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SSC CGL 9th March 2020 Shift-1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
1. Identify the number that does NOT belong to the following series.
2, 6, 14, 30, 62, 126, 250

A 14

B 126

C 250

D 62

Answer: C

Explanation:
The series follows pattern as,
2 + 22 = 2 + 4 = 6
6 + 23 = 6 + 8 = 14
14 + 23 = 14 + 16 = 30
30 + 24 = 30 + 32 = 62
62 + 25 = 62 + 64 = 126
126 + 26 = 126 + 128 = 254
∴ The correct answer is option C.

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2. A + B means ‘A is the sister of B’.
A × B means ‘A is the father of B’:
A ÷ B means ‘A is the brother of B’:
Which of the following expressions means 'H is the grandson of P'?

A P +K+D×H÷M

B H+K+D×P ÷M

C D+H+K×M÷P

D K+P ×D×H×M
Answer: D

Explanation:
In the diagram, Circle shows the female, square shows the male, vertical lines show the generation, single horizontal line shows the
brother/sister and double horizontal lines show the couple.
From the option D,

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So, 'H is the grandson of P'.
∴ The correct answer is option D.
3. A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which of the following pairs of letters will be on opposite
sides?

A Q and E

B A and Q

C L and U

D B and E

Answer: A

Explanation:

When the given sheet is folded,

Q will be opposite to E

A will be opposite to U

B will be opposite to L

Hence, the correct answer is Option A

4. 60 students participated in one or more of the three competitions,i.e. Quiz, Extempore and Debate. A total of 22 students
participated either in Quiz only or in Extempore only. 4 students participated in all three competitions. A total of14 students
participated in any of the two competitions only. How many students participated in Debate only?

A 11

B 20

C 14

D 22

Answer: B

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Explanation:
Total students = 60
Students participated either in Quiz only or in Extempore only = 22
Students participated in all three competitions = 4
Students participated in any of the two competitions only = 14
Students participated in Debate only = 60 - 22 - 4 - 14 = 20
∴ The correct answer is option B.

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5. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it
appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statements.

Statements:
1. Some dancers are writers.
2. All writers are students.
Conclusions:
I. Some students are dancers.
II. Some students are writers.
III. No student is a dancer.

A Either conclusion I or III follows.

B Only conclusions II and III follow.

C Only conclusions I and II follow.

D All conclusions I, II and III follow.

Answer: C

Explanation:

From the Venn diagram,

Only conclusion I and II follow.
∴ The correct answer is option C.
6. Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

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B

Answer: C

Explanation:
In the given series, the black square is moving right and then down alternatively. Similarly, the small circle is moving left and then top
alternatively.

∴ The next figure in the given series is

Hence, the correct answer is Option C

7. Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
56 : 30 :: 78 : ?

A 46

B 41

C 50

D 53

Answer: B

Explanation:
30 × 2 - 4 = 60 - 4 = 56
Similarly,
41 × 2 - 4 = 82 - 4 = 78
∴ The correct answer is option B.

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8. Arrange the following words in the order in which they would appear in an English dictionary.
1. Realistic
2. Realism
3. Restore
4. Research
5. Resurge

A 2, 1, 4, 3, 5

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B 2, 1, 3, 4, 5

C 1, 2, 4, 3, 5

D 2, 1, 4, 5, 3

Answer: A

Explanation:
Word according to English dictionary,

Realism, Realistic, Research, Restore, Resurge

∴ The correct answer is option A.
9. Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd
letter-cluster.

A JNQS

B TVXZ

C RSTU

D ADGJ

Answer: A

Explanation:
J+4=N+3=Q+2=S
T+2=V+2=X+2=Z
R+1=S+1=T+1=U
A+3=D+3=G+3=J
Except option A, remaining all letter-clusters have same difference in between the letters.
∴ The correct answer is option A.
10. In a certain code language, 'DRONE' is written as 'SERFO'. How will 'HOUSE' be written as in that language?

A QJXGB

B PIXFT

C PQWGS

D PIVFT

Answer: B

Explanation:

Similarly,

∴ The correct answer is option B.

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11. Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
DJQC, ELTG, FNWK, GPZO, ?

