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Sol. Sol.
FROWN: DISPLEASURE
Frown is an expression of displeasure or
disapproval. In other words, frown is a
state of mind and displeasure is a feeling. X is rotating in clockwise direction in
Similarly, Smile is an expression and each step in a following given manner-
ecstasy is a feeling. In 1st step, it is just placed immediate
But in other word-pair, both the words left of the original position
expresses feeling. In 2nd step, there is a gap of one triangle
That’s why, the correct ans. (a) and at last there is a gap of two.
The same sequence followed by O but in
6. Three of the following four word pairs anti-clockwise direction.
are alike in a certain way and one is Therefore, the next figure that will come
different. Pick the odd word out. in the series is-
A. Bangladesh: Taka
B. Malaysia : Ringgit
C. South Korean: Rupiya
D. Russia : Ruble
Ans. C
Hence, the correct figure is option (a)
Sol.
A. Bangladesh: Taka
8. Three of the following four numbers
B. Malaysia: Ringgit
are alike in a certain way and one is
C. South Korean: Rupiya
different. Pick the number that is different
D. Russia: Ruble
from the rest.
In the above options, we can see that
A. 789
they are the pair of country: its
B. 123
currency
C. 567
And so we know that the currency of
D. 457
South Korea is seoul.
Ans. D
Hence, option (c) is odd one.
Sol.
789, 123, and 567 –> they all are
7. Select the figure that will come next in
divisible by 3.
the following figure series.
But 457 is not divisible by 3
So the option (d) is different.
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A. C.
D.
B.
Ans. C
Sol.
C. In a plane mirror, a mirror image is a
reflected duplication of an object that
appears almost identical, but it is
reversed in the direction perpendicular to
D. the mirror surface. As an optical effect it
results from reflection of substances such
Ans. B as a mirror or water.
Sol.
Opt.(c)
When the above paper (z) unfold, it Option (c) is correct.
appears as mentioned below :-
STEP-1 20. In a code language if FRIDGE is
written as GTLHLK, then in the same
language how will you write the word
KETTLE?
A. GLXWQK
B. LGWXQK
STEP-2 C. WQLGXK
D. XKWQLG
Ans. B
Sol.
19.Select the correct mirror image of the Hence, the correct answer is (C).
given figure when the mirror is placed to
the right of the figure. 21.In a code language. SUNDAY is written
as DNUAYS. How will MOTHER be written
as in that language?
A. HOTERM
B. THEORM
C. HTOERM
D. HTEOMR
A. Ans. C
Sol.
1. SUNDAY code is DNUAYS.
2nd, 3rd and 4th letter written in reverse
B. order.
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• Mithun is also known as 'Cattle of 36. Which hormone leads to the expulsion
Mountain” . of milk from the breast, when baby sucks
• It is an important bovine species of it?
north-eastern hill region of India and also A. Progesterone
of China, Myanmar, Bhutan and B. Prolactin
Bangladesh. C. Estrogen
• This magnificent massive bovine is D. Oxytocin
presently reared under free-range Ans. B
condition in the hill forests at an altitude Sol.
of 1000 to 3000 m above mean sea level. • Prolactin is a hormone that promotes
milk production(lactation) in mammals in
34. The amount of light entering into eye response to the suckling of young after
can be controlled and regulated by birth.
________. • Production of prolactin takes place in
A. Pupil the pituitary gland.
B. Iris
C. Cornea 37. The festival of Marabats and Badgyas
D. Retina celebrated in ____directly confronts
Ans. A social evils and criticise their perpetrators
Sol. through a procession with effigies.
• The amount of light entering into eye A. Hyderabad
can be controlled and regulated by Pupil. B. Jabalpur
• In low-light conditions, the pupil dilates C. Nagpur
so more light can reach the retina to D. Panaji
improve night vision. In bright conditions, Ans. C
the pupil constricts to limit how much Sol.
light enters the eye (too much light can • On Bhadrapada Shukla Pratipada of the
cause glare and discomfort, and it may Indian lunar calendar, a unique festival,
even damage the lens and retina). popularly known as Marabat, is
celebrated in the eastern part of
35. In which part of the Indian Vidarbha.
Constitution are centre-state relations • In the evening a festival of toy bulls,
mentioned? called ‘Tanha Pola’, is celebrated by
A. Part XI (Article 245 to 255) children.
B. Part IV (Article 227 to 234) • Marabat and Badgyas are female and
C. Part X (Article 234 to 240) male representations respectively.
D. Part XII (Article 265 to 277) • Nagpurians have a novel way of wishing
Ans. A away everything that troubles society, in
Sol. the form of the Marbat.
