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Question 1
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Which of the following numbers is divisible by 12?

A
50978

B
4284

C
101954

D
101956

Solution

4284 - On adding the digits, we get 4 + 2 + 8 + 4 = 18 (divisible by 3).
As 4284 is divisible by both 4 and 3, so it is divisible by 12.
Question 2
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What is the sum of and ?

A

B

C

D

Solution

=

=

=

=
Question 3
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A, B and C brought mangoes in the ratio 5 : 3 : 2. If the difference between number of mangoes with A and C is 60, then find the difference between the number of mangoes with B and C.

A
20

B
30

C
40

D
50

Solution

Let the respective number of mangoes brought by A, B and C be 5x, 3x and 2x.
Now, 5x - 2x = 60
⇒ x = 20
Now, share of B = 60 and share of C = 40
Therefore, the required difference = 60 - 40 = 20
Question 4
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A positive integer, when multiplied by 12 gives a number, which is 1 less than the square of 7. Find the value of that positive integer.

A
2

B
4

C
6

D
8

Solution

First of all, square of 7
= 7²
= 49
According to the question,
⇒ 49 - 1 = 48
Le thr required number be x.
x × 12 = 48
x =
Positive integer = 4
Question 5
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100^2.5 : 16² is the same as

A
3125 : 32

B
625 : 16

C
625 : 8

D
3125 : 8

Solution

100^2.5: 16²
= (10)²^×^2.5 : 2⁸= 10⁵ : 2⁸= 5⁵ : 2³= 3125 : 8
Question 6
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The diagonal of a square is equal to the side of an equilateral triangle. If the area of the square is 15 sq. cm, then what is the area of the equilateral triangle?

A
45/ sq. cm

B
45 sq. cm

C
45 sq. cm

D
45/2 sq. cm

Solution

Let side of square = a cm
Diagonal of square = a cm
Area of square = a²sq. cm
A.T.Q.,
a² = 15
Also, side of equilateral triangle = a cm
Area of equilateral triangle = (/4)(Side)²sq. cm
= (/4)(a)² sq. cm
= (/2)a²sq. cm= (/2)15 sq. cm
= 45/2 sq. cm
Question 7
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If the mean of r₁, r₂, r₃ and r₄ is m, what is the mean of r₁ – t, r₂ – t, r₃ – t and r₄ – t?

A
m – 4t

B
t – m

C
4m – t

D
m – t

Solution

Mean of r₁, r₂, r₃ and r₄ is m.
r₁ + r₂ + r₃ + r₄ = 4m ….. (1)
Now, mean of r₁ – t, r₂ – t, r₃ – t and r₄ – t =
= [From (1)]
=
Question 8
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In a box, there are 5 red, 9 green and 6 black balls. One ball is picked up randomly. What is the probability that it is neither red nor green?

A

B

C

D

Solution

Total number of balls = 5 + 9 + 6 = 20
E = event that the ball drawn is neither red nor green = event that the ball drawn is black = 6
Therefore, P(E) =
Question 9
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What is the smallest number which when multiplied by 1944 will make it a perfect square?

A
2

B
3

C
6

D
8

Solution

1944 = 2³ × 3⁵
So, to make it a perfect square, we have to multiply it with 2 × 3 = 6.
Question 10
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What is the value of ^?

A

B

C

D

Solution

=
=
Question 11
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A rectangular carpet has an area of 120 sq. m and a perimeter of 46 m. The length of its diagonal is

A
15 m

B
16 m

C
17 m

D
20 m

Solution

Let l and b be the length and breadth of the rectangle, respectively.
Perimeter of the rectangle = 2(l + b)
Area of the rectangle = lb
2(l + b) = 46 or l + b = 23
Also, lb = 120
∴ Diagonal =
=
=
= = 17 m
Question 12
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Which of the following will be the smallest number to be multiplied with 134456 to make it a perfect cube?

A
7

B
8

C
4

D
17

Solution

134456 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 7 × 7 × 7 × 7
So, we will multiply it by 7 to make a perfect cube.
Question 13
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Find the simple interest on Rs. 2000 at 6% per annum for a period of 1 year and 7 months.

A
Rs. 200

B
Rs. 190

C
Rs. 180

D
None of these

Solution

Time (T) = 1 year 7 months = years

Simple Interest =

S.I. = = Rs. 190
Question 14
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A person buys several fruits at the rate of 16 for Rs. 24 and sells them at the rate of 8 for Rs. 18. What is his gain percent?

A
50%

B
60%

C
40%

D
25%

Solution

Cost price of 16 fruits = Rs. 24 (i)
Sale price of 8 fruits = Rs. 18 (ii)
∴ Sale price of 16 fruits = Rs. 36 (iii)
Thus, required gain percent = x 100% = 50%
Question 15
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A watch was sold at a loss of 10 percent. If it was sold for $70 more, there would have been a gain of 4 percent. What was the CP of the watch?

A
$475

B
$500

C
$550

D
$600

Solution

Let the cost price of the watch is $x.
Selling Price = 0.9x$
New Selling Price = 0.9x + 70
New gain = 4% of x = 0.04x
According to the question,
0.9x + 70 - x = 0.04x
0.14x = 70
x = $500
Question 16
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Ten men can clean 2 acres of a field in 12 days. How many men can clean 3 acres of the field in 6 days?

A
30 men

B
32 men

C
31 men

D
24 men

Solution

By using the formula M₁× D₁/W₁ = M₂ × D₂/W₂, we get
10 × 12/2 = M₂ × 6/3
M₂ = 30
Question 17
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A boy goes to school at a speed of 3 km/hr and returns to his village at a speed of 2 km/hr. If he takes 5 hours in all, then the distance between the village and the school is

A
6 km

B
7 km

C
8 km

D
9 km

Solution

Let the distance between the village and the school be x km.
∴ Time taken to go to school = hr
Time taken to come back to village = hr
According to the question,

2x + 3x = 30
5x = 30
x = 6 km
Question 18
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If a – b = 11 and ab = 24, then the value of a² + b² is

A
169

B
37

C
173

D
48

Solution

We will use the following formula to find the answer:

Then,

We know, (a - b) = 11, ab = 24.

Substituting the values, we get
, which gives 121 + 48 = 169 as the answer.

Question 19

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If the thickness of a pile of 14 cardboards is 98 mm, what is the thickness of a pile of 30 cardboards?

210 mm

201 cm

2100 mm

211 cm

Solution

Number of cardboards	Thickness of pile (in mm)
14	98
30	t

It is direct proportion.
∴
Or t = = 210 mm

Question 20
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Simplify 10.2 × 9.8.

