TCY Online Paper1

SSC (General Intelligence & Reasoning)
Question : 1
All surfaces of a cube are coloured. If a certain number of smaller
cubes are taken out from it, with length of each side measuring of
the length of each side of the original cube, then indicate the
number of cubes with only one side painted.
1.
2.
3.
4.
60
32
24
16
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
4
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : Option (3) is correct.
Clearly, the original (coloured) cube is divided into 64 smaller cubes as shown
in the figure.
The four central cubes on each face of the larger cube have only one side
painted.
Since there are six faces, so total number of such cubes = 4 6 = 24
Question : 2
Directions: In the following question, a part of the figure is missing.
Find out from the given options (a, b, c and d), the figure which will
replace the question mark (?) and complete the figure.
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Question : 3
In the Question figure, a piece of paper is folded and cut as shown
below. From the given Answer figures, indicate how will it appear
when opened.
1.
2.
3.
4.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Question : 4
Directions: The second figure of the Problem figures bears a certain
relationship to the first figure. Similarly, one of the figures in Answer
figures bears the same relationship to the third figure. You have to
select the figure from the set of Answer figures which would replace
the sign of question mark (?).
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : The main figure rotates 45o clockwise and two leaves
are added to the main figure in a specific order.
Question : 5
Directions: Select one figure from the 'Answer Figures' which will
continue the same series as given in the 'Problem Figures'.
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
3
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : In each step, one element is replaced by a new one
alternately on either end, while the whole set of elements rotates by 45 o anticlockwise. (5) is ruled out because the new element is inverted. Hence, the
correct option is (1).
Question : 6
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation among
chairs, furniture and tables?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : Chairs and tables are items of furniture.
Question : 7
Directions: For the question given below, two statements are
followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assume the two
statements to be true, even if they don`t seem likely, and then
decide which of the following conclusions follow(s) from the two
statements. Mark your answer as
Statements:
All pencils are bricks.
All bricks are bottles.
Conclusions:
I. All pencils are bottles.
II. All bricks are pencils.
1.
2.
3.
4.
if
if
if
if
only I follows
only II follows
either I or II follows
neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer
Explanation
:
Question : 8
Directions: For the question given below, two statements are given
followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assume the two
statements to be true, even if they don`t seem likely, and then
decide which of the following conclusions follow(s) from the two
statements. Mark your answer as
Statements:
All pots are stories.
Some poems are pots.
Conclusions:
I. Some poems are stories.
II. All stories are poems.
1.
2.
3.
4.
if
if
if
if
only I follows
only II follows
either I or II follows
neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation :
Question : 9
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters
AER, using all the letters only once in each word?
1.
2.
3.
4.
None
One
Three
Two
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
4
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : EAR, ARE and ERA are the three words that can be
formed using these 3 letters.
Question : 10
Directions: In the following grid, one number is missing. Identify the
missing number out of the four given options.
394
9 2
616
110
2? 9
7
1. 12
2. 15
3. 13
4. 6
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Row 1:
Row 2:
Row 3:
Option (4) is correct.
Question : 11
Directions: Find the missing character from the given alternatives.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1106
1067
986
1099
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : We have, 8 2 + 1 = 17, 17 2 1 = 33, 33 2 + 1

= 67, 67 2 1 = 133, 133 2 + 1 = 267, 267 2 1 = 533, 533 2 + 1 =
1067
So, the missing number is 1067.
Question : 12
Directions: In the given question, arrange the given words in a
meaningful sequence and then choose the most appropriate
sequence amongst the alternatives provided below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Probation
Interview
Selection
Appointment
Advertisement
Application
1.
2.
3.
4.
5,
5,
5,
6,
6,
6,
6,
5,
2,
3,
4,
4,
3,
2,
2,
2,
4,
4,
3,
3,
1
1
1
1
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
3
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : 5. Advertisement, 6. Application, 2. Interview, 3.
Selection, 4. Appointment, 1. Probation
Question : 13
Directions: Arrange the following in a logical order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Country
Continent
State
District
Province
1. 54321
2. 45321
3. 53412
4. 45231
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : The arrangement 54321 represents the area covered
in ascending order by the given options.
Question : 14
Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the
question given below it.
There are seven cars:
(1) Cardilac car was to the immediate right of Fargo.
(2) Fargo was fourth to the right of Fiat.
(3) Maruti car was exactly between Ambassador and Bedford.
(4) Fiat, which was third to the left of Ambassador car, was at one of
the ends.
(5) Mercedes car was fourth to the right of Maruti car.
Which of the following statements is definitely true?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Fargo is between Ambassador and Fiat.

Cardilac is to the immediate left of Mercedes.
Fargo is to the immediate right of Cardilac.
Maruti is fourth to the right of Mercedes.
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : Clearly, Cardilac is at the sixth place, to the
immediate left of Mercedes, which is at the seventh place.
Question : 15
In the Venn diagram given below, the square represents women, the
triangle represents persons who are in govt. services, the circle
represents educated persons, and the rectangle represents persons
working in private sector. Each section of the diagram is numbered.
Your task is to study the diagram and answer the question that
follows.
What is the number of uneducated women who have government

jobs as well as jobs in private sector?
1.
2.
3.
4.
6
4
12
9
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : Number 9 represents the uneducated women who
have government jobs as well as jobs in private sector.
Option 4 is correct.
Question : 16
Directions: Choose the odd one out.
1. 821
2. 236
3. 182
4. 345
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : Justification: In the case of all numbers, except 345,
the sum of the digits is 11.
821 = 8 + 2 + 1 = 11
236 = 2 + 3 + 6 = 11
182 = 1 + 8 + 2 = 11
345 = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12
Question : 17
1.
2.
3.
4.
Profit : Loss
Seduce : Attract
Virtue : Vice
Wise : Foolish
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : Seduce and attract mean the same, while in all the
other pairs, the words are antonyms.
Question : 18
1.
2.
3.
4.
DIRAMLOG
ERENIGEN
AFOLDFID
UIHCSSBI
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
1
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : According to the question,
DIRAMLOG - MARIGOLD
AFOLDFID DAFFODIL
UIHCSSBI HIBISCUS
ERENIGEN is not related to any flower.
Question : 19
1.
2.
3.
4.
KQ14
MR11
GW15
AY13
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : MR11 is not following the rule which the other
options are following. In the other options, the number used is half of the
total of the positions of the two letters in the English alphabet.
Question : 20
Directions: In the following number series, find out the missing
number.
31, 32, 36, 45,?
1.
2.
3.
4.
55
56
62
61
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : The series is going as follows:
31 + 1 = 32
32 + 4 = 36 [adding 3 (odd numner) to the difference]
36 + 9 = 45 [adding 5 (next odd number) to the difference]
45 + 16 = 61 [adding 7 (next odd number) to the difference]
Question : 21
What will be the missing number in the given series?
2, 8, 18, 32, 50, ?
1.
2.
3.
4.
64
72
70
68
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : The pattern is as follows:
12
22
32
42
52
62
+
+
+
+
+
+
12
22
32
42
52
62
=
=
=
=
=
=
1+1=2
4+4=8
9 + 9 = 18
16 + 16 = 32
25 + 25 = 50
36 + 36 = 72
Question : 22
Choose the set of letters which, when sequentially placed at the
gaps in the given letter series, shall complete it.
R_S_ PM_KSB_MRK_
1.
2.
3.
4.
KRKSP
KBRPS
RKSPM
BPSMP
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Question : 23
In the following series, how many HIG occur In such a way that I is
in the middle and H and G are adjacent to it on both sides?
GGIHHIIGGJKLMOIHIG
1.
2.
3.
4.
3
2
5
4
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
G GIH HIIGGJKLMOI HIG
Question : 24
Directions: Choose the set of letters which when sequentially placed

