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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The following sentence has been split into segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If you do not find any error, mark 'No error'.
I goes to / attend dance classes at / the National Dance Academy.
- No error
- attend dance classes at
- the National Dance Academy.
- I goes to
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the option that corrects the following sentence.
He has broken his leg yesterday.
- He broke his leg yesterday.
- He had broke his leg yesterday.
- He have broken his leg yesterday.
- He has broke his leg yesterday.
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I noticed that they / did not went to / the museum but entered / a shopping complex.
- the museum but entered
- did not went to
- a shopping complex.
- I noticed that they
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The given sentence is divided into three segments. Select the option containing the segment with a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
The meeting was called off / due to a medical emergency of / the manager of the company.
- No error
- the manager of the company.
- The meeting was called off
- due to a medical emergency of
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (1).
If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1)_____ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2)_____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3)_____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4)_____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5)_____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.
- many
- another
- either
- second
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (2).
If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1)_____ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2)_____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3)_____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4)_____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5)_____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.
- small
- obscure
- much
- a little
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (3).
If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1)_____ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2)_____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3)_____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4)_____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5)_____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.
- grasps
- occupies
- rents
- lodges
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word 'Lethargic'.
- Exhausted
- Intelligent
- Active
- Cute
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the sentence.
Please take many as you want.
- so much
- as much
- too much
- much of
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word to fill in the blank.
The city's infrastructure was ill-equipped to handle the influx of _____ (visitors) during the peak season.
- tourists
- citizens
- natives
- residents
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (4).
If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1)_____ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2)_____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3)_____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4)_____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5)_____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.
- average
- statute
- ordeal
- standard
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (5).
If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1)_____ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2)_____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3)_____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4)_____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5)_____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.
- decline
- suspension
- diminish
- failure
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Both the criminals were cruel and ____.
- sympathetic
- warm
- brutal
- diligent
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the sentence.
Rimjhim received a children's very illustrated colourful atlas on her 10th birthday.
- a very illustrated colourful atlas children
- a very colourful illustrated children's atlas
- an very illustrated colourful children's atlas
- a colourful very illustrated children's atlas
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Identify the incorrectly spelt word and select its correct spelling.
Wether we want to admit it or not, we all wish everyone would like us.
- addmit
- whether
- admitt
- whither
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'slip your mind'.
- Forget about something
- Think about something for a short time
- Immediately think of something
- Can't think of anything to say
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I was in the ____ of a meeting when somebody called me.
- centre
- corner
- round
- middle
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence.
The prison is euphemistically called a 'rehabillitation centre'.
- rehabilition
- rehabilitation
- rehbilitation
- rehabiliation
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Identify the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Implicate'.
- Complain
- Confuse
- Accuse
- Interrogate
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Select the most appropriate antonym of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.
The firefighter summoned all her _____ (cowardice) and rushed into the burning building.
- skills
- erudition
- courage
- expertise
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.
_____ is a red-coloured root vegetable.
- Beet
- Beat
- Bead
- Bit
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Pliable'.
- Severe
- Probable
- Malleable
- Rigid
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'lose heart'.
- To be suspicious of your success
- To get success by believing in yourself
- To stop believing that you can succeed
- To believe in your success
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the sentence.
I hope you have enjoying yourselves at the party tonight!
- enjoys yourselves
- will be enjoy himself
- are enjoying themselves
- enjoy yourselves
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the sentence.
Their was a large snake found in the garden last evening.
- There was a large snake
- There was the larger snake
- There was not a large snake
- Their was the larger snake
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
In a certain code language:
'M & N' means 'M is the wife of N';
'M @ N' means 'M is the brother of N';
'M $ N' means 'M is the father of N';
'M # N' means 'M is the sister of N'.
How is D related to H in 'D & E $ F # G @ H'?
- Father's sister
- Sister
- Father's mother
- Mother
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as in the following sets.
(5, 7, 74)
(6, 4, 52)
Operations must be performed on the whole numbers without breaking them into digits.
- (11, 5, 146)
- (6, 2, 52)
- (9, 5, 206)
- (9, 5, 405)
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
If A stands for ÷, B stands for ×, C stands for + and D stands for −, what is the value of the following expression?
