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1.

The numbers are arranged in a sequence based on certain principle. Select the answer from the given four alternatives under each sequence.2, 3, 4, 4, 6, 12, 16, 12, 36,______?, 24 (1) 64 (2) 256 (3) 48 (4) 28

Answer»

Correct option is (2) 256

2.

There is a number series with one term missing shown by ‘?’. The term is given as one of the alternatives among four numbers given below it1. 1, 2 , 6, 15, 31, ? (A) 47 (B) 52 (C) 55 (D) 56 2. 11,23,48,99,?, 409 (A) 200 (B) 202 (C) 201 (D) 205 3. 8, 24, 12, 36, 18, 54, ? (A) 27 (B) 68 (C) 72 (D) 108 4. 2, 10, 26, 50, 82, ? (A) 110 (B) 112 (C) 120 (D) 122 5. 2,9,30,93 ?, 849 (A) 182 (B) 282 (C) 192 (D) 292 6. 0,6,24,60,120,210, ? (A) 240 (B) 290 (C) 336 (D) 504 7. 1,4,27,16, ?, 36, 343 (A) 64 (B) 125 (C) 121 (D) 216 8. 7,10,15,17,23,24,31,? (A) 31 (B) 34 (C) 33 (D) 35 9. 2,7,24,77,?,723 (A) 100 (B) 238 (C) 250 (D) 235 10. 134,245,356,467,? (A) 579 (B) 568 (C) 578 (D) 479

Answer»

1. (D) 56

2. (B) 202

3. (A) 27

4. (D) 122

5. (B) 282

6. (C) 336

7. (B) 125

8. (A) 31

9. (B) 238

10. (B) 568

3.

Set of elements with the following atomic numbers belongs to the same group 1) 24, 47, 42, 55 2) 11, 19, 27, 5 3) 12, 20, 4, 38 4) 9, 16, 35, 3

Answer»

3) 12, 20, 4, 38

4Be, 12Mg , 20Ca, 38Sr

4.

Choose alternative as the answer (Series of small letters)._ b _ a _ bb _ _ ab _ bbaa (1) abaaba (2) ababab (3) babbab (4) bbaabb

Answer»

Correct option is (3) babbab

5.

What will be in the place of (/)(A) 33 (B) 145 (C) 135 (D) 18

Answer»

Correct option is (C) 135

6.

In the number series given below, one number is missing. Each series is followed by five alternatives (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5). One of them is the right answer. Identify and indicate it as per the “instructions”.1, 11, 35, 79, ..... (1) 81 (2) 93 (3) 149 (4) 124 (5) 136

Answer»

Correct option is (3) 149

7.

If PRIVATE is coded as 1234567 and RISK is coded as 2398, how is RIVETS coded ? (1) 234679 (2) 243769 (3) 234769 (4) 234976

Answer»

Correct option is (3) 234769

8.

The numbers are arranged in a sequence based on certain principle. Select the answer from the given four alternatives under each sequence.14, 24, 41, 65, 96,__________? (1) 134 (2) 124 (3) 144 (4) 154

Answer»

Correct option is (1) 134

9.

There is missing number shown by question mark (?). This term is one of the four alternatives given below the questions. Choose the correct alternative.1. 5, 6, 10, 19, 35, ? (A) 55 (B) 60 (C) 51 (D) 71 2. 6, 13, 29, 63, ? (A) 126 (B) 113 (C) 128 (D) 133 3. 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, ? (A) 256 (B) 228 (C) 512 (D) 192 4. 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, 65, ? (A) 130 (B) 98 (C) 129 (D) 132 5. 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ? (A) 48 (B) 38 (C) 36 (D) 56 6. 2, 4, 12, 48, 240, ? (A) 1440 (B) 1200 (C) 480 (D) 960 7. 15, 18, 111, 114, 117, ? (A) 125 (B) 123 (C) 121 (D) 120 8. 33, 44, 35, ? , 37, 46, 39, 47.... (A) 36 (B) 47 (C) 45 (D) 48 9. 41, 42, 50, 77, 141, ? (A) 248 (B) 266 (C) 423 (D) 218 10. 4, 6, 10, 16, 24, ? (A) 30 (B) 40 (C) 36 (D) 34 11. B, D, G, I, ? , N ...... (A) L (B) M (C) K (D) J 12. A, CD, GHI, ?, UVWXY (A) NOPQ (B) MNO (C) MNOP (D) NOPQ