at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it.
a __ dba __ bcad __ da __ cd
1.
2.
3.
4.
aabbccdd
bccdbcab
abcddcba
cbcddcba
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 25
The positions of the first and sixth digits of the number 1526903478
are interchanged. Similarly, the positions of the second and seventh
digits are interchanged and so on. Which of the following will be the
fourth to the right of the seventh digit from the right end?
1.
2.
3.
4.
7
2
5
3
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
3
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : The new number formed after rearrangement is
0347815269. Clearly, the fourth to the right of the seventh digit from the
right end is 2.
Question : 26
If white is called blue, blue is called red, red is called yellow,
yellow is called green, green is called black, black is called
violet and violet is called orange, what would be the colour of
human blood?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Red
Green
Yellow
Violet
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : The colour of blood is red; so it is coded as yellow.
Question : 27
Directions: In the following question, there is a certain relationship
between two given terms on one side of :: and one term is given on
another side of ::, while another term is to be found from the given
alternatives having the same relation with this term as the terms of
the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.
ACDJNP : ZXWQMK :: FVLTMSN : ?
1.
2.
3.
4.
OGEUNMH
UEOGNMH
EOHUNGM
UEOGNHM
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : Arrange the first 13 letters (from left to right) and
next 13 letters just below them (from right to left) as shown, and replace
them with each other accordingly.
Question : 28
Directions: In the following question, there is a certain relationship
between two given words on one side of :: and one word is given on
another side of ::, while another word is to be found from the given
alternatives having the same relation with this word as the words of
the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.
Pulp : Paper :: Hemp : ?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Yarn
Cotton
Rope
Book
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Pulp is used to produce paper. Similarly, hemp is
used in making rope.
Question : 29
Ramesh ranks 13th in a class of 33 students. There are 5 students
below Suresh rankwise. How many students are there between
Ramesh and Suresh?
1.
2.
3.
4.
12
14
15
16
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : The rank of Suresh = 28th
Question : 30
Mike and Papu start walking in opposite directions from a point O
and travel 3 km. Then, Mike turns right and covers 4 km and Papu
turns right and covers 4 km. Find out the distance between Mike and
Papu.
1.
2.
3.
4.
9
10
16
25
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : Consider the figure drawn according to the given
condition:
OA = OB = 3 km
OC = OD = 3 km
AC = BD = 4 km
On applying Pythagoras theorem,
AO =
=
= 5 km
Therefore,
Required distance = AO + OB
=5+5
= 10 km
Question : 31
A man walks 1 km towards East, turns South and walks 5 km. He
again turns towards East and walks 2 km. After this, he finally turns
towards North and walks 9 km. How far is he from his starting point?
1.
2.
3.
4.
3
4
5
7
km
km
km
km
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Question : 32
If * means -, + means /, - means * and / means +, then 15 - 2/900 +
90 * 100 =
1.
2.
3.
4.
-90
60
90
-60
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Question : 33
In a certain language, OPTIMIST is written as RSWLPLVW. How will
ENCOURAGE be written in that language?
1.
2.
3.
4.
HQFRXUDJH
HQFRXUCIH
FODPVSBHF
GPEQWTCIG
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : In OPTIMIST,
Similarly, in ENCOURAGE,
Question : 34
Ivan is the son of Stuart. David is the son of Bryan. Ivan is married
to Cyrus. Cyrus is Bryans daughter. How is David related to Ivan?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Uncle
Brother
Father-in-law
Brother-in-law
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
David is the son of Bryan and Cyrus is Bryans daughter. So, Cyrus is Davids
sister. Ivan is married to Cyrus. Therefore, David is the brother-in-law of Ivan.
So, the correct option is (4).
Question : 35
In a party, 40 people drank tea, 30 people drank coffee, 25 people
drank juice, 15 people drank tea and coffee, 12 people drank juice
and tea, 8 people drank coffee and juice, and 5 people drank all the
three. How many people drank only coffee?
1.
2.
3.
4.
15
12
17
Cannot be determined
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Question : 36
Directions: In this question, a matrix of certain characters is given.

These characters follow a certain trend, row wise or column wise.
Choose the missing character from the given alternatives.
B GN
DJ R
GN?
1.
2.
3.
4.
x
y
w
z
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : The letters in the first row follow the sequences +5,
+7. Similarly, in the second row, the sequence is +6, +8. In the third row, G
moves 7 steps forward to give N and so, N should move 9 steps to give W.
Question : 37
Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question
mark (?) in the figures given below?
1.
2.
3.
4.
25
35
49
50
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : (
)(
) gives the number inside the circle.
(
)(
= 5 7 = 35
)=(
Question : 38
Directions: In the given question, the figures contain certain
characters. You are required to consider the characters in each and
follow a similar pattern to find the missing character.
1.
2.
3.
4.
20
24
25
28
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : In the given figure, the pattern followed is 14 + 6 =
20.
Similarly, 18 + 7 = 25
Thus, the required number is 25.
Question : 39
Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the

question below. A family consists of six members A, B, C, D, E and F.
There are two married couples. B is an engineer and mother of E. F
is a lecturer and grandmother of C. D is principal and grandfather of
E. There is one engineer, one lecturer, one doctor, one principal and
two students in the family.
What is the profession of A?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Engineer
Principal
Doctor
Lecturer
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : B, the engineer, the mother of E. D, the principal, is
the grandfather of E and hence, the father of B. Since there are only two
married couples one being that of B, the grandfather of C is F must be
married to D. Thus, C and E will be both children of B and these must be the
students. So, A, who remains, shall be the husband of B and he alone can be
the doctor. Thus, F must be the lecturer.
A is the doctor.
Question : 40
Amar goes to the house of his sister Sita, who is the neighbour of
Geetha. Geetha has a daughter, Meera. Meera studies in the
1st standard. Ashu is the father of Amar and is married to Neetha,
and has a sister who is Geetha.
How is Ashu related to Sita?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Brother
Uncle
Cousin
Father
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Question : 41
Only one of the expressions as given in the four alternatives has a
correct relation. Find that alternative.
Directions: In the given question, some relations have been expressed through
symbols, which are explained below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
>
stands for division
stands for multiplication
<
stands for addition
stands for subtraction
stands for equal to
stands for greater than
stands for less than
12
12
12
12
>
>
>
>
2
3
4
6
-3<4 6V1
-4V6<1 2
6 1V2<3
1 2<3V4
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
12 > 2 - 3 < 4 6 1 = 12 2 > 3 + 4 - 6 x 1
=6>7-6
= 6 > 1 this is true.
Answer: (1)
Question : 42
If in a code language, PARTNER is written as 7412851 and RACE as
1435, then how will ACCEPT be written in that language?
1.
2.
3.
4.
433572
533572
455572
233574
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : PARTNER = 7412851 and RACE = 1435
Therefore, A = 1, C = 3, E = 5, P = 7 and T = 2
So, ACCEPT = 433572
Question : 43
How many 7's are preceded by 9 and followed by 6?
7897653428972459297647
1.
2.
3.
4.
2
3
4
5
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : 7 8 9 7 6 5 3 4 2 8 9 7 2 4 5 9 2 9 7 6 4 7, only two.
Question : 44
If + means -, - means *, * means / and / means +, then 15 x 3 / 15 + 5
-2=?
1.
2.
3.
4.
0
6
10
20
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : The given equation is 15 x 3 / 15 + 5 - 2. Now, using
the appropriate mathematical operations, we get
15 x 3 / 15 + 5 - 2 = 15 / 3 + 15 - 5 x 2 = 5 + 15 - 5 x 2 = 5 + 15 - 10 = 10
Question : 45
Directions: In this question, jumbled alphabets of a meaningful word
are given. You are to rearrange these alphabets into a meaningful
word and select from the given alternatives the letter which will be
the last letter of the re-arranged word.
AIISYNLT
1.
2.
3.
4.
A
I
S
Y
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The correct word is SALINITY, whose last letter is Y.
Question : 46
Directions: The question is based on the following set of numbers:
386 874 697 469 731
If in each number, the positions of the first and the second digits are
interchanged and then the numbers are arranged in descending
order, which number will be the smallest?
1.
2.
3.
4.
731
469
697
874
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : The given numbers are:
386 874 697 469 731
After interchanging the first and the second digits,
836 784 967 649 371
After arranging the numbers in descending order,
967 836 784 649 371
697 386 874 469 731
Question : 47
Raju left for Mumbai on Saturday, 29th of September. It took him 3
days to reach there. On which date and day did he reach Mumbai?
1. 1st October, Tuesday
2. 2nd October, Monday
3. 2nd October, Tuesday

