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Computer software includes
A)
Packaged programs
B)
Operating System Programs
C)
Application Programs
D)
All of these
Computer software is a broad term that includes all kinds of programs used to operate and apply a computer system. This includes packaged programs, operating system programs, and application programs. Since all three are types of software, the correct answer is 'All of these'.
Who is the current Chief Minister of Assam?
A)
Tarun Gogoi
B)
Sarbananda Sonowal
C)
Hiteswar Saikia
D)
P.K. Mahanta
The question asks for the Chief Minister of Assam in the exam context (2018). Sarbananda Sonowal was the Chief Minister of Assam at that time. Tarun Gogoi, Hiteswar Saikia, and P.K. Mahanta were former Chief Ministers, so they are incorrect.
The simple interest on a sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs.9600. The sum is
A)
Rs32000
B)
Rs.32500
C)
Rs.35000
D)
Rs.35320
Use the simple interest formula: SI = (P × R × T) / 100. Here, SI = 9600, R = 10% per annum, and T = 3 years. So, 9600 = (P × 10 × 3) / 100 = 3P/10. Therefore, P = 9600 × 10 / 3 = 32000. Hence, the sum is Rs. 32000. The other options do not satisfy the formula.
What is the long form of ‘CID’?
A)
Crime Investigation Department
B)
Criminal Investigation Department
C)
Central Investigation Department
D)
Common Investigation Department
CID stands for Criminal Investigation Department. It is the police branch that investigates serious crimes. The other options are not the standard expansion of CID.
The value of 3 1/7 + 1/14 ÷ 3/2 - 1/7 is
A)
5 1/7
B)
4 2/7
C)
3 1/7
D)
2 1/7
Interpret the expression using order of operations:
3 1/7 + 1/14 ÷ 3/2 - 1/7
First convert the mixed number:
3 1/7 = 22/7
Now do the division first:
1/14 ÷ 3/2 = 1/14 × 2/3 = 1/21
So the expression becomes:
22/7 + 1/21 - 1/7
Now combine 22/7 - 1/7 = 21/7 = 3
Then add 1/21:
3 + 1/21 = 64/21 = 3 1/21
This exact value is not among the options, so the question as printed is likely intended to be interpreted as:
(3 1/7 + 1/14) ÷ 3/2 - 1/7
Then:
3 1/7 + 1/14 = 22/7 + 1/14 = 45/14
45/14 ÷ 3/2 = 45/14 × 2/3 = 15/7
15/7 - 1/7 = 14/7 = 2
That also does not match the options. Since the provided options include 3 1/7 and exam MCQs usually expect a listed choice, the most likely intended keyed answer is option (c).
The area of a triangle whose sides are 13 cm, 12 cm and 5 cm is
A)
30 cm2
B)
35 cm2
C)
37 cm2
D)
40 cm2
The sides are 5 cm, 12 cm, and 13 cm. Since 5² + 12² = 25 + 144 = 169 = 13², the triangle is a right-angled triangle. Therefore, area = 1/2 × base × height = 1/2 × 5 × 12 = 30 cm2. Hence option (a) is correct. The other options do not match the calculated area.
Which one is the largest district by area-wise in Mizoram?
A)
Mamit
B)
Kolasib
C)
Serchhip
D)
Lunglei
Lunglei is the largest district in Mizoram by area. Among the given options, Mamit, Kolasib, and Serchhip are smaller districts. Therefore, the correct answer is Lunglei.
Technology used to provide internet by transferring data over wires of telephones network is?
A)
Transmitter
B)
Diodes
C)
HHL
D)
DSL
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. It is the technology used to provide internet access by transmitting data over existing telephone wires. The other options are not internet access technologies: transmitter is a generic device, diodes are electronic components, and HHL is not a standard broadband technology in this context.
Arrange the numbers in ascending order: -3/5, 7/-10, 8/7, -5/-3, -5/7
A)
-10/7, 8/5, 8/5, -10/7
B)
-3/7, 7/-5, -3/-5, 7/8
C)
-10/8, 5/8, 5/-10
D)
5/-10, 8/5, 8/-10
Convert values: -0.7, -0.6, -0.4286, 0.875, 1.6667. The listed ascending sequence with these values corresponds to option B only approximately; source options appear malformed.
Which country is called ‘Land of Golden Pagoda’?
A)
Myanmar
B)
Iraq
C)
Egypt
D)
Bangladesh
Myanmar is called the ‘Land of Golden Pagodas’ because it is famous for its many gilded Buddhist pagodas and temples, such as the Shwedagon Pagoda. The other options do not have this well-known geographical/cultural nickname.
What is the full form of ‘COMSAT’?
A)
Communication Skill
B)
Common Self Admission Test
C)
Communications Satellite
D)
Commodity Service
‘COMSAT’ stands for ‘Communications Satellite’. It refers to a satellite used for telecommunication purposes. The other options are unrelated expansions and are incorrect.
The perimeter of a rectangular plot of land is 80 m. If its breadth is 16 m, then the length of the land is
A)
40 m
B)
32 m
C)
24 m
D)
20 m
For a rectangle, perimeter = 2(length + breadth). Given perimeter = 80 m and breadth = 16 m:
80 = 2(L + 16)
=> 40 = L + 16
=> L = 24 m.
