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APPSC FBO Screening Test - Practice Test section allows candidates to practice the learned material to ensure that the candidate understands the pattern of the exam and the expected questions that would appear in the actual test.

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Exam Pattern for Screening Test:
Scheme of Screening Test for recruitment to the post of Forest Beat Officer & Assistant Beat Officer in a.p. Forest subordinate service is as follows.
Subject No. of Questions Duration (Minutes) Maximum Marks
Part A General Studies & Mental Ability 75 150 75
Part B General Science & General Mathematics (SSC standard) 75 75
Total 150

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1. Nervous System consists of: (i) Brain (ii) Spinal Cord (iii) Spleen (iv) Nerves Choose the correct Option:
    A. Both (i) and (ii) B. Both (i) and (iii) C. (i), (ii) and (iv) D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: The brain and the spinal cord along with nerves constitute the nervous system.
2. Which country has received a financial grant from India, for constructing an educational campus to boost the learning environment of the students?
    A. Bangladesh B. Srilanka C. Nepal D. Myanmar E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: India extended a financial grant of 35.5 million Nepalese rupees to Nepal for the construction of an educational campus to boost the learning environment of the students. The educational campus was jointly inaugurated by District Coordination Committee and Campus management committee on 22nd March 2019. It was made under the Development Partnership Programme which is administered by the Development Administration Partnership division of the Ministry of External Affairs. The building was constructed at Siddheshwar Education Public Campus in Ramechhap district. It consists of 12 classrooms, a meeting hall, a laboratory room, and a library.
3. Government crosses disinvestment target for the financial year 2018-19 by _________ crore against its target Rs.80000 crore.
    A. 5000 crore B. 10000 crore C. 2000 crore D. 7000 crore E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: On 23rd March 2019, Government outreached its disinvestment target of Rs 80,000 crore for the current financial year (2018-19) by Rs 5,000 crore. The disinvestment target has been fixed at Rs 90,000 crore for the next financial year (i.e. FY 2020). This is the second time in a row that Government has been able to hit the target.
4. To which of the following dynasties did King Bhoja, a great patron of literature and art, belong?
    A. Karkota B. Utpala C. Paramara D. Gurjara Pratihara

Answer: Option (C)
5. Which of the following reason for the tropical climate of India?
    A. Seasonal influence of jet streams B. Location of the Himalayas in its north C. Over-powering influence of Indian Ocean D. The country is a part of the Asian landmass

Answer: Option (B)
6. 'Residuary Powers' means those powers which are–
    A. Delegated by the centre to the states B. Enjoyed by the king or the President only C. Delegated by the state to the centre D. Retained by the centre or the state for themselves after the division of powers between the centre and the united states in a federation

Answer: Option (D)
7. Statement: Now-a-days, the number of suicide cases is increasing. The course of Action: I. We should change our education system, where people can learn the basic values of life. II. Mostly the suicides are seen in youngsters due to stress. The lifestyle, which the youngsters experiencing, is the cause. There is no solution for it.
    A. If only I follow. B. If only II follows. C. If either I or II follows. D. If neither I nor II follows. E. If both I and II follow.

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The course of action I assume that the present education system does not teach the basic values of life. So, I am not a proper course of action. The course of action II is not giving any solution.
8. Which of the following type of forest occupies the largest area in India?
    A. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest B. Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest C. Montane Wet Temperate Forest D. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest

Answer: Option (A)
9. Who was appointed as the 24th chief of naval staff of India?
    A. Robin K Dhowan B. Devendra Kumar Joshi C. Karambir Singh D. Nirmal Kumar Verma E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: On 23rd March 2019, Vice Admiral Karambir Singh has been appointed as the next (24th) chief of naval staff. He will succeed present Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba who retires on May 2019. At present, he is a Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam. He is from Jalandhar in Punjab. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1980 and after two years he earned his wings as a helicopter pilot. During his 39 years of service, he has flying experience of the HAL Chetak and Kamov Ka-25 helicopters and commanded numerous ships including ICGS Chand Bibi, INS Vijaydurg, INS Rana and INS Delhi. He has been honored with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM).
10. Select the correct order of The hill stations on the basis of heights.
    A. Darjeeling, Srinagar, Leh, Simla B. Srinagar, Darjeeling, Simla, Leh C. Srinagar, Leh, Simla, Darjeeling D. Simla, Srinagar, Leh, Darjeeling

Answer: Option (B)
1. The radiations emitted by a hot furnace are ______.
    A. ultra-violet B. infra-red C. X-rays D. microwaves

Answer: Option (B)
2. The lid of the solar cooker is made up of ______.
    A. plastic sheet B. black sheet C. plane mirror D. glass

Answer: Option (D)
3. The wavelength of ultraviolet radiations is
    A. shorter B. longer C. zero D. finite

Answer: Option (A)
4. Which among the following is a sedimentary type of cycle?
    A. Sulphur cycle B. Nitrogen cycle C. Oxygen cycle D. Carbon cycle

