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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    Pan

  2. ((b))

    Jug

  3. ((c))

    Mug

  4. ((d))

    Cup

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Answer: ((a))

Pan

‘Jug’, ‘Mug’ and ‘Cup’ are used to carry liquids whereas ‘Pan’ is not.

Alternately,

The second letter in the words ‘Jug’, ‘Mug’ and ‘Cup’ is the vowel ‘u’ whereas in the word ‘Pan’, it is the vowel ‘a’.

Hence, the correct answer is ‘Pan’.

2

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark(?) in the following series?

CGE, HJI, LPN, SUT, ?

  1. ((a))

    XBZ

  2. ((b))

    YAZ

  3. ((c))

    YCA

  4. ((d))

    XZY

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Answer: ((c))

YCA

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is YCA.

3

Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    49 : 94

  2. ((b))

    56 : 67

  3. ((c))

    15 : 51

  4. ((d))

    38 : 83

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Answer: ((b))

56 : 67

In options 1, 3 and 4, the consequent is obtained by reversing the digits of the antecedent.

After reversing digits of 56, we get 65 which is not the consequent in option 2.

Hence, the correct answer is 56 : 67.

4

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

10 – 15 × 9 + 6 ÷ 3 = 9

  1. ((a))

    – and ÷

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and +

  3. ((c))
    • and –
  4. ((d))

    × and –

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Answer: ((a))

– and ÷

Given equation: 10 - 15 × 9 + 6 ÷ 3 = 9

- and ÷ → 10 ÷ 15 × 9 + 6 - 3 = 9

÷ and + → 10 - 15 × 9 ÷ 6 + 3 = - 19/2

  • and - → 10 + 15 × 9 - 6 ÷ 3 = 143

× and - → 10 × 15 - 9 + 6 ÷ 3 = 143

Hence, the correct answer is ‘- and ÷’.

5

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

4 × 2 – 8 + 9 ÷ 3 = 15

  1. ((a))

    3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    3 and 2

  3. ((c))

    8 and 3

  4. ((d))

    8 and 4

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Answer: ((d))

8 and 4

Given equation : 4 × 2 – 8 + 9 ÷ 3 = 15

  1. 3 and 4 → 3 × 2 – 8 + 9 ÷ 4 = 0.25 ≠ 15

  2. 3 and 2 → 4 × 3 – 8 + 9 ÷ 2 = 8.5 ≠ 15

  3. 8 and 3 → 4 × 2 – 3 + 9 ÷ 8 = 6.125 ≠ 15

4) 8 and 4 → 8 × 2 – 4 + 9 ÷ 3 = 15

Hence, ‘8 and 4’ is the correct answer.

6

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

HKNQ : IJPO ∷ DFHJ : _____

  1. ((a))

    EGJH

  2. ((b))

    CGLJ

  3. ((c))

    EEJH

  4. ((d))

    EEII

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Answer: ((c))

EEJH

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is ‘EEJH’.

7

Riya walked 90 m towards the north from her house, and then took a right turn and walked 60 m to reach the market. Then, she took a left turn and walked a few meters from the market to reach the post office, from where she took a left again and walked 160m to reach the school, if the air distance between her school and house is 260m, what is the aerial distance between market and the post office?

  1. ((a))

    180 m

  2. ((b))

    120 m

  3. ((c))

    150 m

  4. ((d))

    100 m

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Answer: ((c))

150 m

Let H denote Riya’s house, S denote Riya’s school, M denote market and P denote post-office.

By Pythagoras’ theorem,

HS2 = AS2 + HA2

AS = (SP - AP) = 160 - 60 = 100

And, HA = (AO + OH) = (90 + OH) 

2602 = 1002 + HA2

2602 = 1002 + (90 + OH)2

2602 - 1002 = (90 + OH)2 ------(1)

∴ a2 - b2 = (a + b) (a - b)

Apply this identity in the above equation,

= (260 + 100) (260 - 100)

= 360 × 160

= 57600

Now, 

57600 = (90 + OH)2 

take square root on both the sides,

57600\sqrt {57600} = (90+OH)2\sqrt{(90 + OH)^2}

Therefore, HA = 240 m.

240 = 90 + AO

AO = 240 - 90 

AO = 150 m

Hence, the correct answer is 150 m.

8

Identify the missing figure in the following series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

The pattern followed here is the figure is rotated 90⁰ clockwise to obtain the next figure. Also, the symbols ‘x’ and ‘o’ are interchanging their positions.

Hence, the correct answer is figure 1.

9

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

DFIM : WURN ∷ CMHV : ______

  1. ((a))

    XNSE

  2. ((b))

    XVTR

  3. ((c))

    XNTE

  4. ((d))

    YNSE

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Answer: ((a))

XNSE

Here, we can see that D and W is a reverse pair. Thus, we get

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is XNSE.

10

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

12 : 145 : 8 ∷ ______

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    65

  4. ((d))

    73

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Answer: ((c))

65

The pattern followed here is :

12 : 145 → 122 + 1 = 145

8 : 65 → 82 + 1 = 65

Hence, the correct answer is 65.

11

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

3, 7, 13, 27, ?, 107, 213

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    53

  3. ((c))

    58

  4. ((d))

    49

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Answer: ((b))

53

The pattern followed here is:

7 + 2 × 3 = 13

13 + 2 × 7 = 27

27 + 2 × 13 = 53

53 + 2 × 27 = 107

107 + 2 × 53 = 213

Hence, the correct answer is 53.

Alternate Method 3×2+1=7

7×2-1=13

13×2+1=27

27×2-1=53

53×2+1=107

107×2-1=213

Hence, the correct answer is 53.

12

Select the set of numbers that is similar to the following set.

{9, 54, 6}

  1. ((a))

    {3, 15, 6}

  2. ((b))

    {8, 64, 9}

  3. ((c))

    {7, 74, 12}

  4. ((d))

    {5, 35, 7}

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Answer: ((d))

{5, 35, 7}

The pattern followed here is:

{9, 54, 6} → 9 × 6 = 54

Similarly,

{5, 35, 7} → 5 × 7 = 35

Hence, the correct answer is {5, 35, 7}.

13

In a code language, CONCERT is written as CNEROCT. How will SMARTER be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    RATESMR

  2. ((b))

    RATEMSR

  3. ((c))

    RATMESR

  4. ((d))

    RETRAMS

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Answer: ((b))

RATEMSR

The pattern followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is RATEMSR.

14

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((c))

Hence, the correct answer is figure 3.

15

Two positions of the same dice are given. Which number will be at the top if ‘3’ is at the bottom?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

4

The pattern followed here is:

After rolling the first dice such that the position of 2 is same as that in the second dice and 6 is at the bottom, we notice that 3 is to the right of 2 and 4 is to the left of 2 in the second dice.

Hence, the correct answer is 4.

16

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

  1. ((a))

    DFIM

  2. ((b))

    FHKM

  3. ((c))

    MORV

  4. ((d))

    QSVZ

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Answer: ((b))

FHKM

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is FHKM.

17

Select the set of numbers that is similar to the following set.

{9, 15, 24}

  1. ((a))

    {21, 33, 55}

  2. ((b))

    {12, 20, 30}

  3. ((c))

    {6, 10, 16}

  4. ((d))

    {15, 25, 35}

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

{6, 10, 16}

The pattern followed here is :

{9, 15, 24} → 9 + 15 = 24

  1. {21, 33, 55} → 21 + 33 = 54 ≠ 55

  2. {12, 20, 30} → 12 + 20 = 32 ≠ 30

3) {6, 10, 16} → 6 + 10 = 16

  1. {15, 25, 35} → 15 + 25 = 40 ≠ 35

Hence, the correct answer is {6, 10, 16}.

18

IF DIG = 41 and GOAD = 55, then FACT = ______.

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    61

  3. ((c))

    53

  4. ((d))

    63

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Answer: ((b))

61

The pattern followed here is :

DIG → 2 × (4 + 9 + 7) + 1 = 41

GOAD → 2 × (7 + 15 + 1 + 4) + 1 = 55

FACT → 2 × (6 + 1 + 3 + 20) + 1 = 61

Hence, the correct answer is 61.

19

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

Y, X, V, S, ?, J

  1. ((a))

    O

  2. ((b))

    N

  3. ((c))

    Q

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

O

The pattern followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is O.

20

In the following diagram, the triangle represents ‘cricket players’, the circle represents ‘students’, the rectangle represents ‘boys’ and the square represents ‘dancers’. The numbers in different segments shown the number of persons.

How many students are dancers and cricket players but not boys?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

7

No. of students who are dancers and cricket players and not boys = 4 + 3 = 7.

Hence, the correct answer is 7.

21

In a code language, MONKEY is written as LPMLDZ. How will STROKE be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    TSSNLD

  2. ((b))

    RUQFJP

  3. ((c))

    RUQNLD

  4. ((d))

    RUQPJF

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

RUQPJF

The pattern followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is RUQPJF.

22

Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    Potato

  2. ((b))

    Carrot

  3. ((c))

    Cabbage

  4. ((d))

    Turnip

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Answer: ((c))

Cabbage

The pattern followed here is :

No. of letters in ‘Potato’ = 6

No. of letters in ‘Carrot’ = 6

No. of letters in ‘Cabbage’ = 7

No. of letters in ‘Turnip’ = 6

Hence, the correct answer is ‘Cabbage’.

23

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

12 × 18 ÷ 3 – 6 + 4 = 5

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ×, 6 and 3

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and ×, 4 and 3

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and +, 3 and 4

  4. ((d))

    × and +, 3 and 6

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Answer: ((a))

÷ and ×, 6 and 3

The pattern followed here is:

12 × 18 ÷ 3 - 6 + 4

  1. ÷ and ×, 6 and 3 → 12 ÷ 18 × 6 - 3 + 4 = 5

  2. ÷ and ×, 4 and 3 → 12 ÷ 18 × 4 - 6 + 3 = -1/3

  3. ÷ and +, 3 and 4 → 12 × 18 + 4 - 6 ÷ 3 = 218

  4. × and +, 3 and 6 → 12 + 18 ÷ 6 - 3 × 4 = 3

Hence, the correct answer is ÷ and ×.

24

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given word-pair.

Wish : Desire

  1. ((a))

    Run : Ride

  2. ((b))

    Drive : Speed

  3. ((c))

    Morning : Evening

  4. ((d))

    Cool : Cold

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Answer: ((d))

Cool : Cold

The pattern followed here is :

Wish and Desire are synonyms.

Similarly, Cool and Cold are synonyms.

Hence, the correct answer is Cool : Cold.

25

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

  1. Treatment

  2. Diagnosis

  3. Doctor

  4. Discharge

  5. Bill

  1. ((a))

    3, 2, 1, 5, 4

  2. ((b))

    4, 5, 3, 2, 1

  3. ((c))

    3, 2, 5, 1, 4

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 1, 4, 5

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Answer: ((a))

3, 2, 1, 5, 4

The correct logical sequence is Doctor → Diagnosis → Treatment → Bill → Discharge

Hence, the correct answer is 3, 2, 1, 5, 4.

26

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

Statements:

All teachers are researchers.

No researcher is unemployed.

Conclusions:

I. Some unemployed are teachers.

II. No teacher is unemployed.

III. Some teachers are unemployed.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions II and III follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I and III follow.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows.

The least possible Venn diagram is:

Conclusion I → False as all teachers are researchers who are not unemployed.

Conclusion II → True (all teachers are researchers and no researcher is unemployed)

Conclusion III → False as no researcher is unemployed and all teachers are researchers.

Hence, the correct answer is ‘Only conclusion II follows’.

27

Three of the following four number pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    865 : 722

  2. ((b))

    378 : 255

  3. ((c))

    756 : 633

  4. ((d))

    967 : 844

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

865 : 722

The pattern followed here is :

865 : 722 → 8 + 6 + 5 = 19 and 7 + 2 + 2 = 11; 19 and 11 are primes

378 : 255 → 3 + 7 + 8 = 18 and 2 + 5 + 5 = 12; 18 and 12 are composite numbers

756 : 633 → 7 + 5 + 6 = 18 and 6 + 3 + 3 = 12; 18 and 12 are composite numbers

967 : 844 → 9 + 6 + 7 = 22 and 8 + 4 + 4 = 16; 22 and 16 are composite numbers

Hence, the correct answer is ‘865 : 722’.

28

The sequence of folding a piece of square paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in figures X, Y and Z. How would this paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Hence, the correct answer is figure in option 1.

29

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

  1. Cloud
  2. Shelter
  3. Monsoon
  4. Rain
  5. Flood
  6. Relief
  1. ((a))

    4, 1, 2, 5, 2, 6

  2. ((b))

    3, 1, 4, 5, 2, 6

  3. ((c))

    1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2

  4. ((d))

    3, 1, 4, 2, 5, 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

3, 1, 4, 5, 2, 6

The correct logical sequence is Monsoon → Cloud → Rain → Flood → Shelter → Relief

Hence, the correct answer is 3, 1, 4, 5, 2, 6.

30

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

Statements :

a. Some men are players.

b. All players are athletes.

Conclusions :

i. No athlete is a man.

ii. All men are athletes.

iii. Some athletes are men.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II and III follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Only conclusion III follows.

The least possible Venn diagram is:

Conclusion I → False as all players are athletes and some players are men. (some men are players = some players are men)

Conclusion II → False as it is possible but not definite.

Conclusion III → True (some men are players and all players are athletes)

Hence, the correct answer is ‘only conclusion III follows’.

31

How many triangles are there in the following figure?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

17

Hence, the correct answer is 17.

32

If MADE is coded as 12236 and BAD is coded as 123, then how will DECK be coded as?

  1. ((a))

    36212

  2. ((b))

    34312

  3. ((c))

    36201

  4. ((d))

    44412

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36212

The pattern followed here is:

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is ‘36212’.

