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Subject

Questions

Marks

PART-I (a)

General Knowledge

05

20

(b)

General Science

05

20

(c)

Maths

10

40

(d)

Computer Science

05

20

General English

25

100

Total

50

200

Part-II (e)

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Previous Years' Paper, November 2020 ....................................................... 1-6 Previous Years' Paper, February 2020 ....................................................... 7-12

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Computer Science ................................................. 1-56 A Brief History of Computers; Functional Units of Computer; Parts of the Computer; Computer Fundamental; Computer Hardware; Multiple Choice Questions;

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Mathematics ........................................................... 1-88 Arithmetic—Number System; Simplification; HCF and LCM; Square and Square Root; Ratio and Proportion; Percentage; Average; Profit and Loss; Simple and Compound Interest; Partnership; Time and Work; Time and Distance. Algebra—Basic Algebra; Factorization; Surds and Indices; Logarithm; Linear equation & Quadratic Equation; Set Theory. Mensuration—Area and Perimeter; Volume and Surface Area. Trigonometry— Trigonometric Ratios and Identities; Height and Distance. Geometry; Statistics.

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General English ..................................................... 1-80 Comprehension; English Grammar; Modals; Tenses & Verbs; Sentence Structure; Active & Passive Voice; Direct & Indirect Speech; Idioms & Phrases; Use of Phrases; Synonyms & Antonyms; One Word Substitution.

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General Science ..................................................... 1-52 Physics—Units and Measurement; Mechanics; Heat; Sound; Light; Magnetism; Electrostatics and Current Electricity; Nuclear Physics; Multiple Choice Questions. Chemistry—Atoms and Its Structure; Famous Inventions; Elements; Compound; Metals & Non Metals; Some Important Processes; Alloys; Important Glossary; Multiple Choice Questions. Biology—Branches of Biology; Cell; Balanced Diet; Digestive System of Humans; Excretory System of Humans; Respiratory System of Humans; Reproductive System of Humans; Sensory Organs of Humans; Diseases in Human; Some Important Facts of Human Body; Medical Inventions and Discoveries; Multiple Choice Questions.

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General Knowledge ............................................... 1-72 Indian History; Indian Constitution; Our India; National Symbols; The Universe; United Nations Organisation; Defence; Cultural Activities; Books and Authors; General Science; Important Days; Abbreviations; Sports; Awards; Multiple Choice Questions.   

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1 Previous Paper (Solved)

Indian Army Soldier Clerks (SKT/GD) Exam, November-2020* Section-A : General Knowledge 1. ‘Grandmaster’ term is related to which game? A. Golf B. Cricket C. Chess D. Tennis

A. B. C. D.

2. ‘Sardar Sarovar Project’ is located in which river? A. Ganges B. Kosi C. Narmada D. Godavari

India mirror Swatantrata Kesari The Times Young India

4. In which state is Sriharikota located? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. Odisha D. Gujarat 5. In which State ‘Rani ki Vav’ stepwell located? A. Haryana B. Rajasthan C. Gujarat D. Punjab

3. What was the name of Magazine published by Mahatma Gandhi?

Section-B : General Science 6. What name is given to the path of a planet around the sun? A. Route B. Milky Way C. Cosmic highway D. Orbit

A. 104°F C. 108°F

B. 98°F D. 106°F

9. Einstein gave the theory of relativity as _____. 2 A. E = mc B.  = mv C. F = ma D. PE = mgh

7. The transparent front part of the eye is: A. Cornea B. Lens C. Retina D. Iris

10. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? A. Coal B. Solar C. Geothermal D. Tidal

8. If the temperature of a patient is 40°C, then what will be his temperature on Fahrenheit Scale?

Section-C : Mathematics 11. Find the interest on ` 500 for 4 years at 6% per annum? A. ` 200 B. ` 150 C. ` 100 D. ` 120

13. 20% of X = 400. Find the value of X? A. 2000 B. 2100 C. 1800 D. 1900

12. Ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4. If we subtract 5 in each number, then ratio becomes 5 : 7. Find out the numbers? A. 24, 32 B. 121, 21 C. 40, 44 D. 30, 40

14. The perimeter of the top of a rectangular table 2 is 28 m, whereas its area is 48 m . What is the length of its diagonal? A. 12.5 m B. 10 m C. 12 m D. 5 m

* Exam held on 01-11-2020.

