Daily GK Update 13th September 2017

1. Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Ahmedabad for India-Japan Annual Summit

i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe at Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Mr. Abe is in India on a two-day visit to attend the India-Japan annual summit meeting.

ii. The 12th edition of the summit will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
iii. They will also attend a function to mark the commencement of work of India’s first high-speed rail project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• Tokyo is the Capital of Japan.
• The Japanese Yen is the third most traded currency in the world.

2. India, Belarus Sign Ten MoUs

i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Belarus President Aleksandr Grigoryevich Lukashenko in New Delhi and discussed various issues of mutual interest of both countries. A number of agreements were signed in several areas after the talks.

ii. Mr. Lukashenko’s visit was significant as it took place in a year when Belarus and India are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

iii. Following Agreements/MoUs were signed:

1. MoU between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus

2. MoU between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Education of the Government of the Republic of Belarus for Cooperation in the Field of Vocational Education and Training

3. Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

4. MoU between Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India and Belarusian State Agricultural Academy, Gorki, Belarus for Cooperation in Agricultural Research and Education

5. Protocol amending the Agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus signed on April 16, 2007

6. Programme of cooperation between the Government of Republic of India and the Government of Republic of Belarus in the field of culture for 2018-2020

7. MoU between M/o Petroleum & Natural Gas of the Republic of India and Belarusian State Concern of Oil and Chemistry in the Oil and Gas Sector

8. MoU between JSV "Belzarubezhstroy” and National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd.

9. MoU between JSC Belarusian Potash Company (BPC) and Indian Potash Ltd (IPL)

10. Agreement on the implementation of MoU signed between OJSC Minsk Tractor Works and Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. India in Pune

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• Minsk is the Capital city of Belarus. 
• Its Currency is Belarusian ruble.

3. Sri Lankan President Sacks Deputy Tourism Minister

i. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has sacked his deputy Tourism Minister Arundika Fernando for allegedly defying the party leadership.

ii. He is the second top Minister removed from the government in less than a month. The President’s Office stated Arundika Fernando has been dismissed from his portfolio with immediate effect.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
• This is the administrative capital where most of the administrative institutions exist including Parliament of Sri Lanka.

4. Halimah Yacob- 1st Female President of Singapore

i. Halimah Yacob was sworn-in as the 8th President of Singapore. She became the country’s first female President and the first in five decades to come from the Malay ethnicity.

ii. She was certified by the Presidential Elections Commission as the only eligible candidate, and since she has no opponent, there was no election held.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• Halimah Yacob held the key government post of Speaker of Parliament since 2013.
• Singapore dollar is the Currency of Singapore.

5. State Startup Conference in New Delhi

i. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India organized the second State Startup Conference in New Delhi. The Minister of State, C.R. Choudhary inaugurated the conference. The conference was held mainly to deliberate on issues including incubation facilities and making regulations easier for budding entrepreneurs.

ii. The discussions were centered on four main themes related to key components of the startup ecosystem:

1. Governance reforms to be undertaken by states for start-ups.
2. Incubation facilities in India and role of state governments in developing these facilities.
3. Role of state governments in setting up funds for start-ups.
4. Making regulations easier for Start-ups.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• Shri Suresh Prabhu is the present Minister of Commerce and Industry.

6. Kochi to Host Coastal Shipping and Inland Water Transportation Summit

i. Kochi will host the fifth edition of the ‘Coastal Shipping and Inland Water Transportation Business Summit 2017’. The summit will be an initiative to explore the immense potential of coastal shipping and waterways as well as an effort to build a shared commitment and decipher the role that each stakeholder will have to play in integrating the coastal and waterways transport infrastructure.

ii. Kerala Governor P Sathasivam will present the India Seatrade Award for Excellence in Coastal Shipping & Inland Water Transportation.

7. FM Constitutes GoM to Monitor IT Challenge in GST

i. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi to monitor and resolve the IT challenges faced in the implementation of GST.

ii. The GoM will be assisted by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). Besides, a Committee on Exports has also been constituted under the convenorship of the Revenue Secretary Dr.Hasmukh Adhia to look at the issues of export sector and to recommend the GST Council suitable strategy for helping the export sector in the post-GST scenario.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• The Committees have been set up in pursuance of the decision taken at the 21st Meeting of GST Council held in Hyderabad.
• GST Council is headed by Finance Minister of India, Arun Jaitley.

