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SSC CPO 2024 Official Paper-I (Held On: 29 Jun, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

200 questions · 120 minutes · with answers · free

General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

In a code language, 'COOL' is coded as ‘180’ and 'MAN' is coded as ‘84’. How will ‘QUIET' be coded in the same language?

((a))
36
((b))
360
((c))
56
((d))
284

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Answer: ((a))

Point B is 35 m to the east of Point A. Point C is 26 m to the north of Point A. Point C is 15 m to the west of Point D. Point E is 13 m to the south of Point D. Point F is 20 m to the east of Point E. In which direction is Point B with respect to Point F?

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

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Answer: ((a))

South

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

101, 103, 107, 109, ?, 127, 131, 137

((a))
125
((b))
111
((c))
123
((d))
113

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Answer: ((a))

125

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

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 T related to Q if ‘P − Q + R − S ÷ T × U’?

((a))
Wife’s sister
((b))
Daughter’s daughter
((c))
Son’s daughter
((d))
Sister

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Answer: ((a))

Wife’s sister

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

16 × 9 + 5 ÷ 4 − 2 = ?

((a))
20
((b))
15
((c))
40
((d))
35

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Answer: ((a))

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

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /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)

(84, 28, 4)

(147, 49, 7)

((a))
(231, 77, 11)
((b))
(231, 77, 13)
((c))
(241, 77, 11)
((d))
(231, 67, 11)

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Answer: ((a))

(231, 77, 11)

What will come in place of the question mark (?) when + and − are interchanged?

8 − 3 × 4 + 16 ÷ 2 = ?

((a))
12
((b))
11
((c))
10
((d))
14

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Answer: ((a))

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

GXMA, IVOY, KTQW, MRSU, ?

((a))
OQVS
((b))
OQUT
((c))
OPUS
((d))
OPVS

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Answer: ((a))

OQVS

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

Animals, Lions, Jackals

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

UBIG, PDKL, ?, FHOV, AJQA

((a))
LEMR
((b))
JEMQ
((c))
KEMR
((d))
KFMQ

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Answer: ((a))

LEMR

In a certain code language, ‘SING’ is written as ‘22121710’ and ‘FOUR’ is written as ‘9182421’. How will ‘BEAN’ be written in that language?

((a))
68418
((b))
58417
((c))
57413
((d))
69516

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Answer: ((a))

68418

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.)

Concology : Shells :: Palaeontology : ?

((a))
Metals
((b))
Fossils
((c))
Planets
((d))
Soil

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Answer: ((a))

Metals

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.)

(18, 3, 9)

(36, 6, 18)

((a))
(72, 13, 36)
((b))
(78, 13, 39)
((c))
(72, 14, 39)
((d))
(78, 14, 39)

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Answer: ((a))

(72, 13, 36)

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, 20, 80)

(12, 16, 64)

((a))
(20, 25, 100)
((b))
(18, 22, 88)
((c))
(19, 23, 82)
((d))
(11, 15, 70)

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Answer: ((a))

(20, 25, 100)

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

Purposively
Pursuit
Purgatory
Purify
Purports
Purchased

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

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Answer: ((a))

6, 3, 1, 5, 4, 2

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

Furniture, Chair, Table

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

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Answer: ((a))

In a code language, ‘CRAB’ is written as ‘YTWD’, and ‘CALM’ is written as ‘YCHO’. How will ‘ZOOM’ be written in that language?

((a))
VKOQ
((b))
KVOQ
((c))
KOVQ
((d))
VQKO

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Answer: ((a))

VKOQ

A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only two people sit between A and F. Only one person sits between F and E. C sits to the immediate left of D. C is not an immediate neighbour of A. Who is sitting to the immediate left of F?

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

Unfaithful
Unfamiliar
Uneasiness
Undone
Understand
Undetermined

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

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Answer: ((a))

5, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1

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 + N – P x S % T’?

((a))
Mother's brother's daughter
((b))
Brother's wife
((c))
Father's brother's son's wife
((d))
Wife's sister

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Answer: ((a))

Mother's brother's daughter

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?

96 A 4 D 5 B 7 C 20 = ?

((a))
9
((b))
2
((c))
4
((d))
7

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Answer: ((a))

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

228, 209, 192, 179, 168, ?

((a))
162
((b))
160
((c))
165
((d))
161

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Answer: ((a))

162

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

46, ?, 81, 100, 120, 141

((a))
59
((b))
61
((c))
63
((d))
66

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Answer: ((a))

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

In a code language, ‘BEST’ is written as ‘GKXZ’, and ‘EDGE’ is written as ‘JJLK’. How will ‘WIND’ be written in that language?

((a))
BOSJ
((b))
SJBO
((c))
BSJO
((d))
JSOB

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Answer: ((a))

BOSJ

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

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:

No plate is a bowl.

All plates are tumblers.

Conclusions:

I. No tumbler is a plate.

II. Some tumblers are bowls.

((a))
Only conclusion I follows
((b))
Only conclusion II follows
((c))
Either conclusion I or II follows
((d))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

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 vertical line.

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

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Answer: ((a))

Three different positions of the same die are shown below. Find the number on the face opposite to the face showing ‘1’.

((a))
5
((b))
3
((c))
6
((d))
2

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Answer: ((a))

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 vertical line.

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

NBRY, PZSX, ?, TVUV, VTVU

((a))
SYTW
((b))
SXTW
((c))
RYTW
((d))
RXTW

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Answer: ((a))

SYTW

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

Women, Mother, Actor

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

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Answer: ((a))

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

76 ÷ 6 + 18 × 6 – 49 = ?

((a))
524
((b))
569
((c))
596
((d))
502

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Answer: ((a))

524

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?

