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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

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

G _ D _ A _ F D _ A I F _ _ A _ F D S_

  1. ((a))

     F S G S D S G A

  2. ((b))

    F T G S D S G A

  3. ((c))

    F T H S D S H A

  4. ((d))

    F S H S D S J A

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Answer: ((a))

 F S G S D S G A

2

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.

Statement :

All shoes are slippers.

All slippers are socks.

All socks are sandals

Conclusions:

(I) Some sandals are slippers

(II) Some socks are shoes.

(III) All sandals are shoes.

  1. ((a))

    Both Conclusion I and III follow.

  2. ((b))

    Both Conclusion II and III follow.

  3. ((c))

    Both Conclusion I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion I follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Both Conclusion I and III follow.

3

‘ENT 2’ is related to ‘FPW 4’ in a certain way. In the same way, ‘OPD 5’ is related to ‘PRG 10’. Which of the following is related to ‘FAH 6’using the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    EYE 12

  2. ((b))

    DYE 3

  3. ((c))

    ECE 3

  4. ((d))

    EYE 3

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Answer: ((a))

EYE 12

4

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.

(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.)

Marker : Whiteboard

  1. ((a))

    Pen : Paper

  2. ((b))

    Door : Latches

  3. ((c))

    Table : Chair

  4. ((d))

    Type : Letters

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Answer: ((a))

Pen : Paper

5

Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (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)

Carpenter : Furniture

  1. ((a))

    Sailor : Ship 

  2. ((b))

    Doctor : Hospital

  3. ((c))

    Teacher : Pencil

  4. ((d))

    Chef : Food

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sailor : Ship 

6

In a certain code language, ‘LIFT’ is written as ‘MKGU’ and ‘HEIGHT’ is written as ‘IGKHIU’. How will ‘WEIGHT’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    XGKHIU

  2. ((b))

    XKIUHG

  3. ((c))

    IKXGHU

  4. ((d))

    UIHKGX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XGKHIU

7

If the following sheet is folded to form a cube, which of the given figure are possible ?

  1. ((a))

    Only C and B

  2. ((b))

    Only A and C

  3. ((c))

    Only A and D

  4. ((d))

    Only C and D

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Answer: ((a))

Only C and B

8

‘A # B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.

‘A & B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’.

‘A % B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.

If S % D # F @ G & H @ J,

then how is F related to H?

  1. ((a))

    Daughter’s daughter

  2. ((b))

    Daughter

  3. ((c))

    Mother

  4. ((d))

    Son’s wife

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Answer: ((a))

Daughter’s daughter

9

In a certain code language, ‘CIRCLE’ is written as ‘VMGIPG’ and ‘ANGLES’ is written as ‘KREWIP’. How will ‘SHAPES’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    ELWWJT

  2. ((b))

    ELUWIT

  3. ((c))

    ELVVIT

  4. ((d))

    ELWWIT

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Answer: ((a))

ELWWJT

10

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. (Note: the given words may or may not be meaningful words).

1.Generation

2.Govern

3.Gender

4.Geothermal

5.Generous

  1. ((a))

    2, 1, 5, 4, 3

  2. ((b))

     2, 1, 5, 3, 4

  3. ((c))

    3, 1, 5, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    3, 1, 5, 4, 2

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Answer: ((a))

2, 1, 5, 4, 3

11

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) and complete the given series?

VEIL, XGKJ, ?, BKOF, DMQD

  1. ((a))

    ZINH

  2. ((b))

    ZING

  3. ((c))

    ZJMH

  4. ((d))

    ZIMH

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Answer: ((a))

ZINH

12

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

13

Three statements are followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements.

Statements:

Some engineers are teachers.

Some teachers are doctors.

All doctors are intelligent.

Conclusions:

(I) Some engineers are doctors.

(II) Some intelligent are engineers.

(III) Some teachers are intelligent.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion III follows.

  2. ((b))

    Conclusions I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion III follows.

