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Indian Engineering Services 2012 General Aptitude paper

Antonyms

Each item in this section consists of a word in capital letters followed by four words or groups of

words. Select the word or groups of words that most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitalletters

Lukewarm

enthusiastic

moderate

friendly

fervent

Answer -- enthusiastic

Asset

liability

loss

drag

handicap

Answer -- liability

Obscurity

certainty

precision

clarity

specificity

Answer -- clarity

Indigenous

alien

foreign

heterogeneous

perennial

Answer -- foreign

Logical

irrational

inconsistent

inconsiderate disorderly

Answer -- irrational

Amused

saddened

jolted

frightened

astonished


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Answer -- saddened

STERN

understanding

passive

forgiving

mild

Answer -- mild

SHRINK

flow

inflate

rush

swell

Answer -- inflate

TRIVIAL

momentous great

significant

stupendous

Answer -- significant

Estrangement

meeting

gathering

reunion

familiarity

Answer reunion

COMPREHENSION

In this section there are two short passages. Each passage is followed by questions based on the

passage. Read each passage and answer the questions that follow.

Jefferson believed in democracy because of his fearless belief in reason. He knew that reason was farfrom perfect but he also knew that it was the best faculty we have. He knew that it was better than all

the frightened and angry intolerance with which we fence of our own back-yards at the cost ofinjustice. Thought must be free. Discussion must be free. Reason must be free to range among thewidest possibilities. Even the opinion we hate, and have reasons for believing wrong, we must leave

free so that reason can operate on it, so that we advertise our belief in reason and demonstrate a faith

unafraid of the consequences

Jefferson believed in democracy because

he believed in fearlessness

he believed in reason


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he believed in freedom for all

be believed that reason can act only in freedom

Answer -- he believed in reason

For Jefferson, reason was

perfect and tolerant

just and intolerant

perfect and intolerant

tolerant but not perfect

Answer -- tolerant but not perfect

A wrong opinion must be

demonstrated

hated

freely propagated

rationally examined

Answer -- freely propagated The aim of democracy is

freedom

discussion

justice

fearlessness

Answer -- justice

Back-yards refers to

yards at the back of houses

private prejudices fears

angry intolerance

Answer -- private prejudices

Next five questions are based on this comprehension

I was quite happy in my new place,and if there was one thing that I missed, it must not be thought I wasdiscontented; all who had to do with me were good, and I had a light airy stable and the best of food.

What more could I want ? Why, liberty ! For three years and a half of my life I had had all the liberty Icould wish for; but now, week after week, month ater month, and no doubt year after year, I must standup in a stable night and day except when I am wanted, and then I must be just as steady and quiet as

any old horse who has worked for twenty years,Now, I am not complaining. t only mean to say that for

a young fellow, full of strength and spirits, who has been used to some large field or plain, where hecan fling up his head, and toss up his tail and gallop away at full speed and then round and back again

with a snort to his companions.I say it is hard never to have a bit more liberty to do as you like.

Who is speaker in this passage?

a young stable boy in his new work place


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an old and discontented animal

a young and energetic horse

an old stable hand in new surroundings

Answer -- a young stable boy in his new work place

Referring to his new surroundings, the speaker says that

he has found peace and happiness

he does not care whether or not he is happy

he is more or less happy

he is quite happy there

Answer -- he is quite happy there

In his new surroundings, the speaker is denied

the freedom to see who he wills

the freedom to roam around at will

nothing

the freedom to speak at will

Answer -- the freedom to roam around at will

What is the over-all tone of the speaker?

A complaining attitude

Highly rebellious

Wistful and longing

Happy and carefree

Answer --Wistful and longing

Synonyms

Each item in this section consists of a word followed by four words or group of words. Select the wordor groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

Lively

active

lethargic

wearisome

ugly

Answer -- active

Foul

dirty

innocent

foolish

unbecoming

Answer -- dirty


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Sacred

moral

holy

clean

truthful

Answer -- holy

Grave

painful

sad

hopeless

serious

Answer -- serious

Abject

miserable

objective

tortuous

painful

Answer -- miserable

Ardent

eager

devoted

zealous

sincere

Answer -- zealous

Trudge

prod slowly

walk wearily

trample easily

wade carelessly

Answer -- walk wearily

Impasse

deadline

stalemate

standstill status quo

Answer --stalemate

Blemish

evil

attraction

blot

virtue


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Answer --blot

Enhance

embellish

increase

create

reveal

Answer --increase

Sentence Improvement

Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence,three possible substitutions for the

underlined part are given. If one of them (a) (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part,indicate your

response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a) (b) or (c). If none of the substitutionsimproves the sentence,indicate (d)

