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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

In a certain code, CODE is written as 900. How will RACE be written in that code?

  1. ((a))

    18135

  2. ((b))

    62

  3. ((c))

    20181914

  4. ((d))

    270

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Answer: ((a))

18135

2

In which of the following four option figures is the given figure (X) embedded? (Rotation not permitted)

A close up of a screenDescription automatically generated

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

3

S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting around a round table for group discussion in the same order at equal distance facing towards the center. Their positions are clockwise. If V is facing North-West, what will be the position of S?

  1. ((a))

    South

  2. ((b))

    West

  3. ((c))

    East

  4. ((d))

    North

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Answer: ((a))

South

4

Arrange the following words in the order of the dictionary & select the option showing the proper order:

  1. Still, 2. Stall, 3. Stool, 4. Store, 5. Stare
  1. ((a))

    2, 5, 3, 1, 4

  2. ((b))

    2, 3, 1, 5, 4

  3. ((c))

    2, 5, 1, 3, 4

  4. ((d))

    2, 5, 3, 4, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 5, 3, 1, 4

5

Seven words are given below. Read the words carefully and arrange the words in a meaningful sequence.

  1. Honey, 2. Hive, 3. Extract, 4. Nectar, 5. Sweets, 6. Bee, 7. flowers
  1. ((a))

    6, 7, 5, 3, 2, 1, 4

  2. ((b))

    6, 7, 2, 1, 4, 3, 5

  3. ((c))

    5, 3, 1, 7, 6, 4, 2

  4. ((d))

    6, 7, 4, 2, 1, 3, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6, 7, 5, 3, 2, 1, 4

6

Bromine is related to Halogen in the same way as Neon is related to:

  1. ((a))

    Fluorescent Liquid

  2. ((b))

    Radioactive element

  3. ((c))

    Metal

  4. ((d))

    Inert Gas

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Answer: ((a))

Fluorescent Liquid

7

In morning a boy rode his bicycle 4 km towards the east, then he took a right turn and rode 6 km, then took a left turn and rode 5 km to reach his school. In which direction is the school with respect to the starting point?

  1. ((a))

    North-east

  2. ((b))

    South-east

  3. ((c))

    North-west

  4. ((d))

    South-west

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Answer: ((a))

North-east

8

In a code, ‘A + B’ means A is the father of B, ‘A – B’ means A is the son of B, ‘A @ B’ means A is the daughter of B and ‘A = B’ means A is the mother of B.

If P = Q + R – T, then how is P related to T?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Mother-in-Law

  4. ((d))

    Grandfather

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father

9

Identify the next term in the given series.

N, L, J, H, ?

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    I

  3. ((c))

    G

  4. ((d))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

10

A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a circle in the same order, at equal distances. Their positions are clockwise. If C is sitting in the East, then what will be the position of E?

  1. ((a))

    North-east

  2. ((b))

    East

  3. ((c))

    South

  4. ((d))

    South-east

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Answer: ((a))

North-east

11

What will come in place of the blank in the given series?

4, 12, 36, 108, 324, ________, 2916

  1. ((a))

    972

  2. ((b))

    989

  3. ((c))

    672

  4. ((d))

    1089

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

972

12

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statement is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established fact, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.

Statements:

All tables are TVs.

All TVs are gates.

Conclusion:

I: Some Gates are tables.

II: All tables are gates

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only Conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions follow

13

Select the option that will correctly replace the question mark (?) in the series.

JMP, NOQ, RQR, ?

  1. ((a))

    VVS

  2. ((b))

    VSV

  3. ((c))

    VSS

  4. ((d))

    USS

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Answer: ((a))

VVS

14

Five horses participated in a horse race. The black horse finished ahead of the brown horse, the chestnut-coloured horse finished ahead of the grey horse, and the white horse finished ahead of the black horse. If the brown horse finished ahead of the chestnut-coloured horse, which horse won the race?

  1. ((a))

    The white horse

  2. ((b))

    The brown horse

  3. ((c))

    The black horse

  4. ((d))

    The grey horse

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The white horse

15

What day did 6th August 1987 fall on?

