Latest DSSSB Mason Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English
Subjects : English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Hindi Language & Comprehension, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, Concerned Subject (Mason)
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 4Single 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 5Single 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 6Single 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 7Single 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 8Single 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 9Single 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 10Single 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 11Single 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 12Single 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 13Single 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 14Single 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 15Single 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 16Single 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 17Single 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 18Single 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 19Single 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 20Single 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 21Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 22Single 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 23Single 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 24Single 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 25Single 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 26Single Answer
Sattriya dance form is famous in which of these states ?
A
Assam
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Punjab
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 27Single Answer
Which of the following statements is true ?
Statement I: Indian techniques such as Rasa and Bhawa in classical dances have their origins in Bharatmuni's Natyashastra.
Statement II: Bharatanatyam has its origin in Odisha.
A
Only Statement II is true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C
Neither Statement I nor Statement II is true
D
Only Statement I is true
Question 28Single Answer
"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?
A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan
Question 29Single Answer
What was the real name of Amir Khusro?
A
Muhammad Hasan
B
Muhammad Hussain
C
Muhammad Khusrow
D
Muhammad Mine
Question 30Single Answer
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery
Question 31Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950
Question 32Single 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 33Single 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 34Single Answer
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
A
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D
Dr. Satish Dhawan
Question 35Single Answer
Which is the longest river in India?
A
Yamuna
B
Ganges
C
Brahmaputra
D
Godavari
Question 36Single Answer
Which Indian state launched the ‘Green Energy Villages’ initiative in 2025 to promote renewable energy?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Gujarat
Question 37Single Answer
Which organization developed the K-6 hypersonic Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) tested in 2025?
A
ISRO
B
HAL
C
Bharat Dynamics Limited
D
DRDO
Question 38Single Answer
Which ministry established the Passport Seva Portal to streamline passport services in 2025?
A
Ministry of Home Affairs
B
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C
Ministry of External Affairs
D
Ministry of Electronics and IT
Question 39Single Answer
What is the primary goal of the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) launched by the RBI in 2025?
A
Promote cash transactions
B
Enhance cybersecurity in digital payments
C
Reduce ATM usage
D
Increase bank branch networks
Question 40Single Answer
Which Indian state topped the vulture population census in 2025?
A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Maharashtra
Hindi Language & Comprehension
Question 41Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
अधम्र
B
अध्रम
C
अधर्म
D
अध्रिम
Question 42Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
स्थायि
B
स्थायी
C
स्थाई
D
स्थाइ
Question 43Single Answer
वर्तनी की दृष्टि से सही शब्द है?
A
महत्व
B
महतव
C
महत्तव
D
महतत्व
Question 44Single Answer
निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध छांटिए?
A
आयुष्मान
B
आयुश्मान
C
आयुशमान
D
आयुश्यमान
Question 45Single Answer
शुद्ध शब्द नहीं हैं?
A
कवियत्री
B
कौसल्या
C
एश्वर्य
D
श्रृंगार
Question 46Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी है -
A
पूज
B
पुजय
C
पूज्य
D
पुज्य
Question 47Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी है -
A
अनुसरण
B
अनूशरणन
C
अनुशरण
D
अणुशर
Question 48Single Answer
किस क्रमांक में सभी शुद्ध हैं?
A
एक्य,साप्ताहिक
B
आजीविका,आशीर्वाद
C
आर्शिवाद ,अनूकूल
D
निरिक्षण ,कृपालु
Question 49Single Answer
'उज्वल' शब्द का शुद्ध रूप है ?
A
उज्जव
B
उज्ज्ल
C
उज्ज्वल
D
उजवल
Question 50Single Answer
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में चार वैकल्पिक वर्तनियाॅ दी गई है?
A
जागृत
B
जाग्रति
C
जाग्रित
D
जाग्रत
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Hindi Language & Comprehension
Question 51Single Answer
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में चार वैकल्पिक वर्तनियाॅ दी गई है?