Answer»

1. (B) 60

2. (D) 133

3. (A) 256

4. (C) 129

5. (B) 38

6. (A) 1440

7. (D) 120

8. (C) 45

9. (B) 266

10. (D) 34

11. (A) L

12. (C) MNOP

10.

If Z = 2197 and R = 729. How would J be written in that code ? (1) 216 (2) 124 (3) 512 (4) 125

Answer»

Correct option is (4) 125

11.

In the number series given below , on e number is missing. Each series is followed by five alternative answers (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). One of them is the right answer. Identify and indicate it asperthe "Instructions". 1. 0, 10, 34, 78, .......... (1) 135 (2) 148 (3) 156 (4) 102 (5) 124 2. 7, 31, 211, ............ 1 ) 2 3 1 1 2 ) 2211 (3) 2561 (4) 2781 (5) 2111 3. 24, 60, 96, 132, ......... (1) 126 2) 152 3) 144 (4) 168 (5) 135 4. 7,6, 10, 27, 104, …… (1) 520 2) 420 (3) 515 (4) 525 (5) 456 5. 1, 5, 15, 34, 65, ........... (1) 1112) 125 3) 117 4) 126 5) 105

Answer»

1. (2) 148

2. (1) 2 3 1 1

3. (4) 168

4. (3) 515

5. (1) 111

12.

There are two words separated by ‘:’ and other two separated from the first two by the symbol ‘::’, find the relation between two sets of words and select one word from the right side of ‘:’ which have the same relation as left set of word of ‘::’ .1. Lion : Roar :: Ass : ? (A) Trumpet (B) Bray (C) Bark (D) Howl 2. Ocean ; Water :: Glacier : ? (A) Mountain (B) Cave (C) Ice (D) Refrigerator 3. Arc : Circle :: Line segment : ? (A) Sphere (B) Ellipse (C) Point (D) Square 4. Court : Justice :: School : ? (A) Student (B) Teacher (C) Education (D) Building 5. Protein : Growth :: Carbohydrates : ? (A) Immunity (B) Resistance (C) Diseases (D) Energy 6. USA : Congress :: Iran : ? (A) Cortes (B) Althing (C) Majlis (D) Storting 7. Country : President :: State : ? (A) Chief Minister (B) Minister of State (C) Speaker (D) Governor8. AB : ZY :: CD : ? A) UV (B) WX (C) VU (D) XW 9. 42 : 56 :: 110 : ? (A) 148 (B) 132 (C) 132 (D) 124

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1. (B) Bray

2. (C) Ice

3. (D) Square

4. (C) Education

5. (D) Energy

6. (C) Majlis

7. (D) Governor

8. (D) XW

9.(C) 132

13.

Numbers are placed in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in figure is indicated by the interrogation sign(?). Find out the correct alternative to replace the question mark and indicate your answer(1)(A) 1 (B) 731 (C) 1625 (D) 2031(2)(A) 6 (B) 9 (C) 12 (D) 18(3)(A) 72 (B) 73 (C) 74 (D) 75(4)(A) 16 A (B) 20B (C) 22D (D) 24C(5)(A) 414 (B) 424 (C) 441 (D) 484

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(1) (D) 2031

(2) (B) 9

(3) (B) 73

(4) (D) 24C

(5) (C) 441

14.

Numbers are placed in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in figure is indicated by the interrogation sign(?). Find out the correct alternative to replace the question mark and indicate your answer(1)(A) 146 (B) 126 (C) 175 (D) 185(2)(A) 18 (B) 33 (C) 135 (D) 145(3)(A) 117 (B) 115 (C) 127 (D) 112(4)(A) 13 (B) 16 (C) 15 (D) 17(5)(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5

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(1) (D) 185

(2) (C) 135

(3) (A) 117

(4) (B) 16

(5) (A) 2

15.

