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General Intelligence (25 questions)

1

In a code language, 'PALM' is coded as 16-1-12-13 and 'HEAD' is coded as 8-5-1-4. How will 'NECK' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    14-5-3-10

  2. ((b))

    14-5-3-11

  3. ((c))

    13-5-3-10

  4. ((d))

    13-5-3-11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14-5-3-10

2

Two positions of the same dice are given. What digit will be on the face opposite to the face having the digit 5 ?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

3

In a certain code language, ‘FIRST’ is written as ‘YWUKG’ and ‘GROSS’ is written as ‘XWRTH’. How will ‘ROUND’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    IRYQS

  2. ((b))

    HRXQS

  3. ((c))

    IRXQS

  4. ((d))

    JQXQS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IRYQS

4

 In a certain code language, 'STATE' is written as '38401405' and 'EXILE' is written as 5489245'.How will ‘ARENA’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    1365281

  2. ((b))

    1365141

  3. ((c))

    21181014

  4. ((d))

    21810142

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1365281

5

H is the husband of G. J and K are the sons of H. L is the son of J. L is the brother of M. N is the mother of M. How is N related to H? 

  1. ((a))

    Sister

  2. ((b))

    Daughter-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister

6

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

RI, PK, LO, FU, XC, ?

  1. ((a))

    PK

  2. ((b))

    MN

  3. ((c))

    NM

  4. ((d))

    NL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PK

7

In a code language, 'MUSCLE' is coded as USMLEC and 'FINGER' is coded as INFERG. How will 'THROAT' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    HTRAOT

  2. ((b))

    HTROAT

  3. ((c))

    RHTTAO

  4. ((d))

    HRTATO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HTRAOT

8

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

Statements:

All chairs are doors.

Some doors are keys.

All keys are windows.

Conclusions:

I. All chairs are keys.

II. Some windows are doors.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow.

9

The following figures show the sequence of folding a piece of paper. The last figure shows the manner in which the folded paper has been cut. Choose  figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

In a code language, 'TRAIN' is written as AITRS, and 'TRUCK' is written as UCTRP. How will 'CYCLE' be written in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    CLCYJ

  2. ((b))

    CCYLE

  3. ((c))

    CLCYM

  4. ((d))

    CLYCJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CLCYJ

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

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

  1. Genius
  2. Genuine
  3. Generic
  4. Generous
  5. Genesis
  1. ((a))

    3, 4, 5, 1, 2

  2. ((b))

    3, 5, 1, 4, 2

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

  4. ((d))

    4, 1, 5, 2, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 4, 5, 1, 2

13

In a certain code language,'TREE' is written as WWHJ, and 'LEAF' is written as OJDK. How will 'BARK' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    EFTP

  2. ((b))

    GFUN

  3. ((c))

    GDWN

  4. ((d))

    EFUP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EFTP

14

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

TIDE : URBW :: BACK : CZAQ :: WORD : ?

  1. ((a))

    XLPX

  2. ((b))

    XPSE

  3. ((c))

    XLIW

  4. ((d))

    XMPX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XLPX

15

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

Statements:

All chairs are tables.

Some tables are stands.

All stands are baskets.

Conclusions:

I. Some chairs are stands.

II. Some tables are baskets.

III. All baskets are chairs.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusions II and III follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusions I and II follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusions II and III follow.

16

Select correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the letter Y and balance the following equation.

52 Y 13 Y 16 Y 32 Y 2

  1. ((a))

    ×, =,  ̶ , ÷

  2. ((b))

    ÷, ×, =, ×

  3. ((c))

    ×, ÷, =,  ̶

  4. ((d))

    ÷, ×, =,  ̶

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

×, =,  ̶ , ÷

17

Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

UHS, OJQ, ILO, ENM, ?

  1. ((a))

    APK

  2. ((b))

    APL

  3. ((c))

    BPK

  4. ((d))

    AOK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

APK

18

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

  1. Pentagon
  2. Decagon
  3. Triangle
  4. Hexagon
  5. Heptagon
  1. ((a))

    1, 4, 2, 3, 5

  2. ((b))

    5, 2, 1, 3, 4

  3. ((c))

     4, 2, 1, 3, 5

  4. ((d))

     2, 5, 4, 1, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 4, 2, 3, 5

19

Pointing at a woman, Ram said, “She is the only maternal aunt of my maternal aunt’s daughters, and I don’t have any maternal uncle.” What is the relation of the woman to Ram?

