Quiz about GENERAL QA IN ACET

Question 1

Re-entry occurs when a person leaves his or her social system for a period of time and then returns. Which of the situations described below best describes re-entry? A. When he is offered a better paying position Ram leaves the restaurant he manages to manage a new restaurant on the other side of the town. B. Sheela is spending her first year of college studying abroad in London. C. Mohan is readjusting to civilian life after five years of service in Indian Army as an officer. D. After several miserable months Neeta decides that she can no longer share an apartment with her room-mate Mita.

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Question 2

Choose the correct replacement for the underlined part of the following sentence. An analysis of objects found in the cities of Indus valley civilization show that even some people owned gold and silver ornaments. A. show that some people owned gold and silver ornaments B. show that some people owned even gold and silver ornaments C. shows that even some people owned gold and silver ornaments D. shows that some people owned even gold and silver ornaments

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Question 3

Meaning of the proverb “All roads lead to Rome” is A. People with similar interests and tastes tend to group. B. People can arrive at the same conclusion by different means. C. Family ties are stronger than other relationships. D. All evil will be finished in the end.

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Question 4

Great people are indifferent ______ pain and pleasure. A. to B. in C. for D. about.

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Question 5

Someone who is new to a field or activity is called A. kook B. tyro C. cretin D. ignorant.

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Question 6

Answer the Questions 1 - 3 based on the comparative bar chart of the production of rice in four states in five successive years given below. The data for 2016 are projected.1. In which of the following states did the production of rice increase every year? A. West Bengal B. Andhra Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Kerala. 2. By what percentage was the production of rice in Kerala in 2015 less than the production of rice in West Bengal in 2014? A. 16.67% B. 0% C. 20% D. 40%. 3. What is the difference between the average production of rice in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka over the period? A. 34 lakh MT B. 24 lakh MT C. 14 lakh MT D. 4 lakh MT

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Question 7

A big part of the population in urban cities is suffering from stress ____ by overwork. A. brought B. brought on C. brought around D. brought for.

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Question 8

Select the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. P They were excited fascinated by the sight of fresh snow on the roads. Q Even so it looked beautiful to tourists of various categories. R But some visitors came away with the unforgettable sight of young and scantily clad labours. S The locality is almost a slum and stinks most of the time. The proper sequence should be A. QSRP B. SQRP C. SRPQ D. SQPR

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Question 9

Study the following graph of monthly exports and imports (in Rs. million) in a particular year given below and note the information given in it to answer the Questions 1 to 4.1. The maximum per cent fall in exports compared to the previous month was exhibited in the month of A. May B. June C. July D. September2. In how many months was there a fall in exports but a rise in imports compared to the previous month? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 43. Trade balance for the whole period shown in the graph (in Rs. million) was approximately. A. 15B. -10C. -25D. 104. The highest import was about ----- times the lowest import. A. 3.1B. 1.1C. 5.1D. 7.15. In which of the following months was the largest deficit exhibited? A. March B. July C. August D. November

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Question 10

The period of 400 AD to 1600 AD is considered as classical period of Indian Mathematics though it emerged in the Indian subcontinent from 1200 BC. The decimal number system and the concept of zero as a number was first recorded in Indian mathematics. Indian mathematicians made early contributions to the study of arithmetic algebra and trigonometry. In addition the modern definitions of sine and cosine were developed here. Ancient and medieval Indian mathematical works all composed in Sanskrit usually consisted of a section of sutras in which a set of rules or problems were stated with great economy in verse in order to aid memorization by a student. This was followed by a second section consisting of a prose commentary (sometimes multiple commentaries by different scholars) that explained the problem in more detail and provided justification for the solution. In the prose section the form was not considered as important as the ideas involved.Excavations at Harappa Mohenjo-daro and other sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation have uncovered evidence of the use of practical mathematics. They used a standardised system of weights based on the ratios 120 110 15 12 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 and 500 with the unit weight equalling approximately 28 grams approximately equal to the English ounce or Greek uncia. They mass-produced weights in regular geometrical shapes which included hexahedra barrels cones and cylinders thereby demonstrating knowledge of basic geometry. The inhabitants of Indus civilisation also tried to standardise measurement of length to a high degree of accuracy. They designed a ruler called as the Mohenjo-daro ruler whose unit of length (approximately 1.32 inches or 3.4 centimetres) was divided into ten equal parts. Bricks manufactured in ancient Mohenjodaro often had dimensions that were integral multiples of this unit of length.I. The decimal number system was first used by the mathematicians based in i. Greece ii. Indian subcontinent iii. England iv. elsewhere.II. In ancient and medieval Indian mathematics i. a formula was written in the form of Sanskrit verses ii. a formula was explained as prose iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii.III. People of Indus Valley Civilisation i. were good at using basic geometry ii. developed the system of units for measuring mass and length iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii.The correct answers to I II and III are A. ii iv and iv respectively B. iv i and ii respectively C. i ii and iii respectively D. ii iii and iii respectively.