8. London- World's Top Financial Center

i. London retained its crown as the world’s top financial center in a ranking that surveys industry professionals, extending its lead over New York and Hong Kong despite ongoing uncertainty about the implications of Brexit.

ii. The U.K. capital fell only two points in the latest Global Financial Centres Index published by Z/Yen and the China Development Institute, the smallest decline among the top 10 centers. New York held on to second place. In Asia, Hong Kong leapfrogged Singapore into third place.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• Theresa May is the PM of the United Kingdom.
• London is the capital city of the UK

9. Government Launches Hackathon to Promote App Ideas

i. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched a nationwide Hackathon ‘OpenGovDataHack’ to support and showcase potential ideas/talent from inner India.

ii. As part of the start-up eco-system development program, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have collaborated to conduct the Hackathon at Jaipur, Chennai, Noida, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Hyderabad, and Surat.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad is the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.

10. RBI to Introduce Rs 100 Coin to Mark MG Ramachandran’s Birth Centenary

i. As per the notification of Finance Ministry, the Reserve Bank of India will introduce 100 rupees coin to mark the birth centenary (hundredth anniversary) of AIADMK founder Late Dr. M G Ramachandran.

ii. On the obverse, the face of the coin will bear Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with Satyamev Jayate inscribed below on it in Devanagari script. It will also bear the rupee symbol and denominational value of 100.

iii. On the reverse side, the portrait of Dr. MG Ramachandran will be in the center. The standard weight of the coin will be 35 grams.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• RBI Headquarters in Mumbai.
• The 24th Governor of RBI is Dr. Urjit Patel.

11. Turkey Signs Deal to Buy Russian S-400 Missile Systems

i. Turkey has signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems in its first major weapons purchase from Moscow, according to the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

ii. The accord for the surface-to-air missile defence batteries is Ankara's most significant pact with a non-NATO supplier.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• Turkey is a NATO member since 1952.

12. Bharti Airtel, SK Telecom Team up

i. Telecom services provider, Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom of Korea have announced a strategic partnership under which Airtel will leverage the latter's expertise to build advanced telecom network in India.

ii. SK Telecom is Korea’s largest telecommunications company. The two companies will also collaborate on an ongoing basis to evolve standards for 5G and Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV).

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• SK Telecom was established in March 1984. 
• Bharti Airtel is Headquartered in New Delhi.
• Gopal Vittal is the MD & CEO (India and South Asia) of Bharti Airtel.

13. Paytm Partners with NPCI

i. Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a RuPay-powered digital debit card. With the PPB Digital debit card, customers will now be able to transact at all merchants who accept credit and debit cards.
ii. Existing Paytm users need to complete a KYC process to become an account holder with PPB. Following this, they will be issued a free digital RuPay card.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• As a payments bank, PPB can take a demand deposit of up to Rs 1 lakh per customer, but it cannot undertake lending activities.
• PPB launched its services in May 2017.
• Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma owns 51 per cent stake in PPB while One97 Communications which runs Paytm owns the remaining 49 per cent.

14. PayU Ties up With IRCTC

i. Payment gateway provider PayU has announced its collaborations with the IRCTC to provide users a safe and secure option to pay for rail tickets booked via the IRCTC website.

ii. PayU will now be available as a payment option under the Multiple Payment Services (MPS) option on the IRCTC website at the payment stage of booking an e- ticket.

Important Takeaways from Above News-

• IRCTC stands for Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation.
• Shri Piyush Goyal is the present Minister of Railways.

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Computer Questions

Q1. Which of the following is the activity of purchasing items and products form different websites on the internet and using online modes, such as credit cards and debit cards, to make the payments?  
(a) E-banking
(b) Online shopping
(c) Online reservation
(d) M-reservation
(e) None of these

S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. The activity of purchasing items from different websites on the internet is known as online shopping.

Q2. A commonly used graphic format for the Web is  ______.
(a) GIF
(b) BMP
(c) TXT
(d) LMP
(e) TIF

S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is used to save simple Web graphics having limited colours. This image format is usually used for Web buttons, charts and text headings.

Q3. Identify the volatile storage device amongst the following devices? 
(a) RAM
(b) Hard disc
(c) Magnetic tape
(d) ROM
(e) None of these

S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. A volatile device is a device that stores data temporarily. An example of a volatile device is RAM.

Q4. Which type of device is used by banking websites to enter the password and prevent keystroke legging?  
(a) Scanner
(b) Reader
(c) Virtual keyboard
(d) Light Pen
(e) None of these

S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. A virtual keyboard is used for entering characters in a computer like a regular keyboard. However, unlike a regular keyboard, it is a software component.

