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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
UNUSUAL
Commonplace
Questionable
Fantastic
Rare
Correct answer
Commonplace
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
TRANSPARENT
Clear
Opaque
Pretty
Shiny
Correct answer
Clear
Direction: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
According to a recent survey, around 60% of children under the age of 5 years has been immunised.
a recent survey
has been immunised
according to
under the age
Correct answer
a recent survey
Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill int he blank.
The Health Minister has been discharged from the hospital, ________ he?
handn't
haven't
hasn't
didn't
Correct answer
handn't
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
I receive a lot of ________ from my family members, who are very encouraging.
ambition
expectation
invitation
inspiration
Correct answer
ambition
Direction: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
I have no inform about today's meeting with the managing director.
about today's meeting
no inform
I have
with the
Correct answer
about today's meeting
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Identification
Suspention
Composition
Application
Correct answer
Identification
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Pravesh's teacher makes him feel as if he is _______.
incompetent
influential
invisible
inappropriate
Correct answer
incompetent
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Never wrong or making a mistake
Untrustworthy
Infallible
Ineligible
Incapable
Correct answer
Untrustworthy
Direction: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Though they worked day and night to build the highway before the deadline they could not completed it.
Though they worked
could not completed
to build the highway
day and night
Correct answer
Though they worked
Direction: 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'.
Anurag asked me why didn't you pay the driver.
you didn't pay
didn't I paid
No substitution required
I didn't pay
Correct answer
you didn't pay
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Drop in
Have very little effect
Reduce in numbers
Go back on a promise
Pay a casual visit
Correct answer
Have very little effect
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Identifible
Justifiable
Eligible
Legible
Correct answer
Identifible
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
GLITTERING
Shingly
Attractive
Dull
Shiny
Correct answer
Shingly
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A turning point
The time when people decide to give up plans
A change of destiny that is surprising
A decision to turn things around
The time at which an important change starts
Correct answer
The time when people decide to give up plans
Direction: 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'.
These days my parents are been taking great care of my health and want me to eat nuts and seeds, which are rich in vitamins and minerals.
No substitution required
were taking
will have taken
are taking
Correct answer
No substitution required
Direction: 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'.
Cakes are Jaya's favourite snack, even samosas is Aparna's preferred choice.
No substitution required
either samosa are
but samosas be
while samosas are
Correct answer
No substitution required
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
One who treats and prevents diseases of the heart
Cardiologist
Pediatrician
Neurologist
Pathologist
Correct answer
Cardiologist
Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The office superintendent asked me to leave my job application ________ him.
with
behind
between
to
Correct answer
with
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
POLLUTION
Creation
Expansion
Contamination
Aggravation
Correct answer
Creation
Direction: 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.
With Covid-19 cases going down in Delhi many hospitals have ______ (1) ________ shifting their focus to other facilities for the treatment of non-Covid patients. At a time when ______ (2) ________ pressure of non-Covid patients continues to increase, the Municipal Corporation ______ (3) ________ hospitals to retain back-up health workers for 100 beds and move the remaining ______ (4) ________ to other units. This move is expected to bring relief to many patients suffering from other diseases ______ (5) ________ cancer, heart or kidney disease, which need urgent services.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
starts
starting
started
start
Correct answer
starts
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
any
a
some
the
Correct answer
any
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
has advised
has advise
have advised
advising
Correct answer
has advised
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
staff
guards
members
patients
Correct answer
staff
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
as well as
similar to
such as
along with
Correct answer
as well as
The first semester scores of six students indicated that Raman immediate scored higher than Ritesh, but he is second lower to Harshita. If Ankur is the second-lowest scorer, then what could be the position of Raghav?
Between Raman and Ritesh
Just below Ritesh
Just above Harshita
Just above Raman
Correct answer
Between Raman and Ritesh
Select the correct sequence of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the letters A, B, C, D and E so as to balance the given equation.
(38 A 17) B 9 C 117 D 13 E 94 = 104
+, ÷, ×, +, -
×, -, ÷, +, -
-, ×, +, ÷, -
×, ÷, +, -, -
Correct answer
+, ÷, ×, +, -
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Correct answer
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series?
256, 123, 66, ?, 18, 6
32
33
29
27
Correct answer
32
Select the option word that is related to the third word in the same way as the word is related to the first word.
Reaper : Farmer :: Anvil : ?
