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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Amar is the brother of Babylon. Babylon is Krishna's sister and Krishna is Durga's father, her only daughter. How is Durga related to Amar?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Wife

  4. ((d))

    Niece

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Answer: ((a))

Mother

2

If in a code language, BOX is written as 31425 and FUN is written as 72015, then how will LION be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    1381415

  2. ((b))

    13101615

  3. ((c))

    3184115

  4. ((d))

    16151310

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1381415

3

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Vacancy
  2. Examination
  3. Job
  4. Study
  5. Admission
  6. Degree
  1. ((a))

    5, 4, 2, 6, 1, 3

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 4, 6, 5, 3

  3. ((c))

    5, 4, 1, 2, 6, 3

  4. ((d))

    1, 3, 4, 6, 5, 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 4, 2, 6, 1, 3

4

In a code language, BOOK is written as CMRS. How will COPY be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    DQSC

  2. ((b))

    DMRD

  3. ((c))

    DMRE

  4. ((d))

    DMRZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DQSC

5

Three statements are given, followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. 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)

Statements:

  1. Some students are boys.
  2. All boys are honest.
  3. Some honest are toppers.

Conclusions:

I. Some toppers are boys.

II. Some honest are boys.

III. Some honest are students.

IV. Some toppers are students.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion IV follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I, II and IV follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and IV follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion IV follows

6

In a code language, SICK is written as JBHR. How will CURE be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    GHRT

  2. ((b))

    DATR

  3. ((c))

    JRCG

  4. ((d))

    DQTB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GHRT

7

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

83 : 121 :: 12 : ?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    76

  4. ((d))

    54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

8

Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

Three different positions of the same cube are shown (figures A, B and C). Select the digit that will be on the face opposite to the face having the digit '3'.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

10

In a code language, PERSONNEL is written as EELNNOPRS. How will INDIVIDUAL be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    ADDILIINUV

  2. ((b))

    ACDIIILNUV

  3. ((c))

    ADDIIILNUV

  4. ((d))

    ADDITINUVA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ADDILIINUV

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.

Anemometer : Wind :: Sphygmomanometer : ?

  1. ((a))

    Pressure

  2. ((b))

    Strains

  3. ((c))

    Blood pressure

  4. ((d))

    Humidity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pressure

12

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: 

  1. All boats are cats.
  2. All cats are bats.
  3. All bats are rabbits.

Conclusions: 

I. All cats are rabbits.

II. All bats are boats.

III. All boats are rabbits.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions II and III follow

13

'Prayer' is related to 'Temple' in the same way as 'Study' is related to '________'.

  1. ((a))

    Exam

  2. ((b))

    School

  3. ((c))

    Book

  4. ((d))

    Teacher

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exam

14

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

3, 2, 2, 3, 8, ?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

15

If 6 ÷ 2 # 3 = 9 and 24 ÷ 6 $ 4 = 8, then what will be the value of the given expression?

21 # 3 $ 7

  1. ((a))

    49

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    70

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

16

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

17

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

LEGAL : JCLHD :: LOYAL : ?

  1. ((a))

    JNCHD

  2. ((b))

    JMDHD

  3. ((c))

    JNEHD

  4. ((d))

    JMCHD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JNCHD

18

Raman is the son of Sheela, who is Radhika's sister. Radhika is the daughter of Draupadi and Shivam is the husband of Draupadi.

Which of the following statements indicates the correct relationship?

  1. ((a))

    Radhika is Raman's maternal aunt.

  2. ((b))

    Shivam is Sheela's brother.

  3. ((c))

    Draupadi is Raman's mother.

  4. ((d))

    Raman and Shivam are brothers.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Radhika is Raman's maternal aunt.

19

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

ab_  de bc_  ea _ c _ e

  1. ((a))

    ccdacdbc

  2. ((b))

    ccacdbcd

  3. ((c))

    ccdbcdac

  4. ((d))

    ccbcdace

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ccdacdbc

20

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

JUST : KXXA :: MILE : ?

