Internal Promotion Exam Practice Workbook
Sections: Numeric Ability, Verbal Ability, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension
Section 1: Numeric Ability
• 1. A shopkeeper bought a watch for ■1,500 and sold it for ■1,875. Find the profit percentage.
• 2. If 3 pencils cost ■18, what will 7 pencils cost?
• 3. A man covers 15 km in 3 hours. What is his speed in km/h?
• 4. The average of 8, 12, 15, and 25 is:
• 5. A sum of ■4,000 amounts to ■4,800 in 2 years at simple interest. Find the rate of interest.
• 6. A train running at 54 km/h crosses a pole in 10 seconds. Find the length of the train.
• 7. If 2/5 of a number is 24, find the number.
• 8. Find the value: √144 + (25 × 4)
• 9. A person invests ■5,000 at 10% compound interest for 2 years. Find the amount.
• 10. The ratio of ages of A and B is 5:7. If A is 25 years, find B's age.
• 11. A car travels 180 km in 3 hours. Find the speed in m/s.
• 12. The cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 10 pens. Find the gain percent.
• 13. A can do a piece of work in 20 days, B in 30 days. In how many days can they complete the
work together?
• 14. Find the simple interest on ■6,000 for 3 years at 12% per annum.
• 15. A tank can be filled in 15 minutes and emptied in 20 minutes. How long will it take to fill the
tank if both tap and drain are open?
Section 2: Verbal Ability
• 1. Synonym of 'ABUNDANT': (a) Rare (b) Plenty (c) Scarce (d) Empty
• 2. Antonym of 'HARMONY': (a) Peace (b) Disagreement (c) Calm (d) Unity
• 3. Fill in the blank: He is keen _____ learning. (a) at (b) on (c) in (d) for
• 4. Rearrange: 'book / the / reading / enjoys / Ramesh'
• 5. Spot the error: She do not likes tea.
• 6. Choose the correct word: The soldier was rewarded for his _____ (a) cowardice (b) bravery
(c) shyness (d) weakness
• 7. Find the correct analogy: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
• 8. Correct the sentence: Neither of the boys are guilty.
• 9. One word substitution: A place where books are kept.
• 10. Choose the correct option: The opposite of 'Pessimistic'.
• 11. Fill in the blank: They are waiting _____ the bus stop.
• 12. Choose the right spelling: (a) Accomodate (b) Accommodate (c) Acommodate (d)
Acomodate
• 13. Synonym of 'CANDID': (a) Frank (b) Secretive (c) Clever (d) Silent
• 14. Choose the correct preposition: He is married _____ my cousin.
• 15. Antonym of 'COURAGEOUS': (a) Brave (b) Timid (c) Bold (d) Daring
Section 3: Non-Verbal Reasoning
• 1. Find the odd one out: (a) Triangle (b) Square (c) Circle (d) Cube
• 2. Series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?
• 3. If CAT = DBU, then DOG = ?
• 4. Complete the series: ■ ■ ■ ■ ?
• 5. Odd one out: (a) January (b) March (c) May (d) Sunday
• 6. Find the missing number: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?
• 7. Which figure is different: (a) Pentagon (b) Hexagon (c) Octagon (d) Sphere
• 8. Mirror image of 'MOTHER'.
• 9. Water image of 'SUN'.
• 10. Series completion: A, C, E, G, ?
• 11. If STAR is coded as TUBS, then MOON is coded as ?
• 12. Puzzle: Five friends A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a line. A is to the left of B, but right of C. Who
is in the middle?
• 13. Find the odd one: (a) Mango (b) Apple (c) Banana (d) Potato
• 14. If 2 = 6, 3 = 12, 4 = 20, then 5 = ?
• 15. Find the missing number: 7, 14, 21, 28, ?
Section 4: Reading Comprehension
Passage 1: Education is the most powerful tool that can change the world. It not only imparts
knowledge but also builds character, discipline, and values.
• 1. According to the passage, what is the most powerful tool?
• 2. Apart from knowledge, what else does education build?
• 3. Which word in the passage means 'teaches'?
• 4. Write the main idea of the passage.
Passage 2: Technology has advanced rapidly in the 21st century. While it has improved
communication and healthcare, it has also increased dependency on machines.
• 1. What improvements has technology brought according to the passage?
• 2. What is the negative effect of technology mentioned?
• 3. Write a suitable title for the passage.
• 4. Does the author view technology as only positive?
Passage 3: Time management is essential for success. People who plan their activities well
achieve more than those who work without a schedule.
• 1. What is essential for success according to the passage?
• 2. Who achieves more, planners or non-planners?
• 3. Which word in the passage means 'necessary'?
• 4. Write a moral from the passage.