Q5. Artificial intelligence is used in which of the following generations of computers?
(a) Second
(b) Third
(c) Fourth
(d) Fifth
(e) None of these

S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Artificial intelligence is used in fifth generation computers.

Q6. Which of the following computers exhibits the features of both analog the digital computers?  
(a) Hybrid computer
(b) Mini computer
(c) Laptop
(d) Mainframe computer
(e) None of these

S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. The computer that exhibits the features of both digital and analog computers is known as a hybrid computer.

Q7. These printers do not establish any mechanical contact between the print head and the paper. The examples of such type of printers are  
(a) line printers, drum printers
(b) drum printers and dot-matrix printers
(c) line printers and dot-matrix printers
(d) inkjet and laser printers
(e) All of these

S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. Non-impact printer does not establish any mechanical contact between the print head and the paper. The well-known non-impact printers are inkjet and laser printers.

Q8. _____________ is a service that allows organisations to make their own website.   
(a) Web hosting
(b) Web surfing
(c) Domain hosting
(d) Linux hosting
(e) Windows hosting

S8. Ans.(a)

Sol. Web hosting is a service that allows organisations to make their own website accessible through WWW. This service allows you to share the data on the Web or the Internet by storing your Web page on the Internet.

Q9. Which of the following HTML tags is used to create a horizontal line on a Web page? 
(a) <hr>
(b) <tr>
(c) <line>
(d) <hr1>
(e) <line direction = “horizontal”>

S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. In HTML, you can create a horizontal line on a Web page by using the <hr>tag. The purpose of the <hr> tag is to separate paragraphs or sections on a Web page.

Q10. Which of the following image formats was developed for CompuServe?
(a) JPEG Image
(b) GIF Image
(c) PNG Image
(d) BMP Image
(e) None of these

S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. The GIF image format was developed for CompuServe (an online information service). Converting an image to a GIF image format is safe as no data is lost at the time of conversion.

Q11. Which among the following is a Super computer series developed by Indian scientists?
(a) Param
(b) Super30l
(c) Compaq Presario
(d) Cray YMP
(e) Blue Gene

S11. Ans.(a)
Sol. PARAM is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune, India. The latest machine in the series is the PARAM Kanchenjunga.

Q12. Which of the following is the foray introduced by Microsoft into the gaming console market? 
(a) X-box
(b) Set-up
(c) Multi play
(d) I-phone
(e) None of these

S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. In the gaming console market, Microsoft launched its first foray named X-box that is actually a video game console.

Q13. Which of the following statements is correct about EPROM? 
(a) It is a type of ROM from which the stored data cannot be erased
(b) In this memory, data can be erased by electronic emission
(c) It is a type of RAM
(d) Ultraviolet rays are used to erase the data stored in the memory
(e) None of these

S13. Ans.(d)
Sol. Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM) is a type of ROM from which the stored data can be erased using ultraviolet rays.

Q14. What is the maximum number of lines you can set for a Drop Cap?  
(a) 6
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 56
(e) None of these

S14. Ans.(b)
Sol. A drop cap refers to a large letter positioned at the beginning of a text. It can have the depth of a maximum of ten lines of regular text.

Q15. If you wish to extend the length of the network without having the signal degrade, you would use a _____. 
(a) Repeater
(b) Router
(c) Gateway
(d) Switch
(e) None of these

S15. Ans. (a)

Sol. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power, or onto the other side of an obstruction, so that the signal can cover longer distances.

SSC Southern Region Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 66 Medical, Lady Medical Attendant & Other Posts:

SSC Southern Region Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 66 Medical, Lady Medical Attendant & Other Posts: Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Staff Selection Commission Southern Region (SSC SR), Chennai has given an employment notification for the recruitment of 66 Technical Superintendent, Medical, Lady Medical Attendant & Other vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25-08-2017 to 24-09-2017 up to 05:00 pm. Other details like age, educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below…

SSC Southern Region Vacancy Details:
Total No of Posts: 66 
Name of the Posts:
1. Technical Superintendent: 03 Posts
2. Workshop Superintendent: 01 Post
3. Senior Instructor (Weaving): 01 Post
4. Medical Attendant: 34 Posts
5. Lady Medical Attendant: 15 Posts
6. Conservation Assistant: 02 Posts
7. Junior Conservation Assistant: 09 Posts
8. Evaluation Assistant: 01 Post

