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DFCCIL MTS Official Paper (Held On: 11 Jul, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Mathematics/Numerical Ability (30 questions)

1

Two circles touch each other at point X. A common tangent touches them at two distinct points, Y and Z. If another tangent passing through X cuts YZ at A and XA = 16 cm, then what is the length of YZ (in cm)? 

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    32

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Answer: ((a))

42

2

What is the minimum value that must be assigned to A so that the 8-digit number 102A4716 is divisible by 4? 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

5

3

There are 36 balls in a bag. Some of them are red, few are white and some are black. The average cost of red and white balls is ₹38 while the average cost of white and black balls is ₹37. If the average cost of red, white and black balls is ₹42, ₹35 and ₹41, respectively, then the number of white balls in the bag is:

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

8

4

The smallest natural number that should be added to 478100 so that the sum is exactly divisible by 11 is: 

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

5

A man sold an article for ₹573 by first giving a d% discount on its marked price, and then another discount having the same nominal value (in ₹). If the marked price of the article is ₹2,865, then what will be the value of d?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    38

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Answer: ((a))

42

6

If A = 7.5°, then what is the value of \(\mathrm{\frac{\sqrt3cot4A+34\sqrt3sin 8A+22cos8A}{13\sqrt2cosec6A}}\) ?

  1. ((a))

    2.5

  2. ((b))

    1.6

  3. ((c))

    3.4

  4. ((d))

    5.8

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Answer: ((a))

2.5

7

Evaluate: 51 − [25 − {21 − (14 − 9 + 6)}]

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    35

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    34

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Answer: ((a))

33

8

Two spheres of radius 9 units and 10 units are melted to form a sphere of radius 1 unit and another sphere. What is the value of the diameter of the other sphere (in units)?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    36

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Answer: ((a))

24

9

If 2 is subtracted from each of the numerator and the denominator of a fraction a/b, it becomes 1/3. If 17 is added to the numerator and 15 is added to the denominator of the original fraction, then the fraction becomes 6/14. What is the value of (6a − b)?

  1. ((a))

    136

  2. ((b))

    130

  3. ((c))

    133

  4. ((d))

    131

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Answer: ((a))

136

10

Simplify:

3 × (8 × (42))÷16+79−70\mathrm{3~\times ~ (8~\times ~(4^2)) \div16 + 79-70}

  1. ((a))

    31

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    33

  4. ((d))

    36

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Answer: ((a))

31

11

Find the compound interest on ₹7,600 at 5% per annum for 2 years, with the interest compounded annually

  1. ((a))

    ₹867

  2. ((b))

    ₹805

  3. ((c))

    ₹779

  4. ((d))

    ₹650

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Answer: ((a))

₹867

12

Vinod, Kajal, and Arpit invest ₹1,040, ₹1,390, and ₹1,890, respectively to start a business. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,440, then what is the share of Arpit in the profit?

  1. ((a))

    ₹627 

  2. ((b))

    ₹629

  3. ((c))

    ₹632

  4. ((d))

    ₹630

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Answer: ((a))

₹627 

13

The average of 6.5, 10.7, 20.1 and a is 19. The value of a is:

  1. ((a))

    39.7

  2. ((b))

    40.7

  3. ((c))

    37.7

  4. ((d))

    38.7

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Answer: ((a))

39.7

14

Simplify: (52)x2+5x−32+(52)x2−7x+52\mathrm{(\frac{5}{2})x^2+5x-\frac{3}{2}+(\frac{5}{2})x^2-7x+\frac{5}{2}}

  1. ((a))

    5x2+(−2)x+(1)\mathrm{5x^2 + (-2)x + (1)}

  2. ((b))

    −5x2−(−2)x−(1)\mathrm{-5x^2 - (-2)x - (1)}

  3. ((c))

    −5x2−(−2)x+(1)\mathrm{-5x^2 - (-2)x + (1)}

  4. ((d))

    5x2+(−2)x−(1)\mathrm{5x^2 + (-2)x - (1)}

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Answer: ((a))

5x2+(−2)x+(1)\mathrm{5x^2 + (-2)x + (1)}

15

For a data of 10 observations, the median is 10. The smallest and largest values of the data are 0 and 15, respectively. If these values are removed from the data, the median of the remaining eight observations will be: 

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    7.5

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

12

16

The volume of a right circular cone is 6280 cm3 and the radius of its base is 20 cm. Find the curved surface area (in cm2 ) of the cone (use π = 3.14).

