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General English (25 questions)

1

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required,select 'No substitution required'. 

You will never become a good reader until reading are done with a purpose.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    When reading has 

  3. ((c))

    until reading will be 

  4. ((d))

    unless reading is 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Fly the nest

  1. ((a))

    Children returning home after studying abroad 

  2. ((b))

    To run at a very fast pace to reach home

  3. ((c))

    To lose direction and not reach one's destination 

  4. ((d))

    Children leaving their parents' home to live on their own

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Children returning home after studying abroad 

3

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

Many industrialists are coming onward to help migrant workers find employment in their villages and cities.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    towards 

  3. ((c))

    forward

  4. ((d))

    backward

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

4

Select the most appropriate one - word substitution for the given group of words. 

A gentle song sung to put a child to sleep

  1. ((a))

    Lullaby

  2. ((b))

    Chorus

  3. ((c))

    Prayer

  4. ((d))

    Hymn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lullaby

5

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

When have you been waiting for me here?

  1. ((a))

    How long

  2. ((b))

    How far 

  3. ((c))

    What time

  4. ((d))

    How late

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

How long

6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 

SUBTLE

  1. ((a))

    crafty

  2. ((b))

    harsh

  3. ((c))

    faint

  4. ((d))

    slight

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

crafty

7

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. 

These discount coupons are ______ for only six months from the date of issue.

  1. ((a))

    attested

  2. ((b))

    tested

  3. ((c))

    valid

  4. ((d))

    solid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

attested

8

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Manual

  2. ((b))

    Grajual

  3. ((c))

    Mutual

  4. ((d))

    Usual

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manual

9

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

STERN

  1. ((a))

    strict

  2. ((b))

    mild

  3. ((c))

    lenient

  4. ((d))

    gentle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

strict

10

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. 

Why did you spent so much money on old and useless furniture?

  1. ((a))

    and useless furniture

  2. ((b))

    so much money

  3. ((c))

    Why did you spent

  4. ((d))

    on old

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

and useless furniture

11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

PROVOKE

  1. ((a))

    Enrage

  2. ((b))

    Gratify

  3. ((c))

    Placate

  4. ((d))

    Hinder

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Enrage

12

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

They went on talking while the teacher were teaching an important lesson.

  1. ((a))

    while the 

  2. ((b))

    teacher were teaching 

  3. ((c))

    an important lesson 

  4. ((d))

    They went on talking

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

while the 

13

Select the most appropriate one - word substitution for the given group of words. 

Undue favour shown to one's relatives

  1. ((a))

    Nepotism

  2. ((b))

    Nationalism

  3. ((c))

    Despotism

  4. ((d))

    Narcissism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nepotism

14

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. 

My employers ______ my salary last year.

  1. ((a))

    rise

  2. ((b))

    rose

  3. ((c))

    raise

  4. ((d))

    raised

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rise

15

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

I am tired ______ reminding you to clean your room.

  1. ((a))

    at

  2. ((b))

    by

  3. ((c))

    of

  4. ((d))

    to

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

at

16

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. 

Swami Dayanand ______ the Arya Samaj.

  1. ((a))

    invented

  2. ((b))

    developed

  3. ((c))

    founded

  4. ((d))

    discovered

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

invented

17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CEASE

  1. ((a))

    stop 

  2. ((b))

    catch

  3. ((c))

    halt

  4. ((d))

    start

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stop 

18

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. 

The elegance furnished drawing room indicated that the owner had good taste.

  1. ((a))

    drawing room indicated

  2. ((b))

    that the owner

  3. ((c))

    had good taste

  4. ((d))

    The elegance furnished

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

drawing room indicated

19

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Mediocre 

  2. ((b))

    Legible

  3. ((c))

    Opaque

  4. ((d))

    Sugestion 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mediocre 

20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Your guess is as good as mine

  1. ((a))

    To have the same idea as another

  2. ((b))

    To have no idea of the answer

  3. ((c))

    To play a guessing game 

  4. ((d))

    To have a better idea than others

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To have the same idea as another

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

Albert soon got to learn the language of (1) ______ native people. Now, he could talk to (2) ______ about their problems. They too began to (3) ______ him for advice. Some people, (4) ______, were too shy to share their concerns. Albert eventually (5) ______ them that he was there to assist them in all matters.