Numbers are placed in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in figure is indicated by the interrogation sign(?). Find out the correct alternative to replace the question mark and indicate your answer(1)(A) 77 (B) 78 (C) 86 (D) 88(2)(A) 185 (B) 165 (C) 175 (D) 195(3)(A) 46 (B) 42 (C) 43 (D) 44(4)(A) J (B) K (C) S (D) P

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(1) (C) 86

(2) (A) 185

(3) (A) 46

(4) (B) K

16.

Numbers are placed in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in figure is indicated by the interrogation sign(?). Find out the correct alternative to replace the question mark and indicate your answer(1)(A) 22 (B) 32 (C) 30 (D) 23(2)(A) 120 (B) 0130 (C) 140 (D) 150(3)(A) 20 (B) 18 (C) 16 (D) 14(4)(A) 9 (B) 8 (C) 1 (D) 7(5)(A) 51 (B) 61 (C) 63 (D) 54

Answer»

(1) (B) 32

(2) (B) 0130

(3) (C) 16

(4) (A) 9

(5) (C) 63

17.

The letters in a word are replaced by certain other letters according to a specific rule to form its code. Answer the following questions accordingly.1. In a certain code “NEW YORK” is written as 111, how “NEW JERSEY” will be written in that code ? 1) 104 2) 124 3) 134 4) 114 2. In a certain code “MADRAS” is coded as NBESBT, how “BOMBAY” will be coded in that code ? 1) CPNCBX 2) CPNCBZ 3) CPOCBZ 4) CQOCBZ 3. If a “WORD” is coded as 2135184, then how “SIMPLE” will be coded in that code ? 1) 1991316123 2) 1991316124 3) 1991316125 4) 1991316126 4. In a certain code language “La Ka Ta” means “go and swim” and “Ne La Se” means “you swim here” and “Pe Ke Ne Ta” means “he and you go”. Which of the following is the code for “here” in that code ? 1) Se 2) Ne 3) Ke 4) Ta 5. If E is coded as V, D is coded as Q, N is coded as Z, G is coded as T, R is coded as I and A is coded as M. Which of the following will be the correct form of word “DANGER” ? 1) QMZIIV 2) QMZTIV 3) QMZITV 4) QMZTVI

Answer»

1. 2) 124

Assign numbers to alphabets and add them.

2. 2) CPNCBZ

Replace each alphabet in BOMBAY with the next alphabet.

3. 3) 1991316125

Replace each alphabet with is number.

4. 3) 1991316125

Swim – La, you – Ne. So here is Se.

5. 4) QMZTVI

D → Q, N → Z, G → T, E→ V, R → I.

18.

Numbers are placed in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in figure is indicated by the interrogation sign(?). Find out the correct alternative to replace the question mark and indicate your answer(1)(A) 9 (B) 7 (C) 5 (D) 3(2)(A) 8 (B) 9 (C) 4 (D) 7(3)(A) K7 (B) M8 (C) K6 (D) M7(4)(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 4(5)(A) 10 (B) 14 (C) 8 (D) 6

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(1) (D) 3

(2) (C) 4

(3) (C) K6

(4) (C) 6

(5) (A) 10

19.

In each question below is given a group of digits followed by four conbinations of letters or symbols numbered (1), (2), (3), and (4). You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of digits based on the coding system and the conditions given below and mark the number of that combination as your answer.Conditions: 1) If the first digit is odd and the last digit is even, the codes for the first and last digits are to be interchanged. 2) If both the first and last digits are even, both are to be coded as*. 3) If both the first and last digits are odd, both are to be coded as $.1. What is the code of 215349 ? 1) RAPK%# 2) *APK%$ 3) SAPK%$ 4) #APK%R 2. What is the code of 671254 ? 1) @MA#P% 2) *MA#PS 3) *MA#P* 4) %MA#P# 3. What is the code of 813469 ? 1) RA%@D 2) DAK%@R 3) DAP%@R 4) /AK%@* 4. What is the code of 794821 ? 1) MR%D#A 2) AR%D#M 3) M%RD#R 4) $R%D#$ 5. What is the code of 591426 ? 1) @RA%#P 2) PRA%#@ 3) @AR%#P 4) $RA%#*

Answer»

1. 4) #APK%R

No change in codes

2. 3) *MA#P*

First and last even, so first and last digit codes are to be coded as *

3. 2) DAK%@R

No change in codes.

