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Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.
A group of Lions
Herd
Pack
Flock
Pride
Correct answer
Herd
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Harass
Assist
Scare
Molest
Comfort
Correct answer
Assist
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
He made multiple attempts at securing a government job.
attempts through
attempt in
attempt for
No Improvement
Correct answer
attempts through
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Buffer stock refers to a (1)______ of a commodity that is used to offset price fluctuations (2)______ unforeseen emergencies. Buffer stock is generally (3)______ for essential commodities and necessities like food grains, pulses, etc. The Cabinet Committee (4)______ Economic Affairs (5)______ the minimum buffer stock on a quarterly basis.
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
reserves
reserve
reserved
reservation
Correct answer
reserves
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
even
if
and
also
Correct answer
even
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
maintains
maintaining
maintain
maintained
Correct answer
maintains
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
at
to
for
in
Correct answer
at
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
forces
rules
fixes
guides
Correct answer
forces
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
He always stood up for the rights of the oppressed.
for the rights
of the oppressed
He always stood up
No error
Correct answer
for the rights
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
The 91-year-old lady have been a fan of cricket for decades.
The 91 year old lady
have been a fan
of cricket for decades
No error
Correct answer
The 91 year old lady
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She had a bandage ______ around her finger.
covered
bound
wrapped
twisted
Correct answer
covered
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
It is danger to cross the road unmindfully.
It is dangerous
It is full of dangerous
No Improvement
There is danger
Correct answer
It is dangerous
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
They sat by the river bank with their legs ______ in the water.
remaining
dangling
washing
swimming
Correct answer
remaining
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Eyewash
A fact
A deception
A solution
A problem
Correct answer
A fact
Choose the correctly spelt word.
Ignorence
Colaborate
Interupt
Thriller
Correct answer
Ignorence
Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.
Knowledge
Neice
Patner
Lisence
Correct answer
Knowledge
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Linger
Defer
Stop
Quicken
Wait
Correct answer
Defer
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Benevolent
Cruel
Malevolent
Miser
Generous
Correct answer
Cruel
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Jovial
Hesitant
Cheerful
Gloomy
Tired
Correct answer
Hesitant
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Pull up your socks
To lose one's temper
To play a joke on someone
To put in extra effort
To suspect some foul play
Correct answer
To lose one's temper
Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.
A person pretending to be somebody he isn't
Bureaucrat
Aristocrat
Conservative
Hypocrite
Correct answer
Bureaucrat
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We cannot quote a price ______ we are allowed to examine the sample.
except
unless
because
whether
Correct answer
except
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
You need have brought your umbrella as it is a cloudy day.
No Improvement
can have
could has
should have
Correct answer
No Improvement
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
It would take up few of my time to explain to you the whole case.
No error
few of my time to
explain to you the whole case
It would take up
Correct answer
No error
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A twelve-year-old boy drowned in a pit ____ up for the coastal road project.
digs
dug
dig
digging
Correct answer
digs
In a certain code language, ‘SOLVED’ is written as ‘OSVLDE’. What is the code for‘CREATE’ in that code language?
RCAEET
RCAETE
RCTAEE
RCEAET
Correct answer
RCAEET
Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by thegiven pair of words.
Food : Chef :: ?
Farmer : Crop
Ornaments : Goldsmith
Furniture : Wood
Tailor : Clothes
Correct answer
Farmer : Crop
Study the given pattern carefully and select the figure that will complete the pattern given in the question figure.
Correct answer
If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
Correct answer
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives.
TIR : VKT :: ?
RAP : TCS
LOD : NMF
GAR : IYT
GEM : IGO
Correct answer
RAP : TCS
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the givenones that will complete the series.
ROD, XUJ, DAP, JGV, ?
QNC
PNB
PMB
QMB
Correct answer
QNC
In the following question, select the figure which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
Correct answer
By interchanging which two signs the equation will be correct?