A
88.96

B
96.96

C
99.96

D
100

Solution

10.2 × 9.8 can also be written as: (10 + 0.2)(10 - 0.2)
Using (a - b)(a + b) = a²- b², we get
10.2 × 9.8 = (10 - 0.2)(10 + 0.2) = 10² - 0.2² = 100 - 0.04 = 99.96
Question 21
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Given 33698267 = 6859 x 4913, what is the cube root of 33698267?

A
323

B
391

C
437

D
357

Solution

33698267 = 6859 × 4913
Cube root of 33698267 = (Cube root of 6859) × (Cube root of 4913) = 19 × 17 = 323
Question 22
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Which of the following numbers is definitely not a perfect square?

A
960400

B
23235722

C
23338561

D
1046529

Solution

If a number is a perfect square, it must end with 0, 1, 4, 9, 6 or 5.
23235722 ends with 2.
So, 23235722 can never be a perfect square.
Question 23
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The factors of are

A

B

C

D
None of these

Solution

[Using a² + b² - 2ab = (a - b)²]

[Using (a² - b²) = (a + b)(a - b)]
Question 24
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Which of the following is an equivalent fraction of ?

A

B

C

D

Solution
Question 25
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Adam and Benjamin have ratio of their ages as 3 : 4. Their father observes their growth and predicts that ratio of their ages after 20 years will become 7 : 8. What is the present age of Adam?

A
10 years

B
15 years

C
25 years

D
30 years

Solution

Assume, present age of Adam = 3p years and present age of Benjamin = 4p years
Now, according to the question,
(3p + 20)/(4p + 20) = 7/8
Or, 8(3p + 20) = 7(4p + 20)
Or, 24p + 160 = 28p + 140
Or, 4p = 20
Or, p = 5
So, present age of Adam = 3p years = 15 years
Hence, answer option (2) is correct.
Question 26
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What must be added to 16y²- 4y + 8 to get 6y² - 2y - 4?

A
-10y² + 2y - 12

B
-10y² + 4y - 12

C
-10y² + 4y + 4

D
10y² - 2y + 44

Solution

Let the term added be 'a'.
16y²- 4y + 8 + a = 6y²- 2y - 4
a = 6y²- 2y - 4 - (16y²- 4y + 8)
a = 6y²- 2y - 4 - 16y²+4y - 8
a = -10y²+ 2y - 12
Question 27
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Find the values of X, Y and Z in the following and then calculate the value of (X × Z - Y).

A
14

B
17

C
34

D
None of these

Solution

We have
X = 9, Z = 2, Y = 4
So, (X × Z - Y) = 9 × 2 - 4 = 14
Question 28
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Find the value of 'X' in 2 × 8X + 15 – 4(2 + 3) × 8 = 63.

A
13

B
9

C
–0.48

D
-23.56

Solution

2 × 8X + 15 – 4(2 + 3) × 8 = 63
16X + 15 – 4(5) × 8 = 63
16X + 15 – 20 × 8 = 63
16X + 15 – 160 = 63
16X = 63 + 160 – 15
16X = 208
X = 13
Question 29
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Which of the following numbers is the same as ?

A
1

B
2

C
3

D
4

Solution

=
= 2
Question 30
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If xy = 2 and x² + y² = 5, then is

A
0

B

C
1

D

Solution

xy = 2 and x² + y² = 5
On dividing 2^nd by 1^st, we get
Question 31
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The base radius and volume of a right circular cylinder are 3 m and 198 m³, respectively. What is its height?

A
10.5 m

B
7 m

C
21 m

D
m

Solution

Volume of a cylinder = r²h …………. (1)
Where,
π =
r = base radius of the cylinder
h = height of the cylinder
Given: Volume of the cylinder = 198 m³
Radius of the cylinder = 3 m
Height of the cylinder = ?
Thus, 198= (3)²h
198 = [∵ (3)² = 3 3 = 9]
h = 7 m
Question 32
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The average of five distinct numbers is 25. When five new numbers are added, the average increases by 5. What is the average of the five numbers that are added?

A
28

B
30

C
32

D
35

Solution

Sum of 5 numbers = 5 × 25 = 125
When 5 numbers are added, new sum = 30 × 10 = 300
Sum of the 5 new numbers = Total sum of 5 new numbers = 300 - 125 = 175
Average of these 5 numbers = 175/5 = 35
Question 33
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A cuboid having sides 225 cm, 125 cm and 120 cm is melted into a cube. Find the edge of the cube.

A
140 cm

B
160 cm

C
150 cm

D
170 cm

Solution

Volume of the cuboid = Volume of the cube
225 × 125 × 120 = Volume of the cube = a³
3375000 = a³
a = 150 cm
Therefore, edge of the cube = 150 cm
Question 34
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If the volume of a cubical box is 343 cm³, what is the length of its edge?

A
cm

B
cm

C
cm

D
7 cm

Solution

If 'a' is the edge of a cube, then volume of the cube = a³
Therefore, 343 cm³ = a³
Taking cube root on both sides, we get
a = 7 cm
Question 35
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In a polygon, the measure of each interior angle is 3 times the measure of an exterior angle. How many sides does this polygon have?

A
4

B
6

C
8

D
10

Solution

Let the measure of exterior angle be x and the number of sides be n.
Measure of interior angle = 3x
x + 3x = 180°
4x = 180°
x = = 45°
Measure of exterior angle = 45°
Measure of interior angle = 3 × 45° = 135°
135°n = Sum
Also, sum = (n - 2) × 180°
135°n = 180°n - 360°
360° = 180°n - 135°n
Or n = = 8
Question 36
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The following set of data has been arranged in ascending order. What is the value of 't' if the median of the data is 16?

8, 11, 13, t + 2, t + 4, 20, 21, 23

A
14

B
13

C
12

D
10

Solution

The following set of data contains 8 numbers.
Median = Average of 4^th and 5^th term
From the given number:
Median of the data = = t + 3
So, t + 3 = 16
Therefore, t = 13
Hence, answer option 2 is correct.
Question 37
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Simplify: 24 - 16 ÷ 2 - {32 of (-2) + (6 × 5 - 4)}

A
26

B
36

C
54

D
72

Solution

First solve the brackets using BODMAS.
32 of (-2)
32 × (-2) =-64
Also, 6 × 5 - 4 =30 - 4 = 26
So, {-64 + 26} = (-38)
Now, 16 ÷ 2 = 8
∴ 24 - 8 - {-38} = 24 - 8 + 38 = 54
Question 38
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If the number 23x4534x01 is divisible by 11, then how many values can x be substituted with?

A
1

B
4

C
9

D
10

Solution

Sum of the digits at even places = 11 + x
Sum of the digits at odd places = 11 + x
Difference is 0.
i.e. The given number is divisible by 11, irrespective of the value of x.
So, x can be anything from 0 to 9.
Thus, x can be substituted with 10 values.
Question 39
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In the figure given below (not drawn to scale), ACDF is a rectangle and BDE is a triangle. Find EBD.

