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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Seven friends K, L, M, N, O, P and Q are sitting in a straight line all facing the same direction. N is sitting at one of the corners. O is fourth to the right of Q. Only three persons are sitting between M and L. Q is to the immediate left of P. O is second to the right of K. Only four persons are sitting between N and M. What is L’s position?

  1. ((a))

    Immediate right of Q

  2. ((b))

    Third to the right of P

  3. ((c))

    Immediate left of N

  4. ((d))

    Second to the left of P

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Answer: ((a))

Immediate right of Q

2

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

  1. Charger
  2. Charity
  3. Chariot
  4. Chance
  5. Charlatan
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 5, 3, 4

  2. ((b))

    4, 1, 3, 2, 5

  3. ((c))

    4, 1, 3, 5, 2

  4. ((d))

    4, 1, 2, 5, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 5, 3, 4

3

A = B means ‘A is the father of B’

A # B means ‘A is the mother of B’

A @ B means ‘A is the son of B’

If Q = K # D @ H = R, then how is Q related to H?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Brother-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Maternal uncle

  4. ((d))

    Father-in-law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father

4

In a certain code language, 'PERMIT' is coded as ‘1651813920’. How will 'CLOSED' be coded in that language?

  1. ((a))

    312151954

  2. ((b))

    313151854

  3. ((c))

    242151954

  4. ((d))

    312141964

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

312151954

5

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))

    SUWY

  2. ((b))

    KMOP

  3. ((c))

    NPRT

  4. ((d))

    DFHJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SUWY

6

Neha, Rati, Vishva, Charu and Sejal are sitting in a straight line, all facing the north. Charu is third to the left of Sejal. Neha is second to the right of Rati. Vishwa is second to the left of Sejal. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Sejal?

  1. ((a))

    Charu

  2. ((b))

    Rati

  3. ((c))

    Vishva

  4. ((d))

    Neha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charu

7

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

24, 25, 75, 80, 560, ?

  1. ((a))

    575

  2. ((b))

    840

  3. ((c))

    569

  4. ((d))

    1120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

575

8

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. 

16 : 64 :: 36 : ? :: 20 : 100

  1. ((a))

    404

  2. ((b))

    256

  3. ((c))

    144

  4. ((d))

    324

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

404

9

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

CLAVICLE : WBMDFMDJ :: PRISTINE: ?

  1. ((a))

    SJTQFPJU

  2. ((b))

    TJSQFRKU

  3. ((c))

    TJSQFOJU

  4. ((d))

    TJSQGOJV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SJTQFPJU

10

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

Singapore : Asia :: Denmark : ?

  1. ((a))

    South America

  2. ((b))

    Europe

  3. ((c))

    North America

  4. ((d))

    Africa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South America

11

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

Three different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are indicated by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing '5'.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

13

Pointing towards the photograph of Ragini, Shilpa said, “she is my only brother’s son’s wife’s mother-in-law”. How is Ragini related to Shilpa?

  1. ((a))

    Brother’s wife

  2. ((b))

    Daughter

  3. ((c))

    Mother

  4. ((d))

    Brother’s daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother’s wife

14

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

C _ R W _ _ T R _ N C T _ _ N

  1. ((a))

    T N C R C W

  2. ((b))

    T C N W R W

  3. ((c))

    T N C W R W

  4. ((d))

    T N C W R T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T N C R C W

15

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

9, 21, 46, 97, 200, ?

  1. ((a))

    399

  2. ((b))

    345

  3. ((c))

    419

  4. ((d))

    407

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

399

16

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:

Some roses are boats.

All needles are boats.

Conclusions:

I. Some boats are needles.

II. Some boats are roses.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows. 

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows. 

17

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

SENATOR : ROTANES : : DESIGNER : ?

