How many such pairs of letters are there in the word โCLEANLINESSโ 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 โXโ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give โYโ as the answer.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
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
Noneย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
B
Oneย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
C
Twoย ย ย ย ย ย ย
D
Threeย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
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 โLMEAโ 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 โYโ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give โXโ as the answer.
A
T
B
L
C
E
D
Y
E
X
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 โAโย and if no such word can be formed your answer is โBโ.
A
V
B
T
C
E
D
A
E
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 โSHIFTEDโ 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 Europeโs 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 โXโย and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is โYโ.
A
P
B
L
C
T
D
X
E
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 ?
A
X
B
W
C
I
D
H
Question 17Single Answer
Passage :
Directionย : 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 :
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 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 :
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 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
Question 26Single Answer
Passage :
Find the missing number in the following series ?
3, 5, 5, 19, 7, 41, 9, ?
A
71
B
61
C
79
D
69
Question 27Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: ย following question is based on five words given below:
ย LAP BUT CAR SON HID
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words.)
If the positions of the first and the third alphabets of each of the words are interchanged, which of the following would form meaningful words with the new arrangement?
A
HID
B
SON
C
Both LAP and BUT
D
CAR
E
Both CAR and LAP
Question 28Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: ย following question is based on five words given below:
LAPย ย BUTย ย CARย ย SONย ย HIDย ย
(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 fourth from the left?
A
LAP
B
BUT
C
CAR
D
SON
E
HID
Question 29Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : following question is based on five words given below:
ย LAP BUT CARย ย SONย ย HIDย ย
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words.)
If in each of 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 at least one vowel appear?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 30Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : following question is based on five words given below:
LAP BUT CARย ย SONย ย HIDย ย
ย (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words.)
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the third letter of the word which is third from the right and the first letter of the word which is first from the left of the given word?
A
Two
B
Five
C
Six
D
Nine
E
Three
English Language
Question 31Single Answer
I go to Madurai by โโ Vaigai Express
A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the
Question 32Single 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 33Single 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 34Single 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 35Single 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.ย
Question 36Single 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 37Single 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 38Single 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 39Single 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 40Single Answer
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow.ย
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 41Single 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 42Single 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 43Single 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 44Single 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.ย
D
The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
Question 45Single Answer
The management committee is required to publish a report every year.ย
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 46Single Answer
Preeti ran the race in record time.
A
In record time Preeti ran the race.
B
ย The race was run by Preeti in record time
C
The race was being run by Preeti in record time
D
The race had been run by Preeti in record time
Question 47Single Answer
I shall have written the full thesis by December
A
By December I shall have wrote the full thesis.
B
The full thesis will have been written by me by December.
C
The full Thesis will be wrote by me by December
D
By December the full thesis must have been wrote by me.
Question 48Single Answer
One must keep oneโs promises.
A
Oneโs promises must be kept by one.
B
Oneโs promises had to be kept.
C
Promises must be kept.
D
Promises have to be kept by one.
Question 49Single Answer
I read the story in one night.
A
The story had been read by me in one night.
B
The story has been read by me in one night
C
n one night the story has been read by me.
D
the story was read by me in one night
Question 50Single Answer
We must take care of the old.
A
Those who are old need to be taken care of by us.
B
The old must be taken care of by us.ย
C
Those who are old need care by us
D
The old should be taken care of by us.
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Question 51Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To sleep with the fishes
A
Always be in a dream world
B
To make absurd excuses
C
To sleep peacefully
D
To be dead
Question 52Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To free someone or something form a constraint or difficulty.
A
To exterminate
B
To expurgate
C
To intricate
D
To extricate
Question 53Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Liquids forming a homogeneous mixture when added together
A
Irascible
B
Crucible
C
Miscible
D
Risible
Question 54Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Shooting fish in a barrel
A
To do random acts of stupidity
B
To behave in a cruel manner
C
Ridiculously easy
D
To escape through a narrow opening
Question 55Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
What does the phrase โknew no boundsโ mean ?
A
was bounded by
B
was limitless
C
was limited
D
was bound to
Question 56Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
โThere are more cyclists than pedestrians on the streets of Amsterdamโ.