33

Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    8 : 80

  2. ((b))

    6 : 48

  3. ((c))

    4 : 26

  4. ((d))

    10 : 120

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Answer: ((c))

4 : 26

In options 1, 2 and 4, the consequent is a multiple of the antecedent.

In option 3, 26 is not a multiple of 4.

Hence, the correct answer is 4 : 26.

34

‘Picture’ is related to ‘Colored’ in the same way as ‘Letter’ is related to ‘______’.

  1. ((a))

    Bold

  2. ((b))

    Alphabet

  3. ((c))

    Word

  4. ((d))

    Language

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Answer: ((a))

Bold

‘Coloured’ describes the appearance of ‘Picture’.

Similarly, ‘Bold’ describes the appearance of ‘Letter’.

Hence, the correct answer is ‘Bold’.

35

In the following diagram, the triangle represents ‘women’, the circle represents ‘graduates’ and the rectangle represents ‘teachers’. The numbers in different segments show the number of persons.

How many women graduates are not teachers?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

17

No. of women graduates who are not teachers = 17.

Hence, the correct answer is 17.

36

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given word-pair.

Weigh : Balance

  1. ((a))

    Volume : Liquid

  2. ((b))

    Pour : Water

  3. ((c))

    Swim : River

  4. ((d))

    Detect : Radar

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Answer: ((d))

Detect : Radar

The pattern followed here is:

The use of Balance is to Weigh.

Similarly, the use of Radar is to Detect.

Hence, the correct answer is Detect : Radar.

37

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right of the figure.

 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((b))

Hence, the correct answer is figure 2.

38

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((d))

First to second:

 is replaced by theta and theta is replaced by # in the lower triangle; N is replaced by $ (element in the upper right corner of the square) in the upper triangle

Second to third: theta is replaced by # and # is replaced by square in the lower triangle; $ is replaced by + in the upper triangle

Third to fourth: # is replaced by square and square is replaced by triangle in the lower triangle; + is replaced by O in the upper triangle.

Similarly,

Fourth to fifth: square will be replaced by triangle and triangle will be replaced by 

in the lower triangle; O will be replaced by M in the upper triangle.

Hence, the figure in option 4 is the correct answer.

39

Identify the missing figure in the following series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((c))

Every symbol is moving in clockwise direction and vanishes after leaving the left quadrant and a new element is introduced in its place.

Hence the figure in option 3 is the correct answer.

40

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

4 : 8 ∷ 25 : _______

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    625

  4. ((d))

    125

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Answer: ((d))

125

The pattern followed here is :

4 : 8 → 22 : 23

25 : 125 → 52 : 53

Hence, the correct answer is 125.

41

Starting from Anand’s house, the school bus takes a right turn and covers 3 km. Then, it takes a left turn and covers 2 km. Finally, it takes a right turn again and covers 4 km to reach the school. On reaching the school, the bus faces southeast. In which direction was the bus facing when it left Anand’s house?

  1. ((a))

    South-west

  2. ((b))

    South-east

  3. ((c))

    North-east

  4. ((d))

    North

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

North-east

Hence, the correct answer is North-east.

42

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

1, 2, 6, 12, ?, 72, 216

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

36

The pattern followed here is:

1 × 2 = 2

2 × 3 = 6

6 × 2 = 12

12 × 3 = 36

36 × 2 = 72

72 × 3 = 216

Hence, the correct answer is 36.

43

select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on the right of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Hence, the correct answer is figure 4.

44

Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out.

  1. ((a))

    56 : 11

  2. ((b))

    78 : 13

  3. ((c))

    12 : 3

  4. ((d))

    34 : 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

78 : 13

The pattern followed here is :

56 : 11 → 5 + 6 = 11

78 : 13 → 7 + 8 = 15 ≠ 13

12 : 3 → 1 + 2 = 3

34 : 7 → 3 + 4 = 7

Hence, the correct answer is 78 : 13.

45

‘Star’ is related to ‘Galaxy’ in the same way as ‘Flower’ is related to ‘______’.

  1. ((a))

    Jasmine

  2. ((b))

    Blossom

  3. ((c))

    Bouquet

  4. ((d))

    Petal

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Bouquet

‘Galaxy’ consists of ‘Stars’.

Similarly, ‘Bouquet’ consists of ‘Flowers’.

Hence, the correct answer is ‘Bouquet’.

46

In the following diagram, the triangle represents ‘army men’, the circle represents ‘athletes’ and the rectangle represents ‘strong men’. The number in different segments show the number of persons.

How many strong army men are not athletes?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    19

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

11

No. of strong army men who are not athletes = 11.

Hence, the correct answer is 11.

47

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

  1. ((a))

    CHEL

  2. ((b))

    ZVXT

  3. ((c))

    VSUP

  4. ((d))

    MROV

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

ZVXT

The pattern followed here is:

 

 

 

Hence, the correct answer is ZVXT.

48

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

1, 3, 4, 7, ?, 18, 29

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

11

The pattern followed here is :

1 + 3 = 4

3 + 4 = 7

4 + 7 = 11

7 + 11 = 18

11 + 18 = 29

Hence, the correct answer is 11.

49

Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the given pair.

16 : 26

  1. ((a))

    25 : 37

  2. ((b))

    4 : 11

  3. ((c))

    36 : 56

  4. ((d))

    15 : 27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 : 37

The pattern followed here is:

16 : 26 → 42 : (4 + 1)2 + 1

Similarly,

25 : 37 → 52 : (5 + 1)2 + 1

Hence, the correct answer is 25 : 37.

50

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Hence, the correct answer is figure 2.

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

51

NASA's ________ spacecraft has been studying Jupiter for almost two years since the year 2016.

  1. ((a))

    Muno

  2. ((b))

    Bruno

  3. ((c))

    Juno

  4. ((d))

    Luno

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Juno

  • Juno spacecraft has been created by NASA. It has been studying Jupiter for almost two years since the year 2016.
  • Launched on August 5, 2011, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, Juno arrived in orbit around Jupiter on July 4, 2016.

Extra Information :

  • Scientists discovered a volcano in 2018 close to the south pole of Jupiter's moon Io, using data collected by NASA's Juno spacecraft
  • NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is an organization looking after space exploration based in the USA.
52

Tripura Chief Minister _______ launched the Sustainable Forest Management (SCATFORM) project.

  1. ((a))

    Bhupesh Baghel

  2. ((b))

    Nitish Kumar

  3. ((c))

    Biplab Kumar Deb

  4. ((d))

    Pema Khandu

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Biplab Kumar Deb

  • A Rs 1,000 crore 'Sustainable Catchment Forest Management' (SCATFORM) project was launched in Tripura on 16 January 2020 by Biplab Kumar Deb, chief minister of Tripura.
  • The project will help improve forests in the targeted catchment areas.
  • It would also create a livelihood for the people living in and around the forest areas.
  • The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will bear 80% cost of the project.

Additional Information

  • About Tripura: As of May 2022:
  • ​Capital: Agartala
  • Chief minister: Manik Saha
  • Governor: Satyadev Narayan Arya
  • Union territory: 1 November 1956
  • Upgraded as State: 21 January 1972
  • State Animal: Phayre's leaf monkey
  • State Bird: Green imperial pigeon
53

Nagaland became a part of the Union of India in the year 1963 by the _________ Amendment to the Constitution of India.

  1. ((a))

    17th

  2. ((b))

    13th

  3. ((c))

    16th

  4. ((d))

    14th

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

13th

  • The 13th Amendment Act,1963 led to the formation of the state of Nagaland as a part of the union of India.
  • It amended article 170 and it was also given special protection under Article 371A.
54

Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of independent India?

  1. ((a))

    Bijan Mukherjee

  2. ((b))

    A R Sarkar

  3. ((c))

    Harilal Kania

  4. ((d))

    Y V Chandrachud

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Harilal Kania

  • Sir Harilal Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. He held the office from 14th August 1947 – 26th January 1950.
  • The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution
55

Persea Americana is commonly known as _______.

  1. ((a))

    Avocado

  2. ((b))

    Watermelon

  3. ((c))

    Orange

  4. ((d))

    Grapes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Avocado

  • Avocado is a fruit of a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae which is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed.
  • Its Scientific name is Persea americana.
  • Avocado is a rich source of Vitamin E.
FruitsChemical Names
WatermelonCitrullus lanatus
OrangeCitrus X sinensis
GrapesVitis
56

The Delhi High Court has allowed the release of the movie '72 Hours - Martyr who never died', based on the life of the 1962 war hero Rifleman ______ who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for gallantry.

  1. ((a))

    Jaswant Singh Rawat

  2. ((b))

    Harbans Singh Virk

  3. ((c))

    Man Mohan Khanna

  4. ((d))

    Rajendra Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jaswant Singh Rawat

  • Jaswant Singh Rawat was an Indian Army soldier serving in the Garhwal Rifles.
  • He was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his actions during the battle of Nuranang in present-day Arunachal Pradesh, India, during the Sino-Indian War in 1962.
  • 72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died is a film directed by Avinash Dhyani on the story based on the life and times of rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat.
  • The family members of the Jaswant Singh Rawat took stay on the release of the movie because of some privacy issues but later the Delhi High Court allowed the release of the movie.
57

Vesak commemorates the birth of _________.

  1. ((a))

    Christ

  2. ((b))

    Mahavir

  3. ((c))

    Judas

  4. ((d))

    Buddha

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Buddha

The correct answer is Buddha.

Key Points 

  • Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha.
  • Buddha Jayanti is celebrated every year on Vaishakh Purnima.
  • This day is also known as Thrice Blessed Festival.
  • Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal, and died in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Information 

  • On Buddha Purnima, it is believed that three important events of Buddha's life took place: his birth, his attainment of enlightenment and his death, Parnirvana.
  • Lumbini Museum in Nepal is an example of joint cooperation between India and Nepal.
  • Babasaheb Ambedkar’s chair for Buddhist studies at Lumbini Buddhist University will be established.
  • The Buddha’s first sermon is called Dharma Chakra Pravartana or the Turning of the Wheel of Law.
  • At the age of 35, he attained enlightenment at Uruvella (Bodh Gaya) under a peepal tree.
  • After 49 days of continuous meditation, he became fully enlightened and was known as Gautam Buddha/ Tathagata.
58

Eminent economist and columnist __________ has resigned as part-time member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) in December 2018

  1. ((a))

    Surjit Bhalla

  2. ((b))

    Arvind Subramanian

  3. ((c))

    Shivshankar Menon

  4. ((d))

    Urijit Patel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surjit Bhalla

  • Economist Surjit Bhalla resigned as a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) effective 1 December 2018.
  • EAC-PM is headed by NITI Aayog Member Bibek Debroy.
  • EAC-PM is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically to the Prime Minister.
59

The ______ dynasty which ruled North India from 1206 to 1290 was established by Qutbuddin Aibak.

  1. ((a))

    Lodi

  2. ((b))

    Tughlaq

  3. ((c))

    Khilji

  4. ((d))

    Slave

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Slave

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Slave.

  • Slave Dynasty or Ghulam Dynasty was founded by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak which ruled north India from 1206 to 1290.
  • He was the slave of Muhammad Ghori and became the first sultan of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • This dynasty is known as Slave dynasty as three of the rulers i.e. Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, Iltutmish and Balban were slaves prior to coming in power.
60

There are three types of heterotrophs. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

  1. ((a))

    Consumers

  2. ((b))

    Carnivores

  3. ((c))

    Omnivores

  4. ((d))

    Herbivores

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Consumers

  • Consumers do not come under the types of Heterotrophs.
  • Heterotrophs are organisms that are dependent on others for their food. Some examples of heterotrophs are fungi, bacteria, etc.
  • They also cannot fix carbon and uses organic carbon for growth and development.

NOTE: Heterotrophs are also the consumers which can be a primary, secondary or tertiary consumer but in case of types, Heterotrophs can be of 3 types carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.

61

Post the Anglo-Mysore wars, whom did the East India Company appoint as the Governor of Bengal?

  1. ((a))

    Robert Clive

  2. ((b))

    Sir Charles Metcalfe

  3. ((c))

    Lord Hardinge

  4. ((d))

    Warren Hastings

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Robert Clive

  • Post the Anglo-Mysore wars, the East India Company appointed Robert Clive as the Governor of Bengal.
  • He was the first governor of Bengal.
  • Warren Hastings was the first governor-general of Bengal.
  • Dual Administration was introduced in the year 1765 by Robert Clive (1754-1772).
  • It divided the administration of Bengal into two:

Extra Information :

  • Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab of Bengal and; Robert Clive. The battle took place on 23 June 1757.
  • Robert Clive was also known as the hero of Arcot.
62

_______ is a New Year Celebration of Sikkimese Bhutia which falls in the 10th month of the Sikkimese Lunar calender.

  1. ((a))

    Ashura

  2. ((b))

    Sonam Losoong

  3. ((c))

    Vesak

  4. ((d))

    Thai Pongal

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Sonam Losoong

  • The Sonam Losoong or the Lasoong festival is the most popular festival of Sikkim.
  • It is usually celebrated at the end of the tenth Sikkimese or Tibetan lunar month (usually December).
  • It is the most important festival among the Bhutias in India and is marked by the traditional Chaan dancing and merry-making.
63

Who was the first Vice President of independent India?

  1. ((a))

    Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  2. ((b))

    Kishan Kant

  3. ((c))

    Gopal Pathak

  4. ((d))

    KR Narayanan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice President of Independent India (1952–1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. ​
  • Since 1962, his birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers' Day on 5 September.
  • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan is also the among the persons who were the first recipients of the Bharata Ratna.
64

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central Government on ________ questioning the centre's notification authorizing 10 central agencies to intercept monitor and decrypt any computer system.