  1. ((a))

    RENIGSED

  2. ((b))

    RENGISED

  3. ((c))

    REGNISED

  4. ((d))

    RENGSIED

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RENIGSED

18

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

d _ m c _ z _ h _ c s _ d _ m _ _ z

  1. ((a))

    h s d z c h c s

  2. ((b))

    h s d m z h c s

  3. ((c))

    h s d m z h d s

  4. ((d))

    h d s m z h c s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

h s d z c h c s

19

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:

No restaurant is a shop.

All shops are schools.

All parks are shops.

Conclusions:

I. Some schools are parks.

II. Some parks are restaurants.

III. Some shops are parks.

  1. ((a))

    Conclusions I, II and III follow.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions II and III follow. 

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and III follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Conclusions I, II and III follow.

20

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

Spinach : Leafy : : Turnip : ?

  1. ((a))

    Bulb

  2. ((b))

    Root

  3. ((c))

    Tuber

  4. ((d))

    Rhizome

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bulb

21

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

In a certain code language, 'VIEWER' is written as ‘XGCYCT’ and ‘DOER’ is written as ‘FMCT’. How will 'FLAGSHIP' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    HNCIUJKR

  2. ((b))

    HNYIUJGR

  3. ((c))

    RKJUICNG

  4. ((d))

    HNCIPEJR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HNCIUJKR

23

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))

24

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

68 + 85 - 15 ÷ 5 × 3 = 32

  1. ((a))

    85 and 15

  2. ((b))

    15 and 3

  3. ((c))

    85 and 3

  4. ((d))

    68 and 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85 and 15

25

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

  1. Syrup
  2. Syndrome
  3. System
  4. Syntax
  5. Synthesis
  1. ((a))

    2, 1, 5, 3, 4

  2. ((b))

    2, 5, 4, 1, 3

  3. ((c))

    2, 4, 5, 1, 3

  4. ((d))

    2, 4, 5, 3, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 1, 5, 3, 4

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

In which of the following states is the Mamallapuram Dance Festival organised?

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Telangana

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

27

The natural aging of a lake by nutrient enrichment of its water is called ______.

  1. ((a))

    eutrophication

  2. ((b))

    planktonic

  3. ((c))

    eutrophicinia

  4. ((d))

    biomagnification

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

eutrophication

28

Which of the following is the highest mountain of Bhutan?

  1. ((a))

    Gyemo Chen

  2. ((b))

    Kangphu Kang I

  3. ((c))

    Chomolhari

  4. ((d))

    Gangkhar Puensum

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gyemo Chen

29

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the organisation of village panchayats?

  1. ((a))

    Article 39

  2. ((b))

    Article 38

  3. ((c))

    Article 37

  4. ((d))

    Article 40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 39

30

______ is used in buildings and in manufacturing processes to prevent heat loss or heat gain.

  1. ((a))

    Convection

  2. ((b))

    Conduction

  3. ((c))

    Freezing

  4. ((d))

    Insulation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Convection

31

Which of the following is an initiative aimed at preventing hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, and promote their mechanised cleaning?

  1. ((a))

    Safaimitra Suraksha Trial-2021

  2. ((b))

    Safaimitra Suraksha Task-2021

  3. ((c))

    Safaimitra Suraksha Contest-2021

  4. ((d))

    Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge-2021

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Safaimitra Suraksha Trial-2021

32

As per the India Census figure 2011, which of the following states has the second-highest percentage contribution to the total growth of the population of India between 2001 to 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

33

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with Uniform Civil Code for citizens?

  1. ((a))

    Article 47

  2. ((b))

    Article 45

  3. ((c))

    Article 44

  4. ((d))

    Article 46

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 47

34

The Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015 is related to ______.

