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SSC CGL 2016 · 2016-09-02 · Shift 1

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Question 1archived

Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives: Owl : Hoots :: Hen : ?

  1. A
    Chirps
  2. B
    Clucks
  3. C
    Crows
  4. D
    Beeps
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B. Clucks

The sound made by an owl is called "Hoots", and the sound made by a hen is called "Clucks".

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Question 2archived

Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives: AKU : ? :: CMW : DNX

  1. A
    BGL
  2. B
    BLQ
  3. C
    BGQ
  4. D
    BLV
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D. BLV

The relation between the letters is such that each letter shifts by a fixed number. A -> B, K -> L, U -> V. Thus, the answer is "BLV".

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Question 3archived

Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives: 5 : 100 :: 7 : ?

  1. A
    49
  2. B
    196
  3. C
    91
  4. D
    135
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B. 196

The relation is based on squaring the number. 5^2 = 25, and 25 × 4 = 100. Therefore, 7^2 = 49, and 49 × 4 = 196.

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Question 4archived

For the following questions Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

  1. A
    Time
  2. B
    Skill
  3. C
    Interest
  4. D
    Knowledge
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A. Time

Time is the odd one out as it is a period measurement, while the others are skills, interest, and knowledge which relate to learning and abilities.

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Question 5archived

For the following questions Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

  1. A
    CPA
  2. B
    REB
  3. C
    QUD
  4. D
    AOT
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A. CPA

CPA is the odd one out as it is related to accounting (Certified Public Accountant), while the others are unrelated to this field.

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Question 6archived

For the following questions Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

  1. A
    15 - 21
  2. B
    32 - 41
  3. C
    22 - 27
  4. D
    31 - 35
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A. 15 - 21

The pair "15 - 21" is the odd one out as the other pairs follow a consistent difference of 9 between the two numbers.

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Question 7archived

Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary and then choose the one which comes last. 1. Qualify 2.Quarter 3.Quarrel 4.Quaver

  1. A
    Qualify
  2. B
    Quarter
  3. C
    Quarrel
  4. D
    Quaver
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D. Quaver

The words in dictionary order are: Qualify, Quarter, Quarrel, Quaver. Therefore, "Quaver" comes last.

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Question 8archived

A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. DF, GJ, KM, NQ, RT, ?

  1. A
    EI
  2. B
    UX
  3. C
    UV
  4. D
    XY
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B. UX

Each letter progresses according to a pattern in the series. The correct answer is "UX".

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Question 9archived

A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 2, 7, 14, 23, 34, ?

  1. A
    47
  2. B
    39
  3. C
    42
  4. D
    46
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A. 47

The pattern adds consecutive odd numbers to the sequence: 2 + 5 = 7, 7 + 7 = 14, 14 + 9 = 23, 23 + 11 = 34, 34 + 13 = 47.

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Question 10archived

A and B are standing at place "P". They start moving in the opposite directions at the speed of 5 Kmph and 4 Kmph respectively. What will be the distance between them after 3 hours?

  1. A
    3 km
  2. B
    21 km
  3. C
    18 km
  4. D
    27 km
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D. 27 km

The total distance covered by A and B is (5 km/h + 4 km/h) × 3 hours = 27 km.

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Question 11archived

If Usha is taller than Nisha; Nisha is taller than Asha; Alka is taller than Usha. Harsha is shorter than Asha; then who among them is the tallest?

  1. A
    Usha
  2. B
    Alka
  3. C
    Nisha
  4. D
    Asha
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B. Alka

From the given information, Alka is taller than Usha, Usha is taller than Nisha, and Nisha is taller than Asha. Hence, Alka is the tallest.

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Question 12archived

From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word: DHARAMSALA

  1. A
    MASALA
  2. B
    ARAMANA
  3. C
    RAMA
  4. D
    SAHARA
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B. ARAMANA

The word "ARAMANA" cannot be formed using the letters of "DHARAMSALA".

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Question 13archived

If in a code GONE is written as ILPB then how may CRIB be written in that code?

  1. A
    EUKY
  2. B
    EKUY
  3. C
    EYUK
  4. D
    EOKY
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D. EOKY

The pattern is as follows: each letter shifts by a fixed position. Applying the same shift to the word CRIB, we get "EOKY".

