SSC-CPO 2020 Questions

23 Nov 2020 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 16 14 19 391 270 ? 23 18 14

A
240
B
280
C
320
D
258
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 5 : 75

A
9 : 34
B
7 : 83
C
6 : 36
D
8 : 192
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 37, ?, 61, 78, 97, 120, 149

A
51
B
48
C
42
D
60
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 65, 85, 112, ?, 215, 305, 430

A
153
B
150
C
161
D
167
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

If 'A' denotes 'addition', 'B' denotes 'multiplication', 'C' denotes 'subtraction', and 'D' denotes 'division', then what will be the value of the following expression? 74 A (31 B 2) B 2 C (68 C 4) D (4 B 2) = ?

A
98
B
160
C
190
D
188
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

The sum of a number's square, its cube and its next number's cube is 205. What is the number?

A
6
B
3
C
5
D
4
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Five persons Lopa, Kripa, Sumi, Jani and Sush are sitting in a straight line facing north. Sush is to the immediate left of Sumi. Jani is to the immediate right of Lopa. Kripa is between Sush and Jani. Who is sitting between Lopa and Kripa?

A
Either Sush or Sumi
B
Jani
C
Sush
D
Data is inadequate
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following pairs of symbols will be on the opposite faces when the given sheet is folded to form a cube?

A
% and +
B
+ and @
C
# and &
D
@ and &
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Martial 2. Margin 3. Martyr 4. Marking 5. Marvel

A
2, 1, 4, 3, 5
B
2, 4, 3, 1, 5
C
1, 2, 4, 5, 3
D
2, 4, 1, 3, 5
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

A
YNID
B
CSMH
C
IXSN
D
JYTO
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

In the following Venn diagram, the 'Pentagon' stands for 'Architects', the 'Circle' stands for 'Morning-walkers' and the 'Square' stands for 'Diploma holders'. The given numbers represent the number of persons in that particular category. How many diploma holders are also morning-walkers but NOT architects?

A
40
B
18
C
21
D
55
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

If 5 November 2019 was Tuesday, then what was the day of the week on 5 December 2011?

A
Monday
B
Sunday
C
Tuesday
D
Saturday
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 4 × 7 + 36 - 12 ÷ 6 = 25

A
÷ and ×
B
× and -
C
÷ and -
D
+ and -
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, if 'she was working' is written as '592', 'I was curious' is written as '267', and 'she is curious' is written as '987', then what will be the code for the word 'she' in this language?

A
9
B
5
C
8
D
2
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 14 28 98 7 48 84 ? 60 60

A
4
B
12
C
15
D
16
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. ZODIAC : DOZCAI :: MISTER : ?

A
SIMRET
B
NITUFS
C
SMIRTE
D
SFUTJN
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, if 'dish is tasty' is written as 'lam kam dam', 'it is sweet' is written as 'ram sam kam', and 'it ate dish' is written as 'ram dam pam', then how would 'tasty sweet' be written in this language?

A
sam lam
B
lam ram
C
sam dam
D
sam kam
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series. YM, WO, UQ, ?, QU

A
ST
B
RS
C
SS
D
TS
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a photograph of a girl, Dev said, "She is my wife's sister's mother's only son's daughter". How is Dev's wife related to that girl's paternal grandfather?

A
Daughter
B
Paternal aunt
C
Daughter-in-law
D
Sister
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Tissue 2. Cell 3. Organ 4. Human Body 5. Organ System

A
2, 1, 5, 4, 3
B
1, 2, 3, 5, 4
C
2, 3, 1, 5, 4
D
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No actor is an engineer. All engineers are magicians. Conclusions: I. No magician is an engineer. II. Some magicians are engineers.

A
Only conclusion I follows
B
Both conclusions follow
C
Either conclusion I or II follows
D
Only conclusion II follows
Question 22
Logical Reasoning

A total of 60 students are travelling in a bus. The ratio of the number of boys to that of girls is 2 : 1. Then, 15 boys get down and 5 girls get in the bus at the first stop, and 5 boys get in and 10 girls get down from the bus at the second stop. What is the ratio of the number of boys to that of girls in the bus after the second stop?

A
2 : 1
B
3 : 2
C
3 : 1
D
2 : 3
Question 23
Logical Reasoning

'A % B' means 'A is the sister of B'. 'A + B' means 'A is the father of B'. 'A ! B' means 'A is the brother of B'. If P ! H + Q % M + T % K ! J, then how is Q related to J?

