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Subjects : Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, Arithmetic, General Knowledge, Commerce

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Quantitative Aptitude

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:__________ ?

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

Question 2Single Answer

Which of the following numbers is irrational ?

A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7

Question 3Single Answer

356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?

A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600

Question 4Single 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 5Single Answer

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

A
3⁶
B
3⁸
C
3¹⁰
D
9⁶

Question 6Single Answer

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

Question 7Single Answer

Convert 0.6 into fraction ?

A
3/5
B
2/3
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 ?

A
169
B
36
C
196
D
Can not say

Question 9Single 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 10Single Answer

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

A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121

Reasoning

Question 11Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Study the given information carefully and answer the given question
P, Q, R, S, T, V, X and Y are seated in a straight line facing North. P sits fourth to the left of V. V sits either sixth from the left end of the line or fourth from the right end of the line. S sits second to the right of R. R is not an immediate neighbor of V. T and Q are immediate neighbours of each other but neither T not Q sits at extreme ends of the line. Only one person sits between T and X. X does not sit at the extreme end of the line

According to the passage, what is the main purpose of data protection laws ?

A
To ensure that foreign countries invest in research for drugs to treat diseases like TB
B
To attract Indian scientists back to the country
C
To prevent misuse of research to make profit by competing companies
D
To make clinical trials more acceptable to the public
E
None of these

Question 12Single Answer

‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to

A
Area
B
Volume
C
Length
D
Sound
E
Energy

Question 13Single Answer

'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to

A
Fruit
B
Stem
C
Flower
D
Root
E
None of these

Question 14Single Answer

Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?

A
Water : Drink
B
Light : Night
C
Teach : Student
D
Air : Breathe
E
Food : Hunger

Question 15Single Answer

'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to

A
Fruit
B
Stem
C
Flower
D
Root
E
None of these

Question 16Single Answer

'Jackal' is related to 'Carnivorous', in the same way as 'Goat' is related to

A
Omnivorous
B
Carnivorous
C
Herbivorous
D
Multivorous
E
None of these

Question 17Single Answer

Which of the following pairs has similar relationship as Run : Race?

A
Party : Dance
B
Study : Book
C
Lecture : Study
D
Enjoy : Journey
E
None of these

Question 18Single Answer

Which of the following has same relationship as that of Money : Wealth?

A
Pity : Kindness
B
Cruel : Anger
C
Wise : Education
D
Pride : Humility
E
None of these

Question 19Single Answer

Which of the following is related to ‘Melody’, in the same way as ‘Delicious’ is related to 'Taste'?

A
Memory
B
Highness
C
Tongue
D
Speak
E
Voice

Question 20Single Answer

Offhand’ is related to ‘Premeditation’ in the same way as ‘Above board’ is related to

A
Integrity
B
Honesty
C
Guide
D
Competition
E
None of these

English

Question 21Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 22Single 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 23Single 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 24Single 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 25Single 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 26Single 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 27Single 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 28Single 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 29Single 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 30Single 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

Arithmetic

Question 31Single Answer

The elements of the set {x : x is an integer, x² : 4} can be represent as .....Z..... . Here, Z refers to

A
{–2, 2}
B
{–1, 0, 1}
C
{–2, –1, 0, 1, 2}
D
{0, 1, 2}

Question 32Single Answer

A
B
C
D
None of these

Question 33Single Answer

If Y = {x : x is a positive factor of the number 2p – 1(2p – 1), where 2p – 1 is a prime number}, then Y can be represent in roster form as

A
{2}
B
{1, 2}
C
{1, 2, 22, ....., 2p – 1}
D
{1, 2, 22, 23,.... 2p – 1, (2p – 1)}

Question 34Single Answer

The set {x : x is a positive integer less than 6 and 3x – 1 is an even number} in roster form is

A
{1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
B
{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
C
{2, 4, 6}
D
{1, 3, 5}

Question 35Single Answer

If A

B and A

B, then

A
A is called a proper subset of B
B
A is called a super set of B
C
A is not a subset of B
D
B is a subset of A

Question 36Single Answer

The number of non-empty subsets of the set{1, 2, 3, 4} is

A
15
B
14
C
16
D
17

Question 37Single Answer

The number of elements of the power set of a set containing m elements is

A
2^m – 1
B
m
C
m²
D
2^m

Question 38Single Answer

If A = {x : x = n², n = 1, 2, 3}, then number of proper subsets is

A
3
B
8
C
7
D
None of these

Question 39Single Answer

If A = {x : x = 4n + 1, 2 £ n £ 5},then number of subsets of A is

A
16
B
15
C
4
D
None of these

Question 40Single Answer

Let A and B be two non-empty subsets of a set X such that A is not a subset of B, then

A
A is always a subset of the complement of B
B
B is always a subset of A
C
A and B are always disjoint
D
A and the complement of B are always non-disjoint

General Knowledge

Question 41Single Answer

Which Windows interface element typically appears to display information, a warning, an error message, or a request for confirmation?

