Aptitude Test 1631

Time Allowed : 1 hour 30 minutes

Maximum Marks : 100

PART – A ( Objective – 70 marks ) All questions are to be attempted compulsorily. Each question carries 1 mark . There is no negative marking . Directions : In the questions 1-5 , there are four words. Three of them are alike in a certain way , while one is different . Select the one which is different 1

(a) Rectangle ( c) Circle

(b) Square (d) Rhombus

Ans ( c) Circle 2

(a) Aluminium ( c) Brass

(b) Copper (d) Brick

Ans ( d) Brick 3

(a) Metre ( c) Litre

(b) Yard (d) Inch

Ans ( c )Litre 4

(a) Mars ( c) Saturn

(b) Jupiter (d) Sun

Ans (d ) Sun 5

(a) Breathing ( c) Dancing

(b) Swimming (d) Playing

Ans ( a) Breathing 6

Out of the given options below, identify the word that can be formed out of the word BIBLIOGRAPHY (a) PHYSIOLOGY ( c) BARBER

(b) GRAPHIC (d) BIOLOGY

Ans (d ) BIOLOGY 7

Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word REPRIMAND (a) REPAIR ( c) MUNDANE

(b) REMAND (d) MAIDEN

Ans (c ) MUNDANE 8

Out of the given options below, identify the word that can be formed out of the word MEASUREMENT (a) MASTER ( c) MANTLE

Ans ( a ) MASTER

(b) SUMMIT (d) ASSURANCE

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Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word ENDEAVOUR (a) DEVOUR ( c) DROWN

(b) ROUND (d) DROVE

Ans ( c) DROWN 10

Which of the word given in the options cannot be formed out of the word PHOTOSYNTHETIC (a) THOSE ( c) PRONE

(b) SCENT (d) COTTON

Ans ( c) PRONE Directions for Question Numbers 11 to 15 In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered (I) and (II) . You have to assume everything in the statement to be true , then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement Give answer ( a) if only conclusion (I) follows Give answer (b) if only conclusion (II) follows. Give answer (c) if either (I) or (II) follows . Give answer (d) if neither (I) nor (II) follow . Give answer (e) if both (I) and (II) follow . 11

Statement : An advertisement – Interest rate will be fixed on the basis of our bank’s rate prevailing on the date of deposit and refixed every quarter thereafter Conclusions ( I ) It is left to the depositors to guard their interest

( II ) The bank’s interest rates are subject to change on day to day basis depending on market position

Ans ( d ) 12

Statement : In order to enforce discipline on transport discipline on transport operators , the state government has decided to impose a fine of Rs. 5,000/ - for the first excess tonne loaded in transport vehicle and Rs. 1000/- for subsequent tonnes Conclusions (I ) People will follow some discipline when severe fine is imposed

( II ) The state government has failed to understand the problem of transport operators

Ans ( a ) 13

Statement : Research has proved that people eating high fat diets coupled with decreased level of exercise are prone to heart diseases Conclusions (I ) People should reduce their high fat diet as preventive method

( II ) People must have sufficient level of exercise to reduce their chances of having heart disease

Ans ( e ) 14

Statement : An advertisement -Only those candidates with exceptional talent and strong motivation should apply Conclusions (I ) candidates not fulfilling these criteria will not be considered

( II ) It is possible to decide clearly who is talented and motivated

Ans ( a ) 15

Statement : An advertisement -Book your flat before 15th June and avail interest –free loan from the builders Conclusions (I) No flat will be booked afterwards

(II ) After 15th June no loan will be provided

Ans ( d ) 16

1,3,9,_______, 81 (a) 12 ( c) 27

(b) 15 (d) 25

Ans ( c ) 27 17

A, E ,______, O, U (a) F ( c) G

(b) I (d) L

Ans ( b ) I 18

1,2,6,24,120 , ___________ (a) 144 ( c) 600

(b) 480 (d) 720

Ans ( d ) 720 19

37,47,58, ___________, 79,89 (a) 67 ( c) 69

(b) 68 (d) 71

Ans ( b ) 68 20

1221, 2442, 3663, 4884, ___________ (a) 5885 ( c) 6006

(b) 6060 (d) 8448

Ans ( a ) 5885 21

In a certain code language “ken poti” means “good morning “, “hu shang’ means “come on “ and “hu ken sue “ means “come for good “. Which word in that language means “for” ? (a) Shang ( c) Sue

(b) Ken (d) Hu

Ans ( c ) Sue 22

In a cetain code “NOBLE “ is written as “QREOH”. How is “PLATE” written in that code ? (a) SMDWH ( c) SODVH