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Question 11

Despite the truism that every human on this planet needs drinking water to survive and that water may contain many harmful constituents there are no universally recognized and accepted international standards for drinking water. Even where standards do exist and are applied the permitted concentration of individual constituents may vary by as much as ten times from one set of standards to another. Many developed countries specify standards to be applied in their own country. In Europe this includes the European Drinking Water Directive and in the United States the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes standards as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. For countries without a legislative or administrative framework for such standards the World Health Organisation publishes guidelines on the standards that should be achieved. China adopted its own drinking water standard GB3838-2002 (Type II) enacted by Ministry of Environmental Protection in 2002. Where drinking water quality standards do exist most are expressed as guidelines or targets rather than requirements and very few water standards have any legal basis or are subject to enforcement. Two exceptions are the European Drinking Water Directive and the Safe Drinking Water Act in the USA which require legal compliance with specific standards. In Europe this includes a requirement for member states to enact appropriate local legislation to mandate the directive in each country. Routine inspection and where required enforcement is enacted by means of penalties imposed by the European Commission on non-compliant nations. Countries with guideline values as their standards include Canada which has guideline values for a relatively small suite of parameters New Zealand where there is a legislative basis but water providers have to make best endeavours to comply with the standards and Australia.I. As far as drinking water quality standards are concerned i. Canada has clear laws to enforce. ii. European commission may impose penalty on non-compliant nations. iii. both i and ii. iv. neither of i and ii. II. As far as drinking water quality standards are concerned i. Europe and USA have common standards. ii. Chinas standards are more rigorous than that of Europe. iii. both i and ii. iv. neither of i and ii. III. As far as drinking water quality standards are concerned i. New Zealand expressed as guidelines or targets rather than requirements without any legal basis. ii. there are some common minimum standards. iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. The correct answers to I II and III are A. ii iv and iv respectively B. iv i and ii respectively C. i ii and iii respectively D. iii iii and ii respectively.

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Question 12

The basic concepts of Indian classical music include shruti swara alankar raga and tala. There are two main traditions of Indian classical music – Carnatic music and Hindustani music. In Hindustani music traditions singing was based on tones and it was popular from the Vedic times where the hymns of Samaveda were sung and not chanted. A strong and diverse tradition has developed over several centuries. Hindustani music was not only influenced by ancient Hindu musical traditions historical Vedic philosophy and native Indian sounds but also enriched by the Persian performance practices of the Mughals. Classical genres are dhrupad dhamar khyal tarana and sadra and there are also several semi-classical forms. The Carnatic music originated in South India during the rule of Vijayanagar Empire. Like Hindustani music it is melodic with improvised variations but tends to have more fixed compositions. It consists of a composition with improvised embellishments added to the piece in the forms of Raga Alapana Kalpanaswaram Neraval and in the case of more advanced students Raga Tala Pallavi. The main emphasis is on the vocals as most compositions are written to be sung and even when played on instruments they are meant to be performed in a singing style (known as gāyaki). There are about 7.2 million ragas (or scales) in Carnatic Music with around 300 still in use today.I. Carantic tradition of Indian classical music is i. influenced by Persian practices ii. a collection of several semi-classical forms of singing style iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. II. Hindustani tradition of Indian classical music i. originated during the rule of Vijayanagar Empire ii. was influenced by Vedic philosophy iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. III. Raga and tala are aspects of i. Carantic tradition of Indian classical music ii. Hindustani tradition of Indian classical music iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii.The correct answers to I II and III are A. iii iii and iii respectively B. iv ii and iii respectively C. i ii and iii respectively D. iv i and iii respectively.

