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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

‘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 V & R @ F % H # T @ Q, then how is T related to R?

  1. ((a))

    Father’s sister

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Husband’s mother

  4. ((d))

    Son’s wife

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Answer: ((a))

Father’s sister

2

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

7, 7, 5, 15, 11, 55, 49, 343, ?

  1. ((a))

    340

  2. ((b))

    332

  3. ((c))

    365

  4. ((d))

    335

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

340

3

Ram said to Mr. Shyam, "Ms. Sudha is the only daughter of my wife's husband's father." Ms. Sudha is of Ram......?

  1. ((a))

    Sister

  2. ((b))

    daughter

  3. ((c))

    Mother

  4. ((d))

    wife

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister

4

In a certain code language, 'MARKET' is written as ‘PBKRXI’ and 'STALL' is written as 'JIBQQ'. How will 'STORE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    JINKX

  2. ((b))

    XKNJI

  3. ((c))

    JKIXN

  4. ((d))

    JIKXN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JINKX

5

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

 

  1. ((a))

    A and B

  2. ((b))

    Only D

  3. ((c))

    Only A

  4. ((d))

    A and C

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Answer: ((a))

A and B

6

Select the correct mirror image from the following options when the mirror is placed on the right side of the problem figure.

  

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

7

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

  1. Eternal
  2. Ether
  3. Escape
  4. Ethical
  5. Escort
  6. Eschew
  1. ((a))

    3, 6, 5, 1, 4, 2

  2. ((b))

    6, 3, 5, 1, 2, 4

  3. ((c))

    3, 6, 5, 1, 2, 4 

  4. ((d))

    3, 6, 5, 2, 1, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 6, 5, 1, 4, 2

8

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

BIRD, DMTG, ?, HUXM, JYZP

  1. ((a))

    FQVJ

  2. ((b))

    FRVJ

  3. ((c))

    FQWJ

  4. ((d))

    FRWJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FQVJ

9

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

‘ZXCV’ is related to ‘XWDX’ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ‘POIU’ is related to ‘NNJW’. Then 'LKJH' is related to...?

  1. ((a))

    KHHJ

  2. ((b))

    JKGK

  3. ((c))

    JLIE

  4. ((d))

    JJKJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KHHJ

11

In a certain code language, ‘CHERRY’ is written as ‘CFAWPP’ and ‘LEMONS’ is written as ‘KCJQLM’. How will ‘FRUITS’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    SPCQSG

  2. ((b))

    SPDQRF

  3. ((c))

    SPDQRG

  4. ((d))

    SPCQRF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SPCQSG

12

In a certain code language, ‘ORANGE’ is written as ‘BSPFHO’ and ‘INCOME’ is written as ‘DOJFNP’. How will ‘PARENT’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    SBQOUF

  2. ((b))

    SBQFOU

  3. ((c))

    SBQUFO

  4. ((d))

    SBQUOF

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Answer: ((a))

SBQOUF

13

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/numbers of consonants/vowels in the word)

Virology : Viruses

  1. ((a))

    Craniology : Kidney

  2. ((b))

    Palaeography : Writings

  3. ((c))

    Zoology : Plants

  4. ((d))

    Entomology : Liver

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Answer: ((a))

Craniology : Kidney

14

Select the alternative which is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (Words should be treated as meaningful English words and words should not be related to each other based on the number of letters/ consonants/ vowels in the word)

Heart : Pumping :: Kidneys : ?

  1. ((a))

    To filter

  2. ((b))

    To transfer

  3. ((c))

    To distribute

  4. ((d))

    To broadcast

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Answer: ((a))

To filter

15

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)

Punjabi : Punjab

  1. ((a))

    Kathak : Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi : Kerela

  3. ((c))

    Marathi : Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Bhangra : Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathak : Karnataka

16

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))

17

In a certain code language, ‘FIGHT’ is written as ‘45’ and ‘VENT’ is written as ‘57’.How will ‘TREND’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    62

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    56

  4. ((d))

    71

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

62

18

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

24 ÷ 8 + 2 − 7 × 32 = 170

  1. ((a))

    24 and 32; + and −

  2. ((b))

    2 and 32; − and ÷

  3. ((c))

    7 and 24; + and −

  4. ((d))

    8 and 32; ÷ and × 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 and 32; + and −

19

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All T are P.