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2 15. Numerical value of the perimeter and the area of a circle are equal. What will be the numerical value of the radius of the circle? A. 02 unit B. 04 unit C. 1/2 unit D.  unit 16. Find HCF of 15, 30 and 45? A. 15 B. 5 C. 30 D. 9 17. Find two consecutive odd positive integers, sum of whose square is 290? A. 11, 13 B. 5, 7 C. 13, 15 D. 7, 9 18. Find the smallest fraction among the following:

2 8 7 2 3 , , , , 5 25 15 5 10 8 7 A. B. 25 15 3 2 C. D. 10 5 19. A boat covers 12 km upstream and 18 km downstream covers the distance in 3 h, while it covers 36 km upstream and 24 km 1 downstream covers the distance in 6 h. What 2 is the speed of the current? A. 1.5 km/h B. 2.5 km/h C. 2 km/h D. 1 km/h

Section-D : Computer Science 20. Raman scored 456 markes in a exam and Seeta got 54% marks in the same exam which is 24 marks less than Raman. If the minimum passing marks in the exam is 34%, then how much more marks did Raman score than the minimum passing marks? A. 180 B. 190 C. 196 D. 184 21. In A. B. C. D.

computer, MODEM stands for _____. Micro-Demons Mono-Demo Micro-Demo Modulator Demodulator

22. Microsoft Windows is a _______ . A. GUI B. Voice User Interface

C. Touch User Interface D. CUI 23. A popular way to learn with the help of computers is called: A. E-learning B. Close Learning C. I-Learning D. Isolated Learning 24. In A. B. C. D.

MS Word, RTF stands for ______ . Real Time Formating Rich Text Format Real Time Fonts Really Text Files

25. With the help of ______ user can identify the type of file. A. File name B. File extension C. Path D. Folder

General English Section-E Directions (Qs. No. 26-30): Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives. Kitchen garden today is driven by both aesthetics and necessity. A great variety of vegetables are combined with herbs, annual and perennial

flowers and fruit trees in creative ways. Concept of Kitchen garden dates back to several thousand years. By 2700 B.C. the Egyptians had a recorded history of growing over 500 herbs, which were used as drugs to cure illness. Today in India the herbal plants are the new entrants in gardens. As in cities, people mostly reside in high rise apartments, kitchen garden on roofs or terraces are coming up

3 where pot culture is the current trend. Presently herbs in the kitchen garden are appreciated for their beauty and their use in healthcare. Chefs use herbs to liven their dishes. So, herbs in Indian kitchen garden is co-existing with annual and perennial flowers. 26. At present, kitchen gardens are appreciated ________ . A. to have competition and rest B. to rest and beauty care in garden C. for their beauty and their use in healthcare D. supply the medicines to market 27. In A. B. C. D.

today’s time the kitchen gardens are: For hobby For selling and profit None of these Aesthetics and need based

28. What is the meaning of perennial? A. Mortal B. Ending C. Lasting D. Everlasting 29. What are the new entrants in the Indian gardens? A. Herbal plants B. Perennial flowers C. Pot culture D. Flowers baskets 30. The herbs grown by the Egyptians were _____. A. Used as drugs to cure illness B. Used for religious purpose C. Used for insecurity and lawlessness D. Used for beautification of their cities

Section-F Directions (Qs. No. 31-35): Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives. We should preserve nature to preserve life and beauty. A beautiful landscape, full of green vegetation, will not only attract our attention but also will fill us w ith infinite satisfaction. Unfortunately, because of modernization, much of nature is now yielding to towns, roads and industrial areas. In a few places some natural reserves are now being carved out to avert the danger of destroying the nature completely. Man will perish without

Nature, so modern man must continue his struggle to save plants, that give us oxygen and protect us from extinction. Moreover, nature is essential for man’s health. 31. Why does a beautiful landscape fill us with infinite satisfaction? A. It is full of green vegetation B. We love beauty C. It will show our command over Nature D. It will ensure our future existence 32. What does the writer suggest? A. All nature has been destroyed by modern living B. Carving out Natural reserves will hamper the growth of industries C. While modernizing we should be careful not to destroy Nature completely D. We should not modernize, so that Nature can be preserved 33. According to the passage, which one of the following is the correct statement? A. Nature is a moral teacher B. Beauty is only skin-deep C. There is a beauty in Nature D. Everything is beautiful in its natural state 34. What does ‘Nature’ in the passage mean? A. Inherent things that determine character B. Physical power that created the world C. Countryside covered with plants and trees D. Practical study of plants and animals 35. What does ‘Struggle’ in the passage mean? A. Man’s Struggle to save Nature B. Man’s Struggle to exist in the world C. Man’s Struggle to catch up with modern trends D. Man’s Struggle to conserve oxygen

