1. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
My best wishes (a)/ are always (b)/ with you. (c)/ No error (d)
A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Solution
Answer: D
No error
2. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
This year, we were visited by the director of Austrian Culture Forum, (a)/ based on Delhi and together we all wanted (b)/ to initiate an art festival in South India. (c)/ No error (d)
A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Solution
Answer: B
“on” should be replaced with “in”
3. In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Ramesh ______ into his own trap.
A. falling
B. was fell
C. fell
D. fall down
Solution
Answer: C
4. In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
India is the second most populous country ______ the seventh largest country by area in the world.
A. but
B. however
C. and
D. while
Solution
Answer: C
5. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Lucrative
A. Impoverished
B. Worthwhile
C. Useless
D. Inconsiderable
Solution
Answer: B
Lucrative- producing a great deal of profit.
Worthwhile – worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.
6. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Actuate
A. True
B. Move
C. Select
D. Kill
Solution
Answer: B
Actuate- set in motion
7. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Jubilant
A. Happy
B. Excited
C. Celebrating
D. Sorrowful
Solution
Answer: A
Jubilant- Very happy
8. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Courtly
A. Formal
B. Elegant
C. Conventional
D. Rough
Solution
Answer: B
Courtly- very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The government should
P : provide health insurance
Q : to buy their own
R : for those unable
A. PQR
B. RPQ
C. QRP
D. PRQ
Solution
Answer: D
10. A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
Someone has invited me to the cruise.
A. Someone has sent invitation to the cruise.
B. I had been invited to the cruise.
C. I have been invited to the cruise.
D. I was invite to the cruise by somebody.
Solution
Answer: C
11. A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
Rohan said, “I am going”
A. Rohan had said he is gone.
B. Rohan is going.
C. Rohan said that he is gone.
D. Rohan said that he was going.
Solution
Answer: D
12. In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A. Fluorescent
B. Floresecent
C. Floroscent
D. Flowrascent
Solution
Answer: A
Fluorescent – having or showing fluorescence.
13. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
If we can permit ourselves to _______(13)________ movement fully, we permit ourselves to perceive, think ____(14)____ reflect. We allow ourselves the privilege of reimagining dance, music, and the way you and I talk, or think, or love. We move _____ (15)________ an incredible space of ______(16)______, primarily in thought, but perhaps more restrictively in defining ____(17)________, or maybe even doing away with it.
13. ?
A. understood
B. understandable
C. understandably
D. understand
Solution
Answer: D
14. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
If we can permit ourselves to _______(13)________ movement fully, we permit ourselves to perceive, think ____(14)____ reflect. We allow ourselves the privilege of reimagining dance, music, and the way you and I talk, or think, or love. We move _____ (15)________ an incredible space of ______(16)______, primarily in thought, but perhaps more restrictively in defining ____(17)________, or maybe even doing away with it.
14. ?
A. but
B. nor
C. and
D. so
Solution
Answer: C
15. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
If we can permit ourselves to _______(13)________ movement fully, we permit ourselves to perceive, think ____(14)____ reflect. We allow ourselves the privilege of reimagining dance, music, and the way you and I talk, or think, or love. We move _____ (15)________ an incredible space of ______(16)______, primarily in thought, but perhaps more restrictively in defining ____(17)________, or maybe even doing away with it.
15. ?
A. of
B. so
C. into
D. for
Solution
Answer: C
16. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
If we can permit ourselves to _______(13)________ movement fully, we permit ourselves to perceive, think ____(14)____ reflect. We allow ourselves the privilege of reimagining dance, music, and the way you and I talk, or think, or love. We move _____ (15)________ an incredible space of ______(16)______, primarily in thought, but perhaps more restrictively in defining ____(17)________, or maybe even doing away with it.
16. ?
A. liberty
B. liberation
C. liberties
D. liberal
Solution
Answer: A
17. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
If we can permit ourselves to _______(13)________ movement fully, we permit ourselves to perceive, think ____(14)____ reflect. We allow ourselves the privilege of reimagining dance, music, and the way you and I talk, or think, or love. We move _____ (15)________ an incredible space of ______(16)______, primarily in thought, but perhaps more restrictively in defining ____(17)________, or maybe even doing away with it.
