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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

1- Deflection

2- Degrade

3- Degeneration

4- Degree

5- Deformation

  1. ((a))

    2, 4, 3, 1, 5

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

  3. ((c))

    1, 5, 3, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    3, 1, 5, 2, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 4, 3, 1, 5

2

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.

PLEASED : ELPADES : : HOWEVER : WOHEREV : : IMAGINE : ?

  1. ((a))

    MAIGEIN

  2. ((b))

    AMIGENI

  3. ((c))

    AIMGEIN

  4. ((d))

    MAIGNEI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MAIGEIN

3

In a certain code language, ‘ROVE’ is written as ‘JMFW’ and ‘ROSE’ is written as  ‘JMIW’. How will ‘RUIN’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    JGNS

  2. ((b))

    JNGS

  3. ((c))

    JGSN

  4. ((d))

    JSGN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JGNS

4

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 apples are fruits.

Some apples are raw.

No fruit is a vegetable.

Conclusions:

I. Some vegetables are raw.

II. No apple is a vegetable.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

5

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

  1. Globetrotter
  2. Globalize
  3. Globule
  4. Global
  5. Globe
  1. ((a))

    3, 5, 1, 4, 2

  2. ((b))

    4, 2, 5, 1, 3

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

  4. ((d))

    4, 1, 5, 2, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 5, 1, 4, 2

6

In a certain code language,

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the husband of B

‘A – B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’

‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’

Based on the above, how is E related to C if ‘E ÷ F × D − C’?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Son-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father

7

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

1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    130

  3. ((c))

    127

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125

8

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a

logical and meaningful order.

  1. Nail
  2. Elbow
  3. Finger
  4. Shoulder
  5. Wrist
  1. ((a))

    3, 1, 2, 5, 4

  2. ((b))

    3, 5, 1, 2, 4

  3. ((c))

    1, 3, 5, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    1, 5, 3, 2, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 1, 2, 5, 4

9

In a certain code language, ‘PARADOX’ is written as ‘IXGXUJA’ and ‘WIPES’ is written as ‘BPITF’. How will ‘PARALLEL’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    IXGXMMTM

  2. ((b))

    IXGXMTMM

  3. ((c))

    MTMXMXGI

  4. ((d))

    MTMMXGXI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IXGXMMTM

10

In a certain code language, ‘GROSS’ is written as ‘4’ and ‘MOIST’ is written as ‘8’. How will ‘ZEBRA’ be written in the same code language?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

11

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)

Pilot : Airplane :: Captain : ?

  1. ((a))

    Swim

  2. ((b))

    Sea

  3. ((c))

    Sail

  4. ((d))

    Ship

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Swim

12

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 4.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

13

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:

I. No map is a plan.

II. All globes are plans.

III. All atlases are plans.

Conclusions:

I. No atlas is a map.

II. Some globes are atlases.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

14

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:

All buildings are houses.

Some houses are palaces.

No palace is a mansion.

Conclusions:

I. Some buildings are palaces.

II. Some mansions being not houses is a possibility.

III. No building is a palace.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    All conclusions, I, II and III, follow

  3. ((c))

    Conclusion II and either conclusion I or conclusion III follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

15

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))

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 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.

NEAREST : PICVGWV :: OFFICER : QJHMEIT :: SERVICE : ?

  1. ((a))

    UITZKGG

  2. ((b))

    UITXKGG

  3. ((c))

    UITXMEI

  4. ((d))

    UITZMGG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UITZKGG

18

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

(3, 6, 81), (2, 2, 16), (4, 5, ?)

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))

    78

  2. ((b))

    81

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78

19

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

_ V _ D _ B _ _ B D _ _

  1. ((a))

    BDDVDVB

  2. ((b))

    BDVVBDV

  3. ((c))

    DDBVDVB

  4. ((d))

    DBVDVVB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BDDVDVB

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 mother of B’,

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.

