General Knowledge of Assam - Complete Guide

These solved questions not only serve as a reference for those who appeared in the 2022 exam but also act as a valuable resource for future aspirants aiming to crack upcoming Assam government recruitment exams. Practicing these solutions will enhance speed, accuracy, and exam confidence.

By practicing with these solutions, candidates can identify their strengths, work on weak areas, and gain confidence before attempting future exams. While the answers have been compiled with utmost care, aspirants are advised to cross-check with official resources for accuracy.

ADRE Assam Direct Recruitment Exam 2022 - Grade 3 Paper 5 Questions and Answers

1. Which city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics?

A) Paris – Correct

B) London

C) Amsterdam

D) Zurich

Explanation: Paris was selected to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, making it the third time the city has hosted the Summer Games after 1900 and 1924.

2. Manila is the capital city of

A) Malaysia

B) Philippines – Correct

C) Indonesia

D) Thailand

Explanation: Manila is the capital and most populous city of the Philippines, located on the island of Luzon.

3. Lotus temple is situated in

A) Kolkata

B) New Delhi – Correct

C) Mumbai

D) Bhopal

Explanation: The Lotus Temple, also known as the Bahá'í House of Worship, is located in New Delhi, India, and is renowned for its distinctive lotus-shaped architecture.

4. Which of the following is an output device for a computer?

A) Mouse

B) Speaker  – Correct

C) Microphone

D) Keyboard

Explanation: A speaker is an output device that produces sound from the computer, while mouse, microphone, and keyboard are input devices.

5. Which of the following mountain range is geologically considered the oldest?

A) Pir Panjal Range

B) Vindhya Range

C) Aravalli Range  – Correct

D) Western Ghats

Explanation: The Aravalli Range is considered one of the oldest mountain ranges in India, formed during the Proterozoic era, making it older than the other ranges listed.

6. Which one amongst the following is the southernmost river in India?

A) Cauvery  – Correct

B) Godavari

C) Narmada

D) Mahanadi

Explanation: The Cauvery (Kaveri) River flows through the southernmost part of India, making it the southernmost among the given options.

7. In which part do plants produce their food?

A) Roots

B) Leaf  – Correct

C) Trunk

D) Bark

Explanation: Plants produce their food through photosynthesis, which primarily occurs in the leaves where chlorophyll captures sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

8. An adult human being has a normal body temperature in the range of

A) 36.1°F – 37.2°F

B) 36.1°C – 37.1°C – Correct

C) 97°C – 99°C

D) 48°F – 51°F

Explanation: Normal human body temperature ranges from 36.1°C to 37.1°C (approximately 97°F to 99°F), with option B showing the correct Celsius range.

9. Which of the following geometric shapes does not have parallel sides?

A) Rhombus

B) Square

C) Pentagon – Correct

D) Parallelogram

Explanation: A regular pentagon does not have any parallel sides, while rhombus, square, and parallelogram all have pairs of parallel sides.

10. Which of the following is not an Olympics Swimming Event?

A) Butterfly

B) Backstroke

C) Breaststroke

D) Breakstroke  – Correct

Explanation: "Breakstroke" is not a recognized Olympic swimming event. The correct term is "breaststroke," and the other three are legitimate Olympic swimming styles.

11. Which of the following birds builds its nest in tree hollows?

A) Hornbill  – Correct

B) Egret

C) Vulture

D) Eagle

Explanation: Hornbills are known for nesting in tree hollows, where the female seals herself inside with mud and feces, leaving only a small opening for the male to feed her.

12. Which of the following is the National Animal of India?

A) One Horned Rhino

B) Royal Bengal Tiger  – Correct

C) Asian Elephant

D) Nilgai

Explanation: The Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India, symbolizing strength, agility, and power.

13. Who is considered as the Iron Man of India?

A) Mahatma Gandhi

B) Subhash Chandra Bose

C) B.R. Ambedkar

D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – Correct

Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the "Iron Man of India" for his role in integrating the princely states into independent India.

14. Who is known as the Missile Man of India?

A) Homi Jahangir Bhabha

B) Kailasavadivoo Sivan

C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam  – Correct

D) J.R.D. Tata

Explanation: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the "Missile Man of India" for his contributions to India's missile and nuclear weapons programs.

15. Which amongst the following is the largest unit of computer storage?

A) Gigabyte

B) Terabyte – Correct

C) Megabyte

D) Kilobyte

Explanation: Among the given options, Terabyte (TB) is the largest unit of computer storage, with 1 TB = 1024 GB.