A
42°

B
71°

C
128°

D
134°

Solution

ECDB + EBDE = 90° (Angle of a rectangle)
43° + EBDE = 90°
EBDE = 90° - 43° = 47°
In triangle BED:
EEBD + EBDE + EBED = 180° ...(Angle sum property)
62° + 47° + EEBD = 180°
EEBD = 180° - (62° + 47°) = 71°
Question 40
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How many faces and edges are there in the given shape?

A
8 and 12

B
7 and 12

C
12 and 6

D
12 and 8

Solution

The given shape is a hexagonal pyramid.
It has 7 faces and 12 edges.
Question 41
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A rectangular lawn, 60 metres by 40 metres, has two roads, each 5 metres wide, running in the middle of it, one parallel to the length and the other parallel to the breadth. The cost of gravelling the roads at a rate of 60 paise per sq. metre is

A
Rs. 300

B
Rs. 285

C
Rs. 250

D
Rs. 265

Solution

Area of the roads = Area of NOPQ + Area of EFGH - Area of the square JKLM
= (60 × 5) + (40 × 5) - (5 × 5) = 475 sq. m
Cost of gravelling = 475 × (60/100) = Rs. 285
Question 42
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The area of a trapezium is 180 cm² and its height is 12 cm. If one of the parallel sides is double the other, find the length of the two parallel sides.

A
30 cm, 60 cm

B
40 cm, 80 cm

C
20 cm, 40 cm

D
10 cm, 20 cm

Solution

Area = 180 cm²
Height, h = 12 cm
Let one parallel side be a.
Other parallel side, b = 2a.

Area = × (a + b) × h

180 = × (3a) ×12

3a = 30
a = 10 cm
b = 2 × 10 = 20 cm
Question 43
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If the volume of a cube is (12)³ m³, then the total surface area of the cube is equal to

A
144 m²

B
576 m²

C
432 m²

D
864 m²

Solution

Volume of a cube = a³, where 'a' is the edge of the cube.
Given, volume of the cube = (12)³ m³
a³ = (12)³ m³
Taking cube root, we get
a = 12 m
Now, total surface area of the cube = 6a²
= 6(12)²
= 6 12 12
= 6 144
= 864 m²

Question 44

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If 15 workers can build a wall in 48 hours, then how many workers will be required to build the same wall in 24 hours?

15

18

20

30 Solution

Number of workers	Time taken to complete the task (in hours)
15	48
W	24

It is a case of inverse proportion.
∴ x₁y₁ = x₂y₂
15 48 = W 24
Or W =

Question 45
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Find the value of the integer, which when multiplied by 21 gives the product -294.

A
-11

B
-14

C
-17

D
-19

Solution

Suppose the number is y.
21 × y = -294
So, y =
= -14
So, the required number is -14.
Question 46
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Study the graph carefully and answer the question given below it.

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In which year was the increase in the number of doctors over the preceding year highest?

A
2016

B
2015

C
2014

D
2013

Solution

In 2013, increase over the preceding year = (500 - 350) = 150
In 2016, it is: (300 - 200) = 100
Therefore, in 2013, there was the highest increase in the number of doctors over the preceding year.
Question 47
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Study the graph carefully and answer the question given below it.

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The number of doctors in 2016 was approximately how many times the number of doctors in 2014?

A

B

C
2

D
1

Solution

Number of doctors in 2016 = 200
Number of doctors in 2014 = 400
Required number =
Hence, the number of doctors in 2016 was approximately times the number of doctors in 2014.
Question 48
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Study the graph carefully and answer the question given below it.

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The increase in the number of doctors in 2013 was what percent of the number of doctors in 2012?

A
22.87%

B
31.65%

C
42.85%

D
52.85%

Solution

Number of doctors in 2013 = 500
Number of doctors in 2012 = 350
Increase = 500 - 350 = 150
Required percentage = = 42.85%
Question 49
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Study the graph carefully and answer the question given below it.

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The number of doctors in 2016 was approximately what percent of the average number of doctors for the given years?

A
54.11%

B
55.87%

C
61.23%

D
50.00%

Solution

Total number of doctors in all the years = 350 + 500 + 400 + 400 + 200 + 300 = 2150
Average = = 358.33 = 358 (approx.)
Number of doctors in 2016 = 200
Required percentage = %
Question 50
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Study the graph carefully and answer the question given below it.

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In which year was the number of doctors over the preceding year same?

A
2013

B
2014

C
2015

D
2016

Solution

From the graph it is clear that in 2015, the number of doctors over the preceding year was same.
Question 51
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Directions: The given question has four options. Mark the correct option after checking the punctuation in each option.

The king said alas there is no hope to save the town.

A
The king said, "Alas! There is no hope to save the town."

B
The king said, "Alas, there is no hope to save the town."

C
The king said, "Alas? There is no hope to save the town."

D
The king said, Alas! There is no hope to save the town.

Solution

"Said", being reporting verb, will be followed by comma. The reported speech, that follows the reporting verb 'said', will be enclosed in quotes. The interjection 'Alas' takes an exclamation mark (!) and the following sentence begins with capital letter.
Question 52
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Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct speech.

The father said to the son, "Why do you not start preparing for the examination this month?"

A
The father asked the son that why did he not start preparing for the examination this month?

B
The father told the son why he did not prepare for the examination that month.

C
The father enquired of the son why he did not start preparing for the examination this month.

D
The father asked the son why he did not start preparing for the examination that month.

Solution

The interrogative sentence changes into assertive when the narration is changed. The reporting verb 'said' changes to asked, queried, questioned etc. When a question begins with a question word such as where, why, how etc., the same word is used to introduce the question in the indirect speech. As the sentence will be assertive, normal word order will follow, i.e. subject will come before the auxiliary and main verb. The tense changes from simple present (do) to simple past (did). Words expressing nearness in direct speech are changed into words expressing distance in indirect speech. So, 'this month' becomes 'that month'. So, option (4) is the correct answer.
Question 53
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Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

The students have dedicated an issue of magazine to him.

A
An issue of magazine had been dedicated to him by the students.

B
An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students.

C
An issue of magazine have been dedicated to him by the students.

D
An issue of magazine is dedicated to him by the students.

Solution

When changing the voice, the subject becomes the object and vice-versa. The tense of the sentence in active voice is present perfect. In passive voice, the passive present perfect tense, with the structure 'has been + past participle form of main verb', will be used as 'an issue' is singular.
Question 54
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Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Exuberant

A
Buoyant

B
Lifeless

C
Depressed

D
Unexcited

Solution

The word 'exuberant' means 'full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.'
'Buoyant' also means 'cheerful and optimistic.'
So, option 1 is the correct answer.
Question 55
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Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Vintage

A
Inferior

B
Classic

C
Minor

D
Fresh

Solution

The word 'vintage' means 'something from the past of high quality, especially something representing the best of its kind.'
'Classic' also means 'something judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.'
So, option 2 is the correct answer.
Question 56
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Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the below idiom/phrase.