  1. ((a))

    Sister-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Grandmother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister-in-law

20

The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below.

Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

GENTLE : VOGMVT :: FACIAL : OZRXZU :: MAKEUP : ?

  1. ((a))

    KFVQZN

  2. ((b))

    KFVPYN

  3. ((c))

    KFVPZN

  4. ((d))

    KFWPZN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KFVQZN

22

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(22, 7, 385)

(36, 9, 810)

  1. ((a))

    (14, 3, 115)

  2. ((b))

    (19, 4, 290)

  3. ((c))

    (26, 8, 420)

  4. ((d))

    (27, 6, 405)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(14, 3, 115)

23

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

191, 174, 165, 148, 139, ?

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    122

  4. ((d))

    128

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125

24

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

Bengaluru : Karnataka :: Ranchi : ?

  1. ((a))

    Assam

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assam

25

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

FOUR : TLEI :: CODE : WLVV :: LAST : ?

  1. ((a))

    NUCI

  2. ((b))

    OZHG

  3. ((c))

    PZIG

  4. ((d))

    NZGG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NUCI

General Awareness (25 questions)

26

Which of the following is an example of perishable foods that CANNOT be stored for more than a day or two at room temperature, i.e., they have a shelf life of 1 or 2 days?

  1. ((a))

    Milk

  2. ((b))

    Dry fruits

  3. ((c))

    Spices

  4. ((d))

    Biscuits

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Milk

27

What is the original name of the Empress of India Act and when was it instituted?

  1. ((a))

    The Royal Titles Act of 1877

  2. ((b))

    The Titles Act of 1875

  3. ((c))

    The Royalty Act of 1876

  4. ((d))

    The Royal Titles Act of 1876

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Royal Titles Act of 1877

28

Eugenol is a major component of:

  1. ((a))

    tamarind

  2. ((b))

    ginger

  3. ((c))

    turmeric

  4. ((d))

    clove essential oil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tamarind

29

Pandit Ram Narayan was a popular __________ player who is credited with making the instrument as a solo concert instrument.

  1. ((a))

    Mridangam

  2. ((b))

    Sarangi

  3. ((c))

    Ghatam

  4. ((d))

    Alghoza

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mridangam

30

The Bharhut Stupa is located in which of the following Indian states?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

31

 In 2021, who among the following was awarded the 12th Kalasagar Awards for exemplary contribution to the field of Mohiniyattam?

  1. ((a))

    Krishna Panicker

  2. ((b))

    Sunanda Nair

  3. ((c))

    Gopika Rajan 

  4. ((d))

    Sandhya Rajan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Krishna Panicker

32

King Porus and Alexander the Great fought which battle?

  1. ((a))

    Battle of Hydasperium

  2. ((b))

    Battle of Hydaspes

  3. ((c))

    Battle of Hyphasis

  4. ((d))

    Battle of Hydasperia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Battle of Hydasperium

33

The ‘Vikramshila University’ in Bihar was founded by which of the following kings?

  1. ((a))

    Gopala II

  2. ((b))

    Devapala

  3. ((c))

    Gopala I

  4. ((d))

    Dharampala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gopala II

34

Neeraj Chopra first set the senior national record during the 2016 South Asian Games held at __________.

  1. ((a))

    Imphal

  2. ((b))

    Kohima

  3. ((c))

    Itanagar

  4. ((d))

    Guwahati

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Imphal

35

Which of the following is an igneous rock usually composed of the minerals quartz, feldspar and mica that is formed when hot molten rock cools relatively slowly underground?

  1. ((a))

    Amphibolite

  2. ((b))

    Gneiss

  3. ((c))

    Siltstone

  4. ((d))

    Granite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amphibolite

36

Who among the following inaugurated the Dredging Museum ‘Nikarshan Sadan’ at Vishakhapatnam in February 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Nitin Jairam Gadkari

  2. ((b))

    Dharmendra Pradhan

  3. ((c))

    Amit Shah

  4. ((d))

    Sarbananda Sonowal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nitin Jairam Gadkari

37

Who among the following was the Viceroy of India when the Indian Universities Act was passed in 1904?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Minto

  2. ((b))

    Lord Hardinge

  3. ((c))

    Lord Curzon

  4. ((d))

    Lord Chelmsford

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Minto

38

Which Amendment to the Constitution Act led to establishment of National Judicial Appointments Commission in India?

