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Subjects : Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language, General Awareness, Materials Management

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Reasoning

Question 1Single Answer

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?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 2Single Answer

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

A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None

Question 3Single Answer

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.

Question 4Single Answer

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?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 5Single Answer

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?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 6Single Answer

How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 7Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.

Question 8Single Answer

If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 9Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 10Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’ and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.

Question 11Single Answer

If each alternate letter beginning with the first in the word WORKING is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each of the remaining letters is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth from the right and after the replacement ?

A
N
B
Q
C
J
D
M
E
None of these

Question 12Single Answer

How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘SHIFTED’ each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between in the English alphabet?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these

Question 13Single Answer

Statement: Is common currency a necessary ingredient for Europe’s growth ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, A common currency will enable entire Europe to market itself as one .
II. No, Similar experiments by Latin America countries have not affected their economies .

A
The only argument I is strong
B
Only argument II is strong
C
Either I or II is strong
D
Neither I nor II is strong

Question 14Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the fifth, the sixth, the tenth and the eleventh letters of the word EXCEPTIONAL using each letter only once, first letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be made formed your answer is ‘X’ and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is ‘Y’.

Question 15Single Answer

How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters RAE using each letter only once in each word?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 16Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

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 ?

Question 17Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

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?

A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG

Question 18Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

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 ?

A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM

Question 19Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

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 ?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four

Question 20Single Answer

Passage :

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?

A
Two
B
Five
C
Six
D
Nine
E
Three

Question 21Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If in each of the given words, each of the consonant is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will no vowels appear?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Question 22Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Following question is based on five words given below:
BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)

If the third alphabet in each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four

Question 23Single Answer

Passage :

If the position of the first and the second alphabets of each of the words are interchanged, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
Both CAT and OWN
B
Both BRU and INK
C
Only CAT
D
Only INK
E
Only LEG

Question 24Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Following question is based on five words given below:
BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)

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 exactly in the middle of the five words?

A
OWN
B
LEG
C
BRU
D
CAT
E
INK

Question 25Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Following question is based on five words given below:
BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)

If in each of the given words, each of the consonants is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will the same alphabet appear twice?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three

Numerical Ability

Question 26Single Answer

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:__________ ?

A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55

Question 27Single Answer

Which of the following numbers is irrational ?

A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7

Question 28Single Answer

356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?

A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600

Question 29Single Answer

Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4

A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4

Question 30Single Answer

What is (3^{^}{4} times 9^{^}{2}) ?

A
3⁶
B
3⁸
C
3¹⁰
D
9⁶

Question 31Single Answer

If 3⁴X^-2 = 729, then find the value of X.

Question 32Single Answer

Convert 0.6 into fraction ?

A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5

Question 33Single Answer

The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?

A
169
B
36
C
196
D
Can not say

Question 34Single Answer

If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)^a+b-4= ?

A
16
B
25
C
28
D
30

Question 35Single Answer

If x^*y = x² + y² – xy, then value of 9^*11 is

A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121

Question 36Single Answer

Which is greater ?

A
15/16
B
17/18
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare

Question 37Single Answer

If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.

Question 38Single Answer

Write the 44000 in Roman numerals

A
XLI
B
XLVI
C
XLIV
D
XLVIC

Question 39Single Answer

Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?

A
1/11
B
9/11
C
1/9
D
9/10

Question 40Single Answer

What is (98 times 102) ?

A
9996
B
10000
C
10096
D
10196

Question 41Single Answer

Passage :

information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Chemistry but not in Physics.

A
318
B
198
C
213
D
206

Question 42Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.

A
558
B
718
C
628
D
None of these

Question 43Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

Let x% people read all the three newspapers.
Since 8% people do not read any newspapers.
(x – 24) + (x – 7) + (x + 4) + (30 – x) + (36 – x) + (28 – x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 – 31 = 92
→ x = 92 – 67 = 25

What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?

A
20%
B
25%
C
30%
D
40%

Question 44Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow :
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?

A
19%
B
31%
C
44%
D
None of these

Question 45Single Answer

Passage :

What is the percentage of persons who read only one paper ?

A
38%
B
48%
C
51%
D
None of these

Question 46Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

What is the percentage of persons who read only A but neither B nor C ?