  1. ((a))

    Saturday

  2. ((b))

    Tuesday

  3. ((c))

    Thursday

  4. ((d))

    Wednesday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Saturday

16

Suresh has two daughters, Vidya and Adya. Adya is married to Divakar. Vidya’s son Prithvi has a brother, Shaurya. Divakar has a daughter, Adira. How is Shaurya related to Adira?

  1. ((a))

    Nephew

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Uncle

  4. ((d))

    Cousin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nephew

17

Six words are given below read the words carefully and arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.

  1. Interview
  2. Selection
  3. Appointment
  4. Advertisement
  5. Application
  1. ((a))

    5, 3, 2, 4, 1

  2. ((b))

    5, 2, 4, 1, 3

  3. ((c))

    4, 2, 5, 1, 3

  4. ((d))

    4, 5, 1, 2, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 3, 2, 4, 1

18

In a code language, TAKE is written as AEKT and GIVEN as EGINV. How is POETRY written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    EOTRPY

  2. ((b))

    EOPRTY

  3. ((c))

    EOTPRY

  4. ((d))

    EORPTY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EOTRPY

19

Four words have been given as options, out of which three are alike in some manner, while the fourth one is different.

Choose the odd one.

  1. ((a))

    Leopard

  2. ((b))

    Hyena

  3. ((c))

    Rhinoceros

  4. ((d))

    Tiger

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leopard

20

How many right-angled triangles are there in the given figure with AB as one of its sides?

Note: AB is cord passing through centre of the circle.

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

21

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

11 : 132 ∷ 12 : ?

  1. ((a))

    168

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    146

  4. ((d))

    156

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

168

22

Seven words are given below. Read the words carefully and arrange the words in a meaningful sequence.

  1. Disease
  2. Doctor
  3. Observation
  4. Test
  5. Diagnose
  6. Medication
  7. Cure
  1. ((a))

    3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 7

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

  3. ((c))

    7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

  4. ((d))

    1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 3, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 7

23

Identify the word which shares the same relationship as the given pair of words:

Cape Town : South Africa ∷ Rio de Janeiro : ?

  1. ((a))

    UK

  2. ((b))

    Brazil

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    USA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UK

24

Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a circle facing the centre. F is to the immediate left of A and B is sitting opposite to F. E and D are sitting opposite to each other. Who is sitting to the immediate right of A?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    Either E or D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

25

Four words have been given as options, out of which three are alike in some manner, while the fourth one is different

Choose the odd one.

  1. ((a))

    Printer

  2. ((b))

    Barcode reader 

  3. ((c))

    Image scanner

  4. ((d))

    Webcam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Printer

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

India, Afghanistan and which other country held their first trilateral meeting on Chabahar port project in October 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Iran

  2. ((b))

    Kenya

  3. ((c))

    Sri Lanka

  4. ((d))

    Maldives

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Iran

27

The correct full form of ISRO is:

  1. ((a))

    Indian Space Research Organisation

  2. ((b))

    Indian Scientific Research Organisation

  3. ((c))

    International Sports Research Organisation

  4. ((d))

    International Speech Research Organisation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Space Research Organisation

28

In 2018 Delhi Police launched an e-learning portal to impart in-service training to its personnel. What is the name of the portal?

  1. ((a))

    SHIKSHA

  2. ((b))

    GYAN

  3. ((c))

    NIPUN

  4. ((d))

    KAUSHAL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SHIKSHA

29

The National Press day is celebrated every year on __________.

  1. ((a))

    Oct 31

  2. ((b))

    Oct 1

  3. ((c))

    Nov 16

  4. ((d))

    Nov 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oct 31

30

The legend Vempati Chinna Satyam was associated with which dance form?

  1. ((a))

    Kuchipudi

  2. ((b))

    Kathakali

  3. ((c))

    Bharatanatyam

  4. ((d))

    Mohiniyattam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kuchipudi

31

Raja Ravi Varma was a famous painter from the princely state of:

  1. ((a))

    Mysore

  2. ((b))

    Cochin

  3. ((c))

    Travancore

  4. ((d))

    Malabar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mysore

32

Which of the following is NOT true about Advocate General?

