AFCAT Past Year Paper (Solved): II/2012 | IAF AFCAT Past Year Papers PDF Download

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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1- 3) : Read the following passage
carefully and answer the questions given below:
The development and widespread use of computer technology
and the internet have transformed how we communicate, how
business is conducted, how information is dispersed, and how
society is organised. Prior to 1980, in-depth information about
any one subject matter was attained through laborious research
involving countless visits to libraries and via repeated interviews
with persons of known reputation and reputable expertise. Now , a
great deal of information is available at the click of a mouse button,
all attainable from within the confines of one's own home or from
the use of a computer in an office. Previous labour-intensive
support Jobs. such as loading and unpacking of trucks', luggage
handling at airports, and food manufacturing, once performed by
a large middle-class workforce, are now performed routinely by
robots which are monitored by computer-controlled systems. Our
lives have been simplified but these benefits which have been
ushered in by the technology revolution have had an adverse
effect on the core of our interpersonal-relationships. Mere
communication is no longer via postal mail or face-to-face contact,
but rather via electronic email, personal internet message boards
and by virtue of hand-held personal electronic assistants.
Although computer technology has brought us to within a mouse-
click of any sought-after piece of information, this technology
boom has sequestered us to the confines of our computer desks
and homes and has removed us away from those traditional
settings where personal and communication skills are developed.
1. The author's attitude the advent of computer technology
can be best summarised as
(a) optimistic and thankful
(b) appreciative but reserved
(c) candid and reverent.
(d) understanding and obsessive
2. The author would agree with which of the following
statements?
(a) The advent of computer technology has decreased
access to libraries
(b) Because of advancements in robotics, labour-intensive
jobs are more plentiful
(c) Although heralded as a great leap forward, the
widespread use of computer technology is not without
its setbacks
(d) Of all the benefits ushered in by the use the internet.
electronic email is the most beneficial
3. The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is
most likely which of the following?
(a) To downplay the need for the internet
(b) To explain how robotics and the internet have had both
a positive and negative influence on how we live
(c) To pave way for the next great technology revolution
(d) To showcase the wonders of recent technology
advancements
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4-6) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
4. OSMOSIS
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
5. OSTRACISE
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
6 . ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7-10) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.
7. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
8. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
9. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
10. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In each of the following questions,
find out which part has an error.
11. If you will (a) / follow my instructions (b)  / you will get (c)
/ a suitable reward for this (d)
12. Harshad, along with (a) / his brother (b) / Ashwani and six
senior officials (c) / were arrested (d)
13. He received timely support (a) / from his elder brother (b) /
who is working abroad (c) / for the last six years (d)
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) II/2012
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1- 3) : Read the following passage
carefully and answer the questions given below:
The development and widespread use of computer technology
and the internet have transformed how we communicate, how
business is conducted, how information is dispersed, and how
society is organised. Prior to 1980, in-depth information about
any one subject matter was attained through laborious research
involving countless visits to libraries and via repeated interviews
with persons of known reputation and reputable expertise. Now , a
great deal of information is available at the click of a mouse button,
all attainable from within the confines of one's own home or from
the use of a computer in an office. Previous labour-intensive
support Jobs. such as loading and unpacking of trucks', luggage
handling at airports, and food manufacturing, once performed by
a large middle-class workforce, are now performed routinely by
robots which are monitored by computer-controlled systems. Our
lives have been simplified but these benefits which have been
ushered in by the technology revolution have had an adverse
effect on the core of our interpersonal-relationships. Mere
communication is no longer via postal mail or face-to-face contact,
but rather via electronic email, personal internet message boards
and by virtue of hand-held personal electronic assistants.
Although computer technology has brought us to within a mouse-
click of any sought-after piece of information, this technology
boom has sequestered us to the confines of our computer desks
and homes and has removed us away from those traditional
settings where personal and communication skills are developed.
1. The author's attitude the advent of computer technology
can be best summarised as
(a) optimistic and thankful
(b) appreciative but reserved
(c) candid and reverent.
(d) understanding and obsessive
2. The author would agree with which of the following
statements?
(a) The advent of computer technology has decreased
access to libraries
(b) Because of advancements in robotics, labour-intensive
jobs are more plentiful
(c) Although heralded as a great leap forward, the
widespread use of computer technology is not without
its setbacks
(d) Of all the benefits ushered in by the use the internet.
electronic email is the most beneficial
3. The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is
most likely which of the following?
(a) To downplay the need for the internet
(b) To explain how robotics and the internet have had both
a positive and negative influence on how we live
(c) To pave way for the next great technology revolution
(d) To showcase the wonders of recent technology
advancements
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4-6) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
4. OSMOSIS
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
5. OSTRACISE
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
6 . ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7-10) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.
7. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
8. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
9. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
10. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In each of the following questions,
find out which part has an error.
11. If you will (a) / follow my instructions (b)  / you will get (c)
/ a suitable reward for this (d)
12. Harshad, along with (a) / his brother (b) / Ashwani and six
senior officials (c) / were arrested (d)
13. He received timely support (a) / from his elder brother (b) /
who is working abroad (c) / for the last six years (d)
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) II/2012
2012/II-2 Solved Paper 2012- II
14. One of the drawbacks (a) / of modern education are (b) / that
it does not encourage original thinking (c) / No error (d)
15. Morphine and other (a) / narcotic drugs are valuable (b)
/ medically , if misused (c) / it can cause irreparable damage (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : Pick up the most effective word from
the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence
meaningfully complete.
16. His book was marked by many ______ remarks which made
us forget its main theme.
(a) irrelevant (b) objective
(c) slanted (d) digressive
17. Some people have the capacity for learning foreign languages
but they have no ________ to speak.
(a) interest (b) ability
(c) fondness (d) inclination
18. The dispute among the parties became so _______ that
there was every likelihood of a free exchange of blows
(a) complicated (b) acrimonious
(c) bellicose (d) aggressive
19. The judge decided to resign when he was _______ for
promotion to Chief Justice.
(a) passed by (b) passed out
(c) passed off (d) passed over
20. Questions will be answered by a _______ of experts.
(a) staff (b) panel
(c) bunch (d) band
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21- 40) : Choose the correct answer .
