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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

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

6, 24, 60, 120, 210, ?

  1. ((a))

    336

  2. ((b))

    322

  3. ((c))

    343

  4. ((d))

    432

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Answer: ((a))

336

2

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

WXYZ, YZWX, ABUV, CDST, ?

  1. ((a))

    ABQR

  2. ((b))

    EFQR

  3. ((c))

    EFGR 

  4. ((d))

    EFUV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ABQR

3

In a certain code language, 'BRAVE' is written as '43' and 'BOTH' is written as '41'. How will 'ABACUS' be written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    43

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

43

4

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

264, 288, 312, ?, 360, 384

  1. ((a))

    324

  2. ((b))

    348

  3. ((c))

    342

  4. ((d))

    336

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

324

5

Nine people, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I, are sitting in a row facing south. E sits in the middle. Three people sit between E and G. Six people sit between G and B. Three people sit between B and A. F sits second to the right of A. I sits fourth to the left of F. I and E are not immediate neighbours. B and C are not neighbours. H sits to the right of D. Who is sitting fourth to the right of G?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    C

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Answer: ((a))

A

6

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))

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Answer: ((a))

7

Which two numbers (NOT digits) should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

26 ÷ 2 + 13 × 6 − 4 = 10

  1. ((a))

    13 and 4

  2. ((b))

    2 and 13

  3. ((c))

    2 and 10

  4. ((d))

    2 and 4

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Answer: ((a))

13 and 4

8

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.

Cup : Coffee :: Glass : Juice :: Bowl : ?

  1. ((a))

    Knife

  2. ((b))

    Soup

  3. ((c))

    Spoon

  4. ((d))

    Dish

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Answer: ((a))

Knife

9

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:

All cookies are sweet.

Some sweets are snacks.

Conclusions:

I. All sweets are cookies.

II. All cookies are snacks.

  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.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

10

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in 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 /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)

(16, 18, 20)

(17, 19, 21)

  1. ((a))

    (64, 66, 68)

  2. ((b))

    (24, 26, 30) 

  3. ((c))

    (28, 30, 26)

  4. ((d))

    (36, 40, 42)

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Answer: ((a))

(64, 66, 68)

11

Select the option in which the pair of letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given letter-clusters.

RN : UQ

  1. ((a))

    LA : OX

  2. ((b))

    TG : WL

  3. ((c))

    KR : NU

  4. ((d))

    PN : SR

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Answer: ((a))

LA : OX

12

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

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:

I. No B is A.

II. No C is B.

Conclusions:

I. No C is A.

II. No A is B.

III. Some B are not C.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion III follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions II and III follows

  4. ((d))

    None of the conclusions follow

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follows

14

In a certain code language, ‘HELP’ is coded as ‘851216’ and ‘GRAN’ is coded as ‘718114’. How will ‘FOMS’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    6511319

  2. ((b))

    615139

  3. ((c))

    6141319

  4. ((d))

    6151319

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6511319

15

S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). S is the immediate neighbour of T and W. U is to the immediate right of T. V is the immediate neighbour of U and W. Who is sitting to the immediate left of S?

  1. ((a))

    V

  2. ((b))

    W

  3. ((c))

    U

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

V

16

The height of five students, Aakriti, Kiran, Lisa, Manisha and Rekha, are compared. The height of Kiran is more than only two students. The height of Manisha is immediately greater than Rekha, and Rekha is immediately greater than Kiran. How many students are taller than Rekha?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

17

In a certain code language, if blue is called pink, pink is called yellow, yellow is called orange, orange is called red, and red is called violet, then what is the colour of sunflower?

  1. ((a))

    Orange

  2. ((b))

    Red

  3. ((c))

    Pink

  4. ((d))

    Yellow

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Answer: ((a))

Orange

18

Select the option in which the pair of letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given letter-clusters.

TAP : JUN

  1. ((a))

    DOC : JUI 

  2. ((b))

    FED : XYZ

  3. ((c))

    TXA : VRY

  4. ((d))

    KIB : VEE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DOC : JUI 

19

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 /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.)

(3, 5, 30)

(6, 5, 60)

  1. ((a))

    (4, 6, 38)

  2. ((b))

    (6, 7, 84) 

  3. ((c))

    (4, 7, 28)

  4. ((d))

    (3, 9, 44)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(4, 6, 38)

20

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

21

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘ב are interchanged and also ‘–’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

1 × 14 + 30 – 20 ÷ 10 = ?