21

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

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    an

  3. ((c))

    the 

  4. ((d))

    one

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

22

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

  1. ((a))

    them

  2. ((b))

    you

  3. ((c))

    himself

  4. ((d))

    us

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

them

23

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

  1. ((a))

    appear

  2. ((b))

    approach

  3. ((c))

    advance

  4. ((d))

    arrange

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

appear

24

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

  1. ((a))

    furthermore

  2. ((b))

    however

  3. ((c))

    therefore

  4. ((d))

    moreover

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

furthermore

25

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

  1. ((a))

    assured

  2. ((b))

    settled

  3. ((c))

    decided

  4. ((d))

    confirmed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

assured

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

Among six objects F, G, H, J, K and L : 

i. H is twice heavy as K, and J is one and half times as heavy as F. 

ii. G is half as heavy as J. 

iii. F and J together are less heavy than H. 

iv. J and L together are twice as heavy as F. 

If the objects are arranged in descending order of their weight, which object will be second from the bottom?

  1. ((a))

    K

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

K

27

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

7 : 294 :: 9 : ?

  1. ((a))

    648

  2. ((b))

    576

  3. ((c))

    881

  4. ((d))

    452

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

648

28

Which option figure would come next in the following figure series? 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

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

{21, 29, 20}

  1. ((a))

    {8, 17, 15} 

  2. ((b))

    {19, 28, 17}

  3. ((c))

    {33, 35, 12}

  4. ((d))

    {7, 26, 24}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

{8, 17, 15} 

30

If WIDOWER is coded as VKAOXCU, then how would FORTIFY be coded?  

  1. ((a))

    EQOTJDB

  2. ((b))

    GMUSHDV

  3. ((c))

    EOQSJCD

  4. ((d))

    EPPTHDC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EQOTJDB

31

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))

32

If POUNDAGE is coded as NOPUEGAD, then how would STAMPING be coded? 

  1. ((a))

    AMSTGNIP

  2. ((b))

    TSMGNPIA

  3. ((c))

    TAMSGINP

  4. ((d))

    AMTSGNIP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AMSTGNIP

33

Select the mirror image of the figure marked 'X', when the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure. 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

If 'FESTIVE' is coded as '16113215011' and 'HUNGER' is coded as '1427815114', then how will 'GRUDGE' be coded? 

  1. ((a))

    12457111851

  2. ((b))

    14527811151

  3. ((c))

    15241718511

  4. ((d))

    15427181511

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12457111851

35

Two statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true even if they do not conform to real - world knowledge, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/ follow from the statements. 

Statements : 

  1. Some streams are rivers. 
  2. No river is a lake. 

Conclusions : 

I. No stream is a lake. 

II. Some rivers are streams.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follow

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusion I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

36

Six boys A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a queue. 

i. There are two boys between B and D, and D is just in front of E. 

ii. A and C are adjacent to B. 

iii. A is just behind E, and C is just in front of F. 

Which two boys are exactly in the middle positions?

  1. ((a))

    B and C

  2. ((b))

    C and D

  3. ((c))

    A and E

  4. ((d))

    A and B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B and C

37

If the signs + and × are interchanged, then which of the following equations would be correct? 

  1. ((a))

    9 × 3 - 7 + 9 = 19

  2. ((b))

    10 × 5 ÷ 10 + 10 = 10

  3. ((c))

    4 ÷ 8 + 6 × 3 = 8

  4. ((d))

    18 × 3 ÷ 12 + 8 = 20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 × 3 - 7 + 9 = 19

38

Select the option that is related to the third letter - cluster in the same way as the second letter - cluster is related to the first letter - cluster. 

LOTTERY : WQMTBTF :: SECULAR : ?

