TISSNET

2016

General Awareness

1. Identify the correct statement from the statements given below:-
A. In India there are two types of monsoons - the southeast monsoon and the northwest monsoon.
B. The northeast monsoon affects India's east coast during June and July.
C. In India there are two types of monsoons - the southwest monsoon and the northeast monsoon.
D. The northwest monsoon is the main monsoon, comes in from the sea and starts making its way
up India's west coast.

Answer: C

2. The government has increased minimum wage across the country from earlier 137 with effect
from the month of July 2015. It has raised the threshold on the basis of average increase in the
consumer price index. How much is the minimum wage now?
A. 160
B. 165
C. 150
D. 145

Answer: A

3. What was the name of the documentary directed by Leslee Udwin which was recently banned by
the Indian government?
A. India's Daughter
B. Missing Girls
C. The unheard voice of Damini
D. Disappearing daughter

Answer: A

4. Which of the following pair (place and state) indicate the only place in India where Asian lions
are found in their natural habitat?
A. Periyar (Kerala)
B. Gir (Gujarat)
C. Kaziranga (Assam)
D. Ranthambore (Rajasthan)

Answer: B

5. Ottan Thullal and Chakyar koothu are folk dances of which particular Indian State?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Assam

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Answer: C

6. The rock inside the earth's interior is said to be hot and molten but this is primarily due to the
action of one of the forces listed below, which is that force?
A. Radioactivity
B. Global warming
C. Inter tectonic plates friction
D. Subduction

Answer: A

7. BCG vaccine is commonly given to infants to immunize them against which particular disease?
A. Measles
B. Polio
C. Diphtheria
D. Tuberculosis

Answer: D

8. According to recent World Health Organization report, which of the following disease claims
maximum number of lives in India?
A. HIV AIDS
B. Diabetes
C. Cardiovascular Diseases
D. Swine flu

Answer: C

9. All except one of these states will see the setting up of the prestigious New All India Institute of
Medical Science (AIIMS) as per announcement made in the Union Budget for 2015-16.
A. Assam
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Orissa
D. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: C

10. He is the current and the 25th US defense secretary as well as the fourth in US President
Barrack Obama's six years in office. What is his name?
A. Elliot Richardson
B. Chuck Hagel
C. Ashton Carter
D. William Cohen

Answer: C

11. Consider the following statement regarding Eco system dynamics:-
1) The food web is a network of food chains
2) The food web is also viewed as a series of trophic (nutritional) levels

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3) The consumers of green plants belong to the first trophic level
4) Energy flows from one trophic level to another

A. Statement Nos. 1, 2 and 4 are true while statement No. 3 is false
B. Statement Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are true while statement No. 4 is false
C. Statement Nos. 1, 3 and 4 are true while statement No. 2 is false
D. Statement Nos. 2, 3 and 4 are true while statement No. 1 is false

Answer: A

12. This all-time famous novel 'Yayati' based on the epic Mahabharata was written by Vishnu
Sakharam Khandekar which won him a Sahitya Akademi Award and a Jnanpith Award. In which
Indian language did he write this book?
A. Marathi
B. Gujarati
C. Hindi
D. Kannada

Answer: A

13. Identify the correct pair (organization and its area of work) from the following:-
A. UGC- Ocean Studies
B. NARI- Women Empowerment
C. DRDO- Military research and development
D. ISRO- Higher Education

Answer:C

14. The following county is NOT a part of Eurozone:-
A. Algeria
B. Latvia
C. Cyprus
D. Estonia

Answer: A

15. Very recently the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group has reportedly launched an app that features
news and videos showing executions and battlefield victories and propagates its agenda. This app is
not available for download and doesn't work in regions outside IS control, what is the name of this
app?
A. Ghost Feed
B. Jihad Net
C. Amaq News
D. Kilafahbook

Answer: C

16. The folk music genre named "Bhatiyali" hails from this Indian state, which state is it?
A. Punjab
B. Uttar Pradesh

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C. Gujarat
D. None of the above

Answer: D

17. The Biological Diversity Authority Act 2002 was essentially enacted to protect Indian
agriculture but the ambit of the act essentially includes all, EXCEPT:-
A. Traditional uses of Indian biological resources and associated knowledge when used in
collaborative research projects with government approval
B. Commercial use of Indian Biological resources and associated knowledge
C. Bio-survey and Bio-utilisation
D. Transfer or research results and application for Intellectual Property Rights

Answer: A

18. Identify the correct chronological order of the following historic events - Dandi March,
Foundation of Indian National Congress, Quit India movement, Khilafat Movement.

