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1. Which of the following is an odd one ?
(1) Aryabhatta
(2) Bhasa
(3) Bhaskara - (4) Bhaskaracharya - II
2. Whose painting has broken, for the first time, the one-crore price barrier for a painting by an
Indian ?
(1) M.F. Hussain (2) Tyeb Mehta
(3) Anjolie LIa Menon (4) Manjeet Bawa
3. The co-founder of Hotmail, Indian born Sabeer Bhatia, sold Hotmail to whom ?
(1) Microsoft (2) Apple (3) Google (4) Yahoo
4. Whose name is associated with innovative low-cost, environment friendly housing ?
(1) Aga Khan
(2) Ayyankali
(3) Laurie Baker
(4) Hafeez Contractor
5. The Bhoodan Movement by Vinoba Bhave had its beginning from :
(1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Karnataka
(3) Maharashtra (4) Gujarat
6. The function of Ozone layer is :
(1) to protect the earth from cosmic rays
(2) to stabilise the earth's temperature
(3) to filter harmful ultra violet rays of the sun
(4) to prevent the radiation from earth
7. Who is associated with Green Revolution in India ?
(1) C. Subramanyam (2) M.S. Swaminathan
(3) Dr. C.V. Kurien (4) Mathew George
8. A person well known as father Teresa is :
(1) Arvaratne (2) Gerhard Fischer
(3) Abdus sattar Edhi
(4) Baba Amte
9. In India Political Parties are given recognition by :
(1) Law Commission (2) Election Commission
(3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) President

10. Civil Servants are not permitted io become
(1) Members of Parliament (2) Chief Election Commission
(3) Vice Chancellors of Universities (4) Heads of Commissions of Inquiry
11. Which of the following is Ravine Port of India ?
(1) Kolkata (2) Vishakhapatnam
(3) Nilumbai (4) Chennai
12. Name the indigenously built Unmanned air vehicle of India :
(1) Vikrant (2) Nishant (3) Prashant
(4) Revant
13. Which one is the most sparsely populated state in India ?
(1) Sikkim (2) Meghalaya
(3) Arunachal Pradesh
(4) Nagaland
14. The first country in the world to legalise euthanasia is :
(1) France (2) Sweden (3) Netherlands (4) Australia
15. The I:lead quarters of World Intellectual Property Organisation is located in :
(1) Athens (2) Geneva (3) Vienna (4) Paris
16. By which of the following names is Hong Kong Stock Exchange Index known as :
(1) Nikkei (2) Xetra dax (3) Hang Seng (4) Dow Jones
17. In 1975, which of the following merged with the Union of India ?
(1) Sikkim (2) Goa (3) Bhutan (4) Pondicherry
18. Article 370 of the Constitution of India deals with :
(1) procedure for amending the Constitution
(2) protection of life and personal property
(3) relations between Centre and States
(4) Special provisions for the state of Jammu and Kashmir
19. The full name of the musical instrument commonly called the Piano is :
(1) piannisi mo (2) pianoforte (3) pianomatic (4) panorama
20. The Human Genome Project is related to :
(1) Genetic mapping (2) Genetic engineering
(3)
E;enetic alteration (4) Genetic imitation

