Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | paper 1 | |
| Exam / Course | ssc cgl combined graduate level | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 10, September, 2016 | |
| City, State | central government, |
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EXAM DURATION 01:15 Hrs
TOTAL NO OF QUESTIONS 100
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Question 1.Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:
.... ... ..... ... .. ........ ./....../... .. ......
Dark:Light Noise:?
.... .. ...
Options:
Music
.....
Quiet
....
Melody
..
Vacuum
..
Correct Answer: Quiet
....
Candidate Answer: Quiet
....
Question 2.Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:
.... ... ..... ... .. ........ ./....../... .. ......
BECD:GJHI LOMN:?
Options:
PSRQ
PQRS
QTSR
QTRS
Correct Answer: QTRS
Candidate Answer: QTRS
Question 3.Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:
.... ... ..... ... .. ........ ./....../... .. ......
27:125
Options:
162
216
273
514
Correct Answer: 216
Candidate Answer: 216
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Question 4.
For the following questions
Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives
.......... .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .... ./..../... .. .. .....
Options:
Meter
....
Kilometre
........
Decimetre
........
Ammeter
.....
Correct Answer: Ammeter
.....
Candidate Answer: Ammeter
.....
Question 5.
For the following questions
Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives
.......... .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .... ./..../... .. .. .....
Options:
HP
CJ
FN
RZ
Correct Answer: CJ
Candidate Answer: HP
Question 6.
For the following questions
Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives
.......... .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .... ./..../... .. .. .....
Options:
5261
7281
5463
3341
Correct Answer: 3341
Candidate Answer: 3341
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Question 7.Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary:
.......... ... .. .... ... ... .. ... .. ...... ......
PHYSICAL
PHYSICS
PHYSIOLOGY
PHYSICIAN
PHONE
Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 8.A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:
.......... .... ... .. ...... .... ... .., ...... .. .. .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .. ... ... ..... .. ...... .. .... ...
BXM, EUP, HRS,
Options:
XZY
RPN
VTU
KOV
Correct Answer: KOV
Candidate Answer: KOV
Question 9.A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:
.......... .... ... .. ...... .... ... .., ...... .. .. .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .. ... ... ..... .. ...... .. .... ...
68, 72, 65, 69, 62, 66,
Options:
59
61
68
75
Correct Answer: 59
Candidate Answer: 59
Question 10.Mohan said 'This girl is the wife of grandson
of my mother'. How is Mohan related to that girl?
.... .. ... " .. .... .... ... .. .... .. .... ..." .... .. .. .... .. ..... ......
Options:
Grandfather
..../....
Husband
...
Father
....
Fatherinlaw
....
Correct Answer: Fatherinlaw
....
Candidate Answer: Fatherinlaw
....
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Question 11.Of the six members of a panel sitting in a row, A is to the right of but left of B. E is sitting left of C and right of who is sitting to the right of F. Find
the members sitting at the two ends of the row.
.. .... ... .... .... .. .. ...... ... .. C .. ..... .. .... .., ..... B .. ..... .. .... ... C .. ..... .. .. D .. ..... .. .... ... .... D .... F .. ..... .. .... .. ......
.... .. ..... ....... .. .....
.... .... ...
Options:
D.F
A.B
D.B
F.B
Correct Answer: F.B
Candidate Answer: D.F
Question 12.From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word:
.......... ..... ... .. .. . ..... .. ... .. . .. ...... .. ..... .... .... ..... .. ....
LEGIBILITY
Options:
BILL
ABILITY
BIG
LEG
Correct Answer: ABILITY
Candidate Answer: ABILITY
Question 13.If REDUCE= 56, RECYCLE 71 then REUSE=?
... REDUCE= 56, RECYCLE 71 .., .. REUSE ..... ..... ....
Options:
65
68
69
70
Correct Answer: 68
Candidate Answer: 65
Question 14.If means 'divided
means 'multiplied means and ÷ means which of the following will be the value of the expression:
... .. .... ... .., ..
.... .... .., x .. .... ... .., .. ÷ .. .... ... .., .. .......... ... .. ... ... ....
16 ÷ 8 4
2 x 4
Options:
16
28
32
44
Correct Answer: 28
Candidate Answer: 28
Question 15.Some equations have been solved on the basis of a certain pattern. Find the correct answer for the unsolved equation on that basis:
523
164
then
... 2 x 3 x 5 523
6 x 4 x 1 164
8 x 2 x 4 482 ..,
.. 6 x 8 x 2
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Options:
826
268
286
628
Correct Answer: 268
Candidate Answer: 286
Question 16.Select the missing number from the given responses:
... .. ..... ... .. .... ... .. .....
Options:
15
12
8
5
Correct Answer: 5
Candidate Answer: 5
Question 17.From her house Rimi went 20 km to the north. Then she turned west and covered 15 km. Then she turned south and covered 10 Km. Finally turning to
east, she covered 15 km. In which direction is she from her house?
.... .... .. .. .... .. .. 20 ...... ... ... .. ..... .. .. .... .. 15 ...... .... ....... .. ..... .. .. .... .. 10 ...... .... ..... ..... .. .. ..... ... .. 15
...... .... .. .. .... .. .. ... .... ... ..
Options:
East
.....
West
.....
North
....
South
.....
Correct Answer: North
....
Candidate Answer: North
....
Question 18.Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.
Statements: Some cars are buses.
All cars are caves.
Conclusion: .. Some caves are not buses
..Some caves are buses
.. No cave is a bus
.. Some caves are cars
.......... .... ... .. .. .. . .... ... ..., ..... ... ... ......./......, II, III .. IV ...... ... .... .... ..... .... .. .. . ... .. .... .. ...... .. ... ..
.... ..... .... ... .... ...... .... .. .. ... .. . ... .. .....
...... ... .. ... ......./.... ...... .. .... ..
. 1. ... ..... .... ....
2. ... ..... ...... ....
... I ... ...... .... .... ....
II ... ...... .... ....
III ... .... .. .... ...
IV ... ...... ..... ....
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Options:
Only .Conclusion follows
.... I ....... ... ...
Only .conclusion follows
.... ....... II ... ...
Only conclusions .and . follows
.... II .. IV ....... ... ....
Only conclusion . follows
.... ....... IV ... ...
Correct Answer: Only conclusions .and . follows
.... II .. IV ....... ... ....
Candidate Answer: Only conclusions .and . follows
.... II .. IV ....... ... ....
Question 19.6 faces of the cube are painted with different colours as shown below. In figure which colour is opposite to RED?
.... .. 6 ..... .. .... ..... ...... ......
..... .. .... .... ... ... ..... 3 ... ... ... .. ... ..... .....
... ..
Options:
Black
Yellow
Orange
Pink
Correct Answer: Orange
Candidate Answer: Orange
Question 20.Which of the following diagram represents the relationship among Tall men, Black haired, Indians?
.......... ... .. .....
...., .... .......,.... ..... .... ....... .. ........ .. ... ..... ....... ..
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Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
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Question 21.Which answer figure will complete the figure in the question figure?
.....
.... ..... .... ..... .. ....... .. .... .....
Options:
Correct Answer:
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Candidate Answer:
Question 22.Select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded:
.. .. .... ........ ... .. .... ..... .. ..... ...... .... ..... ..... ..
Options:
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Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 23.A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
... .... .... .. .... ... .... ... ..... ...... ..... .... ... .. ..... .. ... .. ... ..... .... ..... ....
Options:
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Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 24.If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
.......... .... ... ... .. ..... .. MN .... .. ... ... .. .. .. .... ........ ... .. .....
..... .... ..... .. ... ........ ....
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Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
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Question 25.In the question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives
are represented by two classes of alphabets as in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are
numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., can be represented by 00,13, etc. and
can be represented by 56, 68,etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word
.......... .... ... ..... ... ... .. .......,
...... .. .. .... ..... ...... .. ..., .... .. .... ... .. .. ..... ... .... ... I .. .... .. .... .. ... 0 .. 4 .. .. .. ..,
.. ... II .. 5 .. 9 .., .. ..... .. .. .... .. .... .... .... .. ... ... .... ... ..... ....... .. .... ... ...... .. ..., B .. 00, 13 ... ..... ....... .. ....