  1. ((a))

    BDRTQZK 

  2. ((b))

    GTFUCUM

  3. ((c))

    FGTUUCM

  4. ((d))

    DFTUSBM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BDRTQZK 

39

Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in a row facing North. 

i. Q sits to the immediate right of P, who is at one of the extreme ends of the line. 

ii. Q sits third to the left of T. 

iii. There are two persons between W and T.

iii. U is not an immediate neighbor of S and sits to the immediate left of V. 

iv. There are three persons between V and R. 

Who are sitting between Q and T?

  1. ((a))

    R and S 

  2. ((b))

    U and V

  3. ((c))

    R and U 

  4. ((d))

    V and S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R and S 

40

'Literature' is related to 'Poetry' in the same way as ' Painting' is related to '______'.

  1. ((a))

    Colour 

  2. ((b))

    Portrait

  3. ((c))

    Expression

  4. ((d))

    Frame

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Colour 

41

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

10 ÷ 5 - 4 × 3 + 6 = 13

  1. ((a))
    • and ÷ 
  2. ((b))
    • and × 
  3. ((c))

    ÷ and × 

  4. ((d))
    • and -
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and ÷ 
42

Select the option figure, which when placed in the blank space of the figure marked 'X' would complete the pattern. 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43

If CROWN is coded as 68 and DEPEND is coded as 42, then how would IMAGERY be coded? 

  1. ((a))

    68

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    71

  4. ((d))

    73

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68

44

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

7, 9, 13, 16, 25, 29, ?, 50

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

45

'Play' is related to 'Actor' in the same way as 'Concert' is related to '______'. 

  1. ((a))

    Symphony

  2. ((b))

    Piano

  3. ((c))

    Musician

  4. ((d))

    Director

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Symphony

46

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

Women, Employed, Mothers

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true even if they do not conform to real - world knowledge, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements. 

Statements : 

  1. All towns are cities. 
  2. No city is a village. 
  3. Some cities are corporations. 

Conclusions : 

I. Some corporations are villages. 

II. Some towns are corporations. 

III. No corporation is a village.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or conclusion III follows 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

48

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the figures below. How would the paper look when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

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

PMOR, RNNP, TOMN, VPLL, ?

  1. ((a))

    XRJK

  2. ((b))

    XQKJ

  3. ((c))

    VQJJ

  4. ((d))

    YQKJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XRJK

50

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

91, 100, 94, 97, 101, 90, 112, ?

  1. ((a))

    83

  2. ((b))

    123

  3. ((c))

    87

  4. ((d))

    79

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

83

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

What will be the compound interest on a sum of ₹ 22,500 at the rate of 16% per annum for 1 year, when interest is compounded half yearly?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 3,744

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 3,700

  3. ((c))

    ₹3, 600

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 36,244

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 3,744

52

12 men can complete a painting work in 8 days. However, 16 women can complete the same painting work in 12 days. 8 men started painting the house. After 6 days of painting, 2 men were replaced by 4 women. Now how many days will they take to complete the remaining painting? 

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

53

An almirah was sold at a profit of 15%. If its cost had been 5% less and it had been sold for ₹ 1,470 less, then the profit would have been 10%. What is the cost price of the almirah?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 14,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 29,400

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 16,100

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 2,94,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 14,000

54

The year - wise student enrollment of two schools over a period of 5 years has been presented in the following bar graph. 

 

In which year is the difference of enrollment in the two schools, the least?

  1. ((a))

    2015

  2. ((b))

    2016

  3. ((c))

    2018

  4. ((d))

    2017

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2015

55

The simplified value of \( \frac{{119 - \left[ {;48 \div 6 - 7;\left{ {5 \times 12 \div 3 - \left( {15 - \overline {3 - 8} } \right)} \right}} \right]}}{{24 \div 3 - 9;of;3 + \left( {52 - \overline {8 - 4} } \right) \div 6;}}\) is :

  1. ((a))

    −11111- {111 \over 11}

  2. ((b))

    −12727- {127 \over 27 }

  3. ((c))

    12743{127 \over 43}

  4. ((d))

    11111{111 \over 11}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−11111- {111 \over 11}

56

A wire is in the form of a square of side 33 cm. If the wire is molded to form a circle, then what is the radius of the circle? 

