Direct Recruitment Test 6

1. Who was the daughter of Bana Raja?

(a) Radha
(b) Rukmini
(c) Usha
(d) Srimaya
Ans: C

In Popular Culture. According to Assamese belief, the Agnigarh hillock was

built by Banasura to keep his daughter Usha in isolation.

2. The ancient city ‘Bengmara’ is presently known as

(a) Sadiya
(b) Tezpur
(c) Sivsagar
(d) Tinisukia
Ans: D

According to the map prepared by Captain Hemilton Vetch in 1841, a large

portion of present Dibrugarh and Tinsukia district had been identified as
"Bengmara Country of Moamareeya Tribe" with its capital at Bengmara
(present Tinsukia).

3. The character ‘Chand Sadagar’ is found in the tale of

(a) Beula
(b) Sabitri
(c) Usha
(d) Aymati
Ans: A

4. Which city was called ‘’The City of Eastern Astrology’’

(a) Tezpur
(b) Jorhat
(c) Pragjyotishpur
(d) Sri durjaya
Ans: C

Pragjyotishpur may, therefore, be taken to mean the 'City of Eastern

Astrology'.

5. Who was the founder of Varman Dynasty

(a) Bhaskarvarman
(b) Pushyavarman
(c) Mahiranga danava
(d) Mahendravarman
Ans: B

The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty of the Kamarupa kingdom.
It was established by Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta.

6. What was the common language used in Kamarupa inscription?

(a) Pali
(b) Bangle
(c) Hindi
(d) Sanskrit
Ans: D
The Kamarupa inscriptions are a number of 5th-century to early 13th-century
rock, copper plate and clay seal inscriptions associated with the rulers and
their subordinates of the Kamarupa region. The common language of these
inscriptions is Sanskrit.

7. Which of the following Ahom king was called as Garhgaya roja in the
Buranjis-
(a) Suklengmung
(b) Sukhampha
(c) Suhungmung
(d) Pratap Singha
Ans: A

Suklenmung (1539–1552) was a king of the Ahom kingdom in medieval Assam.

Since he established his capital at Garhgaon, he is also called the Garhgaiya
roja in the Buranjis.

8. Which of the following is the earliest epigraphic source discovered in

Assam?
(a) Dubi Copper Plate
(b) Da Parvatiya copper plate
(c) The Umachal rock inscription
(d) Nidhanpur copper plate
Ans: C

The Umachal rock inscription is one of the earliest epigraphic sources

discovered in Assam. Dated to the 5th century.

9. By what name are the Ahom chronicles known

(a) History
(b) Days of old
(c) Chapters
(d) Buranji
Ans: D

Buranjis (Ahom language: ancient writings) are a class of historical chronicles

and manuscripts associated with the Ahom kingdom written initially in Ahom
Language and later in Assamese language too.

10. The Kamata kingdiom was attacked by Muhammad bin Tuglag during the
reign of which Kamata king?
(a) Naranarayana
(b) Bishwa Singha
(c) Durlabh Narayana
(d) Dharmanarayana
Ans: C

11. Mula Gabharu the brave wife of Phrasengmung died fighting against
(a) Turbak Khan
(b) Mir Jumla
(c) Shah Milan
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans: A

Mula Gabharu (also Nang Mula) was the daughter of the Ahom king,
Supimphaa, and the wife of the Borgohain Phrasengmung. She organized
women warriors after her husband had fallen in battle against Turbak khan.

12. The last capital of Kachari kingdom was at?

(a) Mahur
(b) Dimapur
(c) Maibong
(d) Khaspur
Ans: D

The Last King of Cachar was Raja Govindra chandra dwajanarayana Hasnu.
During his period Khaspur was the Capital of Cachar(Kachar).