Section-G Directions (Qs. No. 36-38): Fill in the blanks using the correct Article. 36. I met ______ friend in the train. A. a B. the C. an D. None of these

4 37. I first saw the Himalayas ______ year ago. A. an B. the C. a D. None of these 38. Do you know the name of ______ artist who painted this portrait? A. a B. an C. the D. None of these

Section-H Directions (Qs. No. 39-41): Attempt the questions as per the instructions given for each question. 39. (P) also (Q) cultivate (R) they (S) asked them to (T) had to (U) those (V) which (W) crops (X) the English A. RVTWXQUPS B. RSTXQVUPW C. TUPXRQWVS D. RPTQUWVXS 40. (P) heatlhy person (Q) germs (R) a (S) carry (T) may (U) of (V) in (W) body (X) typhoid, cholera, dysentery, etc (Y) his A. UTYVQPWRSX B. VTXQWRUYSP C. TQRUPSYWXV D. RPTSQUXVYW 41. (P) two flask-shaped bags (Q) inside (R) for (S) it (T) storing (U) belly (V) its (W) has (X) water A. SXVQUTPWR B. XQTVRUPSW C. QUSVXWTRP D. QVUSWPRTX

B. among the students and C. India needs a value education system D. enrich their personalities 44. regretfully, profits earned by your company/ fell by 20 per cent/ last year/ despite higher sales. A. fell by 20 per cent last year B. No error C. regretfully, profits earned by your company D. despite higher sales

Section-J Directions (Qs. No. 45-47): Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the given options. 45. Peter is playing tennis _____ Sunday. A. in B. upon C. on D. for 46. I have been waiting for you ______ seven O’clock. A. since B. for C. at D. on 47. My friend has been living in Canada ______ two years. A. for B. with C. of D. to

Section-I

Section-K

Directions (Qs. No. 42-44): Each sentence is divided into 4 parts. One part of the sentence contains an error. Indicate the part which has the error.

Directions (Qs. No. 48-50): Choose the correct Synonyms/Antonyms for the given word.

42. After graduating from college/having an engineering degree/ he received a job offer/ from a reputed American firm. A. having an engineering degree B. After graduating from college C. he received a job offer D. from a reputed American firm 43. India needs a value education system/who will inculcate values/among the students and/ enrich their personalities. A. who will inculcate values

48. Choose the antonym of CHIVALROUS A. Brave B. Gallant C. Amorous D. Coward 49. Choose the antonym of given word INTERESTING A. Cautious B. Dull C. Amateure D. Versatile 50. Choose the synonym of given word INITIATE A. Lead B. Begin C. Guide D. Enlighten

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ANSWERS 1 C

2 C

3 D

4 A

5 C

6 D

7 A

8 A

9 A

10 A

11 D

12 D

13 A

14 B

15 A

16 A

17 A

18 C

19 C

20 D

21 D

22 D

23 A

24 B

25 B

26 C

27 D

28 D

29 C

30 A

31 D

32 C

33 C

34 C

35 A

36 A

37 C

38 C

39 D

40 D

41 D

42 A

43 A

44 C

45 C

46 A

47 A

48 D

49 B

50 B

EXPLANATORY ANSWERS 11. Here, Principal (P) = ` 500, rate (r) = 6% Time (t) = 4 years

Pr t 100 500  6  4 = = ` 120. 100 12. Let the two numbers are 3x and 4x  Simple interest =

3x – 5 5 = 4x – 5 7  7(3x – 5) = 5(4x – 5)  21x – 35 = 20x – 25  21x – 20x = 35 – 25  x = 10 Hence, the number 3x = 30 and 4x = 40. Then,

20% of x = 400

13.   