With might and main

A
With full risks

B
With full force

C
Having full confidence

D
With full blessings

Solution

'With might and main' means 'with full force'.
Question 57
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Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Capture

A
Arrest

B
Catching

C
Grab

D
Release

Solution

The word 'capture' means 'to take captive.'
Whereas 'release' means 'to set free.'
So, option 4 is the antonym of the given word.
Question 58
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Directions: Choose the correct option.

The plural number of `nucleus` is

A
nucleuses

B
nuclea

C
nuclei

D
nucli

Solution

The plural of nucleus is 'nuclei'. Option 3 is correct.
Question 59
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Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has errors. If there is no error, choose (D) as your answer.

The teacher were (A) angry, so the students (B) maintained pin drop silence. (C) No error (D)

A
(A)

B
(B)

C
(C)

D
(D)

Solution

Subject-verb agreement - 'were' will be replaced by 'was' as the subject (teacher) is singular.
Question 60
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Directions: Choose the correct order to make the sentence below meaningful.

in order to (1)/ started their own (2)/ voice their (3)/ political clubs (4)/ and newspapers (5)/ interests women (6)

A
312564

B
524613

C
136245

D
436125

Solution

The correct sentence is:
In order to voice their interests, women started their own political clubs and newspapers.
Question 61
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Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

You are such a coward, a dead snake can __________.

A
make look silly

B
scare you silly

C
harm you silly

D
make you silly

Solution

'Scare you silly' means 'to shock or frighten someone very suddenly and/or severely'. It fits with 'coward'.
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Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

___________ you have not obeyed me, I will not make suggestions anymore.

A
Since

B
That

C
Unless

D
Until

Solution

As the reason is already known, the correct usage will be 'since'. Double negatives are not used, so options 3 and 4 are incorrect. Option 1 is the answer.
Question 63
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Directions: Find the prefix for the following word:

Normal

A
Ab

B
Im

C
Un

D
Dis

Solution

'Abnormal' means 'not normal; not typical, usual, regular or conforming to a norm'. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.
Question 64
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Directions: Complete the following maxim.

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do ____.

A
daily

B
weekly

C
today

D
yesterday

Solution

The correct maxim is 'Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.'
Question 65
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Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is furthest in meaning to the underlined word.

The proposal was denounced by one and all.

A
renounced

B
examined

C
announced

D
commended

Solution

'Denounce' means 'speak out against'. 'Commend' means 'express approval of'. So, option 4 is the correct opposite.
Question 66
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Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is furthest in meaning to the underlined word.

She was sceptical about the safety of the new drug.

A
doubtful

B
certain

C
hopeful

D
sanguine

Solution

'Sceptical' means 'doubtful'. So, its opposite will be 'certain'.
Question 67
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Directions: A sentence is given with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response accordingly.

The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of the ministerial office.

A
Grudging

B
Willing

C
Resistant

D
Gloomy

Solution

'Willing' is opposite to 'reluctant'.
Question 68
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Directions: A sentence is given below. Part of it is underlined. For the underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response accordingly.

Whatever opinion he gives is sane.

A
rational

B
obscure

C
wild

D
arrogant

Solution

'Sane' means 'rational'.
Question 69
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Directions: A sentence is given below. Part of it is underlined. For the underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response accordingly.

Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the art.

A
tricky

B
harmful

C
difficult

D
dangerous

Solution

'Hazardous' means 'dangerous'.
Question 70
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The adjective form of 'speed' is:

A
speedy

B
sped

C
speedily

D
spade

Solution

The word 'speedy' refers to someone/something characterised by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed.
Question 71
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable lists of do's and don'ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self-improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

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The author seems to think that others

A
feel happy when we slip back to our old ways

B
do not really want us to improve ourselves

C
are ready to tease and laugh at our attempts

D
might embarrass us by praising our attempts

Solution

It is given in the passage, "We ... look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways."
The use of 'look foolish' indicates that people are ready to tease and laugh at the unsuccessful efforts made by us.
Question 72
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable lists of do's and don'ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self-improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

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The author says that most of us fail in our attempts at self-improvement because

A
we set too high goals for ourselves

B
we do not have the persistence of mind

C
our nature is such that we cannot become perfect

D
certain imperfections have become a part and parcel of our lives

Solution

The passage states, "Most of us fail in our efforts at self-improvement because our schemes are too ambitious ..." This means we set very high goals for ourselves. As a result they become difficult to achieve.
Question 73
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable lists of do's and don'ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self-improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

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The author seems to imply that many are inveterate smokers because

A
they have not really tried to give up smoking

B
they know from past experience that they can never succeed in their attempt to give up

C
they want to forget the frustration of not smoking

D
they do not have the will power to stop smoking

Solution

It is given in the passage, "If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure." This indicates that their past efforts resulted in failures. So, they remain habitual smokers.
Question 74
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable lists of do's and don'ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self-improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

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'The same old favourites recur ... with monotonous regularity' implies that

A
we want to be so perfect that we include some items regularly

B
we have been so regularly doing certain things that they have become monotonous

C
in spite of repeated failures, we still would like to try one more time

D
some favourite actions if repeated often could become monotonous

Solution

The same resolutions occur on our list every year. We try every year and in spite of failure, the same resolution is back on the list. This indicates that we want to try again next year.
Question 75
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Directions For Questions

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable lists of do's and don'ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self-improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

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The phrase ''formidable lists of do's and don'ts'' means that

A
the bad points of our character are formidable

B
the list is so long that it is frightening

C
the things that need to be included is frightening

D
the realisation that we are so imperfect is frightening

Solution

'Formidable' means 'inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large'. The list is so long that it is intimidating or frightening.
Question 76
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Which of the following statements is incorrect about a star?

A
A star is an extremely hot body, which emits its own light and heat.

B
It consists mostly of oxygen at a very high temperature.

C
It is the fusion of atoms which is responsible for its hotness.

D
Twinkling of stars is due to refraction of light in different layered gaseous environment on the Earth.

Solution

It consists mostly of hydrogen at very high temperature. At this temperature, the hydrogen atoms fuse slowly and get converted into helium by releasing large amount of heat and energy.
Question 77
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Graphite is an allotrope of carbon. Which of the following is not a property of graphite?

A
It is lighter than diamond.

B
It does not conduct electricity.

C
It has a very high melting point.

D
It burns to form carbon dioxide.

Solution

Graphite conducts electricity due to the presence of free electrons in a its crystal lattice.
Hence, option (2) is incorrect.

