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There are two integers 34041 and 32506, when divided by a three-digit integer \(n\), leave the same remainder. What is the value of \(n\)?

• (A) 298
• (B) 307
• (C) 461
• (D) can't be determined

What is the remainder when \(1!+2!+3!+\cdots+100!\) is divided by \(7\)?

• (A) 0
• (B) 5
• (C) 3
• (D) 6

If \((67^{67}+67)\) is divided by \(68\), the remainder is:

• (A) 61
• (B) 67
• (C) 63
• (D) 66

Find the value of \(1(1!)+2(2!)+3(3!)+\cdots+20(20!)\).

• (A) \(20!-1\)
• (B) \(21!-1\)
• (C) \(22!-2\)
• (D) \(21!\)

Find the remainder when \(6^{\; \underbrace{66\cdots6}_{100 times}}\) is divided by \(10\).

• (A) 6
• (B) 2
• (C) 4
• (D) 8

\(X=\) Average cost price of A.C and Mobile; \(Y=\) Cost price of Laptop. Decide the relation between \(X\) and \(Y\).

• (a) If \(X > Y\)
• (b) If \(X < Y\)
• (c) If \(X \geq Y\)
• (d) If \(X \leq Y\) or can't be determined

\(X=\) Average profit amount of all items; \(Y=\) Average discount amount of all items. Decide the relation between \(X\) and \(Y\).

• (a) If \(X > Y\)
• (b) If \(X < Y\)
• (c) If \(X \geq Y\)
• (d) If \(X \leq Y\) or can't be determined

\(X=\) Cost price of Cooler; \(Y=\) Profit amount of Laptop. Decide the relation between \(X\) and \(Y\).

• (a) If \(X > Y\)
• (b) If \(X < Y\)
• (c) If \(X \geq Y\)
• (d) If \(X \leq Y\) or can't be determined

\(X=\) Profit amount of Mobile; \(Y=\) Discount amount of Mobile. Decide the relation between \(X\) and \(Y\).

• (a) If \(X > Y\)
• (b) If \(X < Y\)
• (c) If \(X \geq Y\)
• (d) If \(X \leq Y\) or can't be determined

\(X=\) Marked price of Laptop; \(Y=\) Marked price of A.C. Decide the relation between \(X\) and \(Y\).

• (a) If \(X > Y\)
• (b) If \(X < Y\)
• (c) If \(X \geq Y\)
• (d) If \(X \leq Y\) or can't be determined

A train running at a certain speed crosses a platform in \(30\) seconds. What is the speed of the train?

I. Length of the train is \(240\) m.

II. The train crosses a man who is on the platform in \(12\) seconds.

• (a) If I alone is sufficient but II alone is not sufficient.
• (b) If II alone is sufficient but I alone is not sufficient.
• (c) If either I alone or II alone is sufficient.
• (d) If even I + II together are not sufficient.
• (e) If I + II together are necessary to answer the question.

The weights of \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are in the ratio \(8:7:5\). \(A\)’s weight is \(60%\) more than \(C\)’s. Find the weight of \(B\).

I. Total weight of \(A,B,C\) is \(300\) kg.

II. Difference between \(A\)’s and \(C\)’s weight is \(45\) kg.

• (a) I alone sufficient; II alone not.
• (b) II alone sufficient; I alone not.
• (c) Either I alone or II alone sufficient.
• (d) Even I + II together not sufficient.
• (e) I + II together necessary.

A shopkeeper sells some articles at a profit of \(20%\) on the cost price. Find the amount of profit.

I. Cost price of the article is Rs.\ \(2400\).

II. Selling price of the article is Rs.\ \(480\) more than the cost price.

• (a) I alone sufficient; II alone not.
• (b) II alone sufficient; I alone not.
• (c) Either I alone or II alone sufficient.
• (d) Even I + II together not sufficient.
• (e) I + II together necessary.

A 540 m-long rectangular plot is to be fenced. Find the cost of fencing per square metre.

I. Breadth of the plot is \(60\) m.

II. Length of the plot is \(120\) m.

• (a) I alone sufficient; II alone not.
• (b) II alone sufficient; I alone not.
• (c) Either I alone or II alone sufficient.
• (d) Even I + II together not sufficient.
• (e) I + II together necessary.

The difference between compound interest (CI) and simple interest (SI) on a sum for \(4\) years is Rs. \(1282\). Find the sum.