  1. ((a))

    Mutual transfer of certain territories between India and Sikkim

  2. ((b))

    Mutual transfer of certain territories between India and China

  3. ((c))

    Mutual transfer of certain territories between India and Bangladesh

  4. ((d))

    Mutual transfer of certain territories between India and Nepal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mutual transfer of certain territories between India and Sikkim

35

Which of the following awards did Indian politician Ghulam Nabi Azad receive in January 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Padma Shri

  2. ((b))

    Padma Bhushan

  3. ((c))

    Padma Vibhushan

  4. ((d))

    Bharat Ratna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Padma Shri

36

Who among the following scholar translated Patanjali’s work on grammar into Arabic?

  1. ((a))

    Ibn Hajar al-Haytami

  2. ((b))

    Al-Biruni

  3. ((c))

    Ibn al-Haj

  4. ((d))

    Ibn Hubal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ibn Hajar al-Haytami

37

Which of the following is one of the animal motifs found on the cylindrical seal of the Indus region?

  1. ((a))

    Humped bull

  2. ((b))

    Humped camel

  3. ((c))

    Sitting tiger

  4. ((d))

    Running dog

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humped bull

38

The Palar River Basin is one of the major river basins in ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Ladakh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

39

______ is the care and cultivation of wildlands.

  1. ((a))

    Sericulture

  2. ((b))

    Silviculture

  3. ((c))

    Viticulture

  4. ((d))

    Floriculture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sericulture

40

In January 2022, who was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) of the Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Rajiv Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Venkatraman Anantha Nageswaran

  3. ((c))

    Arvind Subramanian

  4. ((d))

    Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajiv Kumar

41

Kathak exponent and Padma Vibhushan awardee Pt Birju Maharaj was the torchbearer of which gharana of the Lucknow style of Kathak?

  1. ((a))

    Raigarh

  2. ((b))

    Jaipur

  3. ((c))

    Banaras

  4. ((d))

    Kalka-Bindadin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raigarh

42

Which of the following terms, also known as hypersensitivity, is used to describe a condition in which the human body has an exaggerated response to a substance (e.g. food or drug)?

  1. ((a))

    Infection

  2. ((b))

    Allergy

  3. ((c))

    Mutation

  4. ((d))

    Convulsion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Infection

43

Elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis, is caused by ______.

  1. ((a))

    parasitic worms

  2. ((b))

    bacteria

  3. ((c))

    protozoa

  4. ((d))

    viruses

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

parasitic worms

44

The Ashoka Chakra Class-II was renamed as ______ in 1967.

  1. ((a))

    Ashoka Chakra

  2. ((b))

    Kirti Chakra

  3. ((c))

    Shaurya Chakra

  4. ((d))

    Vir Chakra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ashoka Chakra

45

Which of the following Nobel Laureates has written ‘Cooking to Save Your Life’ which is a book on cooking?

  1. ((a))

    Amartya Sen

  2. ((b))

    Maria Ressa

  3. ((c))

    Abhijit Banerjee

  4. ((d))

    Benjamin List

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amartya Sen

46

Where is the 'Ahom Raja’s Palace' located?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Ladakh

  3. ((c))

    Telangana

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

47

From which country did Amazon Prime Video start its first mobile-only plan in the world?

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    The UK

  3. ((c))

    The US

  4. ((d))

    China

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India

48

In January 2022, which Indian player was named as The World Games Athlete of the Year for 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Rani Rampal

  2. ((b))

    PR Sreejesh

  3. ((c))

    Neeraj Chopra

  4. ((d))

    PV Sindhu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rani Rampal

49

In which of the following years did the peasant movement in Bardoli take place?