Question 78

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Match the following:

1. Sandy soil	A. Mainly fine particles
2. Clayey soil	B. Fine and large particles in equal proportion
3. Loamy soil	C. Mainly big particles

1 – B, 2 – A, 3 – C

1 – C, 2 – A, 3 – B

1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – A

1 – A, 2 – C, 3 – B

Solution

Sandy soil Mainly big particles
Clayey soil Mainly fine particles
Loamy soil Fine and large particles in equal proportion

Question 79
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___________ energy acts as the basic source of energy in thermal power plants.

A
Kinetic

B
Mechanical

C
Potential

D
Chemical

Solution

Chemical energy is the basic source of energy in thermal power plants. Chemical energy is produced by the burning of coal in thermal power plants and then converting it into electrical energy.
Hence, option (4) is correct.
Question 80
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A _____ is a collection of large number of rocky and metallic particles orbiting around the Sun, in an elliptical orbit.

A
comet

B
asteroid

C
star

D
meteorite

Solution

Comet is a collection of large number of rocky and metallic particles orbiting around the Sun in an highly elliptical orbit. It mostly remains away from the Sun. It develops tail when it reaches near the Sun.
Question 81
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Which of the following metals has a shiny appearance initially, but with time a green-coloured layer is formed on its surface?

A
Iron

B
Copper

C
Aluminium

D
Gold

Solution

Copper is a shiny brown-coloured element, but when objects made of copper are left exposed to air, their surface is attacked by CO₂ and water vapour (present in the air); thus, a green coating of basic copper carbonates is formed on its surface.

On the other hand, objects made of iron when exposed to air for a long time get covered with a coating of a brown flaky substance called rust.

Gold is a non-reactive metal. So, air has no effect on it. But aluminium, when exposed to air, develops a film of aluminium oxide on its surface which makes it resistant to further corrosion.
4 Al(s) + 3 O₂(g) 2 Al₂O₃(s)
Question 82
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Which of the following is not a type of friction?

A
Fluid friction

B
Rolling friction

C
Static friction

D
Water friction

Solution

Generally there are 4 types of friction. They are static friction, sliding friction, rolling friction and fluid friction.
Question 83
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Which part of the eye is photo-sensitive?

A
Blind spot

B
Retina

C
Yellow spot

D
Cornea

Solution

The choroid is connected to the iris through the ciliary body. The retina is the innermost and most photosensitive part of the eye, which is located at its back. It comprises innumerable cells called rods and cones, which help people to see in dim as well as bright light.
Question 84
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Organisms having a well-defined nucleus with a nuclear membrane are known as

A
prokaryotes

B
unicellular

C
eukaryotes

D
multicellular

Solution

A eukaryote is any organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.
Question 85
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The other name for dynamic friction is _______.

A
sliding friction

B
limiting friction

C
fluid friction

D
static friction

Solution

Kinetic friction, also known as dynamic or sliding friction, occurs when a body is in relative motion with another, with their surfaces in contact. It is the frictional force that slows down, and eventually stops a moving object.
For example, a soccer ball given a slight kick will begin to roll on the pitch, then slow down, and then come to a stop. The ball is slowed down, and then stopped after it had started moving with a velocity, as a result of the kinetic friction between its surface and the pitch.
Question 86
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Which of the following is a natural magnet?

A
Bar magnet

B
Electro magnet

C
Lodestone

D
Magnetic needle

Solution

A lodestone is a naturally magnetised piece of the mineral magnetite. They are naturally occurring magnets, which can attract iron.
Question 87
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The alternate rise and fall of ocean water due to high tide and low tide generates enormous amount of energy which is known as ______.

A
hydro energy

B
wind energy

C
tidal energy

D
geothermal energy

Solution

Tidal power or tidal energy is a form of hydropower that converts the energy obtained from tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity.
Question 88
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What happens when copper carbonate is heated?

A
Its colour changes from green to black.

B
It becomes colourless.

C
It burns with a violent reaction.

D
It releases oxygen.

Solution

When heated, copper carbonate (green) turns black due to the formation of copper oxide. The copper oxide can then react with the hydrogen gas to form the copper metal and water.
Question 89
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___________ performs the function of packaging the materials, to be either delivered to the intra-cellular targets or secreted outside the cell.

A
Lysosome

B
Golgi apparatus

C
Vacuole

D
Mitochondrion

Solution

Golgi apparatus performs the function of packaging the materials, to be either delivered to the intra-cellular targets or secreted outside the cell. The formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids also takes place in Golgi apparatus.
Question 90
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Which of the following catalysts is used to convert vegetable oil into Vanaspati ghee?

A
Potassium permanganate

B
Nickel

C
Sulphuric acid

D
Potassium dichromate

Solution

The conversion of vegetable oil into Vanaspati ghee is an example of hydrogenation reaction in which nickel, palladium or platinum are used as catalysts.
Question 91
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Which of the following is prepared from ammonia?

A
Explosives

B
Medicines

C
Fertilisers

D
All of the above

Solution

Ammonia is also used as a refrigerant gas, for purification of water supplies, and in the manufacture of plastics, explosives, textiles, pesticides, dyes and other chemicals. It is found in many household and industrial-strength cleaning solutions.
Question 92
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Which of the following iron ores contains the highest amount of iron in it?

A
Haematite

B
Limonite

C
Magnetite

D
Siderite

Solution

Magnetite is a rock mineral and one of the main iron ores, with the chemical formula Fe₃O₄. It contains highest iron content i.e. 72.4%.
Question 93
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Which of the following subatomic particles was discovered by James Chadwick?

A
Electron

B
Proton

C
Neutron

D
Quarks

Solution

Chadwick discovered the neutron in 1932. It was discovered that Beryllium, when bombarded by alpha particles, emitted a very energetic stream of radiation.

This observation led to the discovery of the neutron.
Question 94
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The electronic configuration of chlorine is

A
2, 8, 3

B
2, 8, 7

C
2, 8, 6

D
2, 8, 4

Solution

Atomic number of chlorine = 17
Its electronic configuration will be: 2, 8, 7.
As K shell can accomodate maximum of 2 electrons whereas L and M shell can have maximum of 8 electrons.
So, for Chlorine
K,L,M are 2,8,7 respectively.
Question 95
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Which of the following options is/are the advantage(s) of crop rotation?

A
Crop rotation controls pest.

B
It reduces the need of fertilisers.

C
By alternating between the deep and shallow rooted crops, the soil may be utilised completely.

D
All of the above

Solution

All of the above are the advantages of crop rotation.
Several crops may be grown in succession with only one soil preparation. For example, land is ploughed for maize and its stubble is left on the land for wheat.
Crop rotation controls pest as most pathogens do not infest multiple crops. It reduces the need of fertilisers. For example, nitrogen supply is maintained in the crop field when leguminous crops are alternated with others. By alternating between the deep and shallow rooted crops, the soil may be utilised completely. It is an advantage of crop rotation.
Question 96
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Which of the following microorganisms promotes the formation of curd from milk?