A. Foundation of Indian National Congress, Dandi March, Khilafat Movement, Quit India movement
B. Dandi March, Foundation of Indian National Congress, Khilafat Movement, Quit India movement
C. Foundation of Indian National Congress, Khilafat Movement, Dandi March, Quit India movement
D. Dandi March, Foundation of Indian National Congress, Quit India movement, Khilafat Movement

Answer: C

19. Patients with fever are usually prescribed this type of drug by a Medical Doctor.
A. Anti-Coagulants
B. Anti-Hypertensives
C. Anti Pyretics
D. Anti Helmenthics

Answer: C

20. The Sexual Harassment Act is a much awaited development and a significant step towards
ensuring women a safe and healthy work environment. In the list below are some of the highlights
in relation to this legislation. All except one are true, find the false one.
A. The law allows the employer to initiate action against the complainant in case of a false or
malicious complaint.
B. The Sexual Harassment Act requires an employer to set up an 'Internal Complaints Committee'
("ICC") at each office or branch, of an organization employing at least 10 employees.
C. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) also needs to involve a member from "amongst
nongovernmental organisations or associations".
D. The Sexual Harassment Act addresses the issue of discriminatory wages between men and
women workers.

Answer: D

21. "Boko Haram" an Islamic extremist group is based in this African country and carried out mass
abductions including the kidnapping of 276 school girls in April 2014. Which African country is it
based in?

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A. Kenya
B. Somalia
C. Sudan
D.Nigeria

Answer: D

22. The Nair community of Kerala, Bunt community from Karnataka, Khasi community from
Meghalaya all have a common feature among them. Find the correct one from the list below.
A. All of them follow Patrilocal system of descent
B. All of them follow Matrilineal system of descent
C. All of them follow Bilineal system of descent
D. All of them follow Unilineal system of descent

Answer: B

23. On 30th March 2015, Bharat Ratna was awarded posthumously to:-
A. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
B. B.R. Ambedkar
C. K.B.Hedgewar
D. Madan Mohan Malaviya

Answer:D

24. The National Anthem "Jana Gana Mana" has been adopted from Rabindranath Tagore's song.
How many number of stanzas does this entire song have?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 3

Answer: B

25. The city that was announced as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, to be built near Thullur,
between Vijayawada and Guntur is:-
A. Nellore
B. Anantapur
C. Amaravathi
D. Vishakhapatnam

Answer: C

26. On 1st January 2015 NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog was established
to replace Planning Commission of India. Who will serve as Chairperson for NITI Aayog?
A. Governor of Reserve Bank
B. Chief Justice of India
C. The Prime Minister
D. The President of India
Answer:C

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27. He remains one of India's most highly regarded Chief Justices and eminent jurists. He was the
Chairman of the Committee which submitted a Report on Amendments to Criminal Law after the
2012 Delhi gang rape case. Who is this eminent jurist?
A. Justice V. N. Khare
B. Justice Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud
C. Justice Lalit Mohan Sharma
D. Justice Jagdish Sharan Verma
Answer: D

28. The MUDRA Bank (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) was launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi recently. What is the aim of this financial institution?
A. To detect duplicate currency and to print better quality currency notes
B. To invite international business in India to increase FDI
C. To provide financing to small entrepreneurs
D. To keep an eye on illegal money transactions and to bring 'black money' back in India

Answer: C

29. He authored the book "Travelling through Conflict". What is his name?
A. Honorable Vice President of India Mr. Hamid Ansari
B. Honorable President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee
C. Brigadier John Dalvi
D. Former Indian Prime Minister Mr. I. K. Gujral

Answer: A

30. A significant feature of this crime is reportedly stated to be connected to the control of women's
behaviour, in particular with regard to sexuality and marriage, by the family as a collective. What is
this type of crime commonly labelled as?
A. Honor Killing
B. Matricide
C. Homicide
D. Female Feticide

Answer: A

31. Which of the following countries recently adopted the euro as its currency, replacing the Litas,
and became the nineteenth Eurozone country?
A. Lithuania
B. Finland
C. Slovenia
D. Luxembourg

Answer: A

32. "Economics relate quite closely to philosophical disciplines, for example, social choice theory
makes intense use of mathematical logic and also draws on moral philosophy, so does the study of
inequality and deprivation". Which Nobel Laureate said this?
A. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
B. Kailash Satyarthi

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C. Sir V. S. Naipaul
D. Amartya Kumar Sen

Answer: D

33. The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2015 is awarded to which of the Belarusian author for the
book 'Monument to suffering and courage'?
A. Alice Munro
B. Herta Mller
C. Sara Danius
D. Svetlana Alexievich

Answer: D

34. Heavy rains in Chennai in December 2015 were caused because of ________.
A. Southeast Monsoon only
B. El-Nino and Southeast Monsoon
C. Northeast Monsoon and El-Nino
D. El-Nino only

Answer: C

35. Consider this statement: "Tripuraneni Ramaswamy was a lawyer, famous poet, playwright and
reformer and is considered the first poet to introduce rationalism and humanism into his poetry
and literature". In which Indian language did he compose his literature?
A. Malayalam
B. Kannada
C. Telugu
D. Tamil

