SSC-CPO 2020 Questions
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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
12B
27C
19D
7Question 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
936B
251C
951D
859Question 3
Logical Reasoning
Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 36 × 12 + 48 ÷ 6 - 18 = 202
A
6 and 12B
36 and 48C
6 and 18D
36 and 18Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series. KOY, JPX, IQW, HRV, ?
A
GSVB
GRUC
GSUD
ETUQuestion 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
80B
127C
54D
89Question 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
WestB
NorthC
EastD
SouthQuestion 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
nopB
gaC
moD
chaQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series. UKS, ZPX, EUC, JZH, ?
A
PEMB
ODMC
ODND
OEMQuestion 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 ZB
A and EC
R and XD
Q and XQuestion 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
333B
367C
361D
379Question 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, 5B
5, 2, 3, 4, 1C
5, 2, 4, 3, 1D
5, 3, 2, 4, 1Question 13
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 65, 62, 56, 47, 35, ?
A
25B
21C
20D
11Question 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
BB
GC
HD
CQuestion 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
44B
32C
30D
23Question 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
208B
144C
110D
192Question 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 followB
Only conclusions II and III followC
Only conclusions I and II followD
All of the conclusions followQuestion 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
JVGOKB
JVMGOC
JVJGOD
OGMVHQuestion 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-lawB
Sister-in-lawC
Daughter-in-lawD
MotherQuestion 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
GTKXB
MNRTC
BYFCD
SHWLQuestion 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 mB
260 mC
220 mD
310 mQuestion 22
Logical Reasoning
What was the day of the week on 14 th March 2010?
A
TuesdayB
SundayC
SaturdayD
MondayQuestion 23
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 24, 25, 33, 60, ?, 249
A
147B
124C
133D
121Question 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
ZCGLB
HKOTC
KNRWD
ORVBQuestion 25
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, 'OBESITY' is written as 'EBOHYTI'. How will 'FIXTURE' be written in that language?
A
XIFGEUSB
XIFMERUC
XIFGERUD
IFYGERUQuestion 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
GMXB
FKXC
HMYD
HNZQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, 'BLOCK' is written as '31316412'. How will 'SUPREME' be written in that language?
A
192116185605B
202317206146C
192217196156D
202217196146Question 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, 1B
4, 5, 2, 1, 3C
5, 4, 2, 1, 3D
5, 2, 4, 1, 3Question 29
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 3, 12, 52, 159, 640, ?
A
1923B
1910C
1731D
1863Question 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
17B
15C
16D
14Question 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 followB
Only conclusion I followsC
Only conclusion II followsD
Either conclusion I or II followsQuestion 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
21B
23C
30D
17Question 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
UB
RC
TD
QQuestion 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
SRVGB
RTUFC
SRUFD
PRUMQuestion 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
5B
2C
4D
3Question 36
Logical Reasoning
In a code language, 'PLUM' is written as 'KQOMFVNN'. How will 'BIG' be written in that language?
A
YCRKTMB
YCRJTHC
CYRJGTD
XCSJTHQuestion 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
24B
37C
28D
32Question 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 : 665B
20 : 980C
11 : 344D
18 : 972Question 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
28B
30C
25D
27Question 41
GK
Which of the following Viceroys appointed the Hunter Commission in 1882?
A
Lord MayoB
Lord RiponC
Lord LyttonD
Lord MintoQuestion 42
GK
The ‘Kathasaritsagara’ is written by:
A
KalidasaB
BhasaC
JayadevaD
SomadevaQuestion 43
GK
Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from ______ to ______.
A
1947; 1989B
1947; 1962C
1947; 1971D
1947; 1958Question 44
GK
Which of the following persons won the Sultan Padamsee Playwriting Award for his first play ‘Larins Sahib’?
A
Ramchandra GuhaB
Gurcharan DasC
Amitav GhoshD
Shashi TharoorQuestion 45
GK
The Silent Valley Movement was started in 1973 in the state of:
A
OdishaB
KeralaC
Andhra PradeshD
Himachal PradeshQuestion 46
GK
Which among the following organisations releases Index of Economic Freedom?
A
Heritage FoundationB
Fraser InstituteC
International Monetary FundD
World BankQuestion 47
GK
Viticulture refers to the _______________.
A
commercial rearing of silkwormB
growing of vegetablesC
breeding of fishD
cultivation of grapesQuestion 48
GK
The headquarters of the World Trade Organization is located at:
A
BonnB
GenevaC
DubaiD
ParisQuestion 49
GK
Who was the 24 th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
A
C RangarajanB
YV ReddyC
Urjit PatelD
Bimal JalanQuestion 50
GK
The approximate period between two consecutive new moons is ______ days.
