Q 1 English Antonym Detain
Detain is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: release
Correct Answer: release
Detain means to hold in custody, so its opposite is release.
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Assistant Director Past Paper 2010 Solved MCQs
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Subject 1
English
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Antonym Detain
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Synonym Deplete
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Q 3 English Synonym Deplete
Deplete is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: exhaust
Correct Answer: exhaust
Deplete means to use up, so its closest synonym here is exhaust.
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Fill In Blank Pay In Advance
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Q 4 English Fill In Blank Pay In Advance
If you ____ in advance, you will get some
View answer & explanation Ans: pay
Correct Answer: pay
Paying in advance is the idiomatic completion: if you pay in advance, you will get some benefit.
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Antonym Pit
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Q 7 English Antonym Pit
Pit is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: peak
Correct Answer: peak
A pit is a low hollow, so its opposite is a peak.
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Fill In Blank Take Examination
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Q 8 English Fill In Blank Take Examination
The students were not willing to ____ the examination
View answer & explanation Ans: take
Correct Answer: take
Students take an examination; 'take' is the correct verb here.
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Spelling Accommodation
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Q 9 English Spelling Accommodation
Most students choose to live in student ____ in the first year of their studies as it is convenient and affordable
View answer & explanation Ans: accommodation
Correct Answer: accommodation
The correct spelling is accommodation.
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Synonym Prolong
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Q 13 English Synonym Prolong
Prolong is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: extend
Correct Answer: extend
Prolong means to extend in time.
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Fill In Blank Unless
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Q 14 English Fill In Blank Unless
____ you work hard, you won't be able to clear the preliminaries
View answer & explanation Ans: Unless
Correct Answer: Unless
Unless you work hard, you won't be able to clear the preliminaries.
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Phrasal Verb Make Out
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Q 16 English Phrasal Verb Make Out
He listened to him very carefully but could not make ____ of what he was saying
View answer & explanation Ans: out
Correct Answer: out
'Make out' means to understand what someone is saying.
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Fill In Blank Waive
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Q 17 English Fill In Blank Waive
The district magistrate has agreed to ____ the rule and reduce the amount of tax in deserving cases
View answer & explanation Ans: Waive
Correct Answer: Waive
To waive a rule is to set it aside, which fits reducing tax in deserving cases.
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Antonym Pacify
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Q 18 English Antonym Pacify
Pacify is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: excite
Correct Answer: excite
Pacify means to calm, so its opposite is excite.
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Preposition Aim At
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Q 19 English Preposition Aim At
Let us aim ____ producing something original
View answer & explanation Ans: At
Correct Answer: At
The correct preposition is 'aim at producing'.
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Antonym Continue
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Q 21 English Antonym Continue
Continue is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: pause
Correct Answer: pause
Continue means to go on, so its opposite is pause.
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Synonym Distort
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Q 22 English Synonym Distort
Distort is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: deform
Correct Answer: deform
Distort means to twist out of shape, so its closest synonym is deform.
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Spelling Independently
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Q 23 English Spelling Independently
It's most important that students studying at university learn to work ____
View answer & explanation Ans: Independently
Correct Answer: Independently
The correct spelling is independently.
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Fill In Blank Barely
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Q 24 English Fill In Blank Barely
I could ____ see the sight since it was dark
View answer & explanation Ans: Barely
Correct Answer: Barely
Since it was dark, the sight could barely be seen.
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Synonym Predict
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Q 25 English Synonym Predict
Predict is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: foretell
Correct Answer: foretell
Predict means to foretell what will happen.
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Synonym Remote
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Q 26 English Synonym Remote
Remote is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: distant
Correct Answer: distant
Remote means far away, so its closest synonym is distant.
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Synonym Indifferent
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Q 27 English Synonym Indifferent
Indifferent is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: neutral
Correct Answer: neutral
Indifferent means neutral, showing no preference.
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Fill In Blank Idiosyncrasies
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Q 29 English Fill In Blank Idiosyncrasies
Unlike the ancient Greeks, we are interested in a person's ____, the things that make each person different from the general
View answer & explanation Ans: Idiosyncrasies
Correct Answer: Idiosyncrasies
Idiosyncrasies are the traits that make each person different from others.
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Fill In Blanks Carelessness Nullify
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Q 31 English Fill In Blanks Carelessness Nullify
Your ____ will ____ all the benefits you derived from your hard work
View answer & explanation Ans: Carelessness, Nullify
Correct Answer: Carelessness, Nullify
Carelessness will nullify the benefits derived from hard work.
