1. Which of the following is the best definition of the scientific method?

A. A method used by scientists to try and find the answers to questions. B. Used by scientists only throughout the world. C. A method to prove the right answer to a question by a scientist. D. The steps scientists use and follow when trying to solve a problem or to prove or disprove a theory.

Answer: Option (D)
2. Which of the steps in the scientific method would a scientist use for seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, and tasting?

A. Conclusion B. Observation C. Experiment D. Hypothesis

Answer: Option (B)
3. Which of the following is the best example of a hypothesis?

A. Do hamsters live longer than birds? B. Cars and trucks usually use the same amount of gasoline. C. I think dogs make better pets for everyone. D. Brand B lightbulb will burn longer in a lamp than Brand X lightbulb.

Answer: Option (D)
4. To keeps one's temper

A. To become hungry B. To be in the good mood C. To preserve one's energy D. To be aloof from E. None of these

Answer: Option (B)
5. To have an axe to grind

A. A private end to serve B. To fail to arouse interest C. To have no result D. To work for both sides E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
6. To put one's hand to the plough

A. To take up agricultural farming B. To take a difficult task C. To get entangled into unnecessary things D. Take interest in technical work E. None of these

Answer: Option (B)
7. Which of these is used to separate short co-ordinate clauses of a compound sentence?

A. Semicolon B. Comma C. Full stop D. Colon

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: The comma is used to separate short co-ordinate clauses of a compound sentence. For example, “ She came, she stooped, she conquered.”
8. Choose the correct statement:

A. I met a beautiful, European woman. B. I met a beautiful European woman. C. I met a beautiful European, woman. D. I met a beautiful, European, woman.

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: The correct statement is: I met a beautiful European woman. Ungradable adjectives are hardly ever preceded by commas.
9. The Indian woman wants (P) in a male-dominated society (Q) as an equal partner (R) and it is not too much to demand (S) her rightful place

A. RSQP B. QPSR C. SQPR D. SRPQ

Answer: Option (C)
10. As long as .............. have needs that need to be represented they’ll need trade unions.

A. employees B. employers C. managers D. partners

Answer: Option (A)

1. Why the white blood corpuscles are popularly called "soldiers of the body”?

A. March at a regular pace B. Appear uniform C. Defend the body D. Disciplined

Answer: Option (C)
2. Which among the following is not an example of carbohydrate?

A. Maltose B. Fructose C. Glycogen D. Glycine

Answer: Option (D)
3. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

A. Tuberculosis: Lungs B. Filaria: Lymph nodes C. Encephalitis: Heart D. Leukaemia: Blood cells

Answer: Option (C)
4. Name the organization,which had appointed Aamir Khan as its Brand Ambassador?

A. PayUMoney B. MobiKwik C. PhonePe D. FreeCharge E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: On 21st March 2019, India’s fastest growing payments platform PhonePe appointed Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan as its Brand Ambassador.PhonePe is the official co-presenting sponsor for VIVO IPL 2019. It is planning to launch a series of new advertisements with a mass appeal by its ambassador on the benefits of digital payments. Bangalore headquartered PhonePe is a Unified Payment Interface (UPI) based online payment system for electronic fund transfer launch by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
5. NSEIT acquired Global cybersecurity company Aujas recently. NSEIT is a Subsidiary of_______________.

A. Bombay Stock Exchange B. National Stock Exchange C. London Stock Exchange D. New York Stock Exchange E. None of these

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: On 22nd March 2019, a wholly owned Subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India, NSEIT decided to acquire a global cybersecurity company Aujas Networks for an undisclosed sum. It will help Aujas to improve its services and capabilities with a strong focus on helping customers with security challenges. Aujas which is founded in 2008 is operational in the Middle East, North America and India.NSEIT is the IT-focused Subsidiary of National Stock Exchange (NSE) which provides technology solutions across industries such as financial markets, capital markets, banking and insurance.
6. Who has been imposed lifetime ban by the World football governing body FIFA?

A. John Terry B. Emre Belozoglu C. Luis Chiriboga D. Luis Suarez E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: world football governing body FIFA has imposed a lifetime ban on 72 years old, former Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) President, Luis Chiriboga. He has also fined with million Swiss francs ($1.01 million). Luis Chiribogai. He had breached the article 27 (bribery) of the 2018 edition of the FIFA Code of Ethics by accepting bribes in exchange for awarding lucrative media and marketing rights for tournaments. He was also the former member of FIFA’s standing committee and the South American Football Confederation’s (CONMEBOL) executive committee.
7. Bundle falls are located in which of the following States?

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Gujarat

Answer: Option (B)
8. Which of the following waterfalls are located in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh?

A. Gatha falls B. Hebbe falls C. Unchalli falls D. None of the above

Answer: Option (A)
9. Which of the following immunities is not enjoyed by the President of India?

