SSC-CPO 2020 Questions

25 Nov 2020 • Shift 2

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Question 1
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. RUBBER : BURREB :: CATTLE : ______

A
ACTTEL
B
ELTTAC
C
TACELT
D
TACTLE
Question 2
Logical Reasoning

The cost of four cycle tyres and three tubes is Rs. 720, whereas the cost of the three cycle tyres and four tubes is Rs. 610. What is the cost of a tube?

A
Rs. 50
B
Rs. 42
C
Rs. 45
D
Rs. 40
Question 3
Logical Reasoning

While going to school, Rohit goes straight for 2 km from his house, then takes a left turn and travels 4 km. From here, he takes a right turn, and after covering 2 km, he again turns right and finally travels 2 km to reach the school. If he was finally travelling towards the West, in which direction is his house from the school?

A
South-west
B
West
C
North-west
D
North
Question 4
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 17, 53, ? , 485

A
161
B
157
C
163
D
159
Question 5
Logical Reasoning

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. 48 : 60

A
64 : 72
B
98 : 114
C
78 : 94
D
86 : 100
Question 6
Logical Reasoning

Six people P, Q, R, S, T and U were sitting around a hexagon table facing the centre. U was sitting opposite to P, who was to the immediate left of R. S was sitting to the immediate right of U, and T was exactly between P and S. What was the sitting location of Q?

A
Opposite to T
B
Immediate left of P
C
Opposite to S
D
Opposite to R
Question 7
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 12 9 14 6 ? 8 7 10 4 14 18 7

A
7
B
8
C
5
D
6
Question 8
Logical Reasoning

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the letter-cluster that is different from the rest.

A
MNPK
B
DWHS
C
HSLO
D
RIVE
Question 9
Logical Reasoning

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite to the one having the number 1.

A
4
B
6
C
3
D
2
Question 10
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct sequence of mathematical signs to replace the * sign so as to balance the given equation. 24 * 4 * 16 * 4 * 15 = 85

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

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the letter-cluster that is different from the rest.

A
OLIF
B
SPLI
C
HEBY
D
WTQN
Question 12
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: All bats are sticks. No stick is a ball. Conclusions: I. No bat is a ball. II. No ball is bat.

A
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
B
Only conclusion I follows.
C
Only conclusion II follows.
D
Both conclusions I and II follow.
Question 13
Logical Reasoning

If in a coding system, SUBSTANCE is coded as 101 and SUPREME is coded as 94, then how will PORTRAIT be coded in the same coding system?

A
116
B
115
C
114
D
117
Question 14
Logical Reasoning

In a certain coding system, 'Watches are beautiful' is coded as '856', 'Beautiful things are expensive' is coded as '3845', and 'Expensive things are preferred' is coded as '3874'. How will 'Watches are preferred' be coded in this coding system?

A
785
B
765
C
476
D
876
Question 15
Logical Reasoning

A tap can fill up a tank of 1250 litres in 4 hours, whereas another tap can fill the same tank in 8 hours. An outlet tap can empty that tank in 6 hours. If all the three taps are opened simultaneously, then how much time will it take to fill the tank completely?

A
4.2 hours
B
4.5 hours
C
5 hours
D
4.8 hours
Question 16
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words as they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Boatyard 2. Boathouse 3. Boater 4. Boatman 5. Boating

A
3 - 2 - 5 - 4 - 1
B
3 - 2 - 5 - 1 - 4
C
2 - 5 - 3 - 1 - 4
D
2 - 3 - 5 - 4 - 1
Question 17
Logical Reasoning

The total of the ages of four persons is 86 years. What was their average age 4 years ago?

A
20.5 years
B
19.5 years
C
17.5 years
D
20 years
Question 18
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 24, 61, 122, 213, ?

A
346
B
340
C
343
D
337
Question 19
Logical Reasoning

If '×' means 'addition', '÷' means 'multiplication', '+' means 'subtraction', and '-' means 'division', then what is the value of the following expression? 16 - 4 × 12 ÷ 3 + 18

A
24
B
30
C
18
D
22
Question 20
Logical Reasoning

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the letter on the face opposite to the one having the letter A.

A
D
B
F
C
C
D
B
Question 21
Logical Reasoning

Which two digits and signs can be interchanged so as to balance the given equation? 25 - 9 + 42 ÷ 6 × 7 = 15

A
5 and 7; - and ÷
B
9 and 6; + and ×
C
4 and 6; + and ÷
D
2 and 5; ÷ and ×
Question 22
Logical Reasoning

C is the mother-in-law of B; A is the elder son of C and the father of D. If B is not the wife of A, then how is B related to D?