  1. ((a))

    97th Amendment

  2. ((b))

    95th Amendment

  3. ((c))

    99th Amendment

  4. ((d))

    96th Amendment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

97th Amendment

39

Which of the following dance forms is NOT associated with the state of Jharkhand?

  1. ((a))

    Karma

  2. ((b))

    Dhimsa

  3. ((c))

    Paika

  4. ((d))

    Jamda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karma

40

Sri Lanka got independence in the year:

  1. ((a))

    1947

  2. ((b))

    1950

  3. ((c))

    1948

  4. ((d))

    1949

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1947

41

Dantidurga was associated with which of the following ruling dynasties of the early medieval India? 

  1. ((a))

    Hoysala

  2. ((b))

    Rashtrakuta

  3. ((c))

    Pala

  4. ((d))

    Chola

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hoysala

42

Who among the following is the author of the book titled ‘Selection Day’? 

  1. ((a))

    Aravind Adiga

  2. ((b))

    Nissim Ezekiel

  3. ((c))

    Amitav Ghosh

  4. ((d))

    Vikram Seth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aravind Adiga

43

India can be divided into how many physiographic regions?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

44

The United Nations estimated the number of poor people in India to be around _______ million in 2019.

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    364

  4. ((d))

    150

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

45

What has been abolished under Article 17 of the Constitution of India by declaring its practice a legal offence?

  1. ((a))

    Untouchability

  2. ((b))

    Double punishment  

  3. ((c))

    Child labour

  4. ((d))

    Unemployment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Untouchability

46

Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is celebrated in which of the following states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Chhattisgarh

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Telangana

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chhattisgarh

47

Which chemical element of the halogen group is a light greenish-yellow highly toxic gas with atomic number 17?

  1. ((a))

    Chlorine

  2. ((b))

    Bromine

  3. ((c))

    Iodine

  4. ((d))

    Astatine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chlorine

48

According to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, by 2030, transport will have attracted how much per cent of the infrastructural investment in India?

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    70%

  3. ((c))

    60%

  4. ((d))

    40%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50%

49

Article 263 of the Indian Constitution relates to the establishment of ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Inter-State Council

  2. ((b))

    Backward Classes Commission 

  3. ((c))

    State Election Commission

  4. ((d))

    Election Commission of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inter-State Council

50

As per the Union Budget 2022-23, the launch of blockchain based digital rupee is proposed to start from __________.

  1. ((a))

    2024-25

  2. ((b))

    2025-26

  3. ((c))

    2023-24

  4. ((d))

    2022-23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2024-25

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

51

Simplify the following product:

(x+1x)(x−1x)(x2+1x2)\left( {x + \frac{1}{x}} \right)\left( {x - \frac{1}{x}} \right)\left( {{x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}} \right)

  1. ((a))

    (x+1x)4{\left( {x + \frac{1}{x}} \right)^4}

  2. ((b))

    x4+1x4{{x^4} + \frac{1}{{{x^4}}}}

  3. ((c))

    (x−1x)4{\left( {x - \frac{1}{x}} \right)^4}

  4. ((d))

    x4−1x4{{x^4} - \frac{1}{{{x^4}}}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(x+1x)4{\left( {x + \frac{1}{x}} \right)^4}

52

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 72?

  1. ((a))

    23724128

  2. ((b))

    24127812

  3. ((c))

    35127918

  4. ((d))

    22112136

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23724128

53

40 men can complete a work in 15 days. Five days after they started working, 10 more men joined them. In how many days will the total work be completed?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

54

The average of 10 numbers is 47. What should be the 11th number added to them to make the average 53?

  1. ((a))

    211

  2. ((b))

    312

  3. ((c))

    113

  4. ((d))

    412

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

211

55

If 2x+13x=122x + \frac{1}{{3x}} = 12, find 9x2+14x29x^2 + \frac{1}{{4x^2}}

  1. ((a))

    324

  2. ((b))

    327

  3. ((c))

    321

  4. ((d))

    142

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

324

56

The following bar graph shows the sales (in thousand numbers) of scooters from six different companies in 2011 and 2012.

The total sales of company A for both the years are what percentage of the total sales of company E for both the years?

