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| 195851. |
Examine the following relationships among members of a family of six persons A,B,C,D,E and F:1. The number of males equals that of females.2. A and E are sons of F.3. D is the member of two,one boy and one girls.4. B is the son of A.5. There is only one married couple in the family at present.Which one of the following infereces can be drawn from the above ? |
| A. | A,B and C are all females |
| B. | A is the husband of D |
| C. | E and F are children of D |
| D. | D is the granddaughter of F |
| Answer» C. E and F are children of D | |
| 195852. |
Which of the following country has become third largest exporter of Arms after US and Russia? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | China |
| D. | India |
| Answer» D. India | |
| 195853. |
Who amongst the following has been appointed as MDu0026CEO of CRISIL(Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited) |
| A. | D Y Patil |
| B. | Ashu Suyash |
| C. | T Suvarna Raju |
| D. | Kalyani Saxena |
| Answer» C. T Suvarna Raju | |
| 195854. |
If X+2Y=2X+Y, then X^2 /Y^2 is equal to |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 | |
| 195855. |
A man is standing on the 8 m long shadow of a 6 m long pole. If the lenght of his shadow is 2.4m,what is the height of the man ? |
| A. | 1.4 m |
| B. | 1.6 m |
| C. | 1.8 m |
| D. | 2.0 m |
| Answer» D. 2.0 m | |
| 195856. |
In a cod language,' SOLID ' is written as ' WPSLPIMFHA'. What does the code wordATEXXQIBVOrefer to ? |
| A. | EAGER |
| B. | WAFER |
| C. | WAGER |
| D. | WATER |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195857. |
An accurate clock shows the time as 3.00. After hour hand has move 135 degree ,the time would be |
| A. | 7.30 |
| B. | 6.30 |
| C. | 8.00 |
| D. | 9.30 |
| Answer» B. 6.30 | |
| 195858. |
The average speed of a train in the onward journey is 25% less than that of the return journey. The trains halts for one hour on reaching the destination.The total time taken for the complete to and fro journey is 17 hours covering a distance of 800 km. The speed of the train in the onward journey is |
| A. | 45 km per hour |
| B. | 47.06 km per hour |
| C. | 50.00 km per hour |
| D. | 56.25 km per hour |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195859. |
In the sequence of numbers 5,8,13,X,34,55,89,the value of 'X' is |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 21 |
| C. | 23 |
| D. | 29 |
| Answer» C. 23 | |
| 195860. |
Who amongst the following has been named as woman of the year 2015 in New South Wales(Australia) |
| A. | Sunita Jhakhar |
| B. | Saloni Dalal |
| C. | Seema Malhotra |
| D. | Minoti Apate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195861. |
A,B,C,D,E,F and G are members of a family consisting of 4 adults and 3 children,two of whom ,F and G are girls.A and D are brothers and A is a doctor. E is an engineer married to one of the brothers and has two children. B is married to D and G is their child. Who is C ? |
| A. | G's brother |
| B. | F's father |
| C. | E's daughter |
| D. | A's son |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195862. |
A,B,C,D,E and F, not necessarily in same order are sitting on six chairs regularly placed around a round table. It is observed thatA is between D and F,C is opposite D,And Du0026E are not on neighbouring chairs.Which one of the following pairs must be sitting on neighbouring chairs. |
| A. | A and B |
| B. | C and E |
| C. | B and F |
| D. | A and C |
| Answer» C. B and F | |
| 195863. |
A ball is dropped from the top of a high building with a constant acceleration of 9.8 m/s^2 . What will be its velocity after 3 seconds ? |
| A. | 9-8 m/s |
| B. | 19-6 m/s |
| C. | 29-4 m/s |
| D. | 39-2 m/s |
| Answer» D. 39-2 m/s | |
| 195864. |
A man purchases two clocks A and B at a total cost of 650 Rs. He sells A with 20% profit and B at a loss of 25% and gets the same selling price for both the clocks. What are the purchasing price of A and B respectively |
| A. | 225;425 |
| B. | 250;400 |
| C. | 275;375 |
| D. | 300;350 |
| Answer» C. 275;375 | |
| 195865. |
If in a certain code SAND is VDQG and BIRD is ELUG, then what is the code for LOVE |
| A. | PRYG |
| B. | ORTG |
| C. | NPUH |
| D. | ORYH |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195866. |
The missing fraction in the series given below is 4/9,9/20.....,39/86 |
| A. | 17/40 |
| B. | 19/42 |
| C. | 20/45 |
| D. | 29/53 |
| Answer» C. 20/45 | |
| 195867. |
One local and another express trains were proceeding in the same direction on paralled tracks at 29km/hour and 65km/hour respectively. The driver of the former notices that it look exactly 16 seconds for the faster train to pass by him . What is the lenght of the faster train ? |
| A. | 60 m |
| B. | 120 m |
| C. | 160 m |
| D. | 240 m |
| Answer» D. 240 m | |
| 195868. |
If 15 Pumps of equal capacity can fill a tank in 7 days, then how many extra pumps will be required to fill the tank in 5 days ? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 21 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195869. |
Which one of the following satisfied the relationship Dda:aDD::Rrb:? |
| A. | D D A |
| B. | R R R |
| C. | b R R |
| D. | B B r |
| Answer» D. B B r | |
| 195870. |