A
Daughter-in-law
B
Paternal aunt
C
Maternal aunt
D
Sister-in-law
Question 24
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, 'NIGHT' is written as 'GHINT'. How will 'AMPLITUDE' be written in that language?

A
PDEILMTPU
B
ADELPIMTU
C
PDEILMATU
D
ADEILMPTU
Question 25
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs from left to right to balance the following equation. 24 * 12 * 35 * 24 * 6 * 319

A
+, -, ÷, ×, =
B
×, +, -, ÷, =
C
×, ÷, +, -, =
D
÷, +, -, ×, =
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series. AGM, EKN, IOO, ?, UWQ

A
OSP
B
NSQ
C
MSP
D
OTP
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

A
SVAD
B
FJNQ
C
BFJM
D
LPTW
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 9 8 12 6 3 8 45 ? 80

A
55
B
50
C
75
D
60
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

At the time of sunrise, Diksha and Arpita are sitting in a park with their backs facing each other. If the shadow of Diksha falls to the right of Arpita, then in which direction is Arpita facing?

A
East
B
North
C
West
D
South
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. CROW : XILD :: SPONGE : ?

A
HKLMTV
B
HKLMSY
C
HKLPRV
D
FJLMTV
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 17, 37, 77, 157, 317, ?

A
637
B
649
C
634
D
683
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 4507 7077 37 2503 3067 26 3307 4061 ?

A
67
B
45
C
72
D
24
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, 'CLARITY' is written as '176'. How will 'FROZEN' be written in that language?

A
216
B
160
C
168
D
186
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

Select the dice that can be formed by folding the given sheet in the form of a cube.

A
1 and 4 can be formed.
B
Only 3 can be formed.
C
Only 2 can be formed.
D
None can be formed.
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 58, 59, 51, 78, 14, ?

A
97
B
83
C
163
D
139
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting clockwise at equal distances from each other in the same sequence around a circular table facing the centre. If D is facing southwest, then who is sitting third to the right of H?

A
D
B
E
C
C
D
F
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All plums are pomegranates. Some plums are lemons. Conclusions: I. Some pomegranates are lemons. II. No lemon is a pomegranate. III. Some pomegranates are plums.

A
Only conclusions I and III follow
B
Only conclusion III follows
C
Only conclusion I and II follow
D
Only conclusion I follows
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

Kartik walks 40 m straight from his home towards the North. Then, he turns left and walks 25 m. He turns left again and walks 15 m. Finally, he turns left and walks 25 m to each Point-X. What is the shortest distance between his home and Point-X?

A
22 m
B
55 m
C
15 m
D
25 m
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, 'TORCH' is written as 'WRUFK'. How will 'WINTER' be written in that language?

A
ZLPWGU
B
ZLQWHU
C
YLQXHU
D
ZLQWHV
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series. ZBQS, WXLM, ?, QPBA, NLWU

A
STGG
B
TTGH
C
TTGG
D
TSHG
Question 41
GK

‘Sagarmatha’ is the Nepali name for:

A
Mount Everest
B
Makalu
C
Kanchenjungha
D
Lhotse
Question 42
GK

Which of the following Stupa sites is NOT located in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

A
Bharhut
B
Ramabhar
C
Chaukhandi
D
Dhamek
Question 43
GK

With which sport do you associate the name of Koneru Humpy?

A
Chess
B
Volleyball
C
Table Tennis
D
Basketball
Question 44
GK

The steel plant at Bokaro was set up in collaboration with ______.

A
Germany
B
United Kingdom
C
Soviet Union
D
France
Question 45
GK

Mehrgarh, a Neolithic settlement, is situated in the ______ province of Pakistan.

A
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
B
Balochistan
C
Sindh
D
Punjab
Question 46
GK

Which of the following states was formed in the year 2000 ?

A
Uttarakhand
B
Odisha
C
Sikkim
D
Goa
Question 47
GK

In the context of Colonial India, the Hartog Committee Report is related to which of the following fields ?

A
Education
B
Urbanisation
C
Irrigation
D
Health
Question 48
GK

Iron nails become ______ after being dipped in copper sulphate solution.