Answer: C

36. The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, was held in Le Bourget, France, near
Paris.
The objective of this conference was:-
A. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 and 70 percent by 2018
B. To limit the global warming to below 5 degrees Celsius by 2030
C. To limit global warming to 2.7 degrees Celsius by 2020
D. To achieve a legal universal agreement on climate, from all nations to be signed in 2015, and
implemented by 2020

Answer: D

37. Pertaining to the term "Weather" consider the following statements:-
1. It is defined as "The amount of Chemical elements in the atmosphere"
2. It is defined as "The Amount of sunlight reaching a particular area"
3. It is defined as "The conditions in the atmosphere typical for that area for many years"
4. It is defined as "The conditions in the thermosphere of the earth"
A. Statement Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are false while No. 4 is true
B. Statement Nos. 2, 3 and 4 are false while No. 1 is true

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C. Statement Nos. 1, 3 and 4 are false while No. 2 is true
D. Statement Nos. 1, 2 and 4 are false while No. 3 is true

Answer: D

38. 'Kaivalya' meaning solitude is a religious practice followed mainly by this religious community.
Which among the communities listed below follows this practice?
A. Buddhists
B. Hindus
C. Jains
D. Sikhs

Answer: C

39. Certain tribes of Orissa believe that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or
phenomena in other words have a soul. This type of belief in a group of people is termed as:-
A. Animatism
B. Animism
C. Totemism
D. None of the above

Answer: B

40. In the Union Budget 2015-16 to boost Education and Health, the Finance Minister has allocated
budget for a proposed plan to setup a University for Disability Studies in one of the Indian States.
Which is this State?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra

Answer: C

41. Mumbai Police, who had recently been criticised for harassment through their moral policing
actions under the framework of Bombay Police Act, 1951, have decided that they will no longer
implement this Section on any individuals. Under which Section of Bombay Police Act was it
enforced?
A. Section 120
B. Section 105
C. Section 110
D. Section 115

Answer: C

42. In May 2015, a painting titled 'Women of Algiers' was sold for US$179.3 million at Christie's
auction in New York, setting a new world record for a painting, this painting is an artistic work of:-
A. Henri Matisse
B. Salvador Dal
C. Pablo Picasso
D. Edvard Munch

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Answer: C

43. A professional boxing match, popularly described as 'Fight of The Century' was fought between
following players in Las Vegas on 2nd May 2015.
A. Yuzo Kiyota and Michael Sigarlaki
B. Chris Arreola and Travis Kauffman
C. Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali
D. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

Answer: D

44. ISIS is an Islamic extremist militant group. This group control over the following territory
primarily:-
A. Syria and Afghanistan
B. Pakistan and Syria
C. Iraq and Syria
D. Taliban and Afghanistan

Answer: C

45. For the forthcoming IPL 2016 edition of Twenty20 cricket tournament, two new franchisees
based out of Rajkot and Pune will replace two teams who were earlier suspended. Which two teams
among the list of teams below were suspended from participating?
A. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals
B. Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab
C. Chennai Super Kings and Kolkatta Knight Riders
D. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals

Answer: A

46. Lee Kuan Yew, commonly known by his initials LKY, recently passed away. He was the first
Prime Minister of:
A. Singapore
B. Hong Kong
C. China
D. Thailand

Answer: A

47. Which of the following German auto giant was alleged to have been involved in worldwide
rigging of diesel emissions tests, affecting an estimated 11 million vehicles globally?
A. Volkswagen
B. Nissan
C. BMW
D. Mercedes Benz

Answer: A

48. Which of the following is NOT a recognized Central Trade Union Organizations (CTUO) by the
Ministry of Labour?

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A. All India Trade Union Congress
B. Mazdoor Vikas Sangh
C. National Front of Indian Trade Unions
D. Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh

Answer: B

49. Which of the following Section of the Indian Penal Code is associated/was discussed in relation
with LGBT rights in India?
A. Section 227
B. Section 377
C. Section 733
D. Section 387

Answer: B

50. Identify the statement which is NOT in accordance with principles of Net Neutrality.
A. "zero rating" or making some sites free over others
B. All sites must be equally accessible
C. The same access speed at the ISP level
D. The same data cost for access to each site

Answer: A

51. Which of the following country is NOT a permanent member of the United Nations Security
Council?
A. Russia
B. France
C. China
D. Germany

Answer: D

52. In May 2015, Indian Parliament passed the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill, 2013. It
would allow India to solve its territorial disputes with:-
A. Sri Lanka
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Pakistan

Answer: C

53. Several days are observed and events are specially organized especially to highlight
environmental problems to create general awareness. Likewise "Earth Day" is celebrated on which
date and month in a year?
A. 11th October every year
B. 17th May every year
C. 22nd April every year
D. 10th January every year

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Answer: C

54. Famously known as 'Jhaveri Sisters' they have been making ceaseless efforts to preserve,
perpetuate and propagate the art of this Indian classical dance style of which they themselves are
the talented exponents. Which Indian classical dance style are they exponents of?
A. Kuchipudi
B. Manipuri
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Odissi