.. ... O .. 56, 68... ..... ....... .. .... ... ... ... .. .... ... . .. ... .... .. ....... ...
Options:
58,34,21,67
96,11,26,12
65,40,23,79
77,58,21,98
Correct Answer: 65,40,23,79
Candidate Answer: 65,40,23,79
Question 26.Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India
.......... ... .. ... .... ... ....... .. ....... ..... ... ....... .. .... .... ..
Options:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
.... ... .... ...
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
.. .... ... .........
Jotiba Phule
...... ....
Bharatendu Harish Chandra
......... ........
Correct Answer: Bharatendu Harish Chandra
......... ........
Candidate Answer: Bharatendu Harish Chandra
......... ........
Question 27.The main effect of Direct Taxes is on
...... ..
.. .. ... .. ..... ... .. .... ..
Options:
Food prices
.... ...... .. ...... ..
Consumer goods
..... ...... ..
Capital goods
....... ... ..
Income
.. ..
Correct Answer: Income
.. ..
Candidate Answer: Consumer goods
..... ...... ..
Question 28.Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha
... ... .... .... .. ...... .... ..
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Options:
The Speaker
.....
The Prime Minister
..... .....
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
...... ..... .....
The President
.........
Correct Answer: The President
.........
Candidate Answer: The Speaker
.....
Question 29.The first Europeans to come to India were
.... ... .... .... ....... ... ...
Options:
British
......
Dutch
..
French
........
Portugese
.........
Correct Answer: Portugese
.........
Candidate Answer: Portugese
.........
Question 30.The term 'Dumping' refers to
......(.....)' . ..... ... ..... .... .... ..
Options:
The sale of a substandard
commodity
...... ..... .. .....
Sale in a foreign market of a commodity at a price below marginal cost
.... ... .. ...... .... .. .. .... .. .... ...... ..... ... .....
Sale in a foreign market of a commodity just at marginal cost with too much of profit
.... ... .. ...... .... .. .... .... ... ..... ... ...... ..... ... .....
Smuggling of goods without paying any customs duty
.... .. .... ... .... ... ... .. ...
Correct Answer: Sale in a foreign market of a commodity at a price below marginal cost
.... ... .. ...... .... .. .. .... .. .... ...... ..... ... .....
Candidate Answer: Sale in a foreign market of a commodity at a price below marginal cost
.... ... .. ...... .... .. .. .... .. .... ...... ..... ... .....
Question 31.When does the sun shine vertically on the Equator
..... ..... .... .. ........ .. ..... ..?
Options:
Throughout the year
.... ....
For six months
.. ...
Twice a year
.... ... .. ...
Once a year
.... ... .. ...
Correct Answer: Twice a year
.... ... .. ...
Candidate Answer: Twice a year
.... ... .. ...
Question 32.Lichen is an association between which of the two
...... ... .. .. ... .. ..... ..
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Options:
Algae and fungus
..... .. ...
Algae and tree
..... .. ....
Fungus and tree
... .. ....
Bacteria and legume plant
...... .. .... ....
Correct Answer: Algae and fungus
..... .. ...
Candidate Answer: Algae and tree
..... .. ....
Question 33.Among the given nutrients, milk is a poor source of which of the following
.... ... .. .... ..... ... .. ... ... ... .... . ..... ... .... ..
Options:
Vitamin
....... C
Calcium
......
Protein
......
Carbohydrate
.............
Correct Answer: Vitamin
....... C
Candidate Answer: Calcium
......
Question 34.What is a Pepper plant
.... ..... .. .... ... ..
Options:
Bush
....
Shrub
.... ....
Vine
...
Tree
...
Correct Answer: Vine
...
Candidate Answer: Bush
....
Question 35.Why does a cannon recoil after firing
.. ... ........ .. ... .... .. ... .... ..
Options:
Conservation of energy
..... .. ......
Backward thrust of gases produced
... ...... ..... .. .... .. .. ... .. .... ..
Newton's third law of motion
... .. ... .. ..... ....
Newton's first law of motion
... .. ... .. .... ....
Correct Answer: Newton's third law of motion
... .. ... .. ..... ....
Candidate Answer: Newton's third law of motion
... .. ... .. ..... ....
Question 36.Which of the following statement is true?
.......... ... .. ... .. ... ... ..
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Options:
A Primary key is also a candidate key
.. '....... '........ .. ..
Each relation has at least one foreign key
...... ....... .. .. .. .. .. '..... .... ..
Foreign keys can't have null values
..... .. .. .. .... .. ....
A Primary key is also an alternate key
....... '....... .. .. .
Correct Answer: A Primary key is also a candidate key
.. '....... '........ .. ..
Candidate Answer: A Primary key is also a candidate key
.. '....... '........ .. ..
Question 37.Which of the following is used as nonstick
coating for cooking utensils?
.... ..... .... ....... ... .......... ... .. ... ... ....
. ...... .. ... ..... .... .... ..
Options:
Perspex
.........
Styrofoam
.........
Polystyrene
...........
Teflon
....
Correct Answer: Teflon
....
Candidate Answer: Polystyrene
...........
Question 38."Tsunami" is the name given to which of the following?
"......" ... .... .... ... ..
Options:
Earthquake
.....
Cyclone
......
Tidal Waves
...... ....
Undersea Waves
...... .. .... .. .....
Correct Answer: Tidal Waves
...... ....
Candidate Answer: Undersea Waves
...... .. .... .. .....
Question 39.The first Indian citizen to get commercial Pilot's Licence was
.... ...... ......., .... '........ ..... .......' .... ..., ... ..
Options:
Vijaypat Singhania
...... .........
J.R.D.Tata
.............
Captain Gopinath
..... .......
Vijay Mallya
.... ...
Correct Answer: J.R.D.Tata
.............
Candidate Answer: J.R.D.Tata
.............
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Question 40.Which of the following is/are 'rain cloud'?
1. Cirrus
2. Nimbostratus
3. Cumulonimbus
4. Altocumulus
.......... ... .. ......
.. ...... .. .... ...
1. ..... ...
2. ..... .... ...
3. ...........
4. ... ..... ...
Options:
1 and 2 only
.... 1 .. 2
2 and 3 only
.... 2 .. 3
3 and 4 only
.... 3 .. 4
1 and 4 only
.... 1 .. 4
Correct Answer: 2 and 3 only
.... 2 .. 3
Candidate Answer: 2 and 3 only
.... 2 .. 3
Question 41.According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency
...... ....... .. ...... .... ..... ..... .... .. ...... ..... ..
Options:
Prime Minister
.......... ..
President
......... ..
Chief Justice
.... . .. .........
Parliament
.... ..
Correct Answer: President
......... ..
Candidate Answer: President
......... ..
Question 42.Particulates 1 µm size) remaining suspended in air indefinitely and transported by wind currents are called
....... 1 µm ....) .. ....... ... .. .... ... ....... .... .. .. .... ..... ..... ....... .... .., ... ...... ...
Options:
Mists
......
Fumes
...
Aerosols
......
Smoke
....
Correct Answer: Aerosols
......
Candidate Answer: Aerosols
......
Question 43.The least preferred technique in the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste is
... ...... ..... ... ...... ...... ....... .. ..... .. .... .. .... .. .... ..
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Options:
Incineration
.......
Composting
...... ....
Land filling
.... .. ....
Bricketting
.........
Correct Answer: Bricketting
.........
Candidate Answer: Bricketting
.........
Question 44.A bomb explodes on the moon. You will hear its sound on earth after
... ... .. ..... .. ........ .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .... ..... ... ... ..... ....
Options:
20 minutes
20 ....
2 hrs 20 minutes
2 .... 20 ....
