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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

In a certain code language, 'careful emotion' is coded as 'du yu', 'sun key' is coded as 'bin fin', 'careful sun' is coded as 'du bin' and 'emotion key' is coded as 'yu fin'. What is the code word for 'sun'?

  1. ((a))

    yu

  2. ((b))

    du

  3. ((c))

    bin

  4. ((d))

    fin

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Answer: ((a))

yu

2

In a certain code language, ‘ALPHA’ is written as ‘MBPBI’ and 'GAMMA' is written as 'BHMBN'. How will ‘LASER’ be written as in that language?

  1. ((a))

    BNSSF

  2. ((b))

    BMSFS

  3. ((c))

    BMSSF

  4. ((d))

    BMFSS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BNSSF

3

Which two numbers (not individual digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

56 + (11 × 2) – (52 ÷ 4) + 16 = 76

  1. ((a))

    16 and 11

  2. ((b))

    56 and 52

  3. ((c))

    2 and 4

  4. ((d))

    52 and 16

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Answer: ((a))

16 and 11

4

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

6, 7, 16, 41, ?, ?, 292

  1. ((a))

    90, 171

  2. ((b))

    95, 180

  3. ((c))

    100, 220

  4. ((d))

    115, 240

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90, 171

5

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. All apples are bees.

II. Some apples are cannons.

III. No cannon is a dear.

Conclusions:

I. Some cannons are bees.

II. No dear is an apple.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

6

Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary?

  1. Illustrate
  2. Illustration
  3. Illustrator
  4. Illuminate
  5. Illumination
  1. ((a))

    4, 5, 2, 1, 3

  2. ((b))

    4, 5, 1, 2, 3 

  3. ((c))

    4, 1, 5, 2, 3

  4. ((d))

    5, 4, 1, 2, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 5, 2, 1, 3

7

In a certain code language, 'GOLIATH' is coded as '216' and 'DYNAMIC' is coded as '207'. How will 'CURRANT' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    285

  2. ((b))

    235

  3. ((c))

    168

  4. ((d))

    148

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Answer: ((a))

285

8

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–’ are interchanged and also ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

13 ÷ 8 – 96 × 6 + 17 = ?

  1. ((a))

    98

  2. ((b))

    107

  3. ((c))

    114

  4. ((d))

    103

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

98

9

In a certain code language,

‘C # D’ means ‘C is the father of D’,

‘C @ D’ means ‘C is the sister of D’,

‘C $ D’ means ‘C is the mother of D’,

‘C % D’ means ‘C is the brother of D’.

Based on the above, how is S related to V if ‘S % T @ U # V’?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Father’s father

  3. ((c))

    Father’s brother

  4. ((d))

    Son

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Answer: ((a))

Father

10

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

1 Paragraph

2 Letters

3 Phrase

4 Sentence

5 Words

  1. ((a))

    2, 5, 1, 3, 4 

  2. ((b))

    2, 3, 5, 1, 4

  3. ((c))

    2, 5, 3, 4, 1

  4. ((d))

    2, 5, 4, 3, 1 

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Answer: ((a))

2, 5, 1, 3, 4 

11

In a certain code language, ‘PLAYER’ is written as ‘CNRSFZ’ and ‘LIQUID’ is written as ‘SKNEJV’. How will ‘RECORD’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    ETGPSP

  2. ((b))

    ETGESP

  3. ((c))

    EGTPES 

  4. ((d))

    EGTESP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ETGPSP

12

In a certain code language,

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’,

‘A – B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’,

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

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

How is D related to B if A ÷ B − C + D × E?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Wife

  3. ((c))

    Wife’s mother

  4. ((d))

    Daughter’s husband

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

13

Following a certain logic, if 36 is related to 9 and 100 is related to 49, to which of the following is 225 related?

  1. ((a))

    133

  2. ((b))

    135

  3. ((c))

    144

  4. ((d))

    148

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

133

14

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))

15

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.

GLOBAL : HNRAYI :: HONEST : IQQDQQ :: ITSELF : ?

