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APSSB Driver Exam - English

Duration: 120 Β· Questions: 90 Β· Max Marks: 90 Β· Language: 1

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General Awareness

1
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A.Ministry of Finance        
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
2
Sattriya dance form is famous in which of these states ?
  1. A.Assam
  2. B.Himachal Pradesh
  3. C.Punjab
  4. D.Tamil Nadu
3

"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

  1. A.Malik Muhammad Joyce
  2. B.Raskhan
  3. C.Rich Khusrow
  4. D.Rich Hasan
4
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
  1. A.badminton
  2. B.basketball
  3. C.football
  4. D.archery
5
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
  1. A.1946
  2. B.1947
  3. C.1948
  4. D.1950
6
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?
  1. A.Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  2. B.Swami Vivekananda
  3. C.Rabindranath Tagore
  4. D.Mahatma Gandhi
7
What is the study of ethics primarily concerned with ?
  1. A.Economic behavior
  2. B.Human values and moral principles
  3. C.Physical health
  4. D.Political systems
8
Which is the longest river in India?
  1. A.Yamuna
  2. B.Ganges
  3. C.Brahmaputra
  4. D.Godavari
9
Who among the following was associated with Enlightenment philosophy?
  1. A.Voltaire
  2. B.Shakespeare
  3. C.Erasmus
  4. D.All of the above
10
Which country adopted the euro as its official currency on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone?
  1. A.Romania
  2. B.Bulgaria
  3. C.Croatia
  4. D.Sweden

General Intelligence & Reasoning

1
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
  1. A.Two
  2. B.Three
  3. C.Five
  4. D.Four
  5. E.None of these
2
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
  1. A.True
  2. B.False
  3. C.Uncertain
  4. D.None
3
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
  1. A.A
  2. B.E
  3. C.T
  4. D.X
  5. E.Y
4
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
  1. A.None            
  2. B.One         
  3. C.Two       
  4. D.Three        
  5. E.More than three
5
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
6
Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?
  1. A.X
  2. B.W
  3. C.I
  4. D.H
7
If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
  1. A.SUM
  2. B.BIG
  3. C.Both BIG and THE
  4. D.FOR
  5. E.Both FOR and BIG
8
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?
  1. A.AND
  2. B.FOR
  3. C.THE
  4. D.BIG
  5. E.SUM
9
If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.Four
10
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?
  1. A.Two
  2. B.Five
  3. C.Six
  4. D.Nine
  5. E.Three

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

1
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
  1. A.51:52
  2. B.52:53
  3. C.51:53
  4. D.52:55
2
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
  1. A.√49
  2. B.0.125
  3. C.√2
  4. D.22/7
3
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
  1. A.35600  
  2. B.34500
  3. C.9630
  4. D.93600
4
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
  1. A.3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
  2. B.7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
  3. C.3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
  4. D.5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
5
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
  1. A.36
  2. B.38
  3. C.310
  4. D.96
     
6
Chemistry but not in Physics.
  1. A.318
  2. B.198
  3. C.213 
  4. D.206
7
Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.
  1. A.558   
  2. B.718
  3. C.628  
  4. D.None of these
8
What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?
  1. A.20%  
  2. B.25%
  3. C.30%  
  4. D.40%
9
What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?
  1. A.19%  
  2. B.31%
  3. C.44%
  4. D.None of these
10
What is the percentage of persons who read only one paper ?
  1. A.38% 
  2. B.48%
  3. C.51%  
  4. D.None of these

English Language & Comprehension

1
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
  1. A.a
  2. B.an
  3. C.some
  4. D.the
2
Have the car stolen!
  1. A.Steal the car
  2. B.You should have the stolen car
  3. C.Get someone to steal the car
  4. D.They have stolen the car
3
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
  1. A.The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
  2. B.the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
  3. C.to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
  4. D.The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
4
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
  1. A.All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
  2. B.For completing this project all other work must be stopped
  3. C.For completing this project I had to stop all my work
  4. D.To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
5
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
  1. A.The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
  2. B.The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
  3. C.The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
  4. D.The names of all the successful candidate were published by them. 
6
The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.
  1. A. presented , stay
  2. B.introduced , keep
  3. C.announce , make
  4. D.created , let
  5. E.proclaimed , hold
7
Assets
  1. A.liabilities
  2. B.responsibilities
  3. C.estates
  4. D.profits
8
Affidavit
  1. A. Affirmation
  2. B.Slander
  3. C.Oath
  4. D.Testimony
9
Hollow
  1. A.Alveolate
  2. B.Cleft
  3. C. Cavernous
  4. D.Solid
10
Cosset 
  1. A.Ignoreb
  2. B.Close
  3. C.Caress
  4. D.Fondle