  1. ((a))

    1570

  2. ((b))

    1680

  3. ((c))

    1460

  4. ((d))

    1780

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Answer: ((a))

1570

17

The cost of a washing machine is 50% less than the cost of a TV. If the cost of the washing machine increases by 81% and that of the TV decreases by 32%, then what will be the percentage change in the total cost of 9 washing machines and 3 TVs?

  1. ((a))

    Decrease by 36%

  2. ((b))

    Increase by 38% 

  3. ((c))

    Decrease by 35% 

  4. ((d))

    Increase by 35.8%

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Answer: ((a))

Decrease by 36%

18

A man goes from place A to B at a speed of 12 km/hr and returns from B to A at a speed of 2 km/hr using the same route. The average speed (km/hr) for the whole journey is:

  1. ((a))

    133713\frac{3}{7}

  2. ((b))

    3373\frac{3}{7}

  3. ((c))

    2372\frac{3}{7}

  4. ((d))

    123712\frac{3}{7}

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Answer: ((a))

133713\frac{3}{7}

19

The cost price of an article is ₹400, and its marked price is ₹800. If the seller offers a 17% discount on the marked price, what is his profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    69%

  2. ((b))

    65%

  3. ((c))

    66%

  4. ((d))

    67%

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Answer: ((a))

69%

20

Meenakshi and Seenu together can complete a piece of work in 40 days. Seenu and Ritika together can complete the same work in 24 days, and Ritika and Meenakshi together can complete the same work in 30 days. In how many days will all three of them together complete that work?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

21

Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 20 minutes and 30 minutes, respectively. A third pipe C can empty the tank in 40 minutes. If all three pipes are opened simultaneously, how long will it take to fill the tank? (Rounded off to 2 decimal places.)

  1. ((a))

    24.12 min

  2. ((b))

    17.14 min 

  3. ((c))

    20.15 min 

  4. ((d))

    21.23 min

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Answer: ((a))

24.12 min

22

A person’s monthly income is ₹4,000. He spends 40% of his income on rent, 25% on groceries and 15% on transportation. The remaining amount is saved. However, his rent increases by 10% next month, while his grocery and transportation expenditures remain the same. How much will he save next month if his income remains the same?

  1. ((a))

    ₹820

  2. ((b))

    ₹640

  3. ((c))

    ₹160

  4. ((d))

    ₹600

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Answer: ((a))

₹820

23

There are two taps, T1 and T2, at the bottom of a water tank that can be used to empty the tank, either individually or together, each working at a constant rate. When only T1 is open, the tank (initially full) empties in 40 minutes. When both T1 and T2 are open together, the tank empties in 30 minutes. How many minutes will it take to empty the tank (initially full) if only T2 is open? 

  1. ((a))

    110 min 

  2. ((b))

    120 min

  3. ((c))

    90 min

  4. ((d))

    100 min

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Answer: ((a))

110 min 

24

The annual income of a person was ₹9,00,000. Due to a promotion, the income increased by 20%. If the person decides to save 36% of the increased income, calculate the amount saved. 

  1. ((a))

    ₹3,98,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹3,68,200

  3. ((c))

    ₹3,88,800

  4. ((d))

    ₹3,72,800 

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Answer: ((a))

₹3,98,500

25

Anusha starts a business with ₹28,000 and after 4 months, Minal joins with Anusha as her partner. After a year, the profit is divided in the ratio 8 : 5. How much capital did Minal invest?

  1. ((a))

    ₹26,930

  2. ((b))

    ₹25,045

  3. ((c))

    ₹26,250

  4. ((d))

    ₹27,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹26,930

26

A car travels a distance of 700 km in 8 hours. What is its speed in km/hr? 