I. Amount of simple interest accrued after \(4\) years is Rs. \(4000\).

II. Rate of interest is \(10%\) per annum.

• (a) I alone sufficient; II alone not.
• (b) II alone sufficient; I alone not.
• (c) Either I alone or II alone sufficient.
• (d) Even I + II together not sufficient.
• (e) I + II together necessary.

If \(\log x-5\log 3=-2\), then \(x\) equals

• (A) \(1.25\)
• (B) \(0.81\)
• (C) \(2.43\)
• (D) \(0.8\)

Find the value of \(\log_{20}100+\log_{20}1000+\log_{20}10000\) \quad [Assume that \(\log 2=0.3\)].

• (A) \(90/13\)
• (B) \(80/13\)
• (C) \(110/13\)
• (D) \(70/13\)

Find the remainder when the \(41\)-digit number \(1234\ldots\) is divided by \(8\).

• (A) \(1\)
• (B) \(2\)
• (C) \(3\)
• (D) \(4\)

A and B entered into a partnership, investing Rs. \(16000\) and Rs. \(12000\) respectively. After \(3\) months, A withdrew Rs. \(5000\) while B invested Rs. \(5000\) more. After \(3\) more months, C joined with Rs. \(21000\). At the end of a year, the profit was Rs. \(26{,}400\). By how much does B’s share exceed C’s share?

• (A) 3600
• (B) 2100
• (C) 3000
• (D) 2300

In a survey of \(500\) TV viewers: \(285\) watch football (F), \(195\) hockey (H), \(115\) basketball (B); \(45\) watch F\&B, \(70\) watch F\&H, \(50\) watch H\&B, and \(50\) watch none. How many watch exactly one of the three games?

• (A) 325
• (B) 405
• (C) 310
• (D) 372

Nine squares are chosen at random on a chessboard. What is the probability that they form a square of size \(3\times 3\)?

• (a) \(\displaystyle \frac{9}{\binom{64}{9}}\)
• (b) \(\displaystyle \frac{36}{\binom{64}{9}}\)
• (c) \(\displaystyle \frac{6}{\binom{64}{9}}\)
• (d) None of these

\(A,B,C,D\) are four towns, any three of which are non-colinear. In how many ways can we construct three roads (each road joins a pair of towns) so that the roads do not form a triangle?

• (a) 7
• (b) 8
• (c) 9
• (d) More than 9

If \(x^{2}-ax-21=0\) and \(x^{2}-3ax+35=0\) with \(a>0\) have a common root, then \(a\) equals:

• (a) 1
• (b) 2
• (c) 4
• (d) 5

If \(a,b,c\) are distinct positive real numbers and \(a^2+b^2+c^2=1\), then \(ab+bc+ca\) is

• (A) less than \(1\)
• (B) equal to \(1\)
• (C) greater than \(1\)
• (D) any real number

The work done by a man, a woman and a child is in the ratio \(3:2:1\). There are \(20\) men, \(30\) women and \(36\) children. Their weekly wages (Rs. \(780\)) are divided in the ratio of work done by men, women and children. What will be the wages of \(15\) men, \(21\) women and \(30\) children for \(2\) weeks?

• (A) Rs. \(585\)
• (B) Rs. \(292.5\)
• (C) Rs. \(1170\)
• (D) Rs. \(900\)

David invested in three schemes A, B, C at \(10%\), \(12%\), \(15%\) p.a. respectively. The total interest in one year was Rs. 3200. Also, \(C\) was \(150%\) of \(A\) and \(240%\) of \(B\). What was the amount invested in \(B\)?

• (a) Rs. 5000
• (b) Rs. 6500
• (c) Rs. 8000
• (d) cannot be determined

Two shopkeepers sell the same article at the same price for the same quantity. One gives \(25%\) discount; the other offers \(25%\) more quantity at the same price. From a customer's view, which is better?

• (a) 1st shopkeeper's deal
• (b) 2nd shopkeeper's deal
• (c) both are equal
• (d) cannot be determined

Surdeep bought a machinery for Rs. 800 after a \(20%\) discount on the company price. He fixes the selling price to earn \(10%\) profit on the original company price. Find the selling price.

• (a) Rs. 900
• (b) Rs. 1000
• (c) Rs. 1100
• (d) Rs. 1200

In the figure, \(\triangle APB\) is formed by three tangents to a circle with centre \(O\). If \(\angle APB=40^\circ\), then the measure of \(\angle BOA\) is

• (A) \(50^\circ\)
• (B) \(55^\circ\)
• (C) \(60^\circ\)
• (D) \(70^\circ\)

In \(\triangle ABC\), \(D\) is a point on \(BC\) such that \(3BD=BC\). If each side of the triangle is \(12\,\)cm, then \(AD\) equals

• (A) \(4\sqrt{5}\)
• (B) \(4\sqrt{6}\)
• (C) \(4\sqrt{7}\)
• (D) \(4\sqrt{11}\)

In the adjoining figure, points \(A,B,C,D\) lie on a circle. \(AD=24\) and \(BC=12\). What is the ratio of the area of \(\triangle CBE\) to that of \(\triangle ADE\)?

