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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

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

TOM, UMP, VKS, ?, XGY

  1. ((a))

    WHU

  2. ((b))

    WIV

  3. ((c))

    WIU

  4. ((d))

    WHV

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Answer: ((a))

WHU

2

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

121, 144, 169, ?, 225, 256

  1. ((a))

    196

  2. ((b))

    192

  3. ((c))

    188

  4. ((d))

    194

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

196

3

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

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

17 : 19

  1. ((a))

    23 ∶ 27

  2. ((b))

    43 ∶ 53

  3. ((c))

    29 ∶ 31

  4. ((d))

    31 ∶ 41

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23 ∶ 27

4

In a certain code language, 'GANT' is coded as '126', and 'PROM' is coded as '186'. How will 'GAIL' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    79

  3. ((c))

    57

  4. ((d))

    87

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Answer: ((a))

63

5

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

I. All X are B.

II. All N are X.

Conclusions:

I. All N are B.

II. Some B are X.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

6

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))

7

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.

RL : VJ :: AN : ?

  1. ((a))

    FL

  2. ((b))

    EL

  3. ((c))

    FM

  4. ((d))

    EM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FL

8

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern (Rotation is not allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

9

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

10

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘× ‘ are interchanged and also ‘5’ and ‘9’ are interchanged?

3 + 9 – 6 × 5 ÷ 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

11

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

GAP : EYN :: MAD : KYB :: FILE : ?

  1. ((a))

    EJGC

  2. ((b))

    DGJC

  3. ((c))

    EHKD

  4. ((d))

    DKHE

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Answer: ((a))

EJGC

12

By interchanging the given two signs, which of the following equations will NOT be correct?

× and –

I. 17 – 21 + 86 ÷ 2 × 13 = 387

II. 10 + 63 – 12 × 259 ÷ 7 = 739

  1. ((a))

    Equation I

  2. ((b))

    Equation II

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

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Answer: ((a))

Equation I

13

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some mangoes are radish and no radish is an apple.

All apples are tomatoes.

Conclusions:

I: All radish being tomatoes is a possibility.

II: Some radishes are tomatoes.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only I follows

  3. ((c))

    Only II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II follow

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Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II follows

14

Seven boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and B7 are sitting around a circular table, facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). B3 is second to the left of B6. B1 is third to the left of B3. B7 is third to the left of B6.

B4 is not the immediate neighbour of B6. B2 is not the immediate neighbour of B1, B5 is the immediate neighbour of B1 and B6.. Three out of the following four options are similar by a certain logic and form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?

  1. ((a))

    B3, B6, B1

  2. ((b))

    B6, B1, B7

  3. ((c))

    B2, B5, B4

  4. ((d))

    B7, B4, B1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B3, B6, B1

15

In a certain code language, 'SLID' is written as 'TMHC', and 'LIST' is written as 'MJRS'. How will 'PILE' be written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    QIKC

  2. ((b))

    OHMF

  3. ((c))

    OMHF

  4. ((d))

    QJKD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QIKC

16

6 persons A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a rectangular table (not necessarily in the same order) facing towards the centre. 4 persons are sitting at each corner, and one person is sitting at the middle of each shorter side of the table. B is an immediate neighbour of D and C. F is an immediate neighbour of A and D. E is an immediate neighbour of A and C. F is not sitting at any of the corners.

Which of the following pairs represents the persons who are sitting exactly opposite to each other?

  1. ((a))

    CD

  2. ((b))

    FC

  3. ((c))

    AD

  4. ((d))

    BE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CD

17

Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F and G have a different number of bikes. D has more bikes than F, but less bikes than G. F has less bikes than A, and A does not have the highest number of bikes. Four persons have more bikes than C. E has the least and D has the third highest number of bikes. B has less bikes than G. Who has the highest number of bikes?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    G

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

B

18

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

8 : 32 :: 12 : 72 :: 18 : ?