Based on the above, how is K related to R if ‘L + K ÷ D × P − R’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Father’s sister

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Mother’s sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

21

In a certain code language,

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’;

‘A – B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’;

‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’ and

'A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

Based on the above, how is E related to I if ‘E ÷ F + G × H − I’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother’s brother

  2. ((b))

    Father’s brother

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Mother’s father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother’s brother

22

In a certain code language, ‘GHOST’ is coded as 74 and ‘TRIBAL’ is coded as 68. How will ‘HORN’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    59

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    61

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

59

23

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

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

F_LT_R_IL_ERFI_ E _ILT_R

  1. ((a))

    IEFTLTRFE

  2. ((b))

    LTRFEITLE

  3. ((c))

    LTEIRTFEI

  4. ((d))

    TEILTRFEI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IEFTLTRFE

25

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘−’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘+’ and ‘÷’ means ‘−’?

(18 + 10 × 20) − 8 ÷ 6 = ?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Gupta emperor Chandragupta I was the first ruler to adopt which of the following titles?

  1. ((a))

    Maharajadhiraja

  2. ((b))

    Parmeshvara

  3. ((c))

    Mahendraditya

  4. ((d))

    Vikramaditya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharajadhiraja

27

‘My Country, My Life’ is an autobiographical text of which of the following Indian politicians?

  1. ((a))

    Narendra Modi

  2. ((b))

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. ((c))

    Lal Krishna Advani

  4. ((d))

    Sharad Pawar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Narendra Modi

28

In August 2021, the third phase of Mission Shakti 3.0 was launched by the Indian state of _________ to empower women and make them self-reliant.

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Arunachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

29

Which trek in Bhutan is considered to be the crown jewel of Bhutanese trekking?

  1. ((a))

    Jumolhari Trek

  2. ((b))

    Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

  3. ((c))

    Snowman Trek

  4. ((d))

    Laya Gasa Trek

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jumolhari Trek

30

The Governor’s emoluments are decided by the:

  1. ((a))

    Prime Minister

  2. ((b))

    President

  3. ((c))

    State Legislature

  4. ((d))

    Parliament

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prime Minister

31

In the reference of the Delhi Sultanate, what was the 'Group of Forty'?

  1. ((a))

    They were mostly powerful Turkish slaves of Iltutmish, who took power in the interregnum following Sultana Raziyya's killing.

  2. ((b))

    They were forty military archers who distinguished themselves by their bravery in the Delhi Sultanate.

  3. ((c))

    They were forty banjara leaders who transferred military supplies in times of war.

  4. ((d))

    They were forty Rajput nobles who planned a coup to dethrone Qutb ud Din Aibak in 1210.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They were mostly powerful Turkish slaves of Iltutmish, who took power in the interregnum following Sultana Raziyya's killing.

32

Republic Day in India is celebrated to commemorate:

  1. ((a))

    India’s independence.

  2. ((b))

    the day when the Constituent Assembly was formed.

  3. ((c))

    the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.

  4. ((d))

    the day when the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India’s independence.

33

Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Awasiya Bhu Adhikar Yojana’ launched by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, plots worth about ________ crore were distributed to 10,918 families of Tikamgarh district.

  1. ((a))

    ₹139

  2. ((b))

    ₹129

  3. ((c))

    ₹140

  4. ((d))

    ₹130

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹139

34

Who among the following sportspersons is credited with the autobiography ‘Undisputed Truth’?

  1. ((a))

    Kevin Pietersen

  2. ((b))

    Muhammad Ali

  3. ((c))

    Matthew Hayden

  4. ((d))

    Mike Tyson

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kevin Pietersen

35

The Government of India initiative ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75th Independence Day, commenced in which year?

  1. ((a))

    2021

  2. ((b))

    2022

  3. ((c))

    2019

  4. ((d))

    2020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2021

36

Which of the following types of unemployment arises from a mismatch between the jobs available in the market and the skills of the available workers in the market?

