Time Allowed : 1 hour 30 minutes Maximum Marks : 100

PART – A ( Objective – 70 marks )

All questions are to be attempted compulsorily. Each question carries 1 mark . There is no negative marking .

Directions : In the questions 1-5 , there are four words. Three of them are alike in a certain way , while one is
different . Select the one which is different

1 (a) Rectangle (b) Square

( c) Circle (d) Rhombus

Ans ( c) Circle

2 (a) Aluminium (b) Copper

( c) Brass (d) Brick

Ans ( d) Brick

3 (a) Metre (b) Yard

( c) Litre (d) Inch

Ans ( c )Litre
4 (a) Mars (b) Jupiter
( c) Saturn (d) Sun

Ans (d ) Sun
5 (a) Breathing (b) Swimming
( c) Dancing (d) Playing

Ans ( a) Breathing
6 Out of the given options below, identify the word that can be formed out of the word BIBLIOGRAPHY

(a) PHYSIOLOGY (b) GRAPHIC

( c) BARBER (d) BIOLOGY

Ans (d ) BIOLOGY
7 Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word REPRIMAND

(a) REPAIR (b) REMAND

( c) MUNDANE (d) MAIDEN

Ans (c ) MUNDANE
8 Out of the given options below, identify the word that can be formed out of the word MEASUREMENT

(a) MASTER (b) SUMMIT

( c) MANTLE (d) ASSURANCE

Ans ( a ) MASTER
9 Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word ENDEAVOUR

(a) DEVOUR (b) ROUND

( c) DROWN (d) DROVE

Ans ( c) DROWN
10 Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word PHOTOSYNTHETIC

(a) THOSE (b) SCENT

( c) PRONE (d) COTTON

Ans ( c) PRONE

Directions for Question Numbers 11 to 15

In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered (I) and (II) . You have to
assume everything in the statement to be true , then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of
them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement

Give answer ( a) if only conclusion (I) follows

Give answer (b) if only conclusion (II) follows.
Give answer (c) if either (I) or (II) follows .
Give answer (d) if neither (I) nor (II) follow .
Give answer (e) if both (I) and (II) follow .

11 Statement : An advertisement – Interest rate will be fixed on the basis of our bank’s rate prevailing on the date
of deposit and refixed every quarter thereafter

Conclusions
( I ) It is left to the depositors to guard their ( II ) The bank’s interest rates are subject to change on day to
interest day basis depending on market position

Ans ( d )

12 Statement : In order to enforce discipline on transport discipline on transport operators , the state government
has decided to impose a fine of Rs. 5,000/ - for the first excess tonne loaded in transport vehicle and Rs.
1000/- for subsequent tonnes

Conclusions
(I ) People will follow some discipline when ( II ) The state government has failed to understand the
severe fine is imposed problem of transport operators

Ans ( a )
13 Statement : Research has proved that people eating high fat diets coupled with decreased level of exercise are
prone to heart diseases

Conclusions
(I ) People should reduce their high fat diet as ( II ) People must have sufficient level of exercise to reduce
preventive method their chances of having heart disease

Ans ( e )
14 Statement : An advertisement -Only those candidates with exceptional talent and strong motivation should
apply

Conclusions
(I ) candidates not fulfilling these criteria will ( II ) It is possible to decide clearly who is talented and
not be considered motivated
 Ans ( a )

15 Statement : An advertisement -Book your flat before 15th June and avail interest –free loan from the builders

Conclusions
(I) No flat will be booked afterwards (II ) After 15th June no loan will be provided

Ans ( d )

16 1,3,9,_______, 81

(a) 12 (b) 15
( c) 27 (d) 25

Ans ( c ) 27
17 A, E ,______, O, U

(a) F (b) I
( c) G (d) L

Ans ( b ) I
18 1,2,6,24,120 , ___________

(a) 144 (b) 480

( c) 600 (d) 720

Ans ( d ) 720
19 37,47,58, ___________, 79,89

(a) 67 (b) 68
( c) 69 (d) 71

Ans ( b ) 68
20 1221, 2442, 3663, 4884, ___________

(a) 5885 (b) 6060

( c) 6006 (d) 8448

Ans ( a ) 5885
21 In a certain code language “ken poti” means “good morning “, “hu shang’ means “come on “ and “hu ken sue “
means “come for good “. Which word in that language means “for” ?

(a) Shang (b) Ken

( c) Sue (d) Hu

Ans ( c ) Sue
22 In a cetain code “NOBLE “ is written as “QREOH”. How is “PLATE” written in that code ?

