Time Allowed : 1 hour 30 minutes Maximum Marks : 100
PART – A ( Objective – 70 marks )
All questions are to be attempted compulsorily. Each question carries 1 mark . There is no negative marking .
Directions : In the questions 1-5 , there are four words. Three of them are alike in a certain way , while one is
different . Select the one which is different
1 (a) Rectangle (b) Square
( c) Circle (d) Rhombus
Ans ( c) Circle
2 (a) Aluminium (b) Copper
( c) Brass (d) Brick
Ans ( d) Brick
3 (a) Metre (b) Yard
( c) Litre (d) Inch
Ans ( c )Litre
4 (a) Mars (b) Jupiter
( c) Saturn (d) Sun
Ans (d ) Sun
5 (a) Breathing (b) Swimming
( c) Dancing (d) Playing
Ans ( a) Breathing
6 Out of the given options below, identify the word that can be formed out of the word BIBLIOGRAPHY
(a) PHYSIOLOGY (b) GRAPHIC
( c) BARBER (d) BIOLOGY
Ans (d ) BIOLOGY
7 Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word REPRIMAND
(a) REPAIR (b) REMAND
( c) MUNDANE (d) MAIDEN
Ans (c ) MUNDANE
8 Out of the given options below, identify the word that can be formed out of the word MEASUREMENT
(a) MASTER (b) SUMMIT
( c) MANTLE (d) ASSURANCE
Ans ( a ) MASTER
9 Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word ENDEAVOUR
(a) DEVOUR (b) ROUND
( c) DROWN (d) DROVE
Ans ( c) DROWN
10 Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word PHOTOSYNTHETIC
(a) THOSE (b) SCENT
( c) PRONE (d) COTTON
Ans ( c) PRONE
Directions for Question Numbers 11 to 15
In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered (I) and (II) . You have to
assume everything in the statement to be true , then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of
them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement
Give answer ( a) if only conclusion (I) follows
Give answer (b) if only conclusion (II) follows.
Give answer (c) if either (I) or (II) follows .
Give answer (d) if neither (I) nor (II) follow .
Give answer (e) if both (I) and (II) follow .
11 Statement : An advertisement – Interest rate will be fixed on the basis of our bank’s rate prevailing on the date
of deposit and refixed every quarter thereafter
Conclusions
( I ) It is left to the depositors to guard their ( II ) The bank’s interest rates are subject to change on day to
interest day basis depending on market position
Ans ( d )
12 Statement : In order to enforce discipline on transport discipline on transport operators , the state government
has decided to impose a fine of Rs. 5,000/ - for the first excess tonne loaded in transport vehicle and Rs.
1000/- for subsequent tonnes
Conclusions
(I ) People will follow some discipline when ( II ) The state government has failed to understand the
severe fine is imposed problem of transport operators
Ans ( a )
13 Statement : Research has proved that people eating high fat diets coupled with decreased level of exercise are
prone to heart diseases
Conclusions
(I ) People should reduce their high fat diet as ( II ) People must have sufficient level of exercise to reduce
preventive method their chances of having heart disease
Ans ( e )
14 Statement : An advertisement -Only those candidates with exceptional talent and strong motivation should
apply
Conclusions
(I ) candidates not fulfilling these criteria will ( II ) It is possible to decide clearly who is talented and
not be considered motivated
Ans ( a )
15 Statement : An advertisement -Book your flat before 15th June and avail interest –free loan from the builders
Conclusions
(I) No flat will be booked afterwards (II ) After 15th June no loan will be provided
Ans ( d )
16 1,3,9,_______, 81
(a) 12 (b) 15
( c) 27 (d) 25
Ans ( c ) 27
17 A, E ,______, O, U
(a) F (b) I
( c) G (d) L
Ans ( b ) I
18 1,2,6,24,120 , ___________
(a) 144 (b) 480
( c) 600 (d) 720
Ans ( d ) 720
19 37,47,58, ___________, 79,89
(a) 67 (b) 68
( c) 69 (d) 71
Ans ( b ) 68
20 1221, 2442, 3663, 4884, ___________
(a) 5885 (b) 6060
( c) 6006 (d) 8448
Ans ( a ) 5885
21 In a certain code language “ken poti” means “good morning “, “hu shang’ means “come on “ and “hu ken sue “
means “come for good “. Which word in that language means “for” ?
(a) Shang (b) Ken
( c) Sue (d) Hu
Ans ( c ) Sue
22 In a cetain code “NOBLE “ is written as “QREOH”. How is “PLATE” written in that code ?
(a) SMDWH (b) SOCWH
( c) SODVH (d) SODWH
Ans ( d ) SODWH
23 Mahipal , the younger brother of Bibhu , is older than Rebati. Prema , who is younger to Seema is older than
Bhibhu . Who among them is the oldest ?