  1. ((a))

    87.8 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    87.7 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    87.5 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    87.9 km/hr 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

87.8 km/hr

27

If the mean proportion of 36 and A is 54, then what is the value of A? 

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    79

  3. ((c))

    81

  4. ((d))

    84

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Answer: ((a))

80

28

A sum of money becomes ₹9,600 after 2 years and ₹12,000 after 5 years at the same simple interest rate. What is the annual rate of simple interest?

  1. ((a))

    11%

  2. ((b))

    6%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    10%

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Answer: ((a))

11%

29

Evaluate: [(4 × 2) − (12 ÷ 4)] + 12

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    19

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

30

A manufacturer sells a product to a wholesaler at a profit of 25%. The wholesaler, in turn, sells it to a retailer at a profit of 50%, and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 28%. If the customer pays ₹300, find the cost price (in ₹) for the manufacturer. 

  1. ((a))

    ₹128

  2. ((b))

    ₹127

  3. ((c))

    ₹124

  4. ((d))

    ₹125

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Answer: ((a))

₹128

General Awareness (15 questions)

31

 Which of the following macroeconomic policies is most effective in addressing both inflationary pressures and unemployment simultaneously in the Indian economy? 

  1. ((a))

    Exchange rate intervention

  2. ((b))

    Supply-side policies 

  3. ((c))

    Expansionary fiscal policy

  4. ((d))

    Contractionary monetary policy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exchange rate intervention

32

Which of the following is a key principle of the inclusive rural development framework?

  1. ((a))

    Prioritising export-oriented agricultural production over local food security

  2. ((b))

    Achieving maximum efficiency through large-scale agricultural operations 

  3. ((c))

    Ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for the marginalised groups

  4. ((d))

    Promoting foreign direct investment in large-scale infrastructure projects

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Answer: ((a))

Prioritising export-oriented agricultural production over local food security

33

The Inter-State Council was established in 1990 by the President of India under which Article of the Indian Constitution, following the recommendations of Sarkaria Commission? 

  1. ((a))

     Article 324

  2. ((b))

     Article 263

  3. ((c))

     Article 352

  4. ((d))

     Article 310

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Answer: ((a))

 Article 324

34

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा निर्वाह कृषि (subsistence farming) का एक उदाहरण है?

  1. ((a))

    वाणिज्यिक अनाज कृषि (Commercial grain farming)

  2. ((b))

    डेरी फार्मिंग (Dairy farming)

  3. ((c))

    रोपण कृषि (Plantation agriculture)

  4. ((d))

    झूम कृषि (Shifting cultivation)

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Answer: ((a))

वाणिज्यिक अनाज कृषि (Commercial grain farming)

35

What is the main cause of water pollution?

  1. ((a))

    Wind erosion

  2. ((b))

    Sewage discharge 

  3. ((c))

    Natural filtration 

  4. ((d))

    Solar radiation

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Answer: ((a))

Wind erosion

36

The Interim Budget, 2024-25, announced a strategy to achieve ‘Atmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in the production of which of the following oilseeds? 

  1. ((a))

    Cotton, jute, sugarcane and tea

  2. ((b))

    Mustard, groundnut, sesame, soybean and sunflower

  3. ((c))

    Rice, wheat, maize and pulses 

  4. ((d))

    Barley, sorghum, bajra and ragi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cotton, jute, sugarcane and tea

37

Founded in 1925, ______ was an independent organisation established in Patna to promote khadi and hand-spinning. 

  1. ((a))

    Harijan Sevak Sangh

  2. ((b))

    All India Textile Research Association

  3. ((c))

    All-India Spinners’ Association

  4. ((d))

    All India Village Industries Association 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Harijan Sevak Sangh

38

_______ was an armed uprising against the British, also known as the Paika Rebellion, led by Bakshi Jagabandhu. 

  1. ((a))

    Khurda Rebellion of 1817

  2. ((b))

    Pindari War of 1817

  3. ((c))

    Santhal Rebellion of 1855

  4. ((d))

    Kol Rebellion of 1833

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Khurda Rebellion of 1817

39

On which date was the Election Commission of India, a permanent constitutional body, established in accordance with the Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    25th January 1950

  2. ((b))

    26th August 1950

  3. ((c))

    26th November 1949

  4. ((d))

    25th November 1950

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25th January 1950

40

As of January 2025, what is the repo rate as per the RBI’s latest Monetary Policy announcement?

