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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

  1. ((a))

    GLQV

  2. ((b))

    WBEL

  3. ((c))

    EJOT

  4. ((d))

    CHMR

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Answer: ((a))

GLQV

2

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

12, 23, 35, 48, 62, ?

  1. ((a))

    77

  2. ((b))

    87

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    92

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Answer: ((a))

77

3

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

  1. Europe
  2. Madrid   
  3. World
  4. Spain
  5. Universe
  1. ((a))

    5, 4, 1, 2, 3

  2. ((b))

    4, 2, 1, 3, 5

  3. ((c))

    2, 4, 1, 3, 5

  4. ((d))

    2, 4, 3, 1, 6

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Answer: ((a))

5, 4, 1, 2, 3

4

In a certain code language, 'FRAMES' is written as 'HTCPHV'. How will ' CLOSED' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    EMRVHF

  2. ((b))

    ENQXHH

  3. ((c))

    ENQVHG

  4. ((d))

    ENRVEG

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Answer: ((a))

EMRVHF

5

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in and English dictionary.

  1. Player
  2. Plaster
  3. Placard
  4. Planner
  5. Pleader
  1. ((a))

    4,3,2,1,5

  2. ((b))

    5,4,2,1,3

  3. ((c))

    2,4,3,1,5

  4. ((d))

    3,4,2,1,5

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Answer: ((a))

4,3,2,1,5

6

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

DERIVE : FWJSFE : : COASTS : ?

  1. ((a))

    TURZND

  2. ((b))

    TYUCPE

  3. ((c))

    TUTBPD

  4. ((d))

    UTUBPD

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Answer: ((a))

TURZND

7

'A = B' means 'A is the father of B'

'A + B' means 'A is the sister of B'

' A @ B ' means 'A is the wife of B'

If 'Z @ T = V + K', then how is Z related to K?

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Maternal aunt

  3. ((c))

    Mother

  4. ((d))

    Mother-in-law

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Answer: ((a))

Daughter

8

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

PLANNED : O J X J I Y W : : CAMPHOR : ?

  1. ((a))

    B Y J L C I K

  2. ((b))

    B Y J L D I L

  3. ((c))

    B Y J L B H K

  4. ((d))

    B Y J M C J K

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Answer: ((a))

B Y J L C I K

9

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.

S T _ _ S _ M Z _ T M Z S _ _ Z

  1. ((a))

    T S T S Z M

  2. ((b))

    M T S Z T M

  3. ((c))

    M Z T S T M

  4. ((d))

    M Z T S Z M

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Answer: ((a))

T S T S Z M

10

In a certain code language, 'NOISY' is coded as '53'.and 'TONE' is coded as '54'. How will 'FORM' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    56

  3. ((c))

    69

  4. ((d))

    50

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Answer: ((a))

72

11

Which two numbers need to be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

17 - 42 + 34 ÷ 2 × 27 = 274

  1. ((a))

    34 and 17

  2. ((b))

    17 and 27

  3. ((c))

    42 and 34

  4. ((d))

    42 and 27

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Answer: ((a))

34 and 17

12

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

15, 15, 17, 51, 55, ?

  1. ((a))

    215

  2. ((b))

    250

  3. ((c))

    285

  4. ((d))

    275

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Answer: ((a))

215

13

Prachi, Sam, Yukti, Mohana and Charvi are sitting in a straight line facing the north. Prachi is to the immediate right of Yukti. Sam is third to the right of Mohana. Charvi is second to the right of Prachi. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Sam?

  1. ((a))

    Charvi

  2. ((b))

    Mohana

  3. ((c))

    Prachi

  4. ((d))

    Yukti

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Answer: ((a))

Charvi

14

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All baskets are fruits.

Some fruits are utensils.

Conclusions:

I. Some utensils are baskets.

II. Some utensils are fruits.

  1. ((a))

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Answer: ((a))

Either conclusion I or II follows

15

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

Fragile : Delicate : Tenacity : ?