  1. ((a))

    1939

  2. ((b))

    1912

  3. ((c))

    1928

  4. ((d))

    1943 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1939

50

'KAPILA', a programme launched on 15th October 2020 in the name of the former President of India Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is associated with which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Space Science

  2. ((b))

    Missiles Technology

  3. ((c))

    Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness

  4. ((d))

    Aeronautical Engineering

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Space Science

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

The average weight of P, Q and R is 57 kg. If the average weight of Q and R is 60 kg and that of R and P is 59 kg, then the weight (in kg) of R is:

  1. ((a))

    57

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    67

  4. ((d))

    47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

52

The average runs scored by Sumit in the first 3 matches is 122. In the 4th match, he scored some runs such that his average runs now become 130. In the 5th match, he scored 14 less runs than those in the 4th match, and now the average of his last 4 matches becomes 164. The runs scored by Sumit in the 1st match is:

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

53

What will be cost of polishing the curved surface area of a solid cylinder at rate of ₹28 per sq.m, if it has diameter of 70 cm and height of 7 m? (Use,,π,=,227)\left( {{\rm{Use}},,{\rm{\pi }},{\rm{ = }},\frac{{22}}{7}} \right)

  1. ((a))

    ₹431.20

  2. ((b))

    ₹477.20

  3. ((c))

    ₹255.37

  4. ((d))

    ₹425.80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹431.20

54

If x2,−,13x,+,1,=,0{x^2}, - ,\sqrt {13} x, + ,1, = ,0, then (x3 + x-3) is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    101310\sqrt {13}

  2. ((b))

    7137\sqrt {13}

  3. ((c))

    4134\sqrt {13}

  4. ((d))

    8138\sqrt {13}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

101310\sqrt {13}

55

If 11,+,tan⁡,θ,+,11,−,tan⁡,θ,=,4\frac{1}{{1, + ,\tan ,{\rm{\theta }}}}, + ,\frac{1}{{1, - ,\tan ,{\rm{\theta }}}}, = ,4, 0° < θ < 90°, then what is the value of cosec θ + sec θ + sin θ?

  1. ((a))

    3,+,426\frac{{3, + ,4\sqrt 2 }}{{\sqrt 6 }}

  2. ((b))

    833\frac{{8\sqrt 3 }}{3}

  3. ((c))

    332\frac{{3\sqrt 3 }}{2}

  4. ((d))

    4,+,326\frac{{4, + ,3\sqrt 2 }}{{\sqrt 6 }}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3,+,426\frac{{3, + ,4\sqrt 2 }}{{\sqrt 6 }}

56

The given bar graph shows the income and expenditure (in ₹ crores) of a company during 5 years (2014 to 2018).

In which year is the ratio of the income to expenditure the lowest and highest, respectively?

  1. ((a))

    2016, 2015

  2. ((b))

    2015, 2017

  3. ((c))

    2014, 2017

  4. ((d))

    2018, 2014

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2016, 2015

57

The given pie chart shows the degree-wise break-up of the expenditure of a family in a month. The total expenditure of the family is ₹43,200.

By what percentage is the expenditure on education and rent taken together more than the expenditure on food (correct to two decimal places)?

  1. ((a))

    23.18%

  2. ((b))

    21.83%

  3. ((c))

    28.31%

  4. ((d))

    23.81%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23.18%

58

In ΔABC, D and E are the points on sides AB and BC, respectively, such that DE ∥ AC. If BD = 3 cm and AD = 4 cm, then Area,ΔBDEArea,of,quadrilateral,ADEC,=,pq\frac{{{\rm{Area}},\Delta {\rm{BDE}}}}{{{\rm{Area}},{\rm{of}},{\rm{quadrilateral}},{\rm{ADEC}}}}, = ,\frac{{\rm{p}}}{{\rm{q}}}, where p, q are coprime. What is the value of |p - q|?

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

59

Seven years ago, the ratio of the ages of A and B was 2 : 7. The ratio of their present ages is 3 : 8. What will be the ratio of the ages of A and B, four years from now?

  1. ((a))

    2 : 5

  2. ((b))

    1 : 3

  3. ((c))

    4 : 11

  4. ((d))

    5 : 12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 : 5

60

When an article is sold for ₹948, there is a loss of 21%. To gain 23%, it should be sold at (in ₹):

  1. ((a))

    1,746

  2. ((b))

    1,764

  3. ((c))

    1,674

  4. ((d))

    1,476

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,746

61

A person travels equal distances at speeds of 2 km/h, 4 km/h, 5 km/h, 7 km/h and 12 km/h, and takes a total of 1485 minutes. What is the total distance (in km) travelled (to the nearest integer)?