(a) SMDWH (b) SOCWH

( c) SODVH (d) SODWH

Ans ( d ) SODWH
23 Mahipal , the younger brother of Bibhu , is older than Rebati. Prema , who is younger to Seema is older than
Bhibhu . Who among them is the oldest ?

(a) Prema (b) Mahipal

( c) Bibhu (d) Seema

Ans ( d ) Seema
24 Introducing a woman , a man said , “Her father’s only son is my father”. How is the man related to the woman ?

(a) Father (b) Son

( c) Uncle (d) Nephew

Ans ( d ) Nephew

25 “Table” is related to “Wood” in the same way as “Shirt” is related to

(a) Cotton (b) Fabric

( c) Cloth (d) Dress

Ans ( c ) Cloth

Directions : In the questions 26- 30 , Pick out the word that is most nearly the same in meaning
( SYNONYMS ) as the word given in the capitals

26 FORTIFY

(a) Topple (b) Destroy

( c) Reproduce (d) Strengthen

Ans ( d ) Strengthen
27 FRAGILE
(a) Valid (b) Delicate
( c) Frank (d) Incapable

Ans ( b ) Delicate
28 AMENABLE

(a) Truthful (b) Pleasant

( c) Pliable (d) Generous

Ans ( c ) Pliable
29 ADMONISH

(a) Scold (b) Pacify

( c) Display (d) Ignore

Ans ( a ) Scold
30 COMMEMORATE

(a) Manipulate (b) Harmonise

( c) Remember (d) Boast

Ans ( c ) Remember
 Directions : In the questions 31-35 , Pick out the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning
( ANTONYMS ) as the word given in the capitals

31 ACCORD

(a) Concord (b) Policy

( c) Dissent (d) Act

Ans ( c ) Dissent
32 SELDOM

(a) Occasionally (b) Frequently

( c) Continuously (d) Marginally

Ans ( b ) Frequently
33 CREDIBLE

(a) Unchangeable (b) Insurmountable

( c) Unmanageable (d) Unbelievable

Ans ( d ) Unbelievable
34 AUGMENT

(a) Surpass (b) Follow

( c) Prohibit (d) Decrease

Ans ( d ) Decrease
35 HUMILITY

(a) Integrity (b) Pride

( c) Modesty (d) Disgrace

Ans ( b ) Pride

Directions for Question Numbers 36 to 45

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully
complete

36 Poor Praveen had to ______ the burden of his father’s debts

(a) Suffer (b) Bear

( c) Uplift (d) Lift

Ans ( b ) Bear
37 A _______ of ships was kept ready to scour the sea in case of emergency

(a) Group (b) Pack

( c) Unit (d) Fleet

Ans ( d ) Fleet
38 The members were _______ of the date of the meeting well in advance

(a) Communicated (b) Conveyed

( c) Ignorant (d) Informed
 Ans ( d ) Informed
39 The speaker drew the attention of the audience _________ the burning issues

(a) Into (b) Towards

( c) to (d) From

Ans ( c ) to
40 A committee was formed to look _______the building

(a) After (b) At

( c) For (d) Into

Ans ( a ) After
41 Known as a devout and serious person , she also has _______ sense of humor

(a) Better (b) Plentiful

( c) Beautiful (d) Good

Ans ( d ) Good
42 The matter would have become serious if _____ action had not been taken

(a) Hasty (b) Fast

( c) Timely (d) Unusual

Ans ( c ) Timely
43 Usha was badly ____ by the news which she got in the letter

(a) Electrified (b) Petrified

( c) Deranged (d) Shaken

Ans ( d ) Shaken
44 In spite of her other ____ Kasthuri still managed to find time for her hobbies

(a) Occupations (b) Preoccupations

( c) Business (d) Promises

Ans ( b ) Preoccupations
45 It is advisable to ____ on this issue rather than create unnecessary problem by taking a rigid stand

(a) Lose (b) Promise

( c) Evade (d) Compromise

Ans ( d ) Compromise
Directions for Question Numbers 46 to 50

Which of the phrases A,B,C and D given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in italics &
underlined , to make the sentence grammatically correct

46 They continued to work in the field despite of the heavy rains

(a) Even though there is heavy rain (b) Although heavily rains
( c) In spite the heavy rains (d) Even though it rained heavily

Ans ( d ) Even though it rained heavily

47 Have you been told me about your problem , I would have helped you

(a) If you would have told (b) Had you have told
( c) Had you told (d) If you have told

Ans ( c ) Had you told

48 They felt humiliated because they realized that they had cheated

(a) Have been cheated (b) Had been cheated

( c) Had been cheating (d) Were to be cheated

Ans ( b ) Had been cheated

49 He found the gold coin as he cleans the floor

(a) As he had cleaned (b) While he cleans

( c) While he is cleaning (d) While cleaning

Ans ( d ) While cleaning

50 Because of his mastery in this field , his suggestions are wide accepted

(a) Are widely accepted (b) Are wide acceptance

( c) Have widely accepted (d) Have been wide accepted

Ans ( a ) Are widely accepted

Directions for Question Numbers 51 to 55

What should come in place of the question mark ( ? ) in the following questions ?