  1. ((a))

    IPL

  2. ((b))

    LPI

  3. ((c))

    PIL

  4. ((d))

    LIP

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

PIL

  • The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central Government on PIL ( Public Interest Litigation) questioning the centre's notification authorizing 10 central agencies to intercept monitor and decrypt any computer system.
  • The term Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was originated in the United States in the mid-1980s.
  • The Public interest Litigation is litigation filed in a court of law, for the protection of Public Interest”, such as Pollution, Terrorism, Road safety, etc.
  • It also functions as an effective instrument for changes in society or social welfare.
  • In India, an individual can file a PIL either in Supreme Court or High Court under article 32 and 226 of the Indian constitution respectively.
65

The Traffic Police Department of ________ is looking at a futuristic model to maintain traffic flow and spread awareness about the traffic rules by introducing a robot named 'Roadeo'.

  1. ((a))

    Ahmedabad

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai

  3. ((c))

    Pune

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Pune

  • The Traffic Police Department of Pune is looking at a futuristic model to maintain traffic flow and spread awareness about the traffic rules by introducing a robot named 'Roadeo'.
  • Radio's hands have been engineered to move and show stop signs to vehicles.
  • Roadeo will move around city roads, functioning as a quasi-traffic policeman and cautioning commuters.
  • Roadeo is equipped with siren, skid-steering wheels and obstacles-detection sensors.
66

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Agriculture Export Policy, 2018 with an aim to increase farmer's income by _______ % by 2022

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    100%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    75%

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

100%

  • The Union Cabinet approved the Agriculture Export Policy on 6 December 2018.
  • The new policy aims to increase farmer's income by 100 % and double India's farm exports to $60 billion by 2022.
  • It is aimed at boosting exports of agriculture commodities such as tea, coffee, and rice and increase the country's share in global agri-trade.
  • The policy is also expected to provide an institutional mechanism to tackle market barriers.
67

Shaktikanta Das took over as the ________ Governor of Reserve Bank of India after the resignation of Urjit Patel.

  1. ((a))

    26th

  2. ((b))

    27th

  3. ((c))

    24th

  4. ((d))

    25th

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

25th

The correct answer is 25th.

Key Points

  • The government of India appointed Shaktikanta Das as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 11 December 2018.
  • He took over as the 25th Governor of Reserve Bank of India after the resignation of Urjit Patel.
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared Shaktikanta Das’s appointment for a period of three years.
  • He is currently the Member of the Finance Commission.
  • He was the secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Finance Ministry.
68

'Angry Akku' by ______ received The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award for Best Picture Book: Story in The Hindu Literary Prize 2018 which was awarded during The Hindu Lit for Life 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Rajiv Eipe

  2. ((b))

    Mamta Nainy

  3. ((c))

    Neelum Saran Gour

  4. ((d))

    Vinayak Varma

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Vinayak Varma

  • Twelve books were shortlisted for The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Awards.
  • Three books each were shortlisted in four categories and the winners were announced at The Hindu Lit for Life in Chennai in January 2019.
  • 'Angry Akku' by Vinayak Varma received The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award for Best Picture Book: Story in The Hindu Literary Prize 2018.
69

An Indian team of scientists led by ________ of Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), have discovered a sub-Saturn or super-Neptune size planet around a Sun-like star.

  1. ((a))

    Professor Abhijit Chakraborty

  2. ((b))

    K Radha Krishnan

  3. ((c))

    Padmanaban

  4. ((d))

    Abhas Mitra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Professor Abhijit Chakraborty

  • A Team of scientists and engineers led by Prof. Abhijit Chakraborty of Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, discovered a sub-Saturn or super-neputune size planet (mass of about 27 Earth Mass and size of 6 Earth Radii) around a Sun-like star.
  • The  discovered planet will be known as EPIC 211945201b or K2-236b.
70

It is believed that Lord Shiva assumed the form of ________ and married Parvati at the site of the Meenakshi Temple in South India.

  1. ((a))

    Pashupati

  2. ((b))

    Harihara

  3. ((c))

    Nataraja

  4. ((d))

    Sundareshwarar

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Sundareshwarar

  • Sundareswarar is a form of Lord Shiva who married Meenakshi, a form of Goddess Parvati in the Meenakshi Temple.
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in Tamil Nadu.
  • It is also known as Meenakshi-Sundareshwara Temple.
  • It was built by ViswanathaNayak during the Nayak rule and is located in the heart of the city of Madurai.
71

India's ace sprinter and Asian Games gold-medalist, ________ was appointed as first ever youth ambassador of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) India.

  1. ((a))

    Jisna Mathew

  2. ((b))

    Hima Das

  3. ((c))

    Mandeep Kaur

  4. ((d))

    Manjeet Kaur

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Hima Das

  • Hima Das was appointed as UNICEF India’s Youth Ambassador.
  • She will work towards supporting various initiatives by UNICEF.
  • She will also work towards raising awareness about the rights and needs of the children.
  • She has won a gold medal in Women's 4 x 400 m Relay event at the 2018 Asian Games.
  • She belongs to Nagaon district, Assam and has been appointed as the first sports ambassador of Assam.
72

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a group of ________ islands/islets.

  1. ((a))

    275

  2. ((b))

    450

  3. ((c))

    780

  4. ((d))

    572

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

572

  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a group of 572 islands/islets located at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
  • Murga Island, Aves Island and Baratang Island are some of the important islands of Andaman Group of Islands.
  • Ladakh is the largest Union Territory in India.
  • There are 8 Union Territories in India, which are administered by the Central Government.
73

Which of the following is NOT one of the great paradigms of biology?

  1. ((a))

    Mendel's laws of inheritance

  2. ((b))

    Archimedes' principle

  3. ((c))

    Establishment of comparative biochemistry

  4. ((d))

    Darwin's theory of evolution

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Archimedes' principle

  • Archimedes principle is not a paradigm of biology it is a concept of physics given by Archimedes.
  • Archimedes principle states that when a body is fully or partially immersed in a liquid, the amount of liquid displaced by the body is equal to the loss of weight of the body in the liquid.
  • It states that when a body is immersed fully or partially in a fluid, it experiences an upward force that is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by it and this force is known as Buoyant force.
74

Who is the Railway Minister of India as on January 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Arun Jaitley

  2. ((b))

    Piyush Goyal

  3. ((c))

    Suresh Prabhu

  4. ((d))

    Nitin Gadkari

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Piyush Goyal

  • Piyush Goyal is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and is the current railway and coal minister of India. He was preceded by Suresh Prabhu.
  • John Mathai was the first railway minister of independent India.
  • Arun Jaitley is the current Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of the Government of India.
  • Nitin Jairam Gadkari is the current Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation in the Government of India.
75

India celebrates Army Day on _________ to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country.

  1. ((a))

    February 15

  2. ((b))

    March 10

  3. ((c))

    January 15

  4. ((d))

    August 17

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

January 15

  • India celebrates Army Day on January 15 to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country.
  • The day marks the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, on January 15, 1948.
  • He took over the reins of the Army from Lieutenant General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief.
  • The day is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the Indian soldiers.
76

In January 2019, the Finance Ministry asked the Public Sector banks to gradually reduce the Government's equity to _______ per cent.

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    52

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

52

  • The Finance Ministry asked the public sector banks to gradually bring down the government’s equity to 52 percent in January 2019.
  • The announcement was made by Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar.
77

Molecular mass of Sulphurous acid is:

  1. ((a))

    96.04

  2. ((b))

    98.07

  3. ((c))

    87.06

  4. ((d))

    82.07

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

82.07

  • Molecular mass of Sulphorous (H2SO3 ) acid can be found by knowing the individual atomic mass of each atom and then adding them :

 

Molecular Mass of H2SO3
Element/AtomNo. of AtomsAtomic NumberAtomic MassTotal Atomic Mass
Hydrogen (H)211.007842.01568
Sulphur (S)11632.06532.065
Oxygen (O)381648
Total Molecular Mass of Sulphurous acid (H2SO3)82.08068
78

_______ is the study of fungi.

  1. ((a))

    Geobiology

  2. ((b))

    Mycology

  3. ((c))

    Chronobiology

  4. ((d))

    Geronotology

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Mycology

  • Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans.
  • Geobiology: It is the study of the interactions that occur between the biosphere (living organisms and their products) and the geosphere.
  • Chronobiology: The branch of biology concerned with cyclical physiological phenomena.
  • Gerontology: Gerontology is known as the study of old age.
79

The Committee headed by Deputy Election Commissioner ________ has submitted the report on revisiting the Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act.

  1. ((a))

    Chandra Bhushan Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Nasim Zaidi

  3. ((c))

    Umesh Sinha

  4. ((d))

    Achal Kumar Jyoti

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Umesh Sinha

  • The Election Commission appointed panel which submitted its report on digital media and campaigning during last 48 hours before polls to the Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora.
  • The panel was constituted under the Chairmanship of Sr. Deputy Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha.
  • The panel was mandated to review and suggest modifications in the provisions of the Representation of the People Act.
  • Chandra Bhushan Kumar is also deputy election commissioner of India appointed in March 2018.
  • Nasim Zaidi was 20th Chief Election Commissioner of India whereas Achal Kumar Jyoti was 21st Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Important Points 

  • Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India.
80

The Tropic of Cancer passed through 8 Indian states. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Assam

  • The Indian state through which tropic of cancer doesn’t pass is Assam.
  • The Tropic of cancer is a latitude located at 23 ½ degree N.
  • It passes via the following 8 states in India- Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
  • The tropic of cancer passes through 3 continents – Asia, Africa, and North America.
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through 16 countries and 6 water bodies.
  • The Tropic of Cancer's position is not fixed but varies in a complicated manner over time.
81

_______ is one of the most important technique for the separation of a mixture by passing it in solution or suspension through a medium in which the components move at different rates.

  1. ((a))

    Filtration

  2. ((b))

    Distillation

  3. ((c))

    Evaporation

  4. ((d))

    Chromatography

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Chromatography

  • Chromatography is the modern technique for the separation and purification of an organic compound.
  • This technique is also applicable to those mixtures, components of which have different absorption capacities.
  • Chromatography was invented by Tswett.
82

_________ became the fourth Indian wicket-keeper to take five catches on Test debut.

  1. ((a))

    Dinesh Karthik

  2. ((b))

    Parthiv Patel

  3. ((c))

    Naman Ojha

  4. ((d))

    Rishabh Pant

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Rishabh Pant

  • Rishabh Pant became the fourth Indian wicket-keeper to take five catches on test debut.
  • He achieved this feat on Day 2 of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.
  • He also became the third in the world to take five catches in an innings on Test debut.
  • Besides Rishab, the two other cricketers to achieve this feat are – Australia’s Brian Taber and his compatriot John Maclean.
83

Union Minister of State for _______ Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, inaugurated the 2nd World Integrated Medicine Forum 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Human Resource Development

  2. ((b))

    Chemicals and Fertilizers

  3. ((c))

    AYUSH

  4. ((d))

    Health

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

AYUSH

  • Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, union minister of state for AYUSH inaugurated the 2nd World Integrated Medicine Forum 2019.
  • The 2nd World Integrated Medicine Forum 2019 on the ‘Regulation of Homeopathic Medical Products; Advancing global collaboration’ held in Goa from 23 to 25 January 2019.
  • The forum was organized by the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, under the Ministry of AYUSH.
  • The themes of the forum were: Regulatory collaborations, Converging on minimum regulatory & legal standards.
84

Where is the Duncan Pass Located?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Telangana

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    The Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  • Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean located between the south and the little Andaman.
  • It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide.
  • It separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north and Little Andaman to the south.
85

Renowned writer Namita Gokhale was awarded ______ for her work 'Things to Leave Behind' under the 'Best Book of Fiction written by a Woman Author' category at the inaugural edition of Bhopal Literature and Art Festival.

  1. ((a))

    Sushila Devi Literature Award

  2. ((b))

    Jnanpith Award

  3. ((c))

    Sahitya Academy Award

  4. ((d))

    Yuva Puraskar Award

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sushila Devi Literature Award

  • The first edition of the Bhopal Literature and Art Festival (BLF) was held from 12-14 January 2019.
  • The author Namita Gokhale received the 'Sushila Devi Literature Award' at the festival for her work "Things to leave behind" under the category best book of fiction written by a woman author.
  • In the three-day literature festival writers, thought leaders, artists, academics and celebrities from India, US, UK, and Austria were seen.
86

India-Myanmar bilateral army exercise, IMBEX 2018-19, has begun at _________ Military Station which houses the headquarters of the Western Command.

  1. ((a))

    Tandur

  2. ((b))

    Chandi mandir

  3. ((c))

    Pasan

  4. ((d))

    Ramgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Chandi mandir

  • The second India-Myanmar bilateral Army exercise named 'IMBEX 2018-19' commenced at Chandi Mandir military station in Haryana on 14 January 2019.
  • The aim of this joint training event was to train the Myanmar delegation for participation in UN peacekeeping operations.
  • The exercise includes the participation of 15 officers from the Myanmar Army and 15 officers from the Indian Army.
87

The Hindu Literary Prize 2018 for non-fiction was awarded to Activist ___________, author of Interrogating my Chandal Life: An Autobiography of a Dalit' during The Hindu Lit for Life 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Venita Coelho

  2. ((b))

    Mamta Nainy

  3. ((c))

    Manoranjan Byapari

  4. ((d))

    Vinayak Varma

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Manoranjan Byapari

  • Manoranjan Byapari, a first Dalit writer from Bengal wrote a book "Interrogating My Chandal Life — An Autobiography of a Dalit", which won the Hindu Prize 2018 in the non-fiction category.
  • His book was translated in English by Sipra Mukherjee, Professor of English in West Bengal State University.
  • Angry Akku' by Vinayak Varma received The Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award for Best Picture Book: Story in The Hindu Literary Prize 2018.
88

The ______ was awarded the International Gandhi Peace Prize 2017 for its work in the field of education for rural and tribal children, rural empowerment and gender and social equality.