  1. ((a))

    175

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    105

  4. ((d))

    125

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

175

62

The ratio of acid and water in solutions A and B is 15 ∶ 11 and 4 ∶ 9, respectively. 6 litres of A is mixed with 4 litres of B. How much acid (in ml) should be added to 390 ml of the resulting solution so that the ratio of acid and water in it becomes 3 ∶ 2?

  1. ((a))

    126.5

  2. ((b))

    130

  3. ((c))

    128

  4. ((d))

    127.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

126.5

63

The income of A is 25% more than that of B, and B's income is 20% more than that of C. D's income is 60% of the combined income of B and C. Which of the following is true?

  1. ((a))

    The income of C is 32% less than that of D.

  2. ((b))

    The income of D is 12% less than that of A.

  3. ((c))

    The income of B is 12% less than that of D.

  4. ((d))

    The income of C is 50% less than that of A.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The income of C is 32% less than that of D.

64

Simplify the given expression:

((a,+,x)(ax2−,x3)a3+,x3,×,a2−,ax,+,x2a2x2+,x4)÷,(a2−,2ax,+,x2)(a,−,x)(a4−,x4),,a,≠,x\left( {\frac{{\left( {{\rm{a}},{\rm{ + }},{\rm{x}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{a}}{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{2}}}{\rm{ - }},{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{3}}}} \right)}}{{{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{3}}}{\rm{ + }},{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{3}}}}},{\rm{ \times }},\frac{{{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{2}}}{\rm{ - }},{\rm{ax}},{\rm{ + }},{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{2}}}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{2}}}{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{2}}}{\rm{ + }},{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{4}}}}}} \right){\rm{ \div }},\frac{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{2}}}{\rm{ - }},{\rm{2ax}},{\rm{ + }},{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{2}}}} \right)\left( {{\rm{a}},{\rm{ - }},{\rm{x}}} \right)}}{{\left( {{{\rm{a}}^{\rm{4}}}{\rm{ - }},{{\rm{x}}^{\rm{4}}}} \right)}}{\rm{,}},{\rm{a}}, \ne ,{\rm{x}}

  1. ((a))

    a,+,xa,−,x\frac{{{\rm{a}},{\rm{ + }},{\rm{x}}}}{{{\rm{a}},{\rm{ - }},{\rm{x}}}}

  2. ((b))

    a2 - x2

  3. ((c))

    a,−,xa,+,x\frac{{{\rm{a}},{\rm{ - }},{\rm{x}}}}{{{\rm{a}},{\rm{ + }},{\rm{x}}}}

  4. ((d))

    a4 - x4

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Answer: ((a))

a,+,xa,−,x\frac{{{\rm{a}},{\rm{ + }},{\rm{x}}}}{{{\rm{a}},{\rm{ - }},{\rm{x}}}}

65

If a seven digit number 53345xy is divisible by 40, for some possible value of x and y, then the one value of (2x - 5y) is:

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

12

66

A shopkeeper gains 20% when he sells an article at a 20% discount on its marked price. If the cost price of the article is reduced by 20% and he wants to earn a profit of 26%, then how much per cent discount should he give on the same marked price of the article?

  1. ((a))

    30.2%

  2. ((b))

    32.8%

  3. ((c))

    35.2%

  4. ((d))

    30.6%

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Answer: ((a))

30.2%

67

P and Q travel a distance of 120 km such that the speed of P is faster than Q. The sum of their speeds is 75 km/h and together they took the total time of 6 hours and 40 minutes. Then the speed of Q (in km/h) is

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    25

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Answer: ((a))

40

68

Study the given graph and answer the following questions.