  1. ((a))

    NJQL

  2. ((b))

    NLLQ

  3. ((c))

    NLQL

  4. ((d))

    NLQM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NJQL

21

In which of the following options is the given figure embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Book
  2. Cut
  3. Tree
  4. Print
  5. Paper
  1. ((a))

    3, 2, 5, 4, 1

  2. ((b))

    3, 5, 1, 4, 2

  3. ((c))

    1, 4, 5, 3, 2

  4. ((d))

    1, 3, 5, 4, 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 2, 5, 4, 1

23

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

_ _ b b _ _ e a _ _ b c _ _ a a _ _ c d e

  1. ((a))

    c d a a a b d e b b

  2. ((b))

    d a b d e b b a a c

  3. ((c))

    a a c d a b d e b b

  4. ((d))

    a b d a a c d e b b

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

c d a a a b d e b b

24

If in a code language, LINE is written as 31 and CUBE is written as 12, then how will DOT be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

25

If in a code language, BULB is written as 71 and TUBE is written as 60, then how will FAN be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    58

  2. ((b))

    62

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    56

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

The Srikrishna Commission was appointed to probe the:

  1. ((a))

    criminalisation of politics

  2. ((b))

    circumstances around Subhash Chandra Bose’s death

  3. ((c))

    Bombay (now Mumbai) riots

  4. ((d))

    assassination of Indira Gandhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

criminalisation of politics

27

Which of the following statements is not true regarding Magadha Empire ? 

  1. ((a))

    The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries provided cheap and convenient means of communication.

  2. ((b))

    Iron mines were accessible and provided resources for equipment and weapons.

  3. ((c))

    Agriculture used to be productive.

  4. ((d))

    Elephants, an important part of the army, were found in the forests of the region.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries provided cheap and convenient means of communication.

28

Where is the 'Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic' located?

  1. ((a))

    Jaffna

  2. ((b))

    Kalmunai

  3. ((c))

    Colombo

  4. ((d))

    Kandy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jaffna

29

Seed-producing plants belong to kingdom ______.

  1. ((a))

    Algae

  2. ((b))

    Bryophyta

  3. ((c))

    Pteridophyta

  4. ((d))

    Spermatophyta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Algae

30

______ is another name for the river Dakshin Ganga.

  1. ((a))

    Indus

  2. ((b))

    Godavari

  3. ((c))

    Yamuna

  4. ((d))

    Narmada

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indus

31

'Manganiyars' and 'Langas' are folk musicians from the state of:

  1. ((a))

    Uttarakhand

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Chhattisgarh

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttarakhand

32

Which of the following is a sweet made from curd, popular in the western part of India?

  1. ((a))

    Shrikhand

  2. ((b))

    Rabri

  3. ((c))

    Gujia

  4. ((d))

    Ghevar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shrikhand

33

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was conferred the honorary rank of ______ of the Indian Air Force on 3rd September 2010.

  1. ((a))

    Major General

  2. ((b))

    Group Captain

  3. ((c))

    Lieutenant Colonel

  4. ((d))

    Brigadier

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Major General

34

In April 2020, ______ became the first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat.

  1. ((a))

    Shanghai

  2. ((b))

    Guangzhou

  3. ((c))

    Shenzhen

  4. ((d))

    Beijing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shanghai

35

'Anna Karenina' is a novel by ______.

  1. ((a))

    Charles Dickens

  2. ((b))

    Robert Louis Stevenson

  3. ((c))

    Leo Tolstoy

  4. ((d))

    Jonathan Swift

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charles Dickens

36

Organisms belonging to which of the following classes have a four-chambered heart?

  1. ((a))

    Class Aves

  2. ((b))

    Class Pisces

  3. ((c))

    Class Reptilia

  4. ((d))

    Class Amphibia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Class Aves

37

Chhannulal Mishra was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (2020) in the field of:

  1. ((a))

    sports

  2. ((b))

    public affairs

  3. ((c))

    art

  4. ((d))

    social work

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sports

38

As per the order issued by the Delimitation Commission in 2008, ______ seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha.

