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हिन्दी गद्य के प्राचीनतम प्रयोग किन भाषाओं में मिलते हैं?
पाली और मागधी
अंगिका और शौरसेनी
ब्रजभाषा और राजस्थानी
मागथी और अंगिका
Correct answer
पाली और मागधी
दिए गए वाक्यांश के लिए चार विकल्पों में से उचित एक शब्द को चुनिए।
परस्पर एक दूसरे पर आश्रित
आश्रय
आपराश्रित
कन्याश्रित
अन्योन्याश्रित
Correct answer
आश्रय
दिए गए वाक्य का काल बदलिए।
विशाल पुस्तक पढ़ रहा है। (भविष्यतकाल)
विशाल पुस्तक पढ़ रहा था।
विशाल पुस्तक पढ़ चुका है।
विशाल पुस्तक पढ़ रहा होगा।
विशाल पुस्तक पढ़ेगा।
Correct answer
विशाल पुस्तक पढ़ रहा था।
दिए गए मुहावरे के लिए विकल्पों में से सही अर्थ चुनें
अपनी डफली अपना राग
लज्जित होना
स्वस्थ रहना
जितने लोग उतनी सलाह
व्यर्थ रोना
Correct answer
लज्जित होना
दिए गए मुहावरे के लिए विकल्पों में से सही अर्थ चुनें
अँधा बनना
जान-बूझ कर किसी बात पर ध्यान न देना
बिना विचारे खर्च करना
अज्ञानी के सामने ज्ञान की बातें रखना
बिना प्रयत्न के अच्छी वस्तु प्राप्त होना
Correct answer
जान-बूझ कर किसी बात पर ध्यान न देना
निम्न शब्द के पर्याय के लिए दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से उचित विकल्प चुनिए।
राजदूत
पुलिस
नेता
संदेशवाहक
मंत्री
Correct answer
पुलिस
अपभ्रंश की विशेषताओं के संबन्ध में कौन-सा कथन असत्य है?
'ऋ' लिखा तो जाता था, परन्तु इसका उच्चारण 'रि' होता था।
'ऋ' को छोड़कर सभी स्वरों का अनुनासिक रूप प्रयोग में आ गया था।
अपभ्रंश उकारबहुला नहीं है।
अ इ उ ए एँ ओ-हस्व स्वर और आ ई ऊ ए ओ - दीर्घ स्वर थे।
Correct answer
'ऋ' लिखा तो जाता था, परन्तु इसका उच्चारण 'रि' होता था।
वचन बदलिए:-
आदि
आदिक
आदि
आदियों
आदिया
Correct answer
आदिक
छत्तीसगढ़ी भाषा की सहोदर भाषाएँ कौन सी हैं?
बघेली और अवथी
हिन्दी और मलयालम
अवधी और हिन्दी
बघेली और हिन्दी
Correct answer
बघेली और अवथी
उचित कारक के विभक्ति चिन्ह से रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें।
मोहन ने घड़े ______ पानी डाला।
से
कौ
के
के लिए
Correct answer
से
निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को कर्मवाच्य से कर्तवाच्य में बदलिए।
गायक से सुंदर गीत गाया गया।
गायक ने बेकार गीत गाया।
गायक ने सुंदर गीत गाया।
गायक गीत गाया।
गायक गीत नहीं गाया।
Correct answer
गायक ने बेकार गीत गाया।
दिए गए शब्द में उपसर्ग को चुनिए।
संभावना
संभा
सत
सम्
भव
Correct answer
संभा
दिए गए वाक्यांश के लिए चार विकल्पों में से उचित एक शब्द को चुनिए।
बालक से लेकर वृद्ध तक
सगवार
युवावृद्ध
बागवार
आबालवृद्ध
Correct answer
सगवार
निम्न में से तद्भव शब्द के उचित विकल्प का चयन करें।
मकड़ी
मर्क
कर्कट
मर्कटी
मर्कट
Correct answer
मर्क
रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति उचित सर्वनाम से कीजिए।
_______ ने कल स्कूल आने में देर कर दी थी।
वे
वह
तुम
उसको
Correct answer
वे
दिए गए काव्यांश में प्रयुक्त छंद के चार विकल्प दिए गए हैं, सही विकल्प का चयन करें।
'हे शरण दायिनी देवि तू, करती सबका भाण है।
हे मातृमूमि! संतान हम, तू जननी तू प्राण है॥"
उल्लाला
बरवै
दोहा
छप्पय
Correct answer
उल्लाला
जम्मू और कश्मीर में कौन सी भाषा बोली जाती है?
