Test Direct Recruitment 3

1. Anil is 30 years younger than his father. 5 years ago, Anil was 1/7th as old as his father. How old will
Anil’s father be 5 years from today?

(a) 40

(b) 35

(c) 45

(d) 42

Ans:- C

2. If 30% of a number is 48, then what is 70% of the number?

(a) 108

(b) 112

(c) 115

(d) 118

Ans:- B

3. A person invested Rs. 32000 and Rs. 40000 respectively in 2010 and 2011. What is the percentage
increase in year 2011 from the previous year?

(a) 20%

(b) 25%

(c) 30%

(d) 35%

Ans:- B
4. By selling a book for Rs. 450, a man loses 25%. At what price will he sell in order to gain 50%?

(a) 700

(b) 750

(c) 800

(d) 900

Ans:- D

5. The average weight of 17 girls in 20 kg and that of 23 boys is 22 kg. Find the average weight of the
class.

(a) 20 kg

(b) 21 kg

(c) 21.15 kg

(d) 23.25 kg

Ans:- C

6. The ration of number of ladies to gents at a party was 1:2, but when 2 ladies and 2 gents left, the
ration became 1:3. How many people were originally present at the party?

(a) 10

(b) 11

(c) 12

(d) 13

Ans:- C
7. Shreya and Rajashree can do a job alone in 20 days and 30 days respectively. In how many days the
job will be finished if they work together?

(a) 10 days

(b) 12 days

(c) 13 days

(d) 15 days

Ans:- B

8. Find a distance covered by a man walking for 12 minutes at a speed of 3.5 km/h.

(a) 500 meters

(b) 650 meters

(c) 600 meters

(d) 700 meters

Ans:- D

9. A train 110 meter long travels at 60 km/h. How long does it take to cross a telegraph post?

(a) 5 sec

(b) 6.6 sec

(c) 7.2 sec

(d) 8 sec

Ans:- B

10. Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability of obtaining a total score of seven?
(a) 1/5

(b) 1/6

(c) 2/7

(d) 3/5

Ans:- B

11. If C.P. = 90, Gain % = 10%, then, S.P.?

(a) 99

(b) 102

(c) 100

(d) 95

Ans:- A

12. The recurring decimal representation 1.272727…. is equivalent to

(a) 13/11

(b) 14/11

(c) 127/99

(d) 137/99

Ans:- B

13. What is the least four digit number when divided by 3, 4, 5 and 6 leaves reminder 2 in each case?

(a) 1012
(b) 1022

(c) 1122

(d) 1222

Ans:- B

14. What is the total number of digits printed, if a book containing 150 pages is to be numbered from 1
to 150?

(a) 262

(b) 320

(c) 342

(d) 390

Ans:- C

15. 50 men and 80 women can finish a job in 50 days. A contractor employs 40 men and 48 women for
this work, but after every duration of 10 days, 5 completed. The work is completed in

(a) 45 days

(b) 50 days

(c) 54 days

(d) 62 days

Ans:- B

16. A father is nine times as old as his son and the mother is eight times as old as the son. The sum of
the father’s and the mother’s age is 51 years. What is the age of the son?

(a) 7 years
(b) 5 years

(c) 4 years

(d) 3 years

Ans:- D

17. Between 6 PM and 7 PM the minute hand of a clock will be ahead of the hour hand by 3 minutes at

(a) 6:15

(b) 6:36

(c) 6.18

(d) 6:48

Ans:- B

18. A military codes writes SYSTEM as SYSMET and NEARER as AENRER. Using the same code, FRACTION
can be written as:

(a) CARFTION

(b) FRACNOIT

(c) NOITCARF

(d) CARFNOIT

Ans:- D

19. Pinku and Tinku start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Pinku always
turns left and Tinku always turns right. Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) After both have travelled 2 km, the distance between them is 4 km.
(b) They meet after each has travelled 3 km

(c) They meet for the first time after each has travelled 4 km

(d) They go on without ever meeting again

Ans:- B

20. Pointing to a woman, Abhijit said, “Her granddaughter is the only daughter of my brother.” How is
the woman related to Abhijit?

(a) Sister

(b) Granddaughter

(c) Mother- in-law

(d) Mother

Ans:- D

21. Water : Dam :: Trade : ________?

(a) Commerce

(b) Economy

(c) Goods

(d) Trade Policy

Ans:- D

22. Find the odd

(a) Plassey

(b) Haldighati
(c) Panipat

(d) Sarnath

(e) Kurukshetra

Ans:- D

23. Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall
complete it?

