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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

Select the Answer Figure that will continue the series established by the four Problems Figures.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

2

If ‘A + B’ means ‘A is the son of B’; ‘A - B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’, ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the father of B’ and ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’, then what does P + R & Q - S mean?

  1. ((a))

    R is the daughter of Q

  2. ((b))

    P is the sister of Q

  3. ((c))

    S is the brother of Q

  4. ((d))

    S is the mother of P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R is the daughter of Q

3

Following are the conditions to select a manager for accounts in a company:

1, The candidate must be at least 30 years and not more than 40 years as on 1st January 2019.

  1. Be a commerce graduate with at least 55% aggregate marks
  2. Have experience of at least 10 years of accounts experience out of which at least 3 years in a managerial position in an organization.

4, Have secured at least 60% in the recruitment process.

At 2 above. but has secured at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation and has secured 80% in the recruitment process, he can be referred to VP-accounts.

In each question below the candidate details are provided. Read the question and answer based on the information provided. Don’t assume anything.

Ram is born on 1 August 1974 and has a 60% aggregate in graduation -he has 15 years" experience in an organization with 5 years as accounts manager.

  1. ((a))

    If the candidate is to be selected for VP-accounts

  2. ((b))

    If the candidate is to be selected for Manager-accounts

  3. ((c))

    If the candidate is not to be selected

  4. ((d))

    If the data provided is inadequate to take a decision

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

If the candidate is to be selected for VP-accounts

4

Which of the two conclusions can be concluded on the basis of given statements?

Statements:

Some Donuts are Burgers.

Some Cakes are Donuts.

Conclusions:

  1. Some Burgers are Donuts.
  2. All Cakes are Burgers.
  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion 1 follows

  2. ((b))

    Both 1 and 2 follow

  3. ((c))

    Neither 1 nor 2 follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion 2 follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion 1 follows

5

Choose the word which has the same relation as the pair of words that is given?

Duck : Quack ∷ Hoot : ?

  1. ((a))

    Eagle

  2. ((b))

    Swan

  3. ((c))

    Owl

  4. ((d))

    Hen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eagle

6

In a code language, THANKS is written as NKSAHT. How will POETRY be written as in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    TYREOP

  2. ((b))

    TROYEP

  3. ((c))

    TRYEOP

  4. ((d))

    TRYOEP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TYREOP

7

Kailash remembers that his brother Deepak’s birthday falls after 20th May but before 28th May, while Geeta remembers that Deepak’s birthday falls before 22nd May but after 12th May. On what date Deepak’s birthday falls?

  1. ((a))

    20th May

  2. ((b))

    21st May

  3. ((c))

    22nd May

  4. ((d))

    cannot be determined

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20th May

8

Town P is the east of town Q. Town R is to the South of town P. Town T is to the east of town R. Town T is towards which direction with respect to town P?

  1. ((a))

    East

  2. ((b))

    South 

  3. ((c))

    North-east

  4. ((d))

    South-east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

East

9

Sunanda’s mother’s brother’s son is Kritika, then, how is Kritika related to Sunanda?

  1. ((a))

    Cousin

  2. ((b))

    Aunt

  3. ((c))

    Grand Mother

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cousin

10

The question consists of four Problem Figures marked A, B, C and D and four Answer Figure marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the series established by the four Problem Figures.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

11

Find out the number that does not fit in the following number series.

1, 2, 3, 7, 22, 155, 3310

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    3310

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    155

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

12

Read the following paragraph carefully and answer the question given.

Five dolls in shop are in a row on a shell. Teddy is to the left of Rabbit and to the right of Tortoise. Monkey is to the right of Rabbit. Baby doll is between Rabbit and Monkey.

Then which doll is placed Immediate right to Baby doll?

  1. ((a))

    Tortoise

  2. ((b))

    Rabbit

  3. ((c))

    Teddy

  4. ((d))

    Monkey

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tortoise

13

Four words have been given as options out of which three are alike in same manner, while the fourth one is different. Choose the odd one

  1. ((a))

    Triangles

  2. ((b))

    Rhombus

  3. ((c))

    Squares

  4. ((d))

    Rectangles

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Triangles

14

Deep walked 5 m towards North. Then he turned right and walked 5 m. Then he turned left and walked 5 m. Then he turned left and walked 10 m. Finally, he turned left and walked 15 m. In which direction is he from the starting position?