80 B 12 C 5 A 27 D 9 = ?

((a))
19
((b))
25
((c))
23
((d))
27

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, ‘FROM’ is written as ‘HSNK’ and ‘WAKE’ is written as ‘YBJC’. How will ‘JUMP’ be written in the given language?

((a))
LVLN
((b))
LTKN
((c))
MTKN
((d))
MULM

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Answer: ((a))

LVLN

9 is related to 90 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 12 is related to 156. Which of the following numbers is related to 72 using the same logic?

((a))
6
((b))
9
((c))
7
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

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

(21, 63, 378)

(23, 69, 414)

((a))
(26, 81, 486)
((b))
(27, 81, 486)
((c))
(27, 80, 486)
((d))
(27, 81, 476)

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Answer: ((a))

(26, 81, 486)

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

7 ÷ 255 + 5 × 3 − 20 = 140

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

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Answer: ((a))

− and ÷

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

DRIVE : RDEVI :: STOCK : TSKCO :: MOULD : ?

((a))
OMDLU
((b))
MODLU
((c))
OMULD
((d))
OMLUD

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Answer: ((a))

OMDLU

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and also ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

11 ÷ 12 – 78 × 6 + 54 = ?

((a))
104
((b))
91
((c))
86
((d))
99

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Answer: ((a))

104

From his office, Mukesh went 12 km straight. Then he turned 45° right and covered 8 km. From here he turned left and travelled 7 km and finally turning left he covered 11 km. If he was going north-west at last, then in which direction did he start from his office?

((a))
East
((b))
South
((c))
West
((d))
North

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Answer: ((a))

East

In a certain code language, ‘BEDROOM’ is written as ‘28’ and ‘MOON’ is written as ‘16’. How will ‘CHAIN’ be written in that language?

((a))
20
((b))
26
((c))
24
((d))
23

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Answer: ((a))

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.)

((a))
SWT
((b))
QUS
((c))
OSP
((d))
UYV

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Answer: ((a))

SWT

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

8 9 13 22 ?

((a))
42
((b))
48
((c))
32
((d))
38

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Answer: ((a))

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

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

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Answer: ((a))

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

Who among the following founded the Ramakrishna Mission to carry on humanitarian and social work?

((a))
Debendranath Tagore
((b))
Swami Vivekananda
((c))
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
((d))
Aurobindo Ghosh

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Answer: ((a))

Debendranath Tagore

Bundu Khan was a _________ player of Delhi gharana.

((a))
sarangi
((b))
sarod
((c))
flute
((d))
santoor

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Answer: ((a))

sarangi

One term for the continuous movement of water through the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere is:

((a))
hydrological cycle
((b))
hydro equilibrium cycle
((c))
hydrostatical equilibrium
((d))
water circulation

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Answer: ((a))

hydrological cycle

Which river originates south of the equator and flows north through north-eastern Africa to drain into the Mediterranean Sea?

((a))
Congo River
((b))
Nile River
((c))
Amazon River
((d))
Lena River

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Answer: ((a))

Congo River

Article 50 of the Constitution of India refers to the ________.

((a))
reservation of seats
((b))
separation of judiciary from executive
((c))
right to elementary education
((d))
appointment of Governor

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Answer: ((a))

reservation of seats

How many members (elected and nominated) were there in the Council of State under the Government of India Act 1919 passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom to expand participation of Indians in the government of India?

((a))
70
((b))
50
((c))
75
((d))
60

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Answer: ((a))

Growth, as envisaged in the five-year plans, refers to:

((a))
improvement in the state of equity in the country
((b))
improvement in the level of education and primary health in the country
((c))
self-reliance in producing all goods and services it requires, within its geographical boundaries
((d))
increase in the country’s capacity to produce the output of goods and services within the country

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Answer: ((a))

improvement in the state of equity in the country

Which Union Territory has the lowest literacy rate, according to the Census of India 2011?

((a))
Lakshadweep
((b))
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
((c))
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
((d))
Delhi

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Answer: ((a))

Lakshadweep

Which of the following leaders had gone to Lucknow to invite Mahatma Gandhi to see the plight of the peasants in Champaran?

((a))
Raj Kumar Shukla
((b))
Hasan Mohani
((c))
JB Kripalani
((d))
Rajendra Prasad

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Answer: ((a))

Raj Kumar Shukla

What kind of energy does a yo-yo have before it is released?

((a))
Kinetic energy
((b))
Chemical energy
((c))
Light energy
((d))
Potential energy

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Answer: ((a))

Kinetic energy

Which of the following statements are correct in the context of the Indian Constitution?

There are three major organs of the government, namely Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
A separation of functions rather than powers is followed.
All organs of the government are independent.

((a))
1, 2 and 3
((b))
1 and 3 only
((c))
1 and 2 only
((d))
2 and 3 only

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Answer: ((a))

1, 2 and 3

Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the qualification for membership of the State Legislature?

((a))
Article 173
((b))
Article 179
((c))
Article 171
((d))
Article 180

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Answer: ((a))

Article 173

The RBI act provides for how many members in RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

((a))
6
((b))
4
((c))
8
((d))
5

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Answer: ((a))

Who has the power to make law and policies for the country, as per the Indian Constitution?

((a))
Political pressure groups
((b))
The Prime Minster
((c))
Political parties
((d))
The Parliament

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Answer: ((a))

Political pressure groups

Sangeet Majumdar was felicitated by Casa De La, Spain for her contribution to which of the following Indian Classical Dances?

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

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Answer: ((a))

Kathak

What is the literacy rate in India as per the Census of 2011?

((a))
16.68%
((b))
65.46%
((c))
82.14%
((d))
74.04%

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Answer: ((a))

16.68%

Montane forests have which of the following types of wildlife species?

