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Indian Engineering Services 2012 General Aptitude paper
Antonyms
Each item in this section consists of a word in capital letters followed by four words or groups of
words. Select the word or groups of words that most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitalletters
Lukewarm
enthusiastic
moderate
friendly
fervent
Answer -- enthusiastic
Asset
liability
loss
drag
handicap
Answer -- liability
Obscurity
certainty
precision
clarity
specificity
Answer -- clarity
Indigenous
alien
foreign
heterogeneous
perennial
Answer -- foreign
Logical
irrational
inconsistent
inconsiderate disorderly
Answer -- irrational
Amused
saddened
jolted
frightened
astonished
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Answer -- saddened
STERN
understanding
passive
forgiving
mild
Answer -- mild
SHRINK
flow
inflate
rush
swell
Answer -- inflate
TRIVIAL
momentous great
significant
stupendous
Answer -- significant
Estrangement
meeting
gathering
reunion
familiarity
Answer reunion
COMPREHENSION
In this section there are two short passages. Each passage is followed by questions based on the
passage. Read each passage and answer the questions that follow.
Jefferson believed in democracy because of his fearless belief in reason. He knew that reason was farfrom perfect but he also knew that it was the best faculty we have. He knew that it was better than all
the frightened and angry intolerance with which we fence of our own back-yards at the cost ofinjustice. Thought must be free. Discussion must be free. Reason must be free to range among thewidest possibilities. Even the opinion we hate, and have reasons for believing wrong, we must leave
free so that reason can operate on it, so that we advertise our belief in reason and demonstrate a faith
unafraid of the consequences
Jefferson believed in democracy because
he believed in fearlessness
he believed in reason
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he believed in freedom for all
be believed that reason can act only in freedom
Answer -- he believed in reason
For Jefferson, reason was
perfect and tolerant
just and intolerant
perfect and intolerant
tolerant but not perfect
Answer -- tolerant but not perfect
A wrong opinion must be
demonstrated
hated
freely propagated
rationally examined
Answer -- freely propagated The aim of democracy is
freedom
discussion
justice
fearlessness
Answer -- justice
Back-yards refers to
yards at the back of houses
private prejudices fears
angry intolerance
Answer -- private prejudices
Next five questions are based on this comprehension
I was quite happy in my new place,and if there was one thing that I missed, it must not be thought I wasdiscontented; all who had to do with me were good, and I had a light airy stable and the best of food.
What more could I want ? Why, liberty ! For three years and a half of my life I had had all the liberty Icould wish for; but now, week after week, month ater month, and no doubt year after year, I must standup in a stable night and day except when I am wanted, and then I must be just as steady and quiet as
any old horse who has worked for twenty years,Now, I am not complaining. t only mean to say that for
a young fellow, full of strength and spirits, who has been used to some large field or plain, where hecan fling up his head, and toss up his tail and gallop away at full speed and then round and back again
with a snort to his companions.I say it is hard never to have a bit more liberty to do as you like.
Who is speaker in this passage?
a young stable boy in his new work place
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an old and discontented animal
a young and energetic horse
an old stable hand in new surroundings
Answer -- a young stable boy in his new work place
Referring to his new surroundings, the speaker says that
he has found peace and happiness
he does not care whether or not he is happy
he is more or less happy
he is quite happy there
Answer -- he is quite happy there
In his new surroundings, the speaker is denied
the freedom to see who he wills
the freedom to roam around at will
nothing
the freedom to speak at will
Answer -- the freedom to roam around at will
What is the over-all tone of the speaker?
