers, to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation.

  1. ((a))

    Neeru-Meeru

  2. ((b))

    Haryali

  3. ((c))

    Chipko andolan

  4. ((d))

    Arvary Pani Sansad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neeru-Meeru

87

Which of the following is an INCORRECTLY stated social impact of the Green Revolution?

  1. ((a))

    Primarily, the medium and large farmers were benefited

  2. ((b))

    Worsened the condition of landless and marginal farmers

  3. ((c))

    Only farmers involved in subsistence agriculture were benefitted

  4. ((d))

    There was displacement of service caste group

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Primarily, the medium and large farmers were benefited

88

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Oath of the Vayuputras’?

  1. ((a))

    Indrapramit Das

  2. ((b))

    Vikram Chandra

  3. ((c))

    Amish Tripathi

  4. ((d))

    Ravi Subramanian

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indrapramit Das

89

Who among the following is a famous personality of the dance form Mohiniyattam?

  1. ((a))

    Sitara Devi

  2. ((b))

    Damayanti Joshi

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Birju Maharaj

  4. ((d))

    Sunanda Nair

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sitara Devi

90

The Carnatic classical vocalist and first ever musician to receive the Bharat Ratna award, also known as ‘Queen of songs’, is _________.

  1. ((a))

    Shubha Mudgal

  2. ((b))

    Girija Devi

  3. ((c))

    MS Subbulakshmi

  4. ((d))

    Gangubai Hangal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shubha Mudgal

91

Which amongst the following statements about the Indian social reformers of the 19th century is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj.

  2. ((b))

    The Aligarh Movement was started by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875.

  3. ((c))

    Mahadev Govind Ranade is associated with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

  4. ((d))

    Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj.

92

Which part of the bifocal lens facilitates near vision?

  1. ((a))

    Lower part with concave lens

  2. ((b))

    Upper part with convex lens

  3. ((c))

    Lower part with convex lens

  4. ((d))

    Upper part with concave lens

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lower part with concave lens

93

2-Methylpropan-2-ol is commonly known as:

  1. ((a))

    tert-butyl alcohol

  2. ((b))

    prim-propyl alcohol

  3. ((c))

    ethyl alcohol

  4. ((d))

    methanol

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tert-butyl alcohol

94

Why are the intermediate goods NOT included in the National Income?

  1. ((a))

    For the prevention of double accounting.

  2. ((b))

    Intermediate goods decreases the income.

  3. ((c))

    Intermediate goods are not reliable.

  4. ((d))

    Intermediate goods increases the income.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

For the prevention of double accounting.

95

In Andhra region, who among the following translated a few portions of Mahabharata in Telugu?

  1. ((a))

    Nanniah

  2. ((b))

    Tikkanna

  3. ((c))

    Kamban

  4. ((d))

    Pampa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nanniah

96

Which of the following is the main active ingredient of clove oil?

  1. ((a))

    Eugenol

  2. ((b))

    Curcuma

  3. ((c))

    Malic acid

  4. ((d))

    Tartaric acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eugenol

97

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the salaries and allowances of members of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council of a state?

  1. ((a))

    Article 199

  2. ((b))

    Article 198

  3. ((c))

    Article 195

  4. ((d))

    Article 194

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 199

98

The 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution (1976) states that India is a/an ____________ nation.

  1. ((a))

    aristocratic

  2. ((b))

    oligarchic

  3. ((c))

    capitalist

  4. ((d))

    secular

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

aristocratic

99

The Tableau of which of the following states was given the title of ‘Best Tableau’ on Republic Day, 2023, which was themed as ‘Manaskhand’?

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

100

In which year was the Department of Sports transformed into the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports?

  1. ((a))

    1984

  2. ((b))

    1985

  3. ((c))

    1983

  4. ((d))

    1982

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1984

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

The simple interest on a certain sum for 4 years at 14% per annum is Rs. 6,160 less than the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for 8 years. Find the sum.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 9,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 12,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 11,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 10,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 9,000

102

Simplify the following.

