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Restarting of computer that is already on is referred to as
A)
Cold booting
B)
Logging off
C)
Shut down
D)
Warm booting
Restarting a computer that is already powered on is called warm booting. A cold booting starts the computer from a completely powered-off state. Logging off only ends the user session, and shut down turns the computer off rather than restarting it.
What is the full form of IP?
A)
Internet Program
B)
Internet Protocol
C)
Interface Program
D)
Interface Protocol
IP stands for Internet Protocol, which is the set of rules used for sending data packets across networks. The other options are incorrect because IP does not mean Internet Program, Interface Program, or Interface Protocol.
How many States are there in India Union after the birth of Telangana State?
A)
29
B)
28
C)
27
D)
26
Telangana became the 29th state of India on 2 June 2014, after its formation from Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, after the birth of Telangana, the total number of States in the Indian Union became 29. Hence, option (a) is correct. The other options are incorrect because India had 28 states before Telangana, not after it.
The winners of French Open 2014 are
A)
Rafael Nadal & Maria Sharapova
B)
Rafael Nadal & Serena Williams
C)
Novak Djokovic & Sam Stosur
D)
Novak Djokovic & Li Na
At the 2014 French Open, Rafael Nadal won the men's singles title and Maria Sharapova won the women's singles title. Therefore, option (a) is correct. The other options are incorrect because Novak Djokovic did not win the 2014 French Open, and Serena Williams and Li Na were not the champions that year.
Who is the speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha?
A)
Sumitra Mahajan
B)
V.D.Mahajan
C)
Sushma Swaraj
D)
Meira Kumar
The Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha was Sumitra Mahajan. She was elected Speaker in 2014 after the formation of the 16th Lok Sabha. The other options are incorrect: Meira Kumar was the Speaker of the 15th Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj was a Union Minister, and V.D. Mahajan is not a Lok Sabha Speaker.
After successive discounts of 12% and 5%, an article was sold for Rs.209, what was the original price?
A)
Rs.250
B)
Rs.226
C)
Rs.252
D)
Rs.269
Let the original price be x. After a 12% discount, price becomes 88% of x = 0.88x. After a further 5% discount, it becomes 95% of that price = 0.95 × 0.88x = 0.836x. Given final selling price = Rs.209, so 0.836x = 209. Therefore x = 209 / 0.836 = 250. But this does not match the options, so we must check the interpretation of successive discounts: the combined discount factor is 0.88 × 0.95 = 0.836, and 209 / 0.836 = 250 exactly. Since Rs.250 is not listed, the closest and intended exam option is likely a misprint. However, among the given options, none is mathematically correct.
The second highest Civilian Award in India is
A)
Bharat Ratna
B)
Padma Bhushan
C)
Vir Chakra
D)
Padma Vibhushan
India’s civilian awards are ranked in descending order as: Bharat Ratna (highest), Padma Vibhushan (second highest), Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Vir Chakra is a military gallantry award, not a civilian award. Therefore, the second highest civilian award is Padma Vibhushan.
Winner of the seventh edition of Indian Premier League 2014.
A)
Kolkatta Knight Riders
B)
Mumbai Indians
C)
Delhi Dare devils
D)
Chennai Super Kings
The winner of the 7th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2014) was Kolkata Knight Riders. They defeated Kings XI Punjab in the final. Among the given options, this corresponds to option (a). The other teams listed—Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, and Chennai Super Kings—were not the 2014 champions.
The daily maximum temperature recorded in ºC at Aizawl during a week was as below: Monday 25.5, Tuesday 28.8, Wednesday 27.3, Thursday 26.1, Friday 23.8, Saturday 24.5. The Mean temperature is
A)
24.5ºC
B)
28.8ºC
C)
26.1ºC
D)
26ºC
To find the mean temperature, add all the given temperatures and divide by the number of days.
Sum = 25.5 + 28.8 + 27.3 + 26.1 + 23.8 + 24.5 = 156.0
Number of days = 6
Mean = 156.0 ÷ 6 = 26.0ºC
So, the correct answer is 26ºC.
Why others are incorrect:
- 24.5ºC is just one of the daily temperatures, not the mean.
- 28.8ºC is the highest temperature, not the average.
- 26.1ºC is another daily value, not the mean.
The HCF of 12/17 and 60/17 is
A)
12/17
B)
60/17
C)
5/17
D)
6/17
For fractions, HCF = HCF of numerators / LCM of denominators. Here, HCF(12, 60) = 12 and LCM(17, 17) = 17. So the HCF of 12/17 and 60/17 is 12/17? Wait, that would be the larger fraction, but the correct rule for HCF of fractions is actually HCF of numerators divided by LCM of denominators, giving 12/17. However, since 12/17 does not divide 60/17 as an integer multiple in the usual sense, the standard exam convention for HCF of fractions is still HCF(numerators)/LCM(denominators). Therefore the correct answer is 12/17.
By selling 45 lemons for Rs.40, a man loses 20%. How many should he sell for Rs.24 to gain 20% in the transaction?
A)
16
B)
18
C)
20
D)
22
Selling 45 lemons for Rs.40 at a 20% loss means Rs.40 is 80% of the cost price. So, cost price of 45 lemons = 40 ÷ 0.8 = Rs.50. Therefore, cost price per lemon = 50 ÷ 45 = Rs.10/9.
For a 20% gain, selling price should be 120% of cost price. If Rs.24 is the selling price, then cost price = 24 ÷ 1.2 = Rs.20.
Now, number of lemons whose cost price is Rs.20 = 20 ÷ (10/9) = 20 × 9/10 = 18.
So, he should sell 18 lemons for Rs.24 to gain 20%.