A
greenish
B
brownish
C
greyish
D
bluish
Question 49
GK

Which of the following cities is situated along the Coromandel Coast ?

A
Vellore
B
Tuticorin
C
Tiruchirappalli
D
Tirunelveli
Question 50
GK

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability ?

A
Article 20
B
Article 17
C
Article 18
D
Article 19
Question 51
GK

Power exerted by an object moving in a straight line is equal to Force multiplied by ______.

A
Velocity
B
Displacement
C
Acceleration
D
Work
Question 52
GK

In which year was ‘Ramlila’ inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ?

A
2006
B
2010
C
2012
D
2008
Question 53
GK

Who among the following poets wrote under the pen name ‘Nirala’ ?

A
Jaishankar Prasad
B
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
C
Maithili Sharan Gupta
D
Suryakant Tripathi
Question 54
GK

In which year did Prince Salim ascend the Mughal throne ?

A
1558
B
1625
C
1572
D
1605
Question 55
GK

Which of the following does NOT fall under the category of oilseeds ?

A
Groundnut
B
Soyabean
C
Oats
D
Sesame
Question 56
GK

‘Euderma maculatum’ is the name given to spotted ______.

A
bats
B
foxes
C
eagles
D
rats
Question 57
GK

The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as?

A
Jnati
B
Samhita
C
Bali
D
Vidatha
Question 58
GK

Jayaprakash Narayan was fondly known as:

A
Rajarishi
B
Dinbandhu
C
Loknayak
D
Deshbandhu
Question 59
GK

Crocodiles have ______ heart chambers.

A
five
B
three
C
four
D
two
Question 60
GK

Saltpetre is another name for ______.

A
potassium chloride
B
sodium chloride
C
potassium nitrate
D
sodium hydroxide
Question 61
GK

In which state is the hill station Matheran located ?

A
Maharashtra
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Question 62
GK

Which of the following cities does NOT lie on the path of river Ganga?

A
Lucknow
B
Prayagraj
C
Kanpur
D
Patna
Question 63
GK

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel ?

A
Bitumen
B
Biomass
C
Petroleum
D
Asphalt
Question 64
GK

Who among the following was the first Portuguese viceroy of India?

A
Lopo Soares de Albergaria
B
Francisco de Almeida
C
Duarte de Menezes
D
Alfonso de Albuquerque
Question 65
GK

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority under the Ministry of ______.

A
Communications
B
Electronics and Information Technology
C
Science and Technology
D
Information and Broadcasting
Question 66
GK

The book ‘The Life Divine’ was written by:

A
Amrita Pritam
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Sri Aurobindo
D
Dayanand Saraswati 
Question 67
GK

What are supporting roots coming out of lower ends of the stem of maize and sugarcane called ?

A
Tertiary Root
B
Prop Root
C
Stilt Root
D
Primary Root
Question 68
GK

Which of the following terms is associated with the architecture of a Buddhist Stupa?

A
Mandapam
B
Gopuram
C
Harmika
D
Garbhagriha
Question 69
GK

The Barabati Sports Stadium is located in the state of:

A
Odisha
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Assam
D
Goa
Question 70
GK

If an object executes 10 oscillations per second, then its frequency in kilohertz is equal to:

A
1
B
10
C
0.01
D
0.1
Question 71
GK

Who is referred to as the ‘Darwin of the 20 th Century’ ?

A
Ernst Mayr
B
Har Gobind Khorana
C
Marshall Warren Nirenberg
D
Katherine Esau
Question 72
GK

In 1946, who among the following was made the interim president of the Indian Constituent Assembly ?

A
Sachindranath Sanyal 
B
Sarojini Naidu
C
S Subramaniya Iyer
D
Sachchidananda Sinha
Question 73
GK

The famous caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri are located in ______.

A
Uttarakhand
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Tripura
D
Odisha
Question 74
GK

‘Udyam Abhilasha’ is a national level entrepreneurship awareness campaign launched by which among the following in 2018 ?

A
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
B
UCO Bank
C
NABARD
D
SIDBI
Question 75
GK

Which of the following cities is farthest from the southern-most tip of the mainland of India ?

A
Kodaikanal
B
Warangal
C
Nanded
D
Bengaluru
Question 76
GK

The Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration is accorded by the:

A
Indian National Congress
B
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
C
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
D
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Question 77
GK

On the night of ______ 1975, Indira Gandhi recommended the imposition of Emergency to president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.