• (a) \(1:4\)
• (b) \(1:2\)
• (c) \(1:3\)
• (d) Insufficient data

In the given figure, \(ABCD\) is a rectangle. \(P\) and \(Q\) are the midpoints of sides \(CD\) and \(BC\) respectively. Then the ratio of area of shaded portion to the area of unshaded portion is:

• (a) \(5:4\)
• (b) \(3:5\)
• (c) \(5:3\)
• (d) \(5:8\)

If \(2\sin\alpha+15\cos^{2}\alpha=7\) for \(0^\circ<\alpha<90^\circ\), find \(\cot\alpha\).

• (a) \(\dfrac{3}{4}\)
• (b) \(\dfrac{5}{4}\)
• (c) \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)
• (d) \(\dfrac{1}{4}\)

If \(1+\sin^{2}A=3\sin A\cos A\), then what are the possible values of \(\tan A\)?

• (a) \(1/4,\,2\)
• (b) \(1/6,\,3\)
• (c) \(1/2,\,1\)
• (d) \(1/8,\,4\)

Avinash covered 150 km in 10 hours. The first part of his journey he covered by car, then by rickshaw. Speed of car and rickshaw are \(20\) km/hr and \(12\) km/hr respectively. Find the ratio of distances covered by car and rickshaw.

• (a) \(2:3\)
• (b) \(4:5\)
• (c) \(1:1\)
• (d) None of these

A jar full of whisky contains 40% alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing 19% alcohol and now the percentage of alcohol becomes 26%. The quantity of whisky replaced is:

• (a) \(\dfrac{4}{3}\)
• (b) \(\dfrac{3}{4}\)
• (c) \(\dfrac{3}{2}\)
• (d) \(\dfrac{2}{3}\)

In a market survey, 20% opted for product \(A\), 60% for \(B\), and the rest were uncertain. If the difference between those who opted for \(B\) and those uncertain is \(720\), how many individuals were surveyed?

• (a) 1440
• (b) 1800
• (c) 3600
• (d) Data inadequate

The captain of a cricket team of 11 members is 26 years old and the wicket keeper is 3 years older. If the ages of these two are excluded, the average age of the remaining players is one year less than the average age of the whole team. Find the average age of the team.

• (a) 23 years
• (b) 26 years
• (c) 50 years
• (d) None of these

On dividing \(x^{3}-3x^{2}+x+2\) by a polynomial \(g(x)\), the quotient and remainder were \(x-2\) and \(-2x+4\) respectively. Find \(g(x)\).

• (a) \(x^{2}+2x+1\)
• (b) \(x^{2}-2x+1\)
• (c) \(x+x+1\)
• (d) \(x^{2}-x+1\)

A, B, C and D purchase a gift worth Rs. 60. A pays \(\tfrac{1}{2}\) of what others are paying, B pays \(\tfrac{1}{3}\) of what others are paying, and C pays \(\tfrac{1}{4}\) of what others are paying. What is the amount paid by D?

• (a) Rs. 14
• (b) Rs. 15
• (c) Rs. 16
• (d) Rs. 13

If it is possible to make a meaningful word with the third, the fifth, the sixth and the eleventh letters of the word \textsc{MERCHANDISE}, using each letter only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as answer and if more than one such word can be formed, mark ‘T’ as answer.

• (a) H
• (b) E
• (c) R
• (d) T

Which is the second letter in the meaningful word formed by the letters against numbers 6, 12, 14, and 20?

• (a) T
• (b) D
• (c) N
• (d) I

If there are 3 alphabets in the English series between the alphabets written against numbers 10 and 22, then how many alphabets are there between the alphabets written against numbers 18 and 22?

• (a) Three
• (b) Five
• (c) One
• (d) Four

What is the code for ‘mob like’ in the given code language?

• (a) \(23%B,\;56\#K\)
• (b) \(55%O,\;76^{}E\)
• (c) \(45@B,\;34\&E\)
• (d) \(67%D,\;37@E\)

What is the code for ‘sight’ in the given code language?

