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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)

1

In a certain code language, 'VIOLET' is written as 'TJMMCU', and 'MARKET' is written as 'KBPLCU'. How will 'ROCKET' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    PPALCU

  2. ((b))

    UCALTP

  3. ((c))

    GGSJAL

  4. ((d))

    PAPPLU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PPALCU

2

Select the option in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given number-pair.

416 ∶  614 ∶ ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    384 ∶ 843

  2. ((b))

    286 ∶ 682

  3. ((c))

    483 ∶ 843

  4. ((d))

    592 ∶ 925

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

384 ∶ 843

3

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

12, 25, 51, 103, 207, ?

  1. ((a))

    415

  2. ((b))

    413

  3. ((c))

    416

  4. ((d))

    414

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

415

4

In a certain code language, if bread is called butter, butter is called blood, blood is called water, water is called cheese, and cheese is called toner, then what is red in colour?

  1. ((a))

    Water

  2. ((b))

    Butter

  3. ((c))

    Toner

  4. ((d))

    Blood

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Water

5

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

In a certain code language, 'READS' is written as 'IVZWH', and 'FRIBC' is written as 'UIRYX'. How will 'GHKTX' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    TSPCG

  2. ((b))

    TSPGD

  3. ((c))

    TSPGC

  4. ((d))

    TTPGC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TSPCG

7

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))

8

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

40, 80, 200, 600, 2100, ?

  1. ((a))

    10500

  2. ((b))

    9600

  3. ((c))

    8400

  4. ((d))

    6300

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10500

9

Seven girls G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6 and G7 sit in a row facing towards the north (not necessarily in the same order). G4 sits fifth to the right of G1. G4 does not sit at any of the extreme ends. G6 sits exactly in the middle of the row. G6 sits third to the left of G2. Only two girls sit between G7 and G5. G7 is not an immediate neighbour of G6. Who are the immediate neighbours of G3?

  1. ((a))

    G4 and G2

  2. ((b))

    G5 and G7 

  3. ((c))

    G6 and G7

  4. ((d))

    G1 and G2 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

G4 and G2

10

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

Select the option that is related to the fifth alphanumeric-cluster in the same way as the second alphanumeric-cluster is related to the first alphanumeric-cluster and the fourth alphanumeric-cluster is related to the third alphanumeric-cluster.

P4 ∶ N9 ∶∶ M16 ∶ K25 ∶∶ G49 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    H55

  2. ((b))

    F64

  3. ((c))

    I72

  4. ((d))

    E64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H55

12

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.

BAL ∶ ODE ∶∶ AGR ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    UKD

  2. ((b))

    UJE

  3. ((c))

    VJD

  4. ((d))

    UJD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UKD

13

In a certain code language, 'TOPICS' is written as 'QAGONS' and 'GREATH' is written as 'FRYDQF'. How will 'BANDEF' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    DCCMZA

  2. ((b))

    DCBMZA

  3. ((c))

    DCBMYA

  4. ((d))

    DCBNYA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DCCMZA

14

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))

15

After interchanging the two signs + and ×, what will be the value of the given equation?

25 × 5 + 4 ÷ 2 – 10 = ?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

16

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed to its right side.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

The ages of seven boys B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and B7 are compared. All boys have different ages. The age of B4 is less than three boys. The age of B1 is only greater than B7 and B3. The age of B5 is greater than B6 but less than B2. The age of how many boys is less than B6?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

18

6 persons A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a rectangular table facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). Two persons are sitting on each larger side and one person is sitting on each shorter side. D is sitting opposite to F. A and E are sitting on the same side. Neither B nor E is sitting just next to D. C sits to the right of D. Which of the following statements is correct?

I. C is the second to the left of F.

II. E is sitting opposite to C.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

19

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.

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)

21 ∶ 9261 ∶∶ 17 ∶ 4913 ∶∶ 8 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    1024

  2. ((b))

    488

  3. ((c))

    512

  4. ((d))

    2356

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1024

20

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 car is red.