4. 4th October, Wednesday
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : September has 30 days.
So, 3 days after 29th September
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
29
+
1
+
1
+
1
nd
So, he reached Mumbai on 2 October, Tuesday.
Question : 48
Which of the following figures forms the mirror image of the given
figure (X) if the mirror is placed parallel to the line AB, but is wholly
to the right of the figure?
1.
2.
3.
4.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
3
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : Irrespective of the orientation of the mirror, the
observer will always look into the mirror normally.
Figure (4) is the correct option.
Question : 49
Identify the possible number of squares in the figure given below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
18
22
24
19
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : Consider the figure:
The squares are BJMI, CKMJ, DLMK, AIML, EBMA, BFCM, MCGD, AMDH, VWBA,
XYCB, ZA1DC, B1C1AD, NOJL, PQKI, RSLJ, TUIK, ABCD and EFGH.
Question : 50
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 letters of the English
alphabet as shown 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. T can be
represented by 31, 76, etc. and S can be represented by 14, 99, etc.
Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word MANGO.
1.
2.
3.
4.
75,
20,
20,
75,
34,
03,
97,
86,
58,
01,
42,
12,
13,
00,
41,
67,
30
21
56
99
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : M - 20, 75
A - 03, 34
N - 12, 21, 40, 42, 58, 65, 79, 95
G - 00, 13, 59
O - 11, 30, 57, 78, 89
This is the only option that correctly follows the codes of all letters of the
word MANGO.
General Awareness
Question : 51
Where are the headquarters of Ford company located?
1. Michigan
2. Seattle
3. San Francisco
4. None of these
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 52
The capital of Jharkhand is
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ranchi
Bokaro
Hazaribagh
Dhanbad
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Question : 53
The future is now is a slogan used by Microsoft. Which Indian
coined this phrase?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Harish Bijoor
Alquee Padmassee
Jiddu Krishnamurthi
Subrata Sengupta
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 54
The density of water is

1.
2.
3.
4.
1000 kg/m3
100 kg/m3
10 g/cm3
100 g/cm3
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : The density of water is 1000 kg/m3
Question : 55
The rate of change of the position of an object with time in any
direction is known as
1.
2.
3.
4.
distance
motion
velocity
speed
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Question : 56
Who among the following is famous for his market policy and
fixation of prices?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Jalal-ud-din Khilji
Ala-ud-din Khilji
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Ghiyas-ud-din-Tughlaq
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Correct answer is (2).
Question : 57
Name the writer of 'My Experiment with Truth'.
1.
2.
3.
4.
J. L. Nehru
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Sarojini Naidu
Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Question : 58
Cell theory of organisms was given by
1.
2.
3.
4.
Bose and Saha

Robert Hooke
Darwin
Schleiden and Schwan
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 59
Among the given substances, the specific gravity is the highest for
1. mercury
2. alcohol
3. water
4. turpentine
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
4
Incorrect
Question : 60
What does the white colour in our National Flag stand for?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Courage
Renunciation
Truth and peace
Faith
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Question : 61
Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Enid Blyton
Rumer Godden
J. K. Rowling
Vikram Seth
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Question : 62
What is a Taikonaut?
1. A Japanese fish
2. A Japanese rocket
3. A Chinese spaceman
4. A Taiwanese spaceman
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 63
Who is the CEO of Indo Rama Synthetics?
1.
2.
3.
4.
O.P. Lohia
Kumaramangalm Birla
Vishal Lohia
Arvind Singhal
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 64
Which newspaper advertisement claims that it is 'unputdownable'?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Deccan Herald
The Hindu
The Telegraph
The Indian Express
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 65
The salient feature of the Rigvedic religion was
1.
2.
3.
4.
worship
worship
worship
worship
of
of
of
of
mother goddess
nature
trimurties
Pashupati
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The salient feature of the Rigvedic religion was worship
of nature.
Question : 66
Which food constituent helps in regulating the body temperature?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbohydrate
Fat
Water
Protein
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Question : 67
What was the theme for the 2015 World Blood Donor Day campaign?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Give the gift of life

Every blood donor is a hero
Save blood for saving mothers
Thank you for saving my life
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 68
Which of the following countries is not a nuclear power?
1.
2.
3.
4.
The USA
China
Japan
France
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
4
Incorrect
Question : 69
Which among the following organisations prepares the fiscal policy
of India?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Reserve Bank of India

Planning Commission
Finance Commission
Ministry of Finance
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 70
A colour-blind person has difficulty to see
1.
2.
3.
4.
all colours
red colour only
red, green and pale tints
violet and blue
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
1
Incorrect
Question : 71
In which year were the first Grammy Awards awarded?
1.
2.
3.
4.
1955
1959
1962
1965
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Correct option is (2).
Question : 72
Which of the following Presidents of Maldives was arrested under
anti-terrorism laws?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mohammed Waheed Hassan

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Ibrahim Nasir
Mohamed Nasheed
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 73
The brand 'Dandi Salt' belongs to which group?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Kunwar Ajay
ITC
HLL
Bunge
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
2
Incorrect
Question : 74
Which of the following planets rotates clockwise?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pluto
Jupiter
Venus
Mercury
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 75
The largest producer of petroleum in India is
1.
2.
3.
4.
Gujarat
Assam
Maharashtra
Kerala
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
3
Incorrect
Question : 76
Who among the following is a Bhakti saint in whose works the
teachings of Muslim saints are included?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Kabir
Tulsidas
Chaitanya
Guru Nanak
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Question : 77
How will a green leaf placed in a dark room illuminated by red light
appear?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Green
Red
Yellow
Black
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Question : 78
Name the only Indian leader who participated in all the three Round
Table Conferences held at London.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Motilal Nehru
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
1
Incorrect
Question : 79
The term 'Blue Revolution' relates to
1.
2.
3.
4.
creating jobs
space program
Yamuna Action Plan
fisheries
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Question : 80
Which of the following Chief Ministers is also called the greenest
Chief Minister of India?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Siddaramaiah
K. Chandrashekar Rao
Pawan Kumar Chamling
Arvind Kejriwal
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 81
Who among the following presides over the joint session of the
Parliament?
1. The Vice President of India
2. The Speaker of the House of the People

3. The President of India
4. The Prime Minister of India
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 82
Whose highest individual score in Cricket World Cup did Gayle
surpass by scoring 215 runs in 2015?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Virender Sehwag
Gary Kirsten
Sachin Tendulkar
Rohit Sharma
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
4
Incorrect
Question : 83
What is the sanctioned strength of judges of the Supreme Court?
1.
2.
3.
4.
29
31
26
30
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted

Question : 84
The name of Bharatiya Janata Party before 1977 was
1.
2.
3.
4.
Bharatiya Jana Sangh

Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh
Vishva Hindu Parishad
the same as the present name
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 85
The local name of Mohenjodaro is
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mound
Mound
Mound
Mound
of
of
of
of
the
the
the
the
Living
Great
Survivor
Dead
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : Mound of the Dead is the local name of Mohenjodaro.
Question : 86
Biwi-Ka-Maqbara is the tomb of
1.
2.
3.
4.
Nurjahan
Aurangzeb`s wife
Humayun`s sister
Mumtaz Mahal
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 87
When a state Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his
functions till a new Governor is appointed?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Secretary General of the Governor

Any person designated by the State Cabinet
Chief Justice of the High Court
Advocate General of the State
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : When a state Governor dies or resigns, the Chief
Justice of that particular state's High Court exercises his functions till a new
Governor is appointed.
Question : 88
Of the six languages recognised by the UN, which two are working
languages of the UN Secretariat?
1.
2.
3.
4.
English and Spanish

English and French
Chinese and Arabic
Spanish and French
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Question : 89
The law relating to prisoners of war has been codified by
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hague Conventions
Geneva Conventions
Vienna Conventions
None of these
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The law relating to prisoners of war has been codified
by Geneva Conventions.
Question : 90
Healthy World is a product that belongs to the stable of
1.
2.
3.
4.
ITC
Hatsun
Britannia
Agro Tech Foods
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 91
Which of the following states does not have a bicameral legislature?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Bihar
Karnataka
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 92
Which industry is most rigidly controlled by the government?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cotton
Paper
Cement
Timber
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
3
Incorrect
Question : 93
The world`s highest waterfall is
1.
2.
3.
4.
Niagra Falls
Angel Falls
Tugela Falls
Victoria Falls
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
1
Incorrect
Question : 94
A person is standing on a weighing scale in a lift. If the cable of the
lift breaks and it starts falling freely, the scale will be showing
1.
2.
3.
4.
actual weight
increased weight
decreased weight
zero
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
3
Incorrect
Question : 95
The first coal mine in India was opened at
1.
2.
3.
4.
Dhanbad
Jharia
Raniganj
Asansol
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
1
Incorrect
Question : 96
The largest planet in the solar system is
1.
2.
3.
4.
Jupiter
Earth
Venus
Pluto
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Question : 97
Which of the following is not a physical property?
1. Melting point
2. Boiling point
3. Ignition point
4. Freezing point
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Question : 98
The term binomial nomenclature refers to the
1.
2.
3.
4.
naming of plants and animals consisting of two Latin names

