n the written examination there will be two types of tests viz.

(a) Objective and (b) Descriptive (A) OBJECTIVE TESTS: Sr. no Name of the test No. of questions Max. marks Time allotted 1 Reasoning Ability 20 20 Total composite time of 35 minutes 2 Quantitave Aptitude 12 12 3 General awareness 12 12 4 English language 12 12 Total

56 56 The tests at Sr. No.1, 2 and 3 will be printed both in Hindi and English. (B) DESCRIPTIVE PAPER 3 questions60 marks and 45 Minutes

TEST I: Reasoning Ability

Directions: In each of the following questions, there is a group of letters or words given. Four of the five are alike in a certain way, while one is different. Find out the one which is different. Q.1. (1) black (2) red (3) green (4) yellow (5) paint Q.2. (1) XZ (2) MN (3) PQ (4) BC (5) ST Q.3. Foot is related to Man in the same way as Hoof is related to (1) Leg (2) Horse (3) Dog (4) Boy (5) Shoe Q.4. Day is related to Night in the same way as Kind is related to (1)Cruel (2) Bright (3) Dark (4) Generous (5) Gratitude

Q.5. If the letters in the word TOPS can be rearranged to form a meaningful word beginning with O, the last letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed, M is the answer and if no such word can be formed, X is the answer. (1)T (2) P (3) M (4) S (5) X Q.6. Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader. Which of the following inferences definitely follows from these two statements? (1)Satyapriya is honest (2)Satyapriya is dishonest (3)Some leaders are honest (4)Leaders are generally dishonest (5)Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest Directions for Q 7-11: In these questions, there are two sets of figures. theProblem Figures and the Answer Figures. The ProblemFigures are presented in two units. The first unit contains two figures and the second unit contains one figure and aquestion mark in place of the fourth figure. You have tofind out which one of the Answer Figures should be in place of the question mark. (1)1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1)1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5

(1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 Directions for Q12-15:Out of the five figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, four aresimilar in a certain way and so form a group. One figure is not like the other four. The question is which one of the Figures does not belong to this group. (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 Directions for Q17-20:The four Problem Figures make a series. That means they change from left to right in a specific order. The question is if the figures continue to change in the same order, what should the fifth figure be ? (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5

Test II : Quantitative Aptitude

Directions for Q21-25 : In each of the following questions one number is missing. The place where the number is missing is shown by a question mark (?). You have to find out which one of the answers shown against 1, 2, 3 and 4 can replace the question mark. If none of these four can replace the question mark, you will indicate (5) i.e. None of these as your answer.

Q.21. 42 + 73 + 137 =?
(1) 352 (2) 252 (3) 242 (4) 142 (5) None of these Q.22. 20 1/2=? (1) 4 (2) 5 (3) 12 (4) 20 (5) None of these Q.23. At 10 paise each, how many paise will 6 lemons cost ? (1) 6 (2) 10 (3) 60 (4) 61 (5) 610 Q.24. Which of the following can be exact multiple of 4 ? (1) 27114 (2) 58204 (3) 48402 (4) 32286 (5) None of these Q.25. If the profit made by selling a pen for Rs.10 is as much as its cost. What is the cost price of the pen ? (1) Rs.3/- (2) Rs.5/- (3) Rs.10/- (4) Rs.20/- (5) None of these.

Directions for Q26-28 : Given below is a table showing percentages out of a total of 700 employees ranking six attributes that help promotion. Rank I is the highest. Study the table carefully and answer questions that follow : Percent of Employees Giving Different Ranks Attribute Seniority I II III 22 17 IV 19 9 V 5 VI 5

32 17

Perseverance 14 19 Efficiency 15 19 14 17 14

27 14 14 17 17 35 27 16

21 14 10 7 23 14 9

Intelligence 10 Honesty Sociability 24 5

35 10 13

Q.26.Which attribute for promotion has received the highest rank ? (1) Perseverance (2) Seniority (3) Honesty (4) Sociability (5) Efficiency Q.27.How many employees gave rank III to intelligence ? (1) 119 (2) 98 (3) 77 (4) 70 (5) 10 Q.28. Which attribute is considered the least important for promotion ? (1) Honesty (2) Intelligence (3) Perseverance (4) Efficiency (5) Sociability Q.29. A bus travels at the speed of 49 kmph. and reaches its destination in 7 hours. What is the distance covered by the bus? (1) 343 km (2) 283 km (3) 353 km (4) 245 km (5) 340 km

Q.30. What is the least number to be added to 1500 to make it a perfect square? (1) 20 (2) 21 (3) 22 (4) 23 (5) None of these Q.31. The respective ratio of the ages of Richa and Shelly is 5: 8. The ratio of their ages 10 years hence would be 7: 10 respectively. What is the present age of Shelly? (1) 45 years (2) 40 years (3) 35 years (4) 30 years (5) 25 years Q.32. A sold a fan for Rs 540 losing 10%. At what price should he have sold it to gain 10%? (a) Rs 594 (b) Rs 648 (c) Rs 650 (d) Rs 660 (e) None of these

Test III : General Awareness

Q.33. To combat the menace of money laundering, which of the following financial institutions has introduced the Know Your Customer Scheme ? (1) IDBI (2) RBI (3) NABARD (4) SIDBI (5) None of these Q.34.Which of the following sectors contributes maximum in deciding the growth in income of the states in India ? (1) Energy (2) Tourism (3) Service (4) Transport (5) Agriculture Q.35.Which of the following is the state where the number of people living below poverty line is maximum ? (1) Bihar (2) Andhra Pradesh (3) Uttar Pradesh (4) Rajasthan (5)Orissa

