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1.	In certain city the Taxi charges comprise of a fixed charge and the charge of the distance travelled. A person paid ` 156 for a journey of 16 km and another person paid ` 204 for the journey of 24 km. The amount paid by a passenger who has travelled 30 km is
A.	236
B.	240
C.	248
D.	256
Answer» C. 248

Discussion

2.	A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting around a round table. A is between E and F. E is opposite to D and C is not in either of the neighbouring seats of E. The person opposite to B is
A.	C
B.	D
C.	A
D.	F
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	Saturn and Mars are planets like the earth. They borrow light from the Sun and moves around the sun as the Earth does. So those planets are inhabited by various orders of creatures as the earth isWhat type of argument is contained in the above passage?
A.	Deductive
B.	Astrological
C.	Analogical
D.	Mathematical
Answer» D. Mathematical

Discussion

4.	Given below are two premises. Four conclusions are drawn from those two premises in four codes. Select the code that states the conclusion validly drawn.Premises:(i) All saints are religious. (major)(ii) Some honest persons are saints. (minor)Codes
A.	All saints are honest
B.	Some saints are honest.
C.	Some honest persons are religious.
D.	All religious persons are honest
Answer» D. All religious persons are honest

Discussion

5.	When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premise/premises conclusively, the argument is called
A.	Circular argument
B.	Inductive argument
C.	Deductive argument
D.	Analogical argument
Answer» D. Analogical argument

Discussion

6.	A stipulative definition may be said to be
A.	Always true
B.	Always false
C.	Sometimes true, sometimes false
D.	Neither true nor false
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	Ananaya and Krishna can speak and follow English. Bulbul can write and speak Hindi as Archana does. Archana talks with Ananya also in Bengali. Krishna can not follow Bengali. Bulbul talks with Ananya in Hindi. Who can speak and follow English, Hindi and Bengali?
A.	Archana
B.	Bulbul
C.	Ananya
D.	Krishna
Answer» D. Krishna

Discussion

8.	Sampling error decreases with the
A.	decrease in sample size
B.	increase in sample size
C.	process of randomization
D.	process of analysis
Answer» C. process of randomization

Discussion

9.	The sequential operations in scientific research are
A.	Co-vaiation, Elimination of Spurious Relations, Generalisation, Theorisation
B.	Generalisation, Co-variation, Theorisation, Elimination of Spurious Relations
C.	Theorisation, Generalisation, Elimination of Spurious Relations, Co-variation
D.	Elimination of Spurious Relations, Theorisation, Generalisation, Co-variation.
Answer» B. Generalisation, Co-variation, Theorisation, Elimination of Spurious Relations

Discussion

10.	Arrange the following teaching process in order:(i) Relate the Present knowledge with Previous one(ii) Evaluation(iii) Reteaching(iv) Formulating instructional objectives(v) Presentation of instructional materials
A.	(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
B.	(ii), (i), (iii), (iv), (v)
C.	(v), (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
D.	(iv), (i), (v), (ii), (iii)
Answer» E.

Discussion

11.	The mean marks obtained by a class of 40 students is 65; The mean marks of half of the students is found to be 45. The mean marks of the remaining students is
A.	85
B.	60
C.	70
D.	65
Answer» B. 60

Discussion

12.	In this series 6, 4, 1,2,2,8, 7,4,2,1,5,3,8,6,2,2,7,1,4,1,3,5,8,6.How many pairs of successive numbers have a difference of 2 each?
A.	4
B.	5
C.	6
D.	8
Answer» D. 8

Discussion

13.	A man pointing to a lady said,The son of her only brother is the brother of my wife,The lady is related to the man as
A.	Mother's sister
B.	Grand mother
C.	Mother-in-law
D.	Sister of Father-in-law
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	In certain code TEACHER is written as VGCEJGT. The code of CHILDREN will be
A.	EKNJFTGP
B.	EJKNFTGP
C.	KNJFGTP
D.	None of these
Answer» C. KNJFGTP

Discussion

15.	A person has to buy both apples and mangoes. The cost of one apple is Rs 7/- whereas that of mango is Rs 5/-If the person has Rs. 38, the number of apples he can buy is
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

16.	Which of the following statements are correct about the Central Information Commission?1. The Central Information Commission is a statutory body.2. The chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners are appointed by the president of India.3. The Commission can impose a penalty upto a maximum of Rs 25,0004. It can punish an errant officer.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1, 2 and 4
C.	1, 2 and 3
D.	2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

