1.
The Attorney General of India is the ______ of the Government of India.
Correct Answer
B. Chief Law Officer
Explanation
The Attorney General for India is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor, and is primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
2.
Which of the following indicates the circle of the Saranath Pillar?
Correct Answer
C. Progress
Explanation
The wheel (circle) in Sarnath Pillar indicates Progress.
3.
The distance between the two latitudes is approximately ___________.
Correct Answer
C. 111 km
Explanation
Latitude is the angular distance north or south from the equator of a point on the earth’s surface, measured on the meridian of the point. Each degree of latitude is approximately 69 miles (111 kilometers)
4.
Deficit financing means the government borrows money from the ___________.
Correct Answer
C. Reserve Bank of India
Explanation
Deficit financing is a method of meeting government deficits through the creation of new money. When the Government resorts to deficit financing, it usually borrows from the Reserve Bank of India.
5.
Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial planet?
Correct Answer
D. Saturn
Explanation
Within the Solar System, the terrestrial planets are the inner planets closest to the Sun, i.e. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Saturn is not a terrestrial planet.
6.
Which place is NOT associated with Gautama Buddha?
Correct Answer
D. Pawapuri
Explanation
Astamahasthanas are eight great holy places associated with the life of Buddha. These include four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha viz. Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagara and four other sites viz. Sravasti, Sankasya, Rajgir and Vaishali. Pawapuri is not associated with him.
7.
The modern economy is NOT characterized by ___________.
Correct Answer
A. Self-sufficient village system
Explanation
The modern economy is not characterized by self-sufficient village system.
8.
Which type of city administration controls smaller urban areas?
Correct Answer
B. Municipal Council
Explanation
Nagar Nigam, also known as a Municipal Corporation, is a local governing body which has a population of more than one million. Nagar Palika, also known as a Municipality or municipal council, is an urban local body that administers to a city with a population of 10,000 to 30,000.
9.
Which year has been set as goal for completing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project operated with the help of Japan?
Correct Answer
B. 2023
Explanation
The 508km-long Mumbai to Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project will be built at cost of Rs 1.10 lakh crore. It is expected to be completed by 2023.
10.
Which of the following countries border touches with China?
Correct Answer
B. Nepal
Explanation
China has the maximum number of neighbors touching its border. The 14 countries touching its border are: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal
11.
The Attorney General of India is appointed by whom?
Correct Answer
D. President of India
Explanation
The Attorney General of India is appointed by President of India.
12.
There are ____________ levels of courts present in India.
Correct Answer
B. 3
Explanation
The judicial system of India is mainly consisting of three types of courts- the Supreme Court, The High Courts and the subordinate courts.
13.
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act gave Constitutional recognition to panchayats by adding ___________.
Correct Answer
B. Part IX
Explanation
The 73rd Amendment 1992 added a new Part IX to the constitution titled “The Panchayats” covering provisions from Article 243 to 243(O) ; and a new Eleventh Schedule covering the functions of the Panchayats.
14.
As per length, which is the longest river of China?
Correct Answer
A. Yangtze
Explanation
The River Yangtze is the longest river in China. In fact, it is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world with a length of 3,917 miles. Futhermore, the river is the longest in the world to flow in a single country and the sixth largest river by discharge volume.
15.
Where is the world’s highest volcanic mountain Cotopaxi located?
Correct Answer
C. Ecuador
Explanation
Cotopaxi is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located in the Latacunga canton of Cotopaxi Province Ecuador, in South America.
16.
In terms of population Pakistan is at which place in the world?
Correct Answer
C. 6th
Explanation
In terms of population Pakistan is 6th place in the world.
17.
First time which year the Railway Budget and the General Budget were presented separately?
Correct Answer
A. 1924
Explanation
A separate Railway Budget, which is different from the General Budget, was first introduced in 1924 on the basis of recommendations of the 10-member Acworth Committee.
18.
Which of following sectors does NOT come under tertiary sector?
Correct Answer
A. Electricity
Explanation
Secondary sector is also called as manufacturing sector or industrial sector. The manufacturing, electricity, gas, water supply etc. are included in this sector. The service sector of the economy is called tertiary sector.
19.
Which of the following was not included in the early three English Settlements in India?
Correct Answer
B. Punjab
Explanation
The early English settlement in India consists of area of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay presidency.
20.
Which one of the following European trading companies adopted the “Blue Water Policy” in India?
Correct Answer
C. Portuguese company
Explanation
The “Blue Water” policy is attributed to Francisco de Almeida, the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India.
21.
The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to the second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is:
Correct Answer
B. 30
22.
Two numbers are such as that square of one is 224 less than 8 times the square of the other. If the numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 4, they are
Correct Answer
B. 6, 8
23.