• In Part XI (Article 245 to 255) of the
Indian Constitution are centre-state 38. Which of the following economic
relations mentioned. activities employs the maximum number
• The centre-state relations are divided of people in India?
into three parts, which are mentioned A. Tourism
below: B. Agriculture
(A) Legislative Relations (Article 245- C. Mining
255) D. Manufacturing
(B) Administrative Relations (Article 256- Ans. B
263) Sol.
(C) Financial Relations (Article 268-293) • Agriculture sector imploys
maximum no. of people in india,
whereas it has least contribution in GDP.
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• The opposite scenario is due to lack of • The kingdoms of Delhi Sultanate are as
technological upgradation in agriculture, follow-
disguise employment, land fragmentation a) Slave dynasty 1206 – 1290
and low agriculture input.’ b) Khilji dynasty 1290 – 1320
c) Tughlaq dynasty 1321 - 1413
39. Who ¡s the author of the book d) Sayyid dynasty 1414 - 1450
‘Rajatarangini”? e) Lodhi dynasty 1451 - 1526
A. Somadeva
B. Kalidasa 42. The Nanda Devi Peak ¡s located in
C. Banabhatta _________.
D. Kalhana A. Sikkim
Ans. D B. Uttarakhand
Sol. C. Jammu and Kashmir
• Kalhan was son of a Kashmiri minister D. Assam
Carpaka. Ans. B
• He was most probably a Brahmin who Sol.
wrote the Rajtarangini. • Nanda Devi Peak is the second highest
• Kalhan’s father Carpaka is speculated to mountain in India.
have served as a • It is the 23rd-highest peak in the world.
“dwarpati”(commandant) with the King • It is part of the Garhwal Himalayas, and
Harsa of the Lohara dynasty. is located in Chamoli district of
Uttarakhand.
40. 21 March 2019 was celebrated by the
UN as World Down Syndrome Day and the 43. In the year 1978, the _______
theme was __________. amendment eliminated the right to
A. “Live and let live” acquire, hold and dispose of property as
B. “Leave no one behind” a fundamental right.
C. “All is well” A. 41st
D. “Together we grow” B. 42nd
Ans. B C. 43rd
Sol. D. 44th
• World Down Syndrome Day is
celebrated on 21st March 2019. Ans. D
• World Down Syndrome Day 2019 theme Sol.
was “Leave no one behind”. • In 1978, 44th amendment eliminated
• It is a global event organized to the right to acquire, hold and dispose of
advocate the rights of people or children property as a fundamental right.
suffering from “Down Syndrome” and to • It was made legal right instead of
send a message that they too can live a fundamental one.
happy and normal life. • Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the
citizens the right to acquire, hold and
41. The period between __________ in dispose of property and article 31 relating
India’s history is known as the Delhi to compulsory acquisition of property
Sultanate period. have been omitted.
A. 1206 AD and 1526 AD
B. 745 AD and 1245 AD 44. Which of the following has the highest
C. 1105 AD and 1445 AD protein content per gram?
D. 1456 AD and 1675 AD A. Apple
Ans. A B. Groundnut
Sol. C. Scyabean
• Period betweeb 1206-1526 is D. Wheat
considered as Delhi Sultanate. Ans. C
Sol.
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Price of 50 copies
Discounted price of 50 copies
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Adding (i),
Total price of 150 copies = 15000
(ii) and (iii) we get
The man paid a total of = 7500 + 4500 =
12000.
Overall discount
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A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. 0
Ans. A
Sol.
is:
55. What will be the compound interest A. 90o
(nearest to Rs. 1 on a sum of Rs. 25,000 B. 30o
for 2 years at 12% p.a., if the interest is C. 60o
compounded 8-monthly? D. 0o
A. Rs. 6.349 Ans. A
B. Rs. 6,439 Sol.
C. Rs. 6,394
D. Rs. 6,493
Ans. D
Sol.
2 years = 24 months = 3 times
compounded 8-monthly.
Rate of CI for 12 months = 12%
Rate of CI for 8 months
since, ,
therefore
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Using formula,
Required SP
Now,
62. The income of A is 25% more than
that of B and the income of C is 65% less
than the sum of the incomes of A and B.
Income of C is what percent less than the
income of A?
A. 32
B. 28
C. 35
D. 37
Ans. D
Sol.
Let income of B = 100, then income of A
= 125 and income of C
D.
Ans. C
Sol.
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Required percent
C.