14

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)

(13, 104, 16), (9, 63, 14), (?)

  1. ((a))

    (12, 85, 15)

  2. ((b))

    (23, 204, 26)

  3. ((c))

    (8, 60, 15) 

  4. ((d))

    (10, 92, 17)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(12, 85, 15)

15

In a certain code language, 'nature is beautiful' is written as '11 33 44', 'sunlight is bright' is written as '33 66 77' and 'sunlight represents nature' is written as '66 11 99'. What is the code for the word 'bright' in that language?

  1. ((a))

    66

  2. ((b))

    33

  3. ((c))

    99

  4. ((d))

    77

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66

16

Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

In a certain code language, 'GUITAR' is written as ‘UGSHAJ’ and 'PIANO' is written as 'LSANM'. How will 'DRUMS' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    XJGOI

  2. ((b))

    XIOGJ

  3. ((c))

    XGOIJ

  4. ((d))

    IOGJX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XJGOI

18

In a certain code language, ‘HEIGHT’ is written as ‘51’ and ‘FULL’ is written as ‘47’.How will ‘DISH’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    33

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

19

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

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

Naïve : Ingenuous :: Intelligible : ?

  1. ((a))

    Natural

  2. ((b))

    Understandable

  3. ((c))

    Unworthy

  4. ((d))

    Difficult

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Natural

21

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

8, 15, 25, 38, ?, 73

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    61

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

22

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

10 ÷ 2 × 6−15 + 5 = 25

  1. ((a))

    2 and 6; + and ×

  2. ((b))

    5 and 2; + and −

  3. ((c))

    10 and 5; + and −

  4. ((d))

    2 and 15; ÷ and ×

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 and 6; + and ×

23

In a certain code language, ‘FINGER’ is written as ‘31’ and ‘HOLIDAY’ is written as ‘24’. How will ‘WHOLE’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    23

  4. ((d))

    33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63

24

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

  1. Median
  2. Mediation
  3. Mediate
  4. Medicine
  5. Medical
  6. Mechanics
  1. ((a))

    6, 1, 3, 2, 4, 5

  2. ((b))

    6, 1, 3, 2, 5, 4

  3. ((c))

    6, 1, 3, 5, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    6, 1, 2, 3, 5, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6, 1, 3, 2, 4, 5

25

Krish defeated the only brother of the daughter of his paternal grandmother while playing a board game, how is the defeated person related to Krish’s mother?

  1. ((a))

    Husband

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Husband

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following Acts was NOT passed during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Lytton?

  1. ((a))

    The Indian Telegraph Act

  2. ((b))

    The Royal Titles Act

  3. ((c))

    The Arms Act

  4. ((d))

    The Vernacular Press Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Indian Telegraph Act

27

Which is a peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans that is used along with emergency medical treatment to treat very low blood sugar?

  1. ((a))

    Erythropoietin

  2. ((b))

    Calcitonin

  3. ((c))

    Glucagon

  4. ((d))

    Melatonin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Erythropoietin

28

When was the three-language policy implemented in India?

  1. ((a))

    1968

  2. ((b))

    1970

  3. ((c))

    1969

  4. ((d))

    1971

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1968

29

The proportion of workers in the agriculture sector in India has seen a decline in decades 2001 to 2011, which is a major cause of unemployment. Select the correct option with reference to the agriculture sector decline.

  1. ((a))

    49.7% to 44.7%

  2. ((b))

    48.2% to 44.6%

  3. ((c))

    58.2% to 54.6%

  4. ((d))

    68.2% to 54.6%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49.7% to 44.7%

30

Where is Salim Ali National Park located in India?

  1. ((a))

    Corbett

  2. ((b))

    Bhadra

  3. ((c))

    Kanha

  4. ((d))

    Srinagar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Corbett

31

Who among the following Indian Cricketers is the autobiographer of ‘Believe: What Life and Cricket Taught Me’?