A
22 nd May
B
25 th  june
C
1 st  July
D
1 st  June
Question 78
GK

In which Summer Olympic Games did PT Usha miss the bronze medal by 0.01 second in the Women’s 400 m Hurdles race ?

A
1988
B
1984
C
1992
D
1980
Question 79
GK

Who wrote the book ‘ India Wins Freedom ’ ?

A
Vijay Lakshmi Pandit
B
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C
Syama Prasad Mukherjee
D
Mahatma Gandhi 
Question 80
GK

The phrase ‘Gross National Happiness’ was first coined in:

A
India
B
Sweden
C
New Zealand
D
Bhutan
Question 81
GK

In which of the following states of India is the ‘Ambubachi Mela’ held every year ?

A
Kerala
B
Gujarat
C
Sikkim
D
Assam
Question 82
GK

‘Ramoji Film City’ is located close to which of the following cities ?

A
Mumbai
B
Hyderabad
C
Pune
D
Gurugram
Question 83
GK

Which of the following subjects is covered in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?

A
Large scale industries
B
Health and sanitation
C
Police and public order
D
Major forest produce
Question 84
GK

How many times has Pakistan reached the final of ICC Men’s World Cup ?

A
2
B
1
C
0
D
3
Question 85
GK

As of 30 th June 2020, the Preamble to the Indian Constitution was amended ______.

A
twice
B
once
C
thrice
D
five times
Question 86
GK

What is the chemical symbol of Arsenic ?

A
Ar
B
As
C
An
D
Ac
Question 87
GK

In which of the following years was the National Food Security Act enacted in India ?

A
2012
B
2011
C
2013
D
2009
Question 88
GK

Which of the following barrages/dams is closest to the India-Bangladesh border ?

A
Durgapur
B
Massanjore
C
Farakka
D
Tilaiya
Question 89
GK

Which among the following is an ‘action-at-a-distance’ force ?

A
Friction
B
Tension
C
Pull
D
Gravitation
Question 90
GK

In the context of forest conservation, Navadanya Movement was founded in 1987 by ______.

A
Pandurang Hegde
B
Baba Amte
C
Vandana Shiva
D
Medha Patkar
Question 91
Arithmetic

A person travels a distance of 300 km and then returns to the starting point. The time taken by him for the outward journey is 5 hours more than the time taken for the return journey. If he returns at a speed of 10 km / h more than the speed of going, what is the average speed (in km / h) for the entire journey?

A
15
B
24
C
20
D
30
Question 92
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, ∠A = 66°. AB and AC are produced to points D and E, respectively. If the bisectors of angle CBD and angle BCE meet at the point O, then ∠BOC is equal to:

A
57°
B
93°
C
114°
D
66°
Question 93
Arithmetic

The given bar graph represents the number of boys and girls in five different schools. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. In which school is the percentage of girls the lowest?

A
A
B
B
C
E
D
C
Question 94
Arithmetic

A single discount equivalent to three successive discounts of 8%, 15% and 12% is:

A
68.816%
B
31.184%
C
17.5%
D
35%
Question 95
Arithmetic

A person's salary increased from Rs. 8,100 to Rs. 9,000. What is the percentage increase in his salary?

A
\(6 \frac 1 9 \%\)
B
\(11 \frac 1 9 \%\)
C
\(9 \frac 1 9 \%\)
D
\(13 \frac 7 9 \%\)
Question 96
Arithmetic

If a wheel has diameter 42 cm, then how far does the wheel go (in metres) in 12 revolutions? (Take π \(= \frac {22} 7\) )

A
21.45
B
15.84
C
23.27
D
17.64
Question 97
Arithmetic

The least number which is exactly divisible by 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 is:

A
120
B
240
C
150
D
180
Question 98
Arithmetic

The given bar graph represents the number of boys and girls in five different schools. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. What is the average number of boys in schools A, B, C, D and E?

