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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the given series.

45, 46, 42, 51, 35, ?

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    55

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    62

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Answer: ((a))

60

2

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.

7 : 42 :: 9 : 72 :: 12 : ?

  1. ((a))

    128

  2. ((b))

    98

  3. ((c))

    132

  4. ((d))

    144

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

128

3

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))

4

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

KRA, IQZ, ?, EOX, CNW

  1. ((a))

    GQY

  2. ((b))

    GPY

  3. ((c))

    HQX

  4. ((d))

    HPY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GQY

5

Which of the numbers (not digits) should be interchanged in the given equation to make it mathematically correct?

104 ÷ 4 - 6 + 13 × 5 = 22

  1. ((a))

    13 and 4

  2. ((b))

    6 and 4

  3. ((c))

    6 and 5

  4. ((d))

    13 and 6

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Answer: ((a))

13 and 4

6

In a certain code language, 'Milk are exhausting' is coded as '# tg 5', and 'Are water super milk' is coded as 'pa 5 6 #'. What is the code for 'super' in that language?

  1. ((a))

    tg

  2. ((b))

    5 or 6

  3. ((c))

    pa or 6

  4. ((d))

    or 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tg

7

In a certain code language, 'shoes are shining' is coded as '235', 'shining stars rotate' is coded as '458', and 'stars are round' is coded as '829'. How will 'are' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

8

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))

9

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

By interchanging the given two numbers (not digits), which of the following equations will NOT be correct?

11 and 17

I. 400 + 17 - 71 × 85 ÷ 11 = 58

II.1331 ÷ 17 - 50 + 6 × 11 = 173

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

11

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.

Statement l: All criminals are thieves.

Statement Il: Rakesh is a thief.

Conclusion I: Rakesh is a criminal.

Conclusion Il: Some thieves may not be criminals.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion Il follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and Il follow.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor Il follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion Il follows

12

In a certain code language, 'POEM' is written as 'ODQO', 'HARD' is written as 'FQCG'.

How will 'RNGC be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    FEPQ

  2. ((b))

    EEPQ

  3. ((c))

    FFPQ

  4. ((d))

    EFPQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FEPQ

13

A, B, R, D, I, S, and T are sitting around a circular table facing away from the circle. A does not sit adjacent to I and T. B does not sit adjacent to A. R sits fourth to the left of A. D and B sit adjacent to each other. S sits third to the left of I. Who is the immediate neighbour of both T and A?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

14

In a certain code language, 'LUNCH' is written as 'NWPEJ', and 'FAITH' is written as 'HCKVJ'. How will 'SPACE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    USCEG

  2. ((b))

    URBEG

  3. ((c))

    URCFG

  4. ((d))

    URCEG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

USCEG

15

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)

(4, 5, 20)

(7, 8, 56)

  1. ((a))

    (9, 12, 98)

  2. ((b))

    (8, 11, 89)

  3. ((c))

    (7, 12, 84)

  4. ((d))

    (9, 11, 89)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(9, 12, 98)

16

Among seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G, who are of different ages, D is younger than only A and E. E is younger to A and older than B. C is third youngest. F and G are second youngest and youngest respectively. Who is the fourth eldest?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

17

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

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 Parrots are Birds.

All Birds are Mammals.

Conclusions:

I. All Mammals are Birds.

II. Some Mammals are Parrots.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor Il follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion Il follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and Il follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor Il follow.

19

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

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 : OQ :: GO : ?

  1. ((a))

    DT

  2. ((b))

    CT

  3. ((c))

    DS

  4. ((d))

    ES

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DT

21

C1 is related to F 4 in a certain way. In the same way, J 6 is related to M 9. To which of the following is P 4 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    S 6

  2. ((b))

    T 7

  3. ((c))

    S 7

  4. ((d))

    R 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S 6

22

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

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

94, 95, 100, 109, 122, ?

  1. ((a))

    133

  2. ((b))

    137

  3. ((c))

    139

  4. ((d))

    141

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

133

24

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.

SIPL : AQXT :: ADGJ : ILOR :: UMEB : ?

  1. ((a))

    CUMJ

  2. ((b))

    MCUF

  3. ((c))

    CUFM

  4. ((d))

    JCUM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CUMJ

25

Five men Z, X, H, I and J are sitting around a circular table, facing towards the centre (but not necessarily in the same order). Z is sitting second to the left of I. H is sitting second to the right of X. J is not the immediate neighbour of Z. Who is sitting third to the right of X?