A
Mother
B
Maternal aunt
C
Sister
D
Aunt
Question 23
Logical Reasoning

In a certain coding system, 'mango is sweet' is coded as '629', 'mango tree is tall' is coded as '7289', and 'tall tree is healthy' is coded as '5287'. What is the code for 'healthy' in this coding system?

A
7
B
2
C
5
D
8
Question 24
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: All wolfs are dogs. All dogs are jackals. Conclusions: I. All wolfs are jackals. II. All jackals are wolfs.

A
Only conclusion I follows.
B
Both conclusions I and II follow.
C
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
D
Only conclusion II follows.
Question 25
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 12 9 16 9 3 27 14 ? 28

A
11
B
7
C
9
D
8
Question 26
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. FEEDBACK : DEABEFKC :: HIGHLAND : ______

A
IHHGALDN
B
HGALIHDN
C
HGIHDNAL
D
ALHGDNIH
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, if CARPENTER is written as ACEENPRRT, then how will BLACKSMITH be written in the same code language?

A
ABCHIKLMST
B
CALBIMKSTH
C
PCCASKIMHT
D
ALBSKCIMHO
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following terms in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Myna 2. Kite 3. Hummingbird 4. Koel 5. Bulbul

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

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 124, 140, 128, 136, 132, ?

A
130
B
132
C
136
D
128
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, if TRAILER is written as RPYGJCP, then how will PEACOCK be written in the same code language?

A
MBXZLZH
B
NCYAMAI
C
OCXALAI
D
NBYZMZI
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a portrait of a lady, Kanika said, "Her daughter-in-law is the wife of my son's grandfather's only son." How is the lady in the portrait related to Kanika?

A
Mother-in-law
B
Sister-in-law
C
Mother
D
Paternal aunt
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 52, 42, 34, 28, ?

A
24
B
26
C
22
D
28
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? KAP, MIN, IUR, OEL, GOT, ?

A
PAK
B
QUK
C
QAJ
D
PUJ
Question 34
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 9 8 7 6 7 8 4 5 3 50 ? 53

A
51
B
47
C
61
D
52
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 36 49 43 42 64 ? 24 36 30

A
36
B
32
C
38
D
34
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following letter series? TWZ, VYB, XAD, ?

A
ZBE
B
YBE
C
ZCF
D
ADG
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

Rohit is ranked 18 th from the top in his class. When counted from the bottom, he is ranked 36 th . What is the total number of students in the class?

A
52
B
55
C
54
D
53
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? SQO, LJH, ECA, ?

A
YWU
B
XUS
C
XVT
D
YWV
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

Hritik went straight eastward from his office and took a right turn after travelling 4 km. From here, he covered a distance of 3 km and again took a right turn. After covering a distance of 4 km, he finally turned left and travelled straight. In which direction was Hritik moving at the end?

A
South-east
B
South-west
C
South
D
North
Question 40
GK

Neeru-Meeru is a watershed management programme in the state of ______.

A
Rajasthan
B
Odisha
C
Maharashtra
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 41
GK

______ Law of independent migration of ions states that limiting molar conductivity of an electrolyte can be represented as the sum of the individual contributions of the anion and cation of the electrolyte.

A
Dirac
B
Kohlrausch
C
Schrödinger
D
Feynman
Question 42
GK

Gandhiji hoped that by coupling non-cooperation with ______, India’s two major religious communities, Hindus and Muslims, could collectively bring an end to colonial rule.

A
Swadeshi Movement
B
Khilafat Movement
C
Sepoy Mutiny
D
Civil Disobedience Movement
Question 43
GK

As per the ‘India State of Forest Report’, 2019, the total forest and tree cover is ______ % of the total geographical area of India.

A
14.39
B
29.39
C
24.56
D
20.39
Question 44
GK

The phenomenon of deviation of light rays from their original path, when they pass from one medium to another, is called ______.

A
diffraction
B
obstruction
C
refraction
D
reflection
Question 45
GK

______ waves include visible light waves, X-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, microwaves, ultraviolet and infrared waves.

A
Electromagnetic
B
Mechanical
C
Electric
D
Magnetic
Question 46
GK

______ is a naturally occurring phenomenon that is responsible for the heating of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere.

A
Greenhouse effect
B
Global heating
C
Radiation
D
Global warming
Question 47
GK

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir contested the Lok Sabha elections, 2019, from the ______ constituency on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket.

A
New Delhi
B
East Delhi
C
South Delhi
D
West Delhi
Question 48
GK

An unexpected rise in sales of a product leads to ______.

A
planned decumulation of inventory
B
unplanned decumulation of inventory
C
planned accumulation of inventory
D
unplanned accumulation of inventory
Question 49
GK

Organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths, etc., that cause diseases in humans are called ______.