((a))
Sloth
((b))
Scorpion
((c))
Yak
((d))
Snail

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Answer: ((a))

Sloth

Identify whether the given statements about an earthquake are correct or incorrect.

Statement 1: When the stress on the edge overcomes the friction, there is an earthquake that releases energy in waves that travel through Earth's crust and causes the shaking that we feel.

Statement 2: An earthquake cannot be identified as a foreshock until after a larger earthquake in the same area occurs.

((a))
Both Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
((b))
Only Statement 1 is correct
((c))
Only Statement 2 is correct
((d))
Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct

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Answer: ((a))

Both Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Which of the following foods generally increase blood pressure?

((a))
Food with low salt and low sugar
((b))
Food high in protein
((c))
Food high in fibre
((d))
Food high in salt, sugar and saturated or trans fats

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Answer: ((a))

Food with low salt and low sugar

The book Godaan was authored by ______________ in 1936.

((a))
Munshi Premchand
((b))
Mulk Raj Anand
((c))
Jawaharlal Nehru
((d))
Mahatma Gandhi

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Answer: ((a))

Munshi Premchand

Arrange the following battles fought during Mughal period in correct chronological order.

a. Battle of Khanwa

b. First battle of Panipat

c. Battle of Ghaghra

d. Battle of Chausa

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

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Answer: ((a))

a, c, b, d

Who among the following was awarded the Bharat Ratna for his contribution to the Green Revolution in India?

((a))
APJ Abdul Kalam
((b))
C Subramaniam
((c))
Govind Ballabh Pant
((d))
PV Kane

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Answer: ((a))

APJ Abdul Kalam

Which of the following phenomena is not related to the monsoon in India?

((a))
Arabian Sea Branch
((b))
Rainfall gap
((c))
Cloud burst
((d))
Western Disturbance

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Answer: ((a))

Arabian Sea Branch

Which of the following awards is NOT given in the field of dance and music?

((a))
Kalidas Samman
((b))
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
((c))
Dronacharya Award
((d))
Mahari Award

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Answer: ((a))

Kalidas Samman

If tax rate decreases with increase in taxable base, then this type of taxation is called:

((a))
degressive
((b))
regressive
((c))
progressive
((d))
increasing

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Answer: ((a))

degressive

The _________ is/are given for outstanding performance in sports and games over a period of the previous four years and for showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline.

((a))
Arjuna Awards
((b))
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar
((c))
Dronacharya Awards
((d))
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy

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Answer: ((a))

Arjuna Awards

Mohan Veena player Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the Grammy Award in the year __________.

((a))
1992
((b))
1990
((c))
1994
((d))
1996

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Answer: ((a))

1992

In which district of Uttarakhand does the Ramganga river originate from the Doodhatoli ranges?

((a))
Champawat
((b))
Chamoli
((c))
Pauri Garhwal
((d))
Almora

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Answer: ((a))

Champawat

How many major ports are there in India for maritime transportation?

((a))
13
((b))
21
((c))
18
((d))
15

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Answer: ((a))

Manyakheta or Malkhed was the capital of which of the following kingdoms?

((a))
Shaka
((b))
Rashtrakuta
((c))
Kushan
((d))
Satavahana

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Answer: ((a))

Shaka

Ashoka sent his son Mahendra and daughter Sanghmitra to spread the message of Dhamma to which of the following countries?

((a))
Sri Lanka
((b))
Burma
((c))
Afghanistan
((d))
China

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Answer: ((a))

Sri Lanka

As of 2022, which of the following is the longest national waterway in India?

((a))
Godavari-Krishna stretch
((b))
Allahabad-Haldia stretch
((c))
Sadiya-Dhubri stretch
((d))
Kottapuram-Kollam stretch

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Answer: ((a))

Godavari-Krishna stretch

Which festival is celebrated as the birth of Lord Krishna?

((a))
Janmashtami
((b))
Navratri
((c))
Diwali
((d))
Ganesh Chaturthi

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Answer: ((a))

Janmashtami

Who among the following was first female swimmer to win seven medals at a single Olympics, in Tokyo Olympics-2020?

((a))
Kylie Masse
((b))
Mary Hanna
((c))
Regan Smith
((d))
Emma McKeon

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Answer: ((a))

Kylie Masse

Which of the following classical dance forms was initiated by Srimant Shankardev, a Vaishnava saint?

((a))
Manipuri
((b))
Odissi
((c))
Sattriya
((d))
Kathak

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Answer: ((a))

Manipuri

What is the number of protons present in beryllium.

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

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Answer: ((a))

Which vitamin is involved in red blood cell formation, neurological function and DNA synthesis?

((a))
Vitamin K
((b))
Vitamin B7
((c))
Vitamin E
((d))
Vitamin B12

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Answer: ((a))

Vitamin K

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Executive?

((a))
Article 38 to 50
((b))
Article 52 to 78
((c))
Article 80 to 86
((d))
Article 112 to 118

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Answer: ((a))

Article 38 to 50

Select the correct alternative on the basis of the statements given about ‘Rasa’.

Statement I: It is the aesthetic experience that one derives while enjoying an artistic presentation.

Statement II: It deals with the creation of human sentiments in the spectator or the aesthete.

((a))
Only Statement I is true.
((b))
Neither Statement I nor Statement II is true.
((c))
Only Statement II is true.
((d))
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

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Answer: ((a))

Only Statement I is true.

__________ is commonly represented by the Greek letter ρ (rho).

((a))
Electrical resistivity
((b))
Current
((c))
Flow of charges
((d))
Electrical conductivity

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Answer: ((a))

Electrical resistivity

Which of the following was NOT one of the factors leading to the economic reforms in 1991?