21. Who among the following had discovered the Bramhi Script
in 1838?
(a) Sir William Jones (b) Dr. Rajendra Lal Mitra
(c) Dr. Bhaw Dagi (d) Jones Prinsep
22. Who was known as father of administration in medieval
India?
(a) Akbar (b) Sher Shah Suri
(c) Humayun (d) Aurangzeb
23. Brahma Samaj was founded by
(a) Raja Rammohan Roy (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) W illiam Carey (d) Jonathan Duncan
24. Who discharges the function of the President when vacancy
occur In the office of President & Vice President
simultaneously , owing to removal, death, resignation or th
incumbent or otherwise?
(a) Chief Justice of High Court
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
25. With which sport is Lewis Hamilton associated?
(a) Golf (b) Hockey
(c) Billiards (d) F – 1
26. From which country does the top seeded Tennis player
Rafael Nadal hail from?
(a) France (b) Germany
(c) Spain (d) Russia
27. Which Indian Boxer won the gold medal in 60 kg category in
Asian game and became the youngest to win a boxing gold
for India?
(a) V ijendra Singh (b) Vikas Krishan
(c) Ranjan Sodhi (d) Somdev
28. In 2010 Leander Paes in partnership with Cara Black won
the mixed doubles title of
(a) Australian Open Tennis Championship
(b) Wimblendon Open Tennis Championship
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
29. Term 'Prime V ertical' in astronomy is defined as
(a) the vertical circle which passes through the east and
west point of the horizon and is at right angles to the
meridian of the place.
(b) the vertical circle which passes through the north and
south pain of he horizon and is at right angles to the
meridian of the place.
(c) the vertical circle which passes through the east and
west pain of the horizon and is parallel to the meridian
of the place.
(d) the vertical circle which passes through the north and
south point of the horizon and is parallel to the meridian
of the place.
30. MGNREGA stands for
(a) Mahatma Gandhi National Revenue Engagement
Guarantee Association
(b) Maharaja National Revenue Employment Guarantee
Act
(c) Mahanagar National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(d) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employ ment Guarantee
Act
31. River Jhelum emerges from
(a) Northern slopes of the Kailash range
(b) Spring at V erinag
(c) Rakas Lake
(d) Amarkantak plateau
32. Haematite ores is the ore of which metal?
(a) Iron (b) Al uminiu m
(c) Zink- (d) Cobalt
33. Green revolution relates to which of the following?
(a) Self-dependence in foodgrains production
(b) Self-dependence in milk production
(c) Self-dependence in petroleum crude oil production
(d) None of the above
34. Nuclear Submarine Akula has been handed over to India
recently by
(a) France (b) Germany
(c) USA (d) Russia
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1- 3) : Read the following passage
carefully and answer the questions given below:
The development and widespread use of computer technology
and the internet have transformed how we communicate, how
business is conducted, how information is dispersed, and how
society is organised. Prior to 1980, in-depth information about
any one subject matter was attained through laborious research
involving countless visits to libraries and via repeated interviews
with persons of known reputation and reputable expertise. Now , a
great deal of information is available at the click of a mouse button,
all attainable from within the confines of one's own home or from
the use of a computer in an office. Previous labour-intensive
support Jobs. such as loading and unpacking of trucks', luggage
handling at airports, and food manufacturing, once performed by
a large middle-class workforce, are now performed routinely by
robots which are monitored by computer-controlled systems. Our
lives have been simplified but these benefits which have been
ushered in by the technology revolution have had an adverse
effect on the core of our interpersonal-relationships. Mere
communication is no longer via postal mail or face-to-face contact,
but rather via electronic email, personal internet message boards
and by virtue of hand-held personal electronic assistants.
Although computer technology has brought us to within a mouse-
click of any sought-after piece of information, this technology
boom has sequestered us to the confines of our computer desks
and homes and has removed us away from those traditional
settings where personal and communication skills are developed.
1. The author's attitude the advent of computer technology
can be best summarised as
(a) optimistic and thankful
(b) appreciative but reserved
(c) candid and reverent.
(d) understanding and obsessive
2. The author would agree with which of the following
statements?
(a) The advent of computer technology has decreased
access to libraries
(b) Because of advancements in robotics, labour-intensive
jobs are more plentiful
(c) Although heralded as a great leap forward, the
widespread use of computer technology is not without
its setbacks
(d) Of all the benefits ushered in by the use the internet.
electronic email is the most beneficial
3. The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is
most likely which of the following?
(a) To downplay the need for the internet
(b) To explain how robotics and the internet have had both
a positive and negative influence on how we live
(c) To pave way for the next great technology revolution
(d) To showcase the wonders of recent technology
advancements
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4-6) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
4. OSMOSIS
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
5. OSTRACISE
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
6 . ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7-10) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.
7. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
8. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
9. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
10. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In each of the following questions,
find out which part has an error.
11. If you will (a) / follow my instructions (b)  / you will get (c)
/ a suitable reward for this (d)
12. Harshad, along with (a) / his brother (b) / Ashwani and six
senior officials (c) / were arrested (d)
13. He received timely support (a) / from his elder brother (b) /
who is working abroad (c) / for the last six years (d)
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) II/2012
2012/II-2 Solved Paper 2012- II
14. One of the drawbacks (a) / of modern education are (b) / that
it does not encourage original thinking (c) / No error (d)
15. Morphine and other (a) / narcotic drugs are valuable (b)
/ medically , if misused (c) / it can cause irreparable damage (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : Pick up the most effective word from
the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence
meaningfully complete.
16. His book was marked by many ______ remarks which made
us forget its main theme.
(a) irrelevant (b) objective
(c) slanted (d) digressive
17. Some people have the capacity for learning foreign languages
but they have no ________ to speak.
(a) interest (b) ability
(c) fondness (d) inclination
18. The dispute among the parties became so _______ that
there was every likelihood of a free exchange of blows
(a) complicated (b) acrimonious
(c) bellicose (d) aggressive
19. The judge decided to resign when he was _______ for
promotion to Chief Justice.
(a) passed by (b) passed out
(c) passed off (d) passed over
20. Questions will be answered by a _______ of experts.
(a) staff (b) panel
(c) bunch (d) band
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21- 40) : Choose the correct answer .
