This quiz is designed to help candidates prepare for the OSSSC (Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission) Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), and AMIN exams. It covers key areas such as General Knowledge, Arithmetic, General English, Odia Language, and Reasoning.
Pre-Exam Essential Quiz for OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN
- If 5% more is gained by selling an article for Rs. 350 than by selling it for Rs. 340, the cost of the article is:________?
A. Rs. 50
B. Rs. 160
C. Rs. 200
D. Rs. 225
Ans: C. Rs. 200
Explanation:
Let C.P. be Rs. x.
Then, 5% of x = 350 – 340 = 10
x/20 = 10 => x = 200 - In a game of billiards, A can give B 20 points in 60 and he can give C 30 points in 60. How many points can B give C in a game of 100?
A. 50
B. 40
C. 25
D. 15
Ans: C. 25
Explanation:
A scores 60 while B score 40 and C scores 30.
The number of points that C scores when B scores 100 = (100 * 30)/40 = 25 * 3 = 75.
In a game of 100 points, B gives (100 – 75) = 25 points to C. - In a race of 1000 m, A can beat by 100 m, in a race of 800m, B can beat C by 100m. By how many meters will A beat C in a race of 600 m?
A. 57.5 m
B. 127.5 m
C. 150.7 m
D. 98.6 m
Ans: B. 127.5 m
Explanation:
When A runs 1000 m, B runs 900 m and when B runs 800 m, C runs 700 m.
When B runs 900 m, distance that C runs = (900 * 700)/800 = 6300/8 = 787.5 m.
In a race of 1000 m, A beats C by (1000 – 787.5) = 212.5 m to C.
In a race of 600 m, the number of meters by which A beats C = (600 * 212.5)/1000 = 127.5 m. - A bag contains equal number of Rs.5, Rs.2 and Re.1 coins. If the total amount in the bag is Rs.1152, find the number of coins of each kind?
A. 432
B. 288
C. 144
D. 72
Ans: C. 144
Explanation:
Let the number of coins of each kind be x.
=> 5x + 2x + 1x = 1152
=> 8x = 1152 => x = 144 - Arslan and Bilal have some marbles with them. Arslan told Bilal “if you give me ‘x’ marbles, both of us will have equal number of marbles”. Bilal then told Arslan “if you give me twice as many marbles, I will have 30 more marbles than you would”. Find ‘x’?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
Ans: B. 5
Explanation:
If Bilal gives ‘x’ marbles to Arslan then Bilal and Arslan would have V – x and A + x marbles.
V – x = A + x — (1)
If Arslan gives 2x marbles to Bilal then Arslan and Bilal would have A – 2x and V + 2x marbles.
V + 2x – (A – 2x) = 30 => V – A + 4x = 30 — (2)
From (1) we have V – A = 2x
Substituting V – A = 2x in (2)
6x = 30 => x = 5. - A man buys Rs. 25 shares in a company which pays 9% dividend . The money invested is such that it gives 10% on investment. At what price did he buy the shares?
A. Rs.22
B. Rs.22.50
C. Rs.25
D. Rs.22.50
Ans: B. Rs.22.50
Suppose he buys each share be Rs. X.
Then, (25 x 9/100)=(X x 10/100) X= 22.50
Cost of each share is Rs. 22.50. - Find the cost of 96 shares of Rs. 10 each at (3/4) discount, brokerage being(1/4) per share.
A. 812
B. 912
C. 1012
D. 1112
Ans: B. 912
Cost of 1 share = Rs. [(10-(3/4)) + (1/4)] = Rs. (19/2).
Cost of 96 shares = Rs. [(19/2)*96] = Rs. 912. - An order was placed for the supply of a carper whose length and breadth were in the ratio of 3 : 2. Subsequently, the dimensions of the carpet were altered such that its length and breadth were in the ratio 7 : 3 but were was no change in its parameter. Find the ratio of the areas of the carpets in both the cases.
A. 4 : 3
B. 8 : 7
C. 4 : 1
D. 6 : 5
Ans: B. 8 : 7
Let the length and breadth of the carpet in the first case be 3x units and 2x units respectively.
Let the dimensions of the carpet in the second case be 7y, 3y units respectively.
From the data,.
2(3x + 2x) = 2(7y + 3y)
=> 5x = 10y
=> x = 2y
Required ratio of the areas of the carpet in both the cases
= 3x * 2x : 7y : 3y
= 6×2 : 21y2
= 6 * (2y)2 : 21y2
= 6 * 4y2 : 21y2
= 8 : 7 - The sector of a circle has radius of 21 cm and central angle 135o. Find its perimeter?
A. 91.5 cm
B. 93.5 cm
C. 94.5 cm
D. 92.5 cm
Ans: A. 91.5 cm
Perimeter of the sector = length of the arc + 2(radius)
= (135/360 * 2 * 22/7 * 21) + 2(21)
= 49.5 + 42 = 91.5 cm - The length of a rectangle is two – fifths of the radius of a circle. The radius of the circle is equal to the side of the square, whose area is 1225 sq.units. What is the area (in sq.units) of the rectangle if the rectangle if the breadth is 10 units?
