Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To foam at one’s mouth
NICL (GIC) Administrative Officer Finance 2013 Exam Question paper
For the following questions answer them individually
Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is ‘4’.
Will you lend me few rupees in this hour of need?
Find out which part of a sentence has an error and the number of that part is your answer. If a sentence is free from errors, your answer is (4) i.e. No error
He says that (a)/He reads novels (b)/to pass away the time (c)/No error (d)
In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered (1) and (6). The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts and named (P), (Q), (R) and (S). These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the ‘four combinations is correct
1. Effort should be made to stimulate exports.
(P) We have another source of foreign exchange
(Q) But people are reluctant to part with it.
(R) I mean the huge quantities of hoarded gold,
(S) It is neccessary to increase out foreign exchange reserves.
6. If they are willing, gold can be sold abroad.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word : Frugal
Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
He said to her, “What a cold day”.
Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
Our task had been completed before sunset.
Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word : prognosis
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
To secretly store more than what is allowed
In the following question, there are four different words, out of which one is wrongly spelt. Find the wrongly spelt word.
Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
I said to him, “Why are you working so hard”?
In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered (1) and (6). The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts and named (P), (Q), (R) and (S). These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. The vegetable bin of my refrigerator contained an assortment of weird looking items.
(P) The carrots dropped into U shapes and I picked them up with the tips of my fingers.
(Q) To the right of the organs was a bunch of carrots that had begun to sprout points. spikes and tendrils.
(R)Near the carrots was a net bag of onions.
(S) Next to a shriveled, while coated lemon were two oranges covered with blue fuzz.
6. Each onion had sent curling shoots through the net until the whole thing resembles a mass of green spaghetti.
Below are given altermatives part at a:, b: and c: which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is ‘d:’. The finance minister said that he would work for the impartial distribution of wealth.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word : poach
Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
The boy laughed at the beggar.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word : susceptible
There are four different words out of which one is wrongly. spelt. Find the wrongly spelt
word.
Find out which part of a sentence has an error and the number of that part is your answer. If a sentence is free from errors, your answer is (4) i.e. No error.
If I were Zubin, (a)/ I would not attend (b)/ wedding, come what may (c)/ No error (d)
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Very dramatic
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. to feel like a fish out of water
Solution
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
The average temperature of Gwalior, Agra and Lucknow is 37° C. The average temperature of Agra, Gwalior and Delhi is 38° C. If the temperature of Delhi is 39°C, find the ratio of temperature of Delhi to that of Lucknow ?
Solution
Average temperature of Gwalior, Agra and Lucknow is 37° C
=> Sum of temperatures of Gwalior, Agra and Lucknow = $$G + A + L = 37 \times 3 = 111$$ -----------(i)
Similarly, $$G + A + D = 38 \times 3 = 114$$ ----------(ii)
It is given that temperature of Delhi, $$D = 39$$
Putting it in eqn(ii), => $$G + A = 114 - 39$$
=> $$G + A = 75$$
Now, putting above value in equation (i), we get :
=> $$L = 111 - 75 = 36$$
$$\therefore$$ Ratio of temperature of Delhi to that of Lucknow = $$\frac{D}{L}$$
= $$\frac{39}{36} = \frac{13}{12}$$
= $$13 : 12$$
The average of the two digit numbers, which remain the same when the digits interchange their positions is :
Solution
Two digit numbers which remain same after interchanging the digits = 11,22,33,....,99
The above expression is an A.P with first term, $$a = 11$$ and common difference, $$d = 11$$
Number of terms = 9
Sum of A.P. = $$\frac{n}{2} (a + a_n)$$
= $$\frac{9}{2} (11 + 99) = \frac{9}{2} \times 110$$
= $$9 \times 55$$
$$\therefore$$ Required average = $$\frac{9 \times 55}{9} = 55$$
Select the missing number at question mark (?) from the given responses 4899 x 999 = ?
Solution
Expression : 4899 x 999
Since, the last digit of each number is 9, => last digit of the resultant number = (9*9 = 81) = 1
Only, option (A) matches above description.