13. The Great Bath of the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in
(a) Harappa
(b) Lothal
(c) Mohenjo-daro
(d) Roper
Ans: C

The Great Bath dates to the 3rd millennium bce and is believed to have been
used for ritual bathing. The Great Bath is part of a large citadel complex that
was found in the 1920s during excavations of Mohenjo-daro.

14. The Harappan or Indus Valley Civilization flourished during the _______
age?
(a) Neolithic
(b) Chalcolithic
(c) Paleolithic
(d) Megalithic
Ans: B

15. ‘Tripitakas’ are sacred books of-

(a) Hindus
(b) Jains
(c) Buddhists
(d) Parsis
Ans: C

Buddhists have a sacred text called the tripitaka. The Hindus have texts named
the Vedas and the Upanishads. The Vedas are the oldest sacred books of
Hinduism.

16. Mauryan Dynasty was founded by-

(a) Ashoka
(b) Ajatshatru
(c) Chandraguta Maurya
(d) Pushyamitra
Ans: C

The Maurya Empire, or the Mauryan Empire, was an geographically extensive

ancient Indian Iron Age historical power in South Asia based in Magadha,
having been founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE.

17. Who was the last ruler of Lodi dynasty?

(a) Ibrahim Lodi
(b) Bahlol Lodi
(c) Sikandar Lodi
(d) Daulat Khan Lodi
Ans: A

Ibrahim Lodi ( r. 1517–1526), the eldest son of Sikandar, was the last Lodi
Sultan of Delhi.

18. Delhi became the capital of India in?

(a) 1910
(b) 1911
(c) 1913
(d) 1915
Ans: B

On 12th December, 1911, at the historic Delhi Durbar, the George V, the
Emperor of the British Empire proclaimed the shifting of the capital of India
from Calcutta to Delhi.

19. Who propounded the theory of ‘Economic Drain of India’ during British
imperialism?
(a) Dadabhai Naroji
(b) WC Banerjee
(c) Gopal Krishna Gokhle
(d) Mahatma Gandhi
Ans: A

Dadabhai Naoroji mentioned the concept of drain of wealth from India during
British rule in his book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India.

20. The constituent assembly for undivided India first met on

(a) 6th December, 1946
(b) 9th December,1946
(c) 26th January,1947
(d) 9th December,1947
Ans: B

The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on December 9, 1946.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as President of the Assembly.
21. Which of the following describes India as a Secular State?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Ninth Schedule
(c) Preamble of the Constitution
(d) Directive Principle of State policy
Ans: C

The Preamble of the Constitution is indicated by the Preamble that the source
of authority of the Constitution lies with the people of India. The preamble
declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.

22. Which of the following statements is correct-

(a) Preamble of the Constitution is the part of the Constitution and can be
amended under Article 368
(b) Preamble is the part of the basic structure of the Constitution and can be
amended only if no change in the basic structure is made
(c) Preamble can be amended by the Parliament simply by an objective
Resolution
(d) Preamble of the Constitution is not a part of the constitution and cannot be
amended
Ans: B

23. Which of the following is not a condition for acquiring Indian Citizenship
(a) Birth
(b) Descent
(c) Naturalization
(d) Acquiring property
Ans: D

24. The Fundamental duties of Indian citizen were provided by

(a) An amendment of the Constitution
(b) A judgment of the Supreme Court
(c) An order issued by the President
(d) A Legislation adopted by the Parliament
Ans: A

The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens have been included in the

Constitution by the 42nd Amendment.

25. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the President’s rule
promulgated on any State in India?
(a) 352
(b) 356
(c) 360
(d) 380
Ans: B

The state's governor issued a proclamation, after obtaining the consent of

the President of India allowing Governor's rule for a period of up to six
months after which President's rule under Article 356 of the Constitution of
India can be imposed.

26. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devnagari script
as the official language of the Union?
(a) 341
(b) 343
(c) 345
(d) 349
Ans: B
27. Koodankulam is famous for-
(a) Nuclear power plant
(b) Thermal power plant
(c) Major port of chennai
(d) Highest peak of south India
Ans: A

Koodankulam is India's first nuclear plant to use imported PWR technology.