A
Window
B
Pop-up menu
C
Message box
D
Taskbar

Question 42Single Answer

What is active desktop ?

A
a term that is synonymous with viewing your desktop as web page
B
a feature to customize your desktop to display informating you can update from the internet
C
both a and b above mentioned
D
A software
E
None of these

Question 43Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

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

Question 44Single 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 45Single 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 46Single Answer

The International Olympic Committee recently announced the addition of which sport to the 2028 Los Angeles Games ?

A
Breakdancing
B
Surfing
C
Squash
D
Cricket

Question 47Single Answer

Which space agency successfully completed the first full orbital test flight of its next-generation spacecraft ?

A
European Space Agency
B
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
C
SpaceX
D
Roscosmos

Question 48Single Answer

Archaeologists recently unearthed a remarkably well-preserved ancient city in which modern-day country ?

A
Egypt
B
Greece
C
Guatemala
D
Italy

Question 49Single Answer

Leaders from which two major economies recently announced a surprise tariff reduction agreement ?

A
United States & China
B
European Union & Japan
C
India & Russia
D
Brazil & South Africa

Question 50Single Answer

A major international climate conference recently concluded in which city ?

A
London
B
Sharm El-Sheikh
C
New Delhi
D
Rio de Janeiro

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Commerce

Question 51Single Answer

Which is the most potent driver of business transformation during Covid-19 pandemic ?

A
Ethical consciousness
B
Scale economies and pricing power
C
Technology adoption and innovation
D
Supply chain logistics and government interventions

Question 52Single Answer

Counter Vailing Duties (CVD) are often imposed on imports to off set the impact of :

A
Predatory pricing
B
Export subsidies
C
Dumping
D
Low cost financing

Question 53Single Answer

To prevent opportunistic takeover of domestic firms amid Covid-19 pandemic. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from countries that share borders with India is allowed through :

A
Automatic route
B
Government route
C
FIPB route
D
DPIIT route

Question 54Single Answer

Factor conditions in Michael Porter’s competitive advantage National Include :

A
Market size
B
Demand conditions
C
Internationally competitive suppliers
D
Skilled labour and scientific knowledge

Question 55Single Answer

In case the purchasing company agrees to act as the agent of the vendor for collection of the book debts, in the books of the purchasing company, the amount of debtors should be credited to :

A
Vendor’s debtors account
B
Vendor’s suspense account
C
Debtors account
D
Creditors account

Question 56Single Answer

When the value of “Investment in subsidiary” in the holding company’s balance sheet in more then the book value of the net assets acquired, the difference represents :

A
Capital reserve on consolidation
B
Goodwill on consolidation
C
Minority interest
D
Post acquisition profit

Question 57Single Answer

The basic method of valuing human assets is :

A
Adjustment
B
Amortization
C
Capitalization
D
Quasi equity

Question 58Single Answer

X and Y are partners, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 :3. They admit Z into the partnershipand for 1/5th share. X and Y decide to share the future profits in the ratio of 2 :1. What is the sacrificing ratio of X and Y ?

A
4 : 3
B
13 : 8
C
8 :13
D
4 :17

Question 59Single Answer

The value of the firm in wealth maximization objective is measured by :

A
Present value of all expected future cash flows
B
All expected future cash flows
C
Percent value of all expected future profits
D
All expected future profits

Question 60Single Answer

For a decline in price, total revenue declines in the demand of the product is :

A
Inelastic
B
Elastic
C
Unitary elastic
D
Zero elastics

Question 61Single Answer

In Cobb-Douglas production function, Q=AKαLβ increasing returns to scale occurs when :

A
α + β > 1
B
K + L > 1
C
α + β < 1
D
K + L < 1

Question 62Single Answer

The extreme case of non-price competition in an Oligopoly is :

A
Formation of cartels
B
Interdependent decision-making
C
Attaining economies of scale
D
Formation of duopoly