II. All reds are blues.

Conclusions:

I. Some blues are not cars.

II. No red is a car.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow 

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow 

21

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 blankets are pillows.

All pillows are cushions.

Conclusions:

I. Some blankets are cushions is a possibility.

II. Some cushions are pillows.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows 

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows 

22

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.

AZBZ ∶ CYDY ∶∶ EXFX ∶ GWHW ∶∶ IVJV ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    IJKV

  2. ((b))

    KVLV

  3. ((c))

    IUJU

  4. ((d))

    KULU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IJKV

23

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

× and –, 27 and 35

I. 27 ÷ 7 – 6 × 5 + 35 = 53

II. 11 – 7 + 35 × 420 ÷ 27 = 93

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II 

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

24

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

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

RN, NP, JR, ?, BV

  1. ((a))

    ER

  2. ((b))

    ET

  3. ((c))

    FS

  4. ((d))

    FT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ER

Numerical Aptitude (25 questions)

26

What will be the compound interest on an amount of ₹ 8,000 for 3 months at 5% per annum, if the interest is payable quarterly?

  1. ((a))

    ₹100

  2. ((b))

    ₹150

  3. ((c))

    ₹80

  4. ((d))

    ₹120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹100

27

A bag contains ₹5 and ₹10 coins for a total of 40 coins and a total amount of ₹310. What is the difference between the amount made up of all ₹10 coins and the amount made up of all ₹5 coins?

  1. ((a))

    ₹125

  2. ((b))

    ₹120

  3. ((c))

    ₹110

  4. ((d))

    ₹130

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹125

28

The cost price of a car is five times of the loss incurred on selling this car. What is the loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    16.66%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    33.33%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

29

What is the value of 5 + [12 + 3 × {5 + (6 × 3 - 5)}]?

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    74

  3. ((c))

    71

  4. ((d))

    66

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75

30

The simple interest on a sum at 3% p.a. in 3 years is ₹315. What is the compound interest on the same sum at 4% p.a. in 2 years, interest compounded yearly?

  1. ((a))

    ₹228.48

  2. ((b))

    ₹204

  3. ((c))

    ₹326.6

  4. ((d))

    ₹285.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹228.48

31

In an office with 40 officers, the average salaries of class-A, class-B and class-C officers are ₹600, ₹750 and ₹1,000 a day, respectively. The numbers of class-A, class-B and class-C officers in the office are in the ratio 5 ∶ 4 ∶ 1, respectively. Find the monthly average salary (in ₹) of an officer, all the 40 of them taken together. [Assume the number of days in a month to be 30.]

  1. ((a))

    25,800

  2. ((b))

    21,000

  3. ((c))

    24,030

  4. ((d))

    24,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25,800

32

The volume of a cuboid is 3300 cm3. The sum of the length and the breadth of the cuboid is 37 cm. If the difference between the length and the breadth of the cuboid is 13 cm, then what is the height of the cuboid?

  1. ((a))

    18 cm

  2. ((b))

    11 cm

  3. ((c))

    14 cm

  4. ((d))

    16 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 cm

33

Find the height of a right pyramid if its base is a square of side 80 cm and the volume of the pyramid is 16000 cm3.

  1. ((a))

    4.5 cm

  2. ((b))

    7.5 cm

  3. ((c))

    222\sqrt2 cm

  4. ((d))

    2.5 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.5 cm

34

A and B currently have an age ratio of 7 ∶ 3. After 7 years this age ratio will become 2 ∶ 1. After how many years from now will the age ratio between the ages of A and B become 3 ∶ 2?

  1. ((a))

    49 years

  2. ((b))

    42 years

  3. ((c))

    35 years

  4. ((d))

    28 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49 years

35

P, Q and R can complete a task together in 15 days. P and R can complete the task together in 40 days. In how many days can Q complete the task alone?