21. Who among the following had discovered the Bramhi Script
in 1838?
(a) Sir William Jones (b) Dr. Rajendra Lal Mitra
(c) Dr. Bhaw Dagi (d) Jones Prinsep
22. Who was known as father of administration in medieval
India?
(a) Akbar (b) Sher Shah Suri
(c) Humayun (d) Aurangzeb
23. Brahma Samaj was founded by
(a) Raja Rammohan Roy (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) W illiam Carey (d) Jonathan Duncan
24. Who discharges the function of the President when vacancy
occur In the office of President & Vice President
simultaneously , owing to removal, death, resignation or th
incumbent or otherwise?
(a) Chief Justice of High Court
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
25. With which sport is Lewis Hamilton associated?
(a) Golf (b) Hockey
(c) Billiards (d) F – 1
26. From which country does the top seeded Tennis player
Rafael Nadal hail from?
(a) France (b) Germany
(c) Spain (d) Russia
27. Which Indian Boxer won the gold medal in 60 kg category in
Asian game and became the youngest to win a boxing gold
for India?
(a) V ijendra Singh (b) Vikas Krishan
(c) Ranjan Sodhi (d) Somdev
28. In 2010 Leander Paes in partnership with Cara Black won
the mixed doubles title of
(a) Australian Open Tennis Championship
(b) Wimblendon Open Tennis Championship
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
29. Term 'Prime V ertical' in astronomy is defined as
(a) the vertical circle which passes through the east and
west point of the horizon and is at right angles to the
meridian of the place.
(b) the vertical circle which passes through the north and
south pain of he horizon and is at right angles to the
meridian of the place.
(c) the vertical circle which passes through the east and
west pain of the horizon and is parallel to the meridian
of the place.
(d) the vertical circle which passes through the north and
south point of the horizon and is parallel to the meridian
of the place.
30. MGNREGA stands for
(a) Mahatma Gandhi National Revenue Engagement
Guarantee Association
(b) Maharaja National Revenue Employment Guarantee
Act
(c) Mahanagar National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(d) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employ ment Guarantee
Act
31. River Jhelum emerges from
(a) Northern slopes of the Kailash range
(b) Spring at V erinag
(c) Rakas Lake
(d) Amarkantak plateau
32. Haematite ores is the ore of which metal?
(a) Iron (b) Al uminiu m
(c) Zink- (d) Cobalt
33. Green revolution relates to which of the following?
(a) Self-dependence in foodgrains production
(b) Self-dependence in milk production
(c) Self-dependence in petroleum crude oil production
(d) None of the above
34. Nuclear Submarine Akula has been handed over to India
recently by
(a) France (b) Germany
(c) USA (d) Russia
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35. Who is the author of book 'The Fragrance of Forgotten
Y ears'?
(a) David Omand (b) Bilkees Latif
(c) Pranab Bardhan (d) Jagat S. Mehta
36. Vertebrates have two endocrine glands associated with
the brain, namely
(a) Thyroid, Thymus (b) Pituitary , Pancreas
(c) Pituitary , Pineal (d) Pancreas, Pineal
37. The layer common to two adjacent plant cells called Middle
Lamella is composed of
(a) Calcium Phosphate (b) Calcium Sulphate
(c) Calcium Carbonate (d) Calcium Pectate
38. With the increase of the effective nuclear charge, the size of
the atom or ion
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) remain the same, since it has no bearing on size
(d) it will depend on period to period and group to group
39. On which of the following statements, is the kinetic theory
of matter base?
(a) Matter is made up of molecules
(b) Molecules are in rapid motion
(c) Molecules experience forces of attraction between one
another
(d) All of the above
40. When heated with chloroform, secondary amines and tertiary
amines
(a) gives isocyanides
(b) gives cyanides
(c) do not give isocyanides
(d) Both (a) and (b)
41. The number whose square is equal to the difference of the
squares of 40 and 32 is
(a) 45.09 (b) 24
(c) 25 (d) 28
42. 5 buckets of water fill a tank when the capacity of each
bucket is 8 litres How many buckets will be needed to fill the
same tank, if the capacity of the bucket is 4 litres?
(a) 12 (b) 24
(c) 10 (d) 30
43. A vessel, full of water, weighs 27.5 kg. when the vessel is
1/4 full, it weighs 12.26 kg.  Find the weight of empty vessel?
(a) 7.18 kg (b) 6.54 kg
(c) 2.75 kg (d) 2 5 kg
44. If a+b = 10 and ab = 21, find the value of a
3
+b
3
(a) 370 (b) 210
(c) 730 (d) 598
45. If a/(a+b)=17/23, what is (a+b)/(a – b) equal to?
(a) 13/7 (b) 23/11
(c) 14/5 (d) 25/9
46.
2
(598 479) (598 479)
(598 479)
2
+ --
´
 =
(a) 2 (b) 6
(c) 4 (d) 8
47. A man’s average monthly expenditure for the first four
months of the year was ` 225.25. For the next five months,
the average monthly expenditure was ` 20.75 more than what
it was during the first four months. If the person spent ` 700
in all during the remaining three months of the year, find
what percntage of his annual income of ` 3500 he saved in
the year?
(a) 10% (b) 15%
(c) 19.11% (d) 25%
48. The ratio of the present age of P and Q is 2:3. The ratio of
their age after 18 years will be 4:5. What is the present age
of Q?
(a) 26 years (b) 25 years
(c) 24 years (d) 27 years
49. The mean temperature of Monday to Wednesday was 37ºC
and of Tuesday to Thursday was 34°C. If the temperature
on Thursday was 4/5
th
 that of Monday, the temperature on
Thursday’ was
(a) 36.5°C (b) 36ºC
(c) 35.5°C (d) 34°C
50. Srinivasan invests two equal amounts in two banks giving
10% and 12% rate of interest respectively . At the end of year
the interest earned is ` 1650. Find the sum invested in each.