All C are P.

Some O are C.

Conclusions:

I. Some T are C.

II. Some P are T.

III. Some P are O.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions II and III follow

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows

20

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. Warm
  2. Wealth
  3. Welcome
  4. Warning
  5. Weapon
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 4, 5, 3

  2. ((b))

    1, 3, 2, 5, 4

  3. ((c))

    1, 4, 2, 5, 3

  4. ((d))

    1, 5, 4, 2, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 4, 5, 3

21

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 Flowers are Leaves.

All Plants are Trees.

Some Trees are Flowers.

Conclusions:

(I) Some Leaves are Trees.

(II) Some Plants are Flowers.

(III) Some Leaves are Flowers.

  1. ((a))

    Both Conclusions II and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Both Conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Both Conclusions I and III follow. 

  4. ((d))

    Only Conclusion I follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Both Conclusions II and III follow

22

In a code language, 'POCKET' is written as ‘VGMEQR’ and 'BUSH' is written as 'JUWD'. How will 'DESIRE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    GTLVGF 

  2. ((b))

    GTKVGE

  3. ((c))

    GTJUGF 

  4. ((d))

    GTKUGF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GTLVGF 

23

In a certain code language, ‘ENOUGH’ is written as ‘64’ and ‘PAIR’ is written as ‘40’.How will ‘FOCUS’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    59

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

24

Select the set in which the numbers are related to each other in the same way as the numbers of the following set are related to each other. 

(6, 7, 27)

(3, 1, 6)

  1. ((a))

    (3, 6, 21)

  2. ((b))

    (45, 2, 49)

  3. ((c))

    (2, 5, 13)

  4. ((d))

    (2, 9, 23)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(3, 6, 21)

25

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

Z X _ V _ Z _ C _ B _ X _ V B _ X C _ B

  1. ((a))

    C, B, X, V, Z, C, Z, V

  2. ((b))

    C, B, Y, W, Z, C, Z, V

  3. ((c))

    C, B, X, W, Z, C, Z, V

  4. ((d))

    C, B, Y, V, Z, C, Z, V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C, B, X, V, Z, C, Z, V

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which king of Pala dynasty defeated Indrayudha and made Chadrayudha the ruler of Kannauj?

  1. ((a))

    Mahinder Pal

  2. ((b))

    Devpal

  3. ((c))

    Gopal

  4. ((d))

    Dharmapala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahinder Pal

27

The Green Revolution in India was initiated by MS Swaminathan in ________.

  1. ((a))

    1990’s

  2. ((b))

    1980’s

  3. ((c))

    1960’s

  4. ((d))

    1970’s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1990’s

28

As of January 2022, which of the following Indian festivals is the latest to be inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

  1. ((a))

    Navroz

  2. ((b))

    Ram Navami

  3. ((c))

    Durga Puja

  4. ((d))

    Holi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Navroz

29

The Union Public Service Commission annually presents its report to the _______.

  1. ((a))

    President

  2. ((b))

    Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. ((c))

    Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

  4. ((d))

    Parliament

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

President

30

Who was given the Filmfare award for Best Choreography for the film Bajirao Mastani in 2016?

  1. ((a))

    Charu Sija Mathur

  2. ((b))

    Raja Reddy

  3. ((c))

    Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. ((d))

     Birju Maharaj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charu Sija Mathur

31

The Barabar caves, one of the oldest examples of Buddhist rock-cut architecture, are located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

32

‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan’ was launched by which of the following institutions?

  1. ((a))

    NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation

  2. ((b))

    NITI Aayog and bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Women and Child Development and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

  4. ((d))

     Ministry of Women and Child Development and Piramal Foundation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation

33

Identify the statement that is true for London forces.

  1. ((a))

    These forces are always attractive, and the interaction energy is directly proportional to the sixth power of the distance between two interacting particles.

  2. ((b))

    These forces are always attractive, and the interaction energy is inversely proportional to the second power of the distance between two interacting particles.