21. fhe substance which is lost by the human body during dehydration is :
(1) Sugar (2) otassium chloride
(3) Calcium phosphate Sodium chloride
22. Orthograohy is a discipline which is de'voted to the study of
(1) Stones (2) Mountains (3) Spelling
(4) Bones
23. In which of the following islands of India is an active volcano found
(1) Car Nicobar island (2) Nancowry island
(3) Barren island (4) Maya Sunder Island
24. Which among the following is the Winner of the .inanpith award ?
(1) Arundhati Roy (2) Pupul Javakar
(3) Mahaswcta Devi (4) Mohini Giri
25. The 'Messenger' satellite launched by NASA is to study :
(1) Mercury (2) Venus (3) Saturn
(4) Jupiter
26. Who is known as father of Economics ?
(1) Adam Smith
(2) David Recardo
(3) Gunnar Mvrdel
(4) Karl Mark
27. Faux Pas means :
(1) A tactless mistake
(2) A thing already done
(3) Let it pass
(4) Do not repeat it
28. Which of the following is the most abundant constituent of earth's crust ?
(1) Lime stone (2) Sand stone
(3) Igneous rocks (4) Sedimentary rocks
29. Science of studying consumer life style is called 7
(1) ergonomics
(2) kinesics
(3) psychographics
(4) biogenetics
30. Among the four Vedas, the oldest is :
(1) Atharva Veda
(2) Sam Veda
(3) Rig Veda
(4) Yajur Veda
31. The author's primary concern is to :
(1) refute the arguments for the position regarding the existing index.
(2) make the proposal for a new index and defend it.
(3) show defects in the present system.
(4) review literature relevant to the construction of index.
32. The author implies that the use of man hours is not an appropriate measure of the real cost
because it :
(1) ignores the conditions under which the output is generated.
(2) fails to take into consideration the environmental costs of production.
(3) it emphasises the output of real goods as opposed to services.
(4) is not an effective method of reducing unemployment.
33. It can be inferred from the passage that the most important reason why a single index of
welfare cannot be designed is :
(1) the cost associated with producing the index would be prohibitive
(2) considerable empirical research would have to be done regarding output and needs
(3) any weighting of various measures into a general index would be inherently subjective
and arbitrary
(4) production of the relevant data would require time, thus the index would be only a
reflection of past -welfare
34. The author regards the idea of a general index of welfare as :
(I)
an unrealistic dream
(2)
a scientific reality
(3)
an important contribution
(
4 )
a future necessity
35. According to the passage, the GNP is :
(1) A fairly accurate measure of output
(2) A reliable estimate of needs
(3) An accurate forecaster of welfare
(4) A precise measure of welfare
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36. According to the passage, an adequate measure of need must take into account all of the
following except
changing size of the population
changing effects on people of the weather
differences in the needs of urban arid suburban populations
accessibility of green areas and other amenities
37. According to the passage, the criticism of the GNP as a complete index of welfare is unfair
because
(1) with appropriate changes it could become one
(2) it was never intended to be a general measure of welfare
(3) it is a good measure of output
(4) it emphasises the output of pure goods
38. The passage it is most likely :
(1) An address to a symposium on public policy decisions
(2) A chapter in a general introduction to a book
(3) A pamphlet on government programme to aid the poor
(4) A speech by the university vice chancellor to a graduating class
39. According to the passage, a single index of welfare is desirable because :
(1) it would allow us to evaluate the attractiveness of any developmental proposal by
simply analysing its impact on the index
(2) it would enable us to have a composite assessment of the welfare of people on a year to
year basis
(3) it would make an important contribution to our understanding of needs and output
(4) Both 1 and 2 above
40. According to the passage, it is desirable to consider working conditions while constructing a
measure of the real costs of labour because :
Conditions of work affect the labour output
Large proportions of our waking hours are spent at work and our welfare is profoundly
affected by the circumstances at the workplace
The real cost of labour are otherwise difficult to calculate
The cost of labour is a small proportion of the output cost
43. The author has most likely mentioned the results of the survey of 1,000 companies in order
to •
(1) Put forth an opposing view on strategic plans so that he can then refute it
(2) Illustrate that when strategic planning is hands on, it produces uninspiring results
(3) Give a concrete example of why a strategic planning did not work during the nineteen
eighties
(4) Support the contention that strategic planning when done correctly can be very
successful
44. The passage suggests which of the following about the financial analysts mentioned in it :
(1) They believe that strategic planning is the key to weathering the rapid changes of the
marketplace
(2) They are working to understand and anticipate market developments that are two
years ahead
(3) -their study of market dynamics had led them to question the reliability of short term
planning strategies
(4) They might not agree with the author that one way to survive rapidly changing
conditions comes from long range planning
45. The word abstruse facts used in the passage refers to facts that are :
(1) Difficult to comprehend (2) Unsubstantiated
(3) Imaginary (4) Accurate
Directions for questions 46 to 50 : Each of these questions consists of a word in capital
letters followed by four alternative words or phrases. From among the alternatives, choose
the word most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters in each case.
46. ABYSMAL
(1) bottomless (2) eternal (3) meteoric (4) diabolic
47. CONSTRUE
(1) reserve (2) promote (3) explain (4) erect
48. EMANCIPATE
(1) take back (2) set free (3) make worse (4) embolden
49. FURTIVE
(1) underhanded (2) coy (3) brilliant (4) abortive
50. PIQUE
(1) pyramid (2) revolt (3) resentment (4) struggle
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Directions for questions 51 to 55 : Each of these questions consists of a word in capital
letters followed by four alternative words or phrases. From among the alternatives, choose
the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters in each case.
51. AFFABLE
(1) rude (2) ruddy (3) needy 1) useless
HERETIC
( interpreter (2) believer (3) pacifist (4) owner
DISABUSE
(1) crash (2) violate (3) renege '; deceive
PRISTINE
(1) cultivated (2) condemned (3) irreligious (4) cautious
SENILITY
(1) virility (2) forgetfulness (3) youth (4) maturity
Directions for questions 56 to 60 : Each of these questions consists of a sentence with one
or two lines blanks, followed by four alternative words or set of words. In each case,
choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence
as a whole.
56. An individual who is is incapable of
(1) fettered flight (2) modest shame
(3) penurious thought (4) ambitious failure
57. The reasoning in the editorial is so that we cannot see how anyone can be
by it :
(1) inconsistent defied (2) astute impressed
(3) cogent amused (4) specious deceived
58. The _..._. of the flat was unbelievable, it was difficult to realise that human beings
could live in such
(1) disorder isolation (2) squalor filth
(3) barrenness confusion (4) clutter proximity
59. When the disease is in state it is almost impossible to determine its existence by
(1) a dormant postulate (2) a critical. examination
(3) a latent observation (4) an acute analysis
60. Slander is like money; many people who would not coin it, it without
qualms.
(1) easy waste (2) borrowed denounced
(3) counterfeit circulate (4) safe withdraw
52.
53.
54.
55.