Technical Subject

1
What is the meaning of a red traffic light??
  1. A.Slow down
  2. B.Go
  3. C.Stop
  4. D.Proceed with caution
2
A continuous yellow line in the middle of the road means??
  1. A.No overtaking from either side
  2. B.Overtaking allowed from left
  3. C.Overtaking allowed from right
  4. D.Parking allowed
3
A broken yellow line in the middle of the road indicates??
  1. A.One-way road
  2. B.No overtaking allowed
  3. C.Parking zone
  4. D.Overtaking is permitted if safe
4
What does a continuous white line on the left side of the road indicate??
  1. A.Centre line
  2. B.Edge of carriageway / no crossing
  3. C.Parking line
  4. D.Bus lane
5
The meaning of a triangular red sign with white border is??
  1. A.Give way
  2. B.Stop
  3. C.No entry
  4. D.One way
6
A circular blue sign with white arrow pointing right means??
  1. A.Right lane only
  2. B.No right turn
  3. C.Right turn prohibited
  4. D.Mandatory right turn
7
The speed limit in a school zone in India is generally??
  1. A.50 km/h
  2. B.40 km/h
  3. C.25 km/h
  4. D.60 km/h
8
The maximum speed limit for motor cars on national highways in plain areas is??
  1. A.100 km/h
  2. B.80 km/h
  3. C.110 km/h
  4. D.120 km/h
9
What is the speed limit for motorcycles on expressways in India??
  1. A.120 km/h
  2. B.80 km/h
  3. C.100 km/h
  4. D.60 km/h
10
The speed limit in a residential area or built-up area is generally??
  1. A.70 km/h
  2. B.50 km/h
  3. C.40 km/h
  4. D.30 km/h
11
When should a driver use the horn??
  1. A.Only to ensure safety or warn of danger
  2. B.To greet friends
  3. C.To clear traffic
  4. D.Continuously in traffic jam
12
While driving, you must keep the vehicle??
  1. A.To the right of the road
  2. B.To the left of the road
  3. C.In the middle
  4. D.Any side
13
Overtaking is prohibited when??
  1. A.There is a continuous yellow line
  2. B.Broken white line
  3. C.No line
  4. D.Dotted line
14
You must give way to??
  1. A.No one
  2. B.Vehicles behind you
  3. C.Vehicles on your right
  4. D.Pedestrians on zebra crossing
15
At an uncontrolled intersection, priority is given to??
  1. A.Vehicle turning left
  2. B.Vehicle coming from the left
  3. C.Vehicle going straight
  4. D.Vehicle coming from the right
16
The hand signal for stopping is??
  1. A.Both arms raised
  2. B.Left arm horizontal
  3. C.Right arm horizontal
  4. D.Right arm raised vertically
17
The hand signal for left turn is??
  1. A.Left arm horizontal
  2. B.Right arm horizontal
  3. C.Left arm bent upward
  4. D.Right arm bent upward
18
You should not overtake when??
  1. A.A vehicle ahead is signaling to turn right
  2. B.Road is clear
  3. C.No vehicle ahead
  4. D.Straight road
19
The minimum age for driving a motorcycle without gear is??
  1. A.18 years
  2. B.16 years
  3. C.21 years
  4. D.20 years
20
The minimum age for driving a motorcycle with gear or car is??
  1. A.21 years
  2. B.16 years
  3. C.18 years
  4. D.20 years
21
The validity period of a learner’s licence is??
  1. A.3 months
  2. B.1 year
  3. C.6 months
  4. D.2 years
22
The validity of a driving licence for non-transport vehicles is??
  1. A.20 years or up to 50 years of age
  2. B.10 years
  3. C.5 years
  4. D.Lifetime
23
For transport vehicles, the driving licence is renewed every??
  1. A.3 years
  2. B.5 years
  3. C.1 year
  4. D.10 years
24
The permissible blood alcohol limit for private vehicle drivers is??
  1. A.50 mg/100 ml
  2. B.20 mg/100 ml
