SERGEANT – VARIOUS DEPARTMENT

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 28/2019/OL
Category Code: 115/2017
Exam: Sergeant
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 17-07-2019
Department Various Department
Alphacode A
Question1:-What is the value of `(55-15)^2 + 4 xx 55 xx 15`
A:-2500
B:-4900
C:-4500
D:-5000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The square of `2(1)/(5)` is
A:-`4(21)/(25)`
B:-`3(2)/(50)`
C:-`4(1)/(25)`
D:-`(11)/(25)`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Ram sold an article for Rs. 630 at a loss of 10%. At what price should it be sold to earn a profit of 15%
A:-800
B:-905
C:-805
D:-900
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-The sum of 1500 and 40% of a number, the result is the number itself. What is the 30% of that number?
A:-2500
B:-2000
C:-900
D:-750
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-The ratio between three numbers are 3 : 4 : 5 and sum of their squares is 5000. What is the sum of the numbers
A:-60
B:-120
C:-100
D:-150
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-A and B together can complete a piece of work in 24 days. B and C together can complete a piece of work in 30
days. C and A together can complete a piece of work in 40 days. A, B and C together will be able to complete the same work
in _______ days.
A:-20
B:-36
C:-32
D:-18
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-What is the average of composite numbers between 1 and 15?
A:-12
B:-10
C:-8
D:-9
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-Simplify `(9^{-2}xx 3^4xx16^2)/(4^3xx5^{-1})`
A:-`(5)/(4)`
B:-20
C:-`(4)/(5)`
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-What is the 101th term of the sequence 105, 112, 119,…?
A:-905
B:-1000
C:-805
D:-705
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-The area of a rectangular hall is 1875 square meter. The length of the hall is three times its breadth. The
perimeter of the hall is
A:-100
B:-400
C:-300
D:-200
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Look at the series 6,18, 38, 66. What number should come next
A:-102
B:-202
C:-200
D:-92
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-If _________ stands for ×, × stands for +, + stands for ÷, ÷ stands for −, then the value of 8×4–3÷20+5 is
A:-18
B:-20
C:-16
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Find the odd one out
A:-1628
B:-1528
C:-1828
D:-1728
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Time in the mirror reflection is 11 : 50. What is the actual time in the clock
A:-8 : 10
B:-12 : 10
C:-12 : 40
D:-11 : 20
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-Ammu walks 10 km towards North. From there she walks 14 km towards south. Then she walks 3 km towards
East. How for and in which direction is she with reference to her starting point.
A:-5 km South East
B:-5 km North
C:-7 km East
D:-7 km North West
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-If SCHOOL is coded as HXSLLO, then the code for EDUCATION will be
A:-BCEUATNNI
B:-ACXYOGTNM
C:-UVWNOPTIX
D:-VWFXZGRLM
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Find the value of the following
`(.09)/(.9)+(.18)/(.9)+(.27)/(.9)+(.36)/(.9)`
A:-9
B:-10
C:-1
D:-.1
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-In a month three sundays were on even dates. The 13th of the month is a
A:-Tuesday
B:-Friday
C:-Sunday
D:-Thursday
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-What is the angle between the hour hand and minute hand of a clock when the time is 12 : 30?
A:-180º
B:-165º
C:-150º
D:-120º
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-‘Kerala is related to Elephant’. In a similar way Andra Pradesh is related to
A:-leopard
B:-OX
C:-Black buck
D:-Mithun
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Pick out the correct expression from the following
A:-An university
B:-A hour
C:-An European
D:-A Unicorn
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-Which of the following word means ”the most important work of an artist”?
A:-Manuscript
B:-Magnum opus
C:-Alma mater
D:-Mademoisselle
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Which one among the following means ”something that occurs very rarely”?
A:-Once in a blue moon
B:-Once upon a time
C:-Once bitten, twice shy
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-Masculine gender form of the word ‘Niece’
A:-Prince
B:-Uncle
C:-Duke
D:-Nephew
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Pick out one word substitute which means ”strong unreasonable fear of something”
A:-Mania
B:-Philia
C:-Insania
D:-Phobia
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Which of the following is the correct reported form of ”Did he write the exam”?
A:-… asked if he wrote the exam
B:-… asked if he had written the exam
C:-…asked if he has written the exam
D:-… asked if he would write the exam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Which one is the correct sentence given below?
A:-She raises very early in the morning
B:-She rises very early in the morning
C:-She raise very early in the morning
D:-She rise very early in the morning
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Plural form of the word ‘ox’ is _________.
A:-OX
B:-Oxes
C:-Oxen
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-In the following sentence what is the function of the word ‘friendly’
”Every one loves our friendly nature”.
A:-Noun
B:-Verb
C:-Adverb
D:-Adjective
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Complete the following sentence
They look tired, __________?
A:-Did they
B:-Do they
C:-Don’t they
D:-Didn’t they
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-Fill in the blank using correct answer.
I want ___________ a movie.
A:-For watch
B:-To watch
C:-At watch
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-My teacher has been working here _________ ten years.