Directions for questions 61 to 65 : Each of these questions consists of a related pair of words
in capital letters followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses a
relationship similar to that expressed in the pair in capital letters in each case.
61. TIRADE : ABUSIVE 7 :
(1) monologue : lengthy
(2) aphorism : boring
(3) prologue : conclusive
(4) encomiums : laudatory
62. ANNONATE TEXT :
(1) enact : law
(2) prescribe : medication
(3) caption : photograph
(4) censor : film
63. INDOLENT : WORK: :
(1) decisive : act (2) gullible : cheat
(3) perceptive : observe (4) taciturn : speak
64. TRYST : CLANDESTINE : :
(1) reverie : dreamy (2) acquaintanceship : brief
(3) expectation : hopeless (4) glance : resentful
65. APOCRYPHAL : AUTHENTICITY : :
(1) nefarious : wickedness
(2) dogmatic : assertive
(3) hypocritical : integrity
(4) deceptive : artifice
Directions for questions 66 to 75 :
In all these questions, either a part or the whole of the sentence is underlined. The sentence
is followed by four ways of writing the underlined part. Select the alternative which represents
the correct way of writing the underlined part as per standard written English.
66. Many travellers state unequivocally that the streets of Paris are more beautiful than any
other city.
(1) that the streets of Paris are more beautiful than the streets of any other city
(2) that Parisian streets of are more beautiful than any other city
(3) that unlike any city the streets of Paris are more beautiful
(4) that the streets of Paris are more beautiful than those in any other city
67. The phenomena of public education is another example of the workings of democracy.
(1) The phenomena of public education is an example of the workings of democracy
(2) The phenomena of public education is yet another example of democracy at work
(3) The phenomenon of public education is another example of democracy at work
(4) Public education, a phenomena, is another working example of democracy

68. She is not and does not intend to run for political office.
(1) is not running and will not intend to
(2) has not and does not run
(3) is not and will not run
(4) is not running and does not intend to run
69. He disapproves of you insisting that the string of pearls were misplaced on purpose.
(1) of insisting that the string of pearls were misplaced on purpose
(2) of you insisting that the string of pearls were misplaced on purpose
(3) of your insisting that the string of pearls was misplaced on purpose
(4) of you insisting that she misplaced the string of pearls purposely
70. Suman not only resists learning to correlate new facts but also remembering old lessons.
(1) not only resists learning to correlate new facts but also to remember
(2) resists not only learning to correlate new facts but also remembering
(3) resists not only learning to correlate new facts but also to remember
(4) resists learning to correlate new facts and remembering
71. Always harshly criticising the competition, the actress was at the ceremony to accept her
award.
(1) Despite her harsh criticism of the competition
(2) Any competition was criticized, yet
(3) Saying that all competitions should be harshly criticized
(4) In spite of criticizing all such competitions
72. The possibility of massive earthquakes are regarded by most area residents with a mixture of
skepticism and caution.
(1) is regarded by most area residents with
(2) is regarded by most area residents as
(3) is mostly regarded by most area residents with
(4) by most area residents is regarded with
73. Unafraid of neither lightening nor thunder during a storm, Mr. Iyer enjoyed walking in the
park during heavy downpours.
(1) Afraid of both lightening and thunder
(2) Unafraid of neither lightening or thunder
(3) Unafraid of either lightening or thunder
(4) Afraid of either lightening nor thunder
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74. Tt is said that to be afraid of the dark is beinc afraid of all those things we cannot comprehend.
(1) said, that to be afraid of the dark, is being afraid
(2) said that to be afraid of the dark is to be afraid
(3) said being afraid of the dark is to be afraid
(4) that to be afraid of the dark is being afraid
75. Her lecture was unsuccessful not so much because of her lack of preparation but instead
because of her inability to organize her material.
(1) as (2) so much as (3) than (4) rather than
Directions for questions 76 - 80.
Each of these questions consists of an idiom, followed by fOur alternatives. Select the alternative
that gives the correct meaning of the idiom.
76. Finding Your Feet :
(1) To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing
(2) Becoming financially independent
(3) Locating your shoes
(4) Attain a balance
77. Go The Extra Mile :
(1) Take a detour
(2) Take the longer route
(3) Go above and beyond whatever is required
(4) Be extravagant
78. Go Out On A Limb
(1) Stand on one leg
(2) Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something
(3) Extend your arm
(4) Extend a peace offer
79. Make No Bones About
(1) care very little about an issue
(2) to state a fact so there are no doubts or objections
(3) find fault with everything
(4) being shameless
80. A Blessing in Disguise
(1) Something good that isn't recognized at first
(2) A sudden bonanza
(3) A camouflaged package
(4) An enigmatic person

