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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

Precipitation

((a))
Reaction
((b))
Patient
((c))
Reacts
((d))
Petition

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Answer: ((c))

Reacts

Reaction : PRECIPITATION, hence word can be formed.
Patient : PRECIPITATION, hence word can be formed.
Reacts : ‘S’ is not present in PRECIPITATION, hence word cannot be formed.
Petition : PRECIPITATION, Hence word can be formed.

Hence, Reacts cannot be formed from the given word.

A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.

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

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Answer: ((b))

Clearly, when the paper sheet is unfolded it will appear as shown below:

Thus, fig.2 is the correct answer.

In each of the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. All cups are pencils.

II. Some pencils are pens.

Conclusions:

I. Some pencils are cups.

II. No pencil is cup.

III. Some cups are pens.

((a))
Only conclusion (I) follows
((b))
Only conclusion (III) follows
((c))
Only conclusion (I) and (II) follow
((d))
Only conclusion (II) and (III) follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows,

Conclusion:

I. Some pencils are cups → it is true

II. No pencil is cup → it is false

III. Some cups are pens → it is possible but not definite, hence false

Hence, Only conclusion (I) follows

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

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

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Answer: ((d))

On close observation, we find that question figure is embedded in fig.1, as shown below:

Thus, figure 4 is the correct answer.

In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

((a))
Time : Seconds
((b))
Speed : Km/hr
((c))
Electric Current : Ampere
((d))
Temperature : Kelvin

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Answer: ((b))

Speed : Km/hr

Here the relation between the quantity and their S.I unit is given,

for example, S.I unit of Time is second,

S.I. unit of Electric current is Ampere,

And S.I. unit of Temperature is Kelvin.

Similarly, S.I unit of Speed is Meter per Second.

Hence, Speed: Km/hr is the odd one out.

Statements:

I. All boys are smart.

II. All smart are thin.

Conclusions:

I. All boys are thin.

II. All smart are boys.

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

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows,

Conclusion:

I) All boys are thin. → As all boys are smart and all smart are thin, definitely all boys will be thin, hence true.

II) All smart are boys. → It is possible but not definite, hence false.

Hence, Only conclusion (I) follows.

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

1, 4, 13, 40, 121, ?

((a))
284
((b))
286
((c))
364
((d))
396

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Answer: ((c))

364

The pattern so followed is,

1 × 3 + 1 = 4;

4 × 3 + 1 = 13;

13 × 3 + 1 = 40;

40 × 3 + 1 = 121

121 × 3 + 1 = 364

Hence, 364 is the correct answer.

In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

((a))
41 - 43
((b))
61 - 67
((c))
71 - 73
((d))
83 - 97

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Answer: ((d))

83 - 97

The given pairs of numbers except 83 - 97, are consecutive pairs of prime numbers,

Hence, 83 - 97 is the odd one out.

In the given figure, how many wooden plates are there?

((a))
30
((b))
47
((c))
36
((d))
28

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Answer: ((b))

As per given figure,

Hence, are there (11 + 17 + 19 = 47) wooden plates.

Six games are kept one on top of the other. Uno is just above Snakes & Ladders. The Monopoly is between Ludo and Chess. Carrom is between Uno and Ludo. Which game is between the Carrom and Monopoly games?

((a))
Uno
((b))
Chess
((c))
Carrom
((d))
Ludo

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Answer: ((d))

Ludo

Six games are in row from top to bottom.
Uno is just above Snakes & Ladders.

Snakes & Ladders < Uno

The Monopoly is between Ludo and Chess

Ludo > Monopoly > Chess or Chess > Monopoly > Ludo

Carrom is between Uno and Ludo

Snakes & Ladders > Uno > Carrom > Ludo > Monopoly > Chess

Hence, Ludo is between Carrom and Monopoly.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

IMPRISONMENT

((a))
Prison
((b))
Sonnet
((c))
Impression
((d))
Moment

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Answer: ((c))

Impression

Prison : IMPRISONMENT, hence a word can be formed.
Sonnet : IMPRISONMENT, hence a word can be formed.
Impression : Only a single ‘S’ is present in IMPRISONMENT, hence the word cannot be formed.
Moment : IMPRISONMENT, hence a word can be formed.

Hence, Impression cannot be formed from the given word.

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.

Scissors : Cloth :: Axe : ?

((a))
Stone
((b))
Wood
((c))
Rope
((d))
Vegetables

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Answer: ((b))

Wood

As scissors is used for cutting the clothes,

Similarly,

Axe is used for cutting wood.

Hence, the correct answer is wood.

A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.

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

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Answer: ((d))

Clearly, when paper sheet is unfolded it will appear as shown below:

Thus, fig.4 is the correct answer.

Two position of a cube are shown below. What will come opposite to face containing ‘B’?

((a))
C
((b))
E
((c))
F
((d))
A

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Answer: ((c))

If we rotate first dice such that, A comes at the TOP,

then, we can say that F is opposite to B.

Hence, F is the correct answer.

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

((a))
5
((b))
7
((c))
8
((d))
10

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Answer: ((b))

The figure may be labeled as:

Thus, the total number of triangles is 7.

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

84, 42, 44, 22, 24, 12, ?

((a))
20
((b))
14
((c))
24
((d))
28

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Answer: ((b))

The pattern follow is,

84 ÷ 2 = 42;

42 + 2 = 44;

44 ÷ 2 = 22;

22 + 2 = 24;

24 ÷ 2 = 12;

12 + 2 = 14

Hence, 14 is the correct answer.

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

((a))
Almonds
((b))
Cashew nut
((c))
Walnut
((d))
Potato

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Answer: ((d))

Potato

Here Almonds, Cashew nut, Walnut comes under the category of dry fruits,

Whereas potato comes under the category of vegetables,

Hence, Potato is the odd one out.

In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

2	7	6
4	1	4
3	2	3
5	4	?

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

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Answer: ((a))

The pattern followed is,

The sum of each column is 14,

1^st column = 2 + 4 + 3 + 5 = 14;

2^nd column = 7 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 14;

Similarly,

3^rd column = 14 - (6 + 4 + 3)

= 1

Hence, 1 is the correct answer.

From the given options, which answer figure can be formed by folding the figure given in the question?

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

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Answer: ((b))

The opposite pair are as follows :

(N - O), (Q - P) and (S - R) are the opposite pairs. so they will not appear adjacently in the folded cube figure.

Option 1, 3 and 4 contain opposite pairs which is wrong.

Thus option 2 figure

is possible.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

AB10, DF101, GJ290, ?

((a))
DE80
((b))
JM580
((c))
JN577
((d))
JN359

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Answer: ((c))

JN577

The pattern followed here is,

A + 3 = D; D + 3 = G; G + 3 = J;

B + 4 = F; F + 4 = J; J + 4 = N;

According to alphabetical positions of the letters,

(A + B)² + 1 = (1 + 2)² + 1 = 10;
(D + F)² + 1 = (4 + 6)² + 1 = 101;
(G + J)² + 1 = (7 + 10)² + 1 = 290;
(J + N)² + 1 = (10 + 14)² + 1 = 577

Hence, correct answer is JN577.

In the given figure, how many moving cars are not red?

((a))
22
((b))
17
((c))
12
((d))
29

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Answer: ((c))

As per the given diagram,

Hence, 12 is the correct answer.

In the following question, by using which mathematical operators will the expression become correct?

7 ? 4 ? 5 ? 165 ? 5

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

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Answer: ((d))

×, +, = and ÷

Putting the symbols in the options we get,

7 + 4 + 5 ÷ 165 = 5

= 7 + 4 + 0.030

= 11.030 ≠ 5

7 × 4 × 5 = 165 + 5

= 224 ≠ 170

7 × 4 ÷ 5 = 165 ÷ 5

= 5.6 ≠ 33

7 × 4 + 5 = 165 ÷ 5

= 7 × 4 + 5 = 33

= 33 = 33

Hence, option (4) is the correct answer.

If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

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

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Answer: ((d))

Clearly, fig.4 shows the correct right image of question figure.

Hence, figure 4 is the correct answer.

Amit's present age is 5/4 of his age at time of his sister's marriage. If his sister's marriage happened 5 years ago and his father's age was twice of Amit's age at that time, then what is his father's present age (in years)?

((a))
55
((b))
45
((c))
50
((d))
40

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Answer: ((b))

Let Amit's age at the time of his sister’s marriage be X.

So his present age will be 5X/4.

Also, Amit's age 5 years ago = X; so, present age will be 5 + X.

According to question,

5X/4 = 5 + X;

5X = 20 + 4X;

X = 20

His father's age at the time of marriage = 2X

so, present age of his father = 2X + 5= 2 × 20 + 5 = 45 years.

Hence, present age of father is 45 years.

If 21 (49) 14 and 159 (169) 146, then what is the value of 'A' in 56 (A) 44?

((a))
144
((b))
121
((c))
225
((d))
256

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Answer: ((a))

144

The pattern follow is,

(First number - third number)²= middle number

(21 - 14)²= (7)²= 49

(159 - 146)²= (13)²= 169

Similarly,

(56 - 44)²= (12)²= 144

Hence, 144 is the correct answer.

If 2³ # 4³ @ 3³ = 45 and 3³ # 5³ @ 4³ = 88, then 4³ # 2³ @ 1³ = ?

((a))
48
((b))
71
((c))
56
((d))
65

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Answer: ((b))

2³ + 4³ - 3³ = 45;

= 8 + 64 - 27

= 45;

3³ + 5³- 4³= 88

= 27 + 125 - 64

= 88;

Similarly,

4³+ 2³ - 1³= ?

= 64 + 8 - 1

= 71

Hence, 71 is the correct answer.

In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.

((a))
214
((b))
124
((c))
782
((d))
554

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Answer: ((c))

782

The pattern followed here is,

214 = 2 + 1 + 4 = 7 (Sum of the number is divisible by 7)
124 = 1 + 2 + 4 = 7 (sum of the number is divisible by 7)
782 = 7 + 8 + 2 = 17 (sum of the number is not divisible by 7)
554 = 5 + 5 + 4 = 14(sum of the number is divisible by 7)

Hence, 782 is odd one out.

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.

REKM : UHNP : : PKDL : ?

((a))
SNGO
((b))
SGNO
((c))
SNOG
((d))
MHAG

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Answer: ((a))

SNGO

The pattern followed here is of the type,

R + 3 = U

E + 3 = H

K + 3 = N

M + 3 = P

Similarly,

P + 3 = S

K + 3 = N

D + 3 = G

L + 3 = O

Hence the correct answer is SNGO.

In the given figure, how many sour fruits are there?

((a))
27
((b))
53
((c))
50
((d))
43

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Answer: ((d))

As per the given figure,

Hence, there are 43 sour fruits.

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.

Tailor : Needle :: Woodcutter : ?

((a))
Sword
((b))
Chisel
((c))
Axe
((d))
Plough

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Answer: ((c))

Axe

As tailor uses needle for stitching clothes,

Similarly,

Woodcutter uses Axe for cutting the trees or the wood.