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Question 13

The new forms of social media are electronic and let people communicate with one another using technology such as computers smart phones and the internet. Social media can be used to socialise and communicate and help you in various things for example get a message to many people at once or find a job. When it was created the intention was that people would share thoughts and ideas with like minded people and keep in touch with distant family. However you may not have thought about some of the problems it may cause for you. When we post on the internet we think we are safe and secure in our own living rooms or offices. But perhaps we are not in a safe and private place. We are actually in a very crowded room surrounded by hundreds if not thousands of people on all sides. Someone who is not in our circle may be listening to our conversation and may misuse some of our personal information. Choose the sentence which summarizes above paragraph best A. We should be careful while interacting with a stranger on social media. B. Social media helps us interacting with people. C. We should not use social media as it may be dangerous.D. We should be careful while sharing some information on social media.

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Question 14

Music is capable of a number of health benefits including lowering stress levels raising states of consciousness changing moods accessing different states of mind developing the brain and is useful in meditation. There isn’t a single human culture that has lived without music. For example native Africans and Americans both used music in the form of chanting for their rituals and healing ceremonies. In Greece music was used to ease stress soothe pain and help with sleeping patterns. Many have said music heals the soul and it appears that they were right. Research has shown that listening to music in old age can help keep the brain healthy. Since listening to music is like exercising the brain one can expect the benefits of better memory and mental sharpness as they age. Even people who have some form of brain damage can regain partial or full access to memories by listening to. Choose the sentence which summarizes above paragraph best A. Listening to music has been traditionally used for its healing effects. B. Listening to music is beneficial for general well-being and health of the brain. C. Listening to music is beneficial in old age. D. Listening to music lowers stress.

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Question 15

Classify each of the statements given below as Fact (F) Inference (I) or Judgment (J). I. After a storm comes a calm. II. If you drive just after consuming alcohol you may meet with an accident. III. People who talk a lot or threaten may not be actually harmful. A. FIF B. JFJ C. JJJ D. IFI.

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Question 16

Solar products are being increasingly used to meet rural needs. By the end of 2015 a cumulative total of just under 1 million solar lanterns have been sold in the country reducing the need for expensive kerosene. In addition a cumulative total of 30256 solar powered pumps had been installed for irrigation and drinking water. During 2015 alone 118700 solar home lighting systems were installed and 46655 solar street lighting installations were provided under a national program. In January 2016 India and France laid the foundation stone for the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in Gurgaon. The ISA will focus on promoting and developing solar energy and solar products for countries lying wholly or partially between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The alliance of over 120 countries was announced at the Paris COP21 climate summit. With about 300 clear sunny days in a year the theoretically calculated solar energy incidence on Indias land area is about 5000 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year (or 5 EWhyr). The solar energy available in a year exceeds the possible energy output of all fossil fuel energy reserves in India. Grid connected solar electricity generation has reached 1% of the total utility electricity generation. Presently solar generation is serving to meet the peak load during the day time in non-monsoon months when the electricity spot prices are fetching above the daily average price.I. In India Solar power is being used i. for lights and pumps ii. as direct fuel for cooking iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. II. International Solar Alliance will focus on i. developing solar energy and solar products for India and France ii. promoting solar energy in India along with some other countries iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. III. If all the possibilities of deployment of solar energy plants are exhausted in the country i. solar energy can exceed the possible energy output of fossil fuel energy reserves in India ii. price of electricity can come down iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii.The correct answers to I II and III are A. iii iii and iv respectively B. iii i and ii respectively C. i ii and i respectively D. iii iii and ii respectively.

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Question 17

Choose the proper replacement of the underlined part to correct the following sentence. Unlike traditional bullet-proof jackets which can prevent serious injury but which cannot prevent the wearer being knocked over by the impact new jacket designs are being developed in India where bullets bounce off. A. new jacket designs where bullets bounce off are being developed in India B. India is developing new jackets designed to make bullets bounce off C. new jackets designed to make bullets bounce off are being developed in India D. new jackets where bullets bounce off are being developed in India

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Question 18

Select the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. P Just a handful of nutrient-rich almonds a day helps promote heart health and prevent weight gain. Q Loaded with minerals they are also among the healthiest of tree nuts. R It may even help fight diseases like diabetes and Alzheimers. S Natural unsalted almonds are a tasty and nutritious snack with plenty of health benefits. The proper sequence should be A. PQSR B. PSQR C. SQPR D. SPQR.