Age Limit: Candidates age should not be exceeding 30 years for post-1 to 3, 18-25 years for post-4 to 7, 18-27 years for post-8. Age relaxation is applicable upto 03 years for OBC, 05 years for SC/ ST, Departmental candidates & CGE, 10 years for PH candidates.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should have Diploma in Handloom Technology or Textile Technology for post-1, Degree in Mechanical Engineering for post-2, Degree in Textile Technology or Textile Engineering or Three years Diploma in Textile Technology or Diploma in Handloom Technology or Diploma in Handloom and Textile Technology for post-3, from a recognized University/ Institute with relevant experience, 10th Pass for post-4, Matriculation or equivalent pass for post-5 from a recognized Board and certificate in First Aid from Central Government or State Government recognized Institutions, 10th pass from a recognized Board and Diploma in Civil Engineering of minimum three years duration from a recognized Institute for post-6, 10th pass from a recognized Board and Industrial Training Institute Certificate in subjects relating to Civil Engineering for post-7, Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Sociology or Social Work from a recognized University or Institute for post-8.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Computer Based Examination & Skill Tests like Typing/ Data Entry/ Computer Proficiency Test etc & interview for Junior Level Posts.

Application Fee: Candidates should have to pay Rs.100/- by SBI Net Banking/ Credit Cards/ Debit Cards/ through SBI Challan. No fee for women candidates & SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, Ex-Servicemen candidates.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply online through website www.sscsr.gov.in from 25-08-2017 to 24-09-2017 up to 05:00 pm & send print out of the application form, sign the same, affix a copy of the same photograph along with self-attested copies of certificates/ documents in support of age, essential qualifications, experience, caste to the Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, Southern Region, EVK Sampath Building, II Floor, College Road, DPI Campus, Chennai – 600 006 on or before 24-09-2017.

Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Log on to the website www.ssconline.nic.in.
2. Select the desired post & Click on Apply.
3. Complete the New Registration & Get Registration No.
4. Enter the Registration No. & Other details in Application Part.
5. After filling the relevant data & submit the form.
6. Take a printout of online application form for future use.

Important Dates:

Starting Date to Apply Online	25-08-2017
Last Date to Apply Online & Online Fee Payment	24-09-2017 up to 05:00 pm
Last Date for Offline Challan Generation (SBI Challan)	24-09-2017 up to 05:00 pm
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application	24-09-2017

 For more details like Pay Scale and other information click on the link given below….

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Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Recruitment 2017 – 55 Probationary Officer & Asst cum Asst Cashier Posts

Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Recruitment 2017 – 55 Probationary Officer & Asst cum Asst Cashier Posts:

             Assam Co-operative Apex Bank has advertised a notification for the recruitment of 55 Probationary Officer & Assistant cum Assistant Cashier vacancies on contractual basis. Eligible candidates can apply in prescribed application format on or before 28-09-2017 by 5.00 P.M. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee & how to apply are given below…

Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Vacancy Details:
Total No.of Posts: 55
Name of the Posts:
1. Probationary Officer: 20 Posts
2. Assistant cum Assistant Cashier: 35 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be Minimum 23 years and Maximum 28 years for S.No-1, Minimum 21 years and Maximum 26 years for S.No-2 Posts as on 01-09-2017.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should Possess Post Graduation in any discipline or equivalent degree in MBA, CA, Engineering, MCA, Agriculture etc. and knowledge of computer for S.No-1, Graduation in any discipline. Preference will be given to the candidates with MBA Degree or equivalent having good knowledge of computer for S.No-2 Posts with adequate experience.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on applicants performance in Written Test/ Interview.

Application Fee: Applicants required to pay of Rs. 300/- (Rupees three hundred) only for both the Posts in the form of Demand Draft or Pay order in favour of “ The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd.” payable at Guwahati must be furnished along with the Application form.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can send their application in prescribed format to be filled up in capital letters and duly signed by the Applicant, 2(two) copies of recent passport size photograph should be pasted on the application with signature, self attested copies of educational qualifications from H.S.L.C. onwards both pass certificate & marksheets, experience certificate, Age certificate and other qualifications etc., by Registered/ Speed Post/ Hand Delivery only in a sealed envelop superscribed with “Post applied for (Name of the Post)” to the The Managing Director, The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd, H.O., Panbazar, H.B. Road, Guwahati-781001, Kamrup (M), Assam on or before 28-09-2017 by 5.00 P.M.

Last Date for Receipt of Application: 28-09-2017 by 5.00 P.M.

For more details like emoluments, syllabus, pay band & other information click on the link given below….

