Reasoning Aptitude
1.A – B means ‘A is the mother of B’; A × B means ‘A is the sister of B’; A + B means ‘A is the daughter of B’. Which of the following expressions means ‘U is the daughter of Q’?
(A) Q – Z + U × K (B) Q – Z × U + K
(C) K – Z + U × Q (D) K – U + Z × Q
2.Select the option that in related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number 11: 265: 20: ?
(A) 835 (B) 841
(C) 838 (D) 840
3.In a certain code language. ‘SOLID’ is coded as ‘64’ and ‘POUR’ is coded as ‘74′, How will TON be coded as in that language!
(A) 49 (B) 60
(C) 85 (D) 52
4.Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is
different from the rest.
(A) 44: 136 (B) 27: 85
(C) 33: 109 (D) 30: 94
5.In a certain code language, ‘PAINTS’ is written a ‘CRPKUV’. How will ‘PURITY’ be written as in that Language
(A) WRKTAV (B) XSISBM
(C) WRKSNU (D) VSKTAZ
6.How many triangles are there in the given
figure?
7.Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.
(A) NOSV (B) TWZC
(C) PSVY (D) EHKN
8.A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which of the following pairs of numbers will be on opposite sides?
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 4
(C) 1 and 5 (D) 3 and 6
9.Select the correct mirror image of the given alphanumeric-cluster when a vertical mirror is placed on the right side of the cluster.
6 5 4 H B M A
10.Arrange the following words in the order in which they would appear in an English dictionary.
1) Temper 2) Temple
3) Tamarind 4) Tender
5) Tenacity
(A) 3, 1, 5, 4, 2 (B) 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
(C) 1, 3, 2, 5, 4 (D) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
11. Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is not allowed).
12.Which of the following Venn diagrams best represents the relationship between the following classes? Accountants, Girls, Internet users
13.Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
35, 36, 40, ? , 83, 208, 244
(A) 73 (B) 55
(C) 67 (D) 60
14.If ‘A’ stands for ‘subtraction’, ‘B’ stands forM ‘multiplication’, ‘C’ stands for ‘addition’, and ‘D’ stands for division’, then what is the value of
the following expression? 27 A 8 B 5 C (11C 3) B 5 C 36 D 6
(A) 24 (B) 20
(C) 63 (D) 60
15.What day of the week was 31 January 2007?
(A) Monday (B) Tuesday
(C) Thursday (D) Wednesday
16.Select the letter will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
C, B, B, C, Z, E, W, H, S, ?, N
(A) L (B) K
(C) P (D) I
17.Select the figure that can replace the question mark(?) in the following series.
18.Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.
(45, 24, 441)
(A) (30, 60, 1024) (B) (41, 18, 630)
(C) (50, 30, 480) (D) (35, 17, 324)
19.‘Diabetes’ is related to ‘Blood sugar’ in the same way is ‘Hypertension’ is related to ‘_’
(A) cells of the body (B) heart
(C) red blood cell (D) Blood pressure
20.The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How
would this paper look when unfolded?
21.Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
22.Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PERSONA, ANPERSO, ANOSPER?
(A) ANOSERP (B) NOSAREP
(C) ORPE (D) ANOSREP
23.Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true. Even if it appears to be
at variance with commonly known facts. decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I). All toys are pens. II). All games are pens. Conclusions: I). No toy is a game. II). No pen is a game. III). Some toys are games.
(A) Only conclusions I and II follow.
(B) Only conclusions II and III follow.
(C) All conclusions I, II and III follows.
(D) Either conclusion I or III follows.
24. Select the option in which the word share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words. office: Work
(A) School: Study (B) House: Bricks
(C) Hospital: Director (D) Court: Lawyer
25. Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd word.
(A) Litre (B) Distance
(C) Minute (D) Kilogram
General Studies
26.A ‘New Replenishment Mechanism for Flexible Funding’ has been proposed for which organisation?
(A) WHO (B) NSIL
(C) DRDO (D) NITI Aayog
27.The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices is headquartered in__________.