(Useπ=227)(Use \pi = {22 \over 7})

  1. ((a))

    21 cm

  2. ((b))

    33 cm

  3. ((c))

    16.5 cm

  4. ((d))

    42 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21 cm

57

From a wooden cubical block of side 10 cm, a sphere of radius 4.2 cm is carved out. How much wood is wasted in the process? (Use π=227\pi = {22 \over 7})

  1. ((a))

    476.3 cm3

  2. ((b))

    689.536 cm3

  3. ((c))

    310.464 cm3

  4. ((d))

    523.8 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

476.3 cm3

58

The product of two positive numbers is 1344 and their ratio is 7 ∶ 12. The smaller of these number is:

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

59

Two dealers offer an item at the same marked price ₹ 3,000. The first dealer allows successive discounts of 10% and 15%. The other dealer allows successive discounts of 20% and 5%. Find the difference in the selling price of the item under the two offers.

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 15

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 20

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 10

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 15

60

A bus moves from station A towards station B, which is at a distance of 189 km. An hour later, a car, the ratio of whose speed with the bus is 3 ∶ 2, starts from station A and moves towards station B. Find the speed of the bus (in km/h), if the car arrives at station B in half an hour earlier than the bus. 

  1. ((a))

    41

  2. ((b))

    37.8

  3. ((c))

    42

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41

61

Kavita purchased fabric worth ₹ 800 for a dress, and spent ₹ 350 on embroidery and stitching. If she sold a dress at a profit of 20%, then the selling price is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 1,220

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 1,380

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 1,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 1,310

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 1,220

62

In a joint family of 16 persons, the eldest and the youngest members have an age difference of 82 years. If these two are left out of the counting, then the average age of the remaining 14 persons is 28. The average age of the entire family being 30, what is the age of the eldest person?

  1. ((a))

    85 years

  2. ((b))

    88 years

  3. ((c))

    76 years

  4. ((d))

    60 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85 years

63

If the mode of the following data is 11, then find the value of k: 

11, 8, 9, (2k - 1), 11, 12, 12, 18, 14, 16

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

64

The average of 9 numbers is 19. If the average of the first four numbers is 14, then the average of last 5 numbers is: 

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    25.25

  4. ((d))

    23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

65

Two numbers differ by 10. If their LCM is 120 and HCF is 10, then the sum of the number is: 

  1. ((a))

    130

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

130

66

The value of (;1623÷10)−[(83×54)of25+163×118−(14÷128)]\left( {;16\frac{2}{3} \div 10} \right) - \left[ {\left( {\frac{8}{3} \times \frac{5}{4}} \right)of\frac{2}{5} + \frac{{16}}{3} \times \frac{{11}}{8} - \left( {\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{{28}}} \right)} \right] is:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

67

The following graph shows the production of cotton cloth (in lakh meters) by three companies A, B, and C over the years. 

In which years the production of company C is 81.94% (correct to 2 decimal places) of the combined production of company A and company B?

  1. ((a))

    1996

  2. ((b))

    1998

  3. ((c))

    2000

  4. ((d))

    1999

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1996

68

A large container has a 50 litre mixture of juice and water in the ratio 3 ∶ 2. To this, a 60 litre juice and water mixture is added, that has a juice to water ratio of 2 ∶ 1. After this, 11 litres of the solution is replaced with pure juice. What is the ratio of water to juice in the final mixture?

  1. ((a))

    37 ∶ 18

  2. ((b))

    29 ∶ 81

  3. ((c))

    4 ∶ 7

  4. ((d))

    18 ∶ 37

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37 ∶ 18

69

The cost of leveling a square field at the rate of ₹ 52/m2 is ₹ 1,30,000. What will be the cost of fencing its boundary at the rate of ₹35/m?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 2,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 7,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 87,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 3,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹ 2,500

70

Seats in a college for B.Sc. course for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, are in the proportion of 7 ∶ 5 ∶ 8. There is a proposal to increase the seats by 50%, 40% and 25%, respectively. What will be the proportion of the increased seats? 