Hence, axe is the correct answer.

In a certain code language, "RENTED" is written as "718314" and "SCARF" is written as "92576". How is "CARTED" written in that code language?

((a))
257314
((b))
962514
((c))
237614
((d))
759613

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Answer: ((a))

257314

According to the given coding language,

R	E	N	T	E	D
7	1	8	3	1	4

S	C	A	R	F
9	2	5	7	6

Similarly,

C	A	R	T	E	D
2	5	7	3	1	4

Hence, 257314 is the correct answer.

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

A, D, G, J, ?

((a))
N
((b))
O
((c))
M
((d))
L

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Answer: ((c))

The pattern follow is,

A + 3 = D;

D + 3 = G;

G + 3 = J;

J + 3 = M

Hence, M is the correct answer.

How many quadrilaterals are there in the given figure?

((a))
14
((b))
15
((c))
17
((d))
19

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Answer: ((c))

The figure may be labelled as:

Thus, the total number of quadrilaterals is 17.

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.

PQRS : QSUW : : ABCD : ?

((a))
BCDE
((b))
BDHF
((c))
BDGI
((d))
BDFH

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Answer: ((d))

BDFH

The pattern followed here is,

P + 1 = Q

Q + 2 = S

R + 3 = U

S + 4 = W

Similarly,

A + 1 = B

B + 2 = D

C + 3 = F

D + 4 = H

Hence, the correct answer is BDFH.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

Wrong
Write
West
Wind
Walk

((a))
53412
((b))
53421
((c))
43512
((d))
54312

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Answer: ((b))

53421

As per the dictionary order,

Walk
West
Wind
Write
Wrong

Hence, 53421 is the correct dictionary order.

Present age of a father is 3 times that of his son. After 10 years the son’s age will be 5 times of Raman’s present age. If Raman celebrated his third birthday 2 years ago, then what is the present age (in years) of father?

((a))
45
((b))
40
((c))
36
((d))
39

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Answer: ((a))

Present age of a father is 3 times that of his son, let son’s age be ‘X’

Then, father’s age will be ‘3X’.

Raman celebrated his 3^rd birthday 2 years ago,

That means his present age is 3 + 2 = 5 years

After 10 years the son’s age will be 5 times of Raman’s present age

Hence, son’s age after 10 years = 5 × 5 = 25

Hence, son’s present age = 25 - 10 = 15

Hence, present age of father (3X) = 3 × 15 = 45

Hence, father’s present age is 45 years.

In the following question, correct the equation by interchanging two signs.

24 × 8 ÷ 9 + 9 - 10 = 26

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

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Answer: ((b))

÷ and ×

24 × 8 - 9 + 9 ÷ 10 = 26

= 19.2 ≠ 26

24 ÷ 8 × 9 + 9 - 10 = 26

= 27 + 9 - 10

= 26

24 - 8 ÷ 9 + 9 × 10 = 26

= 24 - 0.88 + 90

= 23.12 + 90

= 113.12 ≠ 26

24 + 8 ÷ 9 × 9 - 10 = 26

= 24 + 8 - 10

= 32 - 10

= 22 ≠ 26

Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.

In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

((a))
BDGK
((b))
XZCG
((c))
TVYB
((d))
NPSW

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Answer: ((c))

TVYB

The pattern follow is,

B + 2 = D + 3 = G + 4 = K

X + 2 = Z + 3 = C + 4 = G

T + 2 = V + 3 = Y + 3 = B

N + 2 = P + 3 = S + 4 = W

Hence, TVYB is odd one out.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

Brain
Brand
Beep
Boxer
Boxed

((a))
35412
((b))
45312
((c))
34512
((d))
43512

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Answer: ((a))

35412

As per the dictionary order,

Beep
Boxed
Boxer
Brain
Brand

Hence, 35412 is the correct dictionary order.

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.

5 : 125 : : 11 : ?

((a))
1231
((b))
1331
((c))
1441
((d))
1551

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Answer: ((b))

1331

The pattern followed here is,

Second number = (first number)³

125 = (5)³

= 125

Similarly,

? = (11)³

= 1331

Hence the correct answer is 1331.

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

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

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Answer: ((b))

On close observation, we find that question figure is embedded in fig.1, as shown below:

Thus, figure 2 is the correct answer.

In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

2	4	6	26
5	3	1	35
2	3	?	23

((a))
7
((b))
8
((c))
9
((d))
10

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

According to the given information:

2² + 4² + 6 = 26
5² + 3² + 1= 35

Similarly,

23 – (2² + 3²) = 10

Hence, 10 is the correct answer.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘A’ can be represented by 04, 22, etc., and ‘O’ can be represented by 59, 98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “TRUMP”.

Matrix I
	0	1	2	3	4
0	S	R	E	T	A
1	R	A	S	E	T
2	T	E	A	R	S
3	A	T	R	S	E
4	E	S	T	A	R

Matrix II
	5	6	7	8	9
5	M	P	U	N	O
6	U	N	O	M	P
7	O	M	P	U	N
8	N	O	M	P	U
9	P	U	N	O	M

((a))
20, 01, 57, 68, 58
((b))
42, 44, 89, 99, 88
((c))
03, 23, 96, 67, 69
((d))
31, 10, 65, 76, 79

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Answer: ((b))

42, 44, 89, 99, 88

Let us check each option according to given Matrix,

20, 01, 57, 68, 58 → T R U M N
42, 44, 89, 99, 88 → T R U M P
03, 23, 96, 67, 69 → T R U O P
31, 10, 65, 76, 79 → T R U M N

Hence, ‘42, 44, 89, 99, 88’ is the correct answer.

In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

((a))
RS
((b))
VW
((c))
CD
((d))
TV

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Answer: ((d))

The pattern follow is,

R + 1 = S

V + 1 = W

C + 1 = D

T + 2 = V

Hence, TV is odd one out.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘S’ can be represented by 00, 24, etc., and ‘N’ can be represented by 66, 97, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “SOIL”.

Matrix I
	0	1	2	3	4
0	S	Y	E	Q	O
1	Q	O	S	Y	E
2	Y	E	Q	O	S
3	O	S	Y	E	Q
4	E	Q	O	S	Y

Matrix II
	5	6	7	8	9
5	T	I	L	A	N
6	A	N	T	I	L
7	I	L	A	N	T
8	N	T	I	L	A
9	L	A	N	T	I

((a))
12, 42, 57, 95
((b))
00, 30, 68, 58
((c))
43, 04, 87, 69
((d))
24, 11, 98, 76

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Answer: ((c))

43, 04, 87, 69

Let us check each option according to given Matrix,

12, 42, 57, 95 → S O L L
00, 30, 68, 58 → S O I A
43, 04, 87, 69 → S O I L
24, 11, 98, 76 → S O T L

Hence, ‘43, 04, 87, 69’ is the correct answer.

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

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

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Answer: ((c))

Clearly, fig.3 will complete the pattern when placed in the blank space of question figure as shown below:

Thus, Figure 3 is the correct answer.

If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

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

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Answer: ((d))

Clearly, fig.4 shows the correct right image of question figure.

Hence, figure 4 is the correct answer.

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

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

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Answer: ((d))

Clearly, fig.4 will complete the pattern when placed in the blank space of question figure as shown below:

Thus, Figure 4 is the correct answer.

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.

5 : 26 : : 8 : ?

((a))
63
((b))
64
((c))
65
((d))
72

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Answer: ((c))

The pattern followed here is,

Second number = (first number)²+1

26 = (5)²+ 1

= 25 + 1

= 26

Similarly,

? = (8)²+ 1

= 64 + 1

= 65

Hence the correct answer is 65.

In a certain code language, "BALL" is written as "27" and "CANE" is written as "23". How is "YELL" written in that code language?

((a))
50
((b))
39
((c))
54
((d))
61

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Answer: ((c))

The pattern follow is,

BALL = 2 + 1 + 12 + 12 = 27

CANE = 3 + 1 + 14 + 5 = 23

YELL = 25 + 5 + 12 + 12 = 54

Hence, 54 is correct answer.

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

'Life on my terms: from the grassroots to the corridors of power' is an autobiography of ________.

((a))
P. Chidambaram
((b))
Jaswant Singh
((c))
Sharad Pawar
((d))
L.K. Advani

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Answer: ((c))

Sharad Pawar

Life On My Terms: From the Grassroots to the Corridors of Power, an autobiography of Sharad Pawar was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 December 2015.

Which of the following is used as moderator in atomic reactor?

((a))
Sodium
((b))
Uranium
((c))
Graphite
((d))
Boron

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Answer: ((c))

Graphite

Graphite is used as a neutron moderator in nuclear reactors or atomic pile. Graphite was used to slow the neutrons down to energies more likely to support absorption and to reflect the neutrons back into the core to minimize loss.

Who among the following is not a recipient of Nobel Prize 2016 in the field of Chemistry?

((a))
Jean – Pierre Sauvage
((b))
Sir J. Fraser Stoddart
((c))
Bernard L. Feringa
((d))
John M. Kosterlitz

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Answer: ((d))

John M. Kosterlitz

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded Brown University Professor John Michael Kosterlitz the Nobel Prize in Physics “for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter.”

Which of the following articles relates to 'abolition of titles'?

((a))
Article 51
((b))
Article 50
((c))
Article 18
((d))
Article 32

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Answer: ((c))

Article 18

Article 18 relates to Abolition of titles

Prohibition of titles except Military and Academic titles. No citizen of India shall accept any title from any foreign state.

By the use of photovoltaic cell while converting solar energy which of the following is produced?

((a))
Light energy
((b))
Electric energy
((c))
Chemical energy
((d))
Heat energy

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Answer: ((b))

Electric energy

Solar-powered photovoltaic (PV) panels convert the sun's rays into electricity by exciting electrons in silicon cells using the photons of light from the sun. This electricity can then be used to supply renewable energy to your home or business.

Turmeric is a modified _____.

((a))
Stem
((b))
Root
((c))
Leaves
((d))
Fruit

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Answer: ((a))

Stem

A rhizome ("mass of roots”) is a modified stem that grows horizontally underground. It has nodes and internodes. Vertical shoots may arise from the buds on the rhizome of some plants, such as turmeric or ginger.

Which of the following pair is INCORRECT?

((a))
Hiuen Tsang - China
((b))
Ibn Battuta - Morocco
((c))
Magasthenes - Greece
((d))
Fa-Hien - Malaysia

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Answer: ((d))

Fa-Hien - Malaysia

Fa-Hien is the famous Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the rule of Chandra Gupta II.

Which of the following is the longest bone in human body?

((a))
Forearm bone
((b))
Chest bone
((c))
Femur bone
((d))
Shoulder bone

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Answer: ((c))

Femur bone

The femur is by far the longest bone in the human body.
It is commonly known as the thigh bone.
It actually runs the distance from your hip down to around your knee area.

Which of the following pair is CORRECT?