17.	Which of the following statements are correct?1. There are seven Union Territories in India.2. Two Union Territories have Legislative Assemblies3. One Union Territory has a High Court.4. One Union Territory is the capital of two States.Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A.	1 and 3 only
B.	2 and 4 only
C.	2, 3 and 4 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

18.	The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between two or more States falls under its
A.	Advisory Jurisdiction
B.	Appellate Jurisdiction
C.	Original Jurisdiction
D.	Writ Jurisdiction
Answer» D. Writ Jurisdiction

Discussion

19.	Which of the following statements are correct about the National Assessment and Accreditation Council?1. It is an autonomous institution.2. It is tasked with the responsibility of assessing and accrediting institutions of higher education.3. It is located in Delhi.4. It has regional offices.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes :
A.	1 and 3
B.	1 and 2
C.	1, 2 and 4
D.	2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4

Discussion

20.	ln a fuel cell driven vehicle, the energy is obtained from the combustion of
A.	Methane
B.	Hydrogen
C.	LPG
D.	CNG
Answer» C. LPG

Discussion

21.	The most comprehensive approach to address the problems of man-environment interaction is one of the following:
A.	Natural Resource Conservation Approach
B.	Urban-industrial Growth Oriented Approach
C.	Rural-agricultural Growth Oriented Approach
D.	Watershed Development Approach
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	The major source of the pollutant gas, carbon mono-oxide (CO), in urban areas is
A.	Thermal power sector
B.	Transport sector
C.	Industrial sector
D.	Domestic sector
Answer» C. Industrial sector

Discussion

23.	omen are closer to nature than men.What kind of perspective is this?
A.	Realist
B.	Essentialist
C.	Feminist
D.	Deep ecology
Answer» C. Feminist

Discussion

24.	Which one of the following is not a matter a global concern in the removal of tropical forests?
A.	Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer.
B.	Their role in maintaining the oxygen and carbon balance of the earth.
C.	Their ability to regulate surface and air temperatures, moisture content and reflectivity.
D.	Their contribution to the biological diversity of the planet.
Answer» B. Their role in maintaining the oxygen and carbon balance of the earth.

Discussion

25.	Which one of the following continents is at a greater risk of desertification?
A.	Africa
B.	Asia
C.	South America
D.	North America
Answer» B. Asia

Discussion

26.	Arrange the following books in chronological order in which they appeared. Use the code given below:(i) Limits to Growthii) Silent Spring(iii) Our Common Future(iv) Resourceful EarthCodes:
A.	(i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
B.	(ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
C.	(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
D.	(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer» D. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Discussion

27.	Which one of the following is considered a sign of motivated teaching?
A.	Students asking questions
B.	Maximum attendance of the students
C.	Pin drop silence in the classroom
D.	Students taking notes
Answer» B. Maximum attendance of the students

Discussion

28.	Which of the following statements are correct about a Central University?1. Central University is established under an Act of Parliament.2. The President of India acts as the visitor of the University.3. President has the power to nominate some members to the Executive Committee or the Board of Management of the University.4. The President occasionally presides over the meetings of the Executive Committee or Court.Select the correct answer from the code given below:Codes:
A.	1, 2 and 4
B.	1, 3 and 4
C.	1, 2 and 3
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

29.	Dyslexia is associated with
A.	mental disorder
B.	behavioural disorder
C.	reading disorder
D.	writing disorder
Answer» D. writing disorder

Discussion

30.	Which one of the following is the best method of teaching?
A.	Lecture
B.	Discussion
C.	Demonstration
D.	Narration
Answer» D. Narration

Discussion

31.	Consider the statement which ls followed by two arguments (i) and (ii).Statement: India should have a very strong and powerful Lokpal.Arguments: (i) Yes, it will go a long in eliminating corruption in bureaucracy.(ii) No; it will discourage honest officers from making quick decisions.Codes:
A.	Only argument (i) is strong.
B.	Only argument (ii) is strong.
C.	Both the arguments are strong.
D.	Neither of the arguments is strong.
Answer» B. Only argument (ii) is strong.