44 B 5 C 68 D 144 A 4
- 252
- 250
- 254
- 256
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
What should replace the question mark in the series?
3977, 3877, 3777, 3677, 3577, ?
- 3333
- 3477
- 3277
- 3377
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Consider the statements as true and decide which conclusion logically follows.
Statements:
All shirts are pants.
Some dresses are pants.
Some pants are ties.
Conclusions:
(I) Some dresses are ties.
(II) Some ties are shirts.
- Only conclusion (I) follows
- Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
- Only conclusion (II) follows
- Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
What should replace the question mark in the series based on English alphabetical order?
YAU, DFZ, IKE, NPJ, ?
- SUO
- RUS
- SOU
- SRU
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
If the seventh day of a month is three days earlier than Friday, what day will it be on the twentieth day of the month?
- Thursday
- Tuesday
- Monday
- Wednesday
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which number should replace the question mark in the series?
67, 100, 146, 179, 225, 258, ?
- 325
- 318
- 292
- 304
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Three of the following four letter clusters are alike in a certain way and form a group. Which one does not belong? The distinction is not based on the number or positions of consonants or vowels.
- GJN
- RVZ
- LPT
- BFJ
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
99 is related to 77.3 following a certain logic. Using the same logic, 84.4 is related to 62.7. To which value is 72.6 related?
- 52.7
- 50.9
- 57.3
- 54.2
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the word pair that best represents a relationship similar to 'Problem : Solution'. The words must be considered by meaning, not by letter counts.
- Lost : Found
- Time : Money
- Success : Fame
- Talk : Speak
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
If E stands for ×, O stands for +, U stands for − and V stands for ÷, what is the value of the expression?
12 V 2 O 36 E 48 U 53
- 3142
- 1650
- 6234
- 1681
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
What is the value of the following expression if + and − are interchanged, and × and ÷ are interchanged?
21 + 23 − 46 × 23 ÷ 21
- 90
- 65
- 78
- 40
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
In a certain code language, 'no way out' is written as 'rp ab lm' and 'out of house' is written as 'mr rp bd'. How is 'out' written in that language?
- ab
- rp
- lm
- mr
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Select the word pair that best represents a relationship similar to 'Honest : Corrupt'. The relationship must be based on meaning, not letter counts.
- Observe : Watch
- Strong : Fragile
- Admire : Respect
- Scarce : Rare
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
HF 16 is related to KI 8 in a certain way, and RP 10 is related to US 5 in the same way. To which option is NL 6 related?
- QS 2
- OQ 2
- LJ 3
- QO 3
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
In a certain code language, 'love to god' is coded as 'xr od yk' and 'god bless you' is coded as 'tc ap od'. How is 'god' coded?
- od
- yk
- tc
- ap
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which letter cluster replaces the question mark to complete the series?
PQR, RTV, TWZ, VZD, ?
- YCZ
- WXT
- OPS
- XCH
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
On dividing a certain number by 304, the remainder is 43. If the same number is divided by 16, what will be the remainder?
- 8
- 11
- 15
- 12
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The sum of five consecutive even numbers is 2720. What is the sum of the third and fifth numbers?
- 1192
- 1292
- 1092
- 1392
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
An electric vehicle company produces three car models A, B and C. Production (in lakh cars) is shown below.
Year | A | B | C
2019 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 4.5
2020 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 5.0
2021 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 6.0
2022 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5.0
What is the difference between the average production of Model A in 2019, 2021 and 2022 and the average production of Model B in 2020, 2021 and 2022?
- 95,000 cars
- 80,000 cars
- 45,000 cars
- 50,000 cars
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
A hemisphere has a radius of 6.2 cm. Find its total surface area using π=3.14, rounded to two decimal places.
- 282.25 cm²
- 358.52 cm²
- 276.35 cm²
- 362.10 cm²
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Two concentric circles have radii 17 cm and 15 cm. What is the length of a chord of the larger circle that is tangent to the smaller circle?
- 16
- 10
- 12
- 8
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The volume of a cube is reduced to 72.9% of its original volume. By what percentage is the side of the cube reduced?
- 9.5%
- 10%
- 8.5%
- 9%
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
When a number is increased by 8, it becomes 120% of itself. What is the number?