((a))
There was inflation in the economy.
((b))
There was a fall in India’s foreign reserves.
((c))
There was a rise in the fiscal deficit of the country.
((d))
There was stagflation in the economy.

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Answer: ((a))

There was inflation in the economy.

‘Along The Red River: A Memoir’ is a book about the life of _____.

((a))
Nirupama Borgohain
((b))
Sabita Goswami
((c))
Mitra Phukan
((d))
Pushpalata Das

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Answer: ((a))

Nirupama Borgohain

The minimum strength of the Council of Ministers in a state as per the Indian Constitution is ________ .

((a))
15 persons
((b))
13 persons
((c))
14 persons
((d))
12 persons

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Answer: ((a))

15 persons

The International Olympic Committee was established in the year ________.

((a))
1894
((b))
1892
((c))
1896
((d))
1890

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Answer: ((a))

1894

Garlic is good source of:

((a))
iron and copper
((b))
manganese and selenium
((c))
zinc and cobalt
((d))
magnesium and aluminium

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Answer: ((a))

iron and copper

Which wave oscillates parallel to the motion of the sound wave?

((a))
Transverse wave
((b))
Electromagnetic wave
((c))
Mechanical wave
((d))
Longitudinal wave

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Answer: ((a))

Transverse wave

Who among the following is NOT a vocalist?

((a))
Pt. Kumar Gandharva
((b))
Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma
((c))
Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
((d))
Gangubai Hangal

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Answer: ((a))

Pt. Kumar Gandharva

________ was the first fast bowler who was the Indian test team captain.

((a))
Zaheer Khan
((b))
Javagal Srinath
((c))
Kapil Dev
((d))
Jaspreet Bumrah

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Answer: ((a))

Zaheer Khan

Name the white precipitate formed in the reaction of sodium sulphate and barium chloride.

((a))
Barium hydroxide
((b))
Barium sulphate
((c))
Sodium chloride
((d))
Sodium oxide

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Answer: ((a))

Barium hydroxide

100

Ugadi is celebrated primarily in which of the following states on the first day of the Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar?

((a))
Odisha
((b))
Karnataka
((c))
Uttarakhand
((d))
Assam

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Answer: ((a))

Odisha

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

What is the area of the sector of a circle whose radius is 35 cm and whose arc subtends an angle of 72° at the centre of the circle?

( $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$ )

((a))
770 cm²
((b))
610 cm2
((c))
810 cm2
((d))
970 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

770 cm²

102

The height of a cylinder is 8 cm, and its area of the base is 20 cm². Find its volume?

((a))
80 cm³
((b))
180 cm3
((c))
160 cm3
((d))
100 cm3

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Answer: ((a))

80 cm³

103

Swati earns a sum of Rs. 40,000, out of which she saves 25%. She spends the remaining amount on food and education in the ratio of 3 ∶ 2. What is the percentage of expenditure incurred on education to her total income?

((a))
30%
((b))
60%
((c))
40%
((d))
20%

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Answer: ((a))

30%

104

The distance between two stations A and B is 800 km. A train covers the journey from A to B at a speed of 90 km/h and returns to A with a uniform speed of 65 km/h. Find the average speed of train during the whole journey (in km/h)?

((a))
75.48
((b))
70.45
((c))
82.36
((d))
80.50

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Answer: ((a))

75.48

105

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the number of voters at three different centres A, B, C.

Centre	Total number of registered voters	Percentage of people who voted (Out of the total number of registered voters)
A	4600	78
B	5400	70
C	6500	85

Number of people who did not vote at centre B is what percentage more than those who did not vote at centre C ?

((a))
$66 \frac{3}{13} %$
((b))
$66 \frac{1}{13} %$
((c))
$66 \frac{2}{13} %$
((d))
$66 \frac{5}{13} %$

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Answer: ((a))

$66 \frac{3}{13} %$

106

Simplify:

27 ÷ 4 of 6 × [16 ÷ 8 × (12 - 8)] - (14 ÷ 7 × 28)

((a))
62
((b))
-51
((c))
-47
((d))
27

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Answer: ((a))

107

The population of a town increases annually by 20%. If the present population is 80lakh, then what is the difference between the population three years ago and 2years ago?

((a))
925925.93
((b))
85592.6
((c))
65592.6
((d))
75592.6

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Answer: ((a))

925925.93

108

A trader gives a 40% discount on his goods. Further, he gives 20% discount on the goods. Find the single discount equivalent to these two successive discounts.

((a))
30%
((b))
60%
((c))
50%
((d))
52%

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Answer: ((a))

30%

109

Simplify the given expression.

12.3 - [7 + 0.8 of (5.6 - 3.8 × 1.03)]

((a))
1.2368
((b))
7.8539
((c))
5.2314
((d))
3.9512

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Answer: ((a))

1.2368

110

The marked price of an immersion rod in an electronic store is Rs. 900. The store offers a discount of 12% on its sale. At what price (in Rs.) can a customer buy it from the electronic store?

((a))
782
((b))
797
((c))
787
((d))
792

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Answer: ((a))

782

111

Find the value of the following expression.

(1 + tan θ + sec θ) × ( 1 + cot θ - cosec θ)

((a))
cos θ sin θ
((b))
1
((c))
2
((d))
tan θ

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Answer: ((a))

cos θ sin θ

112

A hostel had food provision for 300 students for a month. After 20 days, 50 students left the hostel. How long would the remaining food last? (1 month = 30 days)

((a))
14 days
((b))
12 days
((c))
10 days
((d))
16 days

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Answer: ((a))

14 days

113

The breadth of a rectangular lawn is decreased by 8% and its length is increased by 15%. Find the percentage change in the lawn area.