3.7 hours
3.7 ....
You cannot hear the sound of explosion
.. ...... .. .... .... ... ....
Correct Answer: You cannot hear the sound of explosion
.. ...... .. .... .... ... ....
Candidate Answer: You cannot hear the sound of explosion
.. ...... .. .... .... ... ....
Question 45.Which one of the following takes place during a nuclear fusion?
...... ..... .. ..... .......... ... .. ... .... ..
Options:
a heavy nucleus bombarded by neutrons breaks up
...... ...... .. .... ....... ..... .... .. .
a heavy nucleus breaks up spontaneously
.. .... ....... .... .. ..... .. .... .. .
two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus
.. .. ..... ... .. .. .... ....... ..... ....
a light nucleus breaks up spontaneously
.. .. ....... .... .. ..... .. .... .. .
Correct Answer: two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus
.. .. ..... ... .. .. .... ....... ..... ....
Candidate Answer: a heavy nucleus bombarded by neutrons breaks up
...... ...... .. .... ....... ..... .... .. .
Question 46.Arrange the following cities in an order from North to South
Bhubaneshwar
Chennai
Hyderabad
Cochin
.......... ..... .. .... .. ..... .. .... .. ... ... ......
........
.....
........
.....
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Options:
1 3 2 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 4 3
1 3 4 2
Correct Answer: 1 3 2 4
Candidate Answer: 1 3 2 4
Question 47.British achieved political power in India after which of the following
...... .. ....... ... ..... ... ..... ...
Options:
Battle of Plassey
... .. ..
Battle of Panipat
...... .. ..
Battle of Buxar
.... .. ..
Battle of Wandiwash
....... .. ..
Correct Answer: Battle of Plassey
... .. ..
Candidate Answer: Battle of Wandiwash
....... .. ..
Question 48.The number of permanent members of the U.N. Security Council is
.... ...... ...... ....... .. .... ..... .. ... ..... ..
Options:
5
15
10
25
Correct Answer: 5
Candidate Answer: 10
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Question 49.Match list with list
.... .. .... .. ..... ....
Options:
ai
bii
ciii
div
aiii
bii
civ
di
aiv
biii
ci
dii
aii
bi
civ
diii
Correct Answer: aii
bi
civ
diii
Candidate Answer: aii
bi
civ
diii
Question 50."World Economic Outlook" report is published by which of the following
..... ........ ......' ........ ..... ..... ....... .. .... ..
Options:
IMF
............. ..... ...
World Bank
.... ....
RBI
...... ....... ....
UNCTAD
.................
Correct Answer: IMF
............. ..... ...
Candidate Answer: IMF
............. ..... ...
Question 51.The rate of working of A and B are in the ratio of 2:3. The number of days taken by them to finish the work is in the ratio:
A .. B .. ... .... .. .. 2:3 .. ...... ... ... .... ..... ... .. .... .... ... ... .. ..... .. ...... ... ....
Options:
2:3
4:9
3:2
9:4
Correct Answer: 3:2
Candidate Answer: 3:2
Question 52.The ratio of two positive numbers is 3:4. The sum of their squares is 400. What is the sum of the numbers?
.. ...... ..... .. ...... 3:4 ... .... .... .. ... 400 ... ..... .. ... ..... ..
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Options:
28
22
24
26
Correct Answer: 28
Candidate Answer: 22
Question 53.If 10% loss is made on selling price, then the rate of loss on the cost price will be
... ..... .. .. 10% .. .... .... .., .. .... .. .. .... .. .. ... ....
Options:
10%
11%
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 54.If "basis points" are defined so that 1 percent is equal to 100 basis points, then by how many basis points is 82.5 percent greater than 62.5 percent?
... ".... ......." .. .. ..... ......... .... ... .. 1 ...... 100 .... ....... .. ..... .. .. ..... .... ..... 62.5 ...... .. 82.5 ...... .... ..
Options:
0.2
20
200
2000
Correct Answer: 2000
Candidate Answer: 2000
Question 55.Sound travels at 330 metres per second. The distance (in kilometres) of a thunder cloud when its sound follows the flash after 10 seconds is
.... 330 .... .... ...... .. ... .. ..... .... ... ... ...... .. ...... .. .... ..... ..... .. 10 ...... ... ..... .. .. .... .... (........ ...) ..... ....
Options:
0.33 km
3.3 km
33 km
33.3 km
Correct Answer: 3.3 km
Candidate Answer: 3.3 km
Question 56.For what sum will the simple interest at for 2 years will be
..... .... .. 2 .... .. .. ...... .... R ....
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Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 57.
Options:
5
6
7
8
Correct Answer: 7
Candidate Answer: 7
Question 58.The third proportional of the following numbers
(x2y2)
2 is
2 (x2y2)
2 .. ..... .. ..... ........ ... ..
Options:
2
2
2
3
Correct Answer:
2
Candidate Answer:
2
Question 59.Two circles touch each other externally. The distance between their centres is 7 cm. If the radius of one circle is 4 cm, then the radius of the other circle
will be
.. .... .... .. .. .. .. ..... .. ..... .... .... .... ....... .. ... .. .... 7 ...... ... ... .. .... .. ...... 4 ...... .., .. ..... .... .. ...... ..... ....
Options:
3 cm
3 ......
4 cm
4 ......
5.5 cm
5.5 ......
3.5 cm
3.5 ......
Correct Answer: 3 cm
3 ......
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Candidate Answer: 3 cm
3 ......
Question 60.Let .ABC and .ABD be on the same base AB and between the same parallels AB and CD. Then the relation between areas of triangles ABC and ABD will
be
.... .. .ABC .. .ABD .... .... AB .. ..., .. .... ........ AB .. CD .. ... ..., .. .ABC .. .ABD .. ....... .. ... .. .. . ... . ....
Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 61.The least value of tan2x cot2x is
tan2x cot2x .. .... ... ... ..
Options:
3
2
0
1
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 1
Question 62.While selling a watch, a shopkeeper
gives a discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of he earns . 15 less as profit. The marked price of the watch is
.. ........ ... ..... ... .. ... .... ... ... .. .. ... .... .. .. .. ... .. ... ... . 15 .. ..... ... ... .. ..... .. ... ..
Options:
697.5
712.5
750
None of the these
Correct Answer: 750
Candidate Answer: None of the these
Question 63.What least value must be assigned to so that the number 63576 2 is divisible by
.. ... .. ..... .... ... ... ... .. 63576*2 ... 8 .. ....... .. ...
Options:
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 3
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Question 64.A student, by mistake, wrote 64 in place of 46 as a number at the time of finding the average of 10 given numbers got the average as 50. The correct
average of the numbers is
.. .... .. .. .. 10 ..... .. ... .. .... ... .... .. 46 .. .... 64 .... .. ... 50 ......, ..... .. ... ... .. .....
Options:
48.2
48
48.1
49
Correct Answer: 48.2
Candidate Answer: 48.2
Question 65.
Options:
1
2
v5
5
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
Question 66.The cube of 997 is
997 .. .. ... ..
Options:
991026973
991029673
991029773
991097273
Correct Answer: 991026973
Candidate Answer: 991029773
Question 67.Length of the sides of a triangle are c respectively. If a2 b2 c2 ab +bc ca then the triangle is
.. ...... .. ...... .. ..... ..... ... ... a2 b2 c2 ab bc ca .. .. ...... .... ....
Options:
isosceles
.........
equilateral
......
scalene
........
rightangled
.......
Correct Answer: equilateral
......
Candidate Answer: equilateral
......
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Question 68.The area of the circle with radius Y is W. The difference between the areas of the bigger circle (with radius and that of the smaller circle (with radius
is So x/y is equal to
...... Y .... .... . .. ....... W ... ... . .... . (...... Y .... .. ....... .. .... .... . (...... X .... .. ....... .. .... .. .. X/Y ..... ..... ....
Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 69.If cos 21° then cosec 21° cos
69° is equal to
... cos 21° .., .. cosec 21° cos 69° ..... ..... ....
Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
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Question 70.A right circular conical structure stands on a circular base of 21m diameter and is 14m in height. The total cost of colour washing for its curved surface at
. 6 per sq. m. is
(Take . 22/7
.. ... .... ... ........ ..... 21 ... .. .... .... ..... .... .. ... .. ..... ..... 14 ... ... . 6 .... ........ .. ..... .. ..... ... .. ..... .. ... .... ..... ....
(... . 22/7
Options:
4365
4465
3465
3365
Correct Answer: 3465
Candidate Answer: 4365
Question 71.A telegraph post is bent at a point above the ground. Its top just touches the ground at a distance of 8v3 m from its foot and makes an angle of 30° with
the horizontal. The height (in metre) of the post is
.. ........ .... .... .. ... .. ..... .. .... ... ... .... ..... .... ... .. 8v3 ... .. .... .. .... .. ..... .... .. .. ...... .. 30° .. ... ..... ... .... .. .....
..... (.... ...) ..
Options:
12
16
18
24
Correct Answer: 24
Candidate Answer: 24
Question 72.Study the graph and answer the following questions.
The graph shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points of time.
.... .. ..... ... .. .......... ...... .. .... ......
.... ... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ......
... ... ..... .. .. ........ ....... .. ...
Charges for parking is Rs. 1 per hour. What will be the total collection from 9 AM to 7 PM
....... ...... ... Rs. 1 .... .. .. .. ..... 9 ... .. .... 7 ... .. ... ..... ...... ...... ....
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Options:
Rs.625
Rs.635
Rs.685
Rs.695
Correct Answer: Rs.695
Candidate Answer: Rs.695
Question 73.Study the graph and answer the following questions.
The graph shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points of time.
.... .. ..... ... .. .......... ...... .. .... ......
.... ... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ......
... ... ..... .. .. ........ ....... .. ...
What is the percentage decrease in the number of parked cycles between 7 pm and 8 pm? (in whole number)
.... 7 ... .. 8 ... .. ... ..... .. .. ........ .. ... ... .... .... ... ...... .. .. ..
Options:
30
38
42
45
Correct Answer: 45
Candidate Answer: 30
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Question 74.Study the graph and answer the following questions.
The graph shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points of time.
.... .. ..... ... .. .......... ...... .. .... ......
.... ... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ......
... ... ..... .. .. ........ ....... .. ...
What is the average number of parked cycles as seen from the graph?
.... .. ..... ...., ..... .. .. ........ .. ... ... .. .. ..
Options:
40
45
55
60
Correct Answer: 60
Candidate Answer: 60
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Question 75.Study the graph and answer the following questions.
The graph shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points of time.
.... .. ..... ... .. .......... ...... .. .... ......
.... ... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ......
... ... ..... .. .. ........ ....... .. ...
How many times, as mentioned in the graph, is the number of parked cycles above average?
.... ... ..... ... ..... .. .. ........ .. ... ... .. .... ..
Options:
3
4
5
6
Correct Answer: 6
Candidate Answer: 6
Question 76.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button
corresponding to it.
RATIONAL
Options:
TIDY
AGREEABLE
LAUDABLE
LOGICAL
Correct Answer: LOGICAL
Candidate Answer: LOGICAL
Question 77.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
INTERIM
Options:
PROVISIONAL
TENTATIVE
PERMANENT
INTERVAL
Correct Answer: PERMANENT
Candidate Answer: TENTATIVE
Question 78.Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
Options:
Breif
Percieve
Relieve
Cheif
Correct Answer: Relieve
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Question 79.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
The King Juan Carlos of Spain(A)/arrived in London today(B)/for a three day visit(C)/No error(D)
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Candidate Answer: C
Question 80.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
Many people die(A)/with cholera(B)/every year(C)/No error(D)
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
Candidate Answer: B
Question 81.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
I was(A)/at loss(B)/and did not know what to error(D)
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
Candidate Answer: D
Question 82.The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,
choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
The king was moved with the beggar
Options:
pity
piety
pithy
privy
Correct Answer: pity
Candidate Answer: pity
Question 83.The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,
choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
A big dictionary the table near the door
Options:
are on
is over
is on
is up
Correct Answer: is on
Candidate Answer: is on
Question 84.The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,
choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
Mr. Sen is absent today. He sick
Options:
has to be
could have been
might be
must have been
Correct Answer: might be
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Question 85.In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
and click the button corresponding to it.
Feather in one's cap
Options:
Discrimination
A new and additional distinction
Hunting
Bird watching
Correct Answer: A new and additional distinction
Candidate Answer: Hunting
Question 86.In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
and click the button corresponding to it.
Donkey's years
Options:
A decade
A long time
A century
Since school days
Correct Answer: A long time
Candidate Answer: A long time
Question 87.In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
and click the button corresponding to it.
Leave no stone unturned
Options:
Try every possible way
Behave smartly
Constructing
Wasting no time
Correct Answer: Try every possible way
Candidate Answer: Wasting no time
Question 88.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
A child born after the death of father
Options:
Post dated
Premature
Paternal
Posthumous
Correct Answer: Posthumous
Candidate Answer: Posthumous
Question 89.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
A person who completely abstains from alcohol
Options:
teetotaller
drunkard
alcoholic
imposter
Correct Answer: teetotaller
Candidate Answer: imposter
Question 90.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
One who is able to use both hands
Options:
Sinister
Ambidextrous
Ambivalent
Amateur
Correct Answer: Ambidextrous
Candidate Answer: Ambidextrous
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Question 91.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
In case of a natural calamity the shortage of essential things must be overcome in a short time
Options:
commodities
consignments
material
No improvement
Correct Answer: commodities
Candidate Answer: No improvement
Question 92.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
She decided to go there, though her husband cautioned her on it
Options:
against
for
about
No improvement
Correct Answer: against
Candidate Answer: for
Question 93.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
I am very much interested in your story
Options:
have been very interested
am much more interested
am very interesting
No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement
Candidate Answer: have been very interested
Question 94.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
He refused the charge brought against him
Options:
disagreed
disowned
denied
No improvement
Correct Answer: denied
Candidate Answer: denied
Question 95.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
Working hard students always achieve good results
Options:
Energetic
Industrious
Talented
No improvement
Correct Answer: Industrious
Candidate Answer: Talented
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Question 96.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and
click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
Which word from the ones given below, best describes Namita's relationship with her employers in the beginning?
Options:
Cordial
Friendly
Sympathetic
Complaining
Correct Answer: Cordial
Candidate Answer: Sympathetic
Question 97.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and
click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
What does the phrase, 'makes her jittery' imply?
Options:
Sadness
Anger
Trauma
Anxiety
Correct Answer: Anxiety
Candidate Answer: Anxiety
Question 98.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and
click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
Namita and Gopal are in a similar situation, because they
Options:
love their families
are happy with their situations
are from impoverished families
are stranded in a foreign country
Correct Answer: are stranded in a foreign country
Candidate Answer: are stranded in a foreign country
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Question 99.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and
click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
Namita's situation is better than that of Gopal, because she
Options:
has a well behaved employer
knows what she wants to do
loves the new place and the child
now knows about her employer
Correct Answer: knows what she wants to do
Candidate Answer: now knows about her employer
Question 100.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives
and click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
The conclusion that can be drawn from both situations is that people should
Options:
stay in their own countries and villages
feel contented and satisfied with their lot
verify details before accepting any job
not travel to these regions of the world
Correct Answer: verify details before accepting any job
Candidate Answer: verify details before accepting any job
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Question 1.Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:
.... ... ..... ... .. ........ ./....../... .. ......
Dark:Light Noise:?
.... .. ...
Options:
Music
.....
Quiet
....
Melody
..
Vacuum
..
Correct Answer: Quiet
....
Candidate Answer: Quiet
....