(a) `  8500 (b) `  15000
(c) `  7500 (d) `  17,000
51. The simple interest on sum of money is 1/9 of the sum. The
number of years is numerically equal to the rate percent per
annum. The rate percent per annum is
(a) 3.33 (b) 5
(c) 6.66 (d) 10
52. A sum of ` 10.000 is lent partly at 8% and the remaining at
10% per annum, If the yearly  interest on the average is
9.2%. the money lent at 10% is
(a) `  6000 (b) `  5500
(c) `  5000 (d) `  4500
53. In an election between two candidates, 60% of the voters
cast their votes, out of which 4% of the votes were declared
invalid. A candidate got 7344 votes which were 75% of the
total valid votes. Find the total number of votes enrolled in
that election.
(a) 1700 (b) 17590
(c) 17000 (d) 7344
54. If the price of kerosene be raised by 9%, find how much
percent a house holder must reduce his consumption of
kerosene so that not to increase his expenditure
(a) 9% (b) 8.25%
(c) 9% (d) 9.25%
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1- 3) : Read the following passage
carefully and answer the questions given below:
The development and widespread use of computer technology
and the internet have transformed how we communicate, how
business is conducted, how information is dispersed, and how
society is organised. Prior to 1980, in-depth information about
any one subject matter was attained through laborious research
involving countless visits to libraries and via repeated interviews
with persons of known reputation and reputable expertise. Now , a
great deal of information is available at the click of a mouse button,
all attainable from within the confines of one's own home or from
the use of a computer in an office. Previous labour-intensive
support Jobs. such as loading and unpacking of trucks', luggage
handling at airports, and food manufacturing, once performed by
a large middle-class workforce, are now performed routinely by
robots which are monitored by computer-controlled systems. Our
lives have been simplified but these benefits which have been
ushered in by the technology revolution have had an adverse
effect on the core of our interpersonal-relationships. Mere
communication is no longer via postal mail or face-to-face contact,
but rather via electronic email, personal internet message boards
and by virtue of hand-held personal electronic assistants.
Although computer technology has brought us to within a mouse-
click of any sought-after piece of information, this technology
boom has sequestered us to the confines of our computer desks
and homes and has removed us away from those traditional
settings where personal and communication skills are developed.
1. The author's attitude the advent of computer technology
can be best summarised as
(a) optimistic and thankful
(b) appreciative but reserved
(c) candid and reverent.
(d) understanding and obsessive
2. The author would agree with which of the following
statements?
(a) The advent of computer technology has decreased
access to libraries
(b) Because of advancements in robotics, labour-intensive
jobs are more plentiful
(c) Although heralded as a great leap forward, the
widespread use of computer technology is not without
its setbacks
(d) Of all the benefits ushered in by the use the internet.
electronic email is the most beneficial
3. The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is
most likely which of the following?
(a) To downplay the need for the internet
(b) To explain how robotics and the internet have had both
a positive and negative influence on how we live
(c) To pave way for the next great technology revolution
(d) To showcase the wonders of recent technology
advancements
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4-6) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
4. OSMOSIS
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
5. OSTRACISE
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
6 . ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7-10) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.
7. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
8. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
9. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
10. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In each of the following questions,
find out which part has an error.
11. If you will (a) / follow my instructions (b)  / you will get (c)
/ a suitable reward for this (d)
12. Harshad, along with (a) / his brother (b) / Ashwani and six
senior officials (c) / were arrested (d)
13. He received timely support (a) / from his elder brother (b) /
who is working abroad (c) / for the last six years (d)
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
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14. One of the drawbacks (a) / of modern education are (b) / that
it does not encourage original thinking (c) / No error (d)
15. Morphine and other (a) / narcotic drugs are valuable (b)
/ medically , if misused (c) / it can cause irreparable damage (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : Pick up the most effective word from
the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence
meaningfully complete.
16. His book was marked by many ______ remarks which made
us forget its main theme.
(a) irrelevant (b) objective
(c) slanted (d) digressive
17. Some people have the capacity for learning foreign languages
but they have no ________ to speak.
(a) interest (b) ability
(c) fondness (d) inclination
18. The dispute among the parties became so _______ that
there was every likelihood of a free exchange of blows
(a) complicated (b) acrimonious
(c) bellicose (d) aggressive
19. The judge decided to resign when he was _______ for
promotion to Chief Justice.
(a) passed by (b) passed out
(c) passed off (d) passed over
20. Questions will be answered by a _______ of experts.
(a) staff (b) panel
(c) bunch (d) band
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21- 40) : Choose the correct answer .
21. Who among the following had discovered the Bramhi Script
in 1838?
(a) Sir William Jones (b) Dr. Rajendra Lal Mitra
(c) Dr. Bhaw Dagi (d) Jones Prinsep
22. Who was known as father of administration in medieval
India?
(a) Akbar (b) Sher Shah Suri
(c) Humayun (d) Aurangzeb
23. Brahma Samaj was founded by
(a) Raja Rammohan Roy (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) W illiam Carey (d) Jonathan Duncan
24. Who discharges the function of the President when vacancy
occur In the office of President & Vice President
simultaneously , owing to removal, death, resignation or th
incumbent or otherwise?
(a) Chief Justice of High Court
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
25. With which sport is Lewis Hamilton associated?
(a) Golf (b) Hockey
(c) Billiards (d) F – 1
26. From which country does the top seeded Tennis player
Rafael Nadal hail from?
(a) France (b) Germany
(c) Spain (d) Russia
27. Which Indian Boxer won the gold medal in 60 kg category in
Asian game and became the youngest to win a boxing gold
for India?
(a) V ijendra Singh (b) Vikas Krishan
(c) Ranjan Sodhi (d) Somdev
28. In 2010 Leander Paes in partnership with Cara Black won
the mixed doubles title of
(a) Australian Open Tennis Championship
(b) Wimblendon Open Tennis Championship
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
29. Term 'Prime V ertical' in astronomy is defined as
(a) the vertical circle which passes through the east and
west point of the horizon and is at right angles to the
meridian of the place.
(b) the vertical circle which passes through the north and
south pain of he horizon and is at right angles to the
meridian of the place.
(c) the vertical circle which passes through the east and
west pain of the horizon and is parallel to the meridian
of the place.
(d) the vertical circle which passes through the north and
south point of the horizon and is parallel to the meridian
of the place.