4. 4) $R%D#$

First and last odd, so they should to be coded as $.

5. 1) @RA%#P

First even and last add, so codes to be interchanged.

20.

Numbers are placed in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in figure is indicated by the interrogation sign(?). Find out the correct alternative to replace the question mark and indicate your answer(1)(A) 8 (B) 7 (C) 9 (D) 6(2)(A) 7 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 5(3)(A) 4 / 3 (B) 3 / 2 (C) 5 / 4 (D) 3 /4(4)(A) 72 (B) 68 (C) 100 (D) 120(5)(A) IJ18 (B) JL12 (C) JK24 (D) JL22

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(1) (C) 9

(2) (A) 7

(3) (C) 5 / 4

(4) (C) 100

(5) D) JL22

21.

Numbers are lace in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in vacant which is indicated as (?). Find out the correct alternative for the vacant place and write its number against the proper question number on your answer sheet(1)(1) 20 (2) 57 (3) 28 (4) 46(2)(1) 49 (2) 64 (3) 89 (4) 120(3)(1) 25 (2) 52 (3) 21 (4) 12

Answer»

(1) (4)

(15 x 4) - 14

(2) (2) 64

(1 + 4 + 2)2

(3) (1) 25

(7 x 3) + (7- 3)

22.

Numbers are lace in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in vacant which is indicated as (?). Find out the correct alternative for the vacant place and write its number against the proper question number on your answer sheet(1)(1) 3 (2) 6 (3) 8 (4) 10(2)(1) 19 (2) 13 (3) 7 (4) 4(3)(1) 4 (2) 6 (3) 8 (4) 10

Answer»

(1) (2) 6

15 + 14 + 7 = 2√36 = 6

(2) (3) 7

(7 x 7) ÷ 7

(3) (3) 8

(13 + 5 - 2) ÷2 

23.

Numbers are lace in figure on the basis of some rules. One place in vacant which is indicated as (?). Find out the correct alternative for the vacant place and write its number against the proper question number on your answer sheet(1)(1) 4 (2) 7 (3) 5 (4) 8(2)(1) 6 (2) 7 (3) 8 (4) 9(3)(1) 18 (2) 28 (3) 38 (4) 48(4)(1) 15 (2) 12 (3) 10(4) 8

Answer»

(1) (3) 5

5 x 2 = 10 x 5 = 50

(2) (4) 9

3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 18 ⇒ 1 + 8 = 9

(3) (3) 38

( 17 x 4 ) - ( 6 x 5 )

(4) (4) 8

[ ( 6 ÷ 1 ) + ( 9 ÷ 18 ) ]

24.

Three terms (figure) are alike in some way. One term(figure) is different from three others. Find out the correct term which is different from three others and write its alternative number of your answer sheet against the proper question number(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)

Answer»

(1) (4)

(2) (4)

(3) (2)

(4) (3)

(5) (4)

25.

Read carefully the information and find out the correct alternative for each question- Ramesh likes to study Hindi, English and Maths. Suresh likes to study Science, English and Hindi. Ahmad like to study English, Maths and Geography. Bobby likes to study Maths, Science and Hindi. Gopal likes to study only Hindi. 1. Which subject is liked by most of the boys? (1) Science (2) English (3) Hindi (4) Maths 2. How many boys like English? (1) One (2) Two (3) Three (4) Five 3. How many boys like Science? (1) One (2) Two (3) Three (4) Five 4. Which subject is liked by least of the boys? (1) Geography (2) English (3) Science (4) Maths 5. How many boys like Maths? (1) Four (2) Three (3) Two (4) One

Answer»

