1. One dark night a Darvesh ___________ passing by a dry well.

A. wasn't B. happened to be C. discovered in D. found to

Answer: Option (B)
2. I had already published a novel and it was an unexpected success. I thought my ___________ .

A. days were up B. chances were good C. lady luck was happy D. fortune was made

Answer: Option (D)
3. Sometimes the greatest inventions ___________ an idea of startling simplicity.

A. stumbles upon B. hinge upon C. starves without D. lacks

Answer: Option (B)
Direction (4-5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
4. (solve as per the direction is given above)

A. When we consider all the factors, which are many, B. the number of school dropouts C. is quite disturbing D. No error

Answer: Option (C)
5. (solve as per the direction is given above)

A. At the station, B. I'll hire a coolie C. to carry my baggage D. No error

Answer: Option (C)
6. To hit the nail right on the head

A. To do the right thing B. To destroy one's reputation C. To announce one's fixed views D. To teach someone a lesson E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
7. To set one's face against

A. To oppose with determination B. To judge by appearance C. To get out of difficulty D. To look at one steadily E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
8. UNCOUTH

A. Ungraceful B. Rough C. Slovenly D. Dirty

Answer: Option (B)
9. Providing benefits for women on maternity leave and children is a societal responsibility which can be funded in a large country through a combination of general taxation and contributory payments from those who have the means. Health care should be treated as a right and deliveries handled without cost to women. ______________________________. Such a policy would harmonize the varying maternity benefit provisions found in different laws that govern labor at present.

A. The income guarantees during the pregnancy period can be ensured through a universal social insurance system. B. Beneficiaries covered by the latest amendment must be protected from discrimination through clear provisions. C. Mandating creche facilities to help women workers under the changed law is a forward-looking move. D. Women’s empowerment can be achieved through universal initiatives, not by imposing conditionalities to avail benefits.a E. Access to welfare support has become even more critical as workers migrate frequently due to economic changes.

Answer: Option (A)
10. Philistine

A. Novice B. Intellectual C. Pious D. Debutante

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Philistine is used disparagingly to describe a person guided by material rather than intellectual values; an Intellectual is a person who engages in the creative use of his or her intellect.

1. Which of the following could explain why a business might choose to organize as a corporation rather than as a sole proprietorship or a partnership?

A. Corporations generally face fewer regulations. B. Corporations generally face lower taxes. C. Corporations generally find it easier to raise capital. D. Corporations enjoy unlimited liability. E. Statements c and d are correct.

Answer: Option (C)
2. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a renewable insurance scheme. The upper age limit for this scheme is _______?

A. 55 years B. 50 years C. 60 years D. 65 years

Answer: Option (B)
3. Who was honored as a 'Distinguished Fellow' by IndiaGlobal recently?

A. Om Puri B. Zoe Kazan C. Anil Kapoor D. Anupam Kher

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Veteran actor Anupam Kher was honored as a 'Distinguished Fellow' by IndiaGlobal - a leading US think-tank that works on issues concerning non-resident Indians. The actor was given a fellowship at the 3rd IndiaGlobal Summit. The event was held at the prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston and was facilitated by MIT Sloan India Business Club.
4. As per the budget, a dedicated micro-irrigation fund for More Crop Per Drop will have an allocation of?

A. INR 10000 crore B. INR 5000 crore C. INR 6000 crore D. INR 8000 crore

Answer: Option (B)
5. Union government retained the interest rate for the General Provident Fund (GPF) at ___________ % for the first quarter of the current financial year 2019-2020.

A. 9% B. 5% C. 8% D. 12%

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Union government retained the interest rate for General Provident Fund (GPF), Contributory Provident Fund and other related schemes at 8% for the first quarter of the current financial year 2019-2020. The interest rate on these funds was at 8% in the January-March quarter of 2018-19 and government kept it unchanged for April to June for 2019-20. The Department of Economic Affairs, in a notification, the mentioned interest rate will be applicable on provident funds of central government employees, railways and defense forces.
6. Which of the following will be awarded with the 2018 FICCI?

A. Railways Sports Promotion Board B. Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India C. Sports Federation of India D. Athletics Federation of India

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Athletics Federation of India will be awarded the FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) India Sports Awards 2018 for the category of Best National Sports Federation (NSF). The award will be presented at the India Sports Awards ceremony, at Federation House, New Delhi. The Jury for the awards was chaired by Justice (retd) Mukul Mudgal. Pankaj Singh is the sports head of FICCI.
7. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India and __________ have signed a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA).