  1. ((a))

    78.90%

  2. ((b))

    74.41%

  3. ((c))

    72.50%

  4. ((d))

    71.80%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

78.90%

57

The following pie-chart represents a total expenditure of Rs. 2,28,000 on different items in constructing a house in a town.

What is the total expenditure done on Steel, Cement and Tiles?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,04,880

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1,06,560

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,24,520 

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1,34,560

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,04,880

58

When 44 is subtracted from a number; it reduces to its 60%. Three-fifth of that number is:

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    66

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

59

Determine the list price of an item if a 20% discount on the item amounts to Rs. 50.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 200

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 210

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 250

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 260

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 200

60

Anil deposited Rs. 8,000 in a two-year fixed deposit scheme on compound interest compounded annually at 5% per annum. Find the maturity value of the fixed deposit.

  1. ((a))

     Rs. 8,900

  2. ((b))

     Rs. 8,680

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 8,820

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 8,450

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Rs. 8,900

61

A thief was spotted by a policeman at a distance of 1200 m and he started chasing him. The thief ran 6.4 km in 52 minutes and the policeman also ran the same distance in 40 minutes. Find the distance the thief had run before he was caught. 

  1. ((a))

    2.5 km 

  2. ((b))

    4 km

  3. ((c))

    3.0 km

  4. ((d))

    3.5 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.5 km 

62

A businessman marks up the price of his goods by 25% and gives a discount of 5% to the customer. He also uses a 950 gm weight instead of a 1000 gm weight. Find his overall profit percentage.

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    12%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

63

If O is the orthocentre of a ∆ ABC and ∠BOC = 140°, then the measure of ∠BAC is:

  1. ((a))

    40°

  2. ((b))

    60°

  3. ((c))

    30°

  4. ((d))

    45°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40°

64

A man’s average driving speed for 9 hours is 72 km/h. During the first 3 hours of his journey, he drove at 54 km/h, and for the next 2 hours and 15 minutes, he drove at a speed of 68 km/h. He maintained a speed of 90 km/h for another 3 hours. What was his speed (in km/h) for the last 45 minutes?

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    72

  3. ((c))

    93

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75

65

When a number is divided by 296, the remainder is 75. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 37?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    19

  3. ((c))

    23

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

66

If A is 25% more than B and B is 15% less than C, then A ∶ B ∶ C= ?

  1. ((a))

    83 ∶ 81 ∶ 67

  2. ((b))

    83 ∶ 87 ∶ 69

  3. ((c))

    85 ∶ 68 ∶ 80

  4. ((d))

    75 ∶ 81 ∶ 69

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

83 ∶ 81 ∶ 67

67

Find the mean proportional between 0.4 and 3.6.

  1. ((a))

    1.4

  2. ((b))

    1.2

  3. ((c))

    0.8

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.4

68

The average weight of 32 students is 70 kg. If the weight of the teacher is also included, the average weight of the class becomes 70.5 kg. Calculate the weight of the teacher.

  1. ((a))

    88.5 kg

  2. ((b))

    84.5 kg

  3. ((c))

    82.5 kg

  4. ((d))

    86.5 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88.5 kg

69

The value of cot (-315°) is :

  1. ((a))

    3\sqrt3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    -1

  4. ((d))

    −3-\sqrt3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3\sqrt3

70

If A ∶ B = 3 : 4, B ∶ C = 5 ∶ 6, and C ∶ D = 12 ∶ 17, what is A ∶ D?

  1. ((a))

    17 ∶ 37

  2. ((b))

    30 ∶ 34

  3. ((c))

    13 ∶ 31

  4. ((d))

    15 ∶ 34

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Answer: ((a))

17 ∶ 37

71

In a ∆ ABC, a line DE is drawn from D point on AB to E point on AC such that DE is parallel to BC. Also AD ∶ DB is 2 ∶ 5. If AC is 4.2 cm, then what is the length of AE? 

  1. ((a))

    1.2 cm

  2. ((b))

    2.5 cm

  3. ((c))

    3.5 cm

  4. ((d))

    0.9 cm

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Answer: ((a))

1.2 cm

72

A shopkeeper purchases supplies from a supplier. The supplier sells 750 units of bags to the shopkeeper after gaining the sale price of 125 units of bags. What is the gain percentage of the supplier? 