1. (3) Hindi

Hind → R, S, B, G 

English  R, S, A 

Mathematics → R, A, B 

Science → S, B 

Geography → A

2. (3) Three

Hind → R, S, B, G 

English → R, S, A 

Mathematics → R, A, B 

Science → S, 

B Geography → A

3. (2) Two

Hind → R, S, B, G 

English → R, S, A 

Mathematics → R, A, B 

Science → S, B 

Geography → A

4. (1) Geography

Hind → R, S, B, G 

English → R, S, A 

Mathematics → R, A, B 

Science → S, 

B Geography → A

5. (2) Three

Hind → R, S, B, G 

English → R, S, A 

Mathematics → R, A, B 

Science → S, B 

Geography → A

26.

In which language the earlier Buddhist literature was written? (A) Hindi (B) Sanskrit (C) Magadhi (D) Pali

Answer»

Correct option is  (D) Pali

27.

From which language the word “Monsoon” has been derived? (A) Hindi (B) Arabic (C) German (D) English

Answer»

Correct option is (B) Arabic

28.

The letters in column I are coded in the form of numbers. Which are written in column II, but the order of numbers is different. Read carefully code of letters. Find out correct answer in given alternative and write its alternative number against the corresponding question number on your answer sheet-Column-IColumn-IIC J L359E J P092P C K304K N D478N E V7211. What will be code of K N P – (1) 870 (2) 327 (3) 951 (4) 4702. What will be code of C J E – (1) 123 (2) 392 (3) 724 (4) 8033. What will be code of L J K – (1) 270 (2) 903 (3) 594 (4) 7414. What will be code of P V D – (1) 018 (2) 372 (3) 209 (4) 7435. If in certain code language E J N P is written as C G J K. What will be code of C H L R in same language- (1) A D H N (2) B E J M (3) E J I O (4) A E H M6. If in certain code language G L R T is written as 14. What will be code of C H N S in same language. (1) 13 (2) 11 (3) 17 (4) 19

Answer»

1. (4) 470

2. (2) 392

3. (3) 594

4. (1) 018

5. (4) A E H M

6. (3) 17

29.

Read the information carefully, and find out the correct answer from the four alternative and write its alternative number on your answer  Dinesh opted Sanskrit, Science and Hindi, Ganesh opted English, Mathematics and Hindi, Umesh opted English Science and Hindi. Nita opted Sanskrit Science and Hindi. While Gita opted English, Sanskrit and Hindi. Then answer the following question. 1. Which subject opted by the most students- (1) Sanskrit (2) Science (3) Hindi (4) English2. Which subject opted by the least student- (1) Science (2) Mathematics (3) English (4) Sanskrit3. How many student opted sanskrit subject- (1) 2 (2) 4 (3) 5 (4) 3

Answer»

1. (3) Hindi

2. (2) Mathematics

3. (4) 3

30.

In given question some symbols are missing shown by (-). The missing symbols are given in proper sequence as one of the four alternatives given under each question. Find out the correct alternative and write number on the answer sheet against the question number1. - C P - D - P - D C – I (1) D I C I P (2) E I C P D (3) I D P C D (4) P C I D C2. - - J - V - J W - U - - (1) W U V U V U J (2) V W U V W U J (3) V U W U V J W (4) J V U V J V J3. - - J – F – J M – S J (1) S F M S F S (2) F S M S F M (3) M F S S F M (4) F M S M S F4. - - K – E – K X – P – X(1) P E X E P K (2) P K E X E K (3) K E P E X K (4) E P X P E K5. - F S – G – S – G F – L (1) G L F L S (2) L G F L S (3) S G L F L (4) F L G S F

Answer»

1. (1) D I C I P

2. (3) V U W U V J W

3. (2) F S M S F M

4. (4) E P X P E K

5. (1) G L F L S

31.

The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about: (1) 25 meter (2) 2.5 cm (3) 25 cm (4) 2.5 meter

Answer»

Correct option is (3) 25 cm

32.

……….. is a dark muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil. (A) cornea (B) retina (C) Iris (D) Crystalline lens

Answer»

Correct option is (C) Iris

33.