17. ?
A. beautifully
B. beauty
C. beautiful
D. beautify
Solution
Answer: B
18. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Be in force
A. To enjoy a short period of fame or power.
B. In great strength or numbers.
C. A hateful act done in a haste.
D. Be the current winner.
Solution
Answer: B
Be in force- In great strength or numbers.
19. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Make a scene
A. To perform beautifully in front of an audience.
B. Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display.
C. To narrate an elaborate false story.
D. Describe a scene in so much detail that it comes vivid.
Solution
Answer: B
Make a scene – Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display.
20. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
A. Idyllic
B. Abominable
C. Iota
D. Amiss
Solution
Answer: A
Idyllic- Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
21. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Showing a lack of courage or confidence
A. Tenacious
B. Indomitable
C. Timid
D. Gutsy
Solution
Answer: C
Timid – Showing a lack of courage or confidence
22. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “no improvement”.
The trick is in (keep) the flavours simple and fresh.
A. keeping
B. keeps to
C. keep
D. no improvement
Solution
Answer: A
“in” is the preposition after it, we should use V-ing form.
23. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “no improvement”.
Yes, amazing things (has happen) with the launch of the internet.
A. is happening
B. had happen
C. have happened
D. no improvement
Solution
Answer: C
“Amazing things” is a plural noun and will lake “have” after it, also have will take V3 after it hence “have happened is correct”.
24. The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
I learnt he had
A-spoke about yoga, slums, and Indian
B-never been to India, yet he
C-cinema with conviction
A. ACB
B. BAC
C. ABC
D. CBA
Solution
Answer: B
25. In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A. coniferous
B. coniferos
C. coniferrous
D. coniferros
Solution
Answer: A
coniferous- Any of various mostly needle-leaved or scale-leaved, chiefly evergreen, cone-bearing gymnospermous trees.
26. In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A. ADG
B. HKN
C. RUY
D. GJM
Solution
Answer: C
+3 series except RUY
27. Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Sonorous
2. Sometimes
3. Somber
4. Solution
5. Solve
A. 42513
B. 45321
C. 12543
D. 32415
Solution
Answer: B
4. Solution
5. Solve
3. Somber
2. Sometimes
1. Sonorous
28. n the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
2187, 729, 243, 81, 27, ?
A. 10
B. 9
C. 13
D. 11
Solution
Answer: B
29. A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
BKP, EMQ, IPS, NTV, ?
A. TYZ
B. SXY
C. SYZ
D. TXY
Solution
Answer: A
30. In a row of trucks, Ashok is at 17th position from the left end. Bharat is 19 places to the right from Ashok and is at the exact centre of the row. How manytrucks are there to the right of Ashok truck?
A. 53
B. 54
C. 52
D. 19
Solution
Answer: B
∴ No. of trucks to the right of Ashok truck
= 19 + 35
= 54
31. From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.
Accounting
A. Count
B. Actually
C. Acting
D. Ant
Solution
Answer: B
Actually
32. In a certain code language, “MAYOR” is written as “NBZPS”. How is “PLAYER” written in that code language?
A. QBFTRZ
B. ZRBMQF
C. QMBZFS
D. RBMQFS
Solution
Answer: C
QMBZFS (+ 1 series)
33. In a certain code language, ‘x’ represents ‘+’, ‘÷’ represents ‘x’, ‘-‘ represents ‘÷’ and ‘+’ represents ‘-‘. Find out the answer to the following question.
5 + 10 x 21 ÷ 5 – 15 = ?