  1. ((a))

    Akshaya Patra Foundation

  2. ((b))

    Ekal Abhiyan Trust

  3. ((c))

    Vivekananda Kendra

  4. ((d))

    Sulabh International

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Ekal Abhiyan Trust

  • President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented the Gandhi Peace Prize on 26 February 2019.
  • It was presented for the years 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 at Darbar Hall, Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.
  • Ekal Abhiyan Trust was awarded the International Gandhi Peace Prize 2017 for its work in the field of education for rural and tribal children, rural empowerment and gender and social equality.

Extra Information :

  • Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari - 2015
  • Akshaya Patra Foundation and Sulabh International - 2016 (Jointly)
  • Sh Yohei Sasakawa - 2018.
89

Kalhana penned the book named ______ in 12th century which is a metrical historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir.

  1. ((a))

    Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi

  2. ((b))

    Nuh Sipihr

  3. ((c))

    Rajatarangini

  4. ((d))

    Padmavat

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Rajatarangini

  • Rajatarangini ("The River of Kings") is a metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the northwestern Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir.
  • It was written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century CE.
  • Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi, Indo-Persian historiography produced during the Sultanate period in India was written by Ziauddin Barani.
  • “Nuh Sipihr” (Nine Skies) is a masnavi on the Tughlaq dynasty ruler, Mubarak Shah written by Amir Khusro.
  • Padmavat is a poem written by sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi.
90

The High Court of Kerala had disqualified an independent MLA __________ from the Koduvally Assembly constituency for his defamatory campaign against the rival candidate during the 2016 Assembly Polls.

  1. ((a))

    Kamal Nath

  2. ((b))

    Himanta Biswa Sarma

  3. ((c))

    Karat Razack

  4. ((d))

    Ahmed Patel

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Karat Razack

  • The High Court of Kerala disqualified an independent MLA Karat Razack from the Koduvally Assembly constituency for his defamatory campaign against the rival candidate during the 2016 Assembly Polls.
  • The election of the Karat Razack was declared void by the Kerala High Court due to the involvement in the corruption practices.
  • He was disqualified as per the provisions of the Representation of the Peoples Act 1951.
91

By whom was the play 'Caesar and Cleopatra' written?

  1. ((a))

    Joy Adamson

  2. ((b))

    Thomas Powers

  3. ((c))

    George Bernard Shaw

  4. ((d))

    Ernest Hemingway

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

George Bernard Shaw

  • Caesar and Cleopatra is a play written by George Bernard Shaw in 1898.
  • It depicts the relationship between Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.
  • Pygmalion is also a famous play written by George Bernard Shaw
92

The Union Minister for Civil Aviation _________ released the Vision 2040 document in the Global Aviation Summit 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Suresh Prabhu

  2. ((b))

    Prakash Javadekar

  3. ((c))

    Piyush Goyal

  4. ((d))

    Nirmala Sitharaman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Suresh Prabhu

  • Suresh Prabhu, civil aviation minister released the vision 2040 document in the Global Aviation Summit 2019.
  • A two-day Global Aviation Summit 2019 was inaugurated in Mumbai on 15 January 2019.
  • The theme of the summit was 'Flying for all - especially the next 6 Billion'.
  • It was organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in association with FICCI.
  • The Summit offers stakeholders an opportunity to explore, deliberate and understand how technology-driven innovations will change air travel.
93

__________ is the first institute in the country to launch a full-fledged bachelor's programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  1. ((a))

    IIT Hyderabad

  2. ((b))

    IIT Kanpur

  3. ((c))

    IIT Delhi

  4. ((d))

    IIT Bombay

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IIT Hyderabad

  • IIT Hyderabad becomes the first Educational institute in the country to launch a full-fledged bachelor's programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is launching a full-fledged BTech Program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the coming Academic Year (2019-2020).
  • Artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines that can work and react like humans.
  • John McCarthy is known as father of Artificial Intelligence.
94

Which among the following is NOT one of the four main factors of production?

  1. ((a))

    Land

  2. ((b))

    Labour

  3. ((c))

    Expenditure

  4. ((d))

    Entrepreneurship

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Expenditure

  • Factors of production are the resources used by people to produce goods and services.
  • The four factors of production are land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship. They are said to be the building blocks of the economy.
  • Expenditure does not come under the four main factors of production. The third factor of production is capital.
  • Capital can be the machinery, tools, and buildings used by humans to produce goods and services.
95

The Battle of _______ was fought in 326 BC by Alexander, the Great against King Porus.

  1. ((a))

    Hydaspes

  2. ((b))

    Tarain

  3. ((c))

    Panipat

  4. ((d))

    Plassey

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydaspes

The correct answer is Hydaspes.

Key Points

  • The Battle of the Hydaspes was fought by Alexander the Great, against King Porus of the Paurava kingdom on the banks of river Jhelum in the Punjab region.
  • In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila.
  • He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.
  • The Battle is called the “Battle of Hydaspes” named on the Hydaspes River (now Jhelum).
  • The Indians were defeated in the fierce battle, even though they fought with elephants, which the Macedonians had never before seen.
  • Alexander captured Porus and, like the other local rulers he had defeated, allowed him to continue to govern his territory.
  • In this battle, Alexander defeated King Porus.
96

Which among the following is a dance form from the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. ((a))

    Popir

  2. ((b))

    Bhavai

  3. ((c))

    Sattriya

  4. ((d))

    Purbi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Popir

  • Popir is one of the famous dance form performed in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • This dance mainly comes from the Adi tribes and is mainly performed by the young girls wearing white dresses and elaborate headgears.
  • This dance is majorly performed in the Garo area of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Bhavai is one of the folk dance of Rajasthan.
  • Sattriya is a classical dance of India from the state of Assam.
  • Purbi is also one of the folk dance of Bihar.
97

Indian athlete __________ won gold medal in women's Heptathlon Athletics event at 18th edition of Asian Games held in Jakarta-Palembang in Indonesia.

  1. ((a))

    Anju Bobby

  2. ((b))

    Swapna Barman

  3. ((c))

    Anjali Bhagwat

  4. ((d))

    Sakshi Malik

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Swapna Barman

  • Swapna Barman became the first Indian to win gold in the women's Heptathlon event at the 18th edition of Asian Games.
  • She accumulated a total of 6026 points over two days.
  • The 18th edition of the Asian Games officially kicked off in the Indonesian capital on 18th August 2018.
  • Asian Games 2018, also known as Jakarta Palembang 2018, starting from August 18 ended on September 2, 2018, in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.
  • It is the second time for Jakarta to host the sports games after 1962.

Extra Information :

  • Anju Bobby George is an Indian athlete. Anju Bobby George made history when she won the bronze medal in Long Jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris.
  • Anjali Bhagwat is a professional Indian shooter. She became the World Number One in 10m Air Rifle in 2002.
  • Sakshi Malik is an Indian freestyle wrestler. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she won the bronze medal in the 58 kg category, becoming the first Indian female wrestler to win a medal at the Olympics.
98

The 18th Asian Games were held in the cities of ________ and ________ in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2, 2018.

  1. ((a))

    Medan and Makassar

  2. ((b))

    Bandung and Surbaya

  3. ((c))

    Malang and Padang

  4. ((d))

    Jakarta and Palembang

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Jakarta and Palembang

  • The 18th edition of the Asian Games officially kicked off in the Indonesian capital on 18th August 2018.
  • Asian Games 2018, also known as Jakarta Palembang 2018, starting from August 18 ended on September 2, 2018, in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.
  • It was the second time for Jakarta to host the sports games after 1962.
  • The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia.
  • India’s final tally at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia read 69 medals – 15 gold, 24 silver, and 30 bronze.
99

Panthi is a dance form from which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Chhattisgarh

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Chhattisgarh

  • Panthi, one of the important dance form in Chattisgarh is the folk dance of Chattisgarh.
  • It is mainly performed by the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh.
  • Saila Dance, Karma, Sua Nacha, and Gendi are the other important folk dances of Chattisgarh
100

Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Indus River?

  1. ((a))

    Zaskar

  2. ((b))

    Nubra

  3. ((c))

    Shyok

  4. ((d))

    Lohit

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Lohit

  • Lohit river is NOT a tributary of the Indus River rather it is a tributary of Brahmaputra river

Indus River:

  • Zaskar, Nubra and, Shyok are the tributaries of the Indus river.
  • The Indus river is also called the Sindhu river.
  • It is a major south-flowing river in South Asia.
  • The total length of the river is 3,180 km which makes it one of the longest rivers in Asia.

Extra Information :

  • The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge in Assam is built over the Lohit River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
  • The bridge is the first permanent road connection between northern Assam and eastern Arunachal Pradesh.

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

In the given histogram, what percentage of students got marks less than 45? (correct to one decimal place)

  1. ((a))

    39.4%

  2. ((b))

    39.1%

  3. ((c))

    39.6%

  4. ((d))

    38.8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

39.1%

Total number of students = 8 + 14 + 28 + 30 + 32 + 16 = 128

Total number of students who got marks less than 45 = 8 + 14 + 28 = 50

Required percentage = (50/128) × 100 = 39.1%

102

In the given histogram, what is the mean marks of the students, correct to one decimal place?

  1. ((a))

    51.2

  2. ((b))

    53.2

  3. ((c))

    52.7

  4. ((d))

    50.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

50.6

Total number of students = 8 + 14 + 28 + 30 + 32 + 16 = 128

Mean marks of students = (7.5 × 8 + 22.5 × 14 + 37.5 × 28 + 52.5 × 30 + 67.5 × 32 + 82.5 × 16)/128 = 50.62

103

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 ∶ 11. If their HCF is 24, then the sum of two these numbers is∶

  1. ((a))

    384

  2. ((b))

    408

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    264

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

384

Let the two numbers be 5a and 11a.

⇒ HCF = 24

⇒ LCM = 55a

Then,

⇒ 24 × 55a = 55a2

⇒ a = 24

Two numbers = 5 × 24 = 120

⇒ 24 × 11 = 264

Required sum = 120 + 264 = 384

104

The efficiencies of A, B and C are in the ratio 2 ∶ 5 ∶ 7 working together, they can complete a work in 10 days. In how many days will, A alone be able to complete 30% of that work?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

21

Let the total time taken by A, B and C to complete the work be 2M, 5M and 7M respectively.

⇒ Total work = 10 × (2M + 5M + 7M) = 140M

A alone can complete the work in = 140M/2M = 70 days

To complete 30% of work, A will take = 70 × 30/100 = 21 days

105

From a point P outside the circle with centre O, two tangents PA and PB are drawn to meet the circle at A and B respectively. If ∠APB = 70°, then ∠OAB is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    35°

  2. ((b))

    65°

  3. ((c))

    45°

  4. ((d))

    55°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35°

Two tangents drawn are equal in Length. PA = PB.

ΔPAB is an isosceles triangle.

∠PBA + ∠PAB + 70 = 180

∠PAB = ∠PBA = 55°

Tangent is perpendicular to the circle.

∠OAP = 90°

∠OAB = 90 – 55 = 35°

106

In the given bar graph, what is the average number of females in all five organizations?

  1. ((a))

    245

  2. ((b))

    235

  3. ((c))

    230

  4. ((d))

    225

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

230

Required average number of females

= (300 + 275 + 250 + 200 + 125)/5 = 1150/5 = 230

107

The value of \(3\frac{5}{6} + \left[ {3\frac{2}{3} - \left{ {\frac{{15}}{4}\left( {5\frac{4}{5} \div 14\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right}} \right]\) is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    37/6

  2. ((b))

    35/6

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    19/3

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

6

Given,

\(? = 3\frac{5}{6} + \left[ {3\frac{2}{3} - \left{ {\frac{{15}}{4}\left( {5\frac{4}{5} \div 14\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right}} \right]\)

⇒ ? = 23/6 + [11/3 – {15/4(29/5 ÷ 29/2)}]

⇒ ? = 23/6 + [11/3 – {15/4 × 2/5}]

⇒ ? = 23/6 + [11/3 – 3/2]

⇒ ? = 23/6 + 13/6

⇒ ? = 36/6 = 6

108

The price sugar has increased by 18%, by what percentage can a person decrease the consumption so that, there is no change in the expenditure? (Correct to one decimal place)

  1. ((a))

    15.9%

  2. ((b))

    15.7%

  3. ((c))

    15.5%

  4. ((d))

    15.3%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

15.3%

Decrease in consumption = (18/(100 + 18)) × 100 = 15.3%

109

What is the sum of the digits of the least number, which when divided by 15, 18 and 27 leaves the same reminder 9 in each case and is also completely divisible by 11?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

18

LCM of numbers

15 = 3 × 5

18 = 2 × 3 × 3

27 = 3 × 3 × 3

LCM = 3 × 3 × 5 × 2 × 3 = 270

The required number which is completely divisible by 11

= 270 × 4 + 9 = 1089

Sum of digits = 1 + 8 + 9 = 18

110

Suppose ΔABC ∼ ΔRPQ and ar(ΔABC)ar(ΔPQR)=14.\frac{{ar\left( {{\rm{\Delta }}ABC} \right)}}{{ar\left( {{\rm{\Delta }}PQR} \right)}} = \frac{1}{4}. If PQ = 4 cm, QR = 6 cm and PR = 7 cm, then AC is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    2 cm

  2. ((b))

    4 cm

  3. ((c))

    3 cm

  4. ((d))

    3.5 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

3 cm

Given,

⇒ar(ΔABC)ar(ΔPQR)=14 \Rightarrow {\rm{}}\frac{{ar\left( {{\rm{\Delta }}ABC} \right)}}{{ar\left( {{\rm{\Delta }}PQR} \right)}} = \frac{1}{4}

⇒ ΔABC ∼ ΔRPQ

⇒ (AB/RP)2 = (BC/PQ)2 = (AC/RQ)2 = 1/4

⇒ AC/6 = 1/2

⇒ AC = 3

111

A shopkeeper sold two articles for Rs. 9639 each. On one, he gained 19% and on the other, he lost 19%. What is the overall percentage gain or loss?