A
660
B
616
C
596
D
569
Question 99
Arithmetic

The students of a class donated a sum of Rs. 2,209. If each student donated as many rupees as the number of students in the class, then the number of students in the class is:

A
49
B
53
C
47
D
51
Question 100
Arithmetic

The given histogram shows the frequency distribution of the speed of cars passing though at a particular spot on a highway. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. The number of cars with speed between 70 km/h and 80 km/h is what percentage more than the number of the cars with speed between 50 km/h and 60 km/h? (correct to one decimal place)

A
29.7%
B
15.5%
C
22.2%
D
28.6%
Question 101
Arithmetic

The value of \(\left(5 \frac 1 4 \div \frac 3 7 \rm\;of\;\frac 1 2\right) \div \left(5 \frac 1 9 - 7 \frac 7 8 \div 9 \frac 9 {20}\right) \times \frac {11}{21} - \left(5 \div 2 \rm \;of\;\frac 1 2\right)\) is:

A
\(\frac {35}{24}\)
B
0
C
-2
D
\(\frac {15}{28}\)
Question 102
Arithmetic

If x 2 + 8y 2 - 12y - 4xy + 9 = 0, then the value of (7x - 8y) is:

A
12
B
9
C
21
D
5
Question 103
Arithmetic

A rectangular lawn whose length is twice of its breadth is extended by having four semi-circular portions on its sides. What is the total cost (in Rs.) of levelling the entire lawn at the rate of Rs. 100 per square metre, if the smaller side of the rectangular lawn is 12 m? (Take π = 3.14)

A
86,540
B
78,650
C
85,320
D
97,625
Question 104
Arithmetic

The given pie chart shows the percentage distribution of 450 employees in an organisation. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows. What is the central angel of the sector representing the number of employees in department A?

A
72°
B
108°
C
90°
D
36°
Question 105
Arithmetic

The average weight of a group of 3 people A, B and C is 70 kg. When D joins this group, the average becomes 60 kg, One man E, whose weight is 5 kg more than that of D, replaces A and the average weight of B, C, D, and E now becomes 59 kg. A's weight (in kg) is:

A
40
B
50
C
59
D
39
Question 106
Arithmetic

If the difference between the compound interest and simple interest at 17% on a sum of money for 2 years (compounded annually) is Rs. 433.50, then the sum (in Rs.) is:

A
12,000
B
20,000
C
15,000
D
25,000
Question 107
Arithmetic

The given bar graph represents the number of boys and girls in five different schools. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. What is the ratio of girls and boys from all the schools taken together?

A
59 : 66
B
61 : 59
C
59 : 61
D
66 : 59
Question 108
Arithmetic

A man bought an article and sold it at a gain of 10%. If he had bought the article at 20% less and sold it for Rs. 1,000 more, he would have made a profit of 40%. The cost price of the article (in Rs.) is:

A
60,000
B
50,000
C
40,000
D
25,000
Question 109
Arithmetic

The given histogram shows the frequency distribution of the speed of cars passing though at a particular spot on a highway. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. What is the ratio of the number of cars with speed less than 60 km / h to the number of cars with speed more than 80 km / h?

A
7 : 8
B
8 : 7
C
4 : 5
D
5 : 4
Question 110
Arithmetic

A and B can do a piece of work in 36 days. B and C can do the same work in 60 days. A and C can do the same work in 45 days. In how many days can A alone complete the same work?

A
120
B
90
C
45
D
60
Question 111
Arithmetic

If house tax is paid before the due date, one gets a reduction of 12% on the amount of the bill. By paying the tax before the due date, a person got a reduction of Rs. 2,100. The amount (in Rs.) of house tax was:

A
25,000
B
17,500
C
18,000
D
21,000
Question 112
Arithmetic

X can do a work in 3 days, Y does three times the same work in 8 days, and Z does five times the same work in 12 days. If they have to work together for 6 hours in a day, then in how much time can they complete the work?

A
4 hours
B
5 hours 20 minutes
C
4 hours 10 minutes
D
5 hours
Question 113
Arithmetic

The ratio of two numbers is 7 : 13 and their HCF is 8. Their LCM is:

A
728
B
872
C
628
D
782
Question 114
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac {\sin^2 30^\circ + \cos^2 60^\circ - \sec 35^\circ.\sin 55^\circ}{\sec 60^\circ + \rm cosec\;30^\circ}\)  is equal to:

A
\(\frac 1 4\)
B
\(-\frac 1 4\)
C
\(\frac 1 8\)
D
\(-\frac 1 8\)
Question 115
Arithmetic

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral such that AB is a diameter of the circle circumscribing it and ∠ADC = 148°. What is the measure of the ∠BAC?