A
predators
B
pathogens
C
antigens
D
frugivores
Question 50
GK

Gandhiji’s first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in ______.

A
February 1916
B
January 1918
C
December 1917 
D
September 1915
Question 51
GK

In order to overturn the British rule through arms, the Kakori train incident was planned by the members of the ______ in 1925.

A
Gadar Party
B
Hindustan Republican Association
C
Indian National Army
D
Indian National Congress
Question 52
GK

The Coinage Act, 2011, allows issue of coins up to the denomination of ₹______ in India.

A
5,000
B
500
C
1,000
D
100
Question 53
GK

Bhootada Kola is a spiritual folk dance in which some rituals involve walking on a bed of hot coal and is practised in coastal districts of ______.

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Karnataka
D
Kerala
Question 54
GK

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the game of Kho Kho ?

A
Ten players take the field in the beginning to start the match
B
It is a team game
C
It is one of the oldest traditional tag games of India
D
Three defenders of opposite team try to avoid being touched by the chasers
Question 55
GK

Muzaffar Hussain Baig who was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2020 is a member of the ______.

A
National Panthers Party
B
National Democratic Party
C
Jammu Republic Party
D
Peoples Democratic Party
Question 56
GK

Actor Kamal Haasan is the founder President of the political party ______.

A
Thayaka Marumalarchi Kazhagam
B
Marumalarchi Thamizhakam
C
Makkal Needhi Maiam
D
Dhiravida Thelugar Munnetra Kalagam
Question 57
GK

Tumours that normally remain confined to their original location and do not spread to other parts of the body and cause little damage are called ______ tumours.

A
premalignant
B
benign
C
active
D
malignant
Question 58
GK

In pre-independent India, Dadabhai Naoroji was the first to discuss the concept of a ______.

A
bread line
B
living wage
C
subsistence level
D
poverty line
Question 59
GK

Name the scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015–16 with an aim to ensure water security through per capita availability of water in the country.

A
Jal Kranti Abhiyan
B
Atal Bhujal Yojana 
C
Polavaram Project 
D
Namami Gange 
Question 60
GK

A policy which involves fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by an individual is called ______.

A
land mapping
B
land ceiling
C
land jamming
D
land capping
Question 61
GK

The picture shown here is the symbol of the ______.

A
Samajwadi Party
B
Janata Dal (United)
C
All India Trinamool Congress
D
Communist Party of India Marxist
Question 62
GK

Which Indian state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west?

A
Tripura
B
Assam
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Sikkim
Question 63
GK

The climate of Assam can be described as:

A
sub-tropical humid climate
B
mountain climate
C
tropical monsoon rainforest climate
D
tropical dry climate
Question 64
GK

At the 65th Filmfare Awards, the film ‘Gully Boys’ did NOT win the award for which of the following categories ?

A
Best Director 
B
Best Playback Singer (Male)
C
Best Film
D
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Question 65
GK

The ______ is a single string musical instrument made using a bamboo and a gourd, mostly used by traditional folk singers in Maharashtra.

A
Ektara
B
Esraj
C
Edakka
D
Ekkalam
Question 66
GK

One of the main reasons for the defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah in the Battle of Plassey was that the forces led by ______, one of his commanders, never fought the battle.

A
Mahabat Khan
B
Mir Jafar
C
Mir Khalifa
D
Mir Jumla II
Question 67
GK

Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on ______.

A
12 October 1904
B
2 October 1904
C
2 October 1869
D
12 October 1869
Question 68
GK

Maria Irudayam, who is a two-time world champion and a nine-time national champion, is associated with the game of ______.

A
badminton
B
carrom
C
table tennis
D
chess
Question 69
GK

______ solids are formed by the three-dimensional arrangements of cations and anions bound by strong coulombic (electrostatic) forces.

A
Covalent
B
Ionic
C
Metallic
D
Molecular
Question 70
GK

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, India’s Minister of ______, was elected the Chairman of the World Health Organization’s Executive Board on 22 May 2020.

A
Housing
B
Health and Family Welfare 
C
Foreign Affairs
D
Arts and Culture
Question 71
GK

With which of the following sports are the teams ‘Chennai Superstarz’, ‘Awadhe Warriors’ and ‘Mumbai Rockets’ associated ?

A
Hockey
B
Football
C
Kabaddi
D
Badminton
Question 72
GK

According to a law postulated by ______, the amounts of different substances liberated by the same quantity of electricity passing through the electrolytic solution are proportional to their chemical equivalent weights.

A
John Dalton
B
Joseph Fourier
C
Michael Faraday
D
Alfred Nobel
Question 73
GK

Which of the following statements is NOT true about C Rajagopalachari ?