A complaining attitude
Highly rebellious
Wistful and longing
Happy and carefree
Answer --Wistful and longing
Synonyms
Each item in this section consists of a word followed by four words or group of words. Select the wordor groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Lively
active
lethargic
wearisome
ugly
Answer -- active
Foul
dirty
innocent
foolish
unbecoming
Answer -- dirty
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Sacred
moral
holy
clean
truthful
Answer -- holy
Grave
painful
sad
hopeless
serious
Answer -- serious
Abject
miserable
objective
tortuous
painful
Answer -- miserable
Ardent
eager
devoted
zealous
sincere
Answer -- zealous
Trudge
prod slowly
walk wearily
trample easily
wade carelessly
Answer -- walk wearily
Impasse
deadline
stalemate
standstill status quo
Answer --stalemate
Blemish
evil
attraction
blot
virtue
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Answer --blot
Enhance
embellish
increase
create
reveal
Answer --increase
Sentence Improvement
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence,three possible substitutions for the
underlined part are given. If one of them (a) (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part,indicate your
response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a) (b) or (c). If none of the substitutionsimproves the sentence,indicate (d)
The girl has passed the B.A. examination in 1972. The girl passed
The girl had passed
The girl was passed
no change
Answer -- The girl passed
I hope you will look me up when you come to Delhi.
look at me
look me
look upon me
no change
Answer -- no change
The clerk asked the peon that why has he come to the office so late.
that why had he
that why he had
does not act
no change
Answer -- that why he had
They went to the cinema and has got back to their house at nine o clock. returned
turning back
come back
no change
Answer -- returned
Which of the two boxes is more preferable?
more preferred
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preferable
better preferred
no change
Answer -- preferable
I think he will ask for a raise into the salary very soon
for a raise in salary
for the raise of salary
for rising the salary
no change
Answer -- for a raise in salary
I have been working in the same factory for the last twenty years now.
will work
shall be working
worked
no change
Answer -- no change
I must confess that I am very bad in operating machines.
on
at
for
no change
Answer -- at
It was the hottest part of the year and also the busy in the office.
busiest much busy
the busiest
no change
Answer -- busiest
I am afraid I do not know his name
I fear
I feel
I imagine
no change
Answer -- no change
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Spotting Errors
Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled first is (a),second is (b)
and third is (c). Read each sentence to find Out whether there is any error in any underlined part and
indicate your answer in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e. (a) or (b) or (c). If you
find no error, your answer should be,indicated as (d). She inquired whether any one has seen her baby. no error
a
b
c
d
Answer -- c
These are his conclusion remarks. no error
a
b c
d
Answer -- c
The shopkeeper either offered to exchange the goods or refund the money. no error
a
b
c
d
Answer -- a
Churchill was one of the greatest war leaders. No error
a
b
c
d
Answer -- d
We should keep such people at an arm's length. no error
a
b
c
d
Answer -- c
He did not know as much as he claimed he knew.No error
a
b
c
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d
Answer -- c
That was very dangerous you might have been killed.No error
a
b
c
d
Answer -- d
I started early for the station lest I should not miss the train.No error.
a
b
c
d
Answer -- c
I wanted to see that whether they had actually read the notes.No error a
b
c
d
Answer -- b
They made him treasurer because they considered him as honest and efficient.No error
a
b
c d
Answer -- c
Fill in the blanks Simple sentences
Each of the following sentences has blank space and four words are given after the sentence.Selectwhichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space
The completion of the railway line has been held ______________ owing to the workers' strike off
up
on
over
Answer -- off
The pilot was ____________ injured,he died within half an hour.
seriously
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fatally
fatefully
vitally
Answer -- fatally
His ________________ directions misled us ,we did not know which road to take
complex
obscure
mingled
vague
Answer --obscure
He was very friendly with the press and it really ____________ him even for what he did not
achieve
praised
lionized
appreciated
highlighted
Answer --lionized
Anand was the sort of person who always looked on the ________________ side of life
clear
bright
broad
illuminated
Answer --bright
"How dare you speak to me like that,you __________ fellow!" shouted the officer
impudent
impeccable
immutable
intricate
Answer --impudent
I refused to ____________ his rudeness any longer.