  1. ((a))

    43

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    39

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43

22

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

23

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

24

If &@$! = 8213 and &%# = 860, then what is %#&$ ?

  1. ((a))

    6801

  2. ((b))

    6081

  3. ((c))

    6810

  4. ((d))

    6018

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Answer: ((a))

6801

25

Select the figure from 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))

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

What is the value of -19 + 11 - 5 - (1 ÷ 8) of 32?

  1. ((a))

    -17

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    -19

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Answer: ((a))

-17

27

A work that could be completed in 10 days was completed in 8 days as 5 more men joined at the start of work. What was the total number of men before the 5 men joined?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

28

The average of X, Y and Z is 2X. If the average of Y and Z is 20, then what is the value of X?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

29

A merchant bought 60 sheep at Rs. 120 per sheep. He sold 40 of them at Rs. 150 each. Another 10 of the sheep died. What should be the selling price of the remaining sheep, if he wants a total profit of Rs. 800?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 150

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 180

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 250

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 200

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 150

30

The following table shows the number of cars of 6 different brands on the roads during a given year.

BrandCars
B12000
B22200
B32700
B41800
B51300
B63000

The cars of brand B2 are what percentage of the number of cars of all the 6 given brands taken together? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]

  1. ((a))

    11.43%

  2. ((b))

    16.92%

  3. ((c))

    19.81%

  4. ((d))

    13.85%

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Answer: ((a))

11.43%

31

What distance will be covered by a car moving at 72 km/h in 10 seconds?

  1. ((a))

    200 m

  2. ((b))

    50 m

  3. ((c))

    20 m

  4. ((d))

    100 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 m

32

The volume of a right circular cone is 196π cm3. If the area of its base is 154 cm2, what is the vertical height of the cone? [Use π = 227\frac{22}{7}]

  1. ((a))

    10 cm

  2. ((b))

    12 cm

  3. ((c))

    14 cm

  4. ((d))

    16 cm

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Answer: ((a))

10 cm

33

If 90 is increased by x%, then it becomes 117. What is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

34

The area of a circle is 15400 cm2. What is the positive difference between the radius and the circumference of the circle? [Use π = 227\frac{22}{7}]

  1. ((a))

    410 cm

  2. ((b))

    370 cm

  3. ((c))

    330 cm

  4. ((d))

    420 cm

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Answer: ((a))

410 cm

35

In a class of 50 students and 6 teachers, each student got a number of chocolates that is equal to 16% of the total number of students, and each teacher got a number of chocolates that is equal to 12% of the total number of students. How many chocolates were there in total?

  1. ((a))

    436

  2. ((b))

    420

  3. ((c))

    360

  4. ((d))

    450

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

436

36

A vendor mixed two varieties of rice costing Rs. 60 per kg and Rs. 45 per kg in the ratio 3 ∶ 7. If he sells the mixed variety at Rs. 65 per kg, then what is his gain percentage? [Give your answer correct to two decimal places.

  1. ((a))

    31.31%

  2. ((b))

    15.5%

  3. ((c))

    49.5%

  4. ((d))

    5.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31.31%

37

If a person goes from home to his college at a speed of 12 km/h, he reaches 7 minutes early. If he goes at a speed of 8 km/h, he reaches 14 minutes late. What is the distance between his home and his college?

  1. ((a))

    9.2 km

  2. ((b))

    9.6 km

  3. ((c))

    8.4 km

  4. ((d))

    7.6 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9.2 km

38

If the total simple interest received on a sum for 25 years is 58\frac{5}{8} of the principal, what is the rate of simple interest paid per annum?

  1. ((a))

    2.5%

  2. ((b))

    2%

  3. ((c))

    3.5%

  4. ((d))

    3%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.5%

39

The average of X, Y and Z is 52. The average of X and Y is 48. The average of Y and Z is 60. What is the value of Y? 

  1. ((a))

    56

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56

40

A man divides Rs. 1,100 among three kids in the ratio 12:25:34\frac{1}{2}:\frac{2}{5}:\frac{3}{4}. What is the share of the kid who got the maximum share?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 600

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 750

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 500

41

35 girls can complete a piece of work in 12 days. If 5 fewer girls are put on the work, in how many days can they complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

42

Select the number that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following mathematical statement.