\( \frac{2\left{3+3\left(\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{15}{20}+2\right)-18 \times \frac{1}{3}\right}}{2(4+20 \div 4)} \)

  1. ((a))

    718\frac{7}{18}

  2. ((b))

    1118\frac{11}{18}

  3. ((c))

    49\frac{4}{9}

  4. ((d))

    59\frac{5}{9}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

718\frac{7}{18}

103

Simplify the following expression.

(4.2 of 2.5 ÷ 3.5) − (3.6 ÷ 2.4 + 2.5 of 3 ÷ 7.5) + (6 − 3 of 2 + 4 of 3 ÷ 6)

  1. ((a))

    4.5

  2. ((b))

    3.5

  3. ((c))

    1.5

  4. ((d))

    2.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.5

104

If 56 ÷ 4 + p × 3 – 24 ÷ 12 + 4 = 21 ÷ 3 + 3, then the value of p is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    -1

  4. ((d))

    -2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

105

Find the value of 3÷3×2−6÷3+75÷5×6÷6+3+3\frac{3 \div 3 \times 2-6 \div 3+7}{5 \div 5 \times 6 \div 6+3+3}.

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    67\frac{6}{7}

  3. ((c))

    87\frac{8}{7}

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

106

Tarun is twice as good as Tripti in doing a work. Together, they can complete the work in 16 days. In how many days can Tripti alone complete the same work?

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

107

A shopkeeper kept the marked price of an item at Rs. 500. He sold it at a scheme discount of 10% and 20% and got a profit of 25%. What was the cost price of the item?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 188

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 482

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 288

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 384

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 188

108

If A, B and C are the interior angles of ΔABC, then what is the value of tan⁡A2+cosec⁡B+C2{\tan \frac{{A}}{2}+\operatorname{cosec} \frac{B+C}{2}} ({\tan \frac{{A}}{2}-\operatorname{cosec} \frac{B+C}{2}} \) ?

  1. ((a))

    -1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    -2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-1

109

Simplify

13.5 - [5 + 0.5 × (9 - 3 × 2)]

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

110

The volume of a right circular cone is 150π cm3 and its height is 18 cm. Find its slant height (in cm) (correct to 2 decimal places).

  1. ((a))

    28.68

  2. ((b))

    25.35

  3. ((c))

    15.25

  4. ((d))

    18.68

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28.68

111

The percentage of marks obtained by six students in five different subjects in an examination and the maximum marks in each subject (in parenthesis) are given in the following table.

StudentHindi (150)English (100)Geography(175)Mathemati cs (120)Physics (75)
P8556658290
Q7684528476
R8998676056
S8264567080
T5868786871
U6475946460
<br>

What was the aggregate of marks obtained by S in all the five subjects?

  1. ((a))

    324

  2. ((b))

    429

  3. ((c))

    356

  4. ((d))

    405

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

324

112

The value of 72 ÷ 8 − 210 ÷ 15 − 5 + 2 × 5 is:

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

113

Find the value:

[9 + 3 - 2{(4 ÷ 14\frac{1}{4}) - 4} + 81 ÷ 9 + 81 ÷ 9 + 3 - 9] + 9

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

114

Study the following table chart carefully and answer the question that follows.

The table given below shows the number of registered voters and the percentage of the people who voted among them in different voting centres.

CentresTotal number of Registered VotersPercentage of people who voted
Centre 12600070%
Centre 22800060%
Centre 32500080%
Centre 43000076%
<br>

According to the table given above, which centre has the maximum number of voting?

  1. ((a))

    Centre 1

  2. ((b))

    Centre 3

  3. ((c))

    Centre 2

  4. ((d))

    Centre 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Centre 1

115

The distance between the parallel sides of a trapezium is 18 cm. If the area of the trapezium is 1188 cm2, then what is the sum of the lengths of the parallel sides?