put up
put up with
put on
put out with
Answer --put up with
Let us ___________ our heads together to solve this difficult problem
join
bring
combine
put
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Answer --put
General Knowledge and Awareness
Among the following animals, the figures of which are found in the State Emblem of India ? Bull, deer and eagle
Deer and elephant
Elephant, tiger and bull
Horse and bull
Answer -- Horse and bull
The National Development Council is presided over by
The Prime Minister
The Deputy Chairman of Planning commission
The Union Finance Minister
The Union Minister ,of Planning
Answer -- The Prime Minister
Athlete's Foot disease is caused by
Bacterium
Fungus
Protozoan
Virus
Answer -- Fungus
In the Constitution of India, "to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women" is :
a Fundamental right
a Fundamental duty
a Directive Principle of State Policy
None of the above
Answer -- a Fundamental duty
Zero Hour in the Parliament proceedings in India is
The time when the proceedings' of the House are not recorded
The time immediately after the Question flour when any listed business is taken up
The time reserved for the address by the President of India or any distinguished Guest of
the State The time when no business is carried out
Answer -- The time immediately after the Question flour when any listed business is taken up
Excise Duty is a tax levied on
Commodities that are exported
Commodities that are imported
Both the exported and imported commodities
Commodities that are produced and consumed within.the country
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Answer -- Commodities that are produced and consumed within.the country
Banking in India is controlled by
Reserve Bank of India
Union Finance Commission
Union Ministry of Finance
Union Ministry of Commerce
Answer -- Reserve Bank of India
Regarding Gram Sabha, which of the following . statements is/are correct ?
1. Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all the, adults residing in a village.2. A Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the
legislature at the State level.
3. The sessions of Gram Sabha are chaired by a representative of District/Block Administration.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
2 only
3 and 2 only
1,2 and 3
1 and 2 only
Answer -- 1 and 2 only
Which one of the following vitamins is most susceptible to deterioration by exposure to air ?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Answer -- Vitamin C
Which one among the following is categorized as All India Service
Indian Audit and Accounts Service
Indian Railway Service
Indian Forest Service
Indian Economic Service
Answer -- Indian Forest Service
General Awareness
Under the law in India Right to Information is available to1.The residents of India
2.The citizens of India
3.Non residents of India
2 only
1 and 3
2 and 3
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1 only
Answer -- 2 only
Consider the following
1.Cotton
2.Silk
3.WoolWhich of the above contains Nitrogen in its structure
1
2 and 3
3
1,2 and 3
Answer -- 2 and 3
Under which of the following conditions can the president of India proclaim emergency
1.Failure of the constitutional: machinery of the State
2.Occurrence of large scale natural calamities or epidemics
3.Threat to the financial stability of the country 1
2 and 3
1 and 3
1,2 and 3
Answer -- 1 and 3
Which one of the following is not a part of small intestine
Caecum
duodenum
jejunum
Ileum
Answer -- Caecum
If the drinking water supply pipeline is damaged and is contaminated with water from domestic
sewerage,which one of the following disease is more likely to occur after drinking such water
Meningitis
Typhoid
Tuberculosis
Conjunctivitis
Answer -- Typhoid
In human body, which one of the synthesizes cholesterol ?
Liver
Pancreas
Spleen
Skeletal muscle
Answer -- Liver
In which of the following animals do distinct black stripes extend from the inner corners of the
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eyes to the mouth
Cheetah
jaguar
leopard
panther
Answer -- Cheetah
Consider the following1.Folic acid
2.Nicotinic acid
3.pantothenic acid
Which of the above is/are vitamins?
1
1 and 2
3
1,2 and 3
Answer -- 1,2 and 3 In the human body, the antibodies produced as a result of infection are actually
Sterols
Proteins
Glycolipids
Carbohydrates
Answer -- Proteins
General Awareness
If a State administration takes adequate measures to kill the larvae and adult mosquitoes, the
following diseases are likely to decline in numbers except :
Chikungunya
Filaria
Japanese encephalitis
Kalazar
Answer -- Filaria
A geographical region has the following climatic
characteristics 1.Uniformity of temperature throughout theyear.
2.Rainfall throughout the year with two periods of maximum occurrence.3.Least rainfall at June and December
solstices. Which one of the following
climates corresponds to the above characteristics ?
Equatorial
Mediterranean
China type
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Tropical monsoon
Answer -- Equatorial
Consider the following 1.Camphor 2.Chicory 3.Vanilla.Which of the above is/are plant products
?
1 and 2 only
3 only 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer -- 1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following is a reason for conducting a thorough research at present on
Mitochondrial DNA ?