  1. ((a))

    South-West

  2. ((b))

    North

  3. ((c))

    South-East

  4. ((d))

    North-West

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South-West

15

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion(s) that logically follow(s) from the given statements.

Statements:

Irregularity is a cause for punishment in jobs.

Some irregular employees were fired from jobs.

Conclusions:

I: All fired employees are regular

II. Those employees who have not been punished are regular.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both the conclusion follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

16

How many letters in the word ‘PERSONIFICATION’ occupy the same position in the word as they do in the English alphabet?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

17

Four words have been given out of which three are alike in same manner, while one is different, choose out the odd one. 

  1. ((a))

    Convict

  2. ((b))

    Den

  3. ((c))

    Hole

  4. ((d))

    Web

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Convict

18

The statement below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements are true, even if it appears at variance from generally establied facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.

Statements:

All sets are lotuses.

All lotuses are beds.

Some beds are lakes.

Conclusions:

I. Some lotuses are sets.

II. Some lakes are beds.

  1. ((a))

    Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both the conclusions follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.

19

In a certain code, FISH is written as 2118819. How will POND be written as in that code?

  1. ((a))

    11121323

  2. ((b))

    12213234

  3. ((c))

    1615144

  4. ((d))

    1616164

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11121323

20

Which figure from the Answer Figures will replace the question mark (?) in the Problem Figures?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

21

Read the following given code language and answer the question.

If D = 8, H = 16, R = 36, BD = 12, then how AOM could be written in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    58

  3. ((c))

    44

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

22

The following series follows a trend. Identify the term which does not fit in to the series.

4, 6, 10, 16, 24, 34, 40, 60

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

23

Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose out the odd one.

  1. ((a))

    Hiss

  2. ((b))

    Hoot

  3. ((c))

    Mew

  4. ((d))

    Cattle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hiss

24

Select the option that will correctly fill in the blank and complete the following series.

37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, __________.

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    61

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

25

Choose the numeral term which has the same relation as the given pair:

6 : 218 ∷ 8 : ?

  1. ((a))

    512

  2. ((b))

    516

  3. ((c))

    520

  4. ((d))

    514

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

512

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which musical instrument Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play?

  1. ((a))

    Flute

  2. ((b))

    Tabla

  3. ((c))

    Shehnai

  4. ((d))

    Sarod

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Flute

27

The official foundation day of the Indian Air Force is:

  1. ((a))

    8th October

  2. ((b))

    2nd October

  3. ((c))

    3rd October

  4. ((d))

    1st November

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8th October

28

The physico-chemical process used by green plants for converting light energy into chemical energy is known as _________.

  1. ((a))

    Catabolism

  2. ((b))

    Photosynthesis

  3. ((c))

    Anabolism

  4. ((d))

    Oxygenation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Catabolism

29

Who is the National Security Advisor of India?

  1. ((a))

    Pankaj Saran

  2. ((b))

    Brajesh Misra

  3. ((c))

    Ajit Doval

  4. ((d))

    Nripendra Misra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pankaj Saran

30

Which country is the second-largest producer of sugarcane in the world?

  1. ((a))

    China

  2. ((b))

    Pakistan

  3. ((c))

    India

  4. ((d))

    Brazil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

China

31

King Harsha’s rule was effective during the period:

  1. ((a))

    606-647 CE

  2. ((b))

    234-276 CE

  3. ((c))

    111-176 CE

  4. ((d))

    878-924 CE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

606-647 CE

32

India’s first ever gold medal at the Youth Olympics was won by Jeremy Lalrinnunga. He contested in which event?

  1. ((a))

    55 kg. weightlifting

  2. ((b))

    68 kg, weightlifting

  3. ((c))

    62 kg, weightlifting

  4. ((d))

    69 kg, weightlifting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

55 kg. weightlifting

33

Which of the following refers to the life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms?