  1. ((a))

    JVUDJC

  2. ((b))

    JVVDKC

  3. ((c))

    JVVEJC

  4. ((d))

    JVVDJC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JVUDJC

16

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of ? will logically complete the series. 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

17

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

JJ_K_LM_N_ _ O _ _ Q _ R _

  1. ((a))

    KLMNOPPQR

  2. ((b))

    IJKLMNOPQ

  3. ((c))

    KLNOPPQRS

  4. ((d))

    JKNNOOPRR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KLMNOPPQR

18

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 follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

  1. All cobblers are masons.

  2. No mason is an electrician.

  3. Some electricians are plumbers.

Conclusions:

I. All plumbers can never be masons.

II. At least some electricians are cobblers.

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only Conclusion I follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Both Conclusions I and II follow. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion II follows.

19

In a certain code language, ‘BOOK’ is coded as ‘DMRH’ and ‘WELL’ is coded as ‘YCOI’. How will ‘TREE’ be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    VSHC

  2. ((b))

    UPHC

  3. ((c))

    VPHB

  4. ((d))

    UQHB

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Answer: ((a))

VSHC

20

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

OTE, PUF, QVG, RWH, ?

  1. ((a))

    SXI

  2. ((b))

    TXI

  3. ((c))

    TVG

  4. ((d))

    SWG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SXI

21

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

S O _ T _ S _ F _ Y _ O F T _ _ O F T Y

  1. ((a))

    F Y O T S Y S

  2. ((b))

    S O T T Y FS

  3. ((c))

    O F S T Y F O

  4. ((d))

    Y F O T S Y T 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F Y O T S Y S

22

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.)

Cease : Desist :: Eradicate : ___________

  1. ((a))

    Replenish

  2. ((b))

    Abstain

  3. ((c))

    Restore

  4. ((d))

    Destroy 

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Answer: ((a))

Replenish

23

In a certain code language, ‘right from wrong’ is written as ‘in bh yt’, and ‘take the right’ is coded as ‘dn yt gd. How will ‘right’ be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    gd

  2. ((b))

    bh

  3. ((c))

    yt

  4. ((d))

    in

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gd

24

In a certain code language, 'NORMAL' is written as 'LMPOCN' and 'PEOPLE' is written as 'NCMRNG'. How will 'MOMENT' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    KNKGPU

  2. ((b))

    KMKGPV

  3. ((c))

    LMLGPV

  4. ((d))

    KMKHPU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KNKGPU

25

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

PTXL, OSWK, NRVJ, ?, LPTH

  1. ((a))

    MQVI

  2. ((b))

    MQUI

  3. ((c))

    NQUI

  4. ((d))

    MQUJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MQVI

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which law was studied in the year 1787, in which it was said that as the volume of a gas increases its absolute temperature, if its absolute temperature decreases, then its volume will decrease?

  1. ((a))

    Dalton’s law

  2. ((b))

    Boyle’s law

  3. ((c))

    Charles's law

  4. ((d))

    Avogadro’s law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dalton’s law

27

With which field was Madhuri Barthwal associated?

  1. ((a))

    Sports

  2. ((b))

    Music

  3. ((c))

    Literature and education

  4. ((d))

    Medicine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sports

28

Who is the first woman to lead Indian Army unit near China border in Ladakh?

  1. ((a))

    Colonel Geeta Rana

  2. ((b))

    Colonel Shuchita Shekhar 

  3. ((c))

    Lt. Gen. Punita Arora

  4. ((d))

    Lt. Gen. Madhuri kanitkar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Colonel Geeta Rana

29

The Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act was passed in __________ by colonial Government.

  1. ((a))

    1988

  2. ((b))

    1903

  3. ((c))

    1912

  4. ((d))

    1907

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1988

30

In which year was the first Cricket World Cup held in India?

  1. ((a))

    1987

  2. ((b))

    1983

  3. ((c))

    1975

  4. ((d))

    1979

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1987

31

A plant cell wall is mainly composed of: 

  1. ((a))

    lipid

  2. ((b))

    starch

  3. ((c))

    cellulose

  4. ((d))

    protein

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

lipid

32

As per the Indian Constitution, the size of the Council of Ministers shall NOT exceed: 

  1. ((a))

    15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People

  2. ((b))

    25 percent of total number of members of the House of the People

  3. ((c))

    10 percent of total number of members of the House of the People

  4. ((d))

    20 percent of total number of members of the House of the People

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People

33

Which of the following oilfields is NOT located in Gujarat?