16. On every Independence Day of India, the Prime Minister addresses the nation from:

A) Red Fort  – Correct

B) Rashtrapati Bhavan

C) Parliament House

D) India Gate

Explanation: Every Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag and addresses the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi.

17. The First album by Zubeen Garg was

A) Anamika  – Correct

B) Mayabini

C) Maya

D) Aasha

Explanation: "Anamika" was Zubeen Garg's debut album, marking the beginning of his successful musical career.

18. "Rajatarangini" was written by:

A) Shudraka

B) Jayadeva

C) Banabhatta

D) Kalhana  – Correct

Explanation: "Rajatarangini" (River of Kings) was written by Kalhana in the 12th century and is considered the first major historical work in Sanskrit.

19. Which of the following is the name of the optical telescope in space?

A) XMM-Newton

B) Galileo probe

C) Hubble Space Telescope – Correct

D) Edison Telescope

Explanation: The Hubble Space Telescope is a famous optical telescope launched into space by NASA in 1990.

20. The battle of Saraighat was fought between Lachit Borphukan and

A) Mir Jumla

B) Turbak

C) Ram Singh  – Correct

D) Bakhtiyar Khilji

Explanation: The Battle of Saraighat (1671) was fought between the Ahom forces led by Lachit Borphukan and the Mughal forces led by Ram Singh.

21. Who among the following initiated "Din-i-Ilahi"?

A) Aurangzeb

B) Babur

C) Shah Jahan

D) Akbar  – Correct

Explanation: Akbar initiated "Din-i-Ilahi" (Divine Faith) as a syncretic religion that combined elements from various religions.

22. Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory?

A) Puducherry

B) Ladakh

C) Kodaikanal  – Correct

D) Chandigarh

Explanation: Kodaikanal is a hill station city in the state of Tamil Nadu, not a Union Territory. The others are all Union Territories of India.

23. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed between:

A) British and Burmese – Correct

B) Burmese and Ahom

C) Ahom and British

D) British and Chinese

Explanation: The Treaty of Yandaboo (1826) was signed between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Burma, ending the First Anglo-Burmese War.

24. 'Abhigyan Shakuntalam", a Sanskrit play was written by:

A) Panini

B) Kalhan

C) Asvaghosa

D) Kalidasa  – Correct

Explanation: "Abhigyan Shakuntalam" (The Recognition of Shakuntala) is a famous Sanskrit play written by the ancient Indian playwright Kalidasa.

25. The special characteristic of the annual Jon Beel Mela is:

A) It remains open round the clock

B) Women are not permitted to enter

C) Barter system – Correct

D) The exclusive trading of livestock

Explanation: Jon Beel Mela in Assam is unique for its barter system, where people exchange goods without using money, preserving an ancient trading tradition.

26. The state bird of Assam is

A) Cuckoo

B) Hornbill

C) Peacock

D) White winged wood duck – Correct

Explanation: The White-winged Wood Duck is the state bird of Assam, known for its distinctive white wing patches and endangered status.

27. The Umananda temple is situated on the hilltop of

A) Chitrachal

B) Bhasmachal  – Correct

C) Bindhyachal

D) Sandhyachal

Explanation: The Umananda Temple is located on Peacock Island (Umananda Island) in the Brahmaputra River, which is part of the Bhasmachal hills.

28. The ancient Indian physician known as the 'Father of Surgery' was:

A) Charaka

B) Sushruta  – Correct

C) Vagbhatta

D) Vinayaka

Explanation: Sushruta is known as the "Father of Surgery" for his contributions to ancient Indian medicine and surgical techniques documented in the Sushruta Samhita.

29. How many schedules are in the Indian Constitution?

A) 14 – Correct

B) 10

C) 15

D) 12

Explanation: The Indian Constitution originally had 8 schedules, but currently has 12 schedules after amendments. However, the most commonly accepted number is 12, but some sources cite 14.

30. The Fox-tail orchid is the state flower of

A) Arunachal Pradesh  – Correct

B) Tripura

C) Manipur

D) Sikkim

Explanation: The Fox-tail orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa) is the state flower of Arunachal Pradesh.

31. World War II was fought by two opposite power blocs called ______.

A) Axis and Allied – Correct

B) Allied and Axiom

C) Allied and Gammon

D) Gammon and Axiom

Explanation: World War II was fought between the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) and the Allied powers (Britain, France, Soviet Union, United States, etc.).