• (a) \(56\#S\)
• (b) \(87^{}G\)
• (c) \(98@T\)
• (d) \(12@I7\)

What may be the possible code for ‘disk only made’ in the given code language?

• (a) \(23\#D,\;36%E,\;29^{}A\)
• (b) \(36%E,\;45@K,\;76^{}Y\)
• (c) \(45@K,\;23\#D,\;45@A\)
• (d) \(45@I,\;67\#T,\;21^{}K\)

If U is exactly to the east of T, Ankit and Rahman take equal time to reach point U from point T, what is the ratio of their speeds?

• (a) 17:18
• (b) 18:17
• (c) 10:11
• (d) 11:10

What is the position of T with respect to point U if both are in straight line?

• (a) 10 km to the south
• (b) 7 km to the west
• (c) 10 km to the west
• (d) 10 km to the east

The book on which of the following subjects belongs to A?

• (a) Q
• (b) S
• (c) P
• (d) T

Who among the following possesses the book on subject T?

• (a) B
• (b) E
• (c) C or E
• (d) B or E

Who owns the book on subject U?

• (a) B
• (b) E
• (c) D
• (d) C

The book on which of the following subjects is kept on the top?

• (a) T
• (b) R
• (c) U
• (d) Data inadequate

Which of the following combinations of animal-forest-day and country is correct?

• (a) Cheetah-Black Forest-Wednesday-India
• (b) Tiger-Black Forest-Monday-America
• (c) Cheetah-Rata Forest-Monday-Spain
• (d) None of these

Elephant has shown at Indian Museum on which day?

• (a) Saturday
• (b) Sunday
• (c) Tuesday
• (d) Thursday

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence they form a group. Which one of the following does not belong to that group?

• (a) Cheetah
• (b) Lion
• (c) Elephant
• (d) Horse

Which of the following animal is national animal of China?

• (a) Horse
• (b) Fox
• (c) Panda
• (d) Cheetah

If Cheetah is related to elephant and lion is related to horse. In the same way, elephant is related to?

• (a) Tiger
• (b) Cheetah
• (c) Panda
• (d) Fox

Step II of an input is:
sky 20 90 37 begin again 11 home

Which of the following is definitely the input?

• (a) 20 90 37 begin again 11 home
• (b) sky 90 37 20 begin again 11 home
• (c) 90 20 37 begin sky again 11 home
• (d) Cannot be determined

Step III of an input is:
take 17 mind game 29 73 18 loud

How many more steps are required to complete the sequence?

• (a) Two
• (b) Three
• (c) Four
• (d) Five

Input: by now 51 32 for 91 20 me

Which of the following steps will be the last?

• (a) III
• (b) IV
• (c) V
• (d) VI

Input: fight for all 39 62 25 today 19

Which of the following steps will be step IV?

• (a) today 25 for 39 fight all 62 19
• (b) today 19 for 25 fight all 39 62
• (c) today 19 for 25 fight 39 all 62
• (d) Cannot be determined

Input: queen mary 79 62 172 60 green west

Which of the following steps will be the last one?

• (a) VII
• (b) VI
• (c) VIII
• (d) None of these

Which of the following statements finds the least support by the argument made by the author in the given paragraph?

• (a) Youngsters should be motivated to do constructive business rather than wasting time on fashion.
• (b) The world of fashion being glamorous and glittery attracts people towards itself.
• (c) Following the latest fashion increases the self-efficacy of people, thus increasing their overall mental abilities.
• (d) Many universities have implemented a dress code to put a check on the increasing fad amongst the youth which was affecting their grades.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given paragraph?

• (a) The author has made strong efforts to wipe out fashion from the minds of youth.
• (b) Steps need to be taken in order to control the growing fad of fashion amongst the youth.
• (c) The author is upset with the shift of fashion from the traditional ethnic wear to western outfits.
• (d) Fashion world is responsible for lack of creativity among the youth.

Bank : River :: Coast : ?

• (a) Flood
• (b) Waves
• (c) Sea
• (d) Beach

Thunder : Rain :: Night : ...

• (a) Day
• (b) Dusk
• (c) Darkness
• (d) Evening

Certain letters are coded as: TODAY-45733, WROTE-10542, DATE-7342 and DIRTH-79046. What does the code number ‘5’ stand for?

• (a) D
• (b) R
• (c) O
• (d) T

There is a family of 6 persons A, B, C, D, E and F. There are two married couples in the family. The family members are lawyer, teacher, salesman, engineer, accountant and doctor. D, the salesman is married to the lady teacher. The doctor is married to the lawyer. F, the accountant is the son of B and brother of E. C, the lawyer is the daughter-in-law of A. E is the unmarried engineer. A is the grandmother of F. How is E related to F?

