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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Vishal, Ajay, Ketan, Sachet and Raunak are sitting in a straight row facing the same direction. Vishal is sitting immediate to the left of Ketan. Sachet is not sitting next to Ajay. Raunak sits second to the right of Vishal. Ajay sits third to the left of Raunak. Who is sitting immediate to the left of Sachet?

  1. ((a))

    Ketan

  2. ((b))

    Vishal

  3. ((c))

    Ajay

  4. ((d))

    Raunak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ketan

2

Select the option which has the same relation with the third term as the second term is related to the first term.

NOSTRIL : SONLIRT : : PREDICT : ?

  1. ((a))

    ERPTCID

  2. ((b))

    REPTCDI

  3. ((c))

    ETPRCID

  4. ((d))

    ERCPTID

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ERPTCID

3

In a certain code language, ‘DORMITORY’ is written as ‘YTRROOMID’, and ‘SCENT’ is written as ‘TSNEC’. How will ‘PORTABLE’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    TRPLOEBA

  2. ((b))

    TPROLEBA

  3. ((c))

    TRPOLBEA

  4. ((d))

    TRPOLEBA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TRPLOEBA

4

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

  1. Launch
  2. Laudable
  3. Longevity
  4. Lassitude
  5. Laser
  1. ((a))

    5, 4, 1, 2, 3

  2. ((b))

    5, 4, 2, 3, 1

  3. ((c))

    5, 4, 2, 1, 3

  4. ((d))

    5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 4, 1, 2, 3

5

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

Q P _ R _ Q _ D _ T Q _ D R T _ P D _ T

  1. ((a))

    D T P Q P Q R

  2. ((b))

    D T P R P Q R

  3. ((c))

    D T R P P Q R

  4. ((d))

    D T P R P Q P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D T P Q P Q R

6

Select the option which has the same relation with the third word as the second word with the first word.

Psychiatrist : Mental Health : : Dermatologist : ?

  1. ((a))

    Skin

  2. ((b))

    Muscles

  3. ((c))

    Bones

  4. ((d))

    cartilage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Skin

7

 In a certain code language, 'TABLET' is coded as ’21-14-25’, 'SORDID' is coded as '34- 22-13'. How will 'FORMER' be coded in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    25-30-25

  2. ((b))

    21-31-23

  3. ((c))

    27-33-23

  4. ((d))

    28-31-29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25-30-25

8

Three different positions of the same die are shown in the figure, six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number which will be on the face opposite to the face with the number '2'.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

9

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))

10

Sharmila is the daughter of Hitesh. Gayatri is Deepak's sister. Deepak is the brother of Urmi, who is the daughter of Malini, who is married to Sharmila's father. How is Hitesh related to Urmi?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Uncle

  4. ((d))

    Nephew

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father

11

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

Serene : Calm : : Lethargic : ?

  1. ((a))

    Inert

  2. ((b))

    Proactive

  3. ((c))

    Guilty

  4. ((d))

    Shy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inert

12

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

t n _ p z _ _ _ d p _ q _ n _ p z q

  1. ((a))

    d q t q z t n

  2. ((b))

    d q t n z t z

  3. ((c))

    d z t n z t n

  4. ((d))

    d q t n z t d

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

d q t q z t n

13

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))

14

Select the option which has the same relation with the third term as the second term is related to the first term.

MORSEL : ELMORS :: SARDINE:?

  1. ((a))

    ADNIERS

  2. ((b))

    EDAINRS

  3. ((c))

    ADENIRS

  4. ((d))

    ADEINRS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ADNIERS

15

Select the correct option that represents the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. World
  2. Aurangabad
  3. Asia
  4. Maharashtra
  5. Ajant
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 4, 3, 5

  2. ((b))

    5, 2, 4, 1, 3

  3. ((c))

    5, 2, 4, 3, 1

  4. ((d))

    4, 5, 2, 3, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 4, 3, 5

16

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

7, 17, 37, 77, 157, ?

  1. ((a))

    328

  2. ((b))

    317

  3. ((c))

    305

  4. ((d))

    314

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

328

17

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 parcels are crackers.

All crackers are luminous.

No luminous is active.

