“GENERAL APTITUDE & GENERAL AWAIRNESS TEST”
Questions with Answer Key :-
Q.1 A thief steals a car at 2.30pm and drives it at 60 kmph.the theif is discovered at 3pm andthe owner sets off in another car at 75kmph when will he overtake the thief ?
Answer: [A] 6 pm [B] 5 pm [C] 3 pm [D] 4 pm
Solution: [B] 5 pm
Explanation:
Let the thief is overtaken x hrs after 2.30pm
distance covered by the thief in x hrs = distance covered by
the owner in x-1/2 hr
60x = 75
x= 5/2 hr
thief is overtaken at 2.30 pm + 2 hr = 5 pm
Q.2 Bombay Express Left Delhi from Bombay at 14.30 hrs, travelling at a speed of 60 kmph
and RajdhaniExpress left. Delhi for Bombay on the same day at 16.30 hrs, travelling at a
speed of 80 kmph. How far away from Delhi will the two trains meet?
Answer: [A] 120 km [B] 360 km [C] 480 km [D] 500 km
Solution: [C] 480 km
Explanation:
Suppose they meet x hours after 14.30 hrs.
Then, 60x = 80 (x – 2) or x = 8.
Required distance = (60 x 8) km = 480 km
Q.3 The average of 11 numbers is 50. If the average of first 6 numbers is 49 and that of last
6 is 52.Findthe 6th number.
Answer: [A] 42 [B] 120 [C] 78 [D] 56
Solution: [D] 56
Explanation:
The total sum of 11 results = 11 * 50 = 550
The total sum of first 6 results = 6 * 49 = 294
The total sum of last 6 results = 6 * 52 = 312
Sixth result = 294 + 312 – 550 = 56
Q.4 The smallest number which when divided by 20, 25, 35, 40 leaves the remainder 6 When
divided by 14, 19, 23 and 34 respectively is the difference between divisor and The
corresponding remainder is 6.
Answer: [A] 1394 [B] 124 [C] 1678 [D] 256
Solution: [A] 1394
Explanation:
: . Required number = (L.C.M of 20, 25, 35, 40) – 6
= 1400-6 = 1394
Q.5 It being given that √ 15 = 3.88, the best approximation to √5/3 is ?
Answer:[A] 0.43 [B] 1.29 [C] 1.89 [D] 1.63
Solution: [B] 1.29
Explanation:
x = √5/3 = √5*3/3*3 = √15 /√ 9 = √15/3 = 3.88/3 = 1.29
Q.6 Of the two-digit numbers (those from 11 to 95, both inclusive) how many have a Second
digit greater than the first digit?
Answer: [A] 37 [B] 36 [C] 38 [D] 35
Solution: [B] 36
Explanation:
12 to 19 -- > 8
23 to 29 -- > 7
34 to 39 -- > 6
45 to 49 -- > 5
56 to 59 -- > 4
67 to 69 -- > 3
78 to 79 -- > 2
89 -- > 1 = 8+7+6+5+4+3+2+1=36
Q.7) 13 sheeps and 9 pigs were bought for Rs. 1291.85.If the average price of a sheep be Rs.
74. What is the average price of a pig?
Answer: [A] Rs 36.45 [B] Rs 36 [C] Rs 38.75 [D] Rs 36.65
Solution: [D] Rs 36.65
Explanation:
Average price of a sheep = Rs. 74
: Total price of 13 sheeps
= (74*13) = Rs. 962
But, total price of 13 sheeps and 9 pigs
= Rs. 1291.85
Total price of 9 pigs
= Rs. (1291.85-962) = Rs. 329.85
Hence, average price of a pig
= (329.85/9) = Rs. 36.65
Q.8 Five years ago the average age of a family of 3 members was 27 years. A child has Been
born, due to which the average age of the family is 25 years today. What is the Present age of
the child?
Answer: [A] 4 Years [B] 3 Years [C] 1 Year [D] 5 Year
Solution: [A] 4 Years
Explanation:
Average age of the family of 3 members
5 years ago = 27 years
Sum of the ages of the 3 members now
= (27 + 5) * 3 = 96 years
Average age of the family of 4 members now
= 25 years
Sum of the ages of the 4 numbers now
= 25*4 = 100 years
Age of child = 100 – 96 = 4 years
Q.9) A boy was asked to find the value of 3/8 of a sum of money.Instead of multiplying The sum
by 3/8 he divided it by 3/8 and then his answer exceeded by Rs. 55. Find the Correct be x.
Answer: [A] Rs 13 [B] Rs 9 [C] Rs 6 [D] Rs 3
Solution: [B] Rs 9
Explanation:
Let amount be x
8/3* - 3/8 * = 55
-- > 64x – 9x/24 = 55 -- > 55x/24 = 55
-- > x = 24*55/55 = 24
: . 3/8 of x = 3/8 * 24 = Rs.9
Q.10) Q.10 Select the word which cannot be formed by letter of given word
“CONSTITUTIONAL” .
Answer: [A] LOCATION [B] TUTION [C] CONSULT [D] TALENT
Solution: [D] TALENT
Explanation: Because it contains E in it.
Q.11) Q.11 If 64/14 = 5 , 92/31 = 7 ,26/11 = 6 then 56/22 = ?
