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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

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

6 ÷ 24 + 6 × 7 - 5 = 29

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ×

  2. ((b))

    ÷ and +

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and -

  4. ((d))

    × and +

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Answer: ((a))

÷ and ×

2

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 I: All brothers are sisters.

Statement II: All sisters are wives and all wives are sons.

Conclusion I: All brothers are sons.

Conclusion II: Some sons are wives.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

3

In a certain code language, 'CRICKET' is written as 'FULFNHW', 'STYLE' is written as 'VWBOH' and 'RISE' is written as 'ULVH'. What is the code for the word 'GO' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    IQ

  2. ((b))

    IR

  3. ((c))

    JR

  4. ((d))

    DL

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Answer: ((a))

IQ

4

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.

TON ∶ YTS ∶∶ LAR ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    REW

  2. ((b))

    RFW

  3. ((c))

    QEW

  4. ((d))

    QFW

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Answer: ((a))

REW

5

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

31, 41, 55, 73, 95, ?

  1. ((a))

    121

  2. ((b))

    111

  3. ((c))

    123

  4. ((d))

    143

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

121

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

Among five friends, Puneet, Qazir, Raman, Suresh and Tinku, Tinku is shorter than only one friend. Raman is the tallest among all the friends. Qazir is taller than only one person. Only two persons are shorter than Puneet. Who is the shortest among all the friends?

  1. ((a))

    Puneet

  2. ((b))

    Suresh

  3. ((c))

    Tinku

  4. ((d))

    Qazir

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Puneet

8

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 X is C.II. Some A are C.

Conclusions:

I. Some C are not X.

II. Some A are X is a possibility.

III. All C are A.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    All the conclusions follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I and II follow

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))

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Answer: ((a))

10

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.

16 ∶ 49 ∶∶ 18 ∶ 55 ∶∶ 36 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    119

  2. ((b))

    109

  3. ((c))

    107

  4. ((d))

    113

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

119

11

In a certain code language, 'HORNS' is written as 'SLIMH', and 'PIRTA' is written as 'KRIGZ'. How will 'SONG' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    HLNT

  2. ((b))

    HLOS

  3. ((c))

    HMLS

  4. ((d))

    HLMT

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Answer: ((a))

HLNT

12

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

GRAM, EPYK, CNWI, ?

  1. ((a))

    AMVH

  2. ((b))

    AMUG

  3. ((c))

    ALUG

  4. ((d))

    ALVG

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Answer: ((a))

AMVH

13

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))

14

Six friends, Himan, Bablu, Manoj, Erica, Pawan and Chaman, are sitting in two rows facing each other, with three friends in each row. Himan and Chaman are in the same row but are not neighbours. Bablu sits exactly opposite to Erica. Bablu sits to the immediate left of Himan facing south. Pawan sits exactly opposite to Chaman.Who sits exactly opposite to Himan?

  1. ((a))

    Erica

  2. ((b))

    Chaman

  3. ((c))

    Bablu

  4. ((d))

    Manoj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Erica

15

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

+ and × 

l. 180 - 32 + 3 × 148 ÷ 37 = 88

II. 204 ÷ 17 × 23 + 5 - 97 = 50

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

16

In a certain code language, 'ISHTY' is written as '15789', 'PLEM' is written as '2304' and 'QPT' is written as '628'. Which word will be coded as '63781' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    QTLSP

  2. ((b))

    PETYL

  3. ((c))

    QLHTI

  4. ((d))

    THLPS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QTLSP

17

Five girls A, B, C, Z and U are sitting in a row, facing towards the south (but not necessarily in the same order). No one is sitting to the right of A. Three girls are sitting to the left of U. B is second to the left of C. Who is sitting second to the left of U?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    Z

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U

18

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

17, 25, 52, 116, 241, ?

  1. ((a))

    457

  2. ((b))

    467

  3. ((c))

    461

  4. ((d))

    447

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

457

19

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))

20

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line AB as shown.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

21

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

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.

POND ∶ WMLK ∶∶ RAMP ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    KZNI

  2. ((b))

    KMZI

  3. ((c))

    YNZW

  4. ((d))

    IZNK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KZNI

23

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of  the following sets.

(68, 46, 22) (242, 160, 82)

  1. ((a))

    (108, 75, 33)

  2. ((b))

    (38, 12, 18)

  3. ((c))

    (176, 55, 148)

  4. ((d))

    (88, 24, 48)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(108, 75, 33)

24

In a certain code language, 'GBTMS' is written as 'HNGYT' and 'PONDEK' is written as 'PVWMLK'. How will 'VIGOUR' be written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    IELTRF

  2. ((b))

    ILFTRE

  3. ((c))

    IFLTRE

  4. ((d))

    ILETRF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IELTRF

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.