A
15.5B
29.5C
14.5D
28.5Question 51
GK
The Rig Veda is divided into ______ books or mandalas.
A
12B
34C
8D
10Question 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
AjmerB
AurangabadC
AgraD
AlwarQuestion 54
GK
In the context of Sri Lankan Civil War, what does the first ‘T’ in LTTE stand for?
A
TamilB
TarantulasC
TigersD
TriumphQuestion 55
GK
According to the Groundnut Crop Survey Report 2018, which of the following states is the largest producer of groundnuts?
A
HaryanaB
GujaratC
BiharD
West BengalQuestion 56
GK
The National Anthem of India, ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was first sung at the ______ Session of the Indian National Congress.
A
CalcuttaB
LahoreC
BelgaumD
TripuriQuestion 57
GK
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is accorded annually by the:
A
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of IndiaB
Indian National CongressC
Rajiv Gandhi Memorial TrustD
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of IndiaQuestion 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 2017B
15 September 2017C
15 August 2017D
1 July 2017Question 59
GK
The Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) is located at which of the following places?
A
BhilaiB
JamshedpurC
DurgapurD
RourkelaQuestion 60
GK
The princely state of Hyderabad was brought under the Indian Union in the year ______.
A
1948B
1950C
1952D
1963Question 61
GK
Who among the following did NOT belong to the Rajput kingdom of Marwar?
A
Rao ChandaB
Rao JodhaC
Rana KumbhaD
MaldevaQuestion 62
GK
Who among the following is the founder of the social activist organisation called ‘Global March Against Child Labour’?
A
Baba AmteB
Kailash SatyarthiC
Kiran BediD
Anna HazareQuestion 63
GK
Leukaemia is a cancer of the:
A
uterusB
bloodC
lungsD
skinQuestion 64
GK
Which of the following Article of the Constitution of India prohibits employment of children in factories etc.?
A
31B
17C
24D
21Question 65
GK
In which year did the first SAARC summit take place?
A
1972B
1992C
1990D
1985Question 66
GK
Who is the author of the book ‘We Are Displaced’?
A
Amrita PritamB
Malala YousafzaiC
Arnab GoswamiD
Amrit SinghQuestion 67
GK
Which among the following are called the amphibians of the plant kingdom?
A
PteridophytesB
GymnospermsC
BryophytesD
LiverwortsQuestion 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 5B
Section 1C
Section 3D
Section 7Question 69
GK
How many natural satellites does the planet Venus have?
A
2B
1C
3D
0Question 70
GK
Part IV of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions for:
A
CitizenshipB
Fundamental RightsC
Directive Principles of State PolicyD
ElectionsQuestion 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
CraniumB
CerebellumC
CerebrumD
HypothalamusQuestion 72
GK
‘Bathukamma’ and ‘Bonalu’ are state festivals of:
A
KarnatakaB
KeralaC
Tamil NaduD
TelanganaQuestion 73
GK
Kalinjar Fort, which was strategically important during medieval times, is located in:
A
RajasthanB
SindC
PunjabD
Uttar PradeshQuestion 74
GK
With reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which of the following is SDG 10?
A
Reduced inequalitiesB
Zero hungerC
Climate actionD
Decent work and economic growthQuestion 75
GK
1 horse power is equal to approximately ______ watts.
A
500B
750C
1000D
250Question 76
GK
With which sport would you associate the name Sathish Sivalingam?
A
WrestlingB
WeightliftingC
BoxingD
HockeyQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following persons was the recipient of the inaugural Infosys Prize for Social Sciences – History, 2009?
A
Amlan DattaB
Upinder SinghC
Krishna KumarD
Hari VasudevanQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following terms is associated with the anatomy of the human heart?
A
CerebrumB
CerebellumC
MedullaD
AortaQuestion 79
GK
The 90 degree East Meridian does NOT pass through:
A
BangladeshB
SikkimC
BhutanD
MeghalayaQuestion 80
GK
What is the number of hydrogen atoms in a molecule of calcium bicarbonate?
A
4B
0C
1D
2Question 81
GK
Who was the coach of the Indian men’s football team at the Intercontinental Cup, 2019?
A
Stephen ConstantineB
Baichung BhutiaC
Igor StimacD
Prasanta BanerjeeQuestion 82
GK
Vibration of which among the following produces only odd harmonics?