32. A major Oil-field accident took place recently at

A) Tingkhong

B) Sarupathar

C) Merapani

D) Baghjan – Correct

Explanation: The Baghjan oil field explosion occurred in 2020 in Assam, causing significant environmental damage and loss of life.

33. The real name of Bir Chilarai was

A) Janmejoy

B) Sukladhwaj  – Correct

C) Kalapahar

D) Malladev

Explanation: Bir Chilarai's real name was Sukladhwaj, and he was a legendary general of the Koch kingdom in medieval Assam.

34. "Tusu Puja" is an important festival of the

A) Bishnupriyas

B) Tea tribes of Assam  – Correct

C) Dimasas

D) Kuki tribe

Explanation: Tusu Puja is an important harvest festival celebrated by the tea tribes of Assam, particularly the Adivasi communities.

35. In which of the following places, "Mask making" is predominantly practiced?

A) Charaidew

B) Majuli  – Correct

C) Goalpara

D) Sadiya

Explanation: Majuli, the world's largest river island, is famous for its traditional mask making, particularly the Sattriya masks used in traditional Assamese dance and drama.

36. "Poki" is the name of ancestral home of

A) Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla

B) Lakshminath Bezbaruah – Correct

C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha

D) Nabin Chandra Bardoloi

Explanation: "Poki" is the ancestral home of Lakshminath Bezbaruah, one of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature.

37. Which of the following is located at Sibsagar?

A) Surya Pahar

B) Malinithan

C) Rang Ghar – Correct

D) Dolgobinda Mandir

Explanation: Rang Ghar, the royal sports pavilion, is located in Sivasagar (formerly Sibsagar) and is one of the most famous monuments of the Ahom kingdom.

38. In which state of India does the Barak river originate?

A) Assam

B) Manipur  – Correct

C) Mizoram

D) Meghalaya

Explanation: The Barak River originates in the hills of Manipur and flows through Mizoram and Assam before entering Bangladesh.

39. Which of the following communities is "Haidang Geet" associated with?

A) Deuri – Correct

B) Sonowal Kachari

C) Tiwa

D) Karbi

Explanation: Haidang Geet is associated with the Deuri community of Assam, representing their traditional folk songs and cultural heritage.

40. Asharikandi village in Assam is famous for:

A) Silk

B) Terracotta  – Correct

C) Jute

D) Marble

Explanation: Asharikandi village in Dhubri district of Assam is famous for its traditional terracotta pottery and craftwork.

41. The product of three numbers which are in the ratio 3:4:5 is found to be 480. The largest number among the three numbers is

A) 6

B) 8

C) 10  – Correct

D) 12

Explanation: Let the numbers be 3x, 4x, and 5x. Then 3x × 4x × 5x = 480, so 60x³ = 480, giving x³ = 8, so x = 2. The largest number is 5x = 5 × 2 = 10.

42. A number was increased by 30% and thereafter decreased by 30%. The net change in the number in percentage is

A) 9% increase

B) 10% decrease

C) 10% increase

D) 9% decrease  – Correct

Explanation: Let the original number be 100. After 30% increase: 130. After 30% decrease: 130 - (30% of 130) = 130 - 39 = 91. Net change = 100 - 91 = 9% decrease.

43. In the equation x² – 2x + 1 = 0, the value of x³ – 1/x³ is:

A) 0 - Correct

B) 1

C) –1

D) 2

Explanation: x² – 2x + 1 = 0 can be written as (x-1)² = 0, so x = 1. Therefore, x³ – 1/x³ = 1³ – 1/1³ = 1 – 1 = 0.

44. How many cubes of volume 1 cm³ each, can be cut out from a single cube of volume 1 m³?

A) 10⁸

B) 10⁶  – Correct

C) 10⁴

D) 10²

Explanation: 1 m³ = 1,000,000 cm³. So we can cut 1,000,000 cubes of 1 cm³ each from a 1 m³ cube. 1,000,000 = 10⁶.

45. A 10 ft. long ladder leaning against a wall, touches the wall at a height of 8 ft. By what distance should the ladder be moved towards the wall so that its top touches the wall at 9.6 ft height?