  1. ((a))

    3.81% loss

  2. ((b))

    3.61% gain

  3. ((c))

    3.81% gain

  4. ((d))

    3.61% loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

3.61% loss

Cost price of one article = (9639 × 100)/119 = Rs.8100

Cost price of other article = (9639 × 100)/81 = Rs.11900

Total cost price of two articles = 8100 + 11900 = Rs.20000

Total selling price of two articles = 2 × 9639 = Rs.19278

Loss percentage = (20000 – 19278)/(20000) × 100 = 3.61%

Loss of 3.61%.

112

The average of 22 numbers is 52. The average of the first 8 numbers is 48 and the average of next 11 numbers is 54. The 20th number is 7 less than the 21st number and 21st number is 4 more than 22nd number. What is the average of the 20th and 22nd numbers?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    52.5

  3. ((c))

    53

  4. ((d))

    53.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

53.5

Total sum of 22 numbers = 22 × 52 = 1144

Total sum of first 8 numbers = 48 × 8 = 384

Total sum of next 11 numbers = 54 × 11 = 594

Total sum of last 3 numbers = 1144 – 384 – 594 = 166

Let 21st number be N.

⇒ N – 7 + N + N – 4 = 166

⇒ N = 59

⇒ 20th term = 59 – 7 = 52

⇒ 22nd term = 59 – 4 = 55

Required average = (52 + 55)/2 = 53.5

113

Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12 hours and 16 hours respectively and pipe C can empty the full tank in 24 hours. All three pipes are opened together, but after 4 hours pipe A is closed. In how many hours from the beginning the tank be filled?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

32

Pipe A's 1 hour's work = 1/12

Pipe B's 1 hour's work = 1/16

Pipe C's 1 hour's work = 1/24

Pipe (A + B + C)’s 1 hour work = 1/12 + 1/16 – 1/24 = 5/48

Pipe(A + B + C)’s 4 hours work = 5/12

Remaining work = 1 – 5/12 = 7/12

Pipe(B + C)’s 1 hour's work = 1/16 – 1/24 = 1/48

Time taken by B and C = 7/12 × 48 = 28 hours

Total hours = 28 + 4 = 32 hours

114

A sum of Rs. 15,600 is invested partly at 7% per annum and the remaining at 9% per annum simple interest. If the total interest at the end of 3 years is Rs. 3,738, how much money was invested at 7% per annum?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7,800

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 7,900

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 7,600

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 7,700

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Rs. 7,900

Let one part of income invested at 7% be Rs. A.

Other part = 15600 – A

Then,

⇒ (A × 3 × 7/100) + ((15600 – A) × 3 × 9/100) = 3738

⇒ 21A + 421200 – 27A = 373800

⇒ A = 7900

Amount invested at 7% is Rs. 7900.

115

A, B and C started a business by investing Rs. 27,500, Rs. 32,500 and Rs. 37,500 respectively. A is a working partner and gets 20% of profit as working allowance and the remaining is distributed in proportion of their investments. If the money received by C is Rs. 13,500, what is the total profit?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 35,100

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 38,425

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 42,750

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 43,875

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Rs. 43,875

Let the total profit be Rs. M.

Ratio of investment = 27500 ∶ 32500 ∶ 37500 = 11 ∶ 13 ∶ 15

Remaining profit = 80M/100

Given,

⇒ 15/39 × 80M/100 = 13500

⇒ M = 43875

⇒ Total profit is Rs. 43875

116

If a3 – b3 = 1603 and (a – b) = 7, then (a + b)2 – ab is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    458

  2. ((b))

    338

  3. ((c))

    229

  4. ((d))

    648

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

229

Given,

⇒ a3 – b3 = 1603

⇒ (a – b) = 7

⇒ a3 – b3 = (a – b)(a2 + ab + b2)

⇒ (a2 + ab + b2) = 229

Given,

⇒ (a + b)2 – ab = (a2 + 2ab + b2) – ab

= a2 + b2 + ab = 229

117

If a train runs with the speed of 36 km/h, it reaches its destination 15 minutes late. However, if its speed is 45 km/h, it is late by only 4 minutes. The correct time to cover its journey in minutes is∶

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

40

Given:

S1 = 36 km/h and S2 = 45 km/h

Formula Used:

Distance = (S1 × S2)/ (S2 - S1)  × Difference in time

Calculation:

Distance = (S1 × S2)/ (S2 - S1)  × Difference in time

⇒ (36 × 45)/(45 - 36) × (15 - 4)/60          (We have divided by 60 to convert minutes into hours)

⇒ (36 × 45)/9 × 11/60

⇒ 33 km     

NOTE: 33 is the distance between the two places and not the time.

To find the distance, 

⇒ 33/36 - 15 minutes

⇒ 11/12 - 15 minutes

⇒ 55 minutes - 15 minutes = 40 minutes   (We can write 11/12 as 55 minutes because if we divide 60 minutes into 12 parts, then 11 parts will represent 55 minutes)

118

If (x + 4)3 + (2x + 1)3 + (2x + 5)3 = (3x + 12) (2x + 1) (2x + 5), then what is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    -3

  2. ((b))

    -2

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

-2

Given,

⇒ (x + 4)3 + (2x + 1)3 + (2x + 5)3 = (3x + 12) (2x + 1) (2x + 5)

⇒ (x + 4)3 + (2x + 1)3 + (2x + 5)3 – 3(x + 4) (2x + 1) (2x + 5) = 0

⇒ (x + 4 + 2x + 1 + 2x + 5)(x2 + 8x + 16 + 4x2 + 4x + 1 + 4x2 + 20x + 25 – 2x2 – 9x – 4 – 4x2 – 12x – 5 – 2x2 – 13x – 20) = 0

⇒ (5x + 10)(x2 – 2x + 13) = 0

⇒ 5x + 10 = 0

⇒ x = -2

119

In ΔABC, ∠A = 40°. If the bisectors of the ∠B and ∠C, meet at a point O, then ∠BOC is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    130°

  2. ((b))

    90°

  3. ((c))

    70°

  4. ((d))

    110°

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

110°

Calculation:

In ΔABC,

⇒ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180

⇒ ∠B + ∠C = 140

Multiply by 1/2,

⇒ ∠B/2 + ∠C/2 = 70°

In ΔBOC,

⇒ ∠B/2 + ∠C/2 + ∠BOC = 180

⇒ ∠BOC = 180 – 70 = 110°

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

120

The square root of which of the following is a rational number?

  1. ((a))

    2361.96

  2. ((b))

    2758.28

  3. ((c))

    72568.4

  4. ((d))

    62504.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2361.96

Given,

√2361.96 = √(236196/100) = 486/10

√2758.28 = √(275828/100) = 528.19/10

√72568.4 = √(725684/10) = 269.38

√62504.9 = √(625049/10) = 250.01

Option 1 is rational number.

121

Two pipes A and B can fill an empty tank in 10 hours and 16 hours respectively. They are opened alternately for 1 hour each, starting with pipe A first. In how many hours, the empty tank will be filled?

  1. ((a))

    121312\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    121812\frac{1}{8}

  3. ((c))

    121412\frac{1}{4}

  4. ((d))

    121612\frac{1}{6}

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

121412\frac{1}{4}

Pipe A's 1 hour's work = 1/10

Pipe B's 1 hour's work = 1/16

Pipe (A + B)’s 2 hours work = 1/10 + 1/16 = 13/80

Pipe (A + B)’ 12 hours work = 6 × 13/80 = 78/80 = 39/40

Remaining fraction of work after 12 hours = 1 – 39/40 = 1/40

This work will be done by A in = 1/40 × 10 = 1/4 hours

Total time = 12 + 1/4 = 49/4 hours = 1214hours12\frac{1}{4}{\rm{hours}}

122

In the given pie-chart, the amount spend on education is what percent of the savings?

  1. ((a))

    80%

  2. ((b))

    60%

  3. ((c))

    70%

  4. ((d))

    75%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

75%

Given,

Percentage Amount spend on Education = 60/360 × 100 = 100/6

Amount spend on Education = 43200 × 100/6 × 1/100 = Rs.7200

Percentage amount spend on Savings = 80/360 × 100 = 200/9

Amount spend on Savings = 43200 × 200/9 × 1/100 = Rs.9600

Required percentage = (7200/9600) × 100 = 75%

123

If x + 1/x = 8, then x2 + 1/x2 is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    62

  2. ((b))

    68

  3. ((c))

    64

  4. ((d))

    66

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

62

Given,

⇒ x + 1/x = 8

Squaring,

⇒ x2 + 1/x2 + 2 = 64

⇒ x2 + 1/x2 = 62

124

From the top of 75 m high tower, the angel of depression of two points P and Q on opposite side of the base of the tower on level ground is θ and ϕ, such that tanθ = 3/4 and tanϕ = 5/8. What is the distance between the points P and Q?

  1. ((a))

    190 m

  2. ((b))

    200 m

  3. ((c))

    180 m

  4. ((d))

    220 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

220 m

Given:

tanθ = 3/4 and tanϕ = 5/8

Calculation:

Let AB be the tower of height 75 m

i.e. AB = 75m

According to the question,

In ΔABQ,

tanϕ = AB/BQ

⇒ 5/8 = 75/BQ

⇒ BQ = 120 m

Now,

In ΔABP,

tanθ = AB/BP

⇒ 3/4 = 75/BP

⇒ BP = 100 m

Thus, the distance between points P and Q

⇒ BQ + BP

⇒ 120 + 100 = 220 m

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

125

In the given pie-chart, the total expenditure together on rent and education is what percent less than the total expenditure of food and miscellaneous items?

  1. ((a))

    26%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    200/13%

  4. ((d))

    40/3%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

40/3%

Percentage of Total expenditure on rent and education = (70 + 60)/360 × 100 = 36.11%

Total expenditure on rent and education = 43200 × 36.11 = Rs.15600

Percentage of total expenditure of food and miscellaneous items = (105 + 45)/360 × 100 = 41.67

Total expenditure on Food and miscellaneous items = 43200 × 41.67/100 = Rs.18000

Required percentage = (18000 – 15600) × 100/18000 = 40/3%

126

18 persons working 8 hours a day can complete 3 units of works in 10 days. How many persons are required to complete 5 units of that work in 16 days working 6 hours a day?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

Work = mans × days × hours × 1/units of work

Given,

⇒ (18 × 8 × 10)/3 = (? × 16 × 6)/5

⇒ ? = 480/19.2

⇒ ? = 25 persons

127

8 cubes, each of edge 5 cm, are joined end to end. What is the total surface area of the resulting cuboid?

  1. ((a))

    850 cm2

  2. ((b))

    825 cm2

  3. ((c))

    1200 cm2

  4. ((d))

    800 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

850 cm2

Dimensions of new cuboid = 40 × 5 × 5

Total surface area of cuboid

= 2(40 × 5 + 5 × 5 + 5 × 40) = 850 sq.cm

128

In an examination, 53% of the candidates failed in science and 48% failed in mathematics. If 40% failed in both subjects, what percentage passed in both subjects?

  1. ((a))

    51%

  2. ((b))

    39%

  3. ((c))

    49%

  4. ((d))

    43%

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

39%

Given,

Percentage of students failed in only Science = 53 – 40 = 13%

Percentage of students failed in only Mathematics = 48 – 40 = 8%

Percentage of students passed in both subjects

= 100 – 13 – 8 – 40 = 39%

129

A shopkeeper marks an article at a price such that after giving a discount of 25%, he gains x%. If the cost price and the marked price of the article are Rs. 460 and Rs. 736 respectively. What is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    18%

  3. ((c))

    24%

  4. ((d))

    16%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

Marked price = Rs. 736

Selling price = 736 – 736 × 25/100 = Rs.552

Profit percentage = (552 – 460)/460 × 100 = 20%

Profit percentage = x% = 20%

130

If the seven digit number 56x34y4 is divisible by 72, then what is the least value of (x + y)?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

5

Factors of 72 = 8 × 9

The seven digit number = 56x34y4

As number should be divisible by 72 means should be divisible by 8 and 9.

It is divisible by 8 as its last 3 digits should be divisible by 8.

⇒ 4y4 = 424 is divisible by 8

For divisible by 9, it’s sum should be divisible by 9.

Then,

⇒ Sum = 5 + 6 + x + 3 + 4 + y + 4

= 22 + x + y

⇒ 22 + x + 2 = 24 + x

⇒ 24 + 3 = 27 is divisible by 9

Least value of (x + y) = 3 + 2 = 5

131

In the given bar graph, in which organization, the percentage difference between the males and females is maximum, by considering total persons in that organization as base?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

Total males and females in A = 250 + 300 = 550

Percentage difference in A = (50/550) × 100 = 9.09%

Total males and females in B = 225 + 275 = 500

Percentage difference in B = (50/500) × 100 = 10%

Total males and females in C = 325 + 250 = 575

Percentage difference in C = (75/575) × 100 = 13.0%

Total males and females in D = 275 + 200 = 475

Percentage difference in D = (75/475) × 100 = 15.7%

Total males and females in E = 150 + 125 = 275

Percentage difference in E = (25/275) × 100 = 9.09%

From above, in organization D, that percentage difference is maximum.

132

A sum of Rs. 12,000 is invested for 15 months at 10% per annum compounded half yearly. What is the percentage gain, at the end of 15 months, correct to one decimal place?

