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Quantitative Aptitude [ Question No: 1 To 5 ] :
The volume of a right circular cylinder and that of a sphere are equal and their radii are also equal. If the height of the cylinder be 'h' and the diameter of the sphere be 'd', which of the following relations is correct?
How much time will it take for a sum of ₹3,500 to yield ₹70 as interest at 6% per annum simple interest?
Thing that is changing in an experiment
How old are you if you are born in 1995?
A man rows at 5 km/hr in still water and at 3 km/hr against the current. What is his speed along the current ?
Reasoning [ Question No: 6 To 9 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 6 To 6 ] :
Each of the following questions contains a small paragraph followed by a question on it. Read each paragraph carefully and answer the question given below it.
The future of women in India is quite bright and let us hope that they will justify their abilities by rising to the occasion. Napoleon was right when he declared that by educating the women we can educate the whole nation. Because a country can never rise without the contribution of 50% of their population.
The passage best supports the statement that:
In a detailed study of annual crow births in India, it was found that there was relatively no growth during the period 2002 to 2004 and a sudden spike from 2004 to 2005. In another unrelated study, it was found that the revenue from cracker sales in India which remained fairly flat from 2002 to 2004, saw a sudden spike in 2005 before declining again in 2006. The solid line in the graph below refers to annual sale of crackers and the dashed line refers to the annual crow births in India. Choose the most appropriate inference from the above data.
[The graph, with years 2001 to 2007 on the horizontal axis, shows the two curves moving together: both rise from 2001, stay nearly flat from 2002 to 2004, climb to a peak in 2005 and fall in 2006, the dashed curve lying just above the solid one.]
P is the son of Q, Q is the sister of R, and R is the mother of S. How is P related to S ?
In a certain code, MONKEY is written as XDJMNL. How is TIGER written in that code ?
English Language [ Question No: 10 To 15 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 10 To 10 ] :
Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
My mother twisted through and through
groaning on a mat
My father, sceptic, rationalist,
trying every curse and blessing,
powder, mixture, herb and hybrid.
He even poured a little paraffin
upon the bitten toe and put a match to it.
I watched the flame feeding on my mother
I watched the holy man perform the rites
to tame the poison with an incantation.
After twenty hours
it lost its sting.
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .
My mother only said
Thank God the scorpion picked on me
and spared my children.
Which literary device has been used in the expression : 'to tame the poison' ?
Direction for [ Question No: 11 To 11 ] :
Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options :
Freedom is one of the most important factors in life. Man has fought politically all over the world for freedom. Religions have promised freedom, not in this world but in another. In the capitalist countries, individual freedom exists to some degree, and in the communist world it has been denied. From ancient times, freedom has meant a great deal to man, and there have been its opponents, not only political but religious through Inquisition, by excommunication, tortures and banishments, and the total denial of man's search for freedom. There have been wars and counter-wars fought for freedom. This has been the pattern of man's endeavours for freedom throughout history.
Freedom of self-expression and freedom of speech and thought exist in some parts of the world, but in others it does not. Those who have been conditioned, revolt against their backgrounds. This reaction which takes different forms is called 'freedom'. The reaction to politics is often to shun the field of politics.
One economic reaction is to form small communities based on some ideology or under the leadership of one person, but these soon disintegrate. The religious reaction against established organisations of belief is to revolt, either by joining other religious organisations or by following some guru or leader or by joining some cult. Or one denies the whole religious endeavour.
One thinks of freedom only as freedom of movement, either physical or movements of thought. It appears that one always seeks freedom on the surface. Surely, this is rather a limited freedom, involving a great deal of conflict, wars and violence.
Inner freedom is something entirely different. It has its roots not in the idea of freedom but in the reality of freedom. It covers all the endeavours of man. Without inner freedom life will always be an activity within the limited circle of time and conflict.
Real freedom, according to the author, is
Direction for [ Question No: 12 To 12 ] :
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
1. Surrounded by verdant forests, natural springs, and blue hills, Netarhat is Jharkhand's best-kept secret, located in the district of Latehar, at a distance of about 151 km from the capital city of Ranchi. This quaint hill station brings solace and gives visitors much-deserved refuge from the hustle and bustle of cities. It is located at an altitude of 3696 feet, allowing people to enjoy magnificent views. Fabulous sunrises and stunning sunsets leave the visitors awestruck. Explore the surreal beauty of this beautiful place, also known as "Queen of Chota Nagpur", and return refreshed and rejuvenated.
2. With its shimmering waters, sparkling reflections, cool air, and breathtaking scenery, Netarhat lake offers serenity to its visitors. It is an ideal spot for picnics, and the lake's tranquil waters tempt you to go boating as well. Get closer to nature with the most beautiful forests in Jharkhand, and the pine forests. Netarhat, with its pretty lakes, shady valleys, mountain villages and thick evergreen forests filled with gorgeous pine trees, provides a panoramic scene to the visitors. The pine forests surrounded by mists in winter, make any traveller feel as though they have been transported to another world entirely.
