Computer Operator (APSC) Exam – General Studies Solved PYQs | Advt. No. 07/2024
Note: There are 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark, for a total of 100 marks. A negative marking of 0.25 will be deducted for each wrong answer.
1. Fill in the blank with the right phrasal verb:
Never _____ upon the marginalised and poor.
Look over
Look down
Look through
Look into
2. Choose the right option to complete the following sentence:
They solved the _____ problem
Hardliest
Hard
Hardy
Hardlier
3. The word ‘genocide’ means
Sanctioned racial killing
Murder
Slaughter
Suicide
4. Fill in the blank with the correct word to make the sentence meaningful:
It is usual nowadays to blow one’s own _____ to impress others.
Horn
Drum
Trumpet
Band
5. Choose the correct sentence from the following options.
For exercise, I rather play and swim'
For exercise, I play rather than swim.
For exercise, I play rather and than swim.
For exercise, I would not rather play and swim
6. Choose the correct alternative from the options given below to fill in the blank :
‘Crocodile tears' implies _____.
Expression
Tears of animal
False tears
Very painful expression
7. Select the right word to complete the following sentence:
When an author uses a name which is not his/ her real name, his/her writings are said to be composed under a _____.
Mistake
Political cause
Falsehood
Pseudonym
8. Pick out the correct preposition to fill in the blank:
The information is available _____ the Internet.
On
In
Upon
At
10. Select the right word to complete the following sentence:
Every cloud has a _____ lining.
Blue
White
Silver
Golden
11. Select the right word to complete the following sentence:
_____ you try, you will not succeed.
Unless
If
Yet
Though
11. Complete the following sentence with the appropriate preposition:
Nobody _____ 18 is allowed to enter.
Around
Of
At
Under
12. Insert the correct preposition:
Mr. Das is unfit _____ the post.
In
Of
For
With
13. Insert the correct adjective:
The _____ woman lives in a wretched hut.
Rich
Poor
Abundant
Famous
14. Select the right adjective to complete the following sentence:
His reading is of a very _____ range.
Big
Huge
Large
Wide
15. Select the right preposition to complete the following sentence:
The building was destroyed _____ the earthquake.
For
By
In
With
16. Insert the correct article:
Man, thou art _____ wonderful animal.
A
An
The
No article needed.
17. Fill in the blanks with the correct words:
The grass is _____ _____ the other side.
Always green, at
Always greener, on
Always green, on
Always greener, at
18. Insert the correct article:
He is _____ honour to this profession.
The
A
An
None of the above
19. Insert the correct form of verb given in bracket in the following sentence:
He finished first though he _____ late (to begin).
Began
Begin
Begins
Has begun
20. Pick out the word which is synonymous with ‘Freedom’ (having nearly the same structural aspect).
Liberty
Free
Emancipatory
Liberal
21. The plural of ‘Pastry’ is
Pastriesse
Pastrys
Pastryies
Pastries
22. Identify the incorrectly spelt word.
Abstinence
Subtle
Rehearsal
Precaution
23. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence:
My brother has decided to settle in London for good.
For a better income
For a promotion
Forever
Briefly
24. Fill in the blank with the correct question tag:
Let’s go for a walk, _____?
Shall we
Will we
Won’t we
Shalln’t we
25. In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error:
Each players must play according to his full potential and not think only about winning.
His full potential
Each players
Think only about
Must play
26. Select the correct form of verb to complete the following sentence:
Jessica, along with her brother, always _____ to the park.
Go
Goes
Has gone
Is going
27. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the expression ‘rank and file’.
Financial activities
A very well-organized company
Ordinary workers in a firm
The manager of a personnel department
28. Fill in the blank with the appropriate term:
Defensive practitioners put up all sorts of arguments to get _____ the hook.
On
Along
Beside
Off
29. Fill in the blank with the correct determiner:
_____ of the saplings were planted the day before.
Much
Most
Few
The few
30. Pick out the appropriate option to replace the underlined part of the sentence correctly:
The flowers smelt sweetly and are sold at high prices in the market.
Flowers smelled sweetly
Flowers smell of sweet
Flowers were smelling sweet
Flowers smell sweet
31. Select the correct passive form of the following sentence:
Most people fear having other people laughing at them.
