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Latest Oracle Placement Paper - Part 2:
1. The following SQL is which type of join: SELECT CUSTOMER_T. CUSTOMER_ID, ORDER_T. CUSTOMER_ID, NAME, ORDER_ID FROM CUSTOMER_T,ORDER_T WHERE CUSTOMER_T. CUSTOMER_ID = ORDER_T. CUSTOMER_ID
A. Equi-join B.Natural join C.Outer join D.Cartesian join
Answer: A
2. Which statement is true about a static nested class?
A.You must have a reference to an instance of the enclosing class in order to instantiate it. B.It does not have access to nonstatic members of the enclosing class. C.It's variables and methods must be static. D.It must extend the enclosing class.
Answer: B
Explanation: Option B is correct because a static nested class is not tied to an instance of the enclosing class, and thus can't access the nonstatic members of the class (just as a static method can't access nonstatic members of a class). Option A is incorrect because static nested classes do not need (and can't use) a reference to an instance of the enclosing class. Option C is incorrect because static nested classes can declare and define nonstatic members. Option D is wrong because it just is. There's no rule that says an inner or nested class has to extend anything.
3. Which constructs an anonymous inner class instance?
A. Runnable r = new Runnable() { }; B. Runnable r = new Runnable(public void run() { }); C. Runnable r = new Runnable { public void run(){}}; D.System.out.println(new Runnable() {public void run() { }});
Answer: D
Explanation:
D is correct. It defines an anonymous inner class instance, which also means it creates an instance of that new anonymous class at the same time. The anonymous class is an implementer of the Runnable interface, so it must override the run ()method of Runnable. A is incorrect because it doesn't override the run() method, so it violates the rules of interface implementation. B and C use incorrect syntax.
4. Which of the following range is a valid long double?
A. 3.4E-4932 to 1.1E+4932 B. 3.4E-4932 to 3.4E+4932 C. 1.1E-4932 to 1.1E+4932 D. 1.7E-4932 to 1.7E+4932
Answer: A
Explanation:
The range of long double is 3.4E-4932 to 1.1E+4932
5. In C, if you pass an array as an argument to a function, what actually gets passed?
A.Value of elements in array B.First element of the array C.Base address of the array D.Address of the last element of array
Answer: C
Explanation: The statement 'C' is correct. When we pass an array as a funtion argument, the base address of the array will be passed.
6. Consider the following program: # include class x { public: int a; x(); }; x::x() { a=10; cout< class b:public x { public: b(); }; b::b() { a=20; cout< main () { b temp; }what will be the output of this program?
A.10 B.20 C.2010 D.1020
Answer: B
7. int i,j; for(i=0;i<=10;i++) { j+=5; assert(i<5); }
A.Runtime error B.6 C.5 D.10
Answer: A
Explanation:
Runtime error: Abnormal program termination. assert failed (i<5), , asserts are used during debugging to make sure that certain conditions are satisfied. If assertion fails, the program will terminate reporting the same. After debugging use, #undef NDEBUG and this will disable all the assertions from the source code. Assertion is a good debugging tool to make use of.
8. A primary key should be defined as
A.NULL. B.NOT NULL. C.Either of the above can be used. D.None of the above are correct
Answer: B
9. In which numbering system can the binary number 1011011111000101 be easily converted to?
A.Decimal system B.Hexadecimal system C.Octal system D.No need to convert
Answer: B
Explanation: Hexadecimal system is better, because each 4-digit binary represents one Hexadecimal digit.