Conclusions:

I. No cracker is active.

II. No active is parcel.

III. Some luminous are parcels

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions I and III follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions II and III follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions I and III follow

18

Select the option which has the same relation with the third number as the second number with the first number, and the sixth number with the fifth number.

11 : 82 : : 14 : ? : : 17 : 124

  1. ((a))

    111

  2. ((b))

    103

  3. ((c))

    113

  4. ((d))

    99

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

111

19

In a certain code language,

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’

Based on the above, how is N related to M,  if N @ K = L + T = U + M ?

  1. ((a))

    Paternal aunt

  2. ((b))

    Maternal aunt

  3. ((c))

    Paternal grandmother

  4. ((d))

    Maternal grandmother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Paternal aunt

20

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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.

Statement : .

All computers are hard-drives.

No hard-drive is a compact-disc.

Conclusions:

I. Some hard-drives are computers.

II. No computer is a compact-disc.

  1. ((a))

    Either conclusion I or II follows. 

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Either conclusion I or II follows. 

22

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

19, 19, 20, 22, 25, 29, ?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    38

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

23

There are six pillars P, Q, R, S, T and U in a colony. P is 60 m to the south of Q. T is 110 m to the north of S. U is 40 m to the east of S. Q is 70 m to the west of S. R is 60 m to the south of S. What is the direct distance between Q and U?

  1. ((a))

    130 m

  2. ((b))

    170 m

  3. ((c))

    110 m

  4. ((d))

    100 m

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

130 m

24

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

55 ÷ 5 + 15 × 45 – 30 = 180

  1. ((a))

    ÷ and ×

  2. ((b))

    × and +

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and +

  4. ((d))

    × and –

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

÷ and ×

25

Four letter-set are given, out of which three are alike in some way, and one is different. Select the different letter-set.

  1. ((a))

    HLNQU

  2. ((b))

    BEHKN

  3. ((c))

    UXADG

  4. ((d))

    CFILO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HLNQU

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following awards did Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran receive in January 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Bharat Ratna

  2. ((b))

    Padma Shri

  3. ((c))

    Padma Bhushan

  4. ((d))

    Padma Vibhushan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bharat Ratna

27

In which of the following years was the division of Bengal carried out by the British Viceroy, Lord Curzon? 

  1. ((a))

    1938

  2. ((b))

    1947

  3. ((c))

    1921

  4. ((d))

    1905

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1938

28

In which of the following options do all three countries belong to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, as of 2021? 

  1. ((a))

    Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh

  2. ((b))

    India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    Afghanistan, India and Myanmar

  4. ((d))

    Sri Lanka, China and Maldives

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh

29

Prayers during Chhath Puja in Bihar are dedicated to ______.

  1. ((a))

    the sun

  2. ((b))

    the ocean

  3. ((c))

    the moon

  4. ((d))

    the river

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the sun

30

Origin of Species' is a book written by _____ .

  1. ((a))

    Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

  2. ((b))

    Carl Linnaeus

  3. ((c))

    Gregor Mendel 

  4. ((d))

    Charles Darwin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

31

Malaria disease is caused by which of the following protozoa?

  1. ((a))

    Amoeba proteus

  2. ((b))

    Noctiluca scintillans

  3. ((c))

    Plasmodium

  4. ((d))

    Entamoeba histolytica

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amoeba proteus

32

Which of the following directors was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or during the closing ceremony of the 74th Cannes Film Festival, for his extraordinary filmmaking career? 

  1. ((a))

    Clint Eastwood

  2. ((b))

    Martin Scorsese

  3. ((c))

    Marco Bellochio

  4. ((d))

    M Night Shyamalan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Clint Eastwood

33

Who was the first Mauryan ruler to have his messages for his subjects and officials engraved on the stone surfaces of polished pillars along with natural rocks?

  1. ((a))

    Chandra Gupta Mourya

  2. ((b))

    Bindusara

  3. ((c))

    Ashoka

  4. ((d))

    Dasharatha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandra Gupta Mourya

34

Mirza Hakim was the half-brother of which of these Mughal emperors?