51 25% of ? = 35% of 700

2

(a) 2000 (b) 1960

( c) 1600 (d) 1800

Ans ( b ) 1960

52 9572 - 4018 - 2164= ?

(a) 3570 (b) 7718

( c) 3390 (d) 3300

Ans ( c ) 3390
53 205.1569 – 79.3719 + 724.215 = ?

(a) 750 (b) 850

( c) 800 (d) 650

Ans ( b ) 850
54 5869 + 3578+ 1954 = ?

(a) 11041 (b) 11581

( c) 11221 (d) 11401

Ans ( d ) 11401
55 1 of ? = 101+ 299
3

(a) 800 (b) 1800

( c) 1500 (d) 1200

Ans ( d ) 1200
56 Salivary glands in human beings are related to :-

(a) Digestive system (b) Respiratory system

( c) Nervous system (d) Circulatory system

Ans ( a ) Digestive system

57 The three famous Buddhist sites Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri and Udayaygiri are located in which of the following states

(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Bihar

( c) Maharashtra (d) Orissa

Ans ( d ) Orissa

58 Who was the first human space traveller ?

(a) Major Gherman S. Titor of USSR (b) Frank Boreman from USA
( c) Edwin Aldrin from USA (d) Major Yuri Gagarin of the USSR

Ans ( d ) Major Yuri Gagarin of the USSR

59 Who among the following held office of the Prime Minister for the shortest period ?

(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (b) V P Singh

( c) Chandra Shekhar (d) Charan Singh

Ans ( d ) Charan Singh

60 Which amongst the following is the currency of Japan ?

(a) Yen (b) Rouble

( c) Lira (d) Dinar

Ans ( a) Yen
61 Amrita Shergill earned a distinction in which of the following fields

(a) Classical Dance (b) Drama

( c) Literature (d) Folk Dance

Ans ( c ) Literature
62 “ Dashdwar se Sopan Tak “ is the autobiography of which of the following noted Hindi writers

(a) Harivansh Rai Bachchan (b) Krishna Chander

( c) Hazari Prasad Dwivedi (d) Nagendra

Ans ( a ) Harivansh Rai Bachchan

63 Bangkok is the capital of which of the following countries ?

(a) Malaysia (b) Indonesia

( c) Taiwan (d) Thailand
 Ans ( d ) Thailand
64 Santosh trophy is related to which of the following games ?

(a) Volleyball (b) Hockey

( c) Cricket (d) Football

Ans ( d ) Football
65 Choloroflurocarbon ( CFC) gas is used in which of the following domestic products ?

(a) Television (b) Refrigerator

( c) Cooking Gas (d) Tubelight

Ans ( b ) Refrigerator
66 The term “Golden Handshake “ is being used in the context of which of the following ?

(a) Welcoming a new recruit (b) Bidding goodbye to a distinguished guest

( c) Honouring a prize winner (d) Voluntary retirement schemes

Ans ( d ) Voluntary retirement schemes

67 Sriperumbudur , a temple town in South is the birth of

(a) Adi Shankracharya (b) Vidyaranya

( c) Ramanuja (d) Madhavacharya

Ans ( c ) Ramanuja
68 Which of the following statement about Meridians and equator are true ?

(a) Meridians are imaginary lines parallel to (b) Meridians and equator converge at the two poles
equator
( c) Meridians and equator never meet each (d) Meridians are perpendicular to the equator
other

Ans ( d ) Meridians are perpendicular to

the equator

69 Which of the following is the unit of electric current ?

(a) Volt (b) Ohm

( c) Coulomb (d) Ampere

Ans ( d ) Ampere
70 The world famous “Khajurao” sculptures are located in which of the following states

(a) Orissa (b) Gujarat

( c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu

Ans ( c ) Madhya Pradesh

Part - B ( Descriptive – 30 Marks )

Write an essay ( not exceeding 150 words ) on any two of the following topics .
1. How to keep fit
2. The influence of Cable TV in our lives
3. My favourite hobby
4. Should games be compulsory for school children
5. My ambition / career goals