DSSSB TGT 2017
Question 1 |
‘To be or not to be, that's the question’, is a very famous line from one of Shakespeare’s plays. Which play is it?
Hamlet | |
McBeth | |
Julius Caesar | |
Antony and Cleopatra |
Question 1 Explanation:
To be or not to be is a world famous soliloquy from Shakesspeare’s tragedy Hamlet.
Question 2 |
In plants, glucose is stored as reserve energy in the form of starch. In which form is glucose stored as reserve energy in humans?
Glycogen | |
Sucrose | |
Starch | |
Cellulose |
Question 2 Explanation:
Body stores glucose as glycogen and not glucose itself.
Glucose is stored in the form of glycogen in the human body so that it could be later used by the body for the synthesis of energy.
Glucose is stored in the form of glycogen in the human body so that it could be later used by the body for the synthesis of energy.
Question 3 |
Which of the following acids can dissolve glass?
Nitric acid | |
Fuming sulfuric acid | |
Hydrochloric acid | |
Hydrofluoric acid |
Question 3 Explanation:
Fluoride ion attacks silicon forming a strong bond and weakening the silicon - oxygen lattice that makes up glass. With enough equivalents of fluoride ion in solution, an entire glass surface can be dissolved.
Question 4 |
Mirza Ghalib was a famous poet of the 19th century who lived in Delhi. Where is Ghalib’s house (Haveli) in Delhi?
Gali Samosan | |
Ballimaran | |
Churiwalan | |
Churiwalan |
Question 4 Explanation:
Ghalib ki haveli was the residence of the 19th century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and is now a heritage site located in the Gali Qasim Sam, Ballimaran, Old Delhi.
Question 5 |
Who among the following is credited with introducing paper currency?
Akbar | |
Sher Shah Suri | |
Mohd. Bin Tughlaq | |
Ala-uddin Khilji |
Question 5 Explanation:
Sher Shah Suri introduced the ‘Rupaya’ or ‘Rupee’ which is the official currency in India, Pakistan and some other states
Question 6 |
Certain events of the eastern coast of South America can affect the Indian Monsoon. What is the event called which can increase the Monsoon intensity in India?
Trade oscillation | |
Humboldt current | |
El Nino | |
La Nina |
Question 6 Explanation:
El Nino is a climate cycle in the Pacific Ocean with a global impact on weather patterns. The cycle begins when warm water in the western tropical Pacific Ocean shifts eastward along the equator toward the west of South America. Normally, these warm water pools near Indonesia and the Philippines.
Question 7 |
During the war of Independence in 1857, the British besieged the fortified city of Delhi. In September 1857, they blew up one of the city gates and entered Delhi. Which gate was it?
Lahori Gate | |
Kashmere Gate | |
Turkman Gate | |
Delhi Gate |
Question 7 Explanation:
The ________ of Delhi via Kashmere Gate by the British in September 1857.
Question 8 |
Which fuel is used in a ‘Fast Breeder Reactor’?
Uranium - 235 | |
Plutonium | |
Thorium | |
Radium |
Question 8 Explanation:
Plutonium is used as reactor fuel or in the production of nuclear weapons.
Question 9 |
Which sector contributes the most to savings in the Indian economy?
Households | |
Corporates | |
State Governments | |
Central Government |
Question 9 Explanation:
Household savings contribute 60-80% of India’s gross domestic savings, and have been its most stable and highest component for over six decades.
Question 10 |
Which agency is mainly responsible for formulating fiscal policy in India?
Niti Ayog | |
RBI | |
Ministry of Finance | |
Parliament |
Question 10 Explanation:
In India, Fiscal Policy is formulated by the Ministry of Finance. Fiscal policy is playing an important role on the economic and social front of a country.
Question 11 |
Bismillah Khan was a proponent of which?
Sarod | |
Shehnai | |
Santoor | |
Sarangi |
Question 11 Explanation:
Ustad Bismillah Khan, often referred to by the title Untad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.
Question 12 |
Which movie won the best picture honour at Oscar 2017?
Moonlight | |
La La Land | |
Hacksaw Ridge | |
Fences |
Question 12 Explanation:
Movie ‘Moonlight’ won the best picture honour at Oscar 2017.
Question 13 |
Who was recently elected as the precedent of France?
Marine Le Pen | |
Jacques Chirac | |
Emmanuel Macron | |
Francois Hollande |
Question 13 Explanation:
The current President of the French Republic is Emmanuel Macron.