A. 49
B. 2
C. 30
D. 24
Solution
Answer: B
5 + 10 × 21 ÷ 5 – 15
⇒ 5 – 10 + 21 × 5 ÷ 15
⇒ 5 – 10 + 21 ×
⇒ 5 – 10 + 7
⇒ 12 – 10 = 2
34. The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?
10 x 4 + 5 – 30 ÷ 6 = 31
A. x and –
B. ÷ and –
C. + and ÷
D. – and +
Solution
Answer: A
10×4+5–30÷6=31
⇒ 10–4+5×30÷6=31
⇒ 10–4+25=31
⇒ 35–4=31
⇒ 31 = 31
35. If 3*1 = 20, 6*1 = 50 and 2*6 = -40, then find the value of 5*8 = ?
A. 100
B. 30
C. -50
D. -30
Solution
Answer: D
(3–1)×10=20
(6–1)×10=50
(2–6)×10=–40
(5–8)×10=–30
36. Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?
XYXYXYxY, XYXYXyXY, XYXYxYXY, XYXyXYXY, XYxYXYXY, _______________.
A. XXXYYXyX
B. XyXYXYXY
C. XYYXXXyx
D. XXYYXXYY
Solution
Answer: B
XyXYXYXY
37. A courier delivery man cycles 6 km South, then turns West and cycles 2 km West, then turns to his right and cycles 6 km, then turns West and cycles 8 km. Where is he now with respect to his starting position?
A. 10 kmWest
B. 6 km West
C. 10 km East
D. 6 km East
Solution
Answer: A
∴ Now, he is at a distance of (8 + 2) = 10 km
In West direction from the starting point.
38. In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be atvariance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.
Statement I: All matchboxes are lighters
Statement II: Some fire are matchboxes
Conclusion I: No lighters are fire
Conclusion II: All fire are lighters
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Both conclusions I and II follow
D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Solution
Answer: D
I. × II. ×
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
39. In the following figure, rectangle represents Film directors, circle represents Cartoonists, triangle represents Campers and square represents Cricketers.Which set of letters represents Cricketers who are also Cartoonists?
A. IJ
B. CD
C. HG
D. DE
Solution
Answer: C
HG
40. A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
CAP, AXL, YUH, WRD, ?
A. VOA
B. UPB
C. VPB
D. UOZ
Solution
Answer: D
–2, –3, –4 series
41. In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
59, 68, 78, 89, 101, ?
A. 116
B. 114
C. 118
D. 120
Solution
Answer: B
42. In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by aLogic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A. (4, 8, 16)
B. (5, 10, 20)
C. (6, 12, 24)
D. (7, 14, 21)
Solution
Answer: D
×2 series except in (7,14,21)
43. If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Solution
Answer: B
44. Which of the following cube in the answer figure cannot be made based on the unfolded cube in the question figure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Solution
Answer: D
Opposite faces are
∴ Option (d) cannot be formed.
45. Indicate which figure among the following would represent the best relationship amongst the Brick, House, Bridge?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Solution
Answer: C
Both house and bridge are made by brick.
46. In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives.
Room : House : : ? : ?
A. Pedal : Rotate
B. Student : Study
C. Car : Steering
D. Needle : Clock
Solution
Answer: D
Room is present in House.
Needle in present in clock.
47. In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
59 : 62 : : 66 : ?
A. 67
B. 71
C. 69
D. 70
Solution
Answer: C
59+3 = 62
66+3 = 69
48. In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives.
HFZ : LJD : : ? : ?
A. KTM : OXQ
B. KBN : LCO
C. BHO : DJQ
D. FKU : INX
Solution
Answer: A
+4 series
49. In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A. Sister – Brother
B. Son – Friend
C. Father – Daughter
D. Mother – Son
Solution
Answer: B
Son-friend may not belong to same family
50. In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A. 15 – 225
B. 25 – 625
C. 35 – 1225
D. 45 – 2525
Solution
Answer: D
15 – 15²
25 – 25²
35 – 35²
45 – 2025 2525
51. Find the number which is NOT a prime number.
A. 89
B. 87
C. 79
D. 97
Solution
Answer: B
A prime number can be divided, without a remainder, only by itself and by 1. Out of the given options 87 does not full fill these conditions. It can be divided by 3 as well 29. Hence 87 is not a prime number.