  1. ((a))

    115 cm

  2. ((b))

    126 cm

  3. ((c))

    132 cm

  4. ((d))

    150 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

115 cm

116

Simplify

sin⁡3A+cos⁡3Asin⁡A+cos⁡A\frac{\sin ^3 A+\cos ^3 A}{\sin A+\cos A}

  1. ((a))

    1 - cos A cot A

  2. ((b))

    1 - sin A tan A

  3. ((c))

    1 - sin A cos A

  4. ((d))

    1 - tan A sec A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 - cos A cot A

117

The table below shows employees of a company in 5 different towns over the period of 5 years.

YearTown
HyderabadPunjabPuneKolkataDelhi
2016520325152425545
2017680475250765645
2018874850179857820
2019745780375856765
2020954822425880923
<br>

Note: All figures are fictitious.

Employees from Pune in 2018 are what per cent of the total employees of all towns together in that year?

  1. ((a))

    3%

  2. ((b))

    6%

  3. ((c))

    4%

  4. ((d))

    5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3%

118

Simplify.

22.0625 – [15 + 0.25 × (4.78 – 1.5 × 3.02)]

  1. ((a))

    7.1

  2. ((b))

    7.3

  3. ((c))

    7.2

  4. ((d))

    7.0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7.1

119

A school has four sections A, B, C, D of class x students. The results of half yearly and annual examinations are shown in the table given below:

ResultNumber of students
Section ASection BSection CSection D
Students failed in both exams25221820
Students failed in half yearly but passed in Annual exam20252412
Students passed in half yearly but failed in Annual exam1215810
Students passed in both exams15202218
<br>

How many students are there in class X in the school?

  1. ((a))

    286

  2. ((b))

    256

  3. ((c))

    206

  4. ((d))

    226

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

286

120

A train covers a distance of 72 km in 40 minutes. Travelling at the same speed, how many metres will the train cover in 6 seconds?

  1. ((a))

    210

  2. ((b))

    174

  3. ((c))

    192

  4. ((d))

    180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

210

121

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the yearly production (in thousands) of scooters in five different factories (P, Q, R, S and T) from 1985 to 1989.

Yearly production (in thousands) of scooters in different factories.

Factory19851986198719881989
P2015241317
Q1623412015
R1421301612
S2517151222
T4032394135
Total115108149102101
<br>

In which year was the total production of scooters of all factories 20% of the total production of scooters from 1985 to 1989?

  1. ((a))

    1985

  2. ((b))

    1986

  3. ((c))

    1988

  4. ((d))

    1989

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1985

122

The sum of any two sides of a triangle is:

  1. ((a))

    less than the third side

  2. ((b))

    greater than the third side

  3. ((c))

    equal to third side

  4. ((d))

    less than or equal to third side

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

less than the third side

123

A vessel contains 18 litres mixture of milk and water in the ratio 5 : 1. If 3 litres of milk is added to the vessel, then how much water (in litres) should be added to the vessel to have milk and water in the ratio 9 : 2?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1.5

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    0.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

124

The marked price of a table is Rs. 5,980. If the shopkeeper offers a discount of 18%, what is its selling price (in Rs., to the nearest rupee)?

  1. ((a))

    4,940

  2. ((b))

    4,490

  3. ((c))

    4,094

  4. ((d))

    4,904

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4,940

125

Ashish covers 72 km at a speed of 45 km/h by bike, 28 km at a speed of 4 km/h by bicycle, and another 160 km at a speed of 20 km/h by car. Find his average speed (in km/h) for the whole journey. (Rounded off to two decimal places)

  1. ((a))

    15.66

  2. ((b))

    28.33

  3. ((c))

    25.25

  4. ((d))

    27.65

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15.66

126

A vegetable vendor bought 100 kg of potatoes at the rate of Rs. 19 per kg and spent Rs. 100 as cartage. He sold 60 kg of potatoes with a 50% profit and half of the remaining stock with a 40% profit. He sold half of the still remaining potatoes with a 25% profit. What profit percentage should he aim for when selling the ultimate remaining potatoes to achieve an overall profit of 42%?

  1. ((a))

    0.1

  2. ((b))

    0.15

  3. ((c))

    0.12

  4. ((d))

    0.16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.1

127

If the number of school going children in a town is 64000 and it is increasing annually by 10%, then what will be the number of school going children in the town at the end of 3 years?

