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    1. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:A. hackers.B. spam.C. viruses.D. identity theft.Answer: B

    2. A process known as ____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.A. data miningB. data selectionC. POSD. data conversionAnswer: A

    3. ____________terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complexinventory and sales computer systems.A. DataB. Point-of-sale (POS)C. Sales

    D. QueryAnswer: B

    4. A(n) ____________ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans an items tagand pulls up the current price (and any special offers) as you shop.A. PSSB. POSC. inventoryD. data miningAnswer: A

    5. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminals computer is anexample of a law enforcement specialty called:

    A. robotics.B. simulation.C. computer forensics.D. animation.Answer: C

    6. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?A. gathering dataB. processing data into informationC. analyzing the data or informationD. storing the data or informationAnswer: C

    7. ____________ tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a database allof the animals movements.A. POSB. RFIDC. PPSD. GPSAnswer: B

    8. Surgeons can perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers instead of

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    manually. This technology is known as:A. robotics.B. computer forensics.C. simulation.D. forecasting.Answer: A

    9. Technology no longer protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be:A. proprietary.B. open.C. experimental.D. in the public domain.Answer: A

    10. ____________ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100nanometers.A. NanoscienceB. MicroelectrodesC. Computer forensics

    D. Artificial intelligenceAnswer: A

    11. ____________ is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same type ofintelligence that humans do.A. NanoscienceB. NanotechnologyC. SimulationD. Artificial intelligence (AI)Answer: D

    12. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.A. A process

    B. SoftwareC. StorageD. InformationAnswer: D

    13. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called:A. programming.B. processing.C. storing.D. organizing.Answer: B

    14. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.

    A. presentB. inputC. outputD. storeAnswer: B

    15. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actualprint of the picture is considered:A. data.

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    B. output.C. input.D. the process.Answer: B

    16. Computers use the ____________ language to process data.A. processingB. kilobyteC. binaryD. representationalAnswer: C

    17. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:A. multimedia.B. words.C. characters.D. numbers.Answer: D

    18. In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special character ismade up of a unique combination of:A. eight bytes.B. eight kilobytes.C. eight characters.D. eight bits.Answer: D

    19. The term bit is short for:A. megabyte.B. binary language.C. binary digit.

    D. binary number.Answer: C

    20. A string of eight 0s and 1s is called a:A. megabyte.B. byte.C. kilobyte.D. gigabyte.Answer: B

    21. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.A. kilobyte

    B. bitC. gigabyteD. megabyteAnswer: C

    22. A ____________ is approximately a million bytes.A. gigabyteB. kilobyteC. megabyte

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    D. terabyteAnswer: C

    23. ____________ is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.A. HardwareB. A device

    C. A peripheralD. An applicationAnswer: A

    24. The components that process data are located in the:A. input devices.B. output devices.C. system unit.D. storage component.Answer: C

    25. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:

    A. scanner.B. mouse.C. keyboard.D. printer.Answer: D

    26. Which of the following is an example of an input device?A. scannerB. speakerC. CDD. printerAnswer: A

    27. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:A. hard disk drives.B. printers.C. floppy disk drives.D. CD drives.Answer: B

    28. The ____________, also called the brains of the computer, is responsible for processing data.A. motherboardB. memoryC. RAMD. central processing unit (CPU)

    Answer: D

    29. The CPU and memory are located on the:A. expansion board.B. motherboard.C. storage device.D. output device.Answer: B

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    30. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:A. application software.B. system software.C. operating system software.D. platform software.

    Answer: A

    31. ____________ is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.A. An instructionB. SoftwareC. MemoryD. A processorAnswer: B

    32. System software is the set of programs that enables your computers hardware devices and____________ software to work together.A. managementB. processing

    C. utilityD. applicationAnswer: D

    33. The PC (personal computer) and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:A. platforms.B. applications.C. programs.D. storage devices.Answer: A

    34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs) and PCs use different ____________ to process data and differentoperating systems.

    A. languagesB. methodsC. CPUsD. storage devicesAnswer: C

    35. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:A. network.B. mainframe.C. supercomputer.D. client.Answer: A

    36. Smaller and less expensive PC-based servers are replacing ____________ in many businesses.A. supercomputersB. clientsC. laptopsD. mainframesAnswer: D

    37. ____________ are specially designed computers that perform complex calculations extremely

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    rapidly.A. ServersB. SupercomputersC. LaptopsD. MainframesAnswer: B

    38. DSL is an example of a(n) ____________ connection.A. networkB. wirelessC. slowD. broadbandAnswer: D

    39. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those without thisaccess is known as the:A. digital divide.B. Internet divide.C. Web divide.

    D. broadband divide.Answer: A

    40. ____________ is the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on anextremely small scale.A. NanotechnologyB. Micro-technologyC. Computer forensicsD. Artificial intelligenceAnswer: A

    41. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?A. Process Output Input Storage

    B. Input Output Process StorageC. Process Storage Input OutputD. Input Process Output StorageAnswer: D

    42. ____________ bits equal one byte.A. EightB. TwoC. One thousandD. One millionAnswer: A

    43. The binary language consists of ____________ digit(s).

    A. 8B. 2C. 1,000D. 1Answer: B

    44. A byte can hold one ____________ of data.A. bitB. binary digit

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    C. characterD. kilobyteAnswer: C

    45. ____________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a meansby which users can interact with the computer.

    A. The platformB. The operating systemC. Application softwareD. The motherboardAnswer: B

    46. The operating system is the most common type of ____________ software.A. communicationB. applicationC. systemD. word-processing softwareAnswer: C

    47. ____________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such asyour car or your electronic thermostat.A. ServersB. Embedded computersC. Robotic computersD. MainframesAnswer: B

    48. The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking an icon,are called:A. instructions.B. the operating system.C. application software.

    D. the system unit.Answer: A

    49. The two broad categories of software are:A. word processing and spreadsheet.B. transaction and application.C. Windows and Mac OS.D. system and application.Answer: D

    50. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:A. system unit.B. CPU.