  1. ((a))

    Persistence

  2. ((b))

    Futile

  3. ((c))

    Furious

  4. ((d))

    Emotional

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Answer: ((a))

Persistence

16

Select the combination of letters, that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series.

g h _ y _ t _ h k _ q t _ _ k _ q t

  1. ((a))

    k y g q g h y

  2. ((b))

    k q g y y h y

  3. ((c))

    k q g y g h y

  4. ((d))

     y q g k g h g

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Answer: ((a))

k y g q g h y

17

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

Cease : Begin : : Scarce : ?

  1. ((a))

    Abundant

  2. ((b))

    Crooked

  3. ((c))

    Industrious 

  4. ((d))

    Lazy

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Answer: ((a))

Abundant

18

Pointing towards Savitri, Kartik said, "She is the sister of my brother's mother's son." How is Savitri related to Kartik? 

  1. ((a))

    Daughter

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Niece

  4. ((d))

    Mother

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Answer: ((a))

Daughter

19

Pranita, Subhash, Kamini, Ved, Yamini and Satya are sitting in a straight line facing the north. Ved is second to the left of Yamini. Pranita is to the immediate right of Kamini. Only Yamini is between Kamini and Satya. Subhash is to the immediate left of Ved. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Ved?

  1. ((a))

    Subhash

  2. ((b))

    Pranita

  3. ((c))

    Yamini 

  4. ((d))

    Satya 

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Answer: ((a))

Subhash

20

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.

4 : 67 : : 5 : ? : : 2 : 11

  1. ((a))

    128

  2. ((b))

    58

  3. ((c))

    44

  4. ((d))

    30

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Answer: ((a))

128

21

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements :

All snakes are crocodiles.

All crocodiles are turtles

All birds are crocodiles.

Conclusions : 

I. All snake are turtles.

II. All birds are turtles.

III. Some snakes are birds.

  1. ((a))

    None of the conclusions follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

None of the conclusions follows

22

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

23

Select the option 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))

24

Four different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are indicated by A, B, C, D, E and F. Select the letter that will be on the face opposite to the face showing 'D'.

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

E

25

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at line 'PQ' as shown.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

_______ is designed to measure relative humidity.

  1. ((a))

    Barometer

  2. ((b))

    Tensiometer

  3. ((c))

    Piezometer

  4. ((d))

    Hygrometer

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Answer: ((a))

Barometer

27

Which of the following festivals is celebrated in Jharkhand during the spring season in the worship of the village deity who is considered to be the protector of the tribes and the Saal trees get new flowers on their branches?

  1. ((a))

    Jawa

  2. ((b))

    Bandna

  3. ((c))

    Sarhul

  4. ((d))

    Karam

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Answer: ((a))

Jawa

28

Who among the following has written 'Climate Change Explained - for one and all', an e-book released in May 2021 which explains the impact of climate change?

  1. ((a))

    Pavan C Lall

  2. ((b))

    Aakash Ranison

  3. ((c))

    RP Gupta

  4. ((d))

    Amitav Ghosh

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Answer: ((a))

Pavan C Lall

29

Who among the following became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Sanjib Banerjee

  2. ((b))

    Banwarilal Purohit

  3. ((c))

    MK Stalin

  4. ((d))

    Amit Banerjee

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Answer: ((a))

Sanjib Banerjee

30

Which of the following dance forms of Nagaland is performed as preparation for a hunting expedition?

  1. ((a))

    Tapu

  2. ((b))

    Nati

  3. ((c))

    Dhangar

  4. ((d))

    Sadal Kekai

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Answer: ((a))

Tapu

31

In which of the following states was the Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana launched in May 2021 to provide financial assistance for the medical treatment to all the residents?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

32

In which of the following states has the Sanhati Programme been launched which will enable around 1.5 lakh students to avail primary education in their mother tongue?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

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Answer: ((a))

Assam

33

In which of the following years did Mahatma Gandhi visit Noakhali and other riot-torn areas to stop communal violence?