28. Over how many Indian States does the Deccan Plateau extend?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
Ans: 8

The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau that covers most of South India. It is
triangular, surrounded by three mountain ranges.

29. Which of the following is known as ‘The Princess of Hill Stations’?

(a) Dehradun
(b) Kodaikanal
(c) Darjeeling
(d) Ooty
Ans: B

Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long

history as a retreat and tourist destination.

30. National waterways 6 is associated with-

(a) Brahmaputra
(b) Ganga
(c) Barak
(d) Godavari
Ans: C

National Waterways 6 is a waterway between Lakhipur and Bhanga of the

Barak River.

31. Which of the following is the longest National Highway of India?

(a) NH27
(b) NH44
(c) NH48
(d) NH52
Ans: B

NH44, starts from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu to Srinagar of Jammu and

Kashmir.

32. Who wrote ‘Discovery of India’

(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Sardar vallabhbhai Patel
Ans: C

This book was written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru during his incarceration at
the Ahmednagar Fort (1942-1946), and provides a broad view of Indian
history, philosophy and culture, from the perspective of a freedom fighter.

33. Who among the following cricketers has authored the book ‘’Straight from
the Heart: An autobiography”
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Kapil Dev
(c) Saurav Ganguly
(d) Sunil Gavaskar
Ans: B

34. Who has been crowned Miss Universe 2021?

(a) Roshanara Ebrahim
(b) Nandita Sharma
(c) Noa Kochba
(d) Harnaaz Sandhu
Ans: D

Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu has crowned Miss Universe in Eilat, Israel on
December 13, 2021.

35. Who has been awarded the 2021 Ramanujan Prize for Young
Mathematicians?
(a) Nitu Sinha
(b) Manisha Singh
(c) Neena Gupta
(d) Reena Agarwal
Ans: C

Neena Gupta is the third woman to receive the Ramanujan Prize.

36. The Bhupen Hazarika Setu is constructed over which river?

(a) Brahmaputra
(b) Barak
(c) Lohit
(d) Pagladia
Ans: C

37. What percentage of the total area of Assam is under forest?

(a) 34%
(b) 21%
(c) 45%
(d) 26%
Ans: A

38. Which state has the largest population of Wild water buffalo in the world?
(a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Assam
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: C

39. Which is the largest man made tank in Assam?

(a) Sivasagar Tank
(b) Joysagar Tank
(c) Dighali pukhuri
(d) Raja Pukhuri
Ans: B

Joysagar Tank, also known as Joysagar Borpookhuri is a large tank located at

Sivasagar district, Assam, India. The lake is 5 km from the center of the
Sivasagar town.
40. World NGO Day is celebrated on
(a) 24th February
(b) 27th February
(c) 6th March
(d) 14th March
Ans: B

World NGO Day is celebrated in more than 89 countries and over six
continents.

41. Which among the following fertilizers is least likely to affect Soil PH?
(a) Urea
(b) Ammonia
(c) Muriate of potash
(d) Rock phosphate
Ans: C

42. Which of the followings is India’s First National Marine Park?

(a) Marine national park, Gulf of Kutch
(b) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
(c) Rani Jhansi Marine National Park
(d) Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Ans: A

India's first Marine Wildlife Sanctuary and first Marine National Park were
created in the Gulf of Kutch in 1980 and 1982.

43. Which is India’s fifth largest private sector bank, that is under crisis and for
which the Reserve Bank of India is devising a revival plan?
(a) Industrial Bank
(b) Yes Bank
(c) Bandhan Bank
(d) IDFC Bank
Ans: B

44. Kambala Sport is held in which State?

(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamilnadu
(c) Sikkim
(d) Kerala
Ans: A

Kambala is a folk sport held traditionally in coastal districts of Dakshina

Kannada.

