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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements.

Statements:

Few mountains are rivers.

Most rivers are valleys.

All valleys are hills.

Conclusions:

(I) Few mountains are valleys.

(II) Some hills are mountains.

(III) Some rivers are hills.

  1. ((a))

    Either conclusion I or II and conclusion III follow

  2. ((b))

    All the conclusions I, II and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion III follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows 

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Answer: ((a))

Either conclusion I or II and conclusion III follow

2

Select the word pair in which the two given words are related to each other in the same way as the two words of the given pair are related to each other.

(The words should be considered meaningful words, and not related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.)

Hamper : Retard

  1. ((a))

    Insipid : Tedious

  2. ((b))

    Hamstrung : Encourage

  3. ((c))

    Hypocrisy : Frankness

  4. ((d))

    Jovial : Solemn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Insipid : Tedious

3

Select the word-pair that best represents a relationship similar to the one expressed in the word-pair given below.

(The words should be considered meaningful words, and should not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.)

Mustang : Horse

  1. ((a))

    Stag : Deer

  2. ((b))

    Burmese : Cat

  3. ((c))

    Turkey : Fowl

  4. ((d))

    Panthera Leo : Lion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stag : Deer

4

In a certain code language, 'BRANCH' is coded as DUCQEK and 'CARBON' is coded as EDTEQQ. How will 'DRIVEN' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    FUJYHQ

  2. ((b))

    FUKYGQ

  3. ((c))

    GUKZGR

  4. ((d))

    GUKYGQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FUJYHQ

5

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

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtraction/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(33, 6, 54)

(22, 7, 30)

  1. ((a))

    (26, 8, 36)

  2. ((b))

    (18, 3, 42) 

  3. ((c))

    (14, 4, 26)

  4. ((d))

    (24, 2, 66)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(26, 8, 36)

6

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

  1. Whisker
  2. Whistle
  3. Wistful
  4. Wither
  5. Whisper
  6. Wishful
  1. ((a))

    1, 5, 2, 6, 3, 4

  2. ((b))

    5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6

  3. ((c))

    1, 5, 2, 3, 6, 4

  4. ((d))

    5, 1, 2, 6, 3, 4 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 5, 2, 6, 3, 4

7

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

  1. Object
  2. Obey
  3. Obligation
  4. Obedience
  5. Obligatory
  1. ((a))

    2, 4, 1, 3, 5

  2. ((b))

    4, 2, 1, 3, 5

  3. ((c))

    4, 2, 1, 5, 3 

  4. ((d))

    4, 2, 3, 1, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 4, 1, 3, 5

8

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

Statements:

All dogs are cats.

Some cows are cats but not dogs

Conclusions:

I. Some dogs are cows.

II. Some cats are both dogs and cows

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

9

‘OU22’ is related to ‘LF11’ in a certain way. In the same way, ‘TN12’ is related to ‘GM6’. Which of the following is related to ‘AP22’ using the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    ZK44

  2. ((b))

    ZL44

  3. ((c))

    YK44

  4. ((d))

    ZK88

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZK44

10

Select the option which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words should be considered as meaningful words, and not related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.)

Persuade : Discourage :: Profound : ?

  1. ((a))

    Superficial

  2. ((b))

    Intense

  3. ((c))

    Sincere

  4. ((d))

    Clever

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Superficial

11

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

20, 30, 42, 56, ?, 90

  1. ((a))

    58

  2. ((b))

    78

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58

12

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

How many triangles are there in the given figure? 

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

15

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the boxes and balance the given equation.

  1. ((a))

    ̶ ,  ̶ , ÷, =, ×, +

  2. ((b))

    ̶ , +, ×, =, ÷, +

  3. ((c))

     ̶ , +, ÷, ×, =, +

  4. ((d))

    +,  ̶ , ÷, ×, =, +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

̶ ,  ̶ , ÷, =, ×, +

16

In a certain code language, “DILQ” is written as “FKNS” and “SBGK” is written as “UDIM”. How will “FORA” be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    GRTD

  2. ((b))

    HQTC

  3. ((c))

    HRSC

  4. ((d))

    GPSD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GRTD

17

In a certain code language, ‘LIGHTS’ is written as ‘93’ and ‘BATTER’ is written as ‘102’. How will ‘BRING’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    95

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    90

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95

18

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

17 : 374 :: 14 : ? :: 13 : 234

  1. ((a))

    269

  2. ((b))

    296

  3. ((c))

    266

  4. ((d))

    299

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

269

19

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

3 : 20 :: 7 : ? :: 11 : 68

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    41

  3. ((c))

    37

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

20

A & B means ‘A is the wife of B’.

A # B means ‘A is the father of B’.

A @ B means ‘A is the Son B’.

A% B means ‘A is the husband of B’.

A + B means ‘A is the mother of B’.

If A & B # C & D @ E % F + G, then how is C related to G?

  1. ((a))

    Father's mother

  2. ((b))

    Brother's wife

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father's mother

21

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern. 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

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

1289,117,?,17\rm \frac{1}{289}, \frac{1}{17}, ?, 17

  1. ((a))

    134\frac{1}{34}

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    1119\frac{1}{119}

  4. ((d))

    185\frac{1}{85}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

134\frac{1}{34}

23

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘ב, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

89 C 8 A ( 18 B 2 ) D 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    89

  2. ((b))

    81

  3. ((c))

    146

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89

24

Select the correct option which indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Shelf
  2. Wood
  3. Plank
  4. Tree
  5. Cupboard
  1. ((a))

    2 4 3 5 1

  2. ((b))

    2 4 5 1 3 

  3. ((c))

    4 2 1 5 3

  4. ((d))

    4 2 3 1 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 4 3 5 1

25

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

TTIR, PHMJ, LVQB, ?, DXYL

  1. ((a))

    GJUT

  2. ((b))

    GKUT

  3. ((c))

    HKUT

  4. ((d))

    HJUT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GJUT

26

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

  1. ((a))

    D G A L G L G J

  2. ((b))

    D G A J G L G J

  3. ((c))

    D A G J G L G L

  4. ((d))

    D G A L G J G J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D G A L G L G J

27

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

Select the word pair in which the two given words are related to each other in the same way as the two words of the given pair are related to each other.

(The words should be considered as meaningful words, and they should not be related to each other on the basis of number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.)

Seismology : Earthquake

  1. ((a))

    Taxonomy : Taxation

  2. ((b))

    Herpetology : Amphibians

  3. ((c))

    Physiology : Physics

  4. ((d))

    Haematology : Hydrogen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Taxonomy : Taxation

29

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

MKXB, OOAC, QSDD, ?

  1. ((a))

    SWHE

  2. ((b))

    SWGE

  3. ((c))

    SWHF

  4. ((d))

    SWGF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SWHE

30

Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed). 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

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

11 – 8 + 78 ÷ 6 × 37 = 64

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and –

  2. ((b))

    – and ×

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and ×

  4. ((d))

    × and + 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and –

33

Six friends are sitting in a circle. All of them are facing the centre. Samir is an immediate neighbour of Kiran. Gagan is an immediate neighbour of Pran and Vyom. Suman sits second to the right of Gagan. Kiran sits second to the right of Vyom.