  1. ((a))

    Advocate General is appointed by President of India

  2. ((b))

    Each state has an Advocate General

  3. ((c))

    Advocate General is appointed by Governor of the respective state

  4. ((d))

    Advocate General’s function is similar to those of Attorney General

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Answer: ((a))

Advocate General is appointed by President of India

33

Who among the following is NOT a gold medal winner in the 2018 Youth Olympics?

  1. ((a))

    Jeremy Lalrinunnha

  2. ((b))

    Manu Bhaker

  3. ((c))

    Venkat Rahul

  4. ((d))

    Saurabh Chaudhary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jeremy Lalrinunnha

34

Which river originates from the Rakshastal lake?

  1. ((a))

    Pamba

  2. ((b))

    Sutlej

  3. ((c))

    Nila

  4. ((d))

    Kaveri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pamba

35

Pressure is calculated as:

  1. ((a))

    Force - Area

  2. ((b))

    Force * Area

  3. ((c))

    Force/Area

  4. ((d))

    Force + Area

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Force - Area

36

The SI unit of pressure is expressed in:

  1. ((a))

    N2m2

  2. ((b))

    N/m2

  3. ((c))

    N2m

  4. ((d))

    Nm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N2m2

37

Whose work is “Ritusamhar”?

  1. ((a))

    Kalidas

  2. ((b))

    Tulsidas

  3. ((c))

    Jayadeva

  4. ((d))

    Surdas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kalidas

38

Sodium chlorate is an example of a:

  1. ((a))

    Insecticide

  2. ((b))

    Herbicide

  3. ((c))

    Fungicide

  4. ((d))

    Rodenticide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Insecticide

39

Famous traveller Fa Hien came during the reign of __________.

  1. ((a))

    Chandragupta II

  2. ((b))

    Kanishka

  3. ((c))

    Akbar

  4. ((d))

    Babar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandragupta II

40

Natural or artificial bodies that revolve around a planet under its gravitational force of attraction are called:

  1. ((a))

    Meteorites

  2. ((b))

    Meteors

  3. ((c))

    Star

  4. ((d))

    Satellites

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meteorites

41

Nedunchezhyan was a powerful ruler of which dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Pandya

  2. ((b))

    Travancore

  3. ((c))

    Chola

  4. ((d))

    Malabar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pandya

42

Bishan Das was the most gifted painter of the time of which of the below king?

  1. ((a))

    Jahangir

  2. ((b))

    Tipu Sultan

  3. ((c))

    Babur

  4. ((d))

    Akbar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jahangir

43

The medical plant that is used to treat blood pressure and that is found only in India is ________.

  1. ((a))

    Kaithonni

  2. ((b))

    Mangifera Indica

  3. ((c))

    Sarpagandha

  4. ((d))

    Shatavari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kaithonni

44

Under MPLAD scheme each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs. _________ per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency. 

  1. ((a))

    2 crore

  2. ((b))

    10 crore

  3. ((c))

    1 crore

  4. ((d))

    5 crore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 crore

45

Who is the author of the famous Arabic book “Kitab ul Hind”?

  1. ((a))

    Birbal

  2. ((b))

    Al-Biruni

  3. ((c))

    Mahmood

  4. ((d))

    Mohammed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Birbal

46

Which of the following dance form found a place in the Guinness World Records when a record 6117 dancers came together to present a show?

  1. ((a))

    Kuchipudi

  2. ((b))

    Manipuri

  3. ((c))

    Kathak

  4. ((d))

    Bihu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kuchipudi

47

Who built the Gangaikondacholapuram temple?

  1. ((a))

    Rajaraja I

  2. ((b))

    Rajendra Chola

  3. ((c))

    Karikala Chola

  4. ((d))

    Marthanda Varma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajaraja I

48

Who of the following replaced Urjit patel as RBI governor?

  1. ((a))

    Arvind Subramanian

  2. ((b))

    Shakti Kanta Das

  3. ((c))

    Hasmukh Adhia

  4. ((d))

    Shakti Sinha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arvind Subramanian

49

Which state was awarded for the maximum citizen’s participation in Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Telangana

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Goa

50

Which ministry commissioned National Swachh Surekshan grameen 2018?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of commerce & Industry

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Home Affairs

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Finance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of commerce & Industry

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Two inlet pipes A and E can fill an empty cistern in 12 minutes and 36 minutes respectively. Both the pipes A and E are opened together and after some time pipe, A is closed. Thus it takes 20 minutes to completely fill the tank, then for how many minutes pipe A was open?