Answer: Option (A)
5. The percentage of the total world’s precipitation, which is lost to the atmosphere through evaporation, approximates to:
    A. 57% B. 7% C. 37% D. 43%

Answer: Option (A)
6. Which of the following are not called "terrestrial planets"?
    A. Mercury B. Venus C. Mars D. Jupiter

Answer: Option (D)
7. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones. I. Planets are celestial bodies that revolve around the sun. II. They emit light like the sun or the stars.
    A. I only B. II only C. Both D. None

Answer: Option (A)
8. Forests prevent soil erosion by binding soil particles in their
    A. Leaves B. Roots C. Buds D. Stems

Answer: Option (B)
9. Which of the following are not dwarf planets?
    A. Ceres B. Haumea C. Makemake D. Europa

Answer: Option (D)
10. Nitrogen constitutes about 78% of the atmosphere
    A. By weight B. By mass C. By volume D. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
1. Smallest prime number is
    A. 4 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5

Answer: Option (B)
2. Numbers that have only two factors and are different from each other are called
    A. odd numbers B. prime numbers C. composite numbers D. even numbers

Answer: Option (B)
3. The largest composite number less than 40 is
    A. 31 B. 37 C. 33 D. 39

Answer: Option (D)
4. The parameter of a square is equal to the perimeter of a rectangle of length 16 cm and breadth 14 cm. Find the circumference of a semicircle whose diameter is equal to the side of the square. (Round off your answer to two decimal places)
    A. 77.14 cm B. 47.14 cm C. 84.92 cm D. 94.94 cm E. 23.57 cm

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: Let the side of the square be a cm. Parameter of the rectangle = 2(16 + 14) = 60 cm Parameter of the square = 60 cm i.e. 4a = 60 A = 15 Diameter of the semicircle = 15 cm Circimference of the semicircle = 1/2(∏)(15) = 1/2(22/7)(15) = 330/14 = 23.57 cm to two decimal places.
5. The dimensions of a room are 25 feet * 15 feet * 12 feet. What is the cost of whitewashing the four walls of the room at Rs. 5 per square feet if there is one door of dimensions 6 feet * 3 feet and three windows of dimensions 4 feet * 3 feet each?
    A. Rs. 4800 B. Rs. 3600 C. Rs. 3560 D. Rs. 4530 E. None of these

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Area of the four walls = 2h(l + b) Since there are doors and windows, area of the walls = 2 * 12 (15 + 25) - (6 * 3) - 3(4 * 3) = 906 sq.ft. Total cost = 906 * 5 = Rs. 4530.
6. The radius of a wheel is 22.4 cm. What is the distance covered by the wheel in making 500 resolutions?
    A. 252 m B. 704 m C. 352 m D. 808 m E. None of these

Answer: Option (B) In one resolution, the distance covered by the wheel is its own circumference. Distance covered in 500 resolutions. = 500 * 2 * 22/7 * 22.4 = 70400 cm = 704 m.
7. In D ABC, AB = 6 cms, BC = 10 cms, AC = 8cm and AD ^ BC. Find the value of the ratio of BD : DC.
    A. 3 : 4 B. 9 : 16 C. 4 : 5 D. 16 : 25

Answer: Option (B)
8. If the ratio of the number of sides of two regular polygons is 2 : 3 and the ratio of their interior angles be 6 : 7, find the number of sides of the two polygons.
    A. 6 and 7 B. 8 and 9 C. 6 and 9 D. 6 and 8

Answer: Option (C)
9. Find the simplest numerical value of 3 (sin x – cos x)4+ 4 (sin6x + cos6x) +6 (sin x + cos x)2
    A. 12 B. 10 C. 21 D. 13

Answer: Option (D)
10. 2 (sin6q + cos6q) – 3 (sin4q + cos4q) + 1 = ?
    A. 1 B. 0 C. –1 D. 2

Answer: Option (B)

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To prepare for APPSC FBO/ABO 2019, the three main subjects that you need to be excellent at are General Studies & Mental Ability, General Science and General Mathematics. Candidates can crack the exam only with the right approach and correct strategy.

  • Tip – 1: Identify the weak areas, for some it may be English; for others it may be Reasoning. If possible take the help of extra coaching.

  • Tip – 2: Take online mock tests to see where you stand and what your strengths. Look for reputed online coaching websites for free mock tests.

  • Tip – 3: If you are repeatedly making the same mistakes, find out what is happening and analyze the mistakes. A reliable coach can help you in this matter.

  • Tip – 4: Space out your learning in comfortable time slots. It is sufficient to start preparing 2 months before the exam. But allot enough time in the day to the preparation so that you have adequate time to focus on each section of the test.

  • Tip – 5: This is the most important one. Stay Positive! There will be highs and lows in your journey to preparing for the bank exam. Whatever happens stay focused and don’t give up.