  1. ((a))

    84

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    56

  4. ((d))

    69

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84

39

India’s first floating post office was established in the state/UT of:

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Lakshadweep

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Jammu and Kashmir

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala

40

Osakothi is a waning/dying form of mural painting from the state of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

41

Table tennis made its Olympic debut in the year:

  1. ((a))

    1972

  2. ((b))

    1964

  3. ((c))

    1996

  4. ((d))

    1988

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1972

42

Barygaza was the Greek name for:

  1. ((a))

    Bareilly

  2. ((b))

    Baramati

  3. ((c))

    Bhubaneshwar

  4. ((d))

    Bharuch

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bareilly

43

Which of the following contains oxalic acid?

  1. ((a))

    Vinegar

  2. ((b))

    Spinach

  3. ((c))

    Grapes

  4. ((d))

    Curd

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vinegar

44

In December 2019, ______ became the first Arab nation to take over the G20 presidency.

  1. ((a))

    United Arab Emirates

  2. ((b))

    Saudi Arabia

  3. ((c))

    Qatar

  4. ((d))

    Oman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

United Arab Emirates

45

The Ujjayanta Palace is located in:

  1. ((a))

    Shillong

  2. ((b))

    Kohima

  3. ((c))

    Guwahati

  4. ((d))

    Agartala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shillong

46

The fear of food/eating is called:

  1. ((a))

    Apiphobia

  2. ((b))

    Tokophobia

  3. ((c))

    Cibophobia

  4. ((d))

    Panophobia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Apiphobia

47

Section ______ of the Indian Penal Code deals with disobedience to quarantine rule.

  1. ((a))

    217

  2. ((b))

    246

  3. ((c))

    264

  4. ((d))

    271

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

217

48

In which year did the British establish control over Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    1639

  2. ((b))

    1803

  3. ((c))

    1756

  4. ((d))

    1548

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1639

49

In October 2019, Hyderabad was designated as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of:

  1. ((a))

    music

  2. ((b))

    film

  3. ((c))

    crafts and folk art

  4. ((d))

    gastronomy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

music

50

Who presided over the Belgaum session of the Indian National Congress in 1924?

  1. ((a))

    Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  2. ((b))

    Madan Mohan Malaviya

  3. ((c))

    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Subhash Chandra Bose

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

An article was sold at a loss of 15%. If it was sold for Rs. 1,035 more, then there would have been a profit of 8%. Find the cost price of the article.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 4,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4,200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 4,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4,000

52

The total consumption of sugar was 20 kg per month for a family. As the price of sugar increased by 35%, the family reduced its consumption so that the expenditure on sugar is increased only by 8%. By how much was the consumption of sugar per month reduced due to increase in the price of sugar?

  1. ((a))

    2.5 kg

  2. ((b))

    4 kg

  3. ((c))

    5 kg

  4. ((d))

    6 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.5 kg

53

Three numbers are in the ratio of 34:49:512\frac 3 4 : \frac 4 9 : \frac 5 {12}. The difference between the greatest and the smallest number is 120. Find the sum of all the three numbers.

  1. ((a))

    520

  2. ((b))

    580

  3. ((c))

    480

  4. ((d))

    540

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

520

54

Study the following bar graph and answer the question that follows.

The ratio of the total sales of books for all branches taken together for the year 2000 to that of 2001 is:

  1. ((a))

    55 : 48

  2. ((b))

    55 : 37

  3. ((c))

    37 : 55

  4. ((d))

    48 : 55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55 : 48

55

If x+12x=3,x + \frac 1 {2x} = 3, find the value of 8x3+1x3.8x^3 + \frac 1 {x^3}.

  1. ((a))

    186

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    164

  4. ((d))

    160

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

186

56

The ratio of the present ages of Prabhu and Ramesh is 4 : 7, respectively. After 5 years, the ratio will change to 5 : 8. Find the present age of Prabhu.

  1. ((a))

    24 years

  2. ((b))

    22 years

  3. ((c))

    20 years

  4. ((d))

    25 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 years

57

A man takes 5 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 6 km / h. If he walks with a speed of 10 km / h, how long will he take to cover the same distance?