10. Which JDBC driver Type(s) can be used in either applet or servlet code?
A.Both Type 1 and Type 2 B.Both Type 1 and Type 3 C.Both Type 3 and Type 4 D.Type 4 only
Answer: C
11. What is the difference between a LIST BOX and a COMBO BOX ?
A.In the list box, the user is restricted to selecting a value from a list but in a combo box the user can type in value which is not in the list B.A list box is a data entry area while a combo box can be used only for control purposes C.In a combo box, the user is restricted to selecting a value from a list but in a list box the user can type in a value which is not in the list D.None of the above
Answer: A
12. In a CLIENT/SERVER environment , which of the following would not be done at the client ?
A.User interface part B.Data validation at entry line C.Responding to user events, D.None of the above
Answer: D
13. Why is it better to use an INTEGRITY CONSTRAINT to validate data in a table than to use a STORED PROCEDURE ?
A.Because an integrity constraint is automatically checked while data is inserted into or updated in a table while a stored procedure has to be specifically invoked B.Because the stored procedure occupies more space in the database than a integrity constraint definition C.Because a stored procedure creates more network traffic than a integrity constraint definition D.None
Answer: A
14. Which of the following is TRUE for the SYSTEM VARIABLE $date$
A.Can be assigned to a global variable B.Can be assigned to any field only during design time C.Can be assigned to any variable or field during run time D.None of the above
Answer: B
15. Which of the following packaged procedure is UNRESTRICTED ?
A.CALL_INPUT B.CLEAR_BLOCK C.EXECUTE_QUERY D.USER_EXIT
Answer: D
16. Identify the RESTRICTED packaged procedure from the following
A.USER_EXIT B.MESSAGE C.BREAK D.EXIT_FORM
Answer: D
17. What is SQL*FORMS
A.SQL*FORMS is a 4GL tool for developing & executing Oracle based interactive applications. B.SQL*FORMS is a 3GL tool for connecting to the Database C.SQL*FORMS is a reporting tool D.None of the above
Answer: A
18. A column defined as PRIMARY KEY can have NULL
A.TRUE B.FALSE
Answer: B
19. Which of the following SQL functions can operate on any datatype
A.TO_CHAR B.LOWER C.LPAD D.CEIL
Answer: D
20. Which of the following is true concerning systems information in an RDBMS
A.RDBMS store database definition information in system-created tables. B.This information can be accessed using SQL. C.This information often cannot be updated by a user D.All of the above
Answer: A
21. What servlet processor was developed by Apache Foundation and Sun?
A.Apache Tomcat B.Apache Web server
C.Sun servlet processor D.None of the above is correct
Answer: A
22. The software used to drive microprocessor-based systems is called:
A.Assembly language programs B.Firmware C.BASIC interpreter instructions D.Flowchart instructions
Answer: A
23. Which bitwise operator is suitable for checking whether a particular bit is on or off?
A.&& operator B.& operator C.|| operator D.! operator
Answer: B
24. Multivalued dependencies should ________ be eliminated.
A.always B.commonly C.seldom D.never
Answer: A
25. Each data item in a record may be a group item composed of sub-items; those items which are indecomposable are called
A.elementary items B.atoms C.scalars D.all of above
Answer: D
26. What is the output of the following program main() { int c[ ]={2.8,3.4,4,6.7,5}; int j,*p=c,*q=c; for(j=0;j<5;j++) { printf(" %d ",*c); ++q; } for(j=0;j<5;j++) { printf(" %d ",*p); ++p; } }
A.2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 6 5 B.2.8,3.4,4,6.7,5
C.Compiler error D.None
Answer: A
Explanation: Initially pointer c is assigned to both p and q. In the first loop, since only q is incremented and not c , the value 2 will be printed 5 times. In second loop p itself is incremented. So the values 2 3 4 6 5 will be printed.
27. Which of the following conditions should exist if you want to convert a relationship to an associative entity?
A.Some of the relationships for the participating entities are "many". B.The resulting associative entity has an independent meaning. C.The resulting associative entity has no attributes. D.All of the above
Answer: B
28. #include gets replaced by the contents of the file stdio.h
A.During editing B.During linking C.During execution D.During preprocessing
Answer: D
Explanation: The preprocessor replaces the line #include with the system header file of that name. More precisely, the entire text of the file 'stdio.h' replaces the#include directive.
29. When new data are to be inserted into a data structure, but there is no available space; this situation is usually called
A.underflow B.overflow C.housefull D.saturated
Answer: D
30. Using the SQL GROUP BY phrase with a SELECT statement can help detect which of the following problems?
A.The multivalue, multicolumn problem B.The inconsistent values problem C.The missing values problem D.The general-purpose remarks column problem
Answer: B
Latest HP Placement Paper - Part 2:
1. The ratio of the age of a man & his wife is 4:3.After 4 years this ratio will be 9:7. If the time of marriage the ratio was 5:3, then how many years ago were they married ?
