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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The ratio between the radius of the base and the height of a cylinder is 2 : 3. If its volume is 1617 cm3, the total surface area of the cylinder is- |
| A. | 575 cm2 |
| B. | 770 cm2 |
| C. | 1205 cm2 |
| D. | 1500 cm2 |
| Answer» C. 1205 cm2 | |
| 2. |
The angle of elevation of the top of a hill at the foot of a tower is 60 degree and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the foot of the hill is 30 degree. If the tower is 50 m high, the height of the hill is- |
| A. | 100 m |
| B. | 125 m |
| C. | 150 m |
| D. | 200 m |
| Answer» D. 200 m | |
| 3. |
The common difference of the A.P. a, a + d, a + 2d,.. for which the 20th term is 10 more than the 18th term, is- |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | – 4 |
| C. | – 5 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
A steel wire when bent in the form of a square encloses an area of 121 sq. cm. If the same wire is bent into the form of a circle, the area of the circle is- |
| A. | 88 sq. cm |
| B. | 142 sq. cm |
| C. | 154 sq. cm |
| D. | 212 sq. cm |
| Answer» D. 212 sq. cm | |
| 5. |
The number of spherical bullets that can be made out of a solid cube of lead whose edge measures 44 cm, if the diameter of each bullet be 4 cm, is- |
| A. | 2541 |
| B. | 847 |
| C. | 1270 |
| D. | 363 |
| Answer» B. 847 | |
| 6. |
The average weight of 10 men is decreased by 3 kg when one of them whose weight is 80 kg is replaced by a new person. The weight of the new person is- |
| A. | 70 kg |
| B. | 60 kg |
| C. | 50 kg |
| D. | 73 kg |
| Answer» D. 73 kg | |
| 7. |
If sin A = 24/25, the value of tan A + sec A, where 0 degree u003c A u003c 90 degree is- |
| A. | 49 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
2 men and 6 boys can do in 4 days a piece of work which would be done again in 4 days by 4 men and 3 boys. One man will do it in- |
| A. | 36 days |
| B. | 24 days |
| C. | 16 days |
| D. | 12 days |
| Answer» C. 16 days | |
| 9. |
The simple interest on a certain amount at 4% p.a. for 4 years is Rs. 80 more than the interest on the same sum for 3 years at 5% p.a. The sum is- |
| A. | Rs. 6000 |
| B. | Rs. 7200 |
| C. | Rs. 7500 |
| D. | Rs. 8000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
If tan A = n sin B and sin A = m sin B, then the value of cos2 A is- |
| A. | m2/n2 |
| B. | m2 × n2 |
| C. | m2 – n2 |
| D. | m2 + n2 |
| Answer» B. m2 × n2 | |
| 11. |
If 5x–2 multiply 32x–3 = 135, then the value of x is- |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Rs. 6500 were divided equally among a certain number of persons. Had there been 15 more persons each would have got Rs. 30 less. The original number of persons was- |
| A. | 65 |
| B. | 60 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 40 |
| Answer» D. 40 | |
| 13. |
The price of sugar is increased by 25%. How much per cent should a man decrease his consumption so that there is no increase in his expenditure ? |
| A. | 10% |
| B. | 20% |
| C. | 5% |
| D. | 15% |
| Answer» C. 5% | |
| 14. |
A trader marks an article at 30% more than the cost price. He gives 10% discount to his customers and gains Rs 25 50 paise per article. The cost price of the article is- |
| A. | Rs. 150 |
| B. | Rs. 200 |
| C. | Rs. 175 |
| D. | Rs. 250 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 200 | |
| 15. |
Which of the following have the highest frequency ? |
| A. | Heat waves |
| B. | Sound waves |
| C. | Ultraviolet rays |
| D. | Gamma rays |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
If the interest on a sum of money be 1 paisa per rupee per month, what is the rate per cent per annum ? |
| A. | 10% |
| B. | 15% |
| C. | 10 (1/2)% |
| D. | 12% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Walking at 4 km an hour, a peon reaches his office 5 minutes late. If he walks at 5 km an hour, he will be 4 minutes too early. The distance of his office from the residence is- |
