Aptitude test

Section-A (Quantitative )
1. A train 125 m long passes a man, running at 5 km/hr in the same direction in which the train is going, in 10 seconds. The speed of the train is: a. 45 k/hr b. 54 km/hr c. 50 km/hr d. 55 km/hr

2. The cost price of 20 articles is the same as the selling price of x articles. If the profit is 25%, then the value of x is: a. 15 b. 16 3. A and B together have Rs. 1210. If much amount does B have? a. Rs. 460 b. Rs. 550 c. 18 d. 25 of A's amount is equal to of B's amount, how

c. Rs. 484 d. Rs. 664

4. There is 60% increase in an amount in 6 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years at the same rate? a. Rs. 2160 b. Rs. 3972 c. Rs. 3120 d. Rs. 6240

5. A bank offers 5% compound interest calculated on half-yearly basis. A customer deposits Rs. 1600 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is: a. 120 b. 122 c. 121 d. 123

6. A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages of A, B and C be 27, the how old is B? a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 10

7. A man buys Rs. 20 shares paying 9% dividend. The man wants to have an interest of 12% on his money. The market value of each share is: a. 12 b. 18 c. 15 d. 21

8. A, B and C jointly thought of engaging themselves in a business venture. It was agreed that A would invest Rs. 6500 for 6 months, B, Rs. 8400 for 5 months and C, Rs. 10,000 for 3 months. A wants to be the working member for which, he was to receive 5% of the profits. The profit earned was Rs. 7400. Calculate the share of B in the profit. a. Rs. 1900 b. Rs. 2800 c. Rs. 2660 d. Rs. 2840

9. A, B, C subscribe Rs. 50,000 for a business. A subscribes Rs. 4000 more than B and B Rs. 5000 more than C. Out of a total profit of Rs. 35,000, A receives: a. Rs. 8400 b. Rs. 13,600 c. Rs. 11,900 d. Rs. 14,700

10. A bank offers 5% compound interest calculated on half-yearly basis. A customer deposits Rs. 1600 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is: a. 120 b. 122 c. 121 d. 123

11. In order to obtain an income of Rs. 650 from 10% stock at Rs. 96, one must make an investment of: a. Rs. 3100 b. Rs. 6240 c. Rs. 6500 d. Rs. 9600

12. Seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8. There is a proposal to increase these seats by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively. What will be the ratio of increased seats? a. 2 : 3 : 4 b. 6 : 7 : 8 c. 6 : 8 : 9 d. None of these

13. What least number must be added to 1056, so that the sum is completely divisible by 23 ? a. 2 b. 3 c. 18 d. 21

14. The largest 4 digit number exactly divisible by 88 is: a. 9944 b. 9768 c. 9988 d. 8888

15. A bag contains 2 red, 3 green and 2 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random. What is the probability that none of the balls drawn is blue? a. 10/21 b. 11/21 c. 2/7 d. 5/7

Section-B (Reasoning)
1. Look at this series: 8, 22, 8, 28, 8, ... What number should come next? a. 9 b. 32 Direction to solve: Q. no.2 &3 In each of the following questions, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in each question and mark your answer as

c. 29 d. 34

(A) If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect; (B) If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect; (C) If both the statements I and II are independent causes; (D) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes; and (E) If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

1. Statements: I. II. The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months. The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect Both the statements I and II are independent causes Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

a. b. c. d. e.

2. Statements: I. II. The government has recently fixed the fees for professional courses offered by the unaided institutions which are much lower than the fees charged last year. The parents of the aspiring students launched a severe agitation last year protesting against the high fees charged by the unaided institutions. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect Both the statements I and II are independent causes Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

a. b. c. d. e.

Direction to solve: Q. no 4 Read the paragraph carefully and determine the main point the author is trying to make. What conclusion can be drawn from the argument? Each paragraph is followed by five statements.One statement supports the author's argument better than the others do. 3. One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, his psychological insights into both male and female characters are amazing even today. This paragraph best supports the statement that a. Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today. b. people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters.

c. academic scholars are putting together an anthology of Shakespeare's work d. New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare. e. Shakespeare was a psychiatrist as well as a playwright. 4. In the series 2, 6, 18, 54, ...... what will be the 8th term ? a. 4370 b. 4374 c. 7443 d. 7434

5. A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting next to B, C is sitting next to D, D is not sitting with E who is on the left end of the bench. C is on the second position from the right. A is to the right of B and E. A and C are sitting together. In which position A is sitting ? a. Between B and D b. Between B and C c. Between E and D d. Between C and E

6. Find out the alternative figure which contains figure (X) as its part.

(X) a. 1 b. 2

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) c. 3 d.4

7. Find out which of the figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) can be formed from the pieces given in figure (X).

a. 1 b. 2

c. 3 d. 4

8. Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.

a. 1 b. 2

c.3 d. 4

9. Choose the set of figures which follows the given rule. Rule: Closed figures losing their sides and open figures gaining their sides.

a. 1 b. 2

c. 3 d. 4

10. Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

a. 22 b. 24

c. 26 d. 28

Direction to solve: 12 &13 Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain. 11. 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. Uncertain 12. All the trees in the park are flowering trees. Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods. All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is a. True b. False c. Uncertain Direction to solve:14 &15 Each question presents a situation and asks you to make a judgment regarding that particular circumstance. Choose an answer based on given information. 13. Eileen is planning a special birthday dinner for her husband's 35th birthday. She wants the evening to be memorable, but her husband is a simple man who would rather be in jeans at a baseball game than in a suit at a fancy restaurant. Which restaurant below should Eileen choose?

a. Alfredo's offers fine Italian cuisine and an elegant Tuscan decor. Patrons will feel as though they've spent the evening in a luxurious Italian villa. b. Pancho's Mexican Buffet is an all-you-can-eat family style smorgasbord with the best tacos in town. c. The Parisian Bistro is a four-star French restaurant where guests are treated like royalty. Chef Dilbert Olay is famous for his beef bourguignon. d. Marty's serves delicious, hearty meals in a charming setting reminiscent of a baseball clubhouse in honor of the owner,Marty Lester, a former major league baseball allstar. 14. The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal? a. A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers. b. Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack. c. Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored. d. Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.