  1. ((a))

    180

  2. ((b))

    234

  3. ((c))

    208

  4. ((d))

    162

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Answer: ((a))

180

19

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

16, 32, 14, 19, 37, 21, 22, 42, ?, 25, 47, 35

  1. ((a))

    34

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

20

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))

21

In a certain code language, '693' means 'Neha likes cakes', '135' means 'cakes are sweet', '254' means 'we are girls', then what is the code for 'sweet' in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

22

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

In a certain code language, 'GRAY' is coded as ‘718125', 'FOMK' is coded as ‘6151311'. How will 'CBHL' be coded in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    23812

  2. ((b))

    32812

  3. ((c))

    38212

  4. ((d))

    32821

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23812

24

Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the pattern (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

25

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

Water : Thirst :: Food : Hunger :: Rest : ?

  1. ((a))

    Thought

  2. ((b))

    Wine

  3. ((c))

    Exhaustion

  4. ((d))

    Intoxication

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thought

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

A borrows an amount of ₹3,600 from B at a rate of 20% simple interest for 2 years and lends 75% of this amount to C at 20% compound interest for 2 years. A uses the remaining amount for his personal purpose. Find the total loss incurred by A. 

  1. ((a))

    ₹928

  2. ((b))

    ₹852

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,152

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹928

27

What is the value of y in the following equation?

(1 ÷ 23) of [2{3 + 4(35 ÷ 7)}] = y

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

28

The marked price of one pen is '₹x'. The selling price of one packet of 'x' pens, after a discount of 15%, is ₹1,360. What is the value of 'x'?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

29

The slant height and the radius of a right circular cone are 11 cm, and 6 cm, respectively. What is the curved surface area of the cone?

  1. ((a))

    74π cm2

  2. ((b))

    60π cm2

  3. ((c))

    44π cm2

  4. ((d))

    66π cm2

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Answer: ((a))

74π cm2

30

The following pie chart shows hypothetical populations of different states (K, R, T, M, P, U, B) in the year 2011.

What is the difference between the total population of R and T and the total population of U and B as per data given in the pie chart above?

  1. ((a))

    13,82,000

  2. ((b))

    15,40,000

  3. ((c))

    12,56,000

  4. ((d))

    14,75,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13,82,000

31

Punit goes from his home to his relative's place at a speed of 45 km/h. While returning from the relative's place, due to traffic, it takes him an hour longer as he can only drive at the speed of 40 km/h. Find the distance (in km) of his relative's place from his home.

  1. ((a))

    400

  2. ((b))

    720

  3. ((c))

    180

  4. ((d))

    360

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

400

32

The following bar graph shows the total number of newspaper readers (in thousands) in a city during 6 consecutive months in a particular year and the respective percentages of the above-mentioned readers who read Hindi newspapers. The rest of the readers read English newspapers.

Note: Total readers = Hindi newspaper readers + English newspaper readers 

What is the difference between the number of Hindi newspaper readers during January, February and April taken together and that of English newspaper readers during March, May and June taken together?

  1. ((a))

    154500

  2. ((b))

    114500

  3. ((c))

    176500

  4. ((d))

    138700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

154500

33

The cost of building a fence around a circular field is ₹7,425 at the rate of ₹13.50 per foot. What is the area of the circular field? [Use π = 227\frac{22}{7}]

  1. ((a))

    25018.5 ft2

  2. ((b))

    23864.4 ft2

  3. ((c))

    24644.5 ft2

  4. ((d))

    24062.5 ft2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25018.5 ft2

34

In a bag, the number of ₹5 coins is 8 more than the number of ₹10 coins but 20% less than the number of ₹2 coins. If the total amount in the bag is ₹270, what is the number of ₹5 coins?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

35

If P1, P2, and P3 are three distinct prime numbers, then what is the least common multiple of P1, P2, and P3?

  1. ((a))

    P1

  2. ((b))

    P1 × P2 × P3

  3. ((c))

    P2 × P3

  4. ((d))

    P1 + P2 + P3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P1

36

A person goes from P to Q in 8 hours. He starts from P at 8 a.m. Another person goes from Q to P in 12 hours. He starts from Q at 9 a.m. At what time will they meet?