Who sits third to the right of Suman?

  1. ((a))

    Kiran

  2. ((b))

    Vyom

  3. ((c))

    Pran

  4. ((d))

    Samir 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kiran

34

Daisy starts walking from her house and goes 20 m west. From there she turns right and walks a certain distance called P m. Then she turns right and walks 30 m. She turns right again and walks 40 m. After that, she takes a final right turn and walks 10 m. If Daisy’s current position is 5 m south of her home, then what is the value of P?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

35

Each of the seven friends, Misha, Minshu, Mohi, Priya, Veer, Pari and Krishi, has a different height. Krishi is taller than only three people. Pari is taller than only Veer. Misha is taller than Minshu but not Mohi. Priya is taller than Mohi.

Who is tallest among them?

  1. ((a))

    Krishi

  2. ((b))

    Mohi 

  3. ((c))

    Minshu

  4. ((d))

    Priya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Krishi

36

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

R _ _ K U _ I N _ U R I _ K _ R I _ _ U

  1. ((a))

    I N R K N U N K

  2. ((b))

    I N R K N U U K 

  3. ((c))

    I N K R N U N K

  4. ((d))

    I N R K U N N K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I N R K N U N K

38

A man departs from his house and walks 10 m towards north. He then turns left and walks 15 m. Now, he turns right and walks 7 m and stops. A pole is placed exactly 15 m east from where he stands. How far and in which direction is his house from the pole? (Assuming that all turns are 90 degree turns only.) 

  1. ((a))

    27 m, north

  2. ((b))

    7 m, north 

  3. ((c))

    17 m, south

  4. ((d))

    15 m, south

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27 m, north

39

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Quadrilateral
  2. Heptagon
  3. Pentagon
  4. Hexadecagon
  5. Dodecagon
  1. ((a))

    4, 5, 2, 3, 1

  2. ((b))

    1, 3, 5, 2, 4

  3. ((c))

    1, 5, 3, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    4, 2, 3, 5, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 5, 2, 3, 1

40

In a certain code language, 'PETS' is coded as '48', and 'FARM' is coded as '70'. How will 'DAIRY' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    78

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    74

  4. ((d))

    47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78

41

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

10 : 7 :: ? : 12 :: 32 : 18

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

42

Ten people are sitting in two parallel rows containing 5 people each, in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons.

In Row 1 – A, B, C, D and E are seated and all of them are facing the south.

In Row 2 – P, Q, R, S and T are seated and all of them are facing the north.

Thus, each person is facing another person from the other row.

B is sitting third to the left of A. P is facing an immediate neighbour of A. Q is sitting third to the right of P. C is facing S. D is sitting second to the right of the person who is facing T. Who amongst the following is NOT sitting at any of the extreme ends of the row?

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

43

If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

41 ÷ 18 – 7 + 322 × 23 = ?

  1. ((a))

    167

  2. ((b))

    169

  3. ((c))

    144

  4. ((d))

    153

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

167

44

Select the option that represents the letters which, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

L _ M B _ _ G M _ O L _ M B O

  1. ((a))

    G O L B G 

  2. ((b))

    M G B L B

  3. ((c))

    G L O B G

  4. ((d))

    B G L O M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

G O L B G 

45

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

1, 6, 28, 71, 139, 236, ?

  1. ((a))

    335

  2. ((b))

    333

  3. ((c))

    366

  4. ((d))

    363

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

335

46

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/numbers of consonants/vowels in the word)

INDIA : NEW DELHI

  1. ((a))

    UP : LUCKNOW

  2. ((b))

    RUSSIA : MOSCOW 

  3. ((c))

    SIKKIM : GANGTOK

  4. ((d))

    WEST BENGAL : KOLKATA 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UP : LUCKNOW

47

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the si×th term?

54 : 3 :: ? : 9 :: 432 : 6

  1. ((a))

    477

  2. ((b))

    1458

  3. ((c))

    1089

  4. ((d))

    729

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

477

48

A is B’s wife. F is the grandson of B. D is the father of F. C is A’s daughter. How is F related to C?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Brother 

  3. ((c))

    Mother’s sister

  4. ((d))

    Brother’s son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

49

select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed). 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

Two dimensions of the same dice are given below. Which of the following faces is opposite to the face having digit 3? 

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

General Awareness (50 questions)

51

Arjun Singh Dhurve, a Baiga folk dance teacher received the Padma Shri in 2021-22. To which state do the Baigas mainly belong?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

52

Which of the following diseases is caused by Rhino viruses?

  1. ((a))

    Malaria   

  2. ((b))

    Ascariasis 

  3. ((c))

    Common cold

  4. ((d))

    Amoebiasis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Malaria   

53

R–X is the general formula of which functional group in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by Group 17 elements?

  1. ((a))

    Alkyl halides

  2. ((b))

    Amide

  3. ((c))

    Imines

  4. ((d))

    Nitrile

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alkyl halides

54

The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) was launched by which Ministry of the Government of India during 2008-09?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Home Affairs

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

55

Manoj Sinha, who is the second Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, hails from ________.

  1. ((a))

    Madya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madya Pradesh

56

The White Paper on the five themes of Youth20 (Y20) was launched by ________ in Guwahati in February 2023.

  1. ((a))

     Amit Shah

  2. ((b))

    Piyush Goyal

  3. ((c))

    Anurag Thakur

  4. ((d))

    Nitin Gadkari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Amit Shah

57

The Gram Nyayalay Act was passed in the year _____________.

  1. ((a))

    1992

  2. ((b))

    1996

  3. ((c))

    2008

  4. ((d))

    2006

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1992

58

Which vitamin deficiency in the diet causes Korsakoff syndrome, a chronic memory disorder that damages your brain?

  1. ((a))

    Tocopherol 

  2. ((b))

    Phylloquinone

  3. ((c))

    Thiamine

  4. ((d))

    Niacin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tocopherol 

59

Heal in India is an initiative of the Indian Government aimed at promoting ____________ in the country.

  1. ((a))

    yoga

  2. ((b))

    spiritual healing

  3. ((c))

    medical tourism

  4. ((d))

    spiritual enlightenment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

yoga

60

In which form have earth forming materials been distributed?

  1. ((a))

    Parts

  2. ((b))

    Clusters

  3. ((c))

    Layers

  4. ((d))

    Regions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Parts

61

Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, a renowned instrumentalist, published which of the following books as his autobiography? 

  1. ((a))

    Raag Mala

  2. ((b))

    My Life My Music

  3. ((c))

    Yours in Music

  4. ((d))

    Journey with a Hundred Strings: My Life in Music

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raag Mala

62

The second five-year plan introduced to the concept of public sector of state-run enterprises based on the ____________ model of industrialisation. 