पुरोइक
कोरगा
मिजू
कश्मीरी
Correct answer
पुरोइक
अमृता प्रीतम किस भाषा की साहित्यकार है?
उर्दू
हिन्दी
पंजाबी
सिंधी
Correct answer
उर्दू
दलित साहित्य की प्रथम रचना कौन सी है?
मुट्ठी भर कांकर
लाट की वापसी
नरककुंड में बास
अछूत की शिकायत
Correct answer
मुट्ठी भर कांकर
दिए गए शब्द का प्रत्यय पहचानिए।
संगीतकार
उप
आकर
कार
तक
Correct answer
उप
दिए गए शब्द के अनेकार्थी शब्द को पहचानिए।
रश्मि
रंग, रुचि
गम, मंगल
कण, मंगल
डोरी, किरण
Correct answer
रंग, रुचि
निम्न ब्द के पर्याय के लिए दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से उचित विकल्प चुनिए।
जानकी
वैदेही
सीता
विकल्पों में से सभी
जनकसुता
Correct answer
वैदेही
'धर्म' शब्द के भिन्नार्थ शब्द का विकल्प स्वरूप दिए गए हैं, इनमें से एक विकल्प गलत है। गलत विकल्प का चयन कीजिए।
स्वभाव
कर्त्तव्य
अध्ययन
प्रकृति
Correct answer
स्वभाव
हिन्दी साहित्य का सबसे बड़ा पुरस्कार कौन-सा है?
भारत भारती
ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार
बाल साहित्य पुरस्कार
भाषा सम्मान
Correct answer
भारत भारती
निम्न शब्द के विलोम के लिए दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से उचित विकल्प चुनिए।
स्वजाति
विजाति
मानवजाति
पशु जाति
जनजाति
Correct answer
विजाति
साधारणीकरण को 'योग की मधुमती भूमिका' के समान किसने माना है?
रामवृक्ष बेनीपुरी
डॉ. श्यामसुन्दरदास
जयशंकर प्रसाद
वियोगीहरि
Correct answer
रामवृक्ष बेनीपुरी
निम्न वाक्य में से क्रिया विशेषण के भेद का चयन करें।
किसान दिनभर खेत में काम करता है। (दिनभर)
कालवाचक
रीतिवाचक
स्थानवाचक
परिमाणवाचक
Correct answer
कालवाचक
निम्नलिखित वाक्य में दिए गए शब्द के विशेषण रूप से खाली स्थान पूर्ति कीजिए।
वह धर्म को मानता है इसलिए वह _______ कार्यों में भाग लेता है। (धर्म)
अधार्मिक
अधर्म
धार्मिक
धर्मी
Correct answer
अधार्मिक
निम्न शब्द का शुद्ध वर्तनी चुनिए।
स्वास्थय
स्वस्थ
स्वास्तय
सुवास्थय
स्वास्थ्य
Correct answer
स्वस्थ
'हमें जीत मिलने तक प्रयास करना चाहिए।' इस वाक्य में "तक" क्या है?
समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय
संबन्धबोधक अव्यय
क्रिया विशेषण अव्यय
विस्मयादिबोधक अव्यय
Correct answer
समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय
वर्ष 2023 में हिन्दी में साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार किसे प्राप्त हुआ?
विरप्पा मोइली
दया प्रकाश सिन्हा
संजीव
कृष्णा सोबती
Correct answer
विरप्पा मोइली
निम्न शब्द के विलोम के लिए दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से उचित विकल्प चुनिए।
प्रमाणित
सत्यापित
मानित
अप्रमाणित
अमाण
Correct answer
सत्यापित
"कौन तुम? मैं घनश्याम। तो बरसो कित जाय।।" में कौनसा अलंकार है?
उदाहरण
काकुवक्रोक्ति
संकर
श्लेषवक्रोक्ति
Correct answer
उदाहरण
लिंग बदलिए:-
बलवान
बलवीय
बलवानी
बलवती
बाली
Correct answer
बलवीय
सही विराम चिह्वों वाला वाक्य कौन-सा है?
छि: तुमने! तो नाम ही डुबो दिया?
छि:! तुमने तो नाम ही डुबो दिया।
छि: ! तुमने तो नाम ही, डुबो दिया?
छि: तुमने तो, नाम ही डुबो दिया?
Correct answer
छि: तुमने! तो नाम ही डुबो दिया?