Being laughed by other people is something most people fear.
Be laugh at other people is something most people fear.
Being laughed at by other people is something most people fear.
Being laughed by other people is what most people fear.
32. Insert the correct preposition:
I want to reach home _____ time to watch the film.
At
On
In
Around
33. Select the correct option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given expression:
Certain to happen
Unexpected
Avoidable
Ineffective
Inevitable
34. Identify the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Forsake’.
Desert
Claim
Contest
Divorce
35. Insert the correct adverb:
Dibakar’s short film _____ highlights the stark contrast between the rich and the poor in India.
Poignantly
Casually
Malleably
Malevolently
36. What is the masculine form of ‘Ewe’?
Goat
Ya
Llama
Sheep
37. Choose the correct option to complete the meaning of the following sentence:
Have you thought about the _____ of the recent decision you took?
Inconsistencies
Conclusions
Consequences
Idiosyncrasies
38. Identify the correct indirect form of the following sentence:
My niece said, “I have decided to take coaching in badminton.”j
My niece told that I have decided to take coaching in badminton.
My niece told that she has decided to take coaching in badminton.
My niece said that she had decided to take coaching in badminton.
Mu niece said that she decided to take coaching in badminton.
39. Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
Draught
Worcestershire
Acquiesce
Hyperbole
40. Fill in the blank with a noun:
The term ‘Reynard’ refers to _____.
Fox
Horse
Deer
Dog
41. Who is credited with writing the paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence?
Charles Babbage
Alan Turing
Joan Clarke
Tommy Flowers
42. A laser printer falls under which category of peripheral devices?
Input
Output
Storage
Communication
43. What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1101?
5
10
15
13
44. SQL (Structured Query Language) is primarily used for
Creating and manipulating data within a database
Designing the overall structure of a database
Programming complex database applications
Managing user access and permissions in a database
45. Which of the following is not a common feature of word processing software?
Text formatting and editing
Integrations with other office applications
Collaboration tools for real-time document sharing
Data analysis and visualisation capabilities.
46. A GUI (Graphical User Interface) relies on
Text-based commands for user interaction
Visual elements like icons, windows and menus
Direct manipulation of hardware devices
Voice recognition and natural language processing
47. Which Microsoft Office application is best suited for creating professional presentations with multimedia elements?
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Adobe Reader
48. An enhanced feature of Excel is the ability to create
Attractive presentations with slide transitions and animations
Complex mathematical formulas and data analysis tools
Comprehensive databases with tables, queries and forms
Professional word processions documents with extensive formatting options
49. A Local Area Network (LAN) typically connects devices within a
Country or large region
Global internet infrastructure
City of metropolitan area
Building or small campus
50. Which of the following is not a core protocol of the Internet?
DNS (Domain Name System)
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
51. E-commerce implies
Online communication through social media
Electronic banking and financial transactions
Conducting business and selling products online
Accessing and learning through online educational resources
52. A key challenge in AI development is
Ensuring ethical considerations and responsible use of AI
Developing visually appealing user interfaces
Increasing the processing power of computers
Reducing the cost of hardware components
53. E-learning platforms enable
Distance learning and education through online courses
Real-time communication and video conferencing
Secure online collaboration and project management
Sharing and storing personal documents in the cloud
54. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is concerned with
Upgrading computer hardware components for faster processing
Developing user-friendly interfaces for interacting with computers.
Creating intelligent machines that can mimic human cognitive abilities.
