Andaman Nicobar Group C 2023: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Cook
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Question Booklet for the recruitment exam held for the post of “Cook” on 10/08/2023 at DBRAIT
Section I: English
Q1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech: He said, 'Let us wait for the award.'
A. He proposed that they should wait for the award.
B. He said that he should wait for the award.
C. He proposed that he should wait for the award.
D. He said that they should be waited for the award.
Q2. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words:
“A place where coins and medals are made”.
A. Bank
B. Mint
C. Mine
D. Barn
Q3. Select the correct direct form of the given sentence: John said that he was there to resolve that fight for them.
A. John says, "I am here to resolve this fight for you."
B. John said to me, "You are here to resolve this fight for you."
C. John said, "I am here to resolve this fight for you."
D. John said, "I was here to resolve this fight for you."
Q4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Ostentatious.
A. Showy
B. Tasteful
C. Quick
D. Sudden
In question nos. 5 to 9, you have a passage where some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and
choose the correct answer to each blank out of the four alternatives.
Childhood is a time when there are ___(1)___ responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child ___(2)___ good parents, he
is fed, looked ___(3)___ and loved, whatever he may do. It is improbable that he will ever again in his life ___(4)___
given so much without having to do anything ___(5)___ return.
Q5. Fill the blank (1).
A. Many
B. Little
C. Few
D. Moce
Q6. Fill the blank (2).
A. Has
B. Have
C. Had
D. Will have
Q7. Fill the blank (3).
A. Up
B. At
C. After
D. Around
Q8. Fill the blank (4).
A. Is
B. Has
C. Are
D. Be
Q9. Fill the blank (5).
A. For
B. In
C. As
D. With
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Q10. What is the correct meaning of the idiom used in the following sentence: The president's visit was called off at the
eleventh hour.
A. At 11 p.m.
B. At the last possible moment
C. At the earliest opportunity
D. At 11 a.m.
Q11. Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
A. Slaughter
B. Cropping
C. Tyrannical
D. Traffickng
Q12. Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank: Ram was praised for his ___ leadership.
A. Imaginary
B. Visionary
C. Cricket
D. Broad
Q13. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Praise.
A. Celebrate
B. Hail
C. Condemn
D. Secure
Q14. One not concerned with right or wrong is called
A. Moral
B. Amoral
C. Immoral
D. Immortal
Q15. Rearrange the parts of the following sentence in correct order:
While physical movement
P. activities may not require physical
Q. is important for children, all learning
R. the part of teachers and students
S. movement and facial expressions on
A. PRQS
B. RSPQ
C. QPSR
D. QPRS
Q16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Like a cakewalk.
A. Smooth surface
B. Pleasant experience
C. Easy task
D. Active
Q17. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
During an earthquake, / it is advised to take / cover above a table / to save your life.
A. During an earthquake,
B. it is advised to take
C. cover above a table
D. to save your life.
Q18. A dwelling in which soldiers live is called
A. Tent
B. Cottage
C. Camp
D. Barrack
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Q19. A sentence that expresses strong feeling is called an
A. Assertive sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Q20. Substitute one word for the underlined part of the following sentence: People who were present in the hall to listen
to the lecture were indisciplined.
A. Audience
B. Ruffians
C. Crowd
D. Mob
Section II: Basic Arithmetic
Q21. Find the odd man out: 3, 5, 11, 14, 17, 21
A. 21
B. 17
C. 14
D. 3
Q22. A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:
A. Rs. 650
B. Rs. 690
C. Rs. 698
D. Rs. 700
Q23. In how many ways can the letters of the word 'LEADER' be arranged?
A. 72
B. 144
C. 360
D. 720
Q24. Which one of the following is not a prime number?
A. 31
B. 61
C. 71
D. 91
Q25. The H.C.F. of two numbers is 23 and the other two factors of their L.C.M. are 13 and 14. The larger of the two
numbers is:
A. 276
B. 299
C. 322
D. 345
Q26. There is 60% increase in an amount in 6 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000
after 3 years at the same rate?
A. Rs. 2160
B. Rs. 3120
C. Rs. 3972
D. Rs. 6240
Q27. A can do a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. If they work on it together for 4 days, then the fraction of the work
that is left is :
A. 1 /4
B. 1/10
C. 7/15
D. 8/15
Q28. 1 – cos2A is equal to:
A. sin2A
B. tan2A
C. 1 – sin2A
D. sec2A
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Q29. If 20% of a = b, then b% of 20 is the same as:
A. 4% of a
B. 5% of a
C. 20% of a
D. None of these
Q30. A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is
assisted by B and C on every third day?