  1. ((a))

    1935

  2. ((b))

    1919

  3. ((c))

    1927

  4. ((d))

    1946

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Answer: ((a))

1935

34

Who among the following won the Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award 2021 by the Diplomatic Mission Global Peace in April 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Roberto Benigni

  2. ((b))

    Suman Chakraborty

  3. ((c))

    Rumana Sinha Sehgal

  4. ((d))

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Roberto Benigni

35

Which of the following states has the Disaster Management Agency and UNICEF jointly developed an online Flood Reporting System and Information Management System? 

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal 

  4. ((d))

    Assam

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Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

36

Sindhudurg Fort is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

37

On which of the following days is the World Asthma Day organised annually by the World Health Organization's collaborative organization - Global Initiative for Asthma?

  1. ((a))

    13 June

  2. ((b))

    15 March

  3. ((c))

    5 May

  4. ((d))

    23 April

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 June

38

According to which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution shall the law declared by the Supreme Court be binding on all courts within the territory of India?

  1. ((a))

    Article 141

  2. ((b))

    Article 190

  3. ((c))

    Article 341

  4. ((d))

    Article 213

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Answer: ((a))

Article 141

39

_______ is the process by which water- soluble salts accumulate in the soil.

  1. ((a))

    Salinization

  2. ((b))

    Convection

  3. ((c))

    Ablation 

  4. ((d))

    Denudation

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Answer: ((a))

Salinization

40

How many signs used to be part of the longest inscription found on Harappan seals?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    90

  3. ((c))

    79

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

41

_______ is a branch of zoology that deals with the study of amphibians and reptiles.

  1. ((a))

    Andrology

  2. ((b))

    Herpetology

  3. ((c))

    Cytology

  4. ((d))

    Gerontology

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andrology

42

The powers, privileges and immunities of each House of Parliament and of the members and committees of each House, shall be defined by the _______ by law from time to time.

  1. ((a))

    Parliament

  2. ((b))

    Supreme Court

  3. ((c))

    President

  4. ((d))

    Prime Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Parliament

43

In which of the following countries is the Sri Pada mountain located?

  1. ((a))

    China

  2. ((b))

    Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    Bangladesh

  4. ((d))

    Myanmar

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Answer: ((a))

China

44

Which of the following is NOT a rabi crop?

  1. ((a))

    Barley

  2. ((b))

    Mustard

  3. ((c))

    Rapeseed

  4. ((d))

    Cotton

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Barley

45

In which of the following years did Nadir Shah invade India and sack Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    1634

  2. ((b))

    1799

  3. ((c))

    1739

  4. ((d))

    1598

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1634

46

Gymnast Pranati Nayak, who has qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics after winning Asian quota, is from which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

47

According to Census 2011, which of the following Union Territories has the top population growth rate?

  1. ((a))

    Lakshadweep

  2. ((b))

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  3. ((c))

    Puducherry

  4. ((d))

    Chandigarh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lakshadweep

48

Subarnarekha River basin is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Chhattisgarh

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

49

In which of the following years did Sri John Marshall establish an archaeological museum at Sanchi?

  1. ((a))

    1898

  2. ((b))

    1889

  3. ((c))

    1919

  4. ((d))

    1934

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Answer: ((a))

1898

50

The _______ of India lays down the basic rules on the powers and functions of each institution. 

  1. ((a))

    Supreme Court

  2. ((b))

    Parliament

  3. ((c))

    Constitution

  4. ((d))

    Attorney General

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Supreme Court

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

In ΔABC, ∠A = 48°. AB and AC are produced to points D and E, respectively. If the bisectors of ∠CBD and ∠BCE meet at a point O, then ∠BOC is equal to :

  1. ((a))

    66°

  2. ((b))

    84°

  3. ((c))

    42°

  4. ((d))

    132°

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Answer: ((a))

66°

52

A library has an average of 538 visitors on Sundays and 237 on other days, The average number of visitors (approximate to the nearest integer) per day in a month of 31 days beginning with a Monday is :

  1. ((a))

    280

  2. ((b))

    254

  3. ((c))

    252

  4. ((d))

    276

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

280

53

If the number 556743A57B is divisible by 8 and 9, then find 2A - B.