Question 14 |
Which is not a Kharif crop?
Jowar | |
Maize | |
Groundnut | |
Wheat |
Question 14 Explanation:
Wheat is not a Kharif crop. The crops that are sown in the rainy season are called Kharif crop.
Question 15 |
Principle of electromagnetic induction is not used in which of the following appliances?
Electric fan | |
Generator | |
Electric oven | |
Choke coil of tubelight |
Question 15 Explanation:
Electromagnetic induction is the production of an electromotive force across an electrical conductor in a changing magnetic field.
Question 16 |
Which among the following, was a famous inmate of the Cellular Jail in Port Blair, Andamans?
Lokmanya Tilak | |
Mahatma Gandhi | |
Damodar Savarkar | |
Subhas Chandra Bose |
Question 16 Explanation:
In 1911, freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was sentenced in the Cellular jail of Andamans for revolting against the Morley-Minto reforms.
Question 17 |
What is the function of MUDRA bank which was recently set up by the Government of India?
To print currency | |
To allow deposits of untaxed income | |
To provide insurance cover to the poor | |
To provide refinance to Micro enterprises |
Question 17 Explanation:
Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Bank (or MUDRA Bank) is a public sector financial institution in India.
Question 18 |
Sharing of which river’s waters are a bone of contention between India and Bangladesh?
Kosi | |
Brahmaputra | |
Teesta | |
Bagmati |
Question 18 Explanation:
The Teesta river originates in Sikkim and flows through West Bengal as well as Bangladesh.
Question 19 |
Which Constitutional Writ is issued by the Supreme Court or High Court directing a public authority to perform some specific action?
Habeas Corpus | |
Mandamus | |
Certiorari | |
Quo Warranto |
Question 19 Explanation:
‘Mandamus’ means ‘we command’.
It is issued by the court to direct a public authority to perform the legal duties which it has not or refused to perform.
Question 20 |
Which among the following is a famous Indian sculptor?
Jamini Roy | |
Satish Gujral | |
Khushwant Singh | |
All of the above |
Question 21 |
3 | |
4 | |
5 | |
6 |
Question 21 Explanation:
A pentagon is a geometrical shape, which has five sides and five angles.
Question 22 |
Reaching the place of meeting 20 minutes before 8:50 A.M., Rajesh found himself 30 minutes earlier than the person who came 40 minutes late. When was the scheduled time of meeting?
8:10 A.M | |
8:20 A.M | |
8:35 A.M | |
8:45 A.M |
Question 22 Explanation:
Sumit reached the place 20 minutes before 6:50 hrs, i.e. 8:30 hrs.
Clearly, the man who was 40 minutes late would reach the place at 9.00 hrs.
So, the scheduled time of the meeting was 40 minutes before 9.00 hrs, i.e. 8:20 hrs.
Question 23 |
Read the following information carefully to answer the questions.
There are six books kept in a shelf and are labelled as L, M, N, O, P and Q, M, P, N and Q have brown covers while others have black covers. L, M and O are new volumes while others are old. L, M and N are computer books while the rest are law books.
Q. Which 2 volumes are old law books with brown covers?
There are six books kept in a shelf and are labelled as L, M, N, O, P and Q, M, P, N and Q have brown covers while others have black covers. L, M and O are new volumes while others are old. L, M and N are computer books while the rest are law books.
Q. Which 2 volumes are old law books with brown covers?
P and N | |
P and O | |
P and Q | |
Q and L |
Question 24 |
Read the following information carefully to answer the questions.
There are six books kept in a shelf and are labelled as L, M, N, O, P and Q, M, P, N and Q have brown covers while others have black covers. L, M and O are new volumes while others are old. L, M and N are computer books while the rest are law books.
Q. Which new law book has a black cover?
There are six books kept in a shelf and are labelled as L, M, N, O, P and Q, M, P, N and Q have brown covers while others have black covers. L, M and O are new volumes while others are old. L, M and N are computer books while the rest are law books.
Q. Which new law book has a black cover?
L | |
O | |
Q | |
P |
Question 25 |
Read the following information carefully to answer the questions.
There are six books kept in a shelf and are labelled as L, M, N, O, P and Q, M, P, N and Q have brown covers while others have black covers. L, M and O are new volumes while others are old. L, M and N are computer books while the rest are law books.