A:-for
B:-since
C:-from
D:-by
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-Everything _______ destroyed by him.
A:-have been
B:-were being
C:-has been
D:-are being
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-It is very hot out. You’d better __________ an umbrella.
A:-take
B:-to take
C:-taking
D:-taken
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Passive form of the following sentence is ________.
”They saw dogs in the hall”
A:-Dogs are seen in the hall
B:-Dogs have been seen in the hall
C:-Dogs were seen in the hall
D:-Dogs were being seen in the hall
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Antonym of the word ‘Patient’
A:-Inpatient
B:-Unpatient
C:-Impatient
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-The question form of the statement
”He came by car”.
A:-Does he came by car?
B:-Did he come by car?
C:-Do he come by car?
D:-Did he came by car?
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-If he didn’t appear late, he _________.
A:-wouldn’t be disappointed
B:-will not be disappointed
C:-will be selected
D:-will not be selected
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-They agreed to meet at the airport, but he didn’t ________.
A:-turn up
B:-call at
C:-turn on
D:-call on
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-Pick out the correctly spelt word that means free time
A:-Lesuire
B:-Liesure
C:-Leissure
D:-Leisure
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-As per Indian Constitution, the term ‘WE’ in the preamble means
A:-Indian people
B:-Indian parliament
C:-Indian Ministers
D:-Indian President
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Istanbul is the modern name of which medieval city?
A:-Kabul
B:-Tokyo
C:-Constantinople
D:-Berlin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-When did Europeans first reach America?
A:-9th century
B:-11th century
C:-15th century
D:-18th century
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Who appointed K.R. Narayanan as ambassador to the United States of America?
A:-Indira Gandhi
B:-Rajiv Gandhi
C:-I.K. Gujral
D:-Manmohan Singh
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-Who was the first vice president of India?
A:-V.V. Giri
B:-Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C:-Dr. Zakir Husian
D:-Giani Zail Singh
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-The Architect of Indian Constitution is
A:-Jawaharlal Nehru
B:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C:-Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D:-Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-The government is responsible for free and compulsory education to all the children up to the age
A:-12 years
B:-14 years
C:-16 years
D:-13 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-How many members nominated in Lok Sabha?
A:-12
B:-2
C:-6
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-As per the 2011 census the urban population of India is
A:-31.16%
B:-62.17%
C:-32.16%
D:-10.4%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-Which day is celebrated Farmer’s day in Kerala?
A:-Karkkadakam 8
B:-Kanni 5
C:-Midhunam 5
D:-Chingam 1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-The product that are available for consumption is called?
A:-Finished goods
B:-Raw materials
C:-Intermediate goods
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-The Indians adopted the technology of Charkha from the
A:-Europeans
B:-Africans
C:-Romans
D:-Chinese
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-The Earth day is celebrated on
A:-5th April
B:-7th April
C:-22nd April
D:-30th April
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Give an example direct democracy
A:-India, USA
B:-Switzerland
C:-Pakistan, Bangladesh
D:-Russia, China
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-Cultural and Educational rights are safeguarded mainly for
A:-Women
B:-Children
C:-Minorities
D:-Teachers and students
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-World by of social justice celebrated
A:-20th February
B:-21st February
C:-20th March
D:-21st March
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Name of the host Country for the environment day 2018
A:-China
B:-Pakistan
C:-India
D:-France
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Who won the Delhi marathon held on February 2018?
A:-Ramsingh yadav
B:-Arun Bharadwaj
C:-Ashoknath
D:-Gopi thonakal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-In which city was the National Banana festival 2018 held?
A:-Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Mumbai
C:-Lucknow
D:-Kolkata
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-Chief Education Commissioner is appointed by _________.
A:-Prime minister
B:-Chief Justice
C:-President of India
D:-Governor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-India’s nuclear ballistic missile Dhanush is known as __________.
A:-Arrow
B:-Bow
C:-Prithvi II
D:-Prithvi III
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Who is the first independent female director of ICC (International Cricket Council)?
A:-Neelam Kapoor
B:-Indra Nooyi
C:-Veda Krishnamurthy
D:-Smriti madhana
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Which is the first railway line in India?
A:-From Bombay to Delhi
B:-From Bombay to Pune
C:-From Bombay to Thana
D:-From Bombay Kolkatta
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Who put the signature on the one rupee note?
A:-Reserve Bank Governor
B:-Central Finance Secretary
C:-Finance Minister
D:-State Bank Governor
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-The year in which the Indian right to information Act came in to being
A:-2001
B:-2004
C:-2005
D:-2007
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-Which of the following is related to the Challenger deep?
A:-Pacific Ocean
B:-Indian Ocean
C:-Atlantic Ocean
D:-Artic Ocean
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-What is the maximum capacity of a normal floppy disc?
A:-1.44 KB
B:-1.44 MB
C:-1.44 GB
D:-1.44 bytes
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-The battle laid down the foundation of British administration in India
A:-First Carnatic war
B:-Battle of Buxar
C:-Battle of plassey
D:-Battle of Panipat
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Who lead ”Ezhava Memorial” struggle in 1896 in Kerala?