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Question 14archived

In a certain code language, '@' represents '+', '⊕' represents '-', 'α' represents '÷' and '⊖' represents '×'. Find out the answer to the following question. 107 ⊖ 3 ⊕ 64 α 8 ⊕ 2 ⊖ 9 = ?

  1. A
    295
  2. B
    290
  3. C
    209
  4. D
    105
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A. 295

After applying the code logic, the correct answer is 295.

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Question 15archived

If 12×16 = 188 and 14×18 = 248, then find the value of 16×20 = ?

  1. A
    320
  2. B
    360
  3. C
    316
  4. D
    318
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C. 316

Following the pattern, the value of 16×20 will be 316.

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Question 16archived

Find the missing number from the given alternatives.

Question figure
  1. A
    60
  2. B
    62
  3. C
    64
  4. D
    66
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C. 64

The pattern follows: 8 × 2 = 16, and similarly, 8 × 3 = 24, and so on. So, according to the pattern the correct answer is 64.

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Question 17archived

One morning, Raju walked towards the sun. After some time he turned left and again to his left. Which direction is he facing?

  1. A
    North
  2. B
    South
  3. C
    East
  4. D
    West
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D. West

Raju walks towards the sun (East), turns left (North), and turns left again (West). Hence, he is facing West.

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Question 18archived

One or two statements are given followed by two conclusions/assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer. Statement: If people are intelligent, they should be creative. Assumptions: 1. Creativity and intelligence are related. 2. Creative people are intelligent. Options:

  1. A
    Only conclusion I follows
  2. B
    Only conclusion II follows
  3. C
    Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
  4. D
    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
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C. Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow

Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow because the statement suggests that intelligence leads to creativity, and creativity is associated with intelligence.

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Question 19archived

How many rectangles are there in the given figure?

Question figure
  1. A
    8
  2. B
    15
  3. C
    24
  4. D
    30
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D. 30

There are 30 rectangles in the given figure, counting all possible rectangles of various sizes.

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Question 20archived

In a village some of the goldsmiths are literates. Which diagram shows literate goldsmiths?

  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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B. Option B (shown in image)

The diagram in Option 2 shows the literate goldsmiths where a part of the goldsmiths are literates, represented by an overlap of two circles.

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Question 21archived

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

Question figure
  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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A. Option A (shown in image)

The correct answer is Option 1. The pattern follows a specific sequence that completes in the fourth figure.

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Question 22archived

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

Question figure
  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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D. Option D (shown in image)

The figure in Option 4 hides the given pattern, making it the correct answer.

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Question 23archived

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.

Question figure
  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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D. Option D (shown in image)

The correct answer is Option 4. The paper will open to reveal the pattern shown in the fourth figure.

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Question 24archived

If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

Question figure
  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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D. Option D (shown in image)

The mirror image of the given figure will be the one shown in Option 4.

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Question 25archived

In this question, the sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented. 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., O can be represented by 03, 11, etc., and F can be represented by 55, 68, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'BEAD'.

Question figure
  1. A
    97, 32, 14, 56
  2. B
    88, 41, 20, 57
  3. C
    57, 32, 41, 87
  4. D
    75, 14, 20, 57
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C. 57, 32, 41, 87

The correct set for the word 'BEAD' is represented by the numbers 57, 32, 41, 87.

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Question 26archived

Who among the following Sikh Gurus had laid the foundation of Amritsar?

  1. A
    Guru Amar Das
  2. B
    Guru Ram Das
  3. C
    Guru Arjan Dev
  4. D
    Guru Har Govind
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B. Guru Ram Das

The foundation of Amritsar was laid by Guru Ram Das.

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Question 27archived

In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976, which word was added to the Preamble?

  1. A
    Democratic
  2. B
    Equality
  3. C
    Secular
  4. D
    Socialist
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C. Secular

The word "Secular" was added to the Preamble in the 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976.

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Question 28archived

Which monument is known as "The National Monument of India"?

  1. A
    India Gate
  2. B
    Gateway of India
  3. C
    Raj Ghat
  4. D
    Red Fort
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A. India Gate

The India Gate is known as "The National Monument of India".

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Question 29archived

Which of the following country has recently declared 3 month emergency following a failed military coup?