  1. ((a))

    Mentalism

  2. ((b))

    Spasm

  3. ((c))

    Reproduction

  4. ((d))

    Metabolism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mentalism

34

Vinayapitaka is a well known:

  1. ((a))

    Sufi text

  2. ((b))

    Buddhist text

  3. ((c))

    Jain text

  4. ((d))

    Valmiki text

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sufi text

35

The regulation of the internal environment to maintain a constant state is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Adaptability

  2. ((b))

    Flexibility

  3. ((c))

    Inertia

  4. ((d))

    Homeostasis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adaptability

36

Who introduced Vernacular Press Act in 1878, which subjected newspapers published in Indian languages to a censorship?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Dalhousie

  2. ((b))

    Lord Duncan

  3. ((c))

    Lord Lytton

  4. ((d))

    Clement Atlee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Dalhousie

37

Satyamev Jayate, the phrase written on the National Emblem is taken from which of the following texts?

  1. ((a))

    Isa Upanishad

  2. ((b))

    Mundaka Upanishad

  3. ((c))

    Chhandogya Upanishad

  4. ((d))

    Katha Upanishad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Isa Upanishad

38

Which Indian state/Union Territory has introduced the Happiness Curriculum for school students?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Jammu Kashmir

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

39

Who is the author of the well-known text Kamasutra?

  1. ((a))

    Patanjali

  2. ((b))

    Katyayana

  3. ((c))

    Varahamihir

  4. ((d))

    Vatsyayana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Patanjali

40

The secretariat of International Solar Alliance is located in __________.

  1. ((a))

    China

  2. ((b))

    USA

  3. ((c))

    Germany

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

China

41

The first session of Indian National Congress was presided over by _________.

  1. ((a))

    Surendra Nath Banerjee

  2. ((b))

    Narendra Nath Banerjee

  3. ((c))

    Dinesh Chandra Banerjee

  4. ((d))

    Womesh Chandra Banerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surendra Nath Banerjee

42

In 2018, with which country did India sign a pact to deepen their cooperation in the filed of environment while affirming their commitment to lead the fight against climate change?

  1. ((a))

    South Africa

  2. ((b))

    France

  3. ((c))

    China

  4. ((d))

    Brazil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South Africa

43

What is the full form of EPCA, which is tasked with taking various measures to tackle air pollution in the national capital region?

  1. ((a))

    Environment Pollution Compliance Authority

  2. ((b))

    Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority

  3. ((c))

    Energy Protection Control Authority

  4. ((d))

    Environmental Energy Pollution Compliance Authority

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Environment Pollution Compliance Authority

44

The current (as of December 2018) Air Chief Marshal of India is:

  1. ((a))

    Darmesh Darshan

  2. ((b))

    Raghu Veer

  3. ((c))

    B S Dhanoa

  4. ((d))

    Vikas Gupta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Darmesh Darshan

45

The bilateral maritime exercise between India and Japan, which was held in October 2018, was called as:

  1. ((a))

    JI-18

  2. ((b))

    JIMEX-18

  3. ((c))

    INDIA-18

  4. ((d))

    JAIND-18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JI-18

46

With respect to area, India is about how many times bigger than Pakistan?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

47

India’s first ever gold medal at the Youth Olympics was won by ________.

  1. ((a))

    Vicky Batta

  2. ((b))

    Jeremy Lalrinnunga

  3. ((c))

    Sneha Soren

  4. ((d))

    Vicky Bhattia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vicky Batta

48

In which year was Sangeet Natak Akademi founded?

  1. ((a))

    1952

  2. ((b))

    1947

  3. ((c))

    1948

  4. ((d))

    1949 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1952

49

The Supreme Commander of the Indian Air Force is the:

  1. ((a))

    Home Minister of India

  2. ((b))

    Prime Minister

  3. ((c))

    Defence Minister

  4. ((d))

    President of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Home Minister of India

50

In which Indian state did black pepper originate?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Orissa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Two angles are supplementary and are in the ratio 2 : 3. What is the value of the larger angles?