Discussion

32.	Who among the following is the defacto executive head of the planning Commission?
A.	Chairman
B.	Deputy Chairman
C.	Minister of State of Planning
D.	Member Secretary
Answer» C. Minister of State of Planning

Discussion

33.	Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:(i) Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country.(ii) India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world.(iii) The maximum amount of wind power is contributed by Tamil Nadu.(iv) The primary source of uranium in India is Jaduguda.
A.	(i) and (ii)
B.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
C.	(ii) and (iii)
D.	(i) and (iv)
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	Which one of the following green house gases has the shortest residence time in the atmosphere?
A.	Chlorofluorocarbon
B.	Carbon dioxide
C.	Methane
D.	Nitrous oxide
Answer» D. Nitrous oxide

Discussion

35.	The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Union Ministry of
A.	Environment
B.	Water Resources
C.	Home Affairs
D.	Defence
Answer» D. Defence

Discussion

36.	Match List - I and List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List – I -- List - II(a) Flood -- (1) Lack of rainfall of sufficient duration(b) Drought -- (2) Tremors produced by the passage of vibratory waves through the rocks of the earth(c) Earthquake -- (3) A vent through which molted substances come out(d) Valcano -- (4) Excess rain and uneven distribution of waterCodes: (a) - (b) - (c) - (d)
A.	4-1-2-3
B.	2-3-4-1
C.	3-4-2-1
D.	4-3-1-2
Answer» B. 2-3-4-1

Discussion

37.	In order to avoid catastrophic consequences of climate change, there is general agreement among the countries of the world to limit the rise in average surface temperature of earth compared to that of pre-industrial times by
A.	1.5 oC to 2 oC
B.	2.0 oC to 3.5 oC
C.	0.5 oC to 1.0 oC
D.	0.25 oC to 0.5 oC
Answer» B. 2.0 oC to 3.5 oC

Discussion

38.	The primary source of organic pollution in fresh water bodies is
A.	run-off urban areas
B.	run-off from agricultural forms
C.	sewage effluents
D.	industrial effluents
Answer» D. industrial effluents

Discussion

39.	Which of the following cities has been worst affected by urban smog in recent times?
A.	Paris
B.	London
C.	Los Angeles
D.	Beijing
Answer» E.

Discussion

40.	'Lahar' is a natural disaster involving
A.	eruption of large amount of material
B.	strong winds
C.	strong water waves
D.	strong wind and water waves
Answer» B. strong winds

Discussion

41.	Identify the IP address from the following
A.	300 .215.317.3
B.	302.215@417.5
C.	202.50.20.148
D.	202-50-20-148
Answer» D. 202-50-20-148

Discussion

42.	Given below are two premises and four conclusions drawn from those premises. Select the code that expresses conclusion drawn validly from the premises (separately or jointly).Premises:(a) All dogs are mammals.(b) No cats are dogs.Conclusions:(i) No cats are mammals(ii) Some cats are mammals.(iii) No Dogs are cats(iv) No dogs are non-mammals.Codes:
A.	(i) only
B.	(i) and (ii)
C.	(iii) and (iv)
D.	(ii) and (iii)
Answer» D. (ii) and (iii)

Discussion

43.	If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms can both be true but cannot both be false, the relation between those two propositions is called
A.	contradictory
B.	contrary
C.	subcontrary
D.	subaltern
Answer» D. subaltern

Discussion

44.	Given below are some characteristics of logical argument. Select the code which expresses a characteristic which is not of inductive in character.
A.	The conclusion is claimed to follow from its premises.
B.	The conclusion is based on causal relation.
C.	The conclusion conclusively follows from its premises.
D.	The conclusion is based on observation and experiment
Answer» D. The conclusion is based on observation and experiment

Discussion

45.	f a large diamond is cut up into little bits it will lose its value just as an army is divided up into small units of soldiers. It loses its strength.The argument put above may be called as
A.	Analogical
B.	Deductive
C.	Statistical
D.	Casual
Answer» B. Deductive

Discussion

46.	One writes all numbers from 50 to 99 without the digits 2 and 7. How many numbers have been written?
A.	32
B.	36
C.	40
D.	38
Answer» B. 36

Discussion

47.	A man started walking frorn his house towards south. After walking 6 km, he turned to his left walked 5 Km after. Then he walked further 3 km after turning left. He then turned to his left and continued his walk for 9 km. How far is he away from his house?
A.	3 km
B.	4 km
C.	5 km
D.	6 km
Answer» D. 6 km

Discussion

48.	Complete the series BB, FE, II, ML, PP: ..:........by choosing one of the following option given :
A.	TS
B.	ST
C.	RS
D.	SR
Answer» B. ST

