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निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में से शुद्ध वाक्य को पहचानिए।
राधा घर नहीं है
राम पाठशाला बैठा है
आप अवश्य सुने होंगे।
मैंने एक नाटक का अनुवाद किया।
Correct answer
राधा घर नहीं है
"बूंद अघात सहहिं गिरि कैसें। खल के बचन संत सह जैसे॥" इस पंक्ति में कौन-से अलंकार का प्रयोग हुआ है?
विभावना
दृष्टांत
रुपक
उपमा
Correct answer
विभावना
"रघुकुल रीती सदा चलि आई, प्राण जाये पर वचन न जाई।" प्रस्तुत पंक्ति में कौन सा अंलकार प्रयुक्त हुआ है?
अन्त्यानुप्रास
श्रुत्यानुप्रास
वृत्यानुप्रास
लाटानुप्रास
Correct answer
अन्त्यानुप्रास
क्रिया के मूल रूप को ______ कहते हैं।
धातु
काम
पुरुष
काल
Correct answer
धातु
अमीर खुसरो किस शैली के लिए प्रसिद्ध नहीं है?
गज़ल
पहेलियाँ
नृत्य
खालिक बारी
Correct answer
गज़ल
"परिंदे" कहानी निम्नवर्णित में से किस कथाकार की है?
भीष्म साहनी
मुक्तिबोध
निर्मल वर्मा
प्रेंमचंद
Correct answer
भीष्म साहनी
मृदुला गर्ग के उपन्यास 'मिलजुल मन' को किस पुरुस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया है?
देव पुरुस्कार
व्यास सम्मान
ज्ञानपीठ
साहित्य अकादमी पुरुस्कार
Correct answer
देव पुरुस्कार
निर्देशः निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्न के उत्तर दीजिये।
ऐतिहासिक दृष्टि से भारतीय संस्कृति विश्व की प्राचीनतम संस्कृतियों में से एक है। भारतीय संस्कृति सत्यं, शिवं, सुंदरम के स्वर्णिम सिद्धांत को अपना ध्येय मानकर विश्व में सदैव अहिंसा, शांति और विश्व बंधुत्व के सिद्धांतो का प्रचार करती रही है। भारतीय संस्कृति के विषम परिस्थितियों में भी जीवित रहने तथा उसके सफल रहने का रहस्य उसकी अपनी विशेषताएं है; जिनमें प्रमुख हैं- उसकी प्राचीनता, पृथकता, निरंतरता, आध्यात्मिकता, धर्म प्रधानता, सहिष्णुता तथा समन्वयता।
प्रस्तुत गद्यांश में क्या वर्णित है?
भारतीय संस्कृति का मूल्यांकन
भारतीय संस्कृति का प्रचार
भारतीय संस्कृति की विशेषता
भारतीय संस्कृति की परम्परा
Correct answer
भारतीय संस्कृति का मूल्यांकन
प्रस्तुत गद्यांश में कोन-सा शब्द 'विषम' का विलोम शब्द है?
विकट
समान
कठिन
सम
Correct answer
विकट
'सदैव' शब्द का विच्छेद, दिए हुए विकल्पों में से कौन-सा है?
सदै + व
सद्दा + ऐव
सद् + ऐव
सदा + एव
Correct answer
सदै + व
दिए गए विकल्पों में से "बिल्ली" शब्द का बहुवचन कौन-सा विकल्प है?
बिल्लियाँ
बिल्लीयाँ
बिल्ले
बिल्ला
Correct answer
बिल्लियाँ
'बसंत के मौसम में पीले फूल खिलते है' प्रस्तुत वाक्य में विशेषण कौन सा है?
मौसम
फूल
बसंत
पीले
Correct answer
मौसम
दिए गए विकल्पों में से 'भुजंग' शब्द का समानार्थी शब्द कौन सा है?
सर्प, नाग
क्षीर, पय
शैल, भूधर
पहाड़, नग
Correct answer
सर्प, नाग
"दूर दूर तक विस्तृत था हिम, स्तब्ध उसी के हृदय समान" यह पंक्ति किस अलंकार का उदाहरण है?
उत्प्रेक्षा
प्रतीप
व्यतिरेक
संदेह
Correct answer
उत्प्रेक्षा
'आलोचना करना' के अर्थ हेतु उचित मुहारा दिए हुए विकल्पों में से कौन सा है?
जी छोटा करना
दांत दिखाना
दो टुक बात करना
टीका टिप्पणी करना
Correct answer
जी छोटा करना
भारत में स्त्रीयों का सम्मान किया जाता है" प्रस्तुत वाक्य में त्रुटिवाचक शब्द कौन सा है?
किया
स्त्रीयों
सम्मान
भारत
Correct answer
किया
दिए गए विकल्पों में से "तीव्र" का विपरीतार्थक शब्द कौन सा है?
