PSPCL LDC / UDC (General) Practice Set – 1

We prepare this special practice set or sample paper of LDC / UDC according to New pattern of PSPCL. Last time (Previous year Paper Conducted by PSPCL) are very simple. But this year competition is very high and Exam will be difficult than Previous year Exam. 

20 Questions on Static + Current Affairs General Knowledge 10 Questions on Basic Computer Knowledge 25 Questions on Logical Reasoning 25 Questions on Numerical Aptitude

Q-1 The greatest number by which the product of three consecutive multiples of 3 is always
A) 54
B) 81
C) 162
D) 243

Q-2 The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to the second is 2:3 and that of the second to the third is 5:8, then the second number is
A) 10
B) 17
C) 25
D) 30

Q-3 A merchant marks his goods up by 75% above his cost price. What is the maximum % discount that he can offer so that he ends up selling at no profit or loss?
A) 75%
B) 46.67%
C) 300%
D) 42.85%

Q-4 Average of 10 matches is 32, How many runs one should should score to increase his average by 4 runs.
A) 70
B) 76
C) 78
D) 80

Q-5 Six years ago, the ratio of the ages of Kunal and Sagar was 6:5, Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 11:10. What is Sagar age at present
A) 10 years
B) 12 years
C) 14 years
D) 16 years

Q-6 For what value of ‘m’ will the quadratic equation x2 + mx + 4 = 0 have real and equal roots?
A) 4
B) -4
C) 4 or -4
D) 16

Q-7 Given that on 27th February 2003 is Thursday. What was the day on 27th February 1603?
A) Monday
B) Thursday
C) Sunday
D) Tuesday

Q-8 4 men and 6 women finish a job in 8 days, while 3 men and 7 women finish it in 10 days. In how many days will 10 women working together finish it ?
A) 30 days
B) 40 days
C) 50 days
D) 60 days

Q-9 A tank can be filled by two pipes A and B in 60 minutes and 40 minutes respectively. How many minutes will it take to fill the tank from empty state if B is used for the first half time and then A and B fill it together for the other half.
A) 15 mins
B) 20 mins
C) 25 mins
D) 30 mins

Q-10 On a sum of money, simple interest for 2 years is Rs 660 and compound interest is Rs 696.30, the rate of interest being the same in both cases.
A) 8%
B) 9%
C) 10%
D) 11%

Q-11 An athlete runs 200 meters in 24 seconds. His speed is ?
A) 10 km/hr
B) 17 k/hr
C) 27 km/hr
D) 30 km/hr

Q-12 If the length of a rectangle is increased by 30% and the width of the rectangle is decreased by 0%, then the area of the rectangle ________
A) Decreases by 4%
B) Increases by 4%
C) Increases by 9%
D) Decreased by 9%

Q-13 What should come in place of both x in the equation Y/128 = 162/Y
A) 12
B) 14
C) 144
D) 196

Q-14 What is the probability that a two digit number selected at random will be a multiple of ‘3’ and not a multiple of ‘5’?s
A) 2/15
B) 4/15
C) 1/15
D) 4/90

Q-15 A man’s speed with the current is 20 kmph and speed of the current is 3 kmph. The Man’s speed against the current will be
A) 11 kmph
B) 12 kmph
C) 14 kmph
D) 17 kmph

Q-16 There was simple interest of Rs. 4016.25 on a principal amount at the rate of 9%p.a. in 5 years. Find the principal amount
A) Rs 7925
B) Rs 8925
C) Rs 7926
D) Rs 7925

Q-17 How many litres of water should be added to a 30 litre mixture of milk and water containing milk and water in the ratio of 7 : 3 such that the resultant mixture has 40% water in it?
A) 7 litres
B) 10 litres
C) 5 litres
D) None of these

Q-18 Shyam can do a job in 20 days, Ram in 30 days and Singhal in 60 days. If Shyam is helped by Ram and Singhal every 3rd day, how long will it take for them to complete the job?
A) 12 days
B) 16 days
C) 15 days
D) 10 days

Q-19 I travel the first part of my journey at 40 kmph and the second part at 60 kmph and cover the total distance of 240 km to my destination in 5 hours. How long did the first part of my journey last?
A) 4 hours
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 2 hours 24 minutes

Q-20 A trader makes a profit equal to the selling price of 75 articles when he sold 100 of the articles. What % profit did he make in the transaction?
A) 33.33%
B) 75%
C) 300%
D) 150%

