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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

_ _ J R_JR_J_R_RR_

  1. ((a))

    RJRRJJJ

  2. ((b))

    JRRJJRJ

  3. ((c))

    RRRRRJJ

  4. ((d))

    JJRRJRJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RJRRJJJ

2

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Manufacturing
  2. Raw material
  3. Consumption
  4. Material processing
  5. Distribution
  1. ((a))

    4, 5, 2, 1, 3

  2. ((b))

    4, 2, 1, 5, 3

  3. ((c))

    2, 1, 4, 5, 3

  4. ((d))

    2, 4, 1, 5, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 5, 2, 1, 3

3

In a certain code language, 'BROWSE' is written as 'ZJMEIW' and 'ROAD' is written as 'JMAX'. How will 'BUDGET' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    ZGXUWH

  2. ((b))

    ZGXWHU

  3. ((c))

    ZGXUHW

  4. ((d))

    ZGXHWU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZGXUWH

4

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

5

'M $ N' means 'M is the son of N',

'M + N' means 'M is the daughter-in-law of N',

'M ÷ N' means 'M is the husband of N',

'M & N' means 'M is the wife of N',

'M = N' means 'M is the brother of N'.

If 'G $ C = A ÷ B + D & E', then how is E related to C?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Father's brother

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother

6

Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Snake ∶ Bite :: Bee : ?

  1. ((a))

    Honey

  2. ((b))

    Sting

  3. ((c))

    Hive

  4. ((d))

    Buzz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Honey

8

The numbers in each set are related to each other in a certain way.

(2, 8, 4), (7, 343, 49), (4, 64, ?)

Based on the relationship among the numbers in the first two sets, select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the third set.

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

9

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.

CASTLE : SCALET :: PRIMED : IPREDM :: PHONES : ?

  1. ((a))

    OPHESN

  2. ((b))

    OHPESN

  3. ((c))

    OHPSEN

  4. ((d))

    OPHSEN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OPHESN

10

Three statements are given, followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Only a few ladders are walls.

Some ladders are vans.

All vans are cans.

Conclusions:

I. Some cans are ladders.

II. All walls being cans is a possibility.

III. No vans can be walls.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    All conclusions, I, II and III, follow

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions II and III follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

11

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Grouping
  2. Grotesque
  3. Grovel
  4. Ground
  5. Groundless
  1. ((a))

    2, 4, 5, 1, 3

  2. ((b))

    4, 1, 5, 2, 3

  3. ((c))

    3, 5, 1, 4, 2

  4. ((d))

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 4, 5, 1, 3

12

In a certain code language, 'BONE' is written as '619189', and 'CASH' is written as '752312'. How will 'DAWN' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    851518

  2. ((b))

    751517

  3. ((c))

    751615

  4. ((d))

    852718

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

851518

13

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Eye : See :: Skin : ?

  1. ((a))

    Hot

  2. ((b))

    Touch

  3. ((c))

    Hard

  4. ((d))

    Soft

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hot

14

In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements.

Statements:

All mangoes are fruits.

Some mangoes are pears.

All pears are vegetables.

Conclusions:

I. Some mangoes are vegetables.

II. Some fruits are vegetables.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

15

In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements.

Statements:

All socks are clothes.

All clothes are shoes.

Some shoes are gloves.

Conclusions:

I. Some shoes are socks.

II. Some gloves are clothes.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows.

16

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))

17

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

4, 14, 34, 64, ?, 154

  1. ((a))

    94

  2. ((b))

    124

  3. ((c))

    104

  4. ((d))

    114

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

94

18

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Peril
  2. Perfume
  3. Permission
  4. Perform
  5. Period
  6. Perplex
  1. ((a))

    4, 2, 1, 5, 3, 6

  2. ((b))

    4, 5, 1, 2, 6, 3

  3. ((c))

    4, 2, 5, 6, 3,1

  4. ((d))

    4, 1, 5, 3, 2, 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 2, 1, 5, 3, 6

19

In a certain code language, 'BLOW' is coded as '3517' and 'LIFE' is coded as '4258'. What is the code for 'L' in that language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

