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SSC MTS Previous Year Paper (Held on: 6 Oct 2017 Shift 2)

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General English (25 questions)

1

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Our soldiers sit in the top, (1)/ hold the ridge and can swiftly intervene, (2)/ as they pro-actively did in mid-June. (3)/ No Error (4)

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

1

2

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Earlier in June, Chinese troops (1)/have destroyed two of the old (2)/unmanned "self-help bunkers". (3)/ No Error (4)

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

1

3

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The unit is comparatively ______ to install and cheap to operate.

  1. ((a))

    remain

  2. ((b))

    easy

  3. ((c))

    busiest

  4. ((d))

    enough

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Answer: ((a))

remain

4

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate itby selecting the appropriate option.

Rohan and Sohan are brothers but the ______ is very poor.

  1. ((a))

    later

  2. ((b))

    farther

  3. ((c))

    further

  4. ((d))

    latter

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Answer: ((a))

later

5

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Errand

  1. ((a))

    Vacation

  2. ((b))

    Disruptiveness

  3. ((c))

    Assignment

  4. ((d))

    Holiday

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Answer: ((a))

Vacation

6

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Despise

  1. ((a))

    Admire

  2. ((b))

    Appreciate

  3. ((c))

    Undervalue

  4. ((d))

    Cherish

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Answer: ((a))

Admire

7

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Horrid

  1. ((a))

    Offensive

  2. ((b))

    Pleasant

  3. ((c))

    Wonderful

  4. ((d))

    Delightful

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Answer: ((a))

Offensive

8

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Extreme

  1. ((a))

    Mild

  2. ((b))

    Highest

  3. ((c))

    Maximum

  4. ((d))

    Supreme

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Answer: ((a))

Mild

9

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Miserable

  1. ((a))

    Joyful

  2. ((b))

    Agonized

  3. ((c))

    Inferior

  4. ((d))

    Penniless

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Answer: ((a))

Joyful

10

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Lucid

  1. ((a))

    Explicit

  2. ((b))

    Crystal-clear

  3. ((c))

    Vague

  4. ((d))

    Understandable

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Answer: ((a))

Explicit

11

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

On all hands

  1. ((a))

     Rarely

  2. ((b))

    Occasionally

  3. ((c))

    Everywhere

  4. ((d))

    Frequently

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Answer: ((a))

 Rarely

12

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Hold on

  1. ((a))

    To wait for a short time

  2. ((b))

    Still breathing

  3. ((c))

    Speak less

  4. ((d))

    Frequently

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Answer: ((a))

To wait for a short time

13

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Both these systems are acting together (indicate) a lot of rainfall activity in the city.

  1. ((a))

    indicate to

  2. ((b))

    indicating

  3. ((c))

    indicate about

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

indicate to

14

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

There was also a (signal fall) in Bandra following the heavy rains.

  1. ((a))

    signal failing

  2. ((b))

    signal failed

  3. ((c))

    signal failure

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

signal failing

15

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Belonging to long past

  1. ((a))

    Ancient

  2. ((b))

    Coefficient

  3. ((c))

    Persistent

  4. ((d))

    Ambient

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Answer: ((a))

Ancient

16

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To free prisoner on payment

  1. ((a))

    Lesson

  2. ((b))

    Hansom

  3. ((c))

    Ransom

  4. ((d))

    Jettison

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Answer: ((a))

Lesson

17

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Glamour

  2. ((b))

    Glamoer

  3. ((c))

    Glamer

  4. ((d))

    Galamer

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Answer: ((a))

Glamour

18

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Prononciation

  2. ((b))

    Pronunciation

  3. ((c))

    Pronunciasion

  4. ((d))

    Pronounciation

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Answer: ((a))

Prononciation

19

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

I was

P: of the family

Q: as a member

R: accepted by John

  1. ((a))

    PQR

  2. ((b))

    RPQ

  3. ((c))

    RQP

  4. ((d))

    QPR

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Answer: ((a))

PQR

20

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

Earth is considered

P: suitable for the life

Q: existence in the whole universe

R: as the only planet

  1. ((a))

    PRQ

  2. ((b))

    QPR

  3. ((c))

    QRP

  4. ((d))

    RPQ

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Answer: ((a))

PRQ

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Despite the formation of various effective rules and regulations by the Indian government to _______ and control the crimes against women, the _______, and frequency of crimes against women are increasing day by _______. Women status in the country has been more offensive and dreadful in the last few years. It has _______ the confidence level of women for safety in their own country. We should not _______ the government because women safety is not only the responsibility of government only rather, it is the responsibility of each and every Indian citizen especially men who need to change their mindset for women.