  1. ((a))

    22%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    16%

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Answer: ((a))

22%

73

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

The difference between the profits in 2015 and 2016 is:

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10 lacs

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 15 lacs

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 20 lacs

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1 lac

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10 lacs

74

The height of a cylinder and its volume are 15 cm and 2310 cm3, respectively. Find the total surface area.

  1. ((a))

    968 cm2

  2. ((b))

    660 cm2

  3. ((c))

    452 cm2

  4. ((d))

    248 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

968 cm2

75

Raj can build a house in 16 days by himself, while Suraj can do it in 12 days. Raj and Suraj work on alternate days. How many days would the house take to build if Raj starts working on the first day?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    111411\frac14

  3. ((c))

    133413\frac34

  4. ((d))

    11

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Answer: ((a))

13

English Language (25 questions)

76

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Clear the air

  1. ((a))

    To use aroma to sweeten the air

  2. ((b))

    To switch off fans

  3. ((c))

    To deal openly with misunderstandings to get rid of them

  4. ((d))

    To reduce pollution

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Answer: ((a))

To use aroma to sweeten the air

77

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

The killing of a whole race

  1. ((a))

    Patricide

  2. ((b))

    Matricide

  3. ((c))

    Genocide

  4. ((d))

    Infanticide

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Answer: ((a))

Patricide

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

There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

78

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

  1. ((a))

    childlike

  2. ((b))

    childish

  3. ((c))

    childhood

  4. ((d))

    child

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Answer: ((a))

childlike

79

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

  1. ((a))

    broke into

  2. ((b))

    broke up

  3. ((c))

    broke in

  4. ((d))

    broke out

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Answer: ((a))

broke into

80

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

  1. ((a))

    fought

  2. ((b))

    fighting

  3. ((c))

    fight

  4. ((d))

    fights

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Answer: ((a))

fought

81

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

  1. ((a))

    up and over

  2. ((b))

    above

  3. ((c))

     all over

  4. ((d))

    over

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Answer: ((a))

up and over

82

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

  1. ((a))

    immediately

  2. ((b))

    actually

  3. ((c))

    initially

  4. ((d))

    suddenly

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Answer: ((a))

immediately

83

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

The rope gave way while the workmen were hauling up the iron pillar.

  1. ((a))

    repressed

  2. ((b))

    snapped

  3. ((c))

    stifled

  4. ((d))

    lulled

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Answer: ((a))

repressed

84

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

The allegation was dismissed by the minister

  1. ((a))

    The minister is dismissed the allegation

  2. ((b))

    The minister had dismissed the allegation.

  3. ((c))

    The minister has dismissed the allegation.

  4. ((d))

    The minister dismissed the allegation.

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Answer: ((a))

The minister is dismissed the allegation

85

Select the correct superlative degree of comparison for the given sentence.

I told him my inner feelings.

  1. ((a))

    I told him my feelings. 

  2. ((b))

    I told him my in feelings.

  3. ((c))

    I told him my more inner feelings.

  4. ((d))

    I told him my innermost feelings.

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Answer: ((a))

I told him my feelings. 

86

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

The thief asked if he remembered the place where they had hidden their jewellery.

  1. ((a))

    The thief asked, “Where do you remember the place where we have hidden our jewellery?”

  2. ((b))

    The thief asked, “Can you remember the place where we were hiding our jewellery?”

  3. ((c))

    The thief asked, “Do you remember the place where we have hidden our jewellery?”

  4. ((d))

    The thief asked, “Did you remember the place where we hid our jewellery?”

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Answer: ((a))

The thief asked, “Where do you remember the place where we have hidden our jewellery?”

87

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

Anne asked whether I knew a good lawyer.

  1. ((a))

    Anne said, “Do you know a good lawyer?”

  2. ((b))

    Anne asked, “Whether I knew a good lawyer?”

  3. ((c))

    Anne said, ”You knew a good lawyer?”

  4. ((d))

    Anne said, “Whether do you know a good lawyer?”

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Answer: ((a))

Anne said, “Do you know a good lawyer?”

88

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’.

Rumour mongering is one of the bad habit.

  1. ((a))

    ones of the worse habit

  2. ((b))

     No substitution required 

  3. ((c))

    one of the bad habits

  4. ((d))

    one of the worse habit

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Answer: ((a))

ones of the worse habit

89

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The orator gave his best winsome smile.

  1. ((a))

    Cunning

  2. ((b))

    Satisfying

  3. ((c))

    Repelling

  4. ((d))

    Winning

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Answer: ((a))

Cunning

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

His _________ violation of the moral code of conduct was too _________ to be forgiven.