20

In a certain code language,

'A+B' means 'A is the father of B',

'A - B' means 'A is the brother of B',

'A × B' means 'A is the daughter of B',

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the sister of B'

Based on the above, how is J related to T if 'T - M + H ÷ K × J'?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Brother's wife

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Mother's sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

21

In a certain code language. 'JAMB' is written as 'SBPA' and 'BOAT' is written as 'ANBI'. How will 'JERK' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    SXRK

  2. ((b))

    SKRX

  3. ((c))

    SRKX

  4. ((d))

    SXKR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SXRK

22

If '+' means 'division', '-' means 'multiplication', ‘÷' means 'addition' and 'x' means 'subtraction', then what is the value of the following expression?

19 - 6 ÷ 306 + 17 × 9

  1. ((a))

    126

  2. ((b))

    212

  3. ((c))

    123

  4. ((d))

    218

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

126

23

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.

UG_HU_EH_GE G

  1. ((a))

    GEHUEHU

  2. ((b))

    EHUGHGE

  3. ((c))

    HEGUHUE

  4. ((d))

    HGEUGHE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GEHUEHU

24

Six numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the following figure. Find the number on the face opposite to 5.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

25

In a certain code language,

A + B means 'A is the mother of B',

A - B means ' A is the brother of B',

A × B means 'A is the wife of B',

A ÷ B means 'A is the father of B'.

Based on the above, how is P related to V if 'R + P × Q ÷ S - T × V'?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's mother

  2. ((b))

    Son's daughter

  3. ((c))

    Daughter's husband

  4. ((d))

    Son's mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's mother

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following duties is mentioned as the 11th Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    To develop a scientific temper

  2. ((b))

    To cherish and preserve the rich national heritage of our culture

  3. ((c))

    To provide opportunities for education to children between 6-14 years of age

  4. ((d))

    To protect the integrity and unity of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To develop a scientific temper

27

The census operations of India had been carried out in ________ phases according to census 2011.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

28

Which is the world's largest PV Solar Park located in one of the Indian states?

  1. ((a))

    Pavagada Solar Park

  2. ((b))

    Bhadla Solar Park

  3. ((c))

    Dholera Solar Park

  4. ((d))

    Harshad Solar Park

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pavagada Solar Park

29

Which of the following dynasties of Delhi Sultanate founded Agra city?

  1. ((a))

    Lodi dynasty

  2. ((b))

    Khalji dynasty

  3. ((c))

    Sayyid dynasty

  4. ((d))

    Tughluq dynasty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lodi dynasty

30

According to the Carbon Brief Review 2019 data, India is the world's ________ largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs).

  1. ((a))

    seventh

  2. ((b))

    ninth

  3. ((c))

    third

  4. ((d))

    fifth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

seventh

31

Anantha R Krishnan is associated with which musical instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Tabla

  2. ((b))

    Mridangam

  3. ((c))

    Violin

  4. ((d))

    Drums

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tabla

32

The National Youth Day or the 'Yuwa Diwas' is celebrated on which day in India?

  1. ((a))

    26 January

  2. ((b))

    12 January

  3. ((c))

    14 April

  4. ((d))

     26 November

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26 January

33

Ricky Kej, a globally acclaimed musician from India, won the 57th Grammy Award for which of the following albums?

  1. ((a))

    Winds of Samsara

  2. ((b))

    Mystic Mountains

  3. ((c))

    Mountain Dreams

  4. ((d))

    Divine Tides

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Winds of Samsara

34

Harisena, the author of Prayag Prashasti, was the court poet of which of the following Gupta emperors?

  1. ((a))

    Samudragupta

  2. ((b))

    Kumaragupta I

  3. ((c))

    Ramagupta

  4. ((d))

    Skandagupta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Samudragupta

35

Sea ice helps determine Earth's climate. According to this, what percentage of the sunlight falling on sea ice is reflected back into space?

