Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi - Question Set

Training & Placement Division

MOCK TEST SUB - APTITUDE

1 . A wizard named Nepo says "I am only three times my son's age. My father is 40 years more than twice my age. Together the three of us are a mere 1240 years old." How old is Nepo ? A.180 B.360 C.240 D.480 2 . One dog tells the other that there are two dogs in front of me. The other one also shouts that he too had two behind him. How many are they? A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4 3 . A man ate 100 bananas in five days, each day eating 6 more than the previous day. How many bananas did he eat on the first day? A.8 B.12 C.25 D.10 4 . If it takes five minutes to boil one egg, how long will it take to boil four eggs? A.5 B.10 C.20 D.15 5 . The minute hand of a clock overtakes the hour hand at intervals of 64 time. How much a day does the clock gain or lose? A.32 7/11 minutes B.32 1/11 minutes C.32 10/11 minutes D.32 8/11 minutes minutes of correct

6 . Bhanu spends 30% of his income on petrol on scooter. of the remaining on house rent and the balance on food. If he spends Rs.300 on petrol then what is the expenditure on house rent? A.Rs.525 B.Rs.1000 C.Rs.675 D.Rs.175 7 . If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 25% and denominator decreased by 20%, the new value is 5/4. What is the original value? A.3/5 B.4/5 C.7/8 D.3/7

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8 . The length of a rectangle is increased by 60%. By what % would the width have to be decreased to maintain the same area? A.30% B.60% C.75% D.37.5% 9 . A sporting goods store ordered an equal number of white and yellow balls. The tennis ball company delivered 45 extra white balls, making the ratio of white balls to yellow balls 1/5 : 1/6. How many white tennis balls did the store originally order for? A.450 B.270 C.225 D.None of these 10 . A student's grade in a course is determined by 6 quizzes and one examination. If the examination counts thrice as much as each of the quizzes, what fraction of final grade is determined by the examination? A.1/6 B.1/5 C.1/3 D. 11 . If As salary is 25% higher than Bs salary, how much per cent is Bs salary lower than As? A.15% B.20% C.25% D.33 1/3 % 12 . The length of the longest rod that can be placed in a room which is 12 m long, 9 m broad and 8 m high is: A.27 m B.19 m C.17 m D.13 m 13 . The curved surface of a right circular cone of height 15 cm and base diameter 16 cm is: A.120cm2 B.60 cm2 C.136 cm2 D.68 cm2 14 . Questions 14-19 are based on the following pattern. The problems below contain a question and two statements giving certain data. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient for answering the questions. What is John's Age ? (I) In 15 years John will be twice as old as Dias would be (II) Dias was born 5 years ago A.If statement (I) alone is sufficient but statement (II) alone is not sufficient. B.If statement (II) alone is sufficient but statement(I) alone is not sufficient. C.If both statements together are sufficient but neither of statements alone is sufficient. D.If both together are not sufficient.

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15 . What is the distance from city A to city C in kms? (I) City A is 90 kms from City B (II) City B is 30 kms from City C A.If statement (I) alone is sufficient but statement (II) alone is not sufficient. B.If statement (II) alone is sufficient but statement(I) alone is not sufficient. C.If both statements together are sufficient but neither of statements alone is sufficient. D.If both together are not sufficient. 16 . Is A=C ? A,B,C are real numbers (I) A-B=B-C (II) A-2C = C-2B A.If statement (I) alone is sufficient but statement (II) alone is not sufficient. B.If statement (II) alone is sufficient but statement(I) alone is not sufficient. C.If both statements together are sufficient but neither of statements alone is sufficient. D.If both together are not sufficient. 17 . What is the 30th term of a given sequence ? (I) The first two terms of the sequence are 1,1/2 (II) The common difference is -1/2 A.If statement (I) alone is sufficient but statement (II) alone is not sufficient. B.If statement (II) alone is sufficient but statement(I) alone is not sufficient. C.If both statements together are sufficient but neither of statements alone is sufficient. D.If both together are not sufficient. 18 . Was Avinash early, on time or late for work? (I) He thought his watch was 10 minutes fast (II) Actually his watch was 5 minutes slow A.If statement (I) alone is sufficient but statement (II) alone is not sufficient. B.If statement (II) alone is sufficient but statement(I) alone is not sufficient. C.If both statements together are sufficient but neither of statements alone is sufficient. D.If both together are not sufficient. 19 . What is the value of A if A is an integer? (I) A4 = 1 (II) A3 + 1 = 0 A.If statement (I) alone is sufficient but statement (II) alone is not sufficient. B.If statement (II) alone is sufficient but statement(I) alone is not sufficient. C.If both statements together are sufficient but neither of statements alone is sufficient. D.If both together are not sufficient. 20 . A person travels 12 km in the southward direction and then travels 5km to the right and then travels 15km toward the right and finally travels 5km towards the east, how far is he from his starting place? A.5.5 kms B.3 km C.13 km D.6.4 km

