DAILY UPDATES MOCK TEST 131

1. Dyarchy was first introduced in India under—

Government of India Act, 1935

Morley – Minto Reforms

Mont – Ford Reforms

Simon Commission Plan

Dyarchy was first introduced in India under Montagu-Chelmsford reforms also known as Mont-Ford Reforms in 1919.

Explanation

Dyarchy was first introduced in India under Montagu-Chelmsford reforms also known as Mont-Ford Reforms in 1919.

2. MANTLE : SFTYRJ :: PARROT : ?

VFXWUY

VXFWUY

VFXWYU

VFXUWY

3. If an article is sold at 5% gain instead of 5% loss, the man gains Rs. 5 more. Find the cost price of that article

Rs. 100

Rs. 105

Rs. 50

Rs. 110

+5% – (–5%) ⇒ Rs. 5
10% = Rs. 5
1% = 1/2
100% = Rs. 50

Explanation

+5% – (–5%) ⇒ Rs. 5
10% = Rs. 5
1% = 1/2
100% = Rs. 50

4. Who was the first editor of the Yugantar?

Barindra Ghosh

Bipin Chandra Pal

Jatindra Nath Mukherjee

Ullaskar Dutt

Jugantar Patrika was a Bengali revolutionary newspaper founded in 1906 in Calcutta by Barindra Kumar Ghosh, Abhinash Bhattacharya and Bhupendranath Dutt. A political weekly, it was founded in March 1906 and served as the propaganda organ for the nascent revolutionary organisation Anushilan Samiti that was taking shape in Bengal at the time.

Explanation

Jugantar Patrika was a Bengali revolutionary newspaper founded in 1906 in Calcutta by Barindra Kumar Ghosh, Abhinash Bhattacharya and Bhupendranath Dutt. A political weekly, it was founded in March 1906 and served as the propaganda organ for the nascent revolutionary organisation Anushilan Samiti that was taking shape in Bengal at the time.

5. 545 : 196 :: 173 : ?

72

121

84

41

5 + 4 + 5 = 14 = 14² = 196
1 + 7 + 3 = 11 = 11² = 121

Explanation

5 + 4 + 5 = 14 = 14² = 196
1 + 7 + 3 = 11 = 11² = 121

6. Purna Swaraj was declared as the goal of the Congress in the Congress session held at Lahore under the Presidentship of-

Jawaharalal Nehru

CR Das

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

G K Gokhale

In the Lahore session of December 1929, Congress passed the Poorna Swaraj resolution. It was the same session in which Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as president of the Congress.

Explanation

In the Lahore session of December 1929, Congress passed the Poorna Swaraj resolution. It was the same session in which Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as president of the Congress.

7. Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

Kuchipudi

Kathak

Bhangra

Pongal

Pongal is a festival, and rest are different forms of dance.

Explanation

Pongal is a festival, and rest are different forms of dance.

8. The amount Rs. 2100 became Rs. 2352 in 2 years all simple interest. If the interest rate is decreased by 1%, what is the new interest?

Rs. 210

Rs. 220

Rs. 242

Rs. 252

Explanation

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

Democratic

Equality

Secular

Federal

The 42nd Amendment amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic”, and also changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.

Explanation

The 42nd Amendment amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic”, and also changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.

10. The Comptroller and Auditor General is closely connected with which of the following Committees of Parliament?

The Estimates Committee

The Committee on Public Undertakings

The Public Accounts Committee

All of these

Chief function of Public Account Committee is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation.

Explanation

Chief function of Public Account Committee is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation.

11. The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –

President of India

Prime Minister

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

The Chief Justice of India

The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the deputy speaker of Lok Sabha.

Explanation

The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the deputy speaker of Lok Sabha.

12. Subordinate courts in state are supervised by___________.

Supreme Court

District Court

High Court

Parliament

As highest court in the State, a High Court supervises the subordinate courts in the State.

Explanation

As highest court in the State, a High Court supervises the subordinate courts in the State.

13. A number is first decreased by 20%. The decreased number is then increased by 20%. The resulting number is less than the original number by 20. Then the original number is

200

400

500

600

Explanation

14. A man sells two chairs at Rs. 120 each and by doing so he gains 25% on one chair and loses 25% on the other. His loss on the whole in Rs. Is

20

16

25

30

Explanation

15. On selling an article for Rs. 105 a trader loses 9%. To gain 30% he should sell the article at

Rs. 126

Rs. 144

Rs. 150

Rs. 139

Explanation

16. Kharif crops are sown

At the beginning of the South-West monsoon

At the end of the South West monsoon

At the beginning of the North-East monsoon

At the end of North-East monsoon

The kharif cropping season is from July –October during beginning of the south-west monsoon.

Explanation

The kharif cropping season is from July –October during beginning of the south-west monsoon.