20 = 400 100 1 x  = 400 5 x = 2000.

x

14. The perimeter of the top of a rectangular table = 28 m  2(l + b) = 28 m  l + b = 14 ...(i)

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and

lb = 48 m ...(ii) 2 2 (l – b) = (l + b) – 4lb 2 = (14) – 4 × 48 = 196 – 192 2 2  (l – b) = 4 = (2)  l – b =2 ...(iii) Adding (i) and (iii), we get, 2l = 14 + 2 = 16  l =8m Now, from (ii), lb = 48  8b = 48  b =6m Hence, diagonal of rectangular table =

l 2  b2 =

82  62

= 64  36  100 = 10 m. 15. Here, the circumference of a circle = The area of a circle 2  2r = r 2  2r = r  2 =r Hence, the numerical value of the radius of the circle r = 2.

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15 30 and 45 Common Hence, HCF = 15.

= = = =

3×5 2×3×5 2 3 ×5 3 × 5 = 15

From (i) – (ii), we get,

54 24 13 – = 9– y y 2 

17. Let the two consecutive odd positive integers are 2x + 1 and 2x + 3 2 2 Then, (2x + 1) + (2x + 3) = 290 2 2 4x + 1 + 4x + 4x + 9 + 12x = 290 2  8x + 16x = 290 – 10 2  8x + 16x = 280 2  8x + 16x – 280 = 0 2  x + 2x – 35 = 0 2  x + 7x – 5x – 35 = 0  x(x + 7) – 5(x + 7) = 0  (x + 7) (x – 5) = 0  x = –7, 5 Hence, the numbers are 2x +1 = 2 × 5 + 1 = 11 and 2x + 3 = 2 × 5 + 3 = 13. 18.

2 8 7 2 3 , , , , 5 25 15 5 10 Here LCM of 5, 25, 15, 5, 10 = 150 2  150 = 60 5 7  150 = 70 15 3  150 = 45 10

8  150 = 48 25 2  150 = 60 5



36 54  =9 x y

and

36 24 13  = x y 2

30  2  12 5 Now, Putting the value of y in (ii), we get, 

y =

36 24 13  = x 12 2 36 13 –2  = x 2 13 – 4 9 36   = 2 2 x 36  2 8  x = 8  x = 9  Upstream speed = 8 km/hr Downstream speed = 12 km/hr Hence, speed of the current 1 (12 – 8) = 2 km/hr. 2 20. Let the total marks = x 54 = 456 – 24 100 54 x  = 432 100 432  100  x = 54 = 8 × 100 = 800 The minimum passing marks Then,

3 . 10 19. Let speed of boat in upstream = x km/hr and speed of boat in downstream = y km/hr

12 18  =3 x y



=

Hence, the smallest fraction = 45 =

Then,



54 – 24 18 – 13 = y 2 30 5 = y 2 5y = 30 × 2

x

34 34 = 800  100 100 = 8 × 34 = 272 Hence, More marks of Raman = 456 – 272 = 184. = x

...(i) ...(ii)

7 Previous Paper (Solved)

Indian Army Soldier Clerks (SKT/GD) Exam, February-2020* Section-A : General Knowledge 1. _______ was the last Mughal Emperor of India. A. Haider Ali B. Bahadur Shah Zafar C. Aurangzeb D. Akbar

4. Who was the first woman in the world to scale Mount Everest? A. Yoko Ono B. Bachendri Pal C. Aung Sung D. Junko Tabei

2. Where is Indian Military Academy located? A. Hyderabad B. Chennai C. Dehradun D. New Delhi

5. ‘International Women’s Day’ is observed on _______ . A. 9 January B. 1 February C. 8 March D. 25 March

3. Army Day is celebrated on _______ . A. 26 Janaury B. 30 January C. 15 August D. 15 January

Section-B : General Science 6. AIDS is not transmitted by which of the following? A. Shared needle B. Unprotected sex C. Using public toilets D. Mother to her unborn child

8. Blood is considered a type of _____ tissue. A. Epithelial B. Connective C. Muscular D. Nervous

7. What do you call the sum of protons and neutrons? A. Atomic number B. Atomic mass C. Mass number D. None of these

10. Normal diastolic blood pressure of human being is _____ mm of Hg. A. Between 90-120 B. Between 70-80 C. Lower than 37 D. More than 98.4

9. In electric bells which type of magnet is used? A. None of these B. Permanent magnet C. Electro magnet D. Bar magnet

Section-C : Mathematics 2

11. From the given options complete the series: 4, 9, 16, 25, _____. A. 26 B. 30 C. 36 D. 28

13. Find the value of (–7) . A. 49 B. 7 C. 14 D. –49 14. Ram spends 50% of spends ` 2000, find A. ` 5000 C. ` 8000

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12. Solve: (55) = _____ . A. 3055 B. 3025 C. 3705 D. 3015 * Exam held on 23-02-2020.