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21 . Directions For QN (21-25): Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters IMPROMPTU A.Carefully rehearsed B.Widely recognized C.Narrowly focussed D.Purposefully vague 22 . BALLOON A.Regain completely B.Decrease slowly C.Respond rapidly D.Request humbly 23 . AVID A.Independent B.Inquisitive C.Swift D.Indifferent 24 . MOROSE A.Fast talking B.Quick witted C.Lighthearted D.Casual 25 . ANOMALY A.Predicted occurrence B.Temporary solution C.Easy problem D.Continuous process 26 . Directions For QN (26-30): Each question has four items. Select the item that does not belong to this group A.Spiritual B.Devout C.Pious D.Atheist 27 . Choose any one A.Prohibit B.Warrant C.Permit D.Allow 28 . Choose any one A.Extrovert B.Reticent C.Amiable D.Gregarious

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29 . Choose any one A.Repose B.Doze C.Slumber D.Agitation 30 . Choose any one A.Jeer B.Scoff C.Sweep D.Deride 31 . Cable-television spokesperson: Subscriptions to cable television are a bargain in comparison to "free" television. Remember that "free" television is not really free. It is consumers, in the end, who pay for the costly advertising that supports "free" television. Which of the following, if true, is most damaging to the position of the cable-television spokesperson? A.Consumers who do not own television sets are less likely to be influenced in their purchasing decisions by television advertising than are consumers who own television sets. B.Subscriptions to cable television include access to some public-television channels, which do not accept advertising. C.For locations with poor television reception, cable television provides picture quality superior to that provided by free television. D.There is as much advertising on many cabletelevision channels as there is on "free" television channels. 32 . Woodsmoke contains dangerous toxins that cause changes in human cells. Because woodsmoke presents such a high health risk, legislation is needed to regulate the use of openair fires and wood-burning stoves. Which of the following, if true, provides the most support for the argument above? A.The amount of dangerous toxins contained in woodsmoke is much less than the amount contained in an equal volume of automobile exhaust. B.Within the jurisdiction covered by the proposed ?legislation, most heating and cooking is done with oil or natural gas. C.Smoke produced by coal-burning stoves is significantly more toxic than smoke from woodburning stoves. D.In valleys where wood is used as the primary heating fuel, the concentration of smoke results in poor air quality. 33 . Within 20 years it will probably be possible to identify the genetic susceptibility an individual may have toward any particular disease. Eventually, effective strategies will be discovered to counteract each such susceptibility. Once these effective strategies are found, therefore, the people who follow them will never get sick. The argument above is based on which of the following assumptions? A.For every disease there is only one strategy that can prevent its occurrence. B.In the future, genetics will be the only medical specialty of any importance. C.All human sicknesses are in part the result of individuals' genetic susceptibilities. D.All humans are genetically susceptible to some ?diseases.