  1. ((a))

    85000

  2. ((b))

    85100

  3. ((c))

    85184

  4. ((d))

    80000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85000

128

The curved surface area of a cone is 308 cm2, and its slant height is 28 cm . Find the radius of its base. (Use π=227\pi=\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    3.5 cm

  2. ((b))

    2.8 cm

  3. ((c))

    3.0 cm

  4. ((d))

    2.5 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.5 cm

129

A solid metal cylinder of 12 cm height and 7 cm radius is melted and recast into two cones in the proportion of 1 : 2 (volume), keeping the height 12 cm . What would be the percentage change in the flat surface area before and after [use π=227\pi=\frac{22}{7}] ?

  1. ((a))

    45%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    50%

  4. ((d))

    35%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45%

130

If sin(x + y) = 1 and cos⁡(x−y)=32\cos (x-y)=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, find the value of 'y'.

  1. ((a))

    90°

  2. ((b))

    30°

  3. ((c))

    20°

  4. ((d))

    60°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90°

131

A travels for 8 hours at the rate of 4 km/h and for 4 hours at the rate of 8 km/h. The average speed of the journey (in km/h) is:

  1. ((a))

    4234 \frac{2}{3}

  2. ((b))

    5135 \frac{1}{3}

  3. ((c))

    4134 \frac{1}{3}

  4. ((d))

    5235\frac{2}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4234 \frac{2}{3}

132

Two trains are moving in the same direction at 60 km/h and 42 km/h. The faster train crosses a man in the slower train in 36 seconds. Find the length of the faster train.

  1. ((a))

    185 m

  2. ((b))

    195 m

  3. ((c))

    180 m

  4. ((d))

    175 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

185 m

133

Let a be a positive number and b=4ab=\frac{4}{a}. What is the mean proportional of a and b ?

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

134

A gear 15 cm in diameter is turning a gear 21 cm in diameter. When the smaller gear has 105 revolutions, how many has the larger one made?

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    85

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

135

If the polynomial (2x3 + ax2 + 3x - 5) and (x3 + x2 - 2x + a) leave the same remainder when divided by (x-2), find the remainder.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

136

Simplify the given expression.

13÷6−6÷(7−9)×8+95+5×5÷5 of 5\frac{13 \div{6-6 \div(7-9) \times 8+9}}{5+5 \times 5 \div 5 \text { of } 5}

  1. ((a))

    118\frac{1}{18}

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    39

  4. ((d))

    12\frac{1}{2}

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Answer: ((a))

118\frac{1}{18}

137

The value of (2cos⁡3θ−cos⁡θsin⁡θ−2sin⁡3θ)2+1\left(\frac{2 \cos ^3 \theta-\cos \theta}{\sin \theta-2 \sin ^3 \theta}\right)^2+1 , θ ≠ 45° is:

  1. ((a))

    sec2 θ

  2. ((b))

    cot2 θ

  3. ((c))

    cosec2 θ

  4. ((d))

    sin2 θ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sec2 θ

138

If ​ab+ba=1,a≠0,b≠0\rm ​\frac{a}{b}+\frac{b}{a}=1, a \neq 0, b \neq 0, then find the value of a3+b33ab\rm \frac{a^3+b^3}{3 a b}.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    -3

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

139

If x = 11, then the value of (x5 - 12x4 + 12x3 - 12x2 + 12x - 1) is:

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

140

A trader sells pulses at a 32% profit and uses weights 20% less than the actual measure. Find his gain percentage.

  1. ((a))

    72%

  2. ((b))

    62%

  3. ((c))

    58%

  4. ((d))

    65%

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Answer: ((a))

72%

141

Consider the data of a certain number of activities of type P, Q, and R in the percentage of the total activities of the cities B, C, D, and K in the table below.