52. Which of the following is the largest number among √2,3√3,√4,3√5
A. √2
B. 3√3
C. √4
D. 3√5
Solution
Answer: C
√2,3√3,√4,3√5
= 8, 9, 64, 25
⇒ √4 is largest number.
53. What is the value of
A. 4369
B. 4459
C. 4549
D. 4639
Solution
Answer: B
= 13 × 343
= 4459
54. What is the value of
when a + b = 8 and a – b = 2?
A. 0.313
B. 0.347
C. 0.368
D. 0.381
Solution
Answer: B
We have,
a + b = 8
a – b = 2
Solving, we get,a = 5, b = 3.
55. If DE is parallel to BC and bisects the other two sides of the triangle ABC such that the ratio AD/DB = 5/13 and the length of the part EC is 26 cm. Then determine the length of AE (in cm).
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Solution
Answer: B
Apply Thale’s theorem,
AD/DB = AE/EC
5/13 = AE/26
∴ AE = 10 cm
56. The diametre of the driving wheel of a cart is 154 cm. Calculate the revolution per minute [RPM] of the wheel in order to keep a speed of 33 Kilo meter per hour.
A. 114
B. 112
C. 110
D. 108
Solution
Answer: A
Speed of cart = 33 km/hr
Distance travelled by cart in 1 min =
Diameter of wheel = 154 cm
Radius of wheel = 77 cm
Circumference of wheel =
= 484 cm
Revolution per min. of the wheel =
= 113.63
≃ 114
57. A number is divided into two parts in such a way that 30% of first part is 25 more than the 20% of second part. 50% of second part is 33.5 more than the 60% of first part. What is the number?
A. 1475
B. 1655
C. 1425
D. 1905
Solution
Answer: A
Let the first & second part of the number is A & B respectively
ATQ
Case (i)
3A – 2B = 250 … (i)
Case (ii)
5B – 6A = 335 … (ii)
From eqn. (i) & (ii) A = 640 & B = 835.
Hence required no. = A + B
= 640 + 835
= 1475
58. Two vessels of equal capacity contains juice and water in the ratio of 5 : 1 and 5 : 7 respectively. The mixture of both the vessels are mixed and transferred into a bigger vessel. What is the ratio of juice and water in the new mixture?
A. 3 : 2
B. 5 : 3
C. 5 : 4
D. 1 : 2
Solution
Answer: B
59. In an alloy, aluminium and tin are in the ratio of 4 : 5. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 4 : 7. If equal quantities of these two alloys be mixed to form a new alloy, then what will be the ratio of both of these elements in the new alloy?
A. 2 : 3
B. 16 : 35
C. 4 : 5
D. 40 : 59
Solution
Answer: D
60. Among four bags, average weight of last three bags is 18 kg and the average weight of first three bags is 19 kg. If the weight of last bag is 22 kg, then what is the weight (in kg) of first bag?
A. 32
B. 24
C. 33
D. 25
Solution
Answer: D
Avg. weight of first three bags = 19 kg
Sum of weight of four bags = 19 × 3 + 22 = 79 kg.
Avg. weight of last three bags = 18 kg
Sum of weight of three bags = 54 kg
∴ Weight of first bag = 79 – 54 = 25 kg
61. A sum becomes Rs 8800 in 4 years at simple interest at the yearly interest rate of 25% per annum. What is the sum (in Rs)?
A. 4400
B. 6600
C. 7040
D. 6400
Solution
Answer: A
Let P be the principal
⇒ P = Rs. 4400
62. Cost price of an article is Rs 360. If the profit percentage is 32%, then what is the value (in Rs) of profit?
A. 126.2
B. 108.2
C. 115.2
D. 105.2
Solution
Answer: C
CP = 360
Profit % = 32% =8/25
CP/SP = 25/33
SP = 
= 475.2
Profit = SP – CP
= 475.2 – 360
= Rs. 115.2
63. Rohit buys a ball for Rs 450 and sells it. Rohit gives two successive discount of 20% and 5% to the customer. What will be the selling price (in Rs) of the ball?