A
Yeast

B
Acetobacter

C
Lactobacillus

D
Penicillium

Solution

When milk is heated to a temperature of 30-40 degrees centigrade and a small amount of old curd is added to it, the lactobacillus in that curd sample gets activated and multiplies. These convert the lactose into lactic acid, which imparts the sour taste to curd.
Question 97
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Which of the following organisms are the smallest of all?

A
Fungi

B
Bacteria

C
Virus

D
Protozoans

Solution

Viruses are the smallest of all organisms. The largest known virus is the Mimivirus which measures up to 400 nanometers, while the smallest viruses have size between 15-50 nanometers.
Question 98
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Addition of water to quick lime will result in

A
release of energy

B
absorption of energy

C
a physical change

D
formation of precipitate

Solution

The addition of water to quick lime or calcium oxide results in the formation of calcium hydroxide, which is called slaked lime. It is simply the hydration of the metal oxide to form hydroxide. It is an exothermic reaction, hence accompanied by the release of energy.
Question 99
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Burning incense stick can be smelled due to which of the following properties of air?

A
Diffusion

B
Air fills up the empty spaces

C
Buoyancy

D
Air can flow

Solution

Diffusion causes the smoke molecules to evenly distribute themselves. Diffusion in gases is very fast. Due to it when an incense stick is lighted or a perfume bottle is opened, the fragrance spreads.
Question 100
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Which of the following is a set of non-communicable diseases?

A
Asthma, diabetes, hepatitis

B
Asthma, scurvy, diabetes

C
Diabetes, hepatitis, scurvy

D
Influenza, scurvy, cholera

Solution

Asthma, scurvy and diabetes are non-communicable diseases.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness, hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection and cholera can be transferred from person to person by infected fecal matter entering into mouth or by water or food contaminated with Vibrio cholerae bacteria.
Question 101
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Tipu Sultan died in the year

A
1800 AD

B
1799 AD

C
1699 AD

D
1789 AD

Solution

In the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, the imperial forces of the British East India Company were supported by the Nizam of Hyderabad. They defeated Tipu, and he was killed on 4 May 1799 while defending his fort of Srirangapatna.
Question 102
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For which of the following communities were seats reserved by the Morley Minto Reforms?

A
Muslims

B
Jews

C
Christians

D
Hindus

Solution

For Muslim communities seats were reserved by the Morley Minto Reforms. Morley-Minto Reforms was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India. As more power was shifted from the British to Indian politicians in 1919, 1935 and afterward, Muslims were ever more determined to hold on to or even expand the reserved seats and their weightage.
Question 103
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Who among the following played an important role in abolition of Sati?

A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy

B
Ramakrishna Paramahansa

C
Vivekananda

D
Dayanand Saraswati

Solution

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was known for his efforts to abolish the practices of Sati and child marriage.
He was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha, the precursor of the Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent.
Question 104
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The Doctrine of Lapse was the annexation policy devised by

A
Lord Canning

B
Lord Mountbatten

C
Lord Dalhousie

D
Lord Cornwallis

Solution

Doctrine of lapse was the policy of Dalhousie, the then Governor General, to annex the independent Indian States in 1848 A.D. This doctrine was based on the idea that in case a ruler of dependent state died childless, the right of ruling over the State reverted or 'lapsed' to the sovereign.
Question 105
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Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is known for

A
geothermal energy project

B
thermal power project

C
nuclear energy project

D
hydel power project

Solution

Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is known for geothermal energy project. Two experimental projects are set up in India to harness geothermal energy. One is located in the Parvati Valley near Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh and the other is located in the Puga Valley, Ladakh.
Question 106
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Who among the following can be removed from the office without impeachment?

A
President of India

B
Chief Justice of India

C
Governor of a state

D
Chief Election Commissioner

Solution

Governor of a state can be removed from the office without impeachment. As Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President, Governor can be removed by the President directly because of the lack of impeachment procedure of the Governor in the Constitution. Removal of the Governor had been always contentious.
Question 107
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The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year

A
1764

B
1810

C
1775

D
1805

Solution

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces under the command of the British East India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal till 1763; the Nawab of Awadh and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
Question 108
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Which among the following is not an official language of the UN?

A
Spanish

B
Arabic

C
Portuguese

D
None of the above

Solution

There are six official languages of the UN. These are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Portuguese is not an official language of the UN.
Question 109
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Which of the following hazards is not entirely caused by nature?

A
Landslide

B
Tsunami

C
Earthquake

D
Cyclone

Solution

Natural hazards are hazards which are caused because of natural phenomena (hazards with meteorological, geological or even biological origin). Examples of natural hazards are cyclones, tsunamis, earthquake and volcanic eruption, which are exclusively of natural origin. Landslides, floods, droughts and fires are socio-natural hazards since their causes are both natural and man-made.
Question 110
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The real executive power under the Constitution of India rests with:

A
The President

B
The Prime Minister

C
The parliament

D
The Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers

Solution

There shall be a Council of Ministers with the prime minister at the head to aid and advise the president who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice.
The Prime Minister of India is the head of government and has the responsibility for executive power.
Question 111
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The slogan Inqalab Zindabad, was given by

A
Hasrat Mohani

B
Udham Singh

C
Bhagat Singh

D
Lala Hardayal

Solution

The famous slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
Question 112
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The General Assembly of the U.N.O. holds its meetings

A
once a year

B
twice a year

C
once in two years

D
thrice a year

Solution

The General Assembly of the U.N.O. holds its meetings once a year. The General Assembly's regular session usually begins each year in September. In addition, the Assembly may meet in special sessions at the request of the Security Council, of a majority of member states, or of one member if the majority of members concur. The presidency changes every session.
Question 113
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At the time of British rule there was a method of tax collection in which the taxes were paid directly to the government. Name that system.

A
Ryotwari system

B
Mahalwari system

C
Zamindari system

D
None of the Above

Solution

The Ryotwari system was a land revenue system in British India, introduced by Sir Thomas Munro in 1820 based on system administered by Captain Alexander Read in the Baramahal district. It allowed the government to deal directly with the peasant (ryot) for revenue collection, and gave the peasant freedom to give up or acquire new land for cultivation. The peasant was assessed for only the lands he was cultivating.
This system was in operation for nearly 30 years and had many features of revenue system of the Mughals. It was instituted in some parts of British India, one of the two main systems used to collect revenues in the form of taxes from the cultivators of agricultural land.
Question 114
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Who announces the foreign trade policy in India?