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Fill In Blanks Increase Populist
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Q 36 English Fill In Blanks Increase Populist
If the banks desire to ____ profit, they should get rid of ____ measures
View answer & explanation Ans: Increase, Populist
Correct Answer: Increase, Populist
Banks desiring to increase profit should get rid of populist measures.
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Fill In Blanks Ability Determine
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Q 37 English Fill In Blanks Ability Determine
Research shows that an organization's ____ to cater to the customer's changing needs will ____ its success
View answer & explanation Ans: Ability, Determine
Correct Answer: Ability, Determine
An organization's ability to cater to changing customer needs will determine its success.
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Fill In Blank Belied
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Q 38 English Fill In Blank Belied
The success of business ventures ____ his expectations; he never thought that the firm would prosper;
View answer & explanation Ans: belied
Correct Answer: belied
Success that contradicted his expectations is said to have belied them.
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Antonym Common
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Q 39 English Antonym Common
Common is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: strange
Correct Answer: strange
Common means ordinary, so its opposite here is strange.
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Fill In Blank Stethoscope
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Q 40 English Fill In Blank Stethoscope
The doctor took out his ____ to examine the patient
View answer & explanation Ans: Stethoscope
Correct Answer: Stethoscope
A doctor uses a stethoscope to examine a patient.
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Antonym Secret
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Q 42 English Antonym Secret
Secret is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: overt
Correct Answer: overt
Secret means hidden, so its opposite is overt.
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Antonym Impartial
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Q 43 English Antonym Impartial
Impartial is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: biased
Correct Answer: biased
Impartial means unbiased, so its opposite is biased.
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Antonym Animosity
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Q 44 English Antonym Animosity
Animosity is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: love
Correct Answer: love
Animosity is hostility, so its opposite is love.
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Antonym Withdraw
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Q 46 English Antonym Withdraw
Withdraw is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: advance
Correct Answer: advance
Withdraw means to pull back, so its opposite is advance.
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Spelling Definite
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Q 47 English Spelling Definite
Bad news! I'm afraid there has been a ____ drop in sales since the same period last year
View answer & explanation Ans: Definite
Correct Answer: Definite
The correct spelling is definite.
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Fill In Blanks Increase Rise
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Q 48 English Fill In Blanks Increase Rise
On account of the ____ in sales the software firm has achieved an eight percent ____ in net profit
View answer & explanation Ans: Increase, Rise
Correct Answer: Increase, Rise
An increase in sales produced a rise in net profit.
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Synonym Beneficent
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Q 52 English Synonym Beneficent
Beneficent is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: advantageous
Correct Answer: advantageous
Beneficent means doing good; advantageous is the keyed closest option among those given.
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Fill In Blanks Extensive Enigmatic
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Q 53 English Fill In Blanks Extensive Enigmatic
Even after a century of ____ investigation, the relation of the solar cycle with terrestrial weather remains ____
View answer & explanation Ans: Extensive, Enigmatic
Correct Answer: Extensive, Enigmatic
After a century of extensive investigation, the solar-cycle relation remains enigmatic, or puzzling.
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Spelling Necessary
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Q 55 English Spelling Necessary
What are the ____ qualifications for the job?
View answer & explanation Ans: necessary
Correct Answer: necessary
The correct spelling is necessary.
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Synonym Simulate
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Q 56 English Synonym Simulate
Simulate is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: imitate
Correct Answer: imitate
Simulate means to imitate.
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Fill In Blank Rains
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Q 57 English Fill In Blank Rains
It ____ during summer months
View answer & explanation Ans: Rains
Correct Answer: Rains
It rains during summer months.
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Phrasal Verb Broke Into
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Q 58 English Phrasal Verb Broke Into
A robber broke ____ his house last night and took away a lot of valuables
View answer & explanation Ans: Into
Correct Answer: Into
A robber broke into a house.
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Fill In Blanks Petition Quashing
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Q 59 English Fill In Blanks Petition Quashing
The ____ before the Court prayed for ____ the appointment orders issued by the management
View answer & explanation Ans: Petition, Quashing
Correct Answer: Petition, Quashing
A petition before the Court praying for quashing appointment orders fits the legal wording.
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Synonym Negligible
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Q 60 English Synonym Negligible
Negligible is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: insignificant
Correct Answer: insignificant
Negligible means so small as to be insignificant.
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Antonym Talent
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Q 62 English Antonym Talent
Talent is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: inability
Correct Answer: inability
Talent is an ability, so its opposite is inability.