A
4%
B
3%
C
1%
D
None of these

Question 47Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

If A and B are any two sets, then what is A ᴖ (A ᴗ B) equal to ?

A
Complement of A
B
Complement of B
C
B
D
A

Question 48Single Answer

Passage :

For the next four : question that follow:
In a city, three daily newspapers A, B, C are published, 42% read A; 51% read B; 68% read C; 30% read A and B; 28% read B and C; 36% read A and C; 8% do not read any of the three newspapers.

40% of the people read newspaper X, 50% read newspaper Y and 10% read both the papers. What percentage of the people read neither newspaper ?

A
10%
B
15%
C
20%
D
25%

Question 49Single Answer

Passage :

Read the passage below and solve the question based on it.
5% of the passengers do not like coffee, tea and lassi and 10% like all the three, 20% like coffee and tea, 25% like lassi and coffee and 25% like lassi and tea. 55% like coffee, 50% like tea, and 50% like lassi.

Where C = Coffee, T = Tea and L =Lassi

The passengers who like only coffee is greater than the passengers who like only lassi by

A
25%
B
100%
C
75%
D
0%

Question 50Single Answer

Passage :

Where C = Coffee, T = Tea and L =Lassi

The percentage of passengers who like both tea and lassi but not coffee, is

A
15
B
25
C
40
D
75

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English Language

Question 51Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 52Single Answer

Have the car stolen!

A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car

Question 53Single Answer

The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.

Question 54Single Answer

I had to stop all my work to complete this project.

A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me

Question 55Single Answer

They have published the names of all the successful candidates.

A
The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
B
The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
C
The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
D
The names of all the successful candidate were published by them.

Question 56Single Answer

The online shopping site lowered the prices.

A
Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
B
The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
C
The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
D
The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site

Question 57Single Answer

Who taught you to drive a truck ?

A
To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
B
Driving a truck by who were you taught?
C
Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
D
By whom were you taught to drive a truck?

Question 58Single Answer

We shall invite Suresh.

A
Suresh would be invited by us
B
Suresh would have been invited by us
C
Suresh will be invited by us
D
Suresh will have been invited by us

Question 59Single Answer

Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.

A
By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
B
The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
C
Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
D
The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.

Question 60Single Answer

The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow.

A
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
B
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
C
The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
D
The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow

Question 61Single Answer

Why did break the vase?

A
why is the vase broken by him
B
why was the vase broken by him
C
why had been the vase broken by him
D
why has been the vase broken by him

Question 62Single Answer

Mariam was writing a note to her boss.

A
A note was written to her boss by Mariam
B
A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
C
A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
D
A note was written by Mariam to her boss

Question 63Single Answer

The baby really enjoys that music.

A
That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
B
That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
C
That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
D
This music was really enjoyed by the baby.

Question 64Single Answer

The weather disrupted the final match.

A
The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
B
The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
C
The final match was disrupted by the weather.
D
The final match was being disrupted by the weather.

Question 65Single Answer

The management committee is required to publish a report every year.

A
report would be published by the management committee every year.
B
A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
C
A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
D
Every year the report would be published by the management committee.

Question 66Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.

A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold

Question 67Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The five items in this section consists of a word or group of words followed by four words as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the word which is nearly opposite to the meaning of the original word or group of words and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) and (d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.

Assets

A
liabilities
B
responsibilities
C
estates
D
profits

Question 68Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Affidavit

A
Affirmation
B
Slander
C
Oath
D
Testimony

Question 69Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Hollow

A
Alveolate
B
Cleft
C
Cavernous
D
Solid

Question 70Single Answer

Passage :

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Cosset

A
Ignoreb
B
Close
C
Caress
D
Fondle

Question 71Single Answer

Passage :

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Ogle

A
Leer
B
Gaze
C
Ignore
D
Gawk

Question 72Single Answer

Passage :

Directions:In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Intrinsic

A
Elemental
B
Innate
C
Connate
D
Acquired

Question 73Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Coalesce

A
Separate
B
Adhere
C
Cleave
D
Amalgamate

Question 74Single Answer

Passage :

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Loiter

A
lag
B
Hasten
C
Amble
D
Loii

Question 75Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The protests were......... at ......... awareness among the elite and the educated.