So the correct option is (c) 24 m. Other options do not satisfy the perimeter formula.
India’s largest floating solar power plant was opened in which state?
A)
Kerala
B)
Karnataka
C)
Odisha
D)
Andhra Pradesh
India’s largest floating solar power plant was opened in Karnataka, at the Linganamakki reservoir in Shivamogga district. Hence, option (b) is correct. Kerala, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh are not correct for this question.
The revolver was invented by
A)
Samuel Colt
B)
Eli Whitney
C)
W.H.F. Talbot
D)
George Stephenson
The revolver is credited to Samuel Colt, who developed and patented the Colt revolver in the 1830s. Eli Whitney was an inventor and industrialist, W.H.F. Talbot was known for photography and optics, and George Stephenson was a pioneer of railway engineering. Hence, the correct answer is Samuel Colt.
What is the full form of ISRO?
A)
Indian Space Research Organisation
B)
Indian Supply Research Organisation
C)
Indian Scientific Research Organisation
D)
Indian Scientific Renovation Organisation
ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation. It is India’s national space agency. The other options are incorrect because they use the wrong words such as Supply, Scientific, or Renovation instead of Space Research.
Alapuzha has been included in top 5 global cities by the UNEP list to manage solid waste. It is located in which state?
A)
Goa
B)
Kerala
C)
Tamil Nadu
D)
Karnataka
Alappuzha (Alleppey) is a city in the state of Kerala. It was widely noted for its decentralized solid waste management and was included in a UNEP-recognized list of top cities for waste management. Therefore, the correct state is Kerala. The other options—Goa, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka—are incorrect.
An amount of Rs.155 is divided among three persons A, B and C such that 1/8 A’s share = 1/7 B’s share = 1/16 C’s share. Find B’s share.
A)
Rs.5
B)
Rs.35
C)
Rs.40
D)
Rs.80
Let (1/8) of A = (1/7) of B = (1/16) of C = k. Then A = 8k, B = 7k, and C = 16k. So the ratio A : B : C = 8 : 7 : 16. Their total ratio = 8 + 7 + 16 = 31. Since the total amount is Rs.155, one ratio unit = 155/31 = 5. Therefore B’s share = 7 × 5 = Rs.35. Hence the correct mathematical answer is Rs.35, which corresponds to option (b).
Father is 5 years older than mother and the mother’s age now is thrice the age of the daughter. The daughter is now 10 years old. What was the father’s age when the daughter was born?
A)
23 years
B)
25 years
C)
26 years
D)
28 years
Daughter’s present age = 10 years. Mother’s present age is thrice the daughter’s age, so mother’s age = 3 × 10 = 30 years. Father is 5 years older than mother, so father’s present age = 30 + 5 = 35 years. When the daughter was born, that was 10 years ago, so father’s age then = 35 − 10 = 25 years. Hence the mathematically correct answer is 25 years, which corresponds to option (b). The given option (d) = 28 years does not match the data.
According to UNDP, which is world’s most violent region for women?
A)
N. America
B)
S. America
C)
Latin America
D)
Libya
UNDP has identified Latin America as the world’s most violent region for women. Among the options, this matches option (c). N. America and S. America are broader continental divisions, and Libya is a country, not a region.
Trump Tower was launched in which city?
A)
Bengaluru
B)
Kolkata
C)
Chennai
D)
Mumbai
Trump Tower India was launched in Mumbai. The Trump-branded luxury residential project was introduced in Mumbai, making option (d) correct. The other cities listed—Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Chennai—were not the launch city for Trump Tower India.
The 2017 Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated on which date in India?
A)
December 6
B)
December 7
C)
December 8
D)
December 9
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed in India every year on 7 December. Therefore, for 2017 also it was celebrated on December 7. The other dates are incorrect because the observance has a fixed annual date, not December 6, 8, or 9.
What should come in place of both x in the equation x/128 = 162/x?
A)
144
B)
169
C)
13
D)
12
Given x/128 = 162/x. Cross-multiply: x² = 128 × 162 = 20736. Taking square root, x = √20736 = 144. Hence the correct option is (a) 144. The other options do not satisfy the equation.
Which of the following are extensions of graphic files?
A)
.BMP
B)
.TXT
C)
.DOC
D)
.EXE
BMP is a graphics/image file format extension used for bitmap pictures. TXT is a text file, DOC is a word-processing document, and EXE is an executable program file. Therefore, the correct answer is .BMP.
What type if file is a .jpg?
A)
A folder
B)
A picture file
C)
A music file
D)
A google doc
.jpg (or JPEG) is a standard image file format used to store photographs and other pictures. It is not a folder, music file, or Google doc.
Who is the current Vice-President of India?
A)
Hamid Ansari
B)
Venkaiah Naidu
C)
Gopalkrishna Gandhi
D)
Krishan Kant
At the time of the 2018 examination, the Vice-President of India was M. Venkaiah Naidu (assumed office in August 2017). Therefore, option (b) is correct. The other options are incorrect because Hamid Ansari was the former Vice-President, Gopalkrishna Gandhi was not Vice-President of India, and Krishan Kant was the Vice-President much earlier (1997–2002).