    C. mainframe.D. platform.Answer: A

    Fill in the Blank:

    51. Between PCs and Macs, the ____________ is the platform of choice for graphic design andanimation.

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    Answer: Mac

    52. The ____________ is the program that manages the hardware of the computer system,including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.Answer: operating system

    53. The type of operating system software you use depends on your computers____________.Answer: platform

    54. ____________software helps you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or creating aspreadsheet.Answer: Application

    55. ____________are the fastest and most expensive computers.Answer: Supercomputers

    56. A ____________ is approximately 1,000 bytes.Answer: kilobyte

    57. Input devices are used to provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to process data, andthese steps and tasks are called ____________.Answer: instructions

    58. A computer gathers data, processes it, outputs the data or information, and ____________ thedata or information.Answer: stores

    59. The binary language consists of two digits: ____________ and ____________.Answer: 0 and 1

    60. A string of ____________ 0s and 1s is called a byte.

    Answer: eight (8)

    61. The devices you use to enter data into a computer system are known as ____________devices.Answer: input

    62. The devices on a computer system that let you see the processed information are known as____________ devices.Answer: output

    63. ____________ is the set of computer instructions or programs that enables the hardware toperform different tasks.Answer: Software

    64. When you connect to the ____________, your computer is communicating with a server at yourInternet service provider (ISP).Answer: Internet

    65. ____________ are computers that excel at executing many different computer programs at thesame time.Answer: Mainframes

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    66. ____________is the application of computer systems and techniques to gather legal evidence.Answer: Computer forensics

    67. ____________ is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate the humanthought process.Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)

    68. Macintosh computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas PCs generally run____________ as an operating system.Answer: Microsoft Windows

    69. A process known as ____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond to consumerbuying patterns.Answer: data mining

    70. Hard disk drives and CD drives are examples of ____________ devices.Answer: storage

    71. You would use ____________ software to create spreadsheets, type documents, and edit

    photos.Answer: application

    72. ____________ are computers that support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.Answer: Mainframes

    73. ____________ is the term given to the act of stealing someones identity and ruining theircredit rating.Answer: Identity theft

    74. Surgeons are using ____________ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery.Answer: computers

    75. Patient ____________ are life-sized mannequins that have a pulse and a heartbeat and respondto procedures just like humans.Answer: simulators

    True and False

    76. Currently, the performance of tasks by robots is based on preprogrammed algorithms.Answer: True

    77. Data can be a number, a word, a picture, or a sound.Answer: True

    78. Strictly defined, a computer is a data processing device.Answer: True

    79. The discrepancy between the haves and have-nots with regard to comp utertechnology is commonly referred to as the digital society.Answer: False (digital divide)

    80. One of the benefits of becoming computer fluent is being a savvy computer user and consumerand knowing how to avoid viruses, the programs that pose threats to computer security.

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    Answer: True

    81. Trend-spotting programs, developed for business, have been used to predict criminal activity.Answer: True

    82. Employers do not have the right to monitor e-mail and network traffic on employee systems

    used at work.Answer: False

    83. Clicking on an icon with the mouse is a form of giving an instruction to the computer.Answer: True

    84. Output devices store instructions or data that the CPU processes.Answer: False (memory)

    85. The CPU and memory are located on a special circuit board in the system unit called themotherboard.Answer: True

    86. Nanostructures represent the smallest human-made structures that can be built.Answer: True

    87. The main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that supercomputers aredesigned to execute a few programs as quickly as possible, whereas mainframes are designed tohandle many programs running at the same time (but at a slower pace).Answer: True

    88. Being computer fluent means that you should be able to build a computer yourself.Answer: False

    89. Embedded computers are self-contained computer devices that have their own programming

    and do not receive input.Answer: True

    90. A Web browser is a special device that is installed in your computer that allows it tocommunicate with other devices on a network.Answer: False (network adapter)

    91. With a wireless network, it is easier to relocate devices.Answer: True

    92. The most common type of memory that the computer uses to process data is ROM.Answer: False (RAM)

    Matching:93. Match the following terms with their approximate size:I. kilobyte A. one million bytesII. byte B. eight bitsIII. gigabyte C. one thousand bytesIV. megabyte D. one billion bytesV. terabyte E. one trillion bytesAnswer: C, B, D, A, E

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    94. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. printer A. storage deviceII. scanner B. output deviceIII. RAM C. input deviceIV. CPU D. a type of memoryV. CD drive E. processor

    Answer: B, C, D, E, A

    95. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. mainframe A. the most expensive computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidlyII. supercomputer B. a computer that provides resources to other computers connected to anetworkIII. embedded computer C. a large, expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands ofusers simultaneouslyIV. PDA D. a self-contained computer device that usually performs preprogrammed functions suchas temperature controlV. server E. a small mobile computing deviceAnswer: C, A, D, E, B

    96. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. software A. transforming data into informationII. hardware B. data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashionIII. operating system C. any part of the computer that you can physically touchIV. processing D. a set of computer programs that enables hardware to perform different tasksV. information E. the most common type of system software, it controls the way in which thecomputer system functionsAnswer: D, C, E, A, B

    97. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. system software A. the set of programs that enables computer hardware devices and applicationsoftware to work togetherII. application software B. the kind of operating system software you will use depends on this

    III. platform C. operating system software generally used on PCsIV. Microsoft Windows D. a set of programs used to accomplish a specific taskV. Mac OS E. operating system software used on the Apple MacintoshAnswer: A, D, B, C, E

    98. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. data A. the main circuit board in the system unitII. memory B. the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed information)III. output C. processed data or informationIV. storage D. holds instructions or data that the CPU processesV. motherboard E. data or information that can be accessed againAnswer: B, D, C, E, A

    99. Match the following terms with their meanings:I. bit A. the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an extremelysmall scaleII. binary language B. the case that contains the system componentsIII. instructions C. consists of 0s and 1sIV. system unit D. short for binary digitV. nanotechnology E. steps and tasks necessary to process data into usable informationAnswer: D, C, E, B, A

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    100. Match the following fields to the related computer technology:I. medicine A. Internet research and virtual toursII. business B. data miningIII. law enforcement C. robotics and simulationIV. education D. computer forensics

    V. archeology E. digital recreations of ruinsAnswer: C, B, D, A, E

    2.

    Computer Quiz 10Multiple ChoiceIdentify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.1. The main advantage of active matrix over passive matrix technology is that activematrix panels:A) have higher screen resolution.