  1. ((a))

    Frictional

  2. ((b))

    Disguised

  3. ((c))

    Structural

  4. ((d))

    Seasonal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Frictional

37

The Keoladeo National Park is located in the state of _______.

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

38

On 12th of March 1930, Gandhiji with his 72 followers began a march from _______ up to Dandi coast.

  1. ((a))

    Kutch

  2. ((b))

    Tolstoy Farm

  3. ((c))

    Surat

  4. ((d))

    Sabarmati Ashram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kutch

39

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution are related to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. ((a))

    Article 147-150

  2. ((b))

    Article 148-154

  3. ((c))

    Article 148-152

  4. ((d))

    Article 148-151

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 147-150

40

Which of the following forts was built by Raja Rai Singh in 1588?

  1. ((a))

    Junagarh Fort

  2. ((b))

    Amer Fort

  3. ((c))

    Sonar Kila

  4. ((d))

    Kumbhal Garh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Junagarh Fort

41

In 1955, who published a comprehensive study of small particle constituents of the cytoplasm' (ribosomes) and correctly estimated their physiological importance?

  1. ((a))

    Albert Von Kolliker

  2. ((b))

    George E Palade

  3. ((c))

    Pierre Joseph Pelletier

  4. ((d))

    James Thomson

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Albert Von Kolliker

42

The famous musician Aban Mistry is associated with which instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Flute

  2. ((b))

    Tabla

  3. ((c))

    Shehnai

  4. ((d))

    Drums

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Flute

43

Pakyong airport is located in ________.

  1. ((a))

    Sikkim

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Nagaland

  4. ((d))

    Arunachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sikkim

44

The 11th Fundamental Duty was added by which Amendment?

  1. ((a))

    42nd Amendment 1976

  2. ((b))

    86th Amendment 2002

  3. ((c))

    84th Amendment 2000

  4. ((d))

    44th Amendment 1978

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42nd Amendment 1976

45

The dry cell is made up of an outer __________ container that acts as the anode.

  1. ((a))

    manganese

  2. ((b))

    lead

  3. ((c))

    nickel

  4. ((d))

    zinc

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

manganese

46

Which of the following is NOT correct about the Prime Minister of India?

  1. ((a))

    He is the principal communicator between the President and the Council of Ministers.

  2. ((b))

    He is the Head of the Government.

  3. ((c))

    He and his ministers are collectively responsible to the Upper House of the Parliament.

  4. ((d))

    He recommends the name of persons who can be appointed as ministers by the President.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He is the principal communicator between the President and the Council of Ministers.

47

In May 2023, Ravneet Kaur was in the news due to her appointment as the ________.

  1. ((a))

    Chairperson of Competition Commission of India

  2. ((b))

    Chief Election Commissioner of India

  3. ((c))

    Election Commissioner of India

  4. ((d))

    Chief Vigilance Commissioner

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chairperson of Competition Commission of India

48

Which of the following is an example of a vertebrate?

  1. ((a))

    Insects

  2. ((b))

    Crustaceans

  3. ((c))

    Mammals

  4. ((d))

    Molluscs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Insects

49

Who among the following is NOT associated with the Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Naoroji Furdunji

  2. ((b))

    SS Bengalee

  3. ((c))

    Syed Ahmed Khan

  4. ((d))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Naoroji Furdunji

50

The highly viscous, mechanically-weak and ductile region of Earth's upper mantle is called:

  1. ((a))

    lithosphere

  2. ((b))

    asthenosphere

  3. ((c))

    mesosphere

  4. ((d))

    exosphere

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

lithosphere

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

John buys 20 kg of wheat at ₹30 per kg and 30 kg of wheat at ₹50 per kg. Find his average price.