30. MGNREGA stands for
(a) Mahatma Gandhi National Revenue Engagement
Guarantee Association
(b) Maharaja National Revenue Employment Guarantee
Act
(c) Mahanagar National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(d) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employ ment Guarantee
Act
31. River Jhelum emerges from
(a) Northern slopes of the Kailash range
(b) Spring at V erinag
(c) Rakas Lake
(d) Amarkantak plateau
32. Haematite ores is the ore of which metal?
(a) Iron (b) Al uminiu m
(c) Zink- (d) Cobalt
33. Green revolution relates to which of the following?
(a) Self-dependence in foodgrains production
(b) Self-dependence in milk production
(c) Self-dependence in petroleum crude oil production
(d) None of the above
34. Nuclear Submarine Akula has been handed over to India
recently by
(a) France (b) Germany
(c) USA (d) Russia
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35. Who is the author of book 'The Fragrance of Forgotten
Y ears'?
(a) David Omand (b) Bilkees Latif
(c) Pranab Bardhan (d) Jagat S. Mehta
36. Vertebrates have two endocrine glands associated with
the brain, namely
(a) Thyroid, Thymus (b) Pituitary , Pancreas
(c) Pituitary , Pineal (d) Pancreas, Pineal
37. The layer common to two adjacent plant cells called Middle
Lamella is composed of
(a) Calcium Phosphate (b) Calcium Sulphate
(c) Calcium Carbonate (d) Calcium Pectate
38. With the increase of the effective nuclear charge, the size of
the atom or ion
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) remain the same, since it has no bearing on size
(d) it will depend on period to period and group to group
39. On which of the following statements, is the kinetic theory
of matter base?
(a) Matter is made up of molecules
(b) Molecules are in rapid motion
(c) Molecules experience forces of attraction between one
another
(d) All of the above
40. When heated with chloroform, secondary amines and tertiary
amines
(a) gives isocyanides
(b) gives cyanides
(c) do not give isocyanides
(d) Both (a) and (b)
41. The number whose square is equal to the difference of the
squares of 40 and 32 is
(a) 45.09 (b) 24
(c) 25 (d) 28
42. 5 buckets of water fill a tank when the capacity of each
bucket is 8 litres How many buckets will be needed to fill the
same tank, if the capacity of the bucket is 4 litres?
(a) 12 (b) 24
(c) 10 (d) 30
43. A vessel, full of water, weighs 27.5 kg. when the vessel is
1/4 full, it weighs 12.26 kg.  Find the weight of empty vessel?
(a) 7.18 kg (b) 6.54 kg
(c) 2.75 kg (d) 2 5 kg
44. If a+b = 10 and ab = 21, find the value of a
3
+b
3
(a) 370 (b) 210
(c) 730 (d) 598
45. If a/(a+b)=17/23, what is (a+b)/(a – b) equal to?
(a) 13/7 (b) 23/11
(c) 14/5 (d) 25/9
46.
2
(598 479) (598 479)
(598 479)
2
+ --
´
 =
(a) 2 (b) 6
(c) 4 (d) 8
47. A man’s average monthly expenditure for the first four
months of the year was ` 225.25. For the next five months,
the average monthly expenditure was ` 20.75 more than what
it was during the first four months. If the person spent ` 700
in all during the remaining three months of the year, find
what percntage of his annual income of ` 3500 he saved in
the year?
(a) 10% (b) 15%
(c) 19.11% (d) 25%
48. The ratio of the present age of P and Q is 2:3. The ratio of
their age after 18 years will be 4:5. What is the present age
of Q?
(a) 26 years (b) 25 years
(c) 24 years (d) 27 years
49. The mean temperature of Monday to Wednesday was 37ºC
and of Tuesday to Thursday was 34°C. If the temperature
on Thursday was 4/5
th
 that of Monday, the temperature on
Thursday’ was
(a) 36.5°C (b) 36ºC
(c) 35.5°C (d) 34°C
50. Srinivasan invests two equal amounts in two banks giving
10% and 12% rate of interest respectively . At the end of year
the interest earned is ` 1650. Find the sum invested in each.
(a) `  8500 (b) `  15000
(c) `  7500 (d) `  17,000
51. The simple interest on sum of money is 1/9 of the sum. The
number of years is numerically equal to the rate percent per
annum. The rate percent per annum is
(a) 3.33 (b) 5
(c) 6.66 (d) 10
52. A sum of ` 10.000 is lent partly at 8% and the remaining at
10% per annum, If the yearly  interest on the average is
9.2%. the money lent at 10% is
(a) `  6000 (b) `  5500
(c) `  5000 (d) `  4500
53. In an election between two candidates, 60% of the voters
cast their votes, out of which 4% of the votes were declared
invalid. A candidate got 7344 votes which were 75% of the
total valid votes. Find the total number of votes enrolled in
that election.
(a) 1700 (b) 17590
(c) 17000 (d) 7344
54. If the price of kerosene be raised by 9%, find how much
percent a house holder must reduce his consumption of
kerosene so that not to increase his expenditure
(a) 9% (b) 8.25%
(c) 9% (d) 9.25%
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55. Sixty five pupils from a school entered for an examination
and 80% of them passed. Another school entered 10 more
pupils than the first school and four more pupils passed.
The % of pass in the second school was
(a) 75% (b) 84%
(c) 72% (d) 74.6%
56. A jar contains black and white marbles. If there are ten marbles
in the jar, then which of the following could not be the ratio
of black to white marbles?
(a) 9:1 (b) 7:3
(c) 1:10 (d) 1:4
57. A sum of money is to be distributed among P , Q and R in the
ratio of 6:19:7. If R gives ` 200 from his share to Q, the ratio
of P , Q and R becomes 3:10:3, what is the total sum?
(a) `  3200 (b) ` 12800
(c) `  6400 (d) data inadequate
58. In what ratio should tea worth ` 10 per kg be mixed with tea
worth ` 14 per kg so that the average price of the mixture
may be ` 11 per kg?
(a) 2:1 (b) 3:1
(c) 3:2 (d) 4:3
59. Calculate the amount on ` 1250 for 2 years at 4% per annum.
compounded yearly.
(a) ` 676 (b) ` 1352
(c) `  1778 (d) ` 255
60. A sum of ` 3200 is lent out into two parts, one at 6% and
another at 4%. If the total annual income is ` 176, find the
money lent at 6%.
