answers key
answers key
Q.1 The table given below shows the marks obtained by five students in 4 different subjects.
Maximum marks for each subject is 100.
What is the average of total marks obtained by all five students in subject V?
Ans 1. 65.3
2. 68.8
3. 69.2
4. 72.7
Q.2 A car’s radiator should contain a solution of 52% antifreeze. A motorist has 8 litres of 40%
antifreeze. How many litres (rounded off to 2 decimal places) of 95% antifreeze liquid
should he add to his solution to produce a 52% antifreeze?
Ans 1. 2.23
2. 3.45
3. 1.92
4. 4.26
Ans 1. 42
2. 18
3. 12
4. 21
Q.4 Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 5% per year rate of interest
for 3 years.
Ans 1. 390
2. 450
3. 490
4. 410
Q.5 The outer circumference of the top of a large hemispherical iron bowl is 565.2 cm and the
bowl is y cm thick. If the total surface area of the bowl is 98,988.5 cm2, then what is the
value of y? (Use π = 3.14.)
Ans 1. 3.5
2. 6
3. 4
4. 5
2. 20 minutes
3. 12 minutes
4. 11 minutes
Q.7 If a sum doubles itself on certain rate of simple interest in 10 years, then at the same rate of
interest, the sum will become 4 times itself in:
Ans 1. 20 years
2. 25 years
3. 30 years
4. 40 years
Q.8 During the first year, the population of a village increased by 5%, and during the second year,
it reduced by 6%. At the end of the second year, its population was 35,532. What was the
population at the beginning of the first year?
Ans 1. 37,568
2. 38,000
3. 36,000
4. 34,567
2. 48.8
3. 51.8
4. 49.8
Q.10 Determine the smallest number which when divided by 20, 15 and 30 leaves remainder 6 in
each case.
Ans 1. 96
2. 66
3. 36
4. 56
Q.11 A dishonest merchant sells his grocery using weights that are 15% less than the true
weights and makes a profit of 20%. Find his total gain percentage.
Ans 1.
2.
3.
4.
2. 450
3. 390
4. 490
Q.13 A shopkeeper mixes three types of seeds worth ₹240, ₹258 and ₹252 in 3 : 1 : 2. Average
cost of the mixture is:
Ans 1. ₹245
2. ₹247
3. ₹246
4. ₹248
In which year is the percentage of students passed with respect to students appeared the
highest?
Ans 1. 2021
2. 2020
3. 2019
4. 2022
Q.15 A man on a tour travels first 120 km at 48 km/h and the next 120 km at 80 km/h. The
average speed for the first 240 km of the tour is:
Ans 1. 64 km/h
2. 72 km/h
3. 66 km/h
4. 60 km/h
2. 192
3. 168
4. 158
Q.17 In a school, class 11th has three sections A, B and C. There are 30 students in Section A, 36
students in Section B, and 40 students in Section C. The average marks scored by the
students in Section A, Section B and Section C in the Mathematics annual exam are 90, 85
and 70, respectively. Find the average marks scored by the whole class, correct to two
places of decimals.
Ans 1. 58.70
2. 80.75
3. 58.07
4. 80.57
Q.18 A trader gains 44% after selling an item at 25% discount on the printed price. What is the
ratio of the cost price and the printed price of the item?
Ans 1. 48 : 25
2. 48 : 35
3. 35 : 48
4. 25 : 48
2. 264 cm2
3. 350 cm2
4. 50 cm2
Q.20 Sandeep sold an overcoat for ₹8,784 and made a profit of 22%. Determine the original cost
of the overcoat.
Ans 1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.1 In a certain code language, ‘system is backbone’ is written as ‘sdf wer tce’ and ‘backbone is
you’ is coded as ‘tce kpo wer’. What is the meaning of the code ‘sdf’ in the given language?
Ans 1. system
2. is
3. backbone
4. you
2. 75
3. 74
4. 77
Q.3 What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English
alphabetical order ?
