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General Hindi (40 questions)

'बोध' शब्द का समानार्थी शब्द कौन सा है?

((a))
अनुभूति
((b))
विस्‍मृति
((c))
बोझ
((d))
शांत

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Answer: ((a))

अनुभूति

दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही वाक्य चुनिए।

((a))
तीन नगर का नाम बताइए।
((b))
तीन नगरों के नाम बताइए।
((c))
तीन नगरों का नाम बताइए।
((d))
तीन नगर के नाम बताइए।

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Answer: ((a))

तीन नगर का नाम बताइए।

'पुष्कर' का अर्थ बताइए।

((a))
ट्रेन का नाम
((b))
मृषक
((c))
नदी का नाम
((d))
सरोवर

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Answer: ((a))

ट्रेन का नाम

'जटिल' का अर्थ बताइए।

((a))
व्यर्थ
((b))
गंदा
((c))
असंभव
((d))
पेचीदा

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Answer: ((a))

व्यर्थ

हिन्दी वर्तनी के आधार पर सही वाक्य का चयन करें

((a))
तुम इसके दाम देते जाओ।
((b))
तुम इसका दाम देते जाओं।
((c))
तुम इसके दाम दैते जाओ।
((d))
तुम इसका दाम देते जाऔ।

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Answer: ((a))

तुम इसके दाम देते जाओ।

'मुक्तिबोध' के लिए जैनेन्द्र कुमार को किस पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया था?

((a))
सरस्वती पुरस्कार
((b))
साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार
((c))
ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार
((d))
मंगला प्रसाद परितोषिक

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Answer: ((a))

सरस्वती पुरस्कार

किस वाक्य में प्रविशेषण नहीं हैं?

((a))
मुझे तो थोड़ी ही भूख है।
((b))
बच्चे समझदार हो गए हैं।
((c))
अरे! बहुत ही सुंदर फूल है।
((d))
आजकल संतरे कुछ ज्यादा खट्टे है।

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मुझे तो थोड़ी ही भूख है।

दिए गए विकल्‍पों में से शुद्ध वाक्‍य चुनिए।

((a))
डर के मारे चोर दौड़ गया।
((b))
परिवर्तन से ही विकास के चरण आगे बढ़ते हैं।
((c))
ललित को दो बेटियां हैं।
((d))
कर्म ही जीवन की कसौती है।

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Answer: ((a))

डर के मारे चोर दौड़ गया।

'अध्‍यापिकाऍं' इस शब्‍द के वचन के आधार पर निम्नलिखित विकल्पों में से सही संधि-विच्छेद का चयन करे।

((a))
अध्यापिका + ए
((b))
अध्यापिका + एँ
((c))
अध्यापिका + इकाऍं
((d))
अध्यापिका + ऐ

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Answer: ((a))

अध्यापिका + ए

'झूठा सच' के लेखक कौन है ?

((a))
मैथिलीशरण गुप्त
((b))
विष्णु प्रभाकर
((c))
कबीर
((d))
यशपाल

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Answer: ((a))

मैथिलीशरण गुप्त

'लाल - पीला होना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ क्‍या है ?

((a))
बिल्‍कुल बदल जाना
((b))
लाल और पीला रंग डालना
((c))
अत्‍यधि‍क घमंड होना
((d))
बहुत क्रोध करना

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Answer: ((a))

बिल्‍कुल बदल जाना

'गाढ़ा' शब्द का विलोम बताइए।

((a))
सुख
((b))
पतला
((c))
ढीठ
((d))
गड्ढा

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Answer: ((a))

सुख

ब्रह्मा, ____महेश, ये तीनों _____ जगत का संचालन करती है।

((a))
विष्‍णु, शक्तियां
((b))
शिव, भगवान
((c))
कृष्‍णा, देवियां
((d))
ऋषि, देवता

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Answer: ((a))

विष्‍णु, शक्तियां

'उपमा' अलंकार में उप' का अर्थ क्‍या है?

((a))
ऊपर
((b))
बादल
((c))
समीप
((d))
तौलना

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Answer: ((a))

ऊपर

'''पायो जी मैंने राम-रतन धन पायो''

पंक्ति के आधार पर सही अलंकार चुनिए।

((a))
रूपक अलंकार
((b))
अनुप्रास
((c))
उपमा
((d))
उत्प्रेक्षा अलंकार

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Answer: ((a))

रूपक अलंकार

'मिलजुल मन' किसकी रचना है ?

((a))
चित्रा मुदुल
((b))
मृदुला गर्ग
((c))
नासिरा शर्मा
((d))
ममता कलिया

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Answer: ((a))

चित्रा मुदुल

''जिंदगीनामा'' के लेखक कौन है ?

((a))
कालिदास
((b))
केदारनाथ सिंह
((c))
कैफी आजमी
((d))
कृष्‍णा सोबती

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Answer: ((a))

कालिदास

''पीपर पात सरिस मन डोला।''

'पीपर पात' उपमा अलंकार का कौन सा अंग है?

((a))
साधारण धर्म
((b))
उपमेय
((c))
उपमान
((d))
वाचक

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Answer: ((a))

साधारण धर्म

'काफूर होना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ क्‍या है ?

((a))
कलंकित होना
((b))
भाग जाना
((c))
बड़ा काम करना
((d))
गद्दार होना

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Answer: ((a))

कलंकित होना

''काली घटा का घमंड घटा।''

पंक्ति में कौन से अलंकार का प्रयोग किया गया है?