To understand certain hereditary diseases that are transmitted exclusively from mother tooffspring
To understand the mechanism of transmission of respiratory diseases inherited from
parents
To understand the diseases caused by life style, To understand certain diseases inherited exclusively from paternal side
Answer -- To understand certain hereditary diseases that are transmitted exclusively from
mother to offspring
With reference to atmospheric pressure,consider the following statements 1.Atmosphericpressure decreases towards poles,2.High pressure is experienced, over continents during
winter,3.All deserts experience Low pressure throughout the year.Which of the statements given
above is/are correct ?
1
2,3
2
none
Answer -- 2
If the Earth does not incline on its own axis
All the seasons would have been of same duration.
The seasons would not have changed.
The summers would have been of longer duration
The winters would have been of longer duration
Answer -- The seasons would not have changed.
Which one of the following States has the broadest continental shelf that extends to more than100 km front the shore ?
Andhra pradesh
gujarat
tamilnadu
kerala
Answer -- gujarat
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The climate of India is mainly tropical because of the
Seasonal influence of jet streams.
Location of the Himalayas in its north
Over-powering influence of Indian Ocean.
Country being a part of Asian landmass.
Answer -- Location of the Himalayas in its north
Asiatic wild ass is naturally found in
Rann of Kutch
Baghelkhand
Sunderbans
Shivaliks
Answer -- Rann of Kutch
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
(Power plants) (States)
A.Balimela 1. Andhra Pradesh
B.Kalinadi 2. KarnatakaC.Koradi 3. Maharashtra
D.Sileru 4. Orissa
A1B2C3D4
A1B3C2D4
A4B2C3D1
A4B3C2D1
Answer -- A4B2C3D1
General Aptitude and General Awareness
On the packet of a packaged food product in India, which one of the following symbols is used
to indicate that the food is vegetarian ?
A green square in a circle
A green circular dot in a square
A green plus mark
A green leaf of a plant
Answer -- A green circular dot in a square
Argemone oil is used to adulterate Butter
Coconut oil
Diesel
Mustard oil
Answer -- Mustard oil
Consider the following statements 1.The Maiwa region is drained by the tributaries of Soneriver.
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2.The Chotanagpur region is drained by the tributaries of Mahanadi river.Which of the
statements given above is/ are correct ?
1
2
1,2
none
Answer -- 2
Which light is strongly absorbed by the plants ?
Blue and Red.
Indigo and yellow
Green and violet
red and yellow
Answer -- Blue and Red.
A type of food poisoning called botulism is caused by a bacterium due to a toxin produced by it.
This toxin is extensively used
As anesthetic agent during surgery In removing facial wrinkles
In treating cancer
In preventing bacterial infections
Answer -- In removing facial wrinkles
From the evolutionary point of view, which one of the following is closer to man ?
Dolphin
Shark
Tortoise
WolfAnswer -- Wolf
Which one, among the following is the poorest source of vitamin A ?
Butter
Fish
Ripe mango
Ripe papaya
Answer -- Butter
A person sleeping in Leh with his head in the open and legs in the shade of a tree is liable to get
sunstroke and frostbite at the same time.The reason for this is Rarefied air
Dry air
Low temperature
Low oxygen level
Answer -- Low oxygen level
What is/are the use/uses of maize ? 1.It is used for the production of starch.2.It is used in the
manufacture of poultry feed.3.It is used in producing bio-fuel.Select the correct answer using
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the codes given below
1
2,3
3
1,2,3
Answer -- 1,2,3
Which one of the following is not required for the formation of photochemical smog
Oxygen
Oxides of nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
Sunlight
Answer -- Carbon monoxide
General Awareness and General Aptitude
Which one among the following is the world's largest exporter of agricultural products ?
Brazil
China
India
USA
Answer -- USA
The fuel of most widely used cryogenic engine consists of
Liquid hydrogen only
Liquid oxygen only Liquid hydrogen as fuel and liquid oxygen as oxidizer
Neither liquid hydrogen.nor liquid oxygen
Answer --Liquid hydrogen as fuel and liquid oxygen as oxidizer
The Strait of Malacca passes between
India and Myanmar
Indonesia and Philippines
Malaysia and Indonesia
Philippines and Vietnam
Answer --Malaysia and Indonesia
Which one of the, following is the most likely food through which mercury enters our bodies
and accumulates as a toxin ?