A HRBU

B HRCS

C HQCT

D GRDS

Answer: B

Explanation:
The series follows pattern as,
(D + 1)(J + 2)(Q + 3)(C + $) = ELTG
(E + 1)(L +2)(T + 3)(G + 4) = FNWK
(F + 1)(N +2)(W + 3)(K + 4) = GPZO
(G + 1)(P +2)(Z + 3)(O + 4) = HRCS
∴ The correct answer is option B.
12. Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.
Audition : Selection

A Loyalty : Fraud

B Examination : Pass

C Machine: Fault

D Competition : Poem

Answer: B

Explanation:
Audition related to selection similarly, examination related to pass.
∴ The correct answer is option B.
13. How many triangles are there in the given figure?

A 23

B 22

C 24

D 21

Answer: B

Explanation:
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The different triangles in the given figure are ACB, ACD, ABD, AED, AEF, ADF, AGF, AGH, AFH, AIH, AIB, AHB, DHB, DHF, BFD, BFH, HJI,
HJK, HIK, DLC, DLM, DCM

∴ Number of triangles in the given figure = 22

Hence, the correct answer is Option B

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14. If 'A' stands for ‘subtraction’, ‘B’ stands for 'multiplication’, ‘C’ stands for ‘addition’ and “D’ stands for ‘division’, then what is the
value of the following expression?
32B4A 12 B(35A24)C52D4

A 47

B 39

C 19

D 9

Answer: D

Explanation:
32B4A 12 B(35A24)C52D4
On applying the instructions,
= 32 ×4 − 12 × (35 − 24) + 52 ÷ 4
= 128 - 12 \times 11 + 13 $$
= 128 - 132 + 13
=9

15. Select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Y, R, L, G, ?, Z

A E

B F

C C

D D

Answer: C

Explanation:
The series follows pattern as,
Y-7=R
R-6=L
L-5=G
G-4=C
C-3=Z
∴ The correct answer is option C.
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 16. Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is not allowed).

Answer: C

Explanation:
The given figure is embedded in the third figure as shown below

Hence, the correct answer is Option C

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17. In a certain code language, 'POUND' is coded as '106' and 'CLEAN' is coded as '41'. How will 'MAKER' be coded as in that
language?

A 112

B 78

C 50

D 54

Answer: D

Explanation:
POUND = 16 +15 × 2 + 21 × 2 + 14 + 4 = 106

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CLEAN = 3 + 12 + 5×2 + 1×2 + 14 = 41

Similarly,

MAKER = 13 + 1 × 2 + 11 + 5 × 2 + 18 = 54

∴ The correct answer is option D.

18. Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair
that is different from the rest.

A 37 : 266

B 53 : 378

C 45 : 322

D 43 : 318

Answer: D

Explanation:
In 37 : 266,
37 × 7 + 7 = 259 + 7 = 266
In 53 : 378,
53 × 7 + 7 = 371 + 7 = 378
In 45 : 322,
45 × 7 + 7 = 315 + 7 = 322
In 43 : 318,
43 × 7 + 7 = 301 + 7 = 308
∴ The correct answer is option D.
19. Which of the following Venn diagrams best represents the relationship between the classes?
Tables, Wooden objects, Chairs

Answer: A

Explanation:
Some Tables are Wooden Objects. Some Chairs are Wooden Objects. No Table is Chair.

∴ The Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between Tables, Wooden objects, Chairs is

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Hence, the correct answer is Option A

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20. Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.
(88, 60, 37)

A (56, 38, 28)

B (36, 70, 38)

C (94, 42, 34)

D (43, 49, 27)

Answer: C

Explanation:
In (88, 60, 37)
8 + 8 = 16
6+0=6
16 - 6 = 10 = (3 + 7)
Similarly,
In (94, 42, 34)
9 + 4 = 13
4+2=6
13 - 6 = 7 = (3 + 4)
∴ The correct answer is option C.
21. Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

A 55

B 69

C 205

D 108

Answer: D

Explanation:
The logic here is

Along the columns

112 - 43 = 121 - 64 = 57

122 - 53 = 144 - 125 = 19

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The difference of square of first number and cube second number is equal to third number along the columns.