Carpenter
Labourer
Watchmaker
Blacksmith
Correct answer
Carpenter
Seven persons are sitting along the sides of a heptagon table facing the centre. D is second to the right of A, and B is second to the right of F, who is to the immediate right of A. If G and C are sitting adjoining, C being second to the left of A, then what is the sitting position of E?
immediate left of F
immediate left of B
immediate right of A
immediate right of C
Correct answer
immediate left of F
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 Machines are Tools.
No Tool is a Computer.
Conclusions:
I. No Machine is a Computer.
II. Some Computers are Tools.
Only conclusion II follows.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Only conclusion I follows.
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
Correct answer
Only conclusion II follows.
If in a coding system, OPULENT is coded as 84 and LEARNER is coded as 114, then how will PHYSICS be coded in the same coding system?
90
88
99
97
Correct answer
90
In a certain code language, if MATERIAL is written as QDXHVLDP, then how will ONTOLOGY be written in the same code language?
RRXRPRKC
SRXSPSKC
RMSRORJB
RRSSOSGC
Correct answer
RRXRPRKC
Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
HEA, JGC, LIE, ?
NKG
EBX
DAW
PLI
Correct answer
NKG
The Coordinator of an International Virtual Conference has planned six guest lectures on different areas-Cryptography, Fluid Dynamics, Big Data Analysis, Wavelet Theory, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra-to be organised only one on each day from Monday to Sunday.
Wavelet Theory should be organised immediately after Differential Equations.
Big Data Analysis should be organised on Wednesday and should not be followed by Linear Algebra.
Fluid Dynamics should be organised on Friday and there should be a gap of two days between Cryptography and Linear Algebra.
One day there will be no lecture (Saturday is not that day), and just before that day Linear Algebra will be organised.
How many lectures are organised between Big Data Analysis and Wavelet Theory?
Two
One
Four
Three
Correct answer
Two
Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All Birds are Sparrows.
All Sparrows are Reptiles.
Conclusions:
I. Some Reptiles are Birds.
II. All Reptiles are Sparrows.
III. All Birds are Reptiles.
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Neither conclusion I, nor II, and III follow.
Both conclusions I and III follow.
Both conclusions II and III follow.
Correct answer
Both conclusions I and II follow.
If in a coding system, SHELVES is coded as 1919515222219, and NOMINEE is coded as 1412131814225, then how will SEIZURE be coded in the same coding system?
1922912195
19229262185
8518266185
8221816922
Correct answer
1922912195
Which of the given options is the most suitable to fill in the blank?
Newspaper : Press :: Cloth : ________
Shop
Mill
Tailor
Fibre
Correct answer
Shop
Identify the option figure which is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).
Correct answer
Identify the option figure that completes the pattern in the question figure.
Correct answer
Which of the given options is the most suitable to fill in the blank?
16 : 128 : : 4 : ________
14
8
40
26
Correct answer
14
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Correct answer
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship among the following classes:
Students, Females, Teachers
Correct answer
In a certain code language, if EXTRNSIC is written as CIXESNRT, then how will LEFTWING be written in the same code language?
ELGNTFIW
GNIWTFEL
TFELGNIW
GNELIWTF
Correct answer
ELGNTFIW
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series?
16, 32, 8, 48, 6, 60, 5, ?
65
75
70
60
Correct answer
65
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to the right side of the figure.
Correct answer
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.
PHONETIC : FLWHQRKS :: SHEEPDOG : ?
VKHHSGRJ
VKRJHHSG
JRVKGSHH
JRGSHHKV
Correct answer
VKHHSGRJ
Which two digits can be interchanged so as to balance the given equation?
186 ÷ 17 + 104 - 12 × 3 = 16
8 and 3
4 and 7
2 and 7
6 and 4
Correct answer
8 and 3
Select the option in which the numbers are NOT related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(192, 140, 252)
(165, 140, 192)
(221, 192, 252)
(186, 134, 246)
(165, 117, 221)
Correct answer
(165, 140, 192)
Three articles are bought at Rs.180 each. One of them is sold at a loss of 10%. If the other two articles are sold so as to gain 25% on the whole transaction, then what is the gain percentage on the two articles?
30%
42.5%
37.5%
45%
Correct answer
30%
The mean of 100 items is 47. It was discovered that three items which should have been 60,70, 80 were wrongly read as 40, 20, 50, respectively. The correct mean is:
48
50
51
47
Correct answer
48
A hall is 18 m long and 12 m broad. If the sum of the areas of the floor and the ceiling is equal to the sum of the areas of the four walls, the volume (in m3) of the hall is:
1555.2
1376.4
1876.2
1175.5
Correct answer
1555.2
The value of \(5\frac{5}{{29}} - \left[ {\frac{{15}}{4} \div \left{ {\frac{3}{4} \times \left( {\frac{3}{2} - \frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{3}} \right)} \right}} \right]\)is:
1
10
0
5
Correct answer
1
Two numbers are, respectively. 17% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:
59 : 39
39 : 59
50 : 39
39 : 50
Correct answer
59 : 39
What is the difference (in Rs.) between the compound interest, when interest is compounded 6-monthly, and the simple interest on a sum of Rs.10,000 for \(1\frac{1}{2}\) years at 10% p.a.?
