IB ACIO Previous Year Question Paper
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1. If increasing 20 by P percentage gives the 10. In what ratio should a 20% methyl alcohol same result as decreasing 60 by P solution be mixed with a 50% methyl alcohol percentage, what is P percentage of 70? solution so that the resultant solution has A. 50 B. 140 40% methyl alcohol in it? C. 14 D. 35 A. 1:2 B. 2:1 2. If the Republic Day of India in 1980 falls on C. 1:3 D. 2:3 Saturday, X was born on March 3, 1980 and 11. A train covers certain distance between two Y is older to X by four days, then Y’s birthday places at a uniform speed. If the train moved fell on 10 km/hr faster, it would take 2 hours less. A. Thursday B. Friday And, if the train were slower by 10 km/hr, it C. Wednesday D. None of these would take 3 hours more than the scheduled 3. Find the missing number in the following time. Find the distance covered by the train. series 4, 18, --, 100, 180, 294. A. 300 kms B. 600 kms A. 32 B. 36 C. 800 kms D. 1200 kms C. 48 D. 40 12. In how many ways can the letters of the word 4. There are six tasks and six persons. Task 1 ASSASSINATION be arranged so that all the cannot be assigned to either person 1 or 2; S are together? task 2 must be assigned to either person 3 A. 10! B. 14!(4!) or person 4. Every person has to be assigned C. 1,51,200 D. 36,28,800 a task. In how many ways can the 13. In a lottery 10,000 tickets are sold and ten assignment be done? prizes are awarded. What is the probability A. 144 B. 180 of not getting a prize if you buy one ticket? C. 192 D. 360 A. 9/10,000 B. 9/10 5. A number when divided by divisor leaves a C. 999/1000 D. 9999/10,000 remainder of 24. When twice the original 14. Rajnikanth left his home for office in car. He number is divided by the same divisor, the drove 15 kms straight towards north and remainder is 11. What is the value of the then turned eastwards and covered 8 kms. divisor? He then turned to left and covered 1 km. He A. 13 B. 59 again turned left and drove for 20 kms and C. 35 D. 37 reached office. How far and in what direction 6. In how many ways can 15 people be seated is his office from the home? around two round tables with seating A. 21 kms west capacities of 7 and 8 people? B. 15 kms north east A. 15!/(8!) B. 7!*8! C. 20 kms north west C. (15C8)*6!7! D. 15C8*8! D. 26 kms north west 7. What is the sum of all positive integers lying between 200 and 400 that are multiples 15. There are five different houses, A to E, in a of 7? row. A is to the right of B and E is to the left of C and right of A, B is to the right of D. A. 8729 B. 8700 Which of the houses is in the middle? C. 8428 D. 8278 A. A B. B 8. The difference between the ages of two brothers is a prime number. Sum of their C. C D. D ages is also a prime number. If the elder 16. A’s mother is sister of B and daughter of C. brother is 28 years old, how many different D is the daughter of B and sister of E. How is values can the age of the younger brother C related to E? take? A. Sister A. 2 B. 3 B. Mother C. 4 D. 1 C. Father 9. Find the least five digit number which on D. Grandmother or Grandfather divided by 12, 18, 21 and 28 leaves the same 17. ACEG:DFHJ::QSUW:? remainder. A. TVNZ B. TVZX A. 11019 B. 10081 C. TVXZ D. XVTZ C. 10059 D. 10289 (2)
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18. Which number should replace the question 28. Between which European Powers was the mark in the following table? Crimean War mainly fought? A. The Russians, British and French against 17 8 5 5 the Ottomans 13 7 5 4 B. The British and French against the 6 12 6 3 Ottomans 10 6 4 ? C. The Ottomans, British and French against A. 4 B. 5 the Russians C. 6 D. 7 D. The Russians against the Crimean Tartars 19. The day before yesterday is three days after 29. Which of the following European powers Saturday. What day is it today? seized territories of the Ottoman Empire in A. Tuesday B. Wednesday the early decades of the 18th century? C. Thursday D. Friday A. Austria-Hungary B. Britain 20. 165135 is to peace as 1215225 is to C. Russia D. France A. lead B. love 30. The rapid colonization of Africa by the C. loop D. aura European powers after 1880 was motivated 21. Washing soda is the common name for primarily by A. Sodium Carbonate A. the demand for slaves to cultivate New World cotton and sugar B. Calcium bicarbonate B. the desire for new markets, raw materials C. Sodium bicarbonate and strategic advantage D. Calcium carbonate C. the need to tap the hydroelectric potential 22. Which of the gas is not known as greenhouse of the African rivers gas? D. the heavy demand for African workers in A. Methane B. Carbon dioxide European factories C. Nitrous oxide D. Hydrogen 31. The Silk Routes were important in