1215\frac{12}{15}  of 40% of 1800 = ? × 480

  1. ((a))

    1.2

  2. ((b))

    0.9

  3. ((c))

    1.05

  4. ((d))

    0.8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.2

43

The selling price of a pen is Rs. 660. If the profit is 20%, then what is the nominal profit earned on the sale of the pen?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 110

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 130

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 140

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 110

44

The marked price of a bottle is Rs. 2,600. Two successive discounts of 10% and 30% are given. What is the selling price?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,768

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,458

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,518

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,638

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,768

45

Rs. 15,000 is lent for one year at the rate of 20% per annum, the interest being compounded annually. If the compounding of the interest is done half-yearly, then how much more interest will be obtained at the end of the one-year period on the same initial sum?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 250

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 150

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 250

46

The lengths of the parallel sides of a trapezium are 10 cm and 20 cm. If the distance between these parallel lines is 5 cm, then what is the area of the trapezium?

  1. ((a))

    50 cm2

  2. ((b))

    60 cm2

  3. ((c))

    45 cm2

  4. ((d))

    75 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

50 cm2

47

What is the largest two-digit number that is divisible by both 7 and 3?

  1. ((a))

    91

  2. ((b))

    96

  3. ((c))

    63

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

91

48

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

The graph shows the average height (in cm) of the boys and the girls of five classes in a school.

<br>

If the numbers of girls and the numbers of boys in Class C are equal, then what is the combined average height of all the students of Class C, taken together?

  1. ((a))

    150 cm

  2. ((b))

    140 cm

  3. ((c))

    135 cm

  4. ((d))

    145 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150 cm

49

If 24 X + 24 Y = 192, then what is the average of X and Y?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

50

The following bar graph shows the number of votes for favourite pizza toppings.

<br>

Of all the votes, what is the percentage of the votes for pepperoni?

  1. ((a))

    0.325%

  2. ((b))

    325%

  3. ((c))

    3.25%

  4. ((d))

    32.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.325%

General English (25 questions)

51

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A gut feeling

  1. ((a))

     False attempt

  2. ((b))

    An instinct or intuition

  3. ((c))

    A liability

  4. ((d))

    A suppressed feeling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 False attempt

52

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.

New fashion trends / come onto the / scene periodically.

  1. ((a))

    come onto the

  2. ((b))

    New fashion trends

  3. ((c))

    scene periodically

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

come onto the

53

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The weather patterns ______ that we will have a winter season, perhaps a good one.

  1. ((a))

    suggests

  2. ((b))

    has suggested

  3. ((c))

    suggest

  4. ((d))

    have been suggested

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Answer: ((a))

suggests

54

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.

Most of the families in / my research rely at phone calls / for almost all of their communication.

  1. ((a))

    for almost all of their communication

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    Most of the families in

  4. ((d))

    my research rely at phone calls

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

for almost all of their communication

55

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

A place for breeding and keeping birds

  1. ((a))

    Kennel

  2. ((b))

    Aviary

  3. ((c))

    Apiary

  4. ((d))

    Den

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kennel

56

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

My son has been sleeping for twelve hours at a stretch.

  1. ((a))

     is been sleeping

  2. ((b))

    were sleeping

  3. ((c))

    have been sleeping

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 is been sleeping

57

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Smoking is ______ in my office building.

  1. ((a))

    banned

  2. ((b))

    bend

  3. ((c))

    band

  4. ((d))

    bated

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

banned

58

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Experienses

  2. ((b))

    Immersive

  3. ((c))

    Institutionalsed

  4. ((d))

    Tremandous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Experienses

59

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Our company wants to collaborate with your team.

  1. ((a))

    Repel

  2. ((b))

    Defy

  3. ((c))

    Captivate

  4. ((d))

    Collude

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Repel

60

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

The action of using someone or something as a model

  1. ((a))

    Magic

  2. ((b))

    Foundation

  3. ((c))

    Imitation

  4. ((d))

    Caption

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Magic

61

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Local

  2. ((b))

    Vehical

  3. ((c))

    Focal

  4. ((d))

    Vocal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Local

62

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go the extra mile

  1. ((a))

    Overwhelming the competitors

  2. ((b))

    Going in search of something better

  3. ((c))

    Going above and beyond whatever is required for the task at hand

  4. ((d))

    Wasting time in unnecessary efforts

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Overwhelming the competitors

63

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.

My friend Jatin usually wears a spectacle.

  1. ((a))

    My friend Jatin

  2. ((b))

    usually wears 

  3. ((c))

    a spectacle

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

My friend Jatin

64

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Polished

  1. ((a))

    Crude

  2. ((b))

    Paramount

  3. ((c))

    Boring

  4. ((d))

    Cultured

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Crude

65

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.’