Choose the sentence which means the same as the above statement.
A
Pedestrians outnumber cyclists on the streets of Amsterdam
B
Cyclists are not as many is number as pedestrians
C
Walking is not as common as cycling is on the streets of Amsterdam
D
Cycling is not as common as walking is on the streets of Amsterdam
Question 57Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Use the appropriate idiom to complete the expression. You may go home early if you are
A
Feeling a bit under the weather
B
Hitting the nail on the head
C
Sitting on the fence
D
Adding insult to the injury
Question 58Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bend over backwards
A
To accommodate every unreasonable request usually without getting anything backย
B
Stepping away from an unpleasant situation
C
To make every effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful
D
Submitting oneself completely to a higher authority
Question 59Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To declare invalid an official agreement, decision, or result.
A
To annul
B
To negate
C
To efface
D
To undo
Question 60Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
A
Pious
B
Reverent
C
Humble
D
Devout
Question 61Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The teacher was taken aback by the studentโs remark.
A
Annoyed
B
Surprised
C
Hurt
D
Pleased
Question 62Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The lawyer insisted on having the contract in black and white.
A
In writing
B
Orally
C
Figuratively
D
Obliquely
Question 63Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Our parents allowed us to watch films once in a blue moon.
A
Everywhere
B
Rarely
C
Secretly
D
Forever
Question 64Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Hold your tongue, my lad ! Iโll deal with you later.
A
Stick out the tongue
B
Be silent
C
Cool the tongue
D
Gargle
Question 65Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
If you read his letter between the lines, you will find that he has no faith in his colleagueโs honesty.
A
Strain your eyes
B
Read in secret
C
Find out the inner meaning
D
Read an untidy letter
Question 66Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
In this question idioms is followed by alternative meanings of which one is correct. Choose the correct option.
A
A person unsuited to the position he fills
B
A scheme that never works
C
An impossible task
D
A Herculean task
Question 67Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
A
Fight with
B
Avoid
C
Embarrass
D
Shout at
Question 68Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow the nose.
A
To find it by himself
B
To ask someone else
C
To follow me
D
To go Straight ahead
Question 69Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
A
Terrify me
B
Cheat me
C
Hurt me
D
Abuse me
Question 70Single Answer
Passage :
Four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentences. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Many would be leaders have feet to clay.
A
Elephantiasis
B
Nimble feet
C
Are flawed personalities
D
Run the business of clay modeling
Quantitative Aptitude
Question 71Single 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 72Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 73Single Answer
356 x 936 โ 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600ย ย
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 74Single 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 75Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
ย
Question 76Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A
4ย ย ย ย ย
B
3
C
2ย
D
5
Question 77Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5
Question 78Single 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
169ย ย
B
36
C
196ย
D
Can not say
Question 79Single Answer
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
A
16 ย ย
B
25
C
28 ย
D
30
Question 80Single Answer
If x*y = x2 + y2 โ xy, then value of 9*11 is
A
93ย ย ย ย ย
B
103
C
60.5
D
121
Question 81Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
15/16
B
17/18
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 82Single Answer
If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.
A
3ย
B
4
C
5ย ย ย ย
D
7
Question 83Single Answer
Write the 44000 in Roman numerals
A
XLIย
B
XLVI
C
XLIVย
D
XLVIC
Question 84Single Answer
Convert 0.0909โฆ into fraction ?
A
1/11
B
9/11
C
1/9
D
9/10
Question 85Single Answer
What is (98 times 102) ?
A
9996
B
10000
C
10096
D
10196
Question 86Single 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
213ย
D
206
Question 87Single 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
558ย ย ย
B
718
C
628ย ย
D
None of these
Question 88Single 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.
ย (x โ 24) + (x โ 7) + (x + 4) + (30 โ x) + (36 โ x) + (28 โ x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 โ 31 = 92
→ x = 92 โ 67 = 25
What is the percentage of persons who read all the three papers ?
A
20%ย ย
B
25%
C
30%ย ย
D
40%
Question 89Single 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.
ย (x โ 24) + (x โ 7) + (x + 4) + (30 โ x) + (36 โ x) + (28 โ x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 โ 31 = 92
→ x = 92 โ 67 = 25
What is the percentage of persons who read only two papers?