(A) Mumbai (B) Kolkata
(C) New-Delhi (D) Pune
28.The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices is headquartered in__________.
(A) Mumbai (B) Kolkata
(C) New-Delhi (D) Pune
29.Daam, which was seen in the news, is a?
(A) Bacteria (B) Malware
(C) Super computer (D) Cryptocurrency
30.Formula of Hard Water is__________.
(A) H2O (B) NaOH
(C) D2O (D) CO2
31.‘Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma’ has been appointed as the MD and CEO of which bank?
(A) Yes Bank (B) IDBI Bank
(C) Karnataka Bank (D) HDFC Bank
32.What is the salary of the Vice-President of India?
(A) Rs. 400,000 (B) Rs. 280,000
(C) Rs. 250,000 (D) Rs. 350,000
33.Grammy Award, is given in which of the following field?
(A) Music
(B) Literature
(C) Architecture
(D) Science and Technology
34. Silent Valley National Park, one of the most ecologically diverse areas on the planet is in
__.
(A) Kerala (B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Odisha (D) Jharkhand
35. Name the deepest layer of the Sun that we can observe directly?
(A) Ionosphere (B) Chromosphere
(C) Photosphere (D) Troposphere
36. Which country has launched the ‘Shenzhou-16’ Mission?
(A) Japan (B) China
(C) South Korea (D) Israel
37. Which institution reconstituted intermediary advisory committee for legal framework?
(A) RBI (B) SEBI
(C) NPCI (D) IRDAI
38. Which state is set to host the ‘Mahakumbh 2025’ event?
(A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Karnataka
(C) Odisha (D) West Bengal
39.Which Asian country joined the ‘Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN)’?
(A) Sri Lanka (B) India
(C) Myanmar (D) Bangladesh
40.Which country leads the ‘Combined Maritime Forces’ coalition?
(A) Russia (B) USA
(C) UK (D) Germany
41.How many high courts are there in India?
(A) 22 (B) 27
(C) 25 (D) 30
42.Which term refers to the phenomenon when currency in circulation rising when digital payments are rising?
(A) Currency Demand Paradox
(B) Digital Demand Paradox
(C) Bank Note Paradox
(D) Finance Paradox
43.Which one of the following is the Capital of Bhutan?
(A) Thimpu (B) Tirana
(C) Tallinn (D) Tbilsi
44.Which of the following is not a web browser?
(A) Ubuntu (B) Internet Explorer
(C) Mozilla Firefox (D) Google Chrome
45.Which of the following Sikh guru founded the ‘Khalsa Panth’?
(A) Guru Hargobind
(B) Guru Tegh Bahadur
(C) Guru Gobind Singh
(D) Guru Nanak Dev
46.Which one of the following is a ‘Maharatna’company?
(A) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
(B) Engineers India Limited (EIL)
(C) National Aluminium Company (NALCO)
(D) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
47.Which among the following state is not a part
of ‘The Seven Sister States’?
(A) Maharashtra (B) Tripura
(C) Mizoram (D) Nagaland
48.Which among the following is a landlocked country in South-America?
(A) Bolivia (B) Peru
(C) Chile (D) Venezuela
49.Constituent Assembly of India was founded in which of the following year?
(A) 1950 (B) 1948
(C) 1940 (D) 1946
50.Which among the following is the first communication satellite launched by India?
(A) APPLE (B) INSAT4-A
(C) Kalpana-1 (D) HAMSAT
Quantitative Aptitude
51.A milkman mixed water with milk and he sells the mixture at CP of pure milk thus he gains 23.75%. In what ratio he mixes milk with water
(A) 80 : 19 (B) 61 : 19
(C) 99 : 19 (D) 99 : 80
52. The value of a solid right circular cone is 600π cm³, and the diameter of its base is 30cm. The total surface area (in cm²) of the cone is:
(A) 496π (B) 480π
(C) 255π (D) 472π
53.A and B can do a piece of work in 6 and 8 days, respectively with the help of C, they completed the work in 3 days and earned Rs. 2768. What
was the share of C?