  1. ((a))

    80%

  2. ((b))

    70%

  3. ((c))

    75%

  4. ((d))

    85%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80%

36

The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) ordinance, 2020 reduced the salary of Members of Parliament by. _______ for a period of one year commencing from 1 April 2020 to meet the exigencies arising out of COVID-19.

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    40%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

37

Which of the following bacteria grow in milk and convert it to curd?

  1. ((a))

    E. curdae

  2. ((b))

    Salmonella typhi

  3. ((c))

    Lactobacilus

  4. ((d))

    Salmonella lactae

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E. curdae

38

Which option is NOT correct in case of appointment of a Governor?

  1. ((a))

    Citizen of India

  2. ((b))

    Cannot hold any office of profit during his tenure

  3. ((c))

    Appointed for six years

  4. ((d))

    Should be at least 35 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Citizen of India

39

Which of the following Acts abolished the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China?

  1. ((a))

    Government of India Act 1858

  2. ((b))

    Charter Act of 1853

  3. ((c))

    Charter Act of 1793

  4. ((d))

    Charter Act of 1833

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Government of India Act 1858

40

At which of the following places in the Indus valley civilisation a brick structure has been identified as a dockyard meant for berthing ships and handling cargo?

  1. ((a))

    Mohanjodaro

  2. ((b))

    Dhaulavira

  3. ((c))

    Rakhigarhi

  4. ((d))

    Lothal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mohanjodaro

41

Which Indian award was established in the year 1982, to promote and encourage scientific efforts in the field of environment and ecology?

  1. ((a))

    Pitambar Pant National Environment Fellowship Award

  2. ((b))

    Sanjay Gandhi Award for Environment and Ecology

  3. ((c))

    B P Pal National Environment Fellowship Award for Biodiversity

  4. ((d))

    Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pitambar Pant National Environment Fellowship Award

42

On whose advice does the Governor appoint the ministers?

  1. ((a))

    Prime Minister

  2. ((b))

    President

  3. ((c))

    Chief Minister

  4. ((d))

    Vice-President

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prime Minister

43

_________ is a state of deprivation that reflects the inability of an individual to satisfy basic needs for a sustained, healthy and reasonably productive living.

  1. ((a))

    Ignorance

  2. ((b))

    Illiteracy

  3. ((c))

    Poverty

  4. ((d))

    Bondage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ignorance

44

Who among the following wrote the book 'Straight from the Heart'?

  1. ((a))

    Sachin Tendulkar

  2. ((b))

    Mary Kom

  3. ((c))

    Kapil Dev

  4. ((d))

    Milkha Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sachin Tendulkar

45

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in December 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Santosh Kumar Yadav

  2. ((b))

    Gajender Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Dinesh Menon

  4. ((d))

    Anshul Mishra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Santosh Kumar Yadav

46

Which of the following schemes was launched by the Chhattisgarh Government on the occasion of the International Day of Forests in 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Mukhya Mantri Krishi Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Krishi Vikas Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Farmer income scheme

  4. ((d))

    Mukhya Mantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mukhya Mantri Krishi Yojana

47

Which of the following is a poor conductor of electricity?

  1. ((a))

    Tap water

  2. ((b))

    Water from pond

  3. ((c))

    Water from hand pump

  4. ((d))

    Distilled water

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tap water

48

When a non-minister proposes a bill, it is called:

  1. ((a))

    Money Bill

  2. ((b))

    Government Bill

  3. ((c))

    Private Member's Bill

  4. ((d))

    Non-Money Bill

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Money Bill

49

The Karbi tribe, which celebrates the cultural festival 'Rongker', belongs to the Indian state of _______.

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Uttarakhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala

50

By the Act of ________, the Governor General in Council was given the power to legislate for the whole of the British territories in India.

  1. ((a))

    Charter Act of 1833

  2. ((b))

    Charter Act of 1793

  3. ((c))

    Charter Act of 1853

  4. ((d))

    Charter Act of 1813

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charter Act of 1833

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Pooja, Chameli and Anju have a total of ₹450 in their purses. Pooja has ₹50 more than Chameli. Anju has two times what Pooja has. How much do Pooja, Chameli and Anju, respectively, have in their purses?