Answer: [A] 36 [B] 39 [C] 7 [D] 11
Solution: [C] 7
Explanation: Add the numbers of num. and substract them with the sum of denom.
Such as (6+4)-(1+4) =10-5 =5
And similarly (5+6)-(2+2) = 11-4 =7
Q.12) Q.12 In certain code “CERTAIN” is coded as “XVIGZRM” , “SEQUENCE” is coded as
“HVJFVMXV” how would “REQUIRED” be coded ?
Answer: [A] VJIFRIVW [B] WVJRFIVI [C] IVJFRIVW [D] FJIVWVIR
Solution: [C] IVJFRIVW
Explanation: Relate the letters with respect to their distance e.g. from starts and end
corresponding.
Q.13) Select the related word from the given alternatives :
Life Starts : embryo :: Life Ends : ___________?
Answer: [A] Old age [B] Dead Body [C] Illness [D] Death
Solution: [B] Dead Body
Explanation: Use your dictionary for the meaning of embryo.
Q.14) Q.14 If 33+45 = 144 , 90+26 = 229 , 30+55 = ?
Answer: [A] 225 [B] 163 [C] 167 [D] 185
Solution: [C] 167
Explanation: Add the 10’s digit of second number with the 10’s digit of first and double the
sum also subtract the 1’s digit of first number from the 1’s digit of second number and square
that difference and then add the digits together such as :
33+45 = 4+3 =7 = 7*2=14 and 5-3=2 =2^2 =4 and 144
Similarly 30+55 = 5+3=8 =2*8=16 and 5-0=5=5^5=25=2+5=7 and 167
Q.15) Q.15 Select the missing number from the given responses :
If 1,5,14,36,88,….?
Answer: [A] 138 [B] 208 [C] 228 [D] 184
Solution: [B] 208
Explanation: Raise the power of 2 from 1to so on and add the sum of all previous numbers in
this such as :
2^2=4 now add last existing number i.e.1 =4+1=5
2^3=8 now add last existing numbers i.e.1,5= 8+1+5=14
Similarly 2^6=64 now add all the existing number i.e. 1,5,14,36,88=64+1+5+14+36+88=208
Q.16 The Creator of ”SHERLOCK HOLMS” was
Answer: [A] Arthur Conan Doyle [B] Ian Fleming
[C] Dr.Watson [D] Shakespeare
Solution: [A] Arthur Conan Doyle
Q.17 Book titled”A man and A motor cycle”is written on life of which personality
Answer: [A] Lionel Messi [B] Hamid Karzai
[C] Vijendra Singh [D] Manuel Nuer
Solution : [B] Hamid Karzai
Q.18 Which of the following are the ways of acquiring the citizenship f India ?
1) Birth 2) Descent 3) Incorporational of territory 4) Natrulization
Answer: [A] 1 Only [B] 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 4 [D] All of Above
Solution: [C] 1, 2 and 4
Q.19 Who was the first person to vote in the first general Elections in India in 1951-1952?
Answer: [A] Satya Dev Bushehri [B] Anantram Negi
[C] Somnath Negi [D] Shyam Sharan Negi
Solution : [D] Shyam Sharan Negi
Q.20 When was telegraph service Closed in India?
Answer: [A] July 2013 [B] September 2012
[C] October 2011 [D] November 2010
Solution : [A] July 2013
Q.21 When first legislative elections held in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: [A] 1948 [B] 1971
[C] 1975 [D] 1985
Solution : B] 1971
Q.22 In which state of India is Kaziranga National Park ?
Answer: [A] Uttarakhand [B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Assam [D] West bangal
Solution : [C] Assam
Q.23 Who have become the youngest Noble Peace Prize winner?
Answer: [A] Al gore [B] Martti Attisari
[C] Kailash Satyarthi [D] Malala Yusufzai
Solution : [D] Malala Yusufzai
Q.24 Which Country has received highest number of Polio cases in last 14 years?
Answer: [A] Indonesia [B] China
[C] Japan [D] Pakistan
Solution : [D] Pakistan
Q.25 Where will next Olympics take place ?
Answer: [A] London [B] Berlin
[C] Rio de Jeneiro [D] New York
Solution : [C] Rio de Jeneiro
Q.26 Where is the Head office of UNO (United Nation Organization) ?
Answer: [A] Manila [B] New York
[C] Paris [D] Melbourne
Solution : [B] New York
Q.27 Who has sworn-in as Chief Minister of TamilNadu ?
Answer: [A] P Sevmangalam [B] T Annamurti
[C] O Pannerselvam [D] T N Suresh Kumar
Solution : [C] O Pannerselvam
Q.28 How much time Mars Orbitar Misson (MOM) taken to reach Mars ?
Answer: [A] 12 months [B] 15 Months
[C] 10 Months [D] 9 Months
Solution : [C] 10 Months
Q.29 Which American News Paper has issued apology for racist cartoon on indian Mars
Mission ?
Answer: [A] The Sun [B] New York Times
[C] Washington Post [D] Sunday Times
Solution : [B] New York Times
Q.30 Which Country didn’t Participated in ‘BRICS’ summit 2014 held in Brazil ?
Answer: [A] China [B] Shri Lanka
[C] Russia [D] South Africa
Solution : [B] Shri Lanka
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