A
45°
B
60°
C
58°
D
32°
Question 116
Arithmetic

If x 2 - 5x + 1 = 0, then the value of \(\left(x^4 + \frac 1 {x^2}\right) \div \left(x^2 + 1\right)\)  is:

A
25
B
21
C
22
D
24
Question 117
Arithmetic

The length of the shadow of a vertical pole on the ground is 18 m. If the angle of elevation of the sun at that time is θ, such that  \(\cos \theta = \frac {12}{13}\) , then what is the height (in m) of the pole?

A
7.5
B
9
C
18
D
12
Question 118
Arithmetic

If A is \(\frac 1 6\)  of C, and B is twice of A, and the average of A, B and C is 30, then the difference between A and C is:

A
60
B
40
C
80
D
50
Question 119
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac {0.325 \times 0.325 + 0.175 \times 0.175 + 25 \times 0.00455}{5 \times 0.0065 \times 3.25 - 7 \times 0.175 \times 0.025} - \frac {0.5}{1.5}\)  is:

A
0
B
-3
C
3
D
-1
Question 120
Arithmetic

The monthly salary of a person was Rs. 50,000. He used to spend on Family expenses (E), Taxes (T), Charity (C), and the rest were his savings. E was 60% of the income, T was 20% of E, and C was 15% of T. When his salary got raised by 40%, he maintained the percentage level of E, but T becomes 30% of E and C becomes 20% of T. The difference between the two savings (in Rs.) is:

A
220
B
250
C
130
D
128
Question 121
Arithmetic

When operated separately, pipe A takes 5 hours less than pipe B to fill a cistern, and when both pipes are operated together, the cistern gets filled in 6 hours. In how much time (in hours) will pipe B fill the cistern, if operated separately?

A
9
B
10
C
15
D
18
Question 122
Arithmetic

The given pie chart shows the percentage distribution of 450 employees in an organisation. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows. If 60% of the employees in department E are females, how many male employees are there in that department?

A
18
B
54
C
72
D
36
Question 123
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 8,200 was divided among A, B and C in such a way that A has Rs. 500 more than B, and C has Rs. 300 more than A. How much was A's share (in Rs.)?

A
2,800
B
2,300
C
3,100
D
2,000
Question 124
Arithmetic

Asha and Suman's mud forts have heights 9 cm and 16 cm. They are 24 cm apart. How far (in cm) are the fort tops from each other?

A
25
B
16
C
24
D
7
Question 125
Arithmetic

The given pie chart shows the percentage distribution of 450 employees in an organisation. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows. What is the number of employees working in department B?

A
90
B
72
C
36
D
63
Question 126
Arithmetic

Two pipes can fill a tank in 15 hours and 4 hours, respectively, while a third pipe can empty it in 12 hours. How long (in hours) will it take to fill the empty tank if all the three pipes are opened simultaneously?

A
30 / 7
B
20 / 7
C
50 / 7
D
15 / 7
Question 127
Arithmetic

A and B started a business investing amounts of Rs. 92,500 and Rs. 1,12,500 respectively. If B's share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 9,000, what is the total profit (in Rs.) earned by them together?

A
19,000
B
20,000
C
21,240
D
16,400
Question 128
Arithmetic

Rice is now being sold at Rs. 29 per kg. During the last month, its cost was Rs. 25 per kg. By how much percentage should a family reduce its consumption, so as to keep the expenditure the same as before? (correct to nearest integer)

A
13%
B
15%
C
14%
D
12%
Question 129
Arithmetic

If the annual rate of simple interest increases from 11% to \(17 \frac 1 2\%\) , a person's yearly income increases by Rs. 1,071.20. The principal amount invested (in Rs.) is:

A
16,480
B
19,120
C
17,250
D
10,710
Question 130
Arithmetic

The two parallel sides of a trapezium are 27 cm and 13 cm, respectively. If the height of the trapezium is 7 cm, then what is its area in m 2 ?

A
140
B
1.4
C
0.014
D
0.14
Question 131
Arithmetic

PA and PB are two tangents from a point P outside the circle with centre O. If A and B are points on the circle such that ∠APB = 100°, then ∠OAB is equal to:

A
45°
B
70°
C
50°
D
35°
Question 132
Arithmetic

A 9 cm solid metallic cube and a solid metallic cuboid having dimensions 5 cm, 13 cm, 31 cm are melted and recast into a single cube. What is the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of the new cube?