  1. ((a))

    80°

  2. ((b))

    108°

  3. ((c))

    240°

  4. ((d))

    180°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80°

52

The side of an equilateral triangle is 12 cm. Find the perimeter of the equilateral triangle whose side is twice of the first triangle.

  1. ((a))

    60 cm

  2. ((b))

    72 cm

  3. ((c))

    50 cm

  4. ((d))

    48 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 cm

53

Two pipes, A and B can fill an empty cistern in 20 min and 40 min, respectively. Both the pipes are opened together, and after some time, pipe A is closed. If the cistern gets filled in 30 min, then for how long was pipe A kept open?

  1. ((a))

    5 min

  2. ((b))

    15 min

  3. ((c))

    10 min

  4. ((d))

    2 min

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 min

54

The cost price of a product was Rs. 150, and it was sold at a profit of 30%. What was the selling price of the product?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 205

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 195

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 175

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 205

55

What would be the result of the following expression?

192×192×192−8×8×8192×192+192×8+8×8\frac{{192 \times 192 \times 192 - 8 \times 8 \times 8}}{{192 \times 192 + 192 \times 8 + 8 \times 8}}

  1. ((a))

    200

  2. ((b))

    184

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200

56

In sin (α + β) = 1, sin(α – β) = 1/2, then tan (α + 2β) tan (2α + β) = ?

  1. ((a))

    -1

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    None of these

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-1

57

A is thrice as good a workman as B. If B takes 45 days to finish a task, then how many days will A take to finish the same task?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

58

If an amount of Rs. 5,000 earned a simple interest of Rs. 500 over 2 years, what is the rate of simple interest?

  1. ((a))

    4%

  2. ((b))

    2%

  3. ((c))

    5%

  4. ((d))

    5.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4%

59

What would be the result of the following expression?

132×132×132+68×68×68132×132−132×68+68×68\frac{{132 \times 132 \times 132 + 68 \times 68 \times 68}}{{132 \times 132 - 132 \times 68 + 68 \times 68}}

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

60

A person sold a bag for Rs. 200 at a loss of 20% on the initial price. What was the cost price of the bag?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 350

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 200

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 150

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 350

61

A train moves past a pole and a tunnel completely in 3s and 15 s, respectively. The length of the tunnel is 480 m. What is the speed of the train?

  1. ((a))

    4 m/s

  2. ((b))

    40 m/s

  3. ((c))

    30 m/s

  4. ((d))

    60 m/s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 m/s

62

What is the average of the following set of numbers?

91, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    95.5

  3. ((c))

    95

  4. ((d))

    97

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

63

A sum of Rs. 1,500 was divided between A and B. If 4/5 of what A received was equal to 2/5 of what B received, then what was the amount that B received?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 700

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,000

64

A person sold a product for Rs. 360 at a profit of 20% on the initial price. What was the cost price of the product?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 200

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 350

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 300

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 200

65

Two trains 230 m and 270 m long, are running on parallel tracks in the opposite directions at a speed of 40 km/h and 50 km/h, respectively. What is the time taken by the trains to cross each other completely?

  1. ((a))

    25 s

  2. ((b))

    15 s

  3. ((c))

    20 s

  4. ((d))

    30 s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 s

66

What is the fractional form of 7.135‾7.\overline {135}?

  1. ((a))

    795/111

  2. ((b))

    793/111

  3. ((c))

    792/111

  4. ((d))

    792/1000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

795/111

67

Select the option that will correctly fill in the blank and complete the following series.

37, 41, 43, 47, 49, 53, 55, 59, __________.

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    61

  4. ((d))

    63

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

68

The age of the father, 4 years ago, was 8 times the age of his son. At present, the father’s age is 4 times that of his son. Find the age of son.

  1. ((a))

    7 years

  2. ((b))

    14 years

  3. ((c))

    18 years

  4. ((d))

    9 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 years

69

A and B together have Rs. 3000. If 2/5th of A’s amount is equal to 1/5th of B’s, find the amount that B has.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2000

70

Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following equation.

25 × [12 × (5 – 22)] ÷ (2 + 4) = ?