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Question 19

What is the mode for the following distribution?Marks obtained023657377818495Number of students1351218218211A. 21B. 77C. 73D. 95

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Question 20

The following frequency distribution represents the marks of 100 students in a class. Question and answer 1 - 5 based on this frequency distribution.MarksNumber of students10-19320-29630-39840-492050-593560-691270-79880-89590-9931. The number of students scoring less than 50 is (a) 37(b) 38(c) 39(d) 402. The number of students scoring less than 80 but not less than 50 is (a) 37(b) 60(c) 55(d) 753. Suppose it is known that exactly three students have scored 60 each. Then the number of students who have scored more than 60 is (a) 28(b) 25(c) 16(d) 224. The number of students scoring less than 45 is(a) less than 17(b) between 17 and 37(c) between 37 and 40(d) between 40 and 455. The 75th percentile of the marks lies in between (a) 50-59(b) 80-89(c) 70-79(d) 60-69

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Question 21

A B C D E F G and H are sitting in a row.A is fourth to the right of E. H is fourth to the left of D. C and F neither of whom is sitting in an extreme position are neighbours of B and E respectively. H is next to the left of A and A is the neighbor of B. Who are sitting in the extreme ends? A. E and G B. E and D C. H and A D. H and B.

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Question 22

A watch gains time uniformly. It is 2 minutes slow at noon on Sunday and is 4 minutes 48 seconds fast at 2 pm on the following Sunday. When was it correct? A. 100 pm on Monday B. 200 pm on Tuesday C. 315 pm on Thursday D. 315 pm on Wednesday

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Question 23

The mean of the following distribution is 6 where p is unknown.Value3456789Frequency1476p31The distribution has(a) median 6 and mode 5(b) median 6 and mode 7(c) median 5 and mode 5(d) median 7 and mode 7

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Question 24

A random variable X takes only two values 0 and 1 with P(X = 0) = 0.3. Then the value of E(X11) is(a) 0.3(b) 0.311 (c) 3.3(d) 0.7

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Question 25

Rearrange the following parts (1 2 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. (1) your chickens (2) have hatched (3) dont count (4) before the eggs A. 1 2 3 4 B. 3 1 4 2 C. 4 3 1 2 D. 1 3 4 2

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Question 26

Choose the wordphrase that cannot be used as a meaning of Ins and outs A. Nuts and bolts B. Full particulars C. Full details D. Hammer and nail

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Question 27

Choose the wordphrase that cannot be used as a meaning of Up to the mark A. Good enough B. Of required standard C. Excellent D. Sufficient

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Question 28

One who has good taste for food is called A. Taster B. Gourmet C. Greedy D. Chef

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Question 29

Choose the word that can be used as a synonym of “Mesmeric”. A. Piquant B. Arid C. Banal D. Prosaic.

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Question 30

The word which is not the synonym of to misconceive is A. to misunderstand B. to misinterpret C. to be amiss D. to miscarry.

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Question 31

Choose the word that cannot be used as a synonym of “Association”. A. Organization B. Connection C. Link D. Member

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Question 32

A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease is called A. Epidemic B. Malady C. Plague D. Calamity

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Question 33

Identify the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Flowing River Placid ? A. Stream B. Lake C. Spring D. Waterfall

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Question 34

Meaning of Lions share isA. Major share B. Extortion money C. Forced share D. Food that a lion shares with lioness

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Question 35

Find out the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Pen Paper Brush ? A. Painting B. Colour C. Canvas D. Board.

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Question 36

Identify the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Agenda Meeting Programme ? A. Party B. Lecture C. Function D. Reading

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Question 37

Identify the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Enough Excess Sufficient ? A. Adequate B. Surplus C. Decent D. Plenty

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Meaning of the proverb “All roads lead to Rome” is A. People with similar interests and tastes tend to group. B. People can arrive at the same conclusion by different means. C. Family ties are stronger than other relationships. D. All evil will be finished in the end.

Great people are indifferent ______ pain and pleasure. A. to B. in C. for D. about.