  1. ((a))

    30 days

  2. ((b))

    24 days

  3. ((c))

    21 days

  4. ((d))

    25 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 days

36

If P = 23 × 58 and Q = 35 × 73, then what is the least common multiple of P and Q?

  1. ((a))

    23 × 35 × 58 × 73

  2. ((b))

    35 × 58 × 73

  3. ((c))

    35 × 58 

  4. ((d))

    58 × 73

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23 × 35 × 58 × 73

37

Study the given pie-chart and answer the question that follows.

The following pie chart shows the sectors representing the shares of the number of matches played by a team in each of eight consecutive years in terms of the central angles (in degrees) with respect to the total number of matches played by the team in all the eight years taken together.

The total number of matches played by the team in the years Y2 and Y8 taken together is approximately what percentage of the total number of matches played by the team in all the eight years taken together?

  1. ((a))

    13.33%

  2. ((b))

    15.75%

  3. ((c))

    10.25%

  4. ((d))

    14.28%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13.33%

38

The population of a village decreases every year at the rate of 3%. If the present population is 28227, what was the population of the village two years ago?

  1. ((a))

    31868

  2. ((b))

    30000

  3. ((c))

    32472

  4. ((d))

    30560

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31868

39

The price of kerosene is ₹48 per litre and the price of spirit is ₹30 per litre. In what ratio should the kerosene and spirit be mixed so that the profit after selling the mixture at ₹60 per litre will be 50%?

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 1

  2. ((b))

    5 ∶ 4

  3. ((c))

    2 ∶ 3

  4. ((d))

    3 ∶ 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 1

40

Pinky can swim 27 km downstream or 15 km upstream in 3 hours. What is the velocity of the current?

  1. ((a))

    3 km/h

  2. ((b))

    5 km/h

  3. ((c))

    4 km/h

  4. ((d))

    2 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km/h

41

The monthly income of a person is ₹25,000. He spends 80% of his income and saves the rest. His nominal income and his nominal spending both increased by 10%. What will be his new savings?

  1. ((a))

    ₹5,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹6,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹5,750

  4. ((d))

    ₹5,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹5,500

42

Study the table given below and answer the question based on it.

The given table shows the percentage of population affected by COVID-19 and the ratio of male to female affected in six different cities.

CityPercentage of Population Affected by COVID-19Proportion of men and women diagnosed with COVID-19
Durjanpur403 : 2
Sitapur212 : 1
Durgapur605 : 7
Shyampur507 : 3
Haripur556 : 5
Devpur254 : 1

If in Haripur, the number of male patients of COVID-19 was 8436 and in Sitapur, the number of female patients of COVID-19 was 30% less than the number of female patients of COVID-19 in Haripur, then the number of patients of COVID-19 in Sitapur was What was the total number of patients?

  1. ((a))

    16,872

  2. ((b))

    14,763

  3. ((c))

    19,794

  4. ((d))

    13,536

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16,872

43

The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 8. If the next odd number is also considered, then what will be the new average of these five numbers?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

44

An article costs ₹750. It is marked up to give 30% profit. What is the selling price if a customer gets a discount of 15% on it?

  1. ((a))

    ₹758.75

  2. ((b))

    ₹828.75

  3. ((c))

    ₹800

  4. ((d))

    Same as the cost price

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹758.75

45

The diagonal of a rectangle is 20 cm. If its breadth is 12 cm, then what will be its length?

  1. ((a))

    15 cm

  2. ((b))

    16 cm

  3. ((c))

    18 cm

  4. ((d))

    17 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 cm

46

A alone can do a piece of work in 12 days. B alone can do the same work in 18 days. C alone can do the same work in 24 days. In how many days will they complete 65% of the work, if all three work together?

  1. ((a))

    3.6 days

  2. ((b))

    3.9 days

  3. ((c))

    4.2 days

  4. ((d))

    4.5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.6 days

47

Study the given bar-graph and answer the question that follows.

The bar-graph given below shows the total selling price (in ₹) and the total cost price (in ₹) of five different flowers in a flower shop on a particular day.