A
उन्नति
B
उनति
C
उन्ती
D
उनती
Question 52Single Answer
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न मे चार वैकल्पिक वर्तनियाॅ दी गई है?
A
अनुशहरण
B
अनोसरण
C
अनुसरन
D
अनुसरण
Question 53Single Answer
'पृथ्वीराज रासो' किस काल की रचना है ?
A
आदिकाल
B
रीतिकाल
C
भक्तिकाल
D
आधुनिक काल
Question 54Single Answer
हिन्दी की उत्पत्ति किस भाषा से हुई है?
A
प्राकृत
B
संस्कृत
C
शौरसैनी अपभ्रंश
D
मागधी
Question 55Single Answer
राजभाषा आयोग के प्रथम अध्यक्ष थे ?
A
बी. जी. खरे
B
राजा लक्ष्मण सिंह
C
प्रताप नारायण मिश्र
D
इंशाअल्ला खा
Question 56Single Answer
निम्नलिखित बोलियों में से कौन - सी बोली उत्तर प्रदेश में नहीं बाली जाती?
A
मैथिली
B
अवधी
C
ब्रज
D
खड़ी बोली
Question 57Single Answer
भारत की प्रथम देशज भाषा कौन-सी है?
A
पालि
B
प्राकृत
C
संस्कृत
D
इसमें से कोई नहीं
Question 58Single Answer
भारतेन्दु ने किस पत्रिका का संपादन किया?
A
हिन्दी प्रदीप
B
इन्दु
C
कविवचन सुधा
D
भारतबन्धु
Question 59Single Answer
पूर्वी हिन्दी विकसित हुई है?
A
पैशाची अपभ्रंश
B
अर्धमागधी अपभ्रंश
C
शौरसैनी अपभ्रंश
D
मागधी अपभ्रंश
Question 60Single Answer
मानक हिन्दी का आधार क्या है?
A
खड़ी बोली
B
अपभ्रंश
C
पूर्वी हिन्दी
D
परिनिष्ठ हिन्दी
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Question 61Single 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 62Single 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 63Single 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.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 64Single 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 65Single 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 66Single 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 67Single 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.
A
T
B
L
C
E
D
Y
E
X
Question 68Single 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 69Single 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 70Single 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’.
A
V
B
T
C
E
D
A
E
B
Question 71Single 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 ?
A
X
B
W
C
I
D
H
Question 72Single 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 73Single 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 74Single 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 75Single 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.)
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 76Single 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 77Single 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 78Single 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 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 79Single 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 80Single 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
Arithmetic & Numerical Ability
Question 81Single 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 82Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 83Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 84Single 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 85Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
Question 86Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
5
Question 87Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5
Question 88Single 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 89Single 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 90Single Answer
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121
Question 91Single 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 92Single 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 93Single 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 94Single 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 only two papers?
A
19%
B
31%
C
44%
D
None of these
Question 95Single 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 only one paper ?
A
38%
B
48%
C
51%
D
None of these
Question 96Single 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 only A but neither B nor C ?
A
4%
B
3%
C
1%
D
None of these
Question 97Single 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
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 98Single 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
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 99Single 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 100Single 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 percentage of passengers who like both tea and lassi but not coffee, is
A
15
B
25
C
40
D
75
Concerned Subject (Mason)
Question 101Single Answer
What is concrete primarily composed of?
A
Cement, water, and admixtures
B
Cement, aggregates, and water
C
Sand, gravel, and lime
D
Cement, sand, and air
Question 102Single Answer
What is the primary function of water in concrete mixing?
A
To initiate hydration of cement
B
To increase volume
C
To reduce strength
D
To cool the mixture
Question 103Single Answer
Which of the following is a coarse aggregate in concrete?
A
Gravel
B
Sand
C
Clay
D
Silt
Question 104Single Answer
What is the standard water-cement ratio for M20 grade concrete under mild exposure as per IS 456:2000?