((a))
8.5% decrease
((b))
8.5% increase
((c))
5.8%decrease
((d))
5.8% increase

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Answer: ((a))

8.5% decrease

114

A drink is made by mixing water and juice in the ratio 9 ∶ 7. If x litres of water and 2x litres of juice are mixed in 160 litres of drink, then the new ratio becomes 13 ∶ 15. The quantity of drink (in litres) is:

((a))
240
((b))
280
((c))
300
((d))
260

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Answer: ((a))

240

115

A dishonest dealer sells an article at a 10% loss on the cost price but uses a weight of 40 g instead of 50 g. What is his percentage of profit?

((a))
12.5%
((b))
10.0%
((c))
11.5%
((d))
18.4%

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Answer: ((a))

12.5%

116

The area of a triangle is 486 cm² and its sides are in the ratio 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 5. The perimeter of the triangle is:

((a))
108 cm
((b))
308 cm
((c))
218 cm
((d))
105 cm

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Answer: ((a))

108 cm

117

The value of $\frac{2 \cos 15^{\circ} \sin 15^{\circ}}{\cos ^2 15^{\circ}-\sin ^2 15^{\circ}}$ is:

((a))
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
((b))
$\sqrt{3}$
((c))
$\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{\sqrt{5+1}}$
((d))
∞

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Answer: ((a))

$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

118

If $\frac{5 x+3 y}{5 x-3 y}=\frac{7}{3}$ , then find x ∶ y.

((a))
2 ∶ 3
((b))
5 ∶ 3
((c))
3 ∶ 2
((d))
3 ∶ 5

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Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 3

119

Simplify $\frac{\tan 71^{\circ}+\tan 19^{\circ}}{1-\tan 71^{\circ} \tan 19^{\circ}}$ .

((a))
0
((b))
$\sqrt{3}$
((c))
Not defined
((d))
1

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

120

If sin(x + y) = cos {3(x + y)}, then, the value of cot {2(x + y)} is _______.

((a))
2
((b))
1
((c))
-1
((d))
-2

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Answer: ((a))

121

A person bought two buffaloes for Rs. 11,520. One is sold at a loss of 15% and the other is sold at a gain of 19%. If the selling price of both buffaloes is equal, find the cost price of the first one.

((a))
Rs. 6,700
((b))
Rs. 6,720
((c))
Rs. 6,710
((d))
Rs. 6,715

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 6,700

122

Simplify 63 - [15 + {17 - (9 - 7 + 1)}].

((a))
44
((b))
40
((c))
34
((d))
30

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Answer: ((a))

123

The value of 264 ÷ 8 − 1 − 32 × 2 + 80 ÷ 5 × 40 ÷ 20 is:

((a))
0
((b))
1
((c))
3
((d))
2

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Answer: ((a))

124

18 students of a class took part in a quiz. If the number of girls is 8 more than the number of boys, find the product of the number of boys and girls.

((a))
63
((b))
36
((c))
56
((d))
65

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Answer: ((a))

125

The speed of a boat when travelling downstream is 33 km/h, whereas when travelling upstream it is 27 km/h. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

((a))
30 km/h
((b))
60 km/h
((c))
12 km/h
((d))
6 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

30 km/h

126

The value of $\frac{(275 \times 275 \times 275+725 \times 725 \times 725)}{(275 \times 275+725 \times 725-725 \times 275)}$ × $\frac{(275 \times 275 \times 275-725 \times 725 \times 725)}{(275 \times 275+725 \times 725+725 \times 275)}$ is:

((a))
−45000
((b))
450000
((c))
45000
((d))
−450000

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Answer: ((a))

−45000

127

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.

Factory	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989
P	20	15	24	13	17
Q	16	23	41	20	15
R	14	21	30	16	12
S	25	17	15	12	22
T	40	32	39	41	35
Total	115	108	149	102	101

The ratio of the production of scooters by factory P to that by factory T in 1985 is:

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

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Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 2

128

The value of (12 + 18) ÷ 2 − 11 + 16 × 4 − 28 + 13(−18 + 15) is:

((a))
3
((b))
0
((c))
1
((d))
2

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

129

A 234 m long train passes a person running at 9 km/h in the opposite direction, in 6 seconds. In how much time (in seconds) will it pass another person who is moving at 23.4 km/h, in the same direction?

((a))
7.8
((b))
7.2
((c))
8
((d))
8.4

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Answer: ((a))

7.8

130

If a + b + c = 13 and ab + bc + ca = 22, then the value of a³ + b³ + c³ - 3abc is ________.

((a))
1225
((b))
1625
((c))
1339
((d))
1911

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Answer: ((a))

1225

131

Rajan and Rajat can do a work in 64 days and 48 days, respectively. Starting with Rajat, they work on alternate days. In how many days will the work be completed?

((a))
55
((b))
$54 \frac{3}{4}$
((c))
54
((d))
$55\frac{3}{4}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

132

If $x+\frac{1}{1+\frac{1}{3+\frac{1}{2}}}=1$ , then the value of x is equal to:

((a))
$\frac{2}{9}$
((b))
$\frac{1}{7}$
((c))
$\frac{7}{9}$
((d))
$\frac{3}{7}$

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Answer: ((a))

$\frac{2}{9}$

133

If the simple interest on a certain sum of money for 20 months at the rate of 19.2% per annum exceeds the simple interest on the same sum for 15 months at the rate of 11.2% p.a. by Rs. 2,920, then what is the sum (in Rs., to the nearest hundreds)?

((a))
16,620
((b))
12,660
((c))
16,660
((d))
16,200

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Answer: ((a))

16,620

134

Find the surface area (in m²) of a cuboid that is 11 m long, 7 m broad and 4 m high.