तेज
सरल
धीमा
मंद
Correct answer
तेज
इनमें से असंगत विलोम शब्द का जोड़ा कौन सा है?
गुप्त-प्रकट
कुटिल-सरल
दोस्त-सखा
गुरु-लघु
Correct answer
गुप्त-प्रकट
महादेवी वर्मा को उनकी किस कृति पर ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार मिला है?
भक्तिन
रश्मि
यामा
रश्मि और नीरजा
Correct answer
भक्तिन
इनमें से कौन सा शब्द "नदी" का समानार्थी नहीं है?
वारि
निर्झरिणी
सरिता
तटिनी
Correct answer
वारि
इनमें से कौन-सी रचना "रागेय राघव" की रचना नहीं है?
अधूरी मूरत
जीवन के पहलू
देवदासी
साम्राज्य का वैभव
Correct answer
अधूरी मूरत
'उल्टी माला फेरना' दिए हुए विकल्पों में से कौन सा प्रस्तुत मुहावरे का सही अर्थ दर्शाता है?
गलत काम करना
ठगना
वयंग्य करना
किसी का बुरा सोचना
Correct answer
गलत काम करना
"मानव आदिकाल से ही ______ के ______ पर चला आ रहा है।" दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही का चयन करके रिक्त स्थानों को भर कर, प्रस्तुत वाक्य पूर्ण करें।
प्रगति, राह
पथ, प्रगति
प्रगति, पथ
उन्नति, राह
Correct answer
प्रगति, राह
'डिब्बा' किस शब्द का एकवचन है?
डिब्बे
डिबियाँ
डिब्बा
डिबिया
Correct answer
डिब्बे
आधुनिक भारतीय आर्यभाषाओं का विकास किससे हुआ है?
पालि से
प्राकृत से
अपभ्रंश से
संस्कृत से
Correct answer
पालि से
"महाराष्ट्र में गणेशोत्सव की ______ व गौरवशाली ______ रही है।" दिए गए विकल्पों में से उचित विकल्प चुनिए।
उन्नतिशील, रुप
शौर्यकथा, बात
जगत्प्रसिद्ध, भूमिका
वैभवशाली, परंपरा
Correct answer
उन्नतिशील, रुप
'तुम बैठो, मैं अभी आया" इस वाक्य में प्रयुक्त काल कौन सा है?
भूतकाल
वर्तमानकाल
भविष्यकाल
संभाव्य भूतकाल
Correct answer
भूतकाल
'कागा चला हंस की चाल______। यह लोकोक्ति पूर्ण करने हेतु उचित विकल्प चुनिए।
हंस चला कागा की चाल
हंस चला हंस की चाल
हंस रहा न कागा
कागा रहा न हंस
Correct answer
हंस चला कागा की चाल
"सबकी एकसी दशा है" प्रस्तुत वाक्यांश के लिए दिए गए विकल्पों में से उचित लोकोक्ति कौन सी है?
अपनी पगड़ी अपने हाथ।
अपनी अपनी ढपली अपना अपना राग।
घर घर मटियाले चूल्हे हैं।
अपने दही को खट्टा कौन कहे।
Correct answer
अपनी पगड़ी अपने हाथ।
"मुझे आपके 'हस्ताक्षर' चाहिए" - इस वाक्य में 'हस्ताक्षर' शब्द क्या है?
बहुवचन
एकवचन
नित्य बहुवचन
नित्य एकवचन
Correct answer
बहुवचन
"मैने अपना घऱ मटमैले रंग का रंगवाया है।" इसमें मटमैला शब्द क्या है?
विशेषण
सर्वनाम
विशेष्य
संज्ञा
Correct answer
विशेषण
निम्न शब्दों में से अशुद्ध शब्द पहचानिए।
रचियता
पूजनीय
आँख
नरक
Correct answer
रचियता
'पंडित' शब्द का स्त्रीलिंग रुप क्या है?
पंडिताइन
पंडिता
पंडितानी
पंडितायन
Correct answer
पंडिताइन
दिए गए विकल्पों में से 'विभावना' अलंकार का उदाहरण पहचानिए?
या अनुरागी चित्त की गति समुझहि नाहिं
शीतल ज्वाला जलती है, इंधन होता दूग जल का
स्याम और किमि कहौ बखानी
बिनु पद चलै सुनै बिनु काना
Correct answer
या अनुरागी चित्त की गति समुझहि नाहिं
मिर्ज़ा गालिब किस शासक के दरवारी कवि रहे थे?
बहादुर शाह जफ़र
अकबर
शाहजहाँ
हुमायूँ
Correct answer
बहादुर शाह जफ़र
जिसके पास कुछ न हो, वह ______ कहलाता है।
अभागा
अकिंचन
अशक्त
तुच्छ
Correct answer
अभागा
दिए गए विकल्पों में से 'सुधाकर' किस शब्द का समानार्थी शब्द है?