- 30
- 40
- 60
- 50
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The table gives percentage marks obtained by seven students. Subject maximums are Maths 150, Chemistry 130, Physics 120, Geography 100, History 60 and Computer Science 40.
Student | Maths | Chemistry | Physics | Geography | History | Computer Science
Ayush | 90 | 50 | 90 | 60 | 70 | 80
Aman | 100 | 80 | 80 | 40 | 80 | 70
Sajal | 90 | 60 | 70 | 70 | 90 | 70
Rohit | 80 | 65 | 80 | 80 | 60 | 60
Muskan | 80 | 65 | 85 | 95 | 50 | 90
Tanvi | 70 | 75 | 65 | 85 | 40 | 60
Tarun | 65 | 35 | 50 | 77 | 80 | 80
What is the total raw score obtained by Rohit?
- 425
- 444.5
- 430.5
- 440.5
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Forty-seven masons can dig a 35 m long trench of a given type in one day. How many masons are needed to dig a 105 m trench of the same type in one day?
- 94
- 141
- 128
- 70
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The simple interest on a sum for 1 1/2 years at 10% per annum is ₹30 more than the simple interest on the same sum for 1 year at 12% per annum. Find the sum.
- ₹1,000
- ₹1,050
- ₹1,250
- ₹1,200
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
What is the effective discount percentage in a 'buy five and get one free' scheme?
- 15.67%
- 16.67%
- 16.33%
- 15.33%
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Simplify the expression:
(3 − 3 × 3 + 3 ÷ 3 + 3 × 5) × 2 of 5 + (2 + 2 ÷ 2 + 2 × 2 − 2)
- 102
- 100
- 106
- 105
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Moving at 6/7 of its usual speed, a bus is 20 minutes late. What is its usual time to cover the journey?
- 2 hours
- 4 hours
- 1.5 hours
- 3 hours
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The average monthly expenditure of a family was ₹2,500 during the first 4 months, ₹2,750 during the next 5 months and ₹3,550 during the last 3 months of a year. If the total saving during the year was ₹5,500, what was the average monthly income of the family?
- ₹3,325
- ₹4,375
- ₹5,790
- ₹7,355
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The distance between the centres of two circles of radii 4 cm and 2 cm is 10 cm. What is the length (in cm) of a transverse common tangent?
- 13
- 11
- 6
- 8
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
If each brick measures 25 cm × 12 cm × 9 cm, how many bricks are required to construct a wall 10 m long, 22.5 cm broad and 6 m high?
- 6000
- 4500
- 5000
- 8000
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The bar graph shows the distribution of marks obtained by a class:
Marks obtained | Number of students
125 | 1
130 | 3
135 | 2
140 | 8
145 | 5
150 | 4
160 | 1
How many students obtained less than the average marks of the class?
- 14
- 6
- 11
- 10
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Given that sin θ = 15/17, evaluate (15 cot θ + 17 sin θ)/(8 tan θ + 16 sec θ), where 0° < θ < 90°.
- 23/49
- 49/23
- 49/26
- 26/23
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
A pie chart shows a family's monthly allocation as Education 28%, Clothing 12%, Food 35%, Housing 15% and Saving 10%. If the total expenditure is ₹84,000, what is the expenditure on food?
- ₹29,400
- ₹23,500
- ₹19,400
- ₹27,400
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Two equal circles are drawn on a square in such a way that opposite sides of the square form the diameter of each circle. If the remaining area of the square is 42 cm², what is the diameter (in cm) of each circle?
- 3.5
- 2.5
- 14
- 7
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
If 70% of the cost price of an article is equal to 40% of its selling price, what is the profit percentage?
- 75%
- 45%
- 85%
- 20%
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
From the salary of a software engineer, 15% is used as house rent, 25% of the remaining is spent on household items, 25% of the remaining as income tax, and 15% of the remaining on clothing. He is then left with ₹10,404. Find his total salary.
- ₹22,600
- ₹24,600
- ₹25,600
- ₹23,600
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
If the side of a square is increased by 5%, what is the percentage increase in its area?