Answer: B

55. Pertaining to the Goods and Service Tax (GST) which is expected to be implemented in India in
the near future, consider these statements:-
1. It is a comprehensive tax on goods and services
2. It is a value added tax where tax is imposed only on value added at each stage in the supply chain
3. It is tax on supply of all goods or services for human consumption in India
4. More than 140 countries have so far implemented GST in the world
A. Statement Nos. 1, 3 and 4 are true while statement No. 2 is false
B. Statement Nos. 1, 2 and 4 are true while statement No. 3 is false
C. Statement Nos. 2, 3 and 4 are true while statement No. 1 is false
D. Statement Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are true while statement No. 4 is false

Answer: B

56. Recently the Supreme Court has deemed this section of the Information Technology Act
unconstitutional as it gave sweeping powers to arrest and jail people for comments posted on social
networks or other Internet platforms. Which is this section of IT Act?
A. Section 79
B. Section 69A
C. Section 66A
D. None of the above

Answer: C

57. This country is the first to legally allow the creation of "Three-Parent Babies" paving the way to
the possibility of future 'designer babies'. Which is the country?
A. Germany
B. United States of America
C. Great Britain
D. Brazil

Answer: C

58. With reference to the term "The Soft State" introduced by Gunnar Myrdal in his book "Asian
Drama" which of the following statement is/are correct.
Select correct answer using the code below.
1. It describes a general societal "indiscipline” prevalent in South Asia.
2. It ascribes to the tensions being played out in Asia between modern ideals and the traditional.
3. It manifests itself by deficiencies in legislation, law observance and enforcement.

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A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 only

Answer: C

59. This Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled
areas and scheduled tribes. Which is this schedule?
A. Fifth Schedule
B. Second Schedule
C. Eighth Schedule
D. Tenth Schedule

Answer: A

60. Poet Kabir was well known for being critical of both Hinduism and Islam, he was strongly
influenced by his teacher, the Hindu bhakti leader, what is his name?
A. Dadu
B. Ramananda
C. Chaitanya
D. None of the above

Answer: B

61. As per the Sachar Committee report presented in the Lok Sabha on November 2006, whereas
Muslims constitute above 14% of the population of India, the overall percentage of Muslims in
bureaucracy in India is very low. How much is mentioned in the report?
A. 3.5%
B. 1.5%
C. 3%
D. 2.5%

Answer: D

62. Due to labours' wild cat sit down strike in 2011 this Indian joint venture company suffered an
output loss of $130 million, and its share fell by 2% on Bombay stock exchange. Which was this
company?
A. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
B. Maruti Suzuki India Limited
C. Hyundai Motor India Limited
D. Philips India Limited

Answer: B

63. During his 69th Independence day address to the Nation, The Indian Prime Minister had
emphasized government's commitment to simplify labour laws which are confusing for the
common man. Among the reforms proposed and passed in Indian parliament all except one is true.
Find the odd one.
A. Scrapping of Apprentice Act, 1961

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B. Universal Account Number for every member of Employees' Provident Fund Scheme
C. Transparent Labour Inspection Scheme
D. Launch of Unified Labour Portal

Answer: A

Mathematical and Logical Reasoning

64. Nilofer decides to distribute 200 chocolates equally to her students. But, 2 of her older students
come and she has to redistribute the same chocolates to all of them now. Now, her present students
get 5 chocolates lesser than what they were getting earlier. So, Nilofer's present students are:-
A. 10
B. 8
C. 7
D. 15

Answer: B

65. Rimi was born on 3/3/2012. Rima was born 13 days before Rimi. If Rimi was born on a
Saturday, what was the day on which Rima was born?
A. Saturday
B. Sunday
C. Friday
D. Monday

Answer: B

66. Frank, Fardeen, Faulad and Farhan are playing a game where the loser doubles the amount of
money that the others have. They manage to play four games. Each player loses a game each as per
reverse alphabetical orders of their names. At the end of the game each player was left with 32
each. Who started with the most money at the beginning of the game?
A. Faulad
B. Farhan
C. Frank
D. Fardeen

Answer: C

67. Ranbir's office door faces eastwards. He walks out from his office's back door upto a 100 metres
and then towards Right, walks further 100 metres, turns left and walks 50 metres. Which Direction
has he reached now?
A. North-West
B. South-West
C. North
D. South

Answer: A

68. Two Arms of a clock come over each other in approximately how many minutes?
A. 59
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B. 60
C. 65
D. 55

Answer: C

69. If the total number of respondents surveyed who use 4G Enabled Mobile Hand Sets are 3591,
then the number of 3G Smart Phone users surveyed are?
A. 13990
B. 14566
C. 13566
D. 14990

Answer: C

70. Find the sequence that shall follow in 2015 based on the data given in the chart below.

A.

B.

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D.

