Assam Science Technology & Environment Council Junior Administrative Assistant Assam Competitive Exam Previous Year Question Paper
JAA (I)-ASTEC
1. Which institution has mandated ‘penny drop’ verification for NPS fund withdrawal?
A. IRDAI
B.PFRDA
C. SEBI
D. RBI
Ans:- B.PFRDA
2. Which of the following statements regarding Isolation during COVID-19 is/are correct?
(i) It is used for people suffering from COVID-19 symptoms or who have testedpositive for the virus.
(ii)In isolation means being separated from other people, mainly in a medical facilitywhere you can receive clinical care.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
C. Both (i) and (ii)
D.Neither (i) nor (ii)
Ans:- C. Both (i) and (ii)
3. Why was Narges Mohammadi awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2023?
A. For her contributions to literature
B. For her fight against the oppression of women in Iran
C. For her achievements in science and technology
D. For her work in the field of environmental conservation
Ans:- B. For her fight against the oppression of women in Iran
4. The old Parliament building in New Delhi officially renamed as …………………?
A. Rajya Sabha Bhavan
B. Lok Sabha Sadan
C. Samvidhan Sadan
D. Old Sansad Sadan
Ans:- C. Samvidhan Sadan
5. Name the Mascot for Assam's biggest sporting event - Khel Maharan in Assam .
A. Maharaj Dodan
B. Appu
C. Mr. Rhino
D. Mr. Met
Ans:- A. Maharaj Dodan
6. The full form of ATM is -
A. Any Time Money
B. Automated teller Machine
C. Automatic Transaction Machine
D. All transaction Made-easy
Ans:- B. Automated teller Machine
7. At present, the Assam Science Technology & Environment Council (ASTEC) is anautonomous Council of the
(i) Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Govt. of Assam
(ii) Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Assam
(iii) Department of Science, Technology & Climate Change, Govt. of Assam
A. Only (i) is correct
B. Only (ii) is correct
C. Only (iii) is correct
D. Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
Ans:- C. Only (iii) is correct
8. Choose the appropriate phrase/idiom for the gap: He knows......................of the plan.
A. heart and soul
B. mare’s nest
C. one and all
D. the ins and outs
Ans:- D. the ins and outs
9. Find the antonyms: Fierce
A. Violent
B. Non-Violent
C. Harmful
D. Competitive
Ans:- B. Non-Violent
Q 10-13: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
One of the most hazardous conditions a firefighter will ever encounter is abackdraft (also known as a smoke explosion). A backdraft can occur in the hot-smolderingphase of a fire when burning is incomplete and there is not enough oxygen to sustain the fire.Unburned carbon particles and other flammable products, combined with the intense heat,may cause instantaneous combustion if more oxygen reaches the fire.
Firefighters should be aware of the conditions that indicate the possibility for abackdraft to occur. When there is a lack of oxygen during a fire, the smoke becomes filledwith carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide and turns dense gray or black. Other warning signsof a potential backdraft are little or no visible flame, excessive heat, smoke leaving thebuilding in puffs, muffled sounds, and smoke-stained windows.
Proper ventilation will make a backdraft less likely. Opening a room or buildingat the highest point allows heated gases and smoke to be released gradually. However,suddenly breaking a window or opening a door is a mistake, because it allows oxygen to rushin, causing an explosion.
10. A backdraft is a dangerous condition for firefighters mainly because
A. there is not enough oxygen for breathing.
B. the heat is extremely intense.
C. the smoke is dangerously thick.
D. an explosion occurs.
Ans:- D. an explosion occurs.
11. Which of the following is not mentioned as a potential backdraft warning sign?
A. windows stained with smoke
B. flames shooting up from the building
C. puffs of smoke leaving the building
D. more intense heat than usual
Ans:- B. flames shooting up from the building
12. To prevent the possibility of a backdraft, a firefighter should
A. carry an oxygen tank.
B. open a door to allow gases to escape.
C. make an opening at the top of the building.
D. break a window to release carbon particles.
Ans:- C. make an opening at the top of the building.