निम्न अनुच्छेद को पढ़कर दिए गए प्रश्न के उत्तर विकल्पों में से चुनकर दीजिए ।
भारत आहिस्ता-आहिस्ता विश्व मंच पर विकास की महाशक्ति बनकर उभर रहा है। भारत में प्राकृतिक संपदा का अभाव नहीं हैं। भारतवासियों की श्रम शक्ति भी बेजोड़ है। ज्ञान-विज्ञान और नवीनतम तकनीक के क्षेत्र में भी भारत ने बहुत उन्नति की है। प्राकृतिक संपदा और मानव संसाधनों के द्वारा विकास का आधार तैयार हुआ है। इसीलिए भारत के महाशक्ति बनने की आशा बलवती हुई है। भारत में प्रेरक महापुरुष भी इस दिशा में अपना योगदान दे रहे हैं। इनके कारण राजनीतिक सूझ-बूझ और इच्छाशक्ति को सद्भाव और शक्ति संपन्नता मिली है। अतः भारत भविष्य में महाशक्ति बनेगा |
कौन विकास की महाशक्ति बनकर उभर रहा है?
भारत
अमेरिका
चीन
जापान
Correct answer
भारत
प्राकृतिक संपदा और मानव-संसाधनों से क्या निर्मित हुआ है?
वैज्ञानिक चेतना
विकास का आधार
औद्योगिक उन्नति
विकल्पों में से सभी
Correct answer
वैज्ञानिक चेतना
सूझ-बूझ में कौन सा समास है?
द्वंद्व
तत्पुरुष
कर्मधारय
बहुव्रीहि
Correct answer
द्वंद्व
भारत में सद्भाव और शक्ति-संपन्नता कैसे मिली है?
महापुरुषों के योगदान से
प्रबुद्ध जनता से
राजनैतिक सूझबूझ से
सबके सम्मिलित प्रयास से
Correct answer
महापुरुषों के योगदान से
भारतवासियों की कौन-सी शक्ति अनुपम है?
सहन शक्ति
श्रम की शक्ति
क्षमा-शक्ति
बौद्धिक शक्ति
Correct answer
सहन शक्ति
Mirik Lake is situated in
Himachal Pradesh
Meghalaya
Mizoram
West Bengal
Correct answer
Himachal Pradesh
The 'Hunar Haats' launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs is primarily a
Scholarship for minority youth
Housing scheme for artisans
Platform to showcase finest handicrafts
De-addiction program for artisans
Correct answer
Scholarship for minority youth
Which festival is unique to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi celebrated in honour of the Sun and reputed to provide cure for incurable diseases, such as leprosy?
Vaisakhi
Onam
Bharat Milap
Diwali
Correct answer
Vaisakhi
When was the National Human Rights Commission constituted in India?
1952
1912
1993
1922
Correct answer
1952
It is the duty of every _______ to keep a general diary to record all complaints, the names of all persons arrested, the names of the complainants, etc.
Inspector General
DGP
Constable
Officer in-charge of a police-station
Correct answer
Inspector General
Article 361(1) of the Constitution of India states that the President of India "shall not be answerable to _________ for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office"
The Chief Justice of India
The Parliament
Any Court
The Prime Minister
Correct answer
The Chief Justice of India
Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 is to replace
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
None of the options
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Correct answer
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Which of these districts does NOT come under the Meerut Division of Uttar Pradesh?
Bulandshahar
Baghpat
Jhansi
Meerut
Correct answer
Bulandshahar
When is the World Pharmacist Day observed?
25 September
22 July
22 March
10 December
Correct answer
25 September
In which year did India explode the first nuclear device?
1974
1969
1961
1977
Correct answer
1974
Model Police Act, 2006 states that direct recruitment to non-gazetted ranks in the Police Service shall be made through the
Union Public Service Commission
State-level Police Recruitment Board
Collegium of Judges
State Public Service Commission
Correct answer
Union Public Service Commission
Where did the first spark of the Mutiny of 1857 erupt?
Barrackpore
Bareilly
Delhi
Meerut
Correct answer
Barrackpore
Section 14 of the POCSO Act states that anybody who uses a child for pornographic purposes, on first conviction, is liable for a minimum prison term of
Ten years
Five years
Twelve months
Ten months
Correct answer
Ten years
What is the full form of ITA-2000?
Indian Technology Act - 2000
Informer Tech Act - 2000
Information Technology Act - 2000
International Technology Act - 2000
Correct answer
Indian Technology Act - 2000
Deficiency of iron causes
Goitre
Anaemia
Scurvy
Rickets
Correct answer
Goitre
Which of the following in the Constitution of India states that 'It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India'?
Article 14
Article 51A (c)
Article 17
Article 12
Correct answer
Article 14
According to Model Police Act, 2006, Station House Officers should NOT be below the rank of
DIG
Sub-Inspector of Police
IG
Superintendent of Police
Correct answer
DIG
When was the Reserve Bank of India established?