The girl has passed the B.A. examination in 1972. The girl passed

The girl had passed

The girl was passed

no change

Answer -- The girl passed

I hope you will look me up when you come to Delhi.

look at me

look me

look upon me

no change

Answer -- no change

The clerk asked the peon that why has he come to the office so late.

that why had he

that why he had

does not act

no change

Answer -- that why he had

They went to the cinema and has got back to their house at nine o clock. returned

turning back

come back

no change

Answer -- returned

Which of the two boxes is more preferable?

more preferred


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preferable

better preferred

no change

Answer -- preferable

I think he will ask for a raise into the salary very soon

for a raise in salary

for the raise of salary

for rising the salary

no change

Answer -- for a raise in salary

I have been working in the same factory for the last twenty years now.

will work

shall be working

worked

no change

Answer -- no change

I must confess that I am very bad in operating machines.

on

at

for

no change

Answer -- at

It was the hottest part of the year and also the busy in the office.

busiest much busy

the busiest

no change

Answer -- busiest

I am afraid I do not know his name

I fear

I feel

I imagine

no change

Answer -- no change


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Spotting Errors

Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled first is (a),second is (b)

and third is (c). Read each sentence to find Out whether there is any error in any underlined part and

indicate your answer in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e. (a) or (b) or (c). If you

find no error, your answer should be,indicated as (d). She inquired whether any one has seen her baby. no error

a

b

c

d

Answer -- c

These are his conclusion remarks. no error

a

b c

d

Answer -- c

The shopkeeper either offered to exchange the goods or refund the money. no error

a

b

c

d

Answer -- a

Churchill was one of the greatest war leaders. No error

a

b

c

d

Answer -- d

We should keep such people at an arm's length. no error

a

b

c

d

Answer -- c

He did not know as much as he claimed he knew.No error

a

b

c


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d

Answer -- c

That was very dangerous you might have been killed.No error

a

b

c

d

Answer -- d

I started early for the station lest I should not miss the train.No error.

a

b

c

d

Answer -- c

I wanted to see that whether they had actually read the notes.No error a

b

c

d

Answer -- b

They made him treasurer because they considered him as honest and efficient.No error

a

b

c d

Answer -- c

Fill in the blanks Simple sentences

Each of the following sentences has blank space and four words are given after the sentence.Selectwhichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space

The completion of the railway line has been held ______________ owing to the workers' strike off

up

on

over

Answer -- off

The pilot was ____________ injured,he died within half an hour.

seriously


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fatally

fatefully

vitally

Answer -- fatally

His ________________ directions misled us ,we did not know which road to take

complex

obscure

mingled

vague

Answer --obscure

He was very friendly with the press and it really ____________ him even for what he did not

achieve

praised

lionized

appreciated

highlighted

Answer --lionized

Anand was the sort of person who always looked on the ________________ side of life

clear

bright

broad

illuminated

Answer --bright

"How dare you speak to me like that,you __________ fellow!" shouted the officer

impudent

impeccable

immutable

intricate

Answer --impudent

I refused to ____________ his rudeness any longer.

put up

put up with

put on

put out with

Answer --put up with

Let us ___________ our heads together to solve this difficult problem

join

bring

combine

put


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Answer --put

General Knowledge and Awareness

Among the following animals, the figures of which are found in the State Emblem of India ? Bull, deer and eagle

Deer and elephant

Elephant, tiger and bull

Horse and bull

Answer -- Horse and bull

The National Development Council is presided over by

The Prime Minister

The Deputy Chairman of Planning commission

The Union Finance Minister

The Union Minister ,of Planning

Answer -- The Prime Minister

Athlete's Foot disease is caused by

Bacterium

Fungus

Protozoan

Virus

Answer -- Fungus

In the Constitution of India, "to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women" is :

a Fundamental right

a Fundamental duty

a Directive Principle of State Policy

None of the above

Answer -- a Fundamental duty

Zero Hour in the Parliament proceedings in India is

The time when the proceedings' of the House are not recorded

The time immediately after the Question flour when any listed business is taken up