13.When compared with a hot, smoldering fire, a fire with visible, high-reaching flames
A. has more oxygen available for combustion.
B. has more carbon dioxide available for consumption.
C. produces more dense gray smoke.
D. is more to cause a backdraft
Ans:- A. has more oxygen available for combustion.
14.I really have to go now. I have ______ the doctor. (Fill in the blank with the correct option)
A. an appointment to
B. an appointment with
C. appointment with
D. an appointment from
Ans:- B. an appointment with
15. Which among the following options is correct ?
A. My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in thisunfortunate accident.
B. My thoughts are with the families of those who has lost their loved ones in thisunfortunate incident.
C. My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in thisunfortunate events.
D. My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in thisunfortunate incidents.
Ans:- A. My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in thisunfortunate accident.
16-20: Read the following passage given below. There are five gaps in the passage which arenumbered serially. Against each numbered gap four alternatives are given below. Select themost appropriate alternative.
A man stopped at a flower shop to (16) some flowers to be (17)to his mother who lived200 miles (18) . As he got out of his car he noticed a young girl sitting on the curbsobbing. He asked her what was wrong and she (19), "I wanted to buy a red rose for mymother. But I only have seventy-five cents and a rose costs two dollars." The man smiledand said, "Come (20) me.
16.
A. request
B.sell
C. Order
D.requesting
Ans:- C. Order
17.
A.delivered
B.posted
C.taken
D.given
Ans:- A.delivered
18.
A.away
B.beyond
C. accross
D.between
Ans:- A.away
19.
A.asked
B.replied
C. exclaimed
D. enquired
Ans:- B.replied
20.
A.with
B.on
C.in
D. to
Ans:- A.with
21. Jatinga is situated in _____________ district.
A. Karbi Anglong
B.Tinsukia
C. Karimganj
D.Dima Hasao
Ans:- D.Dima Hasao
22. The season which is associated with Bordoichila (also written as Bordoisila) in Assam is -
A.Monsoon season
B.Pre-Monsoon season
C.Summer season
D.None of the above
Ans:- B.Pre-Monsoon season
23. In the 69th National Film Awards, Best Mishing Film award was given to
A. Anur
B.Pratikshya
C.Boomba Ride
D.Ekda Kaay Zala
Ans:- C.Boomba Ride
24. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma is the ____ Chief Minister of Assam.
A.13th
B. 14th
C.15th
D.16th
Ans:- C.15th
25. Which N E States has the longest international boarder?
A.Arunachal Pradesh
B.Meghalaya
C. Assam
D.Manipur
Ans:- A.Arunachal Pradesh
26. Every month Geeta saves money from her pocket money. She has opened a savingsbank account with a bank. She deposits her savings in the account every month. One dayshe withdraw Rs. 2700.00 from her account. The cashier gave her Rs. 20 and Rs. 50notes only. If Geeta got 90 notes in all, find how many notes of each type did she get ?
A. 40 notes of Rs. 20 and 50 notes of Rs. 50
B. 30 notes of Rs. 20 and 60 notes of Rs. 50
C. 60 notes of Rs. 20 and 30 notes of Rs. 50
D. 50 notes of Rs. 20 and 40 notes of Rs. 50
Ans:- C. 60 notes of Rs. 20 and 30 notes of Rs. 50
27. In a competitive examination, 3 marks is awarded for each correct answer, while 1mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Rakesh answered 50 questions and got 90marks. How many questions did he answer correctly.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 27
D. 35
Ans:- D. 35
28. There is a circular Jogging field inside a stadium. Manoj and Bijoy run around thiscircular track. Manoj takes 18 minutes to complete one round, while Bijoy takes 12minutes for the same. If they both start at the same point and at the same time and go inthe same direction, after how many minutes will they meet again at the starting point.
A. 36 minutes
B 45 Minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 60 Minutes
Ans:- A. 36 minutes
29. The graph of y = 2x – 1 intersects :
Ans:- B
30. 