((a))
प्रश्न अलंकार
((b))
अन्योक्ति अलंकार
((c))
वीप्सा अलंकार
((d))
यमक अलंकार

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Answer: ((a))

प्रश्न अलंकार

''निरंतर _____करने से कामयाबी जरूर हासिल होती हैं।''

((a))
हंगामा
((b))
प्रयास
((c))
कार्य
((d))
चीत्‍कार

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Answer: ((a))

हंगामा

सियार का गुण-स्वभाव ____और _____ है।

रिक्त स्थानों के लिए उचित विकल्प चुनिए।

((a))
धूर्तता, चालाकी
((b))
सफेद, चालाक
((c))
सुस्‍त, मूर्ख
((d))
गंदा, वीभत्‍स

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Answer: ((a))

धूर्तता, चालाकी

दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही वाक्य चुनिए।

((a))
मैं आपको परनाम किया हूँ।
((b))
मैंने आपसे प्रणाम किया था।
((c))
मैंने आपको प्रणाम किया था।
((d))
मैं आपको प्रणाम किया था।

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Answer: ((a))

मैं आपको परनाम किया हूँ।

निम्‍नलिखित विकल्पों में से पुल्लिंग शब्द का चयन करें।

((a))
तपस्विनी
((b))
परोपकारिणी
((c))
तेजस्वी
((d))
हंसिनी

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Answer: ((a))

तपस्विनी

मनुष्य जीवन में ब्रह्मचर्य, गृहस्थ, वानप्रस्थ के अलावा एक आश्रम और भी है। वह चौथा आश्रम कौनसा है?

((a))
मोक्ष
((b))
दंड
((c))
क्षत्रिय
((d))
संन्‍यास

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Answer: ((a))

मोक्ष

'थोथा चना बाजे घना' मुहावरे का अर्थ का चयन करें।

((a))
चने रूपी खिलौने से खेलना
((b))
दिखावा बहुत करना परन्तु सार न होना।
((c))
चने का बजाना।
((d))
बहुत आवाज करना।

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Answer: ((a))

चने रूपी खिलौने से खेलना

''किंचित'' तत्सम शब्द का तद्भव शब्द बताइए।

((a))
परन्तु
((b))
लेकिन
((c))
कुछ
((d))
थोड़ा

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Answer: ((a))

परन्तु

गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए तथा प्रश्न के उत्तर दीजिए।

अक्सर दूरदर्शन पर परिवार नियोजन के कार्यक्रम और विज्ञापनों को लेकर सवाल उठाये जाते हैं कि ये विज्ञापन बच्चों पर बुरा असर डाल रहे हैं, बच्चों को समय से पहले प्रौढ़ बना रहे हैं। क्या सचमुच इस तरह के विज्ञापन समाज के लिए अहितकर हैं?

यह तथ्य सभी एक स्वर में स्वीकारते हैं कि आज बढ़ती आबादी सबसे बड़ा संकट है। परन्तु बढ़ती आबादी पर रोक के लिए कौन से कारगर उपाय किए जाएं, यह चिंतन का बिंदु रहा है। निश्चय ही जनसंख्या पर नियंत्रण में संचार माध्यमों द्वारा ज्ञापित संदेश जनमानस में व्यापक असर डालते हैं।

आज सबसे बडा संकट क्‍या है?

((a))
गरीबी
((b))
जनसंख्‍या
((c))
मनोरंजन
((d))
रोजगार

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Answer: ((a))

गरीबी

'प्रौढ़' का अर्थ बताएं।

((a))
अपरिपक्‍व
((b))
अशक्‍त
((c))
अनुभवहीन
((d))
वयस्‍क

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Answer: ((a))

अपरिपक्‍व

कौन-सा शब्‍द 'उपाय' से संबंधित नहीं है ?

((a))
तरकीब
((b))
साधन
((c))
विलक्षण
((d))
युक्ति

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Answer: ((a))

तरकीब

लोक में प्रचलित उक्ति जिसका मूल अर्थ बना रहता है और स्वतंत्र रूप से उसका प्रयोग भी किया जाता है दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उक्ति का चयन करें।

((a))
सर्वनाम
((b))
मुहावरा
((c))
लोकोक्ति
((d))
विशेषण

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Answer: ((a))

सर्वनाम

'सुप्‍त' का विरूद्धार्थी शब्‍द बताइए।

((a))
पौरस्‍त्‍य
((b))
घालक
((c))
जागृत
((d))
गरमी

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Answer: ((a))

पौरस्‍त्‍य

'रेहन पर रग्घू'______ किस लेखक का उपन्यास हैं

((a))
मैत्रेयी पुष्पा
((b))
काशीनाथ सिंह
((c))
गोविन्‍द मिश्र
((d))
दूधनाथ सिंह

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Answer: ((a))

मैत्रेयी पुष्पा

''विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी के क्षेत्र में भारत की प्राचीन कला की/के____ से लेकर इस शताब्दी में प्राप्त महान सफलताओं की एक लंबी और _____परंपरा रही है।''

रिक्त स्थानों के लिए उचित विकल्प चुनिए।

((a))
विजय, अभय
((b))
उपलब्धियों, अनूठी
((c))
नवाचारों, आहत
((d))
कर्मो, अकाट्य

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Answer: ((a))

विजय, अभय

दिए गए विकल्पों में से शुद्ध वाक्‍य पहचानिए

((a))
मोर के पंख सुंदर होते हैं।
((b))
मोरों के पंख सुंदर होते हैं।
((c))
मोर का पंख सुंदर होते हैं।
((d))
मोरो के पंख सुंदर होते है।

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Answer: ((a))

मोर के पंख सुंदर होते हैं।

''यह कथा उस समय की है जब लंका जाने के लिए भगवान श्री राम ने सेतु _____ के पूर्व समुद्र तट पर शिवलिंग _____ किया था।

((a))
पारने, रचना
((b))
लांघने, ध्‍यान
((c))
जोड़ने, पूजा
((d))
निर्माण, स्‍थापित

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Answer: ((a))

पारने, रचना

कौन सा विशेषण निश्चित परिमाण विशेषण नहीं है?

((a))
कुर्ते के लिए दो मीटर कपड़ा चाहिए।
((b))
चाय में पचास ग्राम चीनी डालना।
((c))
सैकड़ों लोग मारे गए।
((d))
एक किलो आम से ज्यादा मत लाना।

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Answer: ((a))

कुर्ते के लिए दो मीटर कपड़ा चाहिए।

''मैने आम ले लिया है'' का बहुवचन क्‍या होगा ?