((a))
Snooker – Cue
((b))
Golf – Pole
((c))
Rugby – Bat
((d))
Squash – Net

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Answer: ((a))

Snooker – Cue

Snooker – Cue: A game played with cues on a billiard table in which the players use a cue ball (white) to pocket the other balls (fifteen red and six coloured) in a set order.

Which of the following wind is also known as 'Snow Eater'?

((a))
Mistral
((b))
Chinook
((c))
Loo
((d))
Harmattan

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Answer: ((b))

Chinook

Chinook wind is also known as 'Snow Eater’ as these winds move east, they rise over the western slopes of the mountains and then descend, becoming extremely dry and much warmer.
Air naturally warms as it sinks, but dry air warms almost twice as fast as moist air.
The winds can also spread fires easily because of the extremely dry air.

Near coastal areas, temperature on land in night time gets reduced due to ________.

((a))
Land breeze
((b))
Sea breeze
((c))
Both land and sea breeze
((d))
Sparsely populated coasts

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Answer: ((a))

Land breeze

Near coastal areas, the temperature on land in night time gets reduced due to Land breeze.
Land breezes usually occur at night. At night, the temperature of the land cools quickly without the insolation from the sun.
Heat is rapidly re-radiated back to the surrounding air. The water along the shore will then be warmer than the coastal land, creating a net movement of air from the land surfaces towards the ocean.

Indian Constitution contains how many schedules?

((a))
Ten Schedules
((b))
Twelve Schedules
((c))
Fourteen Schedules
((d))
Eight Schedules

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Answer: ((b))

Twelve Schedules

There are a total of 12 Schedules in the Indian Constitution.

Schedules
First Schedule	List of States & Union Territories
Second Schedule	Salary of President, Governors, Chief Judges, Judges of High Court and Supreme Court, Comptroller and Auditor General.
Third Schedule	Forms of Oaths and affirmations
Fourth Schedule	Allocate seats for each state of India in Rajya Sabha
Fifth Schedule	Administration and control of scheduled areas and tribes.
Sixth Schedule	Provisions for the administration of Tribal Area in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram
Seventh Schedule	Gives allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains 3 lists Union List, States, Concurrent List
Eighth Schedule	List of 22 languages of India recognized by Constitution
Ninth Schedule	Contains acts & orders related to land tenure, land tax, railways, and industries.
Tenth Schedule	Contains provisions of disqualification of grounds of defection.
Eleventh Schedule	Contains provisions of Panchayati Raj.
Twelfth Schedule	Contains provisions of Municipal Corporation.

On which of the following date, summer solstice is observed in Northern Hemisphere?

((a))
21st June
((b))
5th August
((c))
18th July
((d))
19th December

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Answer: ((a))

21st June

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year. Solstices are opposite on either side of the equator, so the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa. Summer solstice in Northern Hemisphere was on 21 June.

Hydraulic brakes used in automatic vehicles is direct virtual application of which law?

((a))
Pascal's law
((b))
Archimedes’' principle
((c))
Newton's law
((d))
Boyle's law

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Answer: ((a))

Pascal's law

A hydraulic brake is an arrangement of braking mechanism which uses brake fluid, typically containing glycol ethers or diethylene glycol, to transfer pressure from the controlling mechanism to the braking mechanism.Pascal's law basically states that any pressure applied to a fluid inside a closed system will transmit that pressure equally in all directions throughout the fluid. This law is the basic principle that causes hydraulic power in heavy construction machines to work.

What is the main function of white blood cells (WBC's)?

((a))
To transport oxygen
((b))
To fight against infection
((c))
Blood clotting
((d))
To provide red colour to blood

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Answer: ((b))

To fight against infection

White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Who among the following declares National Emergency in India?

((a))
President
((b))
Prime Minister
((c))
Central Council of Ministers
((d))
Supreme Court of India

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Answer: ((a))

President

President can declare a national emergency on three grounds: War, External aggression, armed rebellion.

National Emergency - Article 352
State Emergency – Article 356
Financial Emergency – Article 360
Learning Tip: The articles of emergency have a gap of +4 starting from 352.

What are the imaginary lines touching both the poles of earth called?

((a))
Latitudes
((b))
Longitudes
((c))
Isobars
((d))
Isotherms

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Answer: ((b))

Longitudes

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Longitudes

Longitude refers to the imaginary lines that bisect the globe through the North and South Poles (the ones that run vertically, as opposed to the lines of latitude that run horizontally, parallel to the equator).

Longitude is measured by imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically (up and down) and meet at the North and South Poles.
These lines are known as meridians.
Each meridian measures one arcdegree of longitude. The distance around the Earth measures 360 degrees.

The meridian that runs through Greenwich, England, is internationally accepted as the line of 0 degrees longitude, or prime meridian. The antimeridian is halfway around the world, at 180 degrees. It is the basis for the International Date Line.

Half of the world, the Eastern Hemisphere, is measured in degrees east of the prime meridian. The other half, the Western Hemisphere, in degrees west of the prime meridian.

Degrees of longitude is divided into 60 minutes.
Each minute of longitude can be further divided into 60 seconds.
For example, the longitude of Paris, France, is 2° 29' E (2 degrees, 29 minutes east).
The longitude for Brasilia, Brazil, is 47° 55' W (47 degrees, 55 minutes west).

Which among the following is/are input devices?

I. Keyboard

II. Scanner

III. Joy-stick

((a))
I and II
((b))
II and III
((c))
I and III
((d))
All options are correct.

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

All options are correct.

Keyboard: A computer keyboard is an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols (these are called characters) into a computer.

Scanner: A scanner is an input device that scans documents such as photographs and pages of text.

Joy-stick: A joystick is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling.

'Oil of vitriol' is the common name of which of the following?

((a))
Nitric Acid
((b))
Carbonic Acid
((c))
Acetic Acid
((d))
Sulphuric Acid

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Answer: ((d))

Sulphuric Acid

Sulphuric acid or H₂SO₄ was called "oil of vitriol" because it was prepared by roasting "green vitriol" in an iron retort.
It is a colourless, odourless, and syrupy liquid that is soluble in water.

Law of Inertia is also known as _____

((a))
Newton's fist law of motion
((b))
Newton's second law of motion
((c))
Newton's third law of motion
((d))
None of these

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Newton's fist law of motion

Newton's first law is also known as the "law of inertia." This law states that if an object is at rest, then it will stay at rest until it is acted upon by another object. Then, the law states that an object in motion will stay in motion unless it is acted upon by an unbalanced force.

Which of the following elements are commonly found in most fertilizers?

((a))
Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus
((b))
Sodium, Potassium, Calcium
((c))
Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus
((d))
Nitrogen, Potassium, Calcium

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Answer: ((c))

Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus

Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus elements are commonly found in most fertilizers as

Nitrogen is used by plants for lots of leaf growth and good green colour.
Phosphorous is used by plants to help form new roots, make seeds, fruit and flowers. It's also used by plants to help fight disease.
Potassium helps plants make strong stems and keep growing fast.

Programme for capacity building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of panchayats has been launched at _________.

((a))
Nagaur, Rajasthan
((b))
Ranchi, Jharkhand
((c))
Patna, Bihar
((d))
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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Answer: ((b))

Ranchi, Jharkhand

The Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched a nationwide programme for capacity building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of Panchayats and a training program for Trainers of women panchayat leaders at Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Match the following.

Festival	State
1.	Onam	a.	Maharashtra
2.	Kuchipudi	b.	Andhra Pradesh
3.	Pongal	c.	Tamil nadu
4.	Gudipadwa	d.	Kerala

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

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Answer: ((b))

1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a

Onam-Kerela:

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities.

Kuchipudi-Andhra Pradesh:

Kuchipudi an established dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh.

Pongal-Tamil Nadu:

Pongal is a major Hindu festival that is celebrated in the fourteenth day of January every year. It is celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Gudipadwda-Maharashtra:

GudiPadwa is an Indian festival that marks the beginning of the New Year and the harvest season for the people of Maharashtra.

Who invented computer?

((a))
Alexander Fleming
((b))
Charles Babbage
((c))
Bill Gates
((d))
Michael Faraday

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Answer: ((b))

Charles Babbage

The computer was invented in 1837 by Charles Babbage in the form of the Analytical Engine.

Green revolution was introduced in which Five Year Plan of India?

((a))
Seventh
((b))
Fifth
((c))
Second
((d))
Third

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

Third

The correct answer is Third.

Green Revolution

The Green revolution started in the year 1965 and the 3rd five-year plan was between 1961-66.
The green revolution started Under the Ministery of Food and Agriculture C. Subramaniam.
In 1965, Lal Bahadur Shastri was the prime minister of India.
Father of the Green revolution**(India)M.S.Swaminathan**
The word Green revolution was first used by William S. Gaud, Administrator of the U.S Agency for International Development**(USAID).**
World Father of the Green revolution Norman Borlaug.
It's referring to the great increase in the production of wheat and rice Due to the introduction of high yielding seeds. Mainly Mexican wheat seeds.
The green revolution aims to make the country self-sufficient in food grains.
It was introduced in North-India especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Five-year Plan

It was launched by The first Indian prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, In 1951.

Plan period	Main objective	Target Growth Rate(%)	Actual Growth Rate(%)
1st 1951-56	Model-Harrod-Domar, Development of agriculture	2.1	3.6
2nd1956-61	Model-P C Mahalanobis. rapid industrialization- heavy & basic industries	4.5	4.3
3rd 1961-1966	Model-John sandy and S. Chakravorty, It aims to make India a' self-reliant' and 'self-generating' economy.	5.6	2.8
Plan holiday 1966-69	Reason Failure of Third Plan that of the devaluation of rupee( to boost exports) along with inflationary recession led to the postponement of the fourth FYP.
4th 1969-1974	Model-Ashok Rudra & A.S Manne, growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance	5.7	3.3
5th 1974-79	Removal of poverty (Garibi Hatao) and 'attainment of self-reliance'	4.4	4.8
Rolling Plan 1978-80	political uncertainty at the Centre
6th 1980-85	Increase in national income, modernization of technology, decrease in poverty and unemployment	5.2	5.7
7th 1985-90	Focus on ‘food, work & productivity’	5.0	6.0
Holiday	Political uncertainty at the Centre
8th 1992-1997	Worsening Balance of Payment position, rising debt burden, widening budget deficits main issues. Introduction of fiscal & economic reforms including liberalization	5.6	6.8
9th 1997-2002	Growth With Social Justice & Equality	6.6	5.4
10th 2002-07	‘Monitorable targets’ for a few key indicators (11) of development besides the 8 % growth target.	8.0	7.6
11th 2007-12	Towards Faster, more Inclusive Growth	9.0	8.0
12th 2012-17	‘Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth	8.2

Arrangement of leaves in a plant is called as ________.

((a))
Phyllotaxy
((b))
Phototaxy
((c))
Phytotaxy
((d))
Lianataxy

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Answer: ((a))

Phyllotaxy

The arrangement of leaves on a stem is known as phyllotaxy. Leaves can be classified as either alternate, spiral, opposite, or whorled.