  1. ((a))

    I

  2. ((b))

    Z

  3. ((c))

    H

  4. ((d))

    J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

The LCM of two numbers is 450. If the product of the two numbers is 20250, then find their HCF.

  1. ((a))

    90

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90

27

If the ratio of an external angle and an internal angle of a regular polygon is 1 : 5, then what is the number of sides in the polygon?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

28

The average marks of a group of 16 students in a test are reduced by 4 when the topper, who scored 92 marks, is replaced by a new student. What are the marks scored by the new student?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

29

The selling price of an item is 20% less than its marked price. The marked price of the item is 30% more than the cost price. What is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

    4%

  3. ((c))

    6%

  4. ((d))

    8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

30

If 45% of (x - y) = 30% of (x + y), then what percent of x is y?

  1. ((a))

    23%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    18%

  4. ((d))

    20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23%

31

The average of 12 consecutive odd numbers is 32. What is the difference between the largest number and the smallest number that are part of the set of 12 consecutive odd numbers mentioned above?

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

32

The ratio of P and Q in an alloy is 3: 7. If the alloy is made of only P and Q, how much amount of Q will be there in 1800 kg of that alloy?

  1. ((a))

    1150 kg

  2. ((b))

    1320 kg

  3. ((c))

    1210 kg

  4. ((d))

    1260 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1150 kg

33

Sneha bought a fridge for Rs. 10,000. She spent Rs. 5,000 on its repairs, and then sold it for Rs. 16,000. Find the gain percentage.

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    6.67%

  3. ((c))

    55.48%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

34

The average of seven numbers is 9. If each number is multiplied by a number P, then the average becomes 36. What is the value of P?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

35

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

62% of 2200 - 24% of (?) = 932

  1. ((a))

    4320

  2. ((b))

    2200

  3. ((c))

    1364

  4. ((d))

    1800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4320

36

What is the value of 56 - [36 - {2 + 10 × (6 - 3)}] ?

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    44

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    52

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

37

What is the value of 56−511of[37+812÷624+57]312×65\frac{{\frac{5}{6} - \frac{5}{{11}}of\left[ {\frac{3}{7} + \frac{8}{{12}} \div \frac{6}{{24}} + \frac{5}{7}} \right]}}{{\frac{3}{{12}} \times \frac{6}{5}}} ?

  1. ((a))

    −1891691\frac{-1891}{691}

  2. ((b))

    2075693\frac{2075}{693}

  3. ((c))

    −1894891\frac{-1894}{891}

  4. ((d))

    −2075693\frac{-2075}{693}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−1891691\frac{-1891}{691}

38

The following table shows the number of trains that originate in the five different zones of the railway network of a country.

ZoneTrains
Z1690
Z2710
Z3830
Z4670
Z5900

The total number of trains that originate in Z3 and Z4 taken together is what percentage of the total number of trains that originate in all the 5 zones taken together? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]

  1. ((a))

    43.49%

  2. ((b))

    31.23%

  3. ((c))

    39.47%

  4. ((d))

    45.61%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

43.49%

39

The following pie chart shows the expenditure of a village in a given year in the different sectors of its economy.

If the amount spent on agriculture was Rs. 8.5 crore, then find the amount spent in the IT sector.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 7.5 crore

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 10.5 crore

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 8 crore

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 9 crore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 7.5 crore

40

A sum of Rs. 3,400 is divided among P and Q in such a way that 34\frac{3}{4} of P's share is equal to 23\frac{2}{3} of Q's share. What is the positive difference between the shares of P and Q?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 400

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 200

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 300

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 500

41

Profit earned on selling a book for Rs. 450 is the same as the loss incurred on selling it for Rs. 390. Find the cost price of the book.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 380

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 460

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 360

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 420

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 380

42

The length, the breadth, and the height of a closed cardboard box are in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 7, respectively. Find the length of this box, if its total surface area is 1278 cm2.

  1. ((a))

    20 cm

  2. ((b))

    15 cm

  3. ((c))

    25 cm

  4. ((d))

    10 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 cm

43

If a sum of money amounts to 6 times of itself in 25 years at simple interest, then what is the rate of interest per annum?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    22.5%

  3. ((c))

    15%

  4. ((d))

    25%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

44

Train A crosses train B completely in 90 seconds, with the trains running in opposite directions. The lengths of the trains A and B are 900 metres and 1800 metres, respectively. If the speed of train A is 45 km/h, then in how much time can train B cross a stationary pole?