A
1362
B
865
C
2744
D
1176
Question 133
Arithmetic

A bus covers a 60-kilometre distance in 1 hour 15 minutes, whereas the same distance is covered by a car in 45 minutes. What is the ratio of the speed of the bus to the speed of the car?

A
5 : 3
B
1 : 3
C
3 : 1
D
3 : 5
Question 134
Arithmetic

Let ΔABC ~ ΔRPQ and  \(\frac {ar (\Delta ABC)}{ar(\Delta RPQ)} = \frac 4 9\) . If AB = 3 cm, BC = 4 cm and AC = 5 cm, then PQ (in cm) is equal to:

A
12
B
6
C
5
D
4.5
Question 135
Arithmetic

If sec3x = cosec(3x - 45°), where 3x is an acute angle, then x is equal to:

A
35°
B
45°
C
22.5°
D
27.5°
Question 136
Arithmetic

The given histogram shows the frequency distribution of the speed of cars passing through at a particular spot on a highway. Study the graph and answer the question that follows. What percentage of cars were running with a speed of less than or equal to 70 km/h?

A
30%
B
51.25%
C
60%
D
45.75%
Question 137
Arithmetic

The remainder when 75 × 73 × 78 × 76 is divided by 34 is:

A
18
B
15
C
12
D
22
Question 138
Arithmetic

If the area of a square is decreased by 19%, then the diagonal of the square is decreased by:

A
15%
B
5%
C
10%
D
12%
Question 139
Arithmetic

The value of \(3 \frac 1 3 \div 2 \frac 1 2 \rm\;of\;1 \frac 3 5 + \left(\frac 3 8 + \frac 1 7 \times 1 \frac 3 4\right)\) is:

A
35 / 24
B
55 / 24
C
5 / 24
D
25 / 24
Question 140
Arithmetic

If x + y + z = 19, xyz = 216 and xy + yz + zx = 114, then the value of x 3 + y 3 + z 3 + xyz is:

A
1225
B
1441
C
577
D
361
Question 141
Comprehension

Select the misspelt word.

A
implore
B
userp
C
unique
D
impeach
Question 142
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. I want to learn yoga when I was in school.

A
used to
B
ought to
C
No substitution required
D
need to
Question 143
Comprehension

Direction: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. A person with the same name as another

A
ancestor
B
namesake
C
imposter
D
alias
Question 144
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Do you earn so much to make both ends meet?

A
Do you earn
B
ends meet
C
make both
D
so much to
Question 145
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. ______! What have you done to your hair? You are looking so odd.

A
Bother
B
Goodness gracious
C
Bravo
D
Hurrah
Question 146
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. CONDONE

A
forbid
B
prevent
C
impose
D
forgive
Question 147
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. CATASTROPHE

A
restraint
B
calamity
C
expansion
D
prosperity
Question 148
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. IMPUDENT

A
blatant
B
arrant
C
modest
D
brazen
Question 149
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. SPIRITUAL

A
ethereal
B
material
C
sacred
D
divine
Question 150
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. One who changes sides

A
invader
B
novice
C
turncoat
D
amateur
Question 151
Comprehension

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She has inherited her fondness ______ tennis from her parents.

A
to
B
for
C
by
D
at
Question 152
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Nobody has ever listened to me so attentive.

A
so attentive
B
Nobody has
C
to me
D
ever listened
Question 153
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The doctor often made his patients ______ for long

A
waited
B
wait
C
waiting
D
to wait
Question 154
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Speak one’s mind

A
to speak without thinking
B
to speak in an assembly
C
to put one’s thoughts in writing
D
to voice one’s thoughts plainly
Question 155
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. One who is easily deceived

A
plausible
B
gullible
C
agreeable
D
credible
Question 156
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1

A
specially
B
totally
C
roughly
D
similarly
Question 157
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2

A
an
B
a
C
some
D
one
Question 158
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3

A
minor
B
magnetic
C
major
D
majestic
Question 159
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4

A
in
B
at
C
of
D
on
Question 160
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5

A
tributes
B
continents
C
rainforests
D
tributaries
Question 161
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. India have a man y all-rounders to match the talent and dedication of Kapil Dev.