=> 4899 x 999 = 4894101
=> Ans - (A)
In the language of the computer profession, one thousand position of main storage is represented with the letter
Solution
1000 position or 1024 bit is represented by K
=> Ans - (A)
If 90% of A = 30% of B and B = x % of A, then the value of x is
Solution
Given : 90% of A = 30% of B
=> $$\frac{90}{100} \times A = \frac{30}{100} \times B$$
=> $$9A = 3B$$
=> $$\frac{B}{A} = \frac{9}{3} = 3$$
Also, B = x % of A
=> $$B = \frac{x}{100} \times A$$
=> $$\frac{x}{100} = \frac{B}{A} = 3$$
=> $$x = 100 \times 3 = 300$$
The word ‘Computer’ usually refers to the Cental Processor Unit plus
Solution
The word computer is a combination of Central Processing unit and the internal memory.
=> Ans - (B)
L.C.M of two numbers is 120 and their H.C.F. is 10. Which of the following can be the sum of those two numbers ?
Solution
L.C.M. = 120 and H.C.F. = 10
Let the numbers be $$10a , 10b$$ (where a,b are co prime)
=> $$10a \times 10b = 120 \times 10$$
=> $$a \times b = 12$$
Since a,b are co primes, the only possibility is $$a = 3 , b = 4$$ (or vice-versa)
=> Numbers = 30 and 40
$$\therefore$$ Sum = 30 + 40 = 70
A hollow speherical silver ball has an external diameter 4 cm and internal diameter 2 cm thick. Then the volume of the silver used in the ball is :
Solution
External radius, $$R = 2$$ cm and Internal radius, $$r = 1$$ cm
=> Volume of external sphere = $$\frac{4}{3} \pi R^3$$
= $$\frac{4}{3}\pi (2)^3 = \frac{32 \pi}{3}$$
Volume of internal sphere = $$\frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$$
= $$\frac{4}{3}\pi (1)^3 = \frac{4 \pi}{3}$$
$$\therefore$$ Volume of silver = $$\frac{32 \pi}{3} - \frac{4 \pi}{3}$$
= $$\frac{28 \pi}{3} cm^3$$
Select the missing number at question mark (?) from the given responses.
$$(123)^{2.5} \div (123)^{?} = 123$$
Solution
Expression : $$(123)^{2.5} \div (123)^{?} = 123$$
=> $$\frac{123^{2.5}}{123^x} = 123$$
=> $$123^x = \frac{123^{2.5}}{123}$$
=> $$123^x = 123^{2.5 - 1} = 123^{1.5}$$
=> $$x = 1.5$$
An internal storage consisting of arrays of small rings of magnetic material is called
Solution
An internal storage consisting of arrays of small rings of magnetic material is called magnetic core.
=> Ans - (B)
Which of the following processor is software that accepts user ideas. manipulates and recognises them in user specified ways and then produces a refined model of those thoughts?
Solution
A multi processor (having 2 or more than 2 processing units) is a software that accepts user ideas. manipulates and recognises them in user specified ways and then produces a refined model of those thoughts.
=> Ans - (C)
Find the maximum number of girls, among whom 2923 bags and 3239 eyeliners can be distributed in such a way that each girl gets the same number of bags and eyeliners.
Solution
For each girl to get the same number of bags and eyeliners, we need to find H.C.F. of 2923 and 3239
=> $$2923 = 37 \times 79$$
and $$3239 = 41 \times 79$$
=> H.C.F = 79
=> Ans - (B)
Which one of the following will completely divide $$5^{71} + 5^{72} + 5^{73}$$ ?
Solution
Expression : $$5^{71} + 5^{72} + 5^{73}$$
= $$5^{71} (1 + 5 + 5^2) = 5^{71} \times 31$$
= $$5^{70} \times 155$$
Clearly, above expression is easily divisible by 155.