Who among the following is the ex-officio chairman of the NITI Aayog in India?

((a))
President
((b))
Prime Minister
((c))
Vice President
((d))
Finance Minister

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Answer: ((b))

Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is the Ex-officio chairman of NITI Aayog in India.

Which among the following is the most appropriate measure of an economic growth of a country?

((a))
Net Domestic Product
((b))
Gross Domestic Product
((c))
Per Capita Income
((d))
Net National Product

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Answer: ((c))

Per Capita Income

Per capita income or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area in a specified year. It is calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population.

The per capita GDP is especially useful when comparing one country to another, because it shows the relative performance of the countries.

Maitree Express' is an international train between India and _________.

((a))
Pakistan
((b))
Bhutan
((c))
Bangladesh
((d))
Nepal

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Answer: ((c))

Bangladesh

The Maitree Express or Moitree Express is the name of the first modern international passenger train service connecting Bangladesh to the the Indian state of West Bengal. The name Maitree Express means the Friendship Express, denoting the significance of the train service to the foreign relations between India and Bangladesh.

What is the minimum age required to become a member of Lok Sabha?

((a))
Twenty years
((b))
Thirty years
((c))
Twenty two years
((d))
Twenty five years

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Answer: ((d))

Twenty five years

The minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years.

Posts	Minimum age for elections in years
President	35
Governor	35
Rajya Sabha member	30
Lok Sabha member	25
Member of legislative assembly (MLA)	25
Member of legislative council (MLC)	30

How many Miniratna companies are there in Category – I?

((a))
55
((b))
56
((c))
59
((d))
47

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Answer: ((c))

There are 59 Miniratna companies in Category – I.

CATEGORY I:

This tag is applies to only those PSEs who can made a profits consistently from the period of last three years or can holds an average of profit of Rs. 30 crore or more.

What is a voluntary union of sovereign and independent states called?

((a))
Federation
((b))
Unitary state
((c))
Confederation
((d))
None of these

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Answer: ((c))

Confederation

Confederations are voluntary union of sovereign and associations of independent states to secure some common purpose, agree to certain limitations on their freedom of action and establish some joint machinery of consultation or deliberation.

Which among the following is a light sensitive device used for converting images to their digital form?

((a))
Printer
((b))
Monitor
((c))
Scanner
((d))
RAM

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

Scanner

A scanner is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and similar sources for computer editing and display. Scanners come in hand-held, feed-in, and flatbed types and for scanning black-and-white only, or colour.

Who is also known as 'Light of Asia'?

((a))
Gautam Buddha
((b))
Jesus Christ
((c))
Prophet Mohammad
((d))
Swami Vivekanand

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Answer: ((a))

Gautam Buddha

Gautam Buddha is called “Light of Asia”. It is the title of a book written by Sir Edwin Arnold about the life of Buddha.

Key Points

Mahatma Buddha was born on the day of Vaishakh Purnima in 563 BC in Lumbini, located in the lowlands of Nepal.
It is well known that in his youth he saw the miseries of human life like sick person, old age and death. On the contrary, influenced by a happy sannyasin, Buddha at the age of 29 renounced worldly life and set out in search of truth.
Mahatma Buddha attained self-realization while meditating under a Peepal tree in Bodh Gaya on the day of Vaishakh Purnima in 528 BC.
On the day of Vaishakh Purnima, in 483 BC, Mahatma Buddha attained Nirvana at a place called Kushinara.
After his death, his disciples called a council at Rajagriha, where the main teachings of Buddhism were codified.
Four Buddhist councils were organized to synergize these teachings in the form of pitakas, after which three main pitakas were formed.
The Vinaya Pitaka (the rules of order for Buddhists), the Sutta Pitaka (the teaching principles of the Buddha) and the Abhidhamma Pitaka (Buddhist philosophy), are collectively referred to as the Tripitaka. All these have been written in Pali language.

How many Anglo-Indian members of Lok Sabha are nominated by the President?

((a))
Two members
((b))
Three members
((c))
Eleven members
((d))
Twelve members

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Answer: ((a))

Two members

President nominates 2 members of the Anglo-Indian Community to Lok Sabha.

Which one of the following is true about mixed economy?

((a))
Existence of both developed and underdeveloped sectors
((b))
Equal importance to agriculture and industry
((c))
Existence of both public and private sectors in national economy
((d))
Equal partnership of central and states in economic planning and development

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Answer: ((c))

Existence of both public and private sectors in national economy

The correct answer is Existence of both public and private sectors in national economy

The main feature of a mixed economy is the co-existence of both public and private enterprises.
They work together. The industries in the private sector are managed and operated completely by private entrepreneurs.
On the other-hand there is the public sector in which the enterprises are owned and managed by the State.

Which of the following is not a good argument in favour of democracy?

I. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens

II. Democracies are more prosperous than others

III. Democracies resolve conflicts in a better way

((a))
I and II
((b))
Only III
((c))
Only II
((d))
II and III

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Answer: ((c))

Only II

Democracies resolve conflicts in a better way and some of the reasons are:

Democracy gives equal chances to two different groups.
It does not protect a group from the view of superiority.
It judiciously gives its decisions.
It listens to every individual without any intention of opposition.

The 'One belt, One road' summit was held in which of the following cities?

((a))
Shanghai
((b))
Beijing
((c))
Guangzhou
((d))
Hangzhou

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Beijing

The 'One belt, One road' summit was held in Beijing - China. The project One Belt, One Road is planning to set up an intercontinental infrastructure network between Europe, Africa, Asia and China. “

Surface water of a lake is about to freeze. What will be the temperature (in °C) of water at the bottom of the lake?

((a))
0
((b))
-1
((c))
1
((d))
4

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

The temperature of water at the bottom of the lake will be 4°centigrade. As the water density increases, there is a decrease in freezing point.
Hence the ice cannot be seen at the bottom of the lakes or oceans as the water at the bottom of the lake has more density than the top level.

Plants which can survive in very less water are called as ________.

((a))
Halophytes
((b))
Xerophytes
((c))
Heliophytes
((d))
Saprophytes

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Answer: ((b))

Xerophytes

Xerophytes plants can survive in very less water as it adapted for living in extremely dry conditions with little access to water.
They have deep root structures, thin or small leaves, and waxy surfaces to retain moisture.

What is a Vermicompost?

((a))
Organic fertilizer
((b))
Inorganic fertilizer
((c))
Toxic Substance
((d))
Type of soil

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Organic fertilizer

Explanation:

Composting is one of the options for treatment of solid waste. In the composting process, the organic matter breaks down under bacterial action resulting in the formation of humus like material called compost.

Vermicomposting: It involves the use of earthworms for composting organic solid waste. It is a resourceful way to recycle your food waste into compost. It takes about 2-3 months.
Vermicompost (worm manure) is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter by earthworms.
This process of increasing fertility of soil by earthworms is known as vermicomposting.

Hence, Vermicompost is an organic fertilizer.

Which among the following represents plateau phase in population?

((a))
Birth rate and Death rate are equal
((b))
Birth rate and death rate are not equal
((c))
Birth rate is higher than death rate
((d))
Death rate is more than birth rate

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Answer: ((a))

Birth rate and Death rate are equal

Birth and Death Rates are natural increase. Birth Rate is the term used to define the number of babies born every year per 1000 people in a population. Death Rate is the term used to define the number of deaths every year per 1000 people in a population.

By the use of photovoltaic cell while converting solar energy which of the following is produced?

((a))
Light energy
((b))
Electric energy
((c))
Chemical energy
((d))
Heat energy

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Electric energy

Who is the father of 'Utilitarian School of Thought'?

((a))
Hegel
((b))
Bentham
((c))
James Mill
((d))
Locke

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Bentham

English philosopher and social reformer Jeremy Bentham is the father of 'Utilitarian School of Thought'.

Idol of dancing girl (Bronze) is found in which of the following civilization?

((a))
Mesopotamian Civilization
((b))
Indus Valley Civilization
((c))
Persian Civilization
((d))
Egyptian Civilization

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Indus Valley Civilization

Idol of dancing girl is a prehistoric bronze sculpture made in approximately 2500 BCE in the Indus Valley Civilisation city of Mohenjo-Daro.

Which of the following cell organelle is present in both plant and animal cell?

((a))
Cell wall
((b))
Lysosomes
((c))
Mitochondria
((d))
Both 2 and 3

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

Both 2 and 3

Key Points

Structurally, plant and animal cells are very similar because they are both eukaryotic cells.
They both contain membrane-bound organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and peroxisomes.
Cell walls made of cellulose are only found around plant cells.

What is the nature of cell membrane?

((a))
Permeable
((b))
Semi-permeable
((c))
Non-permeable
((d))
Freely permeable

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Semi-permeable

The correct answer is Semi-Permeable.

Key Points

A Semi-permeable cell membrane is one that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by means of active or passive transport.
Active transport processes require the cell to expend energy to move the materials, while passive transport can be done without using cellular energy.
Surrounding the cell membrane in most plants, fungi, algae, and bacteria, the cell wall is a semi-permeable layer.
It is responsible for providing structure, support, and protection to the cell.

Its composition varies among different organisms-

ORGANISM	COMPONENT
Plants	Cellulose
Bacteria	Peptidoglycan
Fungi	Chitin

Which of the following pair is CORRECT?

((a))
49th parallel - United States of America and Canada
((b))
38th parallel - China and North Korea
((c))
Durand Line - India and Pakistan
((d))
Radcliffe Line - India and Sri Lanka

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Answer: ((a))

49th parallel - United States of America and Canada

The 49th parallel of north latitude forms part of the international boundary between Canada and the United States.

Boundary Lines	Countries
49th parallel	United States of America and Canada
38th parallel	North Korea and South Korea
Durand Line	Pakistan and Afghanistan
Radcliffe Line	India and Pakistan

Who among the following started Bengal weekly newspaper ‘Samvad Kaumudi’ in year 1821?

((a))
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
((b))
Aurobindo Ghosh
((c))
Ramkrishna Paramhans
((d))
Debendranath Tagore

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Samvad Kaumudi was a Bengali weekly newspaper published from Kolkata, India in the year 1821 by writer Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Its language was Bengali.

100

The Vijaynagar ruler Krishna Dev Raya's work 'Amuktamalayada' was written in which language?

((a))
Tamil
((b))
Malayalam
((c))
Kanada
((d))
Telugu

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

Telugu

Amuktamalyada is an epic poem in Telugu composed by Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Dynasty. Amuktamalyada translates to one who wears and gives away garlands.

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

Radius of hemisphere is thrice than that of a sphere. What is the ratio of total surface area of hemisphere to that of sphere?

((a))
27 : 8
((b))
21 : 4
((c))
27 : 4
((d))
6 : 1

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

27 : 4

Let radius of the sphere be x.

⇒ radius of hemisphere = 3

Total surface area of sphere = 4πx²

Total surface area of hemisphere = 3π(3x)² = 27πx²

Ratio = 27 : 4

102

The ratio of the speed of P, Q and R is 10 : 12 : 15 respectively. What is the ratio of the time taken by P, Q and R respectively to cover the same distance?

