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Re: Last year question papers for Postal Assistant Exam and reference books


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1. In a division sum, the divisor is 10 times the quotient and 5 times the remainder. If the remainder is 46, the dividend is:
(1) 4236
(2) 4306
(3) 4336
(4) 5336
2. If 1.5 x= 0.04 y, then the value of (y-x) (y+x) is:
(1) 730/77
(2) 73/77
(3) 7.3/77
(4) 703/77
3. An employee may claim Rs. 7.00 for each km when he travels by taxi and Rs. 6.00 for each km if he drives his own car. If in one week he claimed Rs. 595 for traveling km. How many kms did he travel by taxi?

(1) 55
(2) 65
(3) 62
(4) 70
4. The square root of 3 + √5 is :
(1) √3 /2 + 1/√2
(2) √3 /2 – 1/√2
(3) √5 /2 – 1/√2
(4) √(5/2) + √(1/2)
5. The mean temperature of Monday to Wednesday was 370C and of Tuesday to Thursday was 340C, if the temperature on Thursday was 4/5th that of Monday, then what was the temperature on Thursday?
(1) 36.50C
(2) 360C
(3) 35.50C
(4) 340C
6. A certain number of two digits is three times the sum of its digits. If 45 be added to it, the digits are reversed. The number is:
(1) 72
(2) 32
(3) 27
(4) 23
7. Three years ago the average age of A and B was 18 years. While C joining them now, the average becomes 22 years. How old (in years) is C now?
(1) 24
(2) 27
(3) 28
(4) 30
8. If 2^(2x-1) = 8^(3-x), then the value of x is:
(1) -1
(2) -2
(3) 2
(4) 3
9. A man’s basic pay for a 40 hours’ week is Rs. 200. Overtimes is paid at 25% above the basic rate. In a certain week, he worked overtime and his total was Rs. 300. He therefore, worked for a total of (in hours):
(1) 52
(2) 56
(3) 58
(4) 62
10. On a Rs. 10, 000 payment order, a person has choice between 3 successive discounts of 10%, 10% and 30% and 3 successive discounts of 40%, 5% and 5%. By choosing the better one he can save (in Rupees):
(1) 200
(2) 255
(3) 400
(4) 433
11. Rs. 600 are divided among A, B, C so that Rs. 40 more than 2/5 th of A’s share, Rs. 20 more that 2/7 th of B’s share and Rs. 10 more than 9/17 th of C’s may all be equal. What is A’s share (in Rupees)?
(1) 150
(2) 170
(3) 200
(4) 280

12. A, B, C started a business with their investment in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5. After 4 months, A invested the same amount as before and B as well as C withdrew half of their investments. The ratio of their profits at the end of the year was:
(1) 5 : 6 : 10
(2) 6 : 5 :10
(3) 10 : 5 : 6
(4) 4 : 3 : 5

13. If 9 men working 71/2 hours a day can finish a piece of work in 20 days, then how many days will be taken by 12 men, working 6 hours a day to finish the work? It is being given that 2 men of latter type work as much as 3 men of the former type?
(1) 91/2
(2) 11
(3) 121/2
(4) 13

14. Three pipes A, B and C can fill a cistern in 6 hours. After working at it together for 2 hours, C is closed and A and B can fill the remaining part in 7 hours. The number of hours taken by C alone to fill the cistern is:
(1) 12
(2) 14
(3) 16
(4) 18
15. A train B speeding with 120 kmph crosses another train C running in the same direction, in 2 minutes. If the lengths of the trains B and C be 100 m and 200 m respectively, what is the speed (in kmph) of the train C?
(1) 111
(2) 123
(3) 127
(4) 129
16. River is running at 2 kmph. It took a man twice as long to row up as to row down the river. The rate (in km/hr) of the man in still water is:
(1) 8
(2) 10
(3) 4
(4) 6
17. A merchant has 1000 kg of sugar, part of which he sells at 8% profit and the rest at 18% profit. He gains 14% on the whole. The quantity (in kg.) sold at 18% profit is:
(1) 560
(2) 600
(3) 400
(4) 640
18. A sum of money becomes Rs. 13, 380 after 3 years and Rs. 20, 070 after 6 years on compound interest. The sum (in Rupees) is:

(1) 8800
(2) 8890
(3) 8920
(4) 9040
19. A well with 14 m inside diameter is dug 10 m deep. Earth taken out of it, has been evenly spread all around it to a width of 21m to form an embankment. The height (in metres) of the embankment is:

(1) 1/2
(2) 2/3
(3) 3/4
(4) 3/5
20. A rectangular carpet has an area of 120 sq metres and a perimeter of 46 metres. The length of its diagonal (in metres) is:

(1) 11
(2) 13
(3) 15
(4) 17

Reference Books:

Reference Books for General Knowledge

• The Pearson General Knowledge Manual
• General Knowledge Manual by UPSC Editorial Board
• General Knowledge Current Affairs and Whos Who by Khanna
• General Knowledge Manual by Barry O’brien
• General Knowledge Digest by T M H
• Encyclopedia of General Knowledge and General Awareness by R P Verma
• General Knowledge by Dr. Tanwar

Reference Books for Mathematics
• ‘A’ Level Mathematics Series: Complex Numbers by Stanley C.M. Leung
• A Course in Pure Mathematics by Margaret M. Gow
• Advanced Course in Coordinate Geometry by C.S. Lee
• Advanced Level Pure Mathematics by K.S. Ng &Y.K. Kwok
• Breakthrough Pure Mathematics Algebra by Y.L Ng & K.M. Pang
• Calculus for Matriculation Examination by K.K. Siu
• Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics by K.T. Leung & P.H. Cheung
• Mathematical Analysis − Straightforward Approach by K.G. Binmore
• Techniques of Mathematical Analysis by C.J. Tranter

Reference books for Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability by Dr. M.B.Lal & Ashok Gupta
• A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal
• Logical Reasoning Bible: A Comprehensive System for Attacking the Logical Reasoning Section of The LSAT by David M. Killoran
• Pearson Guide to Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
• Logical Reasoning: Test Preparation Study Guide, Questions & Answers by National Learning Corporation
• How to Prepare For Data Interpretation And Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
• Logical Reasoning Book by Arun Sharma
• All about Reasoning - Anjani A Gupta

Reference books for English Language
• Objective English For Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prasad Uma Rani Sinha
• Lucent’s General English
• Objective General English BY RS Agarwal
• Objective English competitive examinations BY Hari Prasad
• Pearson Test of English General

Apart from these books, candidates can refer to other study materials such as
• Department of Posts: Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants Recruitment Exam by Arihant
• Popular Master Guide Department of Posts: Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant by R.Gupta
• Upkar’s Postal/Sorting Assistants Recruitment Test
• Kiran’s Department of Posts Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant Practice Book


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