1. In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces. 3, 7, 15, 31, 63,

A. 92 B. 115 C. 127 D. 131

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Each number in the series is the preceding number multiplied by 2 and then increased by 1. Thus, (3 * 2) + 1 = 7, (7 * 2) + 1 = 15, (15 * 2) + 1 = 31 ans so on. .'. Missing number = (63 * 2) + 1 =127.
2. In the following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will the same pattern and fills in the blank spaces. 0.5, 1.5, 4.5, 13.5,

A. 45.5 B. 39.5 C. 30.5 D. 40.5

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Each term of the series is obtained by multiplying the preceding term by 3. .'. Missing number = 13.5 * 3 = 40.5.
3. In a certain code, TRIPPLE is written as SQHOOKD. How is DISPOSE written in that code?

A. CHRONRD B. DSOESPI C. ESJTPTF D. ESOPSID E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Each letter in the word is moved one step backward to obtain the corresponding letter of the code.
4. In a certain code language if the word PANCREAS is coded as SAERCNAP, then how is the word STADIUM coded in that language?

A. MUDIATS B. MUDIAST C. MUIDATS D. MIUDATS E. ATSDMUI

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Word: PANCREAS Pattern: Letters in the word are reversed. Code: SAERCNAP Similarly, the code for STADIUM is MUIDATS.
5. Arrange the following words according to the dictionary. 1. Critical 2. Criterion 3. Crisis 4. Crisp

A. 3,4,2,1 B. 1,3,4,2 C. 3,4,1,2 D. 4,3,1,2

Answer: Option (A)
6. Amber: Yellow:: Carmine:?

A. Red B. Green C. Voilet D. Blue

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Amber is a shade of yellow and Carmine is a shade of Red.
7. A tailor had a number of shirt pieces to cut from a roll of fabric. He cut each roll of equal length into 10 pieces. He cut at the rate of 45 cuts a minute. How many rolls would be cut in 24 minutes?

A. 32 rolls B. 54 rolls C. 108 rolls D. 120 rolls

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The number of cuts made to cut a roll into 10 pieces = 9. Therefore, Required number of rolls = (45 x 24)/9 = 120.
8. If Kamal says, "Ravi's mother is the only daughter of my mother", how is Kamal related to Ravi?

A. Brother B. Father C. Maternal Uncle D. Cousin

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: The only daughter of my mother = Kamal Sister Kamal Sister is Ravi's Mother So Kamal is maternal uncle of Ravi
9. Suman Malhotra is a graduate with first class and has secured 60% marks in the written test. She has been working as an Officer for the last three years. She was born on 20th May 1972.

A. be a graduate with at least 50 % marks. B. have secured at least 40 % marks in the written test. C. is not less than 24 years and more than 29 years as on 10th October 1997. D. should have work experience of at least two years as an officer. E. fulfills all other criteria except at (4) above but has a diploma in Marketing Management, his/her case is to be referred to General Manager, Marketing. F. fulfills all other criteria except at (3) above but has worked as Marketing Officer at least for three years, his/her case is to be referred to Director, Marketing.

Answer: Option (A)
10. January 1, 2008, is Tuesday. What day of the weeklies on Jan 1, 2009?

A. Monday B. Wednesday C. Thursday D. Sunday

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: The year 2008 is a leap year. So, it has 2 odd days. 1[latex]^{st}[/latex] day of the year 2008 is Tuesday (Given) So, 1[latex]^{st}[/latex] day of the year 2009 is 2 days beyond Tuesday. Hence, it will be Thursday.

1. Which country launches the world's first fully-fledged 5G mobile networks?

A. India B. Japan C. South Korea D. China

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: South Korea launches the world's first fully-fledged 5G mobile networks. The system will bring smartphones near-instantaneous connectivity 20 times faster than the existing 4G allowing users to download entire movies in less than a second. It is crucial for the future development of devices ranging from self-driving vehicles that send data traffic to one another in real time, industrial robots, drones and other elements of the Internet of Things.
2. Fitch Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast for FY20 is __________.

A. 7.4% B. 6.8% C. 8.1% D. 4.8%

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Fitch Ratings cut India's economic growth forecast for the next financial year starting April 1, to 6.8% from its previous estimate of 7%, on weaker than expected momentum in the economy. The rating agency also cut growth forecasts for FY20 and FY21 to 7% from 7.3% and 7.1% from 7.3%, respectively.
3. National Development Council is consists of:

A. Members of the planning commission B. Governors of the states C. Chief Ministers of the states D. a & c

Answer: Option (D)
4. What is the full form of "UML"?