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

71

A lends a loan amount of Rs. 10,000 to B at a simple interest rate of 5% per annum for a year. What will be the total amount retuned by B?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 12,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10,500

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 12,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10,000

72

A cylindrical surface having a height of 3 cm and a radius of 5 cm needs to be sellotaped around. What will be the minimum length of Sellotape required to wrap the cylinder once if the breadth of the Sellotape is 8 cm?

  1. ((a))

    15π

  2. ((b))

    5π

  3. ((c))

    25π

  4. ((d))

    10π

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15π

Direction: The bar graph given below shows the foreign exchange reserves of a country (in million US $) from 1991 – 1992 to 1998 – 1999.

73

The foreign exchange reserves in 1997-98 was how many times that in 1994-95?

  1. ((a))

    1.2

  2. ((b))

    0.7

  3. ((c))

    1.5

  4. ((d))

    1.4

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Answer: ((a))

1.2

74

Between 1991-1992 and 1998-1999, in which year were in country’s foreign exchange reserves deplete by $1200 MN as compared to the previous year?

  1. ((a))

    1998-1999

  2. ((b))

    1993-1994

  3. ((c))

    1991-1992

  4. ((d))

    1995-1996

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Answer: ((a))

1998-1999

75

Between 1991-1992 to 1998-1999, in which year did the country’s foreign exchange reserves increase by $ 1200 MN as compared to the previous year?

  1. ((a))

    1991-1992

  2. ((b))

    1994-1995

  3. ((c))

    1996-1997

  4. ((d))

    1997-1998

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Answer: ((a))

1991-1992

English Language (25 questions)

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Spread across a mere 1 km radius, Shani Shingnapur is a small town of about 200 houses in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India, where throngs of pilgrims come to offer their prayers to the Hindu god, Lord Shani.

Here, you will find one of the most venerated temples of Lord Shani in the country, and Shani Shingnapur residents unanimously put their faith in the deity as their protector. Due to a 300-year-old legend, no house in the village has doors. And this belief extends beyond the residential houses to nearly all the town’s civic establishments, from hotels to the police station and even the bank. And there’s not a single shop in Shani Shinenapur where you can buy locks and keys.

The Shani Singapore’s shrine of Lord Shani is a 1.5 m black monolith installed on a platform without a cover from any side. Mustard oil ceaselessly pours out of a container suspended above the shrine, bathing the idol with the metaphorical dedication of his devotees. The temple remains open 24 hours a day, all year around.

Although, originally a humble abode to the deity, the much-visited temple is now administered by a trust that receives a substantial amount of donations from pilgrims and devotees. With time, the popularity of Shani Shingnapur has surged and the faith of the residents has strengthened.

Locals continue to live in simple and functional accommodations that are left open throughout the seasons, with mere doorframes for entrances. Curtains can provide some sense of privacy, and plywood sometimes guards the bottom half of the doorway to keep stray animals at bay. Locals go about their daily chores without worrying about the security of their houses and belongings; such is their staunch faith in Lord Shani that they even travel out of town for days without asking their neighbours to keep vigil.

“If someone has been dishonest or tries to steal in the village, that person would be unable to escape the punishments of Lord Shani and will bear the consequences of his actions," said Dyaneshwar Kudalkar, who runs a guest house catering to pilgrims.

“When we are protected to this extent, we need not worry about making external arrangements for safety. There have been instances where people have installed doors or latches in their houses and have suffered accidents, losses in business or bad luck.”

76

What is unique about the town of Shani Singnapur?

  1. ((a))

    Many pilgrims come to visit the town from faraway places.

  2. ((b))

    The town has a temple to the deity Shani.

  3. ((c))

    There are no doors to the houses in the whole town.

  4. ((d))

    The people of the town have great faith in lord Shani.

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Answer: ((a))

Many pilgrims come to visit the town from faraway places.

77

Why don’t people of Shani Shingnapur lock their homes?

  1. ((a))

    They cannot buy locks in the market.

  2. ((b))

    They have great faith in lord Shani.

  3. ((c))

    People in the town are honest.

  4. ((d))

    They ask the neighbours to keep a watch.