धरती
चाँद
हवा
रात
Correct answer
धरती
'श्रीकृष्ण की भक्ति ही ______ है, अन्य सब ______।" दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही का चयन करके रिक्त स्थानों को भर कर, प्रस्तुत पंक्ति को पूर्ण करें।
सत्य, असत्य
असत्य, सत्य
सत्य, मिथ्या
मिध्या, सत्य
Correct answer
सत्य, असत्य
निम्नलिखित वाक्य के कौन से हिस्से में त्रुटि रह गयी है?
हर युग से जनता रामराज्य के आने का स्वप्न देखती आई है।
देखती आई है।
हर युग से
जनता रामराज्य के
आने के स्वप्न
Correct answer
देखती आई है।
On 30 November 2017, who was the head of India's external intelligence organization, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)?
Ashok patnaik
Ajit Doval
R. N. Ravi
Anil Dhasmana
Correct answer
Ashok patnaik
The total number of ministers in the Cabinet, including the Prime Minister, cannot exceed ______ of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha.
20%
10%
25%
15%
Correct answer
20%
In which year was the "Sadler's Commission" appointed to study the problem and report university education in India?
1917
1924
1936
1906
Correct answer
1917
Which one of the following is correct regarding membership of the Legislative Council?
Not both 1 and 2
Only 2
Only 1
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer
Not both 1 and 2
Which of the following subjects comes under the Union List?
Forest
Prevention of cruelty to animals
Bankruptcy and insolvency
Stock market and futures market
Correct answer
Forest
"It does not matter whether the victim was a common man or a militant or a terrorist, and it does not matter whether the aggressor was an ordinary person or a state. The law is the same for both and applies equally to both. "It is a necessity of democracy and also of the rule of law and it is necessary for the protection of personal liberty." This order of the Supreme Court, given on 8 July 2016, is considered important mainly because ______.
This leads to the loss of impunity of security personnel under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA).
It advises people living in troubled areas to respect fundamental rights.
It emphasizes the creation of a method that is the same for the army and the general public.
It determines the difference between the enemy country and the common criminal.
Correct answer
This leads to the loss of impunity of security personnel under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA).
Under the Right to Education, it has been agreed to share the economic burden between the center and the state in the ratio of ______.
60 ∶ 40
30 ∶ 70
50 ∶ 50
55 ∶ 45
Correct answer
60 ∶ 40
Due to which case, it is believed that a state of emergency was declared?
Common Cause vs Union of India
State of Uttar Pradesh vs Raj Narain
Public Freedom Organization vs Union of India
Shreya Singhal vs Union of India
Correct answer
Common Cause vs Union of India
Which of the following has been added to the table of offenses under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act through an amendment of the year 2015?
1 and 2
1, 2, 3 and 4
3 and 4
Only 1
Correct answer
1 and 2
Which of the following is true in the context of a state's name change?
Only 1
Not both 1 and 2
Both 1 and 2
Only 2
Correct answer
Only 1
What is meant by Self-Liquidating Loan?
A type of short or intermediate-term loan that is repaid from the money generated by the property it is used to buy.
A loan that automatically lapses on the maturity date.
Loans with little or no evidence of commercial transactions
High Risk Financial Options
Correct answer
A type of short or intermediate-term loan that is repaid from the money generated by the property it is used to buy.
Which of the following is called investment by a resident direct investor in a non-resident direct investment enterprise?
Hedge fund investment
Real investment
Outward investment
Proprietary investment
Correct answer
Hedge fund investment
The market in which securities instruments are directly traded between the capital raiser and the buyer is known as _______?
Tertiary market
Relative market
Secondary market
Primary market
Correct answer
Tertiary market
Which of the following information can be sought from the appropriate Public Information Officer under the Right to Information (RTI) Act?
Only 1
Only 2
Not both 1 and 2
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer
Only 1
Which one of the following is a personal information manager and an e-mail communication software?
Sybase
Microsoft outlook
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Telegraph
Correct answer
Sybase
According to the Copenhagen Accord, what percentage of India has promised to reduce carbon emissions by the year 2020 as compared to 2005?
20-25 percent
10-15 percent
30-35 percent
5-10 percent
Correct answer
20-25 percent
The Government of India adopted _____, the lion-headed pillar head of Sarnath, with Taurus, Chakra, and Horse as a national emblem.
2 October, 1950
24 January, 1949
26 January, 1950
15 August 1947
Correct answer
2 October, 1950
On 30 November 2017, who was the Prime Minister of Nepal?
Sher Bahadur Deuwa
Baburam bhattarai
Kharag Prasad Sharma Oli
Jhalnath Khanal
Correct answer
Sher Bahadur Deuwa
With reference to the imposition of the President's rule in any state, which of the following is true?