What is the ratio of the total production of wheat in 2015 and 2017 to the total production of rice and barley in 2016?

  1. ((a))

    5 : 4

  2. ((b))

    4 : 3

  3. ((c))

    3 : 2

  4. ((d))

    6 : 5

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Answer: ((a))

5 : 4

69

A and B can do a certain work in 27 days and 36 days, respectively. A worked for a few days and then B joined him. They together worked till the completion of the work. If the work got completed in a total of 18 days, then for how many days did A and B work together?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

10

70

In equilateral ΔABC, E is point on side AC such that AE = AD, where D is the mid-point of BC. What is the measure of ∠EDC?

  1. ((a))

    10°

  2. ((b))

    20°

  3. ((c))

    30°

  4. ((d))

    15°

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Answer: ((a))

10°

71

A sum of ₹36,000 is lent partly at 9% and the remaining at 7% per annum. If the yearly interest on the average is 8.5%, then the sum (in ₹) which is lent at 9% is:

  1. ((a))

    27,000

  2. ((b))

    24,500

  3. ((c))

    33,500

  4. ((d))

    30,500

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Answer: ((a))

27,000

72

The savings of Surbhi is 16% of her expenditure. If her income increases by 35% and the expenditure increases by 38%, then by what percentage do her savings increase/decrease?

  1. ((a))

    Decrease by 12.25%

  2. ((b))

    Increase by 22.5%

  3. ((c))

    Decrease by 13.9%

  4. ((d))

    Increase by 16.25%

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Answer: ((a))

Decrease by 12.25%

73

If the 9-digit number 45069x4y8 is divisible by 44, then what is the value of (x - 2y) for the minimum value of y?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

3

74

On selling an article for ₹246.80, the gain is 20% more than the amount of loss incurred on selling it for ₹216. If the article is sold for ₹320.75, then what is the percentage (correct to one decimal place) profit/loss?

  1. ((a))

    Loss of 35.9%

  2. ((b))

    Profit of 39.5%

  3. ((c))

    Profit of 27.8%

  4. ((d))

    Loss of 28.7%

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Answer: ((a))

Loss of 35.9%

75

A tyre has 3 punctures. The first puncture alone would have made the tyre flat in 14 minutes, the second alone would have done it in 28 minutes, the third alone would have done it in 56 minutes. If air leaks out at a constant rate, how long (in minutes) does it take for all the punctures together to make the tyre flat?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

7

English Language (25 questions)

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

She was flying over the hills and felt delighted at the (1) ______ of the tall trees and their (2) ______ branches below her. She could (3) ______ see a river flowing in a zig-zag fashion. Birds (4) ______ alongside making chirruping sounds as if (5) ______ her to the skies.

76

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

  1. ((a))

    greeting

  2. ((b))

    welcoming

  3. ((c))

    pleasing

  4. ((d))

    warming

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Answer: ((a))

greeting

77

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

  1. ((a))

    vision

  2. ((b))

    show

  3. ((c))

    sight

  4. ((d))

    spot

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Answer: ((a))

vision

78

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

  1. ((a))

    sloping

  2. ((b))

    slipping

  3. ((c))

    sliding

  4. ((d))

    sinking

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Answer: ((a))

sloping

79

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

  1. ((a))

    much

  2. ((b))

    clear

  3. ((c))

    either

  4. ((d))

    even

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Answer: ((a))

much

80

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

  1. ((a))

    fly

  2. ((b))

    flown

  3. ((c))

    flew

  4. ((d))

    flowed

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Answer: ((a))

fly

81

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. My husband would not be back until late and I decided to settle down in a comfortable chair and read a book.

B. I put the children to bed early and prepared some coffee.

C. It had been a tiring day and I was looking forward to a quiet evening.

D. Soon I was sitting comfortably with a cup of coffee and the book.

  1. ((a))

    CBDA

  2. ((b))

    BADC

  3. ((c))

    CABD

  4. ((d))

    DCAB

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Answer: ((a))

CBDA

82

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

He clarified that he wasn’t the one to send the controversial news to the newspaper

  1. ((a))

    He said, "I am not the one to send the controversial news to the newspaper."