  1. ((a))

    Russian

  2. ((b))

    French

  3. ((c))

    German

  4. ((d))

    Japanese

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Russian

63

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has implemented the Income-tax (25th Amendment) Rule 2021 which states that any interest accrued in a PF account for contributions of more than ______ per financial year will be taxed.

  1. ((a))

    7.5 lakhs

  2. ((b))

    10 lakhs

  3. ((c))

    5 lakhs

  4. ((d))

     2.5 lakhs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7.5 lakhs

64

Which iron and steel plant was established near the confluence of the rivers Subarnarekha and Kharkai?

  1. ((a))

    Bhilai Steel Plant 

  2. ((b))

    Bokaro Steel Plant

  3. ((c))

    Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited

  4. ((d))

    Indian Iron and Steel Company Limited

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhilai Steel Plant 

65

According to NITI Aayog's Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) based on NFHS-4 (2015- 16), 51.91 per cent of the population of which state is multidimensionally poor?

  1. ((a))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arunachal Pradesh

66

These volcanoes are mostly made up of basalt, a type of lava that is very fluid when erupted. For this reason, these volcanoes are not steep.

Which of the following volcano is an example of the above given type of volcano?

  1. ((a))

    Mount Rainier Volcano

  2. ((b))

    Hawaiian Volcano

  3. ((c))

    Mayon Volcano

  4. ((d))

    Mount Shasta Volcano

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mount Rainier Volcano

67

Which 19th century German chemist visualised the ring structure of benzene in 1865?

  1. ((a))

    Robert Bunsen

  2. ((b))

    Marguerite Perey

  3. ((c))

    Emil Fischer

  4. ((d))

    Friedrich August Kekule

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Robert Bunsen

68

What are thunderstorms in Assam during the month of ‘Baisakhi’ called?

  1. ((a))

    Bardoisila

  2. ((b))

    Ghorisila

  3. ((c))

    Kal Baisakhi

  4. ((d))

    Nor Westers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bardoisila

69

The idea of ‘Fundamental Rights’ was taken from the constitution of which of the following countries?

  1. ((a))

    Constitution of the Ireland

  2. ((b))

    Constitution of Switzerland

  3. ((c))

    Constitution of the United States

  4. ((d))

    Constitution of France

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Constitution of the Ireland

70

Which of the following is NOT a former name of Lakshadweep? 

  1. ((a))

    Amindivi Island 

  2. ((b))

    Kavaratti Island

  3. ((c))

    Minicoy Island

  4. ((d))

    Laccadive Island 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amindivi Island 

71

Bishop is used in which of the following games?

  1. ((a))

    Badminton

  2. ((b))

    Cricket

  3. ((c))

    Billiards

  4. ((d))

    Chess

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Badminton

72

Which of the following is a rabi crop?

  1. ((a))

    Wheat

  2. ((b))

    Maize

  3. ((c))

    Groundnut 

  4. ((d))

    Watermelon 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wheat

73

Who was responsible for causing the partition of Bengal?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Curzon

  2. ((b))

    Lord Dufferin

  3. ((c))

    Lord Wellesly

  4. ((d))

    Lord Lytton

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Curzon

74

Which of the following is an example of good netiquette when participating in online discussion or forums?

  1. ((a))

    Attacking other users

  2. ((b))

    Posting irrelevant or off-topic comments

  3. ((c))

    Reading the discussion thread before posting to avoid repeating previous points

  4. ((d))

    Using all caps

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Attacking other users

75

A provision has been inserted to empower the Assessing Officer to require a ______ for inventory valuation before tax assessment in case of appeals as per Finance Bill 2023.

  1. ((a))

    legal audit 

  2. ((b))

    cost audit 

  3. ((c))

    secretarial audit

  4. ((d))

    statutory audit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

legal audit 

76

According to Koeppen’s Scheme of climate division of India, match the following climates of India with their respective regions.  

ClimateRegion
1.Cold humid winter with short summera.Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu
2.Hot desertb.Arunachal Pradesh
3.Monsoon with dry summerc.Extreme Western Rajasthan
  1. ((a))

    1-b, 2-c, 3-a 

  2. ((b))

    1-a, 2-c, 3-b

  3. ((c))

    1-b, 2-a, 3-c

  4. ((d))

    1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1-b, 2-c, 3-a 

77

Which Act abolished the powers so long enjoyed by the Board of Control?

  1. ((a))

    Act of 1853

  2. ((b))

    Act of 1813

  3. ((c))

    Act of 1858

  4. ((d))

    Act of 1786

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Act of 1853

78

In which of the following dance forms the faces of dancers are made up to look like painted masks and the costume consists of a full skirt, a heavy jacket, numerous garlands and necklaces and a towering headdress?

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali

  2. ((b))

    Odissi

  3. ((c))

    Kathak

  4. ((d))

    Mohiniyattam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

79

Plants of which family have a highly compressed inflorescence branching system called a capitulum or flower head in which all the flowers are attached to a receptacle surrounded by unbranched bracts?

  1. ((a))

    Ranunculaceae

  2. ((b))

    Sapindaceae 

  3. ((c))

    Ericaceae

  4. ((d))

    Asteraceae

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ranunculaceae

80

The 11th Fundamental Duty was added to the Constitution of India by the________ Constitutional Amendment Act.

  1. ((a))

    86th

  2. ((b))

    88th

  3. ((c))

    83rd

  4. ((d))

    81st

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

86th

81

At maturity, _____ is a non-conductive cell composed of heavily thick-walled dead cells with lignin and high cellulose content (60%–80%), and it serves to provide structural support in plants.

  1. ((a))

    sclerenchyma cell

  2. ((b))

    reproductive cell

  3. ((c))

    meristematic cell 

  4. ((d))

    parenchyma cell 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sclerenchyma cell

82

The Bhitari Pillar inscription of which Gupta ruler narrates his fight with the Pushyamitras?

  1. ((a))

    Chandragupta II

  2. ((b))

    Skandagupta 

  3. ((c))

    Chandragupta I

  4. ((d))

    Samudragupta 

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Answer: ((a))

Chandragupta II

83

Famous musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was born in 1945 in ________. 

  1. ((a))

    Gwalior

  2. ((b))

    Lucknow

  3. ((c))

    Jhansi

  4. ((d))

    Agra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gwalior

84

What does the word Gopuram mean in the context of temple architecture of South India?

  1. ((a))

    Entrance gateway in front wall of the temple

  2. ((b))

    Platform of the temple to place deity

  3. ((c))

    Place to keep cows near the temple

  4. ((d))

    Top edge of the shikhara of the temple

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Entrance gateway in front wall of the temple

85

Which of the following is NOT an Alicyclic compound?

  1. ((a))

    Cyclohexane

  2. ((b))

    Cyclohexene

  3. ((c))

    Isobutane

  4. ((d))

    Cyclopropane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cyclohexane

86

NABARD came into being in 1982. With how much initial capital was it set up? 