  3. ((c))

    These forces are always attractive, and the interaction energy is inversely proportional to the sixth power of the distance between two interacting particles.

  4. ((d))

    These forces are non-attractive, and the interaction energy is directly proportional to the sixth power of the distance between two interacting particles.

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Answer: ((a))

These forces are always attractive, and the interaction energy is directly proportional to the sixth power of the distance between two interacting particles.

34

Vishnushastri Chiplunkar started a monthly Marathi magazine __________, in 1874 for the cause of social reform. 

  1. ((a))

    Pudhari

  2. ((b))

    Kesari

  3. ((c))

    Prabhakar

  4. ((d))

    Nibandhmala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pudhari

35

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is the provision that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once laid down?

  1. ((a))

    Article 17

  2. ((b))

    Article 19

  3. ((c))

    Article 18

  4. ((d))

    Article 20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 17

36

Which of the following statements about the powers of the Chief Minister is not correct?

  1. ((a))

    He allocates portfolios among the ministers.

  2. ((b))

    The Governor appoints the ministers on his recommendations.

  3. ((c))

    He presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers.

  4. ((d))

    When he resigns or he dies, it has no effect on the functioning of the Council of Ministers.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He allocates portfolios among the ministers.

37

When was the All India Khilafat Conference held in Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    December 1919

  2. ((b))

    November 1919

  3. ((c))

    January 1920

  4. ((d))

    February 1920

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

December 1919

38

Which of the following chemical compound is used as a yeast de-foaming agent, commonly found in butter, meat, cereals, chewing gum, baked goods, snack foods, dehydrated potatoes and beer?

  1. ((a))

    Potassium Nitrate (PN) 

  2. ((b))

    Benzene hexachloride

  3. ((c))

    Chlorobenzoate

  4. ((d))

    Butylated hydroxyanisole

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Potassium Nitrate (PN) 

39

Who as the Governor, administered Oath to the Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan in 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Shri Srinivas Dadasaheb Patil

  2. ((b))

    Shri Arif Mohammed Khan

  3. ((c))

    Shri BiswaBhusanHarichandan

  4. ((d))

    Shri Kalraj Mishra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shri Srinivas Dadasaheb Patil

40

Which of the following novels is the first in the series of the trilogy written by Akshat Gupta?

  1. ((a))

    7 Secrets of the Goddess

  2. ((b))

    The Immortals of Meluha

  3. ((c))

    Scion of Ikshvaku

  4. ((d))

    The Hidden Hindu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 Secrets of the Goddess

41

According to Nebular hypothesis, how does a galaxy form? 

  1. ((a))

    By the accumulation of hydrogen gas in the form of a very large cloud called nebula

  2. ((b))

    By the accumulation of oxygen gas in the form of a very large cloud called nebula

  3. ((c))

    By a fission reaction of hydrogen gas

  4. ((d))

    By the accumulation of oxygen gas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

By the accumulation of hydrogen gas in the form of a very large cloud called nebula

42

Which sodium salt of glutamic acid is commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats to enhance the flavour?

  1. ((a))

    Monosodium glutamate

  2. ((b))

    Metasodium glutamate

  3. ((c))

    Gloxazone

  4. ((d))

    Sodium carbonate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Monosodium glutamate

43

Which of the following is NOT a ‘Gharana’ in the Kathak dance form of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Raigarh

  2. ((b))

    Benaras

  3. ((c))

    Jaipur

  4. ((d))

    Allahabad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raigarh

44

Given here is data of the percentage of people living below the poverty line in different area (2011-12). Match the following correctly.

AreaPerson’s percentage of Below poverty line
1.Rural areasa.21.9%
2.Urban areasb.25.7%
3.Whole countryc.13.7%
  1. ((a))

    1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b 

  2. ((b))

    1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a

  3. ((c))

    1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c

  4. ((d))

    1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b 

45

The Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha was established at ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Hyderabad 

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Bombay

  4. ((d))

    Nasik 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hyderabad 

46

Sarbananda Sonowal handles which ministry (As on 31 December 2021)?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Education

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Minority Affairs

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)

47

Which of the following committees was formed to estimate poverty in India?