((a))
249
((b))
289
((c))
298
((d))
320

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Answer: ((a))

249

135

The value of $\frac{7+8 \times 8 \div 8 \text { of } 8+8 \div 8 \times 5}{4 \div 4 \text { of } 4+4 \times 4 \div 4-4 \div 4}$ is::

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

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Answer: ((a))

136

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

In a certain company, allocations to various sectors of the yearly budget per Rs. 7,200 crores are represented by this pie-diagram.

The expenditure (in Rs.) on Infrastructure is:

((a))
Rs. 6,098 crores
((b))
Rs. 1,649 crores
((c))
Rs. 6,089 crores
((d))
Rs. 1,694 crores

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 6,098 crores

137

The in-radius of a triangle is 8 cm, and the sum of the lengths of its sides is 125 cm. The area of the triangle (in cm²) is

((a))
480
((b))
250
((c))
500
((d))
1000

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Answer: ((a))

480

138

The secant CD intersects the circle at E and CF is tangent to the circle at F. If the length of the secant CD is equal to 20 cm and the length of tangent CF is 15 cm, find the length of the chord DE.

((a))
8.75 cm
((b))
11.25 cm
((c))
9.25 cm
((d))
3.75 cm

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Answer: ((a))

8.75 cm

139

The following table shows the Gross Turnover (in Crores) of a company over five years:

Year	Gross Turnover
2015	13
2016	20
2017	15
2018	23
2019	25

The Gross Turnover for 2017 is what per cent of the Gross Turnover for 2019 ?

((a))
16
((b))
60
((c))
6
((d))
0.06

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Answer: ((a))

140

Taking any three of the line segments out of segments of length 2 cm, 5 cm, 7 cm and 8 cm, the number of triangles that can be formed is:

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

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Answer: ((a))

141

A man rows 48 km and back in 48 hours. He can row 4 km with the stream in the same time as 3 km against the stream. The speed of the stream (in km/h) is:

((a))
$\frac7{21}$
((b))
$\frac3{29}$
((c))
$\frac5{21}$
((d))
$\frac7{24}$

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Answer: ((a))

$\frac7{21}$

142

The value of $\frac{1}{2^2}+\frac{1}{2^3} \div\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2} \div 1\right)$ + $3 \frac{1}{3} \div \frac{5}{2} \times \frac{3}{4} \div 6 \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{7}{6}$ is:

((a))
$\frac{7}{40}$
((b))
$\frac{21}{20}$
((c))
$\frac{11}{20}$
((d))
$\frac{11}{30}$

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Answer: ((a))

$\frac{7}{40}$

143

Sapna is double efficient as compared to Rakesh. If they both work together on a project and complete it in 48 days, then the number of days in which Sapna alone can complete the project is:

((a))
68
((b))
72
((c))
52
((d))
$69\frac{1}{2}$

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

144

The total percentage change in the volume of a cuboid if its length and breadth are decreased by 15% and 25%, respectively, while its height is increased by 60% is:

((a))
5% decrease
((b))
2% decrease
((c))
2% increase
((d))
5% increase

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Answer: ((a))

5% decrease

145

If x²+ 4y² + 2x + 1 = 0, then find the value of x³⁹ + y³⁶.

((a))
1
((b))
-1
((c))
2
((d))
-2

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Answer: ((a))

146

Melting a metal ball of radius 3 units, 26 identical dice and a ball of radius 1 units are made. What is the side of the dice?

((a))
1.7 units
((b))
1.5 units
((c))
1.4 units
((d))
1.6 units

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1.7 units

147

The following table shows the shares traded on Mumbai, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand stock exchanges:

	Mumbai	Uttarakhand	Rajasthan	Uttar Pradesh
Name of the company	High	Low	High	Low	High	Low	High	Low
Aata tea	540	395	450	4255	320	510	440	310
Kolgate	34	57	60	42	25	60	20	70
Ambuja cement	150	155	120	125	160	135	145	170

For Ambuja cement, the ratio of the high rate of share to the low rate is maximum in the stock exchange at:

((a))
Rajasthan
((b))
Mumbai
((c))
Uttar Pradesh
((d))
Uttarakhand

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Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

148

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the production of five different types of cars by a company from 1989 to 1994.

Year → Type ↓	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	Total
P	8	20	16	17	21	6	88
Q	16	10	14	12	12	14	78
R	21	17	16	15	13	8	90
S	4	6	10	16	20	31	87
T	25	18	19	30	14	27	133
Total	74	71	75	90	80	86	476

Which type of car constituted 25% of the total production of all types of cars in 1993 ?

((a))
R
((b))
Q
((c))
P
((d))
S

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Answer: ((a))

149

Find the volume (in cm³) of a hemisphere of radius 18 cm. (Use $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$ ) (Rounded off to two decimal places)

((a))
12200.43
((b))
12219.43
((c))
18750.23
((d))
11250.25

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

12200.43

150

The following table gives the number of males, females, educated males and educated females in a village over the years 2016 - 2020. Study the table carefully and answer the question.

Year/No.	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Males	1050	1200	1250	1300	1400
Females	900	1000	1020	1100	1200
Educated males	850	1000	1100	1150	1200
Educated females	600	820	950	980	1000

Find the percentage of the total number of educated females to the total number of females over all the years (up to 2 decimal places).

((a))
0.9233
((b))
0.8623
((c))
0.8333
((d))
0.8923

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

0.9233

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

Mount Vesuvius is a volcano that erapts hot ashes which fall from the sky like a blizzard.