A
0.45
B
0.50
C
0.55
D
0.60
Question 105Single Answer
What is the approximate mix proportion for M10 grade concrete?
A
1:2:4
B
1:3:6
C
1:1.5:3
D
1:1:2
Question 106Single Answer
What does a high water-cement ratio result in?
A
Increased strength
B
Reduced workability
C
Increased capillary voids
D
Better durability
Question 107Single Answer
Which test is used to measure the workability of concrete in the field?
A
Compressive strength test
B
Fineness test
C
Vicat apparatus test
D
Slump test
Question 108Single Answer
What is the top diameter of the slump cone used in the slump test?
A
20 cm
B
15 cm
C
10 cm
D
30 cm
Question 109Single Answer
What is the unit weight of plain cement concrete as per IS 456:2000?
A
20 kN/m³
B
18 kN/m³
C
26 kN/m³
D
24 kN/m³
Question 110Single Answer
What is the purpose of curing concrete?
A
To increase workability
B
To prevent loss of water by evaporation
C
To reduce strength
D
To speed up mixing
Question 111Single Answer
What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete masonry units as per ASTM C90?
A
2000 psi
B
1500 psi
C
1000 psi
D
2500 psi
Question 112Single Answer
Which type of cement is used for sewage and water treatment plants?
A
Rapid hardening cement
B
Colored cement
C
Low heat cement
D
Sulphate resisting cement
Question 113Single Answer
What is the maximum size of coarse aggregate typically used in concrete?
A
10 mm
B
80 mm
C
40 mm
D
20 mm
Question 114Single Answer
What is segregation in concrete?
A
Separation of coarse aggregates from mortar
B
Excess water rising to the surface
C
Formation of cement paste on the surface
D
Cracking due to shrinkage
Question 115Single Answer
What is bleeding in concrete?
A
Water rising to the surface of concrete
B
Cracking of concrete surface
C
Separation of aggregates
D
Hardening of concrete
Question 116Single Answer
What is the main cause of bleeding in concrete?
A
Proper mixing
B
Low water-cement ratio
C
Well-graded aggregates
D
High workability
Question 117Single Answer
Which admixture is used to improve workability of concrete?
A
Accelerator
B
Air-entraining agent
C
Retarder
D
Plasticizer
Question 118Single Answer
What is the typical slump value for low workability concrete?
A
0–25 mm
B
100–150 mm
C
75–100 mm
D
25–75 mm
Question 119Single Answer
How many layers is the slump cone filled with in the slump test?
A
2 layers
B
4 layers
C
3 layers
D
5 layers
Question 120Single Answer
What is the purpose of adding gypsum to cement?
A
To increase strength
B
To control initial setting time
C
To reduce workability
D
To increase heat of hydration
Question 121Single Answer
What is the fineness modulus range for fine sand?
A
2.2–2.6
B
2.6–2.9
C
2.9–3.2
D
3.2–4.2
Question 122Single Answer
What is the initial setting time of ordinary Portland cement as per IS: 269-1976?
A
30 minutes
B
15 minutes
C
60 minutes
D
10 hours
Question 123Single Answer
Which aggregate shape is preferred for better workability in concrete?
A
Round
B
Flaky
C
Angular
D
Elongated
Question 124Single Answer
What is the maximum permissible size of aggregate for a concrete floor?
A
10 mm
B
6 mm
C
8 mm
D
4 mm
Question 125Single Answer
What is the process of accurate measurement of concrete ingredients called?
A
Grading
B
Mixing
C
Batching
D
Curing
Question 126Single Answer
What happens if insufficient water is used in a concrete mix?
A
Increased strength
B
Improves durability
C
Causes bleeding
D
Makes the mix unworkable
Question 127Single Answer
Which test is used to determine the consistency of cement?
A
Slump test
B
Soundness test
C
Compressive strength test
D
Vicat apparatus test
Question 128Single Answer
What is the diameter of the Vicat plunger used for the consistency test?