  1. ((a))

    Tendulkar committee

  2. ((b))

    Abid Hussain Committee

  3. ((c))

    Y.V. Reddy Committee

  4. ((d))

    PK Mohanty Committee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tendulkar committee

48

On the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, Neeraj Chopra was awarded which of the following medals by the President of India?

  1. ((a))

    Sena Medal 

  2. ((b))

    Param Vishisht Seva Medal 

  3. ((c))

    Vishisht Seva Medal

  4. ((d))

    Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sena Medal 

49

The PM SVANidhi scheme launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is for which of the following sections of the society? 

  1. ((a))

    Migrant Workers affected by COVID-19

  2. ((b))

    Orphaned Children affected by COVID-19

  3. ((c))

    Widows affected by COVID-19

  4. ((d))

    Street vendors affected by COVID-19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Migrant Workers affected by COVID-19

50

To which type of vegetation do Silver fir, junipers, pines and birches belong commonly in India?

  1. ((a))

    Mangrove forests

  2. ((b))

    Thorn forests and scrubs

  3. ((c))

    Montane forests

  4. ((d))

    Tropical evergreen forests

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mangrove forests

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Find the value of a2 + b2 + c2 - 2ab + 2ac - 2bc, if a = x + y, b = x - y and c = 2x - 1.

  1. ((a))

    (x - y - 1)2

  2. ((b))

    (2x + 2y - 1)2

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    (2x - 2y - 1)2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(x - y - 1)2

52

If x2 + 1x2\frac{1}{{{x^2}}} = 47, ( x + 1x\frac{1}{x}) is equal to :

  1. ((a))

    6, -6

  2. ((b))

    9, -9

  3. ((c))

    7, -7

  4. ((d))

    8, -8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6, -6

53

Anjali is designing a wall for a social purpose. She completed 7117 \over 11 work in 14 days. In how many days will she complete the rest of the work?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

54

In how many years will a sum of Rs 800 become Rs 1216.70 at 30% per annum compounding half-yearly?

  1. ((a))

    12 years

  2. ((b))

    1 year

  3. ((c))

    2.5 years

  4. ((d))

    1.5 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 years

55

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the production (in thousands) of four different type of tractors by a company during five years.

Year/Tractor TypeType-AType-BType-CType-D
201018251219
201115241410
201223131713
201317231211
201414262018
<br>

In which year was the production of Type-B tractor maximum?

  1. ((a))

    2010

  2. ((b))

    2012

  3. ((c))

    2013

  4. ((d))

    2014

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2010

56

The following graph shows the income and expenditure of a company. Study the graph carefully and answer the question based on the graph.

The rato of the profit in 2015 to that in 2016 is:

  1. ((a))

    2 ∶ 1

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 1

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 1

57

A car travels from Lucknow to Kanpur at a speed of 65 km/h and comes back at a speed of 60 km/h. If the distance between Lucknow and Kanpur is 80 km, then what is the average speed of the car during the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    63.5 km/h

  2. ((b))

    62.5 km/h

  3. ((c))

    62.4 km/h

  4. ((d))

    63.0 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63.5 km/h

58

Simplify.

1cosxcos⁡(π+x)cos⁡(−x)sin⁡(π−x)cos⁡(π2+x)\frac{1}{{{\rm{cos x}}}}\sqrt {\frac{{\cos \left( {{\rm{\pi }} + {\rm{x}}} \right)\cos \left( { - {\rm{x}}} \right)}}{{\sin \left( {{\rm{\pi }} - {\rm{x}}} \right)\cos \left( {\frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{2} + {\rm{x}}} \right)}}}

  1. ((a))

    tan x

  2. ((b))

    cot x

  3. ((c))

    sec x

  4. ((d))

    cosec x

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tan x

59

If the length of a rectangle is increased by 30% and breadth is reduced by 15%, find the percent change in the area of the rectangle.

  1. ((a))

    10.5 % decrement

  2. ((b))

    12.5 % decrement

  3. ((c))

    12.5 % increment

  4. ((d))

    10.5 % increment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.5 % decrement

60

A dishonest dealer decided to sell his goods at cost price, but uses a weight of 960 grams for a kilogram weight. His gain percent is _______.