  1. ((a))

    ₹40 per kg

  2. ((b))

    ₹20 per kg

  3. ((c))

    ₹42 per kg

  4. ((d))

    ₹21 per kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹40 per kg

52

The salary of an employee is increased by 10% and then the increased salary is reduced by 10%. The percentage loss in the salary of the employee is:

  1. ((a))

    3%

  2. ((b))

    1%

  3. ((c))

    2%

  4. ((d))

    4%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3%

53

Pass percentage of an examination is 35%. If a student who got 210 marks, failed by 14 marks, then what are the maximum marks of the examination?

  1. ((a))

    640

  2. ((b))

    600

  3. ((c))

    620

  4. ((d))

    660

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

640

54

The table below shows the production of different types of caps (in thousands) in different years.

Type of Cap/Year20082009201020112012
M576896287896884
N560753473560637
Q586637576753678
R778780560780678

In which year was the production (in thousands) of Cap Q equal to that of Cap R?

  1. ((a))

    2010

  2. ((b))

    2011

  3. ((c))

    2009

  4. ((d))

    2012

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2010

55

Evaluate the following.

5cos⁡2120∘+4sec⁡230∘−tan⁡2135∘sin⁡230∘+cos⁡230∘\frac{5 \cos ^2 120^{\circ}+4 \sec ^2 30^{\circ}-\tan ^2 135^{\circ}}{\sin ^2 30^{\circ}+\cos ^2 30^{\circ}}

  1. ((a))

    3712\frac{37}{12}

  2. ((b))

    575 \frac{57}{5}

  3. ((c))

    6712\frac{67}{12}

  4. ((d))

    275\frac{27}{5}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3712\frac{37}{12}

56

A police station, a bank and a safe house for the thief are in a straight line with a bank in between. The distance between the police station and the safe house is four times the distance between the bank and the safe house. After looting the bank at 9:15 A.M, the thief runs away. A policeman gets the information instantly and chases him at the speed of 16 km/h. The policeman catches the thief at the gate of the safe house in fifteen minutes. What is the distance between the bank and the police station?

  1. ((a))

    2 km

  2. ((b))

    1 km

  3. ((c))

    4 km

  4. ((d))

    3 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 km

57

A work can be finished by 8 men in 10 days working 6 hours a day or same can be finished by 20 qualified workers in 6 days working 8 hours a day. 2 men and 4 qualified workers work simultaneously 10 hours a day, the work will be finished in ________ days.

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

58

If the area of a regular pentagon is 3920 3\sqrt{3}  cm2, then how long is its each side?

  1. ((a))

    38 cm

  2. ((b))

    56 cm

  3. ((c))

    58 cm

  4. ((d))

    46 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38 cm

59

The following table shows the number of voters at 5 different centres P, Q, R, S and T and the percentage of people who voted in an election.

CentreTotal Number of Registered VotersPercentage of People Who Voted (Out of the total number of registered voters)
P350085%
Q290076%
R240082%
S185090%
T300087%

If the number of invalid votes cast at Centre S was 20% of the total number of votes cast, then what percentage of the total number of registered voters cast invalid votes at Centre S?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    18%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    22%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

60

If a − b = 5 and ab = 25, then the value of a3 − b3 is:

  1. ((a))

    525

  2. ((b))

    400

  3. ((c))

    450

  4. ((d))

    500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

525

61

Class X has 45 students scoring average marks of 30 and class Y has 35 students scoring average marks of 18. Find the average marks of the students of both classes together.

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    24.75

  3. ((c))

    28.50

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

62

36 persons can do a work in 10 days, working 6 hours a day. In how many days will 24 persons, working 9 hours a day complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

63

X and Y can do a piece of work in 18 days and 27 days, respectively. Starting with X, they work on alternate days. The whole number of days to complete the work by X and Y is:

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

64

A shopkeeper bought 30 books and sold 25 books for same price. What percentage had he gained or lost?