  1. ((a))

    ₹150 crore

  2. ((b))

    ₹200 crore

  3. ((c))

    ₹100 crore

  4. ((d))

    ₹50 crore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹150 crore

87

The salary and allowance of the Prime Minister of India is determined by the __________.

  1. ((a))

    Cabinet Secretariat

  2. ((b))

    Parliament 

  3. ((c))

    PMO

  4. ((d))

    President of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cabinet Secretariat

88

Identify the organism that does NOT belong to the first level trophic level.

  1. ((a))

    Grass

  2. ((b))

    Phytoplankton

  3. ((c))

    Zooplankton 

  4. ((d))

    Trees

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grass

89

_______ will be declared if the umpire thinks the batsman did NOT have a reasonable opportunity to score off the delivery. 

  1. ((a))

    Leg Bye

  2. ((b))

    No Ball

  3. ((c))

    Wide

  4. ((d))

    Bye

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leg Bye

90

Where can you find solid form of water? 

  1. ((a))

    Polar region 

  2. ((b))

    Forest

  3. ((c))

    Oceans

  4. ((d))

    Desert

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Polar region 

91

Who has cracked the Panini code in his thesis?

  1. ((a))

    Manish Mani Tiwari

  2. ((b))

    Rishi Rajpopat

  3. ((c))

    Prasann K. Sharma 

  4. ((d))

    Udai Singh Kumawat 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manish Mani Tiwari

92

Which field should be used when you want to send a copy of an email to someone else without the original recipient knowing?

  1. ((a))

    BCC

  2. ((b))

    CC

  3. ((c))

    To

  4. ((d))

    From

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BCC

93

EV Ramaswamy Naicker founded the _________ Movement. 

  1. ((a))

    Prarthana Samaj

  2. ((b))

    Satyashodhak Samaj 

  3. ((c))

    Self-Respect

  4. ((d))

    Ghadar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prarthana Samaj

94

Which of the following refers to the net money value of all the final goods and services produced by the normal residents of a country, during a period of one year?

  1. ((a))

    Net National Product at market price

  2. ((b))

    Net National Product at factor cost

  3. ((c))

    Gross National Product at market price   

  4. ((d))

    Gross National Product at factor cost

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Net National Product at market price

95

Which of the following terminologies describes the areas where ecological communities, ecosystems or biotic regions coincide?

  1. ((a))

    Ecocline

  2. ((b))

    Ecotones

  3. ((c))

    Permafrost

  4. ((d))

    Benthos

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ecocline

96

Article 44 of the Indian Constitution is related to __________.

  1. ((a))

    living wage for workers

  2. ((b))

    equal justice and free legal aid

  3. ((c))

    uniform civil code for the citizens

  4. ((d))

    organisation of agriculture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

living wage for workers

97

Identify an allotrope of carbon that is smooth and slippery.

  1. ((a))

    Lead

  2. ((b))

    Fullerene 

  3. ((c))

    Diamond

  4. ((d))

    Graphite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lead

98

According to the Census of India 2011, which state is the most densely populated?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

99

Al Biruni wrote famous book “Kitab ul Hind” in __________ language.

  1. ((a))

    Sanskrit 

  2. ((b))

    Arabic

  3. ((c))

    Persian

  4. ((d))

    Mongolian

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sanskrit 

100

According to Census of India 2011, how much per cent of the total population were Sikhs?

  1. ((a))

    0.4%

  2. ((b))

    2.3%

  3. ((c))

    1.7%

  4. ((d))

    0.7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.4%

Electrical Engineering (100 questions)

101

A 2500 watts refrigerator works for 4 hours per day. Find the total unit of electricity used in 40 days.

  1. ((a))

    400000 units

  2. ((b))

    40 units

  3. ((c))

    400 units

  4. ((d))

    10 units 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

400000 units

102

The height between the two supports of a transmission and distribution overhead line can be determined as:

  1. ((a))

    (Vertical distance between the higher height support point of the conductor and Lowest point of the conductor) - (Vertical distance between the lower height support point of the conductor and lowest point of the conductor) 

  2. ((b))

    12\frac{1}{2} × (Vertical distance between the higher height support point of the conductor and lowest point of the conductor)

  3. ((c))

    (Vertical distance between the lower height support point of the conductor and Lowest point of the conductor) + (Vertical * distance between the higher height support point of the conductor and lowest point of the conductor) 

  4. ((d))

    12\frac{1}{2} ×( Vertical distance between the lower height support point of the conductor and lowest point of the conductor)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(Vertical distance between the higher height support point of the conductor and Lowest point of the conductor) - (Vertical distance between the lower height support point of the conductor and lowest point of the conductor) 

103

Which expression is right about EMF equation of a transformer if f = frequency, N1 = number of turns in primary, ϕm = maximum flux in a core, A = iron area, Bm = maximum flux density?

  1. ((a))

    E = 4.44 f N1 ϕm

  2. ((b))

    E = 4.44 f N1 Bm

  3. ((c))

    E = 4.44 f N1 ϕmA

  4. ((d))

    E = 4 f N1 ϕmA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E = 4.44 f N1 ϕm

104

In the context of electromagnetic induction, if the magnetic fluxes of two coils oppose each other, then the connection is called ______.

  1. ((a))

    self-opposing

  2. ((b))

    series opposing 

  3. ((c))

    mutually opposing 

  4. ((d))

    parallel opposing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

self-opposing

105

The electrical pressure measured between any two points in an electrical circuit is called _____.

  1. ((a))

    resistivity

  2. ((b))

    voltage

  3. ((c))

    energy

  4. ((d))

    work done

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

resistivity

106

The load on the transformer changes every day, with a daily production of 120 kWh and a cumulative loss of 5 kWh. What is the all-day efficiency of the transformer?

  1. ((a))

    95%

  2. ((b))

    92%

  3. ((c))

    90%

  4. ((d))

    96%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95%

107

What is the function of the phosphor-coated screen in a CRT?

  1. ((a))

    It is the part that generates a beam of electrons

  2. ((b))

    It is the part that moves the direction of the electron beam

  3. ((c))

    It is the part that emits light

  4. ((d))

    It is the part that regulates the intensity of the electron beam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It is the part that generates a beam of electrons

108

A switched reluctance motor can produce torque at a speed __________.

  1. ((a))

    equal to synchronous speed

  2. ((b))

    triple than synchronous speed

  3. ((c))

    double than synchronous speed

  4. ((d))

    less than synchronous speed 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

equal to synchronous speed

109

The standard percentage of the tender amount for the security deposit is ____. 

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2.5

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

110

In case of magnetic circuits, the force that tends to create magnetic flux is called _________.

  1. ((a))

    absolute permeability 

  2. ((b))

    reluctanc

  3. ((c))

    MMF

  4. ((d))

    relative permeability

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

absolute permeability 

111

Which phase of the project management lifecycle often takes the longest to wrap up?

  1. ((a))

    Estimation

  2. ((b))

    Conceptualisation  

  3. ((c))

    Execution

  4. ((d))

    Planning

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Estimation

112

In case of thermal efficiency, by using which of the following relations can 1 KWh of electrical energy be converted into joules?