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SBI Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 41 Specialist Cadre Officer Posts:

SBI Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 41 Specialist Cadre Officer Posts: 

      State Bank of India (SBI) has advertised a notification for the recruitment of 41 Specialist Cadre Officer (Deputy Manager & Deputy General Manager) vacancies for Law Department. Eligible candidates can apply online from 15-09-2017 to 06-10-2017. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee & how to apply are given below..

SBI Vacancy Details:
Total No. of Posts: 41
Name of the Post & Grade: Specialist Cadre Officer
1. Deputy Manager (Law): 40 Posts
a. Middle Management Grade Scale II (MMGS II): 40 Posts
2. Deputy General Manager (Law): 01 Post
b. Top Executive Grade Scale VI (TEGS-VI): 01 Post

Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be between 25 – 35 years for S.No-1, 35 – 45 years for S.No-2 as on 01-09-2017. Age relaxation is 5 years for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates & others admissible as per rules. For detailed age limit refer the Notification.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Graduation with a degree in Law or a Law Graduation who has passed 5 years integrated Law course from a recognized University in India with relevant experience. For detailed qualification refer the Notification.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on applicants performance in online written test and interview for S.No-1, personal interview for S.No-2 Posts.

Application Fee: Applicants required to pay Rs. 600/- for General and OBC candidates & Rs. 100/- for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates through online.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply online through the website www.sbi.co.in from 15-09-2017 to 06-10-2017 (for S.No-1 & 2).

For S.No-2: Eligible candidates can send The printout of online registered application alongwith photocopies of ID proof, Proof of date of birth, Educational certificate/ mark sheets, Experience certificates (v) Brif resume by post to “State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, 3rd floor, Atlanta Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021” on or before 10-10-2017

Important Dates:

Starting Date for Apply Online & Payment of Fee	15-09-2017
Last Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee	06-10-2017
Tentative Date of Online Test for S.No-1	11-11-2017
Tentative date of downloading call letter for online test for S.No-1	25-10-2017
Last date of receipt of Hard copy of online application along with enclosures for S.No-2	10-10-2017

For more details like reservation, experience, job profile & other information click on the link given below…

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Quantitative Aptitude

1. The average age of 40 boys in a class is 15. The average age of a group of 18 boys in the class is 16 and the average age of another12 boys in the class is 14. What is the average age of the remaining boys in the class?
(1) 15•25 years  
(2) 14.4 years 
(3) 14•75 years  
(4) None of these

2. Ruby invested an amount of Rs. 5,800 for 2 years. At what rate of compound interest will she get an amount of Rs. 6394•5 at the end of two years ?
(1) 5 p.c.p.a.   
(2) 4 p.c.p.a.
(3) 6 p.c.p.a.   
(4) 8 p.c.p.a.

3. A boat covers a distance of 30 km downstream in 2 hours while it takes 6 hours to cover the same distance upstream. How much time the boat will take to cover 90 km in still water?
(1) 6 hrs   
(2) 9 hrs
(3) 15 hrs   
(4) None of these

4. A lent Rs 5000 to B for 2 years and Rs 3000 to C for 4 years on simple interest at the same rate of interest and received Rs 2200 in all from both of them as interest. The rate of interest is
(1) 5%   
(2) 7%
(3) 8%   
(4) None of these

5. Train A and B travel to a place at a speed of 35 and 55 km/h respectively. If car B takes 7/2  hours  less time than A for the journey, the distance of the place is_
(1) 300.25 km  
(2) 400 km
(3) 350.565 km  
(4) 336.875 km 


6. Two numbers are such that if the first is subtracted from six times the second, their difference becomes 71, and if the second be added to 7 times the first , their sum becomes 62. The two numbers are
(1) 19, 7   
(2) 13, 7
(3) 7, 13   
(4)17, 3


7. How much will be the compound interest to be paid on a principal amount of Rs 85,000/- after 3 years at the rate of 6 p.c.p.a?
(1) Rs 16623.36/-  
(2) Rs 16236.36/-
(3) Rs 16326.36/-  
(4) Rs 16632.36/-


8. Yesterday Mansi typed an essay of 5000 words at the speed of 60 words per minute. Today she typed the same essay faster and her speed was 15% more than yesterday. What is the approximate difference in the time she took to type yesterday and the time she took to type today?
(1) 20 minutes  
(2) 30 minutes
(3) 10 minutes  
(4) 40 minutes