    B) can selectively recharge individual pixels.C) cost less than passive matrix panels.D) require less power consumption than passive matrix panels.2. The following are all advantages of LCD over CRT monitors EXCEPT:A) wider viewing area relative to size of the monitor.B) less likely to cause eyestrain.C) more friendly to the environment.D) wider viewing angle.3. The fastest and quietest type of printer is a(n):A) dot-matrix printer. C) laser printer.B) inkjet printer. D) plotter.4. The type of large printer that can most accurately produce images requiringprecise, continuous lines is a(n):

    A) plotter. C) laser printer.B) inkjet printer. D) dot-matrix printer.5. Which of the following printers is characterized by melting wax-based ink ontoordinary paper?A) Dot-matrix C) LaserB) Inkjet D) Thermal6. A laser printer works by:A) removing static electrical charge from a metal drum.B) utilizing drop-on-demand technology.C) striking the paper with hammer-like keys.D) a process called direct-thermal printing.7. The principle advantage of adding memory to a printer is to increase:A) resolution. C) number of colors in output.

    B) print speed. D) dpi.8. The resolution of a printer is measured in terms of:2/21/2011 Computer Quiz 10C://computer_quiz_10.htm 1/68. The resolution of a printer is measured in terms of:A) pixel density. C) hertz.B) dot pitch. D) dpi.9. The box that contains the central electronic components of a computer as well as itspower source and main storage devices is c

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    A) CPU. C) system unit.B) motherboard. D) module.10. A ____ is a named location on a disk where files are stored.A) Folder C) versionB) pod D) none of the above11. The ____ allows you to choose where to go and is located below the Standards Buttons toolbar.

    A) System menu C) Menu barB) Address bar D) none of the above12. A ____ is a set of computer instructions that carry out a task on the computer.A) program C) memory fileB) database D) none of the above13. An operating system version designed for home use is Microsoft Windows XP ____.A) Home Edition C) Tablet PC EditionB) Media Center Edition D) none of the above14. A user-interface that is easy to use is considered to be ____.A) user-happy C) user-friendlyB) user-simple D) none of the above15. When you press and release the secondary mouse button you are ____.A) Right-clicking C) either a. or b.

    B) Left-clicking D) neither a. nor b.16. Another term for hyperlink is ____.A) link C) barB) source D) none of the above17. A ____ is a flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port.A) USB snap drive C) USB memory maker driveB) USB flash drive D) none of the above18. An operating system version designed for use with a Media Center PC is Microsoft Windows XP ____.A) Home Edition C) Tablet PC EditionB) Media Center Edition D) none of the above19. A graphical user interface displays ____.A) graphics C) both (a) and (b).2/21/2011 Computer Quiz 10

    C://computer_quiz_10.htm 2/6B) text D) neither (a) nor (b).20. When you quickly press and release the left mouse button twice, you are ____.A) Primary-clicking C) pointingB) Double-clicking D) none of the above21. Underlined text, such as text and folder names is referred to as a ____.A) hyperlink C) source driveB) menu D) none of the above22. The ____ program compresses larger files into a smaller file.A) WinZip C) WinStyleB) WinShrink D) none of the above23. An operating system version designed for use with a tablet PC is Microsoft Windows XP ____.A) Home Edition C) Tablet PC Edition

    B) Media Center Edition D) none of the above24. The ____ displays the name of every computer user on the computer.A) Wish list screen C) Welcome screenB) Command screen D) none of the above25. The ____ contains commands associated with the My computer window.A) Standards menu C) System menuB) Start menu D) none of the above26. Press the ____ button to have the window fill the entire screen.A) Close C) Minimize

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    B) Maximize D) none of the above27. The ____ is the drive containing the files to be copied.A) source drive C) USB driveB) destination drive D) none of the above28. A ____ allows you to write on screen with a digital pen and convert that writing into characters that thePC can

    process.A) monitor RS C) database managerB) tablet PC D) media center29. A ____ is a pointing device.A) monitor C) keyboardB) mouse D) none of the above30. Programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously arecalledA) Metasearch enginesB) WebcrawlersC) SpidersD) Hits2/21/2011 Computer Quiz 10

    C://computer_quiz_10.htm 3/6E) None of these31. Graphical diagrams used to represent different multiple perspectives of a system includeA) use-case, class, and state diagramsB) state, interaction, derivative diagramsC) interaction, relationship, and class diagramsD) deployment, relationship, and use-case diagramsE) None of these32. Database redesign is not terribly difficult if theA) database is structuredB) database is well-designedC) database has no dataD) database is relatively small

    E) database is relatively large33. Which of the following are normally used to initialize a computer system's hardware?A) Bootstrap memoryB) Volatile memoryC) Exteranl mass memoryD) Static memoryE) Random access memory34. If you wanted to locate the hardware address of a local device, which protocol would you use?A) ARPB) RARPC) ICMPD) PINGE) PONG

    35. What is Internet 2?A) A new type of cabling system for Wide Area NetworksB) A second local area network that can connect with another online LAN to share accessC) A new standard for Internet browsersD) An association to develop advanced Internet technologyE) None of these36. The term, "hypertext", meansA) Non-sequential writingB) Hypermedia

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    C) Blinking textD) Text with heavy formattingE) None of these37. While searching a website, you have been unable to find information that was on the site several monthsago. Whatmight you do to attempt to locate that information?

    A) Visit Google's cached page to view the older copy.B) Forget about it, as there is no way to find this information.C) Visit a partner site of the organization to see if it is there.D) Use the wayback machine.E) None of these2/21/2011 Computer Quiz 10C://computer_quiz_10.htm 4/638. Which kind of lock includes a keypad that can be used to control access into areas?A) CipherB) WardedC) DeviceD) TumblerE) Typelock

    39. A..sometimes called a boot sector virus, executes when a computer boots up because it residesin theboot sector of a floppy disk or the master boot record of a hard disk.A) system virusB) trojan horse virusC) file virusD) macro virusE) None of these40. Programs from the same developer , sold bundled together , that provide better integration and sharecommon features ,toolbars and menus are known as ....A) software suitesB) integrated software packages

    C) software processing packagesD) personal information managersE) none of these41. A data warehouse is which of the following ?A) Can be updated by the end usersB) Contains numerous naming conventions and formatsC) Organized around important subject areasD) Contains only current dataE) None of these42. ______________ servers store and manages files for network users.A) AuthenticationB) MainC) Web

