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In a row of 30 students, A is thirteenth from the left end. What is A's rank from the right end?

  • 8
  • 18 (correct)
  • 12
  • 14

    • Which of the following persons does not belong to the group based on the given seating arrangement?

  • U (correct)
  • M
  • L
  • T

    • If '÷' means '‒', '‒' means '+', '+' means '×' and '×' means '÷', what is the value of 3 ÷ 4 × 2 ‒ 1 + 5?

  • 4
  • 7
  • 5
  • 6 (correct)

    • How many 3s are followed by 3, but not preceded by 3 in the given list of numerals?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Comets are related to Meteors in a similar way as Monkey is related to Chimpanzee.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anil's friend is related to the girl as a ___.

    <p>Cousin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which place does U occupy in the row of six boys facing north?

    <p>Third from the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among five students O, P, C, D, and R, who got the highest marks?

    <p>O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ministry in April, 2024 issued an advisory to the Artificial Intelligence industry?

    <p>Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the novel 'The Guide'?

    <p>R.K.Narayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following countries is the Great Victoria Desert located?A) Canada B) South Africa C) ______ D) North America

    <p>Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of the South Eastern Railway zone located?

    <p>Kolkata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the book 'My Country My Life'?

    <p>L.K.Advani</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Three times the square of a number decreased by 4 times the number is equal to 50 more than the number. Find the number.

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of Simple Interest earned on a certain amount of money at the same rate in 6 years and 9 years respectively?

    <p>2 : 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If A, B are two natural numbers >1 and their H.C.F is 1, then which of these statements is always TRUE?

    <p>A, B are coprime to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the volume of a cylinder whose radius is one-third the radius of a circle of area 1386 cm² and height is twice its radius.

    <p>2156 cm³</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sum of the absolute values of deviations is least when taken from ______.

    <p>Median</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sum of the squared deviations of a set of values is least if measured from ______.

    <p>Arithmetic mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 0 < θ ≤ 90°, solve for 'θ' where cos² θ - 3 cos θ + 2 = 2 sin² θ.

    <p>90°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 12 men and 6 boys can do a work in 4 days and 4 men and 14 boys can do the same work in 8 days, then find the ratio of efficiency of a man to that of a boy.

    <p>11 : 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The difference between Compound Interest and Simple Interest on a certain sum in two years is Rs. 200. Find the rate of interest, if the Simple Interest is Rs. 1000 per annum.

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If HCF of two numbers is 16, which of the following CANNOT be their LCM?

    <p>210</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the length of a rectangle is increased by 20%, then to maintain the same area, the breadth must be decreased by-

    <p>(50/3)%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 1240 and 31 respectively. How many such numbers are possible? Which number pair has the smaller sum?

    <p>2, (155, 248)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the sum of the prime factors of 161, 141 and 341.

    <p>122</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An alloy P contains 50% gold and 50% silver. Alloy Q has 40% gold, 50% silver and 10% copper. The two alloys are mixed in the ratio 2 : 3. What is the ratio of gold and silver in the newly formed alloy?

    <p>22 : 25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a/b = 2/3 and b/c = 4/5, then find (a + c) / (a - c).

    <p>-23/7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two trains start moving towards each other when they are 2000 m apart. If one train travels at the speed of 20 m/s and the other one at 30 m/s, then after how many seconds do they meet?

    <p>40 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A dealer sells two scooters, one at a profit of 15% and the other at a loss of 15%. The selling price of both scooters is the same as Rs. 9775. Find the gain or loss in the transaction.

    <p>2.25% loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The product of two fractions is $\frac{14}{15}$ and their quotient is $\frac{35}{24}$. Find the greater fraction.

    <p>$\frac{7}{6}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Form the quadratic polynomial with zeroes -1/2 and -1/3

    <p>6x^2 + 5x + 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a cyclist covers 500 m in 5 minutes, what distance (in km) would the cyclist cover in half an hour if he travels at the same speed?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A retailer sells an item for Rs.486 and makes an 8% profit. If he were to sell that item for Rs.414, then how much percent loss would he make?

    <p>8% loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the points A(1, 2), O(0, 0), and C(a, b) are collinear, then:

    <p>2a = b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 'DELHI' is coded as 'CCIDD', how will 'BOMBAY' be coded?

    <p>AMJXVS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select a word from the given options that is different from the other words.

    <p>Elephant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following combinations is CORRECT?

    <p>Anand—Bhopal—Skylark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If in a certain language 13479 is coded as 'AQFJL' and 5268 is coded as 'DMPN', then how will 396824 be coded in that language?

    <p>QLPNMF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the conclusion(s) which best fit logically: Statements:

    1. Some bananas are apples.
    2. All apples are tomatoes.
    3. Some potatoes are tomatoes. Conclusions: I. Some bananas are tomatoes. II. Some potatoes are bananas. III. Some apples are potatoes. IV. Some apples are bananas.

    <p>Only Conclusions I and IV follow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Five courses — Anatomy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, and English each of one month duration are to be taught from January to May one after the other by different lecturers. Who teaches immediately after the Biotechnology course?