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

54

If a nine-digit number 85345x61y is divisible by 72, then the value of (2x - y) is :

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

55

Let ΔABC ∼ ΔPQR andar(ΔABC)ar(ΔQPR)ar(Δ ABC)\over ar(Δ QPR)=2514425\over144. If AB = 12 cm, BC = 7 cm and AC = 9 cm, then PR (in cm) is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    16.8

  2. ((b))

    14.4

  3. ((c))

    21.6

  4. ((d))

    32.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16.8

56

The given table shows the number of seats booked in different classes of a train on a particular day, and the numbers in brackets show the total availability of that particular class. Study the table and answer the question that follows.             

Day2nd Class Non-AC (900)1st Class Non-AC (500)AC III Tier (500)AC II Tier (250)AC 1st Class (150)
Monday850460480240145
Tuesday840400450230120
Wednesday830390480220130
Thursday790480490250125
Friday840470500210130

 

If the data related to the vacant seats for AC 1st Class is represented by a pie chart, then the central angle of the sector representing vacant seats for AC 1st class for Friday is:

  1. ((a))

    72°

  2. ((b))

    90°

  3. ((c))

    108°

  4. ((d))

    75°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72°

57

The ratio of the profits of P and Q are 5 : 8. What is their investment ratio if their investment time period ratio is 4 : 5?

  1. ((a))

    11 : 17

  2. ((b))

    16 : 25

  3. ((c))

    25 : 32

  4. ((d))

    32 : 21

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Answer: ((a))

11 : 17

58

If sec x = cosec(2x - 45°), 0° < x < 90°, then x is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    45°

  2. ((b))

    60°

  3. ((c))

    15°

  4. ((d))

    30°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45°

59

If a2 + b2 + 49c2 + 18 = 2(b + 28c - a), then the value of (a - b + 7c) is :

  1. ((a))

    -1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    -2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-1

60

A person travelled from a place Z to P at an average speed of 130 km/h. He travelled the first 75% of the distance in two-third of the time and the rest at a constant speed of X km/h. The value of 2X is:

  1. ((a))

    105

  2. ((b))

    210

  3. ((c))

    195

  4. ((d))

    97.5

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Answer: ((a))

105

61

If x+3x=\sqrt x+{3\over\sqrt x}=4, then what is the  value of x2(x2−82)?x^2(x^2-82)?

  1. ((a))

    -9

  2. ((b))

    -36

  3. ((c))

    -81

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-9

62

If a side of a square is increased by 20%, then its area will increase by:

  1. ((a))

    80%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    44%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80%

63

A man takes 5 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 6 km/h. If he walks at a speed of 10 km/h, how much time (in minutes) will he take to cover double the distance?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

64

An article is sold at a profit of 13.25%. Had it been sold for Rs.76.70 more, the profit would have been 16.2%. 20% of the cost price of the article (in Rs.) is:

  1. ((a))

    450

  2. ((b))

    520

  3. ((c))

    650

  4. ((d))

    750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

450

65

Out of five numbers A, B, C, D and E, the average of the first four numbers A, B, C and D is greater than the average of the last four numbers B, C, D and E by 35. The value of A−E7 A-E\over7 is:

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

66

An article was sold at a loss of 15%. If it was sold for Rs.1,035 more, then there would have been a profit of 8%. The original selling price (in Rs.) of the article is:

  1. ((a))

    2,975

  2. ((b))

    3,582

  3. ((c))

    3,825

  4. ((d))

    2,759

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,975

67

A's salary is 32% more than B's. How much percent (correct to the nearest integer) is B's salary less than A's?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    18%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    24%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

68

A can finish 50% of a work in 30 days. He works at it for 15 days and then B alone finishes the remaining work in 30 days. In how many days can A and B working together finish 25% of the whole work? 