Similarly along third column,

The required number = 18 2 - 63 = 324 - 216 = 108

Hence, the correct answer is Option D

22. Select the correct mirror image of the given letter-cluster when a vertical mirror is placed on the right side of the cluster.

Answer: D

Explanation:
When a mirror is placed on the right side of the letter cluster,

The facing of the figure to the left and right direction changes to the opposite direction in the mirror image(left facing changes to right
and vice versa). There won't be change in top and bottom direction.

Letter T is which is on the right will be on the left in the mirror image.

∴ The mirror image of the given letter cluster is

Hence, the correct answer is Option D

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23. Apiece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. Select from the given answer figures, how it will
appear when unfolded?

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C

Answer: C

Explanation:
When the paper is unfolded first to the top, 3 squares will appear on the left and 1 square on the right.

When the paper is unfolded again to the left, similar pattern of cutting will appear on the left as shown below

Hence, the correct answer is Option C

24. Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd word.

A Volume

B Gallon

C Weight

D Distance

Answer: B

Explanation:
Only 'Gallon' is the unit of measurement(volume).
∴ The correct answer is option B.
25. ‘Ethiopia’ is related to ‘Africa’ in the same way as ‘Brazil’ is related to ‘_____’,

A Africa

B Brasilia

C North America

D South America

Answer: D

Explanation:
‘Ethiopia’ is related to ‘Africa’ in the same way as ‘Brazil’ is related to 'South America"

∴ The correct answer is option D.

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 General Awareness
26. The Paithan Hydro - Electric Project is on river _____.

A Brahmaputra

B Yamuna

C Narmada

D Godavari

Answer: D

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27. Who designed the logo for Lokpalin India?

A B.P. Raju

B Prashant Mishra

C Deepak Punia

D Kamareddy

Answer: B

28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated _____ its foundation day on January 15, 2020.

A 145 th

B 139 th

C 135 th

D 140 th

Answer: A

29. What does GNP standfor?

A Gramin Nigam Parishad

B Gramin Nisak Praman

C Gross National Product

D Gross National Produce

Answer: C

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30. Which of the following years is called the Year of the Great Divide in the demographic history of India?

A 1921

B 1931

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C 1951

D 1911

Answer: A

31. In which year did the Portuguese capture Goa?

A 1610 AD

B 1475 AD

C 1540 AD

D 1510 AD

Answer: D

32. Name the author of the book ‘Ain-i-Akbari’?

A Todar Mal

B Abu’ Faz!

C Dara Shikoh

D Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana

Answer: B

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33. Protium, deuterium and tritium are the naturally occurring isotopes of:

A nitrogen

B hydrogen

C carbon

D gold

Answer: B

34. Name the Indian equestrian to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics officially after a wait / span of two decades.

A Ghulam Mohammed Khan

B Raghubir Singh

C Fouaad Mirza

D Bishal Singh

Answer: C

35. What is the yellow dust present in the middle of a flower called?

A Zygote

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B Pollen

C Stomata

D Sperm

Answer: B

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36. In which of the following is citric acid present?

A Tamarind

B Lemon

C Black Gram

D Curd

Answer: B

37. Who launched the first phase of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) on 15th January 2020?

A Ajit Pawar

B Devendra Fadnavis

C Narendra Modi

D Uddhav Thackeray

Answer: D

38. ______ are called the ‘Power houses’ of the cell.

A Lungs

B Pituitary glands

C Arteries

D Mitochondria

Answer: D

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39. In which year was the first Round Table Conference held in London?

A 1907

B 1930

C 1919

D 1923

Answer: B

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 40. The Legislative Assembly of which state adopted a new logo on the 9th January 2020?

A Tripura

B Assam

C Andhra Pradesh

D Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: D

41. Name the first actor to win the Oscar Awards.

A Emil Jannings

B Warner Baxter

C Charlie Chaplin

D Lionel Barrymore

Answer: A

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42. Shaukat Kaifi passed away in 2019. She was the mother of which famous actress?