A.32 B.24 C.12 D.none of these
Answer: C
Explanation:
The age of a man is 4x. The age of his wife is 3x. After 4 years their ratio's will be 9:7 i,e, 4x + 4/3x+4 = 9/7 28x - 27x = 36 - 28 x = 8. Age of a man is 4x = 4*8 = 32 years. Age of his wife is 3x = 3*8 = 24 yeras. Let us assume 'y' years ago they were married, the ratio was 5:3 i.e. 32 - y/24 - y = 5/3 y = 12 years. i.e. 12 years ago they were married.
2. A,B,C enter into partnership invests 3 times as much as B invests and B invests two third of what C invests. At the end of the year ,the profit earned is Rs 6600. what is the share of B ?
A.1200 B.3600 C.7200 D.none of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Let C's capital = Rs.x B's capital = Rs (2/3) * x A's capital = 3 * (2/3) * x = Rs 2x ratio of their capitals = 2x : (2/3) * x:x = 6x : 2x;3x B's share = Rs 6600(2/11) = Rs 1200.
3. A can do a piece of work n 7 days of 9 hours each and B alone can do it in 6 days of 7 hours each. How long will they take to do it working together 8 2/5 hours a day?
A.7 B.3 C.5 D.none of these
Answer: B
Explanation:
A can complete the work in (7 x 9) = 63 hours. B can complete the work in (6 x 7) = 42 hours. A's 1 hour's work = (1/63) and B's 1 hour's work = (1/42) (A + B)'s 1 hour's work = (1/63) + (1/42) = (5/126) Both will finish the work in (126/5)hrs. Number of days of (42/5)hrs each = (126 x 5) / (5 x 42) = 3 days.
4. Bucket P has thrice the capacity as Bucket Q. It takes 60 turns for Bucket P to fill the empty drum. How many turns it will take for both the buckets P&Q, having each turn together to fill the empty drum?
A.52 B.45 C.63 D.none of these
Answer: B
Explanation:
Let the capacity of P be x litre. Then capacity of Q = x/3 litre. Capacity of the drum = 60x litre. Required number of turns = 60x/ (x+(x/3)) = 60x * 3/4x = 45
5. A train running at 54 kmph takes 20 sec to pass a platform. Next it takes 12 sec to pass a man walking at 6kmph in the same direction in which the train is going.Find the length of platform ?
A.160 m B.140 m C.112 m D.none of these
Answer: B
Explanation:
Relative speed w.r.t man = 54 - 6 = 48kmph The length of the train is 48 * 5/18 * 12 =160m Time taken to pass platform = 20 sec Speed of the train = 54 * 5/18 =15m/s 160+x = 20 *15 x = 140m Length of the platform is 140m
6. A man can row 7 1/2kmph in still water. If in a river running at 1.5 km an hour, if takes him 50 min to row to place and back. how far off is the place ?
A.3 km B.6 km C.9 km D.None of these
Answer: A
Explanation:
Speed downstream =(7.5+1.5)km/hr=9 km/hr; Speed upstream=(7.5-1.5)kmph=6kmph. Let the required distance be x km.then, x/9+x/6=50/60. 2x+3x=(5/6*18) 5x=15 x=3. Hence,the required distance is 3km.
7. How many 4-letter words with or without meaning, can be formed out of the letters of the word, 'LOGARITHMS', if repetition of letters is not allowed?
A.40 B.400 C.5040 D.2520
Answer: C
Explanation:
'LOGARITHMS' contains 10 different letters. Required number of words = Number of arrangements of 10 letters, taking 4 at a time. = 10P4 = (10 x 9 x 8 x 7) 5040.
8. A man spends 2/5 of his salary on house rent, 3/10 of his salary on food, and 1/8 of his salary on conveyance. if he has Rs 1400 left with him, find his expenditure on conveyance?