  1. ((a))

    513\frac{1}{3} minutes

  2. ((b))

    6 minutes

  3. ((c))

    7 minutes

  4. ((d))

    3 minutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

513\frac{1}{3} minutes

52

If (a + 1⁄a) = 3, then find the value of (a4 + 1⁄a4).

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

53

One of the quadrants of a circle is split into two equal sectors. What is the angle made at the center by each sector?

  1. ((a))

    90°

  2. ((b))

    180°

  3. ((c))

    45°

  4. ((d))

    30°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90°

54

What is the volume of water required to fill 2/3rd of a cylindrical tank whose height is 18 cm and the radius is 2 cm?

  1. ((a))

    48π cm3

  2. ((b))

    36π cm3

  3. ((c))

    96π cm3

  4. ((d))

    20π cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48π cm3

55

A and B together can do a task in 5 days and the total unit of work to be done is 40 units. If A alone can finish the task in 20 days, then how many days B will take to finish the task if he does alone?

  1. ((a))

    6236\frac{2}{3} days

  2. ((b))

    6136\frac{1}{3} days

  3. ((c))

    7 days

  4. ((d))

    2 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6236\frac{2}{3} days

56

How many factors of the number 4000 are perfect squares?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

57

If tan A = -3/4, then 1 – {(1 + cos A) (1 – cosA) / (1 + sinA) (1 – sinA)} + 7/16 = ?

  1. ((a))

    5/8

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    7/8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5/8

58

A train runs at 54 kmph. If it takes 15 seconds to cross a pole, then what is the length of the train in meters?

  1. ((a))

    250 m

  2. ((b))

    125 m

  3. ((c))

    370 m

  4. ((d))

    225 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

250 m

59

The sum of the ages of Raju and Somu is 35 years, The product of their ages is 306. What are their present ages in years?

  1. ((a))

    23 and 13

  2. ((b))

    18 and 17

  3. ((c))

    15 and 20

  4. ((d))

    16 and 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23 and 13

60

Find the value of x in the following expression:

5 (5x – 4) = 16 (5x + 1)

  1. ((a))

    4/5

  2. ((b))

    -36/55

  3. ((c))

    5/4

  4. ((d))

    -55/44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4/5

61

The difference between simple and compound interest on Rs. 1,000 for 3 years at 5% p.a. interest is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 8.4

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 10.15

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 7.6

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 9.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 8.4

62

If 2 cos2x – sin2x = -0.25 and 0° ≤ x < 90°, then find the value of x.

  1. ((a))

    30°

  2. ((b))

    60°

  3. ((c))

    90°

  4. ((d))

    40°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30°

Direction: Study the graph carefully and answer the question.

The following graph shows information about the pass percentage of SSC students form the village XYX for the last 10 years.

63

What is the pass percentage of SSC Students from the village XYX in the year 2012?

  1. ((a))

    96%

  2. ((b))

    26%

  3. ((c))

    59%

  4. ((d))

    6%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96%

64

What is the pass percentage of SSC students from the village XYX in the year 2011?

  1. ((a))

    98%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    18%

  4. ((d))

    56%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

98%

65

Ajitha borrowed Rs. 90,000 at 10% per annum simple interest. On the same day, she lent the sum to her friend at the same rate but compounded annually. How much does she gain at the end of 3 years?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,907

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,970

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2,800

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,790

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,907

66

If a pizza is cut into eight equal parts, then what is the angle made by each sector?

  1. ((a))

    180° 

  2. ((b))

    45°

  3. ((c))

    90°

  4. ((d))

    30°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180° 

67

Two trains of length 140 m and 100 m long are going on a parallel track in same direction at a speed of 90 km/h and 18 km/h respectively. What is the time taken for the trains to cross each other completely?

  1. ((a))

    12 seconds

  2. ((b))

    13 seconds

  3. ((c))

    15 seconds

  4. ((d))

    14 seconds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 seconds

68

Study the following table. The following tables gives the information of sales of sports kits by the company “XYZ’ over the past five years (numbers in lakhs):

YearCricketHockeyFootballTennis
201140325868
201248327119
201331321819
201430191618
201572685136
<br>

For which game the sales of the sports kit was consistently same for three years?