19 + 63 ÷ 7 – 8 × 12 = 79
× and ÷
– and ×
÷ and –
× and +
Correct answer
× and ÷
Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
16, 17, 23, 18, 19, 26, 20, 21, 29, 22, ?, ?
23, 32
25, 36
32, 23
36, 25
Correct answer
23, 32
Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
63, 82, 102, 123, 145, ?
167
178
168
159
Correct answer
167
In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
I. All T are P.
II. Some P are Q.
Conclusions:
I. Some Q are P.
II. Some P are T.
Both conclusion I and II follows
Neither conclusion follow
Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Correct answer
Both conclusion I and II follows
From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded. (Rotation not allowed)
Correct answer
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
Brick : Wall :: Gold : ?
Jewellery
Yellow
Metal
Hard
Correct answer
Jewellery
By interchanging which two numbers the equation will be correct?
9 – 2 × 4 ÷ 6 = –3
6 and 2
6 and 9
4 and 9
2 and 4
Correct answer
6 and 2
Six doctors E, G, I, K, M and O are standing in a row facing towards north (Not necessarily in the same order). M is standing to the immediate right of E. K is standing second to the right of O. Two doctors are standing between I and M. K is towards the left of G.
Who is standing to the immediate right of K?
E
M
I
G
Correct answer
E
In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.
Statements:
I. All photo are phone.
II. Some phone are yellow.
III. No yellow is red.
Conclusions:
I. Some red are photo.
II. Some yellow are phone.
III. No red is photo.
Only conclusion III follows
Neither conclusion follow
Either I or III follows and II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Correct answer
Only conclusion III follows
A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?
Correct answer
Five movies K, L, M, N and P (not necessarily in the same order) are displayed from Monday to Friday. Only one movie is displayed on one day. Each movie is displayed only one time. Movie K is displayed on Monday. Two movies are displayed between N and P. L is displayed just one day after P.
How many movies are displayed before M?
1
4
3
2
Correct answer
1
In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
| 6 | 3 | 8 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 5 | 1 | ? |
| 11 | 4 | 7 | 26 |
14
20
19
17
Correct answer
14
Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.
Lawyer, Profession, Client
Correct answer
Six employees L, N, P, R, T and V are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). V is second to the left of N. L is to the immediate left of P. R is second to the left of P. P is third to the right of N.
Who is sitting to the immediate right of V?
R
T
P
N
Correct answer
R
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
31 : 54 :: 43 : ?
66
74
76
64
Correct answer
66
In a certain code language, ‘FRAUD’ is written as ‘6181214’, ‘RING’ is written as‘189147’. What is the code for ‘GLOBE’ in that code language?
7131525
7125125
7121525
7525121
Correct answer
7131525
In a certain code language, ‘LIP’ is written as ‘40’, ‘GILT’ is written as ‘51’. What is the code for ‘ROPE’ in that code language?
54
56
57
51
Correct answer
54
The data given below shows the marks obtained by various students.
| Marks | Number of students |
|---|---|
| 10 – 12 | 6 |
| 12 – 14 | 8 |
| 14 – 16 | 5 |
| 16 – 18 | 7 |
| 18 - 20 | 4 |
What is the mean marks (Correct up to two decimal places) of given data?
13.67
14.67
15.33
13.33
Correct answer
13.67
The radius of a right circular cylinder is 7 cm. Its height is twice its radius. What is the curved surface area of the cylinder?\(\left( {Take;\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}} \right)\)
476 cm2
616 cm2
896 cm2
1232 cm2
Correct answer
476 cm2
A person goes from A to B with a speed of 30 km/h. He comes back from B to A with a speed of 20 km/h. What is his average speed for the entire journey?
27.5 km/h
26.5 km/h
25 km/h
24 km/h
Correct answer
27.5 km/h
The sum of the two numbers is 77 and their ratio is 6 : 5. What is their difference?
