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This section includes 2448 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Aptitude knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1951. |
Archimedes said, “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I will move the world.”The sentence above is an example of a _______ statement. |
| A. | Figurative |
| B. | Collateral |
| C. | Literal |
| D. | Figurine |
| Answer» B. Collateral | |
| 1952. |
In the following question, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark the corresponding option. The manfor a moment, (P) looked at me (Q) and thus emptied my pockets (R) turned me upside down (S)The correct sequence should be |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | QPRS |
| C. | QPSR |
| D. | PQSR |
| Answer» D. PQSR | |
| 1953. |
In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations iscorrect.1. Some animals like fishes lay eggs and leave them.P. The mother does not care for the eggs at all.Q. They lay thousands of eggs at a time but do not look after them.R. Most of the eggs die and only a few of them develop into fishes.S. She simply leaves the eggs and never comes back to them.6. Is this not something terrible? Yet, it is a fact. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | PSQR |
| C. | RQPS |
| D. | QSPR |
| Answer» B. PSQR | |
| 1954. |
Jofra Archer, the England fast bowler, is _____ than accurate. |
| A. | more fast |
| B. | faster |
| C. | less fast |
| D. | more faster |
| Answer» B. faster | |
| 1955. |
Entertainment is an intangible service because it can only be: |
| A. | stored |
| B. | tasted |
| C. | experienced |
| D. | touched |
| Answer» D. touched | |
| 1956. |
A characteristic peculiar to human beings that is referred to is |
| A. | Superior intelligence |
| B. | Spirit of inquiry |
| C. | Capacity to rationalize and analyse |
| D. | Ability to shift the practical from the impractical |
| Answer» C. Capacity to rationalize and analyse | |
| 1957. |
Charles Batteux believed that it is ‘arts’ production of beauty’ that distinguishes: |
| A. | the arts and crafts from sciences |
| B. | the arts from sciences |
| C. | the arts from the crafts and sciences |
| D. | the arts and sciences from crafts |
| Answer» D. the arts and sciences from crafts | |
| 1958. |
Giraffe’s feeding is faster when it feeds with its neck: |
| A. | elongated |
| B. | bent |
| C. | entangled |
| D. | straight |
| Answer» C. entangled | |
| 1959. |
Consider the following statements:1. The tiny bat flew in low like a dive-bomber.2. The tiny bat like all bats keeps near the ceiling.3. It has lost direction because its radar has gone wrong.4. It wants to entertain the author with its skill in flying.Which of the above statements may be assumed to be true from the information given in the passage? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 1960. |
According to the passage what is the most important thing for success? |
| A. | Hard work |
| B. | Only luck |
| C. | Noble parentage |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Only luck | |
| 1961. |
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. For a split second, as the stranger stepped into the light, his furry head was clearly visible.B. At first, all seemed still outside the house,except for the sound of the rain.C. Recognizing him, Joe stood petrified staring at the man wearing a long coat,wet from rain.D. But then, footsteps approached the house and a stranger emerged out of the darkness. |
| A. | BDAC |
| B. | CABD |
| C. | DACB |
| D. | BCDA |
| Answer» B. CABD | |
| 1962. |
Given below are four sentences, three of which, are jumbled, Pick the option that gives the correct order/A. When I returned to my seat, I happened to see a man who, was my neighbor years ago.B. He was a great talker.C. So I did not wish to meet him now, just as my holiday was about to begin.D. It used to take hours to get away from him. |
| A. | ACDB |
| B. | ADBC |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | ABDC |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1963. |
Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.My brother (P) to attend his friend’s wedding (Q) is going to Chennai (R) tomorrow (S)The proper sequence should be |
| A. | P S Q R |
| B. | Q P SR |
| C. | R Q P S |
| D. | P R S Q |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1964. |
In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The position of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose one of the four options given below which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage.S1. While teaching in the classroom, our teacher suddenly fainted.P. The headmaster soon joined us and spoke to them in a soft voice.Q. He was told that the patient needed complete rest for a month.R. He was at once taken to the hospital.S. The doctors examined him with serious faces.S6. The headmaster at once sanctioned his leave. |