  1. ((a))

    4 minutes

  2. ((b))

    2 minutes 30 seconds

  3. ((c))

    3 minutes

  4. ((d))

    2 minutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 minutes

58

A shopkeeper gives an initial discount of 15% on the marked price of the sewing machine. He then gives 8% additional discount on the discounted price. If the final sale price of the machine is Rs. 1,564, find the marked price.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 3,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 3,000

59

P alone can complete a piece of work in 12 days and Q can complete the same work in 18 days. With the help of R, all three finish the work in 6 days. In how many days can R alone complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    36 days

  2. ((b))

    28 days

  3. ((c))

    25 days

  4. ((d))

    30 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36 days

60

Study the following bar graph and answer the question that follows.

The ratio of the total sales of books for branches B2, B4 and B5 taken together for the year 2000 to the total sales of books for branches B1, B3 and B6 taken together for the year 2001 is:

  1. ((a))

    47 : 59

  2. ((b))

    37 : 43

  3. ((c))

    43 : 37

  4. ((d))

    59 : 47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47 : 59

61

A person travels equal distances with speeds of 4 km / h, 6 km / h and 8 km / h. He takes a total time of 32.5 minutes. Find the total distance travelled by him.

  1. ((a))

    3 km

  2. ((b))

    4.5 km

  3. ((c))

    7.5 km

  4. ((d))

    6 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km

62

Out of five numbers A, B, C, D and E, the average of the first four numbers A, B, C and D is greater than the average of the last four numbers B, C, D and E by 35. Find the differences between A and E.

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    130

  4. ((d))

    140

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80

63

The average of four consecutive even numbers a, b, c and d is 33. Find the product of b and d.

  1. ((a))

    1236

  2. ((b))

    1252

  3. ((c))

    1152

  4. ((d))

    1156

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1236

64

The difference between the selling price of some apples, if sold for Rs. 15 per apple instead of Rs. 11 per apple, is Rs. 800. If the cost price of all the apples is Rs. 1,800, find the selling price of 10 apples if the profit earned is 10%.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 80

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 99

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 88

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 80

65

The length, breadth and height of a rectangular box are in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 4 respectively and the cost of covering it with a sheet of paper at the rate of Rs. 1.50 per square metre is Rs. 1,950. Find the volume of the box.

  1. ((a))

    2000 m3

  2. ((b))

    3200 m3

  3. ((c))

    3000 m3

  4. ((d))

    3500 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2000 m3

66

The simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of 8% p.a. for 9 years is Rs. 2,880. At what rate of interest can the same amount of simple interest be received on the same sum in 6 years?

  1. ((a))

    12%

  2. ((b))

    10.5%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    14%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12%

67

If the number 556743A57B is divisible by 8 and 9, then find the value of A - B.

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

68

Find the number of lead balls, each with a diameter of 3 cm, that can be made from a sphere of diameter 21 cm.

  1. ((a))

    196

  2. ((b))

    216

  3. ((c))

    256

  4. ((d))

    343

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

196

69

If x = 23, find the value of x8 - 24x7 + 24x6 - 24x5 + 24x4 - 24x3 + 24x2 - 24x + 1.

  1. ((a))

    -22

  2. ((b))

    -20

  3. ((c))

    -18

  4. ((d))

    -24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-22

70

If a+b=73a + b = \frac 7 3 and a2+b2=319,a^2 + b^2 = \frac {31} 9, find 27 (a3 + b3).

  1. ((a))

    154

  2. ((b))

    156

  3. ((c))

    152

  4. ((d))

    164

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

154

71

Study the following bar graph and answer the question that follows.

The total sales of books for branches B1 to B5 for the year 2000 is how much more than that of the average sales of books for branches B1 to B5 for the year 2001?

  1. ((a))

    470

  2. ((b))

    504

  3. ((c))

    410

  4. ((d))

    316

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

470

72

If the difference between the compound and simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 8% per annum is Rs. 160, find the sum.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 28,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 24,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 20,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 25,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 28,000

73

If the length of three sides of a triangle are 10 cm, 24 cm and 26 cm, then the length of the median to its greater side is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    13 cm

  2. ((b))

    6 cm

  3. ((c))

    5 cm

  4. ((d))

    12 cm

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Answer: ((a))

13 cm

74

Naveena spent Rs. 1,800 on a dress and Rs. 3,270 on books and notebooks. She still was left with 35% of the total amount she had originally. Find the total amount she had originally.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 6,500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 7,800

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 7,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 7,500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 6,500

75

If a positive integer 'n' is divided by 7, the remainder is 4. What is the remainder if '5n' is divided by 7?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

6

English Language (25 questions)

76

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.