A. 12 days
B. 15 days
C. 16 days
D. 18 days
Q31. In an election between two candidates, one got 55% of the total valid votes, 20% of the votes were invalid. If the
total number of votes was 7500, the number of valid votes that the other candidate got, was:
A. 2700
B. 2900
C. 3000
D. 3100
Q32. The sum of first five prime numbers is:
A. 11
B. 18
C. 26
D. 28
Q33. Two students appeared at an examination. One of them secured 9 marks more than the other and his marks was 56%
of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are:
A. 39,30
B. 41,32
C. 42,33
D. 43,34
Q34. A bag contains 2 red, 3 green and 2 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random. What is the probability that none of
the balls drawn is blue?
A. 10/21
B. 11/21
C. 2/7
D. 5/7
Q35. The speed of a boat in still water in 15 km/hr and the rate of current is 3 km/hr. The distance travelled downstream in
12 minutes is:
A. 1.2 km
B. 1.8 km
C. 2.4 km
D. 3.6 km
Q36. What least number must be added to 1056, so that the sum is completely divisible by 23 ?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 18
D. 21
Q37. A fruit seller had some apples. He sells 40% apples and still has 420 apples. Originally, he had:
A. 588 apples
B. 600 apples
C. 672 apples
D. 700 apples
Q38. A sum of money amounts to Rs. 9800 after 5 years and Rs. 12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest.
The rate of interest per annum is:
A. 5%
B. 8%
C. 12%
D. 15%
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Q39. The price of 10 chairs is equal to that of 4 tables. The price of 15 chairs and 2 tables together is Rs. 4000. The total
price of 12 chairs and 3 tables is:
A. Rs. 3500
B. Rs. 3750
C. Rs. 3840
D. Rs. 3900
Q40. Find the odd man out: 8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343
A. 27
B. 100
C. 125
D. 343
Section III: Field (Domain) Knowledge
Q41. Which rice variety is commonly used in Indian biryani recipes?
A. Jasmine rice
B. Arborio rice
C. Basmati rice
D. Short-grain rice
Q42. What is the ideal ratio of Ghee:Suji:Sugar:Water in making Sooji Halwa
A. 0.5 : 1 : 1.5 : 2
B. 1 : 1 : 1 : 3
C. 1: 0.5 : 2 : 1
D. 1: 2 : 3 : 4
Q43. The spice turmeric is used in Indian cuisine both for its flavor and colour . What colour does it give to a dish?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Yellow
D. Orange
Q44. What type of food is Kulfi?
A. Curry
B. Ice cream
C. Pan cake
D. Dumpling
Q45. How should we store banana
A. At room temperature with high humidity
B. At room temperature with low humidity
C. At room temperature with controlled humidity
D. In refrigerator
Q46. Which of the following vegetable is used for making desserts
A. Brinjal
B. Carrots
C. Bitter Gourd
D. Ladies finger
Q47. Dhokla is a delicacy of which state of India?
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Karnataka
D. Maharastra
Q48. Litti chokha is a famous food of which state.
A. Assam
B. Bihar
C. Maharastra
D. Gujarat
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Q49. The best temperature for melting .
A. 40 degree centigrade
B. 80 degree centigrade
C. 100 degree centigrade
D. 120 degree centigrade
Q50. Panch Phoran contains the following
A. Kalonji, Jeera, Sarson, Methi, Elaichi
B. Saunf, Kalonji, Jeera, Sarson, Methi
C. Saunf, Dalchini, Jeera, Sarson, Methi
D. Sarson, Methi, Laung, Jeera, Saunf
Q51. We should immerse green leafy vegetables in _________________ while blanching
A. Boiling Water
B. Hot Water
C. Normal Water
D. Cold Water
Q52. Which of the following is not found in the Garam masala spice mix.?
A. Cinnamon
B. Cloves
C. Star anise
D. Mace
Q53. Tandoori chicken is cooked in what special cooking device
A. Cylinderical clay oven
B. Karahi
C. Wood fired Oven
D. Rice Cooker
Q54. What is the freezing temperature for cooked food?
A. -5 degree centigrade
B. -18 degree centigrade
C. -1 degree centigrade
D. -30 degree centigrade
Q55. Who was the judge of Master chef India season 1
A. Ranveer Brar
B. Sanjeev Kapoor
C. Vikash Khanna
D. Kunal kapur
Q56. What is the ideal temperature of egg storage?