ancient 23. Which of the following is not used as a times because they moderator in nuclear reactor? A. facilitated the exchange of goods and A. graphite B. heavy water ideas between China and the Roman Empire C. light water D. boron B. allowed gold and silver mined in China to 24. In 1945, an Allied Conference decided the be traded for European furs and wool cloth partition of Germany in four occupation C. provided a conduit for trade in silk, zones. Where was that Conference held? porcelain and costly gems between China A. Moscow B. Casablanca and Japan D. provided trade links between the people C. Yalta D. Paris of Siberia and the people living on islands in 25. In which period were the Crusades the Bering Sea conducted by European Christians for 32. When the Portuguese sailed around the Cape liberation of Jerusalem from Seljuk Turks? of Good Hope and entered the Indian Ocean A. 1080-1100 B. 1088-1270 in the late fifteenth century, they found C. 1098-1354 D. 1270-1300 A. a region defended and patrolled by fleets 26. On which dates did the US drop atom bombs of the Chinese navy on Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively? B. a region where sea trade had not yet A. Aug 6, 1945 & Aug 9, 1945 developed B. Aug 6, 1945 & Sept 12, 1945 C. numerous ports under the control of C. Aug 5, 1946 & Aug 8, 1946 merchants from Genoa D. Aug 9, 1945 & Aug 12, 1945 D. a network of long distance trade routes 27. Who drafted the Declaration of American dominated by Muslim merchants Independence? 33. The cradle of the Sumerian civilization was the delta of Euphrates and Tigris rivers. In A. George Washington what modern day nation is this located? B. Abraham Lincoln A. Egypt B. Turkey C. Thomas Jefferson C. Iraq D. Greece D. John F Kennedy (3)
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34. Which was the last dynasty that ruled China 43. Which of the following is NOT an issue in and in which year was the Republic of China macroeconomics? established? A. issues relating to the balance of payment A. Qing dynasty, 1911 B. the determination of prices in the B. Ming dynasty, 1949 agricultural sector C. Yuan dynasty, 1939 C. the relationship between inflation and D. Liao dynasty, 1935 unemployment 35. The landmass of which of the following D. the possible effect of budget deficit continents is the least? increases on the level of investment A. Europe B. Africa C. Australia D. South America 44. People belonging to which age group are 36. Which of the following is tropical grassland? eligible for training under TRYSEM scheme? A. Taiga B. Savannah A. 18-35 yrs B. 25-40 yrs C. Pampas D. Prairies C. 25-50 yrs D. 18-25 yrs 37. The headquarters of the Commonwealth of 45. Which of the following is the largest source Independent States (CIS), formed out of of Tax Revenue in the India’s budget for erstwhile USSR, is at 2013-14? A. Kistiner in Maldovia A. Income Tax B. Corporate Tax B. Kiev in Ukraine C. Service Tax D. Excise Duties C. Moscow in Russia 46. Which of the following is closest to India’s D. Minsk in Byelorussia current GDP (2012-13)? 38. Which is an accurate statement about Japan’s natural resources? A. $800 billion B. $1.2 trillion A. Japan has extensively used the seas for C. $1.8 trillion D. $3 trillion fishing 47. What is the current share of Crude and B. large reserves of petroleum are located in Petroleum products in total Imports of India the northern part of Japan at present? C. Japan has large fertile plains suitable for A. above 70% B. 52-56% growing grain C. 6-21% D. 27-33% D. large coal and iron-ore deposits are 48. Which one of the following pairs of kings of located in the mountain region ancient and medieval periods of history and 39. Which of the following Seas has highest the works authored by them is correctly salinity in the world? matched? A. Mediterranean Sea A. Krishnadevaraya – B. Black Sea Samaranganasutradhra C. Dead Sea D. Red Sea B. Mahendravarman – Mattavilasaprahasana 40. A large increase in oil prices, such as the C. Bhojadeva – Manasollasa ones occurring in 1973 and 1979, will cause D. Someswara – Amuktamalyada A. inflation and expansion 49. Ashokan inscriptions were first deciphered by B. recession and disinflation A. James Prinsep B. Buhler C. inflation and recession C. Robert Sewell D. Codrington D. expansion and deflation 50. The foundation of modern education system 41. The law of demand states that: in India was laid by A. as the demand rises, the price rises A. The Charter Act of 1813 B. as the price rises, the demand rises C. as the price rises, the demand falls B. Macaulay’s Minutes of 1835 D. as supply rises, the demand rises C. Wood’s Dispatch of 1854 42. Which of the following groups is most hurt by D. Hunter Commission of 1882 unexpected inflation? 51. Which one of the following represents the A. homeowners fundamental difference between Mahayana B. people with large debts to pay for their Buddhism & Hinayana Buddhism? homes and cars A. Emphasis on non-violence C. people with large retirement savings held B. Casteless society in savings accounts C. Worship of Gods and Goddesses D. workers with cost of living adjustments in their labour contracts D. Worship of Stupa (4)