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his total earnings. If he his total earnings? B. ` 4000 D. ` 1000

8 15. Find the simple interest, when principal is ` 3000 at the rate of 5% per annum for 2 years. A. ` 300 B. ` 305 C. ` 303 D. ` 307 16. A and B started a business with the investment of ` 80000 and ` 60000 respectively. At the end of the year total profit in business will be divided between them in the ratio of _____? A. 3 : 4 B. 2 : 1 C. 4 : 3 D. 2 : 3 17. A man sold a transistor for ` 450 at a loss of 10%. Find the cost price of the transistor?

A. ` 490 C. ` 500

B. ` 400 D. ` 110

18. Find the H.C.F. of 18, 45 and 72? A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 8 19. Find the area of a circle made of 1 metre wire? 2 2 A. 796 cm B. 799 cm 2 2 C. 795.45 cm D. 798 cm 20. Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4, their LCM is 84. Find the greater number of the two numbers. A. 84 B. 24 C. 21 D. 28

Section-D : Computer Science 21. MICR stands for ______. A. None of these B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader C. Magnetic Ink Cases Reader D. Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

24. The collection of links throughout the internet creates an interconnected network and is called as ________ . A. Local web B. Wireless code C. World Wide Web D. Wide connection

22. What kind of memory is both static and nonvolatile? A. BIOS B. CACHE C. ROM D. RAM

25. The ability to read or write each piece of information in a storage device in approximately the same length of time regardless of its location is ______ . A. Sequential Access B. Raster scan C. Search D. Random Access

23. The speed of processor of a computer is measured in ______ . A. Hertz B. Baud C. BPS D. MIPS

General English Section-E Directions (Qs. No. 26-30): Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives. Street theater in India is a well established ancient art form despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, street theater continues to flourish in India. They create psychological impact on the people. Street theater as a channel of communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society.

Theater are not affected by the modern means of entertainments. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no longer restricted to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of perform ers including students, would stage performances to mobilise public opinion or to help create awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes like child abuse, AIDS awareness and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street theater troupe, unlike in regular drama, street drama employ very little props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime,

9 dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used Street theater is one of the most intimate media. Its appeals to the emotions, leading to quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience, but also by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.

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space. “This is a proud moment for India”, she said just before her launch into space. Kalpana was a Black Belt in Karate, an expert swimmer, a Bharatnatyam artist and a poet who once wrote about the gypsies of Karnal.

26. Street theater, usually ______ with issues of public importance. A. is performed B. does not deal C. is distanced D. deals

31. Which of the following statements about Kalpana Chawla is wrong? A. She was an expert swimmer B. She wanted to study medicine C. She is the first Indian woman space traveller D. She spent her childhood in Karnal

27. Street theater creates a ______ impact on audiences. A. intimate B. mystical C. psychological D. physical

32. The number of people who accompanied Kalpana on her space travel were ______ . A. Five B. Seven C. Six D. Three

28. In the olden days street theater ______ to villages or small localities of the city. A. was not restricted B. was entertained C. was opened D. was restricted

33. “This is a proud moment for India”, “This” here refers to the day ______ . A. Kalpana travelled in space B. Kalpana got admission in an Engineering College C. Kalpana was selected for space travel D. Kalpana was seventeen years old

29. Modem means of entertainment and communication ______ street theater. A. does affect B. help establish C. helps popularise D. does not affect 30. Street theater is _____ to stage. A. cost-effective B. not reasonable C. nothing D. costly

Section-F Directions (Qs. No. 31-35): Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives. When Kalpana Chawla was a student at Tagore Bal Niketan in Karnal. She used to fill her drawingbooks with sketches of aeroplanes. After High School, her parents were keen that she should study Medicine but she preferred Engineering. She chose Aeronautics to study more about aeroplanes. She was then only seventeen. Eighteen years later, she has become the first Indian woman and the first from any Asian country to travel in Space. This happened on November 19, 1997 - when she was one of the 6-member crew to get into the space shuttle, Columbia. It was a 15-day adventure in

34. Kalpana Chawla travelled in space in a vehicle named _______. A. Karnal B. Columbia C. Gypsy D. NASA 35. The word that means – study of flying aircrafts is: A. Aeronautics B. Aeroplanes C. Space D. Engineering