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34 . Most employees in the computer industry move from company to company, changing jobs several times in their careers. However, Summit Computers is known throughout the industry for retaining its employees. Summit credits its success in retaining employees to its informal, nonhierarchical work environment. Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports Summit's explanation of its success in retaining employees? A.Some people employed in the computer industry change jobs if they become bored with their current projects B.A hierarchical work environment hinders the cooperative exchange of ideas that computer industry employees consider necessary for their work. C.Many of Summit's senior employees had previously worked at only one other computer company. D.In a nonhierarchical work environment, people avoid behavior that might threaten group harmony and thus avoid discussing with their colleagues any dissatisfaction they might have with their jobs. 35 . Financing for a large construction project was provided by a group of banks. When the money was gone before the project was completed, the banks approved additional loans. Now, with funds used up again and completion still not at hand, the banks refuse to extend further loans, although without those loans, the project is doomed. Which of the following, if true, best explains why the bank's current reaction is different from their reaction in the previous instance of depletion of funds? A.The banks have reassessed the income potential of the completed project and have concluded that total income generable would be less than total interest due on the old plus the needed new loans. B.The banks have identified several other projects that offer faster repayment of the principal if loans are approved now to get those projects started. C.The banks had agreed with the borrowers that the construction loans would be secured by the completed project. D.The cost overruns were largely due to unforeseeable problems that arose in the most difficult phase of the construction work. 36 . Coding / Decoding taxonomy:classification :: A.economy:rationalization B.autonomy:authorization C.etymology:derivation D.tautology:justification 37 . moderator:debate :: A.legislator:election B.chef:banquet C.auditor:lecture D.conspirator:plot 38 . glossary:words :: A.catalogue:dates B.atlas:maps C.almanac:synonyms D.thesaurus:rhymes 39 . lumber: bear :: A.roost:hen B.bray:donkey C.waddle:goose D.swoop:hawk

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40 . celerity:snail :: A.indolence:sloth B.cunning:weasel C.curiosity:cat D.humility:peacock 41 . For QN (41- 44) In country X, democratic, conservative and justice parties have fought three civil wars in twenty years. TO restore stability an agreement is reached to rotate the top offices President, Prime Minister and Army Chief among the parties so that each party controls one and only one office at all times. The three top office holders must each have two deputies, one from each of the other parties. Each deputy must choose a staff composed of equally members of his or her chiefs party and member of the third party. When Justice party holds one of the top offices, which of the following cannot be true A.Some of the staff members within that office are justice party members B.Some of the staff members within that office are democratic party members C.Two of the deputies within the other offices are justice party members D.Two of the deputies within the other offices are conservative party members 42 . When the democratic party holds presidency, the staff of the prime minister's deputies are composed I. One-fourth of democratic party members II. One-half of justice party members and one-fourth of conservative party members III. One-half of conservative party members and one-fourth of justice party members. A.I only B.I and II only C.II or III but not both D. I and II or I and III 43 . Which of the following is allowable under the rules as stated: A.More than half of the staff within a given office belonging to a single party B.Half of the staff within a given office belonging to a single party C.Any person having a member of the same party as his or her immediate superior D.Half the total number of staff members in all three offices belonging to a single party 44 . The office of the Army Chief passes from Conservative to Justice party. Which of the following must be fired. A.The democratic deputy and all staff members belonging to Justice party B.Justice party deputy and all his or hers staff members C.Justice party deputy and half of his Conservative staff members in the chief of staff office D.The Conservative deputy and all of his or her staff members belonging to Conservative party