Question 2.Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:
.... ... ..... ... .. ........ ./....../... .. ......
BECD:GJHI LOMN:?
Options:
PSRQ
PQRS
QTSR
QTRS
Correct Answer: QTRS
Candidate Answer: QTRS
Question 3.Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:
.... ... ..... ... .. ........ ./....../... .. ......
27:125
Options:
162
216
273
514
Correct Answer: 216
Candidate Answer: 216
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Question 4.
For the following questions
Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives
.......... .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .... ./..../... .. .. .....
Options:
Meter
....
Kilometre
........
Decimetre
........
Ammeter
.....
Correct Answer: Ammeter
.....
Candidate Answer: Ammeter
.....
Question 5.
For the following questions
Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives
.......... .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .... ./..../... .. .. .....
Options:
HP
CJ
FN
RZ
Correct Answer: CJ
Candidate Answer: HP
Question 6.
For the following questions
Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives
.......... .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .... ./..../... .. .. .....
Options:
5261
7281
5463
3341
Correct Answer: 3341
Candidate Answer: 3341
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Question 7.Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary:
.......... ... .. .... ... ... .. ... .. ...... ......
PHYSICAL
PHYSICS
PHYSIOLOGY
PHYSICIAN
PHONE
Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 8.A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:
.......... .... ... .. ...... .... ... .., ...... .. .. .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .. ... ... ..... .. ...... .. .... ...
BXM, EUP, HRS,
Options:
XZY
RPN
VTU
KOV
Correct Answer: KOV
Candidate Answer: KOV
Question 9.A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:
.......... .... ... .. ...... .... ... .., ...... .. .. .... ... ... .. ..... ... .. .. ... ... ..... .. ...... .. .... ...
68, 72, 65, 69, 62, 66,
Options:
59
61
68
75
Correct Answer: 59
Candidate Answer: 59
Question 10.Mohan said 'This girl is the wife of grandson
of my mother'. How is Mohan related to that girl?
.... .. ... " .. .... .... ... .. .... .. .... ..." .... .. .. .... .. ..... ......
Options:
Grandfather
..../....
Husband
...
Father
....
Fatherinlaw
....
Correct Answer: Fatherinlaw
....
Candidate Answer: Fatherinlaw
....
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Question 11.Of the six members of a panel sitting in a row, A is to the right of but left of B. E is sitting left of C and right of who is sitting to the right of F. Find
the members sitting at the two ends of the row.
.. .... ... .... .... .. .. ...... ... .. C .. ..... .. .... .., ..... B .. ..... .. .... ... C .. ..... .. .. D .. ..... .. .... ... .... D .... F .. ..... .. .... .. ......
.... .. ..... ....... .. .....
.... .... ...
Options:
D.F
A.B
D.B
F.B
Correct Answer: F.B
Candidate Answer: D.F
Question 12.From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word:
.......... ..... ... .. .. . ..... .. ... .. . .. ...... .. ..... .... .... ..... .. ....
LEGIBILITY
Options:
BILL
ABILITY
BIG
LEG
Correct Answer: ABILITY
Candidate Answer: ABILITY
Question 13.If REDUCE= 56, RECYCLE 71 then REUSE=?
... REDUCE= 56, RECYCLE 71 .., .. REUSE ..... ..... ....
Options:
65
68
69
70
Correct Answer: 68
Candidate Answer: 65
Question 14.If means 'divided
means 'multiplied means and ÷ means which of the following will be the value of the expression:
... .. .... ... .., ..
.... .... .., x .. .... ... .., .. ÷ .. .... ... .., .. .......... ... .. ... ... ....
16 ÷ 8 4
2 x 4
Options:
16
28
32
44
Correct Answer: 28
Candidate Answer: 28
Question 15.Some equations have been solved on the basis of a certain pattern. Find the correct answer for the unsolved equation on that basis:
523
164
then
... 2 x 3 x 5 523
6 x 4 x 1 164
8 x 2 x 4 482 ..,
.. 6 x 8 x 2
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826
268
286
628
Correct Answer: 268
Candidate Answer: 286
Question 16.Select the missing number from the given responses:
... .. ..... ... .. .... ... .. .....
Options:
15
12
8
5
Correct Answer: 5
Candidate Answer: 5
Question 17.From her house Rimi went 20 km to the north. Then she turned west and covered 15 km. Then she turned south and covered 10 Km. Finally turning to
east, she covered 15 km. In which direction is she from her house?
.... .... .. .. .... .. .. 20 ...... ... ... .. ..... .. .. .... .. 15 ...... .... ....... .. ..... .. .. .... .. 10 ...... .... ..... ..... .. .. ..... ... .. 15
...... .... .. .. .... .. .. ... .... ... ..
Options:
East
.....
West
.....
North
....
South
.....
Correct Answer: North
....
Candidate Answer: North
....
Question 18.Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.
Statements: Some cars are buses.
All cars are caves.
Conclusion: .. Some caves are not buses
..Some caves are buses
.. No cave is a bus
.. Some caves are cars
.......... .... ... .. .. .. . .... ... ..., ..... ... ... ......./......, II, III .. IV ...... ... .... .... ..... .... .. .. . ... .. .... .. ...... .. ... ..
.... ..... .... ... .... ...... .... .. .. ... .. . ... .. .....
...... ... .. ... ......./.... ...... .. .... ..
. 1. ... ..... .... ....
2. ... ..... ...... ....
... I ... ...... .... .... ....
II ... ...... .... ....
III ... .... .. .... ...
IV ... ...... ..... ....
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Only .Conclusion follows
.... I ....... ... ...
Only .conclusion follows
.... ....... II ... ...
Only conclusions .and . follows
.... II .. IV ....... ... ....
Only conclusion . follows
.... ....... IV ... ...
Correct Answer: Only conclusions .and . follows
.... II .. IV ....... ... ....
Candidate Answer: Only conclusions .and . follows
.... II .. IV ....... ... ....
Question 19.6 faces of the cube are painted with different colours as shown below. In figure which colour is opposite to RED?
.... .. 6 ..... .. .... ..... ...... ......
..... .. .... .... ... ... ..... 3 ... ... ... .. ... ..... .....
... ..
Options:
Black
Yellow
Orange
Pink
Correct Answer: Orange
Candidate Answer: Orange
Question 20.Which of the following diagram represents the relationship among Tall men, Black haired, Indians?
.......... ... .. .....
...., .... .......,.... ..... .... ....... .. ........ .. ... ..... ....... ..
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Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
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Question 21.Which answer figure will complete the figure in the question figure?
.....
.... ..... .... ..... .. ....... .. .... .....
Options:
Correct Answer:
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Question 22.Select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded:
.. .. .... ........ ... .. .... ..... .. ..... ...... .... ..... ..... ..
Options:
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Candidate Answer:
Question 23.A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
... .... .... .. .... ... .... ... ..... ...... ..... .... ... .. ..... .. ... .. ... ..... .... ..... ....
Options:
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Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 24.If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
.......... .... ... ... .. ..... .. MN .... .. ... ... .. .. .. .... ........ ... .. .....
..... .... ..... .. ... ........ ....
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Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
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Question 25.In the question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives
are represented by two classes of alphabets as in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are
numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., can be represented by 00,13, etc. and
can be represented by 56, 68,etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word
.......... .... ... ..... ... ... .. .......,
...... .. .. .... ..... ...... .. ..., .... .. .... ... .. .. ..... ... .... ... I .. .... .. .... .. ... 0 .. 4 .. .. .. ..,
.. ... II .. 5 .. 9 .., .. ..... .. .. .... .. .... .... .... .. ... ... .... ... ..... ....... .. .... ... ...... .. ..., B .. 00, 13 ... ..... ....... .. ....
.. ... O .. 56, 68... ..... ....... .. .... ... ... ... .. .... ... . .. ... .... .. ....... ...