A. 9.4 cm
B. 7 cm
C. 4.9 cm
D. 9 cm
Ans:- C. 4.9 cm
31. A number when divided by 61 gives 27 as quotient and 32 as remainder. The number is -
A. 1679
B. 1647
C. 1697
D. 1674
Ans:- A. 1679
32. Three sets of English, Assamese and Mathematics books have to be stacked in such away that all the books are stored subject wise and the height if each stack is the same.The number of English books is 144, the number of Assamese books is 240 and thenumber of Mathematics books is 288. Assuming that that the books are same thickness,determine the number of stacks of English, Assamese and Mathematics books
A. English - 3, Assamese - 5, Mathematics – 7
B. English - 2, Assamese - 4, Mathematics - 6
C. English - 3, Assamese - 4, Mathematics – 6
D. English - 3, Assamese - 5, Mathematics - 6
Ans:- D. English - 3, Assamese - 5, Mathematics - 6
33. A Ladder 10 m long reaches a window 8 m above the ground. The distance of the footof the ladder from base of the wall is -
A. 5 m
B. 6 m
C. 7 m
D. 12 m
Ans:- B. 6 m
34. The perimeters of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are 60 cm and 36 cmrespectively.
If PQ = 9 cm, then AB equals
A. 6 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 24 cm
Ans:- C. 15 cm
35. A shopkeeper sold an article for Rs. 2500. If the cost price of the article is 2000, find theprofit percent.
A. 23%
B. 25%
C. 27%
D. 29%
Ans:- B. 25%
36. November 1, 2023, was a Wednesday, what day of the week lies on November 1, 2024?
A. Thursday
B. Monday
C. Friday
D. Sunday
Ans:- C. Friday
37. How many times the hands of a clock coincide in a day?
A. 24
B. 22
C. 23
D. 21
Ans:- B. 22
38. Simplify : 1200 – [ 240 ÷ 4 x { 3 + ( 3 x 7 - 4 ) } ]
A. 1135
B. 1133
C. 1195
D. 1197
Ans:- D. 1197
39. Put appropriate figure in the blank : 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, ___
A. 27
B. 29
C. 26
D. 30
Ans:- B. 29
40. The minimum number of straight lines required to make the following figure
A. 9
B. 11
C. 13
D. 8
Ans:- A. 9
41. If ÷ means x, x means +, + means – and – means ÷ , find the value of16 x 3 + 5 – 2 ÷ 4
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
Ans:- B. 9
42. If A = 2, M = 26, Z = 52, then BET = ?
A. 32
B. 42
C. 72
D. 54
Ans:- D. 54
43. In the figure, if DE is parallel to BC, the x equals
A. 6 cm
B. 8 cm
C. 10 cm
D. 12.5 cm
Ans:- C. 10 cm
44. An umbrella has 8 ribs which are equally spaced. Assuming umbrella to be a flat circleof radius 56 cm, the area between the two consecutive ribs of the umbrella is
A. 1232 sq.cm.
B. 308 sq. cm.
C. 616 sq. cm.
D. 924 sq. cm.
Ans:- A. 1232 sq.cm.
45. Every resident in a city can speak either Assamese or English or both. If 75% can speakAssamese and 45% can speak English, what percent can speak both. Assume that thenumber of residents is 100.
A. 45%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 20%
Ans:- D. 20%
46. There are four consecutive prime numbers written in ascending order. The product ofthe first three is 1001 and that of last three is 2431. The last number is -
A. 13
B. 17
C. 19
D. 23
Ans:- A. 13
47. There are six members namely A, B, C, D, E and F in a family. B is the son of C but Cis not the mother of B. A and C are married to each other. E is the brother of C. D is thedaughter of A. F is the brother of B. How many male members are there in the family.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Ans:- C. 4
48. Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 20 hours and 30 hours respectively. If both pipesare opened simultaneously, how much time will be taken to fill the tank.
A. 15 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 18 hours
Ans:- B. 12 hours
49. Find the number of bricks, each measuring 10 inch x 5 inch x 3 inch, required toconstruct a wall 75 ft long, 8 ft high and 5 inch thick, if 10% of the wall is filled with morter.
A. 2880
B. 2952
C. 3168
D. 2592
Ans:- D. 2592
50. The sum of all the integers m such that -30 ≤ m < 29 is -
A. -30
B. 0
C. -59
D. 29
Ans:- C. -59