3. The most well-known location is the Sunrise Point which offers a spectacular view of the sunrising that resembles an oil painting. Visitors cannot help but be struck by the sun's rays as they emerge from valleys covered in lush vegetation and cluster of tall trees. The most picturesque view of the sunrise is visible from Hotel Prabhat Vihar, situated 17 km from Bazaar Haat. Netarhat certainly is a perfect getaway in the heart of nature. Guest houses provide cosy accommodations and a heavenly dining pallete to its visitors.
As mentioned in para 1, the quaint hill station, Netarhat gives peace and calm to visitors because :
Direction for [ Question No: 13 To 13 ] :
In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option ‘D’ is the answer
In the sentence below, a part is printed in bold. Choose the alternative that improves it. If the sentence needs no change, choose ‘No improvement’.
He has less supporters now than he had a year ago.
Direction for [ Question No: 14 To 14 ] :
In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
“You are delaying the completion of the task. Send _______ contributions at the earliest.”
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) [ Question No: 16 To 20 ] :
When was the Air Mail service introduced?
Which Veda contains cure of diseases ?
Total number of questions : 20
Number of answered questions : 0
Number of unanswered questions : 20
Quantitative Aptitude [ Question No: 1 To 5 ] :
The volume of a right circular cylinder and that of a sphere are equal and their radii are also equal. If the height of the cylinder be 'h' and the diameter of the sphere be 'd', which of the following relations is correct?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
The correct relation is 3h = 2d.
Set the cylinder's volume equal to the sphere's, with the same radius \(r\):
\[ \begin{aligned} \pi r^{2} h &= \tfrac{4}{3}\pi r^{3} \\ h &= \tfrac{4}{3} r = \tfrac{2}{3} d \end{aligned} \]
since \(d = 2r\). Multiplying by 3 gives \(3h = 2d\). Option C reverses the ratio, and \(h = d\) or \(2h = d\) would make the cylinder too tall or too short to match the sphere's volume.
How much time will it take for a sum of ₹3,500 to yield ₹70 as interest at 6% per annum simple interest?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
It will take 4 months.
Simple interest is P × R × T / 100. With P = 3500, R = 6 and an interest of 70, the time is
\[ T=\frac{70\times100}{3500\times6}=\frac{1}{3}\text{ year} \]
\[ \frac{1}{3}\text{ year}=4\text{ months} \]
2 months would earn 35, 8 months 140 and 6 months 105 as interest.
Per year the interest on 3500 at 6% is 210. A year therefore earns 210, a month earns 17.5 and 70 needs 4 months. The option '6 month' would earn 105 and 8 months would earn 140.
Thing that is changing in an experiment
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : A
A variable is a quantity that can change during an experiment - the thing being varied or measured.
A function is a rule relating variables, and an equation a statement of equality between expressions; neither is the changing quantity itself.
How old are you if you are born in 1995?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
If the month in which you are born is completed in the present year i.e, your birthday, then
Your Age = Present year - Year you are born
As of now, present year = 2018
i.e, Age = 2018 - 1995 = 23 years.
A man rows at 5 km/hr in still water and at 3 km/hr against the current. What is his speed along the current ?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
Correct answer: 7 km/hr
The upstream speed is \(b - s\), so
\[5 - s = 3 \quad\Longrightarrow\quad s = 2 \text{ km/hr}\]
\[\text{Downstream speed} = b + s = 5 + 2 = 7 \text{ km/hr}\]
The still-water speed always lies exactly midway between the two.
Reasoning [ Question No: 6 To 9 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 6 To 6 ] :
Each of the following questions contains a small paragraph followed by a question on it. Read each paragraph carefully and answer the question given below it.
The future of women in India is quite bright and let us hope that they will justify their abilities by rising to the occasion. Napoleon was right when he declared that by educating the women we can educate the whole nation. Because a country can never rise without the contribution of 50% of their population.
The passage best supports the statement that:
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
Correct answer: women ought to be imparted full freedom to prove their worth and contribute to the progress of the nation.
The passage puts two ideas side by side: women will justify their abilities by rising to the occasion, and a country cannot rise without the contribution of half its population. Both are about giving women the opportunity to contribute.
Education appears as Napoleon’s illustration of that opportunity, not as the conclusion, so all women should be well educated narrows the theme. Emancipation and equal rights are consequences the passage gestures at but never states.
In a detailed study of annual crow births in India, it was found that there was relatively no growth during the period 2002 to 2004 and a sudden spike from 2004 to 2005. In another unrelated study, it was found that the revenue from cracker sales in India which remained fairly flat from 2002 to 2004, saw a sudden spike in 2005 before declining again in 2006. The solid line in the graph below refers to annual sale of crackers and the dashed line refers to the annual crow births in India. Choose the most appropriate inference from the above data.