A
19%ย ย
B
31%
C
44%
D
None of these
Question 90Single 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 โ 24) + (x โ 7) + (x + 4) + (30 โ x) + (36 โ x) + (28 โ x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 โ 31 = 92
→ x = 92 โ 67 = 25
What is the percentage of persons who read only one paper ?
A
38%ย
B
48%
C
51%ย ย
D
None of these
Question 91Single 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.
ย (x โ 24) + (x โ 7) + (x + 4) + (30 โ x) + (36 โ x) + (28 โ x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 โ 31 = 92
→ x = 92 โ 67 = 25
What is the percentage of persons who read only A but neither B nor C ?
A
4%
B
3%
C
1%ย ย
D
None of these
Question 92Single 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.
ย (x โ 24) + (x โ 7) + (x + 4) + (30 โ x) + (36 โ x) + (28 โ x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 โ 31 = 92
→ x = 92 โ 67 = 25
If A and B are any two sets, then what is A แด (A แด B) equal to ?
A
Complement of Aย
B
Complement of B
C
Bย ย ย
D
A
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.
ย (x โ 24) + (x โ 7) + (x + 4) + (30 โ x) + (36 โ x) + (28 โ x) + x = 92
→ x + 98 โ 31 = 92
→ x = 92 โ 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%ย ย ย ย
B
15%
C
20%ย ย
D
25%
Question 94Single 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%ย ย ย
B
100%
C
75%ย ย ย
D
0%
Question 95Single 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
15ย
B
25
C
40ย
D
75
Question 96Single 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 passengers who like at least 2 of the coffee, tea and lassi, is
A
30ย
B
45
C
50
D
60
Question 97Single 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
If the number of passengers is 180, then the number of passengers who like lassi only, is
A
10ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
B
18
C
27
D
36
Question 98Single 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
In a town three newspapers A, B and C are published. 42% of the people in that town read A, 68% read B, 51% read C, 30% read A and B, 28% read B and C, 36% A and C and 18% do not read any paper. Find the % of the population of town that reads all the three.
A
15%ย
B
25%
C
20%ย
D
35%
Question 99Single Answer
Passage :
In the adjoining figure, I and II are circles with ceners P and Q respectively. The two circle touch each other and have a common tangent that touches themย at points R and S respectively. This common tangent meets the line joining P and Q at O. The diameters of I and II are in the ratio 4 : 3. It is also known that the length of PO is 28 cm.
What is the ratio of the length of PQ to that of QO?
A
1 : 4
B
1 : 3
C
3 : 8
D
3 : 4
Question 100Single Answer
Passage :
A committee of five members is to be formed out of 5 Males, 6 Females and 3 Children. In how many different ways can it be done if ?
The committee should consist of 2 Males, 2 Females and 1 child ?
A
450ย ย
B
225
C
55ย ย ย
D
90
Professional Knowledge
Question 101Single Answer
Which of the following best describes the primary objective of Human Resource Development (HRD)?
A
Minimizing labor costs through workforce reduction
B
Maintaining statutory records of employees
C
Developing employee competencies for organizational and individual growth
D
Controlling employee attendance
Question 102Single Answer
Which function is considered developmental rather than maintenance-oriented?
A
Payroll administration
B
Leave management
C
Human Resource Development
D
Wage calculation
Question 103Single Answer
Which component is NOT generally regarded as part of an HRD system?
A
Performance appraisal
B
Training and development
C
Career planning
D
Excise duty administration
Question 104Single Answer
HRD primarily focuses on?
A
Regulating product prices
B
Maintaining employee attendance registers
C
Preparing financial statements
D
Developing employee capabilities for future organizational needs
Question 105Single Answer
Which statement correctly differentiates HRM from HRD?
A
HRM is future-oriented while HRD is transaction-oriented
B
HRM deals exclusively with employee welfare
C
HRD is limited to recruitment only
D
HRD emphasizes employee growth whereas HRM includes administrative and maintenance functions
Question 106Single Answer
The concept of HRD as an integrated system was strongly promoted in India by?