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45 . In recommendations to the board of trustees a tuition increase of $500 per year, the president of the university said "There were no student demonstrations over the previous increases of $300 last year and $200 the year before". If the president's statement is accurate then which of the following can be validly inferred from the information given: I. Most students in previous years felt that the increases were justified because of increased operating costs. II. Student apathy was responsible for the failure of students to protest the previous tuition increases. III. Students are not likely to demonstrate over new tuition increases. A. I only B. II only C. I or II but not both D. I, II and III 46 . For QN(46-49) After months of talent searching for an administrative assistant to the president of the college the field of applicants has been narrowed down to 5--A, B, C, D, E .It was announced that the finalist would be chosen after a series of all-day group personal interviews were held.The examining committee agreed upon the following procedure I.The interviews will be held once a week II.3 candidates will appear at any all-day interview session III.Each candidate will appear at least once IV.If it becomes necessary to call applicants for additonal interviews, no more 1 such applicant should be asked to appear the next week V.Because of a detail in the written applications,it was agreed that whenever candidate B appears, A should also be present. VI.Because of travel difficulties it was agreed that C will appear for only 1 interview. At the first interview the following candidates appear A,B,D.Which of the follwing combinations can be called for the interview to be held next week. A.BCD B.CDE C.ABE D.ABC 47 . Which of the following is a possible sequence of combinations for interviews in 2 successive weeks. A.ABC;BDE B..ABD;ABE C.ADE;ABC D.BDE;ACD 48 . If A ,B and D appear for the interview and D is called for additional interview the following week,which 2 candidates may be asked to appear with D? I. A II B III.C IV.E A.I and II only B.I and III only C.II and III only D.III and IV only

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49 . Which of the following correctly state(s) the procedure followed by the search committee I. After the second interview all applicants have appeared at least once II.The committee sees each applicant a second time III.If a third session,it is possible for all applicants to appear at least twice A.I only B.II only C.III only D.Both I and II 50 . A certain city is served by subway lines A,B and C and numbers 1 2 and 3 When it snows , morning service on B is delayed When it rains or snows , service on A, 2 and 3 are delayed both in the morning and afternoon When temp. falls below 30 degrees farenheit afternoon service is cancelled in either the A line or the 3 line, but not both. When the temperature rises over 90 degrees farenheit, the afternoon service is cancelled in either the line C or the 3 line but not both. When the service on the A line is delayed or cancelled, service on the C line which connects the A line, is delayed. When service on the 3 line is cancelled, service on the B line which connects the 3 line is delayed. On Jan 10th, with the temperature at 15 degree farenheit, it snows all day. On how many lines will service be affected, including both morning and afternoon. A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5 51 . For QN (51- 53) The following figure depicts three views of a cube. Based on this, answer questions 6 5 4 1 22 3 6 The number on the face opposite to the face carrying 1 is _____. A.2 B.5 C.22 D.3 52 . The number on the faces adjacent to the face marked 5 are ______ A.1,2,3,4 B.1,3,4,5 C.4,6,5,3 D.5,22,3,6 53 . Which of the following pairs does not correctly give the numbers on the opposite faces. A.6,5 B.4,1 C.1,3 D.4,2

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54 . Five farmers have 7, 9, 11, 13 & 14 apple trees, respectively in their orchards. Last year, each of them discovered that every tree in their own orchard bore exactly the same number of apples. Further, if the third farmer gives one apple to the first, and the fifth gives three to each of the second and the fourth, they would all have exactly the same number of apples. What were the yields per tree in the orchards of the third and fourth farmers? A.9 and 11 B.11 and 9 C.13 and 7 D.7 and 13 55 . Five boys were climbing a hill. J was following H. R was just ahead of G. K was between G & H. They were climbing up in a column. Who was the second? A.G B.K C.H D.R 56 . X's father's wife's father's granddaughter uncle will be related to X as A.Son B.Nephew C.Uncle D.Grandfather 57 . Find the next number in the series 1, 3 ,7 ,13 ,21 ,31 A.43 B.33 C.41 D.45 58 . If in a certain code "RANGE" is coded as 12345 and "RANDOM" is coded as 123678. Then the code for the word "MANGO" would be A.82357 B.89343 C.84629 D.82347 59 . If "PROMPT" is coded as QSPLOS ,then "PLAYER" should be A.QMBZFS B.QWMFDW C.QUREXM D.URESTI 60 . 6 people A,B,C,D,E and F sit around a table for dinner.Since A does not like C, he doesn't sit either opposite or beside C.B and F always like to sit opposite each other. If A is beside F then who is are the two neighbours of B? A.D and C B.E and C C.D and E D.Either A or B

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