17. Marble is the metamorphosed form of

Shale

Basalt

Sandstone

Limestone

Marble is metamorphosed limestone, composed of fairly pure calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3). It is extensively used for sculpture, as an building material, and in many other applications.

Explanation

Marble is metamorphosed limestone, composed of fairly pure calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3). It is extensively used for sculpture, as an building material, and in many other applications.

18. What is the International Date Line?

It is the equator

It is the 0° longitude

It is the 90° east longitude

It is the 180° longitude

The IDL is roughly based on the meridian of 180° longitude, roughly down the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and halfway around the world from the Greenwich meridian.

Explanation

The IDL is roughly based on the meridian of 180° longitude, roughly down the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and halfway around the world from the Greenwich meridian.

19. Motilal Nehru presided over the Congress Session of 1919 held at-

Lahore

Amritsar

Calcutta

Bombay

Congress session of 1919 held at Amritsar which is presided by Motilal Nehru.

Explanation

Congress session of 1919 held at Amritsar which is presided by Motilal Nehru.

20. "Taxes on lands and buildings" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

Union

State

Global

Concurrent

“Taxes on lands and building” is listed in the State list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

Explanation

“Taxes on lands and building” is listed in the State list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

21. The Indian Liberal Party was founded by

S N Banerjee

Motilal Nehru

Abul Kalam Azad

Mrs Annie Besant

The Liberal Party of India was a political organization espousing liberalism in the politics of India under the British Raj. The Liberal party was formed in 1910 under leadership of S N Banerjee.

Explanation

The Liberal Party of India was a political organization espousing liberalism in the politics of India under the British Raj. The Liberal party was formed in 1910 under leadership of S N Banerjee.

22. Rowlatt after whom Rowlatt Act was named was a

Judge

General

Member of Parliament

Secretary of State for India

Passed on the recommendations of the Rowlatt Committee and named after its president, British judge Sir Sidney Rowlatt, this act effectively authorized the government to imprison any person suspected of terrorism living in the Raj for up to two years without a trial.

Explanation

Passed on the recommendations of the Rowlatt Committee and named after its president, British judge Sir Sidney Rowlatt, this act effectively authorized the government to imprison any person suspected of terrorism living in the Raj for up to two years without a trial.

23. In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 6 x 6 ÷ 10 – 8 + 2 = ?

15

38

2

7

6 × 6 ÷ 10 – 8 + 2 = ?
= 6 ÷ 6 – 10 + 8 × 2
= 17 – 10 = 7

Explanation

6 × 6 ÷ 10 – 8 + 2 = ?
= 6 ÷ 6 – 10 + 8 × 2
= 17 – 10 = 7

24. If a + b = 12, ab = 22, then (a² + b²) is equal to

188

144

34

100

Explanation

25. A man purchased 7 bags of rice at the rate of Rs. 800 each, 8 bags of rice at Rs. 1000 each and 5 bags of rice at the rate of Rs. 1200 each. What is the average cost of one bag of rice?

Rs. 1000

Rs. 980

Rs. 1120

Rs. 105

Explanation

26. How many men need to be employed to complete a job in 5 days, if 15 men can complete 1/3 of the job in 7 days?

20

21

45

63

Explanation

27. There are total _________ parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra.

11

19

10

1

There are total 19 Parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra.

Explanation

There are total 19 Parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra.

28. "Forests" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

Union

State

Global

Concurrent

Forests are listed in the Concurrent list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

Explanation

Forests are listed in the Concurrent list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

29. 6 people are sitting in a row. A is sitting towards immediate left of B and immediate right of C. C is sitting to immediate right of F. D is immediate right of E who is to the left of F, then which two people are sitting in the center?

D and B

A and B

F and C

E and D

E D F C A B
F and C are sitting in the center.

Explanation

E D F C A B
F and C are sitting in the center.

30. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country?

Right to Equality

Right to Freedom

Right against Exploitation

Right to Freedom of Religion

Equality before law is well defined under the Article 14 i.e. Right to equality of the Constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be likewise protected by the laws of the country.

Explanation

Equality before law is well defined under the Article 14 i.e. Right to equality of the Constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be likewise protected by the laws of the country.

31. Sunil's position from the left in a row of boys is 20th and Deepak's position from the right is 36th. After interchanging their position, Sunil becomes 28thfrom the left. How many boys are there in the row?

52

63

59

48

Explanation

32. A train runs from Howrah to Bandel at an average speed 20 km/hr and returns at an average speed of 30 km/hr. The average speed (in km/hr) of the train in the whole journey is

20

22.5

24

25

Explanation

33. A man wanted to sell an article with 20% profit: but he acutually sold at 20% loss for Rs. 480, At what price he wanted to sell it to earn the profit?