Someone who is new to a field or activity is called A. kook B. tyro C. cretin D. ignorant.

A big part of the population in urban cities is suffering from stress ____ by overwork. A. brought B. brought on C. brought around D. brought for.

Classify each of the statements given below as Fact (F), Inference (I) or Judgment (J). I. After a storm comes a calm. II. If you drive just after consuming alcohol, you may meet with an accident. III. People who talk a lot or threaten may not be actually harmful. A. FIF B. JFJ C. JJJ D. IFI.

What is the mode for the following distribution?Marks obtained023657377818495Number of students1351218218211A. 21B. 77C. 73D. 95

A watch gains time uniformly. It is 2 minutes slow at noon on Sunday, and is 4 minutes 48 seconds fast at 2 pm on the following Sunday. When was it correct? A. 1:00 pm on Monday B. 2:00 pm on Tuesday C. 3:15 pm on Thursday D. 3:15 pm on Wednesday

The mean of the following distribution is 6, where p is unknown.Value3456789Frequency1476p31The distribution has(a) median 6 and mode 5(b) median 6 and mode 7(c) median 5 and mode 5(d) median 7 and mode 7

A random variable X takes only two values, 0 and 1, with P(X = 0) = 0.3. Then the value of E(X11) is(a) 0.3(b) 0.311 (c) 3.3(d) 0.7

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. (1) your chickens (2) have hatched (3) don't count (4) before the eggs A. 1, 2, 3, 4 B. 3, 1, 4, 2 C. 4, 3, 1, 2 D. 1, 3, 4, 2

Choose the word/phrase that cannot be used as a meaning of "Ins and outs" A. Nuts and bolts B. Full particulars C. Full details D. Hammer and nail

Choose the word/phrase that cannot be used as a meaning of "Up to the mark" A. Good enough B. Of required standard C. Excellent D. Sufficient

One who has good taste for food is called A. Taster B. Gourmet C. Greedy D. Chef

Choose the word that can be used as a synonym of “Mesmeric”. A. Piquant B. Arid C. Banal D. Prosaic.

The word which is not the synonym of "to misconceive", is A. to misunderstand B. to misinterpret C. to be amiss D. to miscarry.

Choose the word that cannot be used as a synonym of “Association”. A. Organization B. Connection C. Link D. Member

A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease is called A. Epidemic B. Malady C. Plague D. Calamity

Identify the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Flowing : River :: Placid : ? A. Stream B. Lake C. Spring D. Waterfall

Meaning of "Lion's share" isA. Major share B. Extortion money C. Forced share D. Food that a lion shares with lioness

Find out the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Pen : Paper :: Brush : ? A. Painting B. Colour C. Canvas D. Board.

Identify the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Agenda : Meeting :: Programme : ? A. Party B. Lecture C. Function D. Reading

Identify the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Enough : Excess :: Sufficient : ? A. Adequate B. Surplus C. Decent D. Plenty

52.	Choose the correct replacement for the underlined part of the following sentence. An analysis of objects found in the cities of Indus valley civilization show that even some people owned gold and silver ornaments. A. show that some people owned gold and silver ornaments B. show that some people owned even gold and silver ornaments C. shows that even some people owned gold and silver ornaments D. shows that some people owned even gold and silver ornaments
Answer» D. shows that some people owned even gold and silver ornaments.

53.	Meaning of the proverb “All roads lead to Rome” is A. People with similar interests and tastes tend to group. B. People can arrive at the same conclusion by different means. C. Family ties are stronger than other relationships. D. All evil will be finished in the end.
Answer» B. People can arrive at the same conclusion by different means.

54.	Great people are indifferent ______ pain and pleasure. A. to B. in C. for D. about.
Answer» Great people are indifferent to pain and pleasure.

55.	Someone who is new to a field or activity is called A. kook B. tyro C. cretin D. ignorant.
Answer» Someone who is new to a field or activity is called tyro.

57.	A big part of the population in urban cities is suffering from stress ____ by overwork. A. brought B. brought on C. brought around D. brought for.
Answer» A big part of the population in urban cities is suffering from stress brought on by overwork.