  1. ((a))

    12 ∶ 9 ∶ 33

  2. ((b))

    21 ∶ 14 ∶ 20

  3. ((c))

    57 ∶ 45 ∶ 33

  4. ((d))

    7 ∶ 4 ∶ 4

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Answer: ((a))

12 ∶ 9 ∶ 33

71

A survey was conducted on 80 families to know about their favorite place to visit out of 6 particular locations. The same has been shown in the following pie chart. 

What is the central angle for the families who showed interest for visiting Jaipur?

  1. ((a))

    15°

  2. ((b))

    25°

  3. ((c))

    54°

  4. ((d))

    60°

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Answer: ((a))

15°

72

Ankit invests some money at 9% simple interest for 2 years, and the same sum for 4 years at 10% per annum. He earns ₹ 1,740 in all. The sum invested in each case is: 

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 4,350

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 3,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 6,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 4,500

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 4,350

73

A is 30% more efficient than B. If B finishes a work in 13 days, then in how many days will A finish the same work? 

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

11

74

A typist uses a paper of size 32 cm × 20 cm. He leaves a margin of 2 cm each on all the sides. If he leaves a margin of 1 cm only on all the sides, then what is the percentage of the increase in the are available for typing (correct to 2 decimal places)?

  1. ((a))

    20.54%

  2. ((b))

    82.96% 

  3. ((c))

    17.04% 

  4. ((d))

    79.46%

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Answer: ((a))

20.54%

75

Amit covers a certain distance on his bike at a speed of 40 km/h in 15 min. If he wants to cover the same distance in 12 min, then what should his speed be?

  1. ((a))

    60 km/h

  2. ((b))

    50 km/h

  3. ((c))

    72 km/h 

  4. ((d))

    32 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

60 km/h

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Who among the following built the first European fort in India in the year 1503?

  1. ((a))

    Dutch

  2. ((b))

    British

  3. ((c))

    French

  4. ((d))

    Portuguese

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Answer: ((a))

Dutch

77

Which state became the first fully organic farming state in 2016?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Sikkim

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Goa

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Answer: ((a))

Assam

78

Which part of the world has become the highest density of population as of September 2020? 

  1. ((a))

    East Australia

  2. ((b))

    North America

  3. ((c))

    East Africa

  4. ((d))

    South Central Asia

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Answer: ((a))

East Australia

79

What do you call the transparent front part of the eye?

  1. ((a))

    Cornea 

  2. ((b))

    Retina 

  3. ((c))

    Pupil

  4. ((d))

    Iris

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Answer: ((a))

Cornea 

80

Which Indian city was included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for its contribution to music in November 2017? 

  1. ((a))

    Nagpur

  2. ((b))

    Vadodara

  3. ((c))

    Bengaluru

  4. ((d))

    Chennai

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Answer: ((a))

Nagpur

81

Which of the following is an essential element used in the synthesis of proteins in plants?

  1. ((a))

    Calcium

  2. ((b))

    Sodium 

  3. ((c))

    Chlorine

  4. ((d))

    Nitrogen

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Answer: ((a))

Calcium

82

The Chalukya Dynasty ruled in Vatapi which is in the modern day Indian state of ______. 

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

83

Which Indian Lawn Tennis player became the first Asian player to win the Boys' Singles title at Wimbledon in 1954? 

  1. ((a))

    Ramanathan Krishnan

  2. ((b))

    Ramesh Krishnan

  3. ((c))

    Anand Amritraj

  4. ((d))

    Vijay Amritraj

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Answer: ((a))

Ramanathan Krishnan

84

Which of the following is one of the main active sulphur - containing compounds present in garlic and onion?  