| A. | 5 km |
| B. | 4 km |
| C. | 3 km |
| D. | 2 km |
| Answer» D. 2 km | |
| 18. |
'Decibel' is a measure of- |
| A. | Time |
| B. | Distance |
| C. | Intensity of sound |
| D. | Energy |
| Answer» D. Energy | |
| 19. |
A man is twice as fast as a woman and a woman is twice as fast as a boy. If all of them i.e. a man, a woman and a boy can finish a work together in 4 days, in how many days will a boy do it alone ? |
| A. | 21 days |
| B. | 14 days |
| C. | 28 days |
| D. | 7 days |
| Answer» D. 7 days | |
| 20. |
Pneumonia is a disease associated with- |
| A. | Liver |
| B. | Lungs |
| C. | Gums |
| D. | Kidney |
| Answer» C. Gums | |
| 21. |
The branch of science that deals with tumours is- |
| A. | Osteology |
| B. | Anatomy |
| C. | Oncology |
| D. | Urology |
| Answer» D. Urology | |
| 22. |
In a mixture of 35 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 2. Another 5 litres of milk is added to the mixture. The ratio of milk and water in the new mixture is- |
| A. | 3 : 1 |
| B. | 1 : 3 |
| C. | 2 : 3 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 : 3 | |
| 23. |
Two resistors having resistances of 1 ohm and 2 ohms respectively are connected is series with a battery. The current through the 2 ohms resistor is 2 amperes. The current through the 1 ohm resistor will be- |
| A. | 0.5 amp |
| B. | 1 amp |
| C. | 2 amp |
| D. | 4 amp |
| Answer» D. 4 amp | |
| 24. |
The addition of which one of the following will decrease the pH value of water ? |
| A. | Caustic Soda |
| B. | Baking soda |
| C. | Salt |
| D. | Hydrochloric acid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Orange colour of the setting sun is due to- |
| A. | Reflection of light |
| B. | Diffusion of light |
| C. | Scattering of light |
| D. | Polarisation of light |
| Answer» D. Polarisation of light | |
| 26. |
Pick the odd one out- |
| A. | Fermentation |
| B. | Aerobic Respiration |
| C. | Anaerobic Respiration |
| D. | Breathing |
| Answer» B. Aerobic Respiration | |
| 27. |
The instrument to measure atmospheric pressure is called- |
| A. | Pyrometer |
| B. | Thermopile |
| C. | Barometer |
| D. | Manometer |
| Answer» D. Manometer | |
| 28. |
What is the final colour of blue litmus when a dilute solution of NaOH is added to it ? |
| A. | Red |
| B. | Pink |
| C. | Orange |
| D. | Blue |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Hypotonic solution as compared to Hypertonic solution has- |
| A. | More solute |
| B. | Less solute |
| C. | Same solute |
| D. | Nothing can be said about the amount of solute |
| Answer» C. Same solute | |
| 30. |
Volt is the unit of- |
| A. | Charge |
| B. | Current |
| C. | Resistance |
| D. | Potential difference |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Photosynthesis is a- |
| A. | Catabolic process |
| B. | Anabolic process |
| C. | Amphibolic process |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 32. |
The audible range of hearing for average human beings is- |
| A. | 20 Hz to 20 KHz |
| B. | 2 Hz to 20 Hz |
| C. | 2 Hz to 20 KHz |
| D. | 2 KHz to 20 KHz |
| Answer» B. 2 Hz to 20 Hz | |
| 33. |
If a mirror forms an erect but diminished image of an object placed anywhere infront of it, is a- |
| A. | Concave Mirror |
| B. | Plane Mirror |
| C. | Convex Mirror |
| D. | Concave and convex Mirror |
| Answer» D. Concave and convex Mirror | |
| 34. |
Which of the following does not have plus (+) or minus (–) signs marked on it ? |
| A. | Resistor |
| B. | Ammeter |
| C. | Voltmeter |
| D. | Battery |
| Answer» B. Ammeter | |
| 35. |
Clothes do not dry quickly on a rainy day because on a rainy day- |
| A. | Humidity is high |
| B. | Humidity is low |
| C. | Temperature becomes high |
| D. | Atmospheric pressure rises |
| Answer» B. Humidity is low | |
| 36. |
Tritium is an- |
| A. | Isobar of Hydrogen |
| B. | Isotope of Hydrogen |
| C. | Isobar of helium |
| D. | Isotope of helium |
| Answer» C. Isobar of helium | |
| 37. |