Penicillin was invented by
A)
Christian Bernard
B)
Alexander Fleming
C)
Mc Collum
D)
William Harvey
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928. He observed that a mold called Penicillium notatum inhibited the growth of bacteria. The other options are incorrect: Christian Bernard was a surgeon, Mc Collum was a biochemist known for vitamin research, and William Harvey discovered blood circulation.
According to the list compiled by Fortune Magazine on March 20, 2014, who among the following tops the list of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders?
A)
Dalai Lama
B)
Warren Buffet
C)
Pope Francis
D)
Barak Obama
Fortune magazine’s March 20, 2014 list of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders was topped by Pope Francis. Dalai Lama, Warren Buffett, and Barack Obama were also prominent global figures, but they did not top that specific list.
The institution that signed a loan agreement worth $1006.20 Million with the Government of India for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan III (SSA-III)?
A)
World Bank
B)
Asian Development Bank
C)
IMF
D)
BRICS Bank
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan III (SSA-III) was supported by a loan agreement of US$ 1006.20 million signed with the World Bank. Among the given options, the World Bank is the only institution associated with such a large education-sector lending program to the Government of India. The IMF does not finance this kind of project loan, BRICS Bank did not exist at that time, and the Asian Development Bank was not the lender for SSA-III.
Who became the first Indian to receive the prestigious Harvard Medal on 29th May, 2014?
A)
Ratan Tata
B)
Anand G Mahindra
C)
Bobi Jindal
D)
Aamir Khan
Ratan Tata became the first Indian to receive the Harvard Medal on 29 May 2014. The Harvard Medal is awarded by Harvard University for extraordinary service to the University. The other options are incorrect because Anand G Mahindra, Bobby Jindal, and Aamir Khan were not the recipients of this award on that date.
Choose the prime number
A)
9
B)
2
C)
15
D)
63
A prime number has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself. Among the options, 2 is divisible only by 1 and 2, so it is prime. The others are composite: 9 = 3 × 3, 15 = 3 × 5, and 63 = 3 × 3 × 7.
Which country was suspended by the G-8 nations from the exclusive Club of World Powers over its incursion in Ukraine?
A)
Poland
B)
Germany
C)
France
D)
Russia
The G-8 nations suspended Russia in 2014 following its actions in Ukraine, especially the annexation of Crimea and military incursion. The G-8 became the G-7 after Russia was excluded. The other options—Poland, Germany, and France—were not suspended over the Ukraine issue.
A starts business with Rs.3500 and after 5 months; B joins A as his partner. After a year the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3. What was B’s contribution in the capital?
A)
Rs.7500
B)
Rs.9000
C)
Rs.85000
D)
Rs.8000
Profit is divided in the ratio of capital × time.
A invests Rs.3500 for 12 months, so A's share = 3500 × 12 = 42000.
B joins after 5 months, so B invests for 7 months. Let B's capital be x, so B's share = x × 7.
Given profit ratio A : B = 2 : 3,
so 42000 : 7x = 2 : 3.
Cross-multiplying:
42000 × 3 = 2 × 7x
126000 = 14x
x = 9000.
So B’s contribution in capital is Rs.9000.
Note: Among the given options, this corresponds to option (b), not (d).
Who won Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 26, 2014?
A)
Rafael Nadal
B)
Christiano Ronaldo
C)
Sebastian Vettel
D)
Usain Bolt
The Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award presented in Kuala Lumpur on March 26, 2014 was won by Usain Bolt. He was recognized for his outstanding achievements in athletics. The other options are incorrect because Rafael Nadal and Cristiano Ronaldo were not the 2014 winner, and Sebastian Vettel won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in earlier years, not in 2014.
Lines on a map joining the places of equal rainfall is known as
A)
Isotherm
B)
Lagoon
C)
Isobar
D)
Isohyets
Lines on a map joining places of equal rainfall are called isohyets.
- Isotherms join places of equal temperature.
- Isobars join places of equal atmospheric pressure.
- Lagoon is a coastal water body, not a contour line.
POSCO stands for
A)
Petroleum and Steel Corporation
B)
Proliferation of Steel Company
C)
Pohang Steel Company
D)
Political and Socio- Cultural Organisation
POSCO is the well-known abbreviation for the South Korean steel company originally named Pohang Iron and Steel Company / Pohang Steel Company. Among the given options, (c) matches the intended expansion. The other options are unrelated and incorrect.
On what ground did Arvind Kejriwal and his Councils of Ministers recently resign?
A)
Hike in the electricity bill
B)
Severe attack from Narendra Modi
C)
Failure to introduce Jan Lokpal Bill in the state Assemby
D)
Discontentment amongst the AAP legislatures
Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Chief Minister of Delhi in February 2014 after his government was unable to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi Assembly. This was the immediate and stated reason for the resignation. The other options do not match the actual cause.
Present Secretary General of United Nations is
A)
John Kerry
B)
Jim Young Kim
C)
Ban Ki Moon
D)
Kim Jong II
The Secretary-General of the United Nations at the time of this 2014 exam was Ban Ki-moon, who served from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2016. John Kerry was the U.S. Secretary of State, Jim Yong Kim was President of the World Bank, and Kim Jong II was the leader of North Korea, not a UN official.
Find the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock when the time is 3:10.
Name the country which approved new constitution on January 18, 2014.
A)
Turkey
B)
Sudan
C)
Bhutan
D)
Egypt
Egypt approved a new constitution on January 18, 2014, after the post-2013 political transition. Therefore, the correct option is (d) Egypt. The other options do not match this date: Turkey and Bhutan are unrelated to this constitutional approval date, and Sudan did not approve a new constitution on January 18, 2014.