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Fill In Blank Abundance
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Q 63 English Fill In Blank Abundance
Onions grow in ____ in this part and hence they are always very cheap here:
View answer & explanation Ans: Abundance
Correct Answer: Abundance
Onions grown in abundance are cheap in that area.
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Fill In Blanks Agreement Differently
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Q 64 English Fill In Blanks Agreement Differently
Nine members have ____ about the decision, but the tenth one view it ____
View answer & explanation Ans: Agreement, Differently
Correct Answer: Agreement, Differently
Nine members in agreement, with the tenth viewing it differently, fits agreement and differently.
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Spelling Separate
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Q 69 English Spelling Separate
When my father went to school, the boys and girls were taught in ____ classes
View answer & explanation Ans: separate
Correct Answer: separate
The correct spelling is separate.
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Synonym Kin
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Q 71 English Synonym Kin
Kin is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: Relative
Correct Answer: Relative
Kin means a relative.
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Antonym Assure
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Q 72 English Antonym Assure
Assure is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: unsure
Correct Answer: unsure
Assure means to make certain, so its opposite is unsure.
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Fill In Blank Persuade
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Q 73 English Fill In Blank Persuade
I tried to ____ him to accept my suggestions but I failed
View answer & explanation Ans: persuade
Correct Answer: persuade
Persuade is the verb for trying to get someone to accept suggestions.
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Fill In Blank Obedient
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Q 75 English Fill In Blank Obedient
Normally he is very ____ in his behaviour, but on that occasion he behaved very aggressively
View answer & explanation Ans: Obedient
Correct Answer: Obedient
Obedient behaviour is the keyed contrast to behaving aggressively on that occasion.
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Preposition Since
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Q 76 English Preposition Since
I have been awake ____ 4 o'clock
View answer & explanation Ans: Since
Correct Answer: Since
'Since 4 o'clock' marks the point from which he has been awake.
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Fill In Blanks Owing Entire
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Q 77 English Fill In Blanks Owing Entire
____ to your error the ____ consignment has been delayed by a week
View answer & explanation Ans: Owing, Entire
Correct Answer: Owing, Entire
Owing to your error, the entire consignment has been delayed by a week.
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Fill In Blank Remarkable
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Q 81 English Fill In Blank Remarkable
The candidate's exposition was ____ for its brevity and clarity
View answer & explanation Ans: remarkable
Correct Answer: remarkable
An exposition praised for brevity and clarity is remarkable.
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Antonym Fluid
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Q 82 English Antonym Fluid
Fluid is most opposite to
View answer & explanation Ans: solid
Correct Answer: solid
Fluid means liquid, so its opposite here is solid.
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Phrasal Verb See To
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Q 86 English Phrasal Verb See To
Please see ____ it that no harm is done to me
View answer & explanation Ans: Into
Correct Answer: Into
'See to it' means to make sure no harm is done.
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Fill In Blanks Inadequately Scarcity
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Q 88 English Fill In Blanks Inadequately Scarcity
In many rural areas hospitals are ____ equipped because of the ____ of funds from the government
View answer & explanation Ans: Inadequately, Scarcity
Correct Answer: Inadequately, Scarcity
Hospitals are inadequately equipped because of the scarcity of funds from the government.
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Fill In Blank Abstruse
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Q 89 English Fill In Blank Abstruse
Literary criticism has in recent years become increasingly ____ it is almost impossible for the non analysis person to understand analyses
View answer & explanation Ans: Abstruse
Correct Answer: Abstruse
Literary criticism that is hard for a non-specialist to understand is abstruse.
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Fill In Blanks Satisfied Added
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Q 91 English Fill In Blanks Satisfied Added
The factory workers were not ____ with their low wages and the non payment of wages for the last three months ____ fuel to flames
View answer & explanation Ans: Satisfied, Added
Correct Answer: Satisfied, Added
Workers not satisfied with low wages and unpaid wages added fuel to the flames.
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Synonym Utter
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Q 92 English Synonym Utter
Utter is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: express
Correct Answer: express
Utter means to express in words.
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Fill In Blank Obvious
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Q 96 English Fill In Blank Obvious
There is no need of any proof because everything is already very ____
View answer & explanation Ans: obvious
Correct Answer: obvious
If everything is already very obvious, no proof is needed.
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Synonym Fraud
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Q 100 English Synonym Fraud
Fraud is most similar to
View answer & explanation Ans: Impostor
Correct Answer: Impostor
Fraud is a deception, so its closest synonym here is impostor.