A.2400 B.1000 C.1800 D.none of these
Answer: B
Explanation: Part of the salary left = 1 - [2/5 + 3/10 + 1/9] = 1 - 33/40 = 7/40 Let the monthly salary be Rs x. Then, 7/40 of x = 1400 x = [1400 * 40] / 7 x = 8000 Expenditure on food = 3/10 * 8000 = Rs 2400 Expenditure on conveyance = 1/8 *8000 = Rs 1000
9. A man invested 3/3 of his capital at 7% , 1/4 at 8% and the remainder at 10% If his annual income is Rs.561. The capital is:
A.5200 B.6600 C.4800 D.none of these
Answer: B
Explanation:
Let the capital be Rs. x. Then, (x/3 + 7/100 + 1) + (x/4 + 8/100 + 1) + (5x/12 + 10/100 +1) = 561 7x/300 + x/50 + x/24 = 561 51x = 561 * 600 x = 6600.
10. A man buys a watch for Rs.1950 in cash and sells it for Rs. 2200 at a credit of 1 year. If the rate of interest is 10% per annum, the man:
A.gains Rs.55 B.gains Rs.50 C.losses Rs.30 D.gains Rs.30
Answer: B
Explanation: S.P. = P.W. of Rs.2200 due 1 year hence = Rs. [2200 x 100/100 + (10 x 1)] = Rs.2000. Gain = Rs.(2000 - 1950) = Rs.50.
11. Given that A,B,C,D,E each represent one of the digits between 1 and 9 and that the following multiplication holds:
A B C D E X 4 -------------- E D C B A -------------- what digit does E represent ?
A.4 B.8 C.6 D.7
Answer: B
12. From the following statements determing the order of ranking:- M has double the amount as D. Y has 3 rupess more than half the amount of D.
A.12 B.15 C.Data insuffiecient D.None of above
Answer: C
13. At a special sale, 5 tickets can be purchased for the price of 3 tickets. If 5 tickets are purchased at the sale, the amount saved will be What percent of the original price of the 5 tickets ?
A.20% B.33.3% C.40% D.60%
Answer: C
Explanation: Let the cost of single ticket be $x. The cost of 3 tickets is $3x. The cost of 5 tickets is $5x. The amount saved, when 5 tickets are purchased at sale = 5x - 3x = $2x The percent of the amount saved to the original price of the 5 tickets = (2x/5x)*100 = 40%
14. An investor purchased a shares of stock at a certain price. If the stock increased in price Rs 0.25 per share and the total increase for the x shares was Rs 12.50, how many shares of stock had been purchased ?
A.25 B.50 C.75 D.100
Answer: B
Explanation:
Given in, Stock increased per share = 0.25 Total increased X(0.25) = 12.50 So, X = 12.5/0.25 = 50
15. 72519 x 9999 = ?
A.725117481 B.674217481 C.685126481 D.696217481
Answer: A
Explanation: 72519 x 9999 = 72519 x (10000 - 1) = 72519 x 10000 - 72519 x 1 = 725190000 - 72519 = 725117481.
16. Which of the following numbers will completely divide (325 + 326 + 327 + 328) ?
A.11 B.16 C.25 D.30
Answer: D
Explanation: (325 + 326 + 327 + 328) = 325 x (1 + 3 + 32 + 33) = 325 x 40 = 324 x 3 x 4 x 10 = (324 x 4 x 30), which divisible by 30.
17. A cylindrical container has a radius of eight inches with a height of three inches. Compute how many inches should be added to either theradius or height to give the same increase in volume ?
A.16/5 inches B.16/3 inches C.16/7 inches D.none of these
Answer: B
Explanation:
Let x be the amount of increase. The volume will increase by the same amount if the radius increased or the height is increased. So, the effect on increasing height is equal to the effect on increasing the radius. i.e., (22/7)*8*8*(3+x) = (22/7)*(8+x)*(8+x)*3 Solving the quadratic equation we get the x = 0 or 16/3. The possible increase would be by 16/3 inches.
18. One year ago the ratio of Ramu & Somu age was 6:7 respectively. Four years hence their ratio would become 7:8. How old is Somu ?