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

69

A borrows a sum of Rs.3,500 for 6 years at 5% p.a. simple interest. He lends it to B at 9% p.a. for 3 years. What is his gain or loss?

  1. ((a))

    Rs.180 gain

  2. ((b))

    Rs.180 loss

  3. ((c))

    Rs.140 gain

  4. ((d))

    Rs.105 loss

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs.180 gain

70

14 men complete a work in 10 days. If 7 men are employed, then in how many days will they complete the same work?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

71

Thirty persons working 6 hours a day can complete a work in 28 days. How many days will 28 persons take to complete another work which is half times the present work, if they work 9 hours a day? 

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

72

A merchant fixes the sale price of his goods at 31% above the cost price. He sells his goods at 13% less than the fixed price. He profit percentage is

  1. ((a))

    15.71%

  2. ((b))

    17.18%

  3. ((c))

    18.71%

  4. ((d))

    13.97%

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Answer: ((a))

15.71%

73

A number is decreased by 35%, then increased by 25% and then further increased by 15%. What is the net increase/decrease percentage in the number (correct to the nearest integer)?

  1. ((a))

    6% increase

  2. ((b))

    15% decrease

  3. ((c))

    14% increase

  4. ((d))

    7% decrease

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Answer: ((a))

6% increase

74

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.

The graph shows the production of fertilizers by countries X, Y and Z ( in million tonnes) from the year 2016-2020.

The ratio of the production of fertilizers by country Z in 2019 to the total production of fertilizers by country X in 2017 and country Y in 2020 is:

  1. ((a))

    1 : 2

  2. ((b))

    2 : 3

  3. ((c))

    3 : 5

  4. ((d))

    1 : 5

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Answer: ((a))

1 : 2

75

The given pie chart shows the percentage distribution of a total of 1600 employees in different departments of a company. The given table shows the ratio of male to female employees in the different departments. Study the pie chart and table and answer the question that follows.

Percentage(%) of Employees in Different Departments

DepartmentsMale: Female
HR3 : 5
IT2 : 3
Accounts3 : 7
Marketing7 : 4
Production5 : 3

 What is the total number of female employees in the company?

  1. ((a))

    812

  2. ((b))

    920

  3. ((c))

    794

  4. ((d))

    788

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Answer: ((a))

812

English Language (25 questions)

76

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

They opened the gates to the theatre at 6 pm sharp.

  1. ((a))

    The gates to the theatre were opened by them at 6 pm sharp.

  2. ((b))

    The gates to the theatre had been opened by them at 6 pm sharp.

  3. ((c))

    The gates to the theatre were kept open by them at 6 pm sharp.

  4. ((d))

    The gates to the theatre were being opened by them at 6 pm sharp.

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Answer: ((a))

The gates to the theatre were opened by them at 6 pm sharp.

77

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

The secretary has fewer work to do than I have yet he complains.

  1. ((a))

    least work

  2. ((b))

    less work

  3. ((c))

    No improvement

  4. ((d))

    lower work

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Answer: ((a))

least work

78

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

I said to my friend, " Why didn't you answer my phone calls?"

  1. ((a))

    I asked my friend why she hadn't answered my phone calls.

  2. ((b))

    I asked my friend why she hasn't answered my phone calls.

  3. ((c))

    I asked my friend why she isn't answering my phone calls.

  4. ((d))

    I asked my friend why she hadn't been answering my phone calls

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Answer: ((a))

I asked my friend why she hadn't answered my phone calls.

79

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Ilegal

  2. ((b))

    Appeal

  3. ((c))

    Appropriate

  4. ((d))

    Irresponsible 

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Answer: ((a))

Ilegal

80

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go back to the drawing board

  1. ((a))

    Have a totally different strategy

  2. ((b))

    Go backwards as the road is closed

  3. ((c))

    Start planning all over again.

  4. ((d))

    Work hard to succeed

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Answer: ((a))

Have a totally different strategy

81

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

One who is easily deceived

  1. ((a))

    Credible

  2. ((b))

    Gullible

  3. ((c))

    Inedible

  4. ((d))

    Inaudible

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Answer: ((a))

Credible

82

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I have been living in Delhi _______ April 1995.