((a))
10 : 12 : 15
((b))
15 : 12 : 10
((c))
6 : 5 : 4
((d))
4 : 5 : 6

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Answer: ((c))

6 : 5 : 4

For same distance,

Time is inversely proportional to velocity.

Ratio of time taken = 1/10 : 1/12 : 1/15

LCM of 10, 12 and 15 = 60

The required ratio = 60 × 1/10 : 60 × 1/12 : 60 × 1/15

⇒ 6 ∶ 5 ∶ 4

∴ The required ratio is 6 ∶ 5 ∶ 4.

103

If x + y = 4, then what is the value of x³ + y³ + 12xy?

((a))
16
((b))
32
((c))
64
((d))
256

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

Calculation:

(x + y)³ = x³ + y³ + 3xy(x + y)

⇒ x³ + y³ + 3xy × 4 = x³ + y³ + 12xy

⇒ x³ + y³ + 12xy

⇒ 4³

⇒ 64

Directions: The given pie chart shows the marks obtained (in degrees) by a student in different subjects. The total marks obtained by the student in the examination is 432.

104

In how many subjects marks obtained are more than the average marks per subject?

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

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Answer: ((c))

Total marks obtained = 432

Average marks per subject = 432/5 = 86.4

86.4 marks will form (86.4 ⨯ 360/432 = 72°) at the center.

Central angle greater than 72° have marks more than average marks per subject.

⇒ English and maths marks is more than average marks per subject.

105

How many positive factors of 24 are there?

((a))
3
((b))
4
((c))
6
((d))
8

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Answer: ((d))

Shortcut Trick

Prime factorization of 24 = 2³ × 3¹

Total positive factors = (Power of 2 + 1) × (Power of 3 + 1)

⇒ (3 + 1) × (1 + 1)

⇒ 4 × 2 = 8

∴ The correct answer is 8.

Alternate Method

Given:

The number is 24.

Concept Used:

The positive factors of a number are all the integers that divide the number completely without leaving a remainder.

Calculation:

⇒ Let us list the pairs of positive integers whose product is 24.

⇒ 1 × 24 = 24

⇒ 2 × 12 = 24

⇒ 3 × 8 = 24

⇒ 4 × 6 = 24

⇒ The positive factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24.

⇒ Counting them gives exactly 8 factors.

∴ The correct answer is 8.

Additional Information

Total Number of Factors

If a number N = p^a × q^b × r^c (where p, q, r are prime factors), then the total number of factors = (a + 1)(b + 1)(c + 1).

Number of Odd Factors

To find odd factors, ignore the powers of 2. For N = 2^a × p^b × q^c (where p, q are odd primes), odd factors = (b + 1)(c + 1).

Number of Even Factors

Subtract the number of odd factors from the total factors, or calculate directly using a × (b + 1)(c + 1).

Sum of Factors

For N = p^a × q^b, the sum of all factors is [(p^a+1 − 1) ÷ (p − 1)] × [(q^b+1 − 1) ÷ (q − 1)].

106

A shopkeeper professes to sell his goods at cost price but uses a 960 gm weight instead of 1 kilogram weight. What is the profit percentage of the shopkeeper?

((a))
$4\frac{1}{6}$
((b))
$6\frac{1}{4}$
((c))
$5\frac{1}{7}$
((d))
$5\frac{1}{6}$

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Answer: ((a))

$4\frac{1}{6}$

Let the price of the goods is Rs. 1 per kg.

CP = Rs. 960

And, SP = Rs. 1000

Profit% = 40×100/960 = 25/6 = $4\frac{1}{6}%$

107

If ${X^4} + \frac{1}{{{x^4}}} = 194$ and x > 0, then what is the value of ${X^2} - \frac{1}{{{X^2}}}?$

((a))
8√3
((b))
2√7
((c))
10√2
((d))
10

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

8√3

Given:

${X^4} + \frac{1}{{{x^4}}} = 194$

Formula used:

(a - b)² = a² + b² - 2ab

Calculation:

(X²- 1/X²)² = X⁴+ 1/X⁴ - 1 - 1 = 194 - 2 = 192

X² - 1/X²= 8√3

108

If length of a rectangle is increased by 10% and breadth is increased by 15%, then what will be the percentage increase in the area of rectangle?

((a))
25.5
((b))
25
((c))
28.4
((d))
26.5

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Answer: ((d))

26.5

Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be L and B respectively.

Area = LB

New length = 1.1L

New breadth = 1.15B

New area = 1.1 × 1.15 LB = 1.265LB

Change in the area = 26.5%

109

After giving two successive discounts of 20% and 25% a cycle is sold for Rs. 4200. What is the marked price (in Rs) of the cycle?

((a))
7200
((b))
7000
((c))
6500
((d))
6200

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Answer: ((b))

7000

Successive discount of x% and y % = x + y - xy/100

Successive discount of 20% and 25% = 20 + 25 – 20 × 25/100 = 45 - 5 = 40%

Discount% = 40%

⇒ 60% of MP = 4200

∴ MP = Rs. 7000

110

If x³ - y³ = 112 and x - y = 4, then what is the value of x² + y²?

((a))
16
((b))
20
((c))
24
((d))
28

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Answer: ((c))

(x - y)³ = x³ - y³ - 3xy(x - y)

64 = 112 - 3xy × 4

xy = 4

(x - y)² = x²+ y²- 2xy

16 = x² + y² - 8

x² + y² = 24

111

The marked price of an article is 60% more than its cost price. What should be the discount (in %) offered by the shopkeeper so that he earns a Profit of 12%?

((a))
12
((b))
25
((c))
30
((d))
60

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Answer: ((c))

Let CP of the article = Rs. 100

MP = Rs. 160

Profit = 12%

⇒ SP = Rs. 112

Discount given = 160 - 112 = Rs. 48

Discount% = 48

100/160 = 30%

112

Three bottles of equal capacity are containing a mixture of milk and water in ratio 2 : 1, 3 : 7 and 4 : 11 respectively. These three bottles are emptied into a large bottle. What is the ratio of milk and water respectively in this large bottle?

((a))
37 : 53
((b))
37 : 90
((c))
37 : 30
((d))
7 : 30

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Answer: ((a))

37 : 53

Quantity of milk in the final mixture = 2/3 + 3/10 + 4/15 = (20 + 9 + 8)/30 = 37/30

Quantity of water in the final mixture = 1/3 + 7/10 + 11/15 = (10 + 21 + 22)/15 = 53/30

Ratio of milk and water in the final mixture = 37 : 53

113

If $x = 5 - \frac{1}{x},$ what is the value of ${x^5} + \frac{1}{{{x^5}}}$ ?

((a))
625
((b))
3125
((c))
2525
((d))
2500

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

2525

If (x + 1/x) = n

⇒ x⁵ + 1/x⁵ = (n² – 2)(n³ – 3n) – n

⇒ x = 5 – 1/x

⇒ x + 1/x = 5

Here, n = 5

∴ x⁵ + 1/x⁵= (25 – 2)(125 – 15) – 5 = 23 ⨯110 – 5 = 2530 – 5 = 2525

114

In ΔABC, ∠A : ∠B : ∠C = 3 : 3 : 4. A line parallel to BC is drawn which touches AB and AC at points P and Q respectively. What is the value of ∠AQP - ∠APQ?

((a))
12°
((b))
18°
((c))
24°
((d))
36°

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

18°

Let the ratio be k.

3k + 3k + 4k = 180°

10k = 180°

k = 18°

∠A = ∠B = 54°

∠C = 72°

Given that,

BC II PQ,

⇒ ∠AQP = ∠ACB = 72°

∠APQ = ∠ABC = 54°

∠AQP - ∠APQ = 72° - 54° = 18°

115

4/5 part of a tank is filled with oil. After taking out 42 litres of oil the tank is 3/4 part full. What is the capacity (in litres) of the tank?

((a))
420
((b))
630
((c))
840
((d))
1680

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Answer: ((c))

840

GIVEN:

Part of tank filled with oil = 4/5

Taking out quantity = 42 litres

New Part of tank filled with oil = 3/4

CALCULATION:

Let the capacity of the tank be x.

Given that,

4x/5 - 42 = 3x/4

4x/5 - 3x/4 = 42

x/20 = 42

x = 840 L

∴ Capacity of the tank is 840L

116

What is the length of the longest rod that can be placed in a room which is 3 metres long, 4 metres broad and 5 metres high?

((a))
5
((b))
12
((c))
5√2
((d))
6√2

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

5√2

Length of longest rod = diagonal of the room(cuboid) = $\sqrt {{{\rm{l}}^2} + {{\rm{b}}^2} + {{\rm{h}}^2}} = ;\sqrt {{3^2} + {4^2} + {5^2}} = \sqrt {50} = 5\sqrt 2$

117

In the given figure, O is the center of the circle, ∠CAO = 35° and ∠CBO = 45°. What is the value (in degrees) of ∠AOB?

((a))
90°
((b))
110°
((c))
160°
((d))
130°

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Answer: ((c))

160°

OA = OC = OB [Radius of the circle]

⇒ ∠ACO = 35°

And, ∠BCO = 45°

∠ACB = 35° + 45° = 80°

⇒ ∠AOB = 2 × 80° = 160°

Direction: The table given below shows the marks obtained by six students in 5 different subjects.

	Subject
Student	P	Q	R	S	T
A	72	75	80	82	93
B	87	94	78	87	95
C	68	79	55	91	72
D	55	69	74	81	76
E	74	88	83	93	87
F	86	92	95	81	82

Maximum marks for each subject is 100

118

What is the aggregate percentage of marks obtained by student C in all the five subjects?

((a))
71
((b))
75
((c))
76
((d))
73

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Answer: ((d))

Total marks = 500

Marks obtained by C = 68 + 79 + 55 + 91 + 72 = 365

Percentage = 365 × 100/500 = 73%

119

What is the simplified value of $\frac{{2{{\sin }^3}\theta - \sin \theta }}{{\cos \theta - 2{{\cos }^3}\theta }}?$

((a))
tan θ
((b))
sin θ
((c))
cos θ
((d))
cot θ

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

tan θ

(2sin³θ - sinθ)/(cosθ - 2cos³θ) = sinθ(2sin²θ - 1)/cosθ(1 - 2cos²θ)

Cos2θ = 2cos²θ - 1 = 1 - 2sin2θ

(2sin³θ - sinθ)/(cosθ - 2cos³θ) = sinθ/cosθ = tanθ

120

The perimeter of base of a right circular cone is 88 cm. If the height of the cone is 48 cm, then what is the total surface area (in cm²) of the cone?

((a))
2200
((b))
1100
((c))
2354
((d))
2816

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

2816

Given that,

2πr = 88

2 × (22/7) × r = 88

R = 14 cm

Slant height(l) = $\sqrt {{{\rm{h}}^2} + {{\rm{r}}^2}} = ;\sqrt {{{48}^2} + {{14}^2}} = 50;cm$

Total surface area = πr(l + r) = (22 × 14/7)(50 + 14) = 44 × 64 = 2816 cm²

121

The angles of elevation of the top of a building from the top and bottom of a tree are 30° and 60° respectively. If the height of the tree is 50 m, then what is the height of the building?