4
6
7
5
Correct answer
4
If A = 8 ÷ 4 × (3 - 1) + 6 × 3 ÷ 2 of 3 and B = 4 ÷ 8 × 2 + 7 × 3, then what is the value of A + B?
31
33
35
29
Correct answer
31
26% of A = 832. What is the value of 31% of A?
876
854
992
968
Correct answer
876
Average of a and b is 36. Average of b and c is 42. What is the difference between c and a?
16
14
12
18
Correct answer
16
The marked price of an article is Rs. 2800. The selling price of the article is Rs. 2408. What is the discount percentage?
16%
24%
18%
14%
Correct answer
16%
What is the average of 59, 63, 68, 77, 74 and 73, when each number is divided by 23?
\(\frac{{63}}{{23}}\)
\(\frac{{67}}{{23}}\)
3
46
Correct answer
\(\frac{{63}}{{23}}\)
The side of a hexagon is 4 cm. The side of a square is 4√2 cm. What is the ratio of their areas?
3√3 : 2
3√3 : 4
√3/2 : 1
2√3 : 1
Correct answer
3√3 : 2
A train crosses a stationary pole in 3 minutes. It crosses a 600 meter long platform in 5 minutes. What are the length and the speed of the train?
900 m, 18 km/h
900 m, 15 km/h
3600 m, 18 km/h
1200 m, 15 km/h
Correct answer
900 m, 18 km/h
If X : Y : Z = 1 : 2 : 3 and, X2 + Y2 + Z2 = 224, then what is the value of X + Y + Z?
32
24
48
36
Correct answer
32
If Rs. 12000 is invested for two years at compound interest (compounded annually) at the rate of 20% per annum, then what is the interest?
Rs. 5280
Rs. 5640
Rs. 4280
Rs. 4800
Correct answer
Rs. 5280
The cost price of an article 1 is six times the profit earned by selling it at SP1. The cost price of article 2 is three times the loss incurred by selling it at SP2. If the cost prices of the articles are the same, then what is the ratio of SP1 and SP2?
4 : 3
7 : 4
7 : 5
6 : 5
Correct answer
4 : 3
If Rs. 1000 is invested for two years at simple interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum, then what is the amount?
Rs. 1250
Rs. 1325
Rs. 1275
Rs. 1125
Correct answer
Rs. 1250
What are the total surface area and the curved surface area of a solid hemisphere of radius 14 cm?
924 cm2, 616 cm2
5544 cm2, 1848 cm2
1848 cm2, 1232 cm2
2772, cm2, 1848 cm2
Correct answer
924 cm2, 616 cm2
The proportion of students in the three classes is 3 : 4 : 5. If the number of students is increased by 20 in each class, then the proportion changes to 4 : 5 : 6. What is the initial number of students in the three classes taken together?
300
280
320
240
Correct answer
300
What is the value of (3 × 4 of 12 ÷ 2) ÷ 9 × 4 + 4 ÷ 8 + 3 × 2 ?
\(\frac{{37}}{2}\)
\(\frac{{97}}{3}\)
\(\frac{{77}}{2}\)
\(\frac{{89}}{3}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{{37}}{2}\)
A alone can do a work in 20 days. A and B together can do the same work in 15 days. B and C together can do the same work in \(\frac{{75}}{2}\) days. What is the ratio of the efficiency of A, B and C in terms of doing the work?
5 : 3 : 1
5 : 4 : 3
10 : 4 : 1
15 : 5 : 3
Correct answer
5 : 3 : 1
What is the greatest number which when divides 460, 491 and 553, leave 26 as remainder in each case?
31
35
33
27
Correct answer
31
Five technicians of a Studio A can do a work in 30 days. Eight technicians of a Studio B can do the same work in 15 days. In how many days can one technician of Studio A and one technician of Studio B, together do the same work?
\(\frac{{190}}{3}\)
\(\frac{{200}}{3}\)
\(\frac{{220}}{9}\)
\(\frac{{250}}{9}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{{190}}{3}\)
If profit is 20% of the selling price, then profit is what percent of the cost price?