Answer: C

71. The table shows the Percentage of total population of a city as per their age groups.

If there are about 190000 people in the age group of 56-65 in that city then what is the approximate
number of people in the age bracket 26-35 in the city?
A. 14,25,000
B. 6,53,000
C. 6,40,000
D. 11,10,000

Answer: C

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72. The Sum of Three Consecutive Prime Numbers is 83. What shall be the Square of the largest
amongst the three numbers if its digits are reversed?
A. 169
B. 83
C. 961
D. 31
Answer: A

73. The number of ways in which Arnav, Ananyaa, Deepali and Neena can stand in straight line such
that Deepali comes between Arnav and Ananyaa & also Neena does not come between Arnav and
Ananyaa is?
A. 8
B. 6
C. 12
D. 4
Answer: D

74. What shall come in place of '? ' in the series given below?

A. 247
B. 234
C. 221
D. 252
Answer: B

75. Amrita, during her trek in a Jungle finds a rectangular log of wood measuring 6cm X 12cm X
15cm. She wants to cut this log into exact number of wooden cubes. What is the number of such
cubes of equal size that she can get by using the entire log?
A. 1080
B. 27
C. 40
D. 1
Answer: C

76. In a camp there is provision of meals for either 120 adults or 200 children. If 150 children have
already eaten, then how many adults could be fed with the remaining meals?
A. 38
B. 32
C. 30
D. 34
Answer: C

77. A Telecom Service operator announced that between 8 PM and 8 AM all outgoing calls and text
messages shall be charged @ 50 % of the charge rate as applicable from 8 AM to 8 PM. After
availing of this benefit, my bill dues reduced by 20 %. What is the ratio of my calls and SMS during
day and night time?
A. 2 : 3
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B. 2 : 1
C. 3 : 2
D. 3 : 1
Answer: C

78. The roads to travel to various cities from point A are as given.
I, J and K can be reached only from E. E cannot be reached from D or C. A leads to B and from C, you
can reach G. B leads to E. D can be reached from C. D leads to F. G also leads to F. L can be reached
only from G via F. M can only be reached from D via F. All distances between two places are 1 km.
All ways are one-way only.
I, J and K can only be reached from?
A. A
B. E
C. C
D. B
Answer:B

79. What shall come in place of '=' in the series given below?
A D I = Y
A. V
B. Q
C. P
D. O
Answer: C

80. Find the missing Number?

A. 6400
B. 5842
C. 5832
D. 5840
Answer: C

81. Which of the following shall come in place of missing '- '?
m n o n o m - m - m n o - o -
A. mnoo
B. onnm
C. mnno
D. mnom
Answer: B

82. The roads to travel to various cities from point A are as given.
I, J and K can be reached only from E. E cannot be reached from D or C. A leads to B and from C, you
can reach G. B leads to E. D can be reached from C. D leads to F. G also leads to F. L can be reached

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only from G via F. M can only be reached from D via F. All distances between two places are 1 km.
All ways are one-way only.
If one reaches D, one can go to?
A. F and M Only
B. F only
C. J and G
D. F and L
Answer: A

83. The roads to travel to various cities from point A are as given.
I, J and K can be reached only from E. E cannot be reached from D or C. A leads to B and from C, you
can reach G. B leads to E. D can be reached from C. D leads to F. G also leads to F. L can be reached
only from G via F. M can only be reached from D via F. All distances between two places are 1 km.
All ways are one-way only.
To reach M, one must have travelled through?
A. G and F
B. C and D
C. B
D. B and K
Answer: B

84. Two Statements are followed by two conclusion I and II.
Mark your answer as:-
A) if only Conclusion I follows
B) if only Conclusion II follows
C) If both I and II follow and
D) If Neither I nor II follows.

Statement
All students in my college are intelligent.
Rahul is not intelligent

Conclusion
I. Rahul is not from my college.
II. Rahul should study more.
A. C
B. A
C. D
D. B
Answer: B

85. If the Survey was to be conducted on 10% less respondents then the Basic Hand Set Users shall
be approximately?

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A. 22469
B. 20469
C. 22473
D. 20743
Answer: B

86.
Alka places five Ice Cubes from the freezer, each of sides 5 centimetres each adjacent to each other.
Find the area of the resultant cuboid that gets formed?

A. 650 cm2
B. 125 cm2
C. 625 cm2
D. 550 cm2
Answer: D

87. A vase made of glass, when sold for 9,600 fetches 20% profit. What would be the percent
profit/loss if 15 such vases are sold at a whole-sale price of 8,250 each?
A. 3%
B. 4%
C. 2%
D. 1%
Answer: A

88. Two numbers are such that the ratio between them is 3:5. If each is increased by 10, the ratio
between them becomes 5:7. What is the difference between the two numbers?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15
Answer: B

89. The average of 50 numbers is X. If two numbers 53 and 47 are discarded, the average of the
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remaining set of numbers now is 37.5. What is the value of 50X?
A. 1700
B. 1900
C. 1850
D. 1950
Answer: B

90. If xabc = xa.xb.xc , where a, b, c and x are all positive integers, then what is the value of (a + b + c)2?
A. 25
B. 1
C. 49
D. 36
Answer: D