(a) Prema (b) Mahipal
( c) Bibhu (d) Seema
Ans ( d ) Seema
24 Introducing a woman , a man said , “Her father’s only son is my father”. How is the man related to the woman ?
(a) Father (b) Son
( c) Uncle (d) Nephew
Ans ( d ) Nephew
25 “Table” is related to “Wood” in the same way as “Shirt” is related to
(a) Cotton (b) Fabric
( c) Cloth (d) Dress
Ans ( c ) Cloth
Directions : In the questions 26- 30 , Pick out the word that is most nearly the same in meaning
( SYNONYMS ) as the word given in the capitals
26 FORTIFY
(a) Topple (b) Destroy
( c) Reproduce (d) Strengthen
Ans ( d ) Strengthen
27 FRAGILE
(a) Valid (b) Delicate
( c) Frank (d) Incapable
Ans ( b ) Delicate
28 AMENABLE
(a) Truthful (b) Pleasant
( c) Pliable (d) Generous
Ans ( c ) Pliable
29 ADMONISH
(a) Scold (b) Pacify
( c) Display (d) Ignore
Ans ( a ) Scold
30 COMMEMORATE
(a) Manipulate (b) Harmonise
( c) Remember (d) Boast
Ans ( c ) Remember
Directions : In the questions 31-35 , Pick out the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning
( ANTONYMS ) as the word given in the capitals
31 ACCORD
(a) Concord (b) Policy
( c) Dissent (d) Act
Ans ( c ) Dissent
32 SELDOM
(a) Occasionally (b) Frequently
( c) Continuously (d) Marginally
Ans ( b ) Frequently
33 CREDIBLE
(a) Unchangeable (b) Insurmountable
( c) Unmanageable (d) Unbelievable
Ans ( d ) Unbelievable
34 AUGMENT
(a) Surpass (b) Follow
( c) Prohibit (d) Decrease
Ans ( d ) Decrease
35 HUMILITY
(a) Integrity (b) Pride
( c) Modesty (d) Disgrace
Ans ( b ) Pride
Directions for Question Numbers 36 to 45
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully
complete
36 Poor Praveen had to ______ the burden of his father’s debts
(a) Suffer (b) Bear
( c) Uplift (d) Lift
Ans ( b ) Bear
37 A _______ of ships was kept ready to scour the sea in case of emergency
(a) Group (b) Pack
( c) Unit (d) Fleet
Ans ( d ) Fleet
38 The members were _______ of the date of the meeting well in advance
(a) Communicated (b) Conveyed
( c) Ignorant (d) Informed
Ans ( d ) Informed
39 The speaker drew the attention of the audience _________ the burning issues
(a) Into (b) Towards
( c) to (d) From
Ans ( c ) to
40 A committee was formed to look _______the building
(a) After (b) At
( c) For (d) Into
Ans ( a ) After
41 Known as a devout and serious person , she also has _______ sense of humor
(a) Better (b) Plentiful
( c) Beautiful (d) Good
Ans ( d ) Good
42 The matter would have become serious if _____ action had not been taken
(a) Hasty (b) Fast
( c) Timely (d) Unusual
Ans ( c ) Timely
43 Usha was badly ____ by the news which she got in the letter
(a) Electrified (b) Petrified
( c) Deranged (d) Shaken
Ans ( d ) Shaken
44 In spite of her other ____ Kasthuri still managed to find time for her hobbies
(a) Occupations (b) Preoccupations
( c) Business (d) Promises
Ans ( b ) Preoccupations
45 It is advisable to ____ on this issue rather than create unnecessary problem by taking a rigid stand
(a) Lose (b) Promise
( c) Evade (d) Compromise
Ans ( d ) Compromise
Directions for Question Numbers 46 to 50
Which of the phrases A,B,C and D given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in italics &
underlined , to make the sentence grammatically correct
46 They continued to work in the field despite of the heavy rains
(a) Even though there is heavy rain (b) Although heavily rains
( c) In spite the heavy rains (d) Even though it rained heavily
Ans ( d ) Even though it rained heavily
47 Have you been told me about your problem , I would have helped you
(a) If you would have told (b) Had you have told
( c) Had you told (d) If you have told
Ans ( c ) Had you told
48 They felt humiliated because they realized that they had cheated
(a) Have been cheated (b) Had been cheated
( c) Had been cheating (d) Were to be cheated
Ans ( b ) Had been cheated
49 He found the gold coin as he cleans the floor
(a) As he had cleaned (b) While he cleans
( c) While he is cleaning (d) While cleaning
Ans ( d ) While cleaning
50 Because of his mastery in this field , his suggestions are wide accepted
(a) Are widely accepted (b) Are wide acceptance
( c) Have widely accepted (d) Have been wide accepted
Ans ( a ) Are widely accepted
Directions for Question Numbers 51 to 55
What should come in place of the question mark ( ? ) in the following questions ?