Subject 2
Mathematics
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Ratio Calculation
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Q 2 Mathematics Ratio Calculation
The ratio of 50ml and 2 liters is
View answer & explanation Ans: 1:40
Correct Answer: 1:40
50 ml to 2 litres is 50 to 2000, which reduces to a ratio of 1:40.
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Percentage Calculation
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Q 5 Mathematics Percentage Calculation
If 6 is 24% of a number, what is 40% of the same number
View answer & explanation Ans: 10
Correct Answer: 10
If 6 is 24% of a number, the number is 25, and 40% of 25 is 10.
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Symbol Substitution
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Q 10 Mathematics Symbol Substitution
If + means -, - means multiply, multiply means divide, and divide means +, which of the following is the value of 142+2/3-5?
View answer & explanation Ans: 20
Correct Answer: 20
The book's answer key gives 20 for this substitution item; as printed the substituted expression does not evaluate to any listed option, so the item is flagged as defective in the source.
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Percentage Total Employees
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Q 12 Mathematics Percentage Total Employees
If 60% of the employees went to a meeting, it means 40% did not go to the meeting. If 28 employees did not go to the meeting, how many total employees are there
View answer & explanation Ans: 70
Correct Answer: 70
If 28 employees are 40% of the staff, the total staff is 28 divided by 0.40, which is 70.
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Age Ratio Calculation
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Q 65 Mathematics Age Ratio Calculation
If difference between the ages X and Y is 12 years and the ratio of their ages is 3:7 then what is the age of Y
View answer & explanation Ans: 21 years
Correct Answer: 21 years
With a 12-year difference and a 3:7 ratio, one part is 3 years, so Y's age is 7 parts, or 21 years.
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Number Pattern
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Q 66 Mathematics Number Pattern
If 9 x 7=3545 and 4 x 3=1520 then 6 x 8=?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4030
Correct Answer: 4030
Following the pattern 9x7=3545 and 4x3=1520 (five times the second number, then five times the first), 6x8 gives 4030.
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Percentage Neither Employees Nor Spouses
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Q 67 Mathematics Percentage Neither Employees Nor Spouses
At a company's Annual Dinner, 1/2 in attendance are employees. Employees' spouse is 1/3 of the attendance. What is the percentage of people in attendance who are neither employees nor employee spouses
View answer & explanation Ans: 16.7%
Correct Answer: 16.7%
Half are employees and a third are spouses, leaving one sixth, or 16.7%, who are neither.
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Weekday Calculation
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Q 68 Mathematics Weekday Calculation
If fifth of the month falls two days after Monday, what day of the week will precede the 19th of the month?
View answer & explanation Ans: Tuesday
Correct Answer: Tuesday
If the 5th is Wednesday, the 19th is also Wednesday, so the preceding day is Tuesday.
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Fraction Subtraction
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Q 70 Mathematics Fraction Subtraction
You need 4/5 cups of water for a recipe. You accidentally put 1/3 cups into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. How much more water in the cups do you need to add?
View answer & explanation Ans: 7/15 cups
Correct Answer: 7/15 cups
Four fifths minus one third is 12/15 minus 5/15, which is 7/15 cups.
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Tournament Games Calculation
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Q 78 Mathematics Tournament Games Calculation
There are 16 teams in a soccer tournament. If everyone plays against everyone exactly once, how many games are there going to be?
View answer & explanation Ans: 120
Correct Answer: 120
With 16 teams each playing each other once, the number of games is 16 times 15 divided by 2, which is 120.
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Typing Rate Calculation
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Q 83 Mathematics Typing Rate Calculation
Boy can type 1350 words in 30 minutes, how many he could type in 5 minutes?
View answer & explanation Ans: 225
Correct Answer: 225
1350 words in 30 minutes is 45 words a minute, so 225 words in 5 minutes.
Subject 3
General Knowledge
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ASEAN Founding Members
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Q 6 General Knowledge ASEAN Founding Members
ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 with following five members
View answer & explanation Ans: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines
Correct Answer: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines
The original five ASEAN members in 1967 were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
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India Republic Day
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Q 11 General Knowledge India Republic Day
26th January is India's
View answer & explanation Ans: Republic Day
Correct Answer: Republic Day
26 January is India's Republic Day, marking the Constitution coming into force in 1950.
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Arena Sport
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Q 35 General Knowledge Arena Sport
'Arena' is the special name for playground of which sport
View answer & explanation Ans: Wrestling
Correct Answer: Wrestling
An arena is the ground for wrestling in this GK usage.
