TNPSC Group 2 2014 Preliminary Examination
Aptitude Questions 1 to 25
1.
Find the missed figure in the sequence:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer:
B.
2.
Arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence:
1. Honey
2. Flower
3. Bee
4. Wax
1. Honey
2. Flower
3. Bee
4. Wax
A.
1, 3, 4, 2
B.
2, 1, 4, 3
C.
2, 3, 1, 4
D.
4, 3, 2, 1
Answer:
C.
2, 3, 1, 4
3.
30 percent of a number is 15 less than 3/5ᵗʰ of that number. What is the number?
A.
48
B.
52
C.
50
D.
70
Answer:
C.
50
4.
When a number is divided by 13, the remainder is 11. When the same number is divided by 17, the remainder is 9. Then the number is
A.
339
B.
369
C.
349
D.
359
Answer:
C.
349
5.
The following table gives the life time of 500 CFL lamps:
A bulb is selected at random. The probability that the life time of the selected bulb is atmost 11 months is given by
| Life time (months) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | More than 14 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lamps | 26 | 71 | 82 | 102 | 89 | 77 | 53 | 500 |
A bulb is selected at random. The probability that the life time of the selected bulb is atmost 11 months is given by
A.
\(\dfrac{82}{500}\)
B.
\(\dfrac{179}{500}\)
C.
\(\dfrac{97}{500}\)
D.
\(\dfrac{268}{500}\)
Answer:
B.
\(\dfrac{179}{500}\)
6.
If 7 spiders make 7 webs in 7 days, then 1 spider will make 1 web in how many days?
A.
1
B.
7/2
C.
7
D.
49
Answer:
C.
7
7.
Identify the next figure:
A.
<img
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-a-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (A) - Shape with two black petals and two white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-a-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (A) - Shape with two black petals and two white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
B.
<img
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-b-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (B) - Shape with one black petal and two white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-b-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (B) - Shape with one black petal and two white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
C.
<img
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-c-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (C) - Shape with one black petal and three white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-c-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (C) - Shape with one black petal and three white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
D.
<img
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-d-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (D) - Shape with one black petal and three white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-d-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (D) - Shape with one black petal and three white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
Answer:
C.
<img
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-c-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (C) - Shape with one black petal and three white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
src="/assets/images/tnpsc/group-2/next-figure-puzzle-c-582.webp"
alt="Figure sequence puzzle - Option (C) - Shape with one black petal and three white petals"
class="img-fluid d-block my-3 tnpsc-question-image"
loading="lazy"
decoding="async">
8.
Malini deposited Rs. 7,000/- with a finance company for 3 years at an interest of 15% per annum. What is the compound interest and the amount that Malini will get after 3 years?
A.
Compound interest - Rs. 3,246, amount - Rs. 13,246
B.
Compound interest - Rs. 3,646, amount - Rs. 10,646
C.
Compound interest - Rs. 6,436, amount - Rs. 16,046
D.
Compound interest - Rs. 4,636, amount - Rs. 14,636
Answer:
B.
Compound interest - Rs. 3,646, amount - Rs. 10,646
9.
The average salary of all workers in the factory Rs. 60. The average salary of 12 officers is Rs. 400. The average salary of rest is Rs. 56. Find the total no of workers in the factory
A.
1116
B.
1032
C.
1212
D.
1132
Answer:
B.
1032
10.
How many straight lines are there in the figure below?
A.
10
B.
12
C.
16
D.
8
Answer:
B.
12
11.
Find the missing number in the diagram.<br><br>
<div class="d-flex justify-content-start flex-wrap gap-4">
<table class="table table-bordered border-dark w-auto mb-0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">4</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">20</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table class="table table-bordered border-dark w-auto mb-0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">10</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">80</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table class="table table-bordered border-dark w-auto mb-0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">12</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">?</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<div class="d-flex justify-content-start flex-wrap gap-4">
<table class="table table-bordered border-dark w-auto mb-0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">4</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">20</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table class="table table-bordered border-dark w-auto mb-0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">10</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">80</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table class="table table-bordered border-dark w-auto mb-0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">12</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="px-3 py-2">?</td>
<td class="px-3 py-2">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
A.