(A) Rs. 326 (B) Rs.336
(C) Rs.346 (D) Rs. 356
54.If 𝑥𝑥0.5 + 𝑥𝑥−0.5 = 2, find the value of 𝑥𝑥2.5 +
𝑥𝑥−2.5 ?
(A) 8 (B) 7
(C) 3 (D) 2
55.A sum of Rs 9100 invested on simple interest becomes Rs 12600 in 5 years. What will be simple interest for 9 years on the sum at same
rate of interest?
(A) 5400 Rs. (B) 7200 Rs.
(C) 6300 Rs. (D) 8100 Rs.
56.Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.
Total expenditure of the company in 2016, 2017 and 2018 is what percentage less than the total revenue in the given five years (correct to one decimal place)?
(A) 38.4% (B) 34.5%
(C) 36.2% (D) 36.8%
57.If a+b = 4/5 and a²+b² = (+4)/25, then find the quadratic equation whose roots are a and b
(A) 25×2-20x+6=0 (B) 5×2-4x+4=0
(C) 5×2-4x+20=0 (D) 25×2+4x+6=0
58.A student was asked to find the value of[49 ÷ (35 ÷ 32) × 925] ×[23 of 49÷(3×35 of 45)]23+34 of 56 His answer was 2/9.What is the difference between his answer and the correct answer?
(A) 47/324 (B) 1/4
(C) 1/6 (D) 1/24
59.Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.
What is the ratio of the number of workers in the company whose age is 28 years or more but less than 40 years to the number of workers
whose age is 40 years or more but less than 52 years?
(A) 7 : 6 (B) 9 : 8
(C) 10 : 7 (D) 23 : 21
60.If the seven digits number 74a34b4 is divisible by 72, then what is the least value of (a + b)?
(A) 8 (B) 12
(C) 5 (D) 14
61.A field is in the shape of a trapezium whose parallel sides are 200 m and 400 m long, whereas each of other two sides is 260 m long.
What is the area (in m²) of the field?
(A) 48000 (B) 52000
(C) 72000 (D) 60000
62.The total surface area of a solid hemisphere is 1039.5 cm². The volume (in cm³) of the hemisphere is: (Take π = 22/7)
(A) 2225.5 (B) 2530.6
(C) 2425.5 (D) 2525.6
63.PT is a tangent at the point R on a circle with centre O. SQ is a diameter, which when produced meets the tangent PT at P. If ∠SPT = 32°, then what will be the measure of ∠QRP?
(A) 32° (B) 58°
(C) 30° (D) 29°
64.From a point 12 m above the water level, the angle of elevation of the top of a hill is 60° and the angle of depression of the base of the hill is
30°. What is the height (in m) of the hill?
(A) 36 (B) 48√3
(C) 48 (D) 36√3
65.If a + b + c = 6 and a² + b² + c² = 38, then what is the value of a(b² + c²) + b(c² + a²) + c(a² + b²) 3abc?
(A) 3 (B) –3
(C) 6 (D) –6
66.Three positive numbers are in the proportion 7:11:13. If sum of their squares is 1356, then what is the value of smallest number?
(A) 7 (B) 14
(C) 22 (D) 21
67.ΔABC is an equilateral triangle in which D, E and F are the points on sides BC, AC and AB, respectively, such that AD⊥BC, BE⊥AC and
CF⊥AB. Which of the following is true?
(A) 7AB² = 9AD² (B) 2AB² = 3AD²
(C) 4AC² = 5BE² (D) 3AC² = 4BE²
68.A train crosses two platforms of length 1200m and 1550m in 28 seconds and 35 seconds respectively. What is the length of the train?
(A) 150 m (B) 175 m
(C) 225 m (D) 200 m
69.The graph represents the salary, expenditure, tax and savings (in rupees) per month of the persons A, B, C and D per month.