A
held, generating
B
aimed, creating
C
targeted, awakening
D
focused, building
E
concentrated, producing

General Awareness

Question 76Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 77Single Answer

Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 78Single Answer

Devaluation of a currency means

A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market

Question 79Single Answer

In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry

A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3

Question 80Single Answer

Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women

A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna

Question 81Single Answer

In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from

A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state

Question 82Single Answer

A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is

A
uniform throughout the pipe not zero
B
zero only along the axis of the pipe
C
zero at any point inside the pipe
D
maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge

Question 83Single Answer

10^-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is

A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11

Question 84Single Answer

In the electrolysis of acidulated water, it is desired to obtain 1.12 cc of hydrogen per second under STP condition. The current to be passed is

A
1.93 A
B
9.65 A
C
19.3 A
D
0.965 A

Question 85Single Answer

The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on

A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised

Question 86Single Answer

Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?

A
Water vapour
B
Carbon monoxide
C
Methane
D
Oxygen

Question 87Single Answer

Sattriya dance form is famous in which of these states ?

A
Assam
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Punjab
D
Tamil Nadu

Question 88Single Answer

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

A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan

Question 89Single Answer

Which is the national game of Bhutan ?

A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery

Question 90Single Answer

When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?

A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950

Question 91Single Answer

Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C
Jawaharlal Nehru
D
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Question 92Single Answer

Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?

A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Rabindranath Tagore
D
Mahatma Gandhi

Question 93Single Answer

What is the study of ethics primarily concerned with ?

A
Economic behavior
B
Human values and moral principles
C
Physical health
D
Political systems

Question 94Single Answer

Which is the longest river in India?

A
Yamuna
B
Ganges
C
Brahmaputra
D
Godavari

Question 95Single Answer

The Western Ghats are also known as:

A
Sahyadris
B
Vindhyas
C
Satpuras
D
Aravallis

Question 96Single Answer

Which country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in a joint US-Israel strike in late February 2026?

A
Syria
B
Iraq
C
Lebanon
D
Iran

Question 97Single Answer

What was the primary goal stated for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran?

A
Nuclear disarmament only
B
Border security
C
Economic sanctions enforcement
D
Regime change in Tehran

Question 98Single Answer

Which Indian state won its maiden Ranji Trophy title recently (reported in early March 2026)?

A
Mumbai
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Jammu & Kashmir
D
Karnataka

Question 99Single Answer

What funding amount did Germany announce for a new climate resilience initiative with India in February 2026?

A
EUR 10 million
B
EUR 100 million
C
EUR 50 million
D
EUR 20 million

Question 100Single Answer

Which Indian state launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills in February 2026?

A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Uttarakhand
D
Himachal Pradesh

Materials Management

Question 101Single Answer

What is a "unit load" in material handling?

A
A single item
B
A collection of items that can be moved as one
C
A heavy load requiring special equipment
D
A load that is difficult to handle

Question 102Single Answer

Which material handling principle focuses on designing equipment and workspaces to fit the human body?

A
Unit load principle
B
Minimizing movement principle
C
Ergonomic considerations
D
Automation principle

Question 103Single Answer

Which of the following is a common type of material handling equipment?

A
Forklifts
B
Conveyors
C
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
D
All of the above

Question 104Single Answer

What is the purpose of a conveyor system?

A
To lift heavy loads vertically
B
To transport materials over a fixed path
C
To store materials in racks
D
To count inventory

Question 105Single Answer

What are AGVs used for?

A
Manual material handling
B
Automated transportation of materials
C
Lifting heavy loads manually
D
Storing materials in small spaces

Question 106Single Answer

Which of the following is an ergonomic consideration in material handling?

A
Lifting heavy loads manually
B
Using proper lifting techniques
C
Ignoring worker safety
D
Maximizing movement

Question 107Single Answer

What is the purpose of a pallet in material handling?

A
To store individual items
B
To support and transport unit loads
C
To lift heavy loads vertically
D
To count inventory

Question 108Single Answer

What is a "forklift"?