• (a) Brother
• (b) Sister
• (c) Father
• (d) Cannot be established (cannot be determined)

Kailash faces towards north. Turnings to his right, he walks 25 metres. He then turns to his left and walks 30 metres. Next, he moves 25 metres to his right. He then turns to the right again and moves 40 metres. In which direction is he now from his starting point?

• (a) South-West
• (b) South
• (c) North-West
• (d) South-East

A clock is so placed that at 12 noon its minute hand points towards north-east. In which direction does its hour hand point at 1:30 pm?

• (a) North
• (b) South
• (c) East
• (d) West

What is the missing number in the sequence?

• (a) 127
• (b) 142
• (c) 158
• (d) 198

What is the missing number in the sequence?

• (a) 49
• (b) 50
• (c) 60
• (d) 69

How much does a watch lose per day, if its hands coincide every 64 minutes?

• (a) 32 \(\frac{8}{11}\) min
• (b) 36 \(\frac{5}{11}\) min
• (c) 90 min
• (d) 96 min

An accurate clock shows 8 O’clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 O’clock in the afternoon?

• (a) 144\(^{\circ}\)
• (b) 150\(^{\circ}\)
• (c) 168\(^{\circ}\)
• (d) 180\(^{\circ}\)

Cabinet, Home Minister, Minister.

In the following Venn diagram, identify the politicians from urban areas who are corrupt.

• (a) 4
• (b) 8
• (c) 9
• (d) 10

Statements:
All birds are fruits.

Some fruits are towers.

All towers are windows.


Conclusions:
I. Some birds are towers.

II. Some windows are birds.

III. Some windows are fruits.

IV. Some towers are birds.

• (a) None follows
• (b) Only I and II follow
• (c) Only II and III follow
• (d) Only III follows

If \( \times \) means \( + \), \( - \) means \( \times \), \( \div \) means \( + \), and \( + \) means \( - \), then \( (3 - 15 \div 19) \times 8 + 6 = ? \)

• (a) -1
• (b) 2
• (c) 4
• (d) 8

At the end of a business conference, the ten people present all shake hands with each other once. How many handshakes will there be altogether?

• (a) 20
• (b) 45
• (c) 55
• (d) 90

In a row of 40 children, R is 11th from the right and there are 15 children between R and M. What is M's position from the left end of the row?

• (a) 14th
• (b) 15th
• (c) 13th
• (d) Can't be determined

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the opposite of the phrase antithetical to (line 4, para 2)?

• (A) connected to
• (B) in contrast with
• (C) adversaries of
• (D) adherents of

Which of the following is correct of 'totalitarian' governments, as per the passage?

• (A) They are advocates of individual right to freedom
• (B) They safeguard people's rights at any cost.
• (C) They are incompatible with private sphere of thought, expression and action.
• (D) They are in consonance with private sphere of thought, expression and action.

What conflict of interest is GoI claiming with regard to privacy issue with Aadhar?

• (A) Conflict between the rich businessmen and salaried people.
• (B) Conflict between the poor and the rich.
• (C) Conflict between beneficiaries of government schemes and some proponents of fundamental right to privacy.
• (D) Conflict between GoI and the citizens of India.

Which of the following word best replaces the word interim (line 4, para 5)?

• (A) strict
• (B) mandatory
• (C) conclusive
• (D) temporary

The 'doctrine of unconstitutional conditions' states that

• (A) public benefits cannot be made subservient to fundamental rights
• (B) fundamental rights can be withdrawn before dispensing government schemes
• (C) fundamental rights are not as important as welfare schemes
• (D) welfare schemes have to be implemented even at the cost of fundamental rights

What does 'relief from the court's interim order' (line 3, para 5) imply?

• (A) That the limits on the use of Aadhar be lifted
• (B) That the court should not allow use of Aadhar
• (C) That applications be referred to a constitutional bench
• (D) That the court's decision should not be kept pending

Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to make a meaningful paragraph.

(A) If you are used to having your stimulation come in from outside, your mind never develops its own habits of thinking and reflecting

(B) Marx thought that religion was the opiate, because it soothed people's pain and suffering and prevented them from rising in rebellion

(C) If Karl Marx was alive today, he would say that television is the opiate of the people.

(D) Television and similar entertainments are even more of an opiate because of their addictive tendencies.