Snake ∶ Reptile ∶∶ Frog ∶ Amphibian ∶∶ Orchid ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    Petals

  2. ((b))

    Animal

  3. ((c))

    Stem

  4. ((d))

    Flower

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Petals

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

The compound interest on ₹18,000 at 7% per annum, compounded annually, is ₹1,260. What is the period of time?

  1. ((a))

    1 year

  2. ((b))

    2 years

  3. ((c))

    3 years

  4. ((d))

    4 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 year

27

When a watch is sold at 78\frac{7}{8}th of the marked price, there is a profit of 25%. At what percentage more than the cost price has the marked price of the watch been fixed? [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]

  1. ((a))

    34.46%

  2. ((b))

    42.86%

  3. ((c))

    37.15%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34.46%

28

The average of a set of 15 consecutive even numbers is 64. What is the difference between the largest and the smallest numbers belonging to this set?

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

29

Aman goes from A to B at a speed of 40 km/h. Using the same route, he comes back from B to A, at a speed of 55 km/h. What is his approximate average speed for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    47.5 km/h

  2. ((b))

    48.11  km/h

  3. ((c))

    46.32  km/h

  4. ((d))

    46.24  km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47.5 km/h

30

A, B and C can do a piece of work in 10, 20 and 30 days, respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?

  1. ((a))

    9 days

  2. ((b))

    85118 \frac{5}{11} days

  3. ((c))

    82118 \frac{2}{11} days

  4. ((d))

    65116 \frac{5}{11} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 days

31

The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 cm. If its breadth is 8 cm, then what is the difference between the length and breadth of this rectangle?

  1. ((a))

    3 cm

  2. ((b))

    4 cm

  3. ((c))

    5 cm

  4. ((d))

    6 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 cm

32

What is the value of [(57 of 112×14−12×18)+54×815−23]12÷14+12?\frac{\left[\left(\frac{5}{7} \text { of } \frac{1}{12} \times \frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{8}\right)+\frac{5}{4} \times \frac{8}{15}-\frac{2}{3}\right]}{\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{2}} ?

  1. ((a))

    −5108\frac{-5}{108}

  2. ((b))

    −4103\frac{-4}{103}

  3. ((c))

    −4105\frac{-4}{105}

  4. ((d))

    −2105\frac{-2}{105}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−5108\frac{-5}{108}

33

If A ∶ B = 5 ∶ 4, B ∶ C = 6 ∶ 5, C ∶ D = 7 ∶ 10, then what is the value of A ∶ D?

  1. ((a))

    21 ∶ 25

  2. ((b))

    7 ∶ 3

  3. ((c))

    21 ∶ 20

  4. ((d))

    25 ∶ 24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21 ∶ 25

34

A 750 metres long train crosses a stationary pole in 15 sec. Travelling at the same speed, this train crosses a bridge completely in 25 sec. What is the length of this bridge?

  1. ((a))

    1000 m

  2. ((b))

    750 m

  3. ((c))

    1250 m

  4. ((d))

    500 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1000 m

35

The following bar chart shows the revenue (in thousand rupees) generated from the sale of 5 different objects, O1 to O5.

The following bar chart shows the profit percentage gained through the sales of these 5 objects.

What is the cost incurred in the procurement and sale of O1?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,40,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,20,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,50,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,60,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,40,000

36

If Chetan's present income is ₹40,000 and it increases by 1% annually, then what will be his income 2 years from now?

  1. ((a))

    ₹50,800

  2. ((b))

    ₹58,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹40,804

  4. ((d))

    ₹44,854

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹50,800

37

A = 7 × 21 ÷ 49 - 8 × 7 ÷ 16 and B = 12 ÷ 6 - 3 × 2 + 5 × 3. What is the value of (A × B)

  1. ((a))

    -7

  2. ((b))

    -4.5

  3. ((c))

    -6

  4. ((d))

    -5.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-7

38

Aman gave 30% of his monthly income to his father and of the remaining income he gave 30% to his daughter and 25% to his wife. Aman invested the amount of money still remaining from his monthly income equally in three schemes. If he invested ₹42,000 in each scheme, what is Aman's monthly income (in ₹ thousand)?

  1. ((a))

    300

  2. ((b))

    400

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300

39

The following table shows the number of bottles of 6 different colours sold by a shop in a month.