  1. ((a))

    since

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    through

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Answer: ((a))

since

83

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Impudent

  1. ((a))

    Respectful

  2. ((b))

    Rude

  3. ((c))

    Impulsive

  4. ((d))

    Bold

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Answer: ((a))

Respectful

84

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

It's been many years have I left Mumbai and settled in Delhi.

  1. ((a))

    many years

  2. ((b))

    have I left

  3. ((c))

    settled in

  4. ((d))

    It's been

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Answer: ((a))

many years

85

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

My teacher is encouraging me to improve my performance in the SAT examination.

  1. ((a))

    I am being encouraged by my teacher to improve my performance in the SAT exam.

  2. ((b))

    I had been encouraged by my teacher to improve my performance in the SAT exam.

  3. ((c))

    I was being encouraged by my teacher to improve my performance in the SAT exam.

  4. ((d))

    I am encouraged by my teacher to improve my performance in the SAT exam.

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Answer: ((a))

I am being encouraged by my teacher to improve my performance in the SAT exam.

86

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

A group of cattle or sheep

  1. ((a))

    Brood

  2. ((b))

    Herd

  3. ((c))

    Swarm

  4. ((d))

    Shoal

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Answer: ((a))

Brood

87

Select the option that expresses the given sentence indirect speech.

"It's a bright day today," said mother.

  1. ((a))

    Mother said that it was a bright day that day.

  2. ((b))

    Mother said that it is a bright day that day.

  3. ((c))

    Mother said that it was a bright day today.

  4. ((d))

    Mother said that it would be a bright day that day.

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Answer: ((a))

Mother said that it was a bright day that day.

88

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. The master of the house came in and passing rapidly through the dining-room went to his own room.

B. I was hurrying away to my own little retreat upstairs when I heard a sound.

C. The street door creaked upon its hinges and heavy feet made the made the whole flight of stairs to shake.

D. I could see that his restless eyes were in incessant motion behind his full-sized spectacles and his long, thin nose was like a knife blade.

  1. ((a))

    D, C, A, B

  2. ((b))

    B, D, A, C

  3. ((c))

    A, D, C, B

  4. ((d))

    B, C, A , D

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Answer: ((a))

D, C, A, B

89

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Strenuous

  1. ((a))

    Effective

  2. ((b))

    Amicable

  3. ((c))

    Formidable

  4. ((d))

    Manageable

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Answer: ((a))

Effective

90

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Give someone the cold shoulder

  1. ((a))

    Treat someone nicely

  2. ((b))

    Ignore someone

  3. ((c))

    Treat cruelly

  4. ((d))

    Press hard

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Answer: ((a))

Treat someone nicely

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 trees are illegally or irresponsibly cut, forest ecosystems are (1). Their ability to store carbon, shelter wildlife, filter water, and to provide food, products, and jobs for (2)_____ is compromised. Global forest loss also leads to more greenhouse gases in the (3). This is much more than what comes from all cars, trucks, trains, planes, and ships in the world. But when forests thrive, they absorb carbon dioxide and (4)______ down climate change. Protecting forests does much more than just keep trees standing because forests are the (5)________ of the planet and serve as the home, market, and apothecary of people living on it.

91

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

  1. ((a))

    created

  2. ((b))

    weakened

  3. ((c))

    planned

  4. ((d))

    heightened

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Answer: ((a))

created

92

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

  1. ((a))

    human

  2. ((b))

    persons

  3. ((c))

    personalities

  4. ((d))

    people

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Answer: ((a))

human

93

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

  1. ((a))

    thermosphere

  2. ((b))

    atmosphere

  3. ((c))

    hydrosphere

  4. ((d))

    microsphere

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Answer: ((a))

thermosphere

94

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

  1. ((a))

    slows

  2. ((b))

    slow

  3. ((c))

    are slowing

  4. ((d))

    slowing

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Answer: ((a))

slows

95

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

  1. ((a))

    feet

  2. ((b))

    lungs

  3. ((c))

    brain

  4. ((d))

    chest

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Answer: ((a))

feet

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The French capital, Paris, hosts a dozen 'repair cafes' -free, monthly initiatives that allow local residents to fix household objects and electronics with the help and advice of enthusiastic volunteers. Pioneered by journalist Martine Postma in Amsterdam in 2009, hundreds of similar workshops take place across Europe. Nearly two-thirds of Europeans would rather repair their products than buy new ones.