  1. ((a))

    25% loss

  2. ((b))

    25% gain

  3. ((c))

    20% gain

  4. ((d))

    20% loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25% loss

65

Which number should be added to 3, 11, 4 and 14 to make them in proportion?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

66

The base of a parallelogram is thrice its height. If the area of the parallelogram is 1020 cm2, then what is its height?

  1. ((a))

    285 \sqrt{85} cm

  2. ((b))

    89\sqrt{89} cm

  3. ((c))

    82\sqrt{82} cm

  4. ((d))

    ​284 \sqrt{84} cm

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Answer: ((a))

285 \sqrt{85} cm

67

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

The pie-chart shows the spendings of a sports academy on various sports during a particular year.

How much percentage more is spent on Hockey than that on Golf?

  1. ((a))

    65%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    75%

  4. ((d))

    70%

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Answer: ((a))

65%

68

The number 2918245 is divisible by which of the following numbers?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

3

69

The area of an equilateral triangle is 2893 \sqrt{3} cm2. Find the length (in cm ) of its sides.

  1. ((a))

    34

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    36

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Answer: ((a))

34

70

If an electricity bill is paid before the due date, one gets a reduction of 10% on the amount of the bill. By paying the bill before the due date, a person got a reduction of ₹23. The amount of his electricity bill (in ₹) was:

  1. ((a))

    380

  2. ((b))

    250

  3. ((c))

    520

  4. ((d))

    230

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Answer: ((a))

380

71

In a circular race of 840 m, A and B start running in the same direction at the same time from the same point at the speeds of 6 m/s and 12 m/s, respectively. After how much time will they meet next?

  1. ((a))

    140 s

  2. ((b))

    20 s

  3. ((c))

    70 s

  4. ((d))

    40 s

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Answer: ((a))

140 s

72

625 + 626 + 627 + 628 is divisible by:

  1. ((a))

    254

  2. ((b))

    259

  3. ((c))

    258

  4. ((d))

    255

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Answer: ((a))

254

73

A certain sum of money amounts to ₹1,250 in 4 years and to ₹1,520 in 5125 \frac{1}{2} years at a certain rate of simple interest. Find the rate of interest per annum (correct to two places of decimals).

  1. ((a))

    43.96%

  2. ((b))

    33.96%

  3. ((c))

    23.96%

  4. ((d))

    53.96%

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Answer: ((a))

43.96%

74

A shopkeeper claims to sell 450 kg rice at a cost price of ₹40 per kg but uses a weight of 900 grams instead of a one kilogram weight. He makes a profit of ₹2,520 by selling the remaining rice in the black market. The ratio of the black-market price to the original price per kg of rice is:

  1. ((a))

    7 : 5

  2. ((b))

    10 : 7

  3. ((c))

    9 : 4

  4. ((d))

    4 : 3

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Answer: ((a))

7 : 5

75

Simplify the given expression. [1.5×1.5×1.5+2.7×2.7×2.7+4.8×4.8×4.8−3×1.5×2.7×4.8][1.5×1.5+2.7×2.7+4.8×4.8−1.5×2.7−2.7×4.8−4.8×1.5]\frac{[1.5 \times 1.5 \times 1.5+2.7 \times 2.7 \times 2.7+4.8 \times 4.8 \times 4.8-3 \times 1.5 \times 2.7 \times 4.8]}{[1.5 \times 1.5+2.7 \times 2.7+4.8 \times 4.8-1.5 \times 2.7-2.7 \times 4.8-4.8 \times 1.5]}

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    14

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Answer: ((a))

12

English Language (25 questions)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

A significant reduction in farm fires this winter in both Punjab and Haryana is heartening news for policymakers and agriculture scientists at the forefront of combating the scourge. North India's citizens had slightly better winter air as well. Farm fires are down by 30% and 48% over last year in Punjab and Haryana respectively. The key then is to sustain these gains next year and the year after - to ensure that the practice of paddy stubble burning, which is nothing less than social malpractice, is eradicated.