91. A man distributes his property of 900,000 among his two sons, Suraj and Rajiv and his daughter
Meera. The share of Suraj is thrice that of Rajiv and the share of Rajiv is twice that of Meera. How
much did Meera get?
A. 100,000
B. 300,000
C. 85,557
D. 200,000
Answer: A

92. Amit borrows 7,000 at simple interest from the village money-lender. At the end of 3 years, he
again borrows 3,000 and closes his account after paying 4,615 as interest after 8 years from the
time he made the first borrowing. What is the rate of interest?
A. 7.5%
B. 5.5%
C. 6.5%
D. 5.6%
Answer: C

93. Given 'y' is a natural number, how many values of "y" are possible for (y2 - 5y + 5)(y - 8)(y + 6) = 1?
A. 4
B. 1
C. 3
D. 2
Answer: C

94. Find the value of log2log2log3log3273
A. 0
B. 0.5
C. 2
D. 1
Answer: A

95. In how many ways 9 friends - Alok, Badal, Carol, Dorothy, Emily, Frank, Govind, Harish and
Indivar; be divided equally into 3 groups?
A. 1296
B. 1280

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C. 280
D. 362880
Answer: C

96. Two sets AA and BB are defined as follows:-

Which of the following alternatives is correct?
A. AA = BB
B. n(AA) > n(BB)
C. n(AA) < n(BB)
D. n(AA) < = n(BB)
Answer: A

97. Read the following table and answer questions that follow:-

If 2014 figures for Cement are plotted on a pie-chart, approximately what angle will be sub-divided
by 'Expenditure'? (in degrees)
A. 120
B. 90
C. 150
D. 180
Answer: C

98. Read the following table and answer questions that follow:-

Taking Interest and Net Profits for both sectors together, what is the percentage change in 2015
over 2014?
A. 2% increase
B. 2% decrease
C. 1% decrease
D. 1% increase
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Answer: C

99. Study the following graph carefully and answer the question that follows:-

The percentage increase in exports from 2000 to 2001 is:-
A. 4
B. 400
C. 40
D. 440
Answer: B

100. The bar-diagram given below shows the realization from leather exports in $ during different
years:-

In which year did the exports of leather fall the most?
A. Year 7
B. Year 4
C. Year 3
D. Year 6
Answer: C

101. Read the following case and answer the following question:-
Mr. Techno has recently acquired four companies namely A-Net Technologies (ANT), B-Anta
Transport (BAT), C-Antra Tailors (CAT) and D-Ali Transistor (DAT). When the results of the
companies for the year 2013-14 were placed before him, he found a few interesting things about
them.
While the profits of CAT and DAT were same, the sales of CAT were the same as those of BAT,
profits of ANT were 10% of its sales, where as the profits of BAT were 20% of its sales. While the
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total expenses of CAT were 5 times its profits, sales of DAT were three times its profits. The total
expenses of CAT were 10,00,000. The total expenses of ANT were 10% less than those of CAT.
(Profits are defined as the difference between sales and total expenditure)
Which company had the highest profits during the financial year 2013 - 14?
A. BAT
B. DAT
C. ANT
D. CAT
Answer: A

102. Read the following case and answer the following question:-
Mr. Techno has recently acquired four companies namely A-Net Technologies (ANT), B-Anta
Transport (BAT), C-Antra Tailors (CAT) and D-Ali Transistor (DAT). When the results of the
companies for the year 2013-14 were placed before him, he found a few interesting things about
them.
While the profits of CAT and DAT were same, the sales of CAT were the same as those of BAT,
profits of ANT were 10% of its sales, where as the profits of BAT were 20% of its sales. While the
total expenses of CAT were 5 times its profits, sales of DAT were three times its profits. The total
expenses of CAT were 10,00,000. The total expenses of ANT were 10% less than those of CAT.
(Profits are defined as the difference between sales and total expenditure)
Which company had the lowest sales during the financial year 2013-14?
A. BAT
B. CAT
C. DAT
D. ANT
Answer: C

103. The bar-diagram given below shows the realization from leather exports in $ during different
years:-

In which year was the percentage increase over the previous year the highest?
A. Year 5
B. Year 4
C. Year 6
D. Year 2
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104. The bar-diagram given below shows the realization from leather exports in $ during different
years:-

What is the ratio of the exports in the year 3 and year 7 approximately?
A. 1 : 2
B. 2 : 1
C. 1 : 3
D. 3 : 1
Answer: C

105. Read the following case and answer the following question:-
Mr. Techno has recently acquired four companies namely A-Net Technologies (ANT), B-Anta
Transport (BAT), C-Antra Tailors (CAT) and D-Ali Transistor (DAT). When the results of the
companies for the year 2013-14 were placed before him, he found a few interesting things about
them.
While the profits of CAT and DAT were same, the sales of CAT were the same as those of BAT,
profits of ANT were 10% of its sales, where as the profits of BAT were 20% of its sales. While the
total expenses of CAT were 5 times its profits, sales of DAT were three times its profits. The total
expenses of CAT were 10,00,000. The total expenses of ANT were 10% less than those of CAT.
(Profits are defined as the difference between sales and total expenditure)
In the financial year 2013-14, which company had the highest total expenses?
A. ANT
B. BAT
C. CAT
D. DAT
Answer: C