"We're society of waste and overconsumption,"says Emmanuel Vallee, organiser of the Repair Cafe Paris, which typically sees around 25 people attending per event, including some online, since it launched in May 2019. "We throw things away that we don't need to and buy new gadgets before exploring the possibility of repair. The cycle continues. It's a vicious circle."

For Vallee and repairers like him, there's a lot of work to be done. The world produced nearly 45 million tonnes of e-waste in 2016 as consumers and businesses threw out their old smartphones, computers and household appliances-material worth an estimated $62.5bn. Only 20% was property recycled. In Europe, where the problem is particularly acute, researchers estimate that only 12% to 15% of mobile phones are properly recycled - despite around 90% of the population owning one.

E-waste, which is often shipped illegally from the West to sprawling, toxic dumpsites in countries like the Philippines, Ghana, Nigeria and China, is expected to grow to more than 52 million tonnes by the end of 2021, and environmental impact ranges from huge carbon emissions to pollution of water sources and food supply chains.

But significant amounts of that waste could be avoided through repairs. According to a study, only 40% of electronics breakdowns in France are repaired. But surveys have found nearly two-thirds of Europeans would rather repair their products than buy new ones. French officials truly believe the current system is broken and needs to be fixed.

In an effort to defuse this vast amount of avoidable waste, France's National Assembly last year voted to introduce an index of "reparability" ratings for appliances such as washing machines, lawnmowers, televisions and smartphones. In doing so, the French government hopes to increase the electronics repair rate to 60% within five years.

96

The purpose of starting the project 'Repair Cafes' was to:

  1. ((a))

    invite people to learn how to avoid repairing appliances

  2. ((b))

    encourage people to repair gadgets thus reducing waste

  3. ((c))

    educate people about many ways of waste disposal

  4. ((d))

    teach people the safe use of electronic appliances

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Answer: ((a))

invite people to learn how to avoid repairing appliances

97

By introducing an index of 'reparability' ratings for appliances it is expected:

  1. ((a))

    electronics repair rate will go down very soon

  2. ((b))

    now purchases will be reduced completely

  3. ((c))

    waste that is harming the environment will reduce considerably

  4. ((d))

    that waste generation will be more or less zero

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Answer: ((a))

electronics repair rate will go down very soon

98

"The cycle continues. It's a vicious circle." The writer calls it a vicious circle because:

  1. ((a))

    keeping old, broken stuff in our houses due to storage issues is a huge problem

  2. ((b))

    the cycle of buying, throwing and again buying continues in a harmful way

  3. ((c))

    we are helpless when things break and we can't do without them

  4. ((d))

    we needed to buy new gadgets and their disposal is not our concern

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Answer: ((a))

keeping old, broken stuff in our houses due to storage issues is a huge problem

99

Steps that can be taken to reduce E-waste are:

A. Volunteers can help and guide people to repair goods.

B. Buying repairable gadgets should be encouraged.

C. 45 million tonnes of e-waste should be disposed of quickly.

D. At least 20% of the electronic gadgets should be repaired.

E. Recycling of gadgets and electronic goods should be pushed hard.

  1. ((a))

    B, C, E

  2. ((b))

    B, D, E

  3. ((c))

    A, B, E

  4. ((d))

    A, C, D

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Answer: ((a))

B, C, E

100

Repair Cafes were started in Paris in:

  1. ((a))

    2021

  2. ((b))

    2019

  3. ((c))

    2016

  4. ((d))

    2009

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Answer: ((a))

2021

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