Discussion

49.	In certain coding method, the word QUESTION is encoded as DOMESTIC. In this coding, what is the code word for the word RESPONSE?
A.	OMESUCEM
B.	OMESICSM
C.	OMESICEM
D.	OMESISCM
Answer» D. OMESISCM

Discussion

50.	Namita and Samita are brilliant and studious. Anita and karabi are obedient and irregular. Babita and Namita are irregular but brilliant. Samita and Kabita are regular and obedient. Who among them is/are brilliant, obedient, regular and studious?
A.	Samita alone
B.	Namita and Samita
C.	Kabita alone
D.	Anita alonen nFor a county CO2 emissions (million metric tons) from various sectors are given in the following table. Answer the questions (55 to 60) base on the data given
Answer» B. Namita and Samita

Discussion

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In certain city the Taxi charges comprise of a fixed charge and the charge of the distance travelled. A person paid ` 156 for a journey of 16 km and another person paid ` 204 for the journey of 24 km. The amount paid by a passenger who has travelled 30 km is

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When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premise/premises conclusively, the argument is called

A stipulative definition may be said to be

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Sampling error decreases with the

The sequential operations in scientific research are

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The mean marks obtained by a class of 40 students is 65; The mean marks of half of the students is found to be 45. The mean marks of the remaining students is

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A man pointing to a lady said,The son of her only brother is the brother of my wife,The lady is related to the man as

In certain code TEACHER is written as VGCEJGT. The code of CHILDREN will be

A person has to buy both apples and mangoes. The cost of one apple is Rs 7/- whereas that of mango is Rs 5/-If the person has Rs. 38, the number of apples he can buy is

Which of the following statements are correct?1. There are seven Union Territories in India.2. Two Union Territories have Legislative Assemblies3. One Union Territory has a High Court.4. One Union Territory is the capital of two States.Select the correct answer from the codes given below

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between two or more States falls under its

ln a fuel cell driven vehicle, the energy is obtained from the combustion of

The most comprehensive approach to address the problems of man-environment interaction is one of the following:

The major source of the pollutant gas, carbon mono-oxide (CO), in urban areas is

omen are closer to nature than men.What kind of perspective is this?

Which one of the following is not a matter a global concern in the removal of tropical forests?

Which one of the following continents is at a greater risk of desertification?

Arrange the following books in chronological order in which they appeared. Use the code given below:(i) Limits to Growthii) Silent Spring(iii) Our Common Future(iv) Resourceful EarthCodes:

Which one of the following is considered a sign of motivated teaching?

Dyslexia is associated with

Which one of the following is the best method of teaching?

Consider the statement which ls followed by two arguments (i) and (ii).Statement: India should have a very strong and powerful Lokpal.Arguments: (i) Yes, it will go a long in eliminating corruption in bureaucracy.(ii) No; it will discourage honest officers from making quick decisions.Codes:

Who among the following is the defacto executive head of the planning Commission?

Which one of the following green house gases has the shortest residence time in the atmosphere?

The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Union Ministry of

In order to avoid catastrophic consequences of climate change, there is general agreement among the countries of the world to limit the rise in average surface temperature of earth compared to that of pre-industrial times by

The primary source of organic pollution in fresh water bodies is

Which of the following cities has been worst affected by urban smog in recent times?

'Lahar' is a natural disaster involving

Identify the IP address from the following

If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms can both be true but cannot both be false, the relation between those two propositions is called

Given below are some characteristics of logical argument. Select the code which expresses a characteristic which is not of inductive in character.

f a large diamond is cut up into little bits it will lose its value just as an army is divided up into small units of soldiers. It loses its strength.The argument put above may be called as

One writes all numbers from 50 to 99 without the digits 2 and 7. How many numbers have been written?

A man started walking frorn his house towards south. After walking 6 km, he turned to his left walked 5 Km after. Then he walked further 3 km after turning left. He then turned to his left and continued his walk for 9 km. How far is he away from his house?

Complete the series BB, FE, II, ML, PP: ..:........by choosing one of the following option given :

In certain coding method, the word QUESTION is encoded as DOMESTIC. In this coding, what is the code word for the word RESPONSE?

Namita and Samita are brilliant and studious. Anita and karabi are obedient and irregular. Babita and Namita are irregular but brilliant. Samita and Kabita are regular and obedient. Who among them is/are brilliant, obedient, regular and studious?