A
An air column in a closed organ pipeB
A vibrating rod fixed at two endsC
An air column in an open organ pipeD
A vibrating string fixed at two endsQuestion 83
GK
What is the meaning of the Greek origin word, ‘Elektron’?
A
EboniteB
AmberC
ChargeD
NegativeQuestion 84
GK
Kamban wrote the Ramayana in which of the following languages?
A
TeluguB
MalayalamC
KannadaD
TamilQuestion 85
GK
In respect of classification of algae, the members of Phaeophyceae are commonly called:
A
red algaeB
white algaeC
green algaeD
brown algaeQuestion 86
GK
Vailankanni (Velankanni) is a pilgrim centre located in the ______ district of Tamil Nadu.
A
SalemB
NagapattinamC
MaduraiD
TheniQuestion 87
GK
The Summer Olympic Games 2000 were held at:
A
ParisB
SydneyC
SeoulD
AthensQuestion 88
GK
In which of the following places is the Govardhan Math located?
A
PuriB
DwarkaC
SringeriD
BadrinathQuestion 89
GK
Who among the following is the only Indian shuttler to have won a Summer Olympics silver medal?
A
Prakash PadukoneB
Pulela GopichandC
Saina NehwalD
PV SindhuQuestion 90
GK
Standing in an open ground on a cloudless day, at what time will your shadow be the shortest?
A
15:00B
07:00C
12:00D
09:00Question 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 cmB
12 cm C
5 cmD
6 cmQuestion 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
12B
18C
20D
15Question 94
Arithmetic
If x 2 + 8y 2 + 12y - 4xy + 9 = 0, then the value of (7x + 8y) is:
A
9B
-33C
-9D
33Question 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 2B
0.0096 m 2C
9.6 m 2D
960 m 2Question 96
Arithmetic
If x 2 – 3x + 1 = 0, then the value of \((x^4 + \frac{1}{x^2}) \div (x^2+1)\) is:
A
9B
5C
6D
7Question 97
Arithmetic
If six - digit number 5x2y6z is divisible by 7, 11 and 13, then the value of (x – y + 3z) is:
A
9B
0C
7D
4Question 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
9,120B
8,240C
16,480D
7,250Question 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. 5,533.50B
Rs. 2,735.50C
Rs. 5,100D
Rs. 2,500Question 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
548.32B
444C
853.2D
308.64Question 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
596B
1250C
625D
660Question 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
0B
-4C
4D
-64Question 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 : 66B
33 : 17C
66 : 59D
17 : 33Question 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
125B
166C
100D
30Question 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
40B
35C
39D
30Question 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
8,650B
11,760C
13,620D
27,440Question 109
Arithmetic
The least number which is exactly divisible by 4, 5, 8, 10 and 12 is:
A
120B
150C
180D
240Question 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
9B
36C
27D
18Question 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
0B
\(\frac{7}{3}\)C
3D
\(\frac{11}{3}\)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
15,015B
3,003C
9,009D
21,021Question 113
Arithmetic
The remainder when 72 × 73 × 78 × 76 is divided by 35 is:
A
12B
22C
8D
15Question 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
51B
53C
49D
47Question 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% increaseB
52% decreaseC
13% decreaseD
52% increaseQuestion 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
36B
99C
63D
72Question 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
12B
15C
18D
9Question 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. 2,300B
Rs. 3,100C
Rs. 2,800D
Rs. 2,000Question 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 : 325B
644 : 655C
655 : 644D
325 : 337Question 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 : 8B
8 : 5C
8 : 13D
5 : 8Question 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
25/24B
29/24C
35/24D
5/24Question 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/hB
20 km/hC
30 km/hD
25 km/hQuestion 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
120B
45C
60D
90Question 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
50,000B
40,000C
55,000D
60,000Question 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
7B
16C
25D
24Question 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. 2,256B
Rs. 2,785C
Rs. 2,484D
Rs. 3,200Question 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
CB
BC
ED
AQuestion 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
25,000B
21,000C
15,400D
17,500Question 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
-2D
8Question 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 : 3B
1 : 2C
2 : 1D
3 : 5Question 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
10,000B
11,240C
7,400D
9,000Question 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
6B
3C
4D
5Question 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
15B
10C
9D
18Question 141
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. MUSTER
A
DisperseB
ConveneC
AssembleD
MobilizeQuestion 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 lifeB
although youC
stop smokingD
You cannot leadQuestion 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 pilgrimB
from the pilgrimageC
on a pilgrimageD
No substitution requiredQuestion 144
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. REVIVE
A
arouseB
consoleC
ruinD
renewQuestion 145
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. SUMPTUOUS
A
BereftB
MeagerC
StingyD
OpulentQuestion 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 rainB
would be few rainC
should be many rainD
No substitution requiredQuestion 147
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
venganceB
wengenceC
vengeanceD
wengeanceQuestion 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 onB
to the wallC
to steady itselfD
could have fallenQuestion 149
Comprehension
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. She has been working tirelessly since hours.