  1. ((a))

    1∶12 p.m.

  2. ((b))

    12∶12 p.m.

  3. ((c))

    12∶20 p.m.

  4. ((d))

    1∶20 p.m.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1∶12 p.m.

37

The following table shows the numbers of chairs made of plastic and of steel in 5 different colours that were sold from a furniture showroom during a sale.

ColourSteelPlastic
C11012
C2126
C3814
C4618
C5911
<br>

The total number of chairs of colour C3 sold is what percentage of all the chairs of these 5 colours sold, both plastic and steel ones put together? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]

  1. ((a))

    17.75%

  2. ((b))

    20.75%

  3. ((c))

    14.75%

  4. ((d))

    23.75%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17.75%

38

What is the average of the first 13 odd numbers?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    13.5

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

39

Two craftsmen, A and B, are paid a total of Rs. 700 per week by their employer. If A is paid 250% of the sum paid to B, how much is A paid per week?

  1. ((a))

    ₹300

  2. ((b))

    ₹200

  3. ((c))

    ₹500

  4. ((d))

    ₹450

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹300

40

Shivani purchased five pens for ₹600. She sells these five pens at the rate of ₹50 per pen. What is the approximate loss percentage that Shivani incurred on selling the five pens?

  1. ((a))

    58.33%

  2. ((b))

    48.33%

  3. ((c))

    53.33%

  4. ((d))

    61.66%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58.33%

41

The ratio of 45% of 80% of A to 30% of 40% of B is 15 ∶ 4. If the average of A and B is 67.5, what is the value of A - B?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

42

16 boys or 12 women can do a piece of work in 28 days. In how many days will the same work be done by 4 boys and 4 women, if they all work together?

  1. ((a))

    36 days

  2. ((b))

    48 days

  3. ((c))

    44 days

  4. ((d))

    40 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36 days

43

Each side of a square is 12 cm long. The perimeter of this square is equal to the perimeter of a rectangle whose length is 16 cm. What will be the area of this rectangle?

  1. ((a))

    128 cm2

  2. ((b))

    112 cm2

  3. ((c))

    184 cm2

  4. ((d))

    156 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

128 cm2

44

The cost price of 27 articles is the same as the selling price of 18 articles. What is the gain or loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    50% gain

  2. ((b))

    60% loss

  3. ((c))

    30% loss

  4. ((d))

    90% gain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50% gain

45

In a bag there are coins of ₹5, ₹10 and ₹20 denominations. The total number of coins in the bag is 240. If the number of coins of ₹5, ₹10 and ₹20 denominations are in the ratio of 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 5, then what is the total amount of money in the bag?

  1. ((a))

    ₹3,540

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,600

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,620

  4. ((d))

    ₹3,360

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹3,540

46

An alloy contains a mixture of two metals X and Y in the ratio of 2 ∶ 3. The second alloy contains a mixture of the same metals, X and Y in the ratio 7 ∶ 3. In what ratio should the first and the second alloys be mixed so as to make a new alloy containing 50% of metal X?

  1. ((a))

    3 ∶ 4

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 1

  3. ((c))

    5 ∶ 6

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 ∶ 4

47

8 years ago, the average age of Rahul's family consisting of 6 members was 35 years. One year ago a new baby was born in this family. What will be the average age of the family four years hence?

  1. ((a))

    41 years

  2. ((b))

    37 years

  3. ((c))

    40 years

  4. ((d))

    43 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41 years

48

On a certain sum of money, the simple interest for 2 years is ₹150 at the rate of 10% per annum. What is the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest for 2 years if, in the case of compound interest, interest is compounded annually at the rate of 10% per annum.