  1. ((a))

    Kosamba

  2. ((b))

    Naharkatiya

  3. ((c))

    Nawagam

  4. ((d))

    Kalol 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kosamba

34

Which of the following Acts provided the title of the Viceroy to the Governor-General of India?

  1. ((a))

    Charter Act of 1833

  2. ((b))

    Government of India Act, 1858

  3. ((c))

    Regulating Act of 1773

  4. ((d))

    Charter Act of 1853 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charter Act of 1833

35

One-third of the members of the State Legislature Council retire every ________ years. 

  1. ((a))

    sixth

  2. ((b))

    fourth

  3. ((c))

    fifth

  4. ((d))

    second

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sixth

36

Which of the following cities is called the Silicon Valley of India due to its prominence in the IT industry?

  1. ((a))

    Bengaluru

  2. ((b))

    Dehradun

  3. ((c))

    Hyderabad

  4. ((d))

    Gurugram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bengaluru

37

Which of the following articles guarantees the Right to Equality before the Law and the Right to Equal Protection of the Laws?

  1. ((a))

    Article 14

  2. ((b))

    Article 16

  3. ((c))

    Article 17

  4. ((d))

    Article 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 14

38

What is the function of cytochrome P450?

  1. ((a))

    Detoxification of xenobiotics

  2. ((b))

    Hydrolysis of glucose

  3. ((c))

    ATP synthesis

  4. ((d))

    Assimilation of medicines and xenobiotics

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Detoxification of xenobiotics

39

Stupas are a symbol of which of the following religions?

  1. ((a))

    Hinduism

  2. ((b))

    Jainism

  3. ((c))

    Buddhism

  4. ((d))

    Sikhism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hinduism

40

Archaeological evidence of which of the following dance forms dating back to the 2nd century BC was found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri?

  1. ((a))

    Kathak

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi 

  3. ((c))

    Manipuri

  4. ((d))

    Odissi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathak

41

In which year was the ‘Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi’ (PM SVANidhi) scheme launched by the Government of India with the objective of providing an affordable working capital loan to street vendors to resume their livelihoods?

  1. ((a))

    2022

  2. ((b))

    2020

  3. ((c))

    2021

  4. ((d))

    2019

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2022

42

According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio (females per 1000 males) is ________.

  1. ((a))

    900

  2. ((b))

    943

  3. ((c))

    912

  4. ((d))

    923

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

900

43

What was the name of the first dynasty that ruled over Magadh kingdom?

  1. ((a))

    Nanda dynasty

  2. ((b))

    Mauryan dynasty

  3. ((c))

    Shishunga dynasty

  4. ((d))

    Haryanka dynasty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nanda dynasty

44

Which of the following politicians was conferred a Lifetime Achievement Honour in 2023 by the India-UK Achievers Honours in London for contribution to economic and political life?

  1. ((a))

    Manmohan Singh

  2. ((b))

    M Venkaiah Naidu

  3. ((c))

    VP Singh 

  4. ((d))

    Sushma Swaraj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manmohan Singh

45

In which sport is a shuttlecock used?

  1. ((a))

    Basketball

  2. ((b))

    Kabaddi 

  3. ((c))

    Football

  4. ((d))

    Badminton

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Basketball

46

Which author wrote the autobiography 'Baluta'?

  1. ((a))

    Daya Pawar

  2. ((b))

    Nirmal Verma

  3. ((c))

    Chitra Mudgal

  4. ((d))

    Teji Grover 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daya Pawar

47

As of 1 March 2022, which of the following bills were passed in December 2021?

  1. ((a))

    The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021

  2. ((b))

    The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021

  3. ((c))

    The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 

  4. ((d))

    The Mediation Bill, 2021

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021

48

In which of the following states is the Behdienkhlam festival celebrated in the month of July?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal 

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya

49

The thermocline layer is the _______ layer of the ocean. 

