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Quantitative Aptitude [ Question No: 1 To 2 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 1 To 1 ] :
Directions : The following table gives the career record in One-Day International Cricket of few batsmen.
| Name | Matches Played | Innings Played | Runs Scored | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | 50 | 48 | 1800 | 40·0 |
| P2 | 50 | 50 | 2034 | 45·2 |
| P3 | 46 | 46 | 1679 | 36·5 |
| P4 | 44 | 44 | 1539 | 40·5 |
| P5 | 40 | 38 | 1806 | 51·6 |
| P6 | 42 | 40 | 1445 | 42·5 |
The average is calculated by dividing the total runs scored by the total number of matches in which the batsman got out.
Who among the following did not get out for the maximum number of times ?
One side of a triangle is 5 cm and the other side is 10 cm and its perimeter is P cm, where P is an integer. The least and the greatest possible values of P are respectively
Reasoning [ Question No: 3 To 5 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 3 To 3 ] :
In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: Considering the tickets sold during the last seven days, the circus authorities decided to continue the show for another fortnight which includes two weekends.
Assumptions:
1. People may not turn up on weekdays.
2. The average number of people who will be visiting circus will be more or less same as that of the last seven days.
3. There may not be enough response at other places.
Direction for [ Question No: 4 To 4 ] :
In this type of question, some words are given. You have to arrange these words in a meaningful order. The order may be according to age, size and need etc.
Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.
1. Probation 2. Interview 3. Selection 4. Appointment 5. Advertisement 6. Application
PGDN is related to SJGQ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, LACK is related to ODFN. To which of the following is BNHM related, following the same logic?
English Language [ Question No: 6 To 11 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 6 To 6 ] :
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :
'What dost thou do here ?' the Bishop he said,
'I prithee now tell to me',
'I am a bold harper', quoth Robin Hood,
'And the best in the north countree'.
'O welcome, O welcome!' the Bishop he said,
'That music best pleaseth me.'
'You shall have no music', quoth Robin Hood,
'Till the bride and the bridegroom I see'.
With that came in a wealthy knight,
Which was both grave and old,
And after him a finikin lass,
Did shine like glistening gold.
'This is no fit match', quoth bold Robin Hood,
'That you do seem to make here;
'For since we are come into the church,
The bride she shall choose her own dear'.
Which literary device has been used in the expression - 'Did shine like glistening gold' ?
Direction for [ Question No: 7 To 7 ] :
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Yet as soon as she saw him, she did not look as Alfred thought she would look : she smiled, her blue eyes never wavered, and with a calmness and dignity that made them forget that her clothes seemed to have been thrown on her, she put out her hand to Mr. Carr and said politely, "I'm Mrs. Higgins. I'm Alfred's mother."
Mr. Carr was a bit embarrassed by her lack of terror and her simplicity and he hardly knew what to say to her, so she asked, "Is Alfred in trouble ?"
"He is. He's been taking things from the store. I caught him red-handed. Little things like compacts and toothpaste and lipsticks. Stuff he can sell easily," the proprietor said.
Mrs. Higgins put out her hand and touched Sam Carr's arm with an understanding gentleness, and speaking as though afraid of disturbing him, she said, "If you would only listen to me before doing anything". Her simple earnestness made her shy; her humility made her falter and look away, but in a moment she was smiling gravely again and she said with a kind of patient dignity, "What do you intend to do, Mr. Carr ?"
"I am going to get a cop. That's what I ought to do."
"Yes, I suppose so. It's not for me to say, because he's my son. Yet I sometimes think a little good advice is the best thing for a boy when he is at a certain period in his life," she said.
Alfred couldn't understand his mother's quiet composure, for if they had been at home and someone had suggested that he was going to be arrested, he knew she would be in a rage and would cry out against him.
Study the following statements :
(a) Mr. Carr intended to get Alfred arrested.