((a))
50√3
((b))
75
((c))
50(√3 + 1)
((d))
75√3

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Tan 30° = h/CE = 1/√3

CE = √3h

Tan 60° = (h + 50)/BD = √3

BD = (h + 50)/√3

Also, BD = CE

⇒ √3h = (h + 50)/√3

3h = h + 50

2h = 50

h = 25

Height of the building = h + 50 = 75 m

122

If the maximum marks per subject is 100, then what is the total marks (in percentage) obtained in English and Hindi together?

((a))
168
((b))
68
((c))
76
((d))
84

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

Angle obtained by English and Hindi = 65° + 75° = 140°

Marks obtained by English and Hindi together = 140° × 432/360° = 168

Marks in percentage = 168 × 100/200 = 84%

123

If $\frac{{x - x{{\tan }^2}15^\circ }}{{1 + {{\tan }^2}15^\circ }} = \sin 60^\circ + \cos 30^\circ ,$ then what is then what is the value of x?

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

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Answer: ((a))

X(1 - tan²15°)/(1 + tan²15°) = √3/2 + √3/2 = √3

X(cos 30°) = √3 [cos2θ = (1 - tan²θ)/(1 + tan²θ)]

X × √3/2 = √3

X = 2

124

Two inlet pipes can fill a cistern in 20 and 24 hours respectively and an outlet pipe can empty 160 gallons of water per hour. All the three pipes working together can fill the empty cistern in 40 hours. What is the capacity (in gallons) of the tank?

((a))
1200
((b))
2400
((c))
3600
((d))
1800

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

2400

Let outlet pipe can empty the tank in x hrs.

Given that,

$\begin{array}{l} \frac{1}{{20}} + \frac{1}{{24}} - \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}} = \frac{1}{{40}}\ \frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{{20}} + \frac{1}{{24}} - \frac{1}{{40}} = \frac{{6 + 5 - 3}}{{120}} = \frac{1}{{15}} \end{array}$

Outlet pipe can empty the tank in 15 hrs.

Given that,

Outlet pipe can empty 160 gallons of water per hour.

⇒ Total capacity of the tank = 160⨯15 = 2400 gallons

125

If tan θ tan 5θ = 1, then what is the value of sin 2θ?

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

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

1/2

tan θ tan 5θ = 1

tan 5θ = 1/tan θ

tan 5θ = cot θ

tan 5θ = tan (90°- θ)

so 5θ = 90° - θ

so, θ + 5θ = 90°

6θ = 90°

2θ = 30°

Sin 2θ = sin 30° = 1/2

126

A cylindrical well of height 20 metres and radius 14 metres is dug in a field 72 metres long and 44 metres wide. The earth taken out is spread evenly on the field. What is the increase (in metre) in the level of the field?

((a))
6.67
((b))
3.56
((c))
5.61
((d))
4.83

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

4.83

Volume of earth taken out = πr²h = $\frac{{22}}{7} \times 14 \times 14 \times 20 = 12320{\rm{;}}$ m³

Area of the field excluding well = $72 \times 44 - \frac{{22}}{7} \times 14 \times 14 = 3168 - 616 = 2552$ m³

Volume of earth taken out is spread evenly on the field.

Let the increase in the level of the field be h.

We can write,

2552 ⨯ h = 12320

h = 4.83 m

127

What is the total of marks obtained in Hindi and Maths?

((a))
178
((b))
172
((c))
174
((d))
182

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

174

Total marks obtained = 432

Central angle obtained by Hindi and maths = 145°

Marks obtained by hindi and maths = 145 ⨯ 432/360 = 174

128

P alone can complete the work in 5 days, Q alone can do same work in 6 days and R alone can do the same work in 12 days. They jointly complete the work and earn Rs 5400. What is the share of R?

((a))
1000
((b))
1200
((c))
1500
((d))
1800

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1000

LCM of 5, 6 and 12 = 60

⇒ P can do 12 units of work in 1 day.

⇒ Q can do 10 units of work in 1 day.

⇒ R can do 5 units of work in 1 day.

Total earning will be divided in the ratio 12 : 10 : 5.

Let the ratio equal to k.

12k + 10k + 5k = 5400

k = 20

∴ Share of R = 5k = Rs. 1000

129

The sum of three consecutive even number is always divisible by ____.

((a))
12
((b))
6
((c))
18
((d))
24

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Calculation:

Let x be any even number

then next two even numbers will be x + 2 and x + 4.

Now according to the question,

⇒ x + x + 2 + x + 4

⇒ 3x + 6

⇒ 3(x + 2)

Now we have 3 as common multiple,

We know that x is an even number,

Hence from the above number,

⇒ (x + 2), we will also have 2 as a common multiple,

⇒ 3 × 2 = 6

∴ According to the question, it is divisible by 6.

130

The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 64 cm and each of the equal sides is 5/6 times the base. What is the area (in cm²) of the triangle?

((a))
169
((b))
192
((c))
196
((d))
184

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

192

Let the equal side be b and base be a.

Given that,

b = 5a/6

perimeter = b + b + a = 64

5a/6 + 5a/6 + a = 64

16a/6 = 64

a = 24 cm

b = 20 cm

Area of isosceles triangle

$= \frac{a}{4}\sqrt {4{b^2} - {a^2}} = \frac{{24}}{4}\sqrt {4 \times {{20}^2} - {{24}^2}} = 6 \times \sqrt {1600 - 576} = ;6 \times 32 = 192{\rm{;c}}{{\rm{m}}^2}$

131

The marks obtained in Maths is how much percent more than the marks obtained in Social Science?

((a))
7.14
((b))
14.28
((c))
9.13
((d))
10.41

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

14.28

Marks obtained in maths = 80 ⨯ 432/360 = 96

Marks obtained in social science = 70 ⨯ 432/360 = 84

Extra marks obtained in maths = 96 - 84 = 12 = 12 ⨯ 100/84 = 100/7 = 14.28%

132

If the area of a square is 48, then what is the diagonal of the square?

((a))
4√6
((b))
4√3
((c))
4√2
((d))
3√6

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

4√6

Let the side of square = a

Diagonal = √2a

Area = a² = 48

a = 4√3

Diagonal = 4√6

133

What is the largest four digit number which is a perfect square?

((a))
9704
((b))
9801
((c))
9901
((d))
9999

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

9801

Checking options, we find that,

Only option 2 is a perfect square.

Hence, option 2 is correct.

134

In the given figure, ΔPQR is drawn such that PQ is tangent to a circle whose radius is 10 cm and QR passes through centre of the circle. Point R lies on the circle. IF QR =36 cm, then what is the area (in cm²) of ΔPQR?

((a))
134.5
((b))
148
((c))
166.15
((d))
180

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

166.15

Given that,

QR = 36 cm, OR = 10 cm

⇒ OQ = 26 cm

In triangle OPQ

PQ² = 26²- 10² = 676 - 100 = 576

PQ = 24 cm

Area of triangle OPQ = ½ ⨯ 24 ⨯ 10 = 120 cm²

In triangle PQR,

QR is divided in the ratio 10 : 26

⇒ Ratio of area of triangle OPQ and POR = 10 : 26

Let the ratio equal to k.

Area of triangle PQR = 36k

26k = 120

36k = 120 ⨯ 36/26 = 166.15 cm²

135

Marks obtained by student B is how much percent more than the marks obtained by A?

((a))
8.3
((b))
7.4
((c))
7.8
((d))
11.1

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

7.8

Total marks = 500

Marks obtained by B = 87 + 94 + 78 + 87 + 95 = 441

Percentage of marks obtained by B = 441 × 100/500 = 88.2%

Marks obtained by A = 72 + 75 + 80 + 82 + 93 = 402

Percentage of marks obtained by A = 402 × 100/500 = 80.4%

B scored (88.2 - 80.4) = 7.8% more than A.

136

If a certain sum becomes 4 times in 4 years at compound interest, then in how many years, it will become 64 times?

((a))
5
((b))
12
((c))
16
((d))
24

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

P(1 + r/100)⁴ = 4P

(1 + r/100)⁴ = 4

(1 + r/100) = (4)^1/4

Let after t years, amount will become 64 times of principle

P(1 + r/100)^t = 64P

(1 + r/100)^t = 64

(4)^t/4 = 64 (4)^t/4 = (4)³

t/4 = 3

t = 12 years.

137

The marks obtained in science is what percentage of the total marks?

((a))
20.14
((b))
18.12
((c))
17.16
((d))
19.44

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

19.44

Marks obtained in science = 70 432/360 = 84

%of marks obtained in science = 84 100/432 = 19.44%

138

What is the simple interest on Rs 7200 in 7 years at the rate of 14% per annum?

((a))
6800
((b))
6812
((c))
7056
((d))
7096

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

7056

SI = P × R × T/100 = (7200 × 7 × 14)/100 = Rs. 7056

139

The average of 45 results was calculated as 27 but later it was found that while calculating 39 was taken as 93 by mistake, then what will be the correct average?

((a))
25.8
((b))
26.8
((c))
27.2
((d))
28.2

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

25.8

Old Sum of 45 results = 45 × 27 = 1215

New sum = 1215 - 93 + 39 = 1161

New average = 1161/45 = 25.8

140

A person sold a book for Rs 21 and got a loss percentage which was numerically equal to the cost price. What is the cost price (in Rs) of the book?

((a))
30
((b))
70
((c))
Both 30 and 70
((d))
Cannot be determined

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

Both 30 and 70

SP = Rs. 21

Given that, loss% = CP

Let CP = x

Loss% = (x - 21) ×100/x = x

x² = 100x - 2100

x² - 100x + 2100 = 0

x² - 70x - 30x + 2100 = 0

(x - 70)(x - 30) = 0

x = 70 or 30

CP of the article = Rs. 70 and Rs. 30

141

The average of 11 results is 182. If the average of first 6 results is 199 and that of the last 6 results is 161, then what will be the 6th result?

((a))
79
((b))
118.5
((c))
158
((d))
237

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

158

Sum of 11 results = 11 × 182 = 2002

Sum of first 6 results = 6 × 199 = 1194

Sum of last 6 results = 6 × 161 = 966

Total sum = 2160

6^th result = 2160 - 2002 = 158

142

What are the total marks obtained by student D in all subjects?

((a))
343
((b))
355
((c))
338
((d))
362

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

355

Total marks obtained by D = 55 + 69 + 74 + 81 + 76 = 355

143

A bus starts running with some initial speed and its speed increases every hour by 9 km/hr. If it takes 11 hours to cover a distance of 572 km, then what was the initial speed (in km/hr) of the bus?

((a))
3.5
((b))
7
((c))
10.5
((d))
14

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Let the initial speed be x.