58.	Select the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. P: They were excited, fascinated by the sight of fresh snow on the roads. Q: Even so, it looked beautiful to tourists of various categories. R: But some visitors came away with the unforgettable sight of young and scantily clad labours. S: The locality is almost a slum and stinks most of the time. The proper sequence should be A. QSRP B. SQRP C. SRPQ D. SQPR
Answer» Correct option: D. SQPR

60.	The period of 400 AD to 1600 AD is considered as classical period of Indian Mathematics, though it emerged in the Indian subcontinent from 1200 BC. The decimal number system and the concept of zero as a number was first recorded in Indian mathematics. Indian mathematicians made early contributions to the study of arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry. In addition, the modern definitions of sine and cosine were developed here. Ancient and medieval Indian mathematical works, all composed in Sanskrit, usually consisted of a section of sutras in which a set of rules or problems were stated with great economy in verse in order to aid memorization by a student. This was followed by a second section consisting of a prose commentary (sometimes multiple commentaries by different scholars) that explained the problem in more detail and provided justification for the solution. In the prose section, the form was not considered as important as the ideas involved.Excavations at Harappa, Mohenjo-daro and other sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation have uncovered evidence of the use of practical mathematics. They used a standardised system of weights based on the ratios: 1/20, 1/10, 1/5, 1/2, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500, with the unit weight equalling approximately 28 grams, approximately equal to the English ounce or Greek uncia. They mass-produced weights in regular geometrical shapes, which included hexahedra, barrels, cones, and cylinders, thereby demonstrating knowledge of basic geometry. The inhabitants of Indus civilisation also tried to standardise measurement of length to a high degree of accuracy. They designed a ruler called as the Mohenjo-daro ruler, whose unit of length (approximately 1.32 inches or 3.4 centimetres) was divided into ten equal parts. Bricks manufactured in ancient Mohenjodaro often had dimensions that were integral multiples of this unit of length.I. The decimal number system was first used by the mathematicians based in i. Greece ii. Indian subcontinent iii. England iv. elsewhere.II. In ancient and medieval Indian mathematics, i. a formula was written in the form of Sanskrit verses ii. a formula was explained as prose iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii.III. People of Indus Valley Civilisation i. were good at using basic geometry ii. developed the system of units for measuring mass and length iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii.The correct answers to I, II and III are: A. ii, iv and iv, respectively B. iv, i and ii, respectively C. i, ii and iii, respectively D. ii, iii and iii, respectively.
Answer» D. ii, iii and iii, respectively.

61.	Despite the truism that every human on this planet needs drinking water to survive and that water may contain many harmful constituents, there are no universally recognized and accepted international standards for drinking water. Even where standards do exist, and are applied, the permitted concentration of individual constituents may vary by as much as ten times from one set of standards to another. Many developed countries specify standards to be applied in their own country. In Europe, this includes the European Drinking Water Directive and in the United States the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes standards as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. For countries without a legislative or administrative framework for such standards, the World Health Organisation publishes guidelines on the standards that should be achieved. China adopted its own drinking water standard GB3838-2002 (Type II) enacted by Ministry of Environmental Protection in 2002. Where drinking water quality standards do exist, most are expressed as guidelines or targets rather than requirements, and very few water standards have any legal basis or, are subject to enforcement. Two exceptions are the European Drinking Water Directive and the Safe Drinking Water Act in the USA, which require legal compliance with specific standards. In Europe, this includes a requirement for member states to enact appropriate local legislation to mandate the directive in each country. Routine inspection and, where required, enforcement is enacted by means of penalties imposed by the European Commission on non-compliant nations. Countries with guideline values as their standards include Canada, which has guideline values for a relatively small suite of parameters, New Zealand, where there is a legislative basis, but water providers have to make "best endeavours" to comply with the standards, and Australia.I. As far as drinking water quality standards are concerned, i. Canada has clear laws to enforce. ii. European commission may impose penalty on non-compliant nations. iii. both i and ii. iv. neither of i and ii. II. As far as drinking water quality standards are concerned, i. Europe and USA have common standards. ii. China's standards are more rigorous than that of Europe. iii. both i and ii. iv. neither of i and ii. III. As far as drinking water quality standards are concerned, i. New Zealand expressed as guidelines or targets rather than requirements without any legal basis. ii. there are some common minimum standards. iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. The correct answers to I, II and III are: A. ii, iv and iv, respectively B. iv, i and ii, respectively C. i, ii and iii, respectively D. iii, iii and ii, respectively.
Answer» A. ii, iv and iv, respectively.