1 April 1938
1 April 1935
1 April 1937
1 April 1936
Correct answer
1 April 1938
Electromagnetic waves are
All of the options
Transverse waves
Surface waves
Longitudinal waves
Correct answer
All of the options
A semiconductor in its pure form is referred to as a/an
Intrinsic semiconductor
Extrinsic semiconductor
Doped semiconductor
Crystalline semiconductor
Correct answer
Intrinsic semiconductor
Work done is equal to
Power x displacement
Speed x displacement
Force x displacement
Force x time
Correct answer
Power x displacement
Which of the following properties is denoted by 'Φ'?
Magnetic field
Magnetic flux
Magnetic field strength
Inductance
Correct answer
Magnetic field
The ratio of the intensity of magnetization I to magnetic intensity H, is called
Magnetic susceptibility
Magnetic intensity
Relative permeability
Magnetic permeability
Correct answer
Magnetic susceptibility
A light bulb is rated at 100 W for a 120 V supply. Find the resistance of the bulb.
34 Ω
758 Ω
144 Ω
234 Ω
Correct answer
34 Ω
What type of semiconductor is used in LED electronic circuits?
Compensated semiconductor
Intrinsic semiconductor
Degenerated semiconductor
Compound semiconductor
Correct answer
Compensated semiconductor
If an object is dropped from the top of a building and it reaches the ground at t = 4 s and g = 9.8 ms-2 , then the height of the building is (ignoring air resistance)-
78.4 m
80.5 m
79.2 m
77.3 m
Correct answer
78.4 m
An automobile vehicle has a mass of 2315 kg. What must be the force between the vehicle and road if the vehicle is to be stopped with a negative acceleration of 1.7 ms-2?
-2540 N
-3935.5 N
1224 N
2346 N
Correct answer
-2540 N
Three resistors 2 Ω, 4 Ω and 5 Ω, are combined in parallel. What is the total resistance of the combination?
20/19 Ω
51 Ω
23 Ω
19/20 Ω
Correct answer
20/19 Ω
If the conductor circuit is closed, the current will also circulate through the circuit and this current is called
Drift current
Induced current
Diffusion current
Recombination current
Correct answer
Drift current
The potential difference between the electrode and electrolyte is called
Electro-refining
Electric dipole moment
Electrode potential
Fuel cell
Correct answer
Electro-refining
______ is defined as the change in resistance per unit resistance per degree rise in temperature.
Resistance of a conductor
Drift velocity
Temperature coefficient of resistance
Conductivity
Correct answer
Resistance of a conductor
The SI unit of the universal gravitational constant (G) is
N kg / m
N / m
kg / m
N m2 kg-2
Correct answer
N kg / m
What are the dimensions of self-inductance?
M2L 2T-2A3
M3L 2TA2
M-3LT-3A2
ML2T-2A-2
Correct answer
M2L 2T-2A3
The total length of the path travelled by an object during a given time is called
Velocity
Position
Distance
Displacement
Correct answer
Velocity
A doped semiconductor is also known as a/an
Diffused semiconductor
Intrinsic semiconductor
Diffusion semiconductor
Extrinsic semiconductor
Correct answer
Diffused semiconductor
Which of the following is NOT a part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Beta rays
Microwaves
Radio waves
Ultraviolet waves
Correct answer
Beta rays
Whenever an object falls towards the Earth under the force of Earth's gravity alone, what is it called as?
Free fall
Revolution
Rotation
Downward motion
Correct answer
Free fall
What is the SI unit of measurement of force?
Newton
Henry
Metre
Joule
Correct answer
Newton
1 eV is the kinetic energy gained by an electron when it is accelerated through a potential difference of
1 joule
1 watt
1 erg
1 volt
Correct answer
1 joule
What is the unit for measuring the intensity of light?
Meter
Mole
Candela
Ohm
Correct answer
Meter
When a dipole is placed in a non-uniform electric field, it experiences
Only net force but no torque
Both torque and net force
Torque only but no net force
None of the options
Correct answer
Only net force but no torque
The potential energy of a body of mass 6 kg is 18 J relative to the ground. Find its height. (Take g = 10 m/s2 )
0.4 m
0.3 m
0.2 m
0.1 m
Correct answer
0.4 m
Which of the following is the expression for the intensity of magnetization?
I = RC
I = V/M
I = M/V
I = VR
Correct answer
I = RC
An electric dipole of dipole moment 12 x 10-5 C m is placed in a uniform electric field of 10-3 N/C making an angle of 30° with the direction of the field. Determine the torque exerted by the electric field on the dipole. (Given sin 30° = 0.5)
6 x 10-8 Nm
34 x 10-8 Nm
5 x 10-8 Nm
7 x 10-8 Nm
Correct answer
6 x 10-8 Nm
A lamp consumes 2000 J of electrical energy in 20 s. What is its power?