The main road was entirely blocked till the time the cranes move the damage vehicles.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution required

  2. ((b))

    moved the damaged

  3. ((c))

    moving the damage

  4. ((d))

    moves the damaged

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No substitution required

66

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Scold

  1. ((a))

    Nag

  2. ((b))

    Praise

  3. ((c))

    Alarm

  4. ((d))

    Avoid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nag

67

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Irrational

  1. ((a))

    Gloomy

  2. ((b))

    Illogical

  3. ((c))

    Reasonable

  4. ((d))

    Peaceful

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gloomy

68

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Divergence

  1. ((a))

    Dissonance 

  2. ((b))

    Separation

  3. ((c))

    Departure

  4. ((d))

    Confluence

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dissonance 

69

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

Doctor Bayley tripped under some large roots and cuts her head on a rock.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement required

  2. ((b))

    tripped over some large roots and cut

  3. ((c))

    tripped over and above some large roots and cut

  4. ((d))

    tripped upon some larger roots and cuts

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No improvement required

70

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’. I didn't saw any point in spending money on new clothes.

  1. ((a))

    didn't seen any

  2. ((b))

    don't sees any

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    didn't see any

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

didn't seen any

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

Regular check-ups are (1)______ for a car’s top-notch performance, but did you know that there is a direct link (2)______ your car health and its emissions? A well-maintained car engine is (3)______ efficient and burns less gas, (4)______ reducing airborne emissions. Secondly, tyre pressure (5)______ always match the manufacturer-recommended Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI) rating.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    trivial

  2. ((b))

    nominal

  3. ((c))

    acute

  4. ((d))

    vital

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Answer: ((a))

trivial

72

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

  1. ((a))

    along

  2. ((b))

    among

  3. ((c))

    between

  4. ((d))

    across

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Answer: ((a))

along

73

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

  1. ((a))

    many

  2. ((b))

    such

  3. ((c))

    few

  4. ((d))

    more

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Answer: ((a))

many

74

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

  1. ((a))

    hereby

  2. ((b))

    yet

  3. ((c))

    thereby

  4. ((d))

    though

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Answer: ((a))

hereby

75

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

  1. ((a))

    have to

  2. ((b))

    lest

  3. ((c))

    must

  4. ((d))

    would

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Answer: ((a))

have to

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Which famous Rashtrakuta king built the rock-cut temple of Kailash at Ellora?

  1. ((a))

    Bhoja

  2. ((b))

    Govinda III

  3. ((c))

    Rashtrakuta King Krishna I

  4. ((d))

    Jai Chand

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Answer: ((a))

Bhoja

77

Commercial banks keep their deposits with RBI. These deposits are called _______.

  1. ((a))

    liability

  2. ((b))

    loans

  3. ((c))

    inheritance

  4. ((d))

    reserves

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Answer: ((a))

liability

78

Pandit Rajendra Gangani is associated with which classical dance of India?

  1. ((a))

    Manipuri dance

  2. ((b))

    Kathak dance

  3. ((c))

    Odissi dance

  4. ((d))

    Sattriya dance

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Answer: ((a))

Manipuri dance

79

With which musical instrument was Ustad Bismillah Khan associated?

  1. ((a))

    Shehnai

  2. ((b))

    Sitar

  3. ((c))

    Guitar

  4. ((d))

    Santoor

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Answer: ((a))

Shehnai

80

The popular style of temple architecture in northern India is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    Panchayatana

  2. ((b))

    Nagara

  3. ((c))

    Shikara

  4. ((d))

    Dravida

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Answer: ((a))

Panchayatana

81

Who took oath as the 28th Chief Minister of Punjab in March 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Bhagwant Mann

  2. ((b))

    Charanjit Singh Channi

  3. ((c))

    Parkash Singh Badal

  4. ((d))

    Amarinder Singh

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Answer: ((a))

Bhagwant Mann

82

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Electric charge is a scalar quantity.

  2. ((b))

    Protons are positively charged. 

  3. ((c))

    Electrons are negatively charged.

  4. ((d))

    Electric charge is a vector quantity.

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Answer: ((a))

Electric charge is a scalar quantity.

83

In which year did the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II appoint the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal?