21

Government to ______ and control

  1. ((a))

    cuddle

  2. ((b))

    handle

  3. ((c))

    dwindle

  4. ((d))

    fiddle

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Answer: ((a))

cuddle

22

The ______ and frequency

  1. ((a))

    distance

  2. ((b))

    number

  3. ((c))

    reason

  4. ((d))

    answer

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Answer: ((a))

distance

23

Increasing day by ______.

  1. ((a))

    evening

  2. ((b))

    night

  3. ((c))

    day

  4. ((d))

    morning

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Answer: ((a))

evening

24

It has ______ the confidence level of women

  1. ((a))

    increased

  2. ((b))

    neutralized

  3. ((c))

    initiated

  4. ((d))

    decreased

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Answer: ((a))

increased

25

We should not ______ the government

  1. ((a))

    blame

  2. ((b))

    rename

  3. ((c))

    became

  4. ((d))

    inflame

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Answer: ((a))

blame

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

26

In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    22

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Answer: ((a))

16

27

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

4

28

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘P’ can be represented by 01, 85, etc., and ‘S’ can be represented by 13, 86, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “CRAX”

Matrix – IMatrix – II
0123456789
0CPYEH5UQSCW
1OWESI6JDIAT
2NQRPX7RLEAV
3MGICY8PSKXJ
4HONYE9ZVULM
  1. ((a))

    00, 76, 68, 89

  2. ((b))

    33, 22, 69, 21

  3. ((c))

    58, 22, 78, 88

  4. ((d))

    58, 75, 78, 23

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Answer: ((a))

00, 76, 68, 89

29

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

30

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

31

If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

32

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?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

33

If '+' means '–', '÷' means '+', '×' means '÷' and '–' means '×', then

19 – 3 × 3 + 6 = ?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    23

  4. ((d))

    13

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Answer: ((a))

12

34

If 5 – 2 – 5 = 525 and 6 – 3 – 9 = 936, then

5 – 1 – 9 = ?

  1. ((a))

    915

  2. ((b))

    195

  3. ((c))

    591

  4. ((d))

    159

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Answer: ((a))

915

35

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.

  1. Naval
  2. Natal
  3. Nanny
  4. Naive
  5. Nappy
  1. ((a))

    42351

  2. ((b))

    43521

  3. ((c))

    42153

  4. ((d))

    23415

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Answer: ((a))

42351

36

In the following question, select the missing number from the given alternatives.

38, 35, 30, 23,

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    14

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Answer: ((a))

18

37

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

ST, PQ, MN, JK, ?

  1. ((a))

    GH

  2. ((b))

    HG

  3. ((c))

    FG

  4. ((d))

    HI

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Answer: ((a))

GH

38

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    Orange

  2. ((b))

    Brinjal

  3. ((c))

    Apple

  4. ((d))

    Grapes

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Answer: ((a))

Orange

39

In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    10 – 100

  2. ((b))

    11 – 121

  3. ((c))

    14 – 196

  4. ((d))

    15 – 125

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Answer: ((a))

10 – 100

40

In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

    CE

  2. ((b))

    IK

  3. ((c))

    PR

  4. ((d))

    SV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CE

41

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Horse, Dog, Tiger

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

42

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.

Student : School :: Soldier : ?

  1. ((a))

    Army

  2. ((b))

    Weapon

  3. ((c))

    Duty

  4. ((d))

    Gun

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Answer: ((a))

Army

43

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.

32 : 144 :: 56 : ?