A. Mizuho Bank B. Bank of Japan C. MUFG Ban D. Japan Post Bank

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India and Bank of Japan have signed a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA). The BSA was negotiated between India and Japan during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tokyo in October 2018. The BSA provides for India to access 75 billion US dollars whereas the earlier BSA had provided for 50 billion dollars. The BSA was approved by the Union Cabinet in January. India can access the agreed amount of 75 billion dollars for its domestic currency, for the purpose of maintaining an appropriate level of balance of payments or short-term liquidity.
8. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has had several nicknames over his playing career. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

A. Tubby B. Stodge C. Helium Bat D. Stumpy

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: He was christened 'Helium Bat' very early in his career by teammates, due to his habit of lifting his bat over his shoulder and letting anything bowled outside the off-stump go by.
9. Thillana is a format of

A. Kuchipudi B. Odissi C. Baharatanatyam D. Kathak

Answer: Option (C)
10. Which union ministry has launched an online film certification system "e-Cinepramaan" to promote transparency and ease of doing business?

A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting C. Ministry of Communications D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer: Option (B)

Directions ( 1 - 2)::
‘A % B’ means ‘A is not smaller than B’ ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is neither smaller than nor equal to B’ ‘A $ B’ means ‘A is neither greater than nor equal to B’ ‘A * B’ means ‘A is neither greater than nor smaller than B’ ‘A # B’ means ‘A is not greater than B’
1. statements: F @ J, J # R, R * L, L % M Conclusions: I. F $ R II. M # R III. M % J

A. None is true B. Only I is true C. Only II is true D. Only either II or III is true E. All are true

Answer: Option (C)
2. statements: L # V, V $ E, E % U, U @ B Conclusions: I. B $ E II. L $ E III. B * L

A. Only I and II are true B. Only III is true C. Only either I or II is true D. All are true E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
3. If A + B means A is the sister of B; A x B means A is the wife of B, A % B means A is the father of B and A - B means A is the brother of B. Which of the following means T is the daughter of P?

A. P x Q % R + S - T B. P x Q % R - T + S C. P x Q % R + T - S D. P x Q % R + S + T

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: P x Q → P is the wife of Q Q % R → Q is the father of R R - T → R is the brother of T T + S → T is the sister of S. Therefore, T is the daughter of P.
4. Pointing towards a girl, Abhishek says, "This girl is the daughter of only a child of my father." What is the relation of Abhishek's wife to that girl?

A. Daughter B. Mother C. Aunt D. Sister

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Only the child of my father means 'Abhishek' himself. This means the girl is the daughter of Abhishek. Hence, Abhishek's wife is the mother of the girl.
5. Anupam said to a lady sitting in a car, "The only daughter of the brother of my wife is the sister-in-law of the brother of your sister." How the husband of the lady is related to Anupam?

A. Maternal uncle B. Uncle C. Father D. Son-in-law

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Anupam's son-in-law is the brother of the lady who was sitting in the car. Hence, the husband is also the son-in-law of Anupam.
6. Architect: Building:: Sculptor:?

A. Museum B. Stone C. Chisel D. Statue

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: As 'Architect' makes 'Building' similarly 'Sculptor' makes 'Statue'.
7. In a certain code language 'allow children to play on the ground' is written as 'play allow on children the to ground' then how will 'the do open not electric tough wires' be declared from that language?

A. Not the electric do touch open wires B. Do not touch the electric open wires C. Do not touch the open electric wires D. Not the do electric touch open wires E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
8. In a certain coded language, the word DISPLAY is written as BLQSJDW. How will the word PROJECT be written in that language?

A. NUMMCER B. NUNMCER C. NTNMCFR D. NTMMCFR E. None of these

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: The odd-number-positioned letters move two letters backward and the even-number-positioned ones move three letters forward. Thus, PROJECT will become NUMMCFR.
Direction (9-10): In each of the following problems, there is one question and three statements I, II and III given below the question. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements is sufficient to answer the question. Read all the statements carefully and find which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the given question. Choose the correct alternative in each question.
9. Question: In a certain code, 'XYZ' means 'We are friends'. Which letter stands for 'We'? Statements: I. 'PYN' means 'They are classmates'. II. 'ZMS' means 'We love them'. III. 'PX' means 'Hello friends',

A. Only II B. Only I and III C. All I, II and III D. Either I only or II only E. None of these

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: To find the code for 'we', we need to have any of the following: (i) 'We are friends' should have only 'We' common with another statement, as in II; (ii) 'We are friends' should have only 'are' and 'friends' common with another single or two statements, as in I and III. Thus, we need Either II only or I and III only.
10. Question: Four subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology - was taught in four consecutive periods of one hour each starting from 8.00 a.m. At what time was the Chemistry period scheduled? Statements: I. Mathematics period ended at 10.00 a.m., which was preceded by Biology. II. Physics was scheduled in the last period. III. Mathematics period was immediately followed by Chemistry.