Rs. 720

Rs. 840

Rs. 600

Rs. 750

Explanation

34. The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in the case of

Wheat

Rice

Pulses

Oil seeds

Green Revolution impact is mostly felt on wheat.The Green Revolution in India refers to a period when agriculture in India improved due to the adoption of novel methods and technology in agriculture

Explanation

Green Revolution impact is mostly felt on wheat.The Green Revolution in India refers to a period when agriculture in India improved due to the adoption of novel methods and technology in agriculture

35. Salim has to sell vegetables worth Rs. 5750 for Rs. 4500 due to heavy rain full. What is the loss percentage that he has incurred?

21.74%

23.4%

20%

23.45%

Explanation

36. Vikram started from point R and walked straight 7 km west, then turned left and walked 2 km and again turned left and walked straight 4 km. In which direction is he from R

North-East

South-West

South-East

North-West

He is in south-west from R.

Explanation

He is in south-west from R.

37. If selling price of an article is 11/3 of its cost price, find gain %.

25%

100/3 %

1.33%

200/3 %

Explanation

38. A class has two sections, which contain 20 and 30 students. The pass percentage of these sections are 80% and 60% respectively. The pass percentage of whole class is

60

68

70

78

Explanation

39. The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 ÷ 2 – 25 x 9 + 6 = 38

+ and x

+and ÷

– and +

÷and x

18 ÷ 2 -25 × 9 + 6 = 38
Replacing, +by ×
18 ÷ 2 -25 + 9 × 6 = 38
= 9 – 25 + 9 × 6 = 38
= 38 = 38

Explanation

18 ÷ 2 -25 × 9 + 6 = 38
Replacing, +by ×
18 ÷ 2 -25 + 9 × 6 = 38
= 9 – 25 + 9 × 6 = 38
= 38 = 38

40. If 18α12 = 3, 2α14 = -6 and 4α4 = 0, then ﬁnd the value of 2α16 = ?

-7

8

10

-1

Explanation

41. A truck travels 90 km/hr for the first 1(1/2) hours. After that it travels 70 km/hr. Find the time taken by the truck to travel 310 kilometres

2.5 hrs

3 hrs

3.5 hrs

4 hrs

Explanation

42. In a certain code language, "SATURN" is written as "JVQXWW" and "URANUS" is written as "OYJENY". How is "JUITER" written in that code language?

NIPMQN

NIPMYF

NQMPIN

FYLMPI

Explanation

43. In a certain code language, "CAGES" is written as "NADYB" and "SILVER" is written as "LZRIGR". How is "WATER" written in that code language?

MAQYV

SGWEB

QCPVR

VYQAM

Explanation

44. If "B" denotes "multiplied by", "C" denotes "subtracted from", "A" denotes "added to" and "D" denotes "divided by", then which of the following equations true?

24 D 12 B 3 A 12 = 18

36 D 6 B 3 A 2 = 74

42 A 7 B 2 D 2 = 35

56 D 14 B 2 C 4 = 12

24 D 12 B 3 A 12 = 18
24 ÷ 12 × 3 + 12 = 18
2 × 3 + 12 = 18
6 + 12 = 18
18 = 18

Explanation

24 D 12 B 3 A 12 = 18
24 ÷ 12 × 3 + 12 = 18
2 × 3 + 12 = 18
6 + 12 = 18
18 = 18

45. A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called

Delta

Levee

Flood Plain

Dune

It is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river. It is a ridge of sediment deposited naturally alongside a river by overflowing water.

Explanation

It is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river. It is a ridge of sediment deposited naturally alongside a river by overflowing water.

46. Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPPPPPQ, PPQPPPPQ, PPPQPPPQ, PPPPQPPQ, PPPPPQPQ, _______________.

QPPPPPPQ

PQPPPPPQ

PPQPPPPQ

PPPPPPQQ

Position of first ‘Q’ changes from left to right in each next step.

Explanation

Position of first ‘Q’ changes from left to right in each next step.

47. The tides in the sea are primarily due to

The atmospheric effect of the Earth

The gravitational effect of Venus on the Earth

The gravitational effect of the mars on the Earth

The gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth

The tides in the sea are primarily due to the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth.

Explanation

The tides in the sea are primarily due to the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth.

48. Subhas Chandra Bose: Orissa:: Mahatma Gandhi: ?

Bihar

Jammu and Kashmir

Gujarat

Delhi

Orissa is the birth place of Subhas Chandra Bose
Gujarat is the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi.

Explanation

Orissa is the birth place of Subhas Chandra Bose
Gujarat is the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi.

49. A T.V was sold at a profit of 5%. If it had been sold at a profit of 10% the profit would have been Rs. 1000 more. What is its cost price?

Rs. 20000

Rs. 5000

Rs. 10000

Rs. 15000

Sol. +10% – 5% → 1000 Rs.
5% → 1000 Rs.
1% → 200 Rs.
100% → 20,000 Rs.