A. 0-5 degree centigrade
B. 5-10 degree centigrade
C. 0 degree centigrade
D. 10-15 degree centigrade
Q57. What is the ideal temperature for storing Ice Cream?
A. -5 degree centigrade to -6 degree centigrade
B. -1 degree centigrade to -4 degree centigrade
C. 0 degree centigrade
D. 5 degree centigrade to 6 degree centigrade
Q58. What is the name of the popular fried dumpling eaten as a snacks in India?
A. Samosa
B. Naan
C. Dim sum
D. Chappati
Q59. What is a Tandoor?
A. A type of chicken
B. A type of Oven
C. A type of Bread
D. A type of Bowl
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Q60. Which spice is often used to add heat and spice to Indian dishes?
A. Cumin
B. Coriander
C. Cardamom
D. Red chili powder
Section IV: General Knowledge
Q61. Which is the second largest state (area wise) in India?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
Q62. Who was the third President of India?
A. V.V.Giri
B. Dr. Zakir Hussain
C. Fakruddin Ali Ahmed
D. Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
Q63. The shore temple at Mahabalipuram was build during the reign of which dynasty?
A. Cherras
B. Pallavas
C. Pandyas
D. Cholas
Q64. The hydroelectric power station in the Island is situated in
A. Kachal
B. Diglipur
C. Rangat
D. Chouldhari
Q65. The Radhakrishnan Park, in Port Blair, is situated near
A. Raj Nivas
B. JNRM
C. TGCE
D. Junglighat
Q66. How many districts are there in the union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Q67. Which is the name of the longest river in Peninsular India?
A. Mahanadi
B. Narmada
C. Godavari
D. Krishna
Q68. Taj Mahal is constructed on the bank of which river
A. Yamini
B. Satluj
C. Yamuna
D. Beas
Q69. The first Indian to win an Olympic Medal is __________
A. Abhinav Bindra
B. Milka Singh
C. KD Jadhav
D. Karnam Malleshwari
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Q70. The erstwhile Ross Island near Port Blair is now known as…… Island
A. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
B. Pandit Jawhar Lal Nehru
C. Swaraj Dweep
D. Veer Savarkar
Q71. Pandit Bismillah Khan was associated with
A. Veena
B. Shahnai
C. Sitar
D. Flute
Q72. Who is known as the ‘Steel Man of India’?
A. O.P. Jindal
B. Jamshed J Irani
C. Jamshedji Tata
D. Lakshmi Mittal
Q73. The ‘Quit India movement’ was launched in which year?
A. 1939
B. 1940
C. 1942
D. 1945
Q74. When is the ‘Indian Navy Day’ observed in India?
A. 1st December
B. 3rd December
C. 4th December
D. 6th December
Q75. Which of the following is the largest island of Lakshadweep group?
A. Minicoy
B. Amindivi
C. Andrott
D. Kalpatti
Q76. Who was the first Lt. Governor of A&N Islands
A. Shri I.P. Gupta
B. Shri M.L.Kampani
C. Shri Ram Kapse
D. Shri Vakkom Purushotaman
Q77. In Port Blair Mount Manipur was earlier known as
A. Pigmilion Point
B. Saddle Peak
C. Mount Harriet
D. Kalapahad
Q78. Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) is also
A. NH2
B. NH3
C. NH4
D. NH5
Q79. Which country lifted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy in 2023?
A. India
B. South Africa
C. Australia
D. England
Q80. Indian cricket team is presently having Test matches and T20 matches with…………team
A. Australia
B. West Indies
C. England
D. South Africa
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ANSWER KEY OF THE WRITTEN EXAM FOR THE POST OF “COOK”
DATE OF EXAM: 10/08/2023
GENERAL
ENGLISH BASIC ARITHMETIC DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE
Q.No. Option Q.No. Option Q.No. Option Q.No. Option
1 A 21 C 41 C 61 B
2 B 22 C 42 B 62 B
3 C 23 C 43 C 63 B
4 A 24 D 44 B 64 B
5 C 25 C 45 C 65 B
6 A 26 C 46 B 66 B
7 C 27 D 47 A 67 C
8 D 28 A 48 B 68 C
9 B 29 A 49 A 69 C
10 B 30 B 50 B 70 A
11 D 31 A 51 A 71 B
12 B 32 D 52 C 72 B
13 C 33 C 53 A 73 C
14 B 34 A 54 B 74 C
15 C 35 D 55 D 75 C
16 C 36 A 56 A 76 B
17 C 37 D 57 A 77 C
18 D 38 C 58 A 78 C
19 D 39 D 59 B 79 C
20 A 40 B 60 D 80 B
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