2 and 3
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2
Correct answer
2 and 3
The Western Ghats receive rainfall through which type of precipitation?
Obverse
Level
Mountain
Vascular
Correct answer
Obverse
Which of the following cases did not come into controversy due to the investigation by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
Coal Mine Allocation
Bofors Cannon Case
Satyam Computers Case
2G Spectrum Allocation
Correct answer
Coal Mine Allocation
Write the following events related to PILs according to their chronology, starting from the earliest event to the last.
3 1 2
1 2 3
3 2 1
1 3 2
Correct answer
3 1 2
How many methods are there to bring amendments in the Indian Constitution?
4
2
5
3
Correct answer
4
Which article related to the Directive Principles of State Policy states that "The state will take steps to organize the Gram Panchayats and give them the powers and authority necessary to make them functional as units of autonomous governance".
Article 40
Article 38B
Article 36
Article 39A
Correct answer
Article 40
Who laid the foundation of the city of 'Din Panah' on the banks of river Yamuna?
Akbar
Shahjahan
Humayun
Jahangir
Correct answer
Akbar
______ is a method in which an instrument is unofficially connected to a phone line to listen to others' conversations.
Voice Tapping
Roop Kit
Spyware
Digital Interrupt
Correct answer
Voice Tapping
What is the meaning of this traffic sign?
Turn the way forward
More vehicles will join other paths ahead
Tunnel ahead
The road ahead is narrow
Correct answer
Turn the way forward
Which of the following has become an important input in the field of Indian agriculture, especially after the Green Revolution?
Tube well
Hybrid seeds
Fertilizer
Dairy products
Correct answer
Tube well
The infection "ascariasis" is caused by which of the following?
Parasitic Roundworm
Hookworm
Pinworm
Filarial worm
Correct answer
Parasitic Roundworm
Which of the following definitions is not related to income tax?
Discount
Simple form
MODVAT
Assessment year
Correct answer
Discount
Write the following events related to the Constituent Assembly according to their chronology, starting from the earliest event, to the last.
1 2 3 4
3 1 2 4
2 4 3 1
1 4 2 3
Correct answer
1 2 3 4
Statistical study of diseases and its sources in human population is called _______.
Epidemiology
Dietetics
Immunology
Proctology
Correct answer
Epidemiology
The Union Parliament can also make laws on subjects in the State List, provided that motion is supported by at least _______.
2/3 of the members present and voting
1/2 of the members present and voting
2/3 members of the House
1/2 members of the house
Correct answer
2/3 of the members present and voting
Which campaign was launched in 2005, in which 25000 people travelled 350 km, to pressurize the government to take some specified steps for land reform to preserve the land rights of the poorest sections?
Swadesh
LAFTI
Janadesh
Pardhi
Correct answer
Swadesh
______ means a crime for which the police can arrest without warrant.
Cognizable offence
Non-cognizable offense
Bailable offense
Non-bailable offense
Correct answer
Cognizable offence
Glycolysis occurs in the cell's ______.
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Lysosome
Ribosome
Correct answer
Nucleus
Who administers the oath to the judge of the High Court?
Senior Supreme Court Judge
The senior-most judge of the High Court of that state
Governor
Chief Justice of India
Correct answer
Senior Supreme Court Judge
______ plays the role of the head of the Indian Administrative Service.
Chief Justice
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Attorney General
Cabinet Secretary
Correct answer
Chief Justice
On 30 November 2017, who was the Director General of Central Industrial Security Force?
Sudhir Pratap Singh
O. P. Singh
Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Sushil Chandra
Correct answer
Sudhir Pratap Singh
Where are demersal types of fish varieties found?
Deep in the sea
In the polar region
Near the surface of the open ocean
Near the equator
Correct answer
Deep in the sea
The number of students in A1, A2 and B1 section of Mechanical Department in a school is 72, 96 and 144 respectively. Due to the large number of students in each class, the Principal want to increase the number of rooms. What is the minimum number of rooms required if the number of students sitting in each room is the same and each room should have only one section students?
12
14
24
13
Correct answer
12
Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 54 seconds and 1.5 minutes respectively. If they cross each other in 74 seconds, what will be their ratio of speed?
4 ∶ 3
4 ∶ 5
3 ∶ 4
1 ∶ 1
Correct answer
4 ∶ 3
If the cost price of 10 tubes is equal to the selling price of 5 tubes, find the profit percentage in this transaction.
30%
100%
65%
50%
Correct answer
30%
Find the approximate value of 44.897 × 45.0086 × 101.111.
254300
204300
164300
184300
Correct answer
254300
In the given figure AB || CD, Find the value of ∠QPR.
90°
45°
60°
30°
Correct answer
90°
Find the number of 'odd days' for the first 5 months, if the year mentioned is leap year?