62.	The basic concepts of Indian classical music include shruti, swara, alankar, raga, and tala. There are two main traditions of Indian classical music – Carnatic music and Hindustani music. In Hindustani music traditions, singing was based on tones and it was popular from the Vedic times where the hymns of Samaveda were sung and not chanted. A strong and diverse tradition has developed over several centuries. Hindustani music was not only influenced by ancient Hindu musical traditions, historical Vedic philosophy and native Indian sounds but also enriched by the Persian performance practices of the Mughals. Classical genres are dhrupad, dhamar, khyal, tarana and sadra, and there are also several semi-classical forms. The Carnatic music originated in South India during the rule of Vijayanagar Empire. Like Hindustani music, it is melodic, with improvised variations, but tends to have more fixed compositions. It consists of a composition with improvised embellishments added to the piece in the forms of Raga Alapana, Kalpanaswaram, Neraval and, in the case of more advanced students, Raga, Tala, Pallavi. The main emphasis is on the vocals as most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in a singing style (known as gāyaki). There are about 7.2 million ragas (or scales) in Carnatic Music, with around 300 still in use today.I. Carantic tradition of Indian classical music is i. influenced by Persian practices ii. a collection of several semi-classical forms of singing style iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. II. Hindustani tradition of Indian classical music i. originated during the rule of Vijayanagar Empire ii. was influenced by Vedic philosophy iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. III. Raga and tala are aspects of i. Carantic tradition of Indian classical music ii. Hindustani tradition of Indian classical music iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii.The correct answers to I, II and III are: A. iii, iii and iii, respectively B. iv, ii and iii, respectively C. i, ii and iii, respectively D. iv, i and iii, respectively.
Answer» B. iv, ii and iii, respectively.

63.	The new forms of social media are electronic and let people communicate with one another using technology such as computers, smart phones and the internet. Social media can be used to socialise and communicate and help you in various things, for example, get a message to many people at once, or find a job. When it was created, the intention was that people would share thoughts and ideas with like minded people and keep in touch with distant family. However, you may not have thought about some of the problems it may cause for you. When we post on the internet we think we are safe and secure in our own living rooms or offices. But perhaps, we are not in a safe and private place. We are actually in a very crowded room surrounded by hundreds if not thousands of people on all sides. Someone, who is not in our circle, may be listening to our conversation and may misuse some of our personal information. Choose the sentence which summarizes above paragraph best: A. We should be careful while interacting with a stranger on social media. B. Social media helps us interacting with people. C. We should not use social media as it may be dangerous.D. We should be careful while sharing some information on social media.
Answer» D. We should be careful while sharing some information on social media.

64.	Music is capable of a number of health benefits including lowering stress levels, raising states of consciousness, changing moods, accessing different states of mind, developing the brain and is useful in meditation. There isn’t a single human culture that has lived without music. For example, native Africans and Americans both used music in the form of chanting for their rituals and healing ceremonies. In Greece, music was used to ease stress, soothe pain and help with sleeping patterns. Many have said music heals the soul, and it appears that they were right. Research has shown that listening to music in old age can help keep the brain healthy. Since listening to music is like exercising the brain, one can expect the benefits of better memory and mental sharpness as they age. Even people who have some form of brain damage can regain partial or full access to memories by listening to. Choose the sentence which summarizes above paragraph best: A. Listening to music has been traditionally used for its healing effects. B. Listening to music is beneficial for general well-being and health of the brain. C. Listening to music is beneficial in old age. D. Listening to music lowers stress.
Answer» B. Listening to music is beneficial for general well-being and health of the brain.