The number of roses, lilies and sunflowers sold from that shop on that day were 7, 5, and 10, respectively. Find the sum of the profits earned by selling a rose, a lily and a sunflower on that day.

  1. ((a))

    ₹120

  2. ((b))

    ₹150

  3. ((c))

    ₹90

  4. ((d))

    ₹100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹120

48

Find the length of a train, if it completely crosses two bridges of lengths 600 m and 300 m in 80 seconds and 60 seconds, respectively.

  1. ((a))

    120 m

  2. ((b))

    130 m

  3. ((c))

    600 m

  4. ((d))

    110 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120 m

49

The value of 162 - 25614\frac{1}{4} + 219713\frac{1}{3} is:

  1. ((a))

    265

  2. ((b))

    280

  3. ((c))

    262

  4. ((d))

    241

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

265

50

The selling price of a bulb is half of its cost price. What is the loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    60%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    50%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60%

General English (25 questions)

51

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

The scientists have so far focused on improve cropped yields.

  1. ((a))

    improving crop 

  2. ((b))

    improvement crop 

  3. ((c))

    No improvement required 

  4. ((d))

    improve cropping 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

improving crop 

52

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

The brightest stars / can be 30,000 times / most luminous / than the Sun

  1. ((a))

    The brightest stars 

  2. ((b))

    most luminous 

  3. ((c))

    can be 30,000 times 

  4. ((d))

    than the Sun 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The brightest stars 

53

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He persuaded other towns near Amman to send ______ soldiers to help him.

  1. ((a))

    its

  2. ((b))

    there

  3. ((c))

    their

  4. ((d))

    they

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

its

54

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Callous

  1. ((a))

    Brutal

  2. ((b))

    Problematic

  3. ((c))

    Large

  4. ((d))

    Humane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brutal

55

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Caustic

  1. ((a))

    Acidic

  2. ((b))

    Photogenic

  3. ((c))

    Basic

  4. ((d))

    Soothing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Acidic

56

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Could you spell your name _______, please?

  1. ((a))

    weakly

  2. ((b))

    never

  3. ((c))

    again

  4. ((d))

    forever

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

weakly

57

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

The courses provided by the training institute were more than enough .

  1. ((a))

    more then enough

  2. ((b))

    more enough

  3. ((c))

    most enough

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

more then enough

58

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To walk the tight rope

  1. ((a))

    Be an expert

  2. ((b))

    Be very cautious 

  3. ((c))

    Be well trained 

  4. ((d))

    Be very nervous 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Be an expert

59

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.

Land revenue was one of the / major source of income / for Britishers in India.

  1. ((a))

    No error 

  2. ((b))

    Land revenue was one of the 

  3. ((c))

    major source of income 

  4. ((d))

    for Britishers in India 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error 

60

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Pilots must be ______ at all times to keep their passengers safe during the flight.

  1. ((a))

    thirsty

  2. ((b))

    distant

  3. ((c))

    vigilant

  4. ((d))

    forceful

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

thirsty

61

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If she likes something, she'll buy it _______ much it costs.

  1. ((a))

    however

  2. ((b))

    whatever

  3. ((c))

    also

  4. ((d))

    very

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

however

62

Select the sentence in which a word is INCORRECTLY spelt.

  1. ((a))

    He hoped that he had won the prestigious award. 

  2. ((b))

    I could never be as talented as him. 

  3. ((c))

    His breathe smelled of garlic. 

  4. ((d))

    A woman gasped in horror at the sight of him. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He hoped that he had won the prestigious award. 

63

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Wicked

  1. ((a))

    Evil

  2. ((b))

    Sinful

  3. ((c))

    Errant

  4. ((d))

    Moral

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Evil

64

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Medicines should be ordered by the generic name, not by the proprietary or trade name.

  1. ((a))

    Exclusive

  2. ((b))

    General

  3. ((c))

    Individual

  4. ((d))

    Specific

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exclusive

65

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Ms. Gupta expressed her ______ for my political understanding.