Study the graph and answer the question.The expenditure as a percentage of salary is the least for:
(A) A (B) B
(C) D (D) C
70.The cost price of an article is 17/23 of its selling price. What will be the profit or loss percentage?
(A) 34 4/17% (B) 35 9/17%
(C) 34 11/17% (D) 35 5/17%
71.Three pipes, A, B and C, can fill a cistern in 12, 18 and 24 minutes, respectively. If all the pipes are opened together for 7 minutes, what will be
the volume of the water that overflows as the percentage of the total volume of the cistern?
(A) 26 7/18 (B) 23 1/3
(C) 23 2/3 (D) 26 5/18
72.32 kg of sugar costing Rs 24 per kg is mixed with 48 kg of sugar costing Rs 23 per kg. What is the average cost of the mixture per kg?
(A) Rs 23.6 (B) Rs 23.8
(C) Rs 23.4 (D) Rs 23.7
73.The profit earned on an article is 19%. If profit is calculated on the selling price, then what will be the profit percentage?
(A) 15 103/119% (B) 15 109/119%
(C) 15 117/119% (D) 15 115/119%
74.If tan(11θ) = cot(7θ), then what is the value of sin²(6θ) + sec²(9θ) + cosec²(12θ)?
(A) 35/12 (B) 23/6
(C) 31/12 (D) 43/12
75.A man spends 45.45% of his income on shopping, 37.5% of income on travelling, 12.05% of income on food. If he saves Rs. 10,000, then find the expenditure on travelling.
(A) 72000 (B) 70000
(C) 75000 (D) 80000
English Language
76.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cheek by jowl
(A) to seek to win favour by gifts or flattery
(B) to accept help and support even from the insignificant
(C) very close
(D) go give false alarm
77.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom Edge out
(A) To push out slowly
(B) to instigate to proceed further
(C) Supplement income
(D) A nap
78.Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words The action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things;
(A) Belligerent (B) Blasphemy
(C) Crusade (D) Extempore
79.Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words Fond of company
(A) Gregarious (B) Indelible
(C) Infallible (D) Pedantic
80.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No
improvement. The voting in assembly elections will start on March 27 and will conclude on April 29.
(A) of assembly (B) for assembly
(C) too assembly (D) No correction required
81.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No
improvement. EcoEx is the first digital trading marketplace facilitated the exchange of plastic credits certificates.
(A) facilitating the exchanged
(B) facilitating the exchanging
(C) facilitating the exchange
(D) No correction required
82.Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Akshay will put away his dress after the wedding.
(A) His dress is being put away after the wedding.
(B) His dress has been put away after the wedding.
(C) His dress has put away after the wedding.
(D) His dress will be put away after the wedding
83.Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Deeksha said to Ramya, “You are lazy”.
(A) Deeksha told Ramya that she was lazy.
(B) Deeksha told Ramya that she is lazy.
(C) Deeksha said to Ramya that she was lazy.
(D) Deeksha told her that you was lazy
84.Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A) the plastic they generate and ensure its
B) The EPR policy introduced in year 2018 in India places
C) responsibility on the manufacturers to recycle
D) end of life and one of the ways proposed by the government.
(A) ABDC (B) ADBC
(C) ABCD (D) BCAD
85.Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order. A) our platform, and the recyclers and waste B) where polluters take responsibility through C) collectors from unorganized sectors D) get their right price for services.
(A) BACD (B) BCAD
(C) ABDC (D) CDAB
Direction (86-90): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select
the most appropriate option for each blank. One solution is not enough to solve the plastic problem in India. However, Plastic Credits
model is a very (a)__part of the solution. There is (b)___ awareness on waste management industry and its potential. Without waste management, we won’t have a clean environment to (c)_ in. In fact, we will not have the environment to live in future. We are trying to create a value chain
where (d) take responsibility through our platform, and the recyclers and waste collectors from (e)__ sectors get their right price for services.
86.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. a.