  1. A
    Sudan
  2. B
    Turkey
  3. C
    Maldives
  4. D
    Syria
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B. Turkey

Turkey recently declared a 3-month emergency following a failed military coup.

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Question 30archived

The award which, the famous writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi, who passed away recently, did not win

  1. A
    Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. B
    Jnanpith Award
  3. C
    Magsaysay Award
  4. D
    Padam Vibhushan
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D. Padam Vibhushan

The correct answer is the Padam Vibhushan. Mahasweta Devi did not win the Padam Vibhushan.

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Question 31archived

Which place is said to be the Manchester of South India?

  1. A
    Coimbatore
  2. B
    Salem
  3. C
    Thanjavur
  4. D
    Madurai
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A. Coimbatore

The correct answer is Coimbatore, which is called the Manchester of South India.

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Question 32archived

A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting with it a

  1. A
    high resistance in parallel
  2. B
    low resistance on parallel
  3. C
    high resistance on series
  4. D
    low resistance in series
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C. high resistance on series

The correct answer is high resistance on series. A galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter by connecting a high resistance in series.

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Question 33archived

In computer processing, __________ selects processes from the pool and loads them into memory for execution.

  1. A
    Job Scheduler
  2. B
    Resource Scheduler
  3. C
    CPU Scheduler
  4. D
    Process Scheduler
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A. Job Scheduler

The correct answer is Job Scheduler. It selects processes from the pool and loads them into memory for execution.

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Question 34archived

Name the first cricketer to score 1000 runs in an innings in any competitive match.

  1. A
    Prithvi Shaw
  2. B
    Pranav Dhanawade
  3. C
    Virat Kohli
  4. D
    Shikhar Dhawan
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B. Pranav Dhanawade

The correct answer is Pranav Dhanawade, who is the first cricketer to score 1000 runs in an innings in a competitive match.

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Question 35archived

The beach sands of Kerala are rich in

  1. A
    Calcium
  2. B
    Radium
  3. C
    Thorium
  4. D
    Manganese
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C. Thorium

The correct answer is Thorium. The beach sands of Kerala are rich in Thorium.

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Question 36archived

During which of the following operating conditions of an automobile, carbon monoxide content in exhaust gas is maximum?

  1. A
    Acceleration
  2. B
    Cruising
  3. C
    Idle running
  4. D
    Deceleration
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C. Idle running

The correct answer is Idle running. During idle running, the carbon monoxide content in exhaust gas is maximum.

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Question 37archived

India's first Railway University will come up at

  1. A
    Vadodara, Gujarat
  2. B
    Bengaluru, Karnataka
  3. C
    Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
  4. D
    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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A. Vadodara, Gujarat

The correct answer is Vadodara, Gujarat. India's first Railway University will come up at Vadodara.

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Question 38archived

The Himalayas is the example of ____

  1. A
    Fold mountains
  2. B
    Block mountains
  3. C
    Ancient mountains
  4. D
    Residual mountains
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A. Fold mountains

The correct answer is Fold mountains. The Himalayas is an example of fold mountains.

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Question 39archived

The largest irrigation canal in India is ____________

  1. A
    Yamuna canal
  2. B
    Indira Gandhi canal
  3. C
    Sirhind canal
  4. D
    Upper Bari Doab canal
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B. Indira Gandhi canal

The correct answer is Indira Gandhi canal. It is the largest irrigation canal in India.

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Question 40archived

Even after sunset, the air near the Earth's surface continue to receive heat due to

  1. A
    Insolation
  2. B
    Terrestrial Radiation
  3. C
    Conduction
  4. D
    Convection
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B. Terrestrial Radiation

The correct answer is Terrestrial Radiation. Even after sunset, the air near the Earth's surface continues to receive heat due to terrestrial radiation.

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Question 41archived

At the Rio Olympics, who was the flagbearer of the Indian contingent?

  1. A
    Narsingh Yadav
  2. B
    Abhinav Bindra
  3. C
    Dipa Karmakar
  4. D
    Saina Mirza
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B. Abhinav Bindra

The correct answer is Abhinav Bindra. He was the flagbearer of the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics.

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Question 42archived

A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as

  1. A
    Rift Valley
  2. B
    U Shaped Valley
  3. C
    V shaped Valley
  4. D
    Hanging Valley
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A. Rift Valley

The correct answer is Rift Valley. It is caused by the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other.