A.30 B.33 C.36 D.none of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Let us assume Ramu &Somu ages are x &y respectively. One year ago their ratio was 6:7 i.e x-1 / y-1 = 7x-6y=1 Four years hence their ratios, would become 7:8 i.e x-4 / y-4 = 7 / 8 8x-7y=-4 From the above two equations we get y= 36 years. i.e Somu present age is 36 years.
19. What is the length of a running train? I.The train crosses a man in 9 seconds. II.The train crosses a 240 metre long platform in 24 seconds.
A.I alone is sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer. B.II alone is sufficient while I not alone sufficient to answer. C.Either I or II alone sufficient to answer. D.Both I and II are necessary to answer.
Answer: D
Explanation: Time taken by train to cross a man = Length of train/Speed of train = Speed = l/9 ... (i) Time taken by train to cross a platform = (Length of train + Length of platform)/Speed of train = Speed = (l+240)/24... (ii) From (i) and (ii), we get l/9 = (l+240)/24 Thus, l can be obtained. So both I and II are necessary to get the answer
20. If Rs.10 be allowed as truedscount on a bill of Rs.110 at the end of a certaimn time ,then discount allowed on the same sum due at the end of double the time ?
A.18.33 B.17.5 C.15.9 D.none of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Amount=Rs110 TrueDiscount=Rs10 Present worth=Amount-TrueDiscount =Rs110-10 =Rs.100 SI on Rs.100 for a certain time =Rs.10 SI on Rs.100 for doube the time =Rs.20 TrueDiscount on (100+20)=120-100 =Rs20 TrueDiscount on Rs.110 =(110*20)/120 =Rs18.33
21. If taxi fares were Rs 1.00 for the first 1/5 mile and Rs 0.20 for each 1/5 miles thereafter. The taxi fare for a 3-mile ride was
A.Rs 1.56 B.Rs 2.40 C.RS 3.00 D.Rs 3.80
Answer: D
22. The number of diagonals that can be drawn by joining the vertices of an octagon is
A.28 B.48 C.20 D.None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Octagon consists of 8 sides Hence the number of diagonals that can be drawn by joining the vertices of an octagon = 8 C 2 - 8 = 20
23. Working independently, Tina can do a certain job in 12 hours. Working independently, Ann can do the same job in 9 hours. If Tina Works independently at the job for 8 hours and then Ann works independently, how many hours will it take Ann to complete the remainder of the jobs ?
A.2/3 B.3/4 C.2 D.3
Answer: D
24. A man bought his office furniture. He bought 28 chairs, 12 tables and 4 computer stands for Rs. 24320. If the average price of a chair is Rs. 450 and the average price of a computer stand is Rs. 1250, then find the average price of the table ?
A.Rs. 580 B.Rs. 540 C.Rs. 640 D.Rs. 560
Answer: D
25. A digital wristwatch was set accurately at 8.30 a.m and then lost 2 seconds every 5 minutes. What time was indicated on the watch at 6.30 p.m of the same day if the watch operated continuously that time ?
A.5:56 B.5:58 C.6.00 D.6.26
Answer: D
26. A plane travelled K miles in the first 96 miles of flight time. If it completed the remaining 300 miles of the trip in 1 minute, what was its average speed in miles per hour for the entire trip ?
A.(300-k)/67 * 90 B.(300+k)*65 / 93 C.(300+k)/97 * 60 D.None of above
Answer: C
27. A 5 litre jug contains 4 litres of a salt water solution that is 15 percent salt. If 1.5 litres of the solution spills out of the jug, and the jug is thenfilled to capacity with water, approximately what percent of the resulting solution in the jug is salt?
A.9.5% B.7.5% C.10.5% D.12%
Answer: B
28. What is the cost of laying carpet in a rectangular hall ? 1. Cost of the carpet is Rs 450 per square meter. 2. Perimeter of the hall is 50 meters.
A.If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question. B.If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while that data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question. C.If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question. D.If the data even in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Answer: D
Explanation: Since area of the floor of rectangular hall cannot be determined by the data in both statements. Hence the data even in both statements I and II are not sufficient to answer the question.