Section-G Directions (Qs. No. 36-38): Fill in the blanks using the correct Article. 36. He always speaks _____ truth. A. a B. an C. the D. No article 37. I often suffer from _____ backache. A. a B. the C. No article D. an 38. We stopped for _____ cream tea on ____ way home. A. the, the B. a, an C. a, the D. None of these

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Section-H Directions (Qs. No. 39-41): Attempt the questions as per the instructions given for each question. 39. Make a meaningful sentence by re-arranging the PQRS parts of the sentence. 1. We have the pleasure P. a double room with bath Q. for five days from September 4 to September 8 R. that we have reserved S. in informing you....both days inclusive. A. PQSR B. SRPQ C. RQPS D. RPSQ 40. Make a meaningful sentence by re-arranging the PQRS parts of the sentence. 1. The recently opened P. Hauz Khas Village Q. Park Balluchi at the Deer Park R. has taken the capital’s gourmets S. own hospitality haunt by storm. A. SPRQ B. QRPS C. SPQR D. QPRS 41. Make a meaningful sentence by re-arranging the PQRS parts of the sentence. 1. We have to _____ . P. as we see it Q. speak the truth R. there is falsehood and darkness S. even if all around us. A. RSQP B. QRPS C. RQSP D. QPSR

Section-I Directions (Qs. No. 42-44): Each sentence is divided into 4 parts. One part of the sentence contains an error. Indicate the part which has the error. 42. Whenever he went town/now-a-days/he spends/ a lot of money. A. he spends B. now-a-days C. whenever he went town D. a lot of money

43. When our company was/faced financial difficulties/ the training budget was/ the first to be cut. A. When our company was B. faced financial difficulties C. the first to be cut D. the training budget was 44. Students must/paid attention to/what the teacher/tells them. A. Students must B. what the teacher tells them C. No error D. paid attention to

Section-J Directions (Qs. No. 45-47): Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the given options. 45. He A. B. C. D.

made _______ . a mention of you a mention for you a mention about you yours mention

46. ______ is a number of stars grouped together. A. Constellation B. Delectation C. Congregation D. Conscription 47. He was ______ and ready to confront the pattern set by the commuters. A. Complacent B. Complaint C. Determined D. Intractable

Section-K Directions (Qs. No. 48-50): Choose the correct Synonyms/Antonyms for the given word. 48. Write the Synonym of APPROPRIATE: A. Befitting B. Relinquish C. Retrace D. Retard 49. Choose the antonym of given word. BRAVERY A. Heroism B. Daring C. Courage D. Cowardice 50. Choose the antonym of given word. ELEVATION A. Reduction B. Depression C. Humiliation D. Demotion

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ANSWERS 1 B

2 C

3 D

4 D

5 C

6 C

7 C

8 B

9 C

10 A

11 C

12 B

13 A

14 B

15 A

16 C

17 C

18 C

19 C

20 D

21 D

22 C

23 D

24 C

25 D

26 D

27 C

28 D

29 D

30 A

31 D

32 A

33 A

34 B

35 A

36 C

37 B

38 C

39 B

40 B

41 D

42 C

43 A

44 D

45 A

46 A

47 A

48 A

49 D

50 D

EXPLANATORY ANSWERS 11. 4, 9, 16, 25, ..... 2 2 2 2 2  2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Here, the next term in the given series 2 = 6 = 36. 2

(55) = 55 × 55

12.

= 3025. 2

(–7) = 49.

13.

14. Let the total earning of Ram is ` x His spend amount = ` 2000

x



3000  5  2 100 = 30 × 10 = ` 300. =

16. The ratio of Capital of A and B = 80000 : 60000 = 8 :6 = 4 : 3. 17. Here,

Loss = 10% Selling Price = ` 450

50 = 2000 100

Cost price of Radio = 450 

1 = 2000 2

= 450 

100 90

= 450 

10 9

x

 x = 2 × 2000  x = ` 4000 Hence, the total earning = ` 4000. 15. Here,



Principal (P) = ` 3000 r = 5% t = 2 years

Pr t Simple Interest = 100

100 100 – 10

= ` 500. 18. and 

18 45 72 Common HCF

= = = = =

2

2×3 2 5×3 3 2 2 × 3 2 3 =9 9.

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