  1. ((a))

    13.0%

  2. ((b))

    13.1%

  3. ((c))

    12.8%

  4. ((d))

    12.9%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13.0%

Suppose P = Principal, R = rate of interest and N = time

Compound interest calculated half yearly = P(1 + (R/2)/100)2n – 1

Given,

Time = 1 year and 3 months

Amount = 12000(1 + 5/100)2 = 13230

Simple Interest = (13230 × 3/12 × 10)/100 = 330.75

Amount after 15 months = 13230 + 330.75 = Rs.13560.75

Percentage increase = (13560.75 – 12000) / (12000) × 100 = 13.0%

133

If the income of A is 40% more than the income of B, then by what percentage is B’s income less than that income of A?

  1. ((a))

    230/7%

  2. ((b))

    56%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    200/7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

200/7%

Given,

⇒ A = B + B × 40/100

⇒ A = 7B/5

Then,

⇒ B = A – A × ?/100

⇒ B = 7B/5 – (7B/5) × (?/100)

⇒ 2B/5 = (7B/5) × (?/100)

⇒ ? = 200/7%

B's income is 200/7% less than A's.

Short Trick∶

Let B’s income 100X.

Then A’s income 140X

Required percentage = (140X – 100X)/140 × 100 = 200/7 %

134

In the given histogram, in which class interval, the median marks lie?

  1. ((a))

    30-45

  2. ((b))

    45-60

  3. ((c))

    60-75

  4. ((d))

    15-30

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

45-60

Given,

MarksFrequencyCumulative Frequency
0 - 1588
15 - 301422
30 - 452850
45 - 603080
60 - 7532112
75 - 9016128
Total128

 

N/2 = 128/2 = 64

Median class = 45 - 60

135

The radius of a cylinder in increased by 150% and its height is increased by 50%. What is the percentage increase in its volume?

  1. ((a))

    375%

  2. ((b))

    625.5%

  3. ((c))

    775.75%

  4. ((d))

    837.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

837.5%

Volume of cylinder = πr2h

New radius = r + r × 150/100 = 5r/2

New height = h + h × 50/100 = 3h/2

New volume = π(25r2/4)(3h/2) = (75/8)πr2h

Percentage change in volume = (75/8 – 1)/1 × 100 = 837.5%

136

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral such that AB is the diameter of the circle circumscribing it and ∠ADC = 155°, then what is the measure of ∠BAC?

  1. ((a))

    35°

  2. ((b))

    55°

  3. ((c))

    65°

  4. ((d))

    45°

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

65°

Given,

∠ADC = 155°

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral,

∠ADC + ∠CBA = 180°

∠CBA = 180 – 155 = 25°

As angle subtended in semicircle is 90°.

∠ACB = 90°

In ΔABC,

∠ACB + ∠CBA + ∠BAC = 180

∠BAC = 180 – (90 + 25) = 65°

137

A boat can go 20 km downstream and 30 km upstream in 2 hours 20 minutes. Also, it can go 10 km downstream and 8 km upstream in 49 minutes. What is the speed of boat when it goes downstream in km/h?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

24

Time in hours = 2 + 20/60 = 7/3 hours

Time in hours = 49/60 hours

Let upstream speed and downstream speed be A kmph and B kmph respectively.

⇒ 30/A + 20/B = 7/3      ---- (1)

⇒ 8/A + 10/B = 49/60

Solving,

⇒ 16/A + 20/B = 49/30      ---- (2)

Subtracting,

⇒ 14/A = 7/10

⇒ A = 20

⇒ 20/B = 7/3 – 30/20

⇒ B = 24

Speed downstream = 24 kmph

138

What is the ratio of mean proportional between 1.8 and 3.2 and the third proportional of 5 and 3?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    4 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 4

  4. ((d))

    5 ∶ 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

4 ∶ 3

Given,

Mean proportional 1.8 and 3.2 = (1.8 × 3.2)1/2 = 2.4

Third proportional of 5 and 3 = 9/5 = 1.8

Required Ratio = 2.4 ∶ 1.8 = 4 ∶ 3

139

If sin(A + B) = √3/2 and tan(A – B) = 1/√3, then (2A + 3B) is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    120°

  2. ((b))

    135°

  3. ((c))

    130°

  4. ((d))

    125°

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

135°

Given,

⇒ sin(A + B) = √3/2

⇒ (A + B) = sin-1(√3/2) = 60

⇒ tan(A – B) = 1/√3

⇒ (A – B) = tan-1(1/√3) = 30

Solving,

⇒ 2A = 90

⇒ A = 45

⇒ B = 15

Given,

⇒ ? = 2A + 3B

⇒ ? = 2 × 45 + 3 × 15

⇒ ? = 135°

140

The successive discounts of 20%, 10% and 8% is equivalent to a single discount of∶

  1. ((a))

    66.24%

  2. ((b))

    32.84%

  3. ((c))

    38%

  4. ((d))

    33.76%

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

33.76%

Given:

The successive discount are 20%, 10% and 8%.

Formula:

Successive discount = X + Y - (XY)/100

Where,

X = First discount

Y = Second discount

Calculation:

Successive discount = X + Y - (XY)/100

⇒ 20 + 10 - 200/100

⇒ 28%

Now, again

Successive discount = X + Y - (XY)/100

X = 28%, Y = 8%

⇒ 28 + 8 - (28 × 8)/100

⇒ 28 + 8 - 224/100

⇒ 36 - 2.24 = 33.76%

∴ The single equivalent discount is 33.76%.

Shortcut Trick

One equivalent discount

= 100 – (80/100 × 90/100 × 92/100 × 100) = 33.76%

141

The angle of elevation of top of a tower from a point P, on the ground is θ such that tanθ = 12/5. If distance of the point P, from the base of the tower is 75 m, what is the height of the tower?

  1. ((a))

    160 m

  2. ((b))

    200 m

  3. ((c))

    190 m

  4. ((d))

    180 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

180 m

Given,

⇒ tanθ = 12/5

⇒ tanθ = AB/75 = 12/5

⇒ AB = 180 m

Height of tower is 180 m.

142

\(\frac{6.75~\times 6.75\times 6.75-4.25\times 4.25\times 4.25}{67.5\times 67.5+42.5\times 42.5+67.5\times ~42.5}=?\)

  1. ((a))

    2.5

  2. ((b))

    0.25

  3. ((c))

    0.0025

  4. ((d))

    0.025

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

0.025

Mistake Points

In this type of question, in the numerator, there are 6.75 and 4.25, while in the denominator there is 67.5, and 42.5 is present in multiplication.

From the denominator, we can write 67.5 × 67.5 as 6.75 × 10 × 6.75 × 10 = 100 × (6.75), and similarly for other terms.

Therefore we take 100 as common from the denominator.

Identity used:

a3 - b3 = (a - b) (a2 + b2 + ab)

Calculation:

\(\Rightarrow \text{ }!!!!\text{ }\frac{6.75\times 6.75\times 6.75-4.25\times 4.25\times 4.25}{67.5\times 67.5+42.5\times 42.5+67.5\times ~42.5}\)

⇒[(6.75;−;4.25)(6.75;×;6.75;+;4.25;×;4.25;+;6.75;×;4.25)][100;×;(6.75;×;6.75;+;4.25;×;4.25;+;6.75;×;4.25) \Rightarrow {\rm{}}\frac{{\left[ {\left( {6.75{\rm{;}}-{\rm{;}}4.25} \right)\left( {6.75{\rm{;}} \times {\rm{;}}6.75{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;}}4.25{\rm{;}} \times {\rm{;}}4.25{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;}}6.75{\rm{;}} \times {\rm{;}}4.25} \right)} \right]}}{{[100{\rm{;}} \times {\rm{;}}\left( {6.75{\rm{;}} \times {\rm{;}}6.75{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;}}4.25{\rm{;}} \times {\rm{;}}4.25{\rm{;}} + {\rm{;}}6.75{\rm{;}} \times {\rm{;}}4.25} \right)}}

⇒ ? = 2.5/100

⇒ ? = 0.025

∴ ? = 0.025

143

The sides of a triangle are 16 cm, 30 cm and 34 cm respectively. At each vertices, circles of radius 7 cm are drawn. What is the area of the triangle, excluding the portion covered by the sectors of the tringle? (π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    172 cm2

  2. ((b))

    163 cm2

  3. ((c))

    196 cm2

  4. ((d))

    86 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

163 cm2

Given,

⇒ s = (16 + 30 + 34)/2 = 80/2 = 40

Area of triangle = √(40(40 – 16)(40 – 30)(40 – 34))

= √57600 = 240 sq.cm

Area covered by sectors of circles = (180/360) × 22/7 × 7 × 7 = 77 sq.cm

Area of triangle Other than circles = 240 – 77 = 163 cm2

144

In a class of 70 students, 40% are girls and remaining are boys. The average marks of the boys are 63 and that of the girls are 70. What is the average marks of the whole class?

  1. ((a))

    65.4

  2. ((b))

    65.8

  3. ((c))

    65.2

  4. ((d))

    64.8

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

65.8

Total number of students = 70

Number of girls = 70 × 40/100 = 28

Number of boys = 70 × 60/100 = 42

Total marks of Girls = 28 × 70 = 1960

Total marks of boys = 42 × 63 = 2646

Total marks of 70 students = 1960 + 2646 = 4606

Required average = 4606/70 = 65.8

145

\(5\frac{1}{5} - \left[ {3\frac{1}{2} - \left{ {\frac{5}{6} - \left( {\frac{3}{5}; + ;\frac{1}{{10}} - \frac{4}{{15}}} \right)} \right}} \right]\) is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    21/10

  2. ((b))

    7/5

  3. ((c))

    7/3

  4. ((d))

    8/3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21/10

Concept used:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Calculation:

\(\Rightarrow {\rm{;}}?; = ;5\frac{1}{5} - \left[ {3\frac{1}{2} - \left{ {\frac{5}{6} - \left( {\frac{3}{5}; + ;\frac{1}{{10}} - \frac{4}{{15}}} \right)} \right}} \right]\)

⇒ ? = 26/5 – [7/2 – {5/6 – 13/30)]

⇒ ? = 26/5 – [7/2 – 2/5]

⇒ ? = 26/5 –31/10

⇒ ? = 21/10

∴ The value of ? is 21/10

146

One side of a rhombus is 26 cm and one of the diagonals is 48 cm. What is the area of the rhombus?

  1. ((a))

    624 cm2

  2. ((b))

    580 cm2

  3. ((c))

    520 cm2

  4. ((d))

    480 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

480 cm2

Given,

By using Pythagoras theorem,

⇒ (Other diagonal/2)2 = (side)2 – (one diagonal/2)2

⇒ Other diagonal = 2(676 –576)1/2

⇒ Other diagonal = 20 cm

Area of Rhombus = 1/2 × product of diagonal

= 1/2 × 20 × 48 = 480 cm2

147

A sphere of radius 7 cm is melted and recast into small spheres of radius 2 cm each. How many such spheres can be made?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    43

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

42

Given:

Radius of the large sphere, R = 7 cm

Radius of the small sphere, r = 2 cm

Concept:

Volume of a sphere = (4/3)π(radius)3

Calculation:

Volume of sphere of radius of 7 cm = n × Volume of sphere of radius 2 cm

(4/3)π(7)3 = n × (4/3)π(2)3

73 = n × 23

343 = 8n

n = 343/8 

n = 42.86

∴ The number of small spheres that can be made is 42.

148

In the given bar graph, what is the ratio of the total males and females working in all organizations?

  1. ((a))

    49 ∶ 46

  2. ((b))

    35 ∶ 46

  3. ((c))

    46 ∶ 40

  4. ((d))

    46 ∶ 35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49 ∶ 46

Total number of males = (250 + 225 + 325 + 275 + 150) = 1225

Total number of females = (300 + 275 + 250 + 200 + 125) = 1150

Required ratio = 1225 ∶ 1150 = 49 ∶ 46

149

The value of sin2 30°.cos2 45° + 2 tan2 30° – sec2 60° is equal to∶

  1. ((a))

    -13/12

  2. ((b))

    -77/24

  3. ((c))

    -25/12

  4. ((d))

    -1/12

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

-77/24

Given,

⇒ ? = sin2 30°.cos2 45° + 2 tan2 30° – sec2 60°

⇒ ? = (1/2)2(1/√2)2 + 2(1/√3)2 – 22

⇒ ? = (1/4 × 1/2) + (2/3) – 4

⇒ ? = 1/8 + 2/3 – 4

⇒ ? = -77/24

150

In the given pie-chart, what is the total expenditure on rent?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 8,400

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 8,600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 8,800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 8,900

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 8,400

Percentage of expenditure on rent = (70/360) × 100 = 19.44%

Total expenditure on rent = 43200 × 19.44/100 = Rs. 8400

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    competition

  2. ((b))

    explaination

  3. ((c))

    acquisition

  4. ((d))

    illumination

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

explaination

The misspelled word is explaination. The correct spelling is an explanation which means to justify or to make something clear.

The meaning of the other words are:

Acquisition: it means to purchase or obtain

Illumination: it means lighting or light.

Competition: It is an event or contest in which people compete.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

152

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, Select No improvement.

The Kumbh Mela has been held at Allahabad, since centuries now because in the past two decades it has grown into a mega event.

  1. ((a))

    for centuries now but in the past

  2. ((b))

    No improvement

  3. ((c))

    since centuries now but in the past

  4. ((d))

    for centuries now moreover in the past

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

for centuries now but in the past

The difference between since and for should be known to answer this question.

FOR is used for general periods of time. It’s to express duration.

I have lived here for ten years

<br>

SINCE is used for a starting point, a specific time.

I have known him since January.

In the given sentence, centuries is mentioned which is a period of time. So for will be used here.

Option 4 is wrong because moreover [as a further matter; besides.] is incorrect.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

153

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Violin

  2. ((b))

    Visionary

  3. ((c))

    Vecious

  4. ((d))

    Voyage

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Vecious

The misspelt word is vecious. The correct spelling of the word is vicious which means cruel or violent.

The meaning of the other words are:

Visionary means far-sighted or having proper future plans.