A. Unified Markup Language B. Universal Model Language C. Unique Management Login D. Unified Modeling Language

Answer: Option (D)
5. What is the full form of "VOIP"?

A. Voice Over Intermediate Protocol B. Voice Over Internet Protocol C. Voice of Immigration Path D. Virtual Over Internet Protocol

Answer: Option (B)
6. Name the company which conferred the Non-Life Insurer of the Year Award 2019.

A. Tata AIG General Insurance B. Royal Sundaram General Insurance C. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance D. Bharti AXA General Insurance

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), which is one of the apex trade associations of India has conferred 'Non-Life Insurer of the Year Award 2019' to Bharti AXA General Insurance which is a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and French insurance giant AXA. The award has been awarded for its contribution to the non-life insurance sector during the recently-held Insurance Leaders Meet 2019 and Excellence Awards in Kolkata. This award recognizes efficacy, excellence, and contribution in the insurance industry annually.
7. Bangladesh has won the Women's Cricket Asia Cup Trophy (Twenty-20 Tournament) held in Malaysia in June 2018. Which team was defeated in the finals?

A. Sri Lanka B. Pakistan C. Thailand D. India

Answer: Option (D)
8. National Safety Council of India celebrates National Safety Day on every 4th March. It's the theme is;

A. Manage stress at Workplace and Control Hazards B. Build a Safety Culture for Sustainable Supply Chain C. Cultivate and Sustain a safety culture for building nation D. Work Together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: In India, National Safety Day(NSC) is observed on 4th March every year by the National Safety Council of India. This day is celebrated to make every people safe from issues like Financial Loss, Health problems and environmental problems.NSC was set up on 4th March 1966 by Ministry of Labour, GOI. The day was initiated in 1972 as a commemoration to the Foundation Day of the National Safety Council (NSC). Theme - "Cultivate and Sustain a safety culture for building nation".
9. Who designed the Suez Canal?

A. Nasser B. Le Corbusier C. Ferdinand de lesseps D. none of these

Answer: Option (C)
10. Who is the author of 'Ashtadhyayi'?

A. Sumitranandan B. Raj Anand C. Panini D. Gitta Piramal

Answer: Option (C)

1. A bag contains 6 black and 8 white balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ball drawn is white?

A. 3/4 B. 4/7 C. 1/8 D. 3/7

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Let number of balls = (6 + 8) = 14. The number of white balls = 8. P (drawing a white ball) = 8/14 = 4/7.
2. In a question paper, there are four multiple choice type questions, each question has five choices with only one choice for its correct answer. What is the total number of ways in which a candidate will not get all the four answers correct?

A. 19 B. 120 C. 624 D. 1024

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Multiple choice type questions = 1 2 3 4 Total number of ways = 5x5x5x5 =625. A number of correct answer = 1. Number of false answers = 625-1 =624.
3. A person ordered 5 pairs of black socks and some pairs of brown socks. The price of a black pair was thrice that of a brown pair while preparing the bill clerk inter-changed the number of black and brown pairs by mistake which increased the bill by 100% what was the number of pair of brown socks in the original order?

A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Let the bought x pairs of brown socks and the price of each brown pair be Y. The total cost = 5x3Y+xy Changed cost = 5xY+x*3Y According to the question. 5y+3xy –(15y+xy)/15y+xy x 100% = 100% => 5y+3xy-15y-xy/ 15y+xy x100% = 100% => 5y+3xy = 15y+xy+15y+xy => 5y+3xy = 30y+2xy => xy= 25y => x=25. Hence the original pair of brown socks = 25.
Direction (4-7): Analyze the following pie chart and answer the questions given below. Given is the distribution of the monthly family budget of a person X. The total earnings of person X are Rs. 3,600 per month basic, plus 10% as transport and meals allowance on the monthly salary.

4. Calculate the amount of expenditure on Education and Maintenance per month,if a person X pays 23% of its total earnings as Education and Maintenance of children?

A. Rs. 910.8 B. Rs. 900 C. Rs. 920 D. Rs. 915

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Total Emoluments = 3600+ 10% of 3600 = Rs. 3960 23% of 3960 = Rs. 910.8
5. What is the medical and miscellaneous expenditure per annum (in Rs)?

A. 4,854 B. 5,330.16 C. 6177.6 D. 4,485.6

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Total Emoluments = 3600+ 10% of 3600 = Rs. 3960 Medical and Miscellaneous expenditure of total Salary = 13% of Rs. 3960 = Rs.514.8 Expenditure per annum = Rs. 514.8 × 12 = Rs. 6177.6.
6. What is the approximate earning left of person X (in Rupees) per month after deducting payment of education and maintenance?