91.5
102.25
87
76.25
Correct answer
91.5
Study the following graph and answer the question that follows.
What is ratio of the total revenue of the company in 2016 and 2018 to that of the total expenditure in 2015 and 2017?
115 : 114
105: 143
130 : 103
143 : 105
Correct answer
115 : 114
Study the following graph and answer the question that follows.
The expenditure of the company in 2016 is what percentage more than the average revenue (per year) in 2014, 2015 and 2018 (correct to the nearest integer)?
5%
6%
4%
3%
Correct answer
5%
Study the following graph and answer the question that follows.
In which year is the percentage increase in the revenue, as compared to that in the preceding year, between 1% and 3%?
2018
2016
2017
2015
Correct answer
2018
A person invested a sum of Rs.6,500 at x% per annum at simple interest and a sum of Rs.7,500 at (x - 2)% per annum at simple interest. If the total interest earned on both the investments for 3 years is Rs.3,750, then the rate of interest on the first investment is:
10%
12%
8%
14%
Correct answer
10%
A sum (in Rs.) is distributed between A, B and C in the ratio 5 : 6 : 7. If B gives Rs.400 from his share to C, the ratio of the shares of A, B and C becomes 2 : 3 : 4. What is the sum of the shares (in Rs.) of A and c, in the beginning?
14,000
7,200
11,200
8,400
Correct answer
14,000
The cost price of 30 articles is the same as the selling price of x articles. If the profit is 25%, then the value of x is:
30
18
25
24
Correct answer
30
A fruit seller has a sale of Rs.10,435, Rs.9,927, Rs.10,855, Rs.10,230 and Rs.9,562 for five consecutive months. How much sale (in Rs.) must he have in the sixth month so that he gets an average sale of Rs.10,500?
8,231
11,991
9,231
8,991
Correct answer
8,231
The curved surface area of a right circular cone is 65 π cm2 and the radius of its base is 5 cm. What is half of the volume of the cone, in cm3?
50 π
45 π
100 π
180 π
Correct answer
50 π
A single discount equivalent to three simple discounts of 10%, 12% and 15% is:
32.68%
34.17%
35.36%
37%
Correct answer
32.68%
A, B and C can do a piece of work in 10, 15 and 30 days, respectively. If B and C both assist A on every third day, then in how many days can the work be completed?
\(7\frac{1}{2}\)
5
\(8\frac{1}{2}\)
8
Correct answer
\(7\frac{1}{2}\)
Let x be the least number divisible by 8, 12, 30, 36 and 45 and x is also a perfect square. What is the value of x?
4225
2500
3600
4900
Correct answer
4225
A person crosses a 900-metre long street in 6 minutes. The speed of the person in km/h is:
10
15
12
9
Correct answer
10
A train can travel 40% faster than a car. Both the train and the car start from point A at the same time and reach point B, which is 70 km away from point A, at the same time. On the way, however, the train lost about 15 minutes while stopping at stations. The speed of the car in km/h is:
120
80
100
90
Correct answer
120
If A and B can do a piece of work in 20 days, and A alone can do the same work in 30 days, then in how many days can B alone complete the same work?
75
40
50
60
Correct answer
75
What is the simplified value of \(\left{ {\left( {1 - \frac{2}{{15}}} \right) + \frac{2}{5}} \right} \div \frac{{14}}{{15}} + \left( {\frac{2}{3}of\frac{6}{7} \div \frac{4}{9} - \frac{1}{6} \times 1\frac{5}{7}} \right)\)?
\(\frac{{11}}{{15}}\)
\(\frac{{1}}{{2}} \)
\(\frac{{33}}{{14}} \)
2
Correct answer
\(\frac{{11}}{{15}}\)
A field is in the form of a circle. The cost of fencing around it at Rs.11 per metre is Rs.2,420. What is the area (in m2) of the field? (Take \(\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}\))
4500
2700
3850
4250
Correct answer
4500
A girl spend 76% of her income. If her income increase by 18% and her expenditure increases by 25%, then what is the percentage increase or decrease in her savings (correct to one decimal place)?