A
A type of conveyor
B
A powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials
C
An automated storage system
D
A manual hand truck

Question 109Single Answer

Which of the following is a benefit of automated material handling systems?

A
Reduced labor costs
B
Increased efficiency
C
Improved safety
D
All of the above

Question 110Single Answer

What is a "crane" used for in material handling?

A
Transporting materials horizontally
B
Lifting and moving heavy loads vertically and horizontally
C
Storing small parts
D
Counting inventory

Question 111Single Answer

What is a "hand truck" used for?

A
Automated material transport
B
Manual movement of smaller loads
C
Lifting very heavy objects
D
Long distance transport

Question 112Single Answer

What is the purpose of "storage racks" in material handling?

A
Transporting materials
B
Organizing and storing materials efficiently
C
Lifting heavy loads
D
Counting inventory

Question 113Single Answer

Which of the following is a key consideration for safe material handling?

A
Overloading equipment
B
Proper training of operators
C
Ignoring safety guidelines
D
Rushing material movement

Question 114Single Answer

What is the principle of "flow" in material handling?

A
Minimizing interruptions in material movement
B
Maximizing storage capacity
C
Using the heaviest equipment possible
D
Random material placement

Question 115Single Answer

What is the purpose of a "dock leveler"?

A
To store pallets
B
To bridge the gap between a loading dock and a truck
C
To lift heavy loads vertically
D
To count inventory

Question 116Single Answer

What is the primary benefit of using "barcodes" in material handling?

A
Manual data entry
B
Accurate and efficient tracking of materials
C
Increased labor costs
D
Slower material movement

Question 117Single Answer

What is the meaning of FIFO in inventory management related to material handling?

A
First in final out
B
First in first out
C
Fixed inventory final order
D
Final inventory first order.

Question 118Single Answer

What is a "stacker crane"?

A
A manual hand truck
B
An automated crane used in high-density storage systems
C
A type of conveyor
D
A forklift attachment

Question 119Single Answer

What is "just-in-time" (JIT) material handling?

A
Storing large quantities of materials
B
Delivering materials only when needed
C
Ignoring inventory levels
D
Delaying material delivery

Question 120Single Answer

Which is a safety hazard related to forklifts?

A
Proper training
B
Overloading
C
Regular maintenance
D
Using seatbelts

Question 121Single Answer

What is a "chute" used for in material handling?

A
Lifting heavy loads
B
Gravity-assisted movement of materials
C
Storing large pallets
D
Counting small parts

Question 122Single Answer

What does "load capacity" refer to in material handling equipment?

A
The speed of the equipment
B
The maximum weight the equipment can safely handle
C
The size of the equipment
D
The cost of the equipment

Question 123Single Answer

What is a "roller conveyor"?

A
A conveyor that uses a belt
B
A conveyor that uses rollers to move materials
C
A vertical lifting device
D
A manual hand truck

Question 124Single Answer

What is the purpose of "safety signage" in material handling areas?

A
To decorate the area
B
To warn of potential hazards
C
To store inventory
D
To track inventory

Question 125Single Answer

What is the benefit of "standardization" in material handling?

A
Increased complexity
B
Improved efficiency and reduced costs
C
Reduced safety
D
Increased errors

Question 126Single Answer

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective materials management system?

A
Optimized inventory levels
B
Reduced procurement costs
C
Increased material wastage
D
Efficient supplier management

Question 127Single Answer

Which factor is considered while determining Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)?

A
Holding cost and ordering cost
B
Advertising budget
C
Employee salaries
D
Market trends

Question 128Single Answer

Which strategy is used to maintain minimum stock levels and order new stock when needed?

A
Just-In-Time (JIT)
B
Overstocking
C
Random purchasing
D
Bulk ordering

Question 129Single Answer

Which factor does NOT directly affect inventory carrying costs?

A
Storage costs
B
Obsolescence costs
C
Ordering frequency
D
Employee wages

Question 130Single Answer

Which method helps to determine the ideal order quantity for inventory replenishment?

A
EOQ
B
VED analysis
C
ABC classification
D
Demand fluctuation analysis

Question 131Single Answer

Which of the following inventory valuation methods helps in reducing tax liability during inflation?