[The graph, with years 2001 to 2007 on the horizontal axis, shows the two curves moving together: both rise from 2001, stay nearly flat from 2002 to 2004, climb to a peak in 2005 and fall in 2006, the dashed curve lying just above the solid one.]
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : A
The appropriate inference is there is a strong correlation between crow birth and cracker sales.
The two series move together year by year: flat from 2002 to 2004, a spike in 2005 and a fall afterwards. That is a strong correlation. But the question itself says the studies are unrelated, and nothing in the data shows a mechanism linking crows and crackers.
So the data support only the statement of correlation. Saying crackers increase crow births, or that crow births cause cracker sales, claims causation, and predicting that a fall in cracker sales will reduce crow births assumes the same causal link. Correlation alone does not establish any of these.
P is the son of Q, Q is the sister of R, and R is the mother of S. How is P related to S ?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
Correct answer: Cousin
Q and R are sisters, so their children are cousins to one another. P is Q’s son and S is R’s child, which makes P the cousin of S.
In a certain code, MONKEY is written as XDJMNL. How is TIGER written in that code ?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : A
Correct answer: QDFHS
Two operations are combined. Reverse MONKEY to get YEKNOM, then move each letter one place back: Y→X, E→D, K→J, N→M, O→N, M→L, giving XDJMNL. TIGER reversed is REGIT, and stepping each back gives R→Q, E→D, G→F, I→H, T→S, so the code is QDFHS.
English Language [ Question No: 10 To 15 ] :
Direction for [ Question No: 10 To 10 ] :
Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
My mother twisted through and through
groaning on a mat
My father, sceptic, rationalist,
trying every curse and blessing,
powder, mixture, herb and hybrid.
He even poured a little paraffin
upon the bitten toe and put a match to it.
I watched the flame feeding on my mother
I watched the holy man perform the rites
to tame the poison with an incantation.
After twenty hours
it lost its sting.
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .
My mother only said
Thank God the scorpion picked on me
and spared my children.
Which literary device has been used in the expression : 'to tame the poison' ?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : A
The device is a Metaphor.
To tame literally means to make a wild animal gentle and obedient. Speaking of 'taming' the scorpion's poison treats the poison as if it were a wild creature to be brought under control, an implied comparison without 'like' or 'as', which is a metaphor.
A simile would need 'like' or 'as'. Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the start of successive lines or clauses, and an oxymoron joins two contradictory words, such as 'bitter sweet'. Neither occurs in 'to tame the poison'.
Direction for [ Question No: 11 To 11 ] :
Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options :
Freedom is one of the most important factors in life. Man has fought politically all over the world for freedom. Religions have promised freedom, not in this world but in another. In the capitalist countries, individual freedom exists to some degree, and in the communist world it has been denied. From ancient times, freedom has meant a great deal to man, and there have been its opponents, not only political but religious through Inquisition, by excommunication, tortures and banishments, and the total denial of man's search for freedom. There have been wars and counter-wars fought for freedom. This has been the pattern of man's endeavours for freedom throughout history.
Freedom of self-expression and freedom of speech and thought exist in some parts of the world, but in others it does not. Those who have been conditioned, revolt against their backgrounds. This reaction which takes different forms is called 'freedom'. The reaction to politics is often to shun the field of politics.
One economic reaction is to form small communities based on some ideology or under the leadership of one person, but these soon disintegrate. The religious reaction against established organisations of belief is to revolt, either by joining other religious organisations or by following some guru or leader or by joining some cult. Or one denies the whole religious endeavour.
One thinks of freedom only as freedom of movement, either physical or movements of thought. It appears that one always seeks freedom on the surface. Surely, this is rather a limited freedom, involving a great deal of conflict, wars and violence.
Inner freedom is something entirely different. It has its roots not in the idea of freedom but in the reality of freedom. It covers all the endeavours of man. Without inner freedom life will always be an activity within the limited circle of time and conflict.
Real freedom, according to the author, is
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
According to the author, real freedom is inner freedom.
The last paragraph says that inner freedom is 'entirely different' from the freedom of movement sought on the surface, that its roots are 'in the reality of freedom', and that it covers all endeavours of man. The earlier paragraphs treat economic, political and religious reactions as limited, surface freedom, involving conflict, wars and violence.
Direction for [ Question No: 12 To 12 ] :
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
1. Surrounded by verdant forests, natural springs, and blue hills, Netarhat is Jharkhand's best-kept secret, located in the district of Latehar, at a distance of about 151 km from the capital city of Ranchi. This quaint hill station brings solace and gives visitors much-deserved refuge from the hustle and bustle of cities. It is located at an altitude of 3696 feet, allowing people to enjoy magnificent views. Fabulous sunrises and stunning sunsets leave the visitors awestruck. Explore the surreal beauty of this beautiful place, also known as "Queen of Chota Nagpur", and return refreshed and rejuvenated.