A
He was the first Indian to become the Governor General of India
B
He was the founder of the Swatantra Party
C
He was a senior leader of the Congress
D
He was the first recipient of the Padma Shree Award
Question 74
GK

Solubility of gases in liquids ______ with decrease in temperature.

A
remains constant
B
increases
C
decreases
D
first decreases and then increases
Question 75
GK

______ are also known as heat waves.

A
X-rays
B
Gamma rays
C
Light waves
D
Infra-red waves
Question 76
GK

With which of the following sports are the teams ‘Bengal Warriors’, ‘Haryana Steelers’ and ‘Bengaluru Bulls’ associated ?

A
Kabaddi
B
Football
C
Cricket
D
Hockey
Question 77
GK

Kadsa is a dance style performed by women in Jharkhand, carrying a ______.

A
Kapala
B
Kalasha
C
Kumbha
D
Kamandalu
Question 78
GK

The phenomenon whereby the female gamete undergoes development to form new organisms without fertilisation in some organisms like rotifers, honeybees, some lizards and birds is called:

A
apomixis
B
fragmentation
C
budding
D
parthenogenesis
Question 79
GK

In a galvanic cell, the half-cell in which oxidation takes place is called ______ and it has a negative potential with respect to the solution.

A
anode
B
diode
C
triode
D
cathode
Question 80
GK

The Ashok Chakra Class-III was renamed as the ______ in 1967.

A
Shaurya Chakra
B
Mahavir Chakra
C
Kirti Chakra
D
Vir Chakra
Question 81
GK

Which of the following is a situation of the very low rate of interest in the economy where every economic agent expects the interest rate to rise in future and consequently bond prices to fall, causing capital loss?

A
Revenue deficit
B
Parametric shift
C
Paradox of thrift
D
Liquidity trap
Question 82
GK

‘The Man-Eater of Malgudi’ is written by:

A
RK Laxman
B
KR Narayan
C
RK Narayan
D
KR Laxman
Question 83
GK

______ is a festival of Zoroastrian origin which marks the day of vernal equinox in March every year and is celebrated by Parsis in India.

A
Frawardigan
B
Khordad Sal
C
Jamshedi Navroz
D
Pateti
Question 84
GK

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose wrote the book:

A
Unhappy India
B
Anandamath
C
Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
D
The Indian Struggle
Question 85
GK

Anilkumar Manibhai Naik was awarded the Padma Vibhushan Award, 2019 for his contribution in the field of ______.

A
Art-Vocals-Folk
B
Trade and Industry - Infrastructure
C
Art-Acting-Theatre
D
Public Affairs
Question 86
GK

The Cabinet Minister in NDA - 2 Government as on 30 June 2020 for the Ministry of External Affairs is ______.

A
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
B
Nitin Jairam Gadkari
C
Ravi Shankar Prasad
D
Nirmala Sitharaman
Question 87
GK

‘An Enquiry into the Nature and Cause of the Wealth of Nations’ is an influential work by economist ______.

A
Adam Smith
B
Millicent Fawcett
C
Alfred Marshall
D
John Maynard Keynes
Question 88
GK

In India, tertiary coals occur in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and ______.

A
Mizoram
B
Meghalaya
C
Tripura
D
Gujarat
Question 89
GK

______ is one of the important crafts of Uttar Pradesh which entails delicate traditional hand embroidery on fabrics like chiffon, muslin, organza, organdie and silk.

A
Knitting
B
Needle lace
C
Crochet
D
Chikankari
Question 90
Arithmetic

If x + y + z = 19, xyz = 216 and xy + yz + zx = 114, then the value of \(\sqrt {{x^3} + {y^3} + {z^3} + xyz}\) is:

A
32
B
28
C
30
D
35
Question 91
Arithmetic

If the volume of a sphere is 4851 cm 3 , then its surface area (in cm 2 ) is: (Taken \(\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}\) )

A
1399
B
1386
C
1268
D
1427
Question 92
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a sum of money at 10% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 8,100. What would be the compound interest (in Rs.) on the same sum for the same period at 15% p. a., when the interest is compounded yearly? (nearest to Rs. 1)

A
13,061
B
8,100
C
14,671
D
12,751
Question 93
Arithmetic

Let A and B be two cylinders such that the capacity of A is the same as the capacity of B. The ratio of the diameters of A and B is 1 ∶ 4. What is the ratio of the heights of A and B?