A
Reserve Bank of India

B
Ministry of Commerce

C
FEDAI

D
Ministry of Finance

Solution

Foreign trade policy in India is announced by the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It announced New Foreign Trade Policy on 1^stApril 2015 for the period 2015-2020.
Question 115
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Abhinav Bharat, a secret society of revolutionaries was organised by

A
Khudiram Bose

B
V.D Savarkar

C
Prafulla Chaki

D
Bhagat Singh

Solution

Abhinav Bharat was named after the Abhinav Bharat Society, an organisation founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1904. The original organisation believed in armed revolution, and was responsible for the assassinations of some officers of the ruling British government before being disbanded in 1952.
Question 116
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'Willy-willy' is the other name for

A
tsunami

B
acid rain

C
snow avalanche

D
cyclone

Solution

Willy-willy is a tropical cyclone in Australia. It is an upward spiralling, dust filled vortex of air that may vary in height from a few feet to over 1,000. They are usually several metres in diameter at the base, then narrowing for a short distance before expanding again.
Question 117
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Monopoly of the East India Company to trade with China was abolished by the Charter Act of

A
1793

B
1813

C
1833

D
1853

Solution

Monopoly of the East India Company to trade with China was abolished by the Charter Act of 1833.
Charter act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in India, however the company's monopoly in trade with china and trade in tea with India was kept intact. Thus, trade with India for all commodities except Tea was thrown open to all British subjects. This lasted till 1833 when the next charter abolished the trade of the company.
Question 118
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Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?

A
Lord Dufferin

B
Lord Ripon

C
Lord Curzon

D
Lord Hardinge

Solution

Lord Lytton brought the Vernacular Press Act into force in 1878. It was repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.
Question 119
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Provincial Autonomy was introduced in India by the

A
Indian Councils Act, 1909

B
Government of India Act, 1919

C
Government of India Act, 1935

D
Indian Independence Act, 1947

Solution

Provincial autonomy was introduced in India by the Government of India Act, 1935.
The 1935 Act was the second instalment of constitutional reforms passed by the British Parliament for implementing the ideal of responsible government in India. The Act of 1935 envisaged a federal form of government and as such was a radical departure from its predecessors. It granted provinces to the Centre.
So, option (3) is correct.
Question 120
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Which democratic country is said to be federal in form but unitary in character?

A
USA

B
India

C
Ireland

D
UK

Solution

India is said to be federal in form but unitary in character because the Constitution of India is neither purely federal nor purely unitary but it is a combination of both. India is federal constitution because the powers are divided into central and state government.
Some unitary features are also possessed by India, such as the availability of single and flexible constitution, emergency provisions, single citizenship, etc.
Question 121
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Who was the Prime Minister of Britain when India gained independence?

A
Anthony Eden

B
Winston Churchill

C
Clement Attlee

D
G. Brown

Solution

Clement Richard Attlee was a British Labour politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951. He was the Prime Minister of Britain when India gained independence.
Question 122
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The slogan 'Every drop counts' emphasises

A
the significance of saving water

B
the significance of counting

C
the usefulness of water

D
the physical aspects that render the characteristic shape to the drops of water

Solution

The slogan 'Every drop counts' emphasises the concern that usable and potable water is limited, and that there is an urgent need to conserve it and avoid wastage.
Question 123
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The first feature film (talkie) to be produced in India was

A
Hatimtai

B
Alam Ara

C
Pundalik

D
Raja Harishchandra

Solution

Alam Ara was the first Indian sound film directed by Ardeshir Irani. The first Indian talkie was so popular that police aid had to be summoned to control the crowds.
Question 124
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Who among the following first prohibited the practice of Sati?

A
Aurangzeb

B
Jahangir

C
Sher Shah Suri

D
Akbar

Solution

Sati was a ritual of wife burning herself on the funeral pyre of husband. Mughal emperor Humayun fist banned the practice of Sati but could not implement the law strictly. Akbar attempted to prevent a sati by calling a widow before him and offering her wealth and protection. Sati was outlawed by Akbar in 1663.
Question 125
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Who referred to Mahatma Gandhi as a 'seditious fakir'?

A
Lord Mountbatten

B
Mohammed Ali Jinnah

C
Winston Churchill

D
Ramsay McDonald

Solution

Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once called Mahatma Gandhi "a seditious Middle Temple lawyer, now posing as a fakir... striding half-naked up the steps of the Viceregal Palace." Churchill was unhappy at Gandhi's participation at the Second Round Table Conference in London in 1931. Churchill even suggested Gandhi should be allowed to die if he goes on hunger strike.
Question 126
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Directions: In the following question, the two terms given to the left of (: :) bear a certain relationship to each other. The same relationship exists between the two terms to its right, out of which one is missing. Find the missing term from the given alternatives.

MAN : PDQ : : WAN : ?

A
YDQ

B
ZDQ

C
NAW

D
YQD

Solution
Question 127
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Directions: In the following question, the two terms on one side of (: :) bear a certain relationship to each other. The same relationship exists between the two terms on the other side. One of the terms is missing. You have to establish the relationship and find the missing term.

MUSIC : PXVLF : : DANCE : ?

A
FLOOR

B
GDQFH

C
BDQGH

D
GDRGH

Solution

Each letter of the first term is moved three steps forward to obtain the corresponding letter of the second term.
Question 128
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Directions: In the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given terms on one side of (: :) and one term is given on the other side of (: :), while another term is to be found from the given alternatives having the same relationship with this term as the terms of the given pair bear. Choose the best alternative.

Fish : Gills : : Man : ?

A
Liver

B
Heart

C
Lungs

D
Feet

Solution

A fish breathes through its gills.
A man breathes using his lungs.
Question 129
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Directions: In the following question, there is a certain relationship between two numbers given on one side of the sign (: :) and one number is given on the other side of (: :), while another number is to be determined from the given alternatives having the same relationship with this number as the numbers of the given pair bear. Choose the best alternative.

15 : 50 : : 25 : ?

A
70

B
65

C
50

D
7

Solution

This is the correct option as it follows the correct pattern of 5x : 10(x + 2).
If x = 3, then 5 × 3 = 15 and 10(3 + 2) = 50.
If x = 5, then 5 × 5 = 25 and 10(5 + 2) = 70.
Question 130
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Directions: There is some relationship between the two terms on the left of the sign (: :). The same relationship exists between the two terms on its right, of which one is missing. Find the missing term from the given alternatives.

9 : 100 : : 11 : ____

A
121

B
144

C
110

D
140

Solution

The pattern is n : (n + 1)². The missing term is (11 + 1)² = (12)² = 144.
Question 131
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Directions: Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern in the given series.

4, 9, 5, 12, 7, 15, 8, ___, 10

A
16

B
18

C
12

D
14

Solution

The rule is:
4 + 5 = 9,
5 + 7 = 12,
7 + 8 = 15,
8 + 10 = 18
Question 132
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Directions: In the following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern in the given series.