  1. ((a))

    Aurangzeb

  2. ((b))

    Jahangir

  3. ((c))

    Akbar

  4. ((d))

    ShahJahan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aurangzeb

35

Which river of north India is also known as the Chandrabhaga in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. ((a))

    Beas

  2. ((b))

    Chenab

  3. ((c))

    Ravi

  4. ((d))

    Jhelum

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Beas

36

In January 2022, which state government approved ‘Mana ooru, mana badi’ programme aimed at all round development and creation of effective basic infrastructure in schools across the State?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala

37

The process of growing different crops successively on the same plot to improve soil health is called?

  1. ((a))

    Soil Strengthening

  2. ((b))

    Crop Compositing

  3. ((c))

    Sequential Farming

  4. ((d))

    Crop Rotation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Soil Strengthening

38

Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in which of the following hills?

  1. ((a))

    City hills

  2. ((b))

    Kaimur Hills

  3. ((c))

    Horsley Hills

  4. ((d))

    Charanadri Hills

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

City hills

39

Under which category, Cyrus Poonawalla, the founder and senior pharma leader of Serum Institute, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, who played a key role in COVID-19, was conferred the Padma Bhushan 2022 award?

  1. ((a))

    Medical

  2. ((b))

    Social work

  3. ((c))

    Trade and Industry

  4. ((d))

    Public affairs

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Medical

40

Bhagoriya is a well-known dance of the Bhils, a large tribe of the Jhabua district in ______. 

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Haryana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

41

Which of the following States / Union Territories has the best sex ratio according to Census 2011? 

  1. ((a))

    Daman and Diu

  2. ((b))

    Puducherry

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daman and Diu

42

In biological terminology, naked-seeded plants are called _______.

  1. ((a))

    Bryophyte

  2. ((b))

    Pteridophyte

  3. ((c))

    Gymnosperm

  4. ((d))

    Algae

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bryophyte

43

The instrument used to measure either direct or alternating electric current in amperes is called:

  1. ((a))

    accelerometer

  2. ((b))

    barometer

  3. ((c))

    ammeter

  4. ((d))

    voltmeter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

accelerometer

44

Constitutional provisions related to Panchayats are in which part of the Constitution of India?

  1. ((a))

    VI

  2. ((b))

    IX

  3. ((c))

    VIII

  4. ((d))

    VII

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VI

45

Amar Jawan Jyoti was installed under the Arch of India Gate in January ______.

  1. ((a))

    1972

  2. ((b))

    1969

  3. ((c))

    1970

  4. ((d))

    1971

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1972

46

From which district did the peasant revolt against moneylenders and grain traders in the Deccan started in 1875?

  1. ((a))

    Poona

  2. ((b))

    Nashik

  3. ((c))

    Ratnagiri

  4. ((d))

    Ahmednagar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Poona

47

Which of the following is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy? 

  1. ((a))

    Digitally Saksham Bharat

  2. ((b))

    Digital India

  3. ((c))

    Saksham Bharat

  4. ((d))

    One Bharat one Nation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Digitally Saksham Bharat

48

Which of the following ideal climatic conditions are required for growing sugarcane or sugarcane cultivation?

  1. ((a))

    Moderate temperature, rainfall and plenty of sunlight

  2. ((b))

    Hot and humid Climate with a temperature of (21°C - 27°C) and annual rainfall (75 cm - 100 cm)

  3. ((c))

    High temperature, heavy rainfall and humid climate

  4. ((d))

    Cold climate and well distributed high rainfall

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Moderate temperature, rainfall and plenty of sunlight

49

The provision of the election of members of Rajya Sabha in the Constitution of India was adopted from the Constitution of ______. 

  1. ((a))

    Germany

  2. ((b))

    Japan

  3. ((c))

    South Africa

  4. ((d))

    The UK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Germany

50

In which of the following years was the National Green Tribunal Act passed?

  1. ((a))

    2008

  2. ((b))

    2010

  3. ((c))

    2009

  4. ((d))

    2011

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2008

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

When a positive integer n is divided by 9, the remainder is 4. What is the remainder when (3n3 + 2n2 + 5n) is divided by 9?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

52

In ΔABC, ∠A = 66°. AB and AC are produced to points D and E, respectively. If the bisectors of ∠CBD and ∠BCE meet at point O, then ∠BOC is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    123°

  2. ((b))

    24°

  3. ((c))

    57°

  4. ((d))

    66°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

123°

53

Study the following pie chart and answer the question given below.