A. 342
B. 354
C. 334
D. 362
Solution
Answer: A
We have, 20% = 
100 unit = 450
76 unit = 
= 342
64. What is the value of
A. 17
B. 19
C. 15
D. 21
Solution
Answer: A
65. A work can be completed by 18 boys in 24 days. If 6 boys leave after working for 12 days, then how many days will be needed to complete the remaining work?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 24
Solution
Answer: C
We have
ATQ,
66. Two trains are moving in the same direction at the speed of 42 km/hr and 84 km/hr, their lengths are 320 metres and 380 metres respectively. What is the time taken (in seconds) by faster train to cross the slower train?
A. 60
B. 80
C. 90
D. 120
Solution
Answer: A
Both trains are moving in same direction
∴ Relative speed = 84 – 42 = 42 km/hr
Required time =
= 60 seconds
67. The pie chart shows the breakup of expenditure of a software company for the year 2017. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.
The second highest expenditure is for which item ?
A. Taxes
B. Human resources
C. Training
D. Travel
Solution
Answer: A
68. The pie chart shows the breakup of expenditure of a software company for the year 2017. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.
What is the total expenditure (in Rs lakhs) ?
A. 2000
B. 1800
C. 2250
D. 2100
Solution
Answer: A
500 + 450 + 250 + 200 + 400 + 150 + 50
= 2000
69. The pie chart shows the breakup of expenditure of a software company for the year 2017. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing Training is ________ degrees.
A. 27
B. 30
C. 33
D. 24
Solution
Answer: A
2000 lakhs = 360°
∴ 150 lakhs =
70. The pie chart shows the breakup of expenditure of a software company for the year 2017. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.
Expenditure on Outsourcing and Infrastructure constitute what percent of total expenditure?
A. 33.3%
B. 12.5%
C. 15%
D. 10%
Solution
Answer: B
Required percentage = 12.5%
71. The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle are 29 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find its perimeter (in cm).
A. 164
B. 82
C. 21
D. 42
Solution
Answer: B
Length of diagonal of rectangle = 29 cm
Breadth = 20 cm
Length =
=
=
= 21 cm
Perimeter of rectangle = 2(ℓ + b)
= 2 (21 + 20)
= 82 cm
72. What is the measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon of 5 sides?
A. 72
B. 60
C. 45
D. 40
Solution
Answer: A
Exterior angle of a regular polygon =
73. The total surface area of a cube is 73.5 cm². Find its side (in cm).
A. 3.5
B. 4.5
C. 7.5
D. 5.5
Solution
Answer: A
Total surface area of cube = 6a²
⇒ 6.a² = 73.5
⇒ a² = 12.25
⇒ a = 3.5 cm.
74. What is the value of (1/3 – cosec30°) ?
A. (√6-1)/√3
B. -1/2
C. -5/3
D. 3/2
Solution
Answer: C
75. In ∆DEF measure of angle E is 90°. If secD = 25/7, and DE = 1.4cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side DF?
A. 5
B. 4.8
C. 4
D. 5.6
Solution
Answer: A
sec D = 25/7=DF/DE
Now, DE = 7 unit = 1.4 cm
DF = 25 unit = 1.4/7×25 = 5 cm
76. Which geographical division of India is the oldest?
A. Northern mountainous region
B. Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain
C. Peninsular
D. Coastal plain
Solution
Answer: C
The Peninsular Plateau is the oldest landmass of India. The peninsular plateau was one of the parts of the gondwana landmass.
77. Who is considered the promoter of Bhakti Movement in Bengal?
A. Chaitanya
B. Ramanand
C. Namdev
D. Ramanuj
Solution
Answer: A
The greatest saint of the Bhakti movement was Shri Chaitanya, popularly known as Gouranga Mahaprabhu from Bengal. Prabhupada founded his movement known as The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) to spread Chaitanya’s teachings throughout the world.