(A) Incredible (B) Credible(C) Flimsy (D) incredulous
87.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. b.
(A) secondary (B) inessential
(C) minimal (D) maximal
88.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. c.
(A) live (B) lethargic
(C) apathetic (D) inactive
89.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. d.
(A) supporters (B) members
(C) polluters (D) organizers
90.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. e.
(A) tidy (B) unorganized
(C) organized (D) sloppy
91.Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. The IMA also sought to know why the government (a)/ is spending so much money in vaccination if (b)/ Coronil is effective against the disease (c)/. No error (d) (A) The IMA also sought to know why the
government (B) is spending so much money in vaccination if (C) Coronil is effective against the disease (D) No error
92.Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. The reply be filed in three weeks and a rejoinder to them after (a)/ two weeks thereafter, the bench said, adding that the (b)/ appeal will be listed for hearing after five weeks (c)/. No error (d) (A) The reply be filed in three weeks and a rejoinder to them after (B) two weeks thereafter, the bench said, adding that the (C) appeal will be listed for hearing after five
weeks (D) No error
93.Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank Q: The PM took to Twitter to announce
__ the Covid jab along with a photo.
(A) For (B) About
(C) Along (D) of
94.Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The Union Territory which has been at the centre of political controversy is __________give a shock to the Congress.
(A) Set off (B) Set about
(C) Set to (D) Set forth
95.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Cliche
(A) Banality (B) Neologism
(C) plot twist (D) Adequate
96.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Condign
(A) undeserved (B) inapposite
(C) Unmerited (D) Fitting
97.We __ on a lonely journey.
(A) set out (B) set aside
(C) set back (D) set up
98.Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Dubious
(A) questionable (B) suspicious
(C) certain (D) shady
99.Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Flagrant
(A) blatant (B) hidden
(C) atrocious (D) gross
100.Select the correctly spelt word.
(A) diligent (B) deligent
(C) delegant (D) diligant
Solution
Reasoning Aptitude
1.Answer: B
U is the daughter of Q
2.Answer: B
(11)² + (11 + 1)² = 265
(20)² + (21)² = 841
3.Answer: D
SOLID = (19 + 15 + 12 + 9 + 4) + 5 = 64
POUR = (16 + 15 + 21 + 18) + 4 = 74
TON = (20 + 15 + 14) + 3 = 52
4.Answer: C
44 × 3 + 4 = 136
27 × 3 + 4 = 85
30 × 3 + 4 = 94
33 × 3 + 4 = 103 ≠ 109
5.Answer: A
+2 Series
6.Answer: A
19 Triangles
7.Answer: A
+3 series except (a)
8.Answer: B
opposite pairs are
1 – 6
4 – 2
3 – 5
9.Answer: B
10.Answer: D
3, 1, 2, 5, 4
11.Answer: B
12.Answer: D
14. Answer: C
27 – 8 × 5 + (11 + 3) × 5 + 36 ÷ 6
= 27 – 40 + 70 + 6
= 63
15.Answer: D
31 January 2007
∴ Total number of odd days = 7 + 3 = 10 days
Now 10/7 = Remainder = 3 odd days
∴ Required day = Wednesday
16.Answer: A
17.Answer: A
18.Answer: D
(45 – 24)² = 441
(35 – 17)² = 324
19.Answer: D
diabetes is related to blood sugar and Hypertension is related to blood pressure
20.Answer: D
21.Answer: D
189 – 14 = 175, 49 – 14 = 35 × 5 = 175
237 – 17 = 220, 61 – 17 = 44 × 5 = 220
317 – 22 = 295, 81 – 22 = 59 × 5 = 295
22.Answer: D
last two letters changes the pattern
24.Answer: A
We work in office and study in school
25.Answer: B
All are units of measurement except (B)
General Studies
26.Answer: A
During the 76th World Assembly Health session, WHO member states discussed on a new replenishment mechanism to help the UN body have more flexible funding options. It will help WHO become more financial independent and function smoothly as the leading global health oordinator. Replenishment contributions would cover work by country offices, regional offices, and headquarters across all strategic priorities, as well as the enabling functions.