_stt_tt_tts_

(a) tsts

(b) ttst

(c) sstt

(d) tsst

Ans:- D

24. If MIND becomes KGLB and ARGUE becomes YPESC, then what will DIAGRAM be in that code?

(a) BGYEPYK

(b) BGYPYEK

(c) GLPEYKB

(d) LKBGYPK

Ans:- A

25. What will come at the place of question mark?

10, 100, 200, 310, ?

(a) 430

(b) 420

(c) 410

(d) 400

Ans:- A

26. 01- January- 2007 was Monday. What day of the week lies on 01- January-2008?

(a) Monday

(b) Tuesday

(c) Wednesday

(d) Thursday

Ans:- B

27. Statement:- A large number of people in ward X of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from a
fatal malaria type.

Course of Action:

I. The city Municipal Authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X.

II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

(a) Only I follows

(b) Only II follows

(c) Either I or II follows

(d) Both I and II follow

Ans:- D
 The existence/establishment of formal financial institutions that offer safe, reliable and alternative
financial instruments is fundamental in mobilizing savings. To save, individuals need access to safe and
reliable financial institutions, such a bank, and to appropriate financial instruments and reasonable
financial incentive. Such access is not always available to all people in developing countries like India and
more so, in rural areas. Savings help poor households manage volatility in cash flow, smooth
consumption, and build working capital. Poor households without access to a formal savings mechanism
encourage immediate spending temptations.

28. With reference to the above passage, consider the following statements:

1) Indian financial institutions do not offer any financial instruments to rural households to mobilize
their savings.

2) Poor households tend to spend their earnings/ savings due to lack of access to appropriate financial
instruments.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans:- B

29. What is the crucial message conveyed in the passage?

(a) Establish more banks

(b) Increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate

(c) Increase the interest rate of bank deposit

(d) Promote financial inclusion

Ans:- D
30. The rain comes _______ the clouds.

(a) In

(b) Near

(c) From

(d) Under

Ans:- C

31. Rahul hardly ever cooks, ________?

(a) Isn’t he

(b) He doesn’t

(c) Doesn’t he

(d) Does he

Ans:- D

32. A man of straw (one word substitution)

(a) A man of no substance

(b) A very active person

(c) A worthy fellow

(d) An unreasonable person

Ans:- A

33. To smell a rat (one word substitution)

(a) To see signs of plague epidemic

(b) To get bad smell of a bad dead rat

(c) To be in a bad mood

(d) To suspect foul dealings

Ans:- D

34. The tailor said to him, “ Will you have the suit ready by tomorrow evening?” (Change speech)

(a) The tailor asked him that he will have the suit ready by the next evening.

(b) The tailor asked him that he would had the ready by the next evening.

(c) The tailor asked him if he would have the suit ready by the next evening.

(d) The tailor asked him if he will like to the suit ready by the next evening

Ans:- C

35. They will demolish the entire block. (Change voice)

(a) The entire block is being demolished.

(b) The block may be demolished entirely.

(c) The entire block will have to be demolished by the

(d) The entire block will be demolished.