  1. ((a))

    second

  2. ((b))

    third

  3. ((c))

    fourth

  4. ((d))

    first

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

second

50

Which Mughal rulers intervention in the succession and internal politics of the Rathor Rajputs of Marwar led to their rebellion? 

  1. ((a))

    Aurangzeb

  2. ((b))

    Babur

  3. ((c))

    Akbar

  4. ((d))

    Shah Jahan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aurangzeb

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

In a constituency, the total number of people on the electoral roll was 2,75,000. Out of them, 90% cast their votes in an election and 15% of the votes cast were declared invalid. What was the number of valid votes cast?

  1. ((a))

    2,10,275

  2. ((b))

    2,10,375

  3. ((c))

    2,10,325

  4. ((d))

    2,10,425

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,10,275

52

The volume of a right circular cylinder of base radius r is obtained by multiplying its curved surface area by: 

  1. ((a))

    2r\rm \frac{2}{r}

  2. ((b))

    12r\rm \frac{1}{2r}

  3. ((c))

    2r

  4. ((d))

    r2\rm \frac{r}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2r\rm \frac{2}{r}

53

In how many years will Rs.2,500 invested at the rate of 12% per annum, simple interest, amount to Rs.3,700? 

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

54

A group of men decided to complete a job in 4 days. However, since 10 men dropped out every day, the job got completed at the end of the 7th day. How many men were there in the beginning?

  1. ((a))

    140

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

140

55

If a number is divisible by both 11 and 13, then it must be: 

  1. ((a))

    divisible by (11×13)

  2. ((b))

    divisible by 42

  3. ((c))

    divisible by (11+13) 

  4. ((d))

    divisible by (13-11)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

divisible by (11×13)

56

The rice sold by a grocer contained 20% of low-quality rice. What quantity of goodquality rice should be added to 175 kg of mixed rice so that the percentage of lowquality rice remains 10%?

  1. ((a))

    175 kg

  2. ((b))

    150 kg

  3. ((c))

    100 kg

  4. ((d))

    125 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

175 kg

57

The radius of a cylinder is 7 feet. Find the total surface area of the cylinder if the height of the cylinder is 14 feet. (Use π = 22/7)

  1. ((a))

    922 ft2

  2. ((b))

    926 ft2

  3. ((c))

    928 ft2

  4. ((d))

    924 ft2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

922 ft2

58

Ram, standing on a railway platform, noticed that a train took 36 seconds to completely pass through the platform, which was 108 m long, and it took 12 seconds in passing him. Find the speed of the train.

  1. ((a))

    25.2 km/h

  2. ((b))

    18.2 km/h

  3. ((c))

    16.2 km/h

  4. ((d))

    20.2 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25.2 km/h

59

In an election between two candidates, 75% of the voters cast their votes, out of which 2% of the votes were declared invalid. A candidate got 9,261 votes, which were 75% of the total valid votes. Find the total number of votes. 

  1. ((a))

    17,000

  2. ((b))

    17,200

  3. ((c))

    17,400

  4. ((d))

    16,800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17,000

60

A man has to discharge a debt of ₹15,600 which is due in 3 years at 4% simple interest per annum. If he pays this amount in equal instalments of annual payment, find the amount for annual payment.

  1. ((a))

    ₹5,200

  2. ((b))

    ₹5,100

  3. ((c))

    ₹5,400

  4. ((d))

    ₹5,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹5,200

61

A chair is bought for ₹600 and sold for ₹750. Find the profit percentage.

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    35%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

62

If a 9-digit number 937X728Y6 is divisible by 72, then one of the possible values of X + Y is:

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

63

Akshara scores 85% in five subjects together. The subjects are Hindi, Science, Mathematics, English and Computers, where the maximum marks of each subject are 100. Akshara scores 75 marks in Hindi, 92 marks in Computers, 89 marks in Mathematics, and 81 marks in English. How many marks did Akshara score in Science?