  1. ((a))

    416\frac{1}{6}%

  2. ((b))

    214\frac{1}{4}%

  3. ((c))

    114\frac{1}{4}%

  4. ((d))

    316\frac{1}{6}%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

416\frac{1}{6}%

61

The average of 7 numbers is 4.75. Out of these, the average of two numbers is 4.5 and the average of three numbers is 5.25. What is the average of the remaining two numbers? 

  1. ((a))

    3.15

  2. ((b))

    4.65

  3. ((c))

    3.25

  4. ((d))

    4.25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.15

62

Rohan buys 5 kg of sugar for Rs 44 per kg and another 10 kg of sugar for Rs 50 per kg.

What is the cost of the mixture of 15 kg of sugar for him?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 48

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 45

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 49

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 48

63

Find the volume of a cuboid with dimensions 7 cm, 11 cm, and 15 cm.

  1. ((a))

    1150 cm3

  2. ((b))

    1165 cm3

  3. ((c))

    1155 cm3

  4. ((d))

    1145 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1150 cm3

64

If 5\sqrt 5  = 2.24, then find the value of 5−15+1\sqrt {\frac{{\sqrt {5 }-1 }}{{\sqrt {5 }+1 }}}  .

  1. ((a))

    0.68

  2. ((b))

    0.55

  3. ((c))

    0.62

  4. ((d))

    0.59

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Answer: ((a))

0.68

65

Study the given bar-graph and answer the question that follows.

The bar-graph shows the number of shirts manufactured (in thousands) by a company during five years.

In how many years was the production of shirts less that the average production in five years?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    327

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

2

66

What will be the mean proportion between 25 and 64?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

10

67

A car travels from P to Q with a speed of 45 km/h and from Q to R with a speed of 65 km/h. If the distance from P to Q is 60 km and the distance from Q to R is 100 km, then what is the average speed of the car during the whole journey (corrected to two decimal places)?

  1. ((a))

    55.79km/h

  2. ((b))

    60.31 km/h

  3. ((c))

    54.71 km/h

  4. ((d))

    61.31 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

55.79km/h

68

Ranjeet spends 30% of his monthly salary on food, 15% of the remaining salary on clothes, 25% of the remaining salary on rent, and 20% of the remaining salary on fuel and still saves an amount of Rs 5,355. What is Ranjit's monthly salary?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 17,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 15,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 20,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 12,000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 17,000

69

\(\frac{{2\sin \theta }}{{\sqrt {4 - 4{{\sin }^2}\theta } }} = _______.\)

  1. ((a))

    2tan θ

  2. ((b))

    tan θ

  3. ((c))

    2cot θ

  4. ((d))

    cot θ

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Answer: ((a))

2tan θ

70

Observe the given figure and find the value of S.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

2

71

A and B can do a piece of work in 20 days and 25 days, respectively. They work on alternate days,starting with A till the work gets completed. How long (in days) would it take A and B to complete the work? 

  1. ((a))

    2313\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    2213\frac{1}{3}

  3. ((c))

    2315\frac{1}{5}

  4. ((d))

    2215\frac{1}{5}

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Answer: ((a))

2313\frac{1}{3}

72

A train takes 14 seconds to cross a pole while it takes 50 seconds to cross a stationary train 500 m long. Find the speed of the train which is correct to two decimal places.

  1. ((a))

    13.9 m/sec

  2. ((b))

    12.09 m/sec

  3. ((c))

    12.89 m/sec

  4. ((d))

    13.89 m/sec

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Answer: ((a))

13.9 m/sec

73

An article is sold at three successive discounts of 10%, 20% and 25%. If the selling price of the article is Rs. 2,592, then what is the marked price of the article?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 5,200

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 4,800

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 4,900

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 5,000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 5,200

74

P sells a mobile to Q at 10% loss and Q sells it to R at 25% profit. If R bought a mobile for Rs 45,000, then what was the cost price of the mobile for P?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 40,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 39,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 37,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 35,000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 40,000

75

In a triangle, if the angles are in the ratio 1 ∶ 2 ∶ 3, then the ratio of the corresponding sides is:

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 3\sqrt 3  ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    1 ∶ 2 ∶ 3\sqrt 3

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 1 ∶ 2

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 2 ∶ 3

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Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 3\sqrt 3  ∶ 2

English Language (25 questions)

76

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

Krishna never find a friend like Sudama again.

