1. Computer can not do anything without a

A. Chip B. Memory C. Output device D. Program

Answer: Option D
2. The ability of a computer system to remain operational despite various failures is

A. Relation B. Schema C. Resilience D. Versatility

Answer: Option C
3. Which of the following memories must be refreshed many times per second?

A. Static RAM B. Dynamic RAM C. EPROM D. ROM

Answer: Option B
4. The third generation of computers covers the period:

A. 1971-1982 B. 1982-1994 C. 1959-1964 D. 1965-1971

Answer: Option D
5. An electronic logic gate whose output is logic 0 only when all inputs are logic 1 is

A. NOR B. NAND C. OR D. NOT

Answer: Option B

1. Why U.S.S.R. have many local time differences?

A. Because of long east-west stretches B. Because north-south stretch is more C. Because it covers two continents D. Because of large differences in climate

Answer: Option A
2. Which among the following authorities solve the dispute regarding the election of Prime Minister and President of India?

A. High Court B. Election Tribunal C. Chief Election Commissioner D. None of the above

Answer: Option D
3. Which of the following States is landlocked?

A. Maharashtra B. West Bengal C. Andhra Pradesh D. Bihar

Answer: Option D
4. Which among the followings clearly defines the aim of the trade policy of India?

A. Exports promotion and Import substitution B. Export oriented C. Import oriented D. None of the above

Answer: Option A
5. In which of the following years Panchayati Raj System was introduced?

A. 1948 B. 1959 C. 1951 D. 1952

Answer: Option B

Directions: Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
1. Fate smiles ...... those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.

A. with B. over C. on D. round

Answer: Option C
2. The miser gazed ...... at the pile of gold coins in front of him.

A. avidly B. admiringly C. thoughtfully D. earnestly

Answer: Option A
3. Catching the earlier train will give us the ...... to do some shopping.

A. chance B. luck C. possibility D. occasion

Answer: Option A
Direction: In each question below a sentence broken into five or six parts. Join these parts to make a meaningful sentence. The correct order of parts is the answer.
4. 1. I 2. immediately 3. salary 4. my 5. want

A. 43152 B. 15432 C. 25143 D. 42351

Answer: Option B
Directions: Each question consist of two words which have a certain relationship to each other followed by four pairs of related words, Select the pair which has the same relationship.
5. DIVA:OPERA

A. producer:theatre B. director:drama C. conductor:bus D. thespian:play

Answer: Option D

1. A man has Rs.480 in the denominations of one-rupee notes, five-rupee notes and ten-rupee notes. The number of notes of each denomination is equal. What is the total number of notes that he has ?

A. 45 B. 60 C. 76 D. 90

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Let number of notes of each denomination be x. Then x + 5x + 10x = 480 16x = 480 x = 30. Hence, total number of notes = 3x = 90.
2. 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: Option C
Explanation: Clearly, the numbers are (23 x 13) and (23 x 14). Larger number = (23 x 14) = 322.
3. 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.
4. Three unbiased coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting at most two heads?

A. [latex]\frac{3}{4}[/latex] B. [latex]\frac{1}{4}[/latex] C. [latex]\frac{3}{8}[/latex] D. [latex]\frac{7}{8}[/latex]

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Here S = {TTT, TTH, THT, HTT, THH, HTH, HHT, HHH} Let E = event of getting at most two heads. Then E = {TTT, TTH, THT, HTT, THH, HTH, HHT}. P(E) = [latex]\frac{n(E)}{n(S) }[/latex] = [latex]\frac{7}{8}[/latex]
5. A grocer has a sale of Rs. 6435, Rs. 6927, Rs. 6855, Rs. 7230 and Rs. 6562 for 5 consecutive months. How much sale must he have in the sixth month so that he gets an average sale of Rs. 6500?

A. Rs. 4991 B. Rs. 5991 C. Rs. 6001 D. Rs. 6991

Answer: Option A
Explanation: Total sale for 5 months = Rs. (6435 + 6927 + 6855 + 7230 + 6562) = Rs. 34009. Required sale = Rs. [ (6500 x 6) - 34009 ] = Rs. (39000 - 34009) = Rs. 4991.

1. Odometer is to mileage as compass is to

A. speed B. hiking C. needle D. direction

Answer: Option D
Explanation: An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to determine direction. Choices a, b, and c are incorrect because none is an instrument.
2. Marathon is to race as hibernation is to

A. winter B. bear C. dream D. sleep

Answer: Option D
Explanation: A marathon is a long race and hibernation is a lengthy period of sleep. The answer is not choice a or b because even though a bear and winter are related to hibernation, neither completes the analogy. (Choice c) is incorrect because sleep and dream are not synonymous.
3. Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?

A. 12 B. 14 C. 27 D. 53

Answer: Option B
Explanation: In this series, each number is repeated, then 13 is subtracted to arrive at the next number.
4. Which word does NOT belong with the others?

A. parsley B. basil C. dill D. mayonnaise

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb.
5. Tanya is older than Eric. Cliff is older than Tanya. Eric is older than Cliff. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true B. false C. false

Answer: Option B
Explanation: Because the first two statements are true, Eric is the youngest of the three, so the third statement must be false.