  1. ((a))

    0.06

  2. ((b))

    6.50%

  3. ((c))

    6.25%

  4. ((d))

    6.75%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.06

41

The aim of ________ is to develop a technologically enabled, integrated, cost efficient, resilient, sustainable and trusted logistics ecosystem in the country for accelerated and inclusive growth. 

  1. ((a))

    National Electronics Policy

  2. ((b))

    National Logistics Policy

  3. ((c))

    National Manufacturing Policy

  4. ((d))

    National Shipping Policy

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Answer: ((a))

National Electronics Policy

42

Which of the following wetlands is the largest brackish water lagoon in India and a designated Ramsar site? 

  1. ((a))

    Sambhar Lake

  2. ((b))

    Vembanad Lake

  3. ((c))

    Chilika Lake 

  4. ((d))

    Loktak Lake

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sambhar Lake

43

With which of the following Indian states is the Lavani dance associated?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

44

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in the context of the Post-Gupta period?

  1. ((a))

    All the kingdoms were larger than the Gupta kingdom. 

  2. ((b))

    In the post-Gupta period many kingdoms came into existence.

  3. ((c))

    Granting of land to brahmanas increased in the Post-Gupta period.

  4. ((d))

    The kingdoms during the Post-Gupta period were short-lived. 

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Answer: ((a))

All the kingdoms were larger than the Gupta kingdom. 

45

In February 2025, which Indian State/Union Territory held its legislative assembly elections?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal 

  4. ((d))

    Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

General Science (15 questions)

46

Which of the following substances is used to extract litmus solution for an acid-base indicator? 

  1. ((a))

    Cabbage

  2. ((b))

    Geranium flowers

  3. ((c))

    Petunia petals

  4. ((d))

    Lichen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cabbage

47

Dwarfism is usually associated with a deficiency of the __________ hormone. 

  1. ((a))

    adrenaline

  2. ((b))

    parathyroid

  3. ((c))

    growth

  4. ((d))

    thyroid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

adrenaline

48

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT regarding movement in plants? 

  1. ((a))

    Sunflower - Chemotropism 

  2. ((b))

    Root - Negative phototropism

  3. ((c))

    Root - Positive geotropism

  4. ((d))

    Pollen tube - Chemotropism 

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Answer: ((a))

Sunflower - Chemotropism 

49

The speed of sound is _____ in solids than in gases, and it _____ with an increase in temperature.

  1. ((a))

    higher; increases

  2. ((b))

    lower; decreases

  3. ((c))

    lower; increases

  4. ((d))

    higher; decreases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

higher; increases

50

Using a concave mirror, the light from the Sun is converged to form a sharp bright spot, at a point. This point is known as the __________ of the concave mirror.

  1. ((a))

    focus

  2. ((b))

    centre of curvature 

  3. ((c))

    pole

  4. ((d))

    focal length

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Answer: ((a))

focus

51

What is the common name of ethanoic acid and what is its 5-8% solution in water called?

  1. ((a))

    Tartaric acid and vinegar 

  2. ((b))

    Acetic acid and vinegar

  3. ((c))

    Formic acid and brine solution

  4. ((d))

    Butanoic acid and brine solution 

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Answer: ((a))

Tartaric acid and vinegar 

52

A body starts from rest and covers a distance of 10 metre (m) in 2 seconds (s). It comes back to the starting point in 3 seconds. What is the average velocity of the body? 

  1. ((a))

    5 m/s

  2. ((b))

    0 m/s 

  3. ((c))

    20 m/s

  4. ((d))

    4 m/s 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 m/s

53

In the preparation of baking soda, which of the following chemicals reacts with sodium chloride? 