  1. ((a))

    ₹150, ₹75 and ₹ 225

  2. ((b))

    ₹100, ₹ 50 and ₹ 300

  3. ((c))

    ₹125, ₹75 and ₹ 250

  4. ((d))

    ₹125, ₹50 and ₹ 275

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹150, ₹75 and ₹ 225

52

How many times does the hour hand and minute hand of a clock coincide in half a day?

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55

53

Find the area of an equilateral triangle whose sides are 16 cm each.

  1. ((a))

    66√3 cm2

  2. ((b))

    62√3 cm2

  3. ((c))

    60√3 cm2

  4. ((d))

    64√3 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66√3 cm2

54

Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5. If 3 is added to the smaller and 7 is subtracted from the larger number, they are in the ratio 1 : 1. Find the numbers.

  1. ((a))

    60, 75

  2. ((b))

    40, 50

  3. ((c))

    55, 44

  4. ((d))

    20, 25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60, 75

55

If 8 men or 16 women or 32 boys can do a piece of work in 8 months, then in how many months can 4 men, 4 women and 4 boys together complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    6376 \frac{3}{7}

  2. ((b))

    105710 \frac{5}{7}

  3. ((c))

    9179 \frac{1}{7}

  4. ((d))

    8278 \frac{2}{7}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6376 \frac{3}{7}

56

What annual installment will discharge a debt of Rs. 3,658 due in four years at 12% simple interest per annum?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 825

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 725

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 750

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 775

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 825

57

Sahil covers a distance of 96 km at the speed of 16 km/h and covers another distance at the speed of 21 km/h in 5 hours. What is his average speed (in km/h)? (Rounded off to 2 decimal places). 

  1. ((a))

    18.50

  2. ((b))

    18.27

  3. ((c))

    17.47

  4. ((d))

    19.45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.50

58

In an election between two candidates, the first gets 75% of the total valid votes. If 20% votes are invalid among 2,48,000 votes, then how many votes were cast in the favour of the other candidate?

  1. ((a))

    53800

  2. ((b))

    46800

  3. ((c))

    49600

  4. ((d))

    56600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53800

59

The following table shows the production of washing machines (in thousands) in different factories in different years.

Factory/Year20012002200320042005
P2823273129
Q1418252230
R3129333023
S2328363527

In which year was the production of washing machines in Factory Q more than that in Factory R?

  1. ((a))

    2004

  2. ((b))

    2005

  3. ((c))

    2002

  4. ((d))

    2003

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2004

60

If the vertical angle of an isosceles triangle is 42°, then the measure of the other two angles will be:

  1. ((a))

    59° and 59°

  2. ((b))

    79° and 79°

  3. ((c))

    89° and 89°

  4. ((d))

    69° and 69°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

59° and 59°

61

Evaluate 7(cosec⁡24∘sec⁡66∘)3+8(cot⁡37∘tan⁡53∘)4−(2sec⁡14∘cosec⁡76∘)2+(−3tan⁡82∘cot⁡8∘)37\left(\frac{\operatorname{cosec} 24^{\circ}}{\sec 66^{\circ}}\right)^3+8\left(\frac{\cot 37^{\circ}}{\tan 53^{\circ}}\right)^4-\left(2 \frac{\sec 14^{\circ}}{\operatorname{cosec} 76^{\circ}}\right)^2+\left(-3 \frac{\tan 82^{\circ}}{\cot 8^{\circ}}\right)^3 .

  1. ((a))

    -16

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-16

62

The radius of a circle is increased in such a way that its circumference increases by 7%. As a result, the area of the circle also increases by:

  1. ((a))

    18.69%

  2. ((b))

    10.28%

  3. ((c))

    14.49%

  4. ((d))

    12.20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.69%

63

Simplify: 253 - 753 + 503

  1. ((a))

    271250

  2. ((b))

    -281450

  3. ((c))

    281350

  4. ((d))

    -281250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

271250

64

The marked price of a grinder was ₹3,000, and the dealer offered successive discounts of 20% and 15% on it. For how much did he sell the grinder?

