SSC-CPO 2020 Questions

24 Nov 2020 • Shift 1

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Question 1
Logical Reasoning

In the following Venn diagram, the 'Circle' stands for 'Lawyers', the 'Hexagon' stands for 'Females' and the 'Rectangle' stands for 'Food-lovers'. The given numbers represent the number of persons in that particular category. How many females are both food-lovers and lawyers?

A
12
B
27
C
19
D
7
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, if 'I like chocolates' is written as '958', 'we bought chocolates' is written as '153', and 'we like them' is written as '816', then how would 'I bought them' be written in this language?

A
936
B
251
C
951
D
859
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 36 × 12 + 48 ÷ 6 - 18 = 202

A
6 and 12
B
36 and 48
C
6 and 18
D
36 and 18
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series. KOY, JPX, IQW, HRV, ?

A
GSV
B
GRU
C
GSU
D
ETU
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? 50 D (2 B 5) A 3 B(15 A 12) C 2 B(18 C 15) = ?

A
80
B
127
C
54
D
89
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

If the minute hand of a clock points towards the South at 12.00 a.m., then in which direction will the minute hand point at 3.00 a.m. in the same clock?

A
West
B
North
C
East
D
South
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, if 'fast and furious' is written as 'co mo jo', 'do it fast' is written as 'cha mo ga', and 'she did it' is written as 'ga la nop', then what will be the code for the word 'do' in this language?

A
nop
B
ga
C
mo
D
cha
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series. UKS, ZPX, EUC, JZH, ?

A
PEM
B
ODM
C
ODN
D
OEM
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which of the following pairs of letters will be on opposite sides?

A
A and Z
B
A and E
C
R and X
D
Q and X
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs from left to right to balance the following equation. 15 * 5 * 24 * 140 * 7 * 71

A
×, -, ÷, +, =
B
×, -, +, ÷, =
C
×, ÷, +, -, =
D
÷, +, -, ×, =
Question 11
Logical Reasoning

Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series. 160, 183, 213, 252, 303, ? , 446

A
333
B
367
C
361
D
379
Question 12
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Pristine 2. Precious 3. pressure 4. Presume 5. Precaution

A
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B
5, 2, 3, 4, 1
C
5, 2, 4, 3, 1
D
5, 3, 2, 4, 1
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 65, 62, 56, 47, 35, ?

A
25
B
21
C
20
D
11
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting in a straight line, all facing the North. F is sitting between D and G. B is sitting between H and A. E is third to the left of G, who is sitting at one of the corners. H is third to the left of C. Who is sitting between A and E?

A
B
B
G
C
H
D
C
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

In a group of 73 friends, 14 friends go to Gym and Karate classes both, whereas 7 friends neither go to Gym class nor to Karate class. If a total of 36 friends go to Gym class, then how many friends go to only Karate class?

A
44
B
32
C
30
D
23
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 125 8 64 27 55 72 135 ? 288

A
208
B
144
C
110
D
192
Question 17
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 statement Statements : No tree is a plum. All pomegranates are trees. Conclusions : I. No pomegranate is a plum. II. No plum is a tree. III. Some trees are pomegranates.

A
Only conclusions I and III follow
B
Only conclusions II and III follow
C
Only conclusions I and II follow
D
All of the conclusions follow
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the first letter-cluster is related to the second letter-cluster. VOWEL : ZPAFP :: FRICK : ?

A
JVGOK
B
JVMGO
C
JVJGO
D
OGMVH
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

Preeti is the only sister of Virat. Manoj is the son of Dileep, who is the husband of Maaya. Virat is the son of Devansh. Devansh is Manoj's father-in-law. How is Maaya related to Preeti?

A
Mother-in-law
B
Sister-in-law
C
Daughter-in-law
D
Mother
Question 20
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
GTKX
B
MNRT
C
BYFC
D
SHWL
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Bismita walks 200 m towards the East and then turns right and walks 210 m to reach a hospital. What is the shortest distance between the starting point and the hospital?