• (A) BACD
• (B) ADBC
• (C) BDCA.
• (D) CBDA

Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to make a meaningful paragraph.

(A) The government should meet that expectation, but not yet.

(B) And that would be the right moment for the government to show its concern.

(C) Pump prices would go up again.

(D) As news of petroleum fuel retail prices hitting new highs every passing day hits the consumer, expectation builds up that the government would cushion the impact by paring the tax component in the final retail price.

(E) Crude prices are likely to remain range-bound, but the rupee could see some depreciation, if the US Fed proceeds with rate increases or the Donald Trump administration triggers events that lead to a flight to safety of funds from emerging markets to the US.

• (A) ABCDE
• (B) DAECB
• (C) CAEBD
• (D) DAEBC

Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to make a meaningful paragraph.

(A) We even make sure to wash the car every so often.

(B) It's pretty much a foregone conclusion that you'll brush your teeth tomorrow morning.

(C) The same is true for showering, going to the bathroom, grooming your nails and facial hair.

(D) You don't squander precious mental space evaluating whether or not brushing your teeth is worth the opportunity cost of let's say, another five minutes of sleep.

(E) We clean our homes with a myriad of dust-sucking devices and chemical concoctions, or hire people to do so more thoroughly than we can.

• (A) BDCEA
• (B) DBECA
• (C) BDAEC
• (D) BDCBA

Eccrinology : Secretions : : Selenography : ?

• (A) Sun
• (B) Moon
• (C) Crust
• (D) Mantle

Hilt : Sword : : Outwork : ?

• (A) Hippodrome
• (B) Field
• (C) Rink
• (D) Fortress

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: QUIESCENT

• (A) Active
• (B) Dormant
• (C) Weak
• (D) Unconcerned

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: CAPACIOUS

• (A) Caring
• (B) Limited
• (C) Foolish
• (D) Changeable

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: SACROSANCT

• (A) Irreligious
• (B) Unethical
• (C) Irreverent
• (D) Unholy

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word: UNCOOTH

• (A) Ungraceful
• (B) Rough
• (C) Slovenly
• (D) Unkempt

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word: DECRE

• (A) request
• (B) appeal
• (C) compel
• (D) command

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word: RETRENCH

• (A) attach
• (B) curtail
• (C) diversify
• (D) multiply

Exhaustion of natural resources, destruction of individual initiative by governments, control over men's minds by central \hspace{1cm} of education and propaganda are some of the major evils which appear to be on the increase as a result of the impact of science upon minds suited by \hspace{1cm} to an earlier kind of world.

• (A) tenets; fixation
• (B) aspects; inhibitions
• (C) institutions; inhibitions
• (D) organs; tradition

Their achievement in the field of literature is described as \hspace{1cm}; sometimes, it is even called \hspace{1cm}.

• (A) magnificent, irresponsible
• (B) insignificant, influential
• (C) significant, paltry
• (D) unimportant, trivial

The Internet is a medium where users have nearly ______ choices and ______ constraints about where to go and what to do.

• (A) unbalanced, nonexistent
• (B) embarrassing, no
• (C) unlimited, minimal
• (D) shocking, none

Which one of the following statements is not true?

• (A) Rocks froze at the local magnetic field when continents drifted apart.
• (B) While South America drifted west, breaking away from Africa, Australia drifted east.
• (C) India was part of Laurasia which later broke away from Gondwanal.
• (D) Some species of Australian wildlife from the Jurassic period have survived to this day.

Which one of the following is true about the federation of Australia?

• (A) The constitution of Australia declares the British monarch as its Head of State.
• (B) The constitution of Australia came into force only after all the six colonies passed it in a referendum.
• (C) The British monarch is represented by a Governor in Australia.
• (D) Power of governance resides with the states which are headed by the British monarch.

Choose the word which gives an appropriate meaning of referendum (last line, para 5).

• (A) election
• (B) nomination
• (C) plebiscite
• (D) survey

According to the passage, the constitution of Australia does not state any of the following EXCEPT

• (A) The Commonwealth of Australia will have six states with their own governments.
• (B) The six states of Australia are to be directly governed by the monarch of Britain.
• (C) Queen Victoria will always be the Head of state.
• (D) The Governor-General of Australia will exercise the British monarch's power in their absence.

Which of the following would be an apt title of the passage?

• (A) The coming of age of Australia
• (B) The foundation of Australia
• (C) The genesis of Australia
• (D) The launch of Australia

Which of the following words is not at variance with the meaning of federal (line 8, para 6)?