29. If A is the brother of B; B is the sister of C; and C is the father of D, how D is related to A ?
A.Brother B.Sister C.Nephew D.Cannot be determined
Answer: D
Explanation:
If D is Male, the answer is Nephew. If D is Female, the answer is Niece. As the sex of D is not known, hence, the relation between D and A cannot be determined. Note: Niece - A daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. Nephew - A son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
30. Find the odd number in the series: 7,8,18,57,228,1165,6996
A.57 B.228 C.18 D.6996
Answer: B
Explanation:
Let the numbers be A, B, C, D, E, F, G then A, A * 1 + 1, B * 2 + 2, C * 3 + 3, ........ so 288 is wrong.
Latest HCL Placement Paper with Answers - Part 1:
1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. The truth is that in a highly capital-intensive business _______ deep pockets, domestic civil aviation is _______ undercapitalized. A.ascertaining, highly B.requiring, woefully
C.sustaining, alarmingly D.balancing, astonishingly
Answer: B
2. Time has now come for all agencies working in the development sector to launch a multi-pronged __________ to _________ malnutrition. A.system, abjure B.weapon, annihilate
C.policy, deviate D.strategy, eradicate
Answer: D
3. A well- _________, physically and mentally active ________ alone can contribute to the speedier economic progress of a nation. A.educated, subjects B.organized, systems
C.advanced, brethren D.nourished, populace
Answer: D
4. We must develop _____ systems from the village upwards and up to the national level to constantly _______ the nutritional status of the people. A.monitoring, review B.machinery, tackle
C.efficient, emancipate D.sound, harbour
Answer: A
5. Democracy has taken a ______ in a system which promotes sycophancy and _____. A.dive, bureaucracy B.delve, dictatorship
C.beating, mediocrity D.privilege, intolerance
Answer: C
6. Identify the correct statement:- A.The brakes and steering failed B.and the bus ran down the hill
C.without anyone being able control it. D.No error
Answer: C
7. Identify the correct statement:- A.Another reason for pharmaceutical companies beefing up their B.OTC (Over the Country) divisions is that prescription drugs with proven safety records which have been reached C.the end of the their patent protection periodare D.Allowed to be sold without a prescription. No error
Answer: B
8. Identify the correct statement:- A.The brand propositon now therefore had to be that Keokarpin Antiseptic Cream is more effective B.because it penetrates deepdown (beinglight and non-sticky)and works from within C.(because of its ayurvedic ingredients) tokeep skin blemish, free and helps cope with cuts nicks, burns and nappy rash D.No error
Answer: D
9. Identify the correct statement:- A.He is B.too intelligent C.to make a mistake. D.No error
Answer: D
10. Identify the correct statement:- A.The single biggest gainer in this process B.was ITCs Gold Flake Kings sales are estimated C.to have moved up from 50 million to 200 million sticks per month during 1987 and last year. D.No error
Answer: D
11. Read the comprehension and answer the questions that follow:A spate of soul-searching is guaranteed by two major anniversaries that loom this year: the abolition of the slave trade in the British empire in 1807, and the Act of Union of England and Scotland in 1707. Both will feed into Britain's nagging sense of self-doubt: who are we? As the debates around integrated and multi-culturalism show no sign of flagging, both anniversaries will be mind for their contemporary relevance. Television programmes, books, ceremonies, conferences, and newspaper supplements have been in the planning for months. Some might regard this self-referentialism as tedious; they might advocate an apology for the slave trade and let's be done with 2007's anniversaries. But our reckoning with British history has been so limited that these two anniversaries provide us with a good opportunity for an overdue reality check.Any chance of reinventing a plausible national identity now (as many are keen to do) is only possible if we develop a much better understanding of how our nation behaved in the past and how nationalisms (English, Scottish, and British) were elaborately created over the past few hundred years - and how incomplete and fragile that process always was. The coincidence of these two anniversaries is fortuitous. The abolition of the slave trade is a painful reminder of British imperial history, which we have, incredible, managed to largely forget. Who remembers the Bengal famine or Hola camp, the empire's opium trade with China or our invention of