A. 140
B. 156
C. 175
D. 214
Ans: A. 140
Given that the area of the square = 1225 sq.units
=> Side of square = √1225 = 35 units
The radius of the circle = side of the square = 35 units Length of the rectangle = 2/5 * 35 = 14 units
Given that breadth = 10 units
Area of the rectangle = lb = 14 * 10 = 140 sq.units - Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. Parsley
B. Basil
C. Dill
D. Mayonnaise
Answer: D
Explanation: Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb. - Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. Inch
B. Ounce
C. Centimeter
D. Yard
Answer: B
Explanation: An ounce measures weight; the other choices measure length. - Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. Tyre
B. Steering wheel
C. Engine
D. Car
Answer: D
Explanation: Tyre, steering wheel, and engine are all parts of a car. - Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. Tulip
B. Rose
C. Bud
D. Daisy
Answer: C
Explanation: Tulip, rose, and daisy are all types of flowers. A bud is not. - Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. Rye
B. Sourdough
C. Pumpernickel
D. Loaf
Answer: A
Explanation: Loaf, sourdough, and pumpernickel are types of bread. A rye is not a bread type.
Additional definitions for context:
Loaf: Bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced before being eaten.
Pumpernickel: Dark, dense German bread made from coarsely ground whole-grain rye.
Sourdough: Leaven for making bread, consisting of fermenting dough, typically that left over from a previous batch.
Rye: A wheat-like cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures. - In which year was Rahul born?
Statements:
Rahul at present is 25 years younger to his mother.
Rahul’s brother, who was born in 1964, is 35 years younger to his mother.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient
Answer: E
Explanation: From both statements, we find that Rahul is (35 – 25) = 10 years older than his brother, who was born in 1964. So, Rahul was born in 1954. - What will be the total weight of 10 poles, each of the same weight?
Statements:
One-fourth of the weight of each pole is 5 kg.
The total weight of three poles is 20 kilograms more than the total weight of two poles.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient
Answer: E
Explanation:
From statement I, weight of each pole = (4×5) kg = 20 kg.
From statement II, weight of each pole = (weight of 3 poles) – (weight of 2 poles) = 20 kg.
So, total weight of 10 poles = (20 x 10) kg = 200 kg from either statement. - How many children does M have?
Statements:
H is the only daughter of X who is wife of M.
K and J are brothers of M.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient
Answer: D
Explanation: From statement I, H is the only daughter of M, but this does not indicate that M has no son. The information given in II is immaterial. - How much was the total sale of the company?
Statements:
The company sold 8000 units of product A each costing Rs. 25.
This company has no other product line.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient
Answer: E
Explanation: From statement I, total sale of product A = Rs. (8000 x 25) = Rs. 200000.
From statement II, we know that the company deals only in product A. This implies that sale of product A is the total sale of the company, which is Rs. 200000. - The last Sunday of March, 2006 fell on which date?
Statements:
The first Sunday of that month fell on 5th.
The last day of that month was Friday.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient
Answer: E
Explanation:
From statement I, we conclude that 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th of March, 2006 were Sundays. So, the last Sunday fell on 26th.
From statement II, we conclude that 31st March, 2006 was Friday. Thus, 26th March, 2006 was the last Sunday of the month. - The new findings on the virus caused panic among the scientists and management ________.
(A) like
(B) likely
(C) alike
(D) dislike
Ans. (C) alike - When she was in the university, she ________ wake up early in the morning everyday.
(A) should
(B) would
(C) will
(D) would have
Ans. (B) would - When Michael got home, he realized he ________ his laptop at the cafe.
(A) left
(B) has left
(C) have left
(D) had left
Ans. (D) had left - Bus drivers ________ driving a lot slower when entering commercial centers.
(A) should
(B) would
(C) should be
(D) would be
Ans. (C) should be - Near the natural history museum, there is a bridge ________ the river Nile.
(A) above
(B) over
(C) off
(D) towards
Ans. (B) over - The children are over the moon because their parents have decided ________ a cat.
(A) get
(B) getting
(C) to get
(D) to getting
Ans. (C) to get - Katherine was very tired yesterday, ________ she didn’t go to the office.
(A) but
(B) so
(C) such
(D) then
Ans. (B) so - Lucy can’t walk anymore, she is now ________ tired.
(A) too
(B) so
(C) such
(D) so such
Ans. (A) too - What they are doing does not seem ________ working.
(A) be
(B) being
(C) been
(D) to be
Ans. (D) to be - She is going to quit her job ________ they give her a pay rise.
(A) or
(B) until
(C) unless
(D) providing
Ans. (C) unless - Which state in India is known for its Sonepur Mela, the largest animal fair?
(a) Bihar
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
Ans: (a) Bihar - Which is the highest dam in India?
(a) Bhakra Dam
(b) Sardar Sarovar Dam
(c) Tehri Dam
(d) Hirakud Dam
Ans: (c) Tehri Dam - Wular Lake, the largest lake in India, is located in which state/union territory?