  1. ((a))

    Rahul Dravid

  2. ((b))

    Suresh Raina

  3. ((c))

    Sachin Tendulkar

  4. ((d))

    Virat Kohli

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rahul Dravid

32

According to the 2011 census, which of the following forms the largest religious minority in India?

  1. ((a))

    Muslims

  2. ((b))

    Jains

  3. ((c))

    Christians

  4. ((d))

    Sikhs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Muslims

33

In 1912, who proposed the ‘vitamin hypothesis’, the concept that the deficiency diseases of beriberi, scurvy, pellagra and rickets are caused by the absence of specific chemical substances (in trace amounts) in the diet?

  1. ((a))

    Albert Sabin

  2. ((b))

    Jonas Salk

  3. ((c))

    David Baltimore

  4. ((d))

    Casimir Funk

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Albert Sabin

34

Which country won the Gold in women's 25m pistol team event at the ISSF World Cup 2021 held at New Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    Poland

  2. ((b))

    India

  3. ((c))

    Denmark

  4. ((d))

    Kazakhstan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Poland

35

Who was the Governor of Punjab when Shri Charanjit Singh Channi took Oath as the Chief Minister?

  1. ((a))

    Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari

  2. ((b))

    Smt. Vidya Sinha

  3. ((c))

    Shri Banwarilal Purohit

  4. ((d))

    Smt.Anandi Ben

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari

36

The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to establish a Central University in which of the following states/ Union territories?

  1. ((a))

    Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Ladakh

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Andaman and Nicobar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kashmir

37

According to the Indian Councils Act 1861, for purposes of the legislation, the Governor-General's Council was reinforced by Additional members, not less than six and not more than twelve in number to be nominated by the Governor-General and holding office for:

  1. ((a))

    two years

  2. ((b))

    six years

  3. ((c))

    five years

  4. ((d))

    three years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

two years

38

Which of the following forms of dance is performed by Kumudini Lakhia ?

  1. ((a))

    Manipuri

  2. ((b))

    Bharatanatyam

  3. ((c))

    Kathakali

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

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Answer: ((a))

Manipuri

39

What was the theme chosen by the Government of India for the 75th Independence Day?

  1. ((a))

    Nation First, Always First

  2. ((b))

    Atmanirbhar Bharat

  3. ((c))

    One Country, One People

  4. ((d))

    Support our Troops, Salute our Troops

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nation First, Always First

40

The unique school visit campaign ‘Meet the Champions’ was jointly organised by which of the following ministries?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Education and Ministry of Women and Child Welfare

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth Affairs

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Youth Affairs and Ministry of Women and Child Welfare

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Youth and Ministry of Ayush

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Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Education and Ministry of Women and Child Welfare

41

In 1915, who wrote and published the ground-breaking book: ‘The Origin of Continents and Oceans’, which discusses the motion of Earth's continents?

  1. ((a))

    Harry Hess

  2. ((b))

    Louis Bauer

  3. ((c))

    Edward Backus

  4. ((d))

    Alfred Wegener

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Answer: ((a))

Harry Hess

42

The Padma Shri 2022 awardee duo of Nalini and Kamalini Asthana are known for which Gharana of Kathak dance?

  1. ((a))

    Lucknow

  2. ((b))

    Banaras

  3. ((c))

    Rajgarh

  4. ((d))

    Jaipur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lucknow

43

What is a Dzong in Buddhist architecture?

  1. ((a))

    Guesthouse

  2. ((b))

    King’s palace

  3. ((c))

    Fortress - Monastery

  4. ((d))

    Local residences

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Guesthouse

44

What is the name of the global summit for Climate Change 2021 in which the Indian PM pledged a net zero emissions target?

  1. ((a))

    UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

  2. ((b))

    Davos Agenda Summit

  3. ((c))

    UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties

  4. ((d))

    Paris Agreement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

45

To which part of the Constitution of India was the Right to Property added after it was omitted from the chapter of the Fundamental Rights?