What is obvious this time is a concerted attempt by Punjab and Haryana officials to deter farmers from setting yield on fire. The anti-farm-reforms agitation and the Punjab elections had turned the fightback against stubble burning into a nonstarter, the last two years. Both insitu straw management through super-seeders, which plough the straw back into the soil, and ex-situ baling of the straw for sale to biogas plants, industries with captive power plants, fodder suppliers, were heavily promoted this year. Super-seeder machines gaining popularity over the previous generation happy-seeders is a promising development. Innovations that make these machines better and faster and more fuel-efficient can win over the holdout farmers too. ICAR's bio-decomposer appeared to not find much favour, given the short window between Kharif harvest and Rabi sowing this year, but it's just as promising. There is a political dimension as well. AAP government in Punjab and BJP helming Centre and Haryana have their own policies. Centre's commission for Air Quality Management, in which the affected NCR states are stakeholders, has also released ample funds. For even bigger environmental challenges, for example, weaning off coal, there is a lesson - a mix of technology, government-backed incentives and funds, garnished by a sense of political responsibility, can make a difference to even seemingly intractable problems.

76

What is the good news mentioned here?

  1. ((a))

    Reduction in farm fires

  2. ((b))

    Sufficient electricity

  3. ((c))

    New policies for farmers

  4. ((d))

    High yielding of crops

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Answer: ((a))

Reduction in farm fires

77

Select the most appropriate title for the given passage.

  1. ((a))

    Water and Politics

  2. ((b))

    A Few Good Policies and Less Farm Fires

  3. ((c))

    Fire and Water

  4. ((d))

    Fire and Farmers

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Answer: ((a))

Water and Politics

78

How much of the percentage of farm fires is down over last year in Haryana?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    30%

  4. ((d))

    48%

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Answer: ((a))

25%

79

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘deter’.

  1. ((a))

    Disappoint

  2. ((b))

    Bolt

  3. ((c))

    Prove

  4. ((d))

    Encourage

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Answer: ((a))

Disappoint

80

Which of the following options best summarises the given passage?

  1. ((a))

    Farm fires have been halted successfully due to the coordination between AAP and BJP.

  2. ((b))

    A mix of technology, government funds and a sense of political responsibility helps solve difficult problems.

  3. ((c))

    There are no political dimensions in dealing with intractable problems.

  4. ((d))

    Farmers' difficulties have been reduced to zero per cent by agriculture scientists.

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Answer: ((a))

Farm fires have been halted successfully due to the coordination between AAP and BJP.

81

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

The killing of one’s sister

  1. ((a))

    Sororicide

  2. ((b))

    Uxoricide

  3. ((c))

    Parricide

  4. ((d))

    Regicide

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Answer: ((a))

Sororicide

82

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

Children should watch TV from distance as it will affect their eyesight.

  1. ((a))

    as it will affect

  2. ((b))

    their eyesight

  3. ((c))

    Children should watch

  4. ((d))

    TV from distance

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Answer: ((a))

as it will affect

83

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

The wild elephant will be captured and left in the forest.

  1. ((a))

    They will capture the wild elephant and leave it in the forest.

  2. ((b))

    We had captured and left the wild elephant in the forest.

  3. ((c))

    The wild elephant would be captured by us and left in the forest.

  4. ((d))

    We would have captured and left the wild elephant in the forest.

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Answer: ((a))

They will capture the wild elephant and leave it in the forest.

84

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Desperate

  1. ((a))

    Hopeful

  2. ((b))

    Sloping

  3. ((c))

    Bleak

  4. ((d))

    Erratic

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Answer: ((a))

Hopeful

85

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

(A) the concert was too expensive

(B) to watch his favourite

(C) hard-earned money

(D) to waste his parents'

(E) artist's live performance

(F) so he sacrificed the chance

  1. ((a))

    FADECB

  2. ((b))

    BADECF

  3. ((c))

    FACEDB

  4. ((d))

    ADCFBE

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Answer: ((a))

FADECB

86

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

A: leaped into the water

B: ship touched the shore

C: as soon as the

D: a soldier of the tenth legion

  1. ((a))

    BDAC

  2. ((b))

    ACBD

  3. ((c))

    CBDA

  4. ((d))

    DACB

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Answer: ((a))

BDAC

87

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

Rakesh appointed three managers.