    D) FileE) None of these43. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks Except _____A) hackersB) spamC) virusesD) identify theftE) None of these44. ___________ terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to

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    complex inventory and sales computer systems .A) DataB) SalesC) QueryD) (Point-of-sale (POS)2/21/2011 Computer Quiz 10

    C://computer_quiz_10.htm 5/6E) None of these45. The OSI model is divided into _______ processes called layers.A) fiveB) sixC) sevenD) eightE) None of these2/21/2011 Computer Quiz 10

    VIJAYA BANK 2008

    1. The Foreign Exchange Reserve of India are kept in the custody of(A) World Bank(B) International Monetary Fund(C) Prime Minister Rahat Kosh(D) Reserve Bank of India(E) None of these

    2. The Reserve Bank of India issues coins and notes of various denominations. At present RBI does not issuecoins of which of the following denominations ?(A) 10 paise(B) 20 paise(C) 25 paise

    (D) 50 paise(E) 100 Rupee

    3. The European Union has adopted which of the following as a common currency ?(A) Dollar(B) Dinar(C) Yen(D) Peso(E) Euro

    4. Various Banks in the country have installed machines which disburse money to general public. Thesemachines are called(A) Coin dispensing machines

    (B) ATMs(C) Debit Card Machines(D) Ledger Machines(E) None of these

    5. Which of the following names is not associated with the insurance business in India ?(A) Bajaj Allianz(B) LIC(C) GIC

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    (D) Tata AIG(E) GE Money

    6. Commodity Exchanges at various places in India are trading in many metals like gold, silver, etc. Manytimes we read in newspapers that gold no more has emained the highest trading option and has beenreplaced by a non-traditional metal known as

    (A) copper(B) steel(C) zinc(D) white gold(E) None of these

    7. Which of the following is known as Plastic money ?1. Demand Draft2. Credit Card3. Debit Card(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3

    (D) Both 2 and 3(E) All 1, 2 and 3

    8. Many a time we see a term in newspapers IPO. What is the full form of the same ?(A) Indian Public Offer(B) Institutional Purchase(C) Industrial Purchase Order(D) Indian Purchase Offer(E) Initial Public Offer

    9. Many a times we read in financial newspapers a term/name NMCEX. What is the full form of the same ?(A) New Multi Capital Exchange(B) National Medium Commodity Exchange

    (C) National Multi Commodity Exchange(D) Net Marketable Commodity Exchange(E) None of these

    10. Many Banks these days are entering into business of offering loans against property. This business ofthe banks can be categorized under which of the following heads of banking ?(A) Corporate Banking(B) Personal Banking(C) Merchant Banking(D) Portfolio Management Service(E) None of these

    11. Which of the following organizations/banks has done a commendable work in the field of micro finance

    and was awarded Nobel Prize also in the past ?(A) Gramin Bank of Bangladesh(B) CRY(C) ASHA(D) NABARD(E) None of these

    12. Nobel Prizes are not given for the performance in the area of(A) Literature

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    (B) Physics(C) Chemistry(D) Music(E) Medical Science

    13. In which of the following Hindi films has actor Shahrukh Khan played the role of a Hockey Coach ?

    (A) Guru(B) Chak De India(C) Om Shanti Om(D) Jab We Met(E) None of these

    14. Which of the following countries has not made any significant investment in India ?(A) Japan(B) USA(C) Nepal(D) Britain(E) France

    15. Which of the following is considered an informal method of getting credit/finance ?(A) Internet Banking(B) Branch visits(C) Going to money lenders(D) Tele Banking(E) All of these

    16. Which amongst the following nations is not a member of the SAARC ?(A) Bangladesh(B) Bhutan(C) Nepal(D) Maldives(E) South Africa

    17. Which of the following indexes is developed to measure life expectancy, level of literacy, education andstandard of living of people in a country ?(A) Inflation(B) Sensex(C) Human Development Index(D) SLR(E) None of these

    18. Which of the following is not a Public Sector Unit/Undertaking/Agency ?(A) ECGC(B) SEBI(C) SIDBI

    (D) Axis Bank(E) BHEL

    19. Which of the countries represent letter C in the category known as BRIC countries ?(A) Canada(B) Chile(C) Cuba(D) Croatia(E) China

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    20. Who amongst the following addresses the nation on the Independence Day from the ramparts of the RedFort, Delhi ?(A) President of India(B) UPA Chairperson(C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

    (D) Prime Minister of India(E) None of these

    21. Which of the following awards is given for excellence in the field of sports ?(A) Kalidas Samman(B) Dhyanchand Award(C) Shram Vir Award(D) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award(E) None of these

    22. Which of the following does not represent the name of a bank working in India ?(A) YES(B) HDFC

    (C) TATA(D) Kotak Mahindra(E) Axis

    23. Twenty-20 matches are played in the game of(A) Hockey(B) Football(C) Badminton(D) Tennis(E) Cricket

    24. Which of the following deals between India and one major country was put on a hold for some time asIndia is finding difficult to implement it ?

    (A) 123 Pact with USA(B) Fifth generation fighter plane deal with Russia(C) Heavy Water deal with Iran(D) Border talks with China(E) None of these

    25. Which of the following is a type of tax levied by the Govt. on goods and services ?(A) SAT(B) NET(C) PAN(D) VAT(E) None of these

    26. As per the news appeared in some major newspapers India is number two in getting PE. What is thefull form of PE as used in the financial world ?(A) Professional and Ecofriendly(B) Profitable Equity(C) Profitable and Economical(D) Private and Economical(E) Private Equity

    27. Many a times we read in newspapers about Financial Inclusion. What does it really mean ? [Pick up

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    correct statement(s)]1. Allow the merger and acquisition of banks so that only few big banks exist and continue to cater to theneed of corporate sector.2. Expending the network of banks in such a way that people from lower strata of society also get thebenefit of services provided by banks.3. Providing Insurance cover to each and every citizen so that he/she can live a healthy and long life.