  1. ((a))

    never found a friend

  2. ((b))

    will never found a friend

  3. ((c))

    had never find a friend

  4. ((d))

    No improvement required

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Answer: ((a))

never found a friend

77

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a spelling error. Select the option that rectifies the error.

Earth has seen many drastic changes in its climate in the resent past.

  1. ((a))

    climate

  2. ((b))

    changes

  3. ((c))

    resent

  4. ((d))

    drastic

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Answer: ((a))

climate

78

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'frame' from the given sentence:

It’s a fact that Jiban’s reading room is not a disrupting and hostile place to those readers who often disorganise their thoughts and find it difficult to frame their minds and arguments.

  1. ((a))

    disrupt

  2. ((b))

    hostile

  3. ((c))

    difficult 

  4. ((d))

    disorganise

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Answer: ((a))

disrupt

79

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

My mother said to me, "Don't tell a lie".

  1. ((a))

    My mother forbade me from telling a lie.

  2. ((b))

    My mother forbade me not to tell a lie.

  3. ((c))

    My mother said me to told not a lie

  4. ((d))

    My mother said me to tell not a lie.

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Answer: ((a))

My mother forbade me from telling a lie.

80

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Abnegation

  1. ((a))

    Renouncement

  2. ((b))

    Sacrifice

  3. ((c))

    Abduction

  4. ((d))

    Materialism

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Answer: ((a))

Renouncement

81

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

India went forward all odds and won the match against West Indies.

  1. ((a))

    among

  2. ((b))

    at

  3. ((c))

    against

  4. ((d))

    in

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Answer: ((a))

among

82

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Filmmaking involves a number of discrete ___________ including an initial story, idea or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, editing and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and exhibition.

  1. ((a))

    plans

  2. ((b))

    stages

  3. ((c))

    grades

  4. ((d))

    degrees

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Answer: ((a))

plans

83

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

Somebody stole my favourite shoes.

  1. ((a))

    My favourite shoes were stolen.

  2. ((b))

    My favourite shoes got stolen.

  3. ((c))

    My favourite shoes are stolen.

  4. ((d))

    My favourite shoes was stolen.

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Answer: ((a))

My favourite shoes were stolen.

84

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

The company considers this project as a prestigious one. So, it is ready to allow more money to be spent.

  1. ((a))

    Hit the roof

  2. ((b))

    Loosen the purse strings

  3. ((c))

    Grease someone’s palm

  4. ((d))

    Lend someone a hand

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Answer: ((a))

Hit the roof

85

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

Why would Celia burn the letter?

  1. ((a))

    Why is the letter burned by Celia?

  2. ((b))

    Why would the letter be burned by Celia?

  3. ((c))

    Why Celia would burn the letter?

  4. ((d))

    Why the letter burned by Celia?

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Answer: ((a))

Why is the letter burned by Celia?

86

Select the sentence which does NOT have a spelling error.

  1. ((a))

    Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore introduced eukalyptus in India to enhance the beauty of his garden in the 18th century.

  2. ((b))

    Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore introduced eucaliptus in India to enhance the beauty of his garden in the 18th century.

  3. ((c))

    Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore introduced eualyptus in India to enhance the beauty of his garden in the 18th century.

  4. ((d))

    Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore introduced eucalyptus in India to enhance the beauty of his garden in the 18th century.

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Answer: ((a))

Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore introduced eukalyptus in India to enhance the beauty of his garden in the 18th century.

87

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

Has the ban been lifted by the Defence Ministry?

  1. ((a))

    Has the Defence Ministry lifted the ban?

  2. ((b))

    Has the Defence Ministry been lifted the ban?

  3. ((c))

    Is the ban being lifted by the Defence Ministry?

  4. ((d))

    Did the Defence Ministry have lifted the ban?