Ans:- D

36. Synonym of HERETICAL

(a) Fiery
(b) Corrupt

(c) Impious

(d) Disputable

Ans:- C

37. Antonym of MALICE

(a) Honour

(b) Ecstasy

(c) Goodwill

(d) Happiness

Ans:- C

38. The man to who I sold my house was a cheat. (Correct the sentence)

(a) To whom I sell

(b) To who I sell

(c) Who was sold to

(d) To whom I sold

Ans:- D

39. Mumbai is famous _____ its textiles. (Prepositions)

(a) To

(b) For

(c) Of
(d) In

Ans:- B

40. I am indebted to you_____ your help.

(a) on

(b) at

(c) for
(d) by

Ans:- C

41. Electric bulb filament is made of?

(a) Copper

(b) Aluminum

(c) Lead

(d) Tungsten

Ans:- D

42. Which of the gas is not known as green house gas?

(a) Methane

(b) Nitrous Oxide

(c) Carbon dioxide

(d) Hydrogen

Ans:- D
43. Among the various allotrope of carbon

(a) Coke is the hardest, graphite is the softest

(b) Diamond is the hardest, coke is the softest

(c) Diamond is the hardest, graphite is the softest

(d) Diamond is the hardest, lamp black is the softest

Ans:- C

44. Heavy water is

(a) Deuterium oxide

(b) PH7

(c) Rain water

(d) Tritium oxide

Ans:- A

45. What is laughing gas?

(a) Nitrous Oxide

(b) Carbon monoxide

(c) Sulphur dioxide

(d) Hydrogen Peroxide

Ans:- A

46. Ozone hole refers to

(a) Hole in ozone layer

(b) Decrease in the ozone layer in troposphere

(c) Decrease in thickness of ozone layer in stratosphere

(d) Increase in the thickness of ozone layer in troposphere

Ans:- C

47. Who wrote the famous book “We the People”?

(a) T.N Kaul

(b) J.R.D. Tata

(c) Khushwant Singh

(d) Nani Palkivala

Ans:- D

48. The lead character in the film “The Bandit Queen” has been played by-

(a) Rupa Ganguli

(b) Seema Biswas

(c) Pratiba Sinha

(d) Shabana Azmi

Ans:- B

49. “Popping Crease” is associated with which games?

(a) Swimming
(b) Cricket

(c) Water polo

(d) Lawn Tennis

Ans:- B

50. Mutation is __________________

(a) A factor responsible for plant growth

(b) A change which affects the offspring of F2 generation only

(c) A change that is inherited

(d) A change which affects the parents

Ans:- C

51. Which is the highest civilian award in Assam?

(a) Assam Gaurav

(b) Assam saurav
(c) Assam Baibhav
(d) Assam Ratna
Ans: C

52. A mission recently launched by Assam CM aimed at empowering people to resolve their
land related issues through an online systemcalled-

(a) Matribhumi
(b) Basundhara
(c) Assamiaai
(d) E-bhumi
Ans: B
53. Recently the reservation for specialyabled candidates in govt Jobs increased in Assam from-

(a) 3% to 4%
(b) 5% to 6%
(c) 1% to 2%
(d) 7% to 8%

Ans: A

54. Which state was separated from Assam in 1963?

(a) Nagaland
(b) Tripura
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Mizoram
Ans: A

55. The historic Assam Accord was signed on-

(a) 15 August,1985
(b) 26 January,1985
(c) 15 August,1986
(d) 15 June, 1995
Ans: A

56. BhogeswaryPhukanani died during the

(a) Swadeshi Movement

(b) Civil disobedient Movement
(c) Non-cooperation Movement
(d) Quit India Movement

Ans: D
57. Who was the Ahom King during battle of Itakhuli?

(a) Lakshmi Singha

(b) Gadadhar Singha
(c) Udayaddita Singha
(d) Purander Singha

Ans: B

58. In India, who appoints the District Judge?

(a) The judges of the High Courts

(b) The Governor
(c) The Chief Minister
(d) The President
Ans: B

59. “Bagurumba” is a folk dance performed by

(a) Bodos
(b) Rabhas
(c) Karbies
(d) Tiwas

Ans: A

60. In which hill The Kamakhya Temple is located

(a) Monikut hills

(b) Nilachal hills
(c) Chitrachal hills
(d) Suryapahar
Ans: B

61. How many Biosphere reserve are there in Assam?

(a) 4
(b) 6
 (c) 2
(d) 5
Ans: C

62. The oldest refinery of India “The Digboi Refinery” established in

(a) 1901
(b) 1909
(c) 1947
(d) 1985
Ans: A

63. The ‘Rupsi’ airport is located in which district

(a) Bapeta
(b) Dhuburi
(c) Goalpara
(d) Baksa
Ans: B

64. Total number of world Heritage sites in Assam

(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 8
Ans: A

65. Who was the first President of Assam Association?

(a) LakshminathBezbaruah
(b) ChandradharAgarwala
(c) BishnuramMedhi
(d) Manik Chandra Baruah
 Ans: D

66. Which city also known as the “Capital City of Assam”

(a) Barpeta
(b) Nogaon
(c) Jorhat
(d) Sunitpur
Ans: C

67. Who is considered as the “guardian of the Constitution of India”

(a) President
(b) Supreme Court
(c) Attorney General
(d) Prime Minister
Ans: B

68. Who was the first Assamese to get Jnanpith award

(a) Naliniwala Devi

(b) Indira Goswami
(c) DR. Bhupen Hazarika
(d) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Ans: D

69. Who is popularly known as the “Agni Kobi”

(a) Phani Sharma

(b) Kamalakanta bhattacharya
(c) Ganesh Gogoi
(d) Parbati Prasad Baruah
Ans: B
70. Which of the following is not a Tiger Reserve

(a) Manas
(b) DibruSaikhowa
(c) Nameri
(d) Kaziranga

Ans: B

71. Which Ahom King known as the “Bhaga Raja”

(a) Surampha
(b) Supinpha
(c) Sutiamphaa
(d) Sutingpha
Ans: A

72. Who calls the joint Session of the two Houses of the Parliament?

(a) The President

(b) The Prime Minister
(c) The Lok Sabha Speaker
(d) The Vice President
Ans: A

73. Upanishad are books on

(a) Religion
(b) Yoga
(c) Law
(d) Philosophy

Ans: D
74. The word SatyamevaJayate in the State Emblem of India Have been adopted from which of
the following-