  1. ((a))

    252

  2. ((b))

    260

  3. ((c))

    262

  4. ((d))

    248

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Answer: ((a))

252

44

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.

PN : RK :: CT : ?

  1. ((a))

    EQ

  2. ((b))

    EP

  3. ((c))

    FQ

  4. ((d))

    FP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EQ

45

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

PURPOSED

  1. ((a))

    ROPE

  2. ((b))

    PURE

  3. ((c))

    ROSE

  4. ((d))

    DARE

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Answer: ((a))

ROPE

46

A is younger than B, B is elder than C, C is younger than A, and D is elder than B. Who is the youngest among A, B, C, and D?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

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Answer: ((a))

A

47

Adi remembers his interview is after 23rd September. While his father remembers his interview is before 25th September. On which date of September is his interview?

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    26

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Answer: ((a))

23

48

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. 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 clouds are rain.

II. No rain is water.

Conclusions:

I. No cloud is water.

II. Some clouds are water.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor conclusion (II) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows.

49

In a certain code language, "HELP" is written as "GDKO". How is "FIND" written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    EHOC

  2. ((b))

    EHMC

  3. ((c))

    EHME

  4. ((d))

    EHCO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EHOC

50

In a certain code language, "CAN" is written as "20" and "ARE" is written as "26". How is "WIN" written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    46

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The sum of two numbers is 7 and their product is 12. What is the sum of their reciprocals?

  1. ((a))

    7/12

  2. ((b))

    8/15

  3. ((c))

    7/13

  4. ((d))

    12/7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7/12

52

How many multiples of 5 are there from 1 to 200 which are not multiples of 4?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

53

What is the value of √(18 - 2√77)?

  1. ((a))

    √11 + √7

  2. ((b))

    √13 - √4

  3. ((c))

    √11 - √7

  4. ((d))

    √13 + √4

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Answer: ((a))

√11 + √7

54

How many factors of 420 are prime numbers?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

3

55

Which of the following number is divisible by 9?

  1. ((a))

    234561

  2. ((b))

    444123

  3. ((c))

    555231

  4. ((d))

    65422

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Answer: ((a))

234561

56

What is the value of [(0.4)3 + (0.6)3]/[(0.4)2 + (0.6)2 - (0.4) × (0.6)]?

  1. ((a))

    1.2

  2. ((b))

    1.1

  3. ((c))

    1.0

  4. ((d))

    0.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.2

57

A and B together can do a piece of work in 20 days and A alone can do it in 30 days. B alone can do the work in how many days?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

58

If 2/5th of a cistern is filled in 6 minute, then what is the time needed to fill the remaining part?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

59

The length and breadth of a rectangular field are in the ratio of 6 : 5. If the perimeter of the field is 132 metres, then what is its breadth?

  1. ((a))

    24 m

  2. ((b))

    30 m

  3. ((c))

    35 m

  4. ((d))

    36 m

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Answer: ((a))

24 m

60

A trader allows two successive discounts of 30% and 40% on selling an article. If he sells that article for Rs. 840, then what is the marked price (in Rs) of the article?

  1. ((a))

    2000

  2. ((b))

    1900

  3. ((c))

    1800

  4. ((d))

    1700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2000

61

The marked price of an article is Rs. 1050. A shopkeeper gives a discount of 30% and still makes a profit of 40%. What is the cost price (in Rs) of the article?

  1. ((a))

    495

  2. ((b))

    475

  3. ((c))

    500

  4. ((d))

    525

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

495

62

If 2/3 of P = 6/7 of Q, then what is P : Q?

  1. ((a))

    9 : 7

  2. ((b))

    9 : 5

  3. ((c))

    7 : 5

  4. ((d))

    5 : 7

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Answer: ((a))

9 : 7

63

If x/y = 3/5, then what is the ratio of (5x + 2y) and (5x - y)?

  1. ((a))

    5 : 2

  2. ((b))

    5 : 3

  3. ((c))

    5 : 8

  4. ((d))

    3 : 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 : 2

64

The mean of 15 numbers is 40. If two numbers 45 and 35 are removed, then what will be the mean of remaining numbers?