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Answer: ((a))

They cannot buy locks in the market.

78

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Initially the temple of Shani used to be small.

  2. ((b))

    Mustard oil keeps pouring on the idol of Lord Shani continuously.

  3. ((c))

    Lord Shani’s idol is mounted on a platform.

  4. ((d))

    The idol of Lord Shani is covered from three sides.

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Answer: ((a))

Initially the temple of Shani used to be small.

79

How do people in Shani Shingnapur maintain their privacy?

  1. ((a))

    They use door frames for entrances.

  2. ((b))

    Plywood is used at the bottom half of entrance.

  3. ((c))

    Latches are installed in the entrance.

  4. ((d))

    Curtains are sometimes used.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They use door frames for entrances.

80

Given below are six sentences with the first and the last in their correct order; however, the remaining four are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.

Sentence 1. Emilia and her family lived on the island of Sebesi—one of the largest islands in the Sunda Strait— located near the Anak Krakatau volcano.

P. Sebesi island is one of several areas that was badly hit by the tsunami, which was triggered after volcanic activity at Anak Krakatau caused undersea landslides.

Q. Vast waves engulfed coastal towns on the islands of Sumatra and Java leaving at least 430 dead and more than 150 missing.

R. It destroyed hundreds of buildings, sweeping away cars and uprooting trees in several popular tourist destinations on Saturday.

S. At least 16,000 people still remain displaced and rescue workers are struggling to reach remote areas of the country that have been hit by the tsunami.

Sentence 6. Emelia is one of 90 people who have been hospitalised at the Bob Bazar hospital in the nearby town of Kalianda.

  1. ((a))

    SPQR

  2. ((b))

    PRQS

  3. ((c))

    RSQP

  4. ((d))

    RQPS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SPQR

81

Match words in column A with their meanings in column B.

Column AColumn B
a. surge1. example
b. vigil2. increase
c. instance3. watch
  1. ((a))

    a-1, b-3, c-2

  2. ((b))

    a-2, b-3, c-1

  3. ((c))

    a-2, b-1, c-3

  4. ((d))

    a-3, b-2, c-1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a-1, b-3, c-2

82

In the sentence below, there is a word which is wrongly spelt. Identify the word.

Health authorities should foster good practice by diseminating information.

  1. ((a))

    Practice

  2. ((b))

    Information

  3. ((c))

    Authorities

  4. ((d))

    Diseminating

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Practice

83

Select the word which is closest in meaning to the word in capitals.

DISTASTEFUL

  1. ((a))

    unpleasant

  2. ((b))

    contaminated

  3. ((c))

    useless

  4. ((d))

    tasteless

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Answer: ((a))

unpleasant

Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Today we know that our earth, which seems to be flat and almost endless, is really a small ________ (1) revolving round the sun. Compared to other little bodies, the earth is of course extremely big, so (2) ________ that in relation to its (3) ________ even huge mountains would be like tiny particles of sand sticking on a football.

84

Which of the following words should be filled at blank 1 as per context of the passage from the given options?

  1. ((a))

    ball

  2. ((b))

    globe

  3. ((c))

    planet

  4. ((d))

    round

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Answer: ((a))

ball

85

Which of the following words should be filled at blank 2 as per context of the passage from the given options?

  1. ((a))

    big

  2. ((b))

    large

  3. ((c))

    huge

  4. ((d))

    vast

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

big

86

Which of the following words should be filled at blank 3 as per context of the passage from the given options?

  1. ((a))

    size

  2. ((b))

    shape

  3. ((c))

    proportion

  4. ((d))

    distance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

size

87

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Ragini’s parents do not like Mohit, but he keeps meeting her on and off.

  1. ((a))

    Secretly

  2. ((b))

    Openly

  3. ((c))

    Occasionally

  4. ((d))

    Regularly

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Answer: ((a))

Secretly

88

Identify the segment of the sentence given below that contains a grammatical error.

Young people in Britain eats more snacks than people of the same age in other European countries.

  1. ((a))

    than people of the same age

  2. ((b))

    eats more snacks

  3. ((c))

    in other European countries

  4. ((d))

    Young people in Britain

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Answer: ((a))

than people of the same age

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the context.