Voyage refers to a long journey travelled by sea.

Violin is a string musical instrument

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

154

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

There was a lot of rubbish on the floor so I asked Sangeeta to sweep _______ away.

  1. ((a))

    them

  2. ((b))

    this 

  3. ((c))

    it 

  4. ((d))

    its

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

it 

Here, first, read the sentence and understand the context.

In the past tense sentence, rubbish is the subject given and then sweeping it off used in the latter part of the sentence refers to the subject [non-living] rubbish. So the pronoun for it will be it.

Them is used for a plural living beings / This is a present tense demonstrative pronoun / its is a possessive pronoun

Hence the other options are wrong pronouns for the given blank.

Option 3 is the correct answer.

155

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and click the button corresponding to it.

The base frame of a car or other wheeled vehicle

  1. ((a))

    Fuselage

  2. ((b))

    Bonnet

  3. ((c))

    Chassis

  4. ((d))

    Cockpit

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Chassis

Let's first understand the meaning of the given words.

Fuselage: it refers to the main body of the aircraft.

Bonnet: a  metal covering the engine of a motor vehicle

Chassis: structural framework of a vehicle.

Cockpit: a space for the pilot in an aircraft.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

156

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

The village, with all its houses, were flooded by the river.

  1. ((a))

    by the river

  2. ((b))

    were flooded

  3. ((c))

    its houses

  4. ((d))

    with all

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

were flooded

The correct answer is: were flooded.

Key Points

  • If two subjects are separated by 'with', the verb agrees with the main subject.
  • For example: The thief, with his apprentices, has been caught by the police.
  • Similarly, in this question, the 'village' is the main subject.
  • As it is a singular subject, the verb that must agree with it must also be singular.
  • Hence, 'were' must be replaced by 'was' to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is: The village, with all its houses, was flooded by the river.

Additional Information

  • The list of words that agree with the main subject:
  • As well as
  • Like
  • Unlike
  • Besides
  • In addition to
  • With
  • Together with
  • Along with
  • Including
  • Accompanied by
  • But
157

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The offer is good. You will regret _____ you decline it.

  1. ((a))

    unless

  2. ((b))

    whether

  3. ((c))

    if

  4. ((d))

    therefore

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

if

Let's understand the differences between the given words.

Unless: used to say what will or will not happen if something else does not happen or is not true; except if

ex: We won’t go unless you go.

Whether: expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives.

ex: I wasn't sure whether you'd like it.

If: (introducing a conditional clause) on the condition or supposition that; in the event that.

ex: I'll pay you double if you get the work finished by Friday.

​Therefore: as a result; because of that; for that reason

ex: The defendant was depressed and therefore not fully responsible for her own actions.

The given sentence is conditional i.e. if the offer is declined, the person will regret later.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

158

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

'The whole nine yards'

  1. ((a))

    an act of kindness

  2. ((b))

    the entirety of something

  3. ((c))

    an essential part

  4. ((d))

    an enjoyable situation

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

the entirety of something

The idiom the whole nine yards means everything you can possibly want, have, or do in a particular situation.

ex: It was an adventurous tour, but we didn’t go the whole nine yards.

Hence, option  2 is the correct answer.

159

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

I felt something hard _________ my cheek.

  1. ((a))

    hit

  2. ((b))

    to hitting

  3. ((c))

    to be hitting

  4. ((d))

    to hit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

hit

The sentence is in the simple past tense and needs a simple past tense verb, so the preposition to / to be coming before the verb will change the tense and thus they are all incorrect.

Thus the sentence should be -- I felt something hard hit my cheek.

Option 1 is the correct answer

160

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

'hit the nail on the head'

  1. ((a))

    be accurately right about something 

  2. ((b))

    to hit someone on the head

  3. ((c))

    to assess the situation immediately

  4. ((d))

    to handle a difficult situation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

be accurately right about something 

The phrase hit the nail on the head means to describe exactly what is causing an issue or a problem.

ex: The foreman hit the nail on the head when he said that the machine had malfunctioned because of a faulty spark plug.

All the other options thus are incorrect

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

161

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

'Instrument used for coding and decoding messages'

  1. ((a))

    chronometer

  2. ((b))

    cryptograph

  3. ((c))

    cardiograph

  4. ((d))

    crescograph

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

cryptograph

Let's understand the meaning of the given words.

Chronometer refers to an instrument for measuring time.

Cryptograph refers to a system of secret writing, and its coding and decoding.

Cardiograph refers to an instrument that graphically registers the beating of the heart.

Crescograph refers to a device used to measure growth of plants.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

162

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

She is always finding fault with the food I cook.

  1. ((a))

    I cook

  2. ((b))

    fault with

  3. ((c))

    the food

  4. ((d))

    is always finding

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

is always finding

In the given sentence, one should understand the usage of the verb according to the subject.

Here, "she" is singular so we should use a singular verb.

Also, remember:

"Always" is an adverb. It does not affect the form of the verb. The form of the verb depends on the subject, which is a noun, pronoun, nominal phrase, or nominal clause.

For eg:

He always reads quietly.

They always read quietly.

The boy always reads quietly.

The boys always read quietly.

Similarly, the correct sentence for the given question will be:

She always finds fault with the food I cook.

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

163

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, Select No improvement.

He has not taken any coaching in the game but he plays good than many professional players.

  1. ((a))

    He is playing good than

  2. ((b))

    he plays the best than

  3. ((c))

    he plays better than

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

he plays better than

Here, one should know that an adjective exists in three forms i.e. positive, comparative, and superlative form.

Good is an irregular adjective that has better and best as its comparative and superlative form respectively.

In the given sentence, a person is being compared with other players using than, Thus, the comparative degree of 'good' must be used. 

Remember:

Noun (subject) + verb + comparative adjective + than + noun (object).

This box is smaller than the one I lost.

Your dog runs faster than Jim's dog.

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Correct Usage: He has not taken any coaching in the game but he plays better than many professional players.

Thus, Option 3 is the correct answer.

164

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.--'to drive someone up the wall'

  1. ((a))

    to help someone in difficulty

  2. ((b))

    to keep at a distance

  3. ((c))

    to irritate someone very much

  4. ((d))

    to frighten someone

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

to irritate someone very much

The correct answer is 'to irritate someone very much'.

Key Points

  • To drive someone up the wall- to make someone extremely angry OR To annoy or frustrate one to the point of exasperation (किसी को अत्यधिक क्रोधित करना या किसी को चिढ़ाना)
  • For e.g.- The noise is driving me up the wall.
  • Thus, the marked option 'to irritate someone very much' is correct and therefore the answer.
165

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

'To give the slip'

  1. ((a))

    to keep low

  2. ((b))

    to escape

  3. ((c))

    to hit someone

  4. ((d))

    to hide

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

to escape

The idiom to give the slip means to escape away from somebody or to get away from something.

ex: The police were on the criminal's trail but in the end, he managed to give them the slip. 

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

166

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, Select No improvement.

Not only she objected to his proposal but also condemned it in strong terms.

  1. ((a))

    Not only did she object

  2. ((b))

    Not only did she objected

  3. ((c))

    Not only she had objected

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Not only did she object

One should know the concept of inversion to find the correct replacement for the underlined part.

Words like hardly, scarcely, barely, no sooner, only and not only when used at the beginning of a clause, we invert the subject and the verb i.e. the verb will be placed before the subject.

For eg:

Hardly had I begun to speak, when I was interrupted.

Not only was the car slow, it was also very uncomfortable.

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Sentence structure is as follows :

Not only + Aux. verb + Subject

Not only +        did       +    she     object  { 'object' (Base form) will be used in place of 'objected' as a verb that follows 'did' should be used in its base form }

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Correct Usage: Not only did she object to his proposal but also condemned it in strong terms.

167

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

'a large bound bundle of paper, hay or cotton'

  1. ((a))

    barrel

  2. ((b))

    bale

  3. ((c))

    gale

  4. ((d))

    cache

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

bale

Let's understand the meaning of the following words.

Barrel refers to a cylindrical container.

Bale refers to a collection of wrapped cotton, hay or paper.

Gale refers to a very strong wind.

Cache refers to a collection of items of the same type kept hidden.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Wild monkeys are a problem for farmers in many areas in Japan. _______ (1) often come out of the woods to _______ (2) the tasty vegetables and fruit on the farms. _______ (3) year, they cause heavy damage to the crops. _______ (4) the farmers are fighting back. In 2005, a small village in Nagano _______ (5) a program to protect crops with the help of dogs. They are known as monkey dogs, and they are trained to scare monkeys away.

168

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

  1. ((a))

    continued

  2. ((b))

    started

  3. ((c))

    embarked

  4. ((d))

    instigated

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

started

Let's know the meaning of the given words.

Continued refers to something that continues without a break.

Started means to begin.

Embarked means to begin or start a journey.

Instigated means to incite or urge someone to do something.

It is clear that the correct answer is started for the given blank.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

169

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

  1. ((a))

    All

  2. ((b))

    Whole

  3. ((c))

    This

  4. ((d))

    Every

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Every

The given sentence is talking about the repetition of the same thing year after year. So the correct word will be every

Option 1, option 2 and option 3 are completely out of context and they don't make any sense with the sentence.[ they talk about either the full year/ or this particular year]

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

170

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

  1. ((a))

    get

  2. ((b))

    cut

  3. ((c))

    eat

  4. ((d))

    waste

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

eat

For the given blank one should think logically, and then choose the correct word.

Option1 and option 4 can be eliminated directly as they do not make any sense. Option 2 is also wrong because animals do not cut and eat anything so this sounds too illogical for the given sentence.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

171

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

  1. ((a))

    It

  2. ((b))

    They

  3. ((c))

    Those

  4. ((d))

    Them

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

They

The correct usage of the relative pronoun must be known to find the correct answer.

Option 1 is incorrect because it is used as a singular relative pronoun.

Option 3 is the plural those which is not required here. So we can eliminate this option.

Them is an object pronoun but here, it is the subject that is needed

They, a subject pronoun is a correct word for the given blank.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

172

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

  1. ((a))

    Because

  2. ((b))

    However

  3. ((c))

    Moreover

  4. ((d))

    Though

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

However

Let's understand the given words in the options.

Because is used when the reason is to be focused on.

However, means in whatever way.

Moreover means in addition to.

Though means even if.

The sentence is trying to tell that the farmers are trying in whatever way they can to tackle the problem.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.

The much-awaited expansion of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is expected to begin by March-end as the airport operator has received three bids for the R 9.000-crore project, two officials familiar with the matter said.

Two bids are from foreign companies while one is from an Indian firm. The airport operator, the GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), is expected to finalise the bidder this week. After the announcement, the successful bidder is expected to take around two months to mobilise the workforce and begin expansion work. The bid document says the selected company has to complete work in 42 months. All the three bidders are reported to have quoted 39 months, the sources said.

The expansion is aimed to meet the rapid traffic growth that has already made IGI Asia's seventh busiest airport. The selected company will work on the expansion of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 and the construction of a new runway and taxiways. Roads leading to the airport will be widened and new approach roads will be built. The operator expects the expansion. which will start with Terminal 1, to be completed by 2021 — taking the overall handling capacity of the airport to 85 million passengers per year from the current 70 million. It will be followed by Phase 2 of the expansion, which includes the construction of another brand new terminal.

Data released last year by Airports Council International showed that the passenger traffic at the Delhi Airport grew 14.1% year on year to 63.45 million in 2017. It was the first time it breached the 60-million passenger mark. In 2018, it was just below the 70-million mark.

The new air traffic control (ATC) tower, which will open in 2019, and the fourth runway, to be launched in 2021, would help it reduce air congestion and handle more flights.

“Terminal 1 handles domestic traffic for low-cost carriers. These have registered a phenomenal growth in the last few years, calling for an expansion of the terminal. Delhi Metro under its Phase 3 programme is connecting this terminal to catchment areas of central and south Delhi. Since T1 is operating beyond its capacity, the expansion will begin from there and cover the airside, terminal building and city side." said a DIAL official.

According to the Master Plan. T1' s capacity will increase from 20 million to 40 million and that of Terminal 3 from 34 million to 45 million.

Inter-terminal connectivity through the Airport Metro between T1 and T3 is also part of the expansion plan.

DIAL has appointed AECOM, a design and development consultant for infrastructure projects, to complete the preliminary design for the expansion work.

173

In 2018, the number of passengers that the Delhi Airport handled was:

  1. ((a))

    63.45 million

  2. ((b))

    40 million

  3. ((c))

    just below 70 million

  4. ((d))

    45 million

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

just below 70 million

The pair of sentences present just after the third paragraph has the answer to this question.

It is mentioned in the sentence that, --*In 2018, it was just below the 70-million mark.--*which tells that the correct answer will be option 3.

174

The expansion of the airport will begin from:

  1. ((a))

    Construction of a new terminal to handle the increasing load.

  2. ((b))

    Terminal 3 which handles international traffic.

  3. ((c))

    Construction of a new runway and taxiways.

  4. ((d))

    Terminal 1 which handles fast growing domestic traffic.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Terminal 1 which handles fast growing domestic traffic.

The third paragraph of the passage has the answer to this question. It is mentioned that:

The operator expects expansion. which will start with Terminal 1, to be completed by 2021 — taking the overall handling capacity of the airport to 85 million passengers per year from the current 70 million.

This tells you that the correct answer is option 4.

175

Which agency has been appointed to prepare the design for the expansion of the Delhi airport?

  1. ((a))

    Airports Council International

  2. ((b))

    G M R group

  3. ((c))

    AECOM

  4. ((d))

    DIAL

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

AECOM

Read thoroughly the sentence to find the answer to this question.