Some of my burden have being reduced.

  1. ((a))

    have been

  2. ((b))

    has being

  3. ((c))

    No substitution

  4. ((d))

    has been

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Answer: ((a))

have been

77

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She has faced hardships with ______ and emerged stronger.

  1. ((a))

    cooperation

  2. ((b))

    courage

  3. ((c))

    coincidence

  4. ((d))

    confusion

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Answer: ((a))

cooperation

78

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

The police wrongly charged an innocent man of murder.

  1. ((a))

    wrongly charged

  2. ((b))

    an innocent man

  3. ((c))

    of murder

  4. ((d))

    The police

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Answer: ((a))

wrongly charged

79

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

The mason said, “These bricks are of a poor quality.”

  1. ((a))

    The mason asked were those bricks of a poor quality.

  2. ((b))

    The mason said that these bricks is of a poor quality.

  3. ((c))

    The mason said that these bricks are of a poor quality.

  4. ((d))

    The mason said that those bricks were of a poor quality.

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Answer: ((a))

The mason asked were those bricks of a poor quality.

80

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Referred

  2. ((b))

    Miscellaneous

  3. ((c))

    Benifitted

  4. ((d))

    Pursuit

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Answer: ((a))

Referred

81

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.

He asked from me that I had gone to school or not.

  1. ((a))

    No substitution

  2. ((b))

    me that if

  3. ((c))

    from myself if

  4. ((d))

    me whether

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Answer: ((a))

No substitution

82

Directions: Given below are four sentences that are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.

A. It is one of the most popular pastimes.

B. Finding fault with others is the most common human folly.

C. But while railing at others, we hardly realize that we have the same faults in ourselves.

D. We like to sit in idle groups and rail about the shortcomings of others.

  1. ((a))

    DBCA

  2. ((b))

    CBDA

  3. ((c))

    BADC

  4. ((d))

    ADBC

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Answer: ((a))

DBCA

83

Choose the correct passive construction of the sentence:

How did you send the parcel?

  1. ((a))

    How has the parcel been sent by you?

  2. ((b))

    How is the parcel being sent by you?

  3. ((c))

    How was the parcel send by you?

  4. ((d))

    How was the parcel sent by you?

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Answer: ((a))

How has the parcel been sent by you?

84

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

Let him be told to be quiet.

  1. ((a))

    Request him for being quiet.

  2. ((b))

    Will you tell him to be quiet?

  3. ((c))

    Order him that be quiet.

  4. ((d))

    Tell him to be quiet.

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Answer: ((a))

Request him for being quiet.

85

Directions: Select the correct one word substitution for the given words.

A period of ten years

  1. ((a))

    Millennium

  2. ((b))

    Score

  3. ((c))

    Decade

  4. ((d))

    Century

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Answer: ((a))

Millennium

86

Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

QUARANTINE

  1. ((a))

    emergency

  2. ((b))

    isolation

  3. ((c))

    negligence

  4. ((d))

    disagreement

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Answer: ((a))

emergency

87

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

How long can one hold out against starvation?

  1. ((a))

    To hope for improvement

  2. ((b))

    To endure a difficult situation

  3. ((c))

    To take timely action

  4. ((d))

    To die in a battle

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Answer: ((a))

To hope for improvement

88

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.

She said that she had met an old friend the day before.

  1. ((a))

    She said, “She met an old friend the day before.”

  2. ((b))

    She said, “I was meeting an old friend yesterday.”

  3. ((c))

    She said, “I meet an old friend yesterday.”

  4. ((d))

    She said, “I met an old friend yesterday.”

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Answer: ((a))

She said, “She met an old friend the day before.”

89

Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

EXCEPTIONAL

  1. ((a))

    notable

  2. ((b))

    distinct

  3. ((c))

    peculiar

  4. ((d))

    ordinary

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Answer: ((a))

notable

90

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I was sorry to hear that he is ______ with arthritis.