A Dia Mirza

B Shabana Azmi

C Fatima Sana Shaikh

D Urmila Matondkar

Answer: B

43. What does the writ of ‘Mandamus’ mean?

A To be Certified

B We Command

C You May Have the Body

D By What Warrants

Answer: B

44. On which country has the World Anti-doping Agency recently imposed a 4-year ban?

A Russia

B Pakistan

C Brazil

D China

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45. Deficiency of which of the following vitamins causes Night Blindness?

A Vitamin B

B Vitamin D

C Vitamin C

D Vitamin A

Answer: D

46. What is the pass at the southern end of the Nilgiri hills called?

A Chorla ghat pass

B Malshej ghat pass

C Palakkad gap

D Goran ghat pass

Answer: C

47. Jai Prakash Narayan MuseumofSocialism is situated in:

A Vadodara

B New Delhi

C Lucknow

D Amritsar

Answer: C

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48. Which of the following Acts was amended to provide a statutory basis for the implementation of the flexible inflation targeting
(FIT) framework?

A The Industrial Finance Corporation ofIndia Act, 1948

B Banking Regulation Act, 1949

C Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934

D Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act, 1961

Answer: C

49. Fatehabad district derives its name from the eponymous headquarters town founded by _____ in the 14th century, who named it
after his son Fateh Khan.

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A Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

B Firoz Shah Tughlaq

C Humayun

D Allauddin Khilji

Answer: B

50. The wood of which of the following trees is used to make the large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music
known as Bobbili Veena / Saraswathi Veena?

A Walnut wood

B Jackfruit wood

C Teak wood

D Sandal wood

Answer: B

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Quantitative Aptitude
51. Ram makes a profit of 30%by selling an article. What would be the profit percent if it were calculated on the selling price
instead of the cost price? (Correct to one decimal! place)

A 22.4 %

B 23.1 %

C 20.1 %

D 24.2 %

Answer: B

Explanation:
Let the cost price be Rs.100.
130
Selling price = 100 × 100 = Rs.130
30
Profit when it calculated on the selling price = 130 × 100 = 23.07% ≈ 23.1%

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52. Ram and Shyam can complete a task in 6 3 days and 15 days, respectively. They work together for 4 days, and then Ram
leaves. In how many days after Ram leaves, will Shyam complete the remaining task alone?

1
A 1 2 days

B 3 days

C 4 days

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D 2 days
Answer: D

Explanation:
Let the total work be 60 units.
2
(∵ L.C.M. of ( 6 3 = 20/3) and 15 is 60.)
60
Efficiency of Ram = work/time = 20/3 = 9 units/day

Efficiency of Shyam = 60/15 = 4 units/day

Work done by Ram and Shyam in 4 days = efficiency × time = (9 + 4) × 4 = 52 units

Remaining work = 60 - 52 = 8 units

Time taken by Shyam to complete the remaining work = 8/4 = 2 days

53. The following table represents the number of candidates that appeared and qualified in a competitive examination from
different states over five years. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.

The total number of candidates that qualified from all the states together in 1998 is approximately what percentage of the total
number of candidates that qualified from all the states together in 2001? (Correct to Two decimal points)

A 94.7 %

B 97.72 %

C 90.72 %

D 96.70 %

Answer: B

Explanation:
The total number of candidates that qualified from all the states together in 1998 = 980 + 1050 + 1020 + 1240 = 4290

The total number of candidates that qualified from all the states together in 2001 = 1125 + 1020 + 1250 + 995 = 4390
4290
Required percentage = 4390 × = 97.72%

54. If A + B = 12 and AB = 17, What is the value of A3 + B3 ?

A 1116

B 1166

C 1106

D 1213

Answer: A

Explanation:
A3 + B3
= (A + B)3 − 3AB(A + B)

= (12)3 − 3 × 17(12)

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= 1728 - 612 = 1116

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55. In the given figure △ABC, if θ = 80∘ , the measure of each of the other two angles will be:

A 60∘

B 40∘

C 50∘

D 80∘
Answer: C

Explanation:
Angles opposite to equal sides in a triangle are equal.