25
B.
30
C.
96
D.
none of these
Answer:
C.
96
12.
The sum of three prime number is 101. The difference of two of them is 24. What are the numbers?
A.
5, 59, 37
B.
41, 53, 7
C.
11, 37, 53
D.
3, 61, 37
Answer:
D.
3, 61, 37
13.
A started from a place. After walking for a kilometer, in a direction, he turns to the left, then walking for a half kilometer, he again turns to the left. Now he is going eastwards. In what direction did he originally started?
A.
West
B.
East
C.
North
D.
South
Answer:
A.
West
14.
The circle-graph given here shows the spendings of a country on various sports during a particular year. Study the graph and answer the question:
What percent of the total spendings is spent on Tennis?
What percent of the total spendings is spent on Tennis?
A.
\(12\dfrac{1}{2}\%\)
B.
\(22\dfrac{1}{2}\%\)
C.
\(25\%\)
D.
\(45\%\)
Answer:
A.
\(12\dfrac{1}{2}\%\)
15.
The sides of a triangle are in the ratio \(\dfrac{1}{2} : \dfrac{1}{3} : \dfrac{1}{4}\) and its perimeter is 104 cm. The length of the longest side is
A.
52 cm
B.
48 cm
C.
32 cm
D.
26 cm
Answer:
B.
48 cm
16.
If A's salary is 20% less than B's salary, by how much percent is B's salary more than A's?
A.
24%
B.
25%
C.
20%
D.
22%
Answer:
B.
25%
17.
The volume of a cube is 125 cm\(^{3}\). The surface area of the cube is
A.
625 cm\(^{2}\)
B.
125 cm\(^{2}\)
C.
150 cm\(^{2}\)
D.
100 cm\(^{2}\)
Answer:
C.
150 cm\(^{2}\)
18.
If 50% of \((x - y)\) = 30% of \((x + y)\) then what percent of \(x\) is \(y\)?
A.
25%
B.
50%
C.
75%
D.
100%
Answer:
A.
25%
19.
The least number which when increased by 1 is divisible by 12, 18, 24, 32 is
A.
278
B.
288
C.
287
D.
279
Answer:
C.
287
20.
The missing term in the series: 9, 225, 16, 196, 25, 169, _?_, 144
A.
81
B.
121
C.
36
D.
49
Answer:
C.
36
21.
Find \(x\) in \(4^{x}\times64^{2x}=16^{x+5}\)
A.
1
B.
5
C.
4
D.
2
Answer:
D.
2
22.
At simple interest Rs. 1,000 becomes Rs. 1,150 in 3 years. If the interest rate is increased by 3% then the total amount is
A.
1,400
B.
1,300
C.
1,140
D.
1,240
Answer:
D.
1,240
23.
If 18% of the total number of oranges in a basket is 36. Then the total number of oranges is
A.
100
B.
150
C.
200
D.
300
Answer:
C.
200
24.
The ratio of the prices of two cows was 23 : 16. Two years later the price of the first cow rises by Rs. 477 and that of the second by 10% and the ratio of their prices became 20 : 11. Find the original prices
A.
Rs. 1,219, Rs. 848
B.
Rs. 1,218, Rs. 848
C.
Rs. 1,210, Rs. 850
D.
Rs. 1,219, Rs. 840
Answer:
A.
Rs. 1,219, Rs. 848
25.
A ladder of 25 ft length reaches a window which is 24 ft above the ground level on one side of the street. Keeping its foot at the same point the ladder is turned the other side of the street and now reaches a window of 7 ft high. Then the width of the street is
A.
30
B.
32
C.
29
D.
31
Answer:
D.
31