Corrigendum: Date printed on the
question booklet may please be read as
28 Dec 2015 instead of 28 Nov 2015.
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Screening test question booklet for the post of Superintendent
Exam on: 28 Nov 2015 Number of Questions: 50 Time Allowed: 1 hour
General Instructions. Read carefully before answering.
1. This question booklet has TWELVE pages including the cover page.
2. There are two sections.
Section-A contains 30 questions (1 30) from page 2 to 8.
Section-B contains 20 questions (31 50) from page 9 to 12
3. Minimum qualifying marks may be set for different sections and/or on aggregate for both sections.
4. Each question contains four (A/B/C/D) alternative answers. In the OMR sheet, darken the
circle corresponding to the (best) answer of respective questions. The OMR sheet also contains
Circle-E. Darken Circle-E only in case you consider any question as wrong/incomplete or you do
not find any of the given four options (A/B/C/D) as correct answer.
5. For each correct answer three marks will be awarded and for each wrong answer one mark will be
deducted. Darkening more than one circle will be treated as wrong answer. Nothing will be done
if any question is not attempted.
6. Books, Calculators, and Mobiles are not permitted for use during the test.
7. Resorting to any unfair means/practice during the test may lead to cancellation of candidature.
8. Maintain absolute silence and discipline. Pay attention to verbal instructions, if any.
9. Return the OMR sheet to the Invigilator after the completion of the test. Candidates are not
allowed to leave the room till permitted by the Invigilators.
10. Decision of the Test Committee will be final with respect to correctness of the questions and
answers.
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Section A Questions 1 30 Pages: 2 8
1. Which is (are) correct
(i) Each of us was scheduled to take the test.
(ii) Each of us were scheduled to take the test.
A. (i) Only B. (ii) Only
C. Both (i) and (ii) D. None of the above
2. Across the road lived her boyfriend.
The subject and verb of the above sentence are
A. boyfriend, Across B. boyfriend, lived
C. road, lived D. road, Across
3. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence(s).
(i) Would you like to have a sneak peak at the restaurant before it opens?
(ii) Would you like to have a sneak peek at the restaurant before it opens?
(iii) Would you like to have a sneak pique at the restaurant before it opens?
A. (i) Only B. (ii) Only
C. (iii) Only D. None of the above
4. For each of the following, choose the sentence(s) with the correct comma placement.
(i) She finished her work, and then took a long lunch.
(ii) She finished her work, and then, took a long lunch.
(iii) She finished her work and then took a long lunch.
(iv) She finished her work and then, took a long lunch.
A. (i) Only B. (ii) Only
C. (iii) Only D. (iv) Only
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5. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence(s).
(i) That caller was me, not him.
(ii) That caller was me, not he.
(iii) That caller was I, not him.
(iv) That caller was I, not he.
A. (i) Only B. (ii) Only
C. (iii) Only D. (iv) Only
6. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence(s).
(i) Shes the kind of person that expects everything to be perfect.
(ii) Shes the kind of person who expects everything to be perfect.
A. (i) Only B. (ii) Only
C. Both (i) and (ii) D. None of the above
7. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence(s).
(i) The kids havent called yet; Im concerned about there being out so late at night.
(ii) The kids havent called yet; Im concerned about theyre being out so late at night.
(iii) The kids havent called yet; Im concerned about their being out so late at night.
(iv) The kids havent called yet; Im concerned about theirs being out so late at night.
A. (i) Only B. (ii) Only
C. (iii) Only D. (iv) Only
8. Nobel laureates Kailash Satyarthi is the founder of .
A. Right to Education Movement
B. Stop Dowry Movement
C. Poverty Alleviation Movement
D. Save the Childhood Movement
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9. Who among the following is not a founding members of the United Nations?
A. Australia
B. India
C. China
D. Japan
10. BCCI is acronym for ?
A. Board of Control for Cricket in India
B. Board for Control of Cricket in India
C. Board of Control of Cricket in India
D. Board for Control for Cricket in India
11. Black Pagoda is in .
A. Japan
B. China
C. Egypt
D. India
12. The first Indian to be elected to membership in the British Parliament was .
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Motilal Nehry
C. Dadabhai Naoroji
D. Gopalakrishna Gokhale
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13. How many teams were competing in the first season of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL)?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
14. The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in .
A. Beijing
B. Paris
C. Chicago
D. Brussel
15. If ten people shake hands with each other exactly once,
how many handshakes will there be altogether?
A. 20
B. 45
C. 30
D. 55
16. A student got twice as many sums wrong as she got right.
If she attempted 42 sums in all, how many did she solve correctly?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18
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17. If migenlasan means cupboard; lasanpoen means boardwalk; and
cuopdansa means Pullman; Which word could mean walkway?
A. poenmigen B. cuopeisel
C. lasandansa D. poenforc
18. Complete the series ZA0 , Y1 B, XC3 , W7 D, .
A. E13 V
B. V15 E
C. V E13
D. V E15
19. Which of the following four words is a necessary part of the word language?
A. writing
B. tongue
C. slang
D. word
20. Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Cap
B. Turban
C. Hat
D. Veil
21. Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Potassium B. Zirconium
C. Gallium D. Germanium
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22. In a group of 15 people, 7 read Odia, 8 read English while 3 of them read none of these two.