A
Douglas McGregor
B
T. V. Rao
C
Peter Drucker
D
Elton Mayo
Question 107Single Answer
Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective HRD climate?
A
Fear of punishment
B
Excessive centralization
C
Mutual trust and openness
D
Strict secrecy among departments
Question 108Single Answer
HRD climate is primarily influenced by?
A
Inflation rate
B
Organizational policies, leadership, and employee attitudes
C
Exchange rate
D
Political boundaries
Question 109Single Answer
In the OCTAPAC model, the letter 'P' stands for?
A
Performance
B
Participation
C
Proaction
D
Productivity
Question 110Single Answer
Which OCTAPAC value encourages employees to anticipate future challenges instead of merely reacting?
A
Proaction
B
Authenticity
C
Trust
D
Collaboration
Question 111Single Answer
Which OCTAPAC value emphasizes honesty between feelings and actions?
A
Autonomy
B
Confrontation
C
Trust
D
Authenticity
Question 112Single Answer
In OCTAPAC culture, confrontation refers to?
A
Creating workplace conflicts
B
Avoiding disagreements
C
Facing issues directly and solving them constructively
D
Disciplining employees
Question 113Single Answer
Which OCTAPAC value promotes independent decision-making with accountability?
A
Autonomy
B
Collaboration
C
Openness
D
Trust
Question 114Single Answer
Which of the following is the strongest indicator of a healthy HRD climate?
A
Employee learning and development opportunities
B
Frequent disciplinary actions
C
High employee fear
D
Excessive supervision
Question 115Single Answer
HRD culture mainly supports?
A
Restricting employee participation
B
Organizational learning and continuous improvement
C
Reducing communication
D
Increasing bureaucracy
Question 116Single Answer
Which level of management plays the most significant role in creating HRD climate?
A
Lower-level supervisors only
B
Top management
C
External auditors
D
Customers
Question 117Single Answer
Career planning primarily aims to?
A
Eliminate employee transfers
B
Increase overtime
C
Match individual aspirations with organizational opportunities
D
Reduce recruitment expenses
Question 118Single Answer
Which stage of career development generally involves exploration of occupations?
A
Decline stage
B
Disengagement stage
C
Exploration stage
D
Maintenance stage
Question 119Single Answer
According to career development theory, establishment stage mainly involves?
A
Entering and stabilizing in a career
B
Preparing for retirement
C
Career withdrawal
D
Leaving employment permanently
Question 120Single Answer
Career path refers to?
A
Organizational hierarchy only
B
Employee attendance record
C
Sequence of jobs occupied during one's working life
D
Salary progression alone
Question 121Single Answer
Edgar Schein introduced the concept of?
A
Equity theory
B
Job enrichment
C
Hygiene factors
D
Career anchors
Question 122Single Answer
Which career anchor is associated with solving complex problems and innovation?
A
Lifestyle
B
Technical/Functional Competence
C
Security/Stability
D
Service/Dedication
Question 123Single Answer
Which career anchor reflects a strong desire to influence and lead others?
A
General Managerial Competence
B
Entrepreneurial Creativity
C
Pure Challenge
D
Lifestyle
Question 124Single Answer
An individual who prefers stable employment with predictable benefits is most likely driven by which career anchor?
A
Pure Challenge
B
Entrepreneurial Creativity
C
Security/Stability
D
Autonomy
Question 125Single Answer
Which career anchor emphasizes balancing work with personal and family life?
A
Service/Dedication
B
Pure Challenge
C
Technical Competence
D
Lifestyle
Question 126Single Answer
Succession planning mainly focuses on?
A
Preparing employees for future leadership positions
B
Filling vacancies after resignation
C
Annual promotions only
D
Temporary staffing
Question 127Single Answer
Replacement planning differs from succession planning because replacement planning?
A
Covers all employees equally
B
Develops leadership competencies systematically
C
Focuses on immediate replacement for key positions
D
Ignores organizational hierarchy
Question 128Single Answer
Which is a major advantage of succession planning?
A
Ensures leadership continuity
B
Reduces organizational learning
C
Eliminates training needs
D
Prevents promotions
Question 129Single Answer
Organizational Development (Od) is primarily concerned with?