Explanation

Sol. +10% – 5% → 1000 Rs.
5% → 1000 Rs.
1% → 200 Rs.
100% → 20,000 Rs.

50. VERMIN :: ORDERS : ERSORD : ?

MNIVER

MINERV

MINVRE

MINVER

Daily Updates Mock Test 131

1. Dyarchy was first introduced in India under—

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. MANTLE : SFTYRJ :: PARROT : ?

3. If an article is sold at 5% gain instead of 5% loss, the man gains Rs. 5 more. Find the cost price of that article

4. Who was the first editor of the Yugantar?

5. 545 : 196 :: 173 : ?

6. Purna Swaraj was declared as the goal of the Congress in the Congress session held at Lahore under the Presidentship of-

7. Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

8. The amount Rs. 2100 became Rs. 2352 in 2 years all simple interest. If the interest rate is decreased by 1%, what is the new interest?

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

10. The Comptroller and Auditor General is closely connected with which of the following Committees of Parliament?

11. The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –

12. Subordinate courts in state are supervised by___________.

13. A number is first decreased by 20%. The decreased number is then increased by 20%. The resulting number is less than the original number by 20. Then the original number is

14. A man sells two chairs at Rs. 120 each and by doing so he gains 25% on one chair and loses 25% on the other. His loss on the whole in Rs. Is

15. On selling an article for Rs. 105 a trader loses 9%. To gain 30% he should sell the article at

16. Kharif crops are sown

17. Marble is the metamorphosed form of

18. What is the International Date Line?

19. Motilal Nehru presided over the Congress Session of 1919 held at-

20. "Taxes on lands and buildings" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

21. The Indian Liberal Party was founded by

22. Rowlatt after whom Rowlatt Act was named was a

23. In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 6 x 6 ÷ 10 – 8 + 2 = ?

24. If a + b = 12, ab = 22, then (a² + b²) is equal to

25. A man purchased 7 bags of rice at the rate of Rs. 800 each, 8 bags of rice at Rs. 1000 each and 5 bags of rice at the rate of Rs. 1200 each. What is the average cost of one bag of rice?

26. How many men need to be employed to complete a job in 5 days, if 15 men can complete 1/3 of the job in 7 days?

27. There are total _________ parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra.

28. "Forests" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

29. 6 people are sitting in a row. A is sitting towards immediate left of B and immediate right of C. C is sitting to immediate right of F. D is immediate right of E who is to the left of F, then which two people are sitting in the center?

30. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country?

31. Sunil's position from the left in a row of boys is 20th and Deepak's position from the right is 36th. After interchanging their position, Sunil becomes 28thfrom the left. How many boys are there in the row?

32. A train runs from Howrah to Bandel at an average speed 20 km/hr and returns at an average speed of 30 km/hr. The average speed (in km/hr) of the train in the whole journey is

33. A man wanted to sell an article with 20% profit: but he acutually sold at 20% loss for Rs. 480, At what price he wanted to sell it to earn the profit?

34. The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in the case of

35. Salim has to sell vegetables worth Rs. 5750 for Rs. 4500 due to heavy rain full. What is the loss percentage that he has incurred?

36. Vikram started from point R and walked straight 7 km west, then turned left and walked 2 km and again turned left and walked straight 4 km. In which direction is he from R

37. If selling price of an article is 11/3 of its cost price, find gain %.

38. A class has two sections, which contain 20 and 30 students. The pass percentage of these sections are 80% and 60% respectively. The pass percentage of whole class is

39. The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 ÷ 2 – 25 x 9 + 6 = 38

40. If 18α12 = 3, 2α14 = -6 and 4α4 = 0, then ﬁnd the value of 2α16 = ?

41. A truck travels 90 km/hr for the first 1(1/2) hours. After that it travels 70 km/hr. Find the time taken by the truck to travel 310 kilometres

42. In a certain code language, "SATURN" is written as "JVQXWW" and "URANUS" is written as "OYJENY". How is "JUITER" written in that code language?

43. In a certain code language, "CAGES" is written as "NADYB" and "SILVER" is written as "LZRIGR". How is "WATER" written in that code language?

44. If "B" denotes "multiplied by", "C" denotes "subtracted from", "A" denotes "added to" and "D" denotes "divided by", then which of the following equations true?

45. A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called

46. Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPPPPPQ, PPQPPPPQ, PPPQPPPQ, PPPPQPPQ, PPPPPQPQ, _______________.

47. The tides in the sea are primarily due to

48. Subhas Chandra Bose: Orissa:: Mahatma Gandhi: ?

49. A T.V was sold at a profit of 5%. If it had been sold at a profit of 10% the profit would have been Rs. 1000 more. What is its cost price?

50. VERMIN :: ORDERS : ERSORD : ?