Q. Which new computer book has a brown cover?
There are six books kept in a shelf and are labelled as L, M, N, O, P and Q, M, P, N and Q have brown covers while others have black covers. L, M and O are new volumes while others are old. L, M and N are computer books while the rest are law books.
Q. Which new computer book has a brown cover?
P | |
N | |
L | |
M |
Question 26 |
Given below is a statement and two conclusions. Analyse whether the conclusions logically follow from the statement and answer as follows:
Statement: With respect to its nuclear weapons, India follows a No First Use (NFU) Policy meaning thereby that it shall not be the first to use nuclear weapons in a conflict situation.
Conclusions:
(i) Both China and Pakistan have a first use policy for nuclear weapons.
(ii) Indian nuclear weapons are mainly for deterrence.
Statement: With respect to its nuclear weapons, India follows a No First Use (NFU) Policy meaning thereby that it shall not be the first to use nuclear weapons in a conflict situation.
Conclusions:
(i) Both China and Pakistan have a first use policy for nuclear weapons.
(ii) Indian nuclear weapons are mainly for deterrence.
If only conclusion I follows | |
If only conclusion II follows | |
If both I and II follows | |
If neither I, nor II follows |
Question 27 |
Statement: L=C,P
Conclusions:
(I) L > G
(II) L > P
(I) L > G
(II) L > P
If only conclusion I follows | |
If only conclusion II follows | |
If both I and II follows | |
If neither I, nor II follows |
Question 28 |
Find the missing term in the series.
28. 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ?
28. 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ?
26 | |
24 | |
25 | |
23 |
Question 28 Explanation:
It’s pattern is
-1, +2, -1, +2, -1, so next will be +2
∴ 23 + 2 = 25
-1, +2, -1, +2, -1, so next will be +2
∴ 23 + 2 = 25
Question 29 |
B2CD, _____, BCD4, B5CD, BC6D.
BCD3 | |
B2C2D | |
BC3D | |
BCD7 |
Question 29 Explanation:
Because the letters are the same, concentrate on the number series, which is a simple 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 series , and follows each letter in order.
Question 30 |
Select the answer figure which will continue the pattern given in the question figure.
A | |
B | |
C | |
D |
Question 31 |
A | |
B | |
C | |
D |
Question 32 |
How many dots will be present on the face which is opposite to the face having three dots, when the figure is folded to form a cube?
6 | |
4 | |
1 | |
5 |
Question 33 |
only I | |
only II | |
I and III | |
I, II, III and IV |
Question 34 |
Snake is to Cobra as Flower is to
Petal | |
Rose | |
Smell | |
Plant |
Question 35 |
Pride is to Lion as School is to
Teacher | |
Student | |
Fish | |
Books |
Question 35 Explanation:
A group of lions is called a pride. A group of fish swim in a shoal. Teacher and student refer to another meaning of the word school.
Question 36 |
Which diagram best describes the relation between Doctors, Artists, Men?
A | |
B | |
C | |
D |
Question 37 |
If 6% of the population of Rampur is post-graduate and 19% are plain graduates, then which diagram best represents the proportion of graduates as shaded portion
A | |
B | |
C | |
D |
Question 38 |
A | |
B | |
C | |
D |
Question 39 |
In a certain ‘TREAD’ is written as ‘7%#94’ and ‘PREY’ is written as ‘$%#8’. How is ‘ARTERY’ written in the code?
9#7%#8 | |
9#%7#8 | |
9%7#%8 | |
9%7#%8 |
Question 39 Explanation:
Codes: A→9, R→%, T→7, E→# and Y→B
So, in ARTERY would be coded as 9%7#%8.
So, in ARTERY would be coded as 9%7#%8.
Question 40 |
W | |
O | |
V | |
U |
Question 41 |
Two numbers are such that the ratio between them is 4:7. If each is increased by 4, the ratio becomes 3:5. The larger number is
36 | |
64 | |
56 | |
48 |
Question 41 Explanation:
Let ratio be x then 4x, 7x
(4x+4)/(7x+4)=3/5⇒x=8
∴ Larger number =7×8=56
(4x+4)/(7x+4)=3/5⇒x=8
∴ Larger number =7×8=56
Question 42 |
10% of 20 plus 20% of 10 equals
10% of 20 | |
20% of 10 | |
1% of 200 | |
2% of 200 |
Question 43 |
Depreciation applicable to an equipment is 20%. Value of the equipment 3 years from now will be
47.6% | |
51.2% | |
40% | |
60% |