  1. ((a))

    8307\frac{830}{7}seconds

  2. ((b))

    8107\frac{810}{7}seconds

  3. ((c))

    7207\frac{720}{7}seconds

  4. ((d))

    6507\frac{650}{7}seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8307\frac{830}{7}seconds

45

Find the ratio of the simple interest and the compound interest on Rs. 100 at 10% per annum for 2 years, if, when compounded, interest is compounded annually.

  1. ((a))

    13 : 32

  2. ((b))

    20 : 21

  3. ((c))

    21 : 20

  4. ((d))

    32 : 13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 : 32

46

If A and B together can do a piece of work in 5 days, and A alone can do the same work in 10 days, then in how many days can B alone do the piece of work?

  1. ((a))

    10 days

  2. ((b))

    11 days

  3. ((c))

    12 days

  4. ((d))

    13 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 days

47

12 women can make 15 toys in 6 days if they work for 8 hours a day. If 20 toys are to be made by 10 women, working 12 hours a day, then how many days will be required?

  1. ((a))

    6.8 days

  2. ((b))

    7.8 days

  3. ((c))

    6.4 days

  4. ((d))

    5.4 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.8 days

48

The volume of a cube is 3375 cm3. What is the length of the longest rod that can be placed in this cube?

  1. ((a))

    15 cm

  2. ((b))

    15315\sqrt{3} cm

  3. ((c))

    45 cm

  4. ((d))

    12312\sqrt{3} cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 cm

49

A 600-metre-long train is running at a speed of 48 km/h. It crosses a platform completely in 4 minutes and 30 seconds. What is the length of the platform?

  1. ((a))

    1800 m

  2. ((b))

    3600 m

  3. ((c))

    2400 m

  4. ((d))

    3000 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1800 m

50

The bar chart given below shows the total revenue (in Rs. '000) earned by 5 shops by selling steel bottles.

The price of each bottle is Rs. 600 in all the shops. How many bottles have been sold by S2 and S3 taken together?

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    135

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    165

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

General English (25 questions)

51

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

Scholars have / studied the lives of / present-day farmer's / who practise agriculture.

  1. ((a))

    who practise agriculture

  2. ((b))

    present-day farmer's

  3. ((c))

    studied the lives of

  4. ((d))

    Scholars have

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

who practise agriculture

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.

Her comfort was in her children; / her second son, Rupert, / was especially dear to her.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    was especially dear to her

  3. ((c))

    her second son, Rupert

  4. ((d))

    Her comfort was in her children

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error

53

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 wanted her to go out with her friends.

  1. ((a))

    doesn't wanted

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required

  3. ((c))

    didn't want

  4. ((d))

    didn't wants

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

doesn't wanted

54

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

All Greek to me

  1. ((a))

    obvious

  2. ((b))

    Invisible

  3. ((c))

    incomprehensible

  4. ((d))

    familiar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

obvious

55

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

An arm and a leg

  1. ((a))

    Willing to do something immediately

  2. ((b))

    A large amount of money

  3. ((c))

    At the service

  4. ((d))

    n a backward and forward motion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Willing to do something immediately

56

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

You don't seem to be ______ happy with this proposal.

  1. ((a))

    few

  2. ((b))

    many

  3. ((c))

    very

  4. ((d))

    some

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

few

57

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Harness

  2. ((b))

    Harnass

  3. ((c))

    Harnes

  4. ((d))

    Harnnes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Harness

58

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Malleable

  1. ((a))

    Stiff

  2. ((b))

    Flexible

  3. ((c))

    Variable

  4. ((d))

    Resilient

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stiff

59

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

He indicated that a vigorous recovery programme was being carried out; 90,000 reminders had been issued and thousands of summons sent.

  1. ((a))

    has been issued and thousands of summons sent

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required

  3. ((c))

    has been issued and thousands of summonses sent

  4. ((d))

    had been issued and thousands of summonses were sent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

has been issued and thousands of summons sent

60

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

Occurring after the death of the said person

  1. ((a))

    Effusive

  2. ((b))

    Gregarious

  3. ((c))

    Fugitive

  4. ((d))

    Posthumous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Effusive

61

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

My husband has committed a very heinous crime.

  1. ((a))

    Gruesome

  2. ((b))

    Appalling

  3. ((c))

    Delightful 

  4. ((d))

    Cynical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gruesome

62

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

I am not going to scold you anymore.