Q-21 A, B and C enter into a partnership investing Rs 35000, Rs 45000 and Rs 55000 resp. The respective share of A,B and C in an annual profit of Rs 40500 are.
A) Rs. 11500, Rs. 13500, Rs. 16500
B) Rs. 10500, Rs. 12500, Rs. 16500
C) Rs. 10500, Rs. 13500, Rs. 15500
D) Rs. 10500, Rs. 13500, Rs. 16500

Q-22 Rajesh is 10 years younger to Baskar. 10 years back, Rajesh’s age was two-thirds that of Baskar’s. How old is Baskar now?
A) 30
B) 40
C) 20
D) 16

Q-23 One-fourth of a number is 17. What will 45% of that number be?
A) 51
B) 45.4
C) 37.4
D) 30.6

Q-24 Two trains are running in opposite directions in the same speed. The length of each train is 120 meter. If they cross each other in 12 seconds, the speed of each train (in km/hr) is
A) 30 Km/hr
B) 36 Km/hr
C) 80 Km/hr
D) 90 Km/hr

Q-25 Find the odd man out.
1, 4, 9, 16, 20, 36, 49
A) 1
B) 9
C) 20
D) 49

Q-26 In a certain code ‘GEAR’ is written as ‘5@3©’ and ‘MOVE’ is written as ‘7$9@’. How is ‘ROAM’ written in that code ?
A)©S37
B)©3$7
C)@$37
D)©$57

Q-27 If TOUR is written in a certain code as 1234, CLEAR as 56784 and SPARE as 90847, what will be the 5thdigit for SCULPTURE in the same code ?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 0

Q-28 Find the missing number.

A) 22
B) 18
C) 16
D) 24

Q-29 Find the value of ?
6, 13, 28, 59, ?, 249.
A) 124
B) 122
C) 120
D) 118

Q-30 If South-East becomes North and South becomes North-East and all the rest directions are changed in the same manner, the what will be the direction for West ?
A) North-East
B) North-West
C) South-East
D) South-West

Q-31 When the digit 5 is on the bottom then which number will be on its upper surface?

A) 1
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6

Q-32 Which one will replace the question mark ?

A) 18
B) 12
C) 9
D) 6

Q-33 FAG, GAF, HAI, IAH, ____
A) JAK
B) HAL
C) HAK
D) JAI

Q-34 If 1st October is Sunday, then 1st November will be
A) Wednesday
B) Friday
C) Sunday
D) Monday

Q-35 Nitin ranks 18th in a class of 49 students. What is rank from the last ?
A) 31
B) 18
C) 32
D) 19

Q-36 Odd one out
A) Physics
B) Chemistry
C) Geography
D) Zoology

Directions (Q.No. 37-41)

Study the following figure and answer the questions given below.

Q-37 How many doctors are neither artists nor players ?
A) 17
B) 5
C) 10
D) 30

Q-38 How many doctors are both players and artists ?
A) 22
B) 8
C) 3
D) 30

Q-39 How many artists are players ?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 25
D) 16

Q-40 How many players are neither artists nor doctors ?
A) 25
B) 17
C) 5
D) 10

Q-41 How many artists are neither players nor doctors ?
A) 10
B) 17
C) 30
D) 15

Q-42 In a code Report is denoted by PRETOR then PERSON is denoted ___?
A) REPNSO
B) RPENOS
C) RSONPE
D) PRENSO

Q-43 On seeing in the mirror the clock is showing the time as 8:35. what is the actual time?
A) 8:35
B) 3:25
C) 8:25
D) 4:25

Q-44 Choose the correct mirror image of the given figure (X) from amongst the four alternatives.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Directions (Q.No. 45-47) Study the information and answer questions In a certain code language.
‘economics is not money’ is written as ‘ka la ho ga’
‘demand and supply economies’ is written as ‘mo ta pa ka’
‘money makes only part’ is written as ‘zi la ne ki’
‘demand makes supply economics’ is written as ‘zi mo ka ta’
Q-45. What is the code for ‘money’ in the given code language?
A) ga
B) mo
C) pa
D) la

Q-46. What is the code for ‘supply’ in the given code language?
A) Only ta
B) Only mo
C) Either pa or mo
D) Either mo or ta

Q-47. What may be the possible code for ‘demand only more’ in the given code language?
A) xi ne mo
B) mo zi ne
C) ki ne mo
D) mo zi ki

Q-48 Selected Possible Answer
a b c _ b b c _ b c _ a b c a a _ c a b
A) a b a c
B) a a b c
C) a b c b
D) a a c b

Q-49 Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of Figure (Z).