A. Only I B. Either I only or II only C. Only II D. Only II and III E. Only I and either II or III

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: From I and II, we conclude that Mathematics period began at 9.00 a.m., Biology period began at 8.00 a.m. and Physics period began at 11 a.m. So, the Chemistry period began at 10.00 a.m. From I and III, we conclude that Mathematics period ended and Chemistry period began at 10.00 a.m.

1. A man spends 10% of his income in house rent, 20% of the rest on his children’s education, 25% of the rest miscellaneous causes. If he now posses Rs. 1944 then his income is?

A. Rs.3600 B. Rs.4000 C. Rs.4500 D. Rs.3000

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: X * (90/100) * (80/100) * (75/100) = 1944 X * 0.9 * 0.8 * 0.75 X = 1944/0.54 X = 3600
2. Convert the binary number 1001.0010 to decimal.

A. 125 B. 12.5 C. 90.125 D. 9.125

Answer: Option (D)
3. The average temperature for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday was 48 degrees and for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was 46 degrees. If the temperature on Monday was 42 degrees. Find the temperature on Friday?

A. 40 degrees B. 38 degrees C. 36 degrees D. 34 degrees

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: M + Tu + W + Th = 4 * 48 = 192 Tu + W + Th + F = 4 * 46 = 184 M = 42 Tu + W + Th = 192 -42 = 150 F = 184 – 150 = 34.
4. Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?

A. 26 B. 28 C. 30 D. 32

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: This is a simple subtraction series. Each number is 6 less than the previous number.
5. If 0.75 : x :: 5 : 8, then x is equal to:

A. 1.12 B. 1.2 C. 1.25 D. 1.30

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: (x x 5) = (0.75 x 8) => x = [latex]\frac{6}{5}[/latex] = 1.20.
6. A property decreases in value every year at the rate of 6 1/4% of its value at the beginning of the year its value at the end of 3 years was Rs.21093. Find its value at the beginning of the first year?

A. Rs.25600.24 B. Rs.32000.50 C. Rs.18060.36 D. Rs.18600

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: 6 1/4% = 1/16 x *15/16 * 15/16 * 15/16 = 21093 x = 25600.24
7. 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: Option (C)
Explanation: S.I. for 1 year = Rs. (854 - 815) = Rs. 39. S.I. for 3 years = Rs.(39 x 3) = Rs. 117. Principal = Rs. (815 - 117) = Rs. 698.
8. A vendor bought toffees at 6 for a rupee. How many for a rupee must he sell to gain 20%?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

Answer: Option (C)
9. Raju got married 8years ago. His present age is 6/5 times his age at the time of his marriage Raju's sister was 10years younger to him at the time of his marriage. The present age of Raju's sister is?

A. 30 B. 32 C. 38 D. None

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Let Raju's age at the time of his marriage = X years Then from given data => X + 8 = 6/5 X X = 40. Since got married 8 years ago, his present age = 48 His sister is 10 years younger => 48 - 10 = 38 years.
10. An alone can do a piece of work in 6 days and B alone in 8 days. A and B undertook to do it for Rs. 3200. With the help of C, they completed the work in 3 days. How much is to be paid to C?

A. Rs. 375 B. Rs. 400 C. Rs. 600 D. Rs. 800

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: C's 1 day's work = [latex]\frac{1}{3}[/latex] - ([latex]\frac{1}{6}[/latex] + [latex]\frac{1}{8}[/latex]) = [latex]\frac{1}{3}[/latex] - [latex]\frac{7}{24}[/latex] = [latex]\frac{1}{24}[/latex]. A's wages : B's wages : C's wages =[latex]\frac{1}{6}[/latex] : [latex]\frac{1}{8}[/latex] : [latex]\frac{1}{24}[/latex] = 4 : 3 : 1. C's share (for 3 days) = Rs. (3 x 1/24 x 3200) = Rs. 400.