(a) `  2400 (b) ` 800
(c) `  1600 (d) ` 3200
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 61-70) : In the following questions the words
qiven bear a certain relationship. Find out from the choices the
words with the same relationship.
61. Surgeon : Scalpel
(a) Musician : Instrument (b) Sculptor : Chisel
(c) Carpenter : Cabinet (d) Baker : Oven
62. Creche : Infants
(a) School : Pupils (b) Deck : Sailors
(c) Cottage : Guests (d) Aircraft : Crew
63. Pesticide : Plant
(a) Injection : Disease (b) Teacher : Student
(c) Medicine : Cure (d) V accination : Body
64 . Stare : Glance
(a) Gulp : Sip (b) Story : tell
(c) Hunt : Stalk (d) Step : Walk
65. Fish : Aquarium
(a) Student : Hostel (b) Bird : Forest
(c) Goods : Consignment (d) Bee : Apiary
66. Ecstasy : Pleasure
(a) Hatred : Affection (b) Rage : Anger
(c) Joy : Grief (d) Mumble : Speak
67. Necromancy : Ghosts
(a) Romance : Stories (b) Magic : Amulets
(c) Alchemy : Gold (d) Sorcery : Spirit
68. Coin : Mint
(a) Grain : Field (b) Hay : Stable
(c) Wine : Brewery (d) Book : Publisher
69. Oak : Coniferous
(a) Chimpanzee : Ape (b) Animals : Carnivore
(c) Fish : Sea (d) Tree : Grove
70. Onam: Kerala
(a) Christmas : Christians
(b) Bhangra : Punjab
(c) Kathak : Uttar Pradesh
(d) Bihu : Assam
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-75) : In each of the following questions, a
group of three inter related words is given. Choose a word from
the given alternatives, that belongs to the same group.
71. Calendar : Dates : : Dictionary : ?
(a) V ocabulary (b) Language
(c) Words (d) Book
72. Heed : Neglect : : Pacify : ?
(a) Incite (b) Allay
(c) W ar (d) V ictory
73. Malaria : Disease : : Sword : ?
(a) Wound (b) Spear
(c) Weapon (d) Rifle
74. Eye : Wink : : Heart: ?
(a) Move (b) Throb
(c) Pump (d) Quiver
75. Earth : Sun : : Moon : ?
(a) Orbit (b) Sky
(c) Star (d) Earth
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 76-80) : Choose the word which is least like
the other words in the group.
76. (a) Rose (b) Lotus
(c) Marigold (d) Tulip
77. (a) Book (b) Sharpener
(c) Pencil (d) Paper
78. (a) Copper (b) Tin
(c) Brass (d) Zinc
79. (a) Kiwi (b) Eagle
(c) Emu (d) Penguin
80. (a) Raniganj (b) Jharia
(c) Bokaro (d) Baroda
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 81 to 85): There are two sets of figures namely
the Problem figures containing five figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Answer
figures (a), (b), (c), (d). Select one figure from the Answer figures
which will continue the same series as given in the Problem
figures.
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1- 3) : Read the following passage
carefully and answer the questions given below:
The development and widespread use of computer technology
and the internet have transformed how we communicate, how
business is conducted, how information is dispersed, and how
society is organised. Prior to 1980, in-depth information about
any one subject matter was attained through laborious research
involving countless visits to libraries and via repeated interviews
with persons of known reputation and reputable expertise. Now , a
great deal of information is available at the click of a mouse button,
all attainable from within the confines of one's own home or from
the use of a computer in an office. Previous labour-intensive
support Jobs. such as loading and unpacking of trucks', luggage
handling at airports, and food manufacturing, once performed by
a large middle-class workforce, are now performed routinely by
robots which are monitored by computer-controlled systems. Our
lives have been simplified but these benefits which have been
ushered in by the technology revolution have had an adverse
effect on the core of our interpersonal-relationships. Mere
communication is no longer via postal mail or face-to-face contact,
but rather via electronic email, personal internet message boards
and by virtue of hand-held personal electronic assistants.
Although computer technology has brought us to within a mouse-
click of any sought-after piece of information, this technology
boom has sequestered us to the confines of our computer desks
and homes and has removed us away from those traditional
settings where personal and communication skills are developed.
1. The author's attitude the advent of computer technology
can be best summarised as
(a) optimistic and thankful
(b) appreciative but reserved
(c) candid and reverent.
(d) understanding and obsessive
2. The author would agree with which of the following
statements?
(a) The advent of computer technology has decreased
access to libraries
(b) Because of advancements in robotics, labour-intensive
jobs are more plentiful
(c) Although heralded as a great leap forward, the
widespread use of computer technology is not without
its setbacks
(d) Of all the benefits ushered in by the use the internet.
electronic email is the most beneficial
3. The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is
most likely which of the following?
(a) To downplay the need for the internet
(b) To explain how robotics and the internet have had both
a positive and negative influence on how we live
(c) To pave way for the next great technology revolution
(d) To showcase the wonders of recent technology
advancements
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4-6) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
4. OSMOSIS
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
5. OSTRACISE
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
6 . ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7-10) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.
7. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
8. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
9. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
10. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In each of the following questions,
find out which part has an error.
11. If you will (a) / follow my instructions (b)  / you will get (c)
/ a suitable reward for this (d)
12. Harshad, along with (a) / his brother (b) / Ashwani and six
senior officials (c) / were arrested (d)
13. He received timely support (a) / from his elder brother (b) /
who is working abroad (c) / for the last six years (d)
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
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14. One of the drawbacks (a) / of modern education are (b) / that
it does not encourage original thinking (c) / No error (d)
15. Morphine and other (a) / narcotic drugs are valuable (b)
/ medically , if misused (c) / it can cause irreparable damage (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : Pick up the most effective word from
the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence
meaningfully complete.
16. His book was marked by many ______ remarks which made
us forget its main theme.
(a) irrelevant (b) objective
(c) slanted (d) digressive
17. Some people have the capacity for learning foreign languages
but they have no ________ to speak.