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Question 43archived

The largest artery in human body is

  1. A
    Aorta
  2. B
    Capillary
  3. C
    Vein cava
  4. D
    Pulmonary vein
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A. Aorta

The correct answer is Aorta. It is the largest artery in the human body.

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Question 44archived

An eudiometer measures

  1. A
    Atmospheric pressure
  2. B
    Time
  3. C
    Volume of gases
  4. D
    Vapour pressure
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C. Volume of gases

The correct answer is Volume of gases. An eudiometer measures the volume of gases.

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Question 45archived

Trinitrotoluene is

  1. A
    used to melt metals
  2. B
    used to fuse two metals
  3. C
    used as an abrasive
  4. D
    used as an explosive
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D. used as an explosive

The correct answer is used as an explosive. Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is commonly used as an explosive.

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Question 46archived

In a cut motion, when the amount of demand is reduced by Rs 100/-, it is known as

  1. A
    Disapproval of policy cut
  2. B
    Economy cut
  3. C
    Vote on Account
  4. D
    Token cut
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D. Token cut

The correct answer is Token cut. In a cut motion, a reduction by Rs 100/- is known as a token cut.

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Question 47archived

One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is

  1. A
    Australia
  2. B
    Russia
  3. C
    Canada
  4. D
    Armenia
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C. Canada

The correct answer is Canada. Canada is one of the leading producers of asbestos in the world.

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Question 48archived

Beighton Cup is associated with which of the following?

  1. A
    Cricket
  2. B
    Hockey
  3. C
    Football
  4. D
    Volleyball
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B. Hockey

The correct answer is Hockey. Beighton Cup is associated with Hockey.

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Question 49archived

If Reserve Bank of India reduces the cash reserve ratio, it will:

  1. A
    increase credit creation
  2. B
    decrease credit creation
  3. C
    have no impact on credit creation
  4. D
    have no definite impact on credit creation
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A. increase credit creation

The correct answer is increase credit creation. A reduction in the cash reserve ratio allows banks to lend more, leading to increased credit creation.

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Question 50archived

Nitrification is the biological process of converting

  1. A
    N2 into nitrate
  2. B
    N2 into nitrite
  3. C
    Ammonia into nitrite
  4. D
    Ammonia into N2
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C. Ammonia into nitrite

The correct answer is Ammonia into nitrite.

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Question 51archived

If 20 men working 8 hours per day can complete a piece of work in 21 days. How many hours per day must 48 men work to complete the same job in 7 days?

  1. A
    12
  2. B
    20
  3. C
    10
  4. D
    15
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C. 10

The correct answer is 10. The number of hours per day that 48 men must work to complete the job in 7 days is 10 hours.

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Question 52archived

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. ∠DBA = 50° and ∠ADB = 33°. Then the measure of ∠BCD is

  1. A
    83°
  2. B
    80°
  3. C
    75°
  4. D
    60°
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A. 83°

The correct answer is 83°. This is based on the property of cyclic quadrilaterals where opposite angles add up to 180°.

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Question 53archived

A shop keeper earns a profit of 12% on selling a book at 10% discount on the printed price. The ratio of cost price to the printed price of the book is

  1. A
    45:56
  2. B
    50:61
  3. C
    99:125
  4. D
    None of these
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A. 45:56

The correct answer is 45:56. The ratio of cost price to printed price is 45:56 based on the given profit and discount.

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Question 54archived

The number of pupils of a class is 55. The ratio of the number of male pupils to the number of female pupils is 5:6. The number of female pupils is

  1. A
    11
  2. B
    25
  3. C
    30
  4. D
    35
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C. 30

The correct answer is 30. If the ratio of male to female pupils is 5:6, then the number of female pupils is 30.

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Question 55archived

5% more is gained by selling a watch for Rs. 350 than by selling it for Rs. 340. The cost price of the watch is

  1. A
    Rs. 110
  2. B
    Rs. 140
  3. C
    Rs. 200
  4. D
    Rs. 250
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C. Rs. 200

The correct answer is Rs. 200. The cost price of the watch can be calculated based on the gain percentage of 5.5%.

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Question 56archived

If 60% of the students in a school are boys and number of girls is 812, how many boys are there in the school?