  1. ((a))

    Calcium hydroxide and water 

  2. ((b))

    Potassium hydroxide and carbon dioxide

  3. ((c))

    Hydrochloric acid 

  4. ((d))

    Ammonia, carbon dioxide and water 

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Answer: ((a))

Calcium hydroxide and water 

54

The main distinguishing feature that separates the plant cell from the animal cell is the presence of ____________.

  1. ((a))

    cell membrane

  2. ((b))

    ribosomes

  3. ((c))

    cell wall

  4. ((d))

    plasma membrane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cell membrane

55

Electric current in a circuit flows from ________ terminal of the cell to __________ terminal of the cell. 

  1. ((a))

    negative; negative

  2. ((b))

    positive; positive

  3. ((c))

    positive; negative

  4. ((d))

    negative; positive 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

negative; negative

56

A car starts from a house to a tour destination. If it covers 100 m in each second exactly and reaches back home after 10 h, it is in _____ motion with an average speed of _____. 

  1. ((a))

    nonuniform; 360 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    nonuniform; 100 m/s

  3. ((c))

    uniform; 360 m/s

  4. ((d))

    uniform; 360 km/hr 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

nonuniform; 360 km/hr

57

Which of the following is correctly matched, regarding the male reproductive system?

  1. ((a))

    Testes - Formation of sperms 

  2. ((b))

    Vas deferens - Regulation of the formation of sperms

  3. ((c))

    Prostate gland - Secretion of testosterone hormone

  4. ((d))

    Seminal vesicles - Delivery of sperms 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Testes - Formation of sperms 

58

Which of the following organisms are at the first trophic level of the food chain? 

  1. ((a))

    Primary consumer 

  2. ((b))

    Producers

  3. ((c))

    Secondary consumer

  4. ((d))

    Decomposers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Primary consumer 

59

Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

Assertion: The chemical properties of CH3OH, C2H5OH, C3H7OH and C4H9OH are all very similar.

Reason: CH3OH, C2H5OH, C3H7OH and C4H9OH are members of homologous series.

  1. ((a))

    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

  2. ((b))

    Both Assertion and Reason are true

  3. ((c))

    Assertion is true but Reason is false. 

  4. ((d))

    Assertion is false but Reason is true. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

60

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a suspension? 

  1. ((a))

    It is transparent. 

  2. ((b))

    Solute particles settle down over time.

  3. ((c))

    It is a heterogeneous mixture. 

  4. ((d))

    It can be separated by filtration.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It is transparent. 

Logical Reasoning/General Intelligence (30 questions)

61

Refer to the given number series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (All numbers are single-digit numbers only.)

(Left) 5 7 9 8 5 6 2 1 3 8 4 3 6 9 7 4 5 9 8 5 4 2 7 9 8 5 8 4 (Right)

How many such odd digits are there each of which is immediately preceded by an even digit and also immediately followed by an odd digit?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    More than three

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

62

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 4 7 13 22 34 ? 10

  1. ((a))

    46

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

63

Refer to the following letter series and answer the question.

(Left) S, G, A, H, K, E, L, M, I, X, O, Y, U, W, J. (Right).

If all the vowels are removed from the set, which letter will be fifth to the left of the eighth letter from the left?

  1. ((a))

    L

  2. ((b))

    H

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    Y

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L

64

Mr. Olay starts from Point A and drives 14 km towards south. He then takes a right turn, drives 21 km, turns right and drives 23 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 26 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 9 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    4 km to the east 

  2. ((b))

    3 km to the north

  3. ((c))

    5 km to the west 

  4. ((d))

    1 km to the west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km to the east 

65

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group?

(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    LOJ

  2. ((b))

    SVP

  3. ((c))

    NQK 

  4. ((d))

    PSM

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Answer: ((a))

LOJ

66

In a certain code language, ‘FROM’ is coded as ‘3658’ and ‘FOAM’ is coded as ‘6238’. What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

3

67

EGJP is related to HJGM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, QSXD is related to TVUA. To which of the following is ZBOU related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    CGFT

  2. ((b))

    CERL

  3. ((c))

    CLRS

  4. ((d))

    CELR

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Answer: ((a))

CGFT

68

In a family of 8 people, Garry is the mother of Bala. Harry has two daughters, Garry and Danny. Fanny is Harry’s only granddaughter. Emran is Danny’s father. Chan is Bala’s brother. Bala is Abby’s son. Danny has no children. How many children does Garry have?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Four

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Answer: ((a))

Three

69

Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern.