City →BCDK
Activity ↓
P45302535
Q25303530
R30404035
<br>

If the total activities of B and C are 500 and 400, respectively, then what is the difference in activity R of B and C?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

15

142

The following table shows the number of new employees added to different categories of employees in a university and also the number of employees from these categories who left the university every year:

ProfessorAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorPeon
NewLeftNewLeftNewLeftNewLeft
201880-100-90-60-
20191006015040110308010
20201504016030140407020
20211806020050190508030
20222008022060220609040
<br>

What is the difference between the total number of professors added to the university and the total number of associate professors added to the university during the years 2019 to 2022 ?

  1. ((a))
  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    120

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Answer: ((a))
143

What is the ratio between S and T if S is 75% of T?

  1. ((a))

    2 ∶ 3

  2. ((b))

    4 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    75 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 3

144

The area of the canvas cloth needed to erect a right conical tent of height 20ft. and circular base of circumference 30π ft. is:

  1. ((a))

    375π sq.ft.

  2. ((b))

    589π sq.ft.

  3. ((c))

    470π sq.ft.

  4. ((d))

    455π sq.ft.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

375π sq.ft.

145

In an election between P, R and S, 110\frac{1}{10} of the total votes polled are invalid. Votes polled in favour of R and S are half of the total votes polled, and they get equal votes. Due to a fault in the machine, half of the votes of S and half of the invalid votes are counted additionally in favour of R. What is the overall percentage of votes secured by R due to the fault?

  1. ((a))

    42.5%

  2. ((b))

    38.5%

  3. ((c))

    41.55%

  4. ((d))

    37.55% 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42.5%

146

P can do a piece of work in 30 days and Q in 40 days. They work together for 4 days and then Q leaves. The number of days taken by P to finish the remaining work is:

  1. ((a))

    28 days

  2. ((b))

    23 days

  3. ((c))

    30 days

  4. ((d))

    7 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28 days

147

Find the perimeter of a triangle with sides equal to 13 cm, 12 cm and 5 cm.

  1. ((a))

    5 cm

  2. ((b))

    25 cm

  3. ((c))

    30 cm

  4. ((d))

    15 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 cm

148

The cost of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) per litre is increased by 65%. By what percentage must Manish reduce his consumption of CNG so as not to increase his expenditure? (correct up to two decimal places)

  1. ((a))

    25.39%

  2. ((b))

    45.13%

  3. ((c))

    39.39%

  4. ((d))

    30.13%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25.39%

149

Arrange the following ratios in ascending order.

3 ∶ 4, 3 ∶ 5, 2 ∶ 11, 7 ∶ 2

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 5 < 2 ∶ 11 < 3 ∶ 4 < 7 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 11 < 3 ∶ 5 < 3 ∶ 4 < 7 ∶ 2

  3. ((c))

    7 ∶ 2 < 3 ∶ 4 < 3 ∶ 5 < 2 ∶ 11

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 4 < 3 ∶ 5 < 2 ∶ 11 < 7 ∶ 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 5 < 2 ∶ 11 < 3 ∶ 4 < 7 ∶ 2

150

Three circles each of radius 5 cm touch one another. The area (in cm2) subtended between them is:

  1. ((a))

    25(3+π2)25\left(\sqrt{3}+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)

  2. ((b))

    25(23−π2)25\left(2 \sqrt{3}-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)

  3. ((c))

    50(3−π2)50\left(\sqrt{3}-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)

  4. ((d))

    25(3−π2)25\left(\sqrt{3}-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25(3+π2)25\left(\sqrt{3}+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

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’.

The woman to who I sold my house was a criminal.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution

  2. ((b))

    to whom I sold

  3. ((c))

    to whom I sell

  4. ((d))

    to whom sold

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution

152

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Keep your pants on

  1. ((a))

    To wear the dress neatly

  2. ((b))

    To keep calm and quiet

  3. ((c))

    To make things proper

  4. ((d))

    To work like a tailor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To wear the dress neatly

153

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

Amit is also a chip off the old block like his brother, Tandon.

  1. ((a))

    getting ready for the future endeavours

  2. ((b))

    planning things ahead neatly

  3. ((c))

    talking to others tough like a stone

  4. ((d))

    resembling his parents in character and appearance

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Answer: ((a))

getting ready for the future endeavours

154

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

Mr. Sukesh and / his family / ate the / food greedy.