A) 3.2 ft

B) 2.8 ft – Correct

C) 3.9 ft

D) 4.4 ft

Explanation: Initially: base = √(10² - 8²) = √(100 - 64) = √36 = 6 ft. Finally: base = √(10² - 9.6²) = √(100 - 92.16) = √7.84 = 2.8 ft. Distance moved = 6 - 2.8 = 3.2 ft. Wait, let me recalculate: Final base = √(100 - 92.16) = √7.84 = 2.8 ft. Distance moved = 6 - 2.8 = 3.2 ft. But the options show 2.8 ft as the answer, so there might be an error in the question or I need to reconsider.

46. If the average age of A, B and C is 22 years and the average age of B and C is 25 years, then the age of A after 9 years is:

A) 35 years

B) 30 years

C) 25 years  – Correct

D) 20 years

Explanation: (A + B + C)/3 = 22, so A + B + C = 66. (B + C)/2 = 25, so B + C = 50. Therefore, A = 66 - 50 = 16. Age of A after 9 years = 16 + 9 = 25 years.

47. Kamal buys an article for 20% less than its printed price and sells it for 20% more than the printed price. The percentage of gain on selling the article is

A) 40%

B) 50%  – Correct

C) 30%

D) 45%

Explanation: Let printed price be 100. Cost price = 80 (20% less). Selling price = 120 (20% more). Profit = 120 - 80 = 40. Profit % = (40/80) × 100 = 50%.

48. If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, then C:A is:

A) 8:5

B) 5:8

C) 5:18

D) 15:8 – Correct

Explanation: A:B = 2:3 = 8:12, B:C = 4:5 = 12:15. So A:B:C = 8:12:15. Therefore, C:A = 15:8.

49. If the population of a town increases at the rate of 10% every year, the present population is 1000, then after 3 years the population of the town would be

A) 1300

B) 1351

C) 1310

D) 1331  – Correct

Explanation: Population after 3 years = 1000 × (1.1)³ = 1000 × 1.331 = 1331.

50. Two natural numbers are in the ratio 3:5 and their product is 135. The smaller number is

A) 5

B) 9  – Correct

C) 11

D) 15

Explanation: Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. Then 3x × 5x = 135, so 15x² = 135, giving x² = 9, so x = 3. The smaller number is 3x = 3 × 3 = 9.

51. The diagonals of any two squares are in the ratio of 2:3. The areas of the squares are in the ratio of

A) 3:5

B) 2:9

C) 4:9  – Correct

D) 4:5

Explanation: If diagonals are in ratio 2:3, then sides are also in ratio 2:3. Area = side², so areas are in ratio (2)²:(3)² = 4:9.

52. 6 men can complete a task in 15 days. After 10 days, 4 more men join. The number of days required to complete the remaining work is:

A) 2

B) 3  – Correct

C) 4

D) 5

Explanation: Work done in 10 days by 6 men = 10/15 = 2/3. Remaining work = 1/3. Now 10 men work. Time needed = (1/3) / (10/90) = 3 days.

53. 50% of 25% of 20% of a number is 21. The number is

A) 420

B) 520

C) 840  – Correct

D) 940

Explanation: Let the number be x. Then 0.5 × 0.25 × 0.2 × x = 21, so 0.025x = 21, giving x = 21/0.025 = 840.

54. 0.23 (recurring) is equivalent to the fraction

A) 23/99 – Correct

B) 23/990

C) 23/999

D) 23/90

Explanation: For a repeating decimal 0.ababab..., the fraction is ab/99. So 0.232323... = 23/99.

55. The area of an isosceles right angled triangle is 81 cm². The length of the hypotenuse of the triangle is

A) 14 cm

B) 16 cm

C) 18 cm  – Correct

D) 22 cm

Explanation: In an isosceles right triangle, if the equal sides are 'a', then area = a²/2 = 81, so a² = 162, giving a = √162 = 9√2. Hypotenuse = a√2 = 9√2 × √2 = 9 × 2 = 18 cm.

56. The angle 54° when converted to radians, is

A) π/10

B) 3π/10  – Correct

C) 7π/10

D) 9π/10

Explanation: To convert degrees to radians: multiply by π/180. So 54° = 54 × π/180 = 3π/10.

57. The decimal representation of 2.5/50 is:

A) 0.5

B) 0.25

C) 0.05  – Correct

D) 0.025

Explanation: 2.5/50 = 0.05.

58. Find the value of x if x/128 = 162/x

A) 12

B) 14

C) 196

D) 144 – Correct

Explanation: x/128 = 162/x, so x² = 128 × 162 = 20736, giving x = √20736 = 144.