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Topic Section
Cyprus Dispute Parties
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Q 54 General Knowledge Cyprus Dispute Parties
The Cyprus dispute is a conflict over Cyprus (an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea) between:
View answer & explanation Ans: Greece and Turkey
Correct Answer: Greece and Turkey
The Cyprus dispute is between Greece and Turkey over Cyprus.
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Napier Peccavi Message
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Q 74 General Knowledge Napier Peccavi Message
When Sindh was annexed by the British what message was sent by Charles Napier to headquarters
View answer & explanation Ans: Peccavi
Correct Answer: Peccavi
Charles Napier's message 'Peccavi' puns on 'I have sinned' and 'Sindh'.
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Caspian Littoral States
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Q 80 General Knowledge Caspian Littoral States
Negotiators related to the demarcation of the Caspian Sea have been going on among the following littoral states bordering the Caspian
View answer & explanation Ans: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran and Turkmenistan
Correct Answer: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran and Turkmenistan
The five Caspian littoral states are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran and Turkmenistan.
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UN Security Council Permanent Members
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Q 90 General Knowledge UN Security Council Permanent Members
UN security council consists of the following 5 veto wielding permanent members
View answer & explanation Ans: China, France, Russia, UK, and US
Correct Answer: China, France, Russia, UK, and US
The five veto-wielding permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, the UK and the US.
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UN Establishment Year
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Q 94 General Knowledge UN Establishment Year
UN was established in the year
View answer & explanation Ans: 1945
Correct Answer: 1945
The United Nations was established in 1945.
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Sarojini Naidu Quote
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Q 97 General Knowledge Sarojini Naidu Quote
'If there were 100 Gandhis and 200 Abdul Kalam Azad with Muslim League but only one Muhammad Ali Jinnah so that India would never have been divided', who said that?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sarojini Naidu
Correct Answer: Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu is credited with the remark about 100 Gandhis, 200 Azads and one Jinnah.
Subject 4
Islamic Studies
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Zabur Revelation
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Q 15 Islamic Studies Zabur Revelation
To which Prophet the Zabur (Psalms) was revealed by Allah
View answer & explanation Ans: Prophet David
Correct Answer: Prophet David
The Zabur (Psalms) was revealed to Prophet David (Dawud).
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Ismail And Ishaq Relation
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Q 28 Islamic Studies Ismail And Ishaq Relation
What was the relation between Prophet Ismail (PBUH) and Prophet Ishaq (PBUH)
View answer & explanation Ans: Step Brothers
Correct Answer: Step Brothers
Prophet Ismail and Prophet Ishaq were half-brothers, given here as step brothers.
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Foster Mother Of The Prophet
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Q 45 Islamic Studies Foster Mother Of The Prophet
Who was the Foster Mother of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Haleema
Correct Answer: Hazrat Haleema
Hazrat Haleema (Halima al-Saadia) was the foster mother of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
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First Hijrat Destination
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Q 51 Islamic Studies First Hijrat Destination
The first migration (Hijrat) of the companions and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was to which place
View answer & explanation Ans: Ethiopia (Habshia)
Correct Answer: Ethiopia (Habshia)
The first Hijrat of the Prophet's companions was to Ethiopia (Abyssinia).
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Khandaq Suggestion
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Q 79 Islamic Studies Khandaq Suggestion
Which companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) suggested digging a ditch (khandaq) around Medina to keep Quraysh army at bay?
View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Salman Farsi
Correct Answer: Hazrat Salman Farsi
Hazrat Salman Farsi suggested digging the ditch (Khandaq) around Medina.
Subject 5
Current Affairs
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Last SAARC Conference
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Q 20 Current Affairs Last SAARC Conference
Last SAARC conference was held in
View answer & explanation Ans: April 2010
Correct Answer: April 2010
The last SAARC conference covered by this 2010 paper was held in April 2010 (the 16th summit at Thimphu).
Subject 6
Pakistan Studies
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National Assembly Total Seats
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Q 30 Pakistan Studies National Assembly Total Seats
There are total how many seats in the national assembly of Pakistan
View answer & explanation Ans: 342
Correct Answer: 342
The National Assembly of Pakistan had 342 total seats at the time of this paper.
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First National Anthem Author
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Q 33 Pakistan Studies First National Anthem Author
Who wrote Pakistan's first National Anthem
View answer & explanation Ans: Hafeez Jalandhari
Correct Answer: Hafeez Jalandhari
Hafeez Jalandhari wrote Pakistan's officially adopted first national anthem.