A
FIFO
B
LIFO
C
Weighted Average Cost
D
Perpetual Inventory System

Question 132Single Answer

What is the primary purpose of a purchase order?

A
To request payment from a customer
B
To order materials from a supplier
C
To hire new employees
D
To track company profits

Question 133Single Answer

Which factor is most important in selecting a supplier?

A
Proximity to the company
B
Price, quality, and reliability
C
Company size
D
Number of employees

Question 134Single Answer

Which inventory management technique ensures that materials are available when needed but not before?

A
Just-In-Time (JIT)
B
Bulk purchasing
C
Overstocking
D
Perpetual stocking

Question 135Single Answer

Which term describes the point at which new inventory must be ordered?

A
Reorder point
B
Safety stock level
C
Maximum stock level
D
Inventory turnover

Question 136Single Answer

Which document is used to track inventory movement within an organization?

A
Bill of Lading
B
Stock Ledger
C
Cash Flow Statement
D
Profit & Loss Statement

Question 137Single Answer

Which of the following is NOT a function of inventory management?

A
Stock tracking
B
Demand forecasting
C
Brand marketing
D
Supplier coordination

Question 138Single Answer

Which material procurement method reduces inventory holding costs?

A
Just-In-Time (JIT)
B
Overstocking
C
Bulk Ordering
D
Random Procurement

Question 139Single Answer

Which inventory control method prioritizes items with the highest usage value?

A
ABC analysis
B
VED analysis
C
FSN classification
D
FIFO method

Question 140Single Answer

What is the main disadvantage of holding excessive inventory?

A
Reduced lead time
B
Increased storage costs and risk of obsolescence
C
Lower transportation costs
D
Increased supplier discounts

Question 141Single Answer

What is the primary function of a Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system?

A
Human resource management
B
Sales forecasting
C
Determining material needs and scheduling orders
D
Increasing advertising reach

Question 142Single Answer

Which inventory model is suitable for items that have a fixed demand throughout the year?

A
Fixed Order Quantity Model
B
Perpetual Inventory Model
C
Random Stocking Model
D
Variable Order Quantity Model

Question 143Single Answer

Which of the following statements is true about VED analysis?

A
It is used to categorize items based on usage frequency
B
It classifies inventory based on criticality to operations
C
It helps in determining customer preferences
D
It focuses on supplier selection

Question 144Single Answer

Which document is essential for verifying goods received from a supplier?

A
Delivery Challan
B
Purchase Requisition
C
Invoice
D
Stock Ledger

Question 145Single Answer

Which inventory method minimizes wastage of perishable goods?

A
FIFO
B
LIFO
C
ABC Analysis
D
VED Analysis

Question 146Single Answer

What does a high inventory turnover ratio indicate?

A
Excess stock levels
B
Efficient inventory management and rapid stock movement
C
Slow-moving inventory
D
High carrying costs

Question 147Single Answer

Which inventory technique is most suitable for a business with seasonal demand fluctuations?

A
EOQ
B
JIT
C
Safety stock
D
Periodic Inventory System

Question 148Single Answer

Which of the following is a drawback of Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management?

A
High storage costs
B
Risk of stockouts due to supply chain disruptions
C
Excessive material wastage
D
Higher lead times for material procurement

Question 149Single Answer

Which of the following best describes "Stock-Out Cost"?

A
Cost of holding excess inventory
B
Cost incurred when inventory is unavailable during demand
C
Cost of storing expired goods
D
Cost of acquiring new suppliers

Question 150Single Answer

Which key metric is used to measure inventory efficiency?

A
Inventory Turnover Ratio
B
Employee Satisfaction Score
C
Gross Profit Margin
D
Customer Feedback Score

Question 151Single Answer

Which of the following is the first step in the procurement process?

A
Supplier selection
B
Negotiation
C
Needs identification
D
Contracting

Question 152Single Answer

Which criterion focuses on the ability of a supplier to deliver goods or services on time?

A
Cost
B
Quality
C
Reliability
D
Delivery

Question 153Single Answer

Vendor rating is a technique used for:

A
Negotiating prices
B
Evaluating supplier performance
C
Placing orders
D
Managing inventory

Question 154Single Answer

Which of the following is NOT a common supplier selection criterion?