biological process consisting of two stages
naming of plants only
naming of lower animals and plants
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Question : 99
A comet moves around the
1.
2.
3.
4.
sun
moon
planet Earth
planets
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Question : 100
Which nation supplied India the Cryogenic engine for launching GSLV
- D1?
1.
2.
3.
4.
USA
Russia
France
Germany
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
4
Incorrect
Aptitude
Question : 101
Gangaram buys 7000 bananas at Rs. 2 each and agrees to pay an
additional sum of Rs. 300 for their delivery. He estimated that 10%
of the bananas will be spoiled, so he decides a selling price of Rs. 3
each for the remaining. However, during delivery, 20% of the
bananas are spoiled. What should be the percent increase in the
selling price in order to obtain the same total profit?
1.
2.
3.
4.
20%
12.5%
25%
30%
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : 10% decrease means there are 6300 bananas.
Total SP = 6300 x 3 = Rs. 18900
Actual bananas left after 20% decrease = 5600
To keep the profit same, SP of each banana should be = 18900 / 5600 = Rs.
3.375
Percentage increase in SP = [(3.375 - 3) / 3] x 100 = 12.5%
Question : 102
In a parallelogram ABCD, AD = 12 cm, CD = 16 cm and BD = 8 cm.
Find the area of the parallelogram.
1. 12
2. 8
3. 24
4. 4
cm2
cm2
cm2
cm2
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : Area of ||gm ABCD = ar
Semi-perimeter of
ABD =
cm =
We knoe that, by Hero's formula Area of

and c are sides of the triangle)
ABD + ar
BDC
cm = 18 cm
ABD =
(where a, b
cm2
cm2
=
= 3
Also, area of ABD = area of BCD
Area of ||gm ABCD = area of
Question : 103
cm2
2
ABD + area of
= 12
cm2+ 12
= 24
cm2
2
BCD
cm2
cm2= 12
cm2
In the given figure, ABCD is an isosceles trapezium with AD = 5 units

and AB = 5 units. Further, AF
trapezium ABCD is
1.
2.
3.
4.
27
32
36
40
DC and DF = 4 units. The area of
units2
units2
units2
units2
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Construction : Drop prependicular CD from B. In ADF, By pythagoras
theorem , AF2 = AD2 - DF2 = (52 - 42) units2= 32 units2
or AF = 3 units
Since it is an isosceles trapezium, CD = EF + 2DF = AB + 2DF = 5 + 2(4) =
13 units
Area of trapezium, ABCD = (5 + 13) 3 sq. units = 27 sq. units (Area of
trapezium = 1/2 (sum of parallel sides x height between them))
Question : 104
Ankit made a pen. He spent Rs. 5 on the body and Rs. 3 on the refill.
At what price must he sell the pen to gain 25%?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
6
6.40
4
10
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : Total CP of pen = CP of body of pen + CP of refill of
pen
= Rs. 5 + Rs. 3
= Rs. 8
Given that gain% = 25%
To find: SP of pen
Now, CP =
8=
S.P of pen = Rs.
= Rs. 10
Question : 105
Swati buys 8 oranges for Rs. 10. At what price should she sell a
dozen oragnes if she wishes to make a profit of 15%?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
12.75
13.04
17.64
17.25
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : CP of 8 oranges = Rs. 10

CP of 1 orange = Rs.
Profit percent = 15%
= Rs.
Concept to be used: CP =
Now, CP of 1 orange =
Rs.
SP of 1 orange = Rs.
So, SP of 12 oranges = Rs.
= Rs. 17.25
Question : 106
If the S.P. of 11 articles is equal to the C.P. of 13 articles, then the
gain % will be
1. 18%
2.
3.
4.
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : Let C.P. of 1 article = Re. 1
C.P. of 11 articles = Rs. 11
C.P. of 13 articles = Rs. 13
According to the question,
S.P. of 11 articles = C.P. of 13 articles = Rs. 13
But C.P. of 11 articles = Rs. 11
Profit = Rs. (13 - 11)
= Rs. 2
Gain% =
(gain/CP) x 100) = (2/11) x 100
= 18
Question : 107
If the radius of a sphere is doubled, its surface area becomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
2 times
8 times
4 times
16 times
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : If r is the radius of a sphere, then its surface area is 4
r2.
Thus, if the radius of the sphere is doubled, the surface area of the given
sphere will be = 4 (2r)2
= 4 4 r2
So, the surface area of the sphere of radius 2r = 4 times the surface area of
the sphere of radius r.
Question : 108
A man purchased 47 twenty paisa and fiftenn paisa stamps. The
total amount he spent was Rs. 8.80. The number of twenty paisa and
fifteen paisa stamps which he purchased, respectively are
1.
2.
3.
4.
12 and 35
10 and 37
35 and 12
Cannot be determined
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
3
Correct
Answer Explanation : Let the number of 20-paisa stamps be x,

Number of 15-paisa stamps be (47 - x)
According to the problem, 20x + 15(47 - x) = 880,
20x + 705 - 15x = 880,
5x = 175,
x = 35
Number of 20-paisa stamps = 35 and number of 15-paisa stamps = 47 - 35 =
12
Question : 109
Simon and Sonam can paint the roof of a house in 5 days. Simon
alone can do this job in 4 days less than Sonam. Assume that 'x' is
the number of days required by Sonam to do the job. Which of the
following is the correct equation?
1.
2.
3.
4.
x2
x2
x2
x2
14x 20 = 0
+ 14x 20 = 0
+ 14x + 20 = 0
14x + 20 = 0
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : Let x be the number of days for Sonam to cover the
roof working alone.
Sonam does work in 1 day.
If Simon works alone, he can do this work in x 4 days.
Simon does
work in a day.
According to the problem,
x(x - 4) = 5x + 5x - 20
x2 - 4x = 10x - 20
x2 - 4x - 10x + 20 = 0
x2 - 14x + 20 = 0
Question : 110
Mr. Partap undertook to do a certain piece of construction work in 15
days. Since 6 of the employed labourers were absent from the very
first day, the rest could finish the work in 21 days. The original
number of men employed was
1.
2.
3.
4.
15
19
12
21
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let work done by 1 man in 1 day = w units
Let total work = W units
Let initial number of men = M + 6
So, 15(M + 6)w = W ...(i)
Also, 21Mw = W ...(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get M = 15.
Thus, total number of men originally employed = 15 + 6 = 21.
Hence, option 4 is correct.
Question : 111
The water stored in a household is sufficient for 60 days. Due to a
leak, it lasts for 20 days less. How long would the water last if there
are exactly two similar leaks?
1.
2.
3.
4.
25
30
35
36
days
days
days
days
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let the daily utilisation be K litres.

Total capacity = 60K. Let the rate of leak be L Litres / day
60K = 40K + 40L or K = 2L. Let us assume that with two such leaks, the
water lasts for x days.
So, 60K = xK + 2xL.
Or x = 30 days
Question : 112
Five men start a piece of work at 8:00 am and they can complete the
work by 4:00 pm without taking any break. If one more man joins
them at 12:00 noon, then at what time will the work be completed?
1.
2.
3.
4.
3:00
3:20
3:30
3:40
pm
pm
pm
pm
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let work done by 1 man in 1 hour = w.
Total time taken by 5 men to complete the work = 8 hours.
Let total work = W.
So, 8 x w x 5 = W or w = W/40.
Now, work done till 12:00 noon = W/2.
Now, let h hours be taken by 6 men to complete the rest of the job.
So now, h x 6 x w = W/2 or h = 3.333 hrs = 3hrs 20 min.
Thus, the work shall be completed by 3:20 pm.
Question : 113
In a 120 m race, A can beat B by 24 m and C by 20 m, whereas C can
beat B by 1 second. What is the time taken by A to complete the
race?
1. 20 seconds
2. 24 seconds
3. 25 seconds
4. 23 seconds
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : In time, A covers 120 m, B covers 96 metres and C
covers 100 metres.
Since time is constant, ratio of distances is equivalent to the ratio fof speeds,
i.e. 120 : 96: 100 or 30 : 24 : 25
Option 1 is correct.
Question : 114
If the simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years is Rs.
225 and the compound interest on the same sum at the same rate
for 2 years is Rs. 153, then the principal invested (in Rs.) is
1.
2.
3.
4.
3000
1875
1500
2250
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Since Simple inerest for three years is Rs 225, thus
interest per year will be Rs. 75 as S.I. is same for every year.
Now, SI = CI = 75 (for first year)
Now, in the second year, along with 75, a person is getting Rs. 3 extra (in
case of compound interest), thus rate = (3/75) x 100 = 4%
Since interest in the first year = 75, thus principal = 75/0/04 = Rs. 1875
Hence, option (1) is correct.
Question : 115
The area of a rectangle is given by A = 8x2 - 2x - 15. If the length is