The time reserved for the address by the President of India or any distinguished Guest of

the State The time when no business is carried out

Answer -- The time immediately after the Question flour when any listed business is taken up

Excise Duty is a tax levied on

Commodities that are exported

Commodities that are imported

Both the exported and imported commodities

Commodities that are produced and consumed within.the country


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Answer -- Commodities that are produced and consumed within.the country

Banking in India is controlled by

Reserve Bank of India

Union Finance Commission

Union Ministry of Finance

Union Ministry of Commerce

Answer -- Reserve Bank of India

Regarding Gram Sabha, which of the following . statements is/are correct ?

1. Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all the, adults residing in a village.2. A Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the

legislature at the State level.

3. The sessions of Gram Sabha are chaired by a representative of District/Block Administration.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

2 only

3 and 2 only

1,2 and 3

1 and 2 only

Answer -- 1 and 2 only

Which one of the following vitamins is most susceptible to deterioration by exposure to air ?

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Answer -- Vitamin C

Which one among the following is categorized as All India Service

Indian Audit and Accounts Service

Indian Railway Service

Indian Forest Service

Indian Economic Service

Answer -- Indian Forest Service

General Awareness

Under the law in India Right to Information is available to1.The residents of India

2.The citizens of India

3.Non residents of India

2 only

1 and 3

2 and 3


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1 only

Answer -- 2 only

Consider the following

1.Cotton

2.Silk

3.WoolWhich of the above contains Nitrogen in its structure

1

2 and 3

3

1,2 and 3

Answer -- 2 and 3

Under which of the following conditions can the president of India proclaim emergency

1.Failure of the constitutional: machinery of the State

2.Occurrence of large scale natural calamities or epidemics

3.Threat to the financial stability of the country 1

2 and 3

1 and 3

1,2 and 3

Answer -- 1 and 3

Which one of the following is not a part of small intestine

Caecum

duodenum

jejunum

Ileum

Answer -- Caecum

If the drinking water supply pipeline is damaged and is contaminated with water from domestic

sewerage,which one of the following disease is more likely to occur after drinking such water

Meningitis

Typhoid

Tuberculosis

Conjunctivitis

Answer -- Typhoid

In human body, which one of the synthesizes cholesterol ?

Liver

Pancreas

Spleen

Skeletal muscle

Answer -- Liver

In which of the following animals do distinct black stripes extend from the inner corners of the


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eyes to the mouth

Cheetah

jaguar

leopard

panther

Answer -- Cheetah

Consider the following1.Folic acid

2.Nicotinic acid

3.pantothenic acid

Which of the above is/are vitamins?

1

1 and 2

3

1,2 and 3

Answer -- 1,2 and 3 In the human body, the antibodies produced as a result of infection are actually

Sterols

Proteins

Glycolipids

Carbohydrates

Answer -- Proteins

General Awareness

If a State administration takes adequate measures to kill the larvae and adult mosquitoes, the

following diseases are likely to decline in numbers except :

Chikungunya

Filaria

Japanese encephalitis

Kalazar

Answer -- Filaria

A geographical region has the following climatic

characteristics 1.Uniformity of temperature throughout theyear.

2.Rainfall throughout the year with two periods of maximum occurrence.3.Least rainfall at June and December

solstices. Which one of the following

climates corresponds to the above characteristics ?

Equatorial

Mediterranean

China type


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Tropical monsoon

Answer -- Equatorial

Consider the following 1.Camphor 2.Chicory 3.Vanilla.Which of the above is/are plant products

?

1 and 2 only

3 only 2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Answer -- 1, 2 and 3

Which one of the following is a reason for conducting a thorough research at present on

Mitochondrial DNA ?