((a))
हम ले लिए हैं।
((b))
मैंने आम ले लिए हैं
((c))
हमने आम ले लिया है
((d))
मैंने आम लिए हैं

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Answer: ((a))

हम ले लिए हैं।

'' वह काम बहुत ढंग से करते हैं।'' वाक्य का काल पहचानिए।

((a))
सामान्य भविष्यकाल
((b))
सामान्य भूतकाल
((c))
संभाव्य भविष्यकाल
((d))
सामान्य वर्तमानकाल

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Answer: ((a))

सामान्य भविष्यकाल

विकल्पों में से स्त्रीलिंग शब्द का चयन करें।

((a))
सागर
((b))
अग्रजा
((c))
छात्र
((d))
राजन

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Answer: ((a))

सागर

Law/Constitution and General Knowledge (40 questions)

Taking profit from differences in prices or returns in different markets is called ____.

((a))
Two-sided sales
((b))
Take advantage of the situation
((c))
Futures for protection against financial loss
((d))
Arbitrage

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Answer: ((a))

Two-sided sales

The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Chapter IV from _______ of the Constitution.

((a))
Article 36 to Article 51
((b))
Article 52 to Article 61
((c))
Article 25 to Article 85
((d))
Article 18 to Article 24

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Answer: ((a))

Article 36 to Article 51

Which of the following is a tax which can be collected only by the state?

((a))
Land Revenue
((b))
Custom duty
((c))
Surcharge on income tax
((d))
Tax on capital value of assets of individuals and companies

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Answer: ((a))

Land Revenue

_____ is the Custodian of the Rights and Privileges of the House, its Committees and Members.

((a))
Speaker
((b))
President
((c))
Presiding Officer
((d))
Prime Minister

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Answer: ((a))

Speaker

If the Public Information Officer fails to give information to the informant within the period specified under the Right to Information Act, it is called _____.

((a))
Contempt
((b))
Holding information
((c))
Timeout
((d))
Deemed Rejection

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Answer: ((a))

Contempt

With reference to the ordinances promulgated by the President, which one of the following is correct?

(A) The power of ordinance declared by the President is equivalent to law.

(B) Upon re-sitting of Parliament, after three weeks from the date of the meeting, the ordinance becomes inoperative.

((a))
Both A and B
((b))
Only A
((c))
Only B
((d))
Neither of A and B

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Answer: ((a))

Both A and B

Which article of the constitution also means that an Indian citizen or any other person will be treated differently in different circumstances.

((a))
Article 14: Equality before law
((b))
Article 15: Social Integration
((c))
Article 18: End of titles
((d))
Article 16: Equality of opportunity in the subject of public employment

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Answer: ((a))

Article 14: Equality before law

Which of the following is considered the least reason for structural unemployment?

((a))
Population
((b))
Technology
((c))
Free trade agreements between countries motivate to transfer jobs
((d))
Irrelevant knowledge of the area in which employment opportunities are less

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Answer: ((a))

Population

In which year was the first Rajya Sabha formed?

((a))
1952
((b))
1950
((c))
1947
((d))
1949

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Answer: ((a))

1952

_______ introduced bicameral system in the legislature for the first time.

((a))
Government Of India Act
((b))
Directive Principles
((c))
Indian Independence Act
((d))
Constituent Assembly

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Answer: ((a))

Government Of India Act

In the Income Tax Act, ___ is a certificate which an employer gives to his employees. It certifies the amount of tax deducted by the employer from the salary of the employee.

((a))
Form 16
((b))
Form12
((c))
Form 15
((d))
Form 26AS

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Answer: ((a))

Form 16

What is the name of the friendship dam built by India and Afghanistan?

((a))
Kishau Dam
((b))
Duranta Dam
((c))
Salma Dam
((d))
Pandoh Dam

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Answer: ((a))

Kishau Dam

Which of the following deserts, formed from the Himalayan mountain range, is a rain shadow desert that blocks the clouds carrying rain from the Indian Ocean?

((a))
Gobi Desert
((b))
Taklamakan Desert
((c))
Karakum Desert
((d))
Thar Desert

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Answer: ((a))

Gobi Desert

A graphical representation of a file, folder, etc. in a computer is called _______.

((a))
Icon
((b))
Shortcut
((c))
Toolbar
((d))
Task bar

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Answer: ((a))

Icon

Which of the following insecticides is used to protect crops from attack by ants?

((a))
Camphor
((b))
Andrin
((c))
Salt-Water
((d))
None of these

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Answer: ((a))

Camphor

What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

((a))
Danger ahead
((b))
Wild area
((c))
Give way
((d))
Drive slowly

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Answer: ((a))

Danger ahead

Before being liberated by the Indian Army, Goa was a _____ state.

((a))
French
((b))
Portuguese
((c))
Danish
((d))
Spanish

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Answer: ((a))

French

With reference to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013, which of the following statements is correct?

(A) In the case of land acquisition by private companies or public-private partnership firms, consent of 90 per cent of the displaced persons is required.

(B) If private companies buy a large part of the land, then it is necessary to have rehabilitation and resettlement provision.

((a))
Neither of A and B
((b))
Only B
((c))
A and B both
((d))
Only A

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Answer: ((a))

Neither of A and B

Which of the following conclusions is correct according to the Indian Penal Code?

(i) A 6-year-old child, A has watched a lot of action films. One day, he pushes child B hard, due to which that child is badly injured. A has not committed any offense.

(ii) Q fed a drug to P without informing it. Under the influence of the drug, P kills R, not knowing what is happening at his hands. P has not committed any offense.

((a))
Only (i)
((b))
(i) and (ii) both
((c))
Only (ii)
((d))
Neither of (i) and (ii)

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Answer: ((a))

Only (i)

On whose arrest, in the year 1919 people gathered in Jallianwala Bagh?