  1. ((a))

    ₹5

  2. ((b))

    ₹10

  3. ((c))

    ₹7.5

  4. ((d))

    ₹12.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹5

49

A work can be completed by 20 men in 50 days. 30 more than join them after 10 days of work. How many days will be saved in completion of the work?

  1. ((a))

    18 days 

  2. ((b))

    20 days

  3. ((c))

    24 days

  4. ((d))

    28 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 days 

50

The value of 327+1449+5393\frac{2}{7} + 14\frac{4}{9} +5\frac{3}{9} is:

  1. ((a))

    2146321\frac{4}{63}

  2. ((b))

    2546325\frac{4}{63}

  3. ((c))

    2346323\frac{4}{63}

  4. ((d))

    2246322\frac{4}{63}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2146321\frac{4}{63}

General English (25 questions)

51

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

A keeper or custodian of a museum

  1. ((a))

    Creator

  2. ((b))

    Developer

  3. ((c))

    Master

  4. ((d))

    Curator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Creator

52

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

The list included many mundane, routine tasks.

  1. ((a))

    standard

  2. ((b))

    temporal

  3. ((c))

    customary

  4. ((d))

    exceptional

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

standard

53

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.

The smell of this flower make me felt dizzy.

  1. ((a))

    making I feel

  2. ((b))

    makes me feel

  3. ((c))

    make me feeling

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

making I feel

54

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Hurdle

  1. ((a))

    Progress

  2. ((b))

    Impediment

  3. ((c))

    Accessory

  4. ((d))

    Aid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Progress

55

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Apart from Germany, they also visited Italy and Austria during its business trip.

  1. ((a))

    also visited Italy and Austria

  2. ((b))

    during its business trip

  3. ((c))

    Apart from Germany, they

  4. ((d))

    No error.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

also visited Italy and Austria

56

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Suspend all the employees which has been coming late.

  1. ((a))

    who have been coming

  2. ((b))

    who had came

  3. ((c))

    that was been coming

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

who have been coming

57

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

Any award, honour or laudatory notice

  1. ((a))

    Complement

  2. ((b))

    Deal

  3. ((c))

    Statute

  4. ((d))

    Accolade

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Complement

58

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Thinking of talent as innate makes our world more manageable and more comfortable as it relieves a person of the _______ of expectation.

  1. ((a))

    blessing

  2. ((b))

    assistance

  3. ((c))

    burden

  4. ((d))

    compensation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

blessing

59

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Agitate

  1. ((a))

    Blame

  2. ((b))

    Strike

  3. ((c))

    Distress

  4. ((d))

    Soothe

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Blame

60

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

But this immortality / will have purchased / at the price of / his immortal part.

  1. ((a))

    will have purchased

  2. ((b))

    at the price of

  3. ((c))

    his immortal part

  4. ((d))

    But this immortality

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

will have purchased

61

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Tendency

  2. ((b))

    Tendensy

  3. ((c))

    Tendincy

  4. ((d))

    Tendancy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tendency

62

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

As he went through the street on an ________ that morning, he saw a woman with a cat under her arm.

  1. ((a))

    Objection

  2. ((b))

    encasement

  3. ((c))

    Errand

  4. ((d))

    Amendment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Objection

63

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

Something happening in three years

  1. ((a))

    Annual

  2. ((b))

    Triennial

  3. ((c))

    Biennial

  4. ((d))

    millennial

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Annual

64

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Imprudense

  2. ((b))

    Imprudence

  3. ((c))

    Imprudance

  4. ((d))

    Imprudanse

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Imprudense

65

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

We are selling a single orange _______ ₹10 but nobody is ready to buy it.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    to

  3. ((c))

    with

  4. ((d))

    for

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

on

66

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

I had never seen him lose his temper, and he governed our company with an iron hand.

  1. ((a))

    In anxiety

  2. ((b))

    At the service

  3. ((c))

    To any degree

  4. ((d))

    strict and harsh control

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In anxiety

67

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Residents should keep an / eye out for strangers / acting suspecting in their areas

  1. ((a))

    eye out for strangers

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    Residents should keep an

  4. ((d))

    acting suspecting in their areas

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Answer: ((a))

eye out for strangers

68

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

When a plastic comb is rubbed on dry hair, they acquired a static charge.