27.Answer: C
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It is headquartered in New- Delhi, India.
28.Answer: A
The Moplah Rebellion in 1921-1922 happened in Malabar region of Kerala, India. The rebellion was primarily a peasant revolt against oppressive authorities. There were a series of clashes between the Mappila peasantry and their landlords, supported by the British, throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
29.Answer: B
The Indian government has recently issued an advisory against the malware called Daam. This virus is capable of hacking call records,
contacts, history and camera. The national cyber security agency advisory has warned that the ‘Daam’ virus is capable of bypassing anti-virus programs and deploying ransomware on the targeted devices.
30.Answer: A
Hard water is water that has high mineral content. The formula of hard water is same as that of pure water or soft water. It is H2O.
31.Answer: C
Karnataka Bank appoints Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO). Sarma has nearly four decades of experience spread across Commercial, Retail, and Transactional Banking, Technology and Payments. He was part of the founding
management team at HDFC Bank Ltd for over nine years.
32.Answer: A
There is no provision for the salary of the Vice President of India in that capacity. He or she receives a salary in the capacity as the ex
officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha which is currently Rs. 400,000 per month.
33.Answer: A
The Grammy Award is an award presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievements in the music industry. The first
Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959.
34. Answer: A
Silent Valley National Park is a national park in Kerala, India. It is located in the Nilgiri hills. This national park has some rare species of
flora and fauna.
35.Answer: C
The lowest layer of the sun’s atmosphere is the photosphere. It is the deepest layer of the Sun that we can observe directly.
36.Answer: B
China recently launched the Shenzhou-16 mission. As part of this mission, three astronauts lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert in northwest China. The astronauts aboard Shenzhou-16 spacecraft will stay in the Tiangong space station for the next five months. This is the country’s fifth manned mission to a fully functional space station since 2021.
37.Answer: B
Capital Market Regulator SEBI has recently reconstituted its intermediary advisory committee. This committee is responsible for providing
recommendations on matters concerning changes in legal framework and increasing transparency in systems and procedures of market intermediaries like stock brokers, clearing members and depository participants.
38.Answer: A
The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing for organising Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. As part of this initiative, the setting up of Digital
Kumbh Museum is being proposed. This museum will be built at the cost of Rs 60 crores and will serve as an attraction for the
devotees.
39.Answer: B
India recently joined the Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN) to test vaccines during pandemic and epidemics. This network currently has 15 partner facilities in 13 countries.
CLN is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the Network is the largest global group which has standardised methods and materials for testing.
40.Answer: B
Combined Maritime Forces is a US-led maritime coalition involved in securing tense Gulf waterways. The UAE recently withdrew from this coalition.
The coalition is tasked with securing tense Gulf waterways that are vital to the global oil trade. The coalition had 38 member states.
41.Answer: C
The high courts of India are the principal civil courts of original jurisdiction in each state and union territory. There are 25 high courts in India.
42.Answer: A
Currency demand paradox happens when currency in circulation rising when digital payments are rising too. This phenomenon is seen in India.
The RBI has explained the ‘currency demand paradox’ in India. In India, while UPI-led retail digital payments grew at a CAGR of 50 per cent and 27 per cent in terms of volume and value, during 2016-17 to 2021-22, the currency in circulation to GDP ratio also peaked at 14.4 per cent in 2020-21.
43.Answer: A Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan.
44.Answer: A
Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system. It is designed for computers, smartphones, and network servers. The system is developed by a UK based company called Canonical Ltd.
45. Answer: C The Khalsa was formed by Guru Gobind Singh at Vaisakhi on March 30,1699. It was established in order to teach the followers that no ritual or superstition is above Almighty and one should not fall for any superstition.
46.Answer: A
Steel Authority of India Limited is an Indian state-owned steel making company based in New Delhi, India. It is a maharatna company
owned and operated by the Government of India.