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,200

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹2,040

  4. ((d))

    ₹2,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,200

65

The dimensions of a cuboid are 8 cm, 12 cm and 14 cm. Find the total surface area.

  1. ((a))

    752 cm2

  2. ((b))

    754 cm2

  3. ((c))

    753 cm2

  4. ((d))

    751 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

752 cm2

66

A six-digit number is divisible by 33. If 21 is added to the number, then the new number which formed is also divisible by:

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

5

67

A bus covers the first 70 km of its journey in 40 minutes and the remaining 60 km in 30 minutes. The average speed of the bus, in km/h, is:

  1. ((a))

    10657106 \frac{5}{7}

  2. ((b))

    10937109 \frac{3}{7}

  3. ((c))

    11137111 \frac{3}{7}

  4. ((d))

    912791 \frac{2}{7}

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Answer: ((a))

10657106 \frac{5}{7}

68

In a division sum, the divisor is 13 times the quotient and 6 times the remainder. If the remainder is 39, then the dividend is:

  1. ((a))

    4,800

  2. ((b))

    4,576

  3. ((c))

    4,251

  4. ((d))

    4,240

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Answer: ((a))

4,800

69

The dimensions of a rectangular field when extended by 6 metres are in the ratio of 4 : 3 and when decreased by 6 metres are in the ratio of 2 : 1. Find the dimensions of the field.

  1. ((a))

    16 metres, 12 metres

  2. ((b))

    10 metres, 6 metres

  3. ((c))

    18 metres, 12 metres

  4. ((d))

    14 metres, 10 metres

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Answer: ((a))

16 metres, 12 metres

70

The radii of the two concentric circles are 27 cm and 18 cm. The area (in cm2) of the closed figure bounded by the boundaries of the circle is:

  1. ((a))

    505π 

  2. ((b))

    405π

  3. ((c))

    288π

  4. ((d))

    504π

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Answer: ((a))

505π 

71

If x2+1x2=119(x>0)x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=119(x>0), then the value of (x3+1x3)\left(x^3+\frac{1}{x^3}\right) is:

  1. ((a))

    1331

  2. ((b))

    1298

  3. ((c))

    1125

  4. ((d))

    1920

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Answer: ((a))

1331

72

P and Q can complete a job in 4 days and 12 days, respectively. They work on alternate days with P starting the job. In how many days will the job be completed?

  1. ((a))

    6 days

  2. ((b))

    3 days

  3. ((c))

    8 days

  4. ((d))

    4 days

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Answer: ((a))

6 days

73

A retailer buys 220 chocolates from a wholesaler for the marked price of 198 items. He then sells each chocolate at a discount of 3.7%. What is his profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    6.3%

  2. ((b))

    7%

  3. ((c))

    6%

  4. ((d))

    7.2%

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Answer: ((a))

6.3%

74

A bus covers 1200 km in 30 hours. What is its average speed in m/s?

  1. ((a))

    121912 \frac{1}{9} m/s

  2. ((b))

    121312 \frac{1}{3} m/s

  3. ((c))

    111911 \frac{1}{9} m/s

  4. ((d))

    131913 \frac{1}{9} m/s

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Answer: ((a))

121912 \frac{1}{9} m/s

75

Anita saves 20% of her income. If her income is increased by 30% and she saves 25% of the new income, by what percentage will her actual savings increase?

  1. ((a))

    70%

  2. ((b))

    83%

  3. ((c))

    62.50%

  4. ((d))

    65.20%

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Answer: ((a))

70%

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.

About 200 birds were driven out of their habitats by the City Council based on a Health Department recommendation.

  1. ((a))

    A Health Department recommendation was the basis for the City Council to drive out 200 birds from their habitats.

  2. ((b))

    The City Council drove about 200 birds out of their habitats, based on a Health Department recommendation.

  3. ((c))

    About 200 birds is driven out of their habitats based on a Health Department recommendation.

  4. ((d))

    The City Council has driven about 200 birds out of their habitats based on a Health Department recommendation.

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Answer: ((a))

A Health Department recommendation was the basis for the City Council to drive out 200 birds from their habitats.