  1. ((a))

    admiration

  2. ((b))

    location

  3. ((c))

    strength

  4. ((d))

    compassion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

admiration

66

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

When those thugs come near you, run at the drop of a hat.

  1. ((a))

    Be dressed for a party 

  2. ((b))

    With all your belongings 

  3. ((c))

    Go on a short trip 

  4. ((d))

    Without delay 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Be dressed for a party 

67

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

A person who makes maps

  1. ((a))

    Sinecure

  2. ((b))

    Anarchist

  3. ((c))

    Cartographer

  4. ((d))

    Polyglot

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Answer: ((a))

Sinecure

68

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.

He is / struggling to make / a honest living.

  1. ((a))

    struggling to make 

  2. ((b))

    No error 

  3. ((c))

    a honest living 

  4. ((d))

    He is 

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Answer: ((a))

struggling to make 

69

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Institute

  2. ((b))

    Insitute

  3. ((c))

    Instute

  4. ((d))

    Insetute

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Answer: ((a))

Institute

70

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

While travelling, one comes across the larger number of people.

  1. ((a))

    the large number off 

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required 

  3. ((c))

    an larger number of 

  4. ((d))

    a large number of 

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Answer: ((a))

the large number off 

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 Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.

71

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

  1. ((a))

    humbly

  2. ((b))

    decisively

  3. ((c))

    rashly

  4. ((d))

    commonly

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Answer: ((a))

humbly

72

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

  1. ((a))

    habit

  2. ((b))

    routines

  3. ((c))

    problems

  4. ((d))

    task

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Answer: ((a))

habit

73

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

  1. ((a))

    absence

  2. ((b))

    non-compliance 

  3. ((c))

    defiance

  4. ((d))

    reference

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Answer: ((a))

absence

74

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

  1. ((a))

    rescued

  2. ((b))

    guided

  3. ((c))

    added

  4. ((d))

    preferred

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Answer: ((a))

rescued

75

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

  1. ((a))

    faced

  2. ((b))

    replied

  3. ((c))

    called

  4. ((d))

    relied

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Answer: ((a))

faced

General Awareness (25 questions)

76

‘Loor’ is a folk dance of which state of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Manipur

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Haryana

77

The Congress split took place in ______. 

  1. ((a))

    1905

  2. ((b))

    1903

  3. ((c))

    1907

  4. ((d))

    1908

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Answer: ((a))

1905

78

Poverty line measures poverty on the basis of: 

  1. ((a))

    expenditure only 

  2. ((b))

    income level and literacy rate 

  3. ((c))

    savings only 

  4. ((d))

    income level or consumption expenditure 

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Answer: ((a))

expenditure only 

79

As on Jan 2022, who among the following has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO?

  1. ((a))

    BN Suresh

  2. ((b))

    S Somanath

  3. ((c))

    K Sivan

  4. ((d))

    ASK Kumar

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Answer: ((a))

BN Suresh

80

The Indian National Congress was established in ______. 

  1. ((a))

    1879

  2. ((b))

    1877

  3. ((c))

    1875

  4. ((d))

    1885

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Answer: ((a))

1879

81

In which of the following grounds did Yuvraj Singh hit 6 sixes in an over of a T20 International match?

  1. ((a))

    Wanderers Stadium 

  2. ((b))

    Kingsmead Stadium 

  3. ((c))

    Mabhida Stadium 

  4. ((d))

    Newlands Cricket Ground 

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Answer: ((a))

Wanderers Stadium 

82

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution talks about joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases?

  1. ((a))

    Article 110

  2. ((b))

    Article 128

  3. ((c))

    Article 75

  4. ((d))

    Article 108

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Answer: ((a))

Article 110

83

‘The Diary of a Young Girl’ is an autobiography of ______ .