(b) Mrs. Higgins wanted him to be given a chance to reform himself.
Direction for [ Question No: 8 To 8 ] :
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
In the sentence below, find the part that contains an error. If the sentence is correct as it stands, choose "No error".
Direction for [ Question No: 9 To 9 ] :
In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives,choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
There is no nicer smell than freshly ____________ grass.
Computer Awareness [ Question No: 12 To 12 ] :
Type of program which can be run on different types of computer by making little changes into it is classified as
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) [ Question No: 13 To 20 ] :
Why is Thirukkural called, 'Ulaga Pothumarai' (Universal Book of Principles)?
Which of the following dance is famous as the dance of the Rajasthan state performed by women?
In which year was the Praja Mandal established in Bundi?
Which is the official language of "Saint Lucia"?
Total number of questions : 20
Number of answered questions : 0
Number of unanswered questions : 20
Quantitative Aptitude [ Question No: 1 To 2 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 1 To 1 ] :
Directions : The following table gives the career record in One-Day International Cricket of few batsmen.
| Name | Matches Played | Innings Played | Runs Scored | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | 50 | 48 | 1800 | 40·0 |
| P2 | 50 | 50 | 2034 | 45·2 |
| P3 | 46 | 46 | 1679 | 36·5 |
| P4 | 44 | 44 | 1539 | 40·5 |
| P5 | 40 | 38 | 1806 | 51·6 |
| P6 | 42 | 40 | 1445 | 42·5 |
The average is calculated by dividing the total runs scored by the total number of matches in which the batsman got out.
Who among the following did not get out for the maximum number of times ?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
Among the options, P6 remained not out the most times.
Since average = runs / times out, the number of times each batsman got out is runs divided by average:
| Batsman | Innings | Times out | Not out |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | 48 | 1800 / 40 = 45 | 3 |
| P2 | 50 | 2034 / 45.2 = 45 | 5 |
| P3 | 46 | 1679 / 36.5 = 46 | 0 |
| P4 | 44 | 1539 / 40.5 = 38 | 6 |
| P5 | 38 | 1806 / 51.6 = 35 | 3 |
| P6 | 40 | 1445 / 42.5 = 34 | 6 |
P6 was not out in 6 innings, more than P1 (3), P2 (5) or P5 (3). P4 also has 6 not-outs but is not among the options.
Choosing P5 because of the highest average, or P2 because of the most runs, confuses scoring with not-outs.
One side of a triangle is 5 cm and the other side is 10 cm and its perimeter is P cm, where P is an integer. The least and the greatest possible values of P are respectively
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
The least and greatest values of P are 21 and 29.
By the triangle inequality, the third side c must be greater than the difference of the other two sides and less than their sum:
\[ 10 - 5 \lt c \lt 10 + 5, \quad 5 \lt c \lt 15 \]
Since P = 15 + c is an integer, c is an integer from 6 to 14. So P runs from 15 + 6 = 21 to 15 + 14 = 29.
19 and 20 would need a third side of 4 or 5, which cannot close the triangle, and 28 or 27 as the greatest value stops short of c = 14, which is allowed.
Reasoning [ Question No: 3 To 5 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 3 To 3 ] :
In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: Considering the tickets sold during the last seven days, the circus authorities decided to continue the show for another fortnight which includes two weekends.
Assumptions:
1. People may not turn up on weekdays.
2. The average number of people who will be visiting circus will be more or less same as that of the last seven days.
3. There may not be enough response at other places.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
Clearly, the fortnight would include weekdays also. So, I is not implicit. Also, the authorities decided to continue the show with the hope that people would visit the circus in the same numbers as they had done in the last seven days. So, II is implicit. III is vague and so is not implicit
Direction for [ Question No: 4 To 4 ] :
In this type of question, some words are given. You have to arrange these words in a meaningful order. The order may be according to age, size and need etc.
Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.