65.	Classify each of the statements given below as Fact (F), Inference (I) or Judgment (J). I. After a storm comes a calm. II. If you drive just after consuming alcohol, you may meet with an accident. III. People who talk a lot or threaten may not be actually harmful. A. FIF B. JFJ C. JJJ D. IFI.
Answer» Correct option: C. JJJ

66.	Solar products are being increasingly used to meet rural needs. By the end of 2015, a cumulative total of just under 1 million solar lanterns have been sold in the country, reducing the need for expensive kerosene. In addition, a cumulative total of 30,256 solar powered pumps had been installed for irrigation and drinking water. During 2015 alone, 118,700 solar home lighting systems were installed, and 46,655 solar street lighting installations were provided under a national program. In January 2016, India and France laid the foundation stone for the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in Gurgaon. The ISA will focus on promoting and developing solar energy and solar products for countries lying wholly or partially between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The alliance of over 120 countries was announced at the Paris COP21 climate summit. With about 300 clear, sunny days in a year, the theoretically calculated solar energy incidence on India's land area is about 5000 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year (or 5 EWh/yr). The solar energy available in a year exceeds the possible energy output of all fossil fuel energy reserves in India. Grid connected solar electricity generation has reached 1% of the total utility electricity generation. Presently, solar generation is serving to meet the peak load during the day time in non-monsoon months when the electricity spot prices are fetching above the daily average price.I. In India, Solar power is being used i. for lights and pumps ii. as direct fuel for cooking iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. II. International Solar Alliance will focus on i. developing solar energy and solar products for India and France ii. promoting solar energy in India along with some other countries iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii. III. If all the possibilities of deployment of solar energy plants are exhausted in the country, i. solar energy can exceed the possible energy output of fossil fuel energy reserves in India ii. price of electricity can come down iii. both i and ii iv. neither of i and ii.The correct answers to I, II and III are: A. iii, iii and iv, respectively B. iii, i and ii, respectively C. i, ii and i, respectively D. iii, iii and ii, respectively.
Answer» C. i, ii and i, respectively

67.	Choose the proper replacement of the underlined part to correct the following sentence. Unlike traditional bullet-proof jackets which can prevent serious injury, but which cannot prevent the wearer being knocked over by the impact, new jacket designs are being developed in India where bullets bounce off. A. new jacket designs, where bullets bounce off, are being developed in India B. India is developing new jackets, designed to make bullets bounce off C. new jackets, designed to make bullets bounce off, are being developed in India D. new jackets, where bullets bounce off, are being developed in India
Answer» C. new jackets, designed to make bullets bounce off, are being developed in India.

68.	Select the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. P: Just a handful of nutrient-rich almonds a day helps promote heart health and prevent weight gain. Q: Loaded with minerals, they are also among the healthiest of tree nuts. R: It may even help fight diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's. S: Natural, unsalted almonds are a tasty and nutritious snack with plenty of health benefits. The proper sequence should be A. PQSR B. PSQR C. SQPR D. SPQR.
Answer» Correct option: C. SQPR

75.	Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. (1) your chickens (2) have hatched (3) don't count (4) before the eggs A. 1, 2, 3, 4 B. 3, 1, 4, 2 C. 4, 3, 1, 2 D. 1, 3, 4, 2
Answer» Correct option: B. 3, 1, 4, 2

76.	Choose the word/phrase that cannot be used as a meaning of "Ins and outs" A. Nuts and bolts B. Full particulars C. Full details D. Hammer and nail
Answer» D. Hammer and nail

77.	Choose the word/phrase that cannot be used as a meaning of "Up to the mark" A. Good enough B. Of required standard C. Excellent D. Sufficient
Answer» C. Excellent

78.	One who has good taste for food is called A. Taster B. Gourmet C. Greedy D. Chef
Answer» Correct option: B. Gourmet

80.	The word which is not the synonym of "to misconceive", is A. to misunderstand B. to misinterpret C. to be amiss D. to miscarry.
Answer» D. to miscarry.

81.	Choose the word that cannot be used as a synonym of “Association”. A. Organization B. Connection C. Link D. Member
Answer» Correct option: D. Member

82.	A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease is called A. Epidemic B. Malady C. Plague D. Calamity
Answer» Correct option: A. Epidemic

83.	Identify the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Flowing : River :: Placid : ? A. Stream B. Lake C. Spring D. Waterfall
Answer» Correct option: B. Lake

84.	Meaning of "Lion's share" isA. Major share B. Extortion money C. Forced share D. Food that a lion shares with lioness
Answer» A. Major share

87.	Identify the alternative which will replace ‘?’ Enough : Excess :: Sufficient : ? A. Adequate B. Surplus C. Decent D. Plenty
Answer» Correct option: B. Surplus