Options:
58,34,21,67
96,11,26,12
65,40,23,79
77,58,21,98
Correct Answer: 65,40,23,79
Candidate Answer: 65,40,23,79
Question 26.Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India
.......... ... .. ... .... ... ....... .. ....... ..... ... ....... .. .... .... ..
Options:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
.... ... .... ...
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
.. .... ... .........
Jotiba Phule
...... ....
Bharatendu Harish Chandra
......... ........
Correct Answer: Bharatendu Harish Chandra
......... ........
Candidate Answer: Bharatendu Harish Chandra
......... ........
Question 27.The main effect of Direct Taxes is on
...... ..
.. .. ... .. ..... ... .. .... ..
Options:
Food prices
.... ...... .. ...... ..
Consumer goods
..... ...... ..
Capital goods
....... ... ..
Income
.. ..
Correct Answer: Income
.. ..
Candidate Answer: Consumer goods
..... ...... ..
Question 28.Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha
... ... .... .... .. ...... .... ..
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Options:
The Speaker
.....
The Prime Minister
..... .....
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
...... ..... .....
The President
.........
Correct Answer: The President
.........
Candidate Answer: The Speaker
.....
Question 29.The first Europeans to come to India were
.... ... .... .... ....... ... ...
Options:
British
......
Dutch
..
French
........
Portugese
.........
Correct Answer: Portugese
.........
Candidate Answer: Portugese
.........
Question 30.The term 'Dumping' refers to
......(.....)' . ..... ... ..... .... .... ..
Options:
The sale of a substandard
commodity
...... ..... .. .....
Sale in a foreign market of a commodity at a price below marginal cost
.... ... .. ...... .... .. .. .... .. .... ...... ..... ... .....
Sale in a foreign market of a commodity just at marginal cost with too much of profit
.... ... .. ...... .... .. .... .... ... ..... ... ...... ..... ... .....
Smuggling of goods without paying any customs duty
.... .. .... ... .... ... ... .. ...
Correct Answer: Sale in a foreign market of a commodity at a price below marginal cost
.... ... .. ...... .... .. .. .... .. .... ...... ..... ... .....
Candidate Answer: Sale in a foreign market of a commodity at a price below marginal cost
.... ... .. ...... .... .. .. .... .. .... ...... ..... ... .....
Question 31.When does the sun shine vertically on the Equator
..... ..... .... .. ........ .. ..... ..?
Options:
Throughout the year
.... ....
For six months
.. ...
Twice a year
.... ... .. ...
Once a year
.... ... .. ...
Correct Answer: Twice a year
.... ... .. ...
Candidate Answer: Twice a year
.... ... .. ...
Question 32.Lichen is an association between which of the two
...... ... .. .. ... .. ..... ..
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Options:
Algae and fungus
..... .. ...
Algae and tree
..... .. ....
Fungus and tree
... .. ....
Bacteria and legume plant
...... .. .... ....
Correct Answer: Algae and fungus
..... .. ...
Candidate Answer: Algae and tree
..... .. ....
Question 33.Among the given nutrients, milk is a poor source of which of the following
.... ... .. .... ..... ... .. ... ... ... .... . ..... ... .... ..
Options:
Vitamin
....... C
Calcium
......
Protein
......
Carbohydrate
.............
Correct Answer: Vitamin
....... C
Candidate Answer: Calcium
......
Question 34.What is a Pepper plant
.... ..... .. .... ... ..
Options:
Bush
....
Shrub
.... ....
Vine
...
Tree
...
Correct Answer: Vine
...
Candidate Answer: Bush
....
Question 35.Why does a cannon recoil after firing
.. ... ........ .. ... .... .. ... .... ..
Options:
Conservation of energy
..... .. ......
Backward thrust of gases produced
... ...... ..... .. .... .. .. ... .. .... ..
Newton's third law of motion
... .. ... .. ..... ....
Newton's first law of motion
... .. ... .. .... ....
Correct Answer: Newton's third law of motion
... .. ... .. ..... ....
Candidate Answer: Newton's third law of motion
... .. ... .. ..... ....
Question 36.Which of the following statement is true?
.......... ... .. ... .. ... ... ..
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Options:
A Primary key is also a candidate key
.. '....... '........ .. ..
Each relation has at least one foreign key
...... ....... .. .. .. .. .. '..... .... ..
Foreign keys can't have null values
..... .. .. .. .... .. ....
A Primary key is also an alternate key
....... '....... .. .. .
Correct Answer: A Primary key is also a candidate key
.. '....... '........ .. ..
Candidate Answer: A Primary key is also a candidate key
.. '....... '........ .. ..
Question 37.Which of the following is used as nonstick
coating for cooking utensils?
.... ..... .... ....... ... .......... ... .. ... ... ....
. ...... .. ... ..... .... .... ..
Options:
Perspex
.........
Styrofoam
.........
Polystyrene
...........
Teflon
....
Correct Answer: Teflon
....
Candidate Answer: Polystyrene
...........
Question 38."Tsunami" is the name given to which of the following?
"......" ... .... .... ... ..
Options:
Earthquake
.....
Cyclone
......
Tidal Waves
...... ....
Undersea Waves
...... .. .... .. .....
Correct Answer: Tidal Waves
...... ....
Candidate Answer: Undersea Waves
...... .. .... .. .....
Question 39.The first Indian citizen to get commercial Pilot's Licence was
.... ...... ......., .... '........ ..... .......' .... ..., ... ..
Options:
Vijaypat Singhania
...... .........
J.R.D.Tata
.............
Captain Gopinath
..... .......
Vijay Mallya
.... ...
Correct Answer: J.R.D.Tata
.............
Candidate Answer: J.R.D.Tata
.............
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Question 40.Which of the following is/are 'rain cloud'?
1. Cirrus
2. Nimbostratus
3. Cumulonimbus
4. Altocumulus
.......... ... .. ......
.. ...... .. .... ...
1. ..... ...
2. ..... .... ...
3. ...........
4. ... ..... ...
Options:
1 and 2 only
.... 1 .. 2
2 and 3 only
.... 2 .. 3
3 and 4 only
.... 3 .. 4
1 and 4 only
.... 1 .. 4
Correct Answer: 2 and 3 only
.... 2 .. 3
Candidate Answer: 2 and 3 only
.... 2 .. 3
Question 41.According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency
...... ....... .. ...... .... ..... ..... .... .. ...... ..... ..
Options:
Prime Minister
.......... ..
President
......... ..
Chief Justice
.... . .. .........
Parliament
.... ..
Correct Answer: President
......... ..
Candidate Answer: President
......... ..
Question 42.Particulates 1 µm size) remaining suspended in air indefinitely and transported by wind currents are called
....... 1 µm ....) .. ....... ... .. .... ... ....... .... .. .. .... ..... ..... ....... .... .., ... ...... ...
Options:
Mists
......
Fumes
...
Aerosols
......
Smoke
....
Correct Answer: Aerosols
......
Candidate Answer: Aerosols
......
Question 43.The least preferred technique in the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste is
... ...... ..... ... ...... ...... ....... .. ..... .. .... .. .... .. .... ..
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Options:
Incineration
.......
Composting
...... ....
Land filling
.... .. ....
Bricketting
.........
Correct Answer: Bricketting
.........
Candidate Answer: Bricketting
.........
Question 44.A bomb explodes on the moon. You will hear its sound on earth after
... ... .. ..... .. ........ .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .... ..... ... ... ..... ....
Options:
20 minutes
20 ....
2 hrs 20 minutes
2 .... 20 ....
3.7 hours
3.7 ....
You cannot hear the sound of explosion
.. ...... .. .... .... ... ....
Correct Answer: You cannot hear the sound of explosion
.. ...... .. .... .... ... ....
Candidate Answer: You cannot hear the sound of explosion
.. ...... .. .... .... ... ....
Question 45.Which one of the following takes place during a nuclear fusion?
...... ..... .. ..... .......... ... .. ... .... ..