- 10%
- 11%
- 10.5%
- 10.25%
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The Industrial Policy Resolution, 1948 mainly categorised large-scale industries into how many categories?
- Three
- Four
- Two
- Five
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding features of the Indian Constitution?
1. The Constitution empowers the Prime Minister to proclaim three types of emergencies.
2. A reservation policy exists to uplift disadvantaged sections of society.
3. The Supreme Court has no power of judicial review.
4. The Constitution provides for universal adult suffrage.
- 2 and 4
- 1 and 3
- 1 and 2
- 3 and 4
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Who is the only Indian woman among the following who has been ranked world No. 1 in badminton?
- P. V. Sindhu
- Rituparna Das
- Jwala Gutta
- Saina Nehwal
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which famous book was written by Haripala?
- Sangeeta Sudhakara
- Sangeet Darpan
- Sangeet Ratnakara
- Gita Govinda
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which of the following is an example of a 'solid in a liquid' type of solution?
- Tincture of iodine
- Vinegar
- Brass
- Bronze
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
If 35 is the mean proportional between 25 and x, what is the value of x?
- 46
- 47
- 49
- 48
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Triangles ABC and PQR are similar. AB=8 cm, PQ=12 cm, QR=18 cm and RP=24 cm. What is the perimeter of triangle ABC?
- 27 cm
- 36 cm
- 42 cm
- 54 cm
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Article 20 of the Constitution of India is related to which of the following?
- Protection in respect of conviction for offences
- Abolition of titles
- Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
- Freedom to manage religious affairs
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which of the following is not a poverty alleviation programme in India?
- Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana
- Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
- Integrated Rural Development Programme
- Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
On what type of data can Microsoft Excel functions operate?
- External data sources only
- A range of cells or groups of cells
- Entire worksheets only
- Individual cells only
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which of the following was not a host city for the 66th National School Games 2022-23?
- Delhi
- Gwalior
- Bhopal
- Ludhiana
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
According to the Census of India 2011, how many districts were there in India?
- 620
- 640
- 630
- 610
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The temples at Mahabalipuram were built under the reign of which dynasty?
- Rashtrakuta
- Pratihara
- Chola
- Pallava
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which folk music does not belong to Nagaland?
- Nyioga
- Hereileu
- Heliamleu
- Neuleu
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which of the following pairs of places in India has little difference between day and night temperatures?
- Bhopal and Indore
- Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jaipur and Jaisalmer
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Which festival of Kerala heralds the harvest season, lasts for ten days, and is associated with snake-boat races?
- Thiruvathira
- Onam
- Thrissur Pooram
- Vishu
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
When was the Bharat Nirman Programme launched by the Government of India?
- 2010
- 2014
- 2005
- 2000
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
'Chhau' is a popular dance associated with which of the following states?
- Gujarat
- Kerala
- Haryana
- Jharkhand
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
What is the main objective of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBMA), 2003?
- To reduce subsidies
- To increase exports
- To reduce fiscal deficit
- To increase excise duty
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
How do muscle cells help in movement?
- The lining of vessels inside helps in movement.
- The contraction and relaxation of these cells result in movement.
- The blood flow of the cells helps in movement.
- The thickness of the cell layer helps in movement.
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
What happens when you select the cell contents of a particular row in Microsoft Excel and then press the Delete key?
- Entries in all the selected cells will be deleted
- Only the first three cells will be deleted
- The entire row will be deleted
- The first five cell entries will be deleted
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
In which year was the Reserve Bank of India fully nationalised and brought under Government of India ownership?
- 1949
- 1950
- 1947
- 1948
-
KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
Orographic rainfall occurs when which of the following happens?
- A cyclone makes landfall
- Air masses collide at the Intertropical Convergence Zone
- A saturated air mass encounters a mountain
- Hot air rises in convectional currents
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
The fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was organised in Bhopal in which year?
- 2022
- 2020
- 2021
- 2023
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
In April 2023, the Government of India launched the Vibrant Villages Programme from Kibithoo village, which is located in which state?
- Meghalaya
- Bihar
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
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KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #125
In July 2021, which state government passed a resolution supporting an ad hoc committee report that favoured the creation of a legislative council?
- West Bengal
- Bihar
- Telangana
- Odisha