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| 1. |
Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given word-pair.Admission Card: Examination |
| A. | Hotel : Chef |
| B. | Weather : Winter |
| C. | Passenger : Bus Stand |
| D. | Ticket : Train Journey |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The ratio of coconut water and watermelon juice in a 500 ml solution is 3 ∶ 2. Some quantity of watermelon juice is added to the solution and the ratio becomes 1 ∶ 1. Find the amount of watermelon juice added. |
| A. | 200 ml |
| B. | 250 ml |
| C. | 150 ml |
| D. | 100 ml |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The figure below shows a multiplexer where S1 and S0 are the select lines, I0 to I3 are the input data lines, EN is the enable line, and F(P, Q, R) is the output. F is |
| A. | PQ + Q̅R |
| B. | P + QR̅ |
| C. | PQ̅R + P̅Q |
| D. | Q̅ + PR |
| Answer» B. P + QR̅ | |
| 4. |
Which Mughal Emperor prohibited the use of tobacco? |
| A. | Babur |
| B. | Jahangir |
| C. | Aurangzeb |
| D. | Muhammad Shah |
| Answer» C. Aurangzeb | |
| 5. |
Special units, called FAIUs, have been created by the government in the countrywide investigation wings of the Income Tax department. What does 'F'stand for in FAIU? |
| A. | Fraud |
| B. | Force |
| C. | Foreign |
| D. | Fund |
| E. | Follow |
| Answer» D. Fund | |
| 6. |
Which of the following statements is true for metals ? |
| A. | Metals have 1 to 4 valence electrons in their outermost shell. |
| B. | Metals have 4 or more valence electrons in their outermost orbit. |
| C. | Metals have 1 to 3 valence electrons in their outermost orbit. |
| D. | Metals have 8 valence electrons in their outermost shell. |
| Answer» D. Metals have 8 valence electrons in their outermost shell. | |
| 7. |
What surprise the author is that |
| A. | Even uneducated people are attracted towards Christianity |
| B. | Christianity is practiced by a large number of people |
| C. | Despite being difficult and complex, the principles of Christianity are practised by so many people |
| D. | Even very intelligent people cannot understand the principles of Christianity |
| Answer» D. Even very intelligent people cannot understand the principles of Christianity | |
| 8. |
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will set up continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) at how many sites in Mumbai? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| E. | 7 |
| Answer» D. 6 | |
| 9. |
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 20 and 120 respectively. If one of the numbers is 50% greater than the other, then find the smaller number. |
| A. | 40 |
| B. | 80 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 60 |
| Answer» B. 80 | |
| 10. |
The value of \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{2\pi } \mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\pi /4} \mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^1 {r^2}\sin \theta dr\;d\theta \;d\phi \) will be: |
| A. | \(\frac{{\sqrt 2{\pi } }}{3}\left( {\sqrt 2 + \sqrt 3 } \right)\) |
| B. | \(\frac{{{2\pi } }}{3}\left( {\sqrt 3 -1 } \right)\) |
| C. | \(\frac{{ {2\pi } }}{3}\left( {\sqrt 2 - \sqrt 3 } \right)\) |
| D. | \(\frac{{\sqrt 2{\pi } }}{3}\left( {\sqrt 2 -1 } \right)\) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
The given pie chart shows information about Non-Performing Assets (NPA) processed by the various banks of India till December 2017.If the total NPAs under all the banks are worth Rs. 300 lakh crores, then NPAs worth how much (in Rs. lakh crores) does Bank ‘E’ contain till December 2017? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 60 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 80 |
| Answer» C. 40 | |
| 12. |
The average percentage of marks obtained by all the five students together in subject S6 is: |
| A. | 71% |
| B. | 69% |
| C. | 64% |
| D. | 75% |
| Answer» B. 69% | |
| 13. |
What is the difference between the number of students who appeared in exams Q and R together in 2017 and the number of students who appeared in exams P and Q together in 2019? |
| A. | 960 |
| B. | 980 |
| C. | 950 |
| D. | 970 |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 980 | |
| 14. |
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.SUMPTUOUS |
| A. | Bereft |
| B. | Meager |
| C. | Stingy |
| D. | Opulent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
If 350 metres long train takes 14 seconds to cross a pole, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of the train? |
| A. | 54 |
| B. | 72 |
| C. | 90 |
| D. | 36 |
| Answer» D. 36 | |
| 16. |
Recent title ‘Narcopolis’ is written by |
| A. | Ruskin Bond |
| B. | Vikram Seth |
| C. | Jeet Thayil |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 17. |