  1. ((a))

    Laud

  2. ((b))

    Chide

  3. ((c))

    Placate

  4. ((d))

    Startle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Laud

63

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Bequille

  2. ((b))

    Blandishment

  3. ((c))

    Bereft

  4. ((d))

    Assiduous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bequille

64

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.

I liked talking to / you when you was / a small boy.

  1. ((a))

    you when you was

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    a small boy

  4. ((d))

    I liked talking to

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

you when you was

65

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Voracious

  1. ((a))

    Greedy

  2. ((b))

    Restrained

  3. ((c))

    Moderate

  4. ((d))

    Truthful

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Greedy

66

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Preserve

  1. ((a))

    Neglect

  2. ((b))

    Safeguard

  3. ((c))

    Treasure

  4. ((d))

    Descend

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neglect

67

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I prefer to have lunch with my family ______ Sundays.

  1. ((a))

    Over

  2. ((b))

    on

  3. ((c))

    at

  4. ((d))

    in

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Over

68

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

Shirley have had all her children with the help of a fertility drug.

  1. ((a))

    Shirley had all her children through

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required

  3. ((c))

    Shirley have had all her children by

  4. ((d))

    Shirley has had all her children with

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shirley had all her children through

69

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

A place where dead bodies are kept for identification

  1. ((a))

    Hutch

  2. ((b))

    Morgue

  3. ((c))

    Crematorium

  4. ((d))

    Tannery

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hutch

70

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

Feelings of great happiness and excitement

  1. ((a))

    Contentment

  2. ((b))

    Decadence

  3. ((c))

    Euphoria

  4. ((d))

    Desolation

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Answer: ((a))

Contentment

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

The role of the school and teachers (1) ______ always been vital in the all-round personality (2) ______ of students. In fact, a teacher is a role (3) ______ influencing every facet of the student's growth and developing (4) ______ innate potential, in addition to (5) ______ a motivator, guide and friend.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    were

  2. ((b))

    has

  3. ((c))

    having

  4. ((d))

    have

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Answer: ((a))

were

72

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

  1. ((a))

    development

  2. ((b))

    turbulence

  3. ((c))

    occupation

  4. ((d))

    validation

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Answer: ((a))

development

73

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

  1. ((a))

    replica

  2. ((b))

    template

  3. ((c))

    model

  4. ((d))

    double

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Answer: ((a))

replica

74

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

  1. ((a))

    its

  2. ((b))

    there

  3. ((c))

    their

  4. ((d))

    our

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Answer: ((a))

its

75

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

  1. ((a))

    been

  2. ((b))

    having

  3. ((c))

    being

  4. ((d))

    seeing

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Answer: ((a))

been

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Which of the following is the fifth state of matter?

  1. ((a))

    Gas

  2. ((b))

    Liquid

  3. ((c))

    Plasma

  4. ((d))

    Bose-Einstein condensates

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Answer: ((a))

Gas

77

Who has been appointed the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund?

  1. ((a))

    Urjit Patel

  2. ((b))

    Gita Gopinath

  3. ((c))

    V Anantha Nageswaran

  4. ((d))

    Raghuram Rajan

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Answer: ((a))

Urjit Patel

78

Which famous Kathak dancer was called to perform for Queen Elizabeth II coronation festivities, in 1953 and was awarded with Padma Bhushan in 1970?

  1. ((a))

    Sridevi

  2. ((b))

    Kumari Kamala

  3. ((c))

    Kanaka Raju

  4. ((d))

    Mallika Sarabhai

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Answer: ((a))

Sridevi

79

Who is the author of the book 'Slumdog Millionaire'?

  1. ((a))

    APJ Abdul Kalam

  2. ((b))

    Vikas Swarup

  3. ((c))

    Kiran Desai

  4. ((d))

    R K Narayan

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Answer: ((a))

APJ Abdul Kalam

80

Who was India's first Olympian who went on to star in Hollywood and Broadway?

  1. ((a))

    Milkha Singh

  2. ((b))

    Norman Pritchard

  3. ((c))

    Virat Kohli

  4. ((d))

    PT Usha

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Answer: ((a))

Milkha Singh

81

The tax imposed on goods imported into and exported out of India is called ______.

  1. ((a))

    corporation tax

  2. ((b))

    excise tax

  3. ((c))

    capital gain tax

  4. ((d))

    custom duty

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Answer: ((a))

corporation tax

82

Which of the following is the largest moon of Saturn?