The number of times in a day the Hour-hand and the Minute-hand of a clock are at rights angles is |
| A. | 44 |
| B. | 48 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» C. 24 | |
| 195871. |
A boat which has a speed of 5 km/hr in still water crosses a river of width 1 km along the shortest possible path in 15 minutes. The velocity of the river water in km/hr is |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 195872. |
Out of three annual examinations,each with a total of 500 marks,a student secured avreage marks,of 45% and 55% in the first and secondannual examinations. To have an overall average of 60%, how many marks does the student need to secure in the third annual examination? |
| A. | 450 |
| B. | 400 |
| C. | 350 |
| D. | 300 |
| Answer» C. 350 | |
| 195873. |
When three coins are tossed together the probability that all coins have the same face up is |
| A. | 1/3 |
| B. | 1/6 |
| C. | 1/8 |
| D. | 1/12 |
| Answer» D. 1/12 | |
| 195874. |
A man starts walking in the north -eastrly direction from a particular point. After walking a distance of 500 metres, he turns southward and walk a distance of 400 metres. At the end of this walk,he is situated |
| A. | 300 metres north of the starting point |
| B. | 100 metresnorth-east of the starting point |
| C. | 300 metres east of the starting point |
| D. | 100metres north of the starting point |
| Answer» D. 100metres north of the starting point | |
| 195875. |
There are three drawers in a table. One contains two gold coins,another two silver coins, and the third a silver coin and a gold coin. One of the drawers is pulled out and a coin is taken out. It turns out to be a silver coin. What is the probability of drawing a gold coin,if one of the other two drawers is pulled out next and one of the coins in it is drawn at random ? |
| A. | 37.5% |
| B. | 50% |
| C. | 62.5% |
| D. | 75% |
| Answer» C. 62.5% | |
| 195876. |
In the series of POQ,SRT,VUW,....the blank space refers to |
| A. | XYZ |
| B. | XZY |
| C. | YXZ |
| D. | YZX |
| Answer» D. YZX | |
| 195877. |
If A= x^2 -y^2 , B=20 and x+y=10 then |
| A. | A is greater than B |
| B. | B is greater than A |
| C. | A is equal than B |
| D. | It is not possible to compare A and B as the data provided is inadequate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195878. |
If the price of a tevevision set is increased by 25%,then by what percentage should the new price be reduced to bring the price bach to the original level ? |
| A. | 15% |
| B. | 25% |
| C. | 20% |
| D. | 30% |
| Answer» D. 30% | |
| 195879. |
The next pair of latters in the series AZ,CX,FU,is |
| A. | IR |
| B. | KP |
| C. | JQ |
| D. | IV |
| Answer» D. IV | |
| 195880. |
A student has 60% chance of passing in English and 54% chance of passing in both English and Mathematics. What is the percentage probability that he will fail in Mathematics? |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 36 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195881. |
A person travelled from one place to another at an average speed of 40 km/hour and back to the original place at an average speed of 50 km/hour . What is his average speed in km/hour during the entire round-trip? |
| A. | 45 |
| B. | 27 |
| C. | 400/9 |
| D. | Impossible to find out unless the distance between the two places is known. |
| Answer» D. Impossible to find out unless the distance between the two places is known. | |
| 195882. |
Two packs of cards are thoroughly mixed and shuffled and two cards are drawn at random,one after the other. What is the probability that both of them are Jacks? |
| A. | 1/13 |
| B. | 2/13 |
| C. | 7/1339 |
| D. | 1/169 |
| Answer» D. 1/169 | |
| 195883. |
A table has three drawers. It is known that one of the drawers contains two silver coins, another contains two glod coins and the third one contains a silver coin and a gold coin. One of the drawers is opended at random and a coin is drawn. It is found to be a silver coin. What is the probability that the other coin in the drawer is a gold coin? |
| A. | 0.5 |
| B. | 1.00 |
| C. | 0.50 |
| D. | 0.60 |
| Answer» D. 0.60 | |
| 195884. |
Consider the series given below:4/12/95,1/1/96,29/1/96,26/2/96,..........The next term of the series is |
| A. | 24/3/96 |
| B. | 25/3/96 |
| C. | 26/3/96 |
| D. | 27/3/96 |
| Answer» C. 26/3/96 | |
| 195885. |
A theif running at 8 km/hour is chased by a policeman whose speed is 10 km /hour. If the theif is 100 meters ahead of the policeman, then the time required for the policeman to catch the theif will be |
| A. | 2 minutes |
| B. | 6 minutes |
| C. | 10 minutes |
| D. | 3 minutes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195886. |
Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the die since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity ? |
| A. | They activate the enzyme necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency |
| B. | They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates,fats and protein in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy |
| C. | They neutralize the free radical produced in the body during metabolism |
| D. | They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process |
| Answer» B. They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates,fats and protein in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy | |
| 195887. |
The value of (a-m)(b-m)....(y-m)(z-m) is |
| A. | m^26 +am^25 + abm^24 +.....+ a.b.c ....z |
| B. | m^26 - am^25 +abm^24 ........-a.b.c .......z |
| C. | 0 |
| D. | indeterminate |
| Answer» D. indeterminate | |
| 195888. |
At present,scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequence on a chromosome. How does this Knowledge benefit us ?1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.3. It is possible to develop disease resistant animal breeds.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 195889. |
Aonsider the following :1. Photosynthesis 2. Respiration 3. Decay of organic matter 4. Volcanic action Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth ? |
| A. | 1 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2,3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1,2,3 and 4 | |
| 195890. |
With reference to micro-irrigation,which of the following statements is/are correct ?1. Fertilizer / nutrient loss can be reduced. 2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.3. In some areas of farming,receding of ground water table can be checked.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 195891. |
A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal ? |
| A. | Indian wild buffalo |
| B. | Indian wild ass |
| C. | Indian wild boar |
| D. | Indian gazelle |
| Answer» C. Indian wild boar | |
| 195892. |
With regard to the transmission of the Human Immuno deficiency Virus,which one of the following statements is not correct ? |
| A. | The chances of transmission from female to male are twice as likely as from male to female. |
| B. | The chances of transmission are more if a person suffers from other sexually transmitted infections. |
| C. | An infected mother can transmit the infection to her baby during pregnancy,at childbirth and by breast feeding. |
| D. | The risk of contracting infection from transfusion of infected blood is much higher than an exposure to contaminated needle. |
| Answer» B. The chances of transmission are more if a person suffers from other sexually transmitted infections. | |
| 195893. |
Consider the following statements :1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu.2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu.3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area,the Swine (pigs) must all be culled.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 195894. |
A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later; twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive ,and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son is |
| A. | O positive |
| B. | A positive |
| C. | B positive |
| D. | Cannot be determined on the basis of the given data |
| Answer» B. A positive | |
| 195895. |
Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide (CO) into the air may produce a condition in which oxygen supply in the human body decreases.What cause this condition ? |
| A. | When inhaled into the human body,CO is converted into CO2 |
| B. | The inhaled CO has much higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen |
| C. | The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin. |
| D. | The inhaled CO adversely affects the reapiratory centre in the brain |
| Answer» C. The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin. | |
| 195896. |
Consider the following statements:1. Hepatitis B is serveral times more infections than HIV/AIDS2. Hepatitis B can cause liver cance Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 195897. |
In the context of genetic disorders,consider the following:A woman suffers from colour blindness while her husband does not suffer from it. They have a son and a daughter. In this context, which one of the following statements is most probably correct ? |
| A. | Both children suffer from colour blindness |
| B. | Daughtersuffers from colour blindness while son does not suffer from it. |
| C. | Both children do not suffer from colour blindness |
| D. | Son suffers fromcolour blindness while daughter does not suffer from it. |
| Answer» B. Daughtersuffers from colour blindness while son does not suffer from it. | |
| 195898. |
Indiscriminate disposal of used fluorescent electric lamps causes mercury pollution in the environment. Why is mercury used in the manufacture of these lamps? |
| A. | A mercury coating on the inside of the lamp makes the light bright white. |
| B. | When the lamp is switched on,the mercury in the lamp causes the emission of ultra -violet radiations. |
| C. | When the lamp is switched on,it is the mercury which converts the ultra-violet energy into visible light. |
| D. | None of the statement given above is correct about the use of mercury in the manufacture of fluorescent lamps. |
| Answer» C. When the lamp is switched on,it is the mercury which converts the ultra-violet energy into visible light. | |
| 195899. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas.2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.3. A drug called taxolis obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson's disease.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 195900. |
In the context of Indian wild life.the flying fox is a |
| A. | Bat |
| B. | Kite |
| C. | Stork |
| D. | Vulture |
| Answer» B. Kite | |