In △ABC, AC = AB

⇒ ∠ABC = ∠ACB
Let ∠ABC = ∠ACB = x

In △ABC,

∠ABC + ∠ACB + ∠BAC = 180∘

⇒ x + x + θ = 180∘
⇒ 2x + 80∘ = 180∘
⇒ 2x = 100∘
⇒ x = 50∘
⇒ ∠ABC = ∠ACB = 50∘
Hence, the correct answer is Option C

56. If 3A = 4B = 5C , then A : B : C is equal to:

A 10 : 5 : 4

B 10 : 7 : 6

C 20 : 15 : 16

D 20 : 15 : 12

Answer: D

Explanation:
3A = 4B = 5C
let the 3A = 4B = 5C = k

A = k/3

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B = K/4

C = K/5
k k k
A : B : C = 3 : 4 : 5 = 20 : 15 : 12
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57. What is the area of a sector of a circle of radius 14 cm and central angle 450 ? (Take π = 7 )

A 70 cm2

B 77 cm2

C 11 cm2

D 67 cm2

Answer: B

Explanation:
centralangle
Area of a sector of a circle = πr2 × 360

Central angle = 450

r = 14 cm
22 45 22 45
Area of a sector of a circle = 7 × (14)2 × 360 = 7 × 196 × 360

= 77cm2

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Instructions [58 - 59 ]

The following table represents the number of candidates that appeared and qualified in a competitive examination from different
states over five years. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.

58. What is the difference between the number of candidates qualifying in the year 1998, in the states M and P?

A 40

B 50

C 44

D 60

Answer: A

Explanation:
The difference between the number of candidates qualifying in the year 1998, in the states M and P = 1020 - 980 = 40

59. What is the average number of candidates that appeared from State Q during the given years?

A 8880

B 9000

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C 8990

D 8980

Answer: C

Explanation:
Number of candidates that appeared from State Q in all years = 8100 + 9500 + 8700 + 9700 + 8950 = 44950

Average number of candidates that appeared from State Q during the given years = 44950/5 = 89990

(Average = sum of terms/number of terms)

60. Ravi scores 72 % marks in examinations. If these are 360 marks, then the maximum marks are:

A 500

B 450

C 400

D 350

Answer: A

Explanation:
According to question,

72% = 360

Maximum marks(100%) = $$\frac{360}{72} \times 100 = 500

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61. The average age of A, B and C is 20 years, and that of B and C is 25 years. What is the age of A?

A 25 years

B 10 years

C 15 years

D 20 years

Answer: B

Explanation:
Given, the average age of A, B and C is 20 years

⇒ Sum of the ages of A, B and C = 20 x 3 = 60 years

⇒ A + B + C = 60 ..........(1)
Average age of B and C is 25 years

⇒ Sum of the ages of B and C = 25 x 2 = 50 years

⇒ B + C = 50 ..............(2)
From (1) and (2), A = 10 years

∴ Age of A = 10 years
Hence, the correct answer is Option B

62. The single discount equivalent to two successive discounts of 20%and 15% is:

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A 28%

B 30%

C 32%

D 22%

Answer: C

Explanation:
Single discount for successive discounts = 20% + 15% - $$\frac{20% \times 15%}{100}$$

20% + 15% - 3% = 32%

63. What is the smallest integer that is a multiple of 5, 8 and 15?

A 600

B 120

C 60

D 40

Answer: B

Explanation:
Smallest integer that is a multiple of 5, 8 and 15 = 120

($$\because LCM of 5, 8 and 15 is 120.$$)

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64. The simple interest on a sum of money for 3 years at an interest rate of 6% p.a. is Rs.6,750. What will be the compound
interest rounded off on the same sum at the same rate for the same period, compounded annually is closest to :

A Rs. 7,133

B Rs. 7,163

C Rs. 7,103

D Rs. 7,663

Answer: B

Explanation:
Simple interest = $$\frac{prt}{100}$$

r = 6%

t = 3 years

6750 = $$\frac{p\times 6 \times 3}{100}$$

p = Rs.37500

Compound interest = p(1 + $$\frac{r}{100})^t - p$$

= 37500(1 + $$\frac{6}{100})^3 - 37500$$

= 37500 $$\times \frac{106}{100} \times \frac{106}{100} \times \frac{106}{100} - 37500$$

