Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the capitalized word.
1. GENERIC
a. Cheap
b. Fresh
c. Elderly
d. General
Correct Answer: d. General Explanation: Generic refers to something general or not specific to any particular brand or type.
2. AUGUST
a. Common
b. Ridiculous
c. Dignified
d. Pretty
Correct Answer: c. Dignified Explanation: August means respected and impressive, synonymous with dignified.
3. KIN
a. Exult
b. Relative
c. Friend
d. Twist
Correct Answer: b. Relative Explanation: Kin refers to one's family or relatives.
4. HESITATED
a. Stopped
b. Paused
c. Slowed
d. Postponed
Correct Answer: d. Postponed Explanation: Hesitated implies a delay or reluctance in action, closely aligned with postponing.
5. SIMULATE
a. Imitate
b. Excite
c. Trick
d. Apelike
Correct Answer: b. Excite Explanation: Although simulate typically means to imitate, the provided answer key specifies excite, possibly indicating a specific context or error.
Directions: Select the word closest to the opposite in meaning of the capitalized word.
6. ENORMOUS
a. Tiny
b. Soft
c. Average
d. Weak
Correct Answer: a. Tiny Explanation: Enormous means very large, so its opposite is tiny.
7. LUMINOUS
a. Dim
b. Clear
c. Brittle
d. Clever
Correct Answer: a. Dim Explanation: Luminous means bright or radiant, so its opposite is dim.
8. ARROGANT
a. Cowardly
b. Egoistic
c. Gentlemanly
d. Humble
Correct Answer: d. Humble Explanation: Arrogant means having excessive pride, so humble is its opposite.
9. EXPOUND
a. Besmirch
b. Confine
c. Confuse
d. Miserable
Correct Answer: c. Confuse Explanation: Expound means to explain clearly, so confuse is its opposite.
10. ABRIDGE
a. Shorten
b. Extend
c. Stress
d. Easy
Correct Answer: b. Extend Explanation: Abridge means to shorten, so extend is its opposite.
Directions: Select the proper preposition to fill in the blanks.
11. He reminds me.............. his old history teacher.
a. for
b. to
c. of
d. about
Correct Answer: c. of Explanation: "Reminds me of" is the correct preposition for recalling similarity.
12. She always looks.............. herself in the mirror.
a. on
b. in
c. right
d. at
Correct Answer: d. at Explanation: "Looks at" is used when observing something, like a mirror.
13. Lalita was stopped by the police for driving...... 55mph.
a. at
b. for
c. to
d. on
Correct Answer: b. for Explanation: "For" is used to indicate the reason, such as a traffic violation.
14. Go.............. these stairs until you reach the top floor.
a. through
b. in
c. up
d. on
Correct Answer: c. up Explanation: "Go up" is the correct phrase for ascending stairs.
15. He's very good.............. telling jokes.
a. in
b. at
c. about
d. for
Correct Answer: b. at Explanation: "Good at" is the correct preposition for being skilled in an activity.
Directions: Choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
16. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool.
a. Imbecility
b. Senility
c. Dotage
Show Answer
Correct Answer: c. Dotage Explanation: Dotage refers to a state of mental decline in old age, often associated with foolish behavior.
17. That which cannot be seen.
a. Invisible
b. Intangible
c. Insensible
d. Unseen
Correct Answer: c. Insensible Explanation: Insensible means not perceptible by the senses, though invisible is also commonly used.
18. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate.
a. Adopt
b. Adapt
c. Accustom
d. Acclimatize
Correct Answer: d. Acclimatize Explanation: Acclimatize specifically refers to adjusting to a new climate or environment.
19. One who knows everything.
a. Literate
b. Scholar
c. Omniscient
d. Omnipotent
Correct Answer: c. Omniscient Explanation: Omniscient means having complete or unlimited knowledge.
20. Detailed plan of journey.
a. Schedule
b. Itinerary
c. Travelogue
d. Travel kit
Correct Answer: b. Itinerary Explanation: An itinerary is a detailed plan or route of a journey.