((a))
C. R. Das
((b))
Lala Lajpat Rai
((c))
Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satyapal,
((d))
Mahatma Gandhi

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Answer: ((a))

C. R. Das

Which plant is used to treat paralysis and mental disorders?

((a))
Yam
((b))
Digitalis
((c))
Aconite
((d))
Isabgol

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Answer: ((a))

Yam

With reference to the general voting process, which of the following statements is correct?

(A) The officials of the Election Commission ensure that every voter gets a polling station within 2 km.

(B) The officials of the Election Commission ensure that no polling station has to carry more than 4500 voters.

((a))
Only B
((b))
Both A and B
((c))
Not Both A and B
((d))
Only A

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Answer: ((a))

Only B

Who is revered as the first poet in India?

((a))
Veda Vyasa
((b))
Tolkppiyr
((c))
Kalki
((d))
Valmiki

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Answer: ((a))

Veda Vyasa

Who was the Union Minister of Minority Affairs Ministry, as of 30th November 2017?

((a))
Lala Lajpat Rai
((b))
Najma Heptulla
((c))
Rakesh Garg
((d))
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

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Answer: ((a))

Lala Lajpat Rai

It is a concept introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in which a person can register his phone details to intercept business promotional calls and messages.

((a))
Anti-harassment register
((b))
Do not disturb
((c))
Privacy monitoring
((d))
Spam filter

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Answer: ((a))

Anti-harassment register

Who is the brand ambassador of "Swachh Saathi" Program?

((a))
P. V. Sindhu
((b))
Deepika Padukone
((c))
Priyanka Chopra
((d))
Dia Mirza

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Answer: ((a))

P. V. Sindhu

Which of the following subjects comes under the State List?

((a))
Preventive detention for state security reasons
((b))
Markets and Fairs
((c))
Marriage and Divorce
((d))
Wild Animals and Birds Conservation

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Answer: ((a))

Preventive detention for state security reasons

In which year Indian Forest Service was established?

((a))
1947
((b))
1950
((c))
1951
((d))
1966

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Answer: ((a))

1947

Through which of the following sources do plants obtain hydrogen?

((a))
Soil water
((b))
Sunlight
((c))
Soil
((d))
Air

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Answer: ((a))

Soil water

What does reflation mean?

((a))
An increase in the general price level, often due to a decrease in the supply of money or credit.
((b))
Decrease in inflation rate
((c))
A fall in the general price level, often due to a decrease in the supply of money or credit
((d))
Deliberate reversal of deflation through a monetary intervention on the part of the government

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Answer: ((a))

An increase in the general price level, often due to a decrease in the supply of money or credit.

Who were the Minister of Women and Child Development Ministry as of 30th November 2017?

((a))
Maneka Gandhi
((b))
Smriti Irani
((c))
Najma Heptulla
((d))
Uma Bharti

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Answer: ((a))

Maneka Gandhi

The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held in New Delhi on 9 December 1946, at the Constituent Assembly Hall which is now known as ___.

((a))
Central Hall of Parliament House
((b))
Lok Sabha Chamber
((c))
Rajya Sabha Chamber
((d))
Library Building

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Answer: ((a))

Central Hall of Parliament House

Who among the following was associated with the Chipko Movement?

(A) Sunderlal Bahuguna

(B) Chandi Prasad Bhatt

(D) Vinoba Bhave

((a))
A and D
((b))
B and C
((c))
A and C
((d))
A and B

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Answer: ((a))

A and D

The proportion of people below the poverty line is estimated by _____.

((a))
Poverty Index
((b))
Ratio to the number of people
((c))
Disaggregate Indicator
((d))
Below the poverty line

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Answer: ((a))

Poverty Index

"Lokpal" is a Sanskrit word which means _____ in Hindi.

((a))
Appointed by people
((b))
Judges of the world
((c))
Take care of people
((d))
Citizens' choice

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Answer: ((a))

Appointed by people

With reference to impeachment against the President, which one of the following is correct?

(A) Members of both the houses participate in the debate, but only the members of Rajya Sabha have the right to vote.

(B) Impeachment can be brought against the President only if he is proved unfit for the office of President or is found to be involved in financial irregularities.

((a))
Both A and B
((b))
Only B
((c))
Only A
((d))
Not both A and B

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Answer: ((a))

Both A and B

In which judicial case, the Supreme Court held that the second marriage, in spite of the first marriage, is a punishable offence, though it would not invalidate the second marriage?

((a))
Sarla Mudgal vs Union of India
((b))
P.A.E. Bandh Inamdar Vs. Union of Maharashtra
((c))
State of Madhya Pradesh Vs Madanlal
((d))
Samata Vs State of Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Sarla Mudgal vs Union of India

Who is called the "mother of public interest litigations", having filed more than 100 public interest litigations in the courts, prominent among them being the famous Bhagalpur Ankhphodwa case and the undertrial case?

((a))
Lily Thomas
((b))
Indira Jaysingh
((c))
Pushpa Kapila Hingorani
((d))
Hussainara Khatoon

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Answer: ((a))

Lily Thomas

Through which canal is the Indian Ocean artificially connected to the Mediterranean Sea?

((a))
Suez Canal
((b))
Baltic Sea Canal
((c))
Welland Canal
((d))
Kiel Canal

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Answer: ((a))

Suez Canal

According to Article 80(1) of the Indian Constitution, the composition of the Rajya Sabha is vested in

(A) Twelve members nominated by the President.

(B) State and Union Territories, not exceeding two hundred and thirty-eight representatives.

((a))
Only A
((b))
Not Both A and B
((c))
Both A and B
((d))
Only B

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Answer: ((a))

Only A

Numerical & Mental Ability Test (40 questions)

Mr. Mukesh is a trader having products A and B. A contains 40% iron and 60% zinc, and product B contains 35% iron, 40% zinc and 25% bronze. If products A and B are mixed in the ratio 1 : 4, then what percentage of iron and zinc will be present in the newly made product respectively?