A
3 : 16
B
16 : 3
C
1 : 16
D
16 : 1
Question 94
Arithmetic

The HCF of two numbers is 29, and the other two factors of their LCM are 15 and 13. The smaller of the two numbers is:

A
435
B
406
C
377
D
464
Question 95
Arithmetic

The average age of 40 students of a class is 16 years. After admission of 10 new students to the class, the average becomes 15 years. If the average age of 5 of the new students is 11 years, then the average age (in years) of the remaining 5 new students is:

A
11
B
16
C
15
D
10
Question 96
Arithmetic

A ladder is resting against a wall, The angle between the foot of the ladder and the wall is 45° and the foot of the ladder is 6.6 m away from the wall. The length of the ladder (in m) is:

A
\(6.6 \times \sqrt 2 \)
B
\(3.3 \times \sqrt 2\)
C
\(2.2\times \sqrt 2\)
D
\(3.6 \times \sqrt 2\)
Question 97
Arithmetic

How many numbers between 300 and 700 are divisible by 5, 6 and 8?

A
20
B
3
C
5
D
2
Question 98
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 36,000 is divided into two parts, A and B, such that the simple interest at the rate of 15% p.a. on A and B after two years and four years, respectively, is equal. The total interest (in Rs.) received from A is:

A
1,800
B
3,600
C
5,400
D
7,200
Question 99
Arithmetic

In an entrance examination at different centres, a total of 25, 30, 40, 45, 60 and 100 students appeared. The pass percentages of the different centres are 20%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50% and 75%, respectively. The pass percentage of the entrance examination is: (correct to the nearest integer)

A
59%
B
43%
C
53%
D
50%
Question 100
Arithmetic

On a marked price, the difference of selling prices with a discount of 35% and two successive discounts of 20% and 15%, is Rs. 504. The marked price of the article (in Rs.) is:

A
15,500
B
16,000
C
18,000
D
16,800
Question 101
Arithmetic

An article was sold at a loss of 13.5%. If it was sold for Rs. 1,104 more, then there would have been a profit of 9.5%. The cost price of the article was:

A
Rs. 4,200
B
Rs. 4,400
C
Rs. 4,800
D
Rs. 4,600
Question 102
Arithmetic

If a + b + c = 0, then the value of   \(\frac{{{a^3}\; + \; {b^3}\; + \;{c^3}}}{{abc}}\)  is:

A
3
B
1
C
0
D
-1
Question 103
Arithmetic

Let A and B be two towers with the same base. From the mid point of the line joining their feet, the angles of elevation of the tops of A and B are 30° and 45°, respectively. The ration of the heights of A and B is:

A
\(\sqrt 3\) : 1
B
1 : 3
C
1 :  \(\sqrt 3\)
D
3 : 1
Question 104
Arithmetic

If \(\cot \theta = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}\) , 0° < θ° < 90°, then the value of  \(\frac{{2 - {{\sin }^2}\theta }}{{1 - {{\cos }^2}\theta }} + (cose{c^2}\theta - {\sec} \theta )\) is:

A
2
B
1
C
0
D
5
Question 105
Arithmetic

The internal length, breadth and height of a cuboidal room are 12 m, 8 m and 10 m, respectively. The total cost (in Rs.) of whitewashing only all four walls of the room at the cost of Rs. 25 per m 2 , is:

A
Rs. 11,400
B
Rs. 18,000
C
Rs. 10,000
D
Rs. 12,600
Question 106
Arithmetic

Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows. If the total marks obtained by students be represented as a pie chart, then the central angle of the sector representing marks 200 or more but less than 300, is: (correct to the nearest degree)

A
154°
B
128°
C
68°
D
88°
Question 107
Arithmetic

The following pie chart shows the percentage expenditure of a country on different heads. The total expenditure is Rs. 1,680 (in billions). Study the chart and answer the question. The expenditure on Education is what percentage less than the expenditure on Defence?

A
150%
B
125%
C
100%
D
50%
Question 108
Arithmetic

The ratio of the total surface area and volume of a sphere is 2 ∶ 7. Its radius is:

A
10.5 cm
B
7 cm
C
10 cm
D
7.5 cm
Question 109
Arithmetic

In a circle with centre O, AD is a diameter and AC is a chord. Point B is on AC such that OB = 7 cm and ∠OBA = 60°, If ∠DOC = 60°, then what is the length of BC?

A
7 cm
B
\(3\sqrt 7\) cm
C
3.5 cm
D
\(5\sqrt 7\) cm
Question 110
Arithmetic

A can complete a certain work in 35 days and B can complete the same work in 15 days. They worked together for 7 days, then B left the work. In how many days will A alone complete 60% of the remaining work?

A
15
B
8
C
10
D
7
Question 111
Arithmetic

A pump can fill a tank with water in 1 hour. Because of a leak, it took \(1\frac{1}{3}\)  hours to fill the tank. In how many hours can the leak alone drain all the water of the tank when it is full?