A
Financial stability
B
Geographic location
C
Personal relationships
D
Technical capabilities

Question 155Single Answer

What is the primary goal of building strong supplier relationships?

A
Reducing costs
B
Ensuring consistent quality
C
Fostering collaboration
D
All of the above

Question 156Single Answer

Which procurement process step involves finalizing the terms and conditions of a purchase?

A
Supplier selection
B
Negotiation
C
Contracting
D
Performance review

Question 157Single Answer

Which of the following is a key element of effective supplier communication?

A
Timeliness
B
Clarity
C
Accuracy
D
All of the above

Question 158Single Answer

What is the purpose of a supplier appraisal?

A
To negotiate prices
B
To assess supplier capabilities
C
To place orders
D
To manage inventory

Question 159Single Answer

Which of the following is a method to resolve conflict with a supplier?

A
Avoiding communication
B
Negotiation and mediation
C
Unilateral decision-making
D
Ignoring the issue

Question 160Single Answer

What does the term "lead time" refer to in procurement?

A
The time taken to select a supplier
B
The time between placing an order and receiving the goods
C
The time taken to negotiate a contract
D
The time taken to review supplier performance

Question 161Single Answer

What is a "purchase order" (PO)?

A
A supplier catalog
B
A legal document outlining the details of a purchase
C
A request for quotation
D
A delivery receipt

Question 162Single Answer

Which of the following is a type of supplier relationship?

A
Adversarial
B
Collaborative
C
Strategic alliance
D
All of the above

Question 163Single Answer

What does RFQ stand for?

A
Request for Quantity
B
Request for Quotation
C
Required for Quality
D
Retail for Quantity

Question 164Single Answer

What is the goal of strategic sourcing?

A
To reduce costs only
B
To develop long term supplier relationships and improve value.
C
To buy from the cheapest supplier always.
D
To only focus on local suppliers.

Question 165Single Answer

What is a blanket purchase order?

A
A one time purchase order.
B
A long term purchase order for frequently ordered items.
C
A purchase order for hazardous materials.
D
A purchase order that has no value.

Question 166Single Answer

What is E-procurement?

A
Electronic procurement
B
Emergency procurement
C
Economic procurement
D
Expensive procurement

Question 167Single Answer

What is the meaning of KPI in supplier management?

A
Key Product Indicator
B
Key Performance Indicator
C
Knowledge Process Improvement
D
Keeping Purchase Inventory

Question 168Single Answer

Which of the following is a method of supplier risk management?

A
Single sourcing
B
Diversifying the supplier base
C
Ignoring supplier financial health
D
Only focusing on price.

Question 169Single Answer

What is the primary goal of material handling?

A
Increasing inventory levels
B
Minimizing material movement
C
Maximizing storage space
D
Increasing labor costs

Question 170Single Answer

What is the primary goal of materials management?

A
Reducing workforce
B
Cost control and efficient supply chain management
C
Increasing the number of suppliers
D
Limiting product variety

Question 171Single Answer

Which of the following is NOT a function of materials management?

A
Procurement
B
Inventory control
C
Product marketing
D
Logistics and distribution

Question 172Single Answer

Materials management plays a key role in:

A
Increasing production costs
B
Improving efficiency in supply chain operations
C
Reducing supplier relationships
D
Eliminating procurement processes

Question 173Single Answer

Which of the following is a primary objective of materials management?

A
Increasing production lead time
B
Ensuring the right materials are available at the right time
C
Reducing the number of suppliers
D
Avoiding inventory records

Question 174Single Answer

Which of these factors influences materials management decisions?

A
Demand forecasting
B
Employee salaries
C
Social media trends
D
Celebrity endorsements

Question 175Single Answer

Which of the following activities is NOT part of materials management?

A
Supplier evaluation
B
Warehousing
C
Brand positioning
D
Transportation

Question 176Single Answer

Which is NOT a benefit of effective materials management?

A
Reduction in inventory costs
B
Better supplier relationships
C
Increased financial losses
D
Improved production efficiency

Question 177Single Answer

A well-organized materials management system helps in:

A
Increasing wastage
B
Reducing stockouts and overstocking
C
Complicating supply chain operations
D
Reducing vendor coordination

Question 178Single Answer

Which term refers to the efficient flow of materials in a manufacturing unit?