Number of employees in department E = 216

The ratio of the number of male and female employees in department C is 4 : 5, and in department A 45% of the employees are male. What is the difference between the number of female employees in department C and the number of male employees in department A?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

54

The average weight of a group of 12 girls is 48 kg. If 2 girls R and S replace P and Q, the new average weight becomes 46 kg. The weight of P = the weight of Q. The weight of R = the weight of S. Another girl T, is included in the group and the new average weight becomes 46 kg. The weight of T = the weight of R. What is the weight of P (in kg)?

  1. ((a))

    56

  2. ((b))

    58

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56

55

A starts walking at 3 km/h. 5 hours after his start, B starts cycling at 8 km/h from the same point from where A started and cycles in the same direction. After how much distance (in km) will B catch up with A?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

56

If the 8-digit number 7x5739y2 is divisible by 88, then the largest possible value of (4x + 3y) is:

  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    51

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    42

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

57

A can do a piece of work in 66 days and B can do the same work in two-third of the time taken by A. Working together, what part of the same work can they complete in 12 days?

  1. ((a))

    111\frac{1}{{11}}

  2. ((b))

    56\frac{5}{{6}}

  3. ((c))

    511\frac{5}{{11}}

  4. ((d))

    16\frac{1}{{6}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

111\frac{1}{{11}}

58

The following chart shows the distribution (percentage-wise) of the total number of computers sold by dealers A and B together during 5 months. Study the chart and answer the given question.

Total number of computers sold by dealers A and B in March = 576

The ratio of computers sold by dealers A and B in February is 6 : 5. The difference between the number of computers sold by A and B is x. The value of x will be between _______.

  1. ((a))

    55 and 60

  2. ((b))

    65 and 70

  3. ((c))

    35 and 40

  4. ((d))

    60 and 65

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55 and 60

59

A merchant fixes the sale price of his goods at 33% above the cost price. He sells his goods at 23% less than the fixed price. His profit percentage is:

  1. ((a))

    2.14%

  2. ((b))

    4.12%

  3. ((c))

    1.24%

  4. ((d))

    2.41%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.14%

60

Amit earns a profit of 24% by selling an article for ₹167.40. By how much (in ₹) should he increase the selling price of the article to get a profit of 38%?

  1. ((a))

    18.90

  2. ((b))

    19.80

  3. ((c))

    17.40

  4. ((d))

    19.20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.90

61

Let △ABC ~ △QPR and ar(ΔABC)ar(ΔPQR),=,49144\frac{{{\rm{ar}}\left( {{\rm{\Delta ABC}}} \right)}}{{{\rm{ar}}\left( {{\rm{\Delta PQR}}} \right)}}, = ,\frac{{49}}{{144}}. If AB = 12 cm, BC = 9 cm and AC = 7 cm, then QR (in cm) is equal to:

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

62

A solid metallic ball of radius 9 cm is melted and recast into a right circular cylinder of double the radius of the ball. The curved surface area of the cylinder is:

  1. ((a))

    108 π cm2

  2. ((b))

    72 π cm2​

  3. ((c))

    162 π cm2​

  4. ((d))

    54 π cm2​

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108 π cm2

63

A, B and C can do a work together. The ratio of the work that A and B do together with respect to what C does is 13 : 3, and the ratio of the work that B and C do together to the work that A does is 1 : 1. Which worker among the three is the most efficient?

  1. ((a))

    All work equally

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All work equally

64

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

  1. ((a))

    16% increase

  2. ((b))

    7% decrease

  3. ((c))

    4% increase

  4. ((d))

    15% decrease

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16% increase

65

The value of sec⁡260∘cos⁡245∘,+,cosec230∘sec⁡245∘−tan⁡45∘\frac{{{{\sec }^2}60^\circ {{\cos }^2}45^\circ , + ,{\rm{cose}}{{\rm{c}}^2}30^\circ }}{{{{\sec }^2}45^\circ - \tan 45^\circ }} is:

  1. ((a))

    3(2,−,3)3\left( {2, - ,\sqrt 3 } \right)

  2. ((b))

    3(2,+,3)3\left( {2, + ,\sqrt 3 } \right)

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    -6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3(2,−,3)3\left( {2, - ,\sqrt 3 } \right)

66

The average of 31 numbers is 78. The average of the first 12 numbers is 75, and the average of the last 14 numbers is 80.5. What is the average of the remaining numbers?