  1. ((a))

    ate the

  2. ((b))

    Mr. Sukesh and 

  3. ((c))

    his family

  4. ((d))

    food greedy.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ate the

155

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.

A sharp fall in the price of jute have led the poor jute farmers to the brink of starvation.

  1. ((a))

    have lead the poor jute farmers

  2. ((b))

    have led the poor farmers

  3. ((c))

    has led the poor jute farmers

  4. ((d))

    No substitution

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

have lead the poor jute farmers

156

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the misspelling.

There are difficult times too, especially when the economy takes a dip and we have to lai people off.

  1. ((a))

    Economie

  2. ((b))

    Dificult

  3. ((c))

    Lay

  4. ((d))

    Dipe

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Answer: ((a))

Economie

157

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

Someone who speaks more than one language

  1. ((a))

    Heretic

  2. ((b))

    Fatalist

  3. ((c))

    Polyglot

  4. ((d))

    Insolvent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Heretic

158

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.

He's still keeping his chin up despite all his health problems.

  1. ((a))

    To keep one’s chin clean and moist

  2. ((b))

    To stay safe during difficulty

  3. ((c))

    To stay cheerful during difficult times

  4. ((d))

    To save others during difficult times

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To keep one’s chin clean and moist

159

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

Reena decided not to go to work today because she was feeling sick.

  1. ((a))

    under the weather

  2. ((b))

    fit as a fiddle

  3. ((c))

    sitting on the fence

  4. ((d))

    going down in flames

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

under the weather

160

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.

The people of / Jammu and Kashmir / has emphasised and / appreciated transparency.

  1. ((a))

    appreciated transparency

  2. ((b))

    The people of

  3. ((c))

    has emphasised and

  4. ((d))

    Jammu and Kashmir

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

appreciated transparency

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

Facial recognition is based on AI technology that recognizes human faces. In fact, the technology considers a number of factors for face recognition: jawline length, the form of the cheekbones, eye sockets depth, and so on. A majority of these factors assist the technology “recall” who's the proprietor of the face. Other than unlocking your phone, facial identification brings different advantages to the agencies:

The primary component to start with is surveillance. With the assistance of face recognition technology , it will likely be less complicated to catch any burglars, thieves, or different trespassers. On the governmental level, facial recognition can help us to find out terrorists or other criminals. Face recognition is the most effective means in today’s world.

The procedure of recognizing a face takes a second or much less. Considering that facial recognition is almost instant, it offers a quick and successful verification of a person.

161

Based on your reading of the passage, select the most appropriate antonym of excessive:

  1. ((a))

    Accurate

  2. ((b))

    Lavish

  3. ((c))

    Extreme

  4. ((d))

    Moderate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Accurate

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

It is important to (1)________ a healthy lifestyle to maintain good physical and mental well being. Regular (2)________ helps improve cardiovascular health and boosts the immune system. Eating a balanced diet rich in (3)________ vitamins and minerals is crucial for overall health. Additionally, (4)________ stress through activities like yoga or meditation can enhance mental clarity. Getting an adequate amount of (5)________ each night is essential for restorative activity and optimum bodily functions.

162

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

  1. ((a))

    adopt

  2. ((b))

    adeptly

  3. ((c))

    adapt

  4. ((d))

    adept

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

adopt

163

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On thin ice

  1. ((a))

    In a risky position

  2. ((b))

    Communicating with friends

  3. ((c))

    On a summer vacation

  4. ((d))

    On an investigating job

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In a risky position

164

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Entail

  1. ((a))

    Assume

  2. ((b))

    Necessitate

  3. ((c))

    Eliminate

  4. ((d))

    Flaw

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assume

165

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

A news article that reports the recent death of a person.