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52. The Asiatic Society was established in 61. Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by: Calcutta by A. The President after consultation with the A. Warren Hastings Chief Justice of India (CJI). B. Sir William Jones B. The President after consultation with the C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy CJI & Governor of State. C. The governor on the recommendation of D. T.B. Macaulay President who turn consults the CJI. 53. Arrange the following events during British D. The President after consultation with the rule in chronological order: A. Dandi March Governor of the State and a collegium of two B. Simon Commission C. Poona Pact D. very senior Supreme Court judges headed by Gandhi-Irwin Pact CJI. A. BACD B. BADC 62. Inclusive growth as enunciated in the C. DCAB D. DCBA Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one 54. During Indian freedom struggle who of the of the following: following founded the Prarthana Samaj? A. Reduction of poverty A. Atmaram Pandurang B. Extension of employment opportunities B. Gopal Hari Deshmukh C. Strengthening of capital market C. Ishwar Chand Vidya Sagar D. Reduction of gender inequality D. Keshab Chandra Sen 63. In which year Madras state was renamed as Tamil Nadu? 55. Who among the following were the leaders of the Indigo Revolt? A. 1968 B. 1969 C. 1970 D. 1971 A. Buddhu Bhagat & Jhindari Monak 64. A Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha is deemed B. Digambar Biswas & Bishnucharan Biswas to have been passed by Rajya Sabha also if C. Dinbandhu Mitra & Madhusudan Dutta the Upper House takes no action within D. Birsa Munda & Gaya Munda A. 10 days B. 14 days 56. During whose tenure as the Viceroy of India C. 3 weeks D. one month were the great Martyrs Bhagat Singh, 65. How many members can be nominated to Sukhdev and Rajguru hanged? Rajya Sabha by the President? A. Lord Curzon B. Lord Irwin A. 12 B. 15 C. Lord Minto D. Lord Chelmford C. 16 D. 18 57. Which Dogra General led successful military 66. Which of the following States has bicameral expedition to Laddakh, Baltistan and parts of legislature? Tibet between 1834 and 1841? A. Kerala B. Madhya Pradesh A. Mehan Singh B. Gulab Singh C. Assam D. Jammu & Kashmir C. Mehta Basti Ram D. Zorawar Singh 67. The impeachment of the President can be 58. Which sides were the rival fighters in the initiated in Battle of Naushera in 1823? A. Lok Sabha A. East India Company & Emirate of B. Rajya Sabha Afghanistan C. either House of Parliament B. East India Company & Sikh Empire D. Joint Session of both the Houses 68. In which year ‘Bharat Ratna’, India’s highest C. Marathas & Durranis civilian award was established and how many D. Sikh Empire & Emirate of Afghanistan persons have been honoured with this award 59. Which Chola King successfully led expedition so far? to the north to capture territories up to river A. 1952, 67 B. 1954, 41 Ganges? C. 1969, 45 D. 1972, 41 A. Vijayalaya B. Aditya I 69. MGNREGA provides legal guarantee for C. Rajendra Chola I D. Rajaraja Chola I employment at minimum wages to adult 60. In which Anglo-Mysore war and which year members of a household in a financial year was Tipu Sultan killed? for at least A. Third, 1792 B. Third, 1799 A. 120 days B. 100 days C. Fourth, 1799 D. Fourth, 1805 C. 90 days D. 80 days
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70. Millets are called ‘coarse grains’ and 81. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a constitute mainly of computer consists of A. Maize, Jowar, Pulses A. Input, output and processing B. Jowar, Bajra, Ragi B. Control unit, primary storage & secondary C. Bajra, Ragi, Paddy storage D. Jowar, Ragi, Groundnut C. Control unit, arithmetic-logic unit, primary 71. The Community Development Programme storage was started in India on D. None of the above A. Oct 2, 1950 B. Oct 2, 1951 82. When a key is pressed on the keyboard, C. Oct 2, 1952 D. Oct 2, 1954 which standard is used for converting the 72. Sugarcane + Potato is an intercropping keystrokes into the corresponding bits? system of which season A. ANSI B. ASCII A. autumn season B. summer season C. EBCDIC D. ISO C. rainy season D. spring season 83. “Gwadar Port”, a deep sea port developed 73. Which of the following animals has the and operated