  1. ((a))

    fragrant; outgoing

  2. ((b))

     flagrant; outrageous

  3. ((c))

    obscure; outstanding

  4. ((d))

    magnificent; outlandish

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Answer: ((a))

fragrant; outgoing

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Shikshayatan – a school started in 1994 at Arasavanankadu, a village near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, with just 15 children by Mr. Raghavan, a chartered accountant, and his wife Aruna, an M.Phil in English – sets a model for both teachers and learners. The teachers here believe that learning is a form of play. They prove that learning can be made interesting and enjoyable. Most of the teaching material are produced by the teachers, who customise their teaching aids to suit their students’ needs and abilities. Health and nutrition of the children get priority. This ensures the children have the physical energy required for learning. Nutritional and medical supplements are provided to the needy. Free exercise and play are encouraged. Children learn spontaneously when their interest and curiosity are awakened. Teaching is confined to brief periods according to the natural attention span of each child, which is normally 15-30 minutes daily during the first two years. It is never extended beyond the child’s span of interest

91

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the word ‘Spontaneously'

  1. ((a))

    Naturally

  2. ((b))

    Unplanned

  3. ((c))

    Automatically

  4. ((d))

    Intended

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Answer: ((a))

Naturally

92

Why do the teachers at Shikshayatan believe that learning can be done by the playway method?

  1. ((a))

    Because they feel learning can be made easy through cartoons 

  2. ((b))

    Because they feel learning can be done only in the class room

  3. ((c))

    Because they feel learning can be made interesting and enjoyable 

  4. ((d))

    Because they feel learning can be done in the play ground

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Answer: ((a))

Because they feel learning can be made easy through cartoons 

93

Why is teaching confined to short periods?

  1. ((a))

    Because children need to participate in physical activities

  2. ((b))

    Because children cannot sit with concentration beyond their span of interest

  3. ((c))

    Because children can learn more concepts

  4. ((d))

    Because children need to participate in co circular activities

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Answer: ((a))

Because children need to participate in physical activities

94

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word ‘Customise’

  1. ((a))

    Alter

  2. ((b))

    Break

  3. ((c))

    Readymade

  4. ((d))

    Level

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Answer: ((a))

Alter

95

Why is free exercise and play encouraged for children?

  1. ((a))

    Because children need physical energy for better learning

  2. ((b))

    Because children need physical energy to make their body fit

  3. ((c))

    Because children have games period

  4. ((d))

    Because children like to play games

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Answer: ((a))

Because children need physical energy for better learning

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. And hacking is a common method of breaching the defences of protected computer systems by attackers.

B. Cybercrime is described as any illegal behaviour that occurs on or via the means of computers, the internet or other technologies.

C. Cyber attackers can conduct cybercrime by employing a variety of programmes and software in cyberspace.

D. The attackers deploy malware to take advantage of flaws in the hardware and software architecture.

  1. ((a))

    BDAC

  2. ((b))

    BACD

  3. ((c))

    CDBA

  4. ((d))

    BCDA

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Answer: ((a))

BDAC

97

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

Fredrick had submitted all the pending assignments by Wednesday.

  1. ((a))

    Fredrick was submitting all the pending assignments by Wednesday.

  2. ((b))

    All the pending assignments are to be submitted by Fredrick by Wednesday.  

  3. ((c))

    All the pending assignments had been submitted by Fredrick by Wednesday.

  4. ((d))

    All the pending assignments are being submitted by Fredrick by Wednesday. 

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Answer: ((a))

Fredrick was submitting all the pending assignments by Wednesday.

98

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in a sentence.

The eagle seized its prey in a tenacious grip.

  1. ((a))

    passive

  2. ((b))

    persistent

  3. ((c))

    timorous

  4. ((d))

    flexible

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Answer: ((a))

passive

99

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Homonym

  2. ((b))

    Exclemation

  3. ((c))

    Optimal

  4. ((d))

    Versus

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Answer: ((a))

Homonym

100

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

They will not sanction to copy without permission

  1. ((a))

    will not be sanctioned to copy

  2. ((b))

    are not sanction to be copying

  3. ((c))

    can not sanction to copying

  4. ((d))

    will not sanction copying

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Answer: ((a))

will not be sanctioned to copy

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