150 W
200 W
100 W
400 W
Correct answer
150 W
The force between two charges is 160 N. If the distance between the charges is doubled, then the force will be
20 N
40 N
60 N
30 N
Correct answer
20 N
If a body's net external force is zero, then it has
Zero time
Zero acceleration
Zero mass
Non-zero acceleration
Correct answer
Zero time
What is the mass of a body that accelerates at a rate of 5 m/s2 with a force of 150 N?
30 kg
27 kg
25 kg
45 kg
Correct answer
30 kg
What is the greatest 3-digit number that will leave a remainder 2 when divided by any of the numbers 6, 9, 18 and 15?
988
991
990
992
Correct answer
988
The ratio of the age of a man and his wife is 4 : 3. After 4 years, this ratio will be 9 : 7. If at the time of the marriage the ratio was 5 : 3, then how many years ago did they marry?
8 years
12 years
4 years
6 years
Correct answer
8 years
Vishnu, Karthick and Siva together can complete a work in 16 days. If Vishnu and Karthick together can complete the same work in 24 days, then how many days will Siva alone take to finish the same work?
36 days
48 days
40 days
32 days
Correct answer
36 days
The average age of 15 students in a class is 11 years. If 5 new students of average age 9 years are admitted in the class, then what will be the new average age of all the students in the class?
10.5 years
11.5 years
12.5 years
8.5 years
Correct answer
10.5 years
In how many years will Rs.64000 amount to Rs.74088 at 10%, interest compounded semiannually?
3
2
1.5
2.5
Correct answer
3
John's capital in a partnership is Rs.2000 more than Smith's, but John's capital is invested for 8 months, while Smith's is invested for 12 months. If John's share of the yearly profit is the same as that of Smith, what is John's capital?
Rs.6000
Rs.5000
Rs.4000
Rs.8000
Correct answer
Rs.6000
A cell phone was marked 40% above the cost price and a discount of 25% was given on its marked price. Find the percentage of gain or loss made by the shopkeeper.
11%
5%
30%
22%
Correct answer
11%
For what values of 'a' will the expressions (x2 + 3x + 2) and (x2 + 2x + a) will have the HCF (x + 1)?
-1
2
1
-2
Correct answer
-1
When the price of an article was increased by 50%, the number of articles sold fell by 20%. What was the effect of the sales on the shop?
20% decrease
20% increase
16% decrease
16% increase
Correct answer
20% decrease
At Simple Interest, Rs.400 becomes Rs.478 in three years. Find the rate of interest per annum.
6%
6.5%
5.5%
5%
Correct answer
6%
What is the area of a square whose diagonal measures 4 cm?
10 cm2
4 cm2
6 cm2
8 cm2
Correct answer
10 cm2
Which of the following is the unit digit in the product of 853 x 452 x 226 x 1346?
7
4
9
6
Correct answer
7
Study the following table and answer the question given below it.
The following table represents the number of students studying in class 10 from sections A and B who have taken mid-term and final exams.
| Result | Section A | Section B |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of students who failed in both exams | 28 | 23 |
| Total number of students who failed in mid- term but passed in final exam | 14 | 12 |
| Total number of students who failed in final exam but passed in mid-term | 6 | 17 |
| Total number of students who passed in both the exams | 64 | 55 |
What is the total number of students in both section A and section B?
219
291
221
292
Correct answer
219
A watch is sold for Rs.960 at a loss of 4%. Instead, if it had been sold for Rs.1100, then find the gain percent.
4%
2%
10%
5%
Correct answer
4%
Paper charge is Rs.30 per kg. How much expenditure would be there to cover a cube of edge 10 m with paper, if one kg of paper covers 10 sq.m. area?
Rs.2700
Rs.1800
Rs.3600
Rs.2250
Correct answer
Rs.2700
Simplify: (999999/99) + (101010/10) + (99.99/11)
20101.09
20111.9
20211.09
10101.9
Correct answer
20101.09
Find the least number that lies between 1 and 2 formed with the digits 0, 5 and 9 in the decimal places without repetition.
1.095
1.950
1.905
1.059
Correct answer
1.095
The product of two numbers is 140 and the sum of the squares of the numbers is 449. Find the sum of both numbers.
84
62
27
44
Correct answer
84
Study the following table and answer the question given below it.