  1. ((a))

    73

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    92

  4. ((d))

    88

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

73

64

The average cost of a pencil is ₹8 and the average cost of an eraser is ₹4. The cost of 8 erasers, 4 pencils and 12 sharpeners are ₹148. The average cost of a sharpener is ₹____. 

  1. ((a))

    6.5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    6.66

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.5

65

There are two types of rice. Type 1 rice costs ₹20 per kg and type 2 rice costs ₹25 per kg. Both the rice are mixed in the ratio 2 : 3. Find the cost (in ₹) of the mixed rice per kg.

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    23.50

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    22.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

66

The marked price of an item was ₹12,500. Two successive discounts of 12% each was offered on its sale. What was the selling price (in ₹) of the item?

  1. ((a))

    9680

  2. ((b))

    9500

  3. ((c))

    9720

  4. ((d))

    9620

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9680

67

A packet has to consist of three types of jellies – orange, mango and strawberry. The price per unit of orange, mango and strawberry jelly is ₹2.00, ₹3.00 and ₹3.50, respectively. In a packet, there are 80 orange jellies, 50 mango jellies and 120 strawberry jellies. What is the average cost (in ₹) of a jelly in a mixed packet?

  1. ((a))

    2.80

  2. ((b))

    2.96

  3. ((c))

    2.92

  4. ((d))

    3.02

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.80

68

The difference between the cost price and the selling price of a table lamp is ₹540. If the profit is 30%, then the selling price (in ₹) is:

  1. ((a))

    2,800

  2. ((b))

    2,340

  3. ((c))

    2,280

  4. ((d))

    2,150

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Answer: ((a))

2,800

69

Shyam bought a chair for ₹1,563 and spent ₹350 on its repairing. He sold it for ₹2,398. Find his profit percentage (correct to two places of decimals). 

  1. ((a))

    42.35%

  2. ((b))

    52.55%

  3. ((c))

    25.35%

  4. ((d))

    35.55%

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Answer: ((a))

42.35%

70

A policeman chases a thief. The speed of the policeman and thief are 18 km/h and 6 km/h, respectively. If the policeman started 10 minutes late, at what distance will he catch the thief? 

  1. ((a))

    1.0 km

  2. ((b))

    1.5 km

  3. ((c))

    2.0 km

  4. ((d))

    2.5 km

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Answer: ((a))

1.0 km

71

The annual instalment (in ₹) to discharge a debt of ₹8,432 due in 4 years at 16% simple interest per annum is:

  1. ((a))

    1,700

  2. ((b))

    1,527

  3. ((c))

    2,108

  4. ((d))

    2,204

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Answer: ((a))

1,700

72

The marked price of a commodity was given as ₹425 per kg. After two successive discounts of 5% and y%, respectively, the retailer purchased it for ₹323 per kg. What was the value of y?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    18

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Answer: ((a))

19

73

A policeman spots a thief from a distance of 100 metres. When he starts running after the thief, the thief starts running as well. How far will the thief have to run before being overtaken if his speed is 8 km/h and the policeman's speed is 10 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    415 metres

  2. ((b))

    400 metres

  3. ((c))

    380 metres

  4. ((d))

    430 metres

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Answer: ((a))

415 metres

74

Find the third proportional to 6 and 24. 

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    96

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    15

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Answer: ((a))

12

75

If the volume of spheres are 27 : 8, then their ratio of surface areas is:

  1. ((a))

    3 : 2

  2. ((b))

    4 : 9

  3. ((c))

    2 : 3

  4. ((d))

    9 : 4

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Answer: ((a))

3 : 2

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

We have four seasons because the earth doesn’t sit up straight; it’s _______ on its axis. As it orbits the sun, the planet’s slight slouch _______ more or less of the northern and southern hemisphere to the sun depending on the time of the year.

  1. ((a))

    sloped; reveal 

  2. ((b))

    tilted; exposes

  3. ((c))

    slanted; show

  4. ((d))

    inclined; uncover 

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Answer: ((a))

sloped; reveal 

77

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

Inscription on a person's grave

  1. ((a))

    Monograph

  2. ((b))

    Epistle

  3. ((c))

    Prologue

  4. ((d))

    Epitaph

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Answer: ((a))

Monograph

78

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Eccentricity

  1. ((a))

    Deception

  2. ((b))

    Mannerism

  3. ((c))

    Regularity

  4. ((d))

    Jeopardy

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Answer: ((a))

Deception

79

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what is expected out of me.