106. Number of five different types of product X, viz: AA, BB, CC, DD and EE produced and the
number of products found defective by a Company ABC Ltd. over the years from 1996 to 2002 are
given below (in '000):-

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What was the percentage increase in the number of defect-free EE type produced in 2001-02 from
that in 2000-01?
A. 12%
B. 18%
C. 120%
D. 118%
Answer: B

107. Number of five different types of product X, viz: AA, BB, CC, DD and EE produced and the
number of products found defective by a Company ABC Ltd. over the years from 1996 to 2002 are
given below (in '000):-

In which of the following years was the percentage of defective of AA type the maximum?
A. 1996-97
B. 2000-01
C. 1998-99
D. 1997-98
Answer: A

108. Number of five different types of product X, viz: AA, BB, CC, DD and EE produced and the
number of products found defective by a Company ABC Ltd. over the years from 1996 to 2002 are
given below (in '000):-

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The production of AA type in 1998-99 is what percent of the total defect-free production in that
year?
A. 23.7
B. 22.6
C. 23.1
D. 22.3
Answer: A

English Proficiency

109. Find the odd word.
Lovely, slowly, quickly, skilfully
A. Lovely
B. Quickly
C. Skilfully
D. Slowly
Answer: A

110. Fill in the blank.
I ________ already _________ many bad experiences in my life.
A. have, had
B. had, have
C. has, had
D. have, has
Answer: A

111. Match the idioms to their meanings.

A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
B. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

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C. 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
D. 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
Answer: B

112. Complete the analogy.
Screenwriter: writes screenplays :: ______________ : creates dictionaries
A. Lexicographer
B. Columnist
C. Editor
D. Memoirist
Answer: A

113. Find the odd word out.
Pharmacists, Lunatics, Audiologists, Statisticians
A. Lunatics
B. Audiologists
C. Pharmacists
D. Statisticians
Answer: A

114. Fill in the blank.
The story was just too beautiful. I ____________ not read it.
A. couldn't have
B. would have
C. shouldn't have
D. could have
Answer: A

115. Complete the analogy.
Abomination: disgrace :: _____________ : ridicule
A. Praise
B. Solemnity
C. Openness
D. Mockery
Answer: D

116. The following sentence is split in three parts and each one is labeled (A), (B) and (C). Read the
sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part. Letter (D) signifies a 'No Error'
There were (A) lesser mistakes (B) in your writing this time around (C).
A. There were
B. lesser mistakes
C. in your writing this time around
D. No error
Answer: B

117. The following sentence is split in three parts and each one is labeled (A), (B) and (C). Read the
sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part. Letter (D) signifies a 'No Error'
By next Diwali (A), we will have been (B) here for 3 years(C).
A. By next Diwali
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C. here for 3 years
D. No error
Answer: D

118. Find the odd word out.
Suave, ingratiating, urbane, churlish
A. Ingratiating
B. Urbane
C. Churlish
D. Suave
Answer: C

119. Complete the idiom.
He couldn't decide what to do. He was stuck between a rock and a __________.
A. difficulty
B. problem
C. hard place
D. hell
Answer: C

120. Find the odd word out.
Divulgence, Revelation, Dissemination, Denial
A. Denial
B. Revelation
C. Dissemination
D. Divulgence
Answer: A

121. Complete the idiom with the correct word.
My car keeps breaking down. It's the ________ of my life.
A. Scourge
B. Ruin
C. Bane
D. Plague
Answer: C

122. The following sentence is split in three parts and each one is labeled (A), (B) and ( C). Read the
sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part. Letter (D) signifies a 'No Error'
It's quiet warm today (A). It should've (B) rained but it didn't (C).
A. It's quiet warm today
B. It should've
C. rained but it didn't
D. No error
Answer: A

123. Match the idioms to their meanings.

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A. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
B. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
C. 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c
D. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d
Answer: B

124. Fill in the blank.
When he died, she said, "He wasn't all that great but he never was bad to anyone!" The homeless
man couldn't have asked for a better _____________.
A. farewell
B. memory
C. epitaph
D. message
Answer: C

125. Substitute the phrase in bold with the correct word.
The entire lower section was filled with books. He truly was a lover of books.
A. Bibliophile
B. Vintner
C. Scholar
D. Egoist
Answer: A

126. Substitute the phrase in bold with the correct word.
Everyone laughed at him because he was quite like a woman.
A. Female
B. Feminist
C. Feminine
D. Effeminate
Answer: D

127. Fill in the blank.
_________ easy to blame the government if and when _________ policies don't work.
A. It's, its
B. It's, it's
C. Its, it's
D. Its, its
Answer: A