2. With its shimmering waters, sparkling reflections, cool air, and breathtaking scenery, Netarhat lake offers serenity to its visitors. It is an ideal spot for picnics, and the lake's tranquil waters tempt you to go boating as well. Get closer to nature with the most beautiful forests in Jharkhand, and the pine forests. Netarhat, with its pretty lakes, shady valleys, mountain villages and thick evergreen forests filled with gorgeous pine trees, provides a panoramic scene to the visitors. The pine forests surrounded by mists in winter, make any traveller feel as though they have been transported to another world entirely.
3. The most well-known location is the Sunrise Point which offers a spectacular view of the sunrising that resembles an oil painting. Visitors cannot help but be struck by the sun's rays as they emerge from valleys covered in lush vegetation and cluster of tall trees. The most picturesque view of the sunrise is visible from Hotel Prabhat Vihar, situated 17 km from Bazaar Haat. Netarhat certainly is a perfect getaway in the heart of nature. Guest houses provide cosy accommodations and a heavenly dining pallete to its visitors.
As mentioned in para 1, the quaint hill station, Netarhat gives peace and calm to visitors because :
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
The hill station gives peace and calm because visitors can be away from hectic city life.
Paragraph 1 says the quaint hill station 'brings solace and gives visitors much-deserved refuge from the hustle and bustle of cities'. A refuge from the bustle of cities is the same as being away from hectic city life.
Paragliding from hill tops, fishing in the lake and train rides are never mentioned in the passage. The lake is described only for boating and picnics, and no railway or paragliding appears, so those options invent activities.
Direction for [ Question No: 13 To 13 ] :
In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option ‘D’ is the answer
In the sentence below, a part is printed in bold. Choose the alternative that improves it. If the sentence needs no change, choose ‘No improvement’.
He has less supporters now than he had a year ago.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
Correct answer: fewer
Fewer is used with countable nouns and less with uncountable ones. Supporters can be counted, so fewer supporters is correct. The division runs right through the language: fewer people but less water; fewer mistakes but less trouble; fewer coins but less money. The same split governs many against much, and number against amount. There are recognised exceptions where a countable noun is treated as a single quantity - distances, periods and sums: less than five miles, less than ten years, less than a hundred rupees. Lesser is not a quantity word at all but means of smaller importance, as in the lesser of two evils. Least is a superlative and cannot be used in a comparison between two states of affairs, which is what than signals here.
Direction for [ Question No: 14 To 14 ] :
In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
The opposite is scarcity.
Abundance is a great quantity; scarcity is a small one. Poverty and famine are particular kinds of want, of money and of food; wretchedness is a state of feeling.
“You are delaying the completion of the task. Send _______ contributions at the earliest.”
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
The blank takes the possessive determiner your: “Send your contributions at the earliest.”
The word in the blank must qualify the noun contributions, so it has to be a possessive form. Your is the possessive of you.
You are and its contraction you’re are subject and verb, which make no sense before a noun here (“Send you are contributions”). Yore is an archaic noun meaning long ago, as in “days of yore”, and only sounds like your. The question tests exactly this set of homophones.
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) [ Question No: 16 To 20 ] :
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
Thrombokinase (thromboplastin) starts the clotting of blood.
Released from damaged tissue and from platelets, it converts prothrombin into thrombin in the presence of calcium; thrombin then turns soluble fibrinogen into the insoluble fibrin mesh of the clot.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : D
The first transatlantic radio broadcast occurred in the 1900s.
Marconi received the letter S in Morse across the Atlantic in December 1901, and the first transatlantic transmission of speech and music followed a few years later.
When was the Air Mail service introduced?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : C
Air mail was introduced in 1911.
The world's first official airmail flight was made on 18 February 1911, when Henri Pequet flew about 6,500 letters the 13 km from Allahabad to Naini in a Humber biplane.
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
Gleisation is the pedogenic process of waterlogged ground. Poor drainage keeps the soil airless, so organic matter accumulates in the upper layers instead of decomposing, and iron is reduced to its ferrous form, giving the characteristic blue-grey gley horizon.
Salinisation concentrates salts in dry climates, calcification accumulates calcium carbonate, and podsolisation leaches the upper horizon in cool humid forests.
Which Veda contains cure of diseases ?
Your Answer : (Not Answered)
Correct Answer : B
It is the Atharvaveda.
Alone among the four it deals with everyday life - charms against fever and snakebite, herbal remedies, spells for long life and for success - and it is the source usually cited for the beginnings of Indian medicine.
Marks
Total number of questions : 20
Number of answered questions : 0
Number of unanswered questions : 20