Section I: English
Q1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech: He said, ‘Let us wait for the award.’
A. He proposed that they should wait for the award.
B. He said that he should wait for the award.
C. He proposed that he should wait for the award.
D. He said that they should be waited for the award.
Answer : A
Q 2. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words:
“A place where coins and medals are made”.
A. Bank
B. Mint
C. Mine
D. Barn
Answer : B
Q 3. Select the correct direct form of the given sentence: John said that he was there to resolve that fight for them.
A. John says, “I am here to resolve this fight for you.”
B. John said to me, “You are here to resolve this fight for you.”
C. John said, “I am here to resolve this fight for you.”
D. John said, “I was here to resolve this fight for you.”
Answer : C
Q 4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Ostentatious.
A. Showy
B. Tasteful
C. Quick
D. Sudden
Answer : A
In question nos. 5 to 9, you have a passage where some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each blank out of the four alternatives.
Childhood is a time when there are ___(1)___ responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child ___(2)___ good parents, he is fed, looked ___(3)___ and loved, whatever he may do. It is improbable that he will ever again in his life ___(4)___ given so much without having to do anything ___(5)___ return.
Q 5. Fill the blank (1).
A. Many
B. Little
C. Few
D. Moce
Answer : C
Q 6. Fill the blank (2).
A. Has
B. Have
C. Had
D. Will have
Answer : A
Q 7. Fill the blank (3).
A. Up
B. At
C. After
D. Around
Answer : C
Q 8. Fill the blank (4).
A. Is
B. Has
C. Are
D. Be
Answer : D
Q 9. Fill the blank (5).
A. For
B. In
C. As
D. With
Answer : B
Q 10. What is the correct meaning of the idiom used in the following sentence: The president’s visit was called off at the eleventh hour.
A. At 11 p.m.
B. At the last possible moment
C. At the earliest opportunity
D. At 11 a.m.
Answer : B
Q 11. Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
A. Slaughter
B. Cropping
C. Tyrannical
D. Trafficking
Answer : D
Q 12. Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank: Ram was praised for his ___ leadership.
A. Imaginary
B. Visionary
C. Cricket
D. Broad
Answer : B
Q 13. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Praise.
A. Celebrate
B. Hail
C. Condemn
D. Secure
Answer : C
Q 14. One not concerned with right or wrong is called
A. Moral
B. Amoral
C. Immoral
D. Immortal
Answer : B
Q 15. Rearrange the parts of the following sentence in correct order:
While physical movement
P. activities may not require physical
Q. is important for children, all learning
R. the part of teachers and students
S. movement and facial expressions on
A. PRQS
B. RSPQ
C. QPSR
D. QPRS
Answer : C
Q 16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Like a cakewalk.
A. Smooth surface
B. Pleasant experience
C. Easy task
D. Active
Answer : C
Q 17. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. During an earthquake, / it is advised to take / cover above a table / to save your life.
A. During an earthquake,
B. it is advised to take
C. cover above a table
D. to save your life.
Answer : C
Q 18. A dwelling in which soldiers live is called
A. Tent
B. Cottage
C. Camp
D. Barrack
Answer : D
Q 19. A sentence that expresses strong feeling is called an
A. Assertive sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Answer : D
Q 20. Substitute one word for the underlined part of the following sentence: People who were present in the hall to listen to the lecture were indisciplined.
A. Audience
B. Ruffians
C. Crowd
D. Mob
Answer : A
Section II: Basic Arithmetic
Q 21. Find the odd man out: 3, 5, 11, 14, 17, 21
A. 21
B. 17
C. 14
D. 3
Answer : C
Q 22. A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:
A. Rs. 650
B. Rs. 690
C. Rs. 698
D. Rs. 700
Answer : C
Q 23. In how many ways can the letters of the word ‘LEADER’ be arranged?
A. 72
B. 144
C. 360
D. 720
Answer : C
Q24. Which one of the following is not a prime number?
A. 31
B. 61
C. 71
D. 91
Answer: D
Q 25. The H.C.F. of two numbers is 23 and the other two factors of their L.C.M. are 13 and 14. The larger of the two numbers is:
A. 276
B. 299
C. 322
D. 345
Answer : C
Q 26. There is 60% increase in an amount in 6 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years at the same rate?