ColourBottles
C146
C234
C350
C442
C528
C640

The total number of bottles of C4 and C5 sold in that month is approximately what percentage of the total number of bottles of all the 6 colours taken together sold in that month?

  1. ((a))

    21.33%

  2. ((b))

    24.13%

  3. ((c))

    29.17%

  4. ((d))

    32.66%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21.33%

40

The average weight of 20 boxes of oranges is 2 kg, and the average weight of 30 boxes of mangoes is 3 kg. Find the average weight of these boxes of fruits, taken together.

  1. ((a))

    2.6 kg

  2. ((b))

    3.2 kg

  3. ((c))

    1.8 kg

  4. ((d))

    2.4 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.6 kg

41

The lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 48 cm and 20 cm. What is the perimeter of the rhombus?

  1. ((a))

    200 cm

  2. ((b))

    120 cm

  3. ((c))

    100 cm

  4. ((d))

    104 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 cm

42

A hollow spherical shell is made of a metal of density 2.5 g/cm3. If the external and the internal radii of the given sphere are 35 cm and 14 cm, respectively, find the mass of the shell. [Use π=227\pi=\frac{22}{7} ]

  1. ((a))

    398567 g

  2. ((b))

    324120 g

  3. ((c))

    440040 g

  4. ((d))

    420420 g

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

398567 g

43

The product of two positive numbers is 240. If the ratio of the two numbers is 3 ∶ 5, then what is the sum of the two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    46

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    42

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

44

six bells commence tolling together at 7 ∶ 59 am. They toll at intervals of 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 seconds respectively. How many time will they toll together till 8 ∶ 16 am? (excluding the toll at 7 ∶ 59 am)

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

45

A person sold a carpet for ₹360 and incurred a loss of 10%. At what price should it have been sold to make a gain of 20%?

  1. ((a))

    ₹400

  2. ((b))

    ₹390

  3. ((c))

    ₹480

  4. ((d))

    ₹420

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹400

46

40 people were employed who could together make 60 toys in 8 hours, but 8 people left just before work was to begin. How many toys could then be made in 12 hours?

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

47

What is the simple interest on ₹2,000 for 4 years at the rate of 10% per annum?

  1. ((a))

    ₹500

  2. ((b))

    ₹800

  3. ((c))

    ₹600

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹500

48

A helmet is sold for ₹1,650 at a profit of 10%. If the selling price is ₹2,100, then what will be the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    30%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    60%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30%

49

The following pie chart shows the number of emails (in hundreds) received by 8 different persons, P1 to P8.

P5 and P8 together have received what percentage of the total emails received by these 8 persons taken together?

  1. ((a))

    19%

  2. ((b))

    21%

  3. ((c))

    16%

  4. ((d))

    17%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19%

50

There are two numbers such that the first number is three times of the second number. If the average of these two numbers is 72 , then what is the first number?

  1. ((a))

    108

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108

General English (25 questions)

51

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The peanut stove, which is so often seen on the _______, just outside the fruit-shops, makes us think of the familiar street scene at home.

  1. ((a))

    Runway

  2. ((b))

    Building

  3. ((c))

    Market

  4. ((d))

    Footpath

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Runway

52

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Yesterday, I __________ to be on a street with a few modest restaurants.

  1. ((a))

    happened

  2. ((b))

    have happen

  3. ((c))

    am happening

  4. ((d))

    happening

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

happened

53

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

You better gird up your loins as we are going to meet my family.

  1. ((a))

    To earn more money

  2. ((b))

    To look smart and charming

  3. ((c))

    To prepare oneself for a difficult situation

  4. ((d))

    To ask for someone's help

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To earn more money

54

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Three hours should be _______ to finish the work.

  1. ((a))

    majestic

  2. ((b))

    voluminous

  3. ((c))

    sufficient

  4. ((d))

    grand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

majestic

55

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I walked out ________ I wanted to breathe some fresh air.

  1. ((a))

    but

  2. ((b))

    that

  3. ((c))

    because

  4. ((d))

    yet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

but

56

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

He knows how bad I wanted a baby.

  1. ((a))

    how badly

  2. ((b))

    what bad

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required

  4. ((d))

    badly how

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

how badly

57

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

The thin wire that giving off light is called the filament.

  1. ((a))

    that giving off

  2. ((b))

    the filament

  3. ((c))

    The thin wire

  4. ((d))

    light is called

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

that giving off

58

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

Many celebrities encourage young children to aspire for greatness.