51 25% of ? = 35% of 700
2
(a) 2000 (b) 1960
( c) 1600 (d) 1800
Ans ( b ) 1960
52 9572 - 4018 - 2164= ?
(a) 3570 (b) 7718
( c) 3390 (d) 3300
Ans ( c ) 3390
53 205.1569 – 79.3719 + 724.215 = ?
(a) 750 (b) 850
( c) 800 (d) 650
Ans ( b ) 850
54 5869 + 3578+ 1954 = ?
(a) 11041 (b) 11581
( c) 11221 (d) 11401
Ans ( d ) 11401
55 1 of ? = 101+ 299
3
(a) 800 (b) 1800
( c) 1500 (d) 1200
Ans ( d ) 1200
56 Salivary glands in human beings are related to :-
(a) Digestive system (b) Respiratory system
( c) Nervous system (d) Circulatory system
Ans ( a ) Digestive system
57 The three famous Buddhist sites Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri and Udayaygiri are located in which of the following states
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Bihar
( c) Maharashtra (d) Orissa
Ans ( d ) Orissa
58 Who was the first human space traveller ?
(a) Major Gherman S. Titor of USSR (b) Frank Boreman from USA
( c) Edwin Aldrin from USA (d) Major Yuri Gagarin of the USSR
Ans ( d ) Major Yuri Gagarin of the USSR
59 Who among the following held office of the Prime Minister for the shortest period ?
(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (b) V P Singh
( c) Chandra Shekhar (d) Charan Singh
Ans ( d ) Charan Singh
60 Which amongst the following is the currency of Japan ?
(a) Yen (b) Rouble
( c) Lira (d) Dinar
Ans ( a) Yen
61 Amrita Shergill earned a distinction in which of the following fields
(a) Classical Dance (b) Drama
( c) Literature (d) Folk Dance
Ans ( c ) Literature
62 “ Dashdwar se Sopan Tak “ is the autobiography of which of the following noted Hindi writers
(a) Harivansh Rai Bachchan (b) Krishna Chander
( c) Hazari Prasad Dwivedi (d) Nagendra
Ans ( a ) Harivansh Rai Bachchan
63 Bangkok is the capital of which of the following countries ?
(a) Malaysia (b) Indonesia
( c) Taiwan (d) Thailand
Ans ( d ) Thailand
64 Santosh trophy is related to which of the following games ?
(a) Volleyball (b) Hockey
( c) Cricket (d) Football
Ans ( d ) Football
65 Choloroflurocarbon ( CFC) gas is used in which of the following domestic products ?
(a) Television (b) Refrigerator
( c) Cooking Gas (d) Tubelight
Ans ( b ) Refrigerator
66 The term “Golden Handshake “ is being used in the context of which of the following ?
(a) Welcoming a new recruit (b) Bidding goodbye to a distinguished guest
( c) Honouring a prize winner (d) Voluntary retirement schemes
Ans ( d ) Voluntary retirement schemes
67 Sriperumbudur , a temple town in South is the birth of
(a) Adi Shankracharya (b) Vidyaranya
( c) Ramanuja (d) Madhavacharya
Ans ( c ) Ramanuja
68 Which of the following statement about Meridians and equator are true ?
(a) Meridians are imaginary lines parallel to (b) Meridians and equator converge at the two poles
equator
( c) Meridians and equator never meet each (d) Meridians are perpendicular to the equator
other
Ans ( d ) Meridians are perpendicular to
the equator
69 Which of the following is the unit of electric current ?
(a) Volt (b) Ohm
( c) Coulomb (d) Ampere
Ans ( d ) Ampere
70 The world famous “Khajurao” sculptures are located in which of the following states
(a) Orissa (b) Gujarat
( c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu
Ans ( c ) Madhya Pradesh
Part - B ( Descriptive – 30 Marks )
Write an essay ( not exceeding 150 words ) on any two of the following topics .
1. How to keep fit
2. The influence of Cable TV in our lives
3. My favourite hobby
4. Should games be compulsory for school children
5. My ambition / career goals