78. Which of the following has become the first country in the world to pay equal salary to men and women?
A. Iceland
B. Denmark
C. Sweden
D. Russia
Solution
Answer: A
Iceland becomes the first country to enact an equal pay mandate. Iceland rank first in The Global Gender Gap Index
79. Who has been appointed as the first female President of Tanzania?
A. Samia Sulaman Hassan
B. Samrila Suluhu Hassan
C. Samia Suluhu Hassan
D. Samrila Sulaman Hassan
Solution
Answer: C
Tanzanian Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as the country’s first female president, after the death of President John Magufuli. She will serve the remaining period of the five-year term that began on November 5,
2020. Tanzania Capital: Dodoma; Currency: Tanzanian shilling.
80. The Official Residence-cum-Office of the President of Bangladesh is called ______________.
A. Dhaka House
B. Sonar Bangla
C. Bangabhaban
D. No option is correct.
Solution
Answer: C
The President office of Bangladesh is called Bangabhaban.
81. Metals are generally ______.
I. Ductile
II. Malleable
III. Poor conductors of heat
A. Only I and II
B. Only I and III
C. Only II and III
D. All I, II and III
Solution
Answer: A
Metals in general have high electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, and high density. Typically they are malleable and ductile, deforming under stress without cleaving.
82. According to Dalton’s Atomic Theory, the smallest indivisible particles of matter is called ______.
A. molecule
B. atom
C. compound
D. element
Solution
Answer: B
An atom is the smallest constituent unit of ordinary matter that has the properties of a chemical element according to the every solid, liquid, gas, and plasma is composed of neutral or ionized atoms. Atoms are extremely small; typical sizes are around 100 picometers.
83. Who appoints Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A. The President of India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Home Minister of India
Solution
Answer: A
The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner. Conventionally, senior-most Election Commissioner is appointed as CEC. He has tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
84. Who among the following holds the office during the pleasure of President?
I. Attorney General of India
II. Governors of states
III. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
A. Only I
B. Both I and II
C. Both I and III
D. Both II and III
Solution
Answer: B
Attorney General of India and Governor of states hold office during the pleasure of president.The Removal of CAG is similar to removal of a Supreme Court Judge it doesn’t work on the pleasure of president.
85. Which of the following protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of the hydrochloric acid under the normal conditions?
A. Villi
B. Mucus
C. Saliva
D. Digestive Juices
Solution
Answer: B
The inner lining of stomach is protected by mucus.Mucus produced in the stomach forms a layer on the cells of the stomach preventing them directly coming in contact with acid in the stomach. Mucus also helps in easy movement of partially digested food into the small intestine.
86. ______ are details of appearance or behavior or in other words, a particular form or a particular function in classification of organisms.
A. Speciation
B. Evolution
C. Characteristics
D. Illustration
Solution
Answer: C
Characteristics refers to appearance, behavior and particular function in classification of organisms.
87. Which film won the best feature film award at the 67th National Film Awards announced for the year 2019?
A. Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
B. Asuran
C. Bhonsle
D. Panga
Solution
Answer: A
67th National Film Awards was announced for the year 2019.Malayalam war epic Marakkar, Lion of the Arabian Sea won Best Feature Film.Best acting honours went to Manoj Bajapayee for Bhonsle,Dhanush for Tamil film Asuran & Kangana Ranaut for two of her films:Panga and Manikarnika.Vijay Sethupathi (Super Deluxe) & Pallavi Joshi (The Tashkent Files) won the supporting actor awards,while director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan was awarded for BahattarHoorain.Sikkim won the most film friendly state.
88. Who won the Gandhi Peace Prize for the Year 2019?
A. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
B. Qaboos bin Said Al Said
C. Yōhei Sasakawa
D. Ekal Abhiyan Trust
Solution
Answer: B
For the year 2019,Gandhi Peace Prize is being conferred on (Late) His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman & for 2020,it is being conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by Govt of India since 1995,the 125th Birth Anniversary commemoration year of Mahatma Gandhi.