  1. ((a))

    80.4

  2. ((b))

    78.2

  3. ((c))

    79.5

  4. ((d))

    79.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80.4

67

The value of 0.49,−,0.7,×,0.9,+,0.810.729,+,0.343\frac{{0.49, - ,0.7, \times ,0.9, + ,0.81}}{{0.729, + ,0.343}}is:

  1. ((a))

    59\frac{5}{9}

  2. ((b))

    119\frac{11}{9}

  3. ((c))

    117\frac{11}{7}

  4. ((d))

    58\frac{5}{8}

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Answer: ((a))

59\frac{5}{9}

68

The time taken by a boat to travel a certain distance downstream is 35\frac{3}{5} of the time taken by it to travel the same distance upstream. The speed of the stream is 4 km/h. How much time (in hours) will it take to travel 18 km downstream and 15 km upstream?

  1. ((a))

    2.25

  2. ((b))

    2.4

  3. ((c))

    2.15

  4. ((d))

    1.8

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Answer: ((a))

2.25

69

A can complete one-fourth of a work in 2 days and B can complete three-fifth of the same work in 6 days. In how many days will they complete the work if they work together?

  1. ((a))

    25182\frac{5}{{18}}

  2. ((b))

    21102\frac{1}{{10}}

  3. ((c))

    4494\frac{4}{9}

  4. ((d))

    41104\frac{1}{{10}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25182\frac{5}{{18}}

70

By selling an article for ₹390, a shopkeeper suffers some loss. Had he sold it for ₹444, he would have earned a profit equal to one-fifth of the loss he had in the earlier case. If he sells it for ₹522, what will be his profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    12.5%

  4. ((d))

    18.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

71

In an examination, the number of those who passed and the number of those who failed were in the ratio 25 : 4. If three more had appeared and the number of those who failed was 3 less than earlier, the ratio of passers to failures became 21 : 3. The total number of students who initially appeared for the examination was:

  1. ((a))

    162

  2. ((b))

    126

  3. ((c))

    216

  4. ((d))

    261

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

162

72

A certain sum amounts to ₹12,096 in 2 years and to ₹12,852 in 3 years at x% p.a., interest compounded yearly. What will be the simple interest (in ₹) on a sum of ₹15,000 at (x + 4)% p.a. in 5 years?

  1. ((a))

    7,875

  2. ((b))

    7,500

  3. ((c))

    8,437.50

  4. ((d))

    7,687.50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7,875

73

A's salary is 38% more than that of B's. What percentage (correct to one decimal place) is B's salary less than that of A's?

  1. ((a))

    28.6%

  2. ((b))

    25.7%

  3. ((c))

    27.5%

  4. ((d))

    26.8%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28.6%

74

If x,=,2,+,1x, = ,\sqrt 2 , + ,1 and y,=,23y, = ,\frac{{\sqrt 2 }}{3}, then what is the value of (x - 2y - 1)(x2 + 4y2 + 2xy - 2x - 2y + 1)?

  1. ((a))

    38227\frac{{38\sqrt 2 }}{{27}}

  2. ((b))

    423\frac{{4\sqrt 2 }}{3}

  3. ((c))

    1329\frac{{13\sqrt 2 }}{9}

  4. ((d))

    40227\frac{{40\sqrt 2 }}{{27}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38227\frac{{38\sqrt 2 }}{{27}}

75

The given pie chart shows the percentage distribution of a total of 2400 employees in different departments of a company. The given table shows the ratio of male to female employees in the different departments.

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

What is the ratio of the number of female employees in the Production Department to that of the male employees in the IT Department?