| A. | PQRS |
| B. | SPQR |
| C. | QPSR |
| D. | RSPQ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1965. |
In the given question, a sentence has been divided into five parts. The question is followed by five options which give possible sequences of the rearranged parts. You must choose the option which gives the correct sequence. If the sentence is already arranged correctly, or if none of the given options forms the correct sequence, mark option 5, i.e. ‘None of the above’.A: nature walks, ethnographic field visitsB: world around themC: students to the D: trips sensitise theE: and active social work |
| A. | AEDCB |
| B. | BDCAE |
| C. | ABCDE |
| D. | AECDB |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. BDCAE | |
| 1966. |
Complete the sentence choosing the most appropriate logical option.Human rights activists raised a hue and cry _____. |
| A. | about the release of the innocent man |
| B. | about the lack of punishment for the little girl |
| C. | about the death penalty awarded to the little girl |
| D. | about the huge sum of fine for the criminal |
| Answer» D. about the huge sum of fine for the criminal | |
| 1967. |
According to the passage, a high reflecting material |
| A. | May be used to minimize accident |
| B. | May be used to minimize injury in an accident |
| C. | Is a material that reflects light |
| D. | Is a light material |
| Answer» B. May be used to minimize injury in an accident | |
| 1968. |
Pluto was classified as a dwarf planet because: |
| A. | its gravity does not exert a pressure on its surface |
| B. | it did not orbit the sun and have a moon |
| C. | it has not cleared the path of its orbit |
| D. | it was discovered only a century ago |
| Answer» D. it was discovered only a century ago | |
| 1969. |
According to the passage which of the following statement is INCORRECT? |
| A. | science analyses tangible entities |
| B. | religion is concerned with the 'why' of reality |
| C. | religion follows the metaphysical faith |
| D. | science is based on experience |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1970. |
How did Berlin get the street lighting system in the 17th century? |
| A. | Streetlights were installed in the city and the public paid for it. |
| B. | The Great Elector ordered the people to keep the streets lit. |
| C. | The people hung lanterns in front of their houses. |
| D. | Berliners petitioned to the Great Elector to put up the street lights |
| Answer» B. The Great Elector ordered the people to keep the streets lit. | |
| 1971. |
It is used for students because it helps them to |
| A. | repeat the song till they master it. |
| B. | listen to religious songs. |
| C. | listen to special music. |
| D. | learn songs sung by dead people. |
| Answer» B. listen to religious songs. | |
| 1972. |
According to Skinner, the superstitious behaviour of individuals is the outcome of |
| A. | Constant exposure to an event |
| B. | Exposure to an event without regularity |
| C. | Occasional exposure to an event |
| D. | Natural exposure to an event |
| Answer» C. Occasional exposure to an event | |
| 1973. |
In the given question, a sentence has been divided into five parts. The question is followed by five options which give possible sequences of the rearranged parts. You must choose the option which gives the correct sequence. If the sentence is already arranged correctly, or if none of the given options forms the correct sequence, mark option 5, i.e. ‘None of the above’.A: them the time of dayB: the 'everyguy' or girl is pining away C: with a crush on the popular kid D: who initially doesn't giveE: the story usually proceeds as |
| A. | EBCDA |
| B. | EBACD |
| C. | BCDEA |
| D. | ABCDE |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. EBACD | |
| 1974. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts.Rearrange these parts which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.In poor countriesA: for cookingB: local forests areC: to procure firewoodD: being decimated in order |
| A. | ACBD |
| B. | BACD |
| C. | BDAC |
| D. | BDCA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1975. |
“Our slums sit cheek by jowl with our elite colonies.” What does this sentence illustrateabout Indian life? |
| A. | Divisive differences |
| B. | Gaps in individual fortunes |
| C. | Western influence |
| D. | Coexistence of dualities |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1976. |
'Availeth' means |
| A. | is of no use or help |
| B. | is of use or help |
| C. | without value |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. without value | |
| 1977. |