  1. ((a))

    Part XI

  2. ((b))

    Part XIII

  3. ((c))

    Part XII

  4. ((d))

    Part XX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Part XI

46

Vinegar can be used as food preservative due to the presence of _________.

  1. ((a))

    formic acid

  2. ((b))

    carboxylic acid

  3. ((c))

    acetic acid

  4. ((d))

    propionic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

formic acid

47

When was air transport nationalised in India?

  1. ((a))

    1950

  2. ((b))

    1951

  3. ((c))

    1953

  4. ((d))

    1952

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1950

48

In order to stand for the Lok Sabha election, a candidate must be at least:

  1. ((a))

    35 years old

  2. ((b))

    25 years old

  3. ((c))

    21 years old

  4. ((d))

    30 years old

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35 years old

49

In__________, Swami Dayananda Saraswati opened a branch of the Arya Samaj at Lahore.

  1. ((a))

    1877

  2. ((b))

    1878

  3. ((c))

    1875

  4. ((d))

    1876

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1877

50

Which Rashtrakuta king adopted title of Jagat Tunga (prominent in the world)?

  1. ((a))

    Krishnaraja I

  2. ((b))

    Indra II

  3. ((c))

    Govinda III

  4. ((d))

    Dhruva

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Krishnaraja I

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

What is the value of ‘m’, so that the number 56m02 is divisible by 3 ?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

52

The area of the sector of a cicle with radius 4 cm and of angle 30° is (take π = 3.14):

  1. ((a))

    4.19 sq.cm

  2. ((b))

    4.49 sq.cm

  3. ((c))

    4.39 sq.cm

  4. ((d))

    4.29 sq.cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.19 sq.cm

53

If the mean proportional between 5 and 125 is x and the mean proportional between 44 and 62 is y, find the value of 2x ∶ y.

  1. ((a))

    25 ∶ 96

  2. ((b))

    25 ∶ 48

  3. ((c))

    25 ∶ 128

  4. ((d))

    25 ∶ 64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 ∶ 96

54

The following table shows the number of students in different steams in 5 departments. Study the table carefully and answer the question based on the table.

StreamDepartment
ABCDE
Physics400500350300600
Chemistry750600700500450
Mathematics350400450500750
Computer Science250300380550600
<br>

Which department has the minimum number of students in all streams ?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

55

If a reduction of 10% in the price of rice enables a person to obtain 22 kg more for Rs.250, then the original price of rice per kg is ________.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1.26

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1.24

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1.22

  4. ((d))

    ​Rs. 1.20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1.26

56

The value of the expression 4sin⁡230∘+cos⁡260∘−tan⁡245∘2sin⁡60∘cos⁡30∘−tan⁡45∘\rm \frac{4\sin^230^{\circ}+\cos^260^{\circ}-\tan^245^{\circ}}{2\sin60^{\circ}\cos30^{\circ}-\tan45^{\circ}} is:

  1. ((a))

    12\frac{1}{\sqrt2}

  2. ((b))

    12\frac{1}{2}

  3. ((c))

    14\frac{1}{4}

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12\frac{1}{\sqrt2}

57

The income of an employee is 30% more than his expenditure. If his income decreases by 10% and his expenditure increases by 3%, then by what per cent does his savings decrease or increase?

  1. ((a))

    481348\frac{1}{3} % increase

  2. ((b))

    531353\frac{1}{3} % decrease

  3. ((c))

    501450\frac{1}{4} % increase

  4. ((d))

    521452\frac{1}{4} % decrease

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

481348\frac{1}{3} % increase

58

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

The total rice production of state A in 2016 and 2017 is what percentage of the total rice production of state C in 2018 and 2019?

  1. ((a))

    5%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    120%

  4. ((d))

    75%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5%

59

Mohan sells fruits at their cost price but uses a weight of 850 gm in place of 1 kg. What is his profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    171117\frac{11}{17}%

  2. ((b))

    151117\frac{11}{17}%

  3. ((c))

    171115\frac{11}{15}%

  4. ((d))

    191117\frac{11}{17}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

171117\frac{11}{17}%

60

A shopkeeper offers the following two discount schemes on the sale of a watch having marked price ₹3,600.