    (A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) Both 1 and 2(E) All 1, 2 and 3

    28. Which of the following organizations recently issued some guidelines related to Participatory Notes asused in financial world ?(A) RBI(B) IRDA(C) SEBI(D) AMFI(E) None of these

    29. Heavy Water is normally used by which of the following industries ?(A) Nuclear Power generation plants(B) Pharma Industry(C) Paper Industry(D) Sugar plants(E) None of these

    30. As per news items published in various newspapers, Italy has offered its help in developing SMEs inIndia. What is the full form of SME ?(A) Small and Monopolistic Economy(B) Small and Medium Enterprises(C) Speedy and Mechanical

    (D) Small and Medium Level Economy(E) None of these

    31. Which of the following statements about the exports from India is true ?1. Exports are showing good rate of growth.2. Exports are growing in volume but still they are poorer than imports in terms of value.3. Exports are not improving the way they were growing two years back.(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) Both 1 and 3 are correct(E) None of these

    32. Which of the following countries for the first time elected a lady as its President recently ?(A) Argentina(B) China(C) New Zealand(D) Russia(E) None of these

    33. The Govt. of India keeps on clearing the proposal of setting up new SEZs at several places. What doesthe letter S represent in the SEZ ?

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    (A) Soft(B) Small(C) Special(D) Supportive(E) None of these

    34. Which of the following is not a foodgrain ?(A) Wheat(B) Rice(C) Maize(D) Jowar(E) Cotton

    35. Who amongst the following was made the Chairman of the National Land Reforms Council ?(A) Smt. Sonia Gandhi(B) Arjun Singh(C) Pranav Mukherjee(D) Kamal Nath(E) Manmohan Singh

    36. Various Govt. agencies/organizations are given responsibilities for implementing variouspolicies/decisions of the Govt. of India. Policies about credit flow to the agricultural/priority sector areframed/implemented through which of the following apex bodies ?(A) ECGC(B) NABARD(C) UTI(D) IDBI Bank(E) None of these

    37. As we read every then and now the Monetary and Credit Policy is reviewed and changes/corrections aremade frequently. Who amongst the following exactly takes this decision in India ?(A) Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission

    (B) Prime Minister(C) Finance Minister(D) Chairman Finance Commission(E) None of these

    38. The World Bank sanctioned Rs. 18,000 crores to which of the following states for its Poverty AlleviationProgramme ?(A) Karnataka(B) Gujarat(C) Maharashtra(D) Uttar Pradesh(E) None of these

    39. The UNO has declared year 2008 as the year of(A) AIDS Prevention(B) Potato(C) Water Harvesting(D) Social Justice to Children(E) None of these

    40. Who amongst the following is the author of the book Pakistan The Gathering Storms ?(A) Benazir Bhutto

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    (B) Parvez Musharraf(C) Arun Shourie(D) Arun Gandhi(E) None of these

    41. Which of the following is not a gallantry Award ?

    (A) Vir Chakra(B) Jeevan Raksha Padak(C) Ashok Chakra(D) Mahavir Chakra(E) Saraswati Samman

    42. Which of the following states has approved sharing Neyyar Irrigation Project water with Tamil Nadu ?(A) Karnataka(B) Andhra Pradesh(C) Kerala(D) Maharashtra and Karnataka(E) None of these

    43. Which of the following is not a foreign bank working in India ?(A) HSBC(B) Barclays(C) Standard Chartered(D) Yes Bank(E) All are foreign banks

    44. Who amongst the following is the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission ?(A) Bimal Jalan(B) Y. V. Reddy(C) C. Rangarajan(D) Vijay Kelkar(E) None of these

    45. India has the least or negligible trade relations with (A) Japan(B) Britain(C) South Africa(D) Uganda(E) Iran

    46. Your friend has received a sum of Rs. 10000 from his grandparents. He wants to deposit this sum in abank under a condition of not to withdraw fully or partially for at least two years. He will be needed to openwhich type of account in the bank ?(A) Small savings account(B) Current account

    (C) Fixed deposit account(D) Demat account(E) None of these

    47. Recently, this was in news that ASEAN is an association of (A) Commonwealth nations(B) SAARC nations(C) South-Eastern Asian nations(D) Oil-exporting nations

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    (E) African nations

    48. Names of two important persons are often visible in newspapers/magazines/electronic media. Thesenames are Dr. C. Rangarajan and Dr. Bimal Jalan. Which of the following facts are identical in the life of boththese two persons ?(A) Both are principal economic advisors to the Prime Minister

    (B) Both are the Members of the Lok Sabha(C) Both are the former Governors of RBI(D) Both were the Finance Ministers of India(E) There is nothing similar in both

    49. Which of the following places of West Bengal was in news recently, since some violent incidences tookplace due to an attempt of agricultural land aquisition for industrial purposes ?(A) Khadakpur(B) Nandigram(C) Howrah(D) Bolepur(E) None of these

    50. In accordance with the reports published in the papers/magazines, the Government of India and someNGOs have declared/started some projects to help/ to provide relief to the farmers in general and speciallyto perplexed farmers. Which of the following is not such a plan ?(A) Crop insurance plan(B) E-Chaupal(C) Subsidy for chemical fertilizers(D) Reconstruction of watershade/water-bodies(E) Mid-day meal

    Answers1. (D) 2. (B) 3. (E) 4. (B) 5. (E) 6. (D) 7. (D) 8. (E) 9. (C) 10. (B)11. (A) 12. (D) 13. (B) 14. (C) 15. (C) 16. (E) 17. (C) 18. (B) 19. (E) 20. (D)21. (B) 22. (C) 23. (E) 24. (A) 25. (D) 26. (E) 27. (B) 28. (C) 29. (A) 30. (B)

    31. (C) 32. (A) 33. (C) 34. (E) 35. (E) 36. (B) 37. (E) 38. (D) 39. (B) 40. (A)41. (E) 42. (C) 43. (D) 44. (D) 45. (D) 46. (C) 47. (C) 48. (C) 49. (B) 50. (E)

    Indian Overseas Bank PO 2009 Solved Question Paper

    General Awareness

    1. As we all know rise of the BRICs has left a vast impact on almost all aspects of the global economy.However, which of the following cannot be called as the direct effect(s) of Rise of the BRICs on global/otherpowerful economy/economies ?1. Countries like China wish to learn more about outsourcing from India.2. It has made countries to suffer from Sub-prime Crisis.3. EURO has become a powerful currency and many non-Euro countries are in Swap Agreement withvarious nations.