((a))
Erapts
((b))
Blizzard
((c))
Ashes
((d))
Volcano

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Answer: ((a))

Erapts

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

Childhood is an important phase in a person's life. Children are free from worries, tensions and stresses so they lead a very (1)______ life. This is the only reason they create golden and beautiful memories during this period which are (2)________ in their adulthood. It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to shape the future of a child as he is very (3)________ and can drift in any direction. If they have made any mistakes, we should (4)______ them instead of misbehaving with them. How we have behaved with them will be (5)________ on their minds which will reflect in later stages.

152

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

((a))
damage
((b))
create
((c))
design
((d))
rectify

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Answer: ((a))

damage

153

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

A mythological animal with one horn on its forehead

((a))
Unicameral
((b))
Unipod
((c))
Unific
((d))
Unicorn

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Unicameral

154

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bite the bullet

((a))
To avoid a situation
((b))
To help someone achieve their goals
((c))
To eat something unpleasant
((d))
To face a difficult situation

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

To avoid a situation

155

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Suspend

((a))
Extend
((b))
Terminate
((c))
Project
((d))
Resume

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Extend

156

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

The veteran footballer was expected for reach here by 10 o’clock, the notice said.

((a))
expected on reach here
((b))
expected to reach here
((c))
expected of reach here
((d))
expected by reach here

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Answer: ((a))

expected on reach here

157

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

The road is too busy for elderly people that they cannot cross safely.

((a))
that it is difficult to cross.
((b))
to cross safely.
((c))
that it cannot be crossed properly.
((d))
that it is impossible for them to cross.

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Answer: ((a))

that it is difficult to cross.

158

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Pitiable

((a))
Eradicate
((b))
Pleasant
((c))
Grievous
((d))
Aggregate

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Answer: ((a))

Eradicate

159

Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the underlined word from the options.

The baby smiled and laughed at the pickaboo game.

((a))
peakaboo
((b))
pikaboo
((c))
peekaboo
((d))
pekaboo

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

peakaboo

160

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

((a))
mature
((b))
innocent
((c))
crafty
((d))
guilty

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

mature

161

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Through thick and thin

((a))
Always supporting someone even if there are problems or difficulties
((b))
Sometimes thin, sometimes thick
((c))
Never giving up a friendship
((d))
Never giving up on a goal

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Always supporting someone even if there are problems or difficulties

162

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

There are four tributaries of Ganga and it is ranked as the fifth most polluted river of the world.

((a))
is ranked as the fifth
((b))
of Ganga and it
((c))
There are four tributaries
((d))
most polluted river of the world.

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Answer: ((a))

is ranked as the fifth

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Have you ever taken the time to stop and consider the dirt under your feet? Leonardo da Vinci said, “We know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot.” Yet, our very survival as humans – and life on this planet – is intimately linked with the health of a thin layer of soil enveloping the earth.

Soil provides society with essential food, feed, fibre and raw materials, as well as being home to a quarter of the earth’s biodiversity. Soils are also the largest organic carbon reservoir on Earth and although highly dynamic, are very fragile. Chop a forest down and it might grow back in 50 years, but lose 10 cm of soil and get ready to wait 1,000 years to get it back. Without soil, our planet would be unrecognisable to us, and more like the barren and inhospitable surface of the Moon or Mars.

Until recently, we did not even know how deep the soil is below our feet. Like the best mysteries, a bit of digging is required for soils to be fully understood and for their history to be laid bare.

When they are visible, a range of questions arise. What does the variation in colour with depth mean? How much carbon is stored? Is the soil dense or light, damaged or healthy? Answering these questions is important, but presents a significant challenge and may require years of training.

163

Mankind’s survival, according to the passage, solely depends on _________ .

((a))
inventions
((b))
celestial bodies
((c))
soil
((d))
reproduction

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Answer: ((a))

inventions

164

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

I will strive to win the race.

((a))
trouble
((b))
Support
((c))
Assume
((d))
Attempt

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Answer: ((a))

trouble

165

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

((a))
Assimilation
((b))
Pluckiness
((c))
Accumulation
((d))
Exestenalism

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Answer: ((a))

Assimilation

166

What is the tone of the speaker?

((a))
Derisive
((b))
Dogmatic
((c))
Sarcastic
((d))
Alarming

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Answer: ((a))

Derisive

167

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

The sons of the old farmer / fell off after their father / breathed his last / in the village.

((a))
in the village.
((b))
breathed his last
((c))
The sons of the old farmer
((d))
fell off after their father

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Answer: ((a))

in the village.

168

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

She’s feeling under the weather today.

((a))
She’s feeling happy and energetic.
((b))
She’s feeling adventurous and ready for a challenge.
((c))
She’s feeling worried about something.
((d))
She’s not feeling well or is a bit sick.

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Answer: ((a))

She’s feeling happy and energetic.

169

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Had you been / working regularly, / you had completed / the project yesterday.

((a))
Had you been
((b))
the project yesterday
((c))
you had completed
((d))
working regularly

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Answer: ((a))

Had you been

170

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Beat around the bush

((a))
To avoid talking about what is important
((b))
To await an explanation
((c))
To take on a task that is way too big
((d))
To do something without any hesitation

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Answer: ((a))

To avoid talking about what is important

171

How many years are required to renew the loss of 10 cm of soil?

((a))
1,00,000
((b))
1,000
((c))
100
((d))
10,000

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Answer: ((a))

1,00,000

172

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

((a))
published
((b))
bleached
((c))
imprinted
((d))
coloured

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Answer: ((a))

published

173

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.

I had done / my cooking when / Vishnu came to see me.

((a))
No error
((b))
I had done
((c))
Vishnu came to see me
((d))
my cooking when

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Answer: ((a))

No error

174

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

Today, a man who betrayed his own country in exchange for money was the topic of every news report.

((a))
Gangster
((b))
Terrorist
((c))
Traitor
((d))
Conman

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Answer: ((a))

Gangster

175

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

The teacher praised the student for his diligent work and consistent effort.