A
has much
B
is having little
C
has few
D
No substitution required
Question 162
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. ______ Sunny, two others have qualified for the final round of the quiz.

A
Between
B
Apart
C
Besides
D
Along
Question 163
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. A person who is unduly anxious about his/her health

A
antiquarian
B
valetudinarian
C
egalitarian
D
disciplinarian
Question 164
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. ABSURD

A
meaningful
B
ridiculous
C
rational
D
important
Question 165
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. He wondered what was the reason for her refusal to accompany him

A
He wondered what
B
was the reason
C
to accompany him
D
for her refusal
Question 166
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Once bitten twice shy

A
a person with no self confidence
B
to be shy of meeting strangers
C
an insect bite that leaves a permanent mark
D
a bitter experience making one cautious for future
Question 167
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ’No substitution required’. When challenged , the man had no answer for his actions.

A
When to be challenged
B
While challenges
C
When in challenge
D
No substitution required
Question 168
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Study of environment

A
ecology
B
pathology
C
radiology
D
cosmology
Question 169
Comprehension

Direction : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Walking on thin ice

A
walking carefully
B
performing a ballet
C
slipping on ice
D
doing something risky
Question 170
Comprehension

Select the misspelt word

A
restaurant
B
spectacles
C
superceed
D
acquaint
Question 171
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Know like the back of one’s hand

A
to be unaware of the situation
B
to have detailed knowledge of something
C
to hit someone with the back of one’s hand
D
to copy another’s trade secrets
Question 172
Comprehension

Select the misspelt word

A
succint
B
lustrous
C
dilemma
D
enigmatic
Question 173
Comprehension

Select the misspelt word.

A
virtually
B
eventually
C
immediately
D
infinitly
Question 174
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. EXASPERATION

A
resentment
B
wrath
C
pique
D
enjoyment
Question 175
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. DISHEARTEN

A
dampen
B
humble
C
encourage
D
indisposed
Question 176
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. She walked among me without greeting me.

A
over me
B
No substitution required
C
about me
D
past me
Question 177
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. This is one of the matters that ______ me the most.

A
has disturb
B
are disturbing
C
disturb
D
is disturbed
Question 178
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. CONCEITED

A
tentative
B
diffident
C
inferior
D
arrogant
Question 179
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The young man lifts weights at the gym when he pulled a muscle.

A
was lifting
B
is lifting
C
No substitution required
D
has lifted
Question 180
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. PRESTIGE

A
disregard
B
repute
C
renown
D
dignity
Question 181
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. CORDIAL

A
cold
B
aloof
C
friendly
D
rude
Question 182
Comprehension

Direction: Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
existance
B
dependent
C
separate
D
proceed
Question 183
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I remember a friend to me buying several pairs of shoes at a sale.

A
a friend to me
B
I remember
C
buying several pairs
D
of shoes at a sale
Question 184
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Grin from ear to ear

A
to ridicule someone
B
to have very sharp ears
C
to make funny faces
D
to smile a lot because of happiness
Question 185
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Our new secretary’s performance have been quite impressive.

A
Our new
B
have been
C
secretary’s performance
D
quite impressive
Question 186
Comprehension

What was the primitive way of eating eggs in Lilliput ?

A
Eating it whole
B
Breaking at the larger end
C
Breaking at the smaller end
D
Breaking in the middle
Question 187
Comprehension

What was the result of the edict published by the emperor of Lilliput’s great grandfather ?

A
People abandoned Lilliput and left for Blefuscu
B
People readily agreed to follow his command
C
People attacked the emperor and overthrew him
D
People rebelled against the new law
Question 188
Comprehension

Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

A
The doctrine of Prophet Lustrog mentions the ‘convenient end’ of the eggs.
B
The Big-endians found refuge at Blefuscu.
C
The narrator refuses to defend the emperor against the invaders.
D
The two empires had been at war for thirty-six moons.
Question 189
Comprehension

What inference can be drawn from the narrative ?

A
Wars may be waged over very trivial issues
B
It is important to follow rules.
C
A peaceful solution to the problem is possible.
D
On should remain loyal to the monarch.
Question 190
Comprehension

The empires of Lilliput and Blefuscu are:

A
ruled by one emperor
B
ready to compromise with each other
C
hostile towards each other
D
cordial and friendly neighbours