  1. ((a))

    Tennis

  2. ((b))

    Cricket

  3. ((c))

    Football

  4. ((d))

    Hockey

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tennis

69

A and B together have Rs. 1,500. If 1/4th of A’s amount is equal to 2/4th of B’s, then how much amount A has?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 5,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2,000

70

Calculate the value of x in the following expression:

6(5x – 4) = 16 (5x + 1)

  1. ((a))

    4/5

  2. ((b))

    5/4

  3. ((c))

    -4/5

  4. ((d))

    -5/4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4/5

71

Two boys are building blocks. The first boy’s blocks are 3 cm high and the second boy’s blocks are 9 cm high. How tall will they be when the two are of the same height the second time?

  1. ((a))

    3 cm tall

  2. ((b))

    6 cm tall

  3. ((c))

    12 cm tall

  4. ((d))

    18 cm tall

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 cm tall

72

If angles of triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5, then find the angles.

  1. ((a))

    45°, 60°, 75°

  2. ((b))

    40°, 55°, 85°

  3. ((c))

    40°, 60°, 80°

  4. ((d))

    45°, 55°, 80°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45°, 60°, 75°

73

A man sells a product for Rs. 333 with a profit of 10%. What is the cost price of the product?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 290

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 298

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 299

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 302.73

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 290

74

Harish switched on a bulb at 01∶23∶44 hours and switched it off on the same day at 11∶14∶38 hours. For how long was the bulb in switched-on mode?

  1. ((a))

    12 hours 40 mins 06 secs

  2. ((b))

    10 hours 09 mins 06 secs

  3. ((c))

    09 hours 09 mins 06 secs

  4. ((d))

    09 hours 50 mins 54 secs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 hours 40 mins 06 secs

75

The statement given below is followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Select the conclusion(s) that logically follow(s) from the given statement.

Statement: In a match between India and Shri Lanka India scored 350 runs in 50 overs. Man of the Match MS Dhoni made 175 runs in the match.

Conclusion

I: 50% runs were made by the Captain.

II. Half of the runs were made by spinners.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the context.

The condition of children at the shelter homes is pathetic. It shows that their caretakers remain ____ concerning this.

  1. ((a))

    liberal

  2. ((b))

    responsible

  3. ((c))

    callous

  4. ((d))

    tolerant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

liberal

77

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

Rani has ________ about the sanitation in the colony. She can’t stop thinking about it.

  1. ((a))

    a bed of thorns

  2. ((b))

    a bird’s eye view

  3. ((c))

    a bee in her bonnet

  4. ((d))

    a bone to pick

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a bed of thorns

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.

Though at one time elephants were plentiful in India, incessant poaching and shrinking forests have made the animal an (1) ________ species. Today there are about 21000 (2) ________ left in the country. In 1972, the government made it illegal to ________ (3) elephants and also banned the export of ivory.

78

Which of the following words should be filled at (1) as per context of the passage from the given options?

  1. ((a))

    endearing

  2. ((b))

    endangered

  3. ((c))

    enchanted

  4. ((d))

    encouraged

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

endearing

79

Which of the following words should be filled at (2) as per context of the passage from the given options?

  1. ((a))

    poachers

  2. ((b))

    tigers

  3. ((c))

    elephants

  4. ((d))

    forests

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

poachers

80

Which of the following words should be filled at (3) as per context of the passage from the given option?

  1. ((a))

    slaughter

  2. ((b))

    kill

  3. ((c))

    murder

  4. ((d))

    poach

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

slaughter

81

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

The Delhi Government recently laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment project for Chandni Chowk.

  1. ((a))

    The redevelopment project for the foundation stone for Chandni chowk was recently laid by the Delhi Government.

  2. ((b))

    The foundation stone for the redevelopment project for Chandni Chowk has recently been laid by the Delhi Government.

  3. ((c))

    The foundation stone for the redevelopment project for Chandni Chowk is recently being laid by the Delhi Government.

  4. ((d))

    The foundation stone for the redevelopment project for Chandni Chowk was recently laid by the Delhi Government.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The redevelopment project for the foundation stone for Chandni chowk was recently laid by the Delhi Government.

