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OSSC Traffic Constable Prelims Exam - English
Duration: 90 Β· Questions: 100 Β· Max Marks: 100 Β· Language: 3
Arithmetic
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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:__________ ?
2
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
3
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
4
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
5
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
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If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
7
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
8
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 ?
9
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
10
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
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Which is greater ?
12
If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.
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Write the 44000 in Roman numerals
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Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?
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What is (98 times 102) ?
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Which is smaller ?
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Convert 0.5777… into fraction ?
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Convert 0.81 into fraction ?
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(63)2 – (12)2 =?
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Which is greater ?
Data Interpretation
1
How many employees of bank ‘X’ opted for VRS ?
(I) 18% of the 950 officer cadre employees and 6% of the 1100 of all other cadre employees opted for VRS.
(II) 28% of the employees in the age group of 51 to 56 and 17% of the employees in all other age groups opted for VRS.
(I) 18% of the 950 officer cadre employees and 6% of the 1100 of all other cadre employees opted for VRS.
(II) 28% of the employees in the age group of 51 to 56 and 17% of the employees in all other age groups opted for VRS.
2
The area of a playground is 1600 square meters. What is its perimeter ?
(I) It is a perfect square playground
(II) It costs Rs.3200 to put a fence around the playground at the rate of Rs.20 per meter.
(I) It is a perfect square playground
(II) It costs Rs.3200 to put a fence around the playground at the rate of Rs.20 per meter.
3
What is the value of m – n ÷ 37 ?
(I) m is the largest possible six-digit number and n is the smallest possible six-digit number.
(II) The difference between m and n is known.
(I) m is the largest possible six-digit number and n is the smallest possible six-digit number.
(II) The difference between m and n is known.
4
What is the value of x ?
(I) If 10 is added to x, the result is 34.
(II) If x is multiplied by y, the result is 38.
(I) If 10 is added to x, the result is 34.
(II) If x is multiplied by y, the result is 38.
5
What was the total compound interest on a sum after three years ?
(I) The interest after one year was Rs. 100 and the sum after was Rs.1000.
(II) The difference between simple and compound interest on a sum of Rs.1000 at the end of two years was Rs.10.
(I) The interest after one year was Rs. 100 and the sum after was Rs.1000.
(II) The difference between simple and compound interest on a sum of Rs.1000 at the end of two years was Rs.10.
6
Among Japanese Yen, Australian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar and Singapore Dollar, which currency has the lowest value in terms of Indian rupees ?
(1) One rupee is equal to 2.56 Japanese Yen, 0.338 Australian Dollar, and 0.465 Hong Kong Dollar.
(2) Value of Australian Dollar is equal to Singapore Dollar.
(1) One rupee is equal to 2.56 Japanese Yen, 0.338 Australian Dollar, and 0.465 Hong Kong Dollar.
(2) Value of Australian Dollar is equal to Singapore Dollar.
7
What is the value of a two-digit number ?
(1) The sum of the two digits is 4.
(2) The difference between the two digits is 2.
(1) The sum of the two digits is 4.
(2) The difference between the two digits is 2.
8
What was the population of State ‘A’ in 1999 ?
(1) Population of the State increases every year by 20% and its population in 1997 was 1,20,000.
(2) Population of State A in 1997 was twice that of State B in the same year.
(1) Population of the State increases every year by 20% and its population in 1997 was 1,20,000.
(2) Population of State A in 1997 was twice that of State B in the same year.
9
What is the speed of the boat in still water ?
(1) It takes 2 hours to cover the distance between A and B downstream.
(2) It takes 4 hours to cover the distance between A and B upstream.
(1) It takes 2 hours to cover the distance between A and B downstream.
(2) It takes 4 hours to cover the distance between A and B upstream.
10
How many vinyl squares with sides 5 inches long will be needed to cover the rectangular floor of a room ?
(1) The floor is 5ft long.
(2) The floor is 3 ft wide.
(1) The floor is 5ft long.
(2) The floor is 3 ft wide.