  1. A
    1128
  2. B
    1218
  3. C
    1821
  4. D
    1281
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B. 1218

The correct answer is 1218. If 60% of the students are boys, then the number of boys in the school is 1218.

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Question 57archived

It takes eight hours for a 600 km journey, if 120 km is done by train and the rest by car. It takes 20 minutes more, if 200 km is done by train and the rest by car. The ratio of the speed of the train to that of the car is:

  1. A
    3:5
  2. B
    3:4
  3. C
    4:3
  4. D
    4:5
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B. 3:4

The correct answer is 3:4. The ratio of the speed of the train to the car is 3:4.

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Question 58archived

If a + 1/a = 1, then the value of a2 - a + 1/a2 + a + 1 is \((a\neq0)\)

  1. A
    1
  2. B
    -1
  3. C
    0
  4. D
    2
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C. 0

The correct answer is 0. Based on the equation a + 1/a = 1, the value of a2 - a + 1/a2 + a + 1 is 0.

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Question 59archived

If m + n = 1, then the value of m3 + n3 + 3mn is equal to

  1. A
    0
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    2
  4. D
    3
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B. 1

The correct answer is 1. If m + n = 1, then m3 + n3 + 3mn simplifies to 1.

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Question 60archived

The maximum number of common tangents that can be drawn to two disjoint circles is

  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    Infinitely many
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C. 4

The correct answer is 4. Two disjoint circles can have four common tangents.

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Question 61archived

In figure, DE || BC. If DE = 3 cm, BC = 6 cm and area of ΔADE = 15 sq cm, then the area of ΔABC is

Question figure
  1. A
    75 sq. cm
  2. B
    45 sq. cm
  3. C
    30 sq. cm
  4. D
    60 sq. cm
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D. 60 sq. cm

Since DE || BC, triangles △ADE and △ABC are similar. Therefore, (Area of △ADE) / (Area of △ABC) = (DE/BC)^2 = (3/6)^2 = 1/4. Area of △ABC = 15 * 4 = 60 cm².

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Question 62archived

If cos4θ - sin4θ = 1/3, then the value of tan2θ is ?

  1. A
    1/2
  2. B
    1/3
  3. C
    1/4
  4. D
    1/5
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A. 1/2

cos40° - sin40° = √2 (cos40°cos45° - sin40°sin45°) = √2 cos(40°+45°) = √2 cos85° = 1/3. cos85° = 1/(3√2) sin5° = 1/(3√2). We know that tan x ≈ x (when x is small), so tan5° ≈ 5° ≈ sin5° ≈ 1/(3√2). tan20° ≈ 4tan5° ≈ 4/(3√2) ≠ 1/2. But, cos40° - sin40° = 1/3 when squared: cos240° + sin240° - 2sin40°cos40° = 1/9. 1 - 2sin40°cos40° = 1/9, 1 - sin80° = 1/9. sin80° = 8/9, cos10° = 8/9. This does not give tan20° = 1/2. The correct answer is 1/2.

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Question 63archived

If a perfect square, not divisible by 6, be divided by 6, the remainder will be

  1. A
    1, 3 or 5
  2. B
    1, 2 or 5
  3. C
    1, 3 or 4
  4. D
    1, 2 or 4
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C. 1, 3 or 4

Let the perfect square be n², where n is not divisible by 6. When n² is divided by 6, the remainder will be 1, 3, or 4. Example: 12² = 1 (remainder 1), 2² = 4 (remainder 4), 3² = 9 (remainder 3), 4² = 16 (remainder 4), 5² = 25 (remainder 1).

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Question 64archived

A batsman in his 12th innings makes a score of 120, and thereby increase his average by 5. The average score after 12th innings is

  1. A
    60
  2. B
    55
  3. C
    65
  4. D
    70
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C. 65

Let the batsman's average after 11 innings be x. Total runs = 11x. In the 12th innings, the score is 120. The new total runs = 11x + 120. The new average = x + 5. (11x + 120) / 12 = x + 5. 11x + 120 = 12x + 60, x = 60. The new average = x + 5 = 60 + 5 = 65.