larger than the breadth, then length is
1.
2.
3.
4.
(3x
(5x
(4x
(2x
+ 5)
+ 3)
+ 5)
- 3)
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Sol: Area of a rectangle = L (Length) x B( Breadth)A
= 8x2 - 2x - 15
L B = 8x2 - 12x + 10x - 15 = 4x(2x - 3) + 5(2x - 3)
L B = (4x + 5) (2x - 3)
Clearly, 4x + 5 > 2x - 3
L = 4x + 5
Question : 116
The number in the units place in (623)38 is
1.
2.
3.
4.
0
1
9
8
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The number in units place of 62338 will be the same
as the number in the units place of 338
30 = 1
31 = 3
32 = 9
33 = 27
34 = 81
After this, the units place digits will start repeating. (cyclicity )
Thus, the units place digits repeat after every set of 4 powers.
Now, 38 = 36 + 2.
38 = 9 x 4 + 2.
This implies, we have 9 sets of 4s and then another 2.
Thus, the units place digit will be the same as in 3 2 = 9
Question : 117
Each side of a square measures 4 cm more than each side of another
square. If the sum of their areas is 400 sq. cm, then what is the area
of the larger square?
1.
2.
3.
4.
144
169
196
256
cm2
cm2
cm2
cm2
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let each side of the smaller measure x cm.
And length of each side of the larger square = (x + 4) cm
According to the problem, (x + 4)2 + x2 = 400 {area of square = side x side}
x2 + 8x + 16 + x2 = 400
or 2x2 + 8x 384 = 0
x2 + 4x 192 = 0
or (x + 16) (x 12) = 0
x = 12, x - 16
So, the length of each side of the larger square = (12 + 4) cm = 16 cm
Area = 162 cm2 = 256 cm2
Question : 118
The value of
is
1. x
2. 1
3. x1
4.
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
=x
Question : 119
Ramesh, Suresh and Abhinav enter into a partnership. Ramesh
invests some amount at the beginning. Suresh invests double the
amount after 6 months and Abhinav invests thrice the amount
invested by Ramesh after 8 months. They earn a profit of Rs. 54000
at the end of the year. What is Abhinav`s share in the profit?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
27000
18000
36000
9000
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let Ramesh invest Rs. a. for a year.
Suresh's investment = Rs. 2a for 6 months
Abhinav's investment = Rs. 3a for 4 months
As per partnership rule, ratio of investments = Ratio of profits
Ratio of equivalent sums for 1 month = 12 a : 6 2a : 4 3a
= 12a
: 12a
:
12a
=1
: 1
: 1
Now, the profit will be shared equally among them.
Abhinav`s share = Rs.

= Rs. 18000
Thus, the share of Abhinav in the profit is Rs. 18000. Hence, option (2) is
correct.
Question : 120
A student obtained 60, 75 and 85 marks in three monthly
examinations and 95 marks in the final examination in Physics. The
three monthly examinations are of equal weightage, whereas the
final examination is weighted twice as much as a monthly
examination. What are the average marks obtained by the student?
1.
2.
3.
4.
85
78.75
82
79
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Now, weighted average = (a1. x1 + a2 . x2 + ..
+ an. xn) / (a1 + a2 + . an)
Where, a1, a2 , a3 .....are the weights
Average marks =
= 82
Question : 121
There are 35 students in a hostel. If the number of students
increases by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs. 42 per day,
while the average expenditure of the students is reduced by Re. 1.
What was the initial expenditure on food per day?
1. Rs. 432
2. Rs. 442
3. Rs. 420
4. Rs. 400
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let initial expenditure per student per day = Rs. x
Thus, expenditure for 35 students per day = 35 x
Now, according to the problem, (35 + 7) (x - 1) = 35 x + 42 {total
expenditure per day = expenditure per student per day x number of days}
x = Rs. 12
Initial expenditure = 'x' x 35 = Rs. 12 x 35 = Rs. 420
Question : 122
A person sells two articles for Rs. 385 each. On the first, he gains
37.5% and on the other, he loses 37.5%. What is his total gain or loss
in the entire transaction?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
92 loss
126 gain
126 loss
92 gain
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : CP of 1st article = Rs. (100/137.5)
CP of 2nd article = Rs. (100/62.5) (385) = Rs. 616
Total CP = Rs. 896
Total SP = Rs. 770
Loss = Rs. (896 - 770) = Rs. 126
Question : 123
(385) = Rs. 280
Instead of finding 28% of a number, Saloni incorrectly found 82% of

the number. She got an answer which is 540 more than the actual
answer. What is the actual answer?
1.
2.
3.
4.
450
280
100
110
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let the number be k.
Original answer should be 0.28k.
Her answer is 0.82k.
Difference = 0.54k.
It is given as 540.
k = 1000
Answer = 0.28k = 280
Question : 124
Anna and Britney start to walk from city A to city B at the same time.
The distance between the cities A and B is known to be 60
kilometres. Anna travels 4 kmph slower than Britney. When Britney
reaches city B, she at once turns back, meeting Anna at 12 km away
from city B. Which of the following could be the speed of Britney?
1.
2.
3.
4.
4 km/hr
8 km/hr
12 km/hr
16 km/hr
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let speed of Anna be x kmph.

Speed of Britney be (x + 4) kmph
In this time, Anna covers 48 km, Britney covers 72 km,
Equating their timings, we have
Or
=
Or
72x = 48x + 192
Or
24x = 192
Or
x=8
So, speed of Britney is 12 kmph.
Question : 125
A boat takes 5 hours to travels the distance of 30 km against the
stream and 10 hours to travels 100 km with (along) the stream. The
ratio of the speed of the boat in still water to the speed of the
stream is
1.
2.
3.
4.
1
4
2
1
:
:
:
:
4
1
1
2
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer
Explanation :
Hence option (2) is correct.
Question : 126
In ABC, the length of side AB is twice that of BC and AB = 6 cm.
Which of the following combinations of measurements does not
represent the sides of the triangle ABC?
1.
2.
3.
4.
3
2
3
3
cm,
cm,
cm,
cm,
6
3
5
6
cm,
cm,
cm,
cm,
7
6
6
8
cm
cm
cm
cm
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : AB = 6 cm and AB = 2 BC
6 cm = 2 BC
cm = BC
3 cm = BC
Now, AB = 6 cm, BC = 3 cm
If AC = 2 cm, then AC + BC = 5 cm < 6 cm
i.e. AC + BC < AC, which is not possible.

[ Sum of two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.]
Question : 127
If
1.
2.
3.
4.
, then x equals
2
4
16
(136)1/3
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Hence option (2) is correct.
Question : 128
If 1 + 6 + 11 + ....... + x = 148, then x is equal to
1.
2.
3.
4.
36
8
30
None of these
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : 148 = Sn =

296 = n(5n - 3)
5n2 - 3n - 296 =0, solving, we get n = 8, - 37/5
n = 8 as n cannot be negative
Question : 129
A line segment joining the points (m, n) and (n, m) is divided in the
ratio n : m internally by a point P. What will be the ordinate of this
point P?
1.
2. 0
3.
4. 1
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Coordinates of the point P, which divides the line
segment joining points
A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) in the ratio m1 : m2 (internally), are x =
y=
, m 1 + m2
0. (Section Formula)
Therefore, y =
y=
So, the ordinate is
Question : 130
A rectangular park is 38 m long and 15 m wide. A path 3.5 m wide is
constructed outside the park. Find the outer perimeter of the path.
1.
2.
3.
4.
120
106
126
134
m
m
m
m
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer
Explanation
:
Hence option (4) is corerct

Question : 131
ABC is a right triangle, right-angled at B. BD is perpendicular to side
AC. Which of the following statements is correct?
1.
2.
3.
4.
AD.AC = AB2
AB.AC = AD2
AB.AD = AC2
DB2 = AB.BC
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
ABC ~
ADB (similar triangles by AA property)

(similar parts of similar triangles)
AB = AD.AC
2
Question : 132
In the given figure, E and F are midpoints of CD and AB,
respectively and CD = AB. If O is the centre of the circle, which of
the following relationships is true?
1.
2.
3.
4.
DE = AF
OF = CE
AF = OE
ED = OF
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The perpendicular from the centre of a circle to a
chord bisects the chord.
It is given that CE = ED, AF = FB and CD = AB.