Broiler
Butter
Fish
Spinach
Answer --Fish
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Which of the following river originates near Mahabaleshwar?
Godavari
Krishna
Kaveri
Tapti
Answer --Krishna
Consider the following statements,:1.Tropical rain forests are the only source of lac.2.India is
the largest producer of lac in the world 3.Lac is used in the manufacture of printing-ink,pharmaceuticals and dyes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1
2,3
1,3
1,2,3
Answer -- 2,3
With reference to the demographic Profile of India which of the following statements is/are
correct 1.According to 2011 census, 82% of Indians are literate.2.Sex ratio of the population has increased during the period 2001-2011.
3.The gender gap in literacy has not declined during the period 2001-2011.Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?
1,2
2
1,3
3
Answer -- 2
Pashmina shawl is made from hair of
sheep
goat
rabbit
yak
Answer -- goat
Which of the following began with Dandi march?
Home rule movement
non cooperation movement
civil disobedience movement
quit India movement
Answer -- civil disobedience movement
With which of the following movements is the slogan Do or Die associated?
Swadeshi movement
non cooperation movement
civil disobedience movement
quit India movement
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Answer -- quit India movement
General Awareness and General Aptitude
The species of which of the following kinds of organisms is/are generally used bio fertilizers ?1.Blue green algae, 2.Ferns, 3.Mosses. Select correct answers using the code given below
1
2,3
1,3
1,2,3
Answer -- 1,2,3
At the U.N-sponsored climate conference in Cancun, delegates reached an agreement on a
programme called Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation popularly
known as REDD.What is the basic idea of REDD ?
All the member countries of UN should impose a. moratorium on cutting the. forest treesfor a period of ten years, while simultaneously pursuing afforestation programme.
Rich countries to pay to preserve forests in poor countries, which can be cheaper thanreducing their own carbon emissions.
Countries with forested areas can claim carbon credits for not undertaking deforestationas per some formula developed by UNEP.
All the member countries of UN should undertake afforestation in an area equal to the
area in which deforestation is carried out by them for any unavoidable circumstances.
Answer -- Rich countries to pay to preserve forests in poor countries, which can be cheaper than
reducing their own carbon emissions
Among the following regions, which one receives comparatively lowest average rainfall fromJune to September ?
South West :Bengal
Eastern Uttar- Pradesh
Western Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Answer -- Punjab
Consider the following human activities 1.Agriculture, 2.Fisheries, 3.Animal husbandry. In thecontext of global warming, which of the above is/are considered as a source/sources of
greenhouse gases ?
1
2,3
1,3
none
Answer -- 1,3
With reference to the Security Council of United Nations, which of the following statements
is/are correct ? 1.It has 15 members.2.The non-permanent members are elected by the General
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Assembly for a five-year period.3.Retiring members are not eligible for immediate re-
election.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
1
2,3
1,3
1,2,3
Answer -- 1,3
Why did Rabindranath Tagore renounce his knighthood ?
To protest. against the Jallianwalla Bagh incident
To protest against lathi charge on Lala Lajpat Rai that caused his death
To express solidarity with the leaders of on-Cooperation Movement
To express solidarity with the protestors against the arrival of Simon Commission
Answer -- To protest. against the Jallianwalla Bagh incident
Which one of the following States alone accounts for more than80% of the country's resources
of mineral gypsum ?
Andhra'Pradesh Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Uttarakhand
Answer -- Rajasthan
Which of the following is/are the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises ? 1.National
Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. 2.Hindustan Fertilizers Corporation Ltd. 3.Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Ltd. 4.Steel Authority of India Ltd.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow
1,3 2,4
1,2,4
1,3,4
Answer -- 1,3,4
Cape Canaveral,the site of NASA's Kennedy Space Centre from where space shuttles are
launched is located on the coast of :
California
Florida
North Carolina
Virginia
Answer -- Florida
In the context of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India, which among
the following is/are the correct criteria for declaring an enterprise "Micro" ? 1.The investment inplant and machinery does not exceed Rs. 25 lakhs.2.The enterprise should fall in the category of
manufacturing sector and not in service sector. Select the correct answer using the codes given
below :
1
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2
both
none
Answer -- 1