(1) Two successive discounts of 15%.:

(2) A discount of 10% followed by a discount of 20%.

What is the difference between the selling price of the watch in case (1) and case (2)?

  1. ((a))

    ₹11

  2. ((b))

    ₹9

  3. ((c))

    ₹8

  4. ((d))

    ₹10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹11

61

If x−1xx-\frac{1}{x} = 154\frac{15}{4}, find the value of  x+1xx+\frac{1}{x} .

  1. ((a))

    154\frac{15}{4}

  2. ((b))

    214\frac{21}{4}

  3. ((c))

    134\frac{13}{4}

  4. ((d))

    174\frac{17}{4}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

154\frac{15}{4}

62

In an office, 80% workers are men while 20% are women. The average age of the men is 30 and the average age of the women is 40. What is the average age of all the workers in that office?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

63

A can complete a task in 18 days and B can complete the same task in 32 days. They start working together but B works only for 8 days. Thereafter, the work is completed by A. If they received Rs. 8,800 after completion of the work, then what is A's share (in Rs.)?

  1. ((a))

    5500

  2. ((b))

    6600

  3. ((c))

    6400

  4. ((d))

    7200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5500

64

If the number 756534P57Q is divisible by 72, then find the value of 2P + Q.

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17

65

If cos θ = 513\frac{5}{13} , what is the value of cot θ ?

  1. ((a))

    1213\frac{12}{13}

  2. ((b))

    1312\frac{13}{12}

  3. ((c))

    512\frac{5}{12}

  4. ((d))

    513\frac{5}{13}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1213\frac{12}{13}

66

If a - b = 10 and ab = 4, then the value of a3- b3 + 4(a + b)2 is:

  1. ((a))

    1280

  2. ((b))

    1623

  3. ((c))

    1584

  4. ((d))

    1500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1280

67

The population of a town increases by 20% annually. If its present population is 15000, what will be the population in 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    21400

  2. ((b))

    21500

  3. ((c))

    21600

  4. ((d))

    21300

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Answer: ((a))

21400

68

A bus during its journey travels 60 min at a speed of 80 km/h, another 90 min at a speed of 100 km/h and 4 hours at a certain speed. If the average speed of the bus during its whole journey is 70 km/h, what is the speed of the bus during the 4 hours?

  1. ((a))

    56.25 km/h

  2. ((b))

    67.75 km/h

  3. ((c))

    62.35 km/h

  4. ((d))

    70.00 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56.25 km/h

69

In a Hindi test of 100 marks, 11 students got 78 marks, 7 students got 80 marks, 5 students got 82 marks and 2 students got 86 marks. What was the average marks in Hindi?

  1. ((a))

    84

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    82

  4. ((d))

    86

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Answer: ((a))

84

70

What must be subtrated form x3 - 3x2y + 3xy2 - y3 to get x3 - y3 ?

  1. ((a))

    3x2y - 3xy2

  2. ((b))

    x3 - y3

  3. ((c))
    • 3x2y + 3xy2
  4. ((d))
    • x3 + y3
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Answer: ((a))

3x2y - 3xy2

71

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

The pie-chart shows the expenditure of a family in percentage. The total monthly income is ₹60,000.

After the expenditure on only LIC and travelling, find the total income that remains?

  1. ((a))

    ₹46,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹46,600

  3. ((c))

    ₹46,800

  4. ((d))

    ₹46,700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹46,500

72

Given that Δ MAN and Δ CPT are congruent to each other such that ∠M = 75, ∠N = 65, ∠A = 40, ∠C = x/2, ∠P = 6y + 16. Find the value of (x – 5y).

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    135

  4. ((d))

    130

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Answer: ((a))

125

73

The ratio of income to expenditure of a person is 5 ∶ 2. What percentage of his income is he saving?