Tea worth 126 per kg and 135 per kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth 153 per kg, then the price of the third variety per kg is
Correct Answer
C. 175.50
24.
In a mixture of 45 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 3 : 2. How much water must be added to make the ratio 9 : 11?
Correct Answer
B. 15 litres
25.
The ratio of the rate of flow of water in pipes varies inversely as the square of the radii of the pipes. What is the ratio of the rates of flow in two pipes of diameters 2 cm and 4 cm, respectively?
Correct Answer
D. 4 : 1
26.
Salaries of A, B and C were in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7, respectively. If their salaries were increased by 50%, 60% and 50% respectively, what will be the new ratio of the their respective new salaries?
Correct Answer
D. 9 : 16 : 21
27.
The average score of boys in an examination of a school is 71 and that of the girls is 73. The average score of the whole school in that examination is 71.8. Find the ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls that appeared in the examination.
Correct Answer
B. 3 : 2
28.
Two casks of 48 L and 42 L are filled with mixtures of wine and water, the proportions in the two casks being respectively 13 : 7 and 18 : 17. If the contents of the two casks be mixed and 20 L of water is added to the whole, what will be the proportion of wine to water in the resultant solution?
Correct Answer
B. 12 : 13
29.
What amounts (in litres) of 90% and 97% pure acid solutions are mixed to obtain 21 L of 95% pure acid solution?
Correct Answer
A. 6 and 15 L
30.
Arvind began a business with 550 and was joined afterward by Brij with 330. When did Brij join, if the profits at the end of the year were divided in the ratio 10 : 3?
Correct Answer
B. After 6 months
31.
A man, a woman and a boy together complete a place of work in 3 days. If a man alone can do it in 6 days and a boy alone in 18 days, how long will a woman take to complete the work?
Correct Answer
A. 9 days
32.
A and B together can complete a work in 3 days. They start together. But, after 2 days, B left the work. If the work is completed after 2 more days, B alone could do the work in
Correct Answer
B. 6 days
33.
A and B can complete a piece of work in 12 days and 18 days respectively. A being to do the work and they work alternately one at a time for one day each. The whole work will be completed in
Correct Answer
A. 43/3 days
34.
8 men can do a piece of work in 12 days. 4 women can do it in 48 days and 10 children can do it in 24 days. In how many days can 10 men, 4 women and 10 children together complete the piece of work?
Correct Answer
D. 6 day
35.
A can do a certain job in 12 days. B is 60% more efficient than A. Then B can do the same piece of work in
Correct Answer
B. 7(1/2) days
36.
AEIM : BFJN : : CGKO : ?
Correct Answer
A. DHLP
37.
24 : 60 : : 210 : ?
Correct Answer
B. 336
38.
College : Student : : Hospital : __?__
Correct Answer
D. Patient
39.
Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.
Correct Answer
B. 900
Explanation
900 IS SQUARE
BUT THE OTHERS NO ARE CUBE
40.
Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.
Correct Answer
D. Lenient
Explanation
ALL ARE SYNONYMS EXCEPT LENIENT
41.
Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.
Correct Answer
A. XAD
42.
Consider the given statements to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.
Statements: All fruits are leaves.
Some fruits are grapes.
Conclusion I: Some leaves are grapes.
II: All grapes are fruits.
Correct Answer
A. Only conclusion I follows
43.
Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among classes given below
Tennis fans, Cricket players, Students
Correct Answer
A. A
44.
A is taller than B. C is taller than A. D is taller than E but shorter than B. Who is the tallest?
Correct Answer
A. C
Explanation
C>A>B>D>E
45.
Complete the third equation on the basis of a certain system followed in the first two equations.
(1) 5*4*2*1 = 1425
(2) 7*8*1*6 = 6817
(3) 9*3*7*5 = ?
Correct Answer
D. 5379
46.
Rajiv Gandhi Airport : Hyderabad : : Indira Gandhi Airport : ?
Correct Answer
C. Delhi
Explanation
First is Airport and second is city related to airport.
47.
167 : 43 : : 245 : ?
Correct Answer
B. 22
Explanation
1 + 6 × 7 → 43: : 2 + 4 × 5 → 22
48.
Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.
Correct Answer
D. Transparent
Explanation
Except Transparent other three are synonyms.
49.
If 7 (110) 4 and 19 (930) 12, then what is the value of ‘A’ in 16 (A) 9?
Correct Answer
B. 600
Explanation
Sol. (7 + 4) × (7 + 4 – 1) = 110
(19 + 12) × (19 + 12 – 1) = 930
(16 + 9) × (16 + 9 – 1) = 600
50.
If “#” means “subtraction”, “&” means “division”, “@” means “addition” and “%” means “multiplication”, then 315&3#9@4%6 =?
Correct Answer
A. 120
Explanation
Sol.
315 ÷ 3 – 9 + 4 × 6 = 120