  1. ((a))

    revealing a secret to everyone

  2. ((b))

    misunderstanding the situation

  3. ((c))

    avoiding to talk about the issue

  4. ((d))

    getting the conversation going

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Answer: ((a))

revealing a secret to everyone

80

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.

The new software offers a plethora of features to enhance productivity.

  1. ((a))

    a scarcity of

  2. ((b))

    a consequence of

  3. ((c))

    a shortage of

  4. ((d))

    an abundance of

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Answer: ((a))

a scarcity of

Read the following passage and answer all 5 questions given below. 

A little bird was flying South for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and 1_ to the ground into a large field. While she was 2_ there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on her. As the frozen bird lay there in the_______3______of cow dung, she began to realize how warm she was. The dung was actually 4 her out! She lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A _______5_______cat heard the bird singing and discovered the bird under the cow dung. The cat dug her out and ate her.

81

Choose the word from the given options which fits in the blank labelled 4 and gives correct meaning

  1. ((a))

    Thawing

  2. ((b))

    Chilling

  3. ((c))

    Drawing

  4. ((d))

    Killing

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Answer: ((a))

Thawing

Read the following passage and answer all 5 questions given below. 

A little bird was flying South for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and 1_ to the ground into a large field. While she was 2_ there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on her. As the frozen bird lay there in the_______3______of cow dung, she began to realize how warm she was. The dung was actually 4 her out! She lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A _______5_______cat heard the bird singing and discovered the bird under the cow dung. The cat dug her out and ate her.

82

Identify the word which fits in the blank labelled as 5 and gives correct meaning.

  1. ((a))

    hungry

  2. ((b))

    covered

  3. ((c))

    discovered

  4. ((d))

    hid

  5. ((e))

    sleeping

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Answer: ((a))

hungry

83

Choose the word from the given options which fits in the blank labelled 1 and gives correct meaning

  1. ((a))

    Soared

  2. ((b))

    Went up

  3. ((c))

    Rose

  4. ((d))

    Fell

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Answer: ((a))

Soared

84

Choose the word from the given options which fits in the blank labelled 2 and gives correct meaning. 

  1. ((a))

    Sleeping

  2. ((b))

    Napping

  3. ((c))

    Lying

  4. ((d))

    Walking

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Answer: ((a))

Sleeping

85

Choose the word from the given options which fits in the blank labelled 3 and gives correct meaning

  1. ((a))

    Crowd 

  2. ((b))

    Box

  3. ((c))

    Pile

  4. ((d))

    Row

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Answer: ((a))

Crowd 

86

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

'Do you have a fair copy of this document?' The editor asked the reporter.

  1. ((a))

    The editor asked the reporter whether did he have a fair copy of that document

  2. ((b))

    The editor asked the reporter whether he had a fair copy of that document. 

  3. ((c))

    The editor asked the reporter whether he had had a fair copy of that document. 

  4. ((d))

    The editor asked the reporter whether had he had a fair copy of that document. 

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Answer: ((a))

The editor asked the reporter whether did he have a fair copy of that document

87

Select the MISSPELT word.

  1. ((a))

    Assence

  2. ((b))

    Ascend

  3. ((c))

    Exhale

  4. ((d))

    Escalade

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Answer: ((a))

Assence

88

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Impediment

  1. ((a))

    Obstacle

  2. ((b))

    Experiment

  3. ((c))

    Pedestrian 

  4. ((d))

    Benefit

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Answer: ((a))

Obstacle

89

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

He benevolently offered to drop me all the way home after the office party got over in the wee hours of the morning.