  1. ((a))

    altered

  2. ((b))

    adapted

  3. ((c))

    affected

  4. ((d))

    afflicted

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Answer: ((a))

altered

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

A mother is the best nurse, guide and guardian (1)______ a child can have. It is for (2)______ to make a saint of him or a (3). She can cultivate in him either (4) courage or abject cowardice. The (5)______ years of a man’s life are spent in the lap of his mother.

91

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

  1. ((a))

    that

  2. ((b))

    but

  3. ((c))

    than

  4. ((d))

    also

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Answer: ((a))

that

92

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

  1. ((a))

    him

  2. ((b))

    her

  3. ((c))

    us

  4. ((d))

    them

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Answer: ((a))

him

93

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

  1. ((a))

    wicked

  2. ((b))

    devil

  3. ((c))

    spirit

  4. ((d))

    angel

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Answer: ((a))

wicked

94

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

  1. ((a))

    undaunted

  2. ((b))

    unheard

  3. ((c))

    unkempt

  4. ((d))

    unaware

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Answer: ((a))

undaunted

95

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

  1. ((a))

    imminent

  2. ((b))

    forthcoming

  3. ((c))

    anticipated

  4. ((d))

    formative

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Answer: ((a))

imminent

Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions.

Plastic is man-made material that is produced from oil and gaseous raw materials. Plastic cannot be destroyed. When burnt, it emits toxic gases, inhalation of which leads to lung infections, respiratory problems and bronchitis. Thus, plastic becomes a major toxic hazard which taxes the environment. The pigments used for colouring plastic contaminate food, causing food poisoning, kidney failure and bone abnormality, especially in children. Therefore, only certified food-grade plastics should be used in the food industry. Plastics, if used excessively and not disposed of carefully, choke the drainage system making it a breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies and bacteria. If allowed to become a part of the unattended garbage, it prevents the growth of plants and affects soil fertility and water percolation in the ground.

There are some good and bad plastics used in our daily life. Bad plastics are mostly polymers and polypropylene. They decompose and release hazardous substances. Polystyrene and vinyl chloride are also toxic. Plastics should not be used for products that come in contact with food.

Plastics can be a boon as they are cheap, durable, easy to maintain and clean and light in weight. They also help reduce the use of non-renewable natural resources like metals. When used as durable goods, they have a life of decades. If disposed of properly, plastics are acceptable. The danger however lies in the indiscriminate use of cheap-quality hazardous and toxic plastics in packing and food industry, where they should be reduced, weeded out or used under strict legislation only. Monitoring of production, use and disposal of plastics is also necessary. The way to prevent environment and health problems caused by plastic waste is simply to avoid the generation of plastics in packaging industry and to produce fewer types of plastics. The need of the hour is to say ‘no’ to plastic bags and ‘yes’ to cloth , paper and jute bags as they save money, are recyclable and generate employment. We should discourage the use of plastics and try to disseminate this information.

96

Which of the following qualities/characteristics makes plastics unfavourable?

  1. ((a))

    They are durable.

  2. ((b))

    They are not expensive.

  3. ((c))

    They cannot be destroyed.

  4. ((d))

    They are light in weight.

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Answer: ((a))

They are durable.

97

Which of the following is NOT toxic in nature?

  1. ((a))

    Polystyrene

  2. ((b))

    Vinyl chloride

  3. ((c))

    Certified food-grade plastic

  4. ((d))

    Pigments used for colouring plastics

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Answer: ((a))

Polystyrene

98

What is the purpose of this article?

  1. ((a))

    To save the food industry from plastics

  2. ((b))

    To discourage the indiscriminate use of plastic

  3. ((c))

    To completely ban the use of plastic

  4. ((d))

    To enumerate the methods of plastic disposal

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Answer: ((a))

To save the food industry from plastics

99

Plastics can become hazardous when:

  1. ((a))

    not properly disposed of

  2. ((b))

    their production is closely monitored

  3. ((c))

    used sparingly with caution

  4. ((d))

    used under strict legislation

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Answer: ((a))

not properly disposed of

100

Burning of plastic leads to the:

  1. ((a))

    emission of toxic gases

  2. ((b))

    choking of drains

  3. ((c))

    contamination of food

  4. ((d))

    growth of bacteria

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Answer: ((a))

emission of toxic gases

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