6 odd days
4 odd days
3 odd days
5 odd days
Correct answer
6 odd days
A shopkeeper is offering 20% direct discount on the sale of children's clothes and still earns 30% profit. What is the markup percentage on cost price?
35.67%
59.51%
62.50%
43.54%
Correct answer
35.67%
Find the ratio in which a mixture of Rs 192 per kg is mixed with a mixture of Rs 150 per kg in such a way that when the final mixture is sold at Rs 194.40 per kg, it gives a profit of 20 percent?
2 ∶ 5
5 ∶ 2
5 ∶ 6
3 ∶ 4
Correct answer
2 ∶ 5
Find the mean of 0, 2, 2, 2, -3, 5, 0, -5, 5, -3, 6, 6, 5, 6
2
3.5
0
-1.5
Correct answer
2
If \(\dfrac{z}{y}=\dfrac{1}{3}\), then find the value of (y3 + z3) ÷ (y3 - z3).
\(\dfrac{13}{14}\)
\(\dfrac{14}{13}\)
\(\dfrac{17}{16}\)
\(\dfrac{16}{17}\)
Correct answer
\(\dfrac{13}{14}\)
Find the approximate value of \(99\dfrac{35}{36}\times 72\).
7650
8400
7198
8568
Correct answer
7650
3√16 is a ______.
Irrational number
Imaginary number
Integer
Prime number
Correct answer
Irrational number
Radha and Rani ran in opposite directions, starting simultaneously from the same point at an initial speed of 8 m/s and 2 m/s, respectively, on an 800 m long circular footpath. Whenever they met, Radha's speed was halved and Rani's speed was doubled. After how long will they meet for the third time?
260 seconds
185 seconds
240 seconds
20 seconds
Correct answer
260 seconds
In a company, which worked 6 days a week, the total amount paid to the workers for two consecutive weeks was Rs. 3000 and Rs. 3060. If 10 male and 8 female members worked in the first week and 12 male and 6 female members worked in the second week, find the amount paid to each of the male and female workers respectively.
Rs. 30, Rs. 25
Rs. 27, Rs. 33
Rs. 45, Rs. 25
Rs. 30, Rs. 40
Correct answer
Rs. 30, Rs. 25
Suppose P, Q and R are distinct integers. R is a positive even integer, while P and Q are positive odd integers. Which one of the following expressions cannot be true?
Q(P - R) is odd.
(P - R)2 is even.
Q2(P - R) is odd.
R(P - Q)2 is even.
Correct answer
Q(P - R) is odd.
Which of the following fractions is greater than 5/8 and less than 6/7?
1/3
3/5
4/7
5/7
Correct answer
1/3
If Rs. 3125 is invested at the rate of 4% per annum for \(2\frac{1}{2}\) years at compound interest, and the interest is being calculated annually, what will be the final amount received?
Rs. 3258.80
Rs. 3496.20
Rs. 3447.60
Rs. 3243.40
Correct answer
Rs. 3258.80
To cover a distance of 60 kilometers, Aamir takes 4 hours more than Salman. If Aamir doubles his speed, he will take 2 hours less than Salman. Find the speed of Amir.
5 km/h
6 km/h
8 km/h
7 km/h
Correct answer
5 km/h
In what ratio should wheat of Rs. 8.30 per kg be mixed with wheat of Rs. 9.80 per kg so that the value of the mixture obtained is Rs. 9 per kg?
8 ∶ 7
6 ∶ 07
7 ∶ 09
9 ∶ 08
Correct answer
8 ∶ 7
The following are the marks obtained by 4 candidates A, B, C and D.
A. 420 out of 560
B. 560 out of 720
C. 415 out of 500
D. 485 out of 650
Whose percentage of marks is second to the highest?
B
A
C
D
Correct answer
B
Chithu purchased a rectangular plot measuring 49 m × 46 m to construct a house. As a first step, he dug a well of 7 m radius and 40 m depth. During this action, the earthen soil was spread evenly in the field. Find the increase in the height of the field.
2.933 meters
3.142 meters
4.536 meters
3.456 meters
Correct answer
2.933 meters
A hostel has 50 students. If the number of students is increased by 10, the maintenance cost increases by Rs. 40/day, while the average maintenance cost per person decreases by Rs. 4. What is the basic maintenance cost of the hostel per day?
Rs. 2000
Rs. 1400
Rs. 1000
Rs. 500
Correct answer
Rs. 2000
Find the value of K, which should be added to each of 5, 12, 29 and 57, so that they remain in proportion.
5
4
2
3
Correct answer
5
The average age of a group of students registered to participate in a science forum is 17 years. 10 new students with an average age of 16 years join the forum, due to which the average age of all the students changes to 16.5 years. Find the initial number of students who registered for the forum.
23
30
10
20
Correct answer
23
A shopkeeper buys some goods for Rs. 300. If the overhead expenses is 20% of its cost price, at what price should he sell it to earn 30% profit?