A
290 m
B
260 m
C
220 m
D
310 m
Question 22
Logical Reasoning

What was the day of the week on 14 th March 2010?

A
Tuesday
B
Sunday
C
Saturday
D
Monday
Question 23
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 24, 25, 33, 60, ?, 249

A
147
B
124
C
133
D
121
Question 24
Logical Reasoning

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

A
ZCGL
B
HKOT
C
KNRW
D
ORVB
Question 25
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, 'OBESITY' is written as 'EBOHYTI'. How will 'FIXTURE' be written in that language?

A
XIFGEUS
B
XIFMERU
C
XIFGERU
D
IFYGERU
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series. THC, DIU, VJE, FKW, XLG, ?

A
GMX
B
FKX
C
HMY
D
HNZ
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, 'BLOCK' is written as '31316412'. How will 'SUPREME' be written in that language?

A
192116185605
B
202317206146
C
192217196156
D
202217196146
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicated the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Kilogram 2. Gram 3. Quintal 4. Decigram 5. Milligram

A
4, 5, 2, 3, 1
B
4, 5, 2, 1, 3
C
5, 4, 2, 1, 3
D
5, 2, 4, 1, 3
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 3, 12, 52, 159, 640, ?

A
1923
B
1910
C
1731
D
1863
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

When a number is added to its next number and another such number that is four times its next number, the sum of these three numbers is 95. Find that number.

A
17
B
15
C
16
D
14
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Two statements are given, following 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: All farmers are doctors. All doctors are magicians. Conclusions: I. All farmers are magicians. II. No farmer is a magician.

A
Both the conclusions follow
B
Only conclusion I follows
C
Only conclusion II follows
D
Either conclusion I or II follows
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 14 26 182 24 16 192 ? 22 187

A
21
B
23
C
30
D
17
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

Six fiends P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre of the table. P is the second to right of S. Q is sitting to the immediate right of T. P is sitting between R and U. S is sitting to the immediate left of R. Who is sitting between P and S?

A
U
B
R
C
T
D
Q
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. BEST : WVHE :: CROP : ?

A
SRVG
B
RTUF
C
SRUF
D
PRUM
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Three different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face showing '1'.

A
5
B
2
C
4
D
3
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

In a code language, 'PLUM' is written as 'KQOMFVNN'. How will 'BIG' be written in that language?

A
YCRKTM
B
YCRJTH
C
CYRJGT
D
XCSJTH
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 17 41 ? 15 24 29 49 106 85

A
24
B
37
C
28
D
32
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

'A # B' means 'A is the husband of B'. 'A @ B' means 'A is the sister of B'. 'A & B' means 'A is the mother of B'. 'A % B' means 'A is the son of B'. If S # Z @ R % K # J & T # N, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A
K is the father - in - law of N.
B
R and T are brothers.
C
Z is the sister of T.
D
J is the mother of S.
Question 39
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. 14 : 588

A
12 : 665
B
20 : 980
C
11 : 344
D
18 : 972
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 17 18 19 21 22 ? 396 437 520

A
28
B
30
C
25
D
27
Question 41
GK

Which of the following Viceroys appointed the Hunter Commission in 1882?

A
Lord Mayo
B
Lord Ripon
C
Lord Lytton
D
Lord Minto
Question 42
GK

The ‘Kathasaritsagara’ is written by:

A
Kalidasa
B
Bhasa
C
Jayadeva
D
Somadeva
Question 43
GK

Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from ______ to ______.

A
1947; 1989
B
1947; 1962
C
1947; 1971
D
1947; 1958
Question 44
GK

Which of the following persons won the Sultan Padamsee Playwriting Award for his first play ‘Larins Sahib’?

A
Ramchandra Guha
B
Gurcharan Das
C
Amitav Ghosh
D
Shashi Tharoor
Question 45
GK

The Silent Valley Movement was started in 1973 in the state of:

A
Odisha
B
Kerala
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Himachal Pradesh
Question 46
GK

Which among the following organisations releases Index of Economic Freedom?