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Answer: ((a))

Has the Defence Ministry lifted the ban?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Dolphins are small-toothed cetaceans easily recognisable by their curved mouths, which give them a permanent ‘smile’. There are 36 dolphin species, found in every ocean. Most dolphins are marine and live in the ocean or brackish waters along coastlines. There are a few species, however, like the South Asian river dolphin and the Amazon river dolphin, or boto, that live in freshwater streams and rivers. The largest dolphin, the orca, can grow to be over 30 feet long. The smallest, the Maui dolphin, is just five feet long.

88

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Permanent

  1. ((a))

    Lesser

  2. ((b))

    Ephemeral

  3. ((c))

    Longer

  4. ((d))

    Shorter

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Answer: ((a))

Lesser

89

Select the option that is correct as per the information given in the passage. 

  1. ((a))

    There are 36 species of dolphins

  2. ((b))

    Dolphins are found only in the ocean

  3. ((c))

    All dolphins smile

  4. ((d))

    All dolphins are 30 feet long

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Answer: ((a))

There are 36 species of dolphins

90

Select a suitable title for the passage.

  1. ((a))

    River dolphins

  2. ((b))

    Types of dolphins

  3. ((c))

    Ocean dolphins

  4. ((d))

    Dolphins

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Answer: ((a))

River dolphins

91

Identify the inference drawn from the passage

  1. ((a))

    There are few dolphin species

  2. ((b))

    Dolphins like to smile

  3. ((c))

    Dolphins are of the same size

  4. ((d))

    Dolphins are found in oceans, rivers and streams.

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Answer: ((a))

There are few dolphin species

92

Identify the tone of the passage.

  1. ((a))

    Biased

  2. ((b))

    Motivating

  3. ((c))

    Acerbic

  4. ((d))

    Informative

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Answer: ((a))

Biased

93

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

Last summer I went to my village, the place of my birth, to spend a short holiday

  1. ((a))

    native village

  2. ((b))

    original village

  3. ((c))

    indigenous village

  4. ((d))

    local village

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Answer: ((a))

native village

94

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

According to the traditions, Easter Sunday is celebrated by ____________ part in an Easter vigil, lighting a new fire outside the church early on Sunday morning.

  1. ((a))

    being

  2. ((b))

    making

  3. ((c))

    bearing

  4. ((d))

    taking

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Answer: ((a))

being

95

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.

There are numerous anecdotes about famous personalities that exist in various parts of the world.

  1. ((a))

    Unconventional style of living

  2. ((b))

    Statements accepted as true without proof

  3. ((c))

    Short accounts of real and interesting incidents

  4. ((d))

    Stories that express ideas through symbols

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Answer: ((a))

Unconventional style of living

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

When suited to each company's individual environment, online booking solutions provide (1)_________ benefits. To get the full benefits of online booking, businesses must develop a customised (2)_____________ and apply it thoroughly. Companies that want to cut costs while providing simple booking options for tourists are increasingly using online booking tools (OBTs). Many factors impact online acceptance, ranging from the macroeconomic background to company culture, yet high adoption rates are feasible, (3)_______________ when a full implementation approach is used. Companies must also carefully (4)_____________ the benefits and drawbacks of adopting a single OBT or best-in-market OBTs regionally or locally, as well as whether to source directly or through reseller arrangements. Corporate online booking systems, when used correctly, enable businesses to achieve considerable savings while providing passengers with simple (5)________ features.

96

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

  1. ((a))

    worthless

  2. ((b))

    uncertain

  3. ((c))

    expensive

  4. ((d))

    proven

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Answer: ((a))

worthless

97

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

  1. ((a))

    equity

  2. ((b))

    strategy

  3. ((c))

    product

  4. ((d))

    innovation

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Answer: ((a))

equity

98

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

  1. ((a))

    critically

  2. ((b))

    efficiently

  3. ((c))

    especially

  4. ((d))

    voluntarily

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Answer: ((a))

critically

99

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

  1. ((a))

    obviate

  2. ((b))

    disown

  3. ((c))

    prevent

  4. ((d))

    weigh

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Answer: ((a))

obviate

100

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

  1. ((a))

    quality

  2. ((b))

    service

  3. ((c))

    utility

  4. ((d))

    account

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Answer: ((a))

quality

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