A
2
B
5
C
4
D
1
Question 112
Arithmetic

Ramesh spends 40% of his monthly salary on food, 18% on house rent, 12% on entertainment, and 5% on conveyance. But due to a family function, he has to borrow Rs. 16,000 from a money lender to meet the expenses of Rs. 20,000. His monthly salary is:

A
Rs. 18,000
B
Rs. 16,500
C
Rs. 15,000
D
Rs. 16,000
Question 113
Arithmetic

If a 2 + b 2 = 82 and ab = 9, then a possible value of a 3 + b 3 is:

A
750
B
730
C
830
D
720
Question 114
Arithmetic

On the marked price of Rs. 1,250 of an article, three successive discounts of 5%, 15% and 20% were offered, The amount (in Rs.) of discount received by a customer is:

A
950.25
B
807.50
C
442.50
D
450
Question 115
Arithmetic

If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 0% and the denominator is increased by 40%, then the resultant fraction is \(\frac{{16}}{{63}}\) . The original fraction is:

A
\(\frac{{4}}{{9}}\)
B
\(\frac{{16}}{{45}}\)
C
\(\frac{{5}}{{9}}\)
D
\(\frac{{2}}{{11}}\)
Question 116
Arithmetic

Solve for θ:  \({\cos ^2}\theta - {\sin ^2}\theta = \frac{1}{2}\) , 0 < θ < 90°.

A
40°
B
30°
C
60°
D
45°
Question 117
Arithmetic

The fasting blood sugar level (F) and the post prandial blood sugar level (PP) of a patient was monitored for four weeks W1, W2, W3, W4, and the readings (in mg/dl) for the four weeks are as follows: F/PP: 170/220, 150/180, 120/150, 90/120. These have been presented through a bar graph. The normal range is considered to be: F/PP: 70-100/100-130 During which week was the fasting blood sugar level of the patient approximately 115.4% above the upper limit of normal PP blood sugar level?

A
W2
B
W1
C
W4
D
W3
Question 118
Arithmetic

The base of a triangle is equal to the perimeter of a square whose diagonal is \(9\sqrt 2\) cm, and its height is equal to the side of a square whose area is 144 cm 2 . The area of the triangle (in cm 2 ) is:

A
216
B
288
C
72
D
144
Question 119
Arithmetic

The value of is: (427 ×  427 × 427 + 325× 325 × 325)/(42.7 × 42.7 –  42.7 × 32.5 + 32.5 × 32.5)

A
7520
B
7.52
C
75200
D
752
Question 120
Arithmetic

Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in \(12\frac{1}{2}\) hours and 25 hours, respectively. The pipes are opened simultaneously and it is found that due to a leakage in the bottom, it took 1 hour 40 minutes more to fill the cistern. When the cistern is full, in how much time will the leak empty the cistern?

A
45 hours
B
54 hours
C
42 hours
D
50 hours
E
48 hours
Question 121
Arithmetic

The speed of a boat in still water is 15 km/h, and the speed of the current is 5 km/h. In how much time (in hours) will the boat travel a distance of 60 km upstream and the same distance downstream?

A
20
B
9
C
10
D
12
Question 122
Arithmetic

In ΔABC, ∠A = 54°. If I is the incentre of the triangle, then the measure of ∠BIC is:

A
68°
B
54°
C
117°
D
148°
Question 123
Arithmetic

Five bells ring together at the intervals of 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10 seconds. All the bells ring simultaneously at the same time. They will again ring simultaneously after:

A
6 minutes
B
8 minutes
C
4 minutes
D
9 minutes
Question 124
Arithmetic

P and Q together can do a work in 12 days. P alone can do the same work in 36 days. In how many days can Q alone complete two-third part of the same work?

A
18
B
15
C
21
D
12
Question 125
Arithmetic

In a school, 5/12 of the number of students are girls and the rest are boys. 4/7 of the number of boys are below 14 years of age, and 2/5 of the number of girls are 14 years or above 14 years of age. If the number of students below 14 years of age is 1120, then the total number of students in the school is:

A
1820
B
1290
C
1920
D
1900
Question 126
Arithmetic

Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows. The number of students who obtained less than 200 marks is:

A
45
B
135
C
30
D
75
Question 127
Arithmetic

A's salary is 35% more than B's salary. How much per cent is B's salary less than that of A's? (correct to the nearest integer)

A
26%
B
35%
C
17.5%
D
20%
Question 128
Arithmetic

A train covers 400 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 10 km/h more, it would have taken 2 hours less for the same journey. What is the usual time taken (in hours) by it to complete the journey?