82

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

My grandfather ________ three years old.

  1. ((a))

    is dead when I was

  2. ((b))

    died when I was

  3. ((c))

    has died when I was

  4. ((d))

    When died I was

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is dead when I was

83

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.

The invigilator told the candidates not to keep any papers with them in the examination hall.

  1. ((a))

    The invigilator said to the candidates, “Don’t keep any papers with you in the examination hall.”

  2. ((b))

    The invigilator asked the candidates, “Have you kept any papers with you in the examination hall.”

  3. ((c))

    The invigilator said to the candidates, “Let’s not keep any papers with us in the examination hall.”

  4. ((d))

    The invigilator told the candidates, “Not to keep any papers with them in the examination hall.”

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The invigilator said to the candidates, “Don’t keep any papers with you in the examination hall.”

84

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

RESOLUTION

  1. ((a))

    inclination

  2. ((b))

    decision

  3. ((c))

    impression

  4. ((d))

    permission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

inclination

85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I don’t know where _________.

  1. ((a))

    did the children go

  2. ((b))

    have the children gone

  3. ((c))

    the children have gone

  4. ((d))

    had the children gone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

did the children go

86

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

It is good to ________ with the latest developments in your field.

  1. ((a))

    show your hand

  2. ((b))

    put your foot in

  3. ((c))

    stand your ground

  4. ((d))

    keep in touch

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

show your hand

87

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

In Spain, grapes are many in demand in winters.

  1. ((a))

    many in demand

  2. ((b))

    grapes are

  3. ((c))

    in winters

  4. ((d))

    In Spain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

many in demand

88

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    detergent

  2. ((b))

    detargent

  3. ((c))

    ditergent

  4. ((d))

    detergant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

detergent

89

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A person who can use both hands with equal ease

  1. ((a))

    ambiguous

  2. ((b))

    ambivalent

  3. ((c))

    amiable

  4. ((d))

    ambidextrous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ambiguous

90

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

FIDELITY

  1. ((a))

    devotion

  2. ((b))

    fierceness

  3. ((c))

    treachery

  4. ((d))

    loyalty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

devotion

91

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

It is felt by some people that advertising for unhealthy snacks should not be directed at children and teenagers.

  1. ((a))

    Children and teenagers feel that advertising for unhealthy snacks should not be directed at some people.

  2. ((b))

    Some people it is feeling that advertising for unhealthy snacks should not be directed at children and teenagers.

  3. ((c))

    Some people it has felt that advertising for unhealthy snacks should not be directed at children and teenagers.

  4. ((d))

    Some people feel that advertising for unhealthy snacks should not be directed at children and teenagers.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Children and teenagers feel that advertising for unhealthy snacks should not be directed at some people.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Till nearly two years ago, Suhawan Singh Rathore from Bihar had the world before him. He had completed his Masters in Development at the Azim Premji University in Bengaluru, and started working as an innovation officer at a private firm in Bhubaneswar.

But then, he had a change of heart. And now, he is back home in Naxal-hit Jamui, helping a collective of paddy farmers battle a cycle of debt and distress by planting additional, organic vegetable crop within a low budget.

“I had always regretted not spending enough time at my village in Pathakchak, where I grew up listening to stories of threats from Maoists who were disrupting development projects. Going back to Jamui early last year was like a payback opportunity for me to help my own people,” says Rathore.

The 27-year-old also helps farmers take their yield to sell in Patna, Ranchi and other towns. Local officials and people’s representatives estimate that Rathore’s efforts have helped change the lives of around 2,000 farmers in the region.

“I did not intend to wean the farmers from conventional farming but wanted them to take to integrated farming soon after the paddy is harvested. We are offering them seeds and saplings for vegetable cultivation on the side. We have brinjal, tomato, turnip, broccoli, radish and carrot. The idea is if one crop fails, the farmer can compensate with other crops,” says Rathore.

All of this has meant that farmers like Nandlal Singh Dangi, from Neem-Nawada village, have moved from a life of despair to one of hope. “This year, apart from paddy, I grew five types of vegetables and earned Rs. 60,000 from selling that. We are now eagerly waiting for our own organic farming shops in Jamui, Patna and elsewhere. Suhawan has been engaging with local and inter-state traders on our behalf,” he says.