To understand certain hereditary diseases that are transmitted exclusively from mother tooffspring

To understand the mechanism of transmission of respiratory diseases inherited from

parents

To understand the diseases caused by life style, To understand certain diseases inherited exclusively from paternal side

Answer -- To understand certain hereditary diseases that are transmitted exclusively from

mother to offspring

With reference to atmospheric pressure,consider the following statements 1.Atmosphericpressure decreases towards poles,2.High pressure is experienced, over continents during

winter,3.All deserts experience Low pressure throughout the year.Which of the statements given

above is/are correct ?

1

2,3

2

none

Answer -- 2

If the Earth does not incline on its own axis

All the seasons would have been of same duration.

The seasons would not have changed.

The summers would have been of longer duration

The winters would have been of longer duration

Answer -- The seasons would not have changed.

Which one of the following States has the broadest continental shelf that extends to more than100 km front the shore ?

Andhra pradesh

gujarat

tamilnadu

kerala

Answer -- gujarat


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The climate of India is mainly tropical because of the

Seasonal influence of jet streams.

Location of the Himalayas in its north

Over-powering influence of Indian Ocean.

Country being a part of Asian landmass.

Answer -- Location of the Himalayas in its north

Asiatic wild ass is naturally found in

Rann of Kutch

Baghelkhand

Sunderbans

Shivaliks

Answer -- Rann of Kutch

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

(Power plants) (States)

A.Balimela 1. Andhra Pradesh

B.Kalinadi 2. KarnatakaC.Koradi 3. Maharashtra

D.Sileru 4. Orissa

A1B2C3D4

A1B3C2D4

A4B2C3D1

A4B3C2D1

Answer -- A4B2C3D1

General Aptitude and General Awareness

On the packet of a packaged food product in India, which one of the following symbols is used

to indicate that the food is vegetarian ?

A green square in a circle

A green circular dot in a square

A green plus mark

A green leaf of a plant

Answer -- A green circular dot in a square

Argemone oil is used to adulterate Butter

Coconut oil

Diesel

Mustard oil

Answer -- Mustard oil

Consider the following statements 1.The Maiwa region is drained by the tributaries of Soneriver.


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2.The Chotanagpur region is drained by the tributaries of Mahanadi river.Which of the

statements given above is/ are correct ?

1

2

1,2

none

Answer -- 2

Which light is strongly absorbed by the plants ?

Blue and Red.

Indigo and yellow

Green and violet

red and yellow

Answer -- Blue and Red.

A type of food poisoning called botulism is caused by a bacterium due to a toxin produced by it.

This toxin is extensively used

As anesthetic agent during surgery In removing facial wrinkles

In treating cancer

In preventing bacterial infections

Answer -- In removing facial wrinkles

From the evolutionary point of view, which one of the following is closer to man ?

Dolphin

Shark

Tortoise

WolfAnswer -- Wolf

Which one, among the following is the poorest source of vitamin A ?

Butter

Fish

Ripe mango

Ripe papaya

Answer -- Butter

A person sleeping in Leh with his head in the open and legs in the shade of a tree is liable to get

sunstroke and frostbite at the same time.The reason for this is Rarefied air

Dry air

Low temperature

Low oxygen level

Answer -- Low oxygen level

What is/are the use/uses of maize ? 1.It is used for the production of starch.2.It is used in the

manufacture of poultry feed.3.It is used in producing bio-fuel.Select the correct answer using


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the codes given below

1

2,3

3

1,2,3

Answer -- 1,2,3

Which one of the following is not required for the formation of photochemical smog

Oxygen

Oxides of nitrogen

Carbon monoxide

Sunlight

Answer -- Carbon monoxide

General Awareness and General Aptitude

Which one among the following is the world's largest exporter of agricultural products ?

Brazil

China

India

USA

Answer -- USA

The fuel of most widely used cryogenic engine consists of

Liquid hydrogen only

Liquid oxygen only Liquid hydrogen as fuel and liquid oxygen as oxidizer

Neither liquid hydrogen.nor liquid oxygen

Answer --Liquid hydrogen as fuel and liquid oxygen as oxidizer

The Strait of Malacca passes between

India and Myanmar

Indonesia and Philippines

Malaysia and Indonesia

Philippines and Vietnam

Answer --Malaysia and Indonesia

Which one of the, following is the most likely food through which mercury enters our bodies

and accumulates as a toxin ?