The following table represents the Distribution of Loans by different banks (in crores).
| Bank | Distribution of Loans (in crores) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
| A | 18 | 23 | 45 | 30 | 70 |
| B | 27 | 33 | 18 | 41 | 37 |
| C | 29 | 29 | 22 | 17 | 11 |
| D | 31 | 16 | 28 | 32 | 43 |
| E | 13 | 19 | 27 | 34 | 42 |
If the minimum target in 2015 was 20% of the total distribution of loans in 2014, how many banks reached the target?
4
1
2
3
Correct answer
4
The numbers 505 and 3P4 add up to a sum of 8Q9. Find the least possible value for P, if the sum is divisible by 3.
1
7
4
2
Correct answer
1
What should be subtracted from the numbers in the ratio 9 : 16, so as to get 1 : 2?
14
3
2
8
Correct answer
14
A man is standing on a platform which is 70 m long. A train crosses the platform in 5.5 seconds, but it crosses the man in 2 seconds. What is the length of the train?
45 m
40 m
80 m
60 m
Correct answer
45 m
A person's weekly payment for some work is Rs.420. What will be his daily payment for twice the amount of work?
Rs.50
Rs.120
Rs.30
Rs.60
Correct answer
Rs.50
The average of marks Kumar got in nine subjects was 60. His average of marks in eight subjects excluding Computer Science was 58. How many marks did he obtain in Computer Science?
76
58
62
60
Correct answer
76
Choose that set of numbers from the four alternative sets, that is similar to the given set.
(5, 15, 26)
(55, 65, 76)
(6, 15, 28)
(31, 41, 53)
(23, 33, 43)
Correct answer
(55, 65, 76)
P is S's brother. S is Q's father. Q and R are sisters. Then, how is P related to R?
Grandfather
Husband
Son
Uncle
Correct answer
Grandfather
The following table gives the sales of batteries manufactured by a company over the years.
Number of Different Types of Batteries Sold by a Company Over the Years (Numbers in Thousands)
| Year | Types of Batteries | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4AH | 7AH | 32AH | 35AH | 55AH | Total | |
| 1992 | 75 | 144 | 114 | 102 | 108 | 543 |
| 1993 | 90 | 126 | 102 | 84 | 126 | 528 |
| 1994 | 96 | 114 | 75 | 105 | 135 | 525 |
| 1995 | 105 | 90 | 150 | 90 | 75 | 510 |
| 1996 | 90 | 75 | 135 | 75 | 90 | 465 |
| 1997 | 105 | 60 | 165 | 45 | 120 | 495 |
| 1998 | 115 | 65 | 160 | 100 | 145 | 605 |
What was the approximate percentage increase in the sales of 55AH batteries in 1998 compared to that in 1992?
36%
34%
45%
44%
Correct answer
36%
Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.
5, 2, 1, 4, 3
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2, 5, 4, 1, 3
2, 5, 1, 4, 3
Correct answer
5, 2, 1, 4, 3
A person moves towards the south direction and turns left. Again he turns 45° to his left. In which direction is he facing now?
Northeast
Northwest
Southwest
Southeast
Correct answer
Northeast
Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below.
The following are the conditions for selecting a Senior Manager-General Banking in a bank.
The candidate must:
(i) Have secured at least 60% marks in post-graduate degree/diploma in Management/Economics/Statistics.
(ii) Be at least 25 years and not more than 35 years as on 01.03.2010.
(iii) Have post graduation work experience of at least 2 years as a General Banking Officer in a bank.
(iv) Have secured at least 50% marks in the written examination and 40% marks in the personal interview.
In case a candidate satisfies all the other criteria EXCEPT (i), but has secured at least 60% marks in CA or ICWA, the case is to be referred to the VP-Recruitment.
In case a candidate satisfies all the other criteria EXCEPT (iv), but has secured at least 65% marks in the written examination and at least 35% marks in the personal interview, the case is to be referred to the President-Recruitment.
Neha has been working in a bank as a generalist officer for the past four years after completing her postgraduate degree in Economics with 60% marks. She was born on 24 August 1979. She has secured 70% marks in the written examination and 38% marks in the personal interview.
The candidate has to be referred to the VP-Recruitment
The candidate has to be selected
The candidate cannot be selected
The candidate has to be referred to the President-Recruitment
Correct answer
The candidate has to be referred to the VP-Recruitment
Among five friends—Guru, Shankar, Sadhan, Veena, Prakash, each one has scored different marks in the examination. Guru scored more than Shankar but less than Sadhan. Sadhan scored 75 marks. Veena scored less marks than Prakash only. The one who scored the minimum marks scored 70 marks and the one who scored the highest scored 85 marks.
Who among the following has scored the third highest marks?
Prakash
Guru
Veena
Sadhan
Correct answer
Prakash
If there is no change in the first half of the english alphabets but the second half of the alphabets is written in reverse order, then what will be the sixth letter to the right of the twelfth letter from left?