Ans ( d ) SODWH

(b) SOCWH (d) SODWH

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Mahipal , the younger brother of Bibhu , is older than Rebati. Prema , who is younger to Seema is older than Bhibhu . Who among them is the oldest ? (a) Prema ( c) Bibhu

(b) Mahipal (d) Seema

Ans ( d ) Seema 24

Introducing a woman , a man said , “Her father’s only son is my father”. How is the man related to the woman ? (a) Father ( c) Uncle

(b) Son (d) Nephew

Ans ( d ) Nephew 25

“Table” is related to “Wood” in the same way as “Shirt” is related to (a) Cotton ( c) Cloth

(b) Fabric (d) Dress

Ans ( c ) Cloth Directions : In the questions 26- 30 , Pick out the word that is most nearly the same in meaning ( SYNONYMS ) as the word given in the capitals 26

FORTIFY (a) Topple ( c) Reproduce

(b) Destroy (d) Strengthen

Ans ( d ) Strengthen 27

FRAGILE (a) Valid ( c) Frank

(b) Delicate (d) Incapable

Ans ( b ) Delicate 28

AMENABLE (a) Truthful ( c) Pliable

(b) Pleasant (d) Generous

Ans ( c ) Pliable 29

ADMONISH (a) Scold ( c) Display

(b) Pacify (d) Ignore

Ans ( a ) Scold 30

COMMEMORATE (a) Manipulate ( c) Remember

Ans ( c ) Remember

(b) Harmonise (d) Boast

Directions : In the questions 31-35 , Pick out the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning ( ANTONYMS ) as the word given in the capitals 31

ACCORD (a) Concord ( c) Dissent

(b) Policy (d) Act

Ans ( c ) Dissent 32

SELDOM (a) Occasionally ( c) Continuously

(b) Frequently (d) Marginally

Ans ( b ) Frequently 33

CREDIBLE (a) Unchangeable ( c) Unmanageable

(b) Insurmountable (d) Unbelievable

Ans ( d ) Unbelievable 34

AUGMENT (a) Surpass ( c) Prohibit

(b) Follow (d) Decrease

Ans ( d ) Decrease 35

HUMILITY (a) Integrity ( c) Modesty

(b) Pride (d) Disgrace

Ans ( b ) Pride Directions for Question Numbers 36 to 45 Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete 36

Poor Praveen had to ______ the burden of his father’s debts (a) Suffer ( c) Uplift

(b) Bear (d) Lift

Ans ( b ) Bear 37

A _______ of ships was kept ready to scour the sea in case of emergency (a) Group ( c) Unit

(b) Pack (d) Fleet

Ans ( d ) Fleet 38

The members were _______ of the date of the meeting well in advance (a) Communicated ( c) Ignorant

(b) Conveyed (d) Informed

Ans ( d ) Informed 39

The speaker drew the attention of the audience _________ the burning issues (a) Into ( c) to

(b) Towards (d) From

Ans ( c ) to 40

A committee was formed to look _______the building (a) After ( c) For

(b) At (d) Into

Ans ( a ) After 41

Known as a devout and serious person , she also has _______ sense of humor (a) Better ( c) Beautiful

(b) Plentiful (d) Good

Ans ( d ) Good 42

The matter would have become serious if _____ action had not been taken (a) Hasty ( c) Timely

(b) Fast (d) Unusual

Ans ( c ) Timely 43

Usha was badly ____ by the news which she got in the letter (a) Electrified ( c) Deranged

(b) Petrified (d) Shaken

Ans ( d ) Shaken 44

In spite of her other ____ Kasthuri still managed to find time for her hobbies (a) Occupations ( c) Business

(b) Preoccupations (d) Promises

Ans ( b ) Preoccupations 45

It is advisable to ____ on this issue rather than create unnecessary problem by taking a rigid stand (a) Lose ( c) Evade

(b) Promise (d) Compromise

Ans ( d ) Compromise Directions for Question Numbers 46 to 50 Which of the phrases A,B,C and D given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in italics & underlined , to make the sentence grammatically correct 46

They continued to work in the field despite of the heavy rains (a) Even though there is heavy rain ( c) In spite the heavy rains

Ans ( d ) Even though it rained heavily

(b) Although heavily rains (d) Even though it rained heavily

47

Have you been told me about your problem , I would have helped you (a) If you would have told ( c) Had you told

(b) Had you have told (d) If you have told

Ans ( c ) Had you told 48

They felt humiliated because they realized that they had cheated (a) Have been cheated ( c) Had been cheating