77

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 has been (1) watered the plants (2) for one hour. (3) No error

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

4

78

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

We must try and incorporate positive thinking in our lives to ______ countless benefits it has to offer.

  1. ((a))

    ignore

  2. ((b))

    release

  3. ((c))

    contain

  4. ((d))

    derive

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Answer: ((a))

ignore

79

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

The toast was raised in honour of the chairman yesterday at hall.

  1. ((a))

    raised in honour

  2. ((b))

    yesterday at hall.

  3. ((c))

    The toast was

  4. ((d))

    of the chairman

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Answer: ((a))

raised in honour

80

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

A person in charge of the old people's home or a hostel

  1. ((a))

    Watchman

  2. ((b))

    Guard

  3. ((c))

    Warder

  4. ((d))

    Warden

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Answer: ((a))

Watchman

81

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

The novel was being read by many people.

  1. ((a))

    The novel was read by many people.

  2. ((b))

    Many people were reading the novel.

  3. ((c))

    The novel is being read by many people.

  4. ((d))

    Many people had read the novel.

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Answer: ((a))

The novel was read by many people.

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

Tim Wright knows all about making companies more efficient. His firm, Check-up, sends 'secret shoppers' into retail and leisure companies in order to make sure that customers are receiving good service. After (1)________ visit, the secret shoppers prepare a report for the company to let them know how the service was. "Companies like to know", says Mr Wright, "that (2)_______ customers go into a store just a few minutes before closing time, they will still get good service."

Check-up (3)________ set up in the west of England and after two years moved to London so it could offer a nationwide service. (4)______ the last three years, Check-up's profits have increased dramatically as companies have come to realise the great importance of good customer service. Last week, an important new contract was (5)_______ with a major supermarket chain.

82

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

  1. ((a))

    our

  2. ((b))

    their

  3. ((c))

    there

  4. ((d))

    his

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Answer: ((a))

our

83

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

  1. ((a))

    while

  2. ((b))

    when

  3. ((c))

    as

  4. ((d))

    then

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Answer: ((a))

while

84

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

  1. ((a))

    is

  2. ((b))

    was

  3. ((c))

    are

  4. ((d))

    has

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Answer: ((a))

is

85

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

  1. ((a))

    For

  2. ((b))

    During

  3. ((c))

    Until

  4. ((d))

    From

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

For

86

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

  1. ((a))

    signing

  2. ((b))

    sign

  3. ((c))

    signed

  4. ((d))

    have signed

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Answer: ((a))

signing

87

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Jim will translate it.

  1. ((a))

    It will be translate by Jim.

  2. ((b))

    It will be translated by Jim.

  3. ((c))

    It would translate by Jim.

  4. ((d))

    It is translated by Jim.

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Answer: ((a))

It will be translate by Jim.

88

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Gift of the gab

  1. ((a))

    Someone's precious gift

  2. ((b))

    Very beautiful

  3. ((c))

    Attached to God

  4. ((d))

    Talent for speaking

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Answer: ((a))

Someone's precious gift

89

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Call it a day

  1. ((a))

    Stop working on something

  2. ((b))

    Start working on something

  3. ((c))

    The time at the end of the day

  4. ((d))

    Start a day badly

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Answer: ((a))

Stop working on something

90

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the following sentence.

I like drinking lamonade.

  1. ((a))

    Lemonaid

  2. ((b))

    Lemenade

  3. ((c))

    Lemonade

  4. ((d))

    Limonade

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Answer: ((a))

Lemonaid

91

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

The imposition of lock down proved to be a _________ for many students who were not prepared for the examinations.

  1. ((a))

    feather in cap

  2. ((b))

    piece of cake

  3. ((c))

    blessing in disguise

  4. ((d))

    chip on their shoulder

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Answer: ((a))

feather in cap

92

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Miserable

  1. ((a))

    Depressing

  2. ((b))

    Cheerful

  3. ((c))

    Decorated

  4. ((d))

    Wealthy

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Answer: ((a))

Depressing

93

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

I said to Amit, "I am not participating in the annual function."

  1. ((a))

    I said Amit that I was not participating in the annual function.