A
5 mm
B
20 mm
C
15 mm
D
10 mm
Question 129Single Answer
What is the main ingredient responsible for the strength of cement?
A
Silica
B
Alumina
C
Iron oxide
D
Lime
Question 130Single Answer
What is the percentage of water required for complete hydration of cement?
A
38%
B
25%
C
20%
D
50%
Question 131Single Answer
Which type of slump indicates a collapse in the concrete mix?
A
True slump
B
Collapse slump
C
Shear slump
D
Zero slump
Question 132Single Answer
What is the purpose of compaction in concrete?
A
To increase water content
B
To remove air bubbles
C
To reduce strength
D
To increase segregation
Question 133Single Answer
What is the maximum height from which concrete should be poured to avoid segregation?
A
0.5 m
B
1.5 m
C
0.8–1 m
D
2 m
Question 134Single Answer
What is the compressive strength of M300 concrete grade?
A
100 kg/cm²
B
300 kg/cm²
C
200 kg/cm²
D
150 kg/cm²
Question 135Single Answer
Which type of cement is used for rapid construction work?
A
Low heat cement
B
Sulphate resisting cement
C
Ordinary Portland cement
D
Rapid hardening cement
Question 136Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of admixtures in concrete?
A
To modify properties of concrete
B
To increase water content
C
To reduce cement content
D
To prevent hydration
Question 137Single Answer
What is the typical slump value for high workability concrete?
A
0–25 mm
B
25–75 mm
C
75–100 mm
D
100–150 mm
Question 138Single Answer
What is the main cause of segregation in concrete?
A
Improper mixing
B
Low water-cement ratio
C
Well-graded aggregates
D
Proper compaction
Question 139Single Answer
What is the minimum compressive strength for M20 grade concrete?
A
15 N/mm²
B
20 N/mm²
C
25 N/mm²
D
30 N/mm²
Question 140Single Answer
Which test is used to determine the soundness of cement?
A
Vicat apparatus test
B
Slump test
C
Le-Chatelier test
D
Compressive strength test
Question 141Single Answer
What is the maximum permissible expansion of cement as per IS: 269-1976?
A
5 mm
B
10 mm
C
15 mm
D
20 mm
Question 142Single Answer
What is the purpose of air-entraining admixtures in concrete?
A
To increase strength
B
To improve freeze-thaw resistance
C
To reduce workability
D
To speed up setting time
Question 143Single Answer
What is the standard sand used in India for cement testing?
A
Jaipur sand
B
Ennore sand
C
Mumbai sand
D
Orissa sand
Question 144Single Answer
What happens if too much water is added to a concrete mix?
A
Increased strength
B
Reduced bleeding
C
Better workability
D
Reduced durability
Question 145Single Answer
What is the typical speed of a concrete mixer in revolutions per minute?
A
10–15
B
30–40
C
20–30
D
15–20
Question 146Single Answer
What is the purpose of the compacting factor test?
A
To measure compressive strength
B
To measure setting time
C
To measure workability
D
To measure fineness
Question 147Single Answer
What is the maximum size of aggregate for the compacting factor test?
A
20 mm
B
80 mm
C
60 mm
D
40 mm
Question 148Single Answer
What is the typical flow percentage range for the flow test of concrete?
A
0–50%
B
100–150%
C
50–100%
D
150–200%
Question 149Single Answer
What is laitance in concrete?
A
Separation of aggregates
B
Cracking due to shrinkage
C
Formation of cement paste on the surface
D
Loss of water content
Question 150Single Answer
What is the primary source of lime in cement?
A
Sandstone
B
Shale
C
Clay
D
Limestone
Question 151Single Answer
What is the effect of fly ash on concrete?
A
Increases heat of hydration
B
Decreases long-term strength
C
Reduces permeability
D
Increases bleeding
Question 152Single Answer
What is the typical curing period for ordinary Portland cement concrete?