Who appoints the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission? (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Chief Justice of India (4) Vice President

Answer»

(1) President

34.

In a democracy Sovereignty resides in the - (A) President (B) Parliament (C) Prime Minister (D) People

Answer»

Correct answer is (D) People 

35.

Who is the constitutional head of India? (A) King (B) Queen (C) Prime Minister (D) President

Answer»

Correct option is (D) President

36.

Pick the odd item from the following sets.(A) King (B) Queen (C) Princess (D) Labourer

Answer»

(D) Labourer

37.

IMF stands for (1) Inland Maintenance Force (2) International Military Force (3) International Monetary Fund(4) Indian Monetary Factor

Answer»

(3) International Monetary Fund 

38.

The act of Union between England and _____ resulted in the formation of the United Kingdom of the Great Britain. (A) Northern Ireland (B) Wales (C) Scotland (D) Jersey

Answer»

Correct option is (C) Scotland

39.

The term ‘tithe’ stands for (1) Tax levied by the Church (2) Tax levied by the state (3) Tax levied by the feudal lord (4) Tax on animal

Answer»

(1) Tax levied by the Church

40.

The reason for call off of civil disobedience movement by Gandhiji was ____ (1) Chauri Chaura incident (2) Non willingness of the people (3) Gandhi-Irwin pact (4) Announcement of a vague offer of dominion status by the British government

Answer»

(3) Gandhi-Irwin pact

41.

Tithe means _____ (1) Tax paid directly to the state (2) Tax levied by Dukes (3) Tax levied by church (4) None of these

Answer»

(3) Tax levied by church

42.

In 1971 with which country India made traty? (A) China (B) Pakistan (C) Russia (D) America

Answer»

Correct option is (C) Russia

43.

‘Gaddis Tribe’ are natives of ____ (1) Himachal Pradesh (2) West Bengal (3) Kerala (4) Madhya Pradesh

Answer»

(1) Himachal Pradesh

44.

Who was the promoter of non-aligned movement of India? (A) Lalbahadur Shashtri (B) Dr. Radhakarishnan (C) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (D) Shrimati Indira Gandhi

Answer»

(C) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

45.

Which state is related to Kathak Dance? (A) Asam (B) Kerala (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Orissa

Answer»

(C) Uttar Pradesh

46.

The work by Amir Khusro is_____ (A) Padmawat (B) Ashikan (C) Raghuvamsha (D) Swapnavasanhattam

Answer»

Correct option is (B) Ashikan

47.

Sudden heritable change1) Recombination 2) Mutation 3) Natural selection4) Segregation

Answer»

Correct option is  2) Mutation

48.

Choose the most appropriate phrasal verbs to complete the sentences1. I am filled with wonder when I consider the immeasurable ___ the lighter and the darker side of life (1) Contrasts between (2) Contrasts off (3) Contrasts with (4) Contrasts among2. How did the accident ____? (1) Come by (2) Come about (3) Come across (4) Come over3. The host was easily ___ by sweet words (1) Taken after (2) Taken off (3) Taken up (4) Taken in

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1. (1) Contrasts between

2. (2) Come about

3. (4) Taken in

49.

Match the following in reference to constitution making process :(A) B.N. Rao(i) President of the Constituent Assembly(B) B.R.Ambedkar(ii) Member of the Drafting Committee(C) Rajendra Prasad(iii) Chairman of the Drafting Committee(D) T.T. Krishnamachari(iv) LegalAdvisor.(1) (A) -iv, (B) -iii, (C) -i, (D) -ii(2) (A) -iv, (B) -ii; (C) -i, (D) -iii(3) (A) -i, (B) -iii, (C) -iv, (D) -ii(4) (A) -iii, (B) -iv, (C) -i, (D) -ii.

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Correct option: (1) (A) -iv, (B) -iii, (C) -i, (D) -ii

50.

According to the Constitution of India, how many maximum no. of judges can be appointed in Supreme Court ?(1) 29 + 1 (2) 30 + 1 (3) 28 + 1(4) 31 + 1

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Correct option: (2) 30 + 1