How many of them read Odia and English both?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
5
23. |4800/- is divided among P, Q, and R in such a way that the share of P is 11
of the combined share
3
of Q and R. The share of Q is 13
of the combined share of R and P. Thus, R gets ?
A. |2400/-
B. |1500/-
C. |3300/-
D. |300/-
24. Out of 12 employees of a bank, one employee retires and a new employee of age 24 years joins.
As a result the average age of the employees reduces by 3 years. What is the age of retirement?
A. 60
B. 58
C. 62
D. 65
25. If 4 men can colour 48 m long cloth in 2 days, then 6 men can colour 36 m long cloth in .
A. 1 day
B. 1 12 days
3
C. 4
day
1
D. 2
day
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26. Two pipes P1 and P2 can fill a tank in 12 and 24 minutes respectively. If both the pipes are used
together, then how long will it take to fill the tank?
A. 9 min
B. 8 min
C. 6 min
D. 4 min
27. Two vessels V1 and V2 contain spirit and water in the ratio 5 : 2 and 7 : 6 respectively. Find the
ratio in which these mixture be mixed to obtain a new mixture in vessel V3 containing spirit and
water in the ration 8 : 5?
A. 3 : 4
B. 4 : 3
C. 9 : 7
D. 7 : 9
28. If 7(xy) = 343 and 7(x+y) = 16807, what is the value of y?
A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1
29. On selling 17 balls at |720, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 5 balls.
The cost price of a ball is .
A. |45/- B. |50/-
C. |55/- D. |60/-
30. If log(64) = 1.806, log(8) = ?
A. 1.204 B. 0.903
C. 1.806 D. None of these
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Section B Questions 31 50 Pages: 9 12
31. Purpose of adjournment motion in our Parliament is .
A. To allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
B. To allow a reduction of specific amount in the demand of grant
C. To terminate a sitting of the Parliament
D. Both (A) and (B)
32. Which of the following right(s) is/are available to foreigners in India?
(i) Right to Education
(ii) Right to Information
A. (i) only B. (ii) only
C. Both (i) and (ii) D. Neither (i) nor (ii)
33. Article 352 of Indian Constitution implies .
A. National Emergency B. The Presidents Rule
C. Financial Emergency D. Both (A) and (B)
34. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.
(i) If a MLA is elected to be an MP, his seat in parliament becomes vacant if he does not resign
his seat in the state legislature within 14 days.
(ii) If a person is elected to two seats in a house, he should exercise his option for one. Otherwise
both seats become vacant.
A. (i) only
B. (ii) only
C. Both (i) and (ii)
D. Neither (i) nor (ii)
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35. The decision whether a bill is money bill or not is decided by .
A. The President
B. The Vice President who is also the chairman of the Rajya Sabha
C. The Prime Minister
D. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
36. What is Zero Hour?
A. When matters of utmost importance are raised
B. When a money bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha
C. When the proposal of the opposition is considered
D. Interval between the morning and afternoon session
37. Who is the highest Law Officer of a State?
A. Attorney General B. Secretary General, Law Department
C. Solicitor General D. Advocate General
38. A bill referred to a joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament is to be passed by .
A. Absolute majority of total membership
B. Simple Majority
C. (2/3)rd Majority
D. (3/4)th Majority
39. What is the number of spokes in the Dharma Chakra in the National Flag of India?
A. 12 B. 18
C. 22 D. 24
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40. The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to .
A. Distribute revenue between the Centre and the States
B. Prepare the annual budget
C. Advise the president on financial matters
D. Allocate funds to various ministries.
41. When did India had its 1st General Election?
A. 194849 B. 194950 C. 195051 D. 195152
42. Which article ensures abolition of Untouchability?
A. 16 B. 17 C. 18 D. 19
43. What is the minimum age required to be the President of India?
A. 35 B. 50 C. 55 D. No age stipulation.
44. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office?
A. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha B. The Vice President
C. The Chief Justice of India D. The Prime Minister
45. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance
of the country?
A. Fundamental Rights B. Fundamental Duties
C. Directive Principles of State Policy D. Both (A) and (B)
46. The first State to introduce the a law on RTI was .
A. Tamil Nadu B. Uttar Pradesh C. Maharastra D. Gujarat
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47. Some information should not be disclosed unless the competent authority is satisfied that larger
public interest warrants the disclosure of such information. This information pertains to .
A. commercial confidence
B. trade secrets
C. intellectual property
D. All of the above
48. What time limit specified in the RTI Act, 2005 for the Central / State Information Commissions
to decide on complaints?
A. 15 days
B. One Month
C. Three Months
D. No such time limit has been specified
49. Which of the following is NOT a Public Authority under the RTI Act, 2005?
A. NIT Rourkela
B. Federal Bank
C. Rourkela Steel Plant
D Odisha Secretariat
50. How much a PIO may charge for providing 10 pages of photocopied information
under the RTI Act, 2005?
A. Free of Charge
B. | 10/-
C. | 20/-
D. Actual Cost
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