A
Preparing income tax returns
B
Planned organizational change using behavioral science
C
Product marketing
D
Financial restructuring only
Question 130Single Answer
Organizational Development is best described as?
A
A short-term financial strategy
B
A planned, organization-wide effort to improve effectiveness
C
A disciplinary mechanism
D
A recruitment procedure
Question 131Single Answer
Which of the following is a core value of Organizational Development?
A
Strict secrecy
B
Employee participation
C
Punitive supervision
D
Centralized communication
Question 132Single Answer
Which assumption of OD emphasizes that employees seek opportunities for growth?
A
Employees avoid responsibility
B
Employees resist all change
C
Employees possess potential for development
D
Employees dislike teamwork
Question 133Single Answer
Sensitivity training is classified as which type of OD intervention?
A
Structural intervention
B
Individual intervention
C
Financial intervention
D
Technological intervention
Question 134Single Answer
Team building is primarily intended to?
A
Improve team effectiveness and interpersonal relationships
B
Increase departmental rivalry
C
Reduce employee communication
D
Increase formal reporting
Question 135Single Answer
Job redesign is generally considered which type of OD intervention?
A
Legal intervention
B
Financial intervention
C
Structural intervention
D
Market intervention
Question 136Single Answer
Kurt Lewin's first stage of change management is?
A
Refreeze
B
Institutionalize
C
Unfreeze
D
Sustain
Question 137Single Answer
During Lewin's 'Change' stage, the organization primarily?
A
Reinforces new behaviors permanently
B
Terminates employee development
C
Returns to previous systems
D
Implements new methods and behaviors
Question 138Single Answer
Lewin's 'Refreeze' stage aims to?
A
Reverse organizational changes
B
Increase resistance to change
C
Conduct employee layoffs
D
Stabilize new behaviors into organizational practice
Question 139Single Answer
According to Kotter, creating urgency is?
A
The final step of change
B
A performance appraisal method
C
The first step in successful organizational transformation
D
An employee discipline process
Question 140Single Answer
Which step follows creating urgency in Kotter's model?
A
Institutionalizing compensation
B
Building a guiding coalition
C
Downsizing employees
D
Conducting exit interviews
Question 141Single Answer
In Kotter's model, generating short-term wins primarily helps to?
A
Increase employee resistance
B
Build credibility and maintain momentum
C
Delay organizational change
D
Eliminate leadership roles
Question 142Single Answer
Which Kotter step focuses on embedding new approaches into organizational culture?
A
Communicating the vision
B
Creating urgency
C
Anchoring new approaches in the culture
D
Forming a coalition
Question 143Single Answer
High-potential employees (HiPos) are identified mainly on the basis of?
A
Current performance and future leadership potential
B
Age and seniority only
C
Educational qualification alone
D
Length of service only
Question 144Single Answer
The 9-Box Grid evaluates employees using which two dimensions?
A
Attendance and salary
B
Age and productivity
C
Experience and qualification
D
Performance and potential
Question 145Single Answer
An employee placed in the upper-right corner of the 9-Box Grid generally represents?
A
Low performance and low potential
B
Average performer with limited growth
C
High potential but consistently poor performance
D
High performance and high potential
Question 146Single Answer
Which strategy is most effective for retaining high-potential employees?
A
Limiting career opportunities
B
Maintaining fixed responsibilities indefinitely
C
Restricting training programs
D
Providing challenging assignments and career growth
Question 147Single Answer
Competency mapping primarily helps an organization to?
A
Determine employee tax liabilities
B
Reduce production costs only
C
Identify competencies required for successful job performance
D
Prepare annual financial statements
Question 148Single Answer
Core competencies differ from functional competencies because core competencies?
A
Are role-specific technical skills
B
Apply across the organization and support organizational values
C
Exist only in manufacturing organizations
D
Are limited to senior executives
Question 149Single Answer
Functional competencies are best defined as?
A
Employee welfare schemes
B
Organizational mission statements
C
Competencies required for a specific job or function
D
General personality traits unrelated to work
Question 150Single Answer
Which sequence best represents an integrated HRD approach for developing future leaders?