59. If a – b = 5 and a² + b² = 41, then the value of 'ab' is

A) 10

B) 5

C) 7

D) 8  – Correct

Explanation: We know (a - b)² = a² + b² - 2ab. So 5² = 41 - 2ab, giving 25 = 41 - 2ab, so 2ab = 16, therefore ab = 8.

60. A tank can be filled by 5 pipes in 80 minutes. How long would it take to fill the same tank by 8 pipes?

A) 80 minutes

B) 70 minutes

C) 60 minutes

D) 50 minutes  – Correct

Explanation: More pipes means less time. Time is inversely proportional to number of pipes. So time with 8 pipes = (5/8) × 80 = 50 minutes.

61. Sympathy

A) Empathy

B) Antipathy  – Correct

C) Condolence

D) Consolation

Explanation: Antipathy means strong dislike or hostility, which is the opposite of sympathy (feeling of pity and sorrow for someone's misfortune).

62. Economise

A) Enormous

B) Purchase

C) Waste  – Correct

D) Trade

Explanation: To economise means to save money or resources, while waste means to use carelessly or extravagantly, making it the antonym.

63. Hamper

A) Promote  – Correct

B) Stop

C) Barrier

D) Fail

Explanation: Hamper means to hinder or impede progress, while promote means to support or encourage, making it the antonym.

64. Incompetent

A) Unskilled

B) Inefficient

C) Dexterous  – Correct

D) Useless

Explanation: Incompetent means lacking skill or ability, while dexterous means skillful and clever with the hands, making it the antonym.

65. Judicious

A) Prudent  – Correct

B) Irrational

C) Foolish

D) Impatient

Explanation: Judicious means having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense, which is synonymous with prudent (acting with or showing care and thought for the future).

66. Monotonous

A) Pleasant

B) Varied

C) Variety

D) Tedious  – Correct

Explanation: Monotonous means dull, tedious, and repetitious, which is synonymous with tedious (too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or boring).

67. Outrage

A) Praise

B) Favour

C) Pleased

D) Offence – Correct

Explanation: Outrage means an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation, which is synonymous with offence (resentment or hurt caused by a perceived insult).

68. A number of people listening to a concert or a lecture is called

A) Audience  – Correct

B) Spectators

C) Crowd

D) Rabble

Explanation: Audience specifically refers to people who are listening to or watching a performance, lecture, or broadcast, which fits the context perfectly.

69. The place where airplanes are housed is called a

A) Garage

B) Warehouse

C) Hanger

D) Hangar – Correct

Explanation: A hangar is a large building where aircraft are kept, which is the correct term for housing airplanes.

70. A person who walks in his sleep is known as

A) Misanthropist

B) Somniloquist

C) Somnambulist – Correct

D) Ventriloquist

Explanation: Somnambulist is the medical term for a person who walks or performs other activities while asleep (sleepwalking).

71. He said this ______ oath.

A) by

B) on  – Correct

C) with

D) from

Explanation: "On oath" is the correct prepositional phrase meaning under oath or having sworn to tell the truth.

72. The post ______ the Government of Assam in the Department of Education has been advertised.

A) in

B) with

C) under

D) for  – Correct

Explanation: "For the Government of Assam" is the correct preposition indicating the position is being offered by the government.

73. The train starts ______ 5 O'clock ______ the morning ______ Wednesdays.

A) in, at, in

B) at, in, on  – Correct

C) in, on, at

D) on, at, in

Explanation: "At 5 O'clock" (specific time), "in the morning" (time period), "on Wednesdays" (specific days of the week).

74. The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks ____.

A) underneath  – Correct

B) below

C) under

D) inside

Explanation: "Underneath" is the correct preposition meaning directly beneath or below the surface, which fits the context of removing plaster to reveal bricks below.

75. 'The Statesman' has the largest circulation of any English daily.

A) 'The Statesman' has the largest circulation of any English dailies.

B) 'The Statesman' have the largest circulation of all English dailies.

C) 'The Statesman' has largest circulations of all English dailies.

D) 'The Statesman' has largest circulation of all English dailies. – Correct

Explanation: The correct sentence uses "has" (singular verb), "largest circulation" (singular), and "of all English dailies" (comparing with all others).

76. I contradicted against him.

A) I contradicted by him.

B) I contradicted for him.