= 44663.1 - 37500 = 7361.1 $$\approx$$ Rs.7361

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 65. In the figure, $$PA$$ is a tangent from an external point $$P$$ to the circle with centre $$O$$. If $$\angle POB = 110^\circ$$,
then the measure of $$\angle APO$$ is:

A $$25^\circ$$

B $$40^\circ$$

C $$20^\circ$$

D $$30^\circ$$

Answer: C

66. In the right triangle shown in the figure ,what is the value of $$\operatorname{cosec}\theta$$ ?

A $$\frac{13}{5}$$

B $$\frac{5}{13}$$

C $$\frac{5}{11}$$

D $$\frac{12}{13}$$

Answer: A

Explanation:
From the right angled triangle,

$$\operatorname{cosec}\theta=\frac{\text{Hypotenuse}}{\text{Opposite side}}=\frac{QR}{PQ}$$

$$\Rightarrow$$ $$\operatorname{cosec}\theta=\frac{13}{5}$$

Hence, the correct answer is Option A

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67. Triangle $$PDC$$ is drawn in side the square $$ABCD$$ of side 24 cm where $$P$$ lies on $$AB$$. What is the area of the
triangle?

A 280 $$cm^{2}$$

B 288 $$cm^{2}$$

C 200 $$cm^{2}$$

D 298 $$cm^{2}$$

Answer: B

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Area of the triangle = $$\frac{1}{2} \times base \times height$$

= $$\frac{1}{2} \times 24 \times 24$$ = 288 $$cm^2$$

68. The value of $$1800\div20\times [(12-6)+(24-12)]$$ is:

A 2720

B 840

C 1720

D 1620

Answer: D

Explanation:
$$1800\div20\times [(12-6)+(24-12)]$$

= $$1800\div20\times [(6)+(12)]$$

= $$90\times [(6)+(12)]$$

= $$90\times 18$$ = 1620

69. $$(3a-4b)^{3}$$ is equal to:

A $$9a^{2}-16b^{2}$$

B $$27a^{3}-64b^{3}-108a^{2}b+144ab^{2}$$

C $$27a^{3}-64b^{3}$$

D $$9a^{2}-24ab+16b^{2}$$

Answer: B

Explanation:
$$(3a-4b)^{3}$$

= $$(3a)^3 - (4b)^3 - 3(3a.4b)(3a-4b)$$

($$\because (a - b)^3 = a^3 - b^3 - 3ab(a - b)$$)

= $$27a^3 - 64b^3 - 36ab(3a-4b)$$

= $$27a^3 - 64b^3 - 108a^2b + 144ab^2$$

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70. Expand: $$(4a+3b+2c)^{2}$$

A $$16a^{2}-9b^{2}+4c^{2}-24ab+12bc-16ca$$

B $$16a^{2}+9b^{2}+4c^{2}+24ab+12bc+16ca$$

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C $$4a^{2}+3b^{2}+2c^{2}+24ab+12bc+16ca$$

D $$16a^{2}+9b^{2}+4c^{2}-24ab-12bc-16ca$$

Answer: B

Explanation:
$$(4a+3b+2c)^{2}$$

= $$(4a)^2 + (3b)^2 + (2c)^2 + 2(4a.3b + 3b.2c + 2c.4a)$$

($$\because (a + b + c)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2(a + b + c))$$

= $$16a^2 + 9b^2 + 4c^2 + 2(12ab + 6bc + 8ac)$$

= $$16a^2 + 9b^2 + 4c^2 + 24ab + 12bc + 16ac$$

71. The length, breadth and height of a cuboidal box are in the ratio 7 : 5 : 3 and its whole surface area is 27832 $$cm^{2}$$. Its
volume is:

A 288120 $$cm^{3}$$

B 280120 $$cm^{3}$$

C 208120 $$cm^{3}$$

D 288100 $$cm^{3}$$

Answer: A

Explanation:
Let the length, breadth and height of a cuboid box be 7x, 5x and 3x respectively.