89. What is the theme of 2021 World Meteorological Day?
A. Weather-ready, climate-smart
B. Hotter, drier, wetter – Face the future
C. Understanding clouds
D. The ocean, our climate and weather
Solution
Answer: D
World Meteorological Day is celebrated on March 23 every year to commemorate the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization(WMO)on this day in 1950.This World Meteorological Day theme – The ocean, our climate and weather – celebrates WMO’s focus in connecting the ocean, climate and weather within the Earth System. Theme is in conjunction with UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development(2021-30)
90. What was India’s rank on the latest International Intellectual Property Index released by GIPC?
A. 36
B. 45
C. 53
D. 40
Solution
Answer: D
India ranked 40 among 53 global economies on the latest annual edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index released. India ranked 40th in 2020, scoring 38.4 out of 100 on a set of 50 intellectual property-related indicators. Released annually by the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre (GIPC), the Index evaluates Intellectual Property rights in 53 global economies from patent and copyright policies to commercialization of IP assets and ratification of international treaties.
91. Calculate the pressure (in Pa) if a thrust of 800 N is applied to an area of 16 m2.
A. 128
B. 100
C. 64
D. 50
Solution
Answer: D
Pressure= Force / Area
= 800/16
= 50 Pa
92. The SI unit of acceleration is __________.
A. ms-1
B. ms-2
C. ms2
D. m/s
Solution
Answer: B
The SI unit for acceleration is metre per second squared (m s−2)
93. Warm air is ______.
A. heavier than cold air hence warm air rises up
B. lighter than cold air hence warm air moves down
C. lighter than cold air hence warm air rises up
D. heavier than cold air hence warm air moves down
Solution
Answer: C
Warm air rises because when air is heated it expands. When the air expands, it becomes less dense than the cold air around it. The less dense hot air then floats in the more dense cold air.
94. Which of the statements given below are correct?
(A) Rafael Nadal won the Tennis 2017 Australian Open Men’s Singles.
(B) In 2017, Maverick Viñales raced in MotoGP for Yamaha.
(C) In 2017, Lewis Hamilton raced in Formula One for Ferrari.
A. Only B
B. Only C
C. B and C
D. A and B
Solution
Answer: A
Roger Federer won the Tennis 2017 Australian Open Men’s Singles.
In 2017, Lewis Hamilton raced in Formula One for Mercedes
95. In Microsoft Word, first line and hanging are special forms of ____________.
A. Alignment
B. Spacing
C. Effects
D. Indentation
Solution
Answer: D
In Microsoft Word, first line and hanging are special forms of Indentation.
96. In which one of the following places was Asia’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) set up?
A. Santa Cruz
B. Kandla
C. Cochin
D. Surat
Solution
Answer: B
The Kandla Free Trade Zone is India’s first Export Processing Zone was set up in 1965.
97. First time which year the Railway Budget and the General Budget were presented separately?
A. 1924
B. 1947
C. 1952
D. 1977
Solution
Answer: A
A separate Railway Budget, which is different from the General Budget, was first introduced in 1924 on the basis of recommendations of the 10-member Acworth Committee.
98. The ruler of which dynasty of South India assumed the title of Dharmaraj?
A. Wakatak
B. Pallava
C. Kadamb
D. Western Ganga
Solution
Answer: D
Dharmaraj title is adopted the by the Western Ganga dynasty. Western Ganga was an important ruling
dynasty of ancient Karnataka in India which lasted from about 350 to 1000 CE. They are known as 'Western
Gangas' to distinguish them from the Eastern Gangas who in later centuries ruled over Kalinga.
99. Which of the following was a major industry in the Mughal period?
A. Pearl production
B. Iron Industry
C. Cotton cloth
D. No option is correct.
Solution
Answer: C
Cotton and silk were the main textile crops during the medieval period.The cotton textile industry contributed a lot to the development of the economy of Mughal Empire.
100. Which of the following is the largest satellite of the Solar System?
A. Titan
B. Miranda
C. Moon
D. Ganymede
Solution
Answer: D
Ganymede is a satellite of Jupiter and the largest satellite in our solar system. It is larger than Mercury and Pluto and three-quarters the size of Mars.