  1. ((a))

    55%

  2. ((b))

    60%

  3. ((c))

    52%

  4. ((d))

    40%

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Answer: ((a))

55%

74

Third proportional of 9 and 24 is:

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    64

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Answer: ((a))

72

75

Find the volume of a rectangular box whose dimensions are 2 m, 3 m and 4 m.

  1. ((a))

    18 m3

  2. ((b))

    9 m3

  3. ((c))

    12 m3

  4. ((d))

    24 m3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18 m3

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the sentences that contains no spelling errors.

  1. ((a))

    Meenakshi, a former councilior, is aspiring for a ticket to contest the elections.

  2. ((b))

    Meenakshi, a former councelor, is aspiring for a ticket to contest the elections. 

  3. ((c))

    Meenakshi, a former councillor, is aspiring for a ticket to contest the elections.  

  4. ((d))

    Meenakshi, a former counciler, is aspiring for a ticket to contest the elections.  

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Answer: ((a))

Meenakshi, a former councilior, is aspiring for a ticket to contest the elections.

77

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

Shyam said that he would go into surgery the following day.

  1. ((a))

    Shyam said, “I will go into surgery tomorrow.”

  2. ((b))

    Shyam said, “He will go into surgery tomorrow.”

  3. ((c))

    Shyam said, “He would go into surgery tomorrow.”

  4. ((d))

    Shyam said, “I will go into surgery the day after tomorrow.”

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Answer: ((a))

Shyam said, “I will go into surgery tomorrow.”

78

Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.

Dheerubai, a source of inspiration to the present generation, started life very poor and then later in life became very rich.

  1. ((a))

    Dragged his feet

  2. ((b))

    Got it off his chest

  3. ((c))

    Went from rags to riches

  4. ((d))

    Felt the pinch

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Answer: ((a))

Dragged his feet

79

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Postumous

  2. ((b))

    Threshold

  3. ((c))

    Pedestrian

  4. ((d))

    Garrison

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Answer: ((a))

Postumous

80

In the given sentence, a word is given in brackets. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word to fill in the blank.

Having a bath in the Ganges is considered as a/an _______ (unholy) thing in Indian culture.

  1. ((a))

    pure

  2. ((b))

    sacred

  3. ((c))

    pleasant

  4. ((d))

    unerring

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Answer: ((a))

pure

81

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

He said, “I have got the prize”.

  1. ((a))

    He said that he has got the prize.

  2. ((b))

    He said that he had got the prize.

  3. ((c))

    He said, he have got the prize.

  4. ((d))

    He said that I had got the prize.

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Answer: ((a))

He said that he has got the prize.

82

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

Stevie loved a good mystery novel.

  1. ((a))

    A good mystery novel was being loved by Stevie.

  2. ((b))

    A good mystery novel was loved by Stevie.

  3. ((c))

    A good mystery novel had been loved by Stevie.

  4. ((d))

    A good mystery novel is loved by Stevie.

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Answer: ((a))

A good mystery novel was being loved by Stevie.

83

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

Rupak visits his mother on a regular basis.

  1. ((a))

    regularly

  2. ((b))

    weekly

  3. ((c))

    daily

  4. ((d))

    everyday

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Answer: ((a))

regularly

84

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.

The report claimed that a consensus was growing against the absolute authority in the country.

  1. ((a))

    Generally accepted agreement

  2. ((b))

    Difference of opinion

  3. ((c))

    Centre of attraction

  4. ((d))

    Systematically collected laws

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Answer: ((a))

Generally accepted agreement

85

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

New York _______ its roots back to 1624, when it was founded as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic.

  1. ((a))

    sketches

  2. ((b))

    dates

  3. ((c))

    traces

  4. ((d))

    recalls

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Answer: ((a))

sketches

86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ waste hierarchy _______ aim is to extract the maximum practical benefits from products and to generate the minimum amount of waste.