Options:
a heavy nucleus bombarded by neutrons breaks up
...... ...... .. .... ....... ..... .... .. .
a heavy nucleus breaks up spontaneously
.. .... ....... .... .. ..... .. .... .. .
two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus
.. .. ..... ... .. .. .... ....... ..... ....
a light nucleus breaks up spontaneously
.. .. ....... .... .. ..... .. .... .. .
Correct Answer: two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus
.. .. ..... ... .. .. .... ....... ..... ....
Candidate Answer: a heavy nucleus bombarded by neutrons breaks up
...... ...... .. .... ....... ..... .... .. .
Question 46.Arrange the following cities in an order from North to South
Bhubaneshwar
Chennai
Hyderabad
Cochin
.......... ..... .. .... .. ..... .. .... .. ... ... ......
........
.....
........
.....
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1 3 2 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 4 3
1 3 4 2
Correct Answer: 1 3 2 4
Candidate Answer: 1 3 2 4
Question 47.British achieved political power in India after which of the following
...... .. ....... ... ..... ... ..... ...
Options:
Battle of Plassey
... .. ..
Battle of Panipat
...... .. ..
Battle of Buxar
.... .. ..
Battle of Wandiwash
....... .. ..
Correct Answer: Battle of Plassey
... .. ..
Candidate Answer: Battle of Wandiwash
....... .. ..
Question 48.The number of permanent members of the U.N. Security Council is
.... ...... ...... ....... .. .... ..... .. ... ..... ..
Options:
5
15
10
25
Correct Answer: 5
Candidate Answer: 10
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Question 49.Match list with list
.... .. .... .. ..... ....
Options:
ai
bii
ciii
div
aiii
bii
civ
di
aiv
biii
ci
dii
aii
bi
civ
diii
Correct Answer: aii
bi
civ
diii
Candidate Answer: aii
bi
civ
diii
Question 50."World Economic Outlook" report is published by which of the following
..... ........ ......' ........ ..... ..... ....... .. .... ..
Options:
IMF
............. ..... ...
World Bank
.... ....
RBI
...... ....... ....
UNCTAD
.................
Correct Answer: IMF
............. ..... ...
Candidate Answer: IMF
............. ..... ...
Question 51.The rate of working of A and B are in the ratio of 2:3. The number of days taken by them to finish the work is in the ratio:
A .. B .. ... .... .. .. 2:3 .. ...... ... ... .... ..... ... .. .... .... ... ... .. ..... .. ...... ... ....
Options:
2:3
4:9
3:2
9:4
Correct Answer: 3:2
Candidate Answer: 3:2
Question 52.The ratio of two positive numbers is 3:4. The sum of their squares is 400. What is the sum of the numbers?
.. ...... ..... .. ...... 3:4 ... .... .... .. ... 400 ... ..... .. ... ..... ..
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Options:
28
22
24
26
Correct Answer: 28
Candidate Answer: 22
Question 53.If 10% loss is made on selling price, then the rate of loss on the cost price will be
... ..... .. .. 10% .. .... .... .., .. .... .. .. .... .. .. ... ....
Options:
10%
11%
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 54.If "basis points" are defined so that 1 percent is equal to 100 basis points, then by how many basis points is 82.5 percent greater than 62.5 percent?
... ".... ......." .. .. ..... ......... .... ... .. 1 ...... 100 .... ....... .. ..... .. .. ..... .... ..... 62.5 ...... .. 82.5 ...... .... ..
Options:
0.2
20
200
2000
Correct Answer: 2000
Candidate Answer: 2000
Question 55.Sound travels at 330 metres per second. The distance (in kilometres) of a thunder cloud when its sound follows the flash after 10 seconds is
.... 330 .... .... ...... .. ... .. ..... .... ... ... ...... .. ...... .. .... ..... ..... .. 10 ...... ... ..... .. .. .... .... (........ ...) ..... ....
Options:
0.33 km
3.3 km
33 km
33.3 km
Correct Answer: 3.3 km
Candidate Answer: 3.3 km
Question 56.For what sum will the simple interest at for 2 years will be
..... .... .. 2 .... .. .. ...... .... R ....
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Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 57.
Options:
5
6
7
8
Correct Answer: 7
Candidate Answer: 7
Question 58.The third proportional of the following numbers
(x2y2)
2 is
2 (x2y2)
2 .. ..... .. ..... ........ ... ..
Options:
2
2
2
3
Correct Answer:
2
Candidate Answer:
2
Question 59.Two circles touch each other externally. The distance between their centres is 7 cm. If the radius of one circle is 4 cm, then the radius of the other circle
will be
.. .... .... .. .. .. .. ..... .. ..... .... .... .... ....... .. ... .. .... 7 ...... ... ... .. .... .. ...... 4 ...... .., .. ..... .... .. ...... ..... ....
Options:
3 cm
3 ......
4 cm
4 ......
5.5 cm
5.5 ......
3.5 cm
3.5 ......
Correct Answer: 3 cm
3 ......
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Candidate Answer: 3 cm
3 ......
Question 60.Let .ABC and .ABD be on the same base AB and between the same parallels AB and CD. Then the relation between areas of triangles ABC and ABD will
be
.... .. .ABC .. .ABD .... .... AB .. ..., .. .... ........ AB .. CD .. ... ..., .. .ABC .. .ABD .. ....... .. ... .. .. . ... . ....
Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 61.The least value of tan2x cot2x is
tan2x cot2x .. .... ... ... ..
Options:
3
2
0
1
Correct Answer: 2
Candidate Answer: 1
Question 62.While selling a watch, a shopkeeper
gives a discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of he earns . 15 less as profit. The marked price of the watch is
.. ........ ... ..... ... .. ... .... ... ... .. .. ... .... .. .. .. ... .. ... ... . 15 .. ..... ... ... .. ..... .. ... ..
Options:
697.5
712.5
750
None of the these
Correct Answer: 750
Candidate Answer: None of the these
Question 63.What least value must be assigned to so that the number 63576 2 is divisible by
.. ... .. ..... .... ... ... ... .. 63576*2 ... 8 .. ....... .. ...
Options:
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer: 3
Candidate Answer: 3
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Question 64.A student, by mistake, wrote 64 in place of 46 as a number at the time of finding the average of 10 given numbers got the average as 50. The correct
average of the numbers is
.. .... .. .. .. 10 ..... .. ... .. .... ... .... .. 46 .. .... 64 .... .. ... 50 ......, ..... .. ... ... .. .....
Options:
48.2
48
48.1
49
Correct Answer: 48.2
Candidate Answer: 48.2
Question 65.
Options:
1
2
v5
5
Correct Answer: 1
Candidate Answer: 1
Question 66.The cube of 997 is
997 .. .. ... ..
Options:
991026973
991029673
991029773
991097273
Correct Answer: 991026973
Candidate Answer: 991029773
Question 67.Length of the sides of a triangle are c respectively. If a2 b2 c2 ab +bc ca then the triangle is
.. ...... .. ...... .. ..... ..... ... ... a2 b2 c2 ab bc ca .. .. ...... .... ....
Options:
isosceles
.........
equilateral
......
scalene
........
rightangled
.......
Correct Answer: equilateral
......
Candidate Answer: equilateral
......
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Question 68.The area of the circle with radius Y is W. The difference between the areas of the bigger circle (with radius and that of the smaller circle (with radius
is So x/y is equal to
...... Y .... .... . .. ....... W ... ... . .... . (...... Y .... .. ....... .. .... .... . (...... X .... .. ....... .. .... .. .. X/Y ..... ..... ....
Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
Question 69.If cos 21° then cosec 21° cos
69° is equal to
... cos 21° .., .. cosec 21° cos 69° ..... ..... ....
Options:
Correct Answer:
Candidate Answer:
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Question 70.A right circular conical structure stands on a circular base of 21m diameter and is 14m in height. The total cost of colour washing for its curved surface at
. 6 per sq. m. is
(Take . 22/7
.. ... .... ... ........ ..... 21 ... .. .... .... ..... .... .. ... .. ..... ..... 14 ... ... . 6 .... ........ .. ..... .. ..... ... .. ..... .. ... .... ..... ....