A
3 days
B
14 days
C
7 days
D
28 days
Question 153Single Answer
What is the main advantage of using larger aggregates in concrete?
A
Increased workability
B
Reduced workability
C
Increased water demand
D
Reduced strength
Question 154Single Answer
What is the modulus of elasticity of grout typically related to?
A
Tensile strength
B
Compressive strength
C
Shear strength
D
Flexural strength
Question 155Single Answer
What is the minimum compressive strength of grout as per ASTM C476?
A
1000 psi
B
2000 psi
C
1500 psi
D
2500 psi
Question 156Single Answer
What is the typical slump range for grout?
A
8–11 inches
B
4–6 inches
C
2–4 inches
D
12–15 inches
Question 157Single Answer
Which type of mortar is most commonly used in masonry work?
A
Type M
B
Type N
C
Type S
D
Type O
Question 158Single Answer
What is the main purpose of mortar in masonry?
A
To act as a bonding agent
B
To increase compressive strength
C
To reduce workability
D
To prevent hydration
Question 159Single Answer
What is the ASTM standard for masonry mortar?
A
ASTM C144
B
ASTM C90
C
ASTM C476
D
ASTM C270
Question 160Single Answer
What is the maximum aggregate size in grout?
A
1/8 inch
B
3/8 inch
C
1/4 inch
D
1/2 inch
Question 161Single Answer
What is the main component of cement-lime mortar?
A
Portland cement
B
All of the above
C
Sand
D
Hydrated lime
Question 162Single Answer
What is the effect of high lime content in mortar?
A
Better water retention
B
Reduced workability
C
Increased compressive strength
D
Reduced bond strength
Question 163Single Answer
What is the typical water retention range for field mortars?
A
50–75%
B
130–150%
C
100–125%
D
75–100%
Question 164Single Answer
What is the maximum time to use mortar after initial mixing?
A
1 hour
B
2.5 hours
C
1.5 hours
D
3 hours
Question 165Single Answer
What is the purpose of retempering mortar?
A
To increase strength
B
To maintain workability
C
To reduce setting time
D
To prevent curing
Question 166Single Answer
Which type of mortar is least workable but strongest in compression?
A
Type S
B
Type M
C
Type N
D
Type O
Question 167Single Answer
What is the ASTM standard for aggregates used in mortar?
A
ASTM C90
B
ASTM C476
C
ASTM C270
D
ASTM C144
Question 168Single Answer
What is the preferred shape of aggregates for mortar?
A
Angular
B
Round
C
Flaky
D
Elongated
Question 169Single Answer
Is potable water acceptable for mixing concrete and mortar?
A
Only if boiled
B
No
C
Only if filtered
D
Yes
Question 170Single Answer
What is the main disadvantage of masonry-cement mortar?
A
Low bond strength
B
High bond strength
C
High workability
D
High water retention
Question 171Single Answer
What is the typical compressive strength of type S mortar?
A
1800 psi
B
750 psi
C
2500 psi
D
3000 psi
Question 172Single Answer
What is the purpose of a construction joint in concrete?
A
To increase strength
B
To allow for expansion
C
To reduce workability
D
To provide a stopping point during placement
Question 173Single Answer
Where are construction joints typically provided?
A
In the middle of beams
B
At the top of columns
C
Where bending moment and shear force are small
D
At the base of foundations
Question 174Single Answer
What is the effect of excess vibration during concrete compaction?
A
Segregation
B
Increased strength
C
Reduced bleeding
D
Improved durability
Question 175Single Answer
What is the typical slump for a heavily reinforced section with vibration?
A
0–25 mm
B
25–50 mm
C
50–75 mm
D
75–100 mm
Question 176Single Answer
What is the main purpose of a concrete mixer?
A
To cure concrete
B
To ensure uniform mixing
C
To reduce water content
D
To increase setting time
Question 177Single Answer
What is the typical density of lightweight aggregate concrete?