A
Heritage Foundation
B
Fraser Institute
C
International Monetary Fund
D
World Bank
Question 47
GK

Viticulture refers to the _______________.

A
commercial rearing of silkworm
B
growing of vegetables
C
breeding of fish
D
cultivation of grapes
Question 48
GK

The headquarters of the World Trade Organization is located at:

A
Bonn
B
Geneva
C
Dubai
D
Paris
Question 49
GK

Who was the 24 th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?

A
C Rangarajan
B
YV Reddy
C
Urjit Patel
D
Bimal Jalan
Question 50
GK

The approximate period between two consecutive new moons is ______ days.

A
15.5
B
29.5
C
14.5
D
28.5
Question 51
GK

The Rig Veda is divided into ______ books or mandalas.

A
12
B
34
C
8
D
10
Question 52
GK

Which among the following is NOT true about a solution and the solute concerned?

A
The particles of the solute settle down at the bottom when the solution is kept undisturbed.
B
The particles of the solute do not scatter a beam of light.
C
The particles of the solute cannot be seen with unaided eyes.
D
A solution is a homogeneous mixture.
Question 53
GK

The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, inlaid with Pietra dura decoration, is located at:

A
Ajmer
B
Aurangabad
C
Agra
D
Alwar
Question 54
GK

In the context of Sri Lankan Civil War, what does the first ‘T’ in LTTE stand for?

A
Tamil
B
Tarantulas
C
Tigers
D
Triumph
Question 55
GK

According to the Groundnut Crop Survey Report 2018, which of the following states is the largest producer of groundnuts?

A
Haryana
B
Gujarat
C
Bihar
D
West Bengal
Question 56
GK

The National Anthem of India, ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was first sung at the ______ Session of the Indian National Congress.

A
Calcutta
B
Lahore
C
Belgaum
D
Tripuri
Question 57
GK

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is accorded annually by the:

A
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India
B
Indian National Congress
C
Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Trust
D
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India
Question 58
GK

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) – which has replaced the Central and State indirect taxes such as VAT, excise duty and service tax in India – was implemented on:

A
2 October 2017
B
15 September 2017
C
15 August 2017
D
1 July 2017
Question 59
GK

The Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) is located at which of the following places?

A
Bhilai
B
Jamshedpur
C
Durgapur
D
Rourkela
Question 60
GK

The princely state of Hyderabad was brought under the Indian Union in the year ______.

A
1948
B
1950
C
1952
D
1963
Question 61
GK

Who among the following did NOT belong to the Rajput kingdom of Marwar?

A
Rao Chanda
B
Rao Jodha
C
Rana Kumbha
D
Maldeva
Question 62
GK

Who among the following is the founder of the social activist organisation called ‘Global March Against Child Labour’?

A
Baba Amte
B
Kailash Satyarthi
C
Kiran Bedi
D
Anna Hazare
Question 63
GK

Leukaemia is a cancer of the:

A
uterus
B
blood
C
lungs
D
skin
Question 64
GK

Which of the following Article of the Constitution of India prohibits employment of children in factories etc.?

A
31
B
17
C
24
D
21
Question 65
GK

In which year did the first SAARC summit take place?

A
1972
B
1992
C
1990
D
1985
Question 66
GK

Who is the author of the book ‘We Are Displaced’?

A
Amrita Pritam
B
Malala Yousafzai
C
Arnab Goswami
D
Amrit Singh
Question 67
GK

Which among the following are called the amphibians of the plant kingdom?

A
Pteridophytes
B
Gymnosperms
C
Bryophytes
D
Liverworts
Question 68
GK

Which section of the RBI Act empowers the Central Government to supersede the RBI board and issue directions considered to be ‘necessary in public interest’ to the RBI, after consulting the Governor of the bank?

A
Section 5
B
Section 1
C
Section 3
D
Section 7
Question 69
GK

How many natural satellites does the planet Venus have?