V
S
Q
R
Correct answer
V
A piece of paper is folded and a hole is made on it as shown in figures (X), (Y) and (Z). Choose the alternative that closely resembles the unfolded form of figure (Z).
Correct answer
Which number will best complete the relationship given below? 0.16 : 0.0008 :: 1.02 : ?
0.051
0.0102
0.0051
0.5100
Correct answer
0.051
A ball bounces and rises to 3/4th of the height from which it fell. If the ball is dropped from a height of 16 m, then how much high will it rise at the third bounce?
6.00 m
12.5 m
12.75 m
6.75 m
Correct answer
6.00 m
How many meaningful four-letter word(s) can be made with the alphabets D, R, H and A each being used only once in each word?
Four
Three
Two
One
Correct answer
Four
If '+' means '÷', '-' means '+', '÷' means 'x' and 'x' means '-', then 32 + 4 - 8 x 4 ÷ 3 = ?
7
5
4
6
Correct answer
7
In this question, a statement is given followed by two conclusions. Choose the conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically.
Statement:
Conflicts in mind create difficulties.
Conclusions:
I) One becomes very hefty and strong by resolving one's conflicts.
II) Freedom from mental conflicts make things easier
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Only conclusion II follows
Only conclusion I follows
Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct answer
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Choose the alternative which closely resembles the folded form of figure (X).
(P) only
(R) only
(Q) only
(S) only
Correct answer
(P) only
Study the following line graph and answer the question given below it.
The following line graph represents the number of televisions sold in towns P and Q in six different months.
The number of televisions sold in town Q in April is what percent more than the number of televisions sold in town P in the same month?
40%
50%
42%
30%
Correct answer
40%
Based on the relationship of the two given words, find the missing term from the given options.
UVW : SXU :: LMN : ?
KNM
JOL
JKL
MLO
Correct answer
KNM
Find the ODD one out.
IKG
IKM
RTW
QOM
Correct answer
IKG
Find the ODD one out from the given options.
Correct answer
In this question, one 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 with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, supports the given statement.
Statement:
Should the internet on mobile phones be banned?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Young children are misguided by the unrestricted content.
II. No. This is the only way to provide entertainment to the masses.
Only argument II is strong
Both arguments I and II are strong
Only argument I is strong
Neither argument I nor II is strong
Correct answer
Only argument II is strong
How long is a fortnight?
Four weeks
One week
Two weeks
One Month
Correct answer
Four weeks
If 'R' means '÷', 'Q' means '×', and 'P' means '+', then 18 R 9 P 2 Q 8 = ?
18
16
30
28
Correct answer
18
Find the ODD one out from the given options
Geometry
Algebra
Mathematics
Trigonometry
Correct answer
Geometry
If one-third of one-fourth of a number is 25, then three-tenths of that number is
90
54
180
84
Correct answer
90
Select a suitable figure from the Answer Figures that would replace the question mark (?).
Correct answer
From the given alternatives, select the word which CAN be formed using each letter of the given word only once.
MEASUREMENT
MASTER
ASSURE
SUMMIT
MANTLE
Correct answer
MASTER
Arrange the following words in a meaningful order.
4, 2, 3, 1, 5
5, 1, 2, 3, 4
4, 3, 2, 1, 5
4, 3, 2, 5, 1
Correct answer
4, 2, 3, 1, 5
In this question, one statement is given, followed by two assumptions I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given assumptions, if any, supports the given statement.
Statement:
The teacher said: "This boy is intelligent."
Assumptions:
I) This boy has won a gold medal.
II) This boy can learn and understand well.
Only assumption I is implicit
Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
Both assumptions I and II are implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Correct answer
Only assumption I is implicit
If A is the mother of B, C is the son of A, D is the brother of E, E is the daughter of B, and B is the brother of F, then A is the paternal grandmother of whom among the following?
B
D
C
F
Correct answer
B
Find the ODD one out from the given options.
Mirror : Bike
Heart : Human
Battery : Clock
Engine : Car
Correct answer
Mirror : Bike
Find the ODD one out from the given options.
I-729
H-510
E-125
G-343
Correct answer
I-729
Complete the series. AZC, DWF, GTI, (…)
JQM
KRM
HNO
JQL
Correct answer
JQM
If 'GARDEN' is coded as 325764 and 'WATER' is coded as 92165, then how would 'WARDEN' be coded in the same language?
295764
957264
925764
952764
Correct answer
295764
If it was Saturday on 17th December 1982, then what will the day of 22nd December 1984 be?
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Correct answer
Sunday
Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below.