by China is located in which longest gestation (pregnancy) period? country? A. dolphins B. elephants A. Sri Lanka B. Pakistan C. camels D. giraffes C. Bangladesh D. Myanmar 74. What should be the angle for throw of any projectile to achieve maximum vertical 84. Hasan Rouhani was recently in news as new range? president of which country? A. 45 degree B. 60 degree A. Iraq B. Libya C. 90 degree D. 30 degree C. Iran D. Egypt 75. What will be the expression for 567 in binary 85. Which Malaysian budget carrier has planned system? to launch a new airline in India along with A. 1010111001 B. 1000110001 Tata Group and Telestra Tradeplace? C. 1000011101 D. 1000110111 A. Jet star B. Tiger airways 76. What is the approximate terminal velocity of C. Air Asia D. Nippon Airways a skydiver falling freely with parachute in 86. Who was awarded the Jnanpith award for unopened condition? 2012? A. 120 kms/hr B. 160 kms/hr A. Dr. Ravuri Bharadwaja (Telgu) C. 200 kms/hr D. 240 kms/hr B. Pratibha Ray (Odia) 77. Which country has granted temporary C. Shrilal Shukla (Hindi) asylum to Edward Joseph Snowden who leaked details of the US’s programme of D. Amar Kant (Hindi) mass surveillance of electronic data. 87. According to the Economic Survey 2012-13, A. Ecuador B. Hong Kong Agriculture and allied activities, accounted C. China D. Russia for what percentage of the Gross Domestic 78. Which former national level Volleyball player Product? created history by becoming the first female A. 13% B. 14.1% amputee to conquer Mount Everest in May C. 15.2% D. 16.3% 2013. 88. Where was the World Badminton A. Premlata Agarwal B. Santosh Yadav Championship 2013, in which P V Sindhu won C. Arunima Sinha D. Bachendri Pal a Bronze Medal, held? 79. Which of the following is the India’s first A. Jakarta, Indonesia indigenous nuclear submarine? B. Singapore A. INS Chakra B. INS Arihant C. Guangzhou, China C. INS Shalki D. INS Sindhuvir D. Bangkok, Thailand 80. Which of the following countries did not 89. Who has played the lead role of Milkha Singh witness change of its ruler under Arab in the film ‘Bhag Milkha Bhag’? Spring? A. Egypt B. Syria A. Dhanush B. Chiranjeevi C. Tunisia D. Libya C. Aamir Khan D. Farhan Akhtar
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90. Choose the correct sentence among the 95. Choose the idiom from the options, which following means ‘a lot of excitement and discussion A. The danger will continue its growth about a trivial matter’. B. The danger will continue to grow A. A cyclone in the cup B. A flood in the tea-cup C. The danger will continue its growing C. A storm in the tea-cup D. The danger will continue growth D. A flood of air 91. Complete the following sentence, this is the 96. Docility is to surrender as unrest is to -----. best book ………………… A. education B. rebellion A. of all others on History C. illness D. hospital B. of any other on History 97. Mitigate is to punishment as alleviate is to ………. C. of all on History A. promotion B. change D. of any other in History C. order D. pain 92. Choose the answer that is closest in meaning 98. “What is bred in the bone will come out in the to the following sentence flesh”. Choose the meaning that is closest in Yeuk Yee had her house painted white the meaning to this proverb yesterday. A. Pedigree racing horse will always win A. She had to paint her house white B. Inherited characteristics cannot be yesterday. concealed B. Her house was not blue last week. C. Good diet in childhood makes for good C. They painted her house white for her health in adulthood yesterday. D. Brain washing can change the personality D. She painted her house yesterday. 99. Choose the pair which represents closer the 93. Choose the idiom from the following options relationship expressed in the original pair in which means “to be modest about one’s capital letters. achievements” MENDACITY : HONESTY A. to hide one’s light under a bushel A. Truth : Beauty B. to take to the bush B. Sportsmanship : Fortitude C. to hide behind the bush C. Courageous : Craven D. to beat about the bush D. Turpitude : Depravity 94. Choose the correct sentence among the 100. Choose the set of words that when inserted following in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the A. I have one chance in a thousand of sentence as a whole, Unable to ---- his winning tonight wholehearted distaste for media events and B. I have one chance in a thousand for publicity, the miffed minister continues to winning tonight make ---- comments throughout his speech. C. I have one in a thousand chances to win A. Conceal; effusive B. control; garbled tonight C. disguise; caustic D. express; vitriolic D. I have one chance in a thousand that I will win tonight
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