Question 63Single Answer

Pecking order theory in finance is based on the assertion of :

A
Asymmetric information between managers and investors
B
Symmetric information between managers and investors
C
Outside information
D
Asymmetric information among investors only

Question 64Single Answer

If a project cost is Rs. 40,000. Its stream of earning before depreciation and tax during first year through five years is expected to be Rs. 10,000, Rs. 12,000, Rs. 14,000, Rs. 16,000 and Rs. 20,000. Assume a 50% tax rate and depreciation on straight line basis; project’s ARR is :

A
14.40%
B
72%
C
16%
D
55.56%

Question 65Single Answer

According to the theory of dividend the firm should follow its investments policy of accepting all positive NPV projects and paying out dividends if and only if, funds are available :

A
Bird in hand theory
B
Investor rationality theory
C
100 percent retention theory
D
Residual theory

Question 66Single Answer

In Securitisation when no assets are acquired and the collateral is fixed for the life of the asset,the type of a structure is called as :

A
Revolving structure
B
Amortized structure
C
Collateralized structure
D
Self-liquidating structure

Question 67Single Answer

For a very large sample size the ratio between

and σ is 8 : 40. Determine the sample size 𝓷 :

A
25
B
5
C
4
D
16

Question 68Single Answer

For a given set of paired data, the correlation and regression coefficients have been calculated as being equal to r,bxy and byx respectively. Now, each of values of x series is divided by 5. What effect does it have on each of these co-efficients ?

A
The three co - efficients remain unchanged
B
There is no change in r but by x changes to byx/5and bxy changes to 5bxy
C
Each of the co-efficients will be reduced to one fourth of its value
D
There is no change r but byx changes to 5byx and bxy chages to bxy/5

Question 69Single Answer

Which of the following statement is correct ?

A
Co-efficients of variance
B
If value in a series are negative, the standard deviation is also negative
C
If value in a series multiplied by σ, the variance would be multiplied by 36
D
Standard deviation is equal to square of variance

Question 70Single Answer

For a poisson distribution variable X, P(X=0) = 2P(X=1), its standard deviation would be :

A
B
0.5
C
D
2

Question 71Single Answer

A test that contains a fair sample of the tasks and skills actually needed for the job in question is :

A
Construct validity
B
Content validity
C
Test validity
D
Criterion validity

Question 72Single Answer

Which among of the following is not a primary determinant of organizational structure ?

A
Chain and span
B
Capacity and lower needs
C
Power and control
D
Differentiation and integration

Question 73Single Answer

An act in a way that results in the greatest good for the greatest number is :

A
The golden rule
B
The utilitarian principle
C
The four way test
D
Kant’s categorical imperative

Question 74Single Answer

People repeat behaviors that bring them satisfaction and pleasure and stop those that bring them dissatisfaction or pain is known as :

A
Law of exercise
B
Law of redo
C
Low of effect
D
Low of readiness

Question 75Single Answer

Which one of the following statements is true about under the Base I Accord, BCBS, fixed the minimum requirement of capital fund for banks at ?

A
8 percent of the total risk weighted assets
B
9 percent of the total risk weighted assets
C
10 percent of the total risk weighted assets
D
1000 crore

Question 76Single Answer

Which of the following statement is correct relating to Indian Financial System ?

A
RBI has direct supervision over depositories and mutual funds
B
Monetary control is exercised through cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity ratio
C
Primary dealers mainly deal in shares, mutual fund units
D
The decrease in statutory liquidity ratio contracts the credit creation

Question 77Single Answer

Which one of the following is not one of the advantages of Derivatives market ?

A
Leveraging increases risk
B
They enhance liquidity in the market for underlying assets
C
They represent a form of insurance against risks
D
They reduce price volatility

Question 78Single Answer

Which one of the following statements is not true about Indian Money Market ?

A
Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) are financial institutions that constitute organized component of money market
B
Money market mutual funds are allowed to sell units to corporates and individuals
C
A Well-developed money market is essential for a modern economy
D
In the Indian Money Market, the predominant place is enjoyed by government and semi-government securities

Question 79Single Answer

Which of the following is not true while determining length of distribution channel ?

A
The larger the market size, the longer the channel
B
If the average lot size is large, it is better to have a longer channel
C
If the product and the market require a high level of service, it is advisable to keep a shorter channel
D
If customers shop for an assortment of products, it demands for a water channel of distribution

Question 80Single Answer

Which of the following can be categorized as people processing services ?