A
12
B
15
C
8
D
10
Question 129
Arithmetic

Diagram: Study the chart and answer the question. The following pie chart shows percentage expenditure of a country on different heads. The total expenditure is Rs. 1,680 (in billions).  The expenditure for Proceeds to state (in billions Rs.) is:

A
126
B
586.50
C
684
D
571.20
Question 130
Arithmetic

The sides PQ and PR of ΔPQR are produced to points S and T, respectively. The bisectors of ∠SQR and ∠TRQ meet at U. If ∠QUR = 59°, then the measure of ∠P is:

A
41°
B
31°
C
49°
D
62°
Question 131
Arithmetic

A, B, C subscribe a sum of Rs. 75,500 for a business. A subscribes Rs. 3,500 more than B, and B subscribes Rs. 4,500 more than C. Out of a total profit of Rs. 45,300, how much (in Rs.) does A receive?

A
12,600
B
14,700
C
17,400
D
15,000
Question 132
Arithmetic

When a number is successively divided by 3, 4 and 7, the remainder obtained is 2, 3 and 5, respectively. What will be the remainder when 42 divides the same number?

A
41
B
29
C
31
D
30
Question 133
Arithmetic

The number of students in Class XI in Science, Arts and Commerce streams of a school over a period of 4 years (2011-2014) has been depicted through the bar chart given below. What is the average number of Arts students in the given class over the given period of 4 years?

A
32
B
35
C
30
D
25
Question 134
Arithmetic

Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows. The number of students who obtained less than 250 marks is what per cent more than the number of students who obtained 400 or more marks? (correct to one decimal place)

A
114.3%
B
100%
C
150%
D
175.8%
Question 135
Arithmetic

The number of students in Class XI in Science, Arts and Commerce streams of a school over a period of 4 years (2011-2014) has been depicted through the bar chart given below. What is the difference between the averages of the number of Science and Commerce students in the given class over the given period of 4 years?

A
10
B
8
C
12
D
5
Question 136
Arithmetic

The value of 7 ÷ [5 + 1 ÷ 2 - {4 + (4 of 2 ÷ 4) + (5 ÷ 5 of 2)}] is:

A
\(\frac{7}{2}\)
B
7
C
\(-\frac{7}{2}\)
D
-7
Question 137
Arithmetic

The circles of radii 15 cm and 10 cm intersect each other and the length of their common chord is 16 cm. What is the distance (in cm) between their centres?

A
\(6 + \sqrt 161\)
B
\(15 + 2\sqrt 161\)
C
\(12 + 3\sqrt 7\)
D
\(10 + \sqrt 161\)
Question 138
Arithmetic

The value of \(\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{3}{{10}}\; of\; \frac{4}{9} - \frac{4}{5} \times 1\frac{1}{9} \div \frac{8}{{15}} + \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}\) is:

A
\(\frac{{11}}{{6}}\)
B
\(\frac{29}{6}\)
C
\(\frac{14}{3}\)
D
\(\frac{49}{12}\)
Question 139
Arithmetic

The following pie chart shows percentage expenditure of a country on different heads. The total expenditure is Rs. 1,680 (in billions). Study the chart and answer the question. The central angle of the sector representing expenditure on Interest payment is:

A
72°
B
108°
C
90°
D
54°
Question 140
Comprehension

Directions: 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 looked anywhere for my puppy but could not find it.

A
No substitution required
B
somewhere
C
nowhere
D
everywhere
Question 141
Comprehension

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I am suitably dressed for the occasion, am I?

A
am I?
B
I am
C
for the occasion
D
suitably dressed
Question 142
Comprehension

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. You have memorised your speech, ______ you ?

A
hasn’t
B
couldn’t
C
didn’t
D
haven’t
Question 143
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Apple of discord

A
something that causes friction
B
a good opportunity
C
something very special
D
a tempting offer
Question 144
Comprehension

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. He is over eighty and dare not read without glasses.

A
dare not read
B
He is
C
without glasses
D
over eighty and
Question 145
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. High time

A
past the appropriate time
B
time to celebrate something
C
well in time for something
D
time to fly high
Question 146
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Downfall that satisfies natural justice

A
climax
B
nemesis
C
catharsis
D
paradox
Question 147
Comprehension

Directions: 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 exam was not so easy that we had expected.

A
No substitution required
B
such easy as
C
as easy as
D
as easy so
Question 148
Comprehension

Directions: 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’. Suman performed at the festival well yesterday.

A
well at the festival yesterday
B
at the festival yesterday well
C
No substitution required
D
yesterday at the festival well
Question 149
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Travelling under a name other than one’s own

A
incognito
B
incredible
C
invisible
D
impromptu
Question 150
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take stock of

A
to check the accounts
B
to store goods
C
to buy stocks
D
to assess a situation
Question 151
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. IGNOBLE

A
dignified
B
craven
C
corrupt
D
abject
Question 152
Comprehension

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The fan was directly ______ my head.