A
2
B
1
C
3
D
0
Question 70
GK

Part IV of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions for:

A
Citizenship
B
Fundamental Rights
C
Directive Principles of State Policy
D
Elections
Question 71
GK

Which part of the brain is instrumental in making it possible for a person to perform activity such as picking up a pencil from the floor?

A
Cranium
B
Cerebellum
C
Cerebrum
D
Hypothalamus
Question 72
GK

‘Bathukamma’ and ‘Bonalu’ are state festivals of:

A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Telangana
Question 73
GK

Kalinjar Fort, which was strategically important during medieval times, is located in:

A
Rajasthan
B
Sind
C
Punjab
D
Uttar Pradesh
Question 74
GK

With reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which of the following is SDG 10?

A
Reduced inequalities
B
Zero hunger
C
Climate action
D
Decent work and economic growth
Question 75
GK

1 horse power is equal to approximately ______ watts.

A
500
B
750
C
1000
D
250
Question 76
GK

With which sport would you associate the name Sathish Sivalingam?

A
Wrestling
B
Weightlifting
C
Boxing
D
Hockey
Question 77
GK

Which of the following persons was the recipient of the inaugural Infosys Prize for Social Sciences – History, 2009?

A
Amlan Datta
B
Upinder Singh
C
Krishna Kumar
D
Hari Vasudevan
Question 78
GK

Which of the following terms is associated with the anatomy of the human heart?

A
Cerebrum
B
Cerebellum
C
Medulla
D
Aorta
Question 79
GK

The 90 degree East Meridian does NOT pass through:

A
Bangladesh
B
Sikkim
C
Bhutan
D
Meghalaya
Question 80
GK

What is the number of hydrogen atoms in a molecule of calcium bicarbonate?

A
4
B
0
C
1
D
2
Question 81
GK

Who was the coach of the Indian men’s football team at the Intercontinental Cup, 2019?

A
Stephen Constantine
B
Baichung Bhutia
C
Igor Stimac
D
Prasanta Banerjee
Question 82
GK

Vibration of which among the following produces only odd harmonics?

A
An air column in a closed organ pipe
B
A vibrating rod fixed at two ends
C
An air column in an open organ pipe
D
A vibrating string fixed at two ends
Question 83
GK

What is the meaning of the Greek origin word, ‘Elektron’?

A
Ebonite
B
Amber
C
Charge
D
Negative
Question 84
GK

Kamban wrote the Ramayana in which of the following languages?

A
Telugu
B
Malayalam
C
Kannada
D
Tamil
Question 85
GK

In respect of classification of algae, the members of Phaeophyceae are commonly called:

A
red algae
B
white algae
C
green algae
D
brown algae
Question 86
GK

Vailankanni (Velankanni) is a pilgrim centre located in the ______ district of Tamil Nadu.

A
Salem
B
Nagapattinam
C
Madurai
D
Theni
Question 87
GK

The Summer Olympic Games 2000 were held at:

A
Paris
B
Sydney
C
Seoul
D
Athens
Question 88
GK

In which of the following places is the Govardhan Math located?

A
Puri
B
Dwarka
C
Sringeri
D
Badrinath
Question 89
GK

Who among the following is the only Indian shuttler to have won a Summer Olympics silver medal?

A
Prakash Padukone
B
Pulela Gopichand
C
Saina Nehwal
D
PV Sindhu
Question 90
GK

Standing in an open ground on a cloudless day, at what time will your shadow be the shortest?

A
15:00
B
07:00
C
12:00
D
09:00
Question 91
Arithmetic

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

A
4.5 cm
B
12 cm 
C
5 cm
D
6 cm
Question 92
Arithmetic

A person's salary has increased from Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 12,000. What is the percentage increase in his salary?

A
\(61 \frac{1}{7}\) %
B
\(76 \frac{4}{7}\) %
C
\(69 \frac{1}{7}\) %
D
\(71 \frac{3}{7}\) %
Question 93
Arithmetic

A and B can do a piece of work in 25 days. B alone can do \(66 \frac{2}{3}\) % of the same work in 30 days. In how many days can A alone do (4/15) part of same work?