(b) Had been cheated (d) Were to be cheated

Ans ( b ) Had been cheated 49

He found the gold coin as he cleans the floor (a) As he had cleaned ( c) While he is cleaning

(b) While he cleans (d) While cleaning

Ans ( d ) While cleaning 50

Because of his mastery in this field , his suggestions are wide accepted (a) Are widely accepted ( c) Have widely accepted

(b) Are wide acceptance (d) Have been wide accepted

Ans ( a ) Are widely accepted Directions for Question Numbers 51 to 55 What should come in place of the question mark ( ? ) in the following questions ? 51

25% of ? = 35% of 700 2 (a) 2000 ( c) 1600

(b) 1960 (d) 1800

Ans ( b ) 1960 52

9572 - 4018 - 2164= ? (a) 3570 ( c) 3390

(b) 7718 (d) 3300

Ans ( c ) 3390 53

205.1569 – 79.3719 + 724.215 = ? (a) 750 ( c) 800

(b) 850 (d) 650

Ans ( b ) 850 54

5869 + 3578+ 1954 = ? (a) 11041 ( c) 11221

Ans ( d ) 11401

(b) 11581 (d) 11401

55

1 of ? = 101+ 299 3 (a) 800 ( c) 1500

(b) 1800 (d) 1200

Ans ( d ) 1200 56

Salivary glands in human beings are related to :(a) Digestive system ( c) Nervous system

(b) Respiratory system (d) Circulatory system

Ans ( a ) Digestive system 57

The three famous Buddhist sites Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri and Udayaygiri are located in which of the following states (a) Madhya Pradesh ( c) Maharashtra

(b) Bihar (d) Orissa

Ans ( d ) Orissa 58

Who was the first human space traveller ? (a) Major Gherman S. Titor of USSR ( c) Edwin Aldrin from USA

(b) Frank Boreman from USA (d) Major Yuri Gagarin of the USSR

Ans ( d ) Major Yuri Gagarin of the USSR 59

Who among the following held office of the Prime Minister for the shortest period ? (a) Lal Bahadur Shastri ( c) Chandra Shekhar

(b) V P Singh (d) Charan Singh

Ans ( d ) Charan Singh 60

Which amongst the following is the currency of Japan ? (a) Yen ( c) Lira

(b) Rouble (d) Dinar

Ans ( a) Yen 61

Amrita Shergill earned a distinction in which of the following fields (a) Classical Dance ( c) Literature

(b) Drama (d) Folk Dance

Ans ( c ) Literature 62

“ Dashdwar se Sopan Tak “ is the autobiography of which of the following noted Hindi writers (a) Harivansh Rai Bachchan ( c) Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

(b) Krishna Chander (d) Nagendra

Ans ( a ) Harivansh Rai Bachchan 63

Bangkok is the capital of which of the following countries ? (a) Malaysia ( c) Taiwan

(b) Indonesia (d) Thailand

Ans ( d ) Thailand 64

Santosh trophy is related to which of the following games ? (a) Volleyball ( c) Cricket

(b) Hockey (d) Football

Ans ( d ) Football 65

Choloroflurocarbon ( CFC) gas is used in which of the following domestic products ? (a) Television ( c) Cooking Gas

(b) Refrigerator (d) Tubelight

Ans ( b ) Refrigerator 66

The term “Golden Handshake “ is being used in the context of which of the following ? (a) Welcoming a new recruit ( c) Honouring a prize winner

(b) Bidding goodbye to a distinguished guest (d) Voluntary retirement schemes

Ans ( d ) Voluntary retirement schemes 67

Sriperumbudur , a temple town in South is the birth of (a) Adi Shankracharya ( c) Ramanuja

(b) Vidyaranya (d) Madhavacharya

Ans ( c ) Ramanuja 68

Which of the following statement about Meridians and equator are true ? (a) Meridians are imaginary lines parallel to equator ( c) Meridians and equator never meet each other

(b) Meridians and equator converge at the two poles (d) Meridians are perpendicular to the equator

Ans ( d ) Meridians are perpendicular to the equator 69

Which of the following is the unit of electric current ? (a) Volt ( c) Coulomb

(b) Ohm (d) Ampere

Ans ( d ) Ampere 70

The world famous “Khajurao” sculptures are located in which of the following states (a) Orissa ( c) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Gujarat (d) Tamil Nadu

Ans ( c ) Madhya Pradesh Part - B ( Descriptive – 30 Marks ) Write an essay ( not exceeding 150 words ) on any two of the following topics . 1. How to keep fit 2. The influence of Cable TV in our lives 3. My favourite hobby 4. Should games be compulsory for school children 5. My ambition / career goals