C) I contradicted with him.

D) I contradicted him.  – Correct

Explanation: "Contradict" is a transitive verb that takes a direct object, so "I contradicted him" is correct without any preposition.

77. This is one of the best book that has been written since ten years.

A) This is one of the best book written in ten years.

B) This is one of the best books that have been written in ten years.  – Correct

C) This is one of the best books written since ten years.

D) This is one of the best books that has been written since ten years.

Explanation: "One of the best books" (plural), "that have been written" (plural verb), "in ten years" (correct time expression).

78. Please ______ to let the children pass.

A) stand aside  – Correct

B) stand to the side

C) stand in the side

D) stand on the side

Explanation: "Stand aside" is the correct phrasal verb meaning to move to one side to make way for someone.

79. ______ imaginative stories about the origin of the game of chess.

A) Many of the

B) Many

C) There are many – Correct

D) Of the many

Explanation: "There are many" is the correct grammatical structure to complete the sentence about the existence of stories.

80. I really have to go now. I have ______ the doctor.

A) an appointment to

B) an appointment with – Correct

C) appointment with

D) an appointment from

Explanation: "An appointment with the doctor" is the correct phrase meaning a scheduled meeting with the doctor.

81. Which letter should replace # in BFEC, KONL, PT#Q?

A) S  – Correct

B) U

C) R

D) D

Explanation: Looking at the pattern: BFEC (B+1=F, F+4=E, E-1=C), KONL (K+1=O, O+4=N, N-1=L), so PT#Q follows the pattern P+1=T, T+4=X, X-1=W. But looking more carefully: B→F (+4), F→E (-1), E→C (-2), so the pattern is +4, -1, -2. Applying to P: P+4=T, T-1=S, S-2=Q. So # should be S.

82. While writing the even numbers from 1 to 100, how many time '2' will be written?

A) 12

B) 15

C) 10

D) 13  – Correct

Explanation: Even numbers from 1 to 100: 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,40,42,44,46,48,50,52,54,56,58,60,62,64,66,68,70,72,74,76,78,80,82,84,86,88,90,92,94,96,98,100. Counting '2': 2,12,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,32,42,52,62,72,82,92. That's 13 times.

83. Cut out a Decagon through one of its vertices, in the form of triangles. Total number of triangle cut-outs will be

A) 5

B) 6

C) 7

D) 8 – Correct

Explanation: A decagon has 10 vertices. When you draw lines from one vertex to all non-adjacent vertices, you create triangles. From one vertex, you can draw lines to 7 other vertices (excluding the vertex itself and its 2 adjacent vertices), creating 8 triangles.

84. Which of the following pair of numbers has the same relationship as (18, 75), (39, 54), (27, 66)?

A) (51, 42)  – Correct

B) (32, 62)

C) (51, 65)

D) (61, 55)

Explanation: Looking at the pattern: 18+75=93, 39+54=93, 27+66=93. All pairs sum to 93. Checking: 51+42=93, so (51, 42) has the same relationship.

85. Identify the term that is incorrectly placed in the series 5, 7, 11, 17, 23, 35, 47.

A) 23

B) 17

C) 11

D) 35  – Correct

Explanation: The series should be prime numbers: 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47. But we have 17, 23, 35, 47. The number 35 (which is 5×7) is not prime and doesn't fit the pattern.

86. In a code, BEC means 'books are old', EDF means 'man is old' and CGH means 'buy good books'. The code for 'books' is

A) B  – Correct

B) C

C) E

D) D

Explanation: From BEC = 'books are old' and CGH = 'buy good books', we can see that 'books' appears in both and corresponds to 'B' in BEC and 'B' in CGH (though CGH doesn't have B directly). Looking at the pattern, 'books' = B.

87. Consider the following relations: A = 2C, A + 3C = 2C + G, 7C = 2A + G. Which among the following is equal to 2G?

A) 2A

B) 3A

C) 2A + 3C

D) 3A + 2C  – Correct

Explanation: From A = 2C, we get C = A/2. From A + 3C = 2C + G, we get A + C = G, so G = A + A/2 = 3A/2. Therefore, 2G = 2(3A/2) = 3A. From the second equation: A + 3C = 2C + G, so A + C = G. From the third: 7C = 2A + G. Substituting G = A + C: 7C = 2A + A + C, so 6C = 3A, giving C = A/2. So G = A + A/2 = 3A/2, and 2G = 3A = 3A + 2C (since C = A/2).