(a) Kerala
(b) Jammu & Kashmir
(c) West Bengal
(d) Assam
Ans: (b) Jammu & Kashmir - The largest cave temple in India is the Kailashnath Temple. Where is it located?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: (a) Maharashtra - Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India, is located in which state?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Sikkim
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Ans: (c) Sikkim - Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, is located in which city?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Delhi
(d) Mumbai
Ans: (c) Delhi - The largest delta in the world, Sundarbans, is located in which state?
(a) Odisha
(b) West Bengal
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu
Ans: (b) West Bengal - The longest railway tunnel in India, Pir Panjal Tunnel, is located in which state/union territory?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Punjab
Ans: (c) Jammu & Kashmir - What is the name of the longest sea bridge in India?
(a) Bandra-Worli Sea Link
(b) Pamban Bridge
(c) Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link)
(d) Mahatma Gandhi Setu
Ans: (c) Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in which city?
(a) Delhi
(b) Bangalore
(c) Mumbai
(d) Kolkata
Ans: (c) Mumbai - ପିଠି ରେ ପଡିବା’ ର ଅର୍ଥ କଣ?
(a) ଭୂଲି ଯିବା
(b) ଆରାମ କରିବା
(c) ସାହାହେବା
(d) ପିଠି ନିମନ୍ତେ ଚିକିତ୍ସା କରିବା
Ans: (c)ସାହାହେବା - ‘ପିଳେହି ପାଣି ହେବା’ ର ଅର୍ଥ କଣ?
(a) ଛୋଟ ପିଲା ହେବା
(b) ଦେଖିବା
(c) ଭାରି ଛାନିଆ ହେବା
(d) ପିଳା ଆମ୍ବ ଖାଇବା
Ans: (c) ଭରେ ଛାନିଆ ହେବା - ‘ପୋଥିରେ ଡୋରା ବାନ୍ଧିବା’ ର ଅର୍ଥ କଣ?
(a) ପାଠ ପଢିବା
(b) ପୋଥିକୁ ସୁନ୍ଦର କରିବା
(c) ପାଠପଢା ବନ୍ଦ କରିବା
(d) ପୋଥିକୁ ଲେଖିବା
Ans: (c) ପାଠପଢା ବନ୍ଦ କରିବା - ‘ଫତେଇ ହେବା’ ର ଅର୍ଥ କଣ?
(a) ତାଲି ମାରିବା
(b) ବାରମ୍ବାର ପଚାରିବା
(c) ହାସିବା
(d) ବାରମ୍ବାର ହାରିବା
Ans: b - କର୍ତ୍ତା କାରକରେ କେଉଁ ବିଭକ୍ତି ହୁଏ ?
(a) ପ୍ରଥମା
(b) ତୃତୀୟା
(c) ଦ୍ବତୀୟା
(d) ଚତୁର୍ଥୀ
Ans: (a) ପ୍ରଥମା - ବାକ୍ୟ ମଧ୍ଯରେ କ୍ରିୟାପଦ ସହିତ ସମ୍ପର୍କ ନଥାଇ ଯେଉଁ ପଦର ଅନ୍ୟ ବିଶେଷ୍ୟ ପଦ ସହିତ ସମ୍ପର୍କ ଥାଏ ତାକୁ କ’ଣ କୁହାଯାଏ ?
(a) ସର୍ବନାମ ପଦ
(b) ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧ ପଦ
(c) ଅବ୍ୟୟ ପଦ
(d) ବିଶେଷ୍ୟ ପଦ
Ans: (b) ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧ ପଦ - ଯେଉଁ ବର୍ଣ୍ଣ ବା ବର୍ଣ୍ଣ ସମଷ୍ଟି ଦ୍ବାରା ସଂଖ୍ୟା, କାରକ ସ୍ବଚିତ ହୁଏ ତାହାକୁ କ’ଣ କୁହାଯାଏ ?
(a) ବିଭକ୍ତ
(b) ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧ ପଦ
(c) ଅବ୍ୟୟ ପଦ
(d) କାରକ
Ans: (a) ବିଭକ୍ତି - କାରକର ଚିହ୍ନକୁ କ’ଣ କହନ୍ତି?
(a) ବିଭକ୍ତି
(b) କାରକ
(c) କେଉଁଟି ନୁହେଁ
(d) ଅବ୍ଯକ୍ତ
Ans: (a) ବିଭକ୍ତି - ‘ଚଷମା’ – ଏହି ଶବ୍ଦଟି କେଉଁ ଭାଷାରୁ ଓଡିଆ ଭାଷାକୁ ଆସିଛି ?
(a) ପର୍ତ୍ତୁଗୀଜ
(b) ଯାବନିକ
(c) ତୁର୍କୀ
(d)ପାରସିକ
Ans: (c) ତୁର୍କୀ - ‘ଚାଳିତ” ଶବ୍ଦର ମୂଳଧାତୁ କ’ଣ ?
(a) ଚାଲ
(b) ଚଳ
(c)ଚାଳ
(d) ଚାଲ୍
Ans: (b) ଚଳ