((a))
36% and 44%
((b))
55% and 65%
((c))
20% and 30%
((d))
25% and 35%

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Answer: ((a))

36% and 44%

Look at the following picture and answer the questions given below.

Machine M1 and Machine M2 can independently produce either Product P or Product Q, the time (in minutes) taken by machine M1 and machine M2 to produce one piece of product P and product Q is given in the table below (each machine works for 8 hours per day)

Product	M1	M2
P	10	8
Q	6	6

What is the maximum number of pieces it can produce in a day?

((a))
140
((b))
160
((c))
120
((d))
180

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Answer: ((a))

140

At least how many machine hours will it take to produce 30 pieces of P and 25 pieces of Q?

((a))
7 hours 24 minutes
((b))
6 hours 6 minutes
((c))
5 hours 48 minutes
((d))
6 hours 30 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

7 hours 24 minutes

If the company wants 40 pieces of product P, then what is the maximum number of pieces of Q that can be produced in a day?

((a))
93 pieces
((b))
85 pieces
((c))
106 pieces
((d))
90 pieces

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Answer: ((a))

93 pieces

One second is what decimal in one minute?

((a))
0.256
((b))
0.0166
((c))
0.0025
((d))
0.222126

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Answer: ((a))

0.256

Find the largest five digit number which is divisible by 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15?

((a))
9370
((b))
98285
((c))
90090
((d))
98450

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Answer: ((a))

9370

How many kg of wheat costing 3 rupees 60 paise per kg should be mixed with 8 kg of wheat costing 4 rupees 20 paise per kg, so that by selling the mixture at 4 rupees 40 paise per kg, there can be a profit of 10%?

((a))
6 kg
((b))
2 kg
((c))
3 kg
((d))
4 kg

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

6 kg

A bag contains coins of Rs. 305, 25 paise, 10 paise and 50 paise in the ratio 4 : 5 : 7. Find the number of coins of each type respectively.

((a))
240, 180, 260
((b))
160, 360, 200
((c))
200, 360, 160
((d))
244, 305, 427

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Answer: ((a))

240, 180, 260

[(8 × 9) + (3 × 12) + 3] / [(12 × 3) + (81 / 9)] = ?

((a))
4.25
((b))
1.5
((c))
2.9
((d))
2.46

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

4.25

There are 2500 people who have bought one ticket to see a movie. Those who are above 25 years of age have paid ₹75 per ticket and those who are below 25 years of age have paid ₹25 for each ticket if the total amount collected is ₹1,50,300. Find the number of people whose age is above 25 years and watched the movie?

((a))
1756
((b))
1381
((c))
684
((d))
744

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

1756

The highest common factor of two numbers is 4 and their least common multiple is 150. If one of them is 25, then find the other number.

((a))
52
((b))
28
((c))
25
((d))
24

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Suppose A = {x : x ∈ R, x > 4} and B = {x ∈ R: x < 5} then A ∩ B is

((a))
(3, 6)
((b))
(8, 9)
((c))
(6, 8)
((d))
(4, 5)

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

(3, 6)

Find the total amount for a period of 6 months on the principal amount of Rs. 10,000 at 12% p.a. compounded quarterly.

((a))
Rs. 14,652
((b))
Rs. 10,609
((c))
Rs. 12,365
((d))
Rs. 11,360

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Rs. 14,652

Alice, Bob and Charlie are partners in a company. During a particular year Alice got one-third of the profit, Bob got one-fourth of the profit and Charlie got the rest, which is Rs. 5000. How much profit did Alice get?

((a))
Rs. 4500
((b))
Rs. 5000
((c))
Rs. 4000
((d))
Rs. 3500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 4500

The calendar of the year 2028 can again be used in the year _____.

((a))
2056
((b))
2052
((c))
2060
((d))
2064

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Answer: ((a))

2056

[(0.2 × 0.2 × 0.2) + (0.05 × 0.05 × 0.05)] / [(0.6 × 0.6 × 0.6) + (0.15 × 0.15 × 0.15)] = ?

((a))
0.0125
((b))
0.5
((c))
0.25
((d))
0.037

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Answer: ((a))

0.0125

As compared to Vaigai Express, Vrindavan Express covers distance between two stations P and Q by 40 min faster. Find the distance if the average speed of Vrindavan Express is 80 kmph and that of Vaigai Express is 30 kmph.

((a))
28 km
((b))
20 km
((c))
32 km
((d))
40 km

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

28 km

Pooja takes 3 times as much as time than Charu and twice as much time as Bano to do a work. If all three work together, she can finish the work in 2 hours. How long will it take Bano to do the whole work alone?

((a))
8 hours
((b))
5 hours
((c))
6 hours
((d))
7 hours

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

8 hours

A container of 425 liters was filled with chemicals through two pipes. The first pipe was kept open for 5 hours more than the second pipe. If the first pipe remains open for as long as the second pipe remains open, and the second pipe remains open for as long as the first pipe remains open, then the quantity of chemical filled by the first pipe was half the quantity of chemical filled by the second pipe. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, the tank will be filled in 17 hours.

For how long was the second pipe open?

((a))
15 hours
((b))
25 hours
((c))
10 hours
((d))
20 hours

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Answer: ((a))

15 hours

100

What is the value of 1 / (4 + 1 / (4 + 1 / (4 - 1 / 4)))?

((a))
64/271
((b))
271/64
((c))
150/16
((d))
180/13

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

64/271

101

If Q is equal to 20% of P and R is equal to 30% of Q, then which of the following options is equal to 30% of R?

((a))
1.6% of P
((b))
0.6% of P
((c))
0.8% of P
((d))
1.8% of P

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Answer: ((a))

1.6% of P

102

PQRS is a rectangle in which PQ = 2QR. T is a point whose minimum distance from PQ is √3 QR. If M is the midpoint of QT, find the measure of the angle QMR.

((a))
30°
((b))
90°
((c))
60°
((d))
15°

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Answer: ((a))

30°

103

In how many ways can 17 members be seated in two rows having a seating capacity of 9 and 8?