DKH : FMJ

ESN: GUP

  1. ((a))

    XOL : VMI 

  2. ((b))

    HMG : INJ 

  3. ((c))

    FTO : ESN

  4. ((d))

    AMR : COT

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Answer: ((a))

XOL : VMI 

70

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some bugs are tins.

Some tins are rings.

Conclusions:

(I) Some bugs are rings.

(II) All rings are tins.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows. 

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows. 

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows. 

71

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. B sits third to the left of D. E sits second to the left of C. Only D sits between A and E. F is not an immediate neighbour of B. How many people sit between E and G when counted from the left of G?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Four

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Answer: ((a))

One

72

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?

710 711 720 745 794 ?

  1. ((a))

    875

  2. ((b))

    895

  3. ((c))

    885

  4. ((d))

    865

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Answer: ((a))

875

73

If 2 is added to the second digit from the left and 2 is subtracted from the third digit from the right in the number 6234598, what will be the sum of digits in the number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    37

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Answer: ((a))

19

74

 A, B, C, D, S, T and U are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only one person sits between U and C when counted from the right of U. Only one person sits between C and B. Only one person sits between U and D. Only two people sit between S and B. Only one person sits between A and D. Who sits third to the right of T? 

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    U

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

S

75

Refer to the following number series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (All numbers are single-digit numbers only.)

(Left) 1 8 3 4 8 8 1 8 1 2 1 7 4 9 8 5 4 9 8 7 6 7 5 8 3 3 2 (Right)

How many such even numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by an odd number and also immediately followed by an even number?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Zero

  4. ((d))

    Five

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Answer: ((a))

One

76

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?

12 + 9 ÷ 6 × 3 − 6 = ?

  1. ((a))

    −110

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    110

  4. ((d))

    0

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Answer: ((a))

−110

77

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster pair DOES NOT belong to that group?

(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    NQ - JL

  2. ((b))

    FI - BC

  3. ((c))

    KN - GI

  4. ((d))

    HK - DF

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Answer: ((a))

NQ - JL

78

Each letter in the word PORTABLE is arranged in the English alphabetical order. Which of the following letters will be fourth from the left in the newly formed letter-cluster?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    O

  4. ((d))

    L

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Answer: ((a))

P

79

Seven boxes, P, S, J, L, O, R and V, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept between V and O. Only S is kept above J. No box is kept below O. L is kept at some place below R but at some place above P. Which box is kept third above P?

  1. ((a))

    O

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    V

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Answer: ((a))

O

80

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group?

(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    RLF 

  2. ((b))

    SMG

  3. ((c))

    TNP

  4. ((d))

    QKE

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Answer: ((a))

RLF 

81

Town P is to the north of town A. Town R is to the south of town A. Town S is to the south-west of town P. Town Q is to the east of the town A. Town R is to the south-west of town Q. What is the position of town P with respect to town Q?

  1. ((a))

    South-east

  2. ((b))

    East

  3. ((c))

    North-west

  4. ((d))

    South

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Answer: ((a))

South-east

82

How many meaningful five-letter English words can be formed with the letters R, T, V, O and E, using each letter only once in each word? 

  1. ((a))

    More than two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    None

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Answer: ((a))

More than two

83

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

RGM WLR BQW GVB ?

  1. ((a))

    LAG

  2. ((b))

    ALG

  3. ((c))

    AGL

  4. ((d))

    LGA

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Answer: ((a))

LAG

84

If ‘P' stands for ‘÷’, ‘Q’ stands for ‘+’, ‘R’ stands for ‘×’ and ‘S’ stands for ‘−’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

9 R 3 Q 64 P 16 S 12 = ?

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    19

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Answer: ((a))

29

85

B is the father of C. E is the sister of F. C is the mother of D. F is the husband of D. How is B related to E?