128. Fill in the blank.
Their marital ___________ was something that people loved to discuss.
A. problems
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B. behaviour
C. discord
D. decisions
Answer: C

129. Find the odd word out.
Consequence, Result, Effect, Affect
A. Consequence
B. Affect
C. Effect
D. Result
Answer:B

130. Substitute the phrase in bold with the correct word.
I really enjoyed the speech which he delivered without any previous preparation.
A. Oration
B. Disquisition
C. Discourse
D. Extempore
Answer: D

131. Fill in the blanks.
His ________ was lying on a __________.
A. palate, palette
B. pallet, palate
C. palette, pallet
D. pallet, palette
Answer: C

132. What is the antonym of Articulation?
A. Disconnection
B. Diction
C. Cadence
D. Elucidation
Answer: A

133. The following sentence is split in three parts and each one is labeled (A), (B) and (C). Read the
sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part. Letter (D) signifies a 'No Error'

Never I have (A) ever seen (B) something of this magnitude (C)
A. Never I have
B. ever seen
C. something of this magnitude
D. No error
Answer: A

134. Fill in the blank.
Seldom ___________ ever seen something so ridiculous.
A. I had
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C. have I
D. have I had
Answer: C

135. Fill in the blanks.
Unable to stop himself, he ________ inside to see what had actually ________ his curiosity.
A. peaked, peeked
B. peeked, piqued
C. piqued, peeked
D. peaked, piqued
Answer: B

136. Fill in the blank.
He was given a _________ for proving his _________.
A. meddle, metal
B. metal, meddle
C. medal, mettle
D. mettle, medal
Answer: C

READING COMPREHENSION
We always wonder what it would be like if famous public figures like Lady Diana, Mahatma
Gandhi and even infamous ones like Osama Bin Laden, had a blog or website with direct links to
their thoughts, views, opinions, presentation and positioning. How would Lady Di have wanted to
portray herself? What would her blog carry? Would it have helped her multiply her work and
effect? This article discusses about the need for public figures to have a website.

Whether you are a politician, artiste, actor, religious figure or anyone who enjoys public fame,
engaging directly with your followers, fan base or disciples is imperative. Having an unfiltered and
open medium of disbursing information allows the public figure to be as candid and genuine and
s/he can be. He or she has full control over what is being edited and what should be edited when
communicating through a medium over which they have direct control.

More than spread news and promote your work, as a celebrity you will need to constantly clarify
misconceptions and miscommunication about yourself. Being in the public eye means you are sure
to receive healthy criticism and even slander. Having your own communication medium helps you
to directly reach out to those who are concerned about you and your actions. Many celebrities have
clarified and cleared up important rumours and misconceptions about themselves, which have
either been spread by their rivals or have been cooked up by the mainstream media. Many actors
have used their website to clarify their marital status or rumours about their death which were
floating around in the media. Politicos and Intellectuals have used their websites to stir up
emotions and gather support for fulfilling their ambitions.

Most celebrities and public figures love the attention they get wherever they go. Most celebrities
like to send messages and subtle hints about their next public appearance, so that their bandwagon
of cheerleaders and fans is ready and waiting to welcome them. Social Media and the Internet have
made it so much easier for celebs to post their next hangout and mobilize a crowd of fans in a few
minutes. Politicians may especially find this useful when wanting to garner support for their
various campaigns and promo trails.

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A website can be an excellent source of revenue generation, especially when a celebrities have their
own range of products or line of exclusive merchandise for sale. People clamour to get authentic
merchandise and connect at that level with their idol or hero. Many actors and artistes have
launched their own brand of products - things which they use or endorse. For example many actors
have launched their own perfume brand, whereas painters and sculptors have launched a line of
tools or implements that they use for their art. Similarly, clothing and apparel is also often endorsed
or promoted in the name or presence of an actor. A website can definitely help boost their
merchandise sales and provide a source for people to get the authentic stuff , without having to be
exploited by ripoffs or expensive stores.

137. Politicos and intellectuals use their website to ___________.
A. provoke emotions
B. gather information
C. promote themselves
D. spread awareness
Answer: A

138. What does being in a public eye mean?
A. to create a fan database.
B. to have an open line of two-way communication.
C. to be open to positive and negative criticism.
D. to mobilize the crowd.
Answer: C

139. What, according to the author, can a website also be?
A. Platform for criticism.
B. Space to begin a campaign.
C. Link between stars and their fans.
D. Source of revenue generation.
Answer: D

140. What, according to the author, is necessary for a public figure?
A. Keeping a clean image in front of their fans.
B. Promoting their 'brand'.
C. Direct interaction with the followers.
D. Clarifying misconceptions about themselves.
Answer: C

141. What is the passage about?
A. The usage of websites by celebrities.
B. The need of websites for celebrities.
C. Promotion of celebrities via websites.
D. Celebrities gaining fan following through websites.
Answer: B

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