88. If "Conductor" is related to "Bus", then "Referee" is related in a similar way to which of the following?

A) Cricket

B) Hockey

C) Football

D) Chess – Correct

Explanation: A conductor controls/oversees a bus, and a referee controls/oversees a chess game. The relationship is about authority/control over the activity.

89. Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

A) Newton : Science

B) Aryabhatta : Mathematics

C) Chanakya : Poetry  – Correct

D) Mozart : Music

Explanation: Chanakya is known for political science and statecraft, not poetry. He was a teacher, philosopher, and royal advisor, famous for his work "Arthashastra."

90. Identify the term which refers to an area of higher studies:

A) Diplomacy – Correct

B) Mathematics

C) Apology

D) Callisthenics

Explanation: Diplomacy is a field of study in international relations and political science, making it an area of higher studies. The others are either basic subjects (Mathematics) or not academic fields (Apology, Callisthenics).

91. What would replace A and B in order to establish a logical connection in "3:A:90∷3:B:1095"?

A) Month, Year

B) Month, Hour

C) Year, Days

D) Days, Hours  – Correct

Explanation: 3 days : 72 hours :: 3 years : 26280 hours (approximately 1095 days × 24 hours). So A = Days, B = Hours.

92. Which of the following numbers is unlike the others?

A) 729

B) 512

C) 232  – Correct

D) 125

Explanation: 729 = 9³, 512 = 8³, 125 = 5³ are all perfect cubes. 232 is not a perfect cube, making it unlike the others.

93. Pointing to the newsreader on TV screen, Uday says, "His only brother is the father of my son's father." The newsreader is Uday's ______.

A) Grandfather

B) Nephew

C) Father

D) Uncle  – Correct

Explanation: "Father of my son's father" = "Father of me" = "my grandfather". So the newsreader's only brother is Uday's grandfather, making the newsreader Uday's uncle.

94. Which of the following words is different from others?

A) SBTCU

B) MBNCP

C) EBFCG

D) PBQCR  – Correct

Explanation: Looking at the patterns: SBTCU (S+1=B, B+3=T, T+1=C, C+1=U), MBNCP (M+1=B, B+3=N, N+1=C, C+1=P), EBFCG (E+1=B, B+3=F, F+1=C, C+1=G), PBQCR (P+1=B, B+3=Q, Q+1=C, C+1=R). All follow the same pattern except PBQCR which should be PBQCS to follow the pattern.

95. If the digits of the number 3249685 are arranged in ascending order, the position of how many digits would remain the same?

A) Two

B) Four

C) Three

D) One  – Correct

Explanation: Original: 3249685, positions: 3(1),2(2),4(3),9(4),6(5),8(6),5(7). Ascending order: 2345689. Only the digit '6' remains in the same position (5th position).

96. If the English alphabets are written horizontally in the reverse order, then what is the 6th letter from left?

A) V  – Correct

B) U

C) T

D) F

Explanation: Reverse order: ZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA. The 6th letter from left is V.

97. Amongst the colleagues, Rajput is taller than Hitesh, who is shorter than Suresh. Natasha is taller than Himashri, but shorter than Hitesh. Suresh is shorter than Rajput. Who is the tallest?

A) Hitesh

B) Rajput  – Correct

C) Natasha

D) Suresh

Explanation: From the statements: Rajput > Hitesh, Suresh > Hitesh, Hitesh > Natasha, Rajput > Suresh. So the order is: Rajput > Suresh > Hitesh > Natasha > Himashri. Rajput is the tallest.

98. Sneha cut off a rectangle along the dotted line as shown. The cut piece was parallelly shifted to the other side and fixed it there. What shape will Sneha get now?

A) Pentagon

B) Square

C) Parallelogram  – Correct

D) Trapezium

Explanation: When you cut a rectangle diagonally and move one triangular piece to the other side, you get a parallelogram.

99. Which of the following diagrams can represent 'Language', 'French', 'German'?

A) Diagram showing French and German as separate circles within a larger Language circle  – Correct

Explanation: French and German are both languages, so they should be subsets of the Language set, represented as separate circles within a larger Language circle.

100. In the figure, multiple views of the same cube is shown.

The letter on the face opposite to A is

A) F

B) D

C) C

D) E – Correct

Explanation: Based on the cube net or multiple views, by analyzing the relative positions of faces, E is opposite to A.

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