  1. ((a))

    Three managers were appointed by Rakesh.

  2. ((b))

    Three managers will be appointed by Rakesh.

  3. ((c))

    Three managers were being appointed by Rakesh.

  4. ((d))

    Three managers appointed Rakesh.

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Answer: ((a))

Three managers were appointed by Rakesh.

88

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

I know you have been really busy with your work, but can you just give me a few minutes?

  1. ((a))

    snowed under

  2. ((b))

    through thick and thin

  3. ((c))

    jumped on the bandwagon

  4. ((d))

    on cloud nine

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Answer: ((a))

snowed under

89

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

My friends / and their family members / have gone to the beach / two days ago.

  1. ((a))

    have gone to the beach

  2. ((b))

    My friends

  3. ((c))

    two days ago

  4. ((d))

    and their family members

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Answer: ((a))

have gone to the beach

90

Select the sentence that contains a spelling error.

  1. ((a))

    The result will be declared tomorrow.

  2. ((b))

    I shall always remain greatful to you.

  3. ((c))

    His presence in the party was unexpected.

  4. ((d))

    I can’t believe you.

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Answer: ((a))

The result will be declared tomorrow.

91

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Elocaution

  2. ((b))

    Preclude

  3. ((c))

    Cryptic

  4. ((d))

    Ethereality

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Answer: ((a))

Elocaution

92

Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

Our Principal looked disappointed when no one expressed the willingness to join the trip.

  1. ((a))

    Pulled a long face

  2. ((b))

    Made a comeback

  3. ((c))

    High and dry

  4. ((d))

    Gave a single shot

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Answer: ((a))

Pulled a long face

93

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

An act of copying the behavior or speech of other people.

  1. ((a))

    Pedantry

  2. ((b))

    Mimicry

  3. ((c))

    Oratory

  4. ((d))

    Parody

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Answer: ((a))

Pedantry

94

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

She said, “I am going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.”

  1. ((a))

    She said that she was going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.

  2. ((b))

    She said that she was going to Delhi to attend our friend’s marriage.

  3. ((c))

    She said that I was going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.

  4. ((d))

    She said that she was going to Delhi to attend her friend’s marriage.

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Answer: ((a))

She said that she was going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.

95

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

The flight is carrying relief material.

  1. ((a))

    Relief material is being carrying by the flight.

  2. ((b))

    Relief material is being carried by the flight.

  3. ((c))

    Relief material is carried by the flight.

  4. ((d))

    Relief material is carrying by the flight.

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Answer: ((a))

Relief material is being carrying by the flight.

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

L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (1) _________ the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (2) ________ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (3) ________ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4) ________ personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5) _________ by his friends, family and admirers.

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

  1. ((a))

    demoted

  2. ((b))

    promoted

  3. ((c))

    designed

  4. ((d))

    developed

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Answer: ((a))

demoted

97

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

  1. ((a))

    routine

  2. ((b))

    ordinary

  3. ((c))

    impressive

  4. ((d))

    regular

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Answer: ((a))

routine

98

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

  1. ((a))

    hesitant

  2. ((b))

    workaholic

  3. ((c))

    vivacious

  4. ((d))

    dull

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Answer: ((a))

hesitant

99

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

  1. ((a))

    eventually

  2. ((b))

    sometimes

  3. ((c))

    never

  4. ((d))

    fondly

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Answer: ((a))

eventually

100

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

  1. ((a))

    want of

  2. ((b))

    caring for

  3. ((c))

    world of

  4. ((d))

    fond of

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Answer: ((a))

want of

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