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    (A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3

    (D) All 1, 2 and 3(E) None of these

    2. As per the reports published in the newspapers/journals how much amount the Govt. of India is planningto infuse in Public Sector Banks to make them competitive and strong globally ?About(A) Rs. 10,000 crore(B) Rs. 15,000 crore(C) Rs. 20,000 crore(D) Rs. 25,000 crore(E) Rs. 30,000 crore

    3. What is the maximum stake the Govt. of India has in any public sector bank at present ?

    (A) 40%(B) 49%(C) 50%(D) 64%(E) 74%

    4. Which of the following is not a major highlight of the Union Budget 2008-09 ?1. A target of Rs. 280 lakhs crore is fixed for providing credit to agriculture sector.2. Limit of the Banking Cash Transaction Tax is raised from present 1% to 15%.3. PAN requirement is not mandatory for financial transactions. Other Ids are also acceptable.(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3

    (D) Both 2 and 3(E) All 1, 2 and 3

    5. As per the news in major financial newspapers a Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana is launched in Delhiand Haryana States for members of unorganized sectors. Under the scheme each family is likely to get thebenefit of Rs.(A) 15,000(B) 20,000(C) 25,000(D) 30,000(E) 50,000

    6. As proposed in the Union Budget 2008-09 a Risk Capital Fund is set up by the Govt. of India. Who

    amongst the following will maintain and operate that fund ?(A) NABARD(B) SIDBI(C) ECGC(D) RBI(E) None of these

    7. As per the Economic Survey 2007-08 presented in the Lok Sabha in February 2008, what has been thepercentage growth in Bank credit ? About

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    (A) 10%(B) 15%(C) 18%(D) 21%(E) 26%

    8. As per the budget of the Indian Railways for 2008-09 the operating ratio of the railways has(A) Improved only by 05%(B) Decreased by 05%(C) Remained at the same level on which it was in 2007-08(D) Reached at the level of 81%(E) Reduced to the level of 63% which was the level of 2000-01

    9. The government of India has launched a new scheme for the Girl Child. What is the name of thescheme ?(A) Raj Lakshmi(B) Rani Bitia(C) Dhan Lakshmi(D) Aanandita

    (E) None of these

    10. The President of India recently signed the much-awaited notification for the implementation of thesuggestions made by the Delimitation Commission.What will be the effect of this notification ?(A) Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies will be redefined(B) Candidates from SC/ST categories will get all benefits for another 15 years time(C) The boundaries of the National Capital, New Delhi will be extended further(D) Operations of the Cooperative Banks and Societies will not be limited to the state of their origin. Theywill also be like Public Sector Banks(E) None of these

    11. As per the new policy the number of Judges in the Supreme Court would be now

    (A) 21(B) 25(C) 26(D) 30(E) 31

    12. As per the reports published in the newspapers the banks, particularly public sector banks are tying upwith various rating agencies for providing a qualitative assessment of the credit needs of the borrowers.Which amongst the following is/are such credit rating agencies in India ?1. CARE2. CRISIL3. ULIP(A) Only 1

    (B) Only 2(C) 1 and 2 only(D) Only 3(E) All 1, 2 and 3

    13. As per the newspaper reports the RBI is planning to introduce Plastic Currency Notes. What is/are thebenefits of Plastic Notes ?1. Their Shelf life will be longer.2. It will replace plastic money or credit, debit cards which are giving birth to many fraudulent practices.

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    3. Printing will be cheaper.(A) Only 3(B) Only 2(C) Only 1(D) All 1, 2 and 3(E) None of these

    14. Sub Prime Lending is a term applied to the loans made to(A) Those borrowers who do not have a good credit history(B) Those who wish to take loan against the mortgage of tangible assets(C) Those who have a good credit history and are known to bank since 10 years(D) Those borrowers who are most preferred customers of the Bank(E) None of these

    15. As per the reports published in various journals and newspapers the small borrowers in rural areas stillprefer to take informal route for their credit needs. Which of the following is the informal route of credit infinancial sector ?(A) Credit cards(B) Loan against gold from financial institute

    (C) Debit cards(D) Money lender(E) None of these

    16. The Planning Commission of India has set up a 12 member committee on financial sector reforms. Whois the Chairman of the Committee ?(A) Janki Raman(B) Raghuram Rajan(C) Rakesh Mohan(D) K. V. Kamath(E) None of these

    17. Basel-II norms are associated with which of the following aspects of the banking industry ?

    (A) Risk management(B) Manpower planning(C) Retirement benefits for the employees(D) Corporate Governance(E) None of these

    18. What is meant by Underwriting the term frequently used in financial sector ?(A) Under valuation of the assets(B) The Act of taking on a risk for a fee(C) Giving a Guarantee that a loan will not become a bad loan(D) The act of permission to float an IPO(E) None of these

    19. The government of India recently constituted the New Finance Commission (13th). What are its majorfunctions ? To decide1. The salary structure of the employees of the Central Government.2. The distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between states and Central Govt.3. Rate of Income Tax and other taxes collected by the Union Govt.(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) All 1, 2 and 3

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    (E) None of these

    20. Who amongst the following was the Captain of the Indian cricket team which registered its victory in tri-series ODI matches against Australia played in March 2008 ?(A) M.S. Dhoni(B) Anil Kumble

    (C) Rahul Dravid(D) Saurav Ganguly(E) Sachin Tendulkar

    21. Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy who was the chief guest during the Republic Day Function 2008 is the(A) President of Brazil(B) Prime Minister of Brazil(C) President of France(D) Prime Minister of France(E) Foreign Secretary of USA

    22. Who amongst the following has taken over as the President of Serbia after the General elections heldthere in February 2008 ?