A
12
B
18
C
20
D
15
Question 94
Arithmetic

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

A
9
B
-33
C
-9
D
33
Question 95
Arithmetic

The two parallel sides of a trapezium are 17 cm and 15 cm, respectively. If the height of the trapezium is 6 cm, then its area (in m 2 ) is:

A
0.96 m 2
B
0.0096 m 2
C
9.6 m 2
D
960 m 2
Question 96
Arithmetic

If x 2 – 3x + 1 = 0, then the value of \((x^4 + \frac{1}{x^2}) \div (x^2+1)\)  is:

A
9
B
5
C
6
D
7
Question 97
Arithmetic

If six - digit number 5x2y6z is divisible by 7, 11 and 13, then the value of (x – y + 3z) is:

A
9
B
0
C
7
D
4
Question 98
Arithmetic

If the annual rate of simple interest increases from 11% to \(17 \frac{1}{2}\) %, then a person's yearly income increases by Rs. 1,071.20. The simple interest (in Rs.) on the same sum at 10% for 5 years is:

A
9,120
B
8,240
C
16,480
D
7,250
Question 99
Arithmetic

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

A
Rs. 5,533.50
B
Rs. 2,735.50
C
Rs. 5,100
D
Rs. 2,500
Question 100
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 area (in m 2 ) of the lawn of the smaller side of the rectangle is 12 m? (Take π = 3.14)

A
548.32
B
444
C
853.2
D
308.64
Question 101
Arithmetic

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

A
596
B
1250
C
625
D
660
Question 102
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, AB and AC are produced to points D and E, respectively. If the bisectors of ∠CBD and ∠BCE meet at the point O, and ∠BOC = 57°, then ∠A is equal to:

A
66° 
B
93°
C
114°
D
57°
Question 103
Arithmetic

A single discount equivalent to three successive discounts of 6%, 15% and 14% is:

A
34.357%
B
17.5%
C
68.714%
D
31.286%
Question 104
Arithmetic

If x + y + z = 17, xyz = 171 and xy + yz + zx = 111, then the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{(x^3+y^3+z^3+xyz)}}\)  is:

A
0
B
-4
C
4
D
-64
Question 105
Arithmetic

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

A
59 : 66
B
33 : 17
C
66 : 59
D
17 : 33
Question 106
Arithmetic

A solid sphere of radius 11 cm is melted and recast into small solid spheres of radius 2 cm each. How many maximum number (in integer) of such spheres can be made?

A
125
B
166
C
100
D
30
Question 107
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. E's 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. What is the average weight (in kg) of A, D and E? (Correct to the nearest integer)

A
40
B
35
C
39
D
30
Question 108
Arithmetic

A solid metallic cube of side 9 cm and a solid metallic cuboid having dimensions 5 cm, 13 cm, 31 cm are melted to from a single cube. How much (in Rs.) is the cost to polish the new cube at a rate of Rs. 10 per cm 2 ?

A
8,650
B
11,760
C
13,620
D
27,440
Question 109
Arithmetic

The least number which is exactly divisible by 4, 5, 8, 10 and 12 is:

A
120
B
150
C
180
D
240
Question 110
Arithmetic

The given pie chart shows the percentage distribution of 450 employees in an organization. Read the pie chart and answer the question that follows. If 75% of the employees in department D are males, how many female employees are there in that department?