  1. ((a))

    daunt

  2. ((b))

    stimulate

  3. ((c))

    undermine

  4. ((d))

    abate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

daunt

59

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Livelyhood

  2. ((b))

    Verittable

  3. ((c))

    Purposfully

  4. ((d))

    Penetrate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Livelyhood

60

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Emphatic

  1. ((a))

    Vigorous

  2. ((b))

    Restrained

  3. ((c))

    Hesitant

  4. ((d))

    Moderate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vigorous

61

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

An unlikely chance or occurrence, especially a piece of good luck

  1. ((a))

    Pauper

  2. ((b))

    Messiah

  3. ((c))

    Fluke

  4. ((d))

    Masquerade

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pauper

62

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I want to enrol myself for this management __________.

  1. ((a))

    cause

  2. ((b))

    caws

  3. ((c))

    course

  4. ((d))

    coarse

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cause

63

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 range of flavours is determined by where the plant species is grown and how it is processed.

  1. ((a))

    it was processing

  2. ((b))

    it is processing

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    it was processed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

it was processing

64

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

An eye opener

  1. ((a))

    A tough decision

  2. ((b))

    A shocking revelation

  3. ((c))

    A difficult task

  4. ((d))

    A small opening

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A tough decision

65

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A ___________ girl is missing from my Colony.

  1. ((a))

    less

  2. ((b))

    so

  3. ((c))

    little

  4. ((d))

    few

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

less

66

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Obscure

  1. ((a))

    Obvious

  2. ((b))

    Complementary

  3. ((c))

    Moody

  4. ((d))

    Difficult

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Obvious

67

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Propensity

  2. ((b))

    Constituensy

  3. ((c))

    Demoalish

  4. ((d))

    Patranise

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Propensity

68

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.

I initially thought of including both the mother and the child, but the woman was reluctant to have their pictures take.

  1. ((a))

    both the mother and the child, but the woman

  2. ((b))

    was reluctant to have their pictures take

  3. ((c))

    I initially thought of including

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

both the mother and the child, but the woman

69

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.

We needing to kept / a close eye on / the rising prices of fuel.

  1. ((a))

    We needing to kept

  2. ((b))

    the rising prices of fuel

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    a close eye on

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Answer: ((a))

We needing to kept

70

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Farmers are urged to ________ to good agricultural practices in the disposal and spreading of agricultural wastes such as slurry.

  1. ((a))

    Adhere

  2. ((b))

    Disturb

  3. ((c))

    Gather

  4. ((d))

    Worship

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Answer: ((a))

Adhere

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.

In order to fall asleep (1)_______ night, strive to turn off all electronic devices at least 30 minutes (2)________ getting into bed. Allow your eyes to relax and take a break from the (3)____________ of a lit screen. Read a book, write in a journal, or write (4)__________ your to-do list for the (5)__________ day.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    into

  3. ((c))

    at

  4. ((d))

    to

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Answer: ((a))

in

72

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

  1. ((a))

    former

  2. ((b))

    before

  3. ((c))

    previous

  4. ((d))

    latter

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Answer: ((a))

former

73

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

  1. ((a))

    stimulation

  2. ((b))

    spark

  3. ((c))

    energy

  4. ((d))

    illustration

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Answer: ((a))

stimulation

74

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

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    down

  3. ((c))

    of

  4. ((d))

    onto

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Answer: ((a))

on

75

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

  1. ((a))

    present

  2. ((b))

    previous

  3. ((c))

    following

  4. ((d))

    preceding

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Answer: ((a))

present

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

Who was the Governor-General of India when the permanent settlement was introduced in 1793?

  1. ((a))

    Warren Hastings

  2. ((b))

    Lord Cornwallis

  3. ((c))

    Thomas Munro

  4. ((d))

    Robert Clive

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Answer: ((a))

Warren Hastings

77

Which of the following is/are example(s) of cold-blooded animals?

I. Turtles

II. Snakes

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

78

The Mahakali Caves are a group of 19 rock cut monuments located in______.

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

79

Who is the author of the book 'Defending India'?

  1. ((a))

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  2. ((b))

    Pranab Mukherjee

  3. ((c))

    Jaswant Singh

  4. ((d))

    Sitaram Yechury

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Answer: ((a))

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

80

In which year did Mahatma Gandhi lead a successful mill workers strike in Ahmedabad?

  1. ((a))

    1917

  2. ((b))

    1918

  3. ((c))

    1916

  4. ((d))

    1919

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Answer: ((a))

1917

81

How many states and union territories of India did the Census 2011 cover?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    35

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Answer: ((a))

40

82

Which of the following rights is NOT a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Right to Equality

  2. ((b))

    Right Against Exploitation

  3. ((c))

    Right to Freedom

  4. ((d))

    Right to Property

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Answer: ((a))

Right to Equality

83

Which drainage pattern is formed when currents flow in different directions from a central spire or dome-like structure?

