Haryana CET Exam, 05.11.2022 (Shift-I)

Total Questions: 100

41. A started a business investing Rs. 38,000. After 5 months, B joined him with a capital of Rs. 55,000. At the end of the year, the total profit was Rs. 22,000. Which out of the following is the approximate difference between the shares of profits of A and B ?

Correct Answer: (3) Rs. 1,857
Solution:

Ratio of investment of A & B respectively
= (38000 × 12) : 55000 × (12 – 5)
= 38000 × 12 : 55000 × 7
= 456 : 385
Approximate difference between the shares of profits A and B

42. The cost of a solid cylinder of radius 14 m and height 3.5 m, when the cost of its metal is Rs. 50 per cubic meter, is :

Correct Answer: (2) Rs. 1,07,800
Solution:

Volume of Solid cylinder
= πr²h

43. Tea worth Rs. 126 per kg and Rs. 135 per kg are mixed with third variety of tea in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth Rs. 153 per kg, the price of the third variety per kg is :

Correct Answer: (3) Rs. 175.50
Solution:

Let Price of third variety tea = Rs. x per kg.
According to question,

44. A man and a boy together can do a certain amount of digging in 40 days. Their speeds in digging are in the ratio 8 : 5. How many days will the boy take to complete the work if engaged alone ?

Correct Answer: (4) 104 days
Solution:

Work done by one man and a boy = 1/40 part
Ratio of efficiency : Man : Boy = 8 : 5
Ratio of completing work : Man : Boy = 5 : 8
Let 1 man and 1 boy complete the work in 5x & 8x days respectively
∴ Number of days the boy alone can complete the work
= 13 × 8 = 104 days

45. A sum of money at simple interest doubles in 7 years. It will become four times in :

Correct Answer: (2) 21 years
Solution:

Let principle amount = Rs. x
After 7 years
S.I. = 2x – x = Rs. x
Again,
Let after time ‘t’ years sum of money becomes ‘4’ times
∴ S.I. = 4x – x = 3x

46. Read the following passage carefully and answer questions.

From the question (46-48)
India is one of the oldest civilizations of the world, which offers a kaleidoscope of cultural experiences. The country has a rich heritage and numerous attractions. It stretches from the snow-capped Himalayan peaks to the tropical rain forests of the south covering 32,872,263 square kilometers. It is the world’s seventh largest country, distinguished from the rest of Asia by mountains and the sea which gives the country a distinct geographical identity. India showcases a variety of heritage resources crafted hundreds of years ago from huge heritage sites to pristine sea-beaches. Tourism contributes to substantial economic, social, cultural, educational and political development that generates both direct employment.
Tourism as an industry also contributes to our country’s :

Correct Answer: (3) education and employment.
Solution:

According to the passage tourism as an industry also contributes to our country's education and employment.

47. Read the above passage carefully and answer questions.

Besides the world’s oldest civilizations, India is also the world’s ______ largest country.

Correct Answer: (4) seventh
Solution:

It is mentioned in the passage that India is the world's seventh largest country.

48. Read the above passage carefully and answer questions.

Find out a word from the above passage which means ‘a country’s history, traditions and culture etc’.

Correct Answer: (2) heritage
Solution:

In the passage ‘a country’s history, traditions and culture etc.’ has been used in the meaning of heritage.
● Heritage (Noun) = features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, which comes from past and are still important.

49. Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

“Earthquakes are frequent in Japan.”

Correct Answer: (4) rare
Solution:

Frequent (Adjective) = occurring or done on many occasions or in quick succession; regular).
Rare (Adjective) = not occurring very often; infrequently; occasionally, scarce.
Extinct (Adjective) = having no living members; omitted; gone; lost.
Unusual (Adjective) = not habitually or commonly occurring or done; abnormal; uncommon; rare.
Few (Adjective) = some; scant; little.
Hence, rare is the antonym of frequent.

50. Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

"She is slender in figure".

Correct Answer: (3) stout
Solution:

Slender (Adjective) = gracefully thin; skinny; thin.
Stout (Adjective) = strong and thick; robust; fatty; fleshy.
Frail (Adjective) = weak and delicate; feeble; brittle.
Slim (Adjective) = gracefully thin; skinny.
Hence, stout is the antonym of slender.