45. Which among the following is the oldest surviving rock cut cave in India?
(a) Bagh Caves
(b) Ellora Caves
(c) Uday Giri Caves
(d) Barabar Caves
Ans: D

The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating
from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE).

46. To which state does the traditional folk dance ‘Gotipua’ belong?
(a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Odisha
(d) Assam
Ans: C

Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the
precursor of Odissi classical dance.

47. Rhino Day in Assam is celebrated on-

(a) 15th August
(b) 22nd September
(c) 22nd October
(d) 23rd December
Ans: B

48. The state Bird of Assam is-

(a) Peacock
(b) Pigeon
(c) White Winged Wood Duck
(d) None of the above
Ans: C

The white-winged duck or white-winged wood duck is a large species of duck.

49. The Karbie plateau is isolated from Naga Hills by

(a) Dhansiri river
(b) Barak river
(c) Kapili river
(d) Beki river
Ans: A

Dhansiri is the main river of Golaghat District of Assam and the Dimapur
District of Nagaland.
 50. River Surma is the name of which of the following famous rivers in Assam?
(a) Barak
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) Kapili
(d) Sonkosh
Ans: A

Surma River, also called Barak, river in northeastern India and eastern
Bangladesh, 560 miles (900 km) in length.

51. How many 7s are there in the following series that are not immediately
followed by 3 but immediately preceded by 8

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a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6

Ans:- A

52. The difference between one-fifth of 1000 and one-fifth percent of 1000 is:

a) 800
b) 80
c) 198
d) 998
Ans:- C

53. If S is 150 % of T, then T is what percent less than S + T?

a) 40 %
b) 75 %
c) 60 %
d) 95 %

Ans:- C

54. A trader offers his customers 10% discount and still makes a profit of 26%.
What is the actual cost to him of an article marked Rs 280.

a) 200
b) 400
c) 450
d) 600

Ans:- A

55. A batsman’s runs just before last match of the season, adds up to 750. In his
last innings, he scores only 6 runs, and, his average drops by 2. Find his final
average of the season.

a) 32
b) 28
c) 35
d) 39
Ans:- B

56. Rajesh and Ajay can complete a job in 16 days. Rajesh alone can do it in 24
days. How long will Ajay alone take to finish the whole work?

a) 20 days
b) 48 days
c) 30 days
d) 36 days

Ans:- B

57. A certain sum of money lent at a certain rate of compound interest grows to
1.44 times its value in 2 years. If the same sum is lent at simple interest at the
same rate, in how many years would it double itself?

a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 8 years

Ans:- B

58. Find the time taken to cover a distance of 360 km by a train moving at 20
meters/second.

a) 6 hours
b) 9 hours
c) 11 hours
 d) 5 hours

Ans:- D

59. A boat takes half time in moving a certain distance downstream than up
stream. What is the ration between the rate in still water and rate in current?

a) 1:2
b) 3:1
c) 2:1
d) None of the above

Ans:- B

60. A number added to two- seventh of its value is equal to 72. Find the number.

a) 52
b) 59
c) 56
d) 62

Ans:- C

61. A man starts his job with a certain monthly salary and earns a fixed increment
every year. If his salary was Rs 1500 after four years of service and Rs 1,800 after
ten years of service, then the annual increment was:

a) Rs. 100
 b) Rs. 50
c) Rs. 200
d) None of the above

Ans:- B

61. The length of a rectangular field is seven times its breadth. If the area of the
field be 252 sq meter, find its length.

a) 42 meters
b) 44 meters
c) 50 meters
d) 65 meters

Ans:- A

62. In a bag, there are 3 red balls’ 5 green balls and 7 blue balls. One ball is
picked up randomly. What is the probability that it is neither red nor blue?

a) 11/16
b) 5/16
c) 10/19
d) None

Ans:- B
63. A person starts form A at 6 am and reaches B at 10 am. Another person starts
from B at 7.30 am and reaches A at 11 am. They will meet at.