• (A) local
• (B) confederate
• (C) legislative
• (D) parliamentary

It is highly desirable that you furnished evidence of your expenses before you submit your final accounts.

• (A) It is highly desirable that you furnish evidence of your expenses.
• (B) It is highly desirable that you should furnish evidence of your expenses.
• (C) It is highly to be desired that you furnish evidences of your expenses.
• (D) You should have to supply evidence of your expenses.

All had betrayed him in his hour of need, but there he was, full of hope that the truth will prevail.

• (A) still, he was there, full of hope
• (B) although, he was there, full of hope
• (C) yet, there he was, full of hope
• (D) and there he was, full of hope

The two friends do not match eye to eye when it comes to their business rivalry.

• (A) meet eye to eye
• (B) see into each other's eyes
• (C) look into each other's eyes
• (D) see eye to eye

If he is expecting his colleague's cooperation in these sensitive matters, he is raking up the wrong tree.

• (A) climbing up the wrong tree
• (B) cutting down the wrong tree
• (C) planting the wrong tree
• (D) barking up the wrong tree

Leaders, across various fields, consolidate their positions putting their gift of oration to good use.

• (A) art of speech
• (B) art of the word
• (C) gift of the gab
• (D) gift of the gait

The company joined the bandwagon when it began to get isolated in the race to upgrade technology.

• (A) jumped on the bandwagon
• (B) climbed the bandwagon
• (C) joined the crowd
• (D) boarded the bus

The sooner he comes to terms with it, the best it will be for him.

• (A) the better
• (B) the best
• (C) it will be best
• (D) it will be good

You need not tutor him anymore; he knows the ropes now.

• (A) ties the ropes well
• (B) can make the ropes himself
• (C) knows how to make the ropes
• (D) no correction required

Life has its share of problems; one should take them on the face rather than shying away from them.

• (A) take them on hand
• (B) take them on the head
• (C) take them on the chin
• (D) take them on the heart

His manners have undergone a huge change since his association with his new partners.

• (A) a sea change
• (B) a big change
• (C) a vast change
• (D) an oceanic change

They initiated the process without delay.

• (A) They planned the project without wasting any time.
• (B) The process was initiated by them without delay.
• (C) They carried out the process without delay.
• (D) They did the project without delay.

As soon as the doors were opened, a flurry of activity ensued.

• (A) As soon as they opened the doors, a flurry of activity ensued.
• (B) When the doors were opened, it was followed by a flurry of activity.
• (C) No sooner were the doors open, than a flurry of activity ensued.
• (D) Hardly had the doors opened, than a flurry of activity ensued.

They ______ for such an outcome; it indeed ______ them by surprise.

• (a) had not bargained, took
• (b) will not bargain, will take
• (c) have not bargained, takes
• (d) had bargained, took

Selecting the head is a tough decision to make, ______, it ______ ends in a fiasco.

• (a) therefore, rarely
• (b) nonetheless, usually
• (c) yet, seldom
• (d) surprisingly, always

The Supreme Court has recently asked to re-introduce the VVPAT in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for 100% transparency in electronics. The VVPAT in EVM would ensure free and fair polls besides sorting out disputes. What does VVPAT stand for?

• (A) Voter's Verification through Paper and Audit Trail
• (B) Vote Verifier Paper Audit Trail
• (C) Voter's Verified Paper Audit Trail
• (D) Voter's Validation and Proper Authentication Technology

What is the symbol of Jammu \& Kashmir People's Democratic Party which was founded by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed?

• (A) Ink pot and pen
• (B) Two leaves
• (C) Kite
• (D) Elephant

Who has been awarded as the Indian of the year award by Brands Academy in New Delhi this year?

• (A) Virat Kohli
• (B) Shashi Tharoor
• (C) Chetan Bhagat
• (D) Preeti Shenoy

Which bank has announced to acquire mobile payment wallet provider FreeCharge from e-commerce company Snapdeal for Rs. 385 crore?

• (A) HDFC Bank
• (B) Axis Bank
• (C) Kotak Mahindra Bank
• (D) Citi Bank

What is the nick-name of famous Indian Personalities 'Sayeed Bandhu'?

• (A) Father of Indian Sports
• (B) King maker of Indian History
• (C) Pride of Motherland
• (D) Rising sun

'Salvex' is a military exercise between which two countries?

• (A) China and India
• (B) Japan and USA
• (C) France and USA
• (D) USA and India

With which company has Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation launched a joint venture to set up an aluminium park at Angul, Odisha?