  1. ((a))

    37.5

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    42.5

  4. ((d))

    38

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37.5

65

If chairs are bought at Rs. 1200 each and sold at Rs. 1500 each, then what will be the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

66

If the ratio of the cost price and selling price of an article is 4 : 5, then what will be the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

67

In a school 55% of the students are girls. If number of boys is 360, then what is the total number of students in the school?

  1. ((a))

    720

  2. ((b))

    800

  3. ((c))

    1000

  4. ((d))

    1200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

720

68

If the price of a commodity is decreased by 40% and its consumption is increased by 30%, then what will be the percentage increase or decrease in the expenditure of the commodity?

  1. ((a))

    22% decrease

  2. ((b))

    22% increase

  3. ((c))

    12% increase

  4. ((d))

    12% decrease

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22% decrease

69

Speed of a boat along the current and against the current are 16 km/hr and 10 km/hr respectively. What is the speed of the current?

  1. ((a))

    2 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    3 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    4 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    1 km/hr

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 km/hr

70

If 200 meters long train takes 40 seconds to cross a pole, then what is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    9 km/h

  2. ((b))

    18 km/h

  3. ((c))

    36 km/h

  4. ((d))

    45 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 km/h

71

A sum was invested on simple interest at a certain rate for 5 years. If the interest rate is increased by 2%, then the interest increases by Rs. 190. What is the sum (in Rs) invested?

  1. ((a))

    1300

  2. ((b))

    1600

  3. ((c))

    1900

  4. ((d))

    2200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1300

Direction: The bar chart given below shows the sales (in crores) of 2 companies A and B from years 2010 to 2015

72

What is the average sale (in crores) of the company A from years 2010 to 2015?

  1. ((a))

    315

  2. ((b))

    313.27

  3. ((c))

    350

  4. ((d))

    313.33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

315

73

For how many years was the sale of company A greater than that of company B?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

74

What is the percentage change in sale of company B from year 2011 to 2012?

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    225

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

75

What is the difference (in crores) between the sale of company A in 2012 and company B in 2015?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    150

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    140

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

What is per capita income?

  1. ((a))

    National income

  2. ((b))

    Average income

  3. ((c))

    Gross income

  4. ((d))

    Capital income

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National income

77

Letter 'D' is in GDP stands for _____ in economics.

  1. ((a))

    Domestic

  2. ((b))

    Development

  3. ((c))

    Depreciation

  4. ((d))

    Destruction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Domestic

78

How many Fundamental Duties are given in Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

79

Who is the supreme law-making institution in India?

  1. ((a))

    The President of India

  2. ((b))

    The Prime Minister of India

  3. ((c))

    The Chief Justice of India

  4. ((d))

    The Parliament of India

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Answer: ((a))

The President of India

80

Match the following.

Term                                                                                      

A. Diwani

B. Faujdari Adalat

C. Jaziya

Meaning

  1. Pilgrim tax
  2. Right to collect land revenue
  3. Criminal Court
  1. ((a))

    A-2, B-3, C-1

  2. ((b))

    B-1, C-3, A-2

  3. ((c))

    A-1, B-3, C-2

  4. ((d))

    B-2, C-3, A-1

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Answer: ((a))

A-2, B-3, C-1

81

What was the revenue system during Mughal emperor Akbar’s reign called?

  1. ((a))

    Jagir

  2. ((b))

    Iqta

  3. ((c))

    Mansab

  4. ((d))

    Zabt

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Answer: ((a))

Jagir

82

What is the season during the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere?

  1. ((a))

    Winter

  2. ((b))

    Summer

  3. ((c))

    Spring

  4. ((d))

    Autumn

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Answer: ((a))

Winter

83

Which of the following latitude passes through Asia?

  1. ((a))

    Tropic of Capricorn only

  2. ((b))

    Tropic of Cancer only

  3. ((c))

    Equator only

  4. ((d))

    Tropic of Cancer and Equator only

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Answer: ((a))

Tropic of Capricorn only

84

The function of vitamin K is in ______.