  1. ((a))

    it acquired a

  2. ((b))

    it acquires a

  3. ((c))

    they acquire an

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

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Answer: ((a))

it acquired a

69

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

Come rain or shine, I will go to Paris tomorrow.

  1. ((a))

    At the last moment

  2. ((b))

    Whatever happens

  3. ((c))

    To decide later

  4. ((d))

    To come before the decided time

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Answer: ((a))

At the last moment

70

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Laborious

  1. ((a))

    Unsophisticated

  2. ((b))

    Profane

  3. ((c))

    Assiduous

  4. ((d))

    Pompous

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Answer: ((a))

Unsophisticated

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

Coca-Cola is to become the new sponsor of the London Eye after (1) _______ a deal to replace France's EDF Energy. The capital's giant Ferris Wheel has been a (2) _______ tourist attraction since it was introduced in 2000, when it was (3) _______ as the Millennium Wheel. It was previously (4) _______ by British Airways before becoming the EDF Energy London Eye in 2011. Coca-Cola will take over in January after (5) _______ a two-year deal with the wheel's owner, Merlin Entertainments, for an undisclosed sum.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    Assorting

  2. ((b))

    Enclosing

  3. ((c))

    Clearing

  4. ((d))

    Signing

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Answer: ((a))

Assorting

72

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

  1. ((a))

    Leading

  2. ((b))

    Susceptible

  3. ((c))

    Supportive

  4. ((d))

    Mandatory

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Answer: ((a))

Leading

73

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

  1. ((a))

    Based

  2. ((b))

    Inscribed

  3. ((c))

    Published

  4. ((d))

    Known

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Answer: ((a))

Based

74

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

  1. ((a))

    Sponsored

  2. ((b))

    Refused

  3. ((c))

    kept

  4. ((d))

    Authenticated

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Answer: ((a))

Sponsored

75

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

  1. ((a))

    Striking

  2. ((b))

    Discovering

  3. ((c))

    Forging

  4. ((d))

    Hedging

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Answer: ((a))

Striking

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Which of the following dances is popularly known as the Gotipua Dance?

  1. ((a))

    Garba

  2. ((b))

    Bandha Nritya

  3. ((c))

    Bhangra

  4. ((d))

    Lavani

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Answer: ((a))

Garba

77

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that ‘The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India’?

  1. ((a))

    Article 40

  2. ((b))

    Article 42

  3. ((c))

    Article 46

  4. ((d))

    Article 44

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Answer: ((a))

Article 40

78

What is the total stock of money in circulation among the public at a particular point of time called?

  1. ((a))

    Money order

  2. ((b))

    Money supply

  3. ((c))

    Short money

  4. ((d))

    Money laundering

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Answer: ((a))

Money order

79

Who is the first Indian woman to win the Grammy Award?

  1. ((a))

    Sunidhi Chauhan

  2. ((b))

    Lata Mangeshkar

  3. ((c))

    Asha Bhosle

  4. ((d))

    Tanvi Shah

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Answer: ((a))

Sunidhi Chauhan

80

How many General Elections to the Lok Sabha have been held till April 2022?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

24

81

Sri Lanka is separated from India by the _______.

  1. ((a))

    Strait of Malacca

  2. ((b))

    Strait of Gibraltar

  3. ((c))

    Palk Strait

  4. ((d))

    Bering Strait

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Answer: ((a))

Strait of Malacca

82

In which state does the Tapi river originate?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

83

The Government of India initiated the comprehensive Family Planning Programme in ________.