Strengthening network security measures against cyber attacks
55. A truth table shows the logical outcomes for different combinations of
True or false values in Boolean algebra
Use actions and system responses
Character entered on a keyboard
Numbers used in mathematical calculations
56. A binary search tree is a data structure that
Requires iterating through all elements to find a specific value
Organises elements in a sorted manner for efficient searching
Utilises a hashing function to map keys
Stores elements in a random manner for efficient searching
57. The concept of ‘Big O’ notations is used to express the
Memory usage of an algorithm in relation to the input data
Efficiency of an algorithm based on the programmer’s skill
Specific number of steps an algorithm takes for a given input
Upper bound on the time complexity of an algorithm as input size grows
58. A critical aspect of computer ethics is
Focusing on the aesthetic design of software applications
Considering social and moral implications of technology use
Enhancing hardware components
Prioritising user convenience over data security
59. Which computer language among the following is exclusively written in binary codes?
COBOL
#
Machine languages
Pascal
60. During boosting , the operating system checks every peripheral unit. This procedure is known as
POST
BIOS
BUS
CHKDSK
61. Which of the following is not a type of computer code?
BCD
EDIC
EBCDIC
ASCII
62. The memory capacity for m date lines and n address lines is determined by
2ⁿ × m
m × n²
2ᵐ × n
n × m²
63. Consider the following C program:
#include<sidio.h>
Int main ()
{
int a(l={3,5,7,9,12); int i, sum=0, *b=a+4; for (i=0; i<5; i++)
sum=sum+(*b-i) -*(b-i);
printf("d \n", sum);
return 0;
}
The output of the above C program is
11
28
14
12
64. Internet access by transmitting digital data over the wires of a local telephone network is provided by
Leased line
Digital subscriber line
Digital signal line
Modem
65. Which of the following topologies has the highest reliability?
Star topology
Bus topology
Ring topology
Mesh topology
66. The expression of an EXOR gate is
A'B + AB'
AB + A'B'
A + A.B
A' + B'
67. The purpose of the COMMIT statement in SQL is
To remove all date from a table
To roll back changes made during the current transaction
To save changes made during the current transaction to the database
To create a new database user
68. What does the SQL ORDER BY clause do?
It filters rows that have the same values into summary rows
It sorts the result set in ascending or descending order based on specified columns
It combines data from two or more tables on a related column between them
It groups rows that have the same values into summary rows
69. Which programming paradigm emphasises the use of functions as first-class citizens and avoids mutable data?
Object-oriented programming
Declarative programing
Functional programming
Procedural programming
70. A strong password for cyber security should be
Short and easy to remember
A combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols
A combination of only numbers
Based on personal information
71. Cyber security threats can target
Primarily social media platforms and entertainment websites
Solely government and military networks
Only outdated computer systems with weak security measures
Both personal and business computer systems with valuable data
72. Which of the following header field must be included in a C program to use dynamic memory allocation functions such as malloc and free?
<stdio.h>
<stdlib.h>
<math.h>
<string.h>
73. Moore’s law predicts the exponential growth of
Software complexity
Peripheral interfaces
Hardware processing power
User interface options
74. A flowchart is a visual representation of
Data storage organisation
software elements user interface
Steps involved in an algorithm
Internal hardware components
75. Encryption is a technique used in cyber security to
Scramble data into an unreadable format for unauthorised access
Enhance the visual appeal of user interfaces
Simplify the process of data retrieval from storage devices
Increase the storage capacity of hard drives
76. Virtualization technology allows
Sharing resources like processors and memory between multiple processes
Upgrading hardware components without reinstalling the operating system
Only one operating system to run on a single physical machine
Running multiple operating systems on a single physical machine simultaneously
77. A relational database management system (RDBMS) organises data using
Hierarchical relationships
Tabular structures with rows and columns
Procedural logic and instructions
Networked connections
78. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) facilitates
Secure online communication between individuals
Standardised electronic exchange of business documents between organisations
Real-time chat and conferencing for video remote collaboration
Downloading and installing software applications
79. Which data structure is best suited for implementing a last-in-first-out (LIFO)' principle?
Stack
Linked list
Array
Queue
80. The ENIAC computer, a pivotal point in computer education, was primarily designed for
Gaming
Word processing
Scientific calculations
Business transactions
81. Consider the following pairs. Which of the pairs does/do not match?
Select the correct option from the codes given below.
(i) only
(i) and (ii) only
(i), (i) and (ii) only
(i), (ti), (iti) and (iv)
82. Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched?
Select the correct option from the codes given below.
(i) only
(i) and (ii) only
(i), (ii) and (iii)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
83. Consider the following statements:
Bhagavad Gita was composed by Valmiki.
Gita Govinda was composed by Jayadeva.
Chandrakanta Abhidhan was authored by Chandra Kanta Agarwala.