  1. ((a))

    who’s

  2. ((b))

    which

  3. ((c))

    whose

  4. ((d))

    whom

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Answer: ((a))

who’s

87

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

After the thieves / had left, / George crept slow / out of his room.

  1. ((a))

    out of his room

  2. ((b))

    had left

  3. ((c))

    After the thieves

  4. ((d))

    George crept slow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

out of his room

88

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Sarah writes a book that became a bestseller.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement required

  2. ((b))

    will write a book

  3. ((c))

    wrote a book

  4. ((d))

    had write a book

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement required

89

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Compunction

  1. ((a))

    Scepticism

  2. ((b))

    Scruples

  3. ((c))

    Grief

  4. ((d))

    Punishment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Scepticism

90

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

Jeremy took Andrew to the hospital.

  1. ((a))

    Andrew was taken to the hospital by Jeremy.

  2. ((b))

    Andrew took Jeremy to the hospital.

  3. ((c))

    The hospital is taken to Andrew by Jeremy.

  4. ((d))

    Andrew is taken to the hospital by Jeremy.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andrew was taken to the hospital by Jeremy.

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

In the village of Wall, men wore brown and grey, and even the reddest neckerchief worn by the ruddiest of farmers was soon (1) ________ by the sun and the rain makes a more (2) _______ colour. Due to this, it would (3) _________ easily. While clothes do not make the man and fine feathers do not make (4) . However, Thorn was not the same man that he had been. There was a swagger (5)__ his steps.

91

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

  1. ((a))

    lightened

  2. ((b))

    smothered

  3. ((c))

    lighted

  4. ((d))

    covered

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Answer: ((a))

lightened

92

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

  1. ((a))

    boorish

  2. ((b))

    vibrant

  3. ((c))

    soft

  4. ((d))

    loutish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

boorish

93

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

  1. ((a))

    loosen and hang

  2. ((b))

    rip and tear

  3. ((c))

    crumple and crease

  4. ((d))

    cut and crack

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

loosen and hang

94

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

  1. ((a))

    falter birds

  2. ((b))

    finest birds

  3. ((c))

    fine birds

  4. ((d))

    finer birds

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Answer: ((a))

falter birds

95

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

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    of

  3. ((c))

    to

  4. ((d))

    into

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

in

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The search for life on Mars has become more urgent thanks in part to probes by the two rovers now roaming Mars’ surface and another spaceship that is orbiting the planet. In recent months, they’ve made a series of astonishing discoveries that, once again, tempt scientists to believe that Mars harbours life—or did so in the past. At a February conference in the Netherlands, an audience of Mars experts was surveyed about Martian life. Some 75 per cent of the scientists said they thought life once existed there, and of them, 25 per cent think that Mars harbours life today.

96

Which of the following facts is mentioned in the given passage?

  1. ((a))

    No discoveries were made regarding Mars

  2. ((b))

    There are two rovers probing Mars surface.

  3. ((c))

    Life once existed on Mars

  4. ((d))

    Life exists now on Mars

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No discoveries were made regarding Mars

97

Identify the inference drawn from the passage.

  1. ((a))

    There used to be life on Mars.

  2. ((b))

    A minimal percentage of Mars expert believe there is life on Mars today.

  3. ((c))

    There is life on Mars today.

  4. ((d))

    There have been few discoveries about life on Mars

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

There used to be life on Mars.

98

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Astonishing

  1. ((a))

    Vague

  2. ((b))

    Ordinary

  3. ((c))

    Real

  4. ((d))

    Superb

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Answer: ((a))

Vague

99

Select an appropriate title for the passage.

  1. ((a))

    Research on Mars

  2. ((b))

    The Probability of Life on Mars

  3. ((c))

    Martians

  4. ((d))

    Mars

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Research on Mars

100

Identify the tone of the passage.

  1. ((a))

    Speculative

  2. ((b))

    Biased

  3. ((c))

    Acerbic

  4. ((d))

    Technical

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Answer: ((a))

Speculative

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