Q.36. Who is the person closely associated with operation flood programmes and was honoured by the Padma Vibhushan? (1) Dr. V. Kurien (2) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan (3) Dr. Amartya Sen (4) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (5) None of these Q.37. The acronym NATO stands for a) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation; b) c) d) North American Trade Organisation New Agreement of Trade Organisation Novel Agreement of Trade Organisation

Q.38. Chief Justice of India is a) R C Lahoti b) A R Anand c) Sabharwal d) K G Balakrishnan Q.39. WTO was started in the year a) 1947; b) 1985; c) 1995; d) 2005 Q.40. Taare Zameen Pardepicts difficulties faced by children affected by a) Dislexia; b) Amnesia; c) Dementia; d) Paralysis

Q.41. The merger of which of the following two Indian companies took place in recent past which is termed as Largest ever merger in Indias Corporate History? (A) Nuclear Power Corporation and National Thermal Power Corporation (B) (C) (D) State Bank of India and its seven associate banks Hind Aluminium Company and Century Mills Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland

(E)Reliance Industries and Reliance Petroleum Ltd. Q.42. As per the reports published in the newspapers India has signed an agreement to supply its Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) to . (A) Mauritius (B) Bangladesh (C)Nepal (D)Zimbabwe (E)Vietnam

Q.43. Which of the following taxes is not levied by the Union Govt.? (A) Customs (B) Corporate Tax (C) Land Revenue (D) Income Tax (E) Surcharge on Income Tax Q.44. The Govt. of India allowed the Income Tax Department to set up its centralized IT processing centre in . (A) Bangalore (B) Chennai (C) Mumbai (D) Kolkata (E) Hyderabad

Test IV : English Language

Direction : Pick out the most appropriate word from amongst the words given below each sentence to complete it meaningfully.

Q.45.He quickly glanced .............................. the book to find what it said about the Indian economy.
(1) at (2) through (3) in (4) to (5) over

Q.46.The counsel urged the court to ........................... down the obnoxious law.
(1) enact (2) enforce (3) cancel (4) strike (5) declare Q.47. The local official ........................... the Minister of the situation. (1) explained (2) warned (3) apprised (4) told (5) intimated Directions : In each of the following questions select from amongst the five alternatives, the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capitals.

Q.48.CENTENARY
(1)a guard (2) a hundred years (3) a very old man (4) hundred Runs (5) hundredth Anniversary Q.49.TRIUMPH (1) conquer (2) smash (3) earn (4) brave (5) capture

Directions : In each of the following questions, select from amongst the five alternatives, the word most opposite in meaning of the word given in capitals.

Q.50.LIVELY
(1) simple (2) weak (3) dull (4) angry (5) moron

Q.51. INADVERTENT
(1) adequate (2) available (3) sluggish (4) negligent (5) intentional

Directions(Q. 5256) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. The yearly festival was close at hand. The store room was packed with silk fabrics. gold ornaments, clay bowls full of sweet curd and platefuls of sweetmeats. The orders had been placed with shops well in advance. The mother was sending out gifts to everyone. The eldest son, a government servant, lived with his wife and children in far off lands. The second son had left home at an early age. As a merchant he travelled all over the world. The other sons had split up over petty squabbles, and they now lived in homes of their own. The relatives were spread all across the world. They rarely visited. The youngest son, left in the company of a servant, was soon bored and stood at the door all day long, waiting and watching. His mother, thrilled and excited, loaded the presents on trays and plates, covered them with colourful kerchiefs, and sent them off with maids and servants. The neighbours looked on. The day came to an end. All the presents had been sent off. The child came back into the house and dejectedly said to his mother, Maa, you gave a present to everyone, but you didnt give me anything ! His mother laughed, I have given all the gifts away to everyone, now see whats left for you. She kissed him on the forehead. The child said in a tearful voice, Dont I get a gift ? Youll get it when you go far away. But when I am close to you, dont I get something from your own hands ? His mother reached out her arms and drew him to her. This is all I have in my own hands. It is the most precious of all. Q.52.. Why did the woman's second son travel ? (A) He was restless by nature (B) He did not want to stay at home

(C) He was rich and could afford to travel (D) His job was such that he had to travel (E) None of these

Q.53.. Why did the womans eldest son not attend the festival ? (A) He was not on good terms with his youngest brother who lived at home (B) He had quarrelled with his mother (C) His wife did not allow him to return home (D) His job prevented him from taking leave (E) None of these

Q.54.. How did the woman prepare for the festival ? 1. She bought expensive gifts for her children and neighbours. 2. She ordered her servants to prepare sweets and food well in advance. 3. She made sure that her youngest child was looked after so that he wouldnt be bored. (A) None (B) Only 1 (C) Only 2 (D) Both 1 and 2 (E) All 1, 2 and 3 Q.55.. What did the youngest child do while his mother was busy ? 1. He waited for a chance to steal some sweetmeats. 2. He pestered his mother to give him a present. 3. He stood at the door with servants. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 3 (D) Only 3 (E) None of these Q.56.. Which of the following can be said about the woman ? (A) She was a widow who had brought up her children single handedly (B) She was not a good mother since her children had left home at an early age (C) She enjoyed sending her family gifts at festival time (D) She gave expensive presents to show that she was wealthy (E) She rarely visited her grand-children because they all lived abroad