9, 12, 11, 14, 13, ___, 15

A
14

B
16

C
18

D
20

Solution

The sequence consists of two series 9, 11, 13, 15 and 12, 14, 16.
So, missing number is 16.
Question 133
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Directions: Complete the series.

2, 6, 3, 4, 20, 5, 6, ?, 7

A
42

B
45

C
25

D
30

Solution

2 × 3 = 6
4 × 5 = 20
6 × 7 = 42
Question 134
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What number should come in place of the question mark to complete the third figure?

A
1

B
2

C
3

D
4

Solution

Correct Answer: 1
The sum of all the numbers in each figure should be 35.
In figure 1:
3 + 17 + 4 + 11 = 35
In figure 2:
2 + 16 + 7 + 10 = 35
Similarly, in figure 3:
? + 6 + 13 + 15 = 35
? = 1
Question 135
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Directions: Choose the letter that will come in place of the question mark.

A
D

B
E

C
C

D
F

Solution

Working in rows:
A x I x E = 1 x 9 x 5 = 45
E x C x C = 5 x 3 x 3 = 45
A x C x O = 1 x 3 x 15 = 45
Question 136
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Directions: Find the missing term out of the options given below after studying the relationship between the numbers in the other given figures.

A
126

B
180

C
145

D
137

Solution

Middle number is obtained by halving the number obtained by multiplying all the numbers at the corners.
1. 8 × 5 × 4 × 6 = 960, 960 ÷ 2 = 480
2. 7 × 4 × 3 × 6 = 504, 504 ÷ 2 = 252
3. 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 = 360, 360 ÷ 2 = 180

Question 137

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Directions: Find the missing term out of the options given below after studying the relationship among the other terms in the given figure.

40	18	72
20	3	?
2	6	4

30

20

60

18 Solution

Numbers are obtained as follows:
20 × 2 = 40 (top number in the first column)
6 × 3 = 18 (top number in the second column)
4 × ? = 72 (top number in the third column)
So, ? = 72 ÷ 4 = 18

Question 138
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In a row of trees, one tree is 7^th from either end of the row. How many trees are there in the row?

A
11

B
13

C
15

D
14

Solution

Since the tree is seventh from either end, so number of trees from left end before the required tree = 6.
Similarly, there are 6 trees from the right end also.
Hence, total number of trees = 6 + 6 + 1 = 13.
Question 139
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Adam and Bay are standing at 6^th and 16^th position from the right end of the line. How many people will be there, if we don't count Adam and Bay and if there are 10 people before Bay to the end?

A
25

B
24

C
26

D
28

Solution

There are 5 people after Adam, and in between Adam and Bay there are 9 people, and to the back of Bay there are 10 more people.
So, if we don't count Bay and Adam, then there will be 10 + 9 + 5 = 24 people.
Hence, answer option 2 is correct.
Question 140
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Sharmila walked 5km southwards. Then she turned left and walked 8km. Then again she turned left and walked 12km.

In which direction is she walking now?

A
South

B
East

C
North

D
West

Solution

As per the above diagram, she is walking in north direction.
Question 141
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Dave drives his car from Perth to Brisbane. After 80 kilometres, he turns right and goes 50 kilometres. Then, he again turns to his right and drives another 70 kilometres. He then turns to his right again and stops after driving a distance of 50 kilometres. At what distance is Dave now from Perth?

A
10 kilometres

B
20 kilometres

C
30 kilometres

D
40 kilometres

Solution

According to question, the required diagram is:

BC = 80 km; CD = FE = 50 km
DE = FC = 70 km
Therefore,
Required distance, BF = BC – FC = 80 km – 70 km = 10 km
Question 142
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Jayesh is as much younger to Anil as he is older to Prashant. If the sum of the ages of Anil and Prashant is 48 years, what is the age of Jayesh?

A
20 years

B
24 years

C
30 years

D
Cannot be determined

Solution

Age of Anil - Age of Jayesh = Age of Jayesh - Age of Prashant
Age of Anil + Age of Prashant = Age of Jayesh + Age of Jayesh
Age of Anil + Age of Prashant = 2(Age of Jayesh)
48 = 2(Age of Jayesh)
Age of Jayesh = 24 years
Question 143
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How many triangles are there in the following figure?

A
12

B
13

C
14

D
15

Solution

ABC, ABF, AFC, CFE, CHB, FBG, EIG, EHG, GIH, BHG, CDH, BIH, CBI, ACE, ABG
15 triangles can be seen in the figure above. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
Question 144
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Directions: Out of the following figures, three are similar in a certain way. One figure is not like the other three. Find out the figure that does not belong to the group.

A
(a)

B
(b)

C
(c)

D
(d)

Solution

All the figures, except figure (a), are actually the same, but only rotated through different angles. That is, except (a), all the other figures are the different orientations of the same figure.
Question 145
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Directions: In the following question, arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary and then choose the correct sequence.

1. Eagle
2. Earth
3. Eager
4. Early
5. Each

A
1, 5, 2, 4, 3

B
2, 1, 4, 3, 5

C
2, 3, 5, 4, 1

D
5, 3, 1, 4, 2

Solution

The correct sequence is:
Each, Eager, Eagle, Early, Earth
Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
Question 146
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If MEAT = 40 and PLEAD = 50, REPLETE =

A
60

B
70

C
80

D
90

Solution

MEAT = 40 = 4 × 10 [4 letters]
PLEAD = 50 = 5 × 10 [5 letters]
REPLETE = 70 = 7 × 10 [7 letters]
Question 147
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If January 1, 1990 was Monday, then what day of the week will it be on January 1, 1991?

A
Monday

B
Tuesday

C
Sunday

D
Friday

Solution

1990 was not a leap year and had only 1 odd day.
Therefore, January 1, 1991 will be Tuesday.
Question 148
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Directions: From the given alternatives, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

Understand

A
Ardent

B
Ends

C
Turner

D
Trend

Solution

As there is only one 'r' in the given word, so the word 'turner' cannot be formed as it requires the usage of 'r' twice.
Question 149
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Select a word from the given options which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

SUSPENSEFULNESS

A
SENSE

B
FUELS

C
USEFUL

D
FULLNESS

Solution

Using the letter of the word SUSPENSEFULNESS, the word FULLNESS cannot be formed as it needs 2 Ls, while the given word has only a single L.
Hence, answer option 4 is correct.
Question 150
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Rani was going with a boy and her friend. Her friend asked Rani about the boy. She said, "My maternal uncle and the uncle of the boy's maternal uncle are the same". How is Rani and that boy related?

A
Grandmother and grandson

B
Great grand mother and grandson

C
Can't be determined

D
Sister and brother

Solution

Two possibilities are there.

Case I:

Case II:

So, relation between Rani and the boy is "Mother and Son" or "Aunt and Nephew".