Gunamala was written by Srimanta Madhavdeva.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
IV only
I, IlI and IV
I, II and IV
I and IV only
84. Find the odd one out from the following.
Operation Ajay
Operation Vijay
Operation Meghdoot
Operation Rajiv
85. Which one of the following in relation to 'Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024' is correct?
A bilateral, naval exercise between India and Japan
A trilateral, naval exercise between India, Australia and New Zealand
A bilateral, tri-service between India and the United States
A multilateral, tri-service undertaken by the BIMSTEC members
86. Consider the following statements:
Mekedatu is a part of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mekedatu is situated in Andhra Pradesh.
Mekedatu has been a source of confrontation between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Il and III only
I only
I, Il and III
None of the above
87. Which one of the following is not related to the protection of ecology?
M. K. Ranjit Singh versus Union of India
T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad versus Union of India
Navtej Singh Johar versus Union of India
Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra versus State of Uttar Pradesh
88. In regard to the G-20, consider the following statements:
The African Union (AU) becomes a permanent member of the G-20 in 2023.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) becomes a permanent member of the G-20 in 2023.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) became a permanent member of the G-20 in 2022 Bali Summit.
The European Union (EU) is not a permanent member of the G-20.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I only
II only
III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
89. Consider the following statements :
Statement (i) :
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the LGBTQIA+ community represents equal citizens in India and underlined that there cannot be discrimination in law based on sexual orientation and gender.
Statement (ii) :
The Supreme Court of India upheld this judgement and struck down IPC 377 to the extent that it criminalised homosexuality while hearing the case of Shakti Vahini versus Union of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) are correct and Statement (ii) is the correct explanation for Statement (i)
Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) are correct and Statement (ii) is not the correct explanation for Statement (i)
Statement (i) is incorrect but Statement (ii) is correct
Statement (i) is correct but Statement (ii) is incorrect
90. Consider the following paris:
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
None
(i) and (ii) only
(iii) and (iv) only
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
91. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island is located in which of the following States?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Odisha
Kerala
92. Which one of the following is the Chinese parent company of the popular social media platform Tik-Tok?
WeChat
Douyin
ByteDance
Tencent video
93. Which one of the following Ministries is responsible for regulating and implementing the Foreign Contribu-tion (Regulating) Act (FCRA)?
Ministry of External Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
94. Consider the following statements in regard to the Pro-Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
Statement (i) :
The senior most member of the House is appointed by the President as the Pro-Tem Speaker.
Statement (ii) :
The Pro-Tem Speaker does not have all the powers of Speaker and cannot preside over the first sitting of the newly elected Lok Sabha.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) are correct and Statement (ii) is the correct explanation for Statement (i)
Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) are incorrect
Statement (i) is correct but Statement (ii) is incorrect
Statement (i) is incorrect but Statement (ii) is correct
95. Consider the following statements:
Kola Khar is an alkaline extracted from the ashes of burnt dried banana peels.
Kola Khar is known to help in normalising digestive order of the stomach.
Kola Khar is a pleasurable drink taken after a day-meal.
Kola Khar is used as a food additive in Assamese cuisine widely.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I only
I and Il only
I, Il and III
I, Il and IV
96. Consider the following statements about Assam Tea:
Assam is the largest tea-growing region in India.
Tea was cultivated in Assam ever before colonisation of the State.
Maniram Dewan was the first Indian to start planting tea in Assam.
Assam teas are often sold as Breakfast' teas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I only
I, II, III and IV
I and III only
I and IV only
97. Match the following pairs:
Pick the correct answer:
abcd
1423
abcd
4312
abcd
2134
abcd
3241
98. Consider the following statements in relation to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G):
Statement (i) :
This is a flagship Central Government Scheme that aims to provide pucca houses to rural populations with basic amenities, without involving the State Governments.
Statement (ii):
PMAY-G is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only Statement (i)
Only Statement (ii)
Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii)
Neither Statement (i) nor Statement (ii)
99. Consider the following statements:
The Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 was launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
The aim of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2-0 is to achieve zero open defecation in rural areas by 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
100. Consider the following statements in relation to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP):
The NCAP was launched in 2019 to cut the concentration of atmospheric particulate matter (PM) by 2024 only in non-attainment cities and million plus cities.
The objective of the NCAP was revised to include the highly polluted peri-urban areas and select villages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
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