  1. ((a))

    Culinary

  2. ((b))

    Obituary

  3. ((c))

    Centenary

  4. ((d))

    Mortuary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Culinary

166

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bread and butter

  1. ((a))

    Breakfast

  2. ((b))

    Sharing

  3. ((c))

    Livelihood

  4. ((d))

    Party

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Breakfast

167

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get itchy feet

  1. ((a))

    Judge something primarily on appearance

  2. ((b))

    Learn something by memorising it without a thought to what is being learnt

  3. ((c))

    To start to want to travel or do something different

  4. ((d))

    Join a popular trend or activity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Judge something primarily on appearance

168

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Fabulous

  1. ((a))

    Remarkable

  2. ((b))

    Resourceful

  3. ((c))

    Regrettable

  4. ((d))

    Restful

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Remarkable

169

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Accolade

  1. ((a))

    Criticism

  2. ((b))

    Tribute

  3. ((c))

    Promotion

  4. ((d))

    Assurance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Criticism

170

Read the following line from the passage and select the most appropriate option that describes it :

Considering that facial recognition is almost instant, it offers a quick and successful verification of a person.

  1. ((a))

    Face recognition is uneasy and verifies a person successfully.

  2. ((b))

    Face recognition is easy and verifies a person unsuccessfully.

  3. ((c))

    Face recognition is not on spot and verifies a person partly.

  4. ((d))

    Face recognition is fast and verifies a person successfully. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Face recognition is uneasy and verifies a person successfully.

171

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

  1. ((a))

    exalt

  2. ((b))

    exclaim

  3. ((c))

    exertion

  4. ((d))

    exercise

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

exalt

172

Select the most appropriate title for the given passage:

  1. ((a))

    Hacking and Safety

  2. ((b))

    AI interface

  3. ((c))

    Face Recognition

  4. ((d))

    Human Face

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hacking and Safety

173

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The hypothesis that the police believed in led to a lot of chaos.

  1. ((a))

    speculation

  2. ((b))

    breakthrough

  3. ((c))

    trepidation

  4. ((d))

    encounter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

speculation

174

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

Words inscribed on a tomb.

  1. ((a))

    Epitaph

  2. ((b))

    Prologue

  3. ((c))

    Epilogue

  4. ((d))

    Post-script

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Epitaph

175

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Maria thinks the animals that live in freedom have a sad look in their eyes.

  1. ((a))

    Carefree

  2. ((b))

    Liberty

  3. ((c))

    Surrendered

  4. ((d))

    Captivity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carefree

176

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

We should not underestimate the signification of female education.

  1. ((a))

    underestimate the significance

  2. ((b))

    underestimate at signification

  3. ((c))

    underestimate on signification

  4. ((d))

    underestimate signification

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Answer: ((a))

underestimate the significance

177

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

The approach or style of teaching

  1. ((a))

    Pedagogy

  2. ((b))

    Media

  3. ((c))

    Philology

  4. ((d))

    Platform

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Answer: ((a))

Pedagogy

178

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Grisly

  1. ((a))

    Pleasant

  2. ((b))

    Atrocious

  3. ((c))

    Glorious

  4. ((d))

    Dire

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pleasant

179

What is the primary component of face recognition?

  1. ((a))

    Surveillance

  2. ((b))

    Verification

  3. ((c))

    Identification

  4. ((d))

    Locking

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surveillance

180

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

  1. ((a))

    necessarily

  2. ((b))

    necessity

  3. ((c))

    necessitate

  4. ((d))

    essential

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

necessarily

181

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’.

Half of the property given to his sons by the businessman last year.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution

  2. ((b))

    Half of the property is given

  3. ((c))

    Half of the property was given

  4. ((d))

    Half of the property has been given

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution

182

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word…

  1. ((a))

    Irritate

  2. ((b))

    Necessitate

  3. ((c))

    Reciept

  4. ((d))

    Hindrance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Irritate

183

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

  1. ((a))

    managing

  2. ((b))

    manages

  3. ((c))

    management

  4. ((d))

    managed

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Answer: ((a))

managing

184

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Dictionary

  2. ((b))

    Reference

  3. ((c))

    Infurmary

  4. ((d))

    Ordinary

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Answer: ((a))

Dictionary

185

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

Ramesh licked (A) / honey and (B) / said that (C) / it tasted sweetly. (D)

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

186

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Concordant

  1. ((a))

    Certain

  2. ((b))

    Unanimous

  3. ((c))

    Abnormal

  4. ((d))

    Harmonious

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Answer: ((a))

Certain

187

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She ________ her painting by this time next week.