a) 8.30 am.
b) 9.20 am
c) 8.40 am
d) 9.00 am

Ans:- C

64. Find the H.C.F of 2.4, 0.36 and 7.2

a) 12
b) 120
c) 1.2
d) 0.12

Ans:- D

65. If 30 % of a number is 48, then what is 70% of the number?

a) 112
b) 123
c) 165
d) 140

Ans:- A
66. A man sells his table clock for Rs 144. If his percentage of profit is equal to his
cost price, then the cost of the watch is:

a) Rs. 90
b) Rs. 80
c) Rs. 85
d) Rs. 64

Ans:- B

67. 34, 45, 56, 67, ………… what number should come next?

a) 78
b) 73
c) 82
d) 89

Ans:- A

68. Find the odd from the given alternatives.

a) Swimming
b) Sailing
c) Diving
d) Driving

Ans:- D
69. Book : cover :: painting : ?

a) Example
b) Wall
c) Artist
d) Frame

And:- D

70. If South-East becomes North and South becomes North-East and all the rest
directions are changes in the same manner, the what will be the direction for
west?

a) North-East
b) North-West
c) South-east
d) South-West

Ans:- C

The whole figure is rotating 135° anticlockwise. Hence, West will be South-East.
So, when West will be rotated by same degree anticlockwise. It will hold the place
of South-East.

71. 125, 80, 45, 20, ?

a) 5
b) 8
c) 10
d) 12

Ans:- A
72. Statement: -

Some dogs are bats.

Some bats are cats.

Conclusion:

I. Some dogs are cats.

II. Some cats are dogs.

a) Only follows
b) Only II follows
c) Both I and II follows
d) Neither I or II follows

Ans:- D

73. Akash said to Mohit, “That boy in blue shirt is younger of the two bothers of
the daughter of my father’s wife.” How is the boy in blue shirt related to Akash?

a) Father
b) Uncle
c) Brother
d) Nephew

Ans:- C

74. Introducing a woman, a man said, “Her mother’s husband’s sister is my

aunt.” How man is related to the woman?
 a) Nephew
b) Brother
c) Brother-in-law
d) Cousin

Ans:- B

75. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

I. Mara runs faster than Gail.

II. Lily runs faster than Mara

III. Gail runs faster than Lily

a) True
b) False
c) Uncertain

Ans:- B

76. Directions: In each of the following questions four possible answers are
given. Find out the most suitable answer

Policeman wears a uniform because

a) It is provided by government for free

b) It scares the criminals
c) He can be easily recognized
d) It keeps him smart

Ans:- C
77. On weekends, Mr. Sanchez spends many hours working in his vegetable and
flower gardens. Mrs. Sanchez spends her free time reading and listening to
classical music. Both Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Sanchez like to cook.

a) Mr. Sanchez enjoys planting growing vegetables

b) Mr. Sanchez does not line classical music.
c) Mrs. Sanchez cooks the vegetables that Mr. Sanchez grows.
d) Mrs. Sanchez enjoys reading nineteenth century novels.

Ans:- A

78. Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.

1. Police
2. Punishment
3. Crime
4. Judge
5. Judgment

a) 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
b) 1, 2, 4 ,3 ,5
c) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
d) 3, 1, 4, 5, 2

Ans:- D
78. If SUMMER is coded RUNNER, the code for WINTER is

a) SUITER
b) VIOUER
c) WALKER
d) SUFFER

Ans:- B

79. b_ccacca_ba_bbc_bc_a.

a) baabc
b) abaaa
c) acbca
d) bacab

Ans:- A

The series is, bbcca / ccaab / aabbc / bbcca

80. A cuboid has six sides of different colours. The red side is opposite of black.
The blue side is adjacent to white. The brown side is adjacent to blue. The red side
is face down. Which one of the following would be the opposite to brown?