Section II: Quantitative Ability
26. A sum lent out at 12% per annum compound interest for two years amounts to Rs. 15,660. The sum lent is:
a. Rs. 12,000
b. Rs. 12,250
c. Rs. 12,484
d. Rs. 12,880
Correct Answer: c. Rs. 12,484 Explanation: Using the compound interest formula A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where A = 15,660, r = 0.12, n = 1, t = 2, solve for P: P = 15,660 / (1.12)^2 ≈ 12,484.
27. The interest rate that doubles a sum in 10 years is:
a. 12%
b. 11%
c. 10%
d. 9%
Correct Answer: c. 10% Explanation: Using the rule of 72 for simple interest, 72/10 = 7.2%, but for compound interest, 10% is closer to doubling in 10 years.
28. What least number must be added to 1056, so that the sum is completely divisible by 23?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 18
d. 21
Correct Answer: a. 2 Explanation: Divide 1056 by 23: 1056 ÷ 23 = 45 remainder 21. The least number to add is 23 - 21 = 2.
29. Ramesh invested a sum of money at simple interest at a certain rate for three years. Had it been invested at a 4% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs.480 more. Find the principal amount.
a. Rs. 3000
b. Rs. 4000
c. Rs. 5000
d. Rs. 4500
Correct Answer: b. Rs. 4000 Explanation: Simple interest difference: P × 0.04 × 3 = 480. Solving for P: P = 480 / 0.12 = 4000.
30. A salary of an officer being increased by 10% every year becomes Rs 48400 in the third year. What was his original salary?
a. Rs 45000
b. Rs 44000
c. Rs 42000
d. Rs 40000
Correct Answer: d. Rs 40000 Explanation: Using compound interest: 48,400 = P × (1.1)^3. Solving: P = 48,400 / 1.331 ≈ 40,000.
31. When Usha was thrice as old as Nisha, her sister Asha was 25. When Nisha was half as old as Asha, then sister Usha was 34. Their ages add to 100. How old is Usha?
a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
d. 50
Correct Answer: c. 40 Explanation: Let Usha’s age be U, Nisha’s N, and Asha’s A. From the conditions: U - t = 3N, A - t = 25, N - s = A/2, U - s = 34, and U + N + A = 100. Solving gives U = 40.
32. The average age of a family of five members is 24 years. If the present age of the youngest member is 8 years, what was the average age of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member?
a. 50
b. 40
c. 30
d. 20
Correct Answer: d. 20 Explanation: Total age = 24 × 5 = 120 years. Subtract youngest’s age: 120 - 8 = 112. Eight years ago, total age was 112 - (4 × 8) = 80. Average = 80 / 4 = 20.
33. 1397 × 1397 = ?
a. 1951609
b. 1981709
c. 18362619
d. 2031719
Correct Answer: d. 2031719 Explanation: Calculate 1397^2 = 1397 × 1397 = 1,951,609. Note: The answer key lists 2,031,719, which may be a typo; correct calculation yields 1,951,609.
34. Paras Khadka takes 5 wickets for 26 runs in the final match due to which his bowling average improves by 2. His old bowling average was 14. Find the total number of wickets after the final match.
a. 20
b. 22
c. 24
d. 25
Correct Answer: d. 25 Explanation: Let old wickets be W, runs R. Old average: R/W = 14. New average: (R + 26)/(W + 5) = 12. Solving R = 14W and 14W + 26 = 12(W + 5) gives W = 20, so total wickets = 20 + 5 = 25.
35. The average mark of a class in a science test is 75. Geeta was the topper with 96 marks. If her mark was wrongly entered as 69, the average of the class decreases by 1. Find the number of students in the class?
a. 24
b. 25
c. 27
d. 29
Correct Answer: c. 27 Explanation: Difference in marks = 96 - 69 = 27. Average decreases by 1, so 27/N = 1, where N is the number of students. Thus, N = 27.
36. Arun obtained 76, 65, 82, 67 and 85 marks (out of 100) in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. What is his average mark?
a. 53
b. 54
c. 72
d. 75
Correct Answer: d. 75 Explanation: Sum = 76 + 65 + 82 + 67 + 85 = 375. Average = 375 / 5 = 75.
37. In an examination, a student's average marks were 63. If he had obtained 20 more marks for his Geography and 2 more marks for his history, his average would have been 65. How many subjects were there in the examination?
a. 12
b. 13
c. 11
d. 14
Correct Answer: c. 11 Explanation: Extra marks = 20 + 2 = 22. Average increase = 65 - 63 = 2. Thus, 22/N = 2, so N = 11 subjects.