The Indian government has blocked 118 more mobile applications, in the interest of "sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order" by invoking which section of Information Technology Act? |
| A. | Section 43 |
| B. | Section 57 |
| C. | Section 69 |
| D. | Section 74 |
| E. | Section 81 |
| Answer» D. Section 74 | |
| 18. |
Read the following statements carefully:1. Defence Ministry organised a massive plogging programme at more than 400 locations throughout the country on 7 Dec 2019 as part of the activities of Swachhta Pakhwada.2. The aim of this exercise is to raise awareness amongst the community, collect plastic waste and make the surroundings clean.3. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the main event from Gandhinagar, Gujarat.Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 1 and 2 |
| C. | Only 1 and 3 |
| D. | Only 2 and 3 |
| E. | All are correct |
| Answer» C. Only 1 and 3 | |
| 19. |
The following pie chart represents the expenditure incurred in printing a magazine:If the editorial content development cost of magazine is Rs. 48,000, then the cost (in Rs.) of binding is: |
| A. | 19,200 |
| B. | 38,400 |
| C. | 18,000 |
| D. | 36,000 |
| Answer» B. 38,400 | |
| 20. |
Shashi rowed a certain distance downstream in 9 hours, while it took her 15 hours to row the same distance upstream. How long will it take her to make the two-way journey in still water? |
| A. | 24 hours |
| B. | 24.5 hours |
| C. | 22 hours |
| D. | 22.5 hours |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
The military exercise 'IMBEX 2018-19' which commenced at Chandimandir military station in Haryana was held between India and _______. |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | Myanmar |
| C. | Sri lanka |
| D. | Maldives |
| E. | Bhutan |
| Answer» C. Sri lanka | |
| 22. |
What is not true with CT Scan?A. Combines many X-ray images.B. Scanning is often painfulC. Generates 3-D cross-sectional viewsD. Identifies normal and abnormal structures. |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | A |
| D. | D |
| Answer» B. C | |
| 23. |
The largest four digit number which is a perfect cube, is: |
| A. | 7000 |
| B. | 8000 |
| C. | 9261 |
| D. | 9999 |
| Answer» D. 9999 | |
| 24. |
The internal bisectors of ∠Q and ∠R of triangle PQR meet at O. If ∠P = 70°, then what is the measure of ∠QOR (in degrees)? |
| A. | 110 |
| B. | 115 |
| C. | 125 |
| D. | 135 |
| Answer» D. 135 | |
| 25. |
What is the theme of the World Day Against Child Labour 2020? |
| A. | Generation Safe & Healthy |
| B. | Children shouldn't work in fields, but on dreams |
| C. | Protect children from child labour, now more than ever |
| D. | End child labour in supply chains - It's everyone's business! |
| E. | In conflicts and disasters, protect children from child labour |
| Answer» D. End child labour in supply chains - It's everyone's business! | |
| 26. |
Two holes are drilled in the disc on a diameter of energy meter to |
| A. | increase ventilation |
| B. | reduce the weight of disc |
| C. | eliminate the creeping on no-load |
| D. | increase deflecting torque |
| Answer» D. increase deflecting torque | |
| 27. |
The substance that is usually lost by the body during dehydration is- |
| A. | Sodium chloride |
| B. | Sugar |
| C. | Potassium chloride |
| D. | Calcium Phosphate |
| Answer» B. Sugar | |
| 28. |
Recently, George Fernandes passed away at the age of 88. He was a ________. |
| A. | Politician |
| B. | Actor |
| C. | Film Director |
| D. | Cricket Coach |
| E. | Musician |
| Answer» B. Actor | |
| 29. |
The coefficient of x2 in (2x + y)3 is: |
| A. | 12y2 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 12y |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» D. 8 | |
| 30. |
Two resistors 1 ohm and 2 ohm are connected in series. The effective resistance is |
| A. | 2 / 3 ohm |
| B. | 3 ohm |
| C. | 1 ohm |
| D. | 2 ohm |
| Answer» C. 1 ohm | |
| 31. |
Simplify the following:\(\dfrac{0.9\times 0.9\times 0.9-0.4\times 0.4\times 0.4}{0.9\times 0.9+0.4\times 0.4+0.9\times 0.4}\) |
| A. | 1.3 |
| B. | 0.9 |
| C. | 0.5 |
| D. | 0.4 |
| Answer» D. 0.4 | |
| 32. |
Which instrument is used to see distant objects? |
| A. | Aluminium |
| B. | Television |
| C. | Telescope |
| D. | Microscope |
| Answer» D. Microscope | |
| 33. |
What is the value of [(cos7A + cos5A) / (sin7A – sin 5A)]? |
| A. | tan A |
| B. | tan 4A |
| C. | cot 4A |
| D. | cot A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
The term of office of members of the National Human Rights Commission from the date on which he/she enters upon his/her office is |
| A. | five years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. |
| B. | five years or till the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. |