Joule is the unit of- |
| A. | Force |
| B. | Power |
| C. | Energy |
| D. | Pressure |
| Answer» D. Pressure | |
| 38. |
Which of the following ions helps in theopening and closing of stomata ? |
| A. | Na++ |
| B. | K+ |
| C. | Ca++ |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Ca++ | |
| 39. |
In a democratic country like India, schools should concentrate on- |
| A. | Development of traits to face hurdles of daily life |
| B. | Inculcation of values cherised by the community |
| C. | Preparation for academic excellence |
| D. | Development of traits of good citizenship |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
You have a class which is very heterogeneous in height. You should allow a seating arrangement- |
| A. | Which is random |
| B. | Where smaller students are allowed to sit in such a way that they can see and participate easily in class activities |
| C. | Which is purely based on height |
| D. | That has taller students on one side of the class |
| Answer» C. Which is purely based on height | |
| 41. |
Teacher's class-room behaviour should be good because- |
| A. | It will set an example |
| B. | Students will be more attentive |
| C. | Environment would be conducive to learning |
| D. | Students will appreciate it |
| Answer» D. Students will appreciate it | |
| 42. |
Teaching aids are useful because they- |
| A. | Help teacher's work |
| B. | Activate all senses |
| C. | Help students to be attentive |
| D. | Make learning more meaningful |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Which one of the following may not be the best reason for cheating in the class-room examination ? |
| A. | Too lazy to study |
| B. | Parental pressure for good marks |
| C. | Fear of failure |
| D. | Self-prestige |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
In this age of academic excellence demand, inclusion of games and sports in schools is- |
| A. | A wastage of time |
| B. | Taking away a lot of time from academic work |
| C. | Giving time for leisure or relaxation |
| D. | Necessary for the co-ordinated development of the individual |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Teaching would be more effective if the teacher- |
| A. | Makes his intent purposeful |
| B. | Is master of the subject |
| C. | Uses various instructional aids |
| D. | Declares his objectives in the beginning |
| Answer» D. Declares his objectives in the beginning | |
| 46. |
While teaching the concept of a 'circle', which one of the following would be the best way to do it ? |
| A. | Present a picture of a circle |
| B. | Present pictures of circles of various sizes |
| C. | Present pictures of circles and ellipses |
| D. | Present pictures of circles and polygons |
| Answer» C. Present pictures of circles and ellipses | |
| 47. |
Which one of the following pairs is odd (or not properly associated) ? |
| A. | Froebel - Playway |
| B. | Maria Montessori - Divergent thinking |
| C. | Keller - Co-operative learning |
| D. | Gandhiji - Soiled hands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
In order to develop a good rapport with students, a teacher should (select the most important activity)- |
| A. | Love his students |
| B. | Be friendly with all |
| C. | Pay individual attention |
| D. | Communicate well |
| Answer» D. Communicate well | |
| 49. |
If a student alleges against you for showing favouritism in evaluation of scripts, how would you deal with him ? |
| A. | Reject his allegations |
| B. | Adopt punitive measure |
| C. | Make efforts to reveal his position |
| D. | Show his answer book and few more |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
The best reason because of which a teacher can command respect from his students is if- |
| A. | He follows innovative practices in the class |
| B. | He dictates notes to the class |
| C. | He reads and explains the text-book |
| D. | He does not give home assignment |
| Answer» B. He dictates notes to the class | |