  3. C.30 mg/100 ml
  4. D.0 mg/100 ml
25
Driving without a valid licence is punishable under??
  1. A.Section 181 of Motor Vehicles Act
  2. B.Section 183
  3. C.Section 184
  4. D.Section 185
26
Using mobile phone while driving is punishable under??
  1. A.Section 279
  2. B.Section 177
  3. C.Section 184 of MV Act
  4. D.Section 304A
27
The speed limit in a school zone during school hours is generally??
  1. A.40 km/h
  2. B.25 km/h
  3. C.50 km/h
  4. D.60 km/h
28
The speed limit for light motor vehicles in municipal areas is??
  1. A.80 km/h
  2. B.70 km/h
  3. C.50 km/h
  4. D.100 km/h
29
The speed limit for heavy goods vehicles on national highways is??
  1. A.50 km/h
  2. B.80 km/h
  3. C.100 km/h
  4. D.60 km/h
30
Over speeding is punishable under??
  1. A.Section 185
  2. B.Section 184
  3. C.Section 177
  4. D.Section 183 of MV Act
31
The maximum speed limit for motorcycles on national highways is??
  1. A.80 km/h
  2. B.100 km/h
  3. C.60 km/h
  4. D.50 km/h
32
In a fog, the speed should be??
  1. A.No change
  2. B.Increased
  3. C.Same
  4. D.Reduced according to visibility
33
While driving downhill, you should??
  1. A.Use brakes continuously
  2. B.Use engine braking (lower gear)
  3. C.Accelerate
  4. D.No change
34
The safe following distance on highways is??
  1. A.No distance
  2. B.1-second rule
  3. C.5-second rule
  4. D.2-second rule
35
When overtaking, you should??
  1. A.No signal
  2. B.No horn
  3. C.Left indicator
  4. D.Sound horn and give right indicator
36
While driving at night, you should use??
  1. A.Full beam always
  2. B.Dipped headlights in city
  3. C.No light
  4. D.Parking light only
37
The minimum distance to stop from 50 km/h speed (reaction + braking) is approximately??
  1. A.70 metres
  2. B.10 metres
  3. C.50 metres
  4. D.30–35 metres
38
Defensive driving means??
  1. A.No defence
  2. B.Aggressive driving
  3. C.Fast driving
  4. D.Anticipating other road users’ mistakes
39
You should not drive in??
  1. A.Middle lane
  2. B.Left lane
  3. C.Right lane
  4. D.No driving zone or pedestrian crossing
40
The zebra crossing is for??
  1. A.Cyclists
  2. B.Vehicles
  3. C.Pedestrians
  4. D.Animals
41
The hand signal for slowing down is??
  1. A.Right arm raised
  2. B.Left arm horizontal
  3. C.Right arm extended downward with palm facing back
  4. D.Both arms
42
You must stop when??
  1. A.Yellow light
  2. B.No signal
  3. C.Green light
  4. D.School patrol or traffic police signals
43
The speed limit near hospitals is generally??
  1. A.50 km/h
  2. B.30 km/h
  3. C.60 km/h
  4. D.80 km/h
44
Driving in reverse is allowed??
  1. A.On highway
  2. B.Always
  3. C.Never
  4. D.When safe and necessary
45
The maximum speed limit for transport vehicles carrying goods is??
  1. A.100 km/h
  2. B.80 km/h
  3. C.60 km/h
  4. D.40 km/h
46
The speed limit for tractors is??
  1. A.100 km/h
  2. B.60 km/h
  3. C.80 km/h
  4. D.40 km/h
47
Driving under the influence of alcohol is punishable under??
  1. A.Section 185 of MV Act
  2. B.Section 183
  3. C.Section 177
  4. D.Section 279
48
Rash and negligent driving is punishable under??
  1. A.Section 279 of IPC
  2. B.Section 185 MV Act
  3. C.Section 183
  4. D.Section 184
49
The permissible speed in a construction zone is??
  1. A.80 km/h
  2. B.60 km/h
  3. C.30–40 km/h
  4. D.100 km/h
50
While driving in rain, you should??
  1. A.Use high beam
  2. B.Increase speed
  3. C.No change
  4. D.Reduce speed and increase following distance