Total distance travelled in 11 hrs = x + (x + 9) + (x + 18) +……….+ (x + 90) = 572

11x + 9(1 + 2 + 3 +…….+10) = 572

11x + 9 × 10 × 11/2 = 572

11x + 495 = 572

11x = 77

x = 7

initial speed of the bus was 7 km/hr.

144

What is the average of total marks obtained by all six students in subject R?

((a))
77.5
((b))
76.2
((c))
93
((d))
83.4

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

77.5

Marks scored by 6 students in subject R = 80 + 78 + 55 + 74 + 83 + 95 = 465

Average marks scored by six student = 465/6 = 77.5

145

A boat can cover 15 km upstream and 22 km downstream in 5 hours. It can cover 20 km upstream and 55/2 km downstream in 13/2 hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the stream?

((a))
3
((b))
5
((c))
8
((d))
11

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Let the speed of the boat and the stream be x and y respectively.

Speed of the boat downstream = x + y

Speed of the boat upstream = x - y

22/(x + y) + 15/(x - y) = 5 -----(i)

55/2(x + y) + 20/(x - y) = 13/2 -----(ii)

On solving eq(i) and eq(ii), we get

x + y = 11

and, x - y = 5

On solving, we get

y = 3

∴ Speed of the stream = 3 km/hr

146

The side QR of ΔPQR is produced to S. If ∠PRS = 105° and ∠Q = (1/2)∠P, then what is the value of ∠P?

((a))
45
((b))
60
((c))
70
((d))
75

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

Let value of ∠P = x

⇒ ∠Q = x/2

x + x/2 = 105°

3x/2 = 105°

x = 70°

147

If 3x - [1/(3x)] = 9, then what is the value of x² + [1/(81x²)]?

((a))
7
((b))
83/9
((c))
11
((d))
121/9

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

83/9

3x - 1/(3x) = 9

Squaring both sides, we get,

9x² + 1/9x² - 2 = 81

9x² + 1/9x² = 83

9 [x² + 1/(81x²)] = 9x² + 1/9x² = 83

x² + [1/(81x²)] = 83/9

148

What is the simplified value of $\frac{\sqrt{{sec^{2}\theta +;cosec^{2}\theta}} }{2}$

((a))
cosec 2θ
((b))
sec2 θ
((c))
cosec θ sec θ
((d))
tan θ

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

cosec 2θ

$\frac{{\sqrt {\left( {se{c^2}{\rm{\theta }} + cose{c^2}{\rm{\theta }}} \right)} }}{2} = ;\frac{{\sqrt {\left( {\frac{1}{{cos{;^2}{\rm{\theta }}}} + \frac{1}{{si{n^2}{\rm{\theta }}}}} \right)} }}{2} = \frac{1}{{2sin{\rm{\theta cos\theta }}}} = cosec2{\rm{\theta }}$

149

If N = (√7 - √5)/(√7 + √5), then what is the value of 1/N?

((a))
6 - √35
((b))
6 + √35
((c))
7 + √35
((d))
7 - √35

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

6 + √35

Solution

$\begin{array}{l} N = \frac{{\left( {\sqrt 7 - \sqrt 5 } \right)}}{{\left( {\sqrt 7 + {\rm{;}}\sqrt 5 } \right)}}\ \frac{1}{N} = \frac{{\left( {\sqrt 7 + \sqrt 5 } \right)}}{{\left( {\sqrt 7 - \sqrt 5 } \right)}} \end{array}$

On rationalizing, we get,

$\frac{1}{{\rm{N}}} = \frac{{\left( {\sqrt 7 + {\rm{;}}\sqrt 5 } \right)\left( {\sqrt 7 + {\rm{;}}\sqrt 5 } \right)}}{{7 - 5}} = \frac{{7 + 5 + 2\sqrt {35} }}{2} = 6 + \sqrt {35}$

150

If the base of triangle is increased by 10% and height is decreased by 20%, then what will be the percentage change in the area of a triangle?

((a))
30
((b))
20
((c))
22
((d))
12

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

Let the base of the triangle and height be B and H respectively.

Area = 1/2 BH

New base = 1.1B

New height = 0.8H

New area = $\frac{1}{2} \times 1.1{\rm{B}} \times 0.8H = \frac{1}{2} \times {\rm{BH}} \times 0.88$

%change in the area = 12%

English Comprehension (50 questions)

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Science is both a blessing and a _____. While it has given us many things which have made life better and _____, it has also given terrible instruments of _____. Science has discovered and invented many things to _____ pain and cure terrible diseases. These discoveries have enabled man to live a longer and _____ life.

151

discovered and invented many things to _____ pain and cure

((a))
aggravate
((b))
alleviate
((c))
nurture
((d))
intensity

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

alleviate

Let’s look at the meanings of the given words:

Aggravate => make a problem worse

Alleviate => reduce

Nurture => care for

Intensity => strength; power Logically speaking, the discoveries and inventions made through science have reduced pain. Thus, option 2 is carries the best fit word. Another clue to find the correct word lies in the same sentence: since science has discovered and invented things to cure terrible diseases (which indicates a positive thing), it would have invented things to reduce pain and not the contrary.

152

enabled man to live a longer and _____ life.

((a))
tedious
((b))
healthier
((c))
productive
((d))
bigger

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

healthier

‘Longer’ and ‘healthier’ are complementary words, so option 2 is the correct answer.

153

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

One who is subject to failure or to committing mistakes

((a))
fallible
((b))
hyperbole
((c))
hermit
((d))
incorrigible

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

fallible

One who is subject to failure or to committing mistakes is known as ‘fallible’. Let’s look at the meanings of the other words:

Hyperbole => exaggerated statements or claims

Hermit => a person living in solitude as a religious discipline

Incorrigible => not able to be changed or reformed

154

many things which have made life better and _____,

((a))
terrible
((b))
challenging
((c))
happier
((d))
sophisticated

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

happier

The concerned part of the sentence talks about the positive aspects of science. So, options 1 and 2 can be eliminated. Between 3 and 4, ‘happier’ is more appropriate because it is in the comparative degree as ‘better’.

A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.

Corruption is not a new phenomenon in India. It has been prevalent in society since ancient times. History reveals that it was present even in the Mauryan period. Great scholar, Kautilya, mentions the pressure of forty types of corruption in his contemporary society. It was practised even in Mughal and Sultanate period. When the East India Company took control of the country, corruption reached new height. Corruption in India has become so common that people now are averse to thinking of public life with it. Corruption has been defined variously by scholars. But the simple meaning of it is that corruption implies perversion of morality, integrity, character or duty out of mercenary motives, i.e. bribery, without any regard to honour, right and justice. In other words, undue favour for any one for some monetary or other gains is corruption.

Simultaneously, depriving the genuinely deserving from their right or privilege is also a corrupt practice. Shrinking from one's duty or dereliction of duty are also forms of corruption. Besides, thefts, wastage of public property constitute varieties of corruption. Dishonesty, exploitation, malpractices, scams and scandals are various manifestations of corruption.

155

What people are averse of due to corruption in India?

((a))
thinking of stardom
((b))
thinking of public life
((c))
thinking of monetary gains
((d))
thinking of undue favours

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

thinking of public life

According to the passage, Corruption in India has become so common that people now are averse to thinking of public life with it. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

156

Kautilya mentions the pressure of how many types of corruption in his contemporary society?

((a))
20
((b))
30
((c))
40
((d))
50

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

Kautilya mentions the pressure of forty types of corruption in his contemporary society.

157

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A short stay in a place

((a))
excursion
((b))
dotage
((c))
sojourn
((d))
knell

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

sojourn

A short or temporary stay in a place is known as ‘sojourn’. Let’s look at the meanings of the other words:

Excursion => a short journey or trip

Dotage => the period of life in which a person is old and weak

Knell => the sound of a bell

158

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A dabbler in the art and literature

((a))
rapacious
((b))
bohemian
((c))
dilettante
((d))
emeritus

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

dilettante

‘Dabbler refers to a person who is not deeply engaged in or concerned with something.A dabbler in the art and literature is known as ‘dilettante’. Let’s look at the meanings of the other words:

Rapacious => greedy

Bohemian => nonconformist

Emeritus => having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honour

159

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A state of mental weariness from lack of occupation

((a))
hermit
((b))
ennui
((c))
heretic
((d))
indict

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

ennui

‘A state of mental weariness from lack of occupation’ (boredom) is known as ‘ennui’. Let’s look at the meanings of the other words:

Hermit => a person living in solitude as a religious discipline

Heretic => nonconformist

Indict => formally accuse of or charge with a crime

160

According to the passage, what all are the manifestation of corruption?

((a))
malpractices
((b))
dishonesty
((c))
scams and scandals
((d))
All of these

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

All of these

According to the passage, **Dishonesty, exploitation, malpractices, scams and scandals are various manifestations of corruption. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

161

it has also given terrible instruments of _____.

((a))
destruction
((b))
happiness
((c))
convenience
((d))
nature

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

destruction

The concerned part of the sentence talks about the negative aspects of science and ‘destruction’ is the best fit word.

162

Perversion of what is not mentioned in the passage?

((a))
character
((b))
attitude
((c))
morality
((d))
integrity

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

attitude

According to the passage, corruption implies perversion of morality, integrity, character or duty out of mercenary motives. Option 2 is the correct answer as it has not been mentioned.

163

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Being able to pay one's debt

((a))
Dilettante
((b))
Credible
((c))
Delible
((d))
Solvent

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

Solvent

One who is able to pay her debt is known as ‘solvent’. Let’s look at the meanings of the other words:

Dilettante => non- profesional

Credible => convincing

Delible => capable of being deleted

164

Science is both a blessing and a _____.

((a))
gift
((b))
curse
((c))
compliment
((d))
source

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

curse

The passage later mentions that science has also given terrible instruments. So besides being a ‘blessing’, science must be a curse as well.

165

The sentence(s) given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Neha's pay is _____ for her work.

((a))
too highly
((b))
high enough
((c))
much high
((d))
enough high

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

high enough

The given sentence conveys the meaning that Neha’s pay is adequate in relation to her work. Therefore, ‘high enough’ is the most appropriate phrase here.

166

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Festal

((a))
unpopular
((b))
solemn
((c))
merry
((d))
sharp

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

solemn

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Festal => relating to or characteristic of a celebration or festival

Unpopular => not liked or popular

Solemn => formal and dignified

Clearly, option 2 expresses the opposite meaning of ‘festal’.

167

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Slender

((a))
stout
((b))
deceit
((c))
short
((d))
inadequate

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

stout

The correct answer is 'Stout'.

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Slender => slim
Stout => rather fat or of heavy build
Short => having little length; not long
Deceit => fraud
Inadequate => insufficient

Clearly, option 1, stout, expresses the opposite meaning of ‘slender’.

168

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Tardy

((a))
mild
((b))
quick
((c))
hard
((d))
genuine

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

quick

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Tardy => late

Genuine => authentic; real

Clearly, option 2 expresses the opposite meaning of ‘tardy’.