((a))
9! × 8!
((b))
$^{17}{P_9}$
((c))
$^{17}C_9 \times 9! \times 8!$
((d))
$^{17}C_9\times^{17}C_8$

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Answer: ((a))

9! × 8!

104

A girl covers three equal distances in 55 minutes at the speed of 5 kmph, 10 kmph and 15 kmph, find the total distance covered by her?

((a))
3.5 km
((b))
1.5 km
((c))
9 km
((d))
7.5 km

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Answer: ((a))

3.5 km

105

The average weight of a group of 8 persons is increased by 2.5 kg when one person weighing 54 kg is replaced by a new person. How much does the new person weigh?

((a))
74 kg
((b))
77 kg
((c))
72 kg
((d))
76 kg

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Answer: ((a))

74 kg

106

Rs. 10400 is given as a loan in two parts such that the interest accruing on one part at the rate of 10% for 5 years is equal to the interest accruing on the other part at the rate of 9% for 6 years. Find both the sums?

((a))
Rs. 6000, Rs. 400
((b))
Rs. 5200, Rs. 5200
((c))
Rs. 5400, Rs. 5000
((d))
Rs. 6500, Rs. 3900

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 6000, Rs. 400

107

A train travels at a speed of 90 km/h, and it crosses the platform in one minute. If the length of the train and the platform are equal, then find the length of the train.

((a))
525 m
((b))
550 m
((c))
750 m
((d))
850 m

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Answer: ((a))

525 m

108

Regina covers one part of the journey at the speed of 15 kmph and the rest at the speed of 50 kmph, thus covering a distance of 120 km in 5 hours. For how many hours is she driving at 15 kmph?

((a))
3.71 hours
((b))
5.8 hours
((c))
2.45 hours
((d))
1.5 hours

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Answer: ((a))

3.71 hours

109

If December 15, 2005 was a Saturday, then what was the day on December 15, 2004?

((a))
Saturday
((b))
Friday
((c))
Tuesday
((d))
Sunday

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Answer: ((a))

Saturday

110

A shopkeeper marks a chair 20% above the cost price and gives a discount of 10% to the buyers paid in cash. When a buyer pays in cash, what percentage will he get profit?

((a))
8%
((b))
12%
((c))
10%
((d))
18%

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Answer: ((a))

111

The HCF of the two numbers is 25 and the other two multiples of their LCM are 14 and 17. Which is the larger number?

((a))
425
((b))
340
((c))
360
((d))
350

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Answer: ((a))

425

112

If y is 20% more than x then by what percent x is less than y?

((a))
16%
((b))
16.67%
((c))
17.67%
((d))
16.33%

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Answer: ((a))

16%

113

After an old member is replaced by a new member, it is found that the average age of five members of a club is the same as it was 3 years ago. What is the difference between the age of the changed member and the new member?

((a))
15 years
((b))
14 years
((c))
17 years
((d))
16 years

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Answer: ((a))

15 years

114

Sam's points during the first half-yearly (semester) were 78, 96, 86, 96, 79, 85, 100, 97, 69 and 73. What was the median of his marks?

((a))
54
((b))
85.5
((c))
23
((d))
35

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Answer: ((a))

115

In what ratio should talcum powder A of 3 rupees 20 paise per kg be mixed with talcum powder B of 2 rupees 90 paise per kg so that the cost price of the mixture becomes 3 rupees 8 paise per kg?

((a))
2 : 1
((b))
4 : 5
((c))
3 : 2
((d))
5 : 5

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Answer: ((a))

2 : 1

116

A student can learn his lesson in 20 days by studying for 3 hours a day. In how many days can he learn the same lesson if he studies 4 hours a day?

((a))
12 day
((b))
16 day
((c))
15 day
((d))
20 day

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Answer: ((a))

12 day

117

If P(A) = 1/2 and P(B/A) = 1/3, find P(A and B).

((a))
1/12
((b))
1/6
((c))
1/5
((d))
1/4

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Answer: ((a))

1/12

118

A solid right circular cylinder is melted and made into a right circular cone with a base of equal radius. What is the percentage increase in the length of the solid ?

((a))
300%
((b))
30%
((c))
200%
((d))
100%

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Answer: ((a))

300%

119

Which of the following numbers is a prime number?

((a))
47
((b))
39
((c))
51
((d))
27

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

120

Evelyn bought an equal number of bracelets of three varieties costing Rs 30, Rs 35 and Rs 65 per piece, they spent a total of Rs 1690 for all the bracelets. How many bracelets of each type did they buy?

((a))
10
((b))
13
((c))
12
((d))
15

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Mental Aptitude Test/Intelligence Test/Test of Reasoning (40 questions)

121

Select the option that is different from the others

((a))
Manipuri
((b))
Garba
((c))
Kathakali
((d))
Odissi

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Answer: ((a))

Manipuri

122

Select the relative word for the second pair from the given alternatives which will replace the question mark (?) following the relation from the first pair:

CROW : XILD :: MONKEY : ?

((a))
NLMPVB
((b))
MLMQVB
((c))
NLMPUB
((d))
NJMPVB

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Answer: ((a))

NLMPVB

123

N is the only daughter of I. I is married to J. If J is the father of K, then how is K related to N?

((a))
Brother
((b))
Daughter
((c))
Son
((d))
Wife

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Answer: ((a))

Brother

124

Select the relative word for the second pair from the given alternatives which will replace the question mark following the relation in the first pair

BONE : ORTHOPAEDIST :: CANCER : ______

((a))
HEPATOLOGIST
((b))
ONCOLOGIST
((c))
NEPHROLOGIST
((d))
HEMATOLOGIST

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Answer: ((a))

HEPATOLOGIST

125

In the question below there are two statements numbered I and II Decide whether the facts provided in those statements are sufficient to answer the question? Read both the statements and give your answer.

Question: Seven people Kuna, Kamal, Shiva, Naveen, Tarun, Rajesh and Vijay are standing in a row facing east. Who stands at the extreme right end?