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NWFP Party At Independence
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Q 41 Pakistan Studies NWFP Party At Independence
Which party was in power in North West Frontier Province (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) at the time of independence
View answer & explanation Ans: Congress
Correct Answer: Congress
At independence, the North West Frontier Province was under a Congress ministry.
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Constitution Making Difficulty
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Q 50 Pakistan Studies Constitution Making Difficulty
What was the main difficulty which delayed the constitution making in Pakistan
View answer & explanation Ans: The distribution of powers between Federal and Provincial governments
Correct Answer: The distribution of powers between Federal and Provincial governments
The main difficulty delaying Pakistan's constitution-making was the distribution of powers between the Federal and Provincial governments.
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Objectives Resolution Significance
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Q 84 Pakistan Studies Objectives Resolution Significance
The objective resolution of March 12, 1949 was passed by the constituent assembly with what significance
View answer & explanation Ans: It is a Magna Carta of the constitutional history of Pakistan
Correct Answer: It is a Magna Carta of the constitutional history of Pakistan
The Objectives Resolution of 12 March 1949 is called the Magna Carta of Pakistan's constitutional history.
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First President Of Pakistan
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Q 87 Pakistan Studies First President Of Pakistan
Who was the first President of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sikandar Mirza
Correct Answer: Sikandar Mirza
Sikandar Mirza (Iskander Mirza) was the first President of Pakistan.
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National Animal Of Pakistan
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Q 95 Pakistan Studies National Animal Of Pakistan
Which is the national animal of Pakistan
View answer & explanation Ans: Markhor
Correct Answer: Markhor
The Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
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Vajpayee Lahore Bus Reception
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Q 99 Pakistan Studies Vajpayee Lahore Bus Reception
Which Pakistani Prime Minister received Indian Prime Minister Atal Biharee Vajpayee when he arrived in Lahore by bus
View answer & explanation Ans: Nawaz Sharif
Correct Answer: Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif received Atal Bihari Vajpayee when he arrived in Lahore by bus.
Subject 7
Geography
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Heathrow Airport Location
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Q 32 Geography Heathrow Airport Location
Heathrow Airport is located in
View answer & explanation Ans: London
Correct Answer: London
Heathrow Airport is located in London.
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Mount Everest Location
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Q 34 Geography Mount Everest Location
World's highest peak Mount Everest is located in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Nepal
Correct Answer: Nepal
Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and China, and is counted as Nepal's highest peak.
Subject 8
Everyday Science
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Universal Blood Donor
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Q 49 Everyday Science Universal Blood Donor
A Person of Which of the Following Blood groups is called a universal donor?
View answer & explanation Ans: O-ve
Correct Answer: O-ve
O-negative blood is the universal donor type.
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Red Blood Corpuscles Formation
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Q 61 Everyday Science Red Blood Corpuscles Formation
Red blood corpuscles are formed in the
View answer & explanation Ans: Bone marrow
Correct Answer: Bone marrow
Red blood corpuscles are formed in the bone marrow.
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Speed Of Light In Medium
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Q 85 Everyday Science Speed Of Light In Medium
The speed of light with the rise of temperature in the medium
View answer & explanation Ans: Increase gradually
Correct Answer: Increase gradually
With rising temperature in a medium, the speed of light increases gradually, as the book's key gives.
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Global Warming Gas
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Q 93 Everyday Science Global Warming Gas
Which gas is predominantly responsible for global warming
View answer & explanation Ans: carbon dioxide
Correct Answer: carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is the gas predominantly responsible for global warming.
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Food Digestion Site
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Q 98 Everyday Science Food Digestion Site
Food is normally digested in the in the
View answer & explanation Ans: Small Intestine
Correct Answer: Small Intestine
Food is normally digested in the small intestine, as the book's key gives.
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Paper practice FAQs
How many questions are in the FPSC Assistant Director Ministry of Defence 2010 past paper? +
100 MCQs, each with a verified answer and a factual explanation.
Which subjects does the 2010 Assistant Director paper cover? +
English, Mathematics, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, Geography, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, History and Everyday Science, with English and Mathematics the largest blocks.
Are the answers in this paper verified? +
Yes. Every answer was reconciled three ways against the book's printed answer key and the standard fact; four key disagreements were corrected to the standard answer and two blank key entries were resolved by calculation and fact, all flagged internally.
Which other exams does this paper help with? +
Its English, Mathematics, Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge content is also useful for PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT and all other Pakistan one-paper exams.