HSSC CLERK EXAM,13.11.2016 (Shift-I)

71. Choose the most appropriate sequence amongst the alternatives provided below.

1. Travel

2. Destination

3. Payment

4. Berth/seat number

5. Reservation

6. Availability of berth/seat for reservation

(1) 6,2,5,4,3,1
(2) 5,4,3,1,6,2
(3) 2,6,3,5.4.1
(4) 1.2.5.4.3.6

Correct Answer: (2) 5,4,3,1,6,2

Solution:(v), (iii), (iv), (1), (vi), (ii)

72. Arrange the given words in alphabetical order and choose the one that comes in the second position

(1) Apology
(2) Branch
(3) Antigen
(4) Antique

Correct Answer: (4) Antique

Solution:Antigen, Antique, Apology, Branch.

73. Choose the correct alternative Oxygen. Burn: Carbon dioxide:?

(1) Isolate
(2) Foam
(3) Extinguish
(4) Explode

Correct Answer: (3) Extinguish

Solution:Oxygen helps in burning whereas carbon dioxide helps in extinguishing.

74. In the following four words, three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose the odd one.

(1) Pupil
(2) Iris
(3) Cornea
(4) Medulla

Correct Answer: (4) Medulla

Solution:Except medulla, others are part of eye.

75. Choose the missing term out of the given alternatives.

ejo tyd ins xch?

(1) nrw
(2) mrw
(3) msw
(4) nsx

Correct Answer: (2) mrw

Solution:ejo tyd ins xch ? = mrw

76. Due to reduction of 25% in price of oranges a customer can purchase 4 oranges more for 16 what is original prices of an oranges?

(1) 1
(2) 1.33
(3) 1.5
(4) 1.6

Correct Answer: (2) 1.33

Solution:

77. The average age of 30 students is 9 years. If the age of their teacher is included, it becomes 10 years. The age of the teach er (in years) is.

(1) 27
(2) 31
(3) 35
(4) 40

Correct Answer: (4) 40

Solution:Given x/30 =

∴ x = 270 years

After teacher joining x/31 = 10

∴ x = 310 year

∴ age of teacher = 310 270 = 40 year

78. Find the largest number which divide 62. 132 and 237 to leave the same remainder.

(1) 30
(2) 32
(3) 35
(4) 45

Correct Answer: (3) 35

Solution:62/35 = 27 Remainder 132/35 = 27 Remainder

237/35 = 27 Remainder

∴ Required number =35

79. (a/b)^x-1 = (b/a)^x-3, then the value of x is.

(1) 1/2
(2) 1
(3) 2
(4) 7/2

Correct Answer: (3) 2

Solution:

80. An electric pump can fill a tank in 3 hours, because of a leak in the tank it took 3 hours 30 minutes to fill the tank. In how much time the leak can drain out all the water of the tank and will make tank emply.

(1) 10 hours
(2) 13 hours
(3) 17 hours
(4) 21 hours

Correct Answer: (4) 21 hours

Solution:A = Filling pipe

B = Drainage pipe

Efficiency of A

= 7, A + B efficiency

= 7 - 1 = 6

B = - 1

∴ B = total efficiency/efficiency of B

21/1 = 21 hr