  1. ((a))

    8 : 15

  2. ((b))

    9 : 11

  3. ((c))

    15 : 8

  4. ((d))

    11 : 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 : 15

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Leisure

  2. ((b))

    Fruad

  3. ((c))

    Jealous

  4. ((d))

    Installment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leisure

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

Air India's sale to Tata Group was announced on 8 October last year and a Letter of Intent (LoI) was (1) ______ to the Tata Group confirming the government's willingness to sell (2) _______100% stake in the airline. On 25 October, the Centre (3) ______ the share purchase agreement (SPA) for this deal. The Indian government handed (4) ______ Air India to the Tata Group on 27 January, nearly 69 years after it was taken from the conglomerate. (5) ______, Ratan Tata shared his views on Twitter stating 'Welcome Back, Air India'.

77

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

  1. ((a))

    issued

  2. ((b))

    issue

  3. ((c))

    issues

  4. ((d))

    issuing

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Answer: ((a))

issued

78

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

  1. ((a))

    its

  2. ((b))

    one’s

  3. ((c))

    our

  4. ((d))

    his

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Answer: ((a))

its

79

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

  1. ((a))

    noticed

  2. ((b))

    signed

  3. ((c))

    witnessed

  4. ((d))

    attended

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Answer: ((a))

noticed

80

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

  1. ((a))

    out

  2. ((b))

    up

  3. ((c))

    over

  4. ((d))

    on

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

out

81

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

  1. ((a))

    Joyous

  2. ((b))

    Merry

  3. ((c))

    Wonderful

  4. ((d))

    Lively

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Joyous

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The usual perception of a wetland is a sprawling lake far away from a city, distant from humans, entirely pristine and therefore, lush with biodiversity. However, our research presents interesting new findings about these entities. Wetlands are in fact embedded in our towns and cities. It is often believed that such urban water bodies aren’t ecologically useful. But these water bodies play a crucial role in supporting bird life — and the ecosystem services this brings. Our research explored ponds across Delhi which is quite unique in terms of retaining many urban forests, a protected floodplain and patches of the Aravalli hills. These diverse habitats — and the location of Delhi in the middle of a major migratory pathway of birds — have led to over 470 bird species being recorded in the city, the second-longest such list for any capital globally.

A major reason for this avian abundance is that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) disallows the destruction of water bodies over a hectare in size. This has enabled 570 ponds to survive — the histories of these ponds are as varied as their appearance, from being village ponds to temple tanks, rainwater harvesting structures, water bodies made in parks, etc. Delhi’s ponds aren’t managed collectively — each is in the hands of municipalities, welfare associations or other institutions. Consequently, every pond has its own characteristics. Some are heavily managed, others are entirely ignored, some are accessible, others are hard to approach. The water quality, garbage levels and foliage also vary. Importantly, this variety allows multiple birds to use these ponds. We found at least 177 species at the 39 water bodies — ponds comprise less than 0.5% of the area of Delhi but provide a home to over 40% of the city’s bird species. These included species of global conservation concern like the common pochard, the ferruginous pochard, the river lapwing, the black-headed ibis and the painted stork. Also, ponds with less management interventions had greater diversity of habitats birds could use — as these interventions grew, the number of bird species declined. We found 46% birds were wetland specialists while the rest used the trees and shrubs on the edges of ponds.

82

The main theme of the passage is:

  1. ((a))

    management of ponds in Delhi

  2. ((b))

    use of ponds and lakes

  3. ((c))

    wetlands of Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Delhi’s wetlands and birdlife

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

management of ponds in Delhi

83

The above passage is: 

  1. ((a))

    DDA’s press release

  2. ((b))

    a magazine article

  3. ((c))

    an extract from a research report

  4. ((d))

    a news item

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DDA’s press release

84

According to the passage, Delhi is quite unique in certain terms. Pick the option that does NOT indicate its uniqueness. 

  1. ((a))

    Delhi has a protected floodplain. 

  2. ((b))

    Delhi has patches of the Aravalli hills.

  3. ((c))

    Delhi has many urban forests.

  4. ((d))

    Delhi has an unusual location.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi has a protected floodplain. 

85

What happens when the ponds are heavily managed?

  1. ((a))

    The number of bird species increases.

  2. ((b))

    The water quality of the pond declines. 

  3. ((c))

    The number of bird species declines.

  4. ((d))

    Greater diversity of habitat for birds is provided. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The number of bird species increases.

86

​What are the reasons of abundant bird population in Delhi?

a. Delhi is in the middle of a major migratory pathway of birds.

b. Delhi has many forests, Aravali hills and a protected flood plain.

c. Ponds in Delhi are very well managed collectively by municipalities and welfare associations.

d. Destruction of water bodies over a hectare in size is banned in Delhi.