  1. ((a))

    Tenderly

  2. ((b))

    Humanely 

  3. ((c))

    Selflessly

  4. ((d))

    Unkindly

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Answer: ((a))

Tenderly

90

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Extinguish

  2. ((b))

    Violation

  3. ((c))

    Sovereignity

  4. ((d))

    Amendment

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Answer: ((a))

Extinguish

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Prime Minister Modi has recently declared Modhera, Gujarat as India’s first 24×7 solarpowered village. It is an important marker in India’s ambitious renewable energy vision. The aim is to increase installed capacity by more than three-fold to 500 GW by 2030. The commercial viability of solar power will have a say in realising this goal. Presently, India’s electricity sector displays a dichotomy, representing the challenges facing the renewable sector. 

Thermal power contributed 75%-85% of the power generated over the last three financial years. Its installed capacity, however, dipped from 62.3% to 59.6% over the same period. During the same phase, solar power installed capacity increased from 9.4% to 12.8% among renewables, its share in a generation increased. Therefore, among available sources of renewable energy, it’s solar power that holds the brightest promise. Renewable energy consumption gets a big push from the Government of India in the form of legally binding purchases called Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO). Despite this boost, renewables struggle to meet generation targets because states which have an incentive to keep costs low often fail to meet their RPO. A March 2021 parliamentary committee report showed that only four states met their entire RPO target in 2019-20.

Solar power trajectory is delicately poised despite the Government’s move to increase the share of RPO till 2030. An increase in important tariff this year on inputs such as solar modules to boost domestic industry will in the near future push up project costs and, thereby, power tariffs. This is at odds with a separate move to nudge discoms to maintain financial discipline. Moreover, the renewable space itself is set to get more competitive with the advent of green hydrogen. The renewable energy is set for a churn with a complex set of factors at play.

91

Select the most appropriate title for the passage. 

  1. ((a))

    Electricity and Private Companies

  2. ((b))

    Renewable Energy – Moving Forward

  3. ((c))

    The World in Danger Zone

  4. ((d))

    Thermal Electricity – Difficulties 

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Answer: ((a))

Electricity and Private Companies

92

Select the correct full form of RPO?

  1. ((a))

    Renewable Purchase Operations

  2. ((b))

    Revenue Purchase Obligation 

  3. ((c))

    Renewable Purchase Obligation 

  4. ((d))

    Review Public Obligations 

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Answer: ((a))

Renewable Purchase Operations

93

How many states met the RPO target in 2019-20?

  1. ((a))

    Five

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

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Answer: ((a))

Five

94

Identify the structure of the passage.

  1. ((a))

    Narrative essay

  2. ((b))

    Abstract essay 

  3. ((c))

    Factual essay

  4. ((d))

    Argumentative essay

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Answer: ((a))

Narrative essay

95

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘ambitious’.

  1. ((a))

    Energetic

  2. ((b))

    Impressive

  3. ((c))

    Mischievous

  4. ((d))

    Unenthusiastic

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Answer: ((a))

Energetic

96

Select the MISSPELT word. 

  1. ((a))

    Lexicon

  2. ((b))

    Lagitimate

  3. ((c))

    Logarithm

  4. ((d))

    Library

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Answer: ((a))

Lexicon

97

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

Teenu wrote a congratulatory letter.

  1. ((a))

    A congratulatory letter written by Teenu.

  2. ((b))

    A congratulatory letter is written by Teenu.

  3. ((c))

    A congratulatory letter was written by Teenu.

  4. ((d))

    A congratulatory letter had been written by Teenu.

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Answer: ((a))

A congratulatory letter written by Teenu.

98

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Shah called Saeed a hard nut to crack, and described him as cool, but intelligent.

  1. ((a))

    Someone with good will

  2. ((b))

    Someone who is difficult to deal with

  3. ((c))

    Moderate person

  4. ((d))

    Considerate person

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Answer: ((a))

Someone with good will

99

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Addiction is a _______ process that requires the addict's friends and family's assistance at various addiction levels such as mentally, physically, psychologically, and emotionally.

  1. ((a))

    curtailed 

  2. ((b))

    abbreviated 

  3. ((c))

    protracted

  4. ((d))

    condensed

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Answer: ((a))

curtailed 

100

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Control

  1. ((a))

    Embrace

  2. ((b))

    Grip

  3. ((c))

    Fold

  4. ((d))

    Purchase

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Answer: ((a))

Embrace

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