Rs. 454
Rs. 487
Rs. 468
Rs. 343
Correct answer
Rs. 454
Find the value of 25% of \(16\frac{2}{3}\)% of Rs. 4800.
Rs. 2
Rs. 2000
Rs. 200
Rs. 20
Correct answer
Rs. 2
Find the highest common factor of 0.9, 0.48 and 0.525.
\(\dfrac{3}{400}\)
\(\dfrac{3}{150}\)
\(\dfrac{3}{200}\)
\(\dfrac{3}{100}\)
Correct answer
\(\dfrac{3}{400}\)
While working in an office, 'n' person can do that work in 60 days. If 12 additional people were taken to work, it would take 12 days less to complete the same work. How many people were there in the beginning?
36
48
20
32
Correct answer
36
How many 5-letter words can be formed from the letters of the word 'MECHANICAL' that word always starts with a consonant?
4536
4244
4444
4865
Correct answer
4536
Direction: Look at the following diagram and answer the questions given below. Study the table carefully and answer the questions given below. Total sales of different mobiles for three different years (in million)
| 2010-2011 | 2011-2012 | 2012-2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | 18 | 36 | 75 |
| Nokia | 108 | 81 | 105 |
| Soni | 24 | 32 | 60 |
| Blackberry | 28 | 42 | 70 |
| Micromax | 34 | 17 | 85 |
What is the average number of mobiles sold by all five companies in the year 2012-2013?
77
78
73
79
Correct answer
77
In how many companies, the number of mobiles sold in the year 2011-2012 has increased or decreased by at least 50% as compared to the year 2010-11?
1
4
3
2
Correct answer
1
The average production expenditure of a Samsung, Nokia, Sony, Blackberry Micromax mobile is 5000, 4000, 3000, 2000 and 1000 rupees respectively. What is the average cost per mobile for all the years together?
Rs. 2893.31
Rs. 3577.63
Rs. 3333.33
Rs. 3171.77
Correct answer
Rs. 2893.31
A alone can complete a work in 8 days, while B alone can complete it in 10 days. If both of them work together to complete this work, then for this they get Rs. 900 as remuneration, Find the share of A and B respectively in this and also find in how many days it took to complete the work?
Rs. 400, Rs. 500, 40/9 days
Rs. 300, Rs. 600, 4 days
Rs. 600, Rs. 300, 4 days
Rs. 500, Rs. 400, 40/9 days
Correct answer
Rs. 400, Rs. 500, 40/9 days
What day of the week will be on September 15, 2212?
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
Correct answer
Wednesday
For any set A, (A')' is equal to ______.
AA'
A'
A
ϕ
Correct answer
AA'
Pawan lends Rs. 2,400 to Mahesh for 3 years and Rs. 3,600 to John for 5 years at the same rate of interest. Pawan received a total amount of Rs. 1200 as interest. Find the approximate rate of interest.
5.23%
4.35%
5.60%
4.76%
Correct answer
5.23%
Thiyagu gets an average of 50% marks in 5 subjects and those marks are in the ratio of 12 ∶ 8 ∶ 6 ∶ 4 ∶ 2. If the passing mark is 60% of the maximum marks and each subject has the same maximum marks, in how many subjects he failed in the examination?
4
1
3
2
Correct answer
4
A bag contains 7 red and 3 blue balls. Two balls were taken one after the other without replacement. What is the probability that they are of different colours?
5/11
7/11
7/15
1/7
Correct answer
5/11
A contract is to be completed in 92 days. 260 people of equal efficiency were employed, with each working 16 hours per day. After 66 days, it was found that 4/7 of the work was completed. How many additional persons with the same efficiency of those already working should be deployed so that the work is completed on time, if each person now works for 18 hours per day?
180
190
160
170
Correct answer
180
A train running at 72 km/h overtakes a motorcycle traveling at 54 km/h in one minute. What will be the length of the train in meters?
200 meters
540 meters
300 meters
600 meters
Correct answer
200 meters
Select the number group which is different from the others.
9(79)7, 6(41)5, 9(69)6, 7(56)8
9(79)7
6(41)5
9(69)6
7(56)8
Correct answer
9(79)7
Karthik walks 10 km east and turning left he walks 4 km. Then he turns left and walks 13 km. How far will he be from the starting point?
13 km
7 km
27 km
5 km
Correct answer
13 km
Introducing one person, Kumar said that he is the son of the only child of my mother-in-law's husband. How is the person related to Kumar?
Uncle
Nephew
Son
Brother
Correct answer
Uncle
Select the option which is different from the others.
Cuttack
Chennai
Mumbai
Kochi
Correct answer
Cuttack
If a mirror is placed on the shaded line, then which of the following options is the correct image of the given figure?
Correct answer
Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below. A leading English daily newspaper has invited applications for the post of editor. The following conditions are required for the candidate:
(i) He/she should have a degree either in English literature or in journalism with a total of 60% marks.