9. To Finish a work, B will take three times as long as A and C together and C will take twice as long as A and B together. If the three persons A, B and C together can finish the work in 20 days , then how long will A take to finish the work alone?
(1) 30 days   
(2) 45 days
(3) 48 days    
(4) 60 days


10. A square park is surrounded from outside by a path of 5 meters width. If the area of the path is 1700sq meters, then what is the area of the park?
(1) 3600sq m  
(2) 4900sq m
(3) 5625sq m  
(4) 6400sq m


11. In how many different ways can the letters of word ‘PREVIOUS’ be arranged in such a way that the vowels always come together?
(1) 50400   
(2) 4840
(3) 3260   
(4) 2880

12. A person drove a certain distance by car the speed of 35 km/h and returned on cycle at the speed of 10 km/h, If the whole journey took 18 hours. Then what distance did he drive on car?
(1) 80 km   
(2) 120 km
(3) 140 km   
(4) 150 km

13. A builder decided to build a house in 50 days. He employed 150 men at the beginning and another 80 men after 20 days and completed the work in the stipulated time. If he had not employed the additional men, how many days behind schedule would it have been finished?
(1) 10 days   
(2) 12 days
(3) 15 days   
(4) 16 days

14. A dealer bought an item at 10% discount on its original price. He sold it at 35% more than the original price. What percentage profit did he get?
(1) 25%   
(2) 45%
(3) 22.5%   
(4) 50%

15. Price register an increase of 10% on food grains and 15% on other items of expenditure. If the ratio of expenditure of an employee on food grains and other items be 2:5, by how much should his salary be increased in order that he may maintain the same level of consumption as before? Assume that there is no saving our of his monthly salary of Rs 2590.
(1) 13.57%   
(2) 12%
(3) 13%   
(4) 18.42%

ANSWERS
1. (2)
Total students are 40 × 15 = 600
So, 18 x 16 + (12 + 14) = 456
Left student is 10 and their average is =600-456= 144÷ 10=14.4

2. (1)
The interest in 2 years is 594.5 which is 10.25% of 5800. Hence the rate of interest is 5% p.a.

3. (2)
Upstream speed = 5 km/hr
Downstream speed = 15 km/hr
Speed of boat in still water = (5 + 15)/2 = 10 km/hr
Required time = 90/10 = 9 hrs

4. (5)
Let the rate of interest is=x
(X * 5000 * 2)/100 + (3000 * 4 * x)/100 = 2200
x = 10%

5. (4)
Let Car A takes t hrs to reach  the place
Distance is same,
35 t = 55(t – 7/2)
T = 77/8
Distance = 35 * 77/8 = 336.87 km

6. (3)
Let the number  be X and Y
Then 6y – x = 71 and 7x + y = 62
 Solving the equation
X = 7,  y = 13

7. (2) C.I. = 85000 × (19.1016/100)
= Rs 16236.36 Approx.

8. (3) Difference of time = 5000/60 − 5000/(60 * 1.15)
= 5000/60 − 5000/69
= 83.33 – 72.46
= 10 min (Approx.)

9. (3)
3*B’s daily work= (A+C)’s daily work
4*B’s daily work = (A+B+C)’s daily work = 1/20 
B’s daily work = 1/80 
2*C’s daily work = (A+B)’s daily work
3*C’s daily work = (A+B+C)’s daily work = 1/20
C’s daily work= 1/60
A’s daily work= 1/20 - (1/80 + 1/60) = 1/48
A can finish the work in 48 days.


10. (4)
Let the side of park be=’x’
Area of path= 2{(x + 10)5 + 5x}

   
1700=2(10x+50)
x = (850 - 50)/10 = 80m 
Area =(80)^2=6400 sq.m

11. (4)
Total letters are ‘8’ and No of vowels = 4
So total no of ways=5! * 4! = 2880

12. (3) Let the distance be x km
Time taken by car = x/35 and time taken on cycle = x/10
x/10 + x/35 = 18
 
13. (4) ,Let 150 men complete the work in x days , work done by 150 men in 20 days +work done by 230 men in 30 days=1
20/x + (230 * 30)/150x = 1
x = 66 days 
So it is 66-50 = 16 days behind the schedule

14. (4)
Let the original price to be Rs 100.
So he bought it at 10% discount ie Rs 90 and sells it at 35% more than the original rate ie Rs 135.
Actual profit is 135-90=Rs 45
So % profit = 45/90 * 100 = 50%

15.(1)
By the method of allegation:

Or, (15  - x)/(x - 10) = 2/5
Or, 75- 5x=2x-20
Or, 7x=95
Or, x=13.57%