  1. ((a))

    Allicin

  2. ((b))

    Cellulose

  3. ((c))

    Ethanol

  4. ((d))

    Phenol

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Answer: ((a))

Allicin

85

Pochampally Ikat sarees and dress materials, famous for their traditional geometric patterns, belong to the state of _____. 

  1. ((a))

    Telangana

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Telangana

86

What kind of a traditional sport 'Vallam Kali'?

  1. ((a))

    Boxing

  2. ((b))

    Running

  3. ((c))

    Boat Racing

  4. ((d))

    Wrestling

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Answer: ((a))

Boxing

87

'Ratvai' is a dance form associated with the ______ tribes of India. 

  1. ((a))

    Mewati

  2. ((b))

    Khasi

  3. ((c))

    Jatapus

  4. ((d))

    Bhil

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Answer: ((a))

Mewati

88

'Muya Awandru' is a traditional food of this Indian state. 

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Chattisgarh

  4. ((d))

    Tripura

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Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

89

A paper instructing the bank to pay a specific amount from a person's account to another person in whose name it has been issued is known as: 

  1. ((a))

    cash

  2. ((b))

    cheque

  3. ((c))

    passbook

  4. ((d))

    currency

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Answer: ((a))

cash

90

Who among the following was appointed as the First Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in October 2019? 

  1. ((a))

    Radha Krishna Mathur

  2. ((b))

    Anil Baijal

  3. ((c))

    Dineshwar Sharma

  4. ((d))

    Girish Chandra Murmu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Radha Krishna Mathur

91

If two forces act on an object from opposite directions, then the magnitude of the net force acting on it is the ______ of the magnitudes of the two forces. 

  1. ((a))

    product

  2. ((b))

    sum

  3. ((c))

    ratio

  4. ((d))

    difference

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Answer: ((a))

product

92

What is the maximum amount of investment permissible per senior citizen under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana?

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 10 lakh

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 15 lakh

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 7 lakh

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 25 lakh

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 10 lakh

93

India and Pakistan had signed the ______, under which the two countries agreed to sort out differences and disputes bilaterally. 

  1. ((a))

    Calcutta pact

  2. ((b))

    Shimla Pact

  3. ((c))

    Lucknow Pact

  4. ((d))

    Agra Pact

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calcutta pact

94

Rani Rudrama Devi was a famous ruler of the ______ dynasty. 

  1. ((a))

    Pandya

  2. ((b))

    Kakatiya

  3. ((c))

    Chola

  4. ((d))

    Chera

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Answer: ((a))

Pandya

95

In which year did India give shelter to Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader?

  1. ((a))

    1962

  2. ((b))

    1957

  3. ((c))

    1960

  4. ((d))

    1959

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Answer: ((a))

1962

96

Which of the following is a low grade brown coal that is soft with high moisture content?

  1. ((a))

    Bituminous

  2. ((b))

    Anthracite

  3. ((c))

    Peat

  4. ((d))

    Lignite

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Answer: ((a))

Bituminous

97

What do you call one of the most famous constellations that we can see during summer time in the early part of the night?

  1. ((a))

    Cassiopeia

  2. ((b))

    Ursa Minor

  3. ((c))

    Orion

  4. ((d))

    Ursa Major

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Answer: ((a))

Cassiopeia

98

In terms of coal reserves, India's rank in the world as of April 2020 was: 

  1. ((a))

    ninth

  2. ((b))

    fifth

  3. ((c))

    seventh

  4. ((d))

    third

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Answer: ((a))

ninth

99

Who among the following helped Kaira District Co - operative Milk Producers' Union Ltd expand its work, ushering in the White Revolution? 

  1. ((a))

    Verghese Kurien

  2. ((b))

    Azar Iqbal

  3. ((c))

    Baba Amte

  4. ((d))

    Sunderlal Bahuguna

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Answer: ((a))

Verghese Kurien

100

'Ace against Odds' is an autobiography by ______.

  1. ((a))

    Hima Das

  2. ((b))

    Sania Mirza

  3. ((c))

    Dutee Chand

  4. ((d))

    Mary Kom

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hima Das

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