  1. ((a))

    Regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism

  2. ((b))

    Blood clotting

  3. ((c))

    respiration

  4. ((d))

    Carbohydrate metabolism

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Answer: ((a))

Regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism

85

Tendon connects ______.

  1. ((a))

    Cartilage with muscles

  2. ((b))

    Ligament with muscles

  3. ((c))

    Bone with bone

  4. ((d))

    Bone with muscles

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Answer: ((a))

Cartilage with muscles

86

What is blood pressure?

  1. ((a))

    The pressure of blood on the heart muscle

  2. ((b))

    The pressure of blood exerted on the walls of arteries and veins

  3. ((c))

    The pressure of blood on the walls of veins only

  4. ((d))

    The pressure of blood on the walls of arteries only

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Answer: ((a))

The pressure of blood on the heart muscle

87

What is the fundamental unit of time?

  1. ((a))

    Minute

  2. ((b))

    Hour

  3. ((c))

    Second

  4. ((d))

    Day

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Answer: ((a))

Minute

88

What is the thin wire in the bulb which glows when an electric current passes through it called?

  1. ((a))

    Filament

  2. ((b))

    Holder

  3. ((c))

    Connecting wire

  4. ((d))

    Element

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Answer: ((a))

Filament

89

Which of the following is/are secondary device/devices of storage device?

I. Internal Hard drive

II. CD

III. USB drive

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Only III

  4. ((d))

    Only II and III

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Answer: ((a))

Only II

90

Which is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust?

  1. ((a))

    Iron

  2. ((b))

    Silver

  3. ((c))

    Aluminium

  4. ((d))

    Copper

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Answer: ((a))

Iron

91

The tip of the lead pencil is made of ______.

  1. ((a))

    coal

  2. ((b))

    graphite

  3. ((c))

    zinc

  4. ((d))

    charcoal

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Answer: ((a))

coal

92

Chlorofluorocarbons which damage the ozone layer of the atmosphere are not used in which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Refrigerator

  2. ((b))

    Air conditioner

  3. ((c))

    Aerosol spray

  4. ((d))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

Refrigerator

93

The policyholders of Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana get an accidental insurance cover of what amount (in Rs)?

  1. ((a))

    50000

  2. ((b))

    100000

  3. ((c))

    200000

  4. ((d))

    500000

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Answer: ((a))

50000

94

Who invented Dynamite?

  1. ((a))

    John Dalton

  2. ((b))

    Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman

  3. ((c))

    Alfred Nobel

  4. ((d))

    Otto Blathy

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Answer: ((a))

John Dalton

95

Dutee Chand is associated with which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    100 metres race

  2. ((b))

    3000 metres steeplechase

  3. ((c))

    High Jump

  4. ((d))

    Triple Jump

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Answer: ((a))

100 metres race

96

In which of the following city Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur didn’t build the Jantar Mantar?

  1. ((a))

    Jaipur

  2. ((b))

    Ajmer

  3. ((c))

    Mathura

  4. ((d))

    New Delhi

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Answer: ((a))

Jaipur

97

Which film won the award for the Best Feature Film at the 64th National Awards?

  1. ((a))

    Baahubali : The Beginning

  2. ((b))

    Kaasav

  3. ((c))

    Paan Singh Tomar

  4. ((d))

    Jolly 2

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Answer: ((a))

Baahubali : The Beginning

98

Who is the author of the book named ‘Food for All’?

  1. ((a))

    Uma Lele​

  2. ((b))

    Bhim Singh

  3. ((c))

    Tarun Vijay

  4. ((d))

    Tarun Khanna

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Answer: ((a))

Uma Lele​

99

India has acceded to the Ashgabat Agreement which is an agreement on _____.

  1. ((a))

    Transit corridor

  2. ((b))

    Water sharing

  3. ((c))

    Information technology

  4. ((d))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

Transit corridor

100

Operation Maitri was India’s Army-led rescue and relief mission in quake-hit _____.

  1. ((a))

    Pakistan

  2. ((b))

    Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    Nepal

  4. ((d))

    Bangladesh

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Answer: ((a))

Pakistan

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