  2. ((b))

    He said, "He hadn’t been the one to send the controversial news to the newspaper."

  3. ((c))

    He said, "I wasn’t the one to send the controversial news to the newspaper."

  4. ((d))

    He said, "He wasn’t the one to send the controversial news to the newspaper."

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Answer: ((a))

He said, "I am not the one to send the controversial news to the newspaper."

83

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

She wanted telling her grandfather / her marks but / he had gone for a walk.

  1. ((a))

    he had gone for a walk

  2. ((b))

    She wanted telling her grandfather

  3. ((c))

    her marks but

  4. ((d))

    No error

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Answer: ((a))

he had gone for a walk

84

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Shed light on

  1. ((a))

    To light a fire

  2. ((b))

    To disconnect electricity

  3. ((c))

    To explain a situation

  4. ((d))

    To reduce weight

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Answer: ((a))

To light a fire

85

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

A group of birds

  1. ((a))

    Flock

  2. ((b))

    Herd

  3. ((c))

    Pride

  4. ((d))

    Pack

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Answer: ((a))

Flock

86

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

The ancient banyan tree is worshipped by the villagers.

  1. ((a))

    The villagers worshipped the ancient banyan tree.

  2. ((b))

    The villagers are worshipping the ancient banyan tree.

  3. ((c))

    The villagers worship the ancient banyan tree.

  4. ((d))

    The villagers have worshipped the ancient banyan tree.

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Answer: ((a))

The villagers worshipped the ancient banyan tree.

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The work cannot be completed on time ______ you work for longer hours.

  1. ((a))

    even

  2. ((b))

    because

  3. ((c))

    since

  4. ((d))

    unless

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Answer: ((a))

even

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Mani was beginning to look worried by the thought of the examinations and dogged the steps of the school clerk. There was a general belief in the school that the clerk knew all the question papers of all the classes. One day Mani went to the clerk’s house and laid a neat bundle containing fresh brinjals at his feet. The clerk was pleased and took Mani in and seated him on a stool.

The clerk looked extremely amiable and Mani felt that he could ask anything at that moment and get it. The clerk was murmuring something about his cat, a lank ill fed thing, that was nestling close to him.

Most of what he was saying did not enter Mani’s head. He was waiting to open the topic of question papers. The clerk had meanwhile passed from cats to eye-flies; but it made little difference to Mani, who was waiting for the other to pause for breath to launch his attack. ‘You must never let these eye-flies buzz near your eyes. All cases of eyesore can be traced to it. When you get eyesore, the only thing you can do is to take a slice of raw onion…' continued the clerk.

Mani realised that the other would not stop and butted in, ‘There is only a week more for the examinations sir……’

The clerk was slightly puzzled : ‘Yes. Indeed, a week more …… Mani tried to look pathetic. ‘You see, sir, I am so worried, I don’t sleep at nights, thinking of the examination …… ’ If you could possibly tell me something important….. I have such a lot to study. I don’t want to study unnecessary things that may not be necessary for the examination. The clerk understood what he was driving at, but advised, ‘Just read all your portions and you will pass.’ Mani asked bluntly, ‘Please tell me, sir, what questions are we getting for our examination?’

The clerk denied having any knowledge of the question papers. Mani flattered him by asking, if he did not know the questions, who else would. By just a little more flattery the clerk was moved to give what Mani believed to be valuable hints. In spite of the fact that he did not know what the first form texts were, the clerk ventured to advise ‘you must pay particular attention to Geography. May be you will have to practice map-drawing a lot. And in Arithmetic make it a point to solve at least five problems every day and you will be able to tackle Arithmetic easily.’