As CD = AB
(CD) =
DE = AF
(AB)
( E is the mid point of CD and F is the mid point of AB)
Question : 133
In the given figure, PT and PQ are the tangents to the circle with
centre at O.
If PO = 8 + OQ and PQ = 12 cm, find the value of OQ.

1.
2.
3.
4.
20 cm
12 cm
5 cm
6 cm
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The angle between the tangent to the circle and the
radius of the circle is 90o and in a right angle triangle, H2 = P2 + B2. (by
pythagoras theorem)
Thus, in the given figure, PQO = 90o [the angle between the radius of circle
and the tangent to the circle]
PQO is a right angled triangle.
PO2 = OQ2 + PQ2
(8 cm + OQ)2 = OQ2 + 122 cm2
64 cm2 + OQ2 + 16 OQ cm = OQ2 + 144 cm2
= 16 OQ cm = 80 cm2
OQ =
cm = 5 cmHence option (3) is correct.
Question : 134
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and PQ is a chord.
Which of the following relations is true?

1. PQ = 2MQ
2. MQ = PQ
3. OM = MQ
4. OM = PQ
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : A perpendicular from the centre of the circle to a

chord bisects the chord of circle or vice-versa.
So, PM = MQ = PQ
Hence, PQ = 2MQ'
Question : 135
If
, which of the following relationships is not always true?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : If
By componendo and dividendo,
, then
As we cannot convert
to
true.Hence option (4) is correct.
, so the relationship
can never be
Question : 136
In an isosceles
MNO, MN = MO and MP is the altitude.
Which of the following relationships is definitely true?

1.
2.
3.
4.
MPN ~ MOP
NMP
OMP
NMP = MOP
MPO ~ NMP
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : In NMP and OMP,
NM = OM
(Given)
MP = MP
(Common)
MPN = MPO
(Each 90o)
NMP
OMP (By R.H.S. cong. rule)
Question : 137
From a 60 m high building, the angles of depression of two cars on
the opposite ends of the building are observed to be 60o and 30o. If
the line joining them passes through the foot of the building, find
the distance between the cars.
1.
2.
3.
4.
173.2 m
1.73 m
138.6 m
200 m
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Let OP be the building and A and B be the two cars.
Then, OP = 60, PAO = 60o and PBO = 30o
From the right triangle OBP, tan 30o =
OB = 60
Also, from the right triangle AOP, tan 60o =
OA = 60/
Thus, AB = AO + OB = 60
+ 60/
m = 138.6 m
Question : 138
Simplify: (sin A + cos A)2 + (sin A cos A)2
1.
2.
3.
4.
0
3
4
2
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : (sin A + cos A)2 + (sin A cos A )2
= 2 (sin2 A + cos2A) = 2 (1)
( (a + b)2 + (a b)2 = 2(a2 + b2)
sin2A + cos2A = 1)
Shortcut approach : Put A = 0, we get 2.
Question : 139
In right PQR, right-angled at Q, PQ = 5 units and PR QR = 1 unit.
What is the measure of PR?
1.
2.
3.
4.
12 units
14 units
5 units
13 units
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : 900, PQ = 5 units and PR QR = 1 unit.
According to the question, h b = 1
1 + b ..(1)
By Pythagoras theorem, if PQR is right

angled triangle with Q = 900, then, h2 = p2 + b2 (2)
Putting the value of h = 1 + b in (2), we get
(1 + b)2 = 52 + b2
1 + b2 + 2b = 25 + b2
2b = 24
Or b = 12 units
Thus, QR = 12 units
Putting the value of b = 12 in eq. (1)
h = 1 + 12
h = 13 or PR = 13 units
Question : 140
If A =
, then (cos 3A cos 2A + sin 2A sin 3A) sin A is equal to
1.
2.
3.
4. None of these
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : cos(A - B) = cos A cos B + sin A sin B cos 3A.cos 2A
+ sin 2A.sin 3A can be written as
cos(3A 2A) = cos A
So, the expression reduces to cos A. sin A.
So, cos A.sin A =
Putting A =
sin 2A, (since sin2A = 2 sinA . cos A)
, it becomes
sin
Question : 141
Eliminating t from the equations x = cos t, y = 2 sin t.cost, we get
1. y2 = 4x2 + 4x4
2. y2 = 4x2 - 4x4
3. y2 = 2x2 + 4x4
4. y2 = 2x2 - 4x4
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Here,
y2 = 4sin2 t cos2 t
y2 = 4x2 (1 - cos2 t)
y2 = 4x2 (1 - x2)
y2 = 4x2 - 4x4
y = 2 sin t cos t
Question : 142
What is the value of

1.
2.
3.
4.
1
0
1
2
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : We know that sin ( 90 - A ) = cos A and also, cos (90 A) = sin A
=
=77=0
Question : 143
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and

Find the measure of ABC.
1.
2.
3.
4.
AOC = 112.
56o
112o
224o
124o
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is
double the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of the
circle. Also, the sum of the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180 o.
It is given that AOC = 112o.
Also,
ADC =
AOC
ADC =
= 56o
Now, ADC + ABC = 180o (
56o + ABC = 180o
ABC = 124o
ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral)
Question : 144
In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and PQ is a tangent
to the circle at P.
If OP = PQ, what is the measure of x?

1.
2.
3.
4.
90o
60o
30o
45o
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
If two sides of a triangle are equal, then their opposite angles are also equal.
Since OP = PQ,
POQ = OQP = x
.. (1)
o
Also,
OPQ = 90
( radius of a circle is perpendicular to the tangent at
the point of contact)
We know that the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180.
So, POQ + OPQ + OQP = 180
OQP + 90 + OQP = 180 (From equation (1))
2x = 90 or x = 45
Question : 145
In ABC, A = 40o. D is a point on AC such that BD = BC. If ABD =

30o, find the measure of ABC.
1.
2.
3.
4.
30o
50o
60o
70o
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
BCD =
BDC =
( DBC is isosceles)
110 =
(exterior angle)
= 180 ( CDB
Angle sum property)
or
= 180
or = 180 110 = 70
= 110 70 = 40
ABC = 30 + = 30 + 40 = 70.
Hence option (4) is correct
Question : 146
In which year did the imports register the highest % increase over
its preceding year?
Directions: Refer to the graph below and answer the question that follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1987
1988
1986
1994
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : (3): 1986
(
100 = 74.18%, i.e. maximum.
Question : 147
The imports in 1983 were approximately how many times that of the
year 1988?
1. 0.31
2. 1.68
3. 2.41
4. 3.22
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
= 0.31
Question : 148
What is the ratio of the years which have above average imports to
those which have below average imports?
1.
2.
3.
4.
3
5
8
3
:
:
:
:
5
3
3
8
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Average = (3465 + 1811 + 2413 + 4203 + 7016 +
5832 + 2000 + 2500) / 8 = 29240/8 = 3655
Question : 149
The increase in imports in 1994 over 1993 was what % of imports in