Broiler

Butter

Fish

Spinach

Answer --Fish


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Which of the following river originates near Mahabaleshwar?

Godavari

Krishna

Kaveri

Tapti

Answer --Krishna

Consider the following statements,:1.Tropical rain forests are the only source of lac.2.India is

the largest producer of lac in the world 3.Lac is used in the manufacture of printing-ink,pharmaceuticals and dyes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1

2,3

1,3

1,2,3

Answer -- 2,3

With reference to the demographic Profile of India which of the following statements is/are

correct 1.According to 2011 census, 82% of Indians are literate.2.Sex ratio of the population has increased during the period 2001-2011.

3.The gender gap in literacy has not declined during the period 2001-2011.Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?

1,2

2

1,3

3

Answer -- 2

Pashmina shawl is made from hair of

sheep

goat

rabbit

yak

Answer -- goat

Which of the following began with Dandi march?

Home rule movement

non cooperation movement

civil disobedience movement

quit India movement

Answer -- civil disobedience movement

With which of the following movements is the slogan Do or Die associated?

Swadeshi movement

non cooperation movement

civil disobedience movement

quit India movement


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Answer -- quit India movement

General Awareness and General Aptitude

The species of which of the following kinds of organisms is/are generally used bio fertilizers ?1.Blue green algae, 2.Ferns, 3.Mosses. Select correct answers using the code given below

1

2,3

1,3

1,2,3

Answer -- 1,2,3

At the U.N-sponsored climate conference in Cancun, delegates reached an agreement on a

programme called Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation popularly

known as REDD.What is the basic idea of REDD ?

All the member countries of UN should impose a. moratorium on cutting the. forest treesfor a period of ten years, while simultaneously pursuing afforestation programme.

Rich countries to pay to preserve forests in poor countries, which can be cheaper thanreducing their own carbon emissions.

Countries with forested areas can claim carbon credits for not undertaking deforestationas per some formula developed by UNEP.

All the member countries of UN should undertake afforestation in an area equal to the

area in which deforestation is carried out by them for any unavoidable circumstances.

Answer -- Rich countries to pay to preserve forests in poor countries, which can be cheaper than

reducing their own carbon emissions

Among the following regions, which one receives comparatively lowest average rainfall fromJune to September ?

South West :Bengal

Eastern Uttar- Pradesh

Western Uttar Pradesh

Punjab

Answer -- Punjab

Consider the following human activities 1.Agriculture, 2.Fisheries, 3.Animal husbandry. In thecontext of global warming, which of the above is/are considered as a source/sources of

greenhouse gases ?

1

2,3

1,3

none

Answer -- 1,3

With reference to the Security Council of United Nations, which of the following statements

is/are correct ? 1.It has 15 members.2.The non-permanent members are elected by the General


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Assembly for a five-year period.3.Retiring members are not eligible for immediate re-

election.Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1

2,3

1,3

1,2,3

Answer -- 1,3

Why did Rabindranath Tagore renounce his knighthood ?

To protest. against the Jallianwalla Bagh incident

To protest against lathi charge on Lala Lajpat Rai that caused his death

To express solidarity with the leaders of on-Cooperation Movement

To express solidarity with the protestors against the arrival of Simon Commission

Answer -- To protest. against the Jallianwalla Bagh incident

Which one of the following States alone accounts for more than80% of the country's resources

of mineral gypsum ?

Andhra'Pradesh Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan

Uttarakhand

Answer -- Rajasthan

Which of the following is/are the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises ? 1.National

Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. 2.Hindustan Fertilizers Corporation Ltd. 3.Oil and Natural Gas

Corporation Ltd. 4.Steel Authority of India Ltd.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow

1,3 2,4

1,2,4

1,3,4

Answer -- 1,3,4

Cape Canaveral,the site of NASA's Kennedy Space Centre from where space shuttles are

launched is located on the coast of :

California

Florida

North Carolina

Virginia

Answer -- Florida

In the context of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India, which among

the following is/are the correct criteria for declaring an enterprise "Micro" ? 1.The investment inplant and machinery does not exceed Rs. 25 lakhs.2.The enterprise should fall in the category of

manufacturing sector and not in service sector. Select the correct answer using the codes given

below :

1


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2

both

none

Answer -- 1

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