COMPETITIVE EXAM QUESTIONS PART 102

1. A man invests some money partly in 12% stock at 105 and partly in 8% stock at 88. To obtain equal dividends from both, he must invest the money in the ratio:

    a. 31 : 44

    b. 31 : 27

    c. 16 : 15

    d. 35 : 44

2. Choose the word
      Thyroxine , Adrenalin , Iodine , Insulin
   a. Thyroxine
   b. Adrenalin
   c. Iodine
   d. Insulin

3. Rainfall at irregular intervals or occasionally
     a. accidental
     b. irregular

4. Something that is hard but liable to break easily is known as _______
    Ans: Brittle

5. Person who caters to the rich
     a. amorphous
     b. cynic
     c. sycophant
     d. chide

6. One who is filled with narrow and prejudiced opinions
      a. bigot
      b. heresy

7. Synonym for Rotunda
   a. booth
   b. fruitful

8. Change to indirect speech: The commander said, “Let the gates be left open.”
     a. The commander ordered that he gates will be left open.
     b. The commander ordered for the gates to be left open.

9. The teacher said to him, "Do not go out."
     a. The teacher commanded him that he should not go out.
     b. The teacher told him do not go out.
     c. The teacher ordered him to not go out.
     d. The teacher advised him not to go out.

10. Plough a lonely furrow means
      Ans: Do without the help of others