    <p>Sunil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a family, 'Q' is the son of 'R', which of the following options correctly identifies the mother of 'Q'?

    <p>P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complete the series: BCM, DEN, FGO, HIP, (...)

    <p>JKQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word will best complete the relationship given below? Thick : Thin :: Idle : ?

    <p>Industrious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the missing number in the following series: 25, 49, 81, 121, (...), 225

    <p>169</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given 'Thick : Thin :: Idle : ?', choose the word that completes the analogy.

    <p>Industrious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 'A' means '+', 'B' means '-', 'C' means 'x', and 'D' means '÷', then 7 A 8 C 10 D 5 B 1 = ?

    <p>22</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the-

    <p>Lok Sabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hayavadana is a play written by-

    <p>Girish Karnad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The arrival of Vasco da Gama in Calicut was in-

    <p>1498</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asian games are held once in every-

    <p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following states is the famous Berhampur Thakurani Yatra festival celebrated?

    <p>Odisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following planets is also called the 'Blue Planet'?

    <p>Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With which of the following games is the term 'Pommel Horse' associated?

    <p>Gymnastics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ is an interactive computer-generated experience taking place within a simulated environment.

    <p>Virtual reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full form of PFMS?

    <p>Public Financial Management System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of South Central Railway zone located?

    <p>Secunderabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is also known as International Bank for Reconstruction and Development?

    <p>World Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following taxes is levied by the Union and collected and appropriated by the States?

    <p>Stamp Duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of these places was Jantar Mantar NOT built?

    <p>Kolkata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All forms of water that comes down on Earth, including rain, snow, hail etc. are known as-

    <p>Precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is-

    <p>A small deposit savings scheme to promote the welfare of girl children and ensure them a secure future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The number of permanent members in the UN Security Council is-

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which Tamil newspaper did Subramanya Bharati work as a sub-editor?

    <p>Swadesamitran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in independent India?

    <p>K M Cariappa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The International Court of Justice was established in the year-

    <p>1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ircon International Limited is mainly related to which of the following?

    <p>Railway construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian and UK universities collaborated to develop the robot 'Pepe' to promote child hygiene?

    <p>Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University &amp; University of Glasgow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the headquarters of the Indian Bureau of Mines.

    <p>Nagpur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scheme has been launched by the Union Government for promoting solar farming?

    <p>Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is/are a method of storing image information using image compression algorithms?

    <p>Both JPEG and GIF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mugger is a species of ______ found in lakes and marshes in the Indian subcontinent.

    <p>Crocodile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Serious poisoning of well water by ____ usually occurs by accident during the handling of chemicals.

    <p>Pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expansion of AWACS in the field of airforce?

    <p>Airborne Warning and Control System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, and the name of existing states are specified in which Article of Indian Constitution?

    <p>Article 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Corvus corax is the scientific name of-

    <p>Common Raven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Archaeological site Burzahom is in which state?

    <p>Jammu and Kashmir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Annie Besant was associated with which of the following movements?

    <p>Home Rule Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is an example of Pallava architecture situated at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu?

    <p>Descent of the Ganges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Group II elements also known as?

    <p>Alkaline-earth metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following algorithms calls itself repeatedly until it solves a problem?

    <p>Recursive algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Railway Recruitment Cell Exam

    • The exam is scheduled for June 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM.

    Indian Polity and Governance

    • The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
    • The full form of PFMS is Public Financial Management System.
    • Stamp Duty is a tax levied by the Union and collected and appropriated by the States.

    Literature and Culture

    • Hayavadana is a play written by Girish Karnad.
    • Annie Besant was associated with the Home Rule Movement.
    • R.K. Narayan is the author of the novel "The Guide".
    • L.K. Advani is the author of the book "My Country My Life".

    History

    • Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut in 1498.
    • The International Court of Justice was established in 1945.

    Science and Technology

    • Earth is also called the 'Blue Planet'.
    • Augmented Reality is different from Virtual Reality.
    • Precipitation refers to all forms of water that comes down on Earth, including rain, snow, hail, etc.
    • JPEG and GIF are both methods of storing image information using image compression algorithms.
    • AWACS stands for Airborne Warning and Control System.

    Geography

    • The headquarters of South Central Railway zone is located in Secunderabad.
    • The headquarters of the Indian Bureau of Mines is located in Nagpur.
    • The Great Victoria Desert is located in Australia.
    • The Archaeological site Burzahom is located in Jammu and Kashmir.

    Miscellaneous

    • The Asian games are held once every 4 years.
    • The number of permanent members in the UN Security Council is 5.
    • Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a small deposit savings scheme to promote the welfare of girl children.
    • Ircon International Limited is mainly related to railway construction.
    • Jantar Mantar was not built in Kolkata.

    Math and Logic

    • The ratio of Simple Interest earned on a certain amount of money at the same rate in 6 years and 9 years respectively is 2:3.

    • The sum of the squared deviations of a set of values is least if measured from the Arithmetic mean.

    • The sum of the absolute values of deviations is least when taken from the Median.