  1. ((a))

    Brother's wife's brother

  2. ((b))

    Brother's wife's father

  3. ((c))

    Brother's wife's mother's father

  4. ((d))

    Brother's wife's mother's brother 

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Answer: ((a))

Brother's wife's brother

86

Prashant ranked 45th from the top and 17th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class?

  1. ((a))

    61

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    63

  4. ((d))

    62

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Answer: ((a))

61

87

Refer to the following letter and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.

(Left) W G £ E © £ I % R G V % H # © I £ @ I $ € Y (Right)

How many such letters are there each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a symbol?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

4

88

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).

Statements:

All stars are planets.

All planets are moons.

Conclusions:

(I) All stars are moons.

(II) All moons are planets.

  1. ((a))

    Only I follows 

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only II follows 

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Answer: ((a))

Only I follows 

89

Which of the given letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::?

: XSP :: EZW : %

  1. ((a))

    = MHE, % = YKH 

  2. ((b))

    = MHE, % = PKH

  3. ((c))

    = NHE, % = PKH

  4. ((d))

    = MHE, % = PKU

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Answer: ((a))

= MHE, % = YKH 

90

In a certain code language,

'work more earn more' is coded as ‘ld sk tv ld’,

'pay as per work' is coded as ‘tv hw cx jf’ and

'more pay for work' is coded as ‘mj tv cx ld’.

(All codes are two-letter codes.)

How is ‘for’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    ld

  2. ((b))

    cx

  3. ((c))

    tv

  4. ((d))

    mj 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ld

Knowledge about Railways/DFCCIL (10 questions)

91

India's first Vande Bharat Metro or ‘Namo Bharat Rapid Rail’ operates between which of the following regions?

  1. ((a))

    Varanasi and Lucknow 

  2. ((b))

    Bengaluru and Mysuru 

  3. ((c))

    Bhuj and Ahmedabad

  4. ((d))

    Mumbai and Pune

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Answer: ((a))

Varanasi and Lucknow 

92

Which of the following states has the longest route length on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC)?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

93

The first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail was introduced between which cities in September 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Ahmedabad and Rajkot 

  2. ((b))

    Ahmedabad and Surat 

  3. ((c))

    Ahmedabad and Vadodara

  4. ((d))

    Ahmedabad and Bhuj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ahmedabad and Rajkot 

94

How many projects were sanctioned by the Government of India under the Rail Sagar Corridor, as per the government report published in December 2024?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

95

Which of the following is one of the environmental objectives of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited?

  1. ((a))

    To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector 

  2. ((b))

    To reduce the existing Indian Railway network

  3. ((c))

    To reduce the number of electric vehicles for carrying freight

  4. ((d))

    To promote fossil fuel usage for goods trains

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Answer: ((a))

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector 

96

“DFCCIL " uses it to monitor the real-time working hours of its workforce.

  1. ((a))

    Crew duty regulator

  2. ((b))

    Crew working module

  3. ((c))

    Crew personnel office

  4. ((d))

    Crew management system

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Answer: ((a))

Crew duty regulator

97

Through how many States was the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) planned and constructed?

  1. ((a))

    Seven

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Six

  4. ((d))

    Five

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seven

98

India's first Bullet Train Project aims to connect which regions in the country?

  1. ((a))

    Prayagraj and Haldia

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai and Pune

  3. ((c))

    Delhi and Lucknow 

  4. ((d))

    Mumbai and Ahmedabad

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Answer: ((a))

Prayagraj and Haldia

99

As of January 2025, how many suburban corridors does the Central Railway operate, with services evolving from three- to up to 15-coach configurations? 

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Six

  3. ((c))

    Five

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

100

Bhopal, Jabalpur and Kota come under which of the following railway zones of the Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    East Central Railway

  2. ((b))

    Western Railway

  3. ((c))

    West Central Railway

  4. ((d))

    Northern Railway 

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Answer: ((a))

East Central Railway

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