A
been workingB
She hasC
since hoursD
tirelesslyQuestion 150
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Second-hand furniture ______ here at reasonable prices.
A
are soldB
were sellingC
has soldD
is soldQuestion 151
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. ______ of our success depends on our own efforts.
A
FewB
ManyC
LessD
MuchQuestion 152
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pocket an insult
A
bear an insult quietlyB
resent an affrontC
express true feelingsD
plan a revengeQuestion 153
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Make one’s mark
A
leave a clueB
attain recognitionC
claim a rightD
sign a dealQuestion 154
Comprehension
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I was sorry to be hearing of his misfortune.
A
sorry toB
of his misfortuneC
I wasD
be hearingQuestion 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
momenteryB
momentaryC
mommentaryD
momentoryQuestion 156
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
foundedB
inventedC
recoveredD
discoveredQuestion 157
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
thoseB
theC
theyD
theseQuestion 158
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
moreB
littleC
anyD
fewQuestion 159
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
specificB
limitedC
exactD
correctQuestion 160
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
punitiveB
prolificC
popularD
perfectQuestion 161
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Eggs are sold ______ the dozen.
A
atB
toC
byD
inQuestion 162
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. GAUDY
A
simpleB
plainC
properD
flashyQuestion 163
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DESPISE
A
AdoreB
AdmireC
AbhorD
ApproveQuestion 164
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. WRENCH
A
SupplyB
RejectC
DeterD
WrestQuestion 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
scientistB
pilotC
physicistD
astronautQuestion 166
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the below word. DEPREDATION
A
plunderB
devastationC
constructionD
pillageQuestion 167
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Harsh or discordant sound
A
monotonyB
harmonyC
cacophonyD
symphonyQuestion 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
equinoxB
solsticeC
eclipseD
stellarQuestion 169
Comprehension
Direction: Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
beguileB
bemoanC
bereaveD
beseigeQuestion 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
dormitoryB
auditoriumC
chamberD
apartmentQuestion 171
Comprehension
Direction: Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
pursueB
viciousC
tyrranyD
resistanceQuestion 172
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. FASTEN
A
allowB
affixC
haltD
hurryQuestion 173
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. ______ you deserve credit for the success of the show.
A
No lessB
Such thatC
None butD
Only ifQuestion 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
analogyB
chronologyC
trilogyD
theologyQuestion 175
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
commotionB
cammosionC
camotionD
comosionQuestion 176
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. MENACE
A
perilB
threatC
comfortD
balanceQuestion 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 ofB
No substitution requiredC
herd ofD
school ofQuestion 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 interestingB
received by usC
the proposalsD
One ofQuestion 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 everyoneB
Has eitherC
Has bothD
No substitution requiredQuestion 180
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Rise to the occasion
A
Take a big risk in order to succeedB
Assess a critical situation carefullyC
Show you can deal with a situation successfullyD
Challenge an opponent who is strongQuestion 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 throughB
with running acrossC
No substitution requiredD
when running intoQuestion 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
DesiredB
DesirousC
DesiringD
DesireQuestion 183
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Kith and kin
A
family relationsB
colleaguesC
distant enemiesD
neighboursQuestion 184
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Strike when the iron is hot
A
wait patiently for the resultsB
sort out differences promptlyC
grab a favourable opportunity promptlyD
torture someone with a hot ironQuestion 185
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. DISTRACT
A
divertB
beguileC
clarifyD
perplexQuestion 186
Comprehension
Kronos devoured his children at birth because:
A
he was a titan who hated childrenB
it was a cult practice to please the godsC
his son was predicted to overthrow himD
he did not have faith in his wifeQuestion 187
Comprehension
The twelve Olympian Gods and Goddesses were the children of:
A
Gaia and UranusB
Kronos and RheaC
Zeus and PhoebeD
Hyperion and TheiaQuestion 188
Comprehension
How did Zeus bring back his siblings?
A
by making Kronos vomit the swallowed childrenB
by worshipping the sanctuary of ApolloC
by reviving them with an elixirD
by challenging and slaying CriusQuestion 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 themB
understand nature’s mysteriesC
know about future eventsD
enrage and challenge them