TEST - III
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
81. The sear:West prirne number i, :
(1) (2.) 1 (3) 2 (4)
82. Which of the fol.-Iowa-1g cannot be the square of a natural number ?
(1) 30976 (2) 75625
(3) 28561 (4) 143642
83. A bov multiplied 987 by a certain number and obtained 559981 as his answer. If m the
answer both the 9 are wrong and the other digits are correct, then the correct answer would
be :
(1) 553681 (2) 555181
(3) 555681 (4) 556581
84. A number n is said to be perfect it the sum of all its divisors (excluding n itself) is equal to n.
An example of perfect number is :
(1) 6 (2) 9 (3) 15 (4) 21
85. Six bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 seconds
respectively. In 30 minutes, how many times do they toll together ?
(1) 4 (2) 10 (3) 15 (4) 16
3 x 0.3 x 0.03 x 0.003 x 30 = ?
(1) 0.0000243 (2) 0.000243 (3) 0.00243 (4) 0.0243
87. A tailor has 37.5 meters of cloth and he has to make 8 pieces out of a meter of cloth. How
many pieces can he make out of this cloth ?
(1) 300 (2) 320 (3) 360 (4) 400
88. Two fifth of one fourth of three seventh of a number is 15. What is half of that number ?
(1) 94 (2) 175 (3) 188 (4) 196
89. The number of students in each section of a school is 24. After admitting new students, three
new sections were started. Now the total number of sections is 16 and there are 21 students
in each section. The number of new students admitted is :
(1) 14 (2) 24
(3) 48 (4) 114
86.
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90. A waiter's salary consists of his salary and tips: During one week his tips were
4
of his
salary What fraction of his income came from tips ?
4 5 5 5
(2) (3) o (4)
91. What is the smallest number by which 3600 be divided to make it a perfect cube ?
(1 ) 9 (2) 50
(3) 300 (4) 450
92. In an examination, a pupil's average marks were 63 per paper. If he had obtained 20 more
marks for his Geography paper and 2 more marks for his History paper, his average per
paper would have been 65. How many papers were there in the examination .?
(1) 9
(2) 10
(3) 11 (4) 12
93. Of the three numbers, the sum of the first two is 45; the sum of the second and third is 55 and
the sum of the third and thrice the first is 90. The third number is :
(1) 20 (2) 25
(3) 30 (4) 3
94. A person was asked to state his age in years. His reply was. "Take my age three years hence,
multiply it by 3 and then subtract three times my age three years ago and you will know how
old I am." What was the age of the person ?
(1) 18 (2) 20 (3) 24 (4) 32
95. If m and n are whole numbers such that mn =121, then the value of (m —1)'' + is :
(2) 10
(3) 121 (4) 1000
96. If x% of a is the same as y% of b, then z% of b is :
(1) xy/z. % of a (2) yz/x % of a (3) xz/y % of a
(4) xyz `,Y0 of a
97. In a certain office, 72% of the workers prefer tea and 44% prefer coffee and if 40 like both,
the total number of workers in the office is :
(1) 200 (2) 240
(3) 250 (4) 320
98. Tarim got 30% concession on the labeled price of an article and sold it for Rs. 8750 with 25%
profit on the price he bought. What was the labeled price ?
(1) Rs.10000 (2) Rs.12000 (3) Rs.16000 (4) Rs.16650

Others
31%
Cereals,
Pulses,
Oils
24%
Fruits &
Vegetables
20%
Milk & its
products
25%
Cereals,
Pulses,
Oils
25%
Milk & its
products
20%
Others
30%
99. If x : y = 5 : 2, then (8x + 9y) (8x + 2y) is :
(1) 22 : 29 (2) 26 : 61
(3) 29 : 22 (4) 61 : 26
100. A and B started a business with initial investments in the ratio 14 : 15 and their annual
profits were in the ratio 7 : 6. If A invested the money for 10 months, for how many months
did B invest his money ?
(1) 6
(2) 7 (3) 8
(4) 9



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