    • If the length of a rectangle is increased by 20%, then to maintain the same area, the breadth must be decreased by (50/3)%.### Questions and Answers

    • There are 96 questions and answers in total.

    Question 56

    • a/b = 2/3 and b/c = 4/5
    • Find (a + c) / (a - c)
    • Answer: (a + c) / (a - c) = -23/7

    Question 57

    • No information provided

    Question 58

    • No information provided

    Question 59

    • P can finish a work in 10 days working 6 hours a day
    • Q can complete it in 15 days working 8 hours a day
    • Find the number of days they can finish the work together at 10 hours per day
    • Answer: 4 days

    Question 60

    • A candidate scores 60% in the aggregate and marks in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 4 : 4 : 3 in the individual subjects
    • Find the highest percentage of mark in any subject
    • Answer: 75%

    Question 61

    • If x² + kx + k = 0 has repeated roots, then the value of k will satisfy
    • Answer: k = 4 or k = 0

    Question 62

    • The sum of the lengths of the edges of a cube is equal to half the perimeter of a square
    • If the numerical value of the volume of the cube is equal to that of the area of the square
    • Find the length of one side of the square
    • Answer: 216 units

    Question 63

    • Two trains start moving towards each other when they are 2000 m apart
    • One train travels at the speed of 20 m/s and the other one at 30 m/s
    • Find after how many seconds they meet
    • Answer: 40 seconds

    Question 64

    • A dealer sells two scooters, one at a profit of 15% and the other at a loss of 15%
    • The selling price of both scooters is the same as Rs.9775
    • Find the gain or loss in the transaction
    • Answer: 2.25% loss

    Question 65

    • A two-digit number divided by the product of its digits gives 3 as a quotient and 9 as a remainder
    • If the product of the digits constituting the number is subtracted from the square of the sum of its digits
    • Find the number
    • Answer: 63

    Question 66

    • The product of two fractions is 14/15 and their quotient is 35/24
    • Find the greater fraction
    • Answer: 7/6

    Question 67

    • Form the quadratic polynomial with zeroes -1/2 and -1/3
    • Answer: 6x² + 5x + 1

    Question 68

    • A cyclist covers 500 m in 5 minutes
    • Find the distance (in km) he would cover in half an hour if he travels at the same speed
    • Answer: 3 km

    Question 69

    • A retailer sells an item for Rs.486 and makes an 8% profit
    • If he were to sell that item for Rs.414, then how much percent loss would he make
    • Answer: 8% loss

    Question 70

    • If the points A(1, 2), O(0, 0) and C(a, b) are collinear
    • Then 2a = b

    Question 71

    • If 'DELHI' is coded as 'CCIDD', then how will 'BOMBAY' be coded
    • Answer: AMJXVS

    Question 72

    • No information provided

    Question 73

    • Select a word that is different from the others
    • Answer: Elephant

    Question 74

    • Seven friends work at different places in India
    • They work for the branches of three organizations
    • Not more than three and not less than two of them work in any of the organizations
    • Answer: Anand—Bhopal—Skylark

    Question 75

    • If in a certain language 13479 is coded as 'AQFJL' and 5268 is coded as 'DMPN'
    • Then how will 396824 be coded in that language
    • Answer: QLPNMF

    Question 76

    • Statements and conclusions
    • Answer: Only Conclusions I and IV follow

    Question 77

    • Five courses each of one month duration are to be taught from January to May
    • Answer: Sunil

    Question 78

    • There are six members in a family
    • Who is the mother of 'Q'
    • Answer: P### Candidate Eligibility Criteria
    • Candidate must hold an engineering degree with at least 50% marks.
    • Candidate must have passed the written examination with at least 65% marks.
    • Candidate must be in the age group of 24 years to 30 years.
    • Candidate must have experience of working for a minimum period of 2 years.
    • Candidate must be presently drawing a monthly salary of Rs.18000 and above.
    • If a candidate satisfies all the other criteria except (ii) but has secured 75% marks in engineering degree, his/her case is to be referred to the manager.

    Kamal's Case

    • Kamal has been working in a company for the last 4 years.
    • Kamal completed his engineering with 62% marks.
    • Kamal is 28 years old.
    • Kamal is drawing a salary of Rs.20000 per month.

    Family Relationship

    • The girl is the youngest daughter of the brother-in-law of Anil's friend's mother.
    • The girl is Anil's friend's cousin.

    Boys Standing in a Row

    • Six boys P, Q, R, S, T, and U are standing in a row facing north.
    • P is on the right end of the row.
    • R is between S and T.
    • U is not at the left end of the row.
    • P is on the immediate right of Q.
    • U occupies the third position from the right.

    Comparing Marks

    • The marks of five students O, P, C, D, and R are compared.
    • Statements I, II, and III are given to determine who among the students got the highest marks.
    • Statement I: C did not get the highest marks.
    • Statement II: D did not get the lowest marks.
    • Statement III: O got higher marks than D and P, but not higher than R.
    • Statements I and III are sufficient to answer the question, while statement II is not sufficient.

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