67. If the 8-digit number 179x091y is
D. divisible by 88, the value of (5x – 8y) is:
A. 4
Ans. C B. 7
Sol. C. 9
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(###Q5###). Byron joyously described Eager to control the South Atlantic, the
the island’s “beautiful appearance - British Navy had tasked Admiral Byron
surrounded by a beach of the finest white (###Q1###) settling an island off the
sand - and covered with tall trees.” South American coast (###Q2###)
|||End||| ships could resupply, and then finding an
Select the most appropriate option for alternative (###Q3###) to the East
blank No. (###Q5###). A. showed Indies. After rounding the tip of South
B. appeared America, Admiral Byron confronted the
C. stood up world’s (###Q4###) body of water: the
D. came out endless Pacific Ocean. After a month of
Ans. B empty blue horizon, a tiny island
Sol. (###Q5###). Byron joyously described
The sentence implies that a tiny island the island’s “beautiful appearance -
became visible after a month of blue surrounded by a beach of the finest white
horizon. ‘Appear’ meaning ‘come into sand - and covered with tall trees.”
sight; become visible or noticeable, |||End|||
especially without apparent cause’ is the Select the most appropriate option for
apt fit for the blank. Hence, option B is blank No. (###Q2###). A. where
the correct answer. B. wherever
C. when
81. Select the most appropriate option for D. there
blank No. (###Q4###). Ans. A
A. more larger Sol.
B. larger An adverb having the meaning ‘to what
C. large place or position’ is required in the blank.
D. largest ‘Where’ meaning ‘at, in, or to which
Ans. D (used after reference to a place or
Sol. situation)’ is the correct answer.
The superlative form of the adjective Hence, option A is the correct answer.
‘large’ i.e. ‘largest’ is required for the
blank. 84. |||Common||| In the following
Hence, option D is the correct answer. passage some words have been deleted.
Fill in the blanks with the help of the
82. Select the most appropriate option for alternatives given. Select the most
blank No. (###Q3###). appropriate option for each blank.
A. road Eager to control the South Atlantic, the
B. route British Navy had tasked Admiral Byron
C. means (###Q1###) settling an island off the
D. path South American coast (###Q2###)
Ans. B ships could resupply, and then finding an
Sol. alternative (###Q3###) to the East
The British Navy had asked Admiral Byron Indies. After rounding the tip of South
to find an alternative way to East Indies. America, Admiral Byron confronted the
‘Route’ meaning ‘a way or course taken world’s (###Q4###) body of water: the
in getting from a starting point to a endless Pacific Ocean. After a month of
destination’ is the apt fit for the blank. empty blue horizon, a tiny island
Hence, option B is the correct answer. (###Q5###). Byron joyously described
the island’s “beautiful appearance -
83. |||Common||| In the following surrounded by a beach of the finest white
passage some words have been deleted. sand - and covered with tall trees.”
Fill in the blanks with the help of the |||End|||
alternatives given. Select the most Select the most appropriate option for
appropriate option for each blank. blank No. (###Q1###).
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85. |||Common||| Select the word which 87. |||Common||| Select the synonym of
means the same as the group of words the given word. |||End|||
given. |||End||| INEPT
A cylindrical container bulging out in the A. fit
middle, traditionally made of wooden B. strong
staves for keeping oil, beer etc. C. clumsy
A. bin D. capable
B. barrel Ans. C
C. bale Sol.
D. bushel The meanings of the words are:
Ans. B Inept: having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Sol. Fit: of a suitable quality, standard, or type
The meanings of the words are: to meet the required purpose.
Bin: a receptacle in which to deposit Strong: having the power to move heavy
rubbish. weights or perform other physically
Barrel: a cylindrical container bulging out demanding tasks.
in the middle, traditionally made of Clumsy: awkward in movement or in
wooden staves with metal hoops round handling things.
them. Capable: having the ability, fitness, or
Bale: a large wrapped or bound bundle of quality necessary to do or achieve a
paper, hay, or cotton. specified thing.
Bushel: a measure of capacity equal to 8 Therefore, option C is the correct
gallons (equivalent to 36.4 litres), used answer.
for corn, fruit, liquids, etc.
Therefore, option B is the correct 88. |||Common||| Select the antonym of
answer. the given word. |||End|||
EXCEPTIONAL
86. |||Common||| Select the correct A. uncommon
passive form of the given sentence. B. unimaginable
|||End||| C. unthinkable
Please show me my son’s Mathematics D. unremarkable
notebook. Ans. D
A. I will please be shown my son’s Sol.
Mathematics notebook. The meanings of the words are:
B. My son may please be shown the Exceptional: unusual; not typical.
Mathematics notebook. Uncommon: out of the ordinary; unusual.
C. My son’s Mathematics notebook was Unimaginable: difficult or impossible to
please shown to me. imagine or comprehend.
D. I may please be shown my son’s Unthinkable: (of a situation or event) too
Mathematics notebook. unlikely or undesirable to be considered a
Ans. D possibility.
Sol.
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