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Q-50 In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘OPTICAL’ be arranged so that the vowels always come together?
A) 610
B) 720
C) 825
D) 920

Directions (Q-51 to Q-54): Read the following passage and answer the questions below it.

The concept of ‘creative society’ refers to a phase of development of a society in which a large number of potential contradictions become articulate and active. This is most evident when oppressed social groups get politically mobilised and demand their rights.
The upsurge of the peasants and tribals, the movements for regional autonomy and selfdetermination, the environmental movements, and the women’s movements in the developing -eountries are signs of emergence of creative society in contemporary times. The forms of social movements and their intensity may vary from country to country and place to place within a country. But the very presence of movements for social transformation in various spheres of a society indicates the emergence of a creative society in a country.

Q-51. What does the author imply by “creative society” ?
1. A society where diverse art forms and literary writings seek incentive.
2. A society where social inequalities are accepted as the norm.
3. A society where a large number of contradictions are recognised.
4. A society where the exploited and the oppressed groups grow conscious of their human rights and upliftment.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 4 only
C) 3 and 4
D) 2 and 4

Q-52 What according to the passage are the manifestations of social movements ?
1. Aggressiveness and being incendiary.
2. Instigation by external forces.
3. Quest for social equality and individual freedom.
4. Urge for granting privileges and selfrespect to disparaged sections of the society.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q-53 With reference to the passage, consider the following statements :
1. To be a creative society, it is essential to have a variety of social movements.
2. To be a creative society, it is imperative to have potential contradictions and conflicts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q-54 Consider the following three statements :
1. Only students can participate in the race.
2. Some participants in the race are girls.
3. All girl participants in the race are invited for coaching.
Which one of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?
A) All participants in the race are invited for coaching.
B) All students are invited for coaching.
C) All participants in the race are students.
C) None of the statements A), B) and C) given above is correct.

Directions (Q-55 to Q-56) choose correct one word substitution)

Q-55 Murder of king or queen is called :
A) Matricide
B) Parricide
C) Regicide
D) Uxoricide

Q-56 The practise of having two wives or husbands at a time is called :
A) Adultery
B) Alimony
C) Bigamy
D) Celibacy

Directions (Q-57 to Q-58) choose synonyms

Q-57 Opulent
A) Poor
B) Begger
C) Rich
D) None of These

Q-58 Infatuate
A) Illusion
B) Manipulate
C) Decamp
D) none of these

Directions (Q-59 to Q-60) choose opposite meaning

Q-59 GARRULOUS
A) Frank
B) Reticent
C) Talkative
D) Loquacious

Q-60 FORTUITOUS
A) Soft spoken
B) Unlucky
C) Lucky
D) Hardworking

Directions (Q-61 to Q-63) Choose the alternative meaning of idiom/phrase

Q-61 To beg the question
A) To refer to
B) To take for granted
C) To raise objections
D) To be discussed

Q-62 To set one’s face against
A) To oppose with determination
B) To judge by appearence
C) To get out of difficulty
D.To look at one steadily

Q-63 fair and square
A) auhtorative
B) honest
C) business like
D) active

Directions (Q-64 to Q-67): Fill in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions

Q-64 There is a disturbing nexus……….politics and sports in India.
A) among
B) with
C) by
D) between

Q-65 Nitu’s marriage……….Deepak was tumultous.
A) to
B) with
C) between
D) of

Q-66. Baggage can be covered……….loss or accident during travel.
A) against
B) with
C) along
D) for

Q-67. Gita kept talking loudly oblivious……….the fact that it was the college library and not the student’s common room.
A) with
B) about
C) for
D) of

Directions (Q-68 to Q-70): Read the sentences given below and find out error

Q-68 I had /gone /to Calcutta /to deliver few good
A) I had
B) gone
C) to Calcutta
D) to deliver few good

Q-69 Being a fine day /we went /out for picnic /at Shimla.
A) Being a fine day
B) we went
C) out for picnic
D) at Shimla.

Q-70 Suman’s father is /more powerful and /more resourceful than her /childhood friend Meera.
A) Suman’s father is
B) more powerful and
C) more resourceful than her
D) childhood friend Meera.