A. All the central government orders are issued in the name of the President but he cannot be held responsible personally for any such acts in any court B. He cannot be impeached during his term of office C. He cannot be arrested or imprisoned under the order of any court during his term of office D. No civil proceeding in which relief claimed against the President shall be instituted during his term of office

Answer: Option (B)
10. Which of the following may be regarded as an ultimate goal of Communism?

A. Class struggle B. Revolution C. Classless society D. The dictatorship of the proletariat

Answer: Option (C)

1. If a train, travelling at a speed of 90 kmph, crosses a pole in 5 sec, then the length of train is?

A. 104 m B. 125 m C. 140 m D. 152 m

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: D = 90 * 5/18 * 5 = 125 m
2. A train 100 meters long completely crosses a 300 meters long bridge in 45 seconds. What is the speed of the train is?

A. 32 kmph B. 36 kmph C. 40 kmph D. 48 kmph

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: S = (100 + 300)/45 = 400/45 * 18/5 = 32
3. A can do a piece of work in 12 days. When he had worked for 2 days B joins him. If the complete work was finished in 8 days. In how many days B alone can finish the work?

A. 18 days B. 12 days C. 24 days D. 10 days

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: 8/12 + 6/x = 1 X = 18 days
4. A is twice as good a workman as B and together they finish the work in 14 days. In how many days A alone can finish the work?

A. 20 B. 21 C. 22 D. 23

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: WC = 2:1 2x + x = 1/14 => x = 1/42 2x = 1/21 A can do the work in 21 days.
5. The parameter of a square is double the perimeter of a rectangle. The area of the rectangle is 480 sq cm. Find the area of the square.

A. 200 sq cm B. 72 sq cm C. 162 sq cm D. Cannot be determined E. None of these

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Let the side of the square be a cm. Let the length and the breadth of the rectangle be l cm and b cm respectively. 4a = 2(l + b) 2a = l + b l . b = 480 We cannot find ( l + b) only with the help of l. b. Therefore a cannot be found. Area of the square cannot be found.
6. number is 1: 2?

A. 4 B. 8 C. 16 D. None of these

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Since the number is greater than the number obtained on reversing the digits, so the ten's digit is greater than the unit's digit. Let ten's and unit's digits be 2x and x respectively. Then, (10 x 2x + x) - (10x + 2x) = 36 9x = 36 x = 4. Required difference = (2x + x) - (2x - x) = 2x = 8.
7. A number consists of two digits. If the digits interchange places and the new number is added to the original number, then the resulting number will be divisible by:

A. 3 B. 5 C. 9 D. 11

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Let the ten's digit be x and unit's digit be y. Then, number = 10x + y. The number obtained by interchanging the digits = 10y + x. (10x + y) + (10y + x) = 11(x + y), which is divisible by 11.
8. The parameter of a square is double the perimeter of a rectangle. The area of the rectangle is 480 sq cm. Find the area of the square.

A. 200 sq cm B. 72 sq cm C. 162 sq cm D. Cannot be determined E. None of these

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Let the side of the square be a cm. Let the length and the breadth of the rectangle be l cm and b cm respectively. 4a = 2(l + b) 2a = l + b l . b = 480 We cannot find ( l + b) only with the help of l. b. Therefore a cannot be found. Area of the square cannot be found.
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. PQRS is a rhombus in which ÐSPQ = 64°. Equilateral triangles PXQ and QYR are drawn outside the rhombus on sides PQ and QR. Calculate the magnitude of the angle ÐQXY.

A. 26° B. 28° C. 30° D. 45°

Answer: Option (B)

1. Which of the following plant can grow by the process of layering?

A. Rose B. Jasmine C. Bryophyllum D. both (B) and (C)

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Jasmine can grow by the process of layering. Bryophyllum propagates through leaves. Rose is grown through steam cutting.
2. Patenting genetic resources may lead to

A. Conservation of biodiversity B. Protection of biodiversity C. Destruction of biodiversity D. All the above

Answer: Option (C)
3. IP commercialization can be done by

A. Licensing B. Assignment C. Entrepreneurship D. All the above

Answer: Option (D)
4. “King of Temperate Fruits” is called _________

A Pear B Apple C Peach D Kiwi Fruit

Answer: Option (B)
5. “Queen of Nuts” is called ________

A. Walnut B. Almond C. Peanut D. Date palm

Answer: Option (C)
6. “King of Nuts” is called _________

A. Walnut B. Almond C. Peanut D. Date palm

Answer: Option (A)
7. Considering climate change, a decrease in temperature leads to

A. lower evaporation B. hailstorms C. snowfall D. higher evaporation

Answer: Option (A)
8. The specific area where sediments, minerals, and water are drained into a common outlet is classified as

A. water detachment area B. water catchment area C. water reclamation D. meridian area

Answer: Option (B)
9. Kiwi is a symbol for the uniqueness of _______ wildlife and the value of natural heritage.

A. India B. Russia C. New Zealand D. South Africa

Answer: Option (C)
10. Which of the following living creature known for the loudest sound?

A. Gibbon B. Donkey C. Howler monkey D. Humpback Whales

Answer: Option (D)