A
9
B
36
C
27
D
18
Question 111
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
\(\frac{7}{3}\)
C
3
D
\(\frac{11}{3}\)
Question 112
Arithmetic

If the average price of three chairs is Rs. 14,014 and their prices are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 7, then the highest price (in Rs.) of chair is:

A
15,015
B
3,003
C
9,009
D
21,021
Question 113
Arithmetic

The remainder when 72 × 73 × 78 × 76 is divided by 35 is: 

A
12
B
22
C
8
D
15
Question 114
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac{{{{\sin }^2}30^\circ + {{\cos }^2}60^\circ + sec45^\circ .sin45^\circ }}{{sec60^\circ + cosec30^\circ }}\)  is:

A
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{8}\)
C
\(-\frac{1}{4}\)
D
\(-\frac{3}{8}\)
Question 115
Arithmetic

The given histogram shows the frequency distribution of the speed of cars passing through a particular spot on a highway. Read the graph and answer the following questions. The number of cars with speed (km/h) in the interval (60 - 70) km/h is what percentage less than the number of cars with speed (km/h) in the interval (70 - 80) km/h? (correct to one decimal place)

A
5.6%
B
8.6%
C
7.5%
D
5.9%
Question 116
Arithmetic

The students of a class donated a sum of Rs. 2,809 to the Fund. Each student donated as many rupees as the number of students in the class. The number of students in the class is:

A
51
B
53
C
49
D
47
Question 117
Arithmetic

A man spends 75% of his income. If his income increases by 28% and his expenditure increases by 20%, then what is the increase or decrease percentage in his savings?

A
13% increase
B
52% decrease
C
13% decrease
D
52% increase
Question 118
Arithmetic

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

A
36
B
99
C
63
D
72
Question 119
Arithmetic

The length of the shadow of a vertical pole on the ground in 36 m. If the angle of elevation of the sun at that time is θ, such that secθ = (13/12) then what is the height (in m) of the pole?

A
12
B
15
C
18
D
9
Question 120
Arithmetic

PA and PB are two tangents from a point P outside the circle with center O at the point A and B on it. If ∠APB = 130°, then ∠OAB is equal to:

A
45° 
B
65°
C
35°
D
50°
Question 121
Arithmetic

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

A
Rs. 2,300
B
Rs. 3,100
C
Rs. 2,800
D
Rs. 2,000
Question 122
Arithmetic

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

A
36° 
B
108°
C
90°
D
72°
Question 123
Arithmetic

The monthly salary of a person was Rs. 75,000. He used to spend on Family Expenses (E), Taxes (T), Charity (C) and 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 became 30% of E and C became 20% of T. The ratio of the savings of his earlier salary to that of his present salary is:

A
337 : 325
B
644 : 655
C
655 : 644
D
325 : 337
Question 124
Arithmetic

The given histogram shows the frequency distribution of the speed of cars passing through a particular spot on a highway. Read the graph and answer the following question. 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 70 km/h?

A
13 : 8
B
8 : 5
C
8 : 13
D
5 : 8
Question 125
Arithmetic

The value of \(2 \frac{1}{3} \div 2 \frac{1}{2} \ of \ 1 \frac{3}{5} + (\frac{3}{8} + \frac{1}{7} \times 1 \frac{3}{4})\)  is:

A
25/24
B
29/24
C
35/24
D
5/24
Question 126
Arithmetic

A person covers 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 time taken for the return journey. If he returned at a speed of 10 km/h more than the speed of going. What was the speed (in km/h) for the outward journey?

A
15 km/h
B
20 km/h
C
30 km/h
D
25 km/h
Question 127
Arithmetic

ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral such that AB is a diameter of the circle circumscribing it and ∠ADC = 118°. What is the measure of ∠BAC?

A
32° 
B
28°
C
45°
D
30°
Question 128
Arithmetic

The given histogram shows the frequency distribution of the speed of cars passing through a particular spot on a highway. Read the graph and answer the following question. What percentage of cars were running with the speed of 90 km/hr and above?

A
10%
B
21.25%
C
11.25%
D
15.75%
Question 129
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 B alone complete the same work?

A
120
B
45
C
60
D
90
Question 130
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 earlier selling price of the article (in Rs.) is:

A
50,000
B
40,000
C
55,000
D
60,000
Question 131
Arithmetic

If sin3x = cos(3x – 45°), 0° < 3x < 90°, then x is equal to:

A
27.5° 
B
45°
C
35°
D
22.5°
Question 132
Arithmetic

Asha and Suman's mud forts have heights 9 cm and 16 cm. If the fort tops are at 25 cm apart from each other, then the distance (in cm) between two forts is:

A
7
B
16
C
25
D
24
Question 133
Arithmetic

The area of a field in the shape of a hexagon is 1944√3 m 2 . What will be the cost (in Rs.) of fencing it at the rate of Rs. 11.50 per metre?