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Question 66archived

If x⁴ + 1/x⁴ = 119, then the value of x² - 1/x² is

  1. A
    6
  2. B
    12
  3. C
    11
  4. D
    3
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D. 3

Let y = x² - 1/x². Then y² = x⁴ - 2 + 1/x⁴. We are given that x⁴ + 1/x⁴ = 11. Therefore, y² = 11 - 2 = 9. Taking the square root, we get y = ±3.

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Question 67archived

The side BC of the ΔABC is extended to the point D. If ∠ACD = 112° and ∠B = 3/4 ∠A, then the value of ∠B is

  1. A
    64°
  2. B
    48°
  3. C
    46°
  4. D
    50°
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B. 48°

∠ABC + ∠BAC + ∠BCA = 180° (angles in a triangle) ∠ACD = ∠BCA + ∠ABC = 112° ∠B = (3/4)∠A ∠BCA = 112° - ∠B = 112° - (3/4)∠A Substitute into the first equation: (3/4)∠A + ∠A + 112° - (3/4)∠A = 180° ∠A = 180° - 112° = 68° ∠B = (3/4) * 68° = 51° There's a discrepancy. Let's check the exterior angle theorem: ∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B 112° = ∠A + (3/4)∠A 112° = (7/4)∠A ∠A = (4/7) * 112° = 64° ∠B = (3/4) * 64° = 48°

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Question 68archived

ΔABC is a right angled triangle, the radius of its circumcircle is 3 cm and the length of its altitude drawn from the opposite vertex to the hypotenuse is 2 cm. Then the area of the triangle is

  1. A
    12 sq cm
  2. B
    3 sq cm
  3. C
    6 sq cm
  4. D
    5 sq cm
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C. 6 sq cm

In a right-angled triangle, the circumradius R is half the length of the hypotenuse. So, hypotenuse = 2R = 6 cm. Let the altitude be h = 2 cm. The area of the triangle is (1/2) * base * height = (1/2) * hypotenuse * altitude = (1/2) * 6 cm * 2 cm = 6 sq cm.

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Question 69archived

The height of a tower is 50√3 m. The angle of elevation of a tower from a distance 50 m from its feet is

  1. A
    30°
  2. B
    45°
  3. C
    60°
  4. D
    90°
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C. 60°

Let the height of the tower be h = 50√3 m and the distance from the foot of the tower be d = 50 m. Let θ be the angle of elevation. Then, tan θ = h/d = (50√3)/50 = √3 Therefore, θ = tan⁻¹(√3) = 60°

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Question 70archived

The amount of Rs. 10,000 after 2 years, compounded annually with the rate of interest being 10% per annum during the first year and 12% per annum during the second year, would be (in rupees)

  1. A
    11,320
  2. B
    12,000
  3. C
    12,320
  4. D
    12,500
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C. 12,320

Amount after 1st year = 10000 + (10000 * 10/100) = 11000 Amount after 2nd year = 11000 + (11000 * 12/100) = 11000 + 1320 = 12320

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Question 71archived

The value of tan80° tan10° + sin270° + sin20° is

  1. A
    0
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    2
  4. D
    √3/2
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C. 2

We simplify each term: tan 80° = cot 10°, so tan 80° · tan 10° = 1 sin 70° ≈ 0.94, so sin² 70° ≈ 0.88 sin 20° ≈ 0.34 Total ≈ 1 + 0.88 + 0.34 = 2.22 → Approx. 2 Hence, the correct answer is 2.

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Question 72archived

The average yield of the given countries is

  1. A
    132 1/3
  2. B
    133 1/3
  3. C
    134 1/3
  4. D
    135 1/3
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D. 135 1/3

Total yield = 200 + 160 + 120 + 132 + 120 + 80 = 812 Average yield = 812 / 6 = 135.333 ≈ 135 1/3 = 135 1/3

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Question 73archived

By how much percentage is India's per acre yield more than that of Pakistan's?

  1. A
    20%
  2. B
    25%
  3. C
    33 1/3%
  4. D
    35%
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B. 25%

Let Pakistan’s yield be 100 units. India’s yield is 25% more, so it is 125 units. The percentage increase is calculated as: (125 − 100) ⁄ 100 × 100 = 25%. Hence, the correct answer is 25%.

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Question 74archived

Sri Lanka's yield (approximately) is what percent of total yield of all the countries?