  1. ((a))

    will have finished

  2. ((b))

    will finish

  3. ((c))

    finishes

  4. ((d))

    finished

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

will have finished

188

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

The door was ajar and a faint wisp of smoke floated through it.

  1. ((a))

    Itchy

  2. ((b))

    Lot

  3. ((c))

    Trickle

  4. ((d))

    Wind

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Itchy

189

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

Himalayas include the highest mountains in the world and feed almost 20% of the earth’s population.

  1. ((a))

    almost 20% of the earth’s population.

  2. ((b))

    highest mountains in

  3. ((c))

    the world and feed

  4. ((d))

    Himalayas include the

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

almost 20% of the earth’s population.

190

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Eagerly

  1. ((a))

    Stringently

  2. ((b))

    Dubiously

  3. ((c))

    Keenly

  4. ((d))

    Playfully

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stringently

191

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

  1. ((a))

    resting

  2. ((b))

    relax

  3. ((c))

    slumber

  4. ((d))

    sleep

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

resting

192

Underlined word in the sentence is not spelt correctly. Identify the correct spelling from the options given below.

He was a benaevolent young man who would help his colleagues.

  1. ((a))

    Benavolent

  2. ((b))

    Benevolent

  3. ((c))

    Benevalant

  4. ((d))

    Banevolent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Benavolent

193

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

Even after becoming bankrupt, Charlie is able to maintain an outward show.

  1. ((a))

    bring down the house

  2. ((b))

    keep up appearances

  3. ((c))

    bell the cat

  4. ((d))

    cut a sorry figure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bring down the house

194

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

  1. ((a))

    The scientiest meticulously analysed the complex data, uncovering ground-breaking insights that would revolutionice the field.

  2. ((b))

    The scientist meticulusly analysed the complex data, uncovering ground-breaking insights that would revaulutionise the field.

  3. ((c))

    The scientist meticulously anelysed the complex data, uncovering ground-breaking insights that would revolutionise the feild.

  4. ((d))

    The scientist meticulously analysed the complex data, uncovering ground-breaking insights that would revolutionise the field.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The scientiest meticulously analysed the complex data, uncovering ground-breaking insights that would revolutionice the field.

195

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

Referring to something from the past of high quality

  1. ((a))

    Epoch

  2. ((b))

    Vintage

  3. ((c))

    Outdated

  4. ((d))

    Culture

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Answer: ((a))

Epoch

196

As per the passage which facial factors are not recognized with face recognition?

  1. ((a))

    Jawline length

  2. ((b))

    Face shape

  3. ((c))

    Cheekbones structure

  4. ((d))

    Eye sockets

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jawline length

197

Select the option that best explains the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

A team's captain always keeps a level head, even in the most challenging situations.

  1. ((a))

    Prefers to keep his head covered with a cap

  2. ((b))

    Maintains an equal number of players on the field

  3. ((c))

    Remains calm and composed

  4. ((d))

    Keeps his head protected with a helmet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prefers to keep his head covered with a cap

198

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

The original inhabitants of a country

  1. ((a))

    Primitive

  2. ((b))

    Citizens

  3. ((c))

    Aborigines

  4. ((d))

    Aliens

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Answer: ((a))

Primitive

199

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

Large-scale hunting scenes and slaugter of wild animals is a heinous crime.

  1. ((a))

    Slaugter

  2. ((b))

    Heinous

  3. ((c))

    Scenes

  4. ((d))

    Hunting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Slaugter

200

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

Fertile watery place in a desert

  1. ((a))

    Obsolete

  2. ((b))

    Obscure

  3. ((c))

    Ode

  4. ((d))

    Oasis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Obsolete

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