2. SQU
3. FDH
4. QOS
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.5 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the
given sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the
numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as
adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and
then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(284, 238)
(271, 225)
Ans 1. (252, 196)
2. (212, 166)
3. (185, 135)
4. (297, 246)
2. 35
3. 29
4. 39
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
2. 12
3. 13
4. 14
Q.9 MK14 is related to QO19 in a certain way. In the same way, XV31 is related to BZ36. To
which of the following is RP52 related, following the same logic?
Ans 1. ED43
2. RT90
3. VT57
4. ST58
Q.10 E, F, G, H, L, K, and M are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre (but not
necessarily in the same order). K sits to the immediate left of F. Only two people sit between
K and L when counted from the left of K. Only two people sit between M and E when counted
from the right of E. E sits to the immediate right of H. H is not an immediate neighbour of F.
Who is sitting to the immediate right of G?
Ans 1. L
2. H
3. M
4. F
2. 0
3. 3
4. 1
Q.12
Ans 1.
2.
3.
4.
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.14 In a code language, 'STATION' is coded as '18' and 'JOURNALS' is coded as '20'. How will
'GOLDMEDAL' be coded in the same language?
Ans 1. 22
2. 72
3. 44
4. 28
Statements:
All bags are duffles.
All duffles are containers.
Conclusions:
(I) Some containers are duffles.
(II) All bags are containers.
Ans 1. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Q.16 11 is related to 106 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 15 is related to 146.
To which of the following is 19 related following the same logic?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the
numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting
/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then
performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
Ans 1. 189
2. 178
3. 186
4. 177
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ans 1. BKRO
2. ALRN
3. ZKSM
4. BMQN
Q.19 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:
All roses are lilies.
No rose is a sunflower.
Conclusions:
(I) All lilies are roses.
(II) No lily is a sunflower.
Ans 1. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Q.20 In a certain code language, ‘SNOW’ is written as ‘7358’ and ‘BLEW’ is written as ‘1293’. How
is ‘W’ coded in the given language?
Ans 1. 3
2. 1
3. 8
4. 9
2. Bargaon
3. Sultanpur
4. Rajgir
Q.2 Ranjani Hebbar was associated with which of the following fields?
Ans 1. Carnatic music
2. Folk music
3. Bhajan
4. Hindustani music
Q.3 Which Rigvedic God is considered an intermediary between God and men?
Ans 1. Indra
2. Agni
3. Varuna
4. Yama
2. BVR Subrahmanyam
3. Monali Jaiswal
4. Geetika Srivastava
Q.5 In the year 1930, the Salt Satyagraha was led by who among the following?
Ans 1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Assam
3. Karnataka
4. Gujarat
2. The Guide
3. Untouchable
Q.8 Padma Subramanyam, Alarmel Valli, Yamini Krishnamurthy and Anita Ratnam are
distinguished practitioners of ____________.
Ans 1. Kuchipudi
2. Bharatanatyam
3. Odissi
4. Kathak
Q.9 Which of the following dance awards is organised by the National Institute of Indian
Classical Dance?
Ans 1. Bharata Shastra Nritya Praveena
4. Abhinandan Saroja
2. Nanda Devi
3. Dihang-Dibang
4. Panchmarhi
Q.11 The Uttarakhand Public Services (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Bill, 2022 provides
how much reservation to women?
Ans 1. 45%
2. 30%
3. 20%
4. 25%
Q.12 After the decisive battle of Plassey of 1757, who among the following was declared as the
Nawab of Bengal by the British?
Ans 1. Mansur Ali Khan
2. Mir Qasim
2. A let
4. A fault in serving
2. Influenza
3. Coronavirus
4. Rhinovirus
2. Three
3. One
4. Four
2. 1982
3. 1976
4. 2002
Q.17 Theravada is known as the official religion of which of the following neighbouring countries
of India?
Ans 1. Sri Lanka
2. Afghanistan
3. Pakistan
4. Bangladesh
Q.18 Which of the following countries won its 8th Men's Asian Cup cricket title in 2023?
Ans 1. Pakistan
2. India
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bangladesh
3. Adham Khan
4. Man Singh
Q.20 A regal ceremony in the form of Beating Retreat ceremony on the evening of _____________
marks the end of Republic Day celebrations.