Section C (English and Grammar)

Direction to solve: 1&2 Read the 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). 1. (solve as per the direction given above) a. b. c. d. We discussed about the problem so thoroughl on the eve of the examination that I found it very easy to work it out. No error.

2. solve as per the direction given above) a. An Indian ship b. laden with merchandise

c. got drowned in the Pacific Ocean. d. No error.

Direction to solve: 3&4 Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete 3. Fate smiles ...... those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life. a. With b. Over c. on d. round

4. Success in this examination depends ...... hard work alone. a. at b. over Direction to solve: 5&6 In each question, an incomplete statement (Stem) followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully. 5. Despite his best efforts to conceal his anger ...... a. b. c. d. e. we could detect that he was very happy he failed to give us an impression of his agony he succeeded in camouflaging his emotions he could succeed in doing it easily people came to know that he was annoyed c. for d. on

6. She never visits any zoo because she is strong opponent of the idea of ...... a. b. c. d. e. setting the animals free into forest feeding the animals while others are watching watching the animals in their natural abode going out of the house on a holiday holding the animals in captivity for our joy

Direction to solve: 7 to 11 Today most businessmen are very worried. To begin with, they are not used to competition.In the past they sold whatever ...(7)... produced at whatever prices they chose. But ...(8)... increasing competition, customers began to ...(9)... and choose. Imports suddenly became ...(10)... available and that too at cheaper ...11)... 7. (solve as per the direction given above) a. It c. they b. He d. we 8. (solve as per the direction given above) a. With c. after b. By d. from 9. (solve as per the direction given above) a. Buy c. take b. Pick d. want 10. (solve as per the direction given above) a. Hardly c. frequently b. Easily d. conveniently 11. (solve as per the direction given above) a. Costs c. dividend b. Returns d. prices

Direction to solve:12 &13 Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer. 12. The small child does whatever his father was done. a. has done b. does c. did d. had done e. No correction required

13. There are not many men who are so famous that they are frequently referred to by their short names only a. Initials b. Pictures c. pictures d. middle names e. No correction required

Direction to solve: 14 &15 Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer. 14. To make clean breast of a. b. c. d. e. To gain prominence To praise oneself To confess without of reserve To destroy before it blooms None of these

15. To catch a tarter a. b. c. d. e. To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty To catch a dangerous person To meet with disaster To deal with a person who is more than one's match None of these

Section-D (General Knowledge)

1. Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world's a. largest railway station b. highest railway station 2. Entomology is the science that studies a. Behavior of human beings scientific terms b. Insects 3. Garampani sanctuary is located at a. Junagarh, Gujarat b. Diphu, Assam c. Kohima, Nagaland d. Gangtok, Sikkim c. The origin and history of technical and d. The formation of rocks c. longest railway station d. None of the above

4. First human heart transplant operation conducted by Dr. Christian Bernard on Louis Washkansky, was conducted in a. 1967 b. 1968 c. 1958 d. 1922

5. He is mathematician and astronomer of the 12th century. His name is associated with India's seventh satellite. He is a. Aryabhatta b. Bhaskara II 6. The ozone layer restricts a. Visible light b. Infrared radiation c. X-rays and gamma rays d. Ultraviolet radiation c. Bhaskara I d. None of the above

7. Permanent Secretariat to coordinate the implementation of SAARC programme is located at a. Dhaka b. New Delhi c. Colombo d. Kathmandu

8. The Indian delegation to the first World Conference on Human Rights was led by a. Dr. Manmohan Singh b. Farooq Abdullah c. Dinesh singh d. Alam Khan

9. Amjad Ali Khan is associated with which of the following musical instruments? a. Sarod b. Veena c. Violin d. Sitar

10. Dr. Joon Lew of korea, the recipient of international Gandhi Award is known for his service in the? a. . Eradication of leprosy b. Campaigning against AIDS c. Against Drugs d. Against child labour

11. Guru Gopi Krishna was a maestro of which of the following dance forma? a. Kuchipudi b. Kathak c. Manipuri d. Bahratanatyam

12. Which was the 1st non Test playing country to beat India in an international match? a. Canada b. Sri Lanka c. Zimbabwe d. East Africa

13. Who was the first Indian to reach the semi final in Wimbledon Tennis Championship? a. Ramanathan Krishnan b. Ramesh Krishnan c. Laender Paes d. Mahesh Bhupati

14. Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' has been adopted as India's National Anthem. How many stanzas of the said song were adopted? a. Only the first stanza b. The whole song c. Third and Fourth stanza d. First and Second stanza

15. Natya - Shastra' the main source of India's classical dances was written by a. Nara Muni b. Bharat Muni c. Abhinav Gupt d. Tandu Muni