Given below are four sentences, three of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.A. For example, though there is a close relation between invention and science and engineering, an inventor is not necessarily a scientist or an engineer.B. An engineer, on the other hand, uses existing technology and scientific understanding to design better objects or processes, but an inventor creates something that had never previously existed.C. Inventors defy definition; as a result, they are frequently defined by what they are not.D. A scientist is said to be a discoverer—that is, somebody who by acute observation and brilliant analysis is able to find and explain something that already exists in nature. |
| A. | CBAD |
| B. | CBDA |
| C. | CADB |
| D. | CDBA |
| Answer» D. CDBA | |
| 1978. |
Consider the following statements. Which of these can be correct, given the passage?I. AIPA was formed in year 2008 to promote the game of table tennis.II. Pickle ball is a community sport which has gained popularity in US and is now gaining popularity in India too.III. Behind the quirky name of the sport, a dog named Pickle was involved. |
| A. | Both I and II |
| B. | Both II and III |
| C. | Only I |
| D. | Only II |
| E. | None of these. |
| Answer» C. Only I | |
| 1979. |
In the following question, the first "and the last sentences of the passage are in order and numbered S1 and S6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and 5. These four parts are not given in their proper order, as they should appear in the paragraph. Read the passage and find out which of the four combinations correctly forms the sequence of sentences in the passage -S1: One key prevention is making personnel throughout the organisation aware of the fraud risk management program, including the types of fraud and misconduct they may occur.P : With this in mind, prevention and deterrence are interrelated concepts.Q: This awareness should enforce the notion that all of the techniques established in the Programme are real and will be enforced.R: The ongoing communication efforts could provide information on the potential ' disciplinary, criminal and civil actions that the organization could take against the individual.S : If effective preventive controls are in place, working and well-known to potential fraud perpetrators, they serve as strong deterrents to those who might otherwise be tempted to commit fraud.S6: Fear of getting caught is always a strong deterrent. Effective preventive controls are, therefore, strong deterrence controls. mos |
| A. | PRQS |
| B. | QRPS |
| C. | QRSP |
| D. | RSPQ |
| Answer» C. QRSP | |
| 1980. |
According to passage which of the following is not regarded as a superstition by the people? |
| A. | howl of cats |
| B. | cries of children |
| C. | crossing of path by black cat |
| D. | sighting of comets |
| Answer» C. crossing of path by black cat | |
| 1981. |
In the following question, four words are given, for which two words are nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words that are similar or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination provided in the options.A. PossessiveB. DreadfulC. SecretiveD. Repugnant |
| A. | B-C |
| B. | B-D |
| C. | A-B |
| D. | A-C |
| Answer» C. A-B | |
| 1982. |
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option based on your reading of the passage.Some people are their own masters, notes the author. By this, he/she means that they are ______. |
| A. | free to accept others decisions |
| B. | obsessed with their own ideas |
| C. | able to take decisions |
| D. | trained as masters |
| Answer» D. trained as masters | |
| 1983. |
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option based on your reading of the passage.The author says that conscientious people have the ______ to find time to spend for leisure once their work is over. |
| A. | capacity |
| B. | ability |
| C. | kinship |
| D. | likeness |
| Answer» C. kinship | |
| 1984. |
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option based on your reading of the passage.By using the phrase 'beyond doubt', the author wishes to say that such people are _____ about what they are saying or doing. |
| A. | regretful |
| B. | definite |
| C. | reluctant |
| D. | uneasy |
| Answer» C. reluctant | |
| 1985. |
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option based on your reading of the passage.The author holds freedom and ____ to one and the same. |
| A. | leisure |
| B. | work |
| C. | urge |
| D. | toil |
| Answer» B. work | |
| 1986. |
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct orderA. However, they ignore the truth that progress and success are proportional to the labor they put in.B. The general human tendency is to find faults in the policies framed by the government.C. They blame the government for their slow progress, expecting miracles and magical transformation in their life.D. So people openly criticize and condemn the policy makers. |