15%
20%
25%
22.5%
Correct answer
15%
**Directions:**The Bar graph given below presents the number of males and females working in five different companies.
What is the average of females working per company?
72.2
70.6
71.8
74.6
Correct answer
72.2
What is the ratio of the total number of males working in the Companies C2 and C3 to the total number of females working in C1 and C5?
171 : 136
181 : 117
182 : 119
183 : 124
Correct answer
171 : 136
The total number of males working in these five companies is how much percent (approximately) more than the total number of females working in these five companies?
8.52%
9.67%
14.67%
12.46%
Correct answer
8.52%
Which among the following is NOT a metal
Iron
Copper
Selenium
Tin
Correct answer
Iron
Five year plan was introduced in India in which year?
1947
1955
1951
1958
Correct answer
1947
Which part of the Constitution deals with amendments of the Constitution?
Part XX
Part XV
Part VIII
Part X
Correct answer
Part XX
Who of the following personalities is known as ‘Loknayak’?
Rajiv Gandhi
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Jayaprakash Narayan
Correct answer
Rajiv Gandhi
15th Finance commission is headed by:
Amitabh Kant
N K Singh
Y V Reddy
Urjit Patel
Correct answer
Amitabh Kant
Which among the following states has the longest coastline?
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Goa
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Michael Phelps, the celebrated swimmer belongs to ______.
Norway
America
Switzerland
Australia
Correct answer
Norway
Mohenjo-daro lies on bank of which river?
Ravi
Indus
Ghaggar
Saraswati
Correct answer
Ravi
Dronacharya award is associated with ______.
Music
Education
Sports
Dance
Correct answer
Music
Which of the following pairs is correct?
Nandadevi National Park-Uttar Pradesh
Gir National Park-Maharashtra
Great Himalyan National Park-Himachal Pradesh
Keoladeo Ghana National Park-Assam
Correct answer
Nandadevi National Park-Uttar Pradesh
Which of the following text is referred as ‘Vedanta’?
Vedangas
Aranyakas
Upanishads
Brahmanas
Correct answer
Vedangas
Who among the following was the youngest person to receive a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
William Lawrence Bragg
James Watson
Kenneth Arrow
Correct answer
Marie Curie
What is the symbol of gold?
Hg
Ag
Au
Mg
Correct answer
Hg
Which award is often referred to as the ‘Nobel Prize of architecture’?
Ramon Magsaysay
Jawaharlal Nehru prize
Pritzker prize
Abel prize
Correct answer
Ramon Magsaysay
World Aids Day is celebrated on:
5th June
1st November
1st December
8th March
Correct answer
5th June
Nationalist Congress Party was formed in which year?
1980
1992
1999
1984
Correct answer
1980
The branch of medical science that deals with kidneys is known as:
Cardiology
Otorhinolaryngology
Opthalmology
Nephrology
Correct answer
Cardiology
With reference to the Hindu Mythology, which of the following is NOT a part of ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu?
Garuda
Kurma
Varaha
Matsya
Correct answer
Garuda
Who is the Leader of the House in the Seventeenth Lok Sabha?
Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh
Sushil Kumar Shinde
Amit Shah
Correct answer
Narendra Modi
Our national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ has been adopted from which language?
Hindi
Assamese
Marathi
Bengali
Correct answer
Hindi
Which of the following is NOT a scheduled language of India
Manipuri
Sindhi
Rajasthani
Bodo
Correct answer
Manipuri
Who of the following Indians has NOT been awarded with the Noble Prize?
Kailash Satyarthi
Hargobind Khorana
Rabindranath Tagore
Mahatma Gandhi
Correct answer
Kailash Satyarthi
Which of the following countries does NOT share border with India?
Bangladesh
Iran
Nepal
Myanmar
Correct answer
Bangladesh
Which organization publishes ‘World Development Report’?
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Economic Forum
World Bank
Correct answer
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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