((a))
frazzle
((b))
persistent
((c))
lazy
((d))
squander

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Answer: ((a))

frazzle

176

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given idiom.

At the last hour

((a))
half
((b))
eleventh
((c))
sixth
((d))
twelfth

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Answer: ((a))

half

177

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

Before she began, she asked the teacher whether she write with a pen or a pencil.

((a))
she can write
((b))
she wrote
((c))
she should write
((d))
she did write.

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Answer: ((a))

she can write

178

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

I have been living without a lot of money since I lost my job.

((a))
receiving a kickback
((b))
living hand to mouth
((c))
keeping my chin up
((d))
as genuine as a three-dollar bill

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Answer: ((a))

receiving a kickback

179

Select the most appropriate option with correct usage of the preposition to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The core part in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is knowledge engineering, machine learning, machine perception, and robotics.

((a))
The core part on Artificial Intelligence
((b))
The core part of Artificial Intelligence
((c))
The core part from Artificial Intelligence
((d))
The core part with Artificial Intelligence

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Answer: ((a))

The core part on Artificial Intelligence

180

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

Not a word didn’t they speak to the others about the sad turn of events.

((a))
did they speak
((b))
No substitution
((c))
do they speak
((d))
had they speak

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Answer: ((a))

did they speak

181

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

The Sumo wrestler seemed to be incapable in being tired.

((a))
incapable of being tired
((b))
incapable from being tired
((c))
incapable to being tired
((d))
incapable by being tired

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Answer: ((a))

incapable of being tired

182

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Quaint

((a))
Brisk
((b))
Ridiculous
((c))
Ordinary
((d))
Distinct

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Answer: ((a))

Brisk

183

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Languid

((a))
Exceptional
((b))
Lazy
((c))
Loyal
((d))
Energetic

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Answer: ((a))

Exceptional

184

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A vicious cycle

((a))
a situation in which one problem causes another one, making the original problem impossible to solve.
((b))
a situation in which one problem causes another one, making the first one easy to solve.
((c))
a situation in which one problem creates another one, making the original problem easy to forget.
((d))
a situation in which several problems merge and become one extremely complex problem.

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Answer: ((a))

a situation in which one problem causes another one, making the original problem impossible to solve.

185

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

Ratul’s capability of being able to speak two languages is apt for this post.

((a))
bilingual
((b))
bicultural
((c))
bidialectical
((d))
lingual

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Answer: ((a))

bilingual

186

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

((a))
cherished
((b))
blocked
((c))
dumped
((d))
neglected

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Answer: ((a))

cherished

187

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

One who does not express himself freely.

((a))
Approachable
((b))
Immodest
((c))
Introvert
((d))
Outgoing

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Answer: ((a))

Approachable

188

Identify the most suitable title for the given passage.

((a))
Moon and Mars Expedition
((b))
Necessity of Mining
((c))
The Uninhabitable Universe
((d))
Mysteries Under Man’s Feet

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Answer: ((a))

Moon and Mars Expedition

189

Select the most suitable word from the passage which means ‘difficult to stay or live in’.

((a))
Inhospitable
((b))
Dense
((c))
Barren
((d))
Essential

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Answer: ((a))

Inhospitable

190

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

I was astonished to know the truth.

((a))
Stunned
((b))
Awesome
((c))
Blindsided
((d))
Sickened

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Answer: ((a))

Stunned

191

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

Mr. Patel is likely to win the elections in the sweeping majority.

((a))
elections by a sweeping majority
((b))
elections on a sweeping majority
((c))
elections of a sweeping majority
((d))
elections at a sweeping majority

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Answer: ((a))

elections by a sweeping majority

192

Select the phrase/idiom that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

When our principal said she was leaving the company, I played out the opportunity to fill the job.

((a))
glided at the opportunity
((b))
jumped at the opportunity
((c))
started at the opportunity
((d))
ran to the opportunity

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Answer: ((a))

glided at the opportunity

193

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

((a))
carefree
((b))
careful
((c))
stressful
((d))
cautious

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Answer: ((a))

carefree

194

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

Thousands of years ago, great masters of Ayurveda, notebly Sushrut and Charaka, discussed in detail the use of spices for culinary and medical purpose.

((a))
Parpose
((b))
Notably
((c))
Discused
((d))
Cullinary

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Answer: ((a))

Parpose

195

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

The boys seem irresponsibly insaucient about bullying the juniors.

((a))
Insoucient
((b))
Insuociant
((c))
Insouciant
((d))
Insouceant

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Answer: ((a))

Insoucient

196

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The artist's abstract painting was enigmatic to the viewers.

((a))
Mysterious
((b))
Instigating
((c))
Clear
((d))
Thrilling

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Answer: ((a))

Mysterious

197

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The best of both worlds

((a))
Everyone gets a chance
((b))
Stay strong in a difficult situation
((c))
Do a perfectly good job
((d))
Good in every way

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Answer: ((a))

Everyone gets a chance

198

Identify from the given options the word which is similar in meaning to the following word.

Efface

((a))
Hidden
((b))
Makeup
((c))
Daily
((d))
Destroy

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Answer: ((a))

Hidden

199

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

Madness or obsession with males

((a))
Polygamy
((b))
Loquacious
((c))
Misandrist
((d))
Andromania

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Answer: ((a))

Polygamy

200

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

((a))
The profesional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpassing all expectations and acheiving a new personal record.
((b))
The profesional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpasing all expectasions and achieving a new personal record.
((c))
The professional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpasing all expectations and acheving a new personal record.
((d))
The professional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpassing all expectations and achieving a new personal record.

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Answer: ((a))

The profesional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpassing all expectations and acheiving a new personal record.

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