| A. | BDCA |
| B. | DBAC |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | CDAB |
| Answer» B. DBAC | |
| 1987. |
Directions: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Newton discovered thatP. due to the gravitational pullQ. of the earthR. the apple fallsS. on the groundThe correct sequence should be |
| A. | QPRS |
| B. | RSPQ |
| C. | QSPR |
| D. | SQRP |
| Answer» C. QSPR | |
| 1988. |
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. What was supposed to be a holiday of a lifetime turned into a dangerous experience for 1,300 passengers on a cruise ship off the coast of Norway.B. The Norwegian Government decided to evacuate the passengers with the help of helicopters.C. The ship broke down in rough seas and high-speed winds caused it to rock heavily from side to side.D. From the first 371 evacuated passengers, 17 had to be taken to hospital. |
| A. | CABD |
| B. | ABCD |
| C. | CBDA |
| D. | ACBD |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1989. |
How has gaming been beneficial to dyslexic kids? |
| A. | It has supported dyslexic kids in reading. |
| B. | It has helped them in wearing spectacles from an early age. |
| C. | It has become indispensable for them. |
| D. | It has helped them in bond with their parents. |
| Answer» B. It has helped them in wearing spectacles from an early age. | |
| 1990. |
Pen : Write :: Knife : _____Which one of the following options maintains a similar logical relation in the above? |
| A. | Cut |
| B. | Vegetables |
| C. | Sharp |
| D. | Blunt |
| Answer» B. Vegetables | |
| 1991. |
Complete the paragraph given below:In India, financial literacy and awareness should go hand in hand, if the very important socio-economic objective of financial inclusion is to be achieved. ____________________because the majority of the population is still beyond the pale of the banking system. |
| A. | Here are a few of our |
| B. | The producers of the account also |
| C. | The task is challenging |
| D. | One way to be an eco-activist |
| E. | They were going to |
| Answer» D. One way to be an eco-activist | |
| 1992. |
Choose the statement where the underlined word is used correctly. |
| A. | When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being elusive. |
| B. | When the thief keeps eluding the police, he is being elusive. |
| C. | Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are allusive. |
| D. | Mirages can be allusive, but a better way to express them is illusory. |
| Answer» C. Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are allusive. | |
| 1993. |
How were the household items brought in? |
| A. | In a Van |
| B. | In a Car |
| C. | In a Rikshaw |
| D. | On the head |
| Answer» B. In a Car | |
| 1994. |
Climatic changes and soil erosion are results of _____________ |
| A. | Scientific developments |
| B. | Nuclear explosion |
| C. | Natural calamity |
| D. | Deforestation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1995. |
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.A. They were all very bright and eager to learn, and the sage was proud of them.B. One day he realized that he had imparted sufficient knowledge to his disciples.C. Once upon a time, a great sage had a group of obedient disciples.D. There was only one thing that he had not taught them – a special mantra that could bring the dead back to life. |
| A. | DBAC |
| B. | ADBC |
| C. | ACBD |
| D. | CABD |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1996. |
Make a meaningful sentence by rearranging the parts P, Q, R, S of the given sentence between line numbers 1 and 21. We have the pleasureP. a double room Q. for five days from September 4 to September 8R. that we have reservedS. of informing you2. both days inclusive |
| A. | SRPQ |
| B. | PQSR |
| C. | RPSQ |
| D. | RQPS |
| Answer» B. PQSR | |
| 1997. |
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.The official answered ________ that the complaints of the citizen would be looked into. |
| A. | Respectably |
| B. | Respectfully |
| C. | Reputably |
| D. | Respectively |
| Answer» C. Reputably | |
| 1998. |
At which place did Rajini get her coaching in boxing? |
| A. | Chandigarh |
| B. | Buana Lakhu |
| C. | Dehradun |
| D. | Panipat |
| Answer» C. Dehradun | |
| 1999. |
According to the passage, what took Tolstoy forty years to discover? |
| A. | Simple point of happiness. |
| B. | That we live for ourselves only when we live for others. |
| C. | That his spirit was undeterred. |
| D. | That he was a great leader of human hearts. |
| Answer» C. That his spirit was undeterred. | |
| 2000. |
By 'Timariots', the traveller refers to which of the following Mughal official? |
| A. | Manasabdar |
| B. | Jagirdar |
| C. | Ijaradar |
| D. | Subadar |
| Answer» C. Ijaradar | |