A. Rs. 2160
B. Rs. 3120
C. Rs. 3972
D. Rs. 6240
Answer : D
Q 27. A can do a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. If they work on it together for 4 days, then the fraction of the work that is left is :
A. 1 /4
B. 1/10
C. 7/15
D. 8/15
Answer : D
Q 28. 1 – cos2A is equal to:
A. sin2A
B. tan2A
C. 1 – sin2A
D. sec2A
Answer : A
Q 29. If 20% of a = b, then b% of 20 is the same as:
A. 4% of a
B. 5% of a
C. 20% of a
D. None of these
Answer : A
Q 30. A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?
A. 12 days
B. 15 days
C. 16 days
D. 18 days
Answer : B
Q 31. In an election between two candidates, one got 55% of the total valid votes, 20% of the votes were invalid. If the total number of votes was 7500, the number of valid votes that the other candidate got, was:
A. 2700
B. 2900
C. 3000
D. 3100
Answer : A
Q 32. The sum of first five prime numbers is:
A. 11
B. 18
C. 26
D. 28
Answer : D
Q 33. Two students appeared at an examination. One of them secured 9 marks more than the other and his marks was 56% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are:
A. 39,30
B. 41,32
C. 42,33
D. 43,34
Answer : C
Q 34. A bag contains 2 red, 3 green and 2 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random. What is the probability that none of the balls drawn is blue?
A. 10/21
B. 11/21
C. 2/7
D. 5/7
Answer : A
Q 35. The speed of a boat in still water in 15 km/hr and the rate of current is 3 km/hr. The distance travelled downstream in 12 minutes is:
A. 1.2 km
B. 1.8 km
C. 2.4 km
D. 3.6 km
Answer : D
Q 36. What least number must be added to 1056, so that the sum is completely divisible by 23 ?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 18
D. 21
Answer : A
Q 37. A fruit seller had some apples. He sells 40% apples and still has 420 apples. Originally, he had:
A. 588 apples
B. 600 apples
C. 672 apples
D. 700 apples
Answer : D
Q 38. A sum of money amounts to Rs. 9800 after 5 years and Rs. 12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is:
A. 5%
B. 8%
C. 12%
D. 15%
Answer : C
Q 39. The price of 10 chairs is equal to that of 4 tables. The price of 15 chairs and 2 tables together is Rs. 4000. The total price of 12 chairs and 3 tables is:
A. Rs. 3500
B. Rs. 3750
C. Rs. 3840
D. Rs. 3900
Answer : D
Q 40. Find the odd man out: 8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343
A. 27
B. 100
C. 125
D. 343
Answer : B
Section III: Field (Domain) Knowledge
Q 41. Which rice variety is commonly used in Indian biryani recipes?
A. Jasmine rice
B. Arborio rice
C. Basmati rice
D. Short-grain rice
Answer : C
Q 42. What is the ideal ratio of Ghee:Suji:Sugar:Water in making Sooji Halwa
A. 0.5 : 1 : 1.5 : 2
B. 1 : 1 : 1 : 3
C. 1: 0.5 : 2 : 1
D. 1: 2 : 3 : 4
Answer : B
Q 43. The spice turmeric is used in Indian cuisine both for its flavor and colour . What colour does it give to a dish?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Yellow
D. Orange
Answer : A
Q 44. What type of food is Kulfi?
A. Curry
B. Ice cream
C. Pan cake
D. Dumpling
Answer : B
Q 45. How should we store banana
A. At room temperature with high humidity
B. At room temperature with low humidity
C. At room temperature with controlled humidity
D. In refrigerator
Answer : C
Q 46. Which of the following vegetable is used for making desserts
A. Brinjal
B. Carrots
C. Bitter Gourd
D. Ladies finger
Answer : B
Q 47. Dhokla is a delicacy of which state of India?
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Karnataka
D. Maharastra
Answer : A
Q 48. Litti chokha is a famous food of which state.
A. Assam
B. Bihar
C. Maharastra
D. Gujarat
Answer : B
Q 49. The best temperature for melting .
A. 40 degree centigrade
B. 80 degree centigrade
C. 100 degree centigrade
D. 120 degree centigrade
Answer : A
Q 50. Panch Phoran contains the following
A. Kalonji, Jeera, Sarson, Methi, Elaichi
B. Saunf, Kalonji, Jeera, Sarson, Methi
C. Saunf, Dalchini, Jeera, Sarson, Methi
D. Sarson, Methi, Laung, Jeera, Saunf
Answer : B
Q 51. We should immerse green leafy vegetables in _________________ while blanching
A. Boiling Water
B. Hot Water
C. Normal Water
D. Cold Water
Answer : A
Q 52. Which of the following is not found in the Garam masala spice mix.?