  1. ((a))

    Anne Frank 

  2. ((b))

    Agatha Christie 

  3. ((c))

    Michelle Obama 

  4. ((d))

    Jessica Simpson 

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Answer: ((a))

Anne Frank 

84

Which feature of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain? 

  1. ((a))

    Fundamental duties 

  2. ((b))

    Parliamentary government 

  3. ((c))

    Judicial review 

  4. ((d))

    Fundamental rights 

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Answer: ((a))

Fundamental duties 

85

Which of the given statements is correct regarding the properties of suspension?

I. Suspension is a heterogeneous mixture.

II. The particles of a suspension can be seen by the naked eye.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((a))

Only I

86

Spirogyra belongs to which group of plant kingdom? 

  1. ((a))

    Bryophyta

  2. ((b))

    Angiosperms

  3. ((c))

    Pteridophyta

  4. ((d))

    Thallophyta

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Answer: ((a))

Bryophyta

87

Kamala Narayan is known for which classical dance form? 

  1. ((a))

    Bharatanatyam

  2. ((b))

    Kathakali

  3. ((c))

    Odissi

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

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Answer: ((a))

Bharatanatyam

88

Kardang Monastery which is a Buddhist Pilgrimage is situated in which state of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    Goa

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh 

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

89

In February 2022, which Indian state government announced that ‘Hope Express’ would be launched in the state to prevent cancer?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Chhattisgarh

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Answer: ((a))

Odisha

90

Who will co-host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Australia

  2. ((b))

    The United Kingdom 

  3. ((c))

    The United States of America (USA) 

  4. ((d))

    Sri Lanka 

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Answer: ((a))

Australia

91

Which of the following crops takes almost a year to grow? 

  1. ((a))

    Sugarcane

  2. ((b))

    Peas

  3. ((c))

    Cucumber

  4. ((d))

    Rice

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Answer: ((a))

Sugarcane

92

In 1526, ______ was defeated by Babur at Panipat. 

  1. ((a))

    Sikander Lodi

  2. ((b))

    Rana Lodi

  3. ((c))

    Bahlul Lodi 

  4. ((d))

    Ibrahim Lodi 

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Answer: ((a))

Sikander Lodi

93

How many countries share land boundaries with India? 

  1. ((a))

    Seven

  2. ((b))

    Ten

  3. ((c))

    Eight

  4. ((d))

    Five

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Answer: ((a))

Seven

94

Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rocks? 

  1. ((a))

    Sandstone

  2. ((b))

    Granite

  3. ((c))

    Slate

  4. ((d))

    Marble

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Answer: ((a))

Sandstone

95

Pongal is a harvest festival of which state of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu 

  2. ((b))

    Mizoram

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Manipur

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Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu 

96

Which of the following is a young fold mountain? 

  1. ((a))

    The Alps 

  2. ((b))

    The Appalachians 

  3. ((c))

    Aravalli Range 

  4. ((d))

    The Vosges 

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Answer: ((a))

The Alps 

97

Dharmasutras contain ______ .

  1. ((a))

    tricks to capture an empire 

  2. ((b))

    norms for women only 

  3. ((c))

    techniques to recite shlokas 

  4. ((d))

    norms for rulers 

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Answer: ((a))

tricks to capture an empire 

98

With which of the following was Kadri Gopalnath associated? 

  1. ((a))

    Sitar

  2. ((b))

    Saxophone

  3. ((c))

    Tabla

  4. ((d))

    Flute

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Answer: ((a))

Sitar

99

Which of the following bodies publishes the Human Development Report? 

  1. ((a))

    United Nations Food Organization 

  2. ((b))

    United Nations Human Resource Development 

  3. ((c))

    World Health Organization 

  4. ((d))

    United Nations Development Programme 

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Answer: ((a))

United Nations Food Organization 

100

When the litmus solution is neither acidic nor basic then its colour is ______. 

  1. ((a))

    purple

  2. ((b))

    red

  3. ((c))

    yellow

  4. ((d))

    blue

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Answer: ((a))

purple

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