A
1800 kg/m³
B
1200 kg/m³
C
2400 kg/m³
D
3000 kg/m³
Question 178Single Answer
What is the specific gravity range of natural aggregates?
A
2.0–2.5
B
3.0–3.5
C
2.8–3.0
D
2.6–2.8
Question 179Single Answer
What is the maximum percentage of organic solids permissible in water for concrete mixing?
A
200 mg/l
B
100 mg/l
C
300 mg/l
D
400 mg/l
Question 180Single Answer
What is the effect of a low water-cement ratio on concrete?
A
Reduced strength
B
Increased workability
C
Increased durability
D
Increased bleeding
Question 181Single Answer
What is the main purpose of the Vee-Bee test?
A
To measure compressive strength
B
To measure workability
C
To measure setting time
D
To measure fineness
Question 182Single Answer
In what unit is the Vee-Bee test result expressed?
A
Seconds
B
Meters
C
N/mm²
D
Kilograms
Question 183Single Answer
What is the typical percentage of aggregates in concrete by volume?
A
40–50%
B
60–75%
C
50–60%
D
75–85%
Question 184Single Answer
What is the effect of mineral oil in a concrete mix?
A
Reduces strength
B
Increases bleeding
C
Improves strength
D
Reduces workability
Question 185Single Answer
What is the wet process in cement manufacturing?
A
Grinding raw materials in a dry state
B
Grinding raw materials in a wet state
C
Burning raw materials at low temperature
D
Mixing raw materials without water
Question 186Single Answer
What is the typical temperature range for burning cement in a rotary kiln?
A
1000–1200°C
B
1400–1500°C
C
1200–1300°C
D
1500–1600°C
Question 187Single Answer
What is the main cause of unsoundness in cement?
A
Proper curing
B
Low water content
C
Excess lime
D
Well-graded aggregates
Question 188Single Answer
What is the typical percentage of gypsum added to cement?
A
1–2%
B
10–15%
C
5–10%
D
2–3%
Question 189Single Answer
What is the main advantage of cement-lime mortar over masonry-cement mortar?
A
Low cost
B
Simple batching
C
High tensile bond strength
D
Low water retention
Question 190Single Answer
What is the typical compressive strength of type N mortar?
A
1800 psi
B
750 psi
C
2500 psi
D
3000 psi
Question 191Single Answer
What is the main purpose of fine aggregates in concrete?
A
To fill voids between coarse aggregates
B
To increase strength
C
To reduce workability
D
To increase water demand
Question 192Single Answer
What is the minimum particle size of fine aggregate?
A
0.075 mm
B
0.0075 mm
C
0.75 mm
D
1.18 mm
Question 193Single Answer
What is the typical percentage of water by weight of cement for standard consistency?
A
25%
B
20%
C
30%
D
35%
Question 194Single Answer
What is the effect of flaky aggregates on concrete?
A
Increased workability
B
Reduced bleeding
C
Improved durability
D
Reduced strength
Question 195Single Answer
What is the typical modulus of rupture for concrete?
A
10–15% of cube strength
B
5–8% of cube strength
C
20–25% of cube strength
D
30–35% of cube strength
Question 196Single Answer
What is the main purpose of batching in concrete production?
A
To measure ingredients accurately
B
To ensure uniform mixing
C
To reduce water content
D
To increase setting time
Question 197Single Answer
What is the typical volume of one bag of cement?
A
25 liters
B
35 liters
C
30 liters
D
40 liters
Question 198Single Answer
What is the effect of adding 30% excess water to a concrete mix?
A
Increases strength by 30%
B
Prevents bleeding
C
Improves workability only
D
Reduces strength by 50%
Question 199Single Answer
What is the main purpose of screeding in concrete placement?
A
To remove air bubbles
B
To provide a uniform surface
C
To increase workability
D
To reduce curing time
Question 200Single Answer
What is the typical heat of hydration for tricalcium silicate (C3S) at 90 days?