47. Answer: A
North East India comprises of seven states commonly known as the “Seven Sisters”. They are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
48. Answer: A
A country is considered landlocked when it is surrounded on all sides by one or more other countries and therefore has no direct access to a coastline providing access to the oceans. Paraguay and Bolivia are two landlocked countries in South America.
49. Answer: D
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India. The Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on 9 December 1946, and its last session was held on 24 January 1950.
50. Answer: A
The Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment (APPLE) was ISRO’s first indigenous, experimental communication satellite. It was launched into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by the third development flight of ESA’a Ariane vehicle from Kourou on June 19, 1981.
Quantitative Aptitude
51.Answer: A
52.Answer: B Volume of cone = 1/3 πr²h 1/3 × π × 15 × 15 × h = 600 π h = 8 Slant height = √(225+64) = 17 cm. T.S.A = πr (r + l)
π × 15(32) = 480 π
53.
C(efficiency) = 1Wage of C = 1/8 × 2768=Rs. 346
54.Answer: D√x+1/√x = 2x=1, then x 2.5+ 1/x2.5 = 2
55.Answer: C SI = PRT/100 3500 = 9100×R/100×5 R = 7 9/13% SI = 9100× 1/13 ×9 = 6300 Rs.
56.Answer: B Total expenditure in 2016, 2017, 2018 = 356 + 275 + 325 = 950 Total revenue in five years = 300 + 250 + 320 + 300 + 380 = 1450 A.T.Q
500/1450 × 100 = 1000/29 = 34.5
57.Answer: A sum of roots = a+b = 4/5 (𝑎𝑎 + 𝑏𝑏)2 = 𝑎𝑎2 + 𝑏𝑏2 + 2𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 = 1 2 ( 16 25 − 4 25) = 6 25 Eqnation, 𝑥𝑥2 − 4 5 𝑥𝑥 + 6 25 = 0 25𝑥𝑥2 − 20𝑥𝑥 + 6 = 0
58. Answer: A ( 4 9÷25 ×925) ×827× (2536) ×32×15249 × 36⇒25324A.T.Q 2 9 − 25 324 = 47 324
59. Answer: A Workers Age between 28 to 40 90 + 85 + 70 = 245 Worker, Age between 40 to 52 is 75 + 80 + 55 = 210 Ratio = 245 : 210 = 7 : 6
60. Answer: C To be divisible by 72, the number also should be divisible by 8 and 9. To be divisible 8, take last three digit 4b4/8 ⇒
b = 2, 6 To be divisible by 9, sum of number should be divisible by 9 a = 3 (when b = 2) a = 8 (when b = 6) So, a + b = 5 (Min.)
61.Answer: C
Area = 1/2 × 240×(200+400)= 72000 in m²
62.Answer: C 3πr2 =1039.5 r 2 = 3465/(22×10)×7 r 2 = (9×7×7)/4 r = 21/2 Volume = 2/3 πr3 =2/3 × 22/7 × 21/2 × 21/2 × 21/2 = 2425.5 cm³
63.Answer: D
∠ORP = 90°∠QRP = 90 – 61= 29°
64.Answer: C
AC = √3
AB = √3×√3 = 3
AD = 1 unit
1 → 12
BD = (3 + 1) 12 = 48
65.Answer: D
Put c = 0, a² + b² = 38, a + b = 6 a + b = 6 (a + b)² = 36 a² + b² + 2ab = 36 2ab = –2 ab = –1 ATQ, a (b²) + b (a²) ab (a + b) ⇒ –1 (6) = –6
66.Answer: B
67.Answer: D
AC² = 4/3 BE²
So,
3AC² = 4BE².