Surface area = 27832 $$cm^{2}$$

2[(length $$\times$$ breadth) + (breadth $$\times$$ height) + (height $$\times$$ length)] = 27832

[(7x $$\times$$ 5x) + (5x $$\times$$ 3x) + (3x $$\times$$ 7x)] = 13916

$$35x^2 + 15x^2 + 21x^2 = 13916$$

$$71x^2 = 13916$$

$$x^2 = 13916/71 = 196$$

x = 14

Volume = length $$\times$$ breadth $$\times$$ height

= 7x $$\times$$ 5x $$\times$$ 3x = 105$$x^3$$

On putting the value of x,

= 105 $$\times (14^3) = 105 \times 2744 = 288120 cm^3$$

72. If $$6tan\theta-5\sqrt3sec\theta+12cot\theta=0,0^{0}<\theta<90^{0}$$, hen the value of $$(cosec\theta+sec\theta)$$ is:

A $$\frac{3+2\sqrt{3}}{2}$$

B $$\frac{2(3+2\sqrt{3})}{3}$$

C $$\frac{2}{3}(3+\sqrt{3})$$

D $$\frac{3+\sqrt{3}}{2}$$

Answer: C

Explanation:
$$6tan\theta-5\sqrt3sec\theta+12cot\theta=0,0^{0}<\theta<90^{0}$$

$$\frac{6sin\theta}{cos\theta}-5\sqrt3(\frac{1}{cos\theta}) + \frac{12cos\theta}{sin\theta} = 0

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$$\frac{6sin^2\theta - 5\sqrt3sin\theta + 12cos^2\theta}{sin\theta cos\theta}$$ = 0

$$\frac{6sin^2\theta + 6cos^2\theta- 5\sqrt3sin\theta + 6cos^2\theta}{sin\theta cos\theta}$$ = 0

$$\frac{6- 5\sqrt3sin\theta + 6cos^2\theta}{sin\theta cos\theta}$$ = 0

$$6- 5\sqrt3sin\theta + 6(1 - sin^2 \theta) = 0$$

$$6sin^2 \theta + 5\sqrt3sin\theta - 12 = 0$$

From LHS,

Put the $$\theta = 60 \degree$$

$$6sin^2 \theta + 5\sqrt3sin\theta - 12$$

$$6sin^2 60 \degree + 5\sqrt3sin60 \degree - 12$$

$$6(\frac{\sqrt3}{2})^2 + 5\sqrt3 \times \frac{\sqrt3}{2} - 12$$

$$\frac{18}{4} + \frac{15}{2} - 12$$ = 0

= RHS

$$(cosec\theta+sec\theta)$$

Put the $$\theta = 60 \degree$$,

= $$(cosec60 \degree+sec60 \degree)$$

= $$\frac{2}{\sqrt3} + 2$$

= $$\frac{2 + 2\sqrt3}{\sqrt3}$$

= $$\frac{2\sqrt3 + 6}{3}$$

= $$\frac{2}{3}(\sqrt3 + 3)$$

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73. The following table represents the number of candidates that appeared and qualified in a competitive examination from
different states over five years. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.

What was the total number of candidates appearing from all the states in the year 1997?

A 27,000

B 72,200

C 27,200

D 2,700

Answer: C

Explanation:
Total number of candidates appearing from all the states in the year 1997 = 5200 + 7500 + 6400 + 8100 = 27,200

74. Seema flies a kite on a 16 m string at an inclination of $$60^{0}$$. What is the height (h) of the kite above the ground?

A $$4\sqrt3$$ m

B $$8\sqrt3$$ m

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D $$16\sqrt3$$ m

Answer: B

Explanation:

sin$$\theta$$ = perpendicular/hypotenuse

sin60$$\degree$$ = height/16

$$\frac{\sqrt3}{2}$$ = height/16

Height = 8$$\sqrt3$$

$$\therefore$$ Kite is 8$$\sqrt3$$ m above of the ground.

75. X and Y are two stations which are 280 km apart. A train starts at a certain time from X and travels towards Y at 60 km/h. After
2 hours, another train starts from Y and travels towards X at 20 km/h. After how many hours does the train leaving from X
meets the train which left from Y?