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Quantity I: On selling 17 balls at Rs720, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 5 balls. The cost price of a ball is :
Quantity II: A man buys a cycle for Rs 1400 and sells it at a loss of 15%. The selling price is :
Quantity II: A man buys a cycle for Rs 1400 and sells it at a loss of 15%. The selling price is :
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Quantity I : A and B together can do a piece of work in 4 days. If A alone can do the same work in 6 days, then B alone can do the same work in ?
Quantity II : A can do a piece of work in 4 hours; B and C together can do it in 3 hours, while A and C together can do it in 2 hours. How long will B alone take to do it ?
Quantity II : A can do a piece of work in 4 hours; B and C together can do it in 3 hours, while A and C together can do it in 2 hours. How long will B alone take to do it ?
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Quantity I : ‘x’ : Train ‘A’ running at a speed of 25 m/sec crosses Train ‘Z’ coming from opposite direction running at a speed of 15 m/sec in 12 seonds. Length of Train ‘A’ is twice of train ‘B’. Length of train ‘A’ is ‘x’
Quantity II : 160 meters.
(a) Quantity I > Quantity II (b) Quantity I < Quantity II
(c) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II (d) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
(e) Quantity I = Quantity II or No Relation
Quantity II : 160 meters.
(a) Quantity I > Quantity II (b) Quantity I < Quantity II
(c) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II (d) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
(e) Quantity I = Quantity II or No Relation
14
Quantity I : ‘x’ : A pipe alone can fill a cistern in 60 minutes. But due to leakage pipe filled only 80% of the cistern in 1 hour. ‘x’ is the capacity of cistern in liters if due to leakage 60 liter can be leaked out in 1 hour.
Quantity II : 250 liters
(a) Quantity I > Quantity II (b) Quantity I < Quantity II
(c) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II (d) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
(e) Quantity I = Quantity II or No Relation
Quantity II : 250 liters
(a) Quantity I > Quantity II (b) Quantity I < Quantity II
(c) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II (d) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
(e) Quantity I = Quantity II or No Relation
15
Average weight of four persons is 67 kg.These persons are A, B, C and D. When E is included in the group, average weight decreases by 2 kg. What is the weight of A? A’s weight is 4 kg more than B’s weight.
(I) When B is displaced by another person F, whose weight is 4 kg more than E, average weight becomes 64 kg.
(II) When D is displaced by another person G, whose weight is 4 kg more than E, average weight becomes 65 kg.
(I) When B is displaced by another person F, whose weight is 4 kg more than E, average weight becomes 64 kg.
(II) When D is displaced by another person G, whose weight is 4 kg more than E, average weight becomes 65 kg.
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Is x an integer ?


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Out of the four teams A, B, C and D which team is not likely to win as per the opinion poll ?
(I) As per the opinion poll, chances of team C’s winning are more than that of team A.
Γ’β¬βΉ(II) As per the opinion poll team C’s chances of winning are less than that of team B but not less than that of team D, whose chances of winning are more than that of team A.
(I) As per the opinion poll, chances of team C’s winning are more than that of team A.
Γ’β¬βΉ(II) As per the opinion poll team C’s chances of winning are less than that of team B but not less than that of team D, whose chances of winning are more than that of team A.
18
A, B and C are positive integers. Is their product an even number ?
(I) A is an even number.
(II) The product of A and B is an even number and that of A and C is also an even number.
(I) A is an even number.
(II) The product of A and B is an even number and that of A and C is also an even number.
19
What was Mr. Srinivasula’s combined income for the year 1994-1999 ? In 1994, he made Rs.10,00,000.
(I) His average yearly income for the years 1994-1999 was Rs.12,00,000.
Γ’β¬βΉ(II) In 1999, his income was Rs.20,00,000.
(I) His average yearly income for the years 1994-1999 was Rs.12,00,000.
Γ’β¬βΉ(II) In 1999, his income was Rs.20,00,000.
20
A, B, C and D made their project presentation, one on each day, on four consecutive days but not necessarily in that order. On which day did ‘C’ make his presentation ?
(1) The first presentation was made on 23rd, Tuesday and was followed by ‘D’s presentation.
