Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
All elephants (1) ______ several distinctive features, the most notable of which is a long trunk or proboscis, used for many (2) _______, particularly breathing, lifting water, and grasping objects. Their incisors grow (3) _______ tusks, which can serve as weapons and as tools for moving objects and digging. Elephants' large ear flaps help to control their body temperature. Their pillar-like legs (4) _______ carry their great weight. African elephants have larger ears and concave backs, while Asian elephants have smaller ears and convex or level backs. One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is the ivory trade, as the animals are poached for their ivory tusks. Other threats to (5) ________ elephants include habitat destruction and conflicts with local people. Elephants are used as working animals in Asia. In the past, they were used in war; today, they are often put on display in zoos and circuses.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: can
Option 2: should
Option 3: would
Option 4: could
Correct Answer: can
Solution : The first option is correct.
The sentence describes the physical ability of elephants' pillar-like legs to carry their great weight. Can is used to express the capability or ability to perform this function.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits the State from conferring "Titles"?
Option 1: Article 14
Option 2: Article 16
Option 3: Article 17
Option 4: Article 18
Correct Answer: Article 18
Solution : The correct answer is Article 18.
All titles are eliminated by Article 18. It forbids the State from bestowing titles onto any individual, citizen or non-citizen. However, the ban does not apply to academic or military distinctions. Additionally, it forbids an Indian national
Question : Where were the Commonwealth games held in the year 2022?
Option 1: Gold Coast
Option 2: New Delhi
Option 3: Birmingham
Option 4: Glasgow
Correct Answer: Birmingham
Solution : The correct option is Birmingham.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham. So, it is commonly known as Birmingham 2022. It was held between 28 July and 8 August. The motto of the game is Games for everyone. 5,054 participants participated across 72 Commonwealth
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by four alternative inferences. Select the most appropriate one. Statements: All files are numbered. All numbers are coded. Inferences: 1. All files are coded. 2. All codes are filed. 3. Some files are not numbered. 4. No numbers have codes.
Option 1: All files are coded
Option 2: All codes are filed
Option 3: Some files are not numbered
Option 4: No numbers have codes
Correct Answer: All files are coded
Solution : According to the given statements –
Inference 1: All files are coded – According to the given statements, all files are numbered and all numbers are coded. So, from this, it can be inferred that all files are coded. Thus, this inference
Question : Which Article of the Constitution of India mentions that law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts?
Option 1: Article 143
Option 2: Article 142
Option 3: Article 144
Option 4: Article 141
Correct Answer: Article 141
Solution : The correct option is Article 141.
Article 141 of the Constitution of India states that the Law declared by the Supreme Court is to be binding on all courts. The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the
Question : Ashwathi Ltd. issued 40,00,000, 10% Debentures of Rs.50 each at a discount of 8% on April 1, 2010, redeemable in four equal annual instalments starting with March 31, 2013. Securities premium account shows a balance of Rs.70,00,000. Compute the amount of discount/loss to be written off through statement of profit and loss account is –
Option 1: Rs 1.6 cores
Option 2: Rs 0.09 crores
Option 3: Rs 0.9 crores
Option 4: Rs 16 crores
Correct Answer: Rs 0.9 crores
Solution : Answer = Rs 0.9 crores Discount on issue of debentures(40,00,000@50 each)= 20,00,00,000×8%= 1,60,00,000. Securitites premium reserve A/c.......Dr 70,00,000 Surplus in the statement of P&L A/c........Dr 90,00,000 To Discount on issue of debentures A/c 1,60,00,000 Hence, the correct option is 3.
Question : How many independent princely states were integrated into India after independence?
Option 1: 575
Option 2: 545
Option 3: 535
Option 4: 562
Correct Answer: 562
Solution : The correct option is 562.
The 562 independent princely states were integrated into India after independence. The leaders of these princely republics were persuaded to join India by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the country's deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
Question : Directions: In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Only the brave deserve the _________.
Option 1: fare
Option 2: flare
Option 3: flair
Option 4: fair
Correct Answer: fair
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The sentence conveys the idea that those who display courage and bravery are the ones who rightfully earn or deserve recognition, honour, or, glory for their actions.
The word 'fair' symbolises beauty, rewards, or good things, while 'brave'
Question : What is the number of common tangents that can be drawn to two circles that touch each other externally?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Only three tangents can be drawn passing through two external touching circles. Hence, the correct answer is 3.
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