  1. ((a))

    a, b and c

  2. ((b))

    b, c and d

  3. ((c))

    a, b and d

  4. ((d))

    a, c and d

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Answer: ((a))

a, b and c

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Scarcely had I reached the terrace to water my plants ______ two monkeys jumped in front of me.

  1. ((a))

    than

  2. ((b))

    that

  3. ((c))

    till

  4. ((d))

    when

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Answer: ((a))

than

88

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

He was so confident then nothing could hinder his success.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement required 

  2. ((b))

    too confident then

  3. ((c))

    so confident that

  4. ((d))

    too confident to

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement required 

89

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

She said to me, "Please lend me your bicycle."

  1. ((a))

    She requested me to lend her my bicycle.

  2. ((b))

    She requested you to lend me her bicycle.

  3. ((c))

    She requested me to lend her your bicycle.

  4. ((d))

    She requested her to lend me your bicycle.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She requested me to lend her my bicycle.

90

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

He asked the cashier if he could get a new bundle of notes.

  1. ((a))

    He said to the cashier, "Can I get a new bundle of notes?" 

  2. ((b))

    He said to the cashier, "Get me a new bundle of notes."

  3. ((c))

    He said to the cashier, "Can you give me a new bundle of notes?" 

  4. ((d))

    He said to the cashier, "Do you have a new bundle of notes?" 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He said to the cashier, "Can I get a new bundle of notes?" 

91

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Fervor

  1. ((a))

    Seriousness

  2. ((b))

    Zeal

  3. ((c))

    Intensity

  4. ((d))

    Apathy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seriousness

92

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Perilous

  1. ((a))

    Enormous

  2. ((b))

    Populous

  3. ((c))

    Hazardous

  4. ((d))

    Tremendous

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Enormous

93

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

I can make / an utility item / from this / waste paper.

  1. ((a))

    an utility item

  2. ((b))

    I can make

  3. ((c))

    waste paper

  4. ((d))

    from this 

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Answer: ((a))

an utility item

94

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get out of hand

  1. ((a))

    Be depressed 

  2. ((b))

    Not able to finish

  3. ((c))

    Run away from somebody

  4. ((d))

    Become difficult to control

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Answer: ((a))

Be depressed 

95

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

A disease persisting for a long time or recurring again and again

  1. ((a))

    Certified

  2. ((b))

    Confirmed

  3. ((c))

    Chronological

  4. ((d))

    Chronic

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Certified

96

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. This ensures that the product is suitable for human use.

B. If the product is safe, the animals remain unhurt.

C. It is illegal to test unknown chemicals on people.

D. As a result, such tests are conducted on small animals.

  1. ((a))

    CADB

  2. ((b))

    BADC

  3. ((c))

    CDBA

  4. ((d))

    DBCA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CADB

97

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

A little girl opened the door of the hut.

  1. ((a))

    The door of the hut is opened by a little girl. 

  2. ((b))

    The door of the hut has been opened by a little girl. 

  3. ((c))

    A little girl of the hut was opened by the door.

  4. ((d))

    The door of the hut was opened by a little girl.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The door of the hut is opened by a little girl. 

98

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Lock horns

  1. ((a))

    Find a mate

  2. ((b))

    Fight with someone

  3. ((c))

    Defeat someone

  4. ((d))

    Make a team

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Answer: ((a))

Find a mate

99

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

The study of plants

  1. ((a))

    Geology

  2. ((b))

    Zoology

  3. ((c))

    Botany

  4. ((d))

    Radiology

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Geology

100

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

Beating the Retreat was organised by the defense forces at the Vijay Chowk.

  1. ((a))

    The Vijay Chowk organised Beating the Retreat at the defense forces. 

  2. ((b))

    The defense forces were organising Beating the Retreat at the Vijay Chowk. 

  3. ((c))

    Beating the Retreat was organising the defense forces at the Vijay Chowk.

  4. ((d))

    The defense forces organised Beating the Retreat at the Vijay Chowk.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Vijay Chowk organised Beating the Retreat at the defense forces. 

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