| C. | six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. |
| D. | six years or till the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. |
| Answer» C. six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. | |
| 35. |
Which of the following is a supplementary law of learning propounded by Thorndike? |
| A. | Law of Readiness |
| B. | Law of Multiple Responding |
| C. | Law of Exercise |
| D. | Law of Effect |
| Answer» C. Law of Exercise | |
| 36. |
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.His relinquishment ______ his post deprived him of his chances of promotion. |
| A. | with |
| B. | from |
| C. | for |
| D. | of |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
By selling an article for Rs. 720, a shopkeeper gains 20%. To gain 40% what should bet eh selling price (in Rs.)? |
| A. | 820 |
| B. | 840 |
| C. | 860 |
| D. | 960 |
| Answer» C. 860 | |
| 38. |
Semaphores are used to solve the problem of(i) race condition(ii) process synchronization(iii) mutual exclusion(iv) none of the above |
| A. | (i) and (ii) |
| B. | (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | All of the above |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 39. |
What is the value of (√2/3 - cosec60o)? |
| A. | (√6 - 6)/3√3 |
| B. | (2 - 2√3)/√3 |
| C. | (1 - √6)/√2 |
| D. | (4 - √3)/2√3 |
| Answer» B. (2 - 2√3)/√3 | |
| 40. |
Select the option that correctly matches the contents of the first column with the contents of the second column.A. Elements combine in fixed ratiosI. Dalton’s atomic theoryB. Atoms are indivisibleII. The same number of moleculesC. Sulphate and oxalate ions are anions, whereas magnesium andIII. Law of constant proportionsD. Gram atomic mass of an element and the gram molecular mass of a compound containing.IV. Ammonium ions are cations |
| A. | A-lll, B-l, C- IV, D-ll |
| B. | A-l, B-lll, C-IV, D-ll |
| C. | A-lll, B-IV, 0-1, D-ll |
| D. | A-lll, B-ll, C-IV, D-l |
| Answer» B. A-l, B-lll, C-IV, D-ll | |
| 41. |
What are the reasons of negligible number of studies of cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) of projects in the field of Education?(a) Evaluator's inadequate background in CEA(b) Lack of requisite exposure in CEA(c) Lack of familiarity of the decisions-makers with CEA(d) Less weightage assigned to educational concepts in CEASelect your answer from the options given below : |
| A. | (a), (b) and (c) |
| B. | (b), (c) and (d) |
| C. | (c), (d) and (e) |
| D. | (a), (c) and (d) |
| Answer» B. (b), (c) and (d) | |
| 42. |
The ships of the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron had their annual awards ceremony on 28 May 2021 at which of the following cities? |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Vishakhapatnam |
| D. | Panaji |
| E. | Bengaluru |
| Answer» C. Vishakhapatnam | |
| 43. |
Which of the following Passes is located in Sikkim? |
| A. | Taungup Pass |
| B. | Baralacha Pass |
| C. | Nathula Pass |
| D. | Banihal Pass |
| Answer» D. Banihal Pass | |
| 44. |
The value of 0.99 × 14 ÷ 11 ÷ 0.7 is |
| A. | 2.9 |
| B. | 1.6 |
| C. | 1.8 |
| D. | 2.8 |
| Answer» D. 2.8 | |
| 45. |
What is the purpose of annealing process? |
| A. | To increase hardness |
| B. | To decrease machinability |
| C. | To remove internal stress |
| D. | For surface hardening |
| Answer» D. For surface hardening | |
| 46. |
Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series.8, 12, 21, 37, 62, ? |
| A. | 98 |
| B. | 88 |
| C. | 94 |
| D. | 84 |
| Answer» B. 88 | |
| 47. |
The issue of worldwide supply of food has gained importance mainly because of:1. Overgrowth of the population worldwide2. Sharp decline in the area of food production3. Limitation in the capabilities for sustained supply of foodSelect the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 48. |
Which of the following statements with regard to the coverage rate of Aadhar cards during 2015 is/are correct?1) The coverage rate of Aadhar cards in western India is quite high and it is above 90 per cent in Gujarat2) The coverage rate of Aadhar cards is the highest in southern India and it is almost 100 per cent in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.3) The penetration of Aadhar cards has been very low in the northeastern part of India and it is the lowest in Assam and Meghalaya.Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 49. |
Where in the body are blood cells produced? |
| A. | Appendix |
| B. | Bone marrow |
| C. | Spleen |
| D. | Heart |
| Answer» C. Spleen | |
| 50. |
Shape of a garden is rectangular in middle and semi-circular at the ends as shown in the diagram. Find area of this garden. |
| A. | 178.5 m2 |
| B. | 177.5 m2 |
| C. | 175.5 m2 |
| D. | 129.5 m2 |
| Answer» E. | |