  1. ((a))

    1 kWh = 3.6 × 105 joules

  2. ((b))

    1 kWh = 36 × 106 joules

  3. ((c))

    1 kWh = 36 × 105 joules

  4. ((d))

    1 kWh = 3.6 × 103 joules

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 kWh = 3.6 × 105 joules

113

Which of the following is a ferromagnetic material?

  1. ((a))

    Nickel

  2. ((b))

    Gold

  3. ((c))

    Water

  4. ((d))

    Oxygen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nickel

114

The wavelength of a sodium vapour lamp is ___________.

  1. ((a))

    589 nm

  2. ((b))

    254 nm

  3. ((c))

    326 nm

  4. ((d))

    673 nm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

589 nm

115

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding wires and cables?

  1. ((a))

    Wires are made by stranding together many cables.

  2. ((b))

    Wires and cables are never insulated.

  3. ((c))

    Wires and cables are the same thing.

  4. ((d))

    Cables are made by stranding together many wires

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Answer: ((a))

Wires are made by stranding together many cables.

116

A rectifier type instrument uses a bridge rectifier and has its scale calibrated in terms of rms value of a sine wave. It indicates a voltage of 3.33 V when measuring a voltage of a triangular wave shape. Calculate the peak value of the applied voltage?

  1. ((a))

    6.66 Volts

  2. ((b))

    6 Volts

  3. ((c))

    9 Volts

  4. ((d))

    9.99 Volts

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.66 Volts

117

The deflecting torque in a PMMC instrument is proportional to ________.

  1. ((a))

    the current flowing through the coil 

  2. ((b))

    the length of the coil 

  3. ((c))

    the resistance of the coil 

  4. ((d))

    the square of the current flowing through the coil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the current flowing through the coil 

118

The split-phase induction motor is NOT used for drives that require more than _______.

  1. ((a))

    100 KW

  2. ((b))

    10 KW

  3. ((c))

    1 KW

  4. ((d))

    1000 KW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 KW

119

Which of the following is the correct expression for eddy current (We) loss if Bmax = Maximum flux density, f = Frequency of magnetic reversal, t = Thickness of each lamination and V = Volume of the armature core?

  1. ((a))

    We=kBmax2f2tV2\rm W_e=kB_{max}^2f^2tV^2 watts

  2. ((b))

    We=kBmax2f2t2V2\rm W_e=kB_{max}^2f^2t^2V^2 watts

  3. ((c))

    We=kBmax2ft2V2\rm W_e=kB_{max}^2ft^2V^2 watts

  4. ((d))

    We=kBmax2f2t2V\rm W_e=kB_{max}^2f^2t^2V watts

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

We=kBmax2f2tV2\rm W_e=kB_{max}^2f^2tV^2 watts

120

The phasing out test on a three-phase transformer is carried out to find __________.

  1. ((a))

    secondary winding belonging to a different phase

  2. ((b))

    primary and secondary windings belonging to a different phase

  3. ((c))

    primary and secondary windings belonging to the same phase

  4. ((d))

    primary winding belonging to the same phase

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Answer: ((a))

secondary winding belonging to a different phase

121

For the circuit shown below, the voltage across 10F and 40 F capacitors are: 

  1. ((a))

    1 V and 4 V, respectively

  2. ((b))

    4 V and 1 V, respectively

  3. ((c))

    400 V and 1600 V, respectively

  4. ((d))

    10 V and 40 V, respectively 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 V and 4 V, respectively

122

An LC circuit with inductance L = 2H and capacitance C = 8 μF is connected to an AC source. Find the value of the power factor of combination.

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

123

The value of the current I in the circuit is ______.

  1. ((a))

    0.75 A 

  2. ((b))

    -0.75 A

  3. ((c))

    2.25 A

  4. ((d))

    -2.25 A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.75 A 

124

In a capacitor-start capacitor-run induction motor, under standstill conditions forward and backward voltages are ________. 

  1. ((a))

    unequal in magnitude 

  2. ((b))

    zero

  3. ((c))

    equal in magnitude

  4. ((d))

    infinite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

unequal in magnitude 

125

Which of the following overhead conductor materials is preferred for the harmful gas (like ammonia) atmosphere?

  1. ((a))

    Galvanized steel

  2. ((b))

    Cadmium copper

  3. ((c))

    Aluminium

  4. ((d))

    Phosphor bronze

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Galvanized steel

126

For an AC circuit, the voltage and the current are given as V = (100 + j10) V and I = (20 − j10) A, respectively. The active power of the circuit is:

  1. ((a))

    P = 1000 W

  2. ((b))

    P = 1900 W 

  3. ((c))

    P = 1500 W

  4. ((d))

    P = 1800 W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P = 1000 W

127

Find the equivalent resistance across terminal a - b: 

  1. ((a))

    20Ω

  2. ((b))

    14Ω

  3. ((c))

    28Ω

  4. ((d))

    7Ω

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20Ω

128

Which law gives the direction of induced EMF?

  1. ((a))

    Maxwell’s law

  2. ((b))

    Lenz’s law

  3. ((c))

    Gauss’s law

  4. ((d))

    Newton’s law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maxwell’s law

129

For providing controlling torque to a horizontally mounted MI instrument, which of the following methods is used?

  1. ((a))

    Spring control 

  2. ((b))

    Eddy current

  3. ((c))

    Electrostatic field 

  4. ((d))

    Water contro

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spring control 

130

For an ideal short transmission line with zero voltage regulation, if receiving end voltage is 150 kV, then the sending end voltage will be:

  1. ((a))

    200 kV

  2. ((b))

    150 kV

  3. ((c))

    125 kV

  4. ((d))

    300 kV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 kV

131

With respect to measuring the current in a circuit using the CRO, which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. A low-resistance standard resistor is connected in series with the circuit whose current is being measured.

II. The CRO is connected across the standard resistor to measure the voltage drop across it.

III. A high-resistance standard resistor is connected in parallel with the circuit where the current is being measured.

IV. The CRO is connected in series with the circuit whose current is being measured.

  1. ((a))

    Only I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only III and IV 

  3. ((c))

    Only IV

  4. ((d))

    Only I and IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I and II

132

Repulsion start induction run motors are used in applications such as ________.

  1. ((a))

    hair dryers

  2. ((b))

    compressors

  3. ((c))

    fans

  4. ((d))

    vacuum cleaners

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

hair dryers

133

The actual efficiency of a solar power plant is lower than its theoretical efficiency. Which of the following can be reasons for this?

I) Recombination of electrons and holes

II) Internal resistance of the cell

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

134

Which of the following lighting calculation methods is handy and quick? 

  1. ((a))

    Point by point method

  2. ((b))

    Lumen method

  3. ((c))

    Watts per square metre method

  4. ((d))

    Flux method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Point by point method

135

Choose the most efficient generator for wind power generation. 