a) Red
b) Black
c) White
d) Blue

Ans:- C
81. There are four routes to travel from city A to city B and six routes from city B
to city C. How many routes are possible to travel from the city A to city C?

a) 24
b) 12
c) 10
d) 8

Ans:- A

82. Spotting error

Many a student has failed in the Mathematics test but Dilip has scored 100
percent.

a) Many a student
b) Has failed in the mathematics test
c) But Dillip has scored 100 per cent
d) No error

Ans:- C

Has scored full marks

83. Synonyms of LUXURIANT

a) Deficient
b) Simple
c) Plentiful
d) Sharp

Ans:- C
84. Antonyms of PROFUSE

a) Lavish
b) Problem
c) Soothe
d) Scarce

Ans:- D

85. The study of insects

a) Epigraphy
b) Eugenics
c) Entomology
d) Ecology

Ans:- C

86. How long you ………….. him? (Know)

a) You have known

b) Have you known
c) You know
d) Are you know

Ans:- B

87. He ……………… in Delhi for ten years when I went there. (Be)
 a) Have been
b) Was
c) Were
d) Had been

Ans:- D

88. The waiter filled the glasses with water

a) The glasses filled with water by the waiter

b) The glasses were filled with water by the waiter
c) The waiter was filled the glasses with water
d) The water were filled in the glasses by waiter

Ans:- B

If I had been asked in my early youth whether I preferred to have dealings only
with men or only with books, my answer would certainly have been in favour of
books. In later years this has become less and less. Not that I have had so much
even now come my way more often than purely delightful men. But the many bad
experiences with men have nourished the meadow of my life as the noblest book
could not do.

89. The author says that in later years his love of books diminished because

a) He did not get many delightful books to read

b) He had better experiences with men than with books
c) He had given up the habit of reading books
d) Even the bad experiences he had with men were more valuable than what
the noblest books could give.
Ans:- D

90. Which one of the pairs of phrases best helps to bring out the metaphorical
meaning of the meadow of my life?

a) Pure and healthy life

b) Vast and rich life
c) Well nourished but dull life
d) Poor but simple

Ans:- B

91. Who is known as the Father of Indian Space Programme

a) CV Raman
b) Vikrama Sarabhai
c) APJ Kalam
d) Satish Dhawan

Ans:- B

92. ISRO headquarter is located in

a) Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Mumbai
d) Bangalore

Ans:- D

93. Who is the creator of World’s second and India’s first test tube baby Durga
 a) Devi Prashad Shetty
b) Subhash Mukhopadhyay
c) Pratap Readdy
d) Naresh Trehan

Ans:- B

94. Which one is the largest organ in a human body?

a) Skin
b) Liver
c) Kidney
d) Lung

Ans:- A

95. The hardest substance available in the world is

a) Platinum
b) Gold
c) Diamond
d) Iron

Ans:- A

96. Which one is the smallest planet in our solar system?

a) Mercury
b) Uranus
c) Neptune
d) Saturn

Ans:- A
97. Which one is the closest star to our solar system?

a) Barnard’s star
b) Ross 154
c) Proxima Century
d) Sirus A and B

Ans:- C

98. Raorchestes ponmudi, which is endemic to the Western Ghats, belongs to

which species?

a) Snake
b) Turtle
c) Frog
d) Gecko

Ans:- Frog

99. India’s first pollinator park has been established in which state?

a) Haryana
b) Uttarakhand
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim

Ans:- B

India’s first pollinator park has been established in the city of Nainital,
Uttarakhand. It has been developed by research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest
Department.
100. Who was the first Indian to win the world Amateur Billiards title?

a) Geet Sethi
b) Wilson Jones
c) Michael Ferreira
d) Manoj Kothari

Ans:- B

Wilson Jones won the amateur world championship twice in 1958 and 1964. He
was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1963, Padma Shri Award in 1956, and the
Dronacharya Award in 1966. He was the first Indian to be a World champion in
any sport.