1: Each of the persons A, B, C, D and E possesses Unequal number (<10) of similar items. A, B and C possess 21 items in all, while C, D and E possess 7 items in all. How many items do A and B possess in all?

(A) 17
(B) 15
(C) 18
(D) Data is insufficient
2: Match items in the List-I with those in the List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Location)
(A) Kakinada
(B) Dundigal
(C) Margao
(D) Bhadrachalam

List II (Known For/In News for)
1. Skybus Metro rail test-run
2. ITC paper board Unit
3. Bio-diesel plant
4. Indian Air Force Academy

(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 3 4 1 2

3: Which one of the following countries occupies the first place in the Global Competitive ReportĀ of World Economic Forum ?

(a) USA

(b) Singapore

(c) Hong Kong

(d) France
4: India is a member of which among the following?

1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
2. Association of South-East Asian Nations
3. East Asia Summit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) India is a member of none of them
Explanation:
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. India is not there in the list of 21 countries.

Association of South-East Asian Nations include 10 member country. Here also India is not a member.

Presently East Asia Summit has 18 members including India.
5: Where was the selection of suitable candidates for a particular job first started through competitive examinations?

(a) China

(b) Great Britain

(c) U.S.A.

(d) Germany