(a) interest (b) ability
(c) fondness (d) inclination
18. The dispute among the parties became so _______ that
there was every likelihood of a free exchange of blows
(a) complicated (b) acrimonious
(c) bellicose (d) aggressive
19. The judge decided to resign when he was _______ for
promotion to Chief Justice.
(a) passed by (b) passed out
(c) passed off (d) passed over
20. Questions will be answered by a _______ of experts.
(a) staff (b) panel
(c) bunch (d) band
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21- 40) : Choose the correct answer .
21. Who among the following had discovered the Bramhi Script
in 1838?
(a) Sir William Jones (b) Dr. Rajendra Lal Mitra
(c) Dr. Bhaw Dagi (d) Jones Prinsep
22. Who was known as father of administration in medieval
India?
(a) Akbar (b) Sher Shah Suri
(c) Humayun (d) Aurangzeb
23. Brahma Samaj was founded by
(a) Raja Rammohan Roy (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) W illiam Carey (d) Jonathan Duncan
24. Who discharges the function of the President when vacancy
occur In the office of President & Vice President
simultaneously , owing to removal, death, resignation or th
incumbent or otherwise?
(a) Chief Justice of High Court
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
25. With which sport is Lewis Hamilton associated?
(a) Golf (b) Hockey
(c) Billiards (d) F – 1
26. From which country does the top seeded Tennis player
Rafael Nadal hail from?
(a) France (b) Germany
(c) Spain (d) Russia
27. Which Indian Boxer won the gold medal in 60 kg category in
Asian game and became the youngest to win a boxing gold
for India?
(a) V ijendra Singh (b) Vikas Krishan
(c) Ranjan Sodhi (d) Somdev
28. In 2010 Leander Paes in partnership with Cara Black won
the mixed doubles title of
(a) Australian Open Tennis Championship
(b) Wimblendon Open Tennis Championship
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
29. Term 'Prime V ertical' in astronomy is defined as
(a) the vertical circle which passes through the east and
west point of the horizon and is at right angles to the
meridian of the place.
(b) the vertical circle which passes through the north and
south pain of he horizon and is at right angles to the
meridian of the place.
(c) the vertical circle which passes through the east and
west pain of the horizon and is parallel to the meridian
of the place.
(d) the vertical circle which passes through the north and
south point of the horizon and is parallel to the meridian
of the place.
30. MGNREGA stands for
(a) Mahatma Gandhi National Revenue Engagement
Guarantee Association
(b) Maharaja National Revenue Employment Guarantee
Act
(c) Mahanagar National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(d) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employ ment Guarantee
Act
31. River Jhelum emerges from
(a) Northern slopes of the Kailash range
(b) Spring at V erinag
(c) Rakas Lake
(d) Amarkantak plateau
32. Haematite ores is the ore of which metal?
(a) Iron (b) Al uminiu m
(c) Zink- (d) Cobalt
33. Green revolution relates to which of the following?
(a) Self-dependence in foodgrains production
(b) Self-dependence in milk production
(c) Self-dependence in petroleum crude oil production
(d) None of the above
34. Nuclear Submarine Akula has been handed over to India
recently by
(a) France (b) Germany
(c) USA (d) Russia
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35. Who is the author of book 'The Fragrance of Forgotten
Y ears'?
(a) David Omand (b) Bilkees Latif
(c) Pranab Bardhan (d) Jagat S. Mehta
36. Vertebrates have two endocrine glands associated with
the brain, namely
(a) Thyroid, Thymus (b) Pituitary , Pancreas
(c) Pituitary , Pineal (d) Pancreas, Pineal
37. The layer common to two adjacent plant cells called Middle
Lamella is composed of
(a) Calcium Phosphate (b) Calcium Sulphate
(c) Calcium Carbonate (d) Calcium Pectate
38. With the increase of the effective nuclear charge, the size of
the atom or ion
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) remain the same, since it has no bearing on size
(d) it will depend on period to period and group to group
39. On which of the following statements, is the kinetic theory
of matter base?
(a) Matter is made up of molecules
(b) Molecules are in rapid motion
(c) Molecules experience forces of attraction between one
another
(d) All of the above
40. When heated with chloroform, secondary amines and tertiary
amines
(a) gives isocyanides
(b) gives cyanides
(c) do not give isocyanides
(d) Both (a) and (b)
41. The number whose square is equal to the difference of the
squares of 40 and 32 is
(a) 45.09 (b) 24
(c) 25 (d) 28
42. 5 buckets of water fill a tank when the capacity of each
bucket is 8 litres How many buckets will be needed to fill the
same tank, if the capacity of the bucket is 4 litres?
(a) 12 (b) 24
(c) 10 (d) 30
43. A vessel, full of water, weighs 27.5 kg. when the vessel is
1/4 full, it weighs 12.26 kg.  Find the weight of empty vessel?
(a) 7.18 kg (b) 6.54 kg
(c) 2.75 kg (d) 2 5 kg
44. If a+b = 10 and ab = 21, find the value of a
3
+b
3
(a) 370 (b) 210
(c) 730 (d) 598
45. If a/(a+b)=17/23, what is (a+b)/(a – b) equal to?
(a) 13/7 (b) 23/11
(c) 14/5 (d) 25/9
46.
2
(598 479) (598 479)
(598 479)
2
+ --
´
 =
(a) 2 (b) 6
(c) 4 (d) 8
47. A man’s average monthly expenditure for the first four
months of the year was ` 225.25. For the next five months,
the average monthly expenditure was ` 20.75 more than what
it was during the first four months. If the person spent ` 700
in all during the remaining three months of the year, find
what percntage of his annual income of ` 3500 he saved in
the year?
(a) 10% (b) 15%
(c) 19.11% (d) 25%
48. The ratio of the present age of P and Q is 2:3. The ratio of
their age after 18 years will be 4:5. What is the present age
of Q?
(a) 26 years (b) 25 years
(c) 24 years (d) 27 years
49. The mean temperature of Monday to Wednesday was 37ºC
and of Tuesday to Thursday was 34°C. If the temperature
on Thursday was 4/5
th
 that of Monday, the temperature on
Thursday’ was
(a) 36.5°C (b) 36ºC
(c) 35.5°C (d) 34°C
50. Srinivasan invests two equal amounts in two banks giving
10% and 12% rate of interest respectively . At the end of year
the interest earned is ` 1650. Find the sum invested in each.