  1. ((a))

    Europa

  2. ((b))

    Atlas

  3. ((c))

    Titan

  4. ((d))

    Carme

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Answer: ((a))

Europa

83

Chennai Super Kings defeated which team to win IPL 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai Indians

  2. ((b))

    Sunrisers Hyderabad

  3. ((c))

    Kolkata Night Riders

  4. ((d))

    Delhi Capitals

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mumbai Indians

84

As of April 2022, who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Shri Om Birla

  2. ((b))

    Shri M Venkaiah Naidu

  3. ((c))

    Shri Narendra Modi

  4. ((d))

    Shri Amit Shah

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Answer: ((a))

Shri Om Birla

85

The Rajya Sabha passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Amendment Bill, 2021. The institutes mentioned in the bill are of national importance and fall under the aegis of the Department of Pharmaceutical, Ministry of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Chemicals and Fertilisers

  2. ((b))

    Health and Family Welfare

  3. ((c))

    Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

  4. ((d))

    AYUSH

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Answer: ((a))

Chemicals and Fertilisers

86

Which state has the highest reserves of manganese in India, as of April 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Chhattisgarh

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

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Answer: ((a))

Odisha

87

Which of the following architectural styles had an entrance gateway called 'Gopuram'?

  1. ((a))

    Buddhist architecture

  2. ((b))

    Nagara architecture

  3. ((c))

    Dravidian architecture

  4. ((d))

    Indo-Islamic architecture

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Answer: ((a))

Buddhist architecture

88

Citric acid is commonly found in ______.

  1. ((a))

    onions

  2. ((b))

    apples

  3. ((c))

    oranges

  4. ((d))

    bananas

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Answer: ((a))

onions

89

Which of the following statements is correct?

I. Tipu Sultan is also known as the Tiger of Mysore.

II. Tipu Sultan ruled over Mysore from 1782 to 1799.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Only Il

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

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Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

90

Which Indian musician was conferred with the Lifetime achievement Grammy Award?

  1. ((a))

    Sonu Nigam

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  3. ((c))

    Zubin Mehta

  4. ((d))

    AR Rahman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sonu Nigam

91

What is a type of unemployment called in rural areas, in which people appear to be employed but actually do not have employment?

  1. ((a))

    Disguised Unemployment

  2. ((b))

    Voluntary Unemployment

  3. ((c))

    Educated Unemployment

  4. ((d))

    Seasonal Unemployment

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Answer: ((a))

Disguised Unemployment

92

Which freedom fighter of India composed the song, 'Saare Jahan Se Achha'?

  1. ((a))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    Jyotiba Phule

  3. ((c))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Muhammad Iqbal

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Answer: ((a))

Jawaharlal Nehru

93

Which of the following is an employment generation programme in India?

  1. ((a))

    Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY)

  2. ((b))

    Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Stand Up India Scheme

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

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Answer: ((a))

Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY)

94

The green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem capture about ______ of the energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy.

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    14%

  3. ((c))

    8%

  4. ((d))

    1%

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Answer: ((a))

5%

95

Pulakeshin II was a ruler of which dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Chera

  2. ((b))

    Chola

  3. ((c))

    Chalukya

  4. ((d))

    Pallava

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Answer: ((a))

Chera

96

Who among the following rulers of Mewar was defeated by Babur in the Battle of Khanwa (1527 AD)?

  1. ((a))

    Rana Sanga

  2. ((b))

    Ahmed Shah I

  3. ((c))

    Rana Kumbha Karan

  4. ((d))

    Alauddin Khalji

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Answer: ((a))

Rana Sanga

97

Ugadi is an important festival of which state?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Goa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

98

Which of the following was formed to maintain and develop road networks in Indian border areas for easy accessibility and connectivity?

  1. ((a))

    Border Roadways Authority

  2. ((b))

    Border Roads Organisation

  3. ((c))

    Indian Border Roadways

  4. ((d))

    Border Authority of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Border Roadways Authority

99

Kalbelia is a tribal dance form of which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Meghalaya

  4. ((d))

    Goa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

100

Which Article of the Constitution of India states the 'Right to freedom of speech and expression'?

  1. ((a))

    Article 370

  2. ((b))

    Article 200

  3. ((c))

    Article 19

  4. ((d))

    Article 377

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Answer: ((a))

Article 370

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