• (A) SAIL
• (B) GAIL
• (C) NALCO
• (D) BHEL

Where is Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park located?

• (A) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• (B) Darjeeling, West Bengal
• (C) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
• (D) Gir, Gujarat

The 2017 G20 Summit was the 12th meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20), which was held on 7th and 8th July, in Hamburg, Germany. What was the theme of this Summit?

• (A) Shaping and Inter-connected World
• (B) Towards a Better World
• (C) Mutual Cooperation for Growth and Development
• (D) Hand-in-Hand for a Better Future

Where is 'Regional Museum of Natural History' located?

• (A) New Delhi
• (B) Lucknow
• (C) Mysuru
• (D) Gwalior

At which place has President Pranab Mukherjee launched the digital initiatives Swayam, Swayam Prabha, National Academic Depository and National Digital Library to push e-education in the country?

• (A) New Delhi
• (B) Mumbai
• (C) Bengaluru
• (D) Lucknow

Which Indian state has introduced boat ambulance service in its four districts where people face difficulties in getting health service?

• (A) Uttar Pradesh
• (B) Bihar
• (C) Odisha
• (D) Uttarakhand

What is the capital of Nigeria?

• (A) Abuja
• (B) Tirana
• (C) Baku
• (D) Monaco

Who was the last king of Satavahana dynasty?

• (A) Samudragupta
• (B) Vikramaditya Maurya
• (C) Yajna Sri Satakarni
• (D) Simuka

Who was the winner in Men's Single in the Miami Open 2017 held in Florida, USA?

• (A) Rafael Nadal
• (B) Lukasz Kubot
• (C) Roger Federer
• (D) Andy Murray

Google has recently launched a new food delivery and home service App which allows users to order food or schedule appointments with a local beautician, plumber, cleaner and painter etc. What is the name of this App?

• (A) Areo
• (B) G-Service
• (C) Swiggy
• (D) Easy

In which year did the government of India decide to make the Peacock as the national bird of India?

• (A) 15th August, 1947
• (B) 26th January, 1950
• (C) 1st February, 1963
• (D) 15th August, 1965

Which cricket legend has authored the book 'Straight from the Heart'?

• (A) Sachin Tendulkar
• (B) Kapil Dev
• (C) Sunil Gavaskar
• (D) Rickey Ponting

Which two companies have agreed to merge to form India's largest telecom company?

• (A) Vodafone and Aircel
• (B) Vodafone and Idea
• (C) Airtel and Idea
• (D) Reliance and Idea

Where is the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory located?

• (A) New Delhi
• (B) Karnataka
• (C) Madhya Pradesh
• (D) Andhra Pradesh

Which of the following dignitaries was the Chief Guest of the official ceremony in the Republic Day held this year?

• (A) President of France
• (B) King of Saudi Arabia
• (C) King of Qatar
• (D) Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Rangaswami cup is related to which sport?

• (A) Badminton
• (B) Chess
• (C) Wrestling
• (D) Hockey

Durand line divides ______ and ______.

• (A) India, Pakistan
• (B) China, India
• (C) Pakistan, Afghanistan
• (D) China, Tibet

Which Indian-American is appointed as the US Ambassador to the United Nations?

• (A) Bobby Jindal
• (B) Nikki Haley
• (C) Kumar P Barve
• (D) Kamala Harris

The Rail Minister has launched an integrated mobile application SAARTHI to cater to various passenger requirements, including ticket booking, inquiry, on-board cleaning and ordering meal on a single platform. What does 'I' in SAARTHI stand for?

• (A) India
• (B) Information
• (C) Initiative
• (D) Interface

What is the Classical Dance form of Gujarat?

• (A) Chhau
• (B) Garba
• (C) Kathak
• (D) Kathakali

The bull-taming sports 'Jallikattu' is typically practiced in the Indian state of ______.

• (A) Kerala
• (B) Tamil Nadu
• (C) Andhra Pradesh
• (D) Karnataka

World Earth Day which is annually observed worldwide wherein various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection is celebrated on _______.

• (A) 22nd April
• (B) 11th May
• (C) 3rd June
• (D) 17th July

Which football superstar has been named as the World's Best Player for 2016 by FIFA?

• (A) Lionel Messi
• (B) Neymar
• (C) Christiano Ronaldo
• (D) Luis Suarez

Which mobile telecom company has launched the Asia-Africa-Europe (AAE-1) submarine cable system, the longest 100GBps technology-based submarine system?

• (A) Vodafone
• (B) AT&T
• (C) Airtel
• (D) Reliance Jio Infocomm