  2. ((b))

    I told Amit that he was not participating in the annual function.

  3. ((c))

    I told Amit that I was not participating in the annual function.

  4. ((d))

    I told to Amit that I was not participating in the annual function.

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Answer: ((a))

I said Amit that I was not participating in the annual function.

94

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

An absolute government by one man

  1. ((a))

    Supremacy

  2. ((b))

    Communism

  3. ((c))

    Aristocracy

  4. ((d))

    Autocracy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Supremacy

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Seeking to move towards a cashless economy, the government has proposed income tax benefits for people making payments through credit or debit cards, besides doing away with transaction charges on the purchase of petrol, gas and rail tickets with plastic money. This is the first serious effort to tackle the predominance of cash in India's economy. India is a hugely cash-dependent economy. The RBI and commercial banks annually spend around Rupees 21,000 crore in currency operations costs while the citizens of Delhi alone spend Rupees 9.1 crore and 60 lakh hours in collecting cash.

The scale of this burden is unique to India considering that it is among the most cashintensive economies with a cash-to-GDP ratio of 12%, almost four times as much as other markets such as Brazil (3.93%), Mexico (5.3%) and South Africa (3.73%). Moreover, cash transactions and black money are directly linked, since a cash trail is nigh impossible to track. As such, electronic transactions and the ease of audit they afford should make the government's job much easier in terms of curbing illegal transactions.

What the switchover to payments by credit and debit cards means is that the payer must have money in the bank. This can be facilitated through a greater recourse to direct cash transfer of subsidies to banks. But, those who avail of this may not belong to the section that pays income tax. Given that less than three per cent of our population pays income tax, transactions by plastic cards may not amount to much. But, the scene is changing. For instance, payments by mobiles have grown from just 860 transactions in November 2010 to 4.4 million in August 2014. With the spread of Internet and expansion of e-commerce, online payments are fast catching on among the middle class. These are mostly cashless transactions. It is also necessary to remember that a move towards a cashless economy will eliminate the cost of printing and distributing cash. If to these expenses are added the cost of storage and maintaining the currencies in the over 60,000 ATMs, the outlay becomes prohibitive. The answer is a buoyant economy that will reduce the numbers of those who still regard cash as the only reliable legal tender.

95

According to the author of the passage, which of the following is directly linked?

  1. ((a))

    Credit transaction and black money

  2. ((b))

    Black and white money

  3. ((c))

    Cash and credit transactions

  4. ((d))

    Cash transactions and black money

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Answer: ((a))

Credit transaction and black money

96

How would e-transactions help the Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Increasing the audit work at government level

  2. ((b))

    Curbing illegal transactions

  3. ((c))

    Increasing the paperwork of the government

  4. ((d))

    Increasing the cash transportation charges at government level

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Increasing the audit work at government level

97

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT according to the passage?

  1. ((a))

    The RBI and commercial banks annually spend around Rupees 21,000 crore in currency operations costs.

  2. ((b))

    Citizens of Delhi alone spend Rupees 9.1 crore and 60 lakh hours in collecting cash.

  3. ((c))

    Less than 4% of our population pays income tax.

  4. ((d))

    Payments by mobiles have grown from 860 transactions in 2010 to 4.4 million in 2014.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The RBI and commercial banks annually spend around Rupees 21,000 crore in currency operations costs.

98

How does the spread of the internet and expansion of e-commerce help people?

  1. ((a))

    Online payments don't attract people at all.

  2. ((b))

    Online payments are fast catching.

  3. ((c))

    Online payments are expensive.

  4. ((d))

    Online payments are slow catching.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Online payments don't attract people at all.

99

According to the author of the passage, what type of economy exists is India?

  1. ((a))

    Developed economy

  2. ((b))

    Labour intensive economy

  3. ((c))

    Dependent economy

  4. ((d))

    Cash-intensive economy

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Answer: ((a))

Developed economy

100

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Occurence

  2. ((b))

    Immediately

  3. ((c))

    Grateful

  4. ((d))

    Parallel

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Answer: ((a))

Occurence

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