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Quantitative ability

Question 1Single 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:__________ ?
  1. A
    51:52
  2. B
    52:53
  3. C
    51:53
  4. D
    52:55
Question 2Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
  1. A
    √49
  2. B
    0.125
  3. C
    √2
  4. D
    22/7
Question 3Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
  1. A
    35600  
  2. B
    34500
  3. C
    9630
  4. D
    93600
Question 4Single Answer
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
  1. A
    3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
  2. B
    7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
  3. C
    3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
  4. D
    5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Question 5Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
  1. A
    36
  2. B
    38
  3. C
    310
  4. D
    96
     
Question 6Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
  1. A
    4     
  2. B
    3
  3. C
    2 
  4. D
    5
Question 7Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
  1. A
    3/5
  2. B
    2/3
  3. C
    4/5
Question 8Single 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 ?
  1. A
    169  
  2. B
    36
  3. C
    196 
  4. D
    Can not say
Question 9Single 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.
  1. A
    318
  2. B
    198
  3. C
    213 
  4. D
    206
Question 10Single 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.
  1. A
    558   
  2. B
    718
  3. C
    628  
  4. D
    None of these
Question 11Single 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 ?
  1. A
    20%  
  2. B
    25%
  3. C
    30%  
  4. D
    40%
Question 12Single 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?
  1. A
    19%  
  2. B
    31%
  3. C
    44%
  4. D
    None of these
Question 13Single 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 ?
  1. A
    38% 
  2. B
    48%
  3. C
    51%  
  4. D
    None of these
Question 14Single 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 ?
  1. A
    4%
  2. B
    3%
  3. C
    1%  
  4. D
    None of these
Question 15Single 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 ?
  1. A
    Complement of A 
  2. B
    Complement of B
  3. C
    B   
  4. D
    A
Question 16Single 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 ?
  1. A
    10%    
  2. B
    15%
  3. C
    20%  
  4. D
    25%

Verbal Ability

Question 17Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A
    He was in the temper
  2. B
    and refused
  3. C
    discuss the matter again
  4. D
    No error
Question 18Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A
    A flower makes no garland
  2. B
    so we must do a thing together
  3. C
    in a unit for a good result
  4. D
    No error
Question 19Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A
    My friend is a software engineer
  2. B
    and his wife is doctor
  3. C
    so they don’t have enough time for each other
  4. D
    No error
Question 20Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A
    I don’t have much time that
  2. B
    I hear you in detail with verbosity
  3. C
    tell everything in nutshell
  4. D
    No error
Question 21Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A
    The atmosphere is changing
  2. B
    so I have severe pain in my body
  3. C
    if you have any painkiller, please give it to me
  4. D
    No error
Question 22Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A
    No one is without fault
  2. B
    because no one is God
  3. C
    and only God is fault free
  4. D
    No error
Question 23Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A
    Your
  2. B
    clock is
  3. C
    one hour fast
  4. D
    No error
Question 24Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
  1. A
    The lose of jobs
  2. B
    is regarded by some as an necessary evil
  3. C
    in the fight against infliation
  4. D
    No error
Question 25Single 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
  1. A
    Always be in a dream world
  2. B
    To make absurd excuses
  3. C
    To sleep peacefully
  4. D
    To be dead
Question 26Single 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.
  1. A
    To exterminate
  2. B
    To expurgate
  3. C
    To intricate
  4. D
    To extricate
Question 27Single 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
  1. A
    Irascible
  2. B
    Crucible
  3. C
    Miscible
  4. D
    Risible
Question 28Single 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
  1. A
    To do random acts of stupidity
  2. B
    To behave in a cruel manner
  3. C
    Ridiculously easy
  4. D
    To escape through a narrow opening
Question 29Single 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 ‘knew no bounds’ mean ?
  1. A
    was bounded by
  2. B
    was limitless
  3. C
    was limited
  4. D
    was bound to
Question 30Single Answer
Passage :
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
“There are more cyclists than pedestrians on the streets of Amsterdam”.
Choose the sentence which means the same as the above statement.
  1. A
    Pedestrians outnumber cyclists on the streets of Amsterdam
  2. B
    Cyclists are not as many is number as pedestrians
  3. C
    Walking is not as common as cycling is on the streets of Amsterdam
  4. D
    Cycling is not as common as walking is on the streets of Amsterdam
Question 31Single 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
  1. A
    Feeling a bit under the weather
  2. B
    Hitting the nail on the head
  3. C
    Sitting on the fence
  4. D
    Adding insult to the injury
Question 32Single 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
  1. A
    To accommodate every unreasonable request usually without getting anything back 
  2. B
    Stepping away from an unpleasant situation
  3. C
    To make every effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful
  4. D
    Submitting oneself completely to a higher authority

Logical and Numerical Reasoning

Question 33Single 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?
  1. A
    Two
  2. B
    Three
  3. C
    Five
  4. D
    Four
  5. E
    None of these
Question 34Single 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
  1. A
    True
  2. B
    False
  3. C
    Uncertain
  4. D
    None
Question 35Single 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.
  1. A
    A
  2. B
    E
  3. C
    T
  4. D
    X
  5. E
    Y
Question 36Single 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?
  1. A
    None            
  2. B
    One         
  3. C
    Two       
  4. D
    Three        
  5. E
    More than three
Question 37Single 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?
  1. A
    None
  2. B
    One
  3. C
    Two
  4. D
    Three
  5. E
    More than three
Question 38Single Answer
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
  1. A
    None
  2. B
    One
  3. C
    Two
  4. D
    Three
  5. E
    More than three
Question 39Single 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.
  1. A
    T
  2. B
    L
  3. C
    E
  4. D
    Y
  5. E
    X
Question 40Single Answer
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
  1. A
    None
  2. B
    One
  3. C
    Two
  4. D
    Three
  5. E
    More than three
Question 41Single 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?
  1. A
    None
  2. B
    One
  3. C
    Two
  4. D
    Three
  5. E
    More than three
Question 42Single 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’.
  1. A
    V
  2. B
    T
  3. C
    E
  4. D
    A
  5. E
    B
Question 43Single 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 ?
  1. A
    N
  2. B
    Q
  3. C
    J
  4. D
    M
  5. E
    None of these
Question 44Single 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?
  1. A
    None
  2. B
    One
  3. C
    Two
  4. D
    Three
  5. E
    None of these
Question 45Single 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 ?
  1. A
    X
  2. B
    W
  3. C
    I
  4. D
    H
Question 46Single 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?
  1. A
    SUM
  2. B
    BIG
  3. C
    Both BIG and THE
  4. D
    FOR
  5. E
    Both FOR and BIG
Question 47Single 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 ?
  1. A
    AND
  2. B
    FOR
  3. C
    THE
  4. D
    BIG
  5. E
    SUM
Question 48Single 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 ?
  1. A
    None
  2. B
    One
  3. C
    Two
  4. D
    Three
  5. E
    Four
Question 49Single 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?
  1. A
    Two
  2. B
    Five
  3. C
    Six
  4. D
    Nine
  5. E
    Three
Question 50Single 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?
  1. A
    None
  2. B
    One
  3. C
    Two
  4. D
    Three
  5. E
    More than three
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