(a) `  8500 (b) `  15000
(c) `  7500 (d) `  17,000
51. The simple interest on sum of money is 1/9 of the sum. The
number of years is numerically equal to the rate percent per
annum. The rate percent per annum is
(a) 3.33 (b) 5
(c) 6.66 (d) 10
52. A sum of ` 10.000 is lent partly at 8% and the remaining at
10% per annum, If the yearly  interest on the average is
9.2%. the money lent at 10% is
(a) `  6000 (b) `  5500
(c) `  5000 (d) `  4500
53. In an election between two candidates, 60% of the voters
cast their votes, out of which 4% of the votes were declared
invalid. A candidate got 7344 votes which were 75% of the
total valid votes. Find the total number of votes enrolled in
that election.
(a) 1700 (b) 17590
(c) 17000 (d) 7344
54. If the price of kerosene be raised by 9%, find how much
percent a house holder must reduce his consumption of
kerosene so that not to increase his expenditure
(a) 9% (b) 8.25%
(c) 9% (d) 9.25%
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55. Sixty five pupils from a school entered for an examination
and 80% of them passed. Another school entered 10 more
pupils than the first school and four more pupils passed.
The % of pass in the second school was
(a) 75% (b) 84%
(c) 72% (d) 74.6%
56. A jar contains black and white marbles. If there are ten marbles
in the jar, then which of the following could not be the ratio
of black to white marbles?
(a) 9:1 (b) 7:3
(c) 1:10 (d) 1:4
57. A sum of money is to be distributed among P , Q and R in the
ratio of 6:19:7. If R gives ` 200 from his share to Q, the ratio
of P , Q and R becomes 3:10:3, what is the total sum?
(a) `  3200 (b) ` 12800
(c) `  6400 (d) data inadequate
58. In what ratio should tea worth ` 10 per kg be mixed with tea
worth ` 14 per kg so that the average price of the mixture
may be ` 11 per kg?
(a) 2:1 (b) 3:1
(c) 3:2 (d) 4:3
59. Calculate the amount on ` 1250 for 2 years at 4% per annum.
compounded yearly.
(a) ` 676 (b) ` 1352
(c) `  1778 (d) ` 255
60. A sum of ` 3200 is lent out into two parts, one at 6% and
another at 4%. If the total annual income is ` 176, find the
money lent at 6%.
(a) `  2400 (b) ` 800
(c) `  1600 (d) ` 3200
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 61-70) : In the following questions the words
qiven bear a certain relationship. Find out from the choices the
words with the same relationship.
61. Surgeon : Scalpel
(a) Musician : Instrument (b) Sculptor : Chisel
(c) Carpenter : Cabinet (d) Baker : Oven
62. Creche : Infants
(a) School : Pupils (b) Deck : Sailors
(c) Cottage : Guests (d) Aircraft : Crew
63. Pesticide : Plant
(a) Injection : Disease (b) Teacher : Student
(c) Medicine : Cure (d) V accination : Body
64 . Stare : Glance
(a) Gulp : Sip (b) Story : tell
(c) Hunt : Stalk (d) Step : Walk
65. Fish : Aquarium
(a) Student : Hostel (b) Bird : Forest
(c) Goods : Consignment (d) Bee : Apiary
66. Ecstasy : Pleasure
(a) Hatred : Affection (b) Rage : Anger
(c) Joy : Grief (d) Mumble : Speak
67. Necromancy : Ghosts
(a) Romance : Stories (b) Magic : Amulets
(c) Alchemy : Gold (d) Sorcery : Spirit
68. Coin : Mint
(a) Grain : Field (b) Hay : Stable
(c) Wine : Brewery (d) Book : Publisher
69. Oak : Coniferous
(a) Chimpanzee : Ape (b) Animals : Carnivore
(c) Fish : Sea (d) Tree : Grove
70. Onam: Kerala
(a) Christmas : Christians
(b) Bhangra : Punjab
(c) Kathak : Uttar Pradesh
(d) Bihu : Assam
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-75) : In each of the following questions, a
group of three inter related words is given. Choose a word from
the given alternatives, that belongs to the same group.
71. Calendar : Dates : : Dictionary : ?
(a) V ocabulary (b) Language
(c) Words (d) Book
72. Heed : Neglect : : Pacify : ?
(a) Incite (b) Allay
(c) W ar (d) V ictory
73. Malaria : Disease : : Sword : ?
(a) Wound (b) Spear
(c) Weapon (d) Rifle
74. Eye : Wink : : Heart: ?
(a) Move (b) Throb
(c) Pump (d) Quiver
75. Earth : Sun : : Moon : ?
(a) Orbit (b) Sky
(c) Star (d) Earth
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 76-80) : Choose the word which is least like
the other words in the group.
76. (a) Rose (b) Lotus
(c) Marigold (d) Tulip
77. (a) Book (b) Sharpener
(c) Pencil (d) Paper
78. (a) Copper (b) Tin
(c) Brass (d) Zinc
79. (a) Kiwi (b) Eagle
(c) Emu (d) Penguin
80. (a) Raniganj (b) Jharia
(c) Bokaro (d) Baroda
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 81 to 85): There are two sets of figures namely
the Problem figures containing five figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Answer
figures (a), (b), (c), (d). Select one figure from the Answer figures
which will continue the same series as given in the Problem
figures.
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81.
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c)
(d)
82.
1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) (c) (d)
83.
1 2 3 4 5 (a)
(b)
(c) (d)
84.
1 2 3 4 5 (a)
(b)
(c) (d)
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C
S
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SS
C
C
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C
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1 2 3 4 5 (a)
(b)
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 86-90) : From amongst the figures marked
(a), (b), (c) and (d), select the figure which satisfies the same
conditions of placement of the dot as in fig. (X)
86.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
87.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
88.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
89.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
90.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 91- 95) : The original figure is embedded or
hidden inone of the answer figures (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select
the alternative that carries the correct figure which clearly shows
the embedded portion of the original figure.
91.
(X) (a) (b) (c) (d)
92.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
93.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
94.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
95.
(X)
(a) (b) (c) (d)