‘And what about English?’ asked Mani. ‘Oh, don’t worry about that. You must read all the important lessons again and if you have time, yet again and that will be ample.’ These answers satisfied Mani greatly. On his way home, he smiled to himself and said that the four annas he had invested on brinjals was not after all a waste.

88

Which of the following was NOT an advice given by the clerk?

  1. ((a))

    Read all important lessons in English only once

  2. ((b))

    Practice map drawing for geography

  3. ((c))

    Read all your portions and you will pass

  4. ((d))

    Solve five arithmetic problems daily

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Answer: ((a))

Read all important lessons in English only once

89

What is the underlying irony in the passage?

  1. ((a))

    The clerk talked of his cat and eye-flies.

  2. ((b))

    Mani bribed the clerk with a bundle of fresh brinjals.

  3. ((c))

    The clerk felt he was very knowledgeable.

  4. ((d))

    Mani believed he had got valuable hints about the question papers.

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Answer: ((a))

The clerk talked of his cat and eye-flies.

90

Why did Mani follow the school clerk?

  1. ((a))

    The clerk was a friendly fellow.

  2. ((b))

    The clerk could help Mani with his studies.

  3. ((c))

    Mani wanted to play with the clerk's cat.

  4. ((d))

    Mani thought that the clerk knew about the question papers.

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Answer: ((a))

The clerk was a friendly fellow.

91

According to the clerk, what was the remedy for the eyesore?

  1. ((a))

    eye-flies

  2. ((b))

    brinjals

  3. ((c))

    sleep

  4. ((d))

    raw onion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

eye-flies

92

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Pathetic

  1. ((a))

    Innocent

  2. ((b))

    Ignorant

  3. ((c))

    Puzzled

  4. ((d))

    Miserable

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Answer: ((a))

Innocent

93

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Devoid

  1. ((a))

    Entire

  2. ((b))

    Filled

  3. ((c))

    Lacking

  4. ((d))

    Complete

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Answer: ((a))

Entire

94

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

Rajesh said to Vandana, "You must buy a beautiful dress for your birthday."

  1. ((a))

    Rajesh told Vandana that she might buy a beautiful dress for my birthday.

  2. ((b))

    Rajesh told Vandana that she must buy a beautiful dress for her birthday.

  3. ((c))

    Rajesh told Vandana that he would buy a beautiful dress for her birthday.

  4. ((d))

    Rajesh told Vandana that you must buy a beautiful dress for your birthday.

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Answer: ((a))

Rajesh told Vandana that she might buy a beautiful dress for my birthday.

95

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Suspicious

  2. ((b))

    Swindel

  3. ((c))

    Supplement

  4. ((d))

    Sweater

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Answer: ((a))

Suspicious

96

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Establish

  1. ((a))

    Create

  2. ((b))

    Endow

  3. ((c))

    Provide

  4. ((d))

    Displace

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Answer: ((a))

Create

97

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go to the dogs

  1. ((a))

    Defend someone

  2. ((b))

    Be ruined or destroyed

  3. ((c))

    Fail miserably

  4. ((d))

    Be loyal to someone

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Answer: ((a))

Defend someone

98

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

One who does one’s work thoroughly and seriously

  1. ((a))

    Curious

  2. ((b))

    Conscientious

  3. ((c))

    Conscious

  4. ((d))

    Enthusiastic

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Answer: ((a))

Curious

99

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

These girls speak English fluently.

  1. ((a))

    English is spoken fluently by these girls.

  2. ((b))

    English was spoken fluently by these girls.

  3. ((c))

    English has been spoken fluently by these girls.

  4. ((d))

    English is being spoken fluently by these girls.

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Answer: ((a))

English is spoken fluently by these girls.

100

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

Anurag said that he is being fined by a policeman for not wearing a mask last evening.

  1. ((a))

    was fining

  2. ((b))

    had been fined

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    has been fining

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Answer: ((a))

was fining

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