A. 3049.2 p.m. B. 2,591p.m C. 2,355 p.m. D. 2,350 p.m

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Total Emoluments = 3600+ 10% of 3600 = Rs. 3960 Education and Maintenance of children =23% of 3960 = Rs. 910.8 Take Home Pay Packet = Rs. 3960 - 910.8 = Rs. 3049.2
7. What is the total amount per month the family spends on house rent and statutory deductions towards PPF expenses?

A. Rs. 1,100 B. Rs. 1,259 C. Rs. 1,188 D. Rs. 1,140

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Expenditure on house = Rs. 712.8 Expenditure on statutory deductions towards PPF expenses=475.2 ⇒ Total on both = 712.8 + 475.2 = 1188.
Direction (8 - 10 ): In each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and
Give answer
(A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question (B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question (C) If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question (D) If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question and (E) If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
8. What is Nitin's rank from the top in a class of forty students? Statements: i. There are ten students between Nitin and Deepak. ii. Deepak is twentieth from the top.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient B. II alone is sufficient while I alone am not sufficient C. Either I or II is sufficient D. Neither I nor II is sufficient E. Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Since there are ten students between Nitin and Deepak, so Nitin maybe eleven ranks above or below Deepak. Thus, Nitin maybe 9th or 31st from the top.
9. T studies in which of the schools B, C, D, E, and F? Statements: i. T does not study in the same school as either R or J. ii. R and J study in schools D and F respectively.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient C. Either I or II is sufficient D. Neither I nor II is sufficient E. Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: As given in I and II, R studies in school D and J studies in school F. So, T does not study in school D or school F. Thus, T studies in any one of the schools B, C or E.
10. How is Divya related to Shaloo? Statements: i. Divya's mother is the sister of Shaloo's father. ii. Shaloo is the daughter of Divya's grandfather's only child.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient C. Either I or II is sufficient D. Neither I nor II is sufficient E. Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: From I, we conclude that Divya's mother is Shaloo's aunt or Divya is Shaloo's cousin. Now, Divya's grandfather's only child is Divya's parent. So, from II, we conclude that Shaloo and Divya are daughters of the same parents i.e. Divya is Shaloo's sister.

1. The total strength of the Rajya Sabha is

A. 250 B. 565 C. 545 D. 525

Answer: Option (A)
2. General Assembly of the United Nations meets in a regular session -

A. once a year B. twice a year C. once in two years D. occasionally

Answer: Option (A)
3. Adoption rate will be higher and faster if the product has

A. Lower price B. Greater utility C. Compatibility with society D. All of the above

Answer: Option (D)
4. What is the Capital of Cape Verde?

A. Sofia B. Praia C. Bissau D. Kathmandu

Answer: Option (B)
5. The controversial documentary 'Hell's Angel' broadcasted by Channel 4 on Independent British Television Station is based on who among the following?

A. Joseph Stalin B. Adolf Hitler C. Mother Teresa D. Saddam Hussein

Answer: Option (C)
6. Now the FDI limit in the insurance sector is______:

A. 47% B. 49% C. 50% D. None of The Above

Answer: Option (B)
7. This company wins $56-million International Arbitration Award, recently.

A. GMR Group B. Tata Power C. Reliance Power D. Prestige Capital

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Reliance Power has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Reliance Power Netherlands BV has won an international arbitration award of $56 million (Rs 390 crore) against Prestige Capital Holdings (a Seychelles-based company) and Kokos Jiang. Kokos Jiang is the owner of Sugico Group in Indonesia, from whom Reliance Power had acquired the entire economic interest in three coal mining concessions in Indonesia in 2010.
8. Which disease occurs, when more sorghum is consumed?

A. Rickets B. Scurvy C. Night blindness D. Pellagra

Answer: Option (D)
9. Most of the underdeveloped economies suffer from ____ which do not let the rate of growth go up from a lower level.

A. High population pressures B. High infant mortality C. Hugh monetary mismanagement D. High level of technological unemployment

Answer: Option (A)
10. Which city will be the world’s fastest growing city in the 2019-2035 period, as per the Global economic Research report prepared by Oxford Economics?

A. Surat B. Mumbai C. Bengaluru D. Guwahati E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: As per a Global economic Research report prepared by Oxford Economics, Surat will be the world’s fastest growing city in the 2019-2035 period. The report also stated that all top 10 fastest growing cities will be from India.