4.2%, decrease
5.7%, increase
8.4%, increase
6.9%, decrease
Correct answer
4.2%, decrease
The incomes of A and B are in the ratio 3 : 4, and their expenditure are in the ratio 9 : 5. If the income of A is equal to three times the expenditure of B, then what is the ratio of the savings of A and B?
3 : 5
2 : 5
5 : 3
5 : 2
Correct answer
3 : 5
The average weight of 6 persons increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 55 kg. What might be the weight (in kg) of the new person?
62.5
70
60
75.5
Correct answer
62.5
In which year was 'Project Elephant' launched by the Government of India as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme?
1988
1997
1992
1984
Correct answer
1988
Of the following abbreviations, which one is primarily an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India?
SIDBI
NPCI
NABARD
IRDAI
Correct answer
SIDBI
Unsaturated carbon compounds burn with a:
yellow sooty flame
orange sooty flame
white sooty flame
red sooty flame
Correct answer
yellow sooty flame
Of the following sites of Harappan Civilization, which one is NOT located in Pakistan?
Chanhudaro
Shortughai
Balakot
Kot Diji
Correct answer
Chanhudaro
Which of the following is NOT a property of graphite?
It is a conductor of electricity.
It has a lower density than diamond.
It is a conductor of heat.
It has low melting point.
Correct answer
It is a conductor of electricity.
The 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award' is given for:
Wildlife protection
Energy protection
Environment protection
Biodiversity protection
Correct answer
Wildlife protection
Which of the following is a dwarf planet of our solar system?
Callisto
Ganymede
Europa
Makemake
Correct answer
Callisto
In which of the following states is the festival called 'Yaoshang' traditionally celebrated?
Sikkim
Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh
Manipur
Correct answer
Sikkim
Which of the following minerals has kieserite as its ore?
Potassium
Iron
Magnesium
Silver
Correct answer
Potassium
In which year was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) established?
1987
1980
1983
1985
Correct answer
1987
Of the following battles fought by Akbar, which one was the latest as compared to the rest of the battles?
Battle of Thanesar
Battle of Haldighati
Battle of Tukaroi
Second Battle of Panipat
Correct answer
Battle of Thanesar
The Union Sports Ministry has decided to set up Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) in eight states in the first leg of the Khelo India Scheme. Which of the following is NOT one of these eight states?
Odisha
Nagaland
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Correct answer
Odisha
In which year was the first meeting of National Integration Council held?
1962
1951
1965
1955
Correct answer
1962
On which of the following rivers is Pakistan constructing a dam and named 'Diamer Basha' dam?
Indus
Jhelum
Chenab
Sutlej
Correct answer
Indus
Which of the following wetlands is located in Kerala?
Sasthamkotta Lake
Sandi Bird Sanctuary
Nandur Madhameshwar
Hokera Wetland
Correct answer
Sasthamkotta Lake
Who among the following is the author of the book titled 'Speaking Truth to Power : My Alternative View'?
Mani Shankar Aiyar
Subramanian Swamy
P Chidambaram
Arun Shourie
Correct answer
Mani Shankar Aiyar
With which of the following games is the Duckworth-Lewis-Stem method associated?
Cricket
Hockey
Football
Polo
Correct answer
Cricket
As on September 2021, who is the CEO of NITI Aayog?
Shaktikanta Das
Dr. Rajiv Kumar
Amitabh Kant
Urjit Patel
Correct answer
Shaktikanta Das
________ is a type of fraud where a small electronic device is used to steal debit/credit card information during an authorised banking transaction.
Skimming
Phishing
Smishing
Vishing
Correct answer
Skimming
Who was the Pro-tem speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha?
M Thambidurai
Kamal Nath
Meira Kumar
Manohar Parrikar
Correct answer
M Thambidurai
With which of the following type of fuels is the device named 'tokamak' associated?
Geothermal
Hydel
Atomic
Tidal
Correct answer
Geothermal
Ken Shimura, the renowned comedian who died in March 2020, was a national of:
China
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Correct answer
China
To which of the following incarnations of Vishnu is Dhanuyatra of Odisha's Bargah district dedicated?
Lord Krishna
Lord Rama
Lord Varaha
Lord Vamana
Correct answer
Lord Krishna
Priyadarshini Govind, who was conferred the 'Nritya Kalanidhi' title by The Music Academy in 2019, is a well-known ________ dancer.
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Kathak
Bharatnatyam
Correct answer
Kuchipudi
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