Ans 1. 26th January
2. 27th January
3. 29th January
4. 28th January
Q.21 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in ‘Liberty’ as per the Preamble of the Indian
Constitution?
Ans 1. Thought
2. Expression
2. Frog
3. Chameleon
4. Crocodile
Q.24 Which element is known for having the highest electronegativity on the periodic table?
Ans 1. Fluorine
2. Oxygen
3. Carbon
4. Hydrogen
2.
3.
4.
Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
2. Hazy
3. pellucid
4. evident
Q.2 Select the most appropriate word opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the underlined word
in the given sentence.
Aunty Hema gave us her candid opinion on the skit we performed on Children’s Day.
Ans 1. frank
2. prejudiced
3. strong
4. intelligent
2. Dialogue
3. Monologue
4. Soliloquy
The humble surroundings of our company ______ creativity amongst the newly recruited
employees.
Ans 1. inspired
2. filed
3. connected
4. banished
2. prettier
3. younger
4. appliying
2. taller than
3. tall as
4. the tallest
Q.7 Select the option that corrects the error in the given sentence.
She performed bad in the exam.
Ans 1. good
2. bad
3. goodly
4. badly
Q.8 Your sibling accidentally broke your favourite vase. Which of the following idioms might you
use to tell them not to worry about it?
Ans 1. "Shallow brooks are noisy"
We agree that Professor Revanth is very knowledgeable, but we do not like attending his
classes because he always keeps blowing the trumpet .
Ans 1. the blow of a trumpet
Q.10 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
How can someone / walk this farthest / just for / peace of mind?
Ans 1. How can someone
2. just for
4. peace of mind
A) Exaggerate
B) Accommodate
C) Exuberant
D) Perservere
Ans 1. A
2. D
3. C
4. B
Fetid
Ans 1. Fatal
2. False
3. Fragrant
4. Fatigued
2. Oblegation
3. Overview
4. Opponent
Q.14 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
The fresh air / in the garden relaxes / the minds of children as / the environment is cleaner.
Ans 1. in the garden relaxes
He hardness ever / complains about / his workload because / he enjoys his job.
Ans 1. his workload because
3. He hardness ever
4. complains about
Q.16 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains
an error.
An eucalyptus tree in my backyard acts as a landmark for many to reach my house.
Ans 1. An eucalyptus tree
2. to reach my house
4. in my backyard
The teacher asked us to _______ our essays for spelling and grammar errors.
Ans 1. revolve
2. recognise
3. revise
4. advise
Show
Ans 1. Register
2. Exhibit
3. Display
4. Cover
I dream of a country where even the least talented person has the ________ to earn a living.
Ans 1. opportunity
2. landmark
3. priority
4. admit
Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The late secretary of our society was known for his ruthless treatment of all the security
personnel of the society.
Ans 1. Startled
2. Compassionate
3. Brutal
4. Fragile
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
Ans 1. appoint
2. employable
3. appointed
4. employability
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Students want (1)________ as the primary outcome of higher education. Hence, practical
experience becomes (2)________ valuable to a student’s degree. Indian students are highly
(3)________ at theoretical learning but lack practical training. This (4)________ an issue for
decades in the Indian job market. In order to address this (5)________ issue, state
governments have to take a lead. The AP government in the past three years have made
efforts to bridge this long-lasting gap between theoretical and practical learning of the
students.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
Ans 1. equally
2. abruptly
3. hardly
4. voicelessly
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
Ans 1. relaxed
2. spiritual
3. competitive
4. spirit
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Students want (1)________ as the primary outcome of higher education. Hence, practical
experience becomes (2)________ valuable to a student’s degree. Indian students are highly
(3)________ at theoretical learning but lack practical training. This (4)________ an issue for
decades in the Indian job market. In order to address this (5)________ issue, state
governments have to take a lead. The AP government in the past three years have made
efforts to bridge this long-lasting gap between theoretical and practical learning of the
students.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
Ans 1. has been
2. will be
3. have been
4. is
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
Ans 1. perennial
2. momentary
3. insignificant
4. appetite