  1. ((a))

    Squirrel cage induction generators 

  2. ((b))

    Induction generators

  3. ((c))

    Doubly-fed induction generator

  4. ((d))

    Permanent magnet synchronous generator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Squirrel cage induction generators 

136

A 25 V, 800 W bulb is connected to a 10 V source. The power consumed by the bulb is ________.

  1. ((a))

    100 W

  2. ((b))

    64 W

  3. ((c))

    400 W

  4. ((d))

    128 W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100 W

137

What is the use of encoder in the DC servomotor?

  1. ((a))

    Determines the temperature of the windings of the motor 

  2. ((b))

    Determines the rotational speed of the motor

  3. ((c))

    Determines the magnetic field strength inside the motor

  4. ((d))

    Determines the input voltage of the motor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Determines the temperature of the windings of the motor 

138

If a power station supplies 1000 MWh of electricity to its consumers for a period of two months, then the average demand during the period will be:

  1. ((a))

    1.39 MW

  2. ((b))

    1.39 kW

  3. ((c))

    0.694 MW

  4. ((d))

    0.694 kW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.39 MW

139

During working of a permanent magnet synchronous motor, _____.

  1. ((a))

    stator and rotor both produce rotating magnetic field

  2. ((b))

    stator and rotor both produce constant magnetic field 

  3. ((c))

    rotor produces rotating magnetic field and stator produces constant magnetic field

  4. ((d))

    rotor produces constant magnetic field and stator produces rotating magnetic field

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stator and rotor both produce rotating magnetic field

140

In motor applications, efficiency of the motor is always less than 100% due to conversion of the _____.

  1. ((a))

    output energy into current 

  2. ((b))

    output energy into heat

  3. ((c))

    input energy into voltage

  4. ((d))

    input energy into heat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

output energy into current 

141

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding black liquor?

A) It retains more than 50% of the biomass energy of wood.

B) It is a non-toxic substance produced when wood is burned into paper.

C) Tall oil is an important by-product separated from black liquor by skimming.

  1. ((a))

    A and B

  2. ((b))

    Only C

  3. ((c))

    B and C

  4. ((d))

    A and C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A and B

142

At the leading power factor, the armature reaction of an alternator is:

  1. ((a))

    partially cross magnetising and partially magnetising

  2. ((b))

    wholly demagnetising

  3. ((c))

    wholly magnetising

  4. ((d))

    partially cross magnetising and partially demagnetising

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

partially cross magnetising and partially magnetising

143

A supply of 200 V can be obtained from a source of 600 V by means of a two-winding transformer or an autotransformer. The ratio of weights of conductor material in the autotransformer with respect to the two-winding transformer is _____________.

  1. ((a))

    2 ∶ 1

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 1.5

  3. ((c))

    1.5 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 1

144

 If V-I characteristics is plotted for forward current by increasing the temperature, it has been seen that plot for V-I characteristics _________ as temperature increases. 

  1. ((a))

    is moved to the left 

  2. ((b))

    is moved down

  3. ((c))

    does not change

  4. ((d))

    is moved to the right 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is moved to the left 

145

A coal-fired thermal power plant generates 750 MW of electricity with a thermal efficiency of 30%. The coal has a heating value of 30,000 kJ/kg. Find the mass flow rate of the coal required to generate the required electricity. 

  1. ((a))

    0.0833 kg/s

  2. ((b))

    8.33 kg/s

  3. ((c))

    0.833 kg/s 

  4. ((d))

    83.33 kg/s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.0833 kg/s

146

The following test results were obtained from a 6 kVA, 200/400 V, 50 Hz single-phase transformer: Data for no-load low-voltage side: 200 V, 0.5 A and 50 W. At normal voltage and frequency, determine the magnetising current of the transformer.

  1. ((a))

    0.569 A

  2. ((b))

    0.433 A

  3. ((c))

    0.236 A

  4. ((d))

    0 A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.569 A

147

Which of the following should NOT be prioritised when making a comparison statement for the tender evaluation sheet/format?

  1. ((a))

    Supplier’s name

  2. ((b))

    Cost of packaging and shipping

  3. ((c))

    Confidence that faulty goods will be replaced 

  4. ((d))

    Conditions of supply

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Supplier’s name

148

In a pure inductive circuit, if the frequency of the AC source is doubled, then its inductive reactance will:

  1. ((a))

    become zero

  2. ((b))

    be doubled

  3. ((c))

    remain the same

  4. ((d))

    be halved

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

become zero

149

Calculate the apparent power of a circuit if the circuit has a power factor of 0.8 and the active power of the circuit is 40 W.

  1. ((a))

    50 VA

  2. ((b))

    100 VA

  3. ((c))

    75 VA

  4. ((d))

    40 VA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 VA

150

Consider two MOSFET’s A and B with the same overdrive voltage and sizes. MOSFET A is ptype MOSFET while MOSFET B is n-type MOSFET. Which of the following statements is true?

a) MOSFET A has a higher transconductance

b) MOSFET B has a higher transconductance

c) MOSFET A and B have same transconductance due to same dimensions

d) MOSFET A has a higher transconductance due to less mobility

  1. ((a))

    Only B

  2. ((b))

    Only C

  3. ((c))

    Only A and D

  4. ((d))

    Only A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only B

151

The barrier potential can be calculated by _________ (where, the symbols have their usual meaning).

  1. ((a))

    E0 = (kT/q) In (ND * ND / ni)

  2. ((b))

    E0 = (kT/q) In (ND * NA​ / ni2)

  3. ((c))

    E0 = (kT/q) In (NA * NA​ / ni2)

  4. ((d))

    E0 = (kT/q) In (ni2 / ND * NA​)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E0 = (kT/q) In (ND * ND / ni)

152

Which of the following is true regarding reciprocity theorem?

  1. ((a))

    The product of response and excitation remains the same

  2. ((b))

    The difference between response and excitation remains the same. 

  3. ((c))

    The ratio of the response to the excitation remains the same

  4. ((d))

    The sum of response and the excitation remains the same.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The product of response and excitation remains the same

153

In AC series motor, power factor is low because of __________.

  1. ((a))

    low inductance of the field and armature circuit

  2. ((b))

    high capacitance of the field and armature circuit

  3. ((c))

    high resistance of the field and armature circuit

  4. ((d))

    high inductance of the field and armature circuit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

low inductance of the field and armature circuit

154

For measuring the earth resistance by the fall-of-potential method, how many auxiliary electrodes are used? 

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

155

Which of the following connections is used as distribution transformer?

  1. ((a))

    Star-delta

  2. ((b))

    Delta-star

  3. ((c))

    Star-star

  4. ((d))

    Delta-delta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Star-delta

156

In the split-phase induction motor, both main winding and starting winding are displaced _________ in space. 

  1. ((a))

    270 degrees

  2. ((b))

    180 degrees

  3. ((c))

    360 degrees

  4. ((d))

    90 degrees

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

270 degrees

157

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of shell type transformers over core type transformers?