In the last few lines of the passage, it is given:

DIAL has appointed AECOM, a design and development consultant for infrastructure projects, to complete the preliminary design for the expansion work.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

176

From the reading of the paragraph it can be inferred that it is:

  1. ((a))

    a news item

  2. ((b))

    a survey report

  3. ((c))

    an airport novel

  4. ((d))

    a promotional article

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a news item

If the passage is read properly one can easily find that it is a news article because it is presented in a formal tone.

A survey is an aggregation of opinions or statistics which is not mentioned here. Though the topic is related to the airport it isn' t a novel because it is specifically giving information about  Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport, its construction, investment planning, and the capacity. So definitely it is news for the people of Delhi.

Similarly, it is not a promotional article which is trying to boost some product.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

177

Which of the following measures will help the airport reduce air congestion and handle more flights for the time being?

  1. ((a))

    building Inter-terminal connectivity between T1 and T3

  2. ((b))

    construction of air control tower and a new runway

  3. ((c))

    construction of taxiways and widening of approach roads

  4. ((d))

    construction of a brand new terminal

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

construction of air control tower and a new runway

Read the passage thoroughly to find the answer to this question.

The answer to this question is present in the next few lines after the third paragraph.

One can refer to this sentence taken from the passage.

The new air traffic control (ATC) tower, which will open in 2019, and the fourth runway, to be launched in 2021, would help it reduce air congestion and handle more flights.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

178

Select the antonym of the given word.

IMPECCABLE

  1. ((a))

    Faultless

  2. ((b))

    Unsullied

  3. ((c))

    Imperfect

  4. ((d))

    Methodical

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Imperfect

Here the correct answer is Imperfect.

Key Points

  • The antonym of "impeccable" is "imperfect."
  • The term "impeccable" means without faults, flaws or errors, perfect or flawless in every aspect.
  • Option 1) "Faultless" is a synonym of "impeccable" and means without faults or flaws. Therefore, it is not an antonym.
  • Option 2) "Unsullied" means not tarnished or stained, pure or spotless. It is not an antonym of "impeccable."
  • Option 3) "Imperfect" means not perfect, having flaws or defects. It is the opposite of "impeccable."
  • Option 4) "Methodical" means done according to a systematic or orderly approach. It is not an antonym of "impeccable."
  • In conclusion, the antonym of "impeccable" is "imperfect," which means not perfect or having flaws.
  • Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

  • Example sentences using all the words:
  • Her impeccable work ethic made her stand out from the rest of the team. (Impeccable)
  • The dress was faultless, and not a single thread was out of place. (Faultless)
  • The unsullied snow made for a picturesque view. (Unsullied)
  • The painting was beautiful, but the imperfect brush strokes detracted from its overall appeal. (Imperfect)
  • He approached the task in a methodical way, carefully planning each step. (Methodical)
179

Select the antonym of the given word.

STINGY

  1. ((a))

    Kind

  2. ((b))

    Generous

  3. ((c))

    Mean

  4. ((d))

    Miserly

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Generous

Let's first understand the meaning of the words and then choose the correct answer.

Stingy and miserly refers to a mean or ungenerous person.

Mean refers to an unkind or unfair person. It  also refers to  indicate or  understand something

Generous refers to giving nature.

It is clear that generous is the antonym of stingy.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

180

Select the antonym of the given word.

COHERENT

  1. ((a))

    constant

  2. ((b))

    illegible

  3. ((c))

    consistent

  4. ((d))

    illogical

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

illogical

Let's understand the meaning of the given words.

Coherent means something logical and consistent.

Constant refers to something that continues to happen and remains unchanging or faithful. 

Illegible means not clear enough to be read. 

Illogical means lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning.

Consistent refers to something that continues to behave or act in the same manner or continues to have the same quality.

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

181

Select the antonym of the given word.

WEARY

  1. ((a))

    Quick

  2. ((b))

    Alert

  3. ((c))

    Tired

  4. ((d))

    Refreshed

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Refreshed

Let's understand the meaning of the given words.

Weary means to feel or be extremely tired.

Quick refers to moving fast.

Alert refers to being attentive.

Tired means to get exhausted or sleepy.

Refreshed means to be active, or to regain freshness.

It is clear that refreshed is the antonym of weary.

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

182

Select the antonym of the given word.

AMIABLE

  1. ((a))

    Comfortable

  2. ((b))

    Friendly

  3. ((c))

    Hostile

  4. ((d))

    Cordial

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Hostile

Let's understand the meaning of the words.

Amiable means friendly manners

Comfortable means free from stress; it  describes something that makes you feel relaxed

Hostile means dislike or unfriendly

Cordial means friendly or good-natured

It is clear that the antonym of amiable will be hostile.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

183

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get out of hand

  1. ((a))

    To act irresponsibly

  2. ((b))

    To become uncontrollable

  3. ((c))

    To be indecisive

  4. ((d))

    To lose courage

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

To become uncontrollable

The idiom 'get out of hand' means 'to become difficult to control or get out of control'. 

For example: After the teacher left the kids alone in the classroom, things quickly got out of hand.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

184

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Evaporation

  2. ((b))

    Establish

  3. ((c))

    Essential

  4. ((d))

    Evaluetion

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Evaluetion

The misspelt word among the given options is evaluetion. The correct spelling will be evaluation which means to make a judgement.

Key Points

  • The meaning of other words are:
  • Evaporation refers to the process of turning from liquid into vapour.
  • Establish means to start, begin or initiate something.
  • Essential refers to something very important or absolutely necessary.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
185

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Devilish

  2. ((b))

    Device

  3. ((c))

    Deviation

  4. ((d))

    Deveous

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Deveous

The mispelt word among the given options is "deveous". The correct spelling will be "devious" which means to show a skilful use of tactics to achieve goals.

The meaning of other words are:

Devilish refers to a devil in evil and cruelty.

Device means a plan, method, or trick with a particular aim.

Deviation refers to going away from an established course or accepted standard.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

186

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

Either Avika or Nikunj are going to win the prize in the handwriting competition.

  1. ((a))

    Either Avika

  2. ((b))

    or Nikunj

  3. ((c))

    in the

  4. ((d))

    are going to

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

are going to

The correct answer is 'are going to'.

Key Points

  • Here, one must have a basic knowledge of correlative conjunction to check this type of question.
  • Whenever either... or is used, the verb has to agree with the noun, nearest to it.
  • ex: Either he or she cooks dinner.
  • ex: He either washes the clothes himself or asks her to wash them.

The corrected sentence will be like: Either Avika or Nikunj is going to win the prize in the handwriting competition.

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

187

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

Neither I nor my sisters was interested in learning music.

  1. ((a))

    nor my sisters

  2. ((b))

    in learning music.

  3. ((c))

    was interested

  4. ((d))

    Neither I

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

was interested

Read the sentence carefully, to find out the error.

Remember: Whenever the co-relative conjunction either... or is used,  the verb has to agree with the noun nearest to it.

ex: Either he or she cooks dinner.

ex: He either washes the clothes himself or asks her to wash them.

Corrected sentence: Neither I nor my sisters were interested in learning music.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

188

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

This test comprises of grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension.

  1. ((a))

    grammar, vocabulary

  2. ((b))

    This test

  3. ((c))

    and reading comprehension

  4. ((d))

    comprises of

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

comprises of

Here, the given sentence contains an error in the usage of the word comprises.

Remember,

Comprises doesn't take the preposition after it. The word itself means consists of.

For eg:

The landholding comprises 93 acres of ancient woodland.

The library comprises over a million volumes and 3000 current periodical subscriptions.

The corrected sentence will be as follows:

This test comprises grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

189

Select the most appropriate word for the group of words.

A small group of people having control of a country.

  1. ((a))

    Oligarchy

  2. ((b))

    Plutocracy

  3. ((c))

    Aristocracy

  4. ((d))

    Theocracy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oligarchy

Let's understand the meaning of the given words.

Oligarchy: a small group of people having control of a country or a group of people.

Plutocracy: a government controlled by the wealthy.

Aristocracy: a government by the noble people.

Theocracy: a government in which priests rule in the name of God.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

190

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

After three months of practice, I ________ now swim quite fast.

  1. ((a))

    Cannot

  2. ((b))

    Should

  3. ((c))

    Can

  4. ((d))

    Could

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Can

Let's first understand the words and their usage.

Cannot is the opposite of can. 

Should and could are the past tense of shall and can.

In the given sentence, now is mentioned which denotes that the action is in the present tense, so option 2 and 4 are incorrect. The sentence is telling about 3 months of practice and then the ability to perform it quite fast.  The correct sentence will be:

After three months of practice, I can now swim quite fast.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

191

Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blanks.

I expect to return _______ Mumbai _______ March 15.

  1. ((a))

    from; on

  2. ((b))

    to; at

  3. ((c))

    from; in

  4. ((d))

    at; in

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Answer: ((a))

from; on

First, understand the sentence and then choose the correct prepositions.

Option 2 is incorrect because at is incorrect here. we use at with specific times of the day and specific places in a city.

Option 3 is incorrect because in is incorrect for the second blank. We use  in with only the months of the year [ not attached with the date]

Option 4 is incorrect because both the prepositions are appropriate for the respective blanks.

We use  on with specific days of the week or year [ March 15]

We use to with verbs to show movement such as go and come.

From is used used to show the place/time where someone or something starts

Corrected sentence: I expect to return from Mumbai on March 15.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

192

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Releive

  2. ((b))

    Recruit

  3. ((c))

    Receipt

  4. ((d))

    Realm

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Answer: ((a))

Releive

The misspelt word is releive. The correct spelling will be relieve which means to soothe or make the pain less severe.

The meaning of the other words are:

Recruit: enrol or hire / employ someone for some work; 

Receipt: refers to a bill; a document proof of something brought

Realm: a kingdom or a field or domain of interest.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

193

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, Select No improvement.

It is difficult to distinguish in the two brothers.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    in both the two brothers.

  3. ((c))

    among the two brothers.

  4. ((d))

    between the two brothers.

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Answer: ((d))

between the two brothers.

Here, the correct usage of prepositions is very important to mark the correct answer.

One should understand the basic difference between and among.

Between is used when naming distinct, individual items. (can be 2, 3, or more)

Among is used when the items are part of a group or are not specifically named. (must be 3 or more)

For eg:

The negotiations between Brazil, Argentina, and Chile are going well.

                                        v/s

The negotiations among the countries of South America are going well.

I’m trying to decide between the green shirt, the blue shirt, and the black shirt.

                                     v/s

I’m trying to decide among these shirts.

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Correct Usage: It is difficult to distinguish between the two brothers. 

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

194

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, Select No improvement.

People arrive from all parts of the country and had walked miles to take a dip at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga and Yamuna.

  1. ((a))

    are walking miles to take a dip

  2. ((b))

    walk miles to take a dip

  3. ((c))

    had walked miles taking a dip

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((b))

walk miles to take a dip

The given sentence is talking about a ritual that is performed at the confluence of the Rivers. The Simple Present Tense is used to express repeated actions like in our case of it being a Ritual. 

Therefore the helping verb had (Past Perfect) is incorrect and should be removed. Also, 'walked' should be replaced with walk(Simple Present Tense).

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct Usage: People arrive from all parts of the country and walk miles to take a dip at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga and Yamuna.

195

Select the synonym of the given word.

IMMERSE

  1. ((a))

    drown

  2. ((b))

    bathe

  3. ((c))

    shower

  4. ((d))

    submerge

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Answer: ((d))

submerge

Let's know the meaning of the following words.

Immerse means to dip or that someone places an object underwater

Drown: it means to die because of inhalation of water. It is a condition where a person is underwater and not able to breathe.

Bathe: washing one's own body.

Shower: a fall of water in the form of rain or drizzle.

Submerge: is a voluntary action to go underwater.

ex: The crocodile submerged to approach its prey and during baptism, the child was immersed.

Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

196

Select the synonym of the given word.

AWKWARD

  1. ((a))

    skillful

  2. ((b))

    clumsy

  3. ((c))

    pleasant

  4. ((d))

    graceful

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Answer: ((b))

clumsy

Let's first know the meaning of the words.

Awkward: something difficult or hard to deal with.

Skillful: to be expert in something.

Clumsy: to be awkward in something or handling things

Pleasant: enjoyment or happy satisfaction.

Graceful: having or showing grace; to be charming

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

197

Select the synonym of the given word.

RADICAL

  1. ((a))

    trivial

  2. ((b))

    absolute

  3. ((c))

    minor

  4. ((d))

    moderate

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Answer: ((b))

absolute

Let's understand the meaning of the given words.

The word radical means complete, thorough or fundamental.

Trivial: something that has less importance.

Absolute: means entirety or complete in every way.

Minor: lesser in importance, seriousness or singnificance.

Moderate: something that is average in amount or intensity.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

198

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

'things or people of the same kind'.

  1. ((a))

    contemporaries

  2. ((b))

    homogeneous

  3. ((c))

    fellows

  4. ((d))

    colleagues

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Answer: ((b))

homogeneous

Let's first understand the meaning of the following words.

Contemporaries:  a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.

Homogenous: it means similar and same; used in the context of describing a group of people who are all of one race, religion, ethnicity, or gender

Fellows: used to refer to someone who has the same job or interests as you

Colleagues: workmate or teammate; someone with whom we work

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

199

Select the synonym of the given word.

VELOCITY

  1. ((a))

    flight

  2. ((b))

    race

  3. ((c))

    speed

  4. ((d))

    hurry

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Answer: ((c))

speed

Here, the words given in the option are simple and easy enough to understand.

Velocity means speed i.e option 3 is the correct answer.

200

Select the synonym of the given word.

ACCURATE

  1. ((a))

    Precise

  2. ((b))

    Truthful

  3. ((c))

    Condensed

  4. ((d))

    Pacify

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Answer: ((a))

Precise

Let's understand the meaning of the words.

Accurate means exact, right, or precise. 

Precise means something to the point.

Truthful means honest.

Condensed means compressed or concentrated.

Pacify means calm or soothe.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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