Γ’β¬βΉ(2) ‘A’ did not make his presentation on 25th and one of them made his presentation, between A’s and B’s.
(1) The first presentation was made on 23rd, Tuesday and was followed by ‘D’s presentation.
Γ’β¬βΉ(2) ‘A’ did not make his presentation on 25th and one of them made his presentation, between A’s and B’s.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
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According to the passage, what is the main purpose of data protection laws ?
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‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to
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'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to
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Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?
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'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to
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'Jackal' is related to 'Carnivorous', in the same way as 'Goat' is related to
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Which of the following pairs has similar relationship as Run : Race?
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Which of the following has same relationship as that of Money : Wealth?
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Which of the following is related to ‘Melody’, in the same way as ‘Delicious’ is related to 'Taste'?
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Offhand’ is related to ‘Premeditation’ in the same way as ‘Above board’ is related to
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5 : 7 : : ? : 28
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Which one is different form the remaining three?
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Three of the following four are alike in certain way and so form a group. Which is one that does not belong to the group?
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Unscramble the letters in the given words and find the odd one out.
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What should come next in the following number series?
0 2 4 6 2 3 0 2 4 6 4 5 0 2 4 6 6 7 0 2?
0 2 4 6 2 3 0 2 4 6 4 5 0 2 4 6 6 7 0 2?
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What will be there is the place of question mark in the following series?
E G 3 5, I K 9 9, M O 1 9 5, Q S 3 2 3?
E G 3 5, I K 9 9, M O 1 9 5, Q S 3 2 3?
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What should come next in the following letter series?
A Z A B Y A B C X A B C D W A B C D E V A B C D E
A Z A B Y A B C X A B C D W A B C D E V A B C D E
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What should come next in the following letter series?
H G F E D C B A G F E D C B A G F E D C B
H G F E D C B A G F E D C B A G F E D C B
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What should come next in the following letter series?
Z X V T R P N L J Y W U S Q O
Z X V T R P N L J Y W U S Q O
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Which of the following should come next in the given sequence of numbers?
24 3 2 4 3 1 2 4 3 1 2 2 4 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 4 3 1 2 3
24 3 2 4 3 1 2 4 3 1 2 2 4 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 4 3 1 2 3
Current Affairs
1
The Rajasthan AI-ML Policy 2026 was launched during which conference?
2
Which ministry introduced the Swasth Bharat Portal?
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India's first green methanol project is located in which state?
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Mission Mausam was launched by which ministry?
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National Technology Day is observed in India on which date?
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Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook report?
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What was the theme of the 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 2026?
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Which city hosted the 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 2026?
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What was the theme of BioAsia International Summit 2026?
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Which city hosted the 23rd BioAsia International Summit 2026?
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Which country holds the BRICS Chairmanship in 2026?
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Which city hosted the Regional AI Impact Conference 2026?
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Which country is expected to host COP31 Climate Summit 2026?
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Which country is scheduled to host the BRICS Summit 2026?
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Which city is expected to host the G20 Summit 2026?
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Which ministry organized the India AI Impact Summit 2026?
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Where was the India AI Impact Summit 2026 organized?
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Which summit on Artificial Intelligence was hosted by India in February 2026?
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Where was the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in May 2026?
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What is the theme of Indiaβs BRICS Chairmanship 2026?
Computer/Internet Awareness.
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Which Windows interface element typically appears to display information, a warning, an error message, or a request for confirmation?
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What is active desktop ?
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What is meant by an active window?
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What was America Online (AOL) primarily known for during the early popularization of consumer Internet access?
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An application is
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Which of the following programs enables you to calculate numbers related to rows and columns?
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The term Briefcase is used for
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In a graphical user interface, what is a button primarily used for?
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A channel (in windows terminology) is
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What does a checked checkbox generally indicate in a graphical user interface?
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The term classic style implies
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The term click implies
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What is the primary function of the Close button marked with an X on a window?
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A command button
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What is smallest unit of the information?
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A cursor is
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What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?
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The meaning of cut is
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A setting or action predetermined by the program unless changed by the user is called as
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The search back ground and main area of windows where you can open and manage files and programs is
Quantity II
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