  1. ((a))

    Reduced loss

  2. ((b))

    High mechanical strength 

  3. ((c))

    Less copper requirement

  4. ((d))

    Easy maintenance 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reduced loss

158

A permanent magnetic material has _________ retentivity. 

  1. ((a))

    low

  2. ((b))

    constant

  3. ((c))

    high

  4. ((d))

    zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

low

159

A voltage of 230∠60° is applied to a current offering an impedance of 10 + j10 Ω. Find the expression for the current flowing through the circuit in polar form.

  1. ((a))

    16.3∠15° leading 

  2. ((b))

    23∠45° leading

  3. ((c))

    16.3∠15° lagging

  4. ((d))

    16.3∠45° lagging

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16.3∠15° leading 

160

In the circuit shown below, the current I in the circuit is: 

  1. ((a))

    -1 A

  2. ((b))

    1 A

  3. ((c))

    2 A

  4. ((d))

    0 A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-1 A

161

The advantage of the stationary armature of a synchronous machine is:

  1. ((a))

    commutator is present

  2. ((b))

    stator weight is less compared to rotor weight

  3. ((c))

    stator winding voltage rating can be decreased

  4. ((d))

    perfect mechanical balance is obtained on stator winding

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

commutator is present

162

The horizontal amplifier should be designed for ________.

  1. ((a))

    high frequency signals with a fast rise time

  2. ((b))

    low amplitude signals with a fast rise time

  3. ((c))

    high amplitude signals with a fast rise time

  4. ((d))

    high amplitude signals with a slow rise time

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

high frequency signals with a fast rise time

163

A substation is a facility that transmits and distributes electricity. It serves as an intermediary between electricity plants and end users. Which of the following statements about substations is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    At the point of interconnection between two distinct transmission voltages, transformers may be installed in a substation.

  2. ((b))

    All of the options

  3. ((c))

    Rotary converters are also used in railway substations.

  4. ((d))

    Domestic consumers may also connect directly to the main transmission network. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

At the point of interconnection between two distinct transmission voltages, transformers may be installed in a substation.

164

The ability of a capacitor to store charge does NOT depend on the ______. 

  1. ((a))

    nature of the insulating material 

  2. ((b))

    amount of charge 

  3. ((c))

    distance between the plates 

  4. ((d))

    areas of the plates

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

nature of the insulating material 

165

The change in current through a junction diode is 1.5 mA when the forward bias voltage is changed by 0.6 V. The dynamic resistance is ________.

  1. ((a))

    300 Ω

  2. ((b))

    500 Ω

  3. ((c))

    600 Ω

  4. ((d))

    400 Ω

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300 Ω

166

Reciprocity theorem CANNOT be applied to the circuit having ______.

  1. ((a))

    bilateral elements

  2. ((b))

    non-linear elements and multi -sources 

  3. ((c))

    linear elements

  4. ((d))

    only one independent sources

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bilateral elements

167

The power consumed by the 30 Ω resistor is: 

  1. ((a))

    10 W

  2. ((b))

    300 W

  3. ((c))

    3000 W

  4. ((d))

    9000 W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 W

168

Identify the correct voltage range of medium transmission line.

  1. ((a))

     >100 kV < 200 KV

  2. ((b))

    >1 kV < 5 kV

  3. ((c))

    >5 kV < 10 kV

  4. ((d))

    >20 kV < 100 kV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 >100 kV < 200 KV

169

If the frequency of supply in a three core underground cable is doubled, the charging current will be ______.

  1. ((a))

    half

  2. ((b))

    double

  3. ((c))

    four times

  4. ((d))

    three times

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

half

170

What type of rotor is used in alternators driven by hydro-turbines?

  1. ((a))

    Salient pole type

  2. ((b))

    Non-salient pole type

  3. ((c))

    Smooth cylindrical type 

  4. ((d))

    Shaded pole type 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Salient pole type

171

In BJT, for common emitter configuration, the input characteristics are represented by a plot between which of the following parameters?

  1. ((a))

    VBE and IB

  2. ((b))

    VBE and IE

  3. ((c))

    VCE and IC

  4. ((d))

    VEE and IB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VBE and IB

172

The current through the 2 Ω resistor is: 

  1. ((a))

    12A from a to b

  2. ((b))

    25A from b to a

  3. ((c))

    1A from a to b 

  4. ((d))

    10A from b to a

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12A from a to b

173

In the circuit shown below, the value of the current I is ________.

  1. ((a))

    2 A

  2. ((b))

    0 A

  3. ((c))

    -2 A

  4. ((d))

    4 A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 A

174

Which of the following is NOT a type of tender, depending on the type of contract?

  1. ((a))

    Percentage rate tender 

  2. ((b))

    Lum-sum tender

  3. ((c))

    Item rate tender

  4. ((d))

    Selected tender 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Percentage rate tender 

175

Which of the following is NOT a desirable property for the insulating materials used in an underground cable?

  1. ((a))

    Non-inflammable

  2. ((b))

    High dielectric strength

  3. ((c))

    High insulation resistance

  4. ((d))

    Hygroscopic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Non-inflammable

176

Which of the following statements is FALSE in association with synchronous motor applications?

  1. ((a))

    Synchronous motor is highly suitable for low power output below 40 kW in medium speed range

  2. ((b))

    Voltage regulation can be done using synchronous motor. 

  3. ((c))

    Synchronous motor is used in constant load drive application.

  4. ((d))

    Synchronous motor is expensive in low power output application.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Synchronous motor is highly suitable for low power output below 40 kW in medium speed range

177

Which of the following statements accurately describes voltage drop due to armature leakage reactance in an alternator on load?

  1. ((a))

    The voltage drop due to armature leakage reactance decreases with increasing load.

  2. ((b))

    The voltage drop due to armature leakage reactance is independent of the load. 

  3. ((c))

    The voltage drop due to armature leakage reactance only occurs when the alternator is operating at no load.

  4. ((d))

    The voltage drop due to armature leakage reactance increases with increasing load.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The voltage drop due to armature leakage reactance decreases with increasing load.

178

Find the electrical energy consumed in 10Ω resistance when 100 mA current flows for 2 minutes.

  1. ((a))

    12 J

  2. ((b))

    1200 J

  3. ((c))

    120 J

  4. ((d))

    100 J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 J

179

Which of the following is the correct interrelation between the variables x1 and x2 used in the expression to calculate the sag in a transmission conductor with different heights, where , variables x1 and x2 represent the horizontal distances of support at lower and higher levels from the lowest point of the conductor, respectively?

  1. ((a))

    x1 > x2

  2. ((b))

    x1 >> x2

  3. ((c))

    x1 < x2

  4. ((d))

    x1 = x2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

x1 > x2

180

Which of the following statements is true about selection of the size of units in electrical energy generation?

  1. ((a))

    The size should be selected such that the unit operates close to the load curve of the station. 

  2. ((b))

    The size must be selected such that the unit operates close to the maximum demand curve of the station.

  3. ((c))

    The size should be selected independent of both the maximum demand curve and the load curve. 