=> Ans - (C)
The average of 8 numbers is A and the average of four of these is B. If the average of remaining four is C, then
Solution
The average 8 numbers is A
=> Sum of 8 numbers = 8A
Let average of first four of these is B
=> Sum of first four = 4B
Average of remaining four = C
=> Sum of last 4 = 4C
Also, sum of first 4 numbers + Sum of last 4 numbers = Sum of all the 8 numbers
=> $$4B + 4C = 8A$$
Dividing both sides by 4, we get :
=> $$2A = B + C$$
A Tshirt marked at Rs. 400 is sold for Rs. 360. The rate of discount is :
Solution
Marked price = Rs. 400
Selling price = Rs. 360
=> Discount % = $$\frac{400 - 360}{400} \times 100$$
= $$\frac{40}{4} = 10 \%$$
If 30% of (x - y) = 20% of (x + y), then what percent of x is y?
Solution
Given : 30% of (x - y) = 20% of (x + y)
=> $$\frac{30}{100} \times (x - y) = \frac{20}{100} \times (x + y)$$
=> $$3x - 3y = 2x + 2y$$
=> $$x = 2y + 3y = 5y$$
=> $$\frac{y}{x} = \frac{1}{5}$$
$$\therefore$$ Required % = $$\frac{1}{5} \times 100 = 20 \%$$
Average of first five multiples of 5 is :
Solution
First five multiples of 5 = 5,10,15,20,25
=> Sum = 5+10+15+20+25 = 75
$$\therefore$$ Required average = $$\frac{75}{5}$$
= 15
How long (time in seconds) will a 450 metre long train take to cross a girl walking with a speed of 5 km/hr in the direction of the moving train. The speed of the train is 65km/hr?
Solution
Length of train = 450 m
Speed of train = 65 km/hr and speed of girl = 5 km/hr
Since, they are moving in the same direction, relative speed = 65 - 5 = 60 km/hr
= $$60 \times \frac{5}{18} = \frac{50}{3}$$ m/s
Let time taken = $$t$$ sec
=> $$t = \frac{450}{\frac{50}{3}}$$
=> $$t = 450 \times \frac{3}{50}$$
=> $$t = 9 \times 3 = 27$$ sec
The control of the jobs running within a system is
Solution
Job monitoring or job scheduling is the control of the jobs running within a system.
=> Ans - (A)
What is the smallest number by which 4320 be divided to make it a perfect cube ?
Solution
REASONING ABILITY
Select the rmssIng number from the given responses. 9, 8 , 10, 16, 11, ?. 12, 64
Select the missing number from the given responses. 3, 4. 7, 11, 18. 29. ?
In a row of boys, Srinath is 7th from the left and Venkat is 12th from the right. If they interchange their positions, Srinath becomes 22nd from the left. How many boys are there in the row ?
Only one meaningful word can be formed by rearranging the letters of the given jumbled word. Find out that word.
Find the odd letters from the given alternatives.
Select the missing characters from the given responses ?
BADC : FHEG :: NPMO : ?
There are 80 families in a small extension area. 20 percent of these families own a car each. 50 percent of the remaining families own a motor cycle each. How many families in that extension do not own any vehicle ?
Find the odd word from the given alternatives.
If ‘×’ means ‘addition’,’‘means `division’, ‘÷’means ‘subtraction ‘ and `+’ means ‘multiplication’, then which of the following equations is correct ?
Ashok’s mother was 3 tunes as old as Ashok 5 years ago. After 5 years she will he twice as old as Ashok. How old is Ashok today ?
Select the missing number from the responses.
Select the missing number from the given responses.
Which number is wrong in the given series ?
1, 9, 25, 50, 81
The number, of the road accidents in a city is increasing monthly. The number of accidents in the month of June is:
Select the missing characters from the given responses. AGMSY, CIOUA, EKQWC, ?, IOUAG, KQWCI
Select the missing number from the given responses. 16, 18, 21, 25, 30, 36, ?
In the answer choices are given the reflected views of the first figure_ You are to point out which is the correct reflected view.
If ‘‘stands for division ‘+’ for multiplication, ” ÷” for subtraction and ‘×’ for addition, then Which one of the equations is correct?
Find the odd word from the given alternatives.
A man starts from a point, walks 8 km towards north, turns right and walks 12 km, turns left and walks 7 km, turns and walks 24 km towards south, turns right and walks 12 km. In which direction is he from the starting point ?