I. Only Kamal is in between Vijay and Kuna. Naveen is to the immediate right of Vijay.

II. Naveen is between Vijay and Shiva. Tarun is standing to the immediate left of Kuna.

((a))
The facts in statement II are sufficient to answer the question.
((b))
The facts in statement I are sufficient to answer the question.
((c))
The facts in statements I and II together are sufficient to answer the question.
((d))
The facts in Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.

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Answer: ((a))

The facts in statement II are sufficient to answer the question.

126

In the question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then consider the two assumptions and decide which of them logically follows from the information given in the statement beyond any considerable doubt.

Statement:

India holds 55% market share in the total IT industry of the world.

Assumption:

I. Foreign companies prefer India only because of the availability of cheap labor.

II. The central government has provided various subsidies to multinational companies for their progress.

((a))
Both assumptions I and II are implicit.
((b))
Only assumption I are implicit.
((c))
Neither assumption I nor II is implicit.
((d))
Only assumption II are implicit.

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Answer: ((a))

Both assumptions I and II are implicit.

127

Five friends A, B, C, D, and E are sitting in a circular arrangement facing the center. C is second to the left of D, who is to the immediate right of B, who is third to the right of A. Where will D be sitting with respect to other friends?

((a))
Between C and B
((b))
Immediate right of C
((c))
Between A and C
((d))
Between A and B

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Answer: ((a))

Between C and B

128

In a certain code language "TAXATION" is written as '5'. How is "BUSINESS" written in that code language?

((a))
2
((b))
5
((c))
9
((d))
7

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

129

Selvam and Naveen walk from a certain point. Selvam goes 7 km South and then turns left and walks 5 km. Naveen goes 5 km East and takes a left turn and walks 5 km. How far are the two from each other?

((a))
17 km
((b))
22 km
((c))
15 km
((d))
12 km

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Answer: ((a))

17 km

130

Select the option that is different from the other given options.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

131

Read the following statements and answer which of the following arguments is strong?

Statement: Should the Indian government support orphanages?

Argument:

Yes. Poor economic and social conditions indicate the need for government support.
No. Fake non-government companies flourish and misuse government funds.

((a))
Only argument 2 is strong
((b))
Neither argument 1 nor argument 2 is strong
((c))
Only argument 1 is strong
((d))
Both argument 1 and argument 2 are strong

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Answer: ((a))

Only argument 2 is strong

132

Which of the following diagrams among the alternatives shows the relationship between Dress, Saree, Shirt

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

133

Find out the odd number from the given series

13 - 280, 14 - 237, 15 - 276, 16 - 272

((a))
15 - 276
((b))
16 - 272
((c))
13 - 280
((d))
14 - 237

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Answer: ((a))

15 - 276

134

Pointing to a girl in the picture, Sita said, 'Her mother's father is the grandfather of my sister, while her mother is the only child of her grandfather. How is the girl related to Sita?

((a))
Sister
((b))
Niece
((c))
Mother
((d))
Sister-in-law

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Answer: ((a))

Sister

135

Which of the following diagrams in the alternatives shows the relationship between skin, cell, melanin

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

136

Select the option that is different from the others

((a))
Bhutan
((b))
Seychelles
((c))
Maldives
((d))
Nepal

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Answer: ((a))

Bhutan

137

Select the figure from the given alternatives where the point(s) can be placed in the same way as the point(s) are placed in the figure given below.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

138

From the given alternatives select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word

Chemiluminescent

((a))
SELENE
((b))
LUMICHET
((c))
MILANESE
((d))
HIEMS

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Answer: ((a))

SELENE

139

Sheela is standing facing east. It rotates 90° anticlockwise and then 225° clockwise. Which direction is Sheela facing now?

((a))
North - West
((b))
South - East
((c))
North - East
((d))
South - West

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Answer: ((a))

North - West

140

Find the odd letter that is in the given series.

B, H, J, Q, Z

((a))
Z
((b))
B
((c))
H
((d))
Q

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Answer: ((a))

141

Select the figure from the given alternatives where the point(s) can be placed in the same way as the point(s) are placed in the figure given below.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

142

In the question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions 1 and 2. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then consider the two assumptions and decide which of them logically follows from the information given in the statement beyond any considerable doubt.

Statement:

Students who do not present the record book will not be allowed to appear in the practical examination.

Assumption:

Record book is mandatory for appearing in the practical examination.
Practical exam makes a student technically strong in a subject.

((a))
Only assumption 2 is implicit
((b))
Both assumption 1 and 2 is implicit
((c))
Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit
((d))
Only assumption 1 is implicit

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Answer: ((a))

Only assumption 2 is implicit

143

What will come in place of question mark in the following series?

5, 11, 19, 29, ?

((a))
39
((b))
43
((c))
49
((d))
41

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Answer: ((a))

144

What will come in place of question mark in the following series?

2, 7, 16, 29, ?

((a))
51
((b))
44
((c))
46
((d))
48

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Answer: ((a))

145

In a certain code language 'SMART' is written as 'QOYTR'. How is 'PRIME' written in that code language?

((a))
LTGOG
((b))
NTGOG
((c))
NTGOC
((d))
CTGON

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Answer: ((a))

LTGOG

Study the following information carefully and answer the given question:

The following is an example of an input and its reconfiguration. (Numbers wherever they appear are two-digit numbers)

Input: quicker fives 14 28 38 wars 18 yellow

Step 1: yellow quicker fives 14 28 38 wars 18

Step 2: yellow 14 quicker fives 28 38 wars 18

Step 3: yellow 14 wars quicker fives 28 38 18

Step 4: yellow 14 wars 18 quicker fives 28 38

Step 5: yellow 14 wars 18 quicker 28 fives 38

Step 4 is the last step of reconfiguration of the above input.

146

As per the rules followed in the above steps, if step 2 of an input is "zebras 11 banks carriages 45 30 28 ducks", then how many more steps are required to complete the reconfiguration?