Q-71 Who was the first Indian to become the member of British parliament?
A) Bankim Chandra Chaterjee
B) W C Banerjee
C) Dadabhai Naoroji
D) None of the above

Q-72 The total number of judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 18

Q-73. When did Mr. Attlee, Prime Minister of England, announce the transfer of power to the Indians ?
A) February, 1947
B) June, 1949
C) August, 1947
D) June, 1948

Q-74 Where is the head office of the International Labour Organization situated
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) Moscow
D) London

Q-75 Which type of the following soil type not found in the Punjab?
A) Desert soils
B) Loamy soils
C) Black soils
D) None of these

Q-76 Who was the Governor General at the time of Third Maratha war?
A) Lord Hestings
B) Lord Linlithgow
C) Lord Curzon
D) Lord Irwin

Q-77 A planet is moving around the sun in an elliptical orbit. Its speed is
A) Same at all points of the orbit
B) Maximum when it is farthest from the sun
C) Maximum when it is nearest to the sun
D) None of the above

Q-78 Among the following which one is not an ape
A) Gibbon
B) Urangutan
C) Gorilla
D) Langur

Q-79 Iconography is
A) Teachings by pictures and models.
B) Science of law
C) Study of human beauty
D) Study of liver

Q-80 Which one of the following is the softest?
A) Sodium
B) Iron
C) Aluminium
D) Copper

Q-81 In human body, the pancreas secretes its enzymes into which one of the following?
A) Stomach
B) Ileum
C) Jejunum
D) Duodenum

Q-82 Mohiniyattam is a classical dance of
A) Kerala
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Tamil Nadu

Q-84 About 80 % of Earth’s volume is found in which layer.
A) The outer core
B) The inner core
C) The Mantle
D) The Crust

Q-85 Which one among the following rays has minimum wavelength?
A) Cosmic rays
B) Gamma rays
C) X-rays
D) Ultra-violet rays

Q-86 Name the operation, which was launched for the missing children across the country?
A) Indhradhanush
B) Muskan
C) Umeewarra
D) Bal Dhanush

Q-87 Facebook has partnered with which company to create 100 Wi-Fi hotspots in rural India to drive digital penetration in the country?
A) Airtel
B) BSNL
C) MTNL
D) Huawei

Q-88 In addition to Haryana, name the other State, which formed a “Special Authority” to search for Saraswati river?
A) Rajasthan
B) Punjab
C) U.P.
D) Himachal Pradesh

Q-89 Who is defense minister of India?
A) Suresh Prabhu
B) Nitin Gadkari
C) Manohar Parikker
D) Veinkaiah Naidu

Q-90 Who among the following has won the men’s singles title of the Wimbledon tennis tournament 2015?
A) Roger Federer
B) Andy Murray
C) Novak Djokovic
D) Stan Wawrinka

Q-91 Except for the ___________ function, a formula with a logical function shows the word “TRUE” or “FALSE” as a result
A) IF
B) AND
C) OR
D) NOT

Q-92 A physical connection between the microprocessor memory and other parts of the microcomputer is known as 
A) Path
B) Address bus
C) Route
D) All of the above

Q-93 Formulas in Excel start with
A) %
B) =
C) +
D) &

Q-94 Computer provides database services to other, then it will be known as ?
A) Web server
B) Application server
C) Database server
D) FTP server

Q-95 UNIVAC is
A) Universal Automatic Computer
B) Universal Array Computer
C) Unique Automatic Computer
D) Unvalued Automatic Computer

Q-96 Which of the following statement is wrong?
A) Photoshop is a graphical design tool by Adobe
B) Linux is free and open source software
C) Linux is owned and sold by Microsoft
D) Windows XP is an operating system

Q-97 An error is also known as:
A) Bug
B) Debug
C) Cursor
D) Icon

Q-98 You can use drag-and-drop to embed excel worksheet data in a word document
A) By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing the Ctrl key
B) By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing Shift key
C) By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing Alt key
D) None of above

Q-99 Which of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
A) Laser printer
B) Ink jet printer
C) Plotter
D) Dot matrix printer

Q-100 What is the correct formula to round 29,128.6547 to the nearest hundred?
A) =ROUND(29,128.6547)
B) =ROUND(29,128.6547, 2)
C) =ROUND(29,128.6547, ‐2)
D) All is correct