A
Rs. 2,256
B
Rs. 2,785
C
Rs. 2,484
D
Rs. 3,200
Question 134
Arithmetic

The given bar graph represents the number of boys and girls in five different schools. Read the graph and answer the question that follows. In which school is the percentage of boys more than 55%?

A
C
B
B
C
E
D
A
Question 135
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 paid was:

A
25,000
B
21,000
C
15,400
D
17,500
Question 136
Arithmetic

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

A
\(\frac{35}{24}\)
B
\(\frac{15}{28}\)
C
-2
D
8
Question 137
Arithmetic

A bus covers a 60 kilometre distance in 1 hour 30 minutes, whereas the same distance is covered by a car in 45 minutes. What is the ratio of the speed of the car to the speed of the bus?

A
5 : 3
B
1 : 2
C
2 : 1
D
3 : 5
Question 138
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 profit (in Rs.) earned by A?

A
10,000
B
11,240
C
7,400
D
9,000
Question 139
Arithmetic

Pipes A, B and C can fill an empty tank in (30/7) hours if all the three pipes are opened simultaneously. A and B are filling pipes and C is an emptying pipe. Pipe A can fill the tank in 15 hours and pipe C can empty it in 12 hours. In how long (in hours) can pipe B alone fill the empty tank?

A
6
B
3
C
4
D
5
Question 140
Arithmetic

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

A
15
B
10
C
9
D
18
Question 141
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. MUSTER

A
Disperse
B
Convene
C
Assemble
D
Mobilize
Question 142
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. You cannot lead a healthy life although you stop smoking.

A
a healthy life
B
although you
C
stop smoking
D
You cannot lead
Question 143
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’. Every year the family goes f or a pilgrim to the temple at Tirupathi.

A
at the pilgrim
B
from the pilgrimage
C
on a pilgrimage
D
No substitution required
Question 144
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. REVIVE

A
arouse
B
console
C
ruin
D
renew
Question 145
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. SUMPTUOUS

A
Bereft
B
Meager
C
Stingy
D
Opulent
Question 146
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 forecast predicts that there will be little rain in the month of July.

A
must be a little rain
B
would be few rain
C
should be many rain
D
No substitution required
Question 147
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
vengance
B
wengence
C
vengeance
D
wengeance
Question 148
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I had to hold on to the wall to steady itself or I could have fallen.

A
I had to hold on
B
to the wall
C
to steady itself
D
could have fallen
Question 149
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. She has been working tirelessly since hours.

A
been working
B
She has
C
since hours
D
tirelessly
Question 150
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Second-hand furniture ______ here at reasonable prices.

A
are sold
B
were selling
C
has sold
D
is sold
Question 151
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. ______ of our success depends on our own efforts.

A
Few
B
Many
C
Less
D
Much
Question 152
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pocket an insult

A
bear an insult quietly
B
resent an affront
C
express true feelings
D
plan a revenge
Question 153
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Make one’s mark

A
leave a clue
B
attain recognition
C
claim a right
D
sign a deal
Question 154
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I was sorry to be hearing of his misfortune.

A
sorry to
B
of his misfortune
C
I was
D
be hearing
Question 155
Comprehension

Directions : Four words have been given and one of these words is correctly spelt . Identify the word with the correct spelling and mark the answer.

A
momentery
B
momentary
C
mommentary
D
momentory
Question 156
Comprehension

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

A
founded
B
invented
C
recovered
D
discovered
Question 157
Comprehension

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

A
those
B
the
C
they
D
these
Question 158
Comprehension

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

A
more
B
little
C
any
D
few
Question 159
Comprehension

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

A
specific
B
limited
C
exact
D
correct
Question 160
Comprehension

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

A
punitive
B
prolific
C
popular
D
perfect
Question 161
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Eggs are sold ______ the dozen.