A
below
B
at
C
on
D
over
Question 153
Comprehension

Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. OBLIVIOUS

A
Obvious
B
Attentive
C
Ignorant
D
Sensitive
Question 154
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. To cross streets on foot carelessly

A
catwalk
B
jaywalk
C
stroll
D
wander
Question 155
Comprehension

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

A
fulfil
B
finish
C
produce
D
perform
Question 156
Comprehension

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

A
provide
B
pursue
C
delete
D
approach
Question 157
Comprehension

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

A
prove
B
will prove
C
is proving
D
had proved
Question 158
Comprehension

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

A
inspiring
B
worthy
C
difficult
D
severe
Question 159
Comprehension

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

A
uncouth
B
unaffordable
C
unbearable
D
uncomfortable
Question 160
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sitting on a gold mine

A
wasting a vast treasure
B
not availing of an opportunity
C
secretly hunting for something precious
D
to own something potentially valuable
Question 161
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend ______ a flatterer.

A
from
B
among
C
between
D
and
Question 162
Comprehension

Directions: Select the misspelt word.

A
riegn
B
relieve
C
pierce
D
deceive
Question 163
Comprehension

Directions: 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 am certain Ashok has finished his work by tomorrow.

A
had finished
B
No substitution required
C
would have finish
D
will have finished
Question 164
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. INDUSTRIOUS

A
assiduous
B
productive
C
diligent
D
indolent
Question 165
Comprehension

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Either Ramesh or Reema have the keys to the cupboard.

A
Either Ramesh
B
to the cupboard
C
the keys
D
or Reema have
Question 166
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. AUTHENTIC

A
dubious
B
genuine
C
incredible
D
counterfeit
Question 167
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Irresistible impulse to steal

A
plunder
B
sabotage
C
kleptomania
D
megalomania
Question 168
Comprehension

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. She will come to work though it doesn’t rain tomorrow.

A
to work
B
rain tomorrow
C
She will come
D
though it doesn’t
Question 169
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. To separate the husk from the grain

A
winnow
B
whisk
C
willow
D
whip
Question 170
Comprehension

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The man ______ book you are reading is my father.

A
who
B
whose
C
whom
D
that
Question 171
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. FLABBERGASTED

A
disturbed
B
motivated
C
terrified
D
astonished
Question 172
Comprehension

Directions: 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 taken permission , Shivam went horse riding.

A
Having taking permission
B
Have took permission
C
Having taken permission
D
No substitution required
Question 173
Comprehension

Directions: Select the misspelt word.

A
irritible
B
earnest
C
enmity
D
gallery
Question 174
Comprehension

Directions: Select the misspelt word.

A
millionaire
B
magnificient
C
miraculous
D
mediocre
Question 175
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. HUMILITY

A
vanity
B
modesty
C
servility
D
timidity
Question 176
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. FEROCIOUS

A
brutal
B
ruthless
C
fearless
D
gentle
Question 177
Comprehension

Directions: Select the misspelt word.

A
accommodate
B
ommission
C
occurred
D
oppressed
Question 178
Comprehension

Directions: Select the misspelt word.

A
carriage
B
cautious
C
explotion
D
descent
Question 179
Comprehension

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. The information you are asking for is quite irrelevance.

A
is quite irrelevance
B
asking for
C
The information
D
you are
Question 180
Comprehension

Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word. GRADUAL

A
continuous
B
hasty
C
uneven
D
abrupt
Question 181
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Make up one’s mind

A
to achieve
B
to pretend
C
to lie
D
to decide
Question 182
Comprehension

Directions: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. FLEXIBLE

A
Ductile
B
Rigid
C
Pliable
D
Elastic
Question 183
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. AUSPICIOUS

A
Favourable
B
Suspicious
C
Playful
D
Hapless
Question 184
Comprehension

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We cannot delay the project ______ it is urgent.

A
than
B
as if
C
although
D
because
Question 185
Comprehension

Early civilizations used symbols to represent :

A
art
B
facilities
C
culture
D
concepts
Question 186
Comprehension

What is the passage mainly about ?

A
Use of pictographs in ancient and modern times
B
The origin of pictographs
C
Limitations of pictographs
D
Pictographs as an art form
Question 187
Comprehension

Which of the following is an early example of use of pictographs in modern times?

A
London railway timetable
B
Chemical hazard symbols
C
Logographic writing system
D
Icons on a computer screen
Question 188
Comprehension

Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

A
Ideograms are symbols which represent ideas.
B
George Dow used pictographs to represent facilities near each train station.
C
Rock art of Chumash people is part of Mesopotamian history.
D
Pictographs are widely used to depict road signs.
Question 189
Comprehension

Pictographs are used in Olympic games because:

A
they can transcend languages and convey information effectively
B
they can help to navigate computer systems
C
they are the main medium of written communication
D
they can be redesigned for each set of games