(i) Seminars on subjects English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Geography are to be organised from 07.03.2024 (Monday) to 12.03.2024 (Saturday). Only one seminar is organised on each day.
(ii) There are two seminars between Chemistry and Mathematics and one seminar between English and Chemistry.
(iii) There is one seminar between Geography and Biology, and Biology is to be organised before Geography.
(iv) Seminar on Physics is to be organised before English, not necessarily immediately.
(v) The sequence of seminars does not start with Physics.
On which date will the seminar on biology be organised?
07.03.2024
08.03.2024
11.03.2024
09.03.2024
Correct answer
07.03.2024
Rani started from point M. She travelled 20 km east, then turned right and walked 15 km. She then rested for a while and turned right and covered 8 km. Then, she again traveled 7 km to her left, turned left and traveled 8 km. Next, she turned left and traveled 22 km. Finally she turned 45˚ to her right. Which direction is she facing now?
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
Northeast
Correct answer
Southeast
Complete the series.
4, 6, 12, 14, 28, 30, (…)
60
32
64
62
Correct answer
60
Choose the figure that best represents the relationship among the classes given below.
Sparrow, Owl, Camel, Birds
Correct answer
Choose the alternative that best resembles the mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at AB.
Correct answer
Study the following table and answer the question given below it.
The following table represents the number of candidates found eligible and the number of candidates short-listed for interviews for a recent recruitment process for six posts from different states.
| Post/State | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | E | S | |
| A | 2500 | 65 | 7200 | 240 | 5200 | 76 | 3600 | 200 | 4600 | 110 | 5400 | 380 |
| B | 3200 | 220 | 8500 | 420 | 8400 | 190 | 6200 | 320 | 5800 | 180 | 6200 | 430 |
| C | 2800 | 280 | 4500 | 350 | 7600 | 160 | 8200 | 440 | 7300 | 310 | 3700 | 250 |
| D | 2400 | 85 | 4800 | 200 | 2600 | 55 | 7500 | 350 | 3900 | 160 | 4800 | 360 |
| E | 3000 | 120 | 5600 | 280 | 3800 | 75 | 6800 | 280 | 6100 | 260 | 7800 | 520 |
| F | 4800 | 325 | 6400 | 320 | 4400 | 220 | 4700 | 180 | 4900 | 220 | 8800 | 640 |
| G | 6500 | 550 | 7000 | 140 | 6000 | 325 | 5500 | 220 | 8100 | 410 | 2700 | 200 |
Approximately, what is the average number of candidates found eligible from all states for Post III?
6700
5500
4200
6200
Correct answer
6700
Study the following table and answer the question given below it.
The following table represents the number of candidates who appeared and qualified in a competitive examination from different states over the years
| States | Year | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | ||||||
| App. | Qual. | App. | Qual. | App. | Qual. | App. | Qual. | App. | Qual. | |
| Kerala | 5200 | 720 | 8800 | 980 | 7400 | 880 | 8800 | 775 | 8500 | 1125 |
| Tamil Nadu | 7500 | 840 | 9280 | 1050 | 8450 | 920 | 9200 | 980 | 8800 | 1020 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 6400 | 780 | 8600 | 1020 | 7900 | 880 | 8750 | 1010 | 9750 | 1250 |
| Karnataka | 8100 | 680 | 9800 | 1240 | 8700 | 680 | 9700 | 1200 | 8080 | 995 |
| Maharashtra | 7800 | 870 | 7600 | 860 | 6800 | 1550 | 7800 | 845 | 7900 | 885 |
| Appeared (App), Qualified(Qual) |
Among the given years in the table, in which year was the percentage of the number of candidates appeared to the number of candidates qualified the minimum in Andhra Pradesh?
2016
2017
2018
2015
Correct answer
2016
How many squares are there in the given figure?
19
8
12
15
Correct answer
19
Choose the most suitable Venn diagram for the following classes:
Fabrics, Shirt, Lock
Correct answer
Choose the figure from the answer figures that best continues the series given in the problem figure.
Q
R
S
P
Correct answer
Q
Raj starts from his office, facing east and walks 100m straight. Next, he takes a right and walks 100 m. Further, he takes a left turn and walks 50 m. In which direction is Raj now from the starting point?
South-east
South
East
West
Correct answer
South-east
If east becomes south, south becomes west and so on, then what will southwest be?
North
Northwest
Northeast
South
Correct answer
North
Complete the series.
48, 24, 72, 36, 108, (…)
54
73
52
67
Correct answer
54
In the given figure, the circle represents advocates, triangle represents females, and square represents singers. Which region represents the persons who are both advocates and singers but not females?
2
7
1
6
Correct answer
2
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