A:-Sree Narayana Guru
B:-T.K. Madhavan
C:-Dr. Palpu
D:-Kumaranasan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham was founded by
A:-Sree narayana Guru
B:-Ayyankali
C:-Vagbhatanandan
D:-Vaikundaswamikal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-PoykayilAppachan was born at
A:-Eraviperoor
B:-Maran kulam
C:-Kulathoor kunnu
D:-Changanassry
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The first state to pass Constitution Amendment bill on GST
A:-Kerala
B:-Assam
C:-Telangana
D:-West Bengal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Father of Indian Renaissance is
A:-Swami Vivekananda
B:-Pandita Ramabai
C:-Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D:-Dayananda Saraswathi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-We can make a soap by adding any oil to _________ and stirring the mixture.
A:-Hydrochloric acid
B:-Caustic soda
C:-Salt water
D:-Vinegar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Which gas is related during photosynthesis?
A:-Oxygen
B:-Argon
C:-Nitrogen
D:-Hydrogen
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-World Red Cross days is on
A:-December 5
B:-May 8
C:-January 11
D:-March 20
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Who said ”Swaraj is my birth right”?
A:-Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B:-Rabindranath Tagore
C:-Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D:-Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Who began to practice Samapanthibhojanam?
A:-Vagbhatananda
B:-Sree Narayana Guru
C:-Mannathu Padmanabhan
D:-Vaikunda Swamikal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Who was the founder of the newspaper Swadeshabhimani?
A:-Kesari Balakrishna Pillai
B:-Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai
C:-Vakkom Abudul Khadir Moulavi
D:-Sadhodran Ayyappan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Which country faced Tsunami on 11 March 2011?
A:-Japan
B:-Chile
C:-India
D:-New Zealand
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Who is the designer of the symbol of Indian Rupee?
A:-Dr. Rengarajan
B:-Dr. Reghuram Rajan
C:-Subbarao
D:-Udaya Kumar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai won Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award in 1957 for
A:-Kayar
B:-Enippaddikal
C:-Thottiyude makan
D:-Chemmeen
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-The Malayalam Grammar Book, Kerala Kaumudi is written by
A:-Keralapanini
B:-Hermann Gundert
C:-Kovunni Nedungadi
D:-Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Indian standard time is ____________ than Greenwich time.
A:-`7(1)/(2)` hours slower
B:-5 hours slower
C:-`5(1)/(2)` hours slower
D:-`5(1)/(2)` hours faster
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-Who among the following was awarded Ashoka Chakra on 26 January 2018?
A:-Jyoti Prakash Nirala
B:-Hangpan Dada
C:-Sandeep Unnikrishnan
D:-Jojan Thomas
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Infantry Day is celebrated on
A:-February 27
B:-August 27
C:-September 27
D:-October 27
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Which of the following is a nuclear-powered submarine used by Indian Navy?
A:-INS Shishumar
B:-INS Shankush
C:-INS Arihant
D:-INS Kalvari
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-India’ first nuclear experiment was held on
A:-18th May 1974
B:-11th May 1998
C:-11th April 1974
D:-18th May 1998
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-NASA, the largest space agency in the world is headquartered at
A:-New York
B:-Washington DC
C:-London
D:-Geneva
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Who wrote the novel Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku?
A:-V.T. Bhattathiripad
B:-Lalithambika Antharjanam
C:-Kamala Das
D:-Sugathakumari
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Who introduced the system called ”A school along with every church” aimed at giving Education and
knowledge for everyone?
A:-Simon Stock
B:-St. Alphonsa
C:-Marth Euphrasia Eluvathingal
D:-Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Who is popularly known as Jhansi Rani of Travancore?
A:-Lalithambika Antharjanam
B:-A.V. Kuttimalu Amma
C:-Arya Pallon
D:-Accamma Cherian
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Who among the following was awarded the Kaiser-i-Hindi medal by king George v in 1919 for public work?
A:-Maharaja Rama Varma
B:-Shakthan Thampuran
C:-Parukutty Nethyar Amma
D:-Swathi Thirunal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Solar energy reaches earth in the form of
A:-Short waves
B:-Long waves
C:-Medium waves
D:-Heat waves
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Human Development Index is prepared and published by
A:-UNICEF
B:-UNESCO
C:-UNDP
D:-World Bank
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Darshanamala is written by
A:-Kumaranashan
B:-Sri Narayana Guru
C:-Chattambi Swamikal
D:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Which is the least populous state in India?
A:-Goa
B:-Sikkim
C:-Mizoram
D:-Assam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Which is the instrument used for examining the blood pressure?
A:-Sphygmomanometer
B:-Cardiograph
C:-Sthethescope
D:-Thermometer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-pH value of human blood is
A:-8.5
B:-7
C:-7.35
D:-8.2
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Headquarters of WTO is situated at
A:-Vienna
B:-Hague
C:-Delhi
D:-Tokyo
Correct Answer:- Option-B