(... . 22/7
Options:
4365
4465
3465
3365
Correct Answer: 3465
Candidate Answer: 4365
Question 71.A telegraph post is bent at a point above the ground. Its top just touches the ground at a distance of 8v3 m from its foot and makes an angle of 30° with
the horizontal. The height (in metre) of the post is
.. ........ .... .... .. ... .. ..... .. .... ... ... .... ..... .... ... .. 8v3 ... .. .... .. .... .. ..... .... .. .. ...... .. 30° .. ... ..... ... .... .. .....
..... (.... ...) ..
Options:
12
16
18
24
Correct Answer: 24
Candidate Answer: 24
Question 72.Study the graph and answer the following questions.
The graph shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points of time.
.... .. ..... ... .. .......... ...... .. .... ......
.... ... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ......
... ... ..... .. .. ........ ....... .. ...
Charges for parking is Rs. 1 per hour. What will be the total collection from 9 AM to 7 PM
....... ...... ... Rs. 1 .... .. .. .. ..... 9 ... .. .... 7 ... .. ... ..... ...... ...... ....
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Options:
Rs.625
Rs.635
Rs.685
Rs.695
Correct Answer: Rs.695
Candidate Answer: Rs.695
Question 73.Study the graph and answer the following questions.
The graph shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points of time.
.... .. ..... ... .. .......... ...... .. .... ......
.... ... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ......
... ... ..... .. .. ........ ....... .. ...
What is the percentage decrease in the number of parked cycles between 7 pm and 8 pm? (in whole number)
.... 7 ... .. 8 ... .. ... ..... .. .. ........ .. ... ... .... .... ... ...... .. .. ..
Options:
30
38
42
45
Correct Answer: 45
Candidate Answer: 30
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Question 74.Study the graph and answer the following questions.
The graph shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points of time.
.... .. ..... ... .. .......... ...... .. .... ......
.... ... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ......
... ... ..... .. .. ........ ....... .. ...
What is the average number of parked cycles as seen from the graph?
.... .. ..... ...., ..... .. .. ........ .. ... ... .. .. ..
Options:
40
45
55
60
Correct Answer: 60
Candidate Answer: 60
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Question 75.Study the graph and answer the following questions.
The graph shows the number of bicycles parked in the parking space of a hall at various points of time.
.... .. ..... ... .. .......... ...... .. .... ......
.... ... .... ... .. ....... ... .. ......
... ... ..... .. .. ........ ....... .. ...
How many times, as mentioned in the graph, is the number of parked cycles above average?
.... ... ..... ... ..... .. .. ........ .. ... ... .. .... ..
Options:
3
4
5
6
Correct Answer: 6
Candidate Answer: 6
Question 76.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button
corresponding to it.
RATIONAL
Options:
TIDY
AGREEABLE
LAUDABLE
LOGICAL
Correct Answer: LOGICAL
Candidate Answer: LOGICAL
Question 77.In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
INTERIM
Options:
PROVISIONAL
TENTATIVE
PERMANENT
INTERVAL
Correct Answer: PERMANENT
Candidate Answer: TENTATIVE
Question 78.Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
Options:
Breif
Percieve
Relieve
Cheif
Correct Answer: Relieve
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Question 79.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
The King Juan Carlos of Spain(A)/arrived in London today(B)/for a three day visit(C)/No error(D)
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Candidate Answer: C
Question 80.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
Many people die(A)/with cholera(B)/every year(C)/No error(D)
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
Candidate Answer: B
Question 81.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
I was(A)/at loss(B)/and did not know what to error(D)
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
Candidate Answer: D
Question 82.The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,
choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
The king was moved with the beggar
Options:
pity
piety
pithy
privy
Correct Answer: pity
Candidate Answer: pity
Question 83.The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,
choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
A big dictionary the table near the door
Options:
are on
is over
is on
is up
Correct Answer: is on
Candidate Answer: is on
Question 84.The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,
choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
Mr. Sen is absent today. He sick
Options:
has to be
could have been
might be
must have been
Correct Answer: might be
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Question 85.In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
and click the button corresponding to it.
Feather in one's cap
Options:
Discrimination
A new and additional distinction
Hunting
Bird watching
Correct Answer: A new and additional distinction
Candidate Answer: Hunting
Question 86.In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
and click the button corresponding to it.
Donkey's years
Options:
A decade
A long time
A century
Since school days
Correct Answer: A long time
Candidate Answer: A long time
Question 87.In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
and click the button corresponding to it.
Leave no stone unturned
Options:
Try every possible way
Behave smartly
Constructing
Wasting no time
Correct Answer: Try every possible way
Candidate Answer: Wasting no time
Question 88.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
A child born after the death of father
Options:
Post dated
Premature
Paternal
Posthumous
Correct Answer: Posthumous
Candidate Answer: Posthumous
Question 89.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
A person who completely abstains from alcohol
Options:
teetotaller
drunkard
alcoholic
imposter
Correct Answer: teetotaller
Candidate Answer: imposter
Question 90.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
One who is able to use both hands
Options:
Sinister
Ambidextrous
Ambivalent
Amateur
Correct Answer: Ambidextrous
Candidate Answer: Ambidextrous
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Question 91.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
In case of a natural calamity the shortage of essential things must be overcome in a short time
Options:
commodities
consignments
material
No improvement
Correct Answer: commodities
Candidate Answer: No improvement
Question 92.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
She decided to go there, though her husband cautioned her on it
Options:
against
for
about
No improvement
Correct Answer: against
Candidate Answer: for
Question 93.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
I am very much interested in your story
Options:
have been very interested
am much more interested
am very interesting
No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement
Candidate Answer: have been very interested
Question 94.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
He refused the charge brought against him
Options:
disagreed
disowned
denied
No improvement
Correct Answer: denied
Candidate Answer: denied
Question 95.A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
Working hard students always achieve good results
Options:
Energetic
Industrious
Talented
No improvement
Correct Answer: Industrious
Candidate Answer: Talented
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Question 96.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and
click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
Which word from the ones given below, best describes Namita's relationship with her employers in the beginning?
Options:
Cordial
Friendly
Sympathetic
Complaining
Correct Answer: Cordial
Candidate Answer: Sympathetic
Question 97.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and
click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
What does the phrase, 'makes her jittery' imply?
Options:
Sadness
Anger
Trauma
Anxiety
Correct Answer: Anxiety
Candidate Answer: Anxiety
Question 98.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and
click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
Namita and Gopal are in a similar situation, because they
Options:
love their families
are happy with their situations
are from impoverished families
are stranded in a foreign country
Correct Answer: are stranded in a foreign country
Candidate Answer: are stranded in a foreign country
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Question 99.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and
click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
Namita's situation is better than that of Gopal, because she
Options:
has a well behaved employer
knows what she wants to do
loves the new place and the child
now knows about her employer
Correct Answer: knows what she wants to do
Candidate Answer: now knows about her employer
Question 100.A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives
and click the button corresponding to it.
Namita is from the state of Kerala. She has come to Dubai to serve as a governess for the only child of the Nairs. The Nairs are nice and gentle and Namita has no
cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Nair is not employed in an American company as she has been told. The nature of
his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her home town to her own people.
Gopal is from a very poor family. His family owns a very small piece of land that can hardly meet their food requirement. One day, Gopal gets a nice offer to work in
the Emirates with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses on travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Gopal to the foreign
country, to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Gopal's passport and gives him a small place to live in with ten others like him. Gopal has little idea
what he must do.
The conclusion that can be drawn from both situations is that people should
Options:
stay in their own countries and villages
feel contented and satisfied with their lot
verify details before accepting any job
not travel to these regions of the world
Correct Answer: verify details before accepting any job
Candidate Answer: verify details before accepting any job
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