((a))
7
((b))
5
((c))
4
((d))
6

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Answer: ((a))

147

As per the rules followed in the above steps, what is the position of "28" in step 5 of the inputs mentioned below?

Input: Banks carriages 11 45 30 zebra 28 dusks

((a))
Fourth from left
((b))
Fifth from left
((c))
Sixth from left
((d))
Second from right

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Answer: ((a))

Fourth from left

148

As per the rules followed in the above steps, if step 3 of an input is "trains 22 stars 60 31 falls hards 52" then what will be the fifth step?

((a))
star trains 60 22 31 falls hards 52
((b))
22 stars 60 trains 31 falls hards 52
((c))
trains 22 stars 31 hards 60 falls 52
((d))
60 stars 22 trains 31 falls hards 52

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Answer: ((a))

star trains 60 22 31 falls hards 52

149

In the question below there are two statements 1 and 2. Decide whether the facts provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give your answer.

Question: What is the direction of Nair with respect to Kalai?

Kalai is 40 meters to the north of Ramesh. Vijay is 5 meters to the North-West of Kalai.
Nair is 5 meters to the west of Vijay.

((a))
The facts in statement 1 are sufficient to answer the question.
((b))
The facts in statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient to answer the question.
((c))
The facts in statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer the question.
((d))
The facts in statement 2 are sufficient to answer the question.

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Answer: ((a))

The facts in statement 1 are sufficient to answer the question.

150

In the following question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions 1, 2. Read the conclusions and decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statement.

Statement:

Some shampoos are conditioners.

All oils are conditioners.

Conclusion:

All oils are shampoos

Some shampoos are oils.

((a))
Both 1 and 2 follow.
((b))
Only 1 follows.
((c))
Only 2 follows.
((d))
Neither 1 nor 2 follow

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Answer: ((a))

Both 1 and 2 follow.

151

Select the figure from the given alternatives where the point(s) can be placed in the same way as the point(s) are placed in the figure given below.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below.

Following are the conditions for recruitment of Agriculture Officers in an organization. The candidate / candidates has

(A) Graduation degree in the field of Agriculture with at least 60% aggregate marks

(B) Passed the selection process with at least 50% aggregate marks

In the case of an applicant who has fulfilled all other criteria except

(B) above but have taken a master's degree in the field of agriculture then the matter can be referred to the Vice President.
(A) above but have secured more than 60% marks in the selection process then the matter may be referred to the Chief General Manager.

152

What is the decision to be taken in the following cases? Sameer is a B.Sc Agriculture graduate and has passed in first division with 50% round marks. He was born on 11.5.1978 and secured 72% marks in the selection process.

((a))
The candidate to be selected
((b))
The candidate is to be sent to the Vice President
((c))
The candidate is to be sent to the Chief General Manager
((d))
The candidate not to be selected

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Answer: ((a))

The candidate to be selected

153

What is the decision to be taken in the following cases? Ashok Malhotra has done B.Sc Agriculture with 65% aggregate marks and has a master's degree in the field of agriculture. Qualified the selection process with 43% and was born on 5.10.1972

((a))
The candidate to be selected
((b))
The candidate is to be sent to the Vice President
((c))
The candidate not to be selected
((d))
The candidate is to be sent to the Chief General Manager

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Answer: ((a))

The candidate to be selected

154

What is the decision to be taken in the following cases? Avinash Kumar has done B.Sc Agriculture with 58% aggregate marks and got 68% marks in the selection process, last month he celebrated his 36th birthday.

((a))
The candidate to be selected
((b))
The candidate is to be sent to the Vice President
((c))
The candidate not to be selected
((d))
The candidate is to be sent to the Chief General Manager

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Answer: ((a))

The candidate to be selected

155

In a certain code language 'PAINT' is written as '73915' and 'MATCH' is written as '43568'. How is 'CHAT' written in that code language?

((a))
6385
((b))
6853
((c))
6835
((d))
6583

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Answer: ((a))

6385

156

Pointing to a woman, a boy said, "Her husband is the only brother of my brother's maternal grandmother's daughter". How is that boy related to that woman?

((a))
Brother
((b))
Brother-in-law
((c))
Cousin
((d))
Nephew

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Answer: ((a))

Brother

157

In the question below there are two statements 1 and 2. Decide whether the facts provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give your answer.

Question: In which direction is Priya facing?

Raja and Priya are facing each other. Priya's shadow falls on the right side of Raja.
Priya was standing on the beach in the evening. Her shadow was falling on her left side.

((a))
The facts in statement 2 are sufficient to answer the question.
((b))
The facts in statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient to answer the question.
((c))
The facts in statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer the question.
((d))
The facts in statement 1 are sufficient to answer the question.

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Answer: ((a))

The facts in statement 2 are sufficient to answer the question.

158

In the following question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions 1, 2. Read the conclusions and decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statement.

Statement :

All nitrogen is unique

All fertilizers are useful

Conclusion :

Some Fertilizers Are Useful
Some Fertilizers are Nitrogen

((a))
Only 2 follows.
((b))
Only 1 follows.
((c))
Both 1 and 2 follow
((d))
Neither 1 nor 2 follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only 2 follows.

159

Direction: In the question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

Statement: Has globalization helped in the development of India?

Argument:

Yes. Since globalization measures were introduced in the late nineties, India was able to achieve steady economic growth while other developed economies were struggling with recession.

(2) No. Economic growth is not just an increase in income. It should also increase the welfare of the people. Even after 20 years of adopting the measures of globalization, India still has a large percentage of poor people.

((a))
Only argument 2 is strong
((b))
Only argument 1 is strong
((c))
Neither argument 1 nor argument 2 is strong
((d))
Both argument 1 and argument 2 are strong

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Answer: ((a))

Only argument 2 is strong

160

Ganesha cycles in the direction of the Sun in the evening. After a while, he turns left and then turns right. After a while, he again turns right. In which direction is he facing now?

((a))
West
((b))
North
((c))
South
((d))
East

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Answer: ((a))

West

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