A
Inventory turnover
B
Supply chain management
C
Market segmentation
D
Brand awareness

Question 179Single Answer

What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)?

A
A financial statement
B
A detailed list of raw materials needed for production
C
A contract between suppliers and manufacturers
D
A marketing strategy

Question 180Single Answer

What does EOQ stand for?

A
Economic Order Quality
B
Economic Order Quantity
C
Estimated Order Quantity
D
Effective Order Quotient

Question 181Single Answer

Which inventory control system categorizes items based on their importance?

A
JIT
B
ABC analysis
C
FIFO
D
Kaizen

Question 182Single Answer

Which method is best for minimizing storage costs and ordering only when needed?

A
Just-In-Time (JIT)
B
FIFO
C
Safety Stock Method
D
Perpetual Inventory System

Question 183Single Answer

In ABC analysis, which category contains the most valuable items?

A
A-items
B
B-items
C
C-items
D
Z-items

Question 184Single Answer

VED analysis classifies inventory based on:

A
Cost
B
Criticality to operations
C
Supplier preference
D
Color coding

Question 185Single Answer

FSN analysis in inventory management refers to:

A
Fast, Slow, and Non-moving items
B
Financial, Stock, and Non-stock items
C
Fixed, Seasonal, and Non-seasonal items
D
Frequent, Seasonal, and Normal demand items

Question 186Single Answer

Which inventory valuation method assumes that the oldest stock is used first?

A
FIFO
B
LIFO
C
Weighted Average Cost
D
JIT

Question 187Single Answer

What is the primary advantage of JIT inventory management?

A
Large stockpiles of inventory
B
Reduced holding costs
C
Higher raw material wastage
D
Increased lead times

Question 188Single Answer

Safety stock is used to:

A
Reduce lead time
B
Avoid stockouts due to demand fluctuations
C
Replace defective products
D
Increase overall production time

Question 189Single Answer

Which inventory management system updates records continuously?

A
Periodic inventory system
B
Perpetual inventory system
C
Random inventory system
D
Annual inventory system

Question 190Single Answer

Which factor influences inventory levels?

A
Demand patterns
B
Product pricing only
C
Government policies only
D
Employee preferences

Question 191Single Answer

Which cost is included in inventory carrying costs?

A
Ordering cost
B
Holding cost
C
Marketing cost
D
Sales tax

Question 192Single Answer

What is the main purpose of a reorder point?

A
To track profit margins
B
To determine when to replenish inventory
C
To improve sales
D
To reduce demand for materials

Question 193Single Answer

Which concept helps in reducing excess inventory levels?

A
Push strategy
B
JIT (Just-In-Time)
C
Bulk ordering
D
Overproduction

Question 194Single Answer

LIFO inventory valuation assumes that:

A
The latest inventory is used first
B
The oldest inventory is used first
C
Inventory never changes
D
All inventory is used at the same time

Question 195Single Answer

Which method is best for managing perishable goods inventory?

A
FIFO
B
LIFO
C
Weighted Average Cost
D
JIT

Question 196Single Answer

Which tool is commonly used for demand forecasting in inventory management?

A
Regression analysis
B
Social media surveys
C
Cost-cutting programs
D
Employee turnover rate

Question 197Single Answer

Which technique minimizes total inventory cost?

A
EOQ
B
Overstocking
C
Delayed ordering
D
Random procurement

Question 198Single Answer

What is the key goal of inventory management?

A
Reduce stockouts while minimizing costs
B
Increase unnecessary storage
C
Maximize procurement time
D
Increase inventory holding costs

Question 199Single Answer

What is a benefit of JIT in terms of space utilization?

A
JIT requires more storage space.
B
JIT reduces the need for storage space.
C
JIT has no effect on space utilization.
D
JIT encourages maximizing storage space.

Question 200Single Answer

How does JIT impact waste in the production process?

A
JIT increases waste.
B
JIT reduces waste.
C
JIT has no impact on waste.
D
JIT encourages waste.

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