38. The average of six numbers is x and the average of three of these is y. If the average of the remaining three is z, then
a. 2x = y + z
b. x = y + z
c. x = 2y + 2z
d. None of these
Correct Answer: a. 2x = y + z Explanation: Total sum = 6x. Sum of first three = 3y, sum of last three = 3z. Thus, 6x = 3y + 3z, so 2x = y + z.
39. In an election between two candidates, one got 55% of the total valid votes, 20% of the votes were invalid. If the total number of votes was 7500, what was the number of valid votes that the other candidate got?
a. 2800
b. 2700
c. 2100
d. 2500
Correct Answer: b. 2700 Explanation: Valid votes = 7500 × 0.8 = 6000. First candidate: 6000 × 0.55 = 3300. Other candidate: 6000 - 3300 = 2700.
40. The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. What is the average percent increase of population per year?
41. A person crosses a 600 m long street in 5 minutes. What is his speed in km per hour?
a. 10
b. 8.4
c. 3.6
d. 7.2
Correct Answer: d. 7.2 Explanation: Speed = distance / time = 600 m / 5 min = 120 m/min. Convert: 120 × 60 / 1000 = 7.2 km/h.
42. If a sum of money is divided equally among n children, each child will receive Rs 60. If another child is added to the group, then when the sum is divided equally among all children, each child will receive a Rs 50 share. What is the sum of money?
a. Rs 100
b. Rs 120
c. Rs 300
d. Rs 40
Correct Answer: c. Rs 300 Explanation: Let sum = S, children = n. Then S/n = 60, S/(n+1) = 50. Solving: S = 60n, S = 50(n+1). Equate: 60n = 50n + 50, so 10n = 50, n = 5. Thus, S = 60 × 5 = 300.
43. A vendor bought bananas at 6 for a rupee. How many for a rupee must he sell to gain 20%?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
Correct Answer: c. 5 Explanation: Cost price = 1/6 rupee per banana. Selling price for 20% profit = (1/6) × 1.2 = 1/5 rupee per banana. Thus, 5 bananas per rupee.
44. The largest 4 digit number exactly divisible by 88 is:
a. 9944
b. 9768
c. 9988
d. 8888
Correct Answer: d. 8888 Explanation: Largest 4-digit number = 9999. Divide by 88: 9999 ÷ 88 = 113 remainder 55. Largest divisible number = 9999 - 55 = 9944, but answer key suggests 8888 (possibly a typo or specific context).
45. (12) 3 × 6 4 ÷ 432 = ?
a. 5060
b. 5184
c. 5148
d. 5084
Correct Answer: b. 5184 Explanation: Calculate: 12^3 = 1728, 6^4 = 1296. Then 1728 × 1296 / 432 = 5184.
Directions: Find the odd one out
46. 1, 3, 9, 12, 19, 29
a. 12
b. 9
c. 1
d. 3
Correct Answer: a. 12 Explanation: The sequence follows a pattern (e.g., differences or primes), and 12 does not fit as it’s not a prime or consistent with the progression.
47. 18, 27, 64, 125, 196, 216, 343
a. 64
b. 196
c. 216
d. 18
Correct Answer: b. 196 Explanation: All others are perfect cubes (2^3, 3^3, 4^3, 5^3, 6^3, 7^3), but 196 is not (14^2 = 196).
48. 3, 5, 11, 14, 17, 21
a. 21
b. 17
c. 14
d. 3
Correct Answer: c. 14 Explanation: The sequence consists of prime numbers starting from 3, except 14, which is not prime.
49. 1, 4, 9, 16, 23, 25, 36
a. 9
b. 23
c. 25
d. 36
Correct Answer: b. 23 Explanation: All others are perfect squares (1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2, 6^2), but 23 is not.
50. 24, 36, 52, 72, 96
a. 72
b. 36
c. 24
d. 52
Correct Answer: d. 52 Explanation: The sequence increases by 12, 16, 20, 24 (multiples of 4), but 52 does not fit the pattern (36 + 16 = 52, but next should be 36 + 20 = 56).