169

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Extant

((a))
forsake
((b))
endorse
((c))
destroyed
((d))
recommend

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

destroyed

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Extant => surviving

Forsake => leave; abandon

Endorse => support

Recommend => suggest

Clearly, option 3 expresses the opposite meaning of ‘extant’.

170

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Attenuate

((a))
strong
((b))
sweet
((c))
fragrant
((d))
difficult

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

strong

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Attenuate => reduce the force, effect, or value of; weaken

Fragrant => pleasant smelling

Clearly, option 1 expresses the opposite meaning of ‘attenuate’.

171

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Ashish was listening (1)/ to a radio when (2)/ Sunita arrived. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

The error lies in the second part of the sentence as the definite article ‘the’ must be used instead of ‘a’ to modify the noun ‘radio’.

172

_____ the child saw his parents, he became happy.

((a))
Where
((b))
Who
((c))
When
((d))
While

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

When

The sentence means that the child became happy after seeing his parents. So ‘when’ is the appropriate conjunction for the blank space.

173

When the professors are on strike (1)/ and a notice to this effect is pasted on the university gate (2)/ there is no sense to go there. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

The correct answer is '3' (i.e. the content inside the correct option).

Key Points

The phrase "no sense to go there" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "no sense in going there."
The proper idiomatic expression is "no sense in [doing something]," indicating the lack of reason or logic in performing an action.
"Going" is the gerund form required after the preposition "in".
Using "no sense in going there" makes the sentence clearer and more understandable.
"No sense in [verb+ing]" is a commonly accepted phrase in the English language, making it more familiar to readers.
Given the context of professors being on strike, using "no sense in going there" properly conveys the futility of going to the university.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

1. "When the professors are on strike": This part is grammatically correct and provides context.
1. "And a notice to this effect is pasted on the university gate": This part correctly conveys relevant information.
1. "No Error": This is not the correct option because there is an error in the sentence.

174

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.

Shrey has got many friends because he has got (much money).

((a))
a lot of money
((b))
bags of money
((c))
enough money
((d))
no improvement

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

a lot of money

Though ‘money’ is a uncountable noun, just the use of ‘much’ is incorrect in the given context. Among all the given options, ‘a lot of money’ fits best in the given context.

175

_____ of the five persons will appear in the court.

((a))
Any
((b))
Neither
((c))
Either
((d))
Both

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Any

Here the correct answer is Any.

Key Points

'Neither’, ‘either’ and ‘both’ are used while talking about two things.
Examples:
Neither side of the brain is dominant over the other.
There were no children of either marriage.
Both his parents indulged him.
Since the given sentence talks about five persons, ‘any’ is the best fit answer.
Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.

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Correct Sentence: Any of the five persons will appear in the court.

176

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Make away with

((a))
To compensate
((b))
To remove
((c))
To find out
((d))
To understand

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

To remove

The idiom to ‘make away with’ (something) means to make something disappear. Thus option 2 is the correct answer.

177

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Cross out

((a))
Interrupt
((b))
Summon up
((c))
Eliminate
((d))
Inflate

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

Eliminate

‘Cross out’ means to discard or eliminate.

178

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Lion's mouth

((a))
Strict rules
((b))
Harsh spoken
((c))
Brave
((d))
A dangerous situation

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

A dangerous situation

The idiom ‘lion’s mouth’ means a dangerous situation.

179

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

To put one out of countenance

((a))
To put a difficulty in the way of progress
((b))
To provoke quarrel
((c))
To make one feel ashamed
((d))
To deceive someone

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

To make one feel ashamed

‘To put one out of countenance’ means to make one feel ashamed.

180

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

A stiff-necked person

((a))
Honest and open
((b))
An obstinate person
((c))
A source of quarrel
((d))
Ordinary person

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

An obstinate person

‘A stiff-necked person’ means a person who is stubborn or obstinate.

181

According to the passage, corruption is _____.

((a))
new phenomenon in India
((b))
insignificant to Indian society
((c))
prevalent since ancient times
((d))
prevalent only in middle east countries

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

prevalent since ancient times

According to the given passage, ‘corruption is not a new phenomenon in India. It has been prevalent in society since ancient times. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

182

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.

Practically (every part) of the papaya tree is used by man.

((a))
either part
((b))
each one
((c))
every one
((d))
no improvement

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

no improvement

The given sentence is correct as it is and does not need any improvement.

183

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.

Shweta unnecessarily (picked up) a quarrel with Kanishk and left the party hurriedly.

((a))
picked on
((b))
picked
((c))
has picked up
((d))
no improvement

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

picked

The correct phrase is to pick a quarrel, which means to seek an opportunity to argue or fight. Thus option 2 is the correct answer.

184

Rahul can _____ the four candles in one breath.

((a))
put out
((b))
put down
((c))
put up
((d))
put away

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

put out

‘Put out’ is the correct phrasal verb which means to blow off (candles). Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

185

Neha is a very good fashion (1)/ designer but her designs are not (2)/ easily accessible with the public. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

The error lies in the third part of the sentence as the preposition ‘to’ should be used instead of ‘with’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.

186

Ruhika was married _____ Akshay.

((a))
with
((b))
to
((c))
by
((d))
off

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

One is married to someone and not ‘with’, ‘by’ or ‘off’ them. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

187

The CEO has decided to visit all the (1)/ departments of the office tomorrow (2)/ evening to review of the situation. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

The error lies in the third part of the sentence as the expression ‘to review of the situation’ represents incorrect sentence construction. The usage of ‘to review the situation’ is sufficient as it means to analyse the situation.

188

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.

Kanika shall be grateful to you if you (are of help) her now.

((a))
help
((b))
shall help
((c))
would help
((d))
no improvement

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

help

The usage of shall indicates that the verb is in the simple future tense (Will/Shall + Verb). Thus ‘help’ should be in base form and no modal verb is required before it. Thus, option 1 is the best fit answer.

189

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.

Not a word (she spoke) to the unfortunate mother about it.

((a))
did they speak
((b))
they will speak
((c))
they had spoken
((d))
no improvement

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

did they speak

The sentence construction is incorrect in the given statement. Since the act that took place in the past (as suggested by ‘spoke’) and has been completely finished, the simple past tense should be used. So the sentence should be written as: Not a word did she speak to the unfortunate mother about it. Since all the options have replaced ‘her’ with ‘they’, option 1 is the correct answer.

190

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

((a))
spontaneity
((b))
acquaintance
((c))
appropriation
((d))
liquifiable

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

liquifiable

The incorrectly spelt word is "liquifiable".

The correct spelling is "liquefiable," which means capable of being made into a liquid.

Key Points

Spontaneity:
This is correctly spelt.
It means the quality or state of being spontaneous.
Acquaintance:
This is correctly spelt.
It refers to a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
Appropriation:
This is correctly spelt.
It means the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

191

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

((a))
repercussion
((b))
obsolescing
((c))
sillhoutte
((d))
ludicrous

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

sillhoutte

The word given in option 3 has been spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is ‘silhouette’.

192

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

((a))
bereavement
((b))
palladium
((c))
loathsome
((d))
dysentry

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

dysentry

The word given in option 4 has been spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is ‘dysentery’.

193

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

((a))
carnivorus
((b))
courageous
((c))
compulsory
((d))
conceive

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

carnivorus

The word given in option 1 has been spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is ‘carnivorous’.

194

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

((a))
apartheid
((b))
exhorbitant
((c))
mischievous
((d))
benefited

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

exhorbitant

The correct answer is 'exhorbitant'.

Key Points

The correct spelling of the word is "exorbitant."
The word "exorbitant" means unreasonably high or excessive, often used in the context of prices or rates. (अत्यधिक )
The incorrectly spelt word "exhorbitant" includes an extra 'h', which is not present in the correct spelling.
The 'h' in "exhorbitant" creates a non-standard and incorrect version of the word.
Proper spelling is crucial for clear written communication to avoid misunderstandings.
Recognizing and correcting such spelling errors enhances the quality and professionalism of the text.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

apartheid: Correctly spelt, refers to a policy/system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race. (रंगभेद नीति)
mischievous: Correctly spelt, refers to causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way. (शरारती)
benefited: Correctly spelt, is the past tense of benefit, meaning to gain or receive good results from something. (लाभान्वित हुआ)

195

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Somnolent

((a))
irritate
((b))
provoke
((c))
drowsy
((d))
enrage

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

drowsy

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Somnolent => sleepy; drowsy

Provoke => evoke; cause

Enrage => anger

Clearly, option 3 is similar in meaning to ‘somnolent’.

196

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Invidious

((a))
mournful
((b))
slowly
((c))
indifferent
((d))
hateful

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

hateful

The correct answer is Hateful.

Key Points

The word similar in meaning to Invidious is "Hateful".
Let's have a look at the meaning of the words given in the question:-
Invidious: Invidious means causing envy or resentment, unfairly discriminating or creating a feeling of animosity.
Example: The teacher's invidious treatment of certain students led to resentment and conflict in the classroom.
Mournful: Mournful means feeling or expressing sorrow or grief.
For example, "The mournful sound of the funeral dirge filled the church."
Slowly: Slowly means at a slow pace or rate.
For example, "The tortoise moved slowly across the finish line, winning the race by a shell."
Indifferent: Indifferent means having no particular interest or sympathy, neither good nor bad.
For example, "She was indifferent to the outcome of the game, as she didn't really care who won."
Hateful: Hateful means full of hate or malice, causing or deserving intense dislike or animosity.
For example, "The hateful remarks she made about her colleagues led to her being fired from her job."
Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.

197

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Haughty

((a))
inborn
((b))
fearful
((c))
skilful
((d))
arrogant

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Answer: ((d))

arrogant

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Haughty => proud or arrogant
Fearful => feeling or showing fear or anxiety
Skilful => having or showing skill
Inborn => existing from birth
Arrogant => having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Clearly, option 4 is similar in meaning to ‘haughty’.

198

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Lethal

((a))
stimulus
((b))
fatal
((c))
imaginary
((d))
bliss

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Answer: ((b))

fatal

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Lethal => deadly

Stimulus => encouragement

Fatal => deadly

Bliss => joy

Clearly, option 2 is similar in meaning to ‘lethal’.

199

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Imbecility

((a))
dazzling
((b))
foolishness
((c))
desperate
((d))
flattery

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Answer: ((b))

foolishness

The meanings of the words are as follows:

Imbecility => stupidity; foolishness

Dazzling => extremely bright

Desperate => hopeless

Flattery => praise; admiration

Clearly, option 2 is similar in meaning to ‘imbecility’.

200

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's life was a (1)/ sage of dedication in the (2)/ cause of educational reforms in India. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

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Answer: ((b))

The erroneous part is: option 2.

Key Points

The context tells us that the life of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a story of devotion to the cause of India's educational reforms.
Sage: a profoundly wise man.
In this context, the use of 'sage' is contextually incorrect.
'sage' must be replaced by 'saga'.
Saga: a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents.

Hence, the correct answer is: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's life was a saga of dedication in the cause of educational reforms in India.

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