(ii) He/she must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
(iii) He/she should be between 21 and 30 years old on 1 - 10 - 2016.
(iv) He/she should have at least 2 years experience of working in a newspaper at the level of sub-editor
In the case of a candidate who fulfills all the above criteria, except
What to decide in her case? 26 year old Deepika is a graduate in English literature with 66% marks. She is working in a leading newspaper company as a sub-editor for the last 3 years. She has impressive communication skills.
Candidate not to be selected
The case of the candidate has to be referred to the Chairman.
Candidate to be selected
The case of the candidate is to be referred to the Managing Director.
Correct answer
Candidate not to be selected
What to decide in her case? Latika has completed BA (Journalism) with 90% marks. She was born on 1991. She is good in communication skills.
The case of the candidate has to be referred to the Chairman.
Insufficient Data
Candidate to be selected
Candidate not to be selected
Correct answer
The case of the candidate has to be referred to the Chairman.
What to decide in his case? Kabikumaran has completed BA (Journalism) with 50% marks. He has 5 years of experience as a sub-editor in a major newspaper group. His communication skills are exemplary.
Candidate not to be selected
Insufficient Data
Candidate to be selected
The case of the candidate has to be referred to the Chairman.
Correct answer
Candidate not to be selected
Select the option which is different from the others.
Krishna
Narmada
Mahanadi
Godavari
Correct answer
Krishna
Five friends A, B, C, D, and E are placed in order of their heights.
Regarding the given arrangement, which of the following is incorrect?
A is taller than D
C is taller than D
B is taller than D
E is taller than C
Correct answer
A is taller than D
Select the option which is different from the others.
Goal
Bat
Wicket
Stump
Correct answer
Goal
In the following question two statements 1 and 2 are given, decide whether the facts provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give your answer.
What does 'man' mean in a code language?
The facts available in both statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer the question.
The facts in statement 1 alone are sufficient to answer the question.
The facts available in statement 2 alone are sufficient to answer the question.
The facts available in both statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Correct answer
The facts available in both statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer the question.
In the following question, three statements are followed by two conclusions 1 and 2. Read the conclusion and decide which conclusion/s logically follows the statement/s.
Statement: All sparks are fire.
All fire are flames.
No spark is smoke.
Conclusions:
Only 2 follows
Both 1 and 2 follow.
Only 1 follows.
Neither 1 nor 2 follow.
Correct answer
Only 2 follows
Read the following statement and answer which of the following arguments is stronger?
Statement: Should all taverns be banned in India?
Argument:
Both argument 1 and argument 2 are strong.
Only argument 1 is strong.
Neither argument 1 nor argument 2 is strong.
Only argument 2 is strong.
Correct answer
Both argument 1 and argument 2 are strong.
Which of the following diagrams shows the relationship between Festival, Diwali, Baisakhi?
Correct answer
Read the following statement and answer. Which of the following arguments is stronger?
Statement: Should candidates be barred from contesting elections if criminal charges are pending against them in a court of law?
Argument:
Only argument 2 is strong.
Only argument 1 is strong.
Both argument 1 and argument 2 are strong.
Neither argument 1 nor argument 2 is strong.
Correct answer
Only argument 2 is strong.
Rajesh travels 5 meters north from point A and reaches point B. Then he turns left and walks 6 meters to reach point C. Then again he turns left and walks 7 meters to reach point D. Then he turns right and walks 9 meters to reach point E. Now with reference to point C, in which direction is Rajesh?
South-West
North
North-East
South
Correct answer
South-West
Select the relative number for the second pair from the given choices that will replace the question mark (?) following the relation of the first pair.:
2739 : 64416 :: 125525 : ?
216366
612636
216636
366216
Correct answer
216366
A given mirror is placed on a shaded line, which of the following options is the correct image of the given picture?
Correct answer
Which number will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?
7, 22, 52, 112, ?
232
132
144
186
Correct answer
232
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 the assumption(s) logically follows from the information given in the statement beyond any considerable doubt.
Statement: Recently a woman was beaten to death for dowry.
Assumption:
1. Demanding dowry is a bad practice of society. 2. The present condition of women in our country is still pathetic.
Only assumption 1 is implicit.
Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.
Only assumption 2 is implicit.
Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit.
Correct answer
Only assumption 1 is implicit.
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.
A, B, C, D, and E are sitting around a round table. Some are sitting inwards and some outwards. In which direction is B facing?
I. A is to the immediate left of C and second to the right of D. Immediate neighbors of A are sitting facing outside. B is not an immediate neighbor of A.
II. E sits second to the left of A, who is to the immediate right of D. Immediate neighbors of D sit facing the center. C is not an immediate neighbor of D.
The facts in both statements I and II together are sufficient to answer the question.
The facts in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question.