1. Probation 2. Interview 3. Selection 4. Appointment 5. Advertisement 6. Application
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : A
Correct answer: 5, 6, 2, 3, 4, 1
The words run in order of the stages of recruitment: Advertisement → Application → Interview → Selection → Appointment → Probation.
PGDN is related to SJGQ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, LACK is related to ODFN. To which of the following is BNHM related, following the same logic?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
BNHM is related to EQKP. The first pair is related by shifting every letter three places forward in the alphabet: P to S, G to J, D to G, N to Q; the second pair confirms the same rule: L to O, A to D, C to F, K to N. Applying +3 to BNHM gives B to E, N to Q, H to K, M to P, which is EQKP. FPKH, EPKH and FQKP each have a letter that is not three places forward. Both pairs in the question are consistent with a shift of three letters, so the same shift applied to BNHM gives the answer. The options with a shift of four (FQKP) or with mixed shifts are traps built from the same letters.
English Language [ Question No: 6 To 11 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 6 To 6 ] :
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :
'What dost thou do here ?' the Bishop he said,
'I prithee now tell to me',
'I am a bold harper', quoth Robin Hood,
'And the best in the north countree'.
'O welcome, O welcome!' the Bishop he said,
'That music best pleaseth me.'
'You shall have no music', quoth Robin Hood,
'Till the bride and the bridegroom I see'.
With that came in a wealthy knight,
Which was both grave and old,
And after him a finikin lass,
Did shine like glistening gold.
'This is no fit match', quoth bold Robin Hood,
'That you do seem to make here;
'For since we are come into the church,
The bride she shall choose her own dear'.
Which literary device has been used in the expression - 'Did shine like glistening gold' ?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : A
The device is a simile.
A simile compares two different things directly using 'like' or 'as'. 'Did shine like glistening gold' compares the shine of the young woman to that of gold with the word 'like'.
A metaphor makes the comparison without 'like' or 'as' ('she was gold'), personification gives human qualities to non-human things, and hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration.
Direction for [ Question No: 7 To 7 ] :
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Yet as soon as she saw him, she did not look as Alfred thought she would look : she smiled, her blue eyes never wavered, and with a calmness and dignity that made them forget that her clothes seemed to have been thrown on her, she put out her hand to Mr. Carr and said politely, "I'm Mrs. Higgins. I'm Alfred's mother."
Mr. Carr was a bit embarrassed by her lack of terror and her simplicity and he hardly knew what to say to her, so she asked, "Is Alfred in trouble ?"
"He is. He's been taking things from the store. I caught him red-handed. Little things like compacts and toothpaste and lipsticks. Stuff he can sell easily," the proprietor said.
Mrs. Higgins put out her hand and touched Sam Carr's arm with an understanding gentleness, and speaking as though afraid of disturbing him, she said, "If you would only listen to me before doing anything". Her simple earnestness made her shy; her humility made her falter and look away, but in a moment she was smiling gravely again and she said with a kind of patient dignity, "What do you intend to do, Mr. Carr ?"
"I am going to get a cop. That's what I ought to do."
"Yes, I suppose so. It's not for me to say, because he's my son. Yet I sometimes think a little good advice is the best thing for a boy when he is at a certain period in his life," she said.
Alfred couldn't understand his mother's quiet composure, for if they had been at home and someone had suggested that he was going to be arrested, he knew she would be in a rage and would cry out against him.
Study the following statements :
(a) Mr. Carr intended to get Alfred arrested.
(b) Mrs. Higgins wanted him to be given a chance to reform himself.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
Both (a) and (b) are right.
(a) Mr. Carr says plainly, 'I am going to get a cop. That's what I ought to do.' He intended to have Alfred arrested.
(b) Mrs. Higgins asks him to listen to her before doing anything, and says that 'a little good advice is the best thing for a boy' at a certain stage of his life. She is asking that Alfred be given a chance to mend his ways instead of being arrested.