  4. ((d))

    The size of units must match both the maximum demand curve and the load curve.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The size should be selected such that the unit operates close to the load curve of the station. 

181

In electromagnetic induction, the energy is supplied to the circuit and a part of this supplied energy is spent to meet ____. 

  1. ((a))

    iron losses

  2. ((b))

    hysteresis loss

  3. ((c))

    eddy current loss

  4. ((d))

    I2R losses

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

iron losses

182

Three-point lighting is usually employed in film lighting schemes. Which of the following does NOT form a part of the scheme?

  1. ((a))

    Fill lighting

  2. ((b))

    Back lighting

  3. ((c))

    Key lighting 

  4. ((d))

    Bounce lighting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fill lighting

183

The transfer characteristic of JFET is drawn between:

  1. ((a))

    IB and VGS

  2. ((b))

    IB and VDS

  3. ((c))

    IDSS and VDS

  4. ((d))

    IDSS and VGS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IB and VGS

184

In an electrical circuit, the current that changes periodically, both in magnitude and direction, at regular intervals of time is called ______. 

  1. ((a))

    leading current

  2. ((b))

    phase current 

  3. ((c))

    direct current

  4. ((d))

    alternating current

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

leading current

185

Consider the following statements about the working of a hysteresis motor and choose the suitable combination of correct choices.

a. The stator of the hysteresis motor has a main winding along with an auxiliary winding.

b. When the stator winding is fed from a single phase supply, it produces a synchronously revolving magnetic field.

c. The rotor material has low retentivity so hysteresis loss is low.

d. The rotor of the hysteresis motor consists of a smooth cylinder of magnetically hard steel, without winding

  1. ((a))

    Only d is correct

  2. ((b))

    Only c is correct.

  3. ((c))

    Only b, c and d are correct.

  4. ((d))

    Only a, b and d are correct. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only d is correct

186

A balanced star connected load of 4 + j3 Ω per phase connected to a 3-phase, 230 V (phase value) supply. Find the value of active power.

  1. ((a))

    19.13 kW

  2. ((b))

    22.45 kW

  3. ((c))

    15.34 kW

  4. ((d))

    25.4 kW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19.13 kW

187

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about active power in an AC circuit?

  1. ((a))

    Active power is the power dissipated in the pure inductance.

  2. ((b))

    Active power can be measured in terms of kilo watt.

  3. ((c))

    Active power is the power dissipated in the pure resistance. 

  4. ((d))

    Active power depends on power factor.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Active power is the power dissipated in the pure inductance.

188

In an electronic circuit, the potential difference across any one resistor is a fraction of the total voltage applied across the series combination. Such a circuit is called ______.

  1. ((a))

    voltage divider circuit

  2. ((b))

    current divider circuit

  3. ((c))

    voltage multiplier circuit 

  4. ((d))

    current multiplier circuit 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

voltage divider circuit

189

Calculate the respective values of magnetising force and flux density at a distance of 10 cm from a long circular conductor carrying a current of 100π A, placed in air?

  1. ((a))

    6.28 × 10-7 AT/m and 500 Wb/m2

  2. ((b))

    50 Wb/m2 and 6.28 × 10-7 AT/m

  3. ((c))

    500 AT/m and 6.28 × 10-4 Wb/m2

  4. ((d))

    1500 Wb/m2 and 3.14 × 10-4 AT/m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.28 × 10-7 AT/m and 500 Wb/m2

190

Find the estimated current taken by the primary side if a single-phase transformer with a voltage ratio of 440/110 V takes a no-load current of 5 A at 0.2 power factor lagging and the secondary supplies a current of 120 A at a power factor of 0.8 lagging. Given that cos(41°36’) = 0.748.

  1. ((a))

    1140.4\rm \sqrt{1140.4} A

  2. ((b))

    1178A\rm \sqrt{1178} A

  3. ((c))

    30 A

  4. ((d))

    1149.4A\rm \sqrt{1149.4}A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1140.4\rm \sqrt{1140.4} A

191

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the significance of stationary armature alternator?

  1. ((a))

    The output current can be easily taken from rotor winding. 

  2. ((b))

    The armature windings of the rotating field alternator are not subjected to centrifugal forces. 

  3. ((c))

    The armature windings can be braced better mechanically against the high electromagnetic force.

  4. ((d))

    The rotating field type alternator has a smaller size than the rotating armature type.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The output current can be easily taken from rotor winding. 

192

In an electrical network, if the quantity of a source is controlled by another voltage or current present in the circuit, such a source is called _______.

  1. ((a))

    dependent source 

  2. ((b))

    non-ideal source

  3. ((c))

    ideal source

  4. ((d))

    independent source

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

dependent source 

193

Why is the hold-on coil connected in series with the shunt field in a three-point starter of a DC motor?

  1. ((a))

    To prevent the motor from running away in case of an open-field circuit

  2. ((b))

    To provide the lubricant for the motor 

  3. ((c))

    To disconnect the supply when the motor is in normal operation

  4. ((d))

    To control the speed of the motor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To prevent the motor from running away in case of an open-field circuit

194

If the synchronous speed of a motor is 1000 rpm and the rotor speed is 970 rpm, then percentage slip is ________.

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    3%

  3. ((c))

    9%

  4. ((d))

    7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5%

195

Which of the following types of steel is used to make the core of a transformer?

  1. ((a))

    Stainless steel 

  2. ((b))

    Silicon steel

  3. ((c))

    High-carbon steel 

  4. ((d))

    Tool steel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stainless steel 

196

The deflection sensitivity in a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO) is ________ the mass of electron. 

  1. ((a))

    inversely proportional to the square root of

  2. ((b))

    directly proportional to

  3. ((c))

    inversely proportional to

  4. ((d))

    directly proportional to the square root of 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

inversely proportional to the square root of

197

The Norton’s equivalent current between the load terminal A-B will be: 

  1. ((a))

    10 A

  2. ((b))

    5 A

  3. ((c))

    0 A

  4. ((d))

    20 A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 A

198

What is the main reason of placing field winding on the stationary rotor?

  1. ((a))

    Stator is associated with more current.

  2. ((b))

    Insulation of high voltage is made easy on stator than on rotor. 

  3. ((c))

    Field circuit possesses less power. 

  4. ((d))

    Stator is associated with more power.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stator is associated with more current.

199

The admittance of an electric circuit is represented by Y = (3 + j4). What is the value of resistance in this circuit? 

  1. ((a))

    225Ω\frac{2}{25}\Omega

  2. ((b))

    425Ω\frac{4}{25}\Omega

  3. ((c))

    125Ω\frac{1}{25}\Omega

  4. ((d))

    325Ω\frac{3}{25}\Omega

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

225Ω\frac{2}{25}\Omega

200

In an electrical signal waveform, if each value on the curve is proportional to sine of the angle of rotation of the coil, then such a wave is called _______. 

  1. ((a))

    sine wave

  2. ((b))

    triangular wave

  3. ((c))

    square wave

  4. ((d))

    ramp wave

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sine wave

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