    (A) Boris Tadic(B) Tomislav Nicolic(C) Samak Sundaravej(D) Novak Djokovic(E) None of these

    23. Indra K. Nooyi who was elected as the Chairperson of the US-India Business Council is the CEO of whichof the following Companies ?(A) Pepsi Co.(B) Infosys(C) Tata Consultancy Services(D) NIIT(E) None of these

    24. Maria Sharapova won the Australian Open 2008 Womens singles by defeating(A) Shahar Peer(B) Kateryna Bondarenko(C) Sania Mirza(D) Victoria Azarenka(E) Ana Ivanovic

    25. Saina Nehwal won the Seniors Championship match of which of the following games held in Goa inJanuary 2008 ?(A) Golf(B) Tennis(C) Table tennis

    (D) Archery(E) Badminton

    26. As per the news published in some newspapers magazines two PSUs National Thermal PowerCorporation and Coal India Ltd. are going to float a joint venture SPV. What is the full form of SPV ?(A) Small Power Venture(B) Special Purpose Vehicle(C) Special Power Venture

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    (D) Small Purpose Vehicle(E) None of these

    27. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently agreed to allow foreign direct investment inthe field of mobile television services. Upto what extent FDI is allowed in this field ?(A) 50%

    (B) 60%(C) 64%(D) 70%(E) 74%

    28. As per the performance assessment data released by the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) in January2008. Which of the following sectors registered a growth of 36 per cent ?(A) Agriculture Sector(B) Banking Sector(C) Tourism Sector(D) Aviation Services Sector(E) None of these

    29. Which of the following is the name of very violent and serious types of winds which bring lot ofdisaster ?(A) Trade winds(B) Hurricane(C) Cirrus(D) Stratus(E) None of these

    30. The Global Employment Trends Report 2008 published by the International Labour Organization hasindicated that there may be increase in global unemployment. What according to them is/are the majorreasons of this possibility ?1. Turmoil in Credit Markets all over the world.2. Rise in oil prices in international market.

    3. Civil unrest in some under and undeveloped nations.(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) Only 1 and 2(E) None of these

    31. As we have noticed many banks of Indian origin are opening offices/branches in foreign countries. Whyis this trend emerging at a very fast pace ?1. These Banks wish to provide banking facilities to foreigners as banking facilities are not plenty in manyforeign countries. India wants to take an advantage of the situation.2. These banks wish to help Indian firms to acquire funds at internationally competitive rates.3. These banks wish to promote trade and investment between India and other countries.

    (A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) All 1, 2 and 3(E) Only 2 and 3

    32. Many economists, bankers and researchers in India often advocate that banks should equip themselvesfor new challenges. These challenges are in which of the following shapes/forms ?1. As Indian economy is getting increasingly integrated with the rest of the world the demand of the

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    Corporate banking is likely to change in terms of size, composition of services and also the quality.2. The growing foreign trade in India will have to be financed by the local banks.3. Foreigners are habitual of the comforts provided by the technology. India has to do a lot in thisreference.(A) Only 1 is correct(B) Only 2 is correct

    (C) Only 3 is correct(D) All 1, 2 and 3 are correct(E) None of these

    33. As per the reports published in the newspapers Indian Rupee is now fully accepted in Asian countrieslike, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia etc. What does it really mean ?1. Anybody from Asian country can purchase Indian Rupee and keep it in his/her bank account in his/hercountry without any restrictions.2. Now people in these nations are not required to go for a double conversion first in dollar and then inrupee.3. People travelling European/Asian countries can make their payments in rupee anywhere without anyproblem.(A) Only 1 is correct

    (B) Only 2 is correct(C) Only 3 is correct(D) All 1, 2 and 3 are correct(E) None of these

    34. Which of the following is not a banking/finance related term ?(A) Credit wrap(B) EMI(C) Held to Maturity(D) Exposure limit(E) Diffusion

    35. Very often we read about the Doha Ministerial Conference 2001 in reference to WTO negotiations. What

    were the major issues over which nations were of different opinions ?1. Providing subsidy to agriculture.2. Export of patented drugs/medicines by developed nations.3. Restriction on natural movement of people from one nation to other.(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) Both 1 and 3(E) None of these

    36. The Technology Mission on Cotton was launched during Xth plan. The scheme was designed to getincrease in production of cotton by which of the following levels by the end of the plan ?(A) 100 lakh bales

    (B) 150 lakh bales(C) 175 lakh bales(D) 200 lakh bales(E) None of these

    37. A National Development Fund was created by the Government of India a few years ago. What was thepurpose of the fund ?1. Boost investment in social sector projects to promote education, healthcare andemployment.

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    2. Capital investments in selected profitable PSEs to yield adequate returns.3. To fund revision in pay structure of Central Government employees.(A) Only 1(B) Only 2(C) Only 3(D) Both 1 and 2

    (E) None of these

    38. Olympic 2008 are scheduled to be held in(A) Paris(B) Tokyo(C) London(D) Moscow(E) None of these

    39. The general elections took place in which of the following countries in March 2008 ?(A) Iran(B) Iraq(C) Afghanistan

    (D) Myanmar(E) Sri Lanka

    40. Who amongst the following is the author of the book Economic Nightmare of India ?(A) Morarji Desai(B) K. Rajeshwar Rao(C) Charan Singh(D) Jyoti Basu(E) None of these

    41. As per the targets for 11th plan educated unemployment is to be reduced to which of the followinglevels ?(A) 5%

    (B) 6%(C) 7%(D) 8%(E) 9%

    42. Long Walk to Freedom is a book written by(A) Sonia Gandhi(B) L. K. Advani(C) Nelson Mandela(D) Benazir Bhutto(E) Nawaz Sheriff

    43. India recently signed a pact with which of the following countries on solving the problems of Indian

    labour in that country ?(A) Iran(B) UAE(C) Malaysia(D) Kuwait(E) None of these

    44. Which of the following countries is trying to launch a Satellite to study the sun ?(A) USA

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    (B) India(C) Russia(D) China(E) None of these

    45. Jang Hyun Jong who was adjudged as the Asian Hockey Player of the year is from

    (A) China(B) Singapore(C) South Korea(D) India(E) None of these

    46. Who amongst the following is the winner of Padma Vibhushan Awards given away recently ?(A) Rahul Gandhi(B) Priya Dutt(C) Vinod Dua(D) Ratan Tata(E) None of these

    47. Which of the following films was adjudged Best Film in 14th Star Screen Awards given away in January2008 ?(A) Om Shanti Om(B) Guru(C) Taare Zameen Par(D) Jab We Met(E) Chak De India

    48. A meeting of the European Leaders was held in January 2008 at which of the following places to discussGlobal Economic Turmoil ?(A) London(B) New Delhi(C) New York