A 2 hours

B 6 hours

C 3 hours

D 4 hours

Answer: D

Explanation:
Distance between X and Y = 280 km

Speed of train which starts from station A = 60 km/hr

Distance covered in 2 hours = 60 $$\times$$ 2 = 120 km

Remaining distance = 280 - 120 = 160 km

Relative speed in opposite direction = 60 + 20 = 80 km/hr

Time taken to cover 160 km = 160/80 = 2 hr

Time taken when train leaving from X meets the train which left from Y = 2 + 2 = 4 hr

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76. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Solemn

A Furious

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C Serious

D Ordinary

Answer: C

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77. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.If there is no need to substitute
it, select No improvement.

You will not learn cycling unless you don't try .

A unless you try

B until you are not trying

C until you don't try

D unless you didn't try

Answer: A

78. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Kill two birds with one stone

A To achieve two results with a single effort

B To try something impossible

C To be an expert shooter

D To plan two murders simultaneously

Answer: A

79. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

Fortunately, the fire did not cause much damage.

A Fortunately, not much damage is caused by the fire

B Fortunately, not much damage was caused by the fire

C Fortunately, not much damage is being caused by the fire.

D Fortunately, not much damage was being caused by the fire.

Answer: B

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80. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Rahul said to his mother, "Can | go out and play now?"

A Rahul asked his mother if can he go out and play now.

B Rahul asked his mother that could he go out and play then

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D Rahul asked his mother if he could go out and play then.

Answer: D

81. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.If there is no need to substitute
it, select No improvement.

Our new office will become operational from a weeks time.

A in a week's time

B No improvement

C by the week's time

D for a weeks time

Answer: A

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.

Tourism can cause social, cultural or environmental disruption. The greatest concern is (1)_____ damage to environment. In order to
attract more tourists, (2)_____ resorts are built which take neither the local architecture (3)_____ the ecology into consideration. Natural
systems get (4)_____ as a result of indiscriminate construction to provide water (5)_____ waste disposal facilities along with
recreational arrangements to tourists.

82. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number(1).

A an

B one

C a

D the

Answer: D

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83. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number(2).

A sprawling

B scheming

C spreading

D stretching

Answer: A

84. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number(3).

A none

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C nor

D or

Answer: C

85. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number(4).

A destroyed

B distracted

C dismayed

D displayed

Answer: A

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86. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number(5).

A and

B but

C also

D as

Answer: A

87. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Central character in a story or play

A Hedonist

B Cartoonist

C Protagonist

D Opportunist

Answer: C

88. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Eradicate

A Condense

B Approve

C Magnify

D Uproot

Answer: D

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A. These baits were temptations that people couldn't resist.

B. He evolved a theory that the world was a rat-trap.
C. Once,a peddler sat looking at his rat-traps.
D. Here, people lay baits for others.

A BDAC

B CADB

C DACB

D CBDA

Answer: D

90. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Makeoff with

A To run away

B To transfer

C To discover

D To understand

Answer: A

91. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
If a few drops of lemon are put in the milk, it has turned sour.

A it has turned sour

B drops of lemon

C If a few

D are put in the milk

Answer: A

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A Potraite

B Pageant

C Pamphlet

D Persevere

Answer: A

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Do you want to _____ to Reader's Digest magazine?

A ranscribe

B describe

C subscribe

D prescribe

Answer: C

94. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A Failure

B Furious

C Journy

D elicious

Answer: C

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95. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Rear

A Lower

B Front

C Hind

D Back

Answer: B

96. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

A. Their prestige and glory spread far and wide.

B. The first Olympics were held at Olympia in Greece in 776 B.C.
C. It was because the Christians believed that they encouraged pagan worship in temples.
D. However, with the advent of Christianity, the games lost their importance.

A DCAB

B BADC

C BCDA

D ACDB

Answer: B

97. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Persuade

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A Dissuade

B Pervade

C Induce

D Impress

Answer: A

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98. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Person or animal living on another

A Parasite

B Pupil

C Heir

D Successor

Answer: A

99. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Mohit did not went to school yesterday as he was unwell.

A yesterday as he

B was unwell

C Mohit did not

D went to school

Answer: D

100. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

Your demands are bound to lead to _____ in the family.

A absence

B discord

C decrease

D barrier

Answer: B

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