It took us some time to accept Suhawan’s method. Then we realised that we get the seeds for free, and our investment is mainly our hard work. We are now able to supply our potato crops even to Nepal,” says Raman Singh, a farmer from Bukar village.

A key intervention from his side, is the elimination of “middlemen”. “We have trained the farmers to do their own packing and transporting. We will soon have processing units and shops where we can engage several unemployed youths,” he says.

92

Rathore helped the farmers in multiple ways. In which of the following he did not intervene?

  1. ((a))

    Encouraged the farmers to do integrated farming

  2. ((b))

    Taught them to grow paddy using conventional methods

  3. ((c))

    Offered them seeds and saplings of vegetables

  4. ((d))

    Helped them to sell their yield in Patna, Ranchi and other towns.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Encouraged the farmers to do integrated farming

93

From the reading of this passage it can be inferred that it is

  1. ((a))

    a news story

  2. ((b))

    a survey report

  3. ((c))

    an investigation proceeding

  4. ((d))

    a newspaper feature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a news story

94

Suhawan Singh Rathore went back to his village mainly because he wanted to

  1. ((a))

    help the farmers of the village where he had grown up.

  2. ((b))

    utilize his education for the development of his village.

  3. ((c))

    fight with the Maoists who threatened the developmental projects. 

  4. ((d))

    do organic farming in his village.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

help the farmers of the village where he had grown up.

95

What does ‘integrated farming’ imply?

  1. ((a))

    community farming

  2. ((b))

    farming with administrative approval 

  3. ((c))

    farming under pressure of middlemen

  4. ((d))

    simultaneous farming of multiple crops

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

community farming

96

What is the future plan of Suhawan and the farmers?

  1. ((a))

    to sell the products themselves in towns

  2. ((b))

    to grow vegetables along with the paddy

  3. ((c))

    to start their processing units and shops and employ youths

  4. ((d))

    to do organic farming

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to sell the products themselves in towns

97

Given below are six sentences, four of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.

Sentence 1. At least 370 residents of the islands of Java and Sumatra were killed on Saturday when a sudden tsunami struck the coastline.

P. While Indonesia has tsunami-detection buoys positioned off its coastlines, they have not functioned for six years.

Q. An eruption of the volcano Anak Krakatau set off an underwater landslide at 2130 hours local time Saturday, triggering a giant tsunami.

R. But given the landslide’s proximity to inhabited areas, an early-warning system may not have affected the outcome, according to experts.

S. Anak Krakatau, is located at the entrance to the Sunda Strait, about 20 nm from the nearest populated shores.

Sentence 6. In addition to the rising death toll, more than 1450 were injured in the disaster, and another 130 remain missing.

  1. ((a))

    PQSR

  2. ((b))

    QSPR

  3. ((c))

    PRQS

  4. ((d))

    QPRS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PQSR

98

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A van which carries the dead body of a person

  1. ((a))

    coffin

  2. ((b))

    ambulance

  3. ((c))

    hearse

  4. ((d))

    cortege

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

coffin

99

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Suresh said to Dinesh, “Yesterday I saw a very good film at Chanakya.”

  1. ((a))

    Suresh said to Dinesh that yesterday I saw a very good film at Chanakya.

  2. ((b))

    Suresh told Dinesh that he had seen a very good film at Chanakya the day before.

  3. ((c))

    Suresh told Dinesh that yesterday he saw a very good film at Chanakya.

  4. ((d))

    Suresh asked Dinesh if he had seen a very good film at Chanakya the day before.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Suresh said to Dinesh that yesterday I saw a very good film at Chanakya.

100

Given below are six sentences, four of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.

Sentence 1. Bill held open the door and I looked around.

P. I prayed to be away from this place.

Q. There were a dozen or so beds in small, partitioned cubicles along the walls of a large room.

R. The wheezing sound of respirators filled the air.

S. Most of the beds were occupied by patients who were wired to all kinds of machinery.

Sentence 6. Instead, I was wheeled over to a bed with a number printed behind it on the wall – No. 10

  1. ((a))

    PQSR

  2. ((b))

    QRSP

  3. ((c))

    PRQS

  4. ((d))

    QSRP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PQSR

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