As both statements are supported by the passage, the options that reject either of them are wrong.
Direction for [ Question No: 8 To 8 ] :
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
In the sentence below, find the part that contains an error. If the sentence is correct as it stands, choose "No error".
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : A
The error is in he couldn't but help.
The two idioms are could not but do and could not help doing. Running them together gives couldn't but help, which is a mixture of both and belongs to neither.
Direction for [ Question No: 9 To 9 ] :
In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives,choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
It is mournful.
Doleful means expressing sorrow, from the same root as dolour. Cheerful, glad and bright are its opposites.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
It is centigrade.
From the Latin centum and gradus, a hundred steps - the scale of a hundred degrees between the freezing and boiling points of water.
There is no nicer smell than freshly ____________ grass.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
It is mown.
Mown is the past participle of mow. To moan is to make a low sound of pain, and the two are pronounced identically.
Computer Awareness [ Question No: 12 To 12 ] :
Type of program which can be run on different types of computer by making little changes into it is classified as
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
Correct answer: portable program
A program that runs on different machines after only small changes is portable. Portability is a property of the source rather than of any one compiled version.
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) [ Question No: 13 To 20 ] :
Why is Thirukkural called, 'Ulaga Pothumarai' (Universal Book of Principles)?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
Thirukkural is called Ulaga Pothumarai because it has principles common to all, irrespective of country, religion and time, option D.
Being translated into many languages, having many commentaries, or being composed 2000 years ago are facts about the book, not the reason for the name.
The title Ulaga Pothumarai means the universal Veda, and it is given to the Kural because its ethics apply to every person whatever the country, religion or time. Translation, commentaries and age are facts about the work, but they do not give it the universal character that the title expresses.
Which of the following dance is famous as the dance of the Rajasthan state performed by women?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
The dance is Ghoomar dance.
Ghoomar is the best-known folk dance of Rajasthan, performed by women in flowing ghagras who twirl (ghoomna, to spin) in circles to songs on festive occasions such as Teej, Gangaur and weddings. It began among the Bhil community and was adopted by the Rajput courts, and it is often called the state dance of Rajasthan.
Garba is the women's dance of Gujarat, not Rajasthan. Valar is a dance of the Garasia tribe, and Dhol dance is performed by men of Jalore. Neither is the state's signature women's dance.
In which year was the Praja Mandal established in Bundi?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : A
The Praja Mandal in Bundi was established in 1931.
Bundi was among the first Rajput states to have a Praja Mandal: it was founded in 1931, under the leadership of Kantilal, to campaign against the state's administrative abuses and for civil rights. Most of the other praja mandals of Rajasthan were set up later in the 1930s.
1939, 1940 and 1941 fall in the period when praja mandals were spreading to other states, after Bundi's had already been founded.
Which is the official language of "Saint Lucia"?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
It is English.
English is official, while Saint Lucian Creole French - Kweyol - is the everyday language, left from the period when the island changed hands between Britain and France fourteen times.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
The Drugs Control Act was enacted in 1950.
It empowers government to control the price, supply and distribution of drugs declared essential, and complements the licensing scheme of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
Plants of dry habitats are xerophytes.
Their adaptations reduce water loss and store what they get: thick cuticles, sunken stomata, reduced or spiny leaves, swollen stems and deep or widely spread roots. Cactus, Opuntia and Acacia are examples.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
Yuvraj Singh signed for Yorkshire for the 2003 season, becoming only the second overseas player the county had ever contracted after Sachin Tendulkar in 1992.
He was 21 at the time and had already won India the NatWest final at Lord's the previous summer.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
The Arjuna Award is for outstanding performance in sports.
Instituted in 1961, it recognises consistently outstanding performance over the preceding four years, together with qualities of leadership and discipline. It ranks below the Khel Ratna.
Marks
Total number of questions : 20
Number of answered questions : 0
Number of unanswered questions : 20