In January 2007, two new countries were admitted to the Europe union (EU) which of the following includes the two countries admitted to the EU?

1. Albania and Croatia

2. Bulgaria and Romania

3. Switzerland and Ukraine

4. Iceland and Norway

5. Georgia and Moldova

Fiftieth anniversary of the formation of the European Union (EU) was celebrated in Berlin in March 2007 which of the following includes the six founder members?

1. France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, West Germany

2. Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, West Germany

3. Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxembourg, West Germany

4. Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherland, West Germany

5. Denmark, France, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, West Germany

A democratically elected Government in a south East Asian country was ousted by military coup in September 2006. What is the country concerned?

1. Cambodia

2. Indonesia

3. Malaysia

4. Thailand

5. Vietnam

Which one of the following countries won the Football World Cup competition concluded in Germany in the year 2006 ?

1. Brazil

2. England

3. France

4. Germany

5. Italy

A Presidential election was held in a European country in May 2007. What is the country concerned?

1. Germany

2. Italy

3. France

4. Russia

5. Ukraine

The 800th anniversary of Genghis khan was celebrated in the year 2006.In which one of the following countries were the celebrations held ?

1. Afghanistan

2. China

3. India

4. Mongolia

5. Uzbekistan

A country that carried out a nuclear test in October 2006 was kept under strengthened surveillance regarding the country’s dealings in weapons – related material. What is the country concerned?

1. China

2. India

3. Iran

4. North Korea

5. Pakistan

During the Cricket World Cup tournament held in the West Indies in March/April 2007, the coach of the team of a participating country died under mysterious Circumstances. In which one of the following countries was the funeral of the person concerned held ?

1. Australia

2. England

3. New Zealand

4. South Africa

5. West Indies

Which of the following four countries entered the semi-finale stage of the Cricket World Cup tournament held in March/April 2007?

1. Australia, England, South Africa and Sri Lankan.

2. Australia, New Zealand, England and Sri Lankan.

3. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lankan.

4. Australia, India, New Zealand and Sri Lankan.

5. Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lankan.

Which of the following statements are true in respect of the maid-term elections held in the United States of America in November 2006?
A : Republic Party increased its representation in the Senate.
B : Democratic Party increased its representation in the House of Representatives.
C : Democratic Party secured majorities in both Houses of the Congress.
D : Republican Party lost its majority in the Senate, but was able to maintain its control of the House of Representatives
E : Republican Party lost its control in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

1. B, C, E

2. A, B, C

3. C, D, E

4. A, C, D

5. B, C,D

State Assembly elections were held in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, in April 2007. Which of
the following statements are true in respect of the above event?

A : Congress Party and the Bharatiya Janatha Party dominated the election.
B : Bahujan Samaj Party emerged victorious.
C : Mayawati Kumari has been sworn in as Chief Minister of a single party government.
D : Mulayam Singh Yadav of the Samajawadi Party retained the Chief Minister ship.
E : Rahul Gandhi took a leading part in the election campaign on behalf of the Congress Party.

1. A, B, E

2. A, B, C

3. B, D, E

4. B, C, E

5. A, D, E

Which of the following did the Sri Lankan President propose at the recently concluded SAARC summit?

1. Setting up of a SAARC Parliament

2. Setting up a basis for political union of SAARC countries

3. Setting up a military pact among the SAARC countries

4. Setting up a common currency for the SAARC region

5. Setting up a common judicial system for the SAARC region

Professor V. K. Samaranayake, a person who has rendered a distinguished service to Sri Lanka, passed away in June 2007. His field of interest was

1. International Relations.

2. Information Technology.

3. Oriental Languages.

4. Sri Lankan History.

5. Agricultural Chemistry.

Which one of the following cities has been chosen to host the Olympic Games in 2012 ?

1. Berlin

2. London

3. Madrid

4. Oslo

5. Paris

A research team has proved that eating fish; greatly decreases the risk of developing heart disease. The key factor providing this protection has been identified as a chemical known as omega-3-fatty acids, found in fish oils. Therefore, if people take dietary supplements of omega-3-fatty acids, in capsule form, they will decrease their risk of developing heart diseases. Which one of the following, if true; would most seriously weaken the above conclusion?

1. Some dietary supplements have been shown to have harmful side effects.

2. Omega-3-fatty acids are found in extremely low quantities in some kinds of fish.

3. Omega-3-fatty acids are effective only, because they interact with other chemical compounds found mainly in fish.

4. The majority of people who eat fish say that they do so, because they like the taste of fish.

5. Research teams have found evidence that fish oil supplements would also reduce the effects of other diseases.

Most road repairs require more time and money than is estimated, but last year repairs of roads during flight time required no more time or money that had been allocated. Therefore effecting night time repairs of major roads, would save both time and money. Which one of the following, if true, most strongly supports the conclusion drawn above?

1. The fewer number of vehicles on the road at night and more comfortable night environment facilitate road workers to function more efficiently

2. The road repair workers that work at night identify and mark their work sites with bright flash lights.

3. The budget estimate for the repairs of the major roads was adequate enough for the purpose.

4. Road workers who are willing to work, at night have an easier time finding jobs, since most people would rather work during day time.

5. The materials used in road repairs tend to expand in warmer temperatures and contract in cooler cool temperatures.

In a certain country, eleven percent of those people who received certification to practice in a particular profession, during the last twenty years, Were women and all those people who received certification during the said period obtained full-time positions. Nevertheless, only five percent of full-time positions in this profession are currently held by women. Which one of the following if true could explain the difference in the percentage mentioned in above
passage?

1. It was easier to obtain certification twenty years ago than is currently.

2. The majority of those currently in the profession were recruited more than twenty years ago when everyone in the profession was male.

3. The women who obtained certification in the last twenty years have chosen different specialities with in the profession than men have chosen.

4. Male and female members of the profession have been paid equal salaries during the past twenty years.

5. Although women currently hold five percent of the full-time positions in the profession, they told only two percent of the supervisory positions.

A decision and three sets information numbered I, II and III are given
 If the decision can be made using any one of the three sets of information select A.
 If the decision can be made using sets I and II together select B.
 If the decision can be made using sets I and III together select C.
 If the decision can be made using sets II and III together select D.
 If the decision can be made using sets I , II and III together select B.

Decision : Jagath is heavier than Sugath.
I. Saman is heavier than Jagath.
II. Sugath is heavier than Vimal.
III. Vimal is heavier than Ruwan

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. E

A decision and three sets information numbered I, II and III are given
 If the decision can be made using any one of the three sets of information select A.
 If the decision can be made using sets I and II together select B.
 If the decision can be made using sets I and III together select C.
 If the decision can be made using sets II and III together select D.
 If the decision can be made using sets I , II and III together select B.

Decision: Forty percent of students in this class attend tuition classes in Mathematics.
I. 25% of students in the class do not go for tuition
II. 15% of students in the class attend tuition classes in more than one subject including Mathematics.
III. 25% of students in the class attend only tuition classes in Mathematics.

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. E

A decision and three sets information numbered I, II and III are given
 If the decision can be made using any one of the three sets of information select A.
 If the decision can be made using sets I and II together select B.
 If the decision can be made using sets I and III together select C.
 If the decision can be made using sets II and III together select D.
 If the decision can be made using sets I , II and III together select B.

Decision: You should consult a good lawyer pertaining to your land problem.
I. You have not met a good lawyer in land cases so far.
II. There are many lawyers who are good for land cases.
III. A good lawyer can surely help you in your land problem.

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. E