1993?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5
25
80
125
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
100 = 25%
Question : 150
The imports in 1986 were approximately what % of average imports
for the given years?
1.
2.
3.
4.
85
115
125
180
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Imports in 1986 as a % of average imports = [(4203/
3655)] x 100 = 114.99 = 115 (approx)
English
Question : 151
Directions: In this question, a sentence/a part of sentence is
underlined, to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below
which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If
no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The easiest of the thing to do is to ask the children to tell their
names.
1.
2.
3.
4.
of all the things done

of the things to do
among the things did
No improvement
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : The superlative degree is used to refer to one thing
out of many things. The tense of the sentence is present. So, "of the things to
do" is the correct phrase.
Question : 152
He is inclined toward gossip when he sits in the company of his
friends.
1.
2.
3.
4.
to
for
with
No improvement
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
1
Correct
Answer Explanation : Inclined to do something means to tend to do
something; to incline toward means to slant or lean in the direction of
something or to be in favour of some choice. So, as per the context 'inclined
to' is the correct asnwer.
Question : 153
I availed on my own of the chance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
oneself
me
myself
No improvement
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
4
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : Avail oneself of means to make use of to one's
advantage. Here, I would be followed by myself.
Question : 154
He had a very difficult period in his sickness.
1.
2.
3.
4.
while
during
of
No improvement
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : This is correct answer as the preposition During
expresses time period.
Question : 155
The authorities were all shocked at his failure in the gamble.
1.
2.
3.
4.
were shocked at all

had been all shocked on
had all shocked over
No correction required
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
4
Correct
Answer Explanation : The sentence needs no correction.
Question : 156
He has set himself high as an advocate for Human Rights.
1.
2.
3.
4.
up
down
aside
No improvement
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Set up - to put (oneself) forward as; claim to be
Set down - to cause to sit; seat
Set aside - to separate and reserve for a special purpose
Question : 157
My mother has not scold anybody.
1. do
2. does
3. had
4. No improvement
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
2
Correct
Answer Explanation : (2) is the correct option as per the rule for negative
of present indefinite. With do/does not, first form of the verb is to be used.
Also, because mother is singular, does will be used.
The rest of the options 1, 3 and 4 are inappropriate.
Question : 158
I was so worried that I ran for my life.
1.
2.
3.
4.
sad
frightened
anxious
No improvement
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
1
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1 : Incorrect as someone
does not run for life if he is sad.
Explanation for option 2 : Correct. The word `frightened` will be more
suitable here as the feeling of being frightened may make someone run for
his life.
Explanation for option 3 : Incorrect as someone does not run for life if he
is anxious.
Explanation for option 4 : Incorrect as this sentence requires
improvement.
Question : 159
Directions: A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given
alternatives to the underlined part at (1), (2), (3) and (4) which may
improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.
A man with a British speech seen in the video is believed to be a
terrorist.
1.
2.
3.
4.
pronunciation
tone
sound
accent
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
1
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : Accent means a way of pronouncing words that
indicates the place of origin or social background of the speaker.
Question : 160
Directions: A part of the given sentence is underlined. Given below
are alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the
sentence. Choose the correct alternative from (a), (b) and (c) and
mark it as answer. In case no improvement is needed, mark your
answer as (d).
Due to the low temperament in the hall, no one felt like leaving,
even after the meeting was over.
1.
2.
3.
4.
temper
temperature
tempo
No improvement
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
1
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 2: It is correct as it means
'measure of hot and cold'.
Question : 161
The synonym of handful is
Directions: Read the given passage carefully.
Dolphins live in saltwater but they can also live in freshwater locations. Only a handful of the species
though are known to thrive in freshwater regions. They tend to stick to the shallow areas of the water
found along the continental shelves.
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors
have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that
their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they
are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists
have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with
each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly
the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily
than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these
remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
1.
2.
3.
4.
many
more
a few
much
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : It means a very small number of people or things, (so
few that they can fill a hand).
Question : 162
The dolphins can live in

1.
2.
3.
4.
saltwater
freshwater
Both (1) and (2)
None of these
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Dolphins live in saltwater, but they can also live in
freshwater locations suggests the answer.
Question : 163
The meaning of the word thrive is
1.
2.
3.
4.
to
to
to
to
grow
lessen
create
destroy
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : It means to grow or survive, i.e. the dolphins
generally live in saltwater, but some do survive and grow in freshwater.
Question : 164
Dolphins have a __________ like the humans.
1.
2.
3.
4.
brain
society
sleep
language
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : They look after other dolphins when they are ill,
care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we
do suggests the answer.
Question : 165
Dolphins can probably ____________ with each other.
1.
2.
3.
4.
communicate
fight
love
play
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : It is given that it is much more probable that they
communicate with each other suggests the answer.
Question : 166
Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Hamper
1. Block
2. Advance
3. Clear
4. Control
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Hamper means to hold back; hinder; impede. So,
option 2 is the correct synonym.
Question : 167
Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of
the given word.
Indolence
1.
2.
3.
4.
Leniency
Laziness
Relaxation
Stagnation
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: It is the quality of being
more tolerant than expected.
Explanation for option 2: It means avoidance of activity or laziness.
Explanation for option 3: Relaxation is the state of being free from tension.
Explanation for option 4: It is the state of being still.
Question : 168
Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of
the given word.
Bluster
1.
2.
3.
4.
Abuse
Tolerate
Suffer
Rant
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: Abuse means mistreat.
Explanation for option 2: It means to allow or permit.
Explanation for option 3: Suffer means to bear.
Explanation for option 4: Rant means to talk or shout in a loud, aggressive
way.
Question : 169
What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
Everybody doesnt know how to make pizza, though most people love to eat it.
Making the perfect pizza can be complicated, but there are a lot of ways for you to make a more basic
version at home. The easiest is to buy the crust from the market rather than making it at home as the
crust is the most difficult to prepare. Most of the time, we cannot get the right consistency. Though, you
can make it yourself also. After the crust, is the sauce, which is a little easier to make. You have to buy
tomatoes, peel them, and then cook them with spices. It is not that difficult if you can manage the right
flavour. Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese. You should know
how to turn milk into cheese. If not, you might want to buy cheese from the grocery store instead of
making it yourself. All that is left at the end is the toppings which can be a person's own choice.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Describing the history of pizza

Teaching a healthier way to make pizza
Outlining steps to make a basic pizza at home
Providing tips about how to make your own delicious pizza
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The author's main purpose in writing this passage is
to outline the steps to make a pizza at home.
Question : 170
According to the passage, which of the following words means
the opposite of 'complicated'?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Difficult
Hard
Easy
Manageable
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The easiest is to buy the crust from the market. '
Question : 171
According to the passage, which of the following is the synonym for
'purchase'?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Forget
Buy
Ask
Cook
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : "The easiest is to 'buy' the crust from the market...".
'Buy' is a synonym of 'purchase'.
Question : 172
According to the author, which of the following ingredients do you
need to have ready before you can add the toppings?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Crust
Sauce
Cheese
All of the above
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : All that is left at the end is the toppings suggests
that everything else is done.
Question : 173
You should know how to turn that milk into cheese. Why?
1. It is a good practice.
2. It is used in pizza.
3. To save milk from getting spoiled.
4. To make pizza at your home.
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : It is correct as the author is describing the method of
making pizza at home.
Question : 174
Directions: Choose the misspelt word.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Discernable
Devious
Doubtful
Despensible
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Correct spelling is dispensable.
Question : 175
Directions: Choose the word which is incorrectly spelt.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Amicably
Anomaly
Anxiously
Arduosly
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Arduously: With difficulty
Question : 176
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the underlined
idiom/phrase in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The higher authorities did not impose any penalty on Raman as he
was a green horn.
1.
2.
3.
4.
an inexperienced person
high official
an experienced person
None of these
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Green horn is an inexperienced or immature person
especially one who is unfamiliar with the ways of a place or group.
Question : 177
Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the
idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
He ground his teeth when I missed the catch.
1.
2.
3.
4.
To
To
To
To
complain noisely
be frustrated
have the feeling of rage
lay down on the ground
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: 'to grind one's teeth'
means 'to have the feeling of anger'. Hence, this does not convey the
meaning of the given word.
Explanation for option 2: This is not valid as it does not express the right
meaning of the underlined idiom.
Explanation for option 3: 'to grind one's teeth' means 'to have the feeling
of anger'. Hence, this is correct.
Explanation for option 4: This is invalid as 'option 3' expresses the correct
meaning of the underlined idiom.
Question : 178
Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the
idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
When I saw her in the evening, she looked like a duck in a
thunderstorm.
1.
2.
3.
4.
timid
distressed
peaceful
None of these
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: The idiom a duck in a
thunderstorm does not mean coward or chicken hearted person but this
idiom is used to describe a distressed condition.
Explanation for option 2: This is correct as a duck in a thunderstorm
means a distressed or tensed state.
Explanation for option 3: This is incorrect as a duck in a thunderstorm
denotes a distressed or tensed state.
Explanation for option 4: This is not a valid option and the correct answer
is distressed.
Question : 179
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase
underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best
Just before the banks sent him a demand notice for recovering their
dues, he did a moonlight flit.
1.
2.
3.
4.
left the place quietly and secretly

paid all his debts
used every possible method to stall the notice
asked his friends for contributing money
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The phrase, 'did a moonlight flit' refers to leaving the
place quietly and secretly. The others are the incorrect meanings of the given
phrase.
Question : 180
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase
underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best
There are days in everyones life when one stops and thinks I am
having a bad hair day.
1.
2.
3.
4.
worst day of life