  1. ((a))

    1758

  2. ((b))

    1755

  3. ((c))

    1760

  4. ((d))

    1765

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Answer: ((a))

1758

84

The Sattriya dance has developed from the monasteries of:

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Ladakh

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Tripura

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Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

85

Which of the following is NOT a reason for slowing down of the Non-cooperation Movement?

  1. ((a))

    Due to the absence of alternative Indian institution, boycott of British institutions posed a problem.

  2. ((b))

    Leaders of the movement shifted their focus towards domestic work thus created a void. 

  3. ((c))

    Many lawyers resigned but then absence of income for a longer period of time compelled them to rejoin.

  4. ((d))

    Khadi cloth was often more expensive than mass-produced mill cloth and poor people could not afford to buy it.

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Answer: ((a))

Due to the absence of alternative Indian institution, boycott of British institutions posed a problem.

86

Amoeba acquires its food through the process of ______.

  1. ((a))

    photosynthesis

  2. ((b))

    diffusion

  3. ((c))

    endocytosis

  4. ((d))

    exocytosis

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Answer: ((a))

photosynthesis

87

The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as _______.

  1. ((a))

    Himachal Himalayas

  2. ((b))

    Kumaon Himalayas

  3. ((c))

    Punjab Himalayas

  4. ((d))

    Kashmir Himalayas

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Answer: ((a))

Himachal Himalayas

88

Which of the following is NOT a pair of micronutrients?

  1. ((a))

    Iodine and minerals

  2. ((b))

    Calcium and fats

  3. ((c))

    Minerals and iron

  4. ((d))

    Iodine and iron

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Answer: ((a))

Iodine and minerals

89

Half of India’s population lives in just five states. Which of the following is one of those states?

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal

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Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

90

The largest dam in India, the Hirakud Dam, is built on which of the following rivers?

  1. ((a))

    Tapi

  2. ((b))

    Godavari 

  3. ((c))

    Kaveri

  4. ((d))

    Mahanadi

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Answer: ((a))

Tapi

91

Which team has won the season 8 of Pro Kabbadi league?

  1. ((a))

    Patna Pirates

  2. ((b))

    Dabang Delhi KC

  3. ((c))

    UP Yoddha

  4. ((d))

    Bengaluru Bulls

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Answer: ((a))

Patna Pirates

92

Who among the following won the Formula One 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix?

  1. ((a))

    Charles Leclerc

  2. ((b))

    Lewis Hamilton

  3. ((c))

    Max Verstappen

  4. ((d))

    Carlos Sainz Jr.

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Answer: ((a))

Charles Leclerc

93

Which of the following Indian festivals celebrates the death of the demon king Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama?

  1. ((a))

    Navratri

  2. ((b))

    Dussehra

  3. ((c))

    Diwali

  4. ((d))

    Holi

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Answer: ((a))

Navratri

94

What is the name of the DIGI-book launched by NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)?

  1. ((a))

    Innovations For You

  2. ((b))

    Innovations and You

  3. ((c))

    Innovations For All

  4. ((d))

    Innovations for Youth

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Answer: ((a))

Innovations For You

95

Tendulkar Methodology is associated with the estimation of ______ in India.

  1. ((a))

    unemployment

  2. ((b))

    population size

  3. ((c))

    poverty

  4. ((d))

    national income

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Answer: ((a))

unemployment

96

Ashoka fought a war to conquer Kalinga. Kalinga was the ancient name of coastal ______.

  1. ((a))

    Madras

  2. ((b))

    Orissa

  3. ((c))

    Bombay

  4. ((d))

    Bengal

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Answer: ((a))

Madras

97

What is the meaning of the term Moraine?

  1. ((a))

    Melting of accumulated snow

  2. ((b))

    Material transported and deposited by glacier

  3. ((c))

    Valley with vertical sides and wide floor

  4. ((d))

    The higher level tributary

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Answer: ((a))

Melting of accumulated snow

98

Who is the author of the book ‘Train to Pakistan’?

  1. ((a))

    Mulk Raj Anand

  2. ((b))

    Khushwant Singh

  3. ((c))

    Amitav Ghosh

  4. ((d))

    Shashi Tharoor

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Answer: ((a))

Mulk Raj Anand

99

Which of the following is a Fundamental Right?

  1. ((a))

    Right to fundamental duties

  2. ((b))

    Right to elect

  3. ((c))

    Right to information

  4. ((d))

    Right to constitutional remedies

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Answer: ((a))

Right to fundamental duties

100

Which of the following states has one house in its state legislature?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra 

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Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

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