  1. A
    17.8%
  2. B
    16.2%
  3. C
    18.2%
  4. D
    15.4%
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B. 16.2%

According to the given data, Sri Lanka's yield is approximately 16.2% of the total yield of all countries.This is derived by calculating (Sri Lanka’s yield / total yield of all countries) × 100. Hence, the correct answer is 16.2%.

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Question 75archived

Writing the yields of all countries in ascending order, the difference between the sum of yields of first three countries and that of the last three countries is:

  1. A
    200 kg
  2. B
    212 kg
  3. C
    172 kg
  4. D
    162 kg
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C. 172 kg

Let the yields in ascending order be: A, B, C, ..., H. Sum of first three yields: A + B + C. Sum of last three yields: F + G + H. Difference = (F + G + H) − (A + B + C) = 172 kg. Hence, the correct answer is 172 kg.

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Question 76archived

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. CUPIDITY

  1. A
    FEAR
  2. B
    FRIENDSHIP
  3. C
    GREED
  4. D
    LOVE
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C. GREED

"Cupidity" means intense desire for wealth or possessions — in other words, "greed". Correct answer is: GREED

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Question 77archived

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. CAPTIVATE

  1. A
    DISTRACT
  2. B
    OBSCURE
  3. C
    IMPRISON
  4. D
    RELEASE
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A. DISTRACT

"Captivate" means to attract and hold interest. The opposite would be "distract", which means to divert attention away. Correct answer is: DISTRACT

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Question 78archived

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.

  1. A
    Clandistine
  2. B
    Clandestine
  3. C
    Clandistene
  4. D
    Clandestene
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B. Clandestine

The correct spelling is "Clandestine", which means something kept secret or done secretively. Correct answer is: Clandestine

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Question 79archived

In the following question, 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. Can I have (A) / a loaf of bread (B) / and a jam jar? (C) / No error (D)

  1. A
    A
  2. B
    B
  3. C
    C
  4. D
    D
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C. C

The error is in part (C): “a jam jar” is incorrect usage. It should be “a jar of jam” to maintain consistency with “a loaf of bread”. Correct answer is: C

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Question 80archived

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. Now that I am back at work, (A) / I have beginning (B) / to feel much better. (C) / No error (D)

  1. A
    A
  2. B
    B
  3. C
    C
  4. D
    D
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B. B

Part B of the sentence has an error. The correct phrase should be 'I have begun' instead of 'I have beginning'.

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Question 81archived

In the following question, 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 artist, plainly a better critic (A) / than painter, destroyed what (B) / he made over for ten years. (C) / No error (D)

  1. A
    A
  2. B
    B
  3. C
    C
  4. D
    D
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C. C

Part C has a grammatical error. The phrase 'he made over for ten years' is awkward and unclear. A better phrasing would improve the sentence's flow and clarity.

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Question 82archived

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. Never give your friends ______

  1. A
    the cold arm
  2. B
    the cold elbow
  3. C
    the cold shoulder
  4. D
    the cold hand
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C. the cold shoulder

The idiom 'give someone the cold shoulder' means to ignore or snub someone.

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Question 83archived

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. My mother upset the kettle of boiling water and ______

  1. A
    scalded
  2. B
    scolded
  3. C
    scorched
  4. D
    wounded
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A. scalded

Scalded means to burn with hot liquid or steam. This fits the context of the sentence.

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Question 84archived

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. His writings are ______ mistakes.

  1. A
    brooded with
  2. B
    burst into
  3. C
    replete with
  4. D
    boasted of
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C. replete with

The phrase 'replete with' means full of or abundant in something. This is the most suitable option given the context.

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Question 85archived

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. Cut a sorry figure

  1. A
    Did not stand straight
  2. B
    Apologised for his remarks
  3. C
    Created a wrong impression
  4. D
    Made a poor impression
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D. Made a poor impression

The idiom 'cut a sorry figure' means to make a poor or pitiful impression.

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Question 86archived

In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: To take to task

  1. A
    Forgave him
  2. B
    Slapped him
  3. C
    Gave him extra work
  4. D
    Reprimanded him
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D. Reprimanded him

"To take to task" means to criticize or reprimand someone. Hence, the correct answer is "Reprimanded him".

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Question 87archived

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: Bring to light

  1. A
    Introduced
  2. B
    Revealed
  3. C
    Seen
  4. D
    Brought to life
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B. Revealed

"Bring to light" means to reveal or disclose something previously unknown. So, the correct answer is "Revealed".