a day where the hairstyle goes awry
day when everything seems to go wrong
best day of life
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : The phrase, 'bad hair day' refers to the day when
everything seems to go wrong. The others are incorrect meanings of the
given phrase.
Question : 181
Directions: Fill in the blank with an alternative word chosen from the
alternatives.
There was so _______________ water in the room.
1.
2.
3.
4.
few
many
much
lots
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Much is used for uncountable nouns, other options do
not fit here.
Question : 182
Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be
filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative
and fill the blank.
The commuters had to face
work.
1.
2.
3.
4.
plenty
little
sum
numerous
Correct Answer :
challenges due to construction
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: Plenty is used to denote
quantity and is often used with preposition of.
Explanation for option 2: Little is used to denote size, amount or degree. It is
incorrect.
Explanation for option 3: Sum denotes an amount of money or calculation.
Explanation for option 4: Numerous means many or great in number. So, this
is correct.
Question : 183
Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be
filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative
and fill the blank.
Kapil Sharma's retorts are
laughter.
1.
2.
3.
4.
and he has the audience rolling in
grave
joking
sombre
hilarious
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: Grave means very
serious or important
Explanation for option 2: Joking is grammatically incorrect.
Explanation for option 3: Sombre is used to describe situations, facial
expressions that are dark, gloomy or depressing.
Explanation for option 4: Hilarious means extremely amusing , and as
'retorts' means jokes only 'hilarious' fits here.
Question : 184
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
The PAU has played a key role in increasing ___________ grain
production in Punjab.
1.
2.
3.
4.
feed
fodder
food
foodstuff
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Food (material obtained usually from plant origin
containing vital nutrients)
Question : 185
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to
be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are
suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the
four.
What ________ people superstitious is actually a mystery.
1.
2.
3.
4.
makes
to make
has make
has making
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : 'makes'. Use present form of verb. Other options are
inappropriate.
Question : 186
Directions: In the given question, find the part of the sentence that
has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
The work was divided equally (A)/ between all the members (B)/ of
the family. (C)/ No error (D)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Among should be used instead
of between as between is used for two things and among for more than
two.
Question : 187
Directions: In the given question, some part of the sentence has
error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has
an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
I would love to (A)/ see her slim and healthy, (B)/ although I dont
think it will ever happen. (C)/ No error (D)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : There is no error in this sentence.
Question : 188
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three
parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark
that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error, mark (D) as
your answer.
The top management will discuss the process in detail (A)/ and make
suggestions for the (B)/ proper implementing it. (C)/ No error (D)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Proper implementation of or implementing it
properly should replace proper implementing it.
Question : 189
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three
parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark
that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error, mark (D) as
your answer.
Sums given in (A)/ this exercise are (B)/ the more difficult. (C)/ No
error (D)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Superlative degree is used when more than two
persons or things of the same kind are compared. It is preceded by 'the'. So,
the answer is option (3). 'The more difficult' should be replaced by 'the most
difficult'.
Question : 190
Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided
into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Select the part having an
error. If there is no error, then mark (D) as your answer.
Human behaviour is (A)/ primarily governed (B)/ by interests of self.
(C)/ No error (D)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : (C) It should be self interests.
Question : 191
Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/phrase.
One who believes in total abolition of war
1. Warrior
2. Pacifist
3. Rebel
4. Purist
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : One who believes in total abolition of war is a
'pacifist'.
Question : 192
Directions: Choose the option which can be substituted for the given
words.
Violating the sanctity of something
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sacrilege
Victimise
Purify
Maltreat
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option1: It means showing disrespect
to what is regarded as sacred. So, this is correct.
Explanation for option2: It means to cheat or fool.
Explanation for option3: Purify is opposite in meaning.
Explanation for option4: It means abuse, i.e. to treat roughly or cruelly.
Question : 193
Directions: Choose the option which can be substituted for the given
words.
A place where one can live in seclusion
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hermitage
Sanctuary
Safari
Forest
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Hermitage refers to any secluded place of residence
or habitation.
Question : 194
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives,
choose the one which can be substituted for the given words.
The art of making maps and charts.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Extempore
Philology
Technology
Cartography
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: A speech without
preparation
Explanation for option 2: A study of languages
Explanation for option 3: A scientific study of industrial arts
Explanation for option 4: This is valid.
Question : 195
Directions: In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the
one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
The study of ancient societies

1.
2.
3.
4.
Anthropology
Archaeology
History
Ethnology
Correct Answer :
(1)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Anthropology is the science that deals with the
origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and
social customs and beliefs of humankind.
Question : 196
choose the one which can be substituted for the given
words/sentence.
The practice of putting somebody painlessly to death to relieve him
of the pain
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carcass
Infanticide
Euthanasia
Suicide
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Euthanasia is also called mercy killing. It is the
painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease.
Question : 197

choose the one which can be substituted for the given words.
A person in charge of a museum
1.
2.
3.
4.
Captain
Drover
Curator
Florist
Correct Answer :
(3)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: The person in charge of
a ship
Explanation for option 2: One who deals in cattle
Explanation for option 3: A person in charge of a museum
Explanation for option 4: One who deals in flowers
Question : 198
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives, choose the
one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Mendacious
1.
2.
3.
4.
Deceitful
Untrustworthy
Liar
Honest
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Mendacious means false or untrue; honest means
upright and fair.
Question : 199
Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the
word 'INIQUITY'.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Equality
Truthful
Equity
Justice
Correct Answer :
(4)
Your Answer :
2
Incorrect
Answer Explanation : Iniquity means injustice.
Question : 200
Directions: Choose the correct antonym from the choices for the
capitalised word:
KNAVE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Harsh
Gentleman
Stranger
Straightforward
Correct Answer :
(2)
Your Answer :
Unattempted
Answer Explanation : Explanation for option 1: This could be the
antonym of polite. Hence, this is not a valid option.
Explanation for option 2: Knave means trickster and gentleman is
correct antonym of it .
Explanation for option 3: This is an incorrect option.
Explanation for option 4: This could be the antonym of complicated.

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SSC (General Intelligence & Reasoning)

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Fargo is between Ambassador and Fiat.

What is the number of uneducated women who have government

Directions: Choose the set of letters which when sequentially placed

them with each other accordingly.

Directions: In this question, a matrix of certain characters is given.

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the

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stands for multiplication

stands for addition

stands for subtraction

stands for equal to

stands for greater than

stands for less than

3. 2nd October, Tuesday

The density of water is

Bose and Saha

Give the gift of life

Reserve Bank of India

Mohammed Waheed Hassan

The brand 'Dandi Salt' belongs to which group?

2. The Speaker of the House of the People

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Bharatiya Jana Sangh

Secretary General of the Governor

English and Spanish

naming of plants and animals consisting of two Latin names

We knoe that, by Hero's formula Area of

In the given figure, ABCD is an isosceles trapezium with AD = 5 units

DC and DF = 4 units. The area of

S.P of pen = Rs.

Answer Explanation : CP of 8 oranges = Rs. 10

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Answer Explanation : Let the number of 20-paisa stamps be x,

Answer Explanation : Let the daily utilisation be K litres.

The area of a rectangle is given by A = 8x2 - 2x - 15. If the length is

Abhinav`s share = Rs.

(385) = Rs. 280

Instead of finding 28% of a number, Saloni incorrectly found 82% of

Answer Explanation : Let speed of Anna be x kmph.

i.e. AC + BC < AC, which is not possible.

Answer Explanation : 148 = Sn =

Hence option (4) is corerct

ADB (similar triangles by AA property)

It is given that CE = ED, AF = FB and CD = AB.

If PO = 8 + OQ and PQ = 12 cm, find the value of OQ.

cm = 5 cmHence option (3) is correct.

Which of the following relations is true?

Answer Explanation : A perpendicular from the centre of the circle to a

, which of the following relationships is not always true?

MNO, MN = MO and MP is the altitude.

Which of the following relationships is definitely true?

According to the question, h b = 1

By Pythagoras theorem, if PQR is right

, then (cos 3A cos 2A + sin 2A sin 3A) sin A is equal to

sin 2A, (since sin2A = 2 sinA . cos A)

What is the value of

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral)

If OP = PQ, what is the measure of x?

In ABC, A = 40o. D is a point on AC such that BD = BC. If ABD =

100 = 74.18%, i.e. maximum.