The facts available in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
The facts in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Correct answer
The facts in both statements I and II together are sufficient to answer the question.
In a certain code language 'PARLIAMENT' is written as 'KWOJHFQHPU; How will 'UNIVERSITY' be written in that code language?
PJFTDWWLVZ
PGETOCEIUY
OPMNCETJUM
PJETEXYJBM
Correct answer
PJFTDWWLVZ
Pointing to a woman, Vijay said 'She is the niece of the only daughter of my mother'. How is that woman related to Vijay?
Mother
Sister-in-law
Daughter
Aunt
Correct answer
Mother
In a certain code language, 'AGENT' is written as 'UOFHB', then how will 'EXILE' be written in that code language?
BMAYB
FMJYE
FMJYF
QMSYQ
Correct answer
BMAYB
Which letter group will come in place of question mark (?) in the following letter series?
DX, YS, ?, OI
TM
TY
TN
ST
Correct answer
TM
In the following question three statements are given followed by two conclusions 1 and 2. Read the conclusions and decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the statement/s.
Statement: Some courts are justice.
All theft is a crime.
No crime is justice.
Conclusions:
Neither 1 nor 2 follow.
Only 1 follows.
Only 2 follows.
Both 1 and 2 follow.
Correct answer
Neither 1 nor 2 follow.
T is son of R, who is daughter-in-law of K, who is father of S, who is father of N, who is brother of T. How is K related to T?
Mother
Father
Uncle
Grandfather
Correct answer
Mother
Mahesh starts walking towards east in the morning. After walking 8 meters he takes a 90 degree turn in clockwise direction and walks 5 meters. Then he turns in a counterclockwise direction of 225 degrees. Now Mahesh is standing in front of which direction?
East
West
North-East
North-West
Correct answer
East
In the question below there are two statements 1 and 2. Choose whether the facts provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give your answer.
Is Vanita 24 years old?
The facts in both the statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient to answer the question.
The facts in statement 2 alone are sufficient to answer the question.
The facts in both the statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer the question.
The facts in statement 1 alone are sufficient to answer the question.
Correct answer
The facts in both the statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Five people P, Q, R, S and T live in a building on five different floors but not necessarily in the same order. The lowest floor of the building is the first floor, the floor above it is 2 and so on all the floors are in sequence.
2 - R
3 - T
1 - Q
4 - Q
Correct answer
2 - R
Which of the following diagrams shows the relationship between finger, nail, cuticle?
Correct answer
If a mirror is placed on a shaded line, which of the following options is the correct image of the given picture?
Correct answer
Select the letter pair which is different from the others.
IR, OL, EV, ZA
IR
OL
ZA
EV
Correct answer
IR
In a certain code language 'THEME' is written as 'VJGOG'. How will 'AWARD' be written in that code language?
AYCLE
CYCTF
CYCLE
BZCTF
Correct answer
AYCLE
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 the assumption(s) logically follows from the information given in the statement beyond any considerable doubt.
Statement: Polio has been completely eradicated in India.
Assumption:
1. Polio is a difficult disease to eradicate. 2. The government may have taken steps to eradicate polio.
Both assumption 1 and 2 are implicit.
Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit.
Only assumption 2 is implicit.
Only assumption 1 is implicit.
Correct answer
Both assumption 1 and 2 are implicit.
From the given alternatives, select the relative word for the second pair which will take the place of the question mark (?) following the relation of the first pair:
Gypsy : Resident :: Foreigner : ______।
Indigenous
Alien
Nomad
Innocent
Correct answer
Indigenous
Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
The following is an example of an input and its reconfiguration.
Input: date can 56 20 neat far 130 49
Step 1. 130 date can 56 20 neat far 49
Step 2. 130 can date 56 20 neat far 49
Step 3. 130 can 56 date 20 neat far 49
Step 4. 130 can 56 date 49 20 near far
Step 5. 130 can 56 date 49 20 near far
Step 6. 130 can 56 date 49 far 20 neat
Step 6 is the last step in the reconfiguration of the inputs described above.
As per the rules followed in above steps, find step 2 for the input given below?
Input: 500 say day be 420 300 apple 600
600 apple 500 say day be 420 300
600 apple 500 be say day 420 300
There will be no such step
600 apple 500 be day say 420 300
Correct answer
600 apple 500 say day be 420 300
As per the rules followed in the above steps, how many steps are required to complete the input given below?
Input: 500 say day be 420 300 apple 600
VIII
V
VI
VII
Correct answer
VIII
As per the rules followed in the above steps, find the output of step V for the inputs given below.
Input: 500 say day be 420 300 apple 600
600 500 say day be 420 say day 300
600 apple 500 be 420 say day 300
600 apple 500 be 420 day say 300
600 apple 500 be say day 420 300
Correct answer
600 500 say day be 420 say day 300
160 questions in the full paper