    (D) Tokyo(E) Milan

    49. Castro Sibling is the new President of(A) Romania(B) Cuba(C) Israel(D) Venezuela(E) None of these

    50. Kosovo declared itself independent from which of the following countries ?(A) Ukraine(B) Croatia

    (C) Serbia(D) Russia(E) None of these

    Answers with Explanations :

    1. (B) 2. (C) 3. (E) 4. (A) 5. (D) 6. (B)7. (D) According to Economic Survey 2007-08, the percentage growth in bank credit is 215%.8. (D) 9. (C) 10. (A) 11. (E) 12. (A)

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    13. (C) 14. (A) 15. (D) 16. (B) 17. (A)18. (A) 19. (B) 20. (A) 21. (C) 22. (A)23. (A) 24. (E) 25. (E) 26. (B) 27. (E)28. (A) 29. (B) 30. (D) 31. (E) 32. (A)33. (D) 34. (E) 35. (A) 36. (D) 37. (A)38. (E) 39. (A) 40. (C) 41. (A) 42. (C)

    43. (D) 44. (A) 45. (C) 46. (D) 47. (E)48. (A) 49. (E) 50. (E)

    *******************************************************************

    SBI bank PO

    Directions(Q. 16) What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following

    questions ?

    1. 196 948 158 = ?

    (A) 1156

    (B) 1200

    (C) 1188

    (D) 1176

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (D)

    2. (786 64) 48 = ?

    (A) 1050

    (B) 1024

    (C) 1048

    (D) 1036

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (C)

    3. 35 + 1125 45 325 = ?

    (A) 18275

    (B) 21625

    (C) 32375

    (D) 2545

    (E) None of theseAns : (B)

    4. (2640 48) (2240 35) = ?

    (A) 3520

    (B) 3515

    (C) 3495

    (D) 3490

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    (E) None of these

    Ans : (A)

    5. 7414 + 3698 + 1257 + 1869 = ?

    (A) 14328

    (B) 14438

    (C) 13428

    (D) 13248

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (E)

    6. (98360 + 25845 36540) 2500 = ?

    (A) 36585

    (B) 30082

    (C) 32085

    (D) 35066

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (D)

    Directions(Q. 711) What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following

    number series ?

    7. 1, 9, 25, 49, ?, 169

    (A) 100

    (B) 64

    (C) 81

    (D) 121

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (D)

    8. 3, 23, 43, ?, 83, 103

    (A) 33

    (B) 53

    (C) 63

    (D) 73

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (C)

    9. 748, 737, 715, 682, 638, ?

    (A) 594

    (B) 572(C) 581

    (D) 563

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (E)

    10. 121, 117, 108, 92, 67, ?

    (A) 31

    (B) 29

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    (C) 41

    (D) 37

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (A)

    11. 50, 26, 14, ?, 5, 35

    (A) 6

    (B) 8

    (C) 10

    (D) 12

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (B)

    12. The ratio of ducks and frogs in a pond is 37 : 39 respectively. The average number of

    ducks and frogs in the pond is 152. What is the number of frogs in the pond ?

    (A) 148

    (B) 152

    (C) 156(D) 144

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (C)

    13. The number of employees in Companies A, B and C are in a rtio of 4 : 5 : 6 respectively.

    If the number of employees in the three Companies is increased by 25%, 30% and 50%

    respectively, what will be the new ratio of employees working in Companies A, B and C

    respectively ?

    (A) 13 : 10 : 18

    (B) 10 : 13 : 17

    (C) 13 : 15 : 18

    (D) Cannot be determined

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (E)

    14. The average of five positive numbers is 213. The average of the first two numbers is

    2335 and the average of last two numbers is 271. What is the third number ?

    (A) 64

    (B) 56

    (C) 106

    (D) Cannot be determined

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (B)

    15. Sonali invests 15% of her monthly salary in insurance policies. She spends 55% of her

    monthly salary in shopping and on household expenses. She saves the remaining amount of

    Rs. 12,750. What is Sonalis monthly income ?

    (A) Rs. 42,500

    (B) Rs. 38,800

    (C) Rs. 40,000

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    (D) Rs. 35,500

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (A)

    16. In how many different ways can the letters of the word ARISE be arranged ?

    (A) 90

    (B) 60

    (C) 180

    (D) 120

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (D)

    17. What approximate amount of compound interest can be obtaied on an amount of Rs.

    9650 at the rate of 6 p.c.p.a. at the end of 3 years ?

    (A) Rs. 1737

    (B) Rs. 1920

    (C) Rs. 1720

    (D) Rs. 1860(E) Rs. 1843

    Ans : (E)

    18. A milkman sells 120 litres of milk for Rs. 3360 and he sells 240 litres of milk for Rs. 6120.

    How much concession does the trader give per litre of milk, when he sells 240 litres of milk ?

    (A) Rs. 2

    (B) Rs. 35

    (C) Rs. 25

    (D) Rs. 15

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (C)

    19. When 3626 is divided by the square of a number and the answer so obtained is

    multiplied by 32, the final answer obtained is 2368. What is the number ?

    (A) 7

    (B) 36

    (C) 49

    (D) 6

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (A)

    20. The sum of the two digits of a two digit number is 14. The difference between the first

    digit and the second digit of the two digit number is 2. What is the product of the two digitsof the two digit number ?

    (A) 56

    (B) 48

    (C) 45

    (D) Cannot be determined

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (B)

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    21. A car runs at the speed of 50 kms per hour when not serviced and runs at 60 kms/hr.

    when serviced. After servicing the car covers a certain distance in 6 hours. How much time

    will the car take to cover the same distance when not serviced ?

    (A) 82 hours

    (B) 65 hours

    (C) 8 hours

    (D) 72 hours

    (E) None of these

    Ans : (D)

    Directions(Q. 2224) What approximate value should come in place of the question mark

    (?) in the following questions ?

    (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)

    22. (4863 + 1174 + 2829) 756 = ?

    (A) 18

    (B) 16(C) 12

    (D) 9

    (E) 22

    Ans : (C)

    23. 3735 + 13064 346 = ?

    (A) 89

    (B) 83

    (C) 76

    (D) 79

    (E) 85

    Ans : (B)

    24. 54 746 32 = ?

    (A) 1259

    (B) 1268

    (C) 1196

    (D) 1248

    (E) 1236

    Ans : (A)