  1. ((a))

    1954

  2. ((b))

    1958

  3. ((c))

    1952

  4. ((d))

    1955

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Answer: ((a))

1954

84

Under whose captainship did India win all three major ICC trophies in white-ball cricket till 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Kapil Dev

  2. ((b))

    Virat Kohli

  3. ((c))

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni

  4. ((d))

    Sourav Ganguly

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Answer: ((a))

Kapil Dev

85

Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni was a ruler of which dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Rashtrakuta

  2. ((b))

    Satavahana

  3. ((c))

    Chola

  4. ((d))

    Chera

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Answer: ((a))

Rashtrakuta

86

Who among the following was a leader of the Khilafat Movement?

  1. ((a))

    Bhagat Singh

  2. ((b))

    Kasturba Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  4. ((d))

    Jyotiba Phule

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Answer: ((a))

Bhagat Singh

87

Which of the following teams won the first edition of ISL (Indian Super League)?

  1. ((a))

    Bengaluru FC

  2. ((b))

    Chennaiyin FC

  3. ((c))

    Atletico de Kolkata

  4. ((d))

    Kerala Blasters FC

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Answer: ((a))

Bengaluru FC

88

In which state of India is the Nongkrem dance festival celebrated?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Meghalaya

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Answer: ((a))

Bihar

89

In which year, did Sher Khan defeat Humayun at Kanauj?

  1. ((a))

    1541

  2. ((b))

    1543

  3. ((c))

    1540

  4. ((d))

    1542

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Answer: ((a))

1541

90

Which of the following diseases is caused by insulin deficiency or insulin resistance?

  1. ((a))

    Diabetes

  2. ((b))

    Flu

  3. ((c))

    Cough

  4. ((d))

    Beri Beri

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Answer: ((a))

Diabetes

91

Who became the first woman Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Madhabi Puri Buch

  2. ((b))

    Rekha Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Chanda Kochhar

  4. ((d))

    Gita Gopinath

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Answer: ((a))

Madhabi Puri Buch

92

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005 provides _______ days of assured employment every year to every rural household.

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    200

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Answer: ((a))

100

93

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting Union Budget for 2022- 23 announced a programme called ‘Parvatmala’. This programme was announced to develop ________.

  1. ((a))

    smart houses in hilly areas

  2. ((b))

    ropeways in hilly areas

  3. ((c))

    hospitality culture in hilly areas

  4. ((d))

    roads in hilly areas

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Answer: ((a))

smart houses in hilly areas

94

‘The Race of My Life : An Autobiography’ is the autobiography of which of the following persons?

  1. ((a))

    Dutee Chand

  2. ((b))

    Tintu Luka

  3. ((c))

    PT Usha

  4. ((d))

    Milkha Singh

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Answer: ((a))

Dutee Chand

95

The splitting of white light into its component colours is called _______.

  1. ((a))

    refraction

  2. ((b))

    reflection

  3. ((c))

    scattering

  4. ((d))

    dispersion

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Answer: ((a))

refraction

96

After the Revolt of 1857 was put down by Britishers, which Mughal ruler was forced to leave the country?

  1. ((a))

    Bahadur Shah Zafar

  2. ((b))

    Farrukhsiyar

  3. ((c))

    Ahmad Shah Bahadur

  4. ((d))

    Muhammad Shah

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Answer: ((a))

Bahadur Shah Zafar

97

Which of the following is known as artificial silk?

  1. ((a))

    Acrylic

  2. ((b))

    Nylon

  3. ((c))

    Polyester

  4. ((d))

    Rayon

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Answer: ((a))

Acrylic

98

Which of the following is a warm current?

  1. ((a))

    Labrador current

  2. ((b))

    Falkland current

  3. ((c))

    Canary current

  4. ((d))

    Gulf stream

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Answer: ((a))

Labrador current

99

Which Bharatanatyam dancer became the second youngest dancer to be honoured with the 'Padma Shri' award in 1991?

  1. ((a))

    Hema Malini

  2. ((b))

    Narthaki Nataraj

  3. ((c))

    Saroj Khan

  4. ((d))

    Alarmel Valli

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Answer: ((a))

Hema Malini

100

Mukteshwara Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in ________.

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Assam

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