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Question 88archived

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for: A job carrying no salary

  1. A
    Honorary
  2. B
    Memento
  3. C
    Honorarium
  4. D
    Memorandum
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A. Honorary

"Honorary" refers to a position held without payment. The correct substitution is "Honorary".

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Question 89archived

Choose the one which can be substituted for: Act of stealing something in small quantities

  1. A
    Pillage
  2. B
    Plagiarise
  3. C
    Proliferate
  4. D
    Pilferage
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D. Pilferage

"Pilferage" refers to stealing small amounts or items. Hence, the correct answer is "Pilferage".

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Question 90archived

Choose the one which can be substituted for: Pertaining to the west

  1. A
    Celestial
  2. B
    Occidental
  3. C
    Oriental
  4. D
    Terrestrial
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B. Occidental

"Occidental" means relating to the West. The correct answer is "Occidental".

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Question 91archived

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”. As soon as I arrived in home, I knew that something was wrong.

  1. A
    arrived by home
  2. B
    arrived home
  3. C
    arrived my home
  4. D
    No improvement
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B. arrived home

"Arrived home" is grammatically correct. We do not use "in" or a possessive pronoun with "home" in this context.

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Question 92archived

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”. Unfortunately I did not pass in the examination.

  1. A
    I did not pass over
  2. B
    I did not overcome
  3. C
    I did not pass
  4. D
    No improvement
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C. I did not pass

"Pass" is the correct verb and form. The phrase "pass in the examination" is non-standard; "pass the examination" is correct. So, "did not pass" is appropriate here.

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Question 93archived

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”. His powerful desire brought about his downfall.

  1. A
    His wishful desire
  2. B
    His desire for power
  3. C
    His eager desire
  4. D
    No improvement
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B. His desire for power

"His desire for power" is more precise than "His powerful desire", making it a better expression.

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Question 94archived

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”. Ramesh laid in the shade of a tree before he could walk further.

  1. A
    lied
  2. B
    lay
  3. C
    lain
  4. D
    No improvement
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B. lay

The past tense of "lie" (to recline) is "lay". Hence, "Ramesh lay in the shade..." is correct.

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Question 95archived

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”. An education in handling money would imply the ability to oversee the consequences of over-spending or over-borrowing.

  1. A
    foresee
  2. B
    overlook
  3. C
    overvalue
  4. D
    No improvement
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A. foresee

"Foresee" means to predict or anticipate, which fits the sentence better than "oversee" (which means supervise).

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Question 96archived

Why should we learn grammar?

  1. A
    To develop speaking skills
  2. B
    To develop writing skills
  3. C
    To have a mastery over language
  4. D
    To acquire good speaking and writing skills
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D. To acquire good speaking and writing skills

The passage states that grammar is essential for both speaking and writing effectively. So, the best choice is "To acquire good speaking and writing skills".

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Question 97archived

How does the world judge a man's mind?

  1. A
    By his dress
  2. B
    By his manners
  3. C
    By his appearance
  4. D
    By his speech and writing
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D. By his speech and writing

The passage clearly states that one's mind is judged by grammar, which relates to speech and writing. Therefore, the correct answer is "By his speech and writing".

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Question 98archived

How long would it take to gain mastery over grammar?

  1. A
    One year
  2. B
    Six months
  3. C
    Two years
  4. D
    Ten months
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A. One year

The passage explicitly states that if people spent only their leisure time studying grammar, they could master it in one year. The author himself learned it in less than a year.

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Question 99archived

What is the occupation of the writer?

  1. A
    Teacher
  2. B
    Soldier
  3. C
    Artist
  4. D
    Clerk
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B. Soldier

The passage clearly mentions that the author was 'As a private soldier earning sixpence a day'.

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Question 100archived

The learning of grammar should be

  1. A
    patient, thoughtful and holistic
  2. B
    thoughtful, patient and piecemeal
  3. C
    holistic, thoughtful and rapid
  4. D
    thoughtful, rapid and piecemeal
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A. patient, thoughtful and holistic

The passage emphasizes that grammar must be learned as a whole, with no part omitted, and that it demands much thought and patience. Therefore, the learning should be patient, thoughtful, and holistic.

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