The suffering of children at the shelter home _________ our sympathy.

  1. ((a))

    aroused

  2. ((b))

    raised

  3. ((c))

    created

  4. ((d))

    arose

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Answer: ((a))

aroused

90

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

All the members happily paid the one-time subscription for the ‘Swacchta Abhiyan’ in the colony.

  1. ((a))

    The one-time subscription for the Swacchta Abhiyan in the colony has been paid happily by all the members.

  2. ((b))

    The one-time subscription for the Swacchta Abhiyan in the colony is being paid happily by all the members.

  3. ((c))

    The one-time subscription for all the members in the colony was paid happily by the Swacchta Abhiyan.

  4. ((d))

    The one-time subscription for the Swacchta Abhiyan in the colony was paid happily by all the members.

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Answer: ((a))

The one-time subscription for the Swacchta Abhiyan in the colony has been paid happily by all the members.

91

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the context.

She was so tired that she _________ asleep immediately.

  1. ((a))

    got

  2. ((b))

    went

  3. ((c))

    fell

  4. ((d))

    felt

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Answer: ((a))

got

92

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the context.

The door opened with a ________ sound.

  1. ((a))

    tinkling

  2. ((b))

    whistling

  3. ((c))

    murmuring

  4. ((d))

    creaking

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Answer: ((a))

tinkling

93

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the context.

He _________ the letter and put it in his bag.

  1. ((a))

    turned

  2. ((b))

    bent

  3. ((c))

    folded

  4. ((d))

    doubled

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Answer: ((a))

turned

94

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A partner in crime

  1. ((a))

    Accomplice

  2. ((b))

    Assistant

  3. ((c))

    Colleague

  4. ((d))

    Associate

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Answer: ((a))

Accomplice

95

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Shobhit said, “Mohit often helps me with Mathematics.”

  1. ((a))

    Shobhit said Mohit often helps me with Mathematics.

  2. ((b))

    Shobhit said that Mohit often helping him with Mathematics.

  3. ((c))

    Shobhit said that Mohit was often helping him with Mathematics.

  4. ((d))

    Shobhit said that Mohit often helped him with Mathematics.

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Answer: ((a))

Shobhit said Mohit often helps me with Mathematics.

96

From the below, select the sentence that is grammatically correct and meaningful in the given context.

  1. ((a))

    Tractors are used by their fields to plough farmers.

  2. ((b))

    By farmers their tractors are used fields to plough.

  3. ((c))

    Their fields to plough tractors are used by farmers.

  4. ((d))

    Tractors are used by farmers to plough their fields.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tractors are used by their fields to plough farmers.

97

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.

The boys asked the teacher if they were going to have a holiday the next day.

  1. ((a))

    The boys asked the teacher, “Were they going to have a holiday the next day?”

  2. ((b))

    The boys asked the teacher, “Are we going to have a holiday tomorrow?”

  3. ((c))

    The boys asked the teacher, “Do we have a holiday tomorrow?”

  4. ((d))

    The boys told the teacher, “We going to have a holiday tomorrow.”

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The boys asked the teacher, “Were they going to have a holiday the next day?”

98

Select the word which is opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.

SUSPEND

  1. ((a))

    change

  2. ((b))

    continue

  3. ((c))

    interrupt

  4. ((d))

    cancel

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Answer: ((a))

change

99

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

For generations, the tradition of equating the visitors with God has been followed by our village.

  1. ((a))

    For generations, the visitors have followed the tradition of equating our village with God.

  2. ((b))

    For generations, our village has been following the tradition of equating the visitors with God.

  3. ((c))

    For generations, our village has followed the tradition of equating the visitors with God.

  4. ((d))

    For generations, our village was following the tradition of equating the visitors with God.

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Answer: ((a))

For generations, the visitors have followed the tradition of equating our village with God.

100

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I helped my sister ________.

  1. ((a))

    makes her project

  2. ((b))

    her project to make

  3. ((c))

    make her project

  4. ((d))

    has made her project

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Answer: ((a))

makes her project

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