A
Health care
B
Legal services
C
Education
D
Transportation

Question 81Single Answer

Companies Act is governed by

A
RBI
B
SEBI
C
Partnership Act
D
Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Question 82Single Answer

Own shares purchased by a company with a view to reduce its capital is called

A
sale
B
Purchase
C
buy-back
D
Private placement

Question 83Single Answer

A company in which there is only one member is called

A
one member company
B
one person company
C
single company
D
Individual company

Question 84Single Answer

Shares which have preferential rights are called

A
Equity share
B
Preference share
C
Debenture
D
Bond

Question 85Single Answer

Which of the following is the registered capital of the company ?

A
Nominal capital
B
Authorised capital
C
Share capital
D
Both (a) and (b)

Question 86Single Answer

Capital which is called only at the time of winding-up of the company is called

A
Capital reserve
B
Reserve capital
C
Secure capital
D
Authorised capital

Question 87Single Answer

Which kind of preference share entitIes its holders to receive arrear of dividends of previous years ?

A
Cumulative preference share
B
Non-cumulative preference share
C
Convertible preference share
D
Non-convertible dividend share

Question 88Single Answer

Which document is an invitation offer to public to subscribe for company’s share ?

A
Red herring prospectus
B
Prospectus
C
In lieu of prospectus
D
None of the above

Question 89Single Answer

The balance of share forfeiture account can be used to

A
Provide for discount given at the time of reissue
B
Write-off preliminary expenses
C
Write-off bad debts
D
None of the above

Question 90Single Answer

A company issued 25,000 shares and received applications for 35,000 shares. Company wants to allot shares to everyone who has applied. What will be the ratio for allotment ?

A
6 : 7
B
7: 5
C
5 : 7
D
7 : 6

Question 91Single Answer

A company issued 10,000 shares of Rs10 each. Amount is payable as Rs 2 on application, Rs 5 on allotment and Rs 3 on first and final call. A shareholder who had 1,000 shares failed to pay allotment and first call amount on due date. After a month, he paid the due amount. What will be the amount received by company against issue of shares ?

A
Rs 92,000
B
Rs 90,000
C
Rs 1,00,000
D
Rs 8,000

Question 92Single Answer

Nominal share capital is

A
That part of the authorised capital which is issued by the company
B
The amount of capital which is actually applied for by the prospective shareholders
C
The maximum amount of share capital which a company is authorised to issue
D
The amount actually paid by the shareholders

Question 93Single Answer

Money received in advance from shareholders before it is actually called-up by the directors is

A
Mebited to calls-in-advance account
B
Credited to calls-in-advance account
C
Debited to calls account
D
None of the above

Question 94Single Answer

Shares can be forfeited

A
For non-payment of call money
B
For failure to attend meetings.
C
For failure to repay the loan to the bank
D
For which shares are pledged as a security.

Question 95Single Answer

The profit on reissue of forfeited shares is transferred to

A
General reserve
B
Capital redemption reserve
C
Capital reserve
D
Revenue reserve

Question 96Single Answer

Balance of share forfeiture account is shown in the balance sheet under the item

A
Current liabilities and provisions
B
Reserves and surpluses
C
Share capital
D
Unsecured loans

Question 97Single Answer

Amox Ltd. is registered with a capital of 10,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each. 6,00,000 equity shares were offered for subscription to public. Applications were received for 6,00,000 shares. All calls were made and amount was duly received except final call of Rs 2 on 80,000 shares.What Will will be the amount of share capital shown in the balance sheet ?

A
Rs 60,00,000
B
Rs 58,40,000
C
Rs 5,84,000
D
Rs 6,00,000

Question 98Single Answer

Which amongst the following shares conter voting rights on its holders ?

A
Equity shares
B
Redeemable preference shares
C
Participatory preference shares
D
None of the above

Question 99Single Answer

Amount payable on shares can be received in installments by the company. What is the first installment called ?

A
Application money
B
Allotment money
C
First call money
D
Second call money

Question 100Single Answer

Total capital specified in capital clause is Rs 50,00,000 which is divided in 35,000 equity shares of Rs 100 each and 15,000, 10% preference shares of Rs100 each. The company issued 10,000 equity shares and 5,000 preference shares. The public subscribed for 9,000 equity shares and 4,500 preference shares out of the issued shares. What will be the subscribed capital amount ?

A
Rs 50,00.000
B
Rs 50,000
C
Rs 9,00,000
D
Rs 13,50,000

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