A
at
B
to
C
by
D
in
Question 162
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. GAUDY

A
simple
B
plain
C
proper
D
flashy
Question 163
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DESPISE

A
Adore
B
Admire
C
Abhor
D
Approve
Question 164
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. WRENCH

A
Supply
B
Reject
C
Deter
D
Wrest
Question 165
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. A person who is trained for travelling into space

A
scientist
B
pilot
C
physicist
D
astronaut
Question 166
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the below word. DEPREDATION

A
plunder
B
devastation
C
construction
D
pillage
Question 167
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Harsh or discordant sound

A
monotony
B
harmony
C
cacophony
D
symphony
Question 168
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. The dates when days and nights are of equal length

A
equinox
B
solstice
C
eclipse
D
stellar
Question 169
Comprehension

Direction: Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
beguile
B
bemoan
C
bereave
D
beseige
Question 170
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. A large bedroom for a number of people in an institution

A
dormitory
B
auditorium
C
chamber
D
apartment
Question 171
Comprehension

Direction: Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
pursue
B
vicious
C
tyrrany
D
resistance
Question 172
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. FASTEN

A
allow
B
affix
C
halt
D
hurry
Question 173
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. ______ you deserve credit for the success of the show.

A
No less
B
Such that
C
None but
D
Only if
Question 174
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Arrangement of events according to the dates of occurrence

A
analogy
B
chronology
C
trilogy
D
theology
Question 175
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
commotion
B
cammosion
C
camotion
D
comosion
Question 176
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. MENACE

A
peril
B
threat
C
comfort
D
balance
Question 177
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’. A large swarm of dogs was blocking the way.

A
pack of
B
No substitution required
C
herd of
D
school of
Question 178
Comprehension

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. One of the proposals received by us seem very interesting.

A
seem very interesting
B
received by us
C
the proposals
D
One of
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’ Have either of you been to the planetarium before?

A
Have everyone
B
Has either
C
Has both
D
No substitution required
Question 180
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Rise to the occasion

A
Take a big risk in order to succeed
B
Assess a critical situation carefully
C
Show you can deal with a situation successfully
D
Challenge an opponent who is strong
Question 181
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 mare hurt its hooves when running to the forest.

A
while running through
B
with running across
C
No substitution required
D
when running into
Question 182
Comprehension

Directions: Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence: ______ of living life on his own terms, he made few compromises.

A
Desired
B
Desirous
C
Desiring
D
Desire
Question 183
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Kith and kin

A
family relations
B
colleagues
C
distant enemies
D
neighbours
Question 184
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Strike when the iron is hot

A
wait patiently for the results
B
sort out differences promptly
C
grab a favourable opportunity promptly
D
torture someone with a hot iron
Question 185
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. DISTRACT

A
divert
B
beguile
C
clarify
D
perplex
Question 186
Comprehension

Kronos devoured his children at birth because:

A
he was a titan who hated children
B
it was a cult practice to please the gods
C
his son was predicted to overthrow him
D
he did not have faith in his wife
Question 187
Comprehension

The twelve Olympian Gods and Goddesses were the children of:

A
Gaia and Uranus
B
Kronos and Rhea
C
Zeus and Phoebe
D
Hyperion and Theia
Question 188
Comprehension

How did Zeus bring back his siblings?

A
by making Kronos vomit the swallowed children
B
by worshipping the sanctuary of Apollo
C
by reviving them with an elixir
D
by challenging and slaying Crius
Question 189
Comprehension

Which of the following statements about Greek Gods is NOT true?

A
Some of them were immoral, petty and vain.
B
Greek Gods were mortals.
C
They possessed human qualities.
D
They were invoked to aid in all matters.
Question 190
Comprehension

Animal sacrifices were made to Gods to:

A
pacify and worship them
B
understand nature’s mysteries
C
know about future events
D
enrage and challenge them