concentration camps in the Boer war? We too easily overlook how empire was a linchpin to British national identity, vital to welding Scotland and England together. Indeed, historian Linda Colley suggests three ingredients for British identity: "Great Britain is an invented nation that was not founded on the suppression of older loyalties so much as superimposed on them, and that was heavily dependent for its raison d'etre on a broadly Protestant culture, on the treat and tonic of recurrent war, especially war with France, and on the triumphs, profits and Otherness represented by a massive overseas empire." These three props for Britishness have collapsed: Protestant Christianity has declined sharply, war with France is the pastime only of a few drunken football fans, and the empire is no more. No wonder Britishness is no the decline; over the past couple of decades, people have become increasingly likely to define themselves in polls as English or Scottish rather than British. This is the social trend in defining identity that politicians such as Gordon Brown watch closely. Could this re-emergence of the older loyalties to which Ms Colley refers have political consequences? Could the Scottish National Party translate that into significant electoral gains in the Scottish elections only a few days after the official commemoration of the Act of Union in May? It's not just the Scots who could decide they've had enough of the English - the feeling could become mutual. The grumbles are getting louder about Scottish MPs who vote on legislation affecting the English and the disproportionate amount of public spending swallowed up by the Scots. Mr Brown clearly has a vested interest in stilling such complaints. He's been at the forefront of an establishment attempt to redefine Britishness on the grounds of "common values" such as fair play and tolerance. Who is going to define Englishness? Julian Baggini has a stab at it in a book to be published in March, Welcome to Every town: A Journey into the English Mind. He spent six months living in Rotherham to get beyond the metropolitan, liberal elite's perceptions of Englishness and establish what most people (that is, the white working class) understand by their Englishness. Parochial, tightly knit, focused on family and local communities; nostalgic, fearful of the future and insecure; a dogged belief in common sense: these are his conclusions. Mr Baggini confesses to feeling that his six months in Rotherham was like visiting a foreign country, and no doubt many of the people he met would regard six months in London as profoundly alienating. How do you weld national identities out of global metropolises disconnected from hinterland? Englishness is riven with huge regional and class divides. The stakes are high - for example, a rising British National Party vote, a fear of asylum, and hostility to Islam. The anniversary of the Act of union will provide a stage for all this to be played out. It's just as painful a commemoration for the English as for the Scottish. It required one nation to lose its sovereignty and the other its identity. According to the passage, the two major anniversaries will A.give an impetus to the questioning of British national identity B.set the Britons thinking who they really are. C.be just another occasion to raise the issue of British national identity. D.be just another occasion to give rise to a debate on multiculturalism
Answer: A
12. According to Linda Colley, Great Britain owes its nation-state concept to A.ceding of its territory by Scotland to England B.a shared relation of race, religion and economy. C.what can today be seen as a concept of free trade area D.commonality of interest between its constituents
Answer: D
13. Going by the passage, which of the following may instill a sense of national identity among the Britains ? A.The return of Catholics to the Protestant fold B.Britain going to war with Germany C.Britain going to war as an Allied force D.Regular football matches between British and French clubs
Answer: B
14. According to the facts stated in the passage, if England and Scotland decide to split, A.it is the former that stands to gain. B.it is the latter that stands to gain. C.it will be a win-win situation. D.it will be a lose-lose situation.
Answer: A
15. According to the passage, the post-modern mind views imperialism as A.something that was necessary in the context of the times. B.a thing of the past which need not be mentioned further. C.a blot on the history of mankind D.a concept relevant even in the present times, given the inability of the developing countries to catch up with the West.