68.Answer: DL+1200 = 28 sec L+1550=35 sec 350 meter → 7 sec Speed = 350/7=50m/se Length of train = 28×50 -1200 = 1400-1200 = 200 meter
69.Answer: D Expenditure % w.r.t. salary A =6000/12000×100=50% Expenditure % w.r.t. salary B = 7500/18000×100=41.66 Expenditure % w.r.t. salary C
= 5550/15000×100=37% Expenditure % w.r.t. salary D = 6000/16000×100=37.5% So, expenditure % is least for C.
70.Answer: D
Profit % =6/17 × 100=35 5/17%
71.Answer: A A + B + C = 13 A.T.Q 13 × 7 = 91 Water over flow = 91 – 72 = 19 unit. % of water flow = 19/72 × 100 = (19 × 25)/18 = 26 7/18
72.Answer: C
73.Answer: D
SP = 100+19 =119
Profit % on SP =19/119 × 100= 15 115/119 %
74.Answer: D tan11θ = cot7θ 11θ + 7θ = 90° θ = 5° sin²30° + sec²45° + cosec²60° 1/4 + 2 + 4/3 (3 + 24 + 16)/12 = 43/12
75.Answer: C Total spend = 45.45% + 37.5% + 12.05% = 95% Saving = 100 – 95 = 5% 5% of income = 10,000 Income = 2,00,000 Expenditure on travel = 2,00,000 × 3/8 = 75,000
English Language
76.Answer: C
Cheek by jowl – very close- intimate
77.Answer: A
Edge out – To push out slowly
78.Answer: B Belligerent – A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law: Blasphemy – profane talk: Crusade – A vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change Extempore – Spoken or done without preparation
79.Answer: A
Indelible – Making marks that cannot be removed Infallible – Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Pedantic – Excessively concerned with minor details or rules
80.Answer: B We will use “for” preposition here, when ‘for’ act as preposition it should be followed by noun.
81. Answer: C
“facilitating” act as a verb here, and we need noun here after article “the” i.e. exchange.
82.Answer: D option 4 is the correct answer when we convey a message in a simple future tense then the passive sentence is: Passive: Object of the active sentence + will/shall + be + past participle form of the verb by + subject of the active sentence.
83.Answer: A In the given sentence, the action is performed on the subject which signifies that the given sentence is in direct narration. To convert it in the indirect narration, we have to apply some rules: As Given sentence is in “Present continues Tense” so we have to change this in “Past
continues Tense” in indirect narration.
84.Answer: D
Correct arrangement – BCAD
85.Answer: A
Correct arrangement – BACD
86.Answer: B
Flimsy – insubstantial and easily damaged:
87.Answer: C
88.Answer: A Lethargic – lazy
Apathetic – uncaring
89.Answer: C
90.Answer: BUnorganized – disorderly, disorganized
Sloppy – messy
91.Answer: B “on” preposition should be used instead of “in”, as “In” is defined as inside an area, moving from a point outside to a point inside. “On” is used to indicate position, usually indicating that something is on top of something else.
92. Answer: A “It” should be used here instead of “them”, as ‘It’ can be used to refer to a preceding statement and subject is singular so we have to
use singular pronoun.
93.Answer: B“About” word fits here.
94.Answer: C Set off – to start a journey or trip Set about – to begin or start doing something
Set forth – to begin travelling
95.Answer: ACliche (n) – stereotyped phrase Banality – something that lacks originality, freshness, Plot Twist – an unexpected development in a book, film, television programme, etc. Adequate – sufficient for a specific need or requirement
96.Answer: D Condign – adequate, rigorous Undeserved – not warranted, merited, or earned. Inapposite- not appropriate or pertinent Unmerited – not deserved or merited.
97.Answer: A Set out – to leave a place and begin a journey Set aside – to seperate or to reserve something for a particular aim.
Set back – to delay something or somebody Set up – to make something ready to use
98. Answer: C Dubious – not certain, doubtful, suspicious Suspicious – having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
Shady – producing or affording shade
99.Answer: B Flagrant – glaring, openly wicked Blatant – (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
Atrocious – extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel Gross – extremely unpleasant
100.Answer: A Correct answer: Diligent – having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