  1. ((a))

    rectangular pattern

  2. ((b))

    Dendritic pattern

  3. ((c))

    Trellis Pattern

  4. ((d))

    Radial Pattern

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Answer: ((a))

rectangular pattern

84

'Maach' is the traditional theatre form of which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Nagaland

  4. ((d))

    Assam

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Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

85

Tsomgo Lake is a glacial lake located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya

86

What chemical element does 'N' stand for in the periodic table?

  1. ((a))

    Neptunium

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen

  3. ((c))

    Neon

  4. ((d))

    Neodymium

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Answer: ((a))

Neptunium

87

Which of the following commissions is mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Union Public Service Commission

  2. ((b))

    National Commission for Women

  3. ((c))

    Competition Commission of India

  4. ((d))

    National Human Rights Commission

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Answer: ((a))

Union Public Service Commission

88

With which of the following musical instruments was Pandit Ravi Shankar primarily associated?

  1. ((a))

    Flute

  2. ((b))

    Guitar

  3. ((c))

    Tabla

  4. ((d))

    Sitar

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Answer: ((a))

Flute

89

The longest National Highway is NH44, which runs from Jammu and Kashmir to_________.

  1. ((a))

    Telangana

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Telangana

90

Who among the following was voted the ICC player of the Month for February 2022 in Men's category?

  1. ((a))

    Vriitya Arvind

  2. ((b))

    Shreyas lyer

  3. ((c))

    Dipendra Singh Airee

  4. ((d))

    Virat Kohli

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Answer: ((a))

Vriitya Arvind

91

Which of the following Indian festivals is celebrated to pay reverence to Lord Jagannath?

  1. ((a))

    Ratha Yatra

  2. ((b))

    Thrissur Pooram

  3. ((c))

    Hemis

  4. ((d))

    Losar

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Answer: ((a))

Ratha Yatra

92

Vempati Chinna Satyam was known for which classical dance form?

  1. ((a))

    Kuchipudi

  2. ((b))

    Bihu

  3. ((c))

    Manipuri

  4. ((d))

    Odissi

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Answer: ((a))

Kuchipudi

93

_________ is the difference between the government's total expenditure and its total receipts, excluding borrowings.

  1. ((a))

    Credit flow

  2. ((b))

    Fiscal deficit

  3. ((c))

    Debt burden

  4. ((d))

    Market equilibrium

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Answer: ((a))

Credit flow

94

Who among the following founded the city of Tughlaqabad?

  1. ((a))

    Ala-ud-din Khilji

  2. ((b))

    Ghiyas ud-din Tughluq

  3. ((c))

    Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  4. ((d))

    Muhammad bin Tughluq

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Answer: ((a))

Ala-ud-din Khilji

95

Which cricket player won the Man of the Series Award for T20l series on Sri Lanka tour of India, 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Rishabh Pant

  2. ((b))

    Avesh Khan

  3. ((c))

    Shreyas lyer

  4. ((d))

    Mohammad Siraj

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Answer: ((a))

Rishabh Pant

96

Who among the following won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Award 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Lovlina Borgohain

  2. ((b))

    Mirabai Chanu

  3. ((c))

    Aditi Ashok

  4. ((d))

    PV Sindhu

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Answer: ((a))

Lovlina Borgohain

97

Banabhatta was the court poet of ________.

  1. ((a))

    Harshavardhana

  2. ((b))

    Ashoka

  3. ((c))

    Kumaragupta

  4. ((d))

    Bindusara

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Answer: ((a))

Harshavardhana

98

Which of the following are the two island neighbours of India?

  1. ((a))

    Sri Lanka and Maldives

  2. ((b))

    Philippines and Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    Taiwan and Singapore

  4. ((d))

    New Zealand and Maldives

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Answer: ((a))

Sri Lanka and Maldives

99

When the bread rises and bakes, _______ creates thousands of bubbles in the dough.

  1. ((a))

    phosphorus

  2. ((b))

    nitrogen

  3. ((c))

    oxygen

  4. ((d))

    carbon dioxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

phosphorus

100

The ______ was presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February 2022, proposing various changes in the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 (the Act).

  1. ((a))

    Appropriation Bill

  2. ((b))

    Finance Bill

  3. ((c))

    Mediation Bill

  4. ((d))

    Indian Antarctic Bill

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Answer: ((a))

Appropriation Bill

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