Answer: C
16. S1: Moncure Conway devoted his life to two great objects freedom of thought, and freedom of the individual. P : They threaten both kinds of freedom. Q : But something also has been lost. R : There are now dangers, somewhat different in form from those of the past ages. S : In regard to both these objects, something has been gained since his time. S6: Unless a vigorous and vigilant public opinion can be aroused in defence of them, there will be much less of both a hundred years hence then there is now. The Proper sequence should be: A. PQRS B. QSPR C. SQRP D. RSPQ
Answer: C
17. S1: Satyajit Ray made several films for children. P : Later film makers have followed his lead. Q : Today other nations are making the children's film in a big way. R : This was at a time when no director considered children as potential audience. S : Ray was, thus, a pioneer in the field. S6: But today few think of Ray as a maker of children's films. The Proper sequence should be: A. PSRQ B. RSQP C. RSPQ D. SQRP
Answer: C
18. S1: The December dance and music season in Madras is like the annual tropical cyclone. P : A few among the new aspirants dazzle witht he colour of youth, like fresh saplings. Q : It rains an abundance of music for over a fortnight. R : Thick clouds expectation charge the atmosphere with voluminous advertisements. S : At the end of it one is left with the feeling that the music of only those artists seasoned by careful nurturing, stands tall like well-routed trees. S6: Many a hastily planed shrub gets washed away in the storm. The Proper sequence should be: A.RQPS B. QRPS C. RQSP D. QRSP
Answer: B
19. S1: Politeness is not a quality possessed by only one nation or race. P : One may observe that a man of one nation will remove his hat or fold his hands by way of greetings when he meets someone he knows. Q : A man of another country will not to do so. R : It is a quality to be found among all peoples and nations in every corner of the earth. S : Obviously, each person follows the custom of his particular country. S6: In any case, we should not mock at others habits. The Proper sequence should be: A. RPQS B. RPSQ C. PRQS D. QPRS
Answer: B
20. S1: While crossing a busy road, we should obey the policeman on duty. P : We should always cross the road at the zebra crossing. Q : We must look to the signal lights and cross the road only when the road is clear. R : If there are no signal lights at the crossing, we should look to the right, then to left and again the right before crossing the road. S : If the road is not clear we should wait. S6: We should never run while crossing the road. The Proper sequence should be: A. PSRQ B. PQRS C. RQSP D. QRPS
Answer: D
21. Read each sentence to find if there is any grammatical error in it. I shall (A)/ ring him(B) / tomorrow(C) / in the afternoon(D) A. A B. B C. C D. D
Answer: B
22. I enjoyed(A) / during my(B) / stay in(C) / England(D) A.A B.B C.C D.D
Answer: A
23. Find the Antonym of the word: EXODUS A.Arrival B.Home-coming C.Return D.Restoration
Answer: A
24. Find the antonym of the word:- REPRESS A.Inhibit B.Liberate C.Curb D.Quell
Answer: B
25. Find the synonym of the word: REPERCUSSION A.Clever reply B.Recollection C.Remuneration D.Reaction
Answer: D
26. In how many ways can a delegation of 4 professor and 3 students be constituted from 8 professor and 5 students, if balamurli an Arts students refuses to be in the delegation when prof. Siddharth, the Science professor is included in it ? A.280 B.210 C.490 D.560
Answer: C
27. A ladder lies against a wall. The top of the ladder reaches 8 ft. above the ground. When the ladder slips two metres away from the wall, the top of the ladder touches the foot of the wall. The length of the ladder is A.8 B.15 C.17 D.10
Answer: C
Explanation:
When the top reaches 8 ft let the base reaches x ft from the base of the wall. Let length of ladder be l. x^2+8^2= l^2 According to question, l = x+2 or, x = l-2 (l-2)^2 + 64 = l^2 or, l =17
28. A takes 4 days to do a work. B takes twice as long as A. C takes twice as long as B and D takes twice as long as C. They are made in groups of two. One of the groups takes two third of the time taken by second pair. What is the combination of the first pair ? A. A,C B.A,D C.B,C D.B,D
Answer: B
29. A student got marks in the ratio 6:7:8:9:10 in five subjects having equal maximum marks. Totally, he scored 60% marks. In how many subjects, he got more than 50% ? A.3 B.4 C.5 D.None of these
Answer: B
30. Ram is having 158 coins of one rupee. He puts it in different bags, so that he can hand over the cash of any denomination required between Rs. 1 to Rs. 158. What is the least no. of bags required ? A.11 B.13 C.15 D.None of these
Answer: D