A. Cinnamon
B. Cloves
C. Star anise
D. Mace
Answer : C
Q 53. Tandoori chicken is cooked in what special cooking device
A. Cylinderical clay oven
B. Karahi
C. Wood fired Oven
D. Rice Cooker
Answer : A
Q 54. What is the freezing temperature for cooked food?
A. -5 degree centigrade
B. -18 degree centigrade
C. -1 degree centigrade
D. -30 degree centigrade
Answer : B
Q 55. Who was the judge of Master chef India season 1
A. Ranveer Brar
B. Sanjeev Kapoor
C. Vikash Khanna
D. Kunal kapur
Answer : D
Q 56. What is the ideal temperature of egg storage?
A. 0-5 degree centigrade
B. 5-10 degree centigrade
C. 0 degree centigrade
D. 10-15 degree centigrade
Answer : A
Q 57. What is the ideal temperature for storing Ice Cream?
A. -5 degree centigrade to -6 degree centigrade
B. -1 degree centigrade to -4 degree centigrade
C. 0 degree centigrade
D. 5 degree centigrade to 6 degree centigrade
Answer : A
Q 58. What is the name of the popular fried dumpling eaten as a snacks in India?
A. Samosa
B. Naan
C. Dim sum
D. Chappati
Answer : A
Q 59. What is a Tandoor?
A. A type of chicken
B. A type of Oven
C. A type of Bread
D. A type of Bowl
Answer : B
Q 60. Which spice is often used to add heat and spice to Indian dishes?
A. Cumin
B. Coriander
C. Cardamom
D. Red chili powder
Answer : D
Section IV: General Knowledge
Q 61. Which is the second largest state (area wise) in India?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer : B
Q 62. Who was the third President of India?
A. V.V.Giri
B. Dr. Zakir Hussain
C. Fakruddin Ali Ahmed
D. Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
Answer : B
Q 63. The shore temple at Mahabalipuram was built during the reign of which dynasty?
A. Cherras
B. Pallavas
C. Pandyas
D. Cholas
Answer : B
Q 64. The hydroelectric power station in the Island is situated in
A. Kachal
B. Diglipur
C. Rangat
D. Chouldhari Answer : B
Q 65. The Radhakrishnan Park, in Port Blair, is situated near
A. Raj Nivas
B. JNRM
C. TGCE
D. Junglighat
Answer : B
Q 66. How many districts are there in the union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer : B
Q 67. Which is the name of the longest river in Peninsular India?
A. Mahanadi
B. Narmada
C. Godavari
D. Krishna
Answer : C
Q 68. Taj Mahal is constructed on the bank of which river
A. Yamini
B. Satluj
C. Yamuna
D. Beas
Answer : C
Q 69. The first Indian to win an Olympic Medal is __________
A. Abhinav Bindra
B. Milka Singh
C. KD Jadhav
D. Karnam Malleshwari
Answer : C
Q 70. The erstwhile Ross Island near Port Blair is now known as…… Island
A. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
B. Pandit Jawhar Lal Nehru
C. Swaraj Dweep
D. Veer Savarkar
Answer : A
Q 71. Pandit Bismillah Khan was associated with
A. Veena
B. Shahnai
C. Sitar
D. Flute
Answer : B
Q 72. Who is known as the ‘Steel Man of India’?
A. O.P. Jindal
B. Jamshed J Irani
C. Jamshedji Tata
D. Lakshmi Mittal
Answer : B
Q 73. The ‘Quit India movement’ was launched in which year?
A. 1939
B. 1940
C. 1942
D. 1945
Answer : C
Q 74. When is the ‘Indian Navy Day’ observed in India?
A. 1st December
B. 3rd December
C. 4th December
D. 6th December
Answer : C
Q 75. Which of the following is the largest island of Lakshadweep group?
A. Minicoy
B. Amindivi
C. Andrott
D. Kalpatti
Answer : C
Q 76. Who was the first Lt. Governor of A&N Islands
A. Shri I.P. Gupta
B. Shri M.L.Kampani
C. Shri Ram Kapse
D. Shri Vakkom Purushotaman
Answer : B
Q 77. In Port Blair Mount Manipur was earlier known as
A. Pigmilion Point
B. Saddle Peak
C. Mount Harriet
D. Kalapahad
Answer : C
Q 78. Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) is also
A. NH2
B. NH3
C. NH4
D. NH5
Answer : C
Q 79. Which country lifted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy in 2023?
A. India
B. South Africa
C. Australia
D. England
Answer : C
Q 80. Indian cricket team is presently having Test matches and T20 matches with…………team
A. Australia
B. West Indies
C. England
D. South Africa
Answer : B