(a) Mundak Upanishad

(b) Brahma Upanishad
(c) Mudgala Upanishad
(d) Maitreyi Upanishad
Ans: A

75. “Blue Revolution” is related with

(a) Food grain Production

(b) Fish Production
(c) Oilseed Production
(d) Milk Production
Ans: B

76. Which bank was earlier called the ‘Imperial Bank of India’

(a) RBI
(b) SBI
(c) UBI
(d) PNB

Ans: B

77. Which of the following planets do not have a satellite?

(a) Earth
(b) Mars
(c) Jupiter
(d) Mercury
Ans: D

78. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:

 (a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Myanmar
Ans: B

79. IIT Guwahati was established in the year-

(a) 1980
(b) 1990
(c) 1994
(d) 2001
Ans: C

80. Who was the founder of ‘ChutiaKingdom’-

(a) Birpal
(b) Ratnadhwajpal
(c) Nitipal
(d) Brahmapal

Ans: A

81. Which Ahom king was popularly known as ‘Buddhi Swarganarayan’

(a) Suhungmung
(b) Pratap Singha
(c) Rudra Singha
(d) Godadhar Singha
Ans: B

82. Which personality from Assam known as the “LuitKonwar”?

(a) Parvati Prasad Baruah

(b) Binanda Chandra Baruah
 (c) Rudra Baruah
(d) Nabakanta Baruah
Ans: C

83. “Tusu Puja” is celebrated by

(a) Tea Tribes of Assam

(b) Bodos
(c) Karbie
(d) Dimasa
Ans: A

84. The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre was established in the year

(a) 1968
(b) 1970
(c) 1975
(d) 1977
Ans: B

85. In which year, KazirangaansManas National park declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

(a) 1982
(b) 1985
(c) 1987
(d) 1992
Ans: B

86. Where does the headquarter of WHO located?

(a) New York

(b) Geneva
(c) Washington DC
(d) Paris
 Ans: B

87. Durand Cup is associated with

(a) Cricket
(b) Table tennis
(c) Hockey
(d) Football
Ans: D

88. Trionychidae, that was seen in news recently, belongs to which species?

(a) Spider
(b) Snake
(c) Turtle
(d) Owl
Ans: C

89. Which of the following is associated with ‘’Bordoichila’’ in Assam?

(a) Monsoon season

(b) Pre-monsoon season
(c) Retreating monsoon season
(d) Winter season
Ans: B

90. ‘Gumrag’ dance is a famous dance form of

(a) Mising
(b) Dimasa
(c) Garo
(d) Tiwa
Ans: A
91. Wangala festival is celebrated by

(a) Tiwa
(b) Sonowalkachari
(c) Garo
(d) Karbie

Ans: C

92. Who has won the best actress in DadasahebPhalke International Film Festival Awards
2022?

(a) Kriti Sanon

(b) Priyanka Chopra
(c) Lara dutaa
(d) Ananya Pandey
Ans: A

93. World Wildlife Day is observed-

(a) 2nd March

(b) 3rd March
(c) 11th June
(d) 12th June
Ans: B

94. What was the theme of the International woman’s Day 2022?

(a) Lets talk about Gender equality

(b) Inclusion in the workplace
(c) Empower woman for better future
(d) Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
Ans: D
95. Which Government has decided to develop India’s first snow Leopard Conservation center
of India?

(a) Himachal Pradesh

(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Ans: B

96. Who was the founder of Mayamarasatra?

(a) Sankardeva
(b) Madhabdeva
(c) Damodardeva
(d) Aniruddhadeva
Ans: D

97. Which is the southernmost point of India?

(a) India col

(b) kanyakumari
(c) Indira point
(d) Chennai

Ans: C

98. Which is known as the twin of the Narmada?

(a) The Luni

(b) The Tapi
(c) Tha Mahi
(d) The Sabarmari
Ans: B

99. GiyasuddinAulia associated with

 (a) Poa Mecca of Hajo
(b) Panbari Masjid
(c) Rangamati Masjid
(d) Dargah of Syed Sahnur Dewan
Ans: A

100. Which one of the following books is the most important literary source for the study of
early history of Assam?

(a) The Arthashastra

(b) The Mahabharata

(c) The Kalika Puran

(d) The Harshas Charita

Ans:- C