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MP Police Constable Official Paper (Held On 12 Nov, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Question 1

Find out the alternative figure which contains figure (X) as its part.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Answer: (a)A.

Question 2

The chemical reaction responsible for the "pop" in carbonated beverages involves:

  1. AOption (a)

    Temperature change affecting gas solubility

  2. BOption (b)

    Physical phase transition from liquid to gas

  3. COption (c)

    Pressure release allowing gas expansion

  4. DOption (d)

    Chemical decomposition of carbonic acid

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Temperature change affecting gas solubility

Question 3

A local artisan is designing a circular rangoli. She connects points A and B on the circle such that ∠AOB=100∘ \angle AOB = 100^{\circ} . What will be ∠APB \angle APB at a point P on the circumference of the major arc joining A and B?

  1. AOption (a)

    40°

  2. BOption (b)

    60°

  3. COption (c)

    80°

  4. DOption (d)

    50°

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Answer: (a)A.

40°

Question 4

If Raju is 4th from the left and 17th from the right, how many students are there?

  1. AOption (a)

    20

  2. BOption (b)

    21

  3. COption (c)

    23

  4. DOption (d)

    22

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

20

Question 5

If * = subtraction, % = addition, =multiplication,and@=division,thenfind48 = multiplication, and @ = division, then find 48 2 * 6 % 10 @ 5.

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    92

  4. DOption (d)

    81

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 6

What is the approximate total length of the Sone River?

  1. AOption (a)

    590 km

  2. BOption (b)

    1,024 km

  3. COption (c)

    427 km

  4. DOption (d)

    784 km

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

590 km

Question 7

One year ago, A’s age was 12 and B’s was 14. What will be their total age after 3 years from now?

  1. AOption (a)

    34

  2. BOption (b)

    38

  3. COption (c)

    36

  4. DOption (d)

    32

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

34

Question 8

If a date is written as 15/08/2023, and it was a Tuesday, what day would 15/08/2024 be?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wednesday

  2. BOption (b)

    Saturday

  3. COption (c)

    Friday

  4. DOption (d)

    Thursday

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Wednesday

Question 9

A spherical lemon has a radius of 3 cm. What is its surface area in square centimetres?

  1. AOption (a)

    28π \pi

  2. BOption (b)

    36π \pi

  3. COption (c)

    32π \pi

  4. DOption (d)

    24π \pi

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

28π \pi

Question 10

Select the pair in which the numbers are related to each other in the same way as are the numbers in the given pairs. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13-Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

7 : 340 and 2 : 5

  1. AOption (a)

    10 : 997

  2. BOption (b)

    8 : 508

  3. COption (c)

    4 : 67

  4. DOption (d)

    11 : 1334

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10 : 997

Question 11

Identify the roll number that does NOT follow the first-two-digits year pattern.

  1. AOption (a)

    19B604

  2. BOption (b)

    19A502

  3. COption (c)

    19D806

  4. DOption (d)

    20C705

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

19B604

Question 12

Statement:

a) No A is B.

b) Each B is D.

c) Only A is C.

Conclusions:

I. Some C is D.

II. No C is B.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both I and II follow

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion I follow

  3. COption (c)

    Neither I nor II follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusion II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both I and II follow

Question 13

If code = (Sum of positions) × (Number of vowels), then what is the code for BEE?

  1. AOption (a)

    45

  2. BOption (b)

    18

  3. COption (c)

    24

  4. DOption (d)

    15

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

45

Question 14

What is the approximate annual net primary productivity of the entire biosphere?

  1. AOption (a)

    175 billion tons (dry weight) of organic matter.

  2. BOption (b)

    165 billion tons (dry weight) of organic matter.

  3. COption (c)

    155 billion tons (dry weight) of organic matter.

  4. DOption (d)

    170 billion tons (dry weight) of organic matter.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

175 billion tons (dry weight) of organic matter.

Question 15

Neeraj starts from a point and walks 2m towards the North, then he turns towards his right and walks 2m finally he turns right again and walks. In which direction is he facing now?

  1. AOption (a)

    North

  2. BOption (b)

    South

  3. COption (c)

    West

  4. DOption (d)

    East

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

North

Question 16

Which national route does NOT go through Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    NH-4

  2. BOption (b)

    NH-3

  3. COption (c)

    NH-44

  4. DOption (d)

    NH-43

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

NH-4

Question 17

In the following number series, the INCORRECT number is given; find out which number is WRONG.

141, 157, 121, 184, 85, 229

  1. AOption (a)

    121

  2. BOption (b)

    85

  3. COption (c)

    228

  4. DOption (d)

    184

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

121

Question 18

In a high-stakes negotiation scenario involving multiple stakeholders with conflicting interests, a leader with high social intelligence is most likely to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Focus primarily on asserting their own agenda to establish dominance and authority.

  2. BOption (b)

    Recognize group dynamics, adjust communication styles based on social cues, and build consensus through perspective-taking.

  3. COption (c)

    Avoid direct involvement to maintain neutrality and prevent interpersonal conflict.

  4. DOption (d)

    Rely on formal hierarchies and rules to enforce compliance from all parties.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Focus primarily on asserting their own agenda to establish dominance and authority.

Question 19

A collimated beam is incident on a right-angled prism with hypotenuse facing the beam; refractive index such that beam undergoes TIR at hypotenuse. For glass n = 1.6, what is the minimum angle of incidence on hypotenuse for TIR? (Hypotenuse internal angle relative to normal, Simpler: critical angle)

  1. AOption (a)

    38.68°

  2. BOption (b)

    30.68°

  3. COption (c)

    48.68°

  4. DOption (d)

    28.68°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

38.68°

Question 20

What type of aircraft did the Madhya pradesh state initially possess?

  1. AOption (a)

    Gliders

  2. BOption (b)

    Helicopters

  3. COption (c)

    Jet aircraft

  4. DOption (d)

    Pre-World War II vintage aircraft

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gliders

Question 21

What is the angle between the minute hand and the hour hand at 8:50hrs when taken in anticlockwise direction from the minute hand?

  1. AOption (a)

    55°

  2. BOption (b)

    35°

  3. COption (c)

    45°

  4. DOption (d)

    38°

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

55°

Question 22

Which of the statements given below is/are CORRECT?

  1. River Jhelum forms meanders even in the youth stage of river development.
  2. River Jhelum forms a natural boundary between India and China.
  3. Lake Wular is situated on the River Jhelum.
  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 3 only

  2. BOption (b)

    1 and 2 only

  3. COption (c)

    1, 2 and 3 only

  4. DOption (d)

    2 and 3 only

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Answer: (a)A.

1 and 3 only

Question 23

In a row of 50 people. Monty is 36th from the left end of the row, and John is 45th from the right end of the row. Find out the number of people sitting between them.

  1. AOption (a)

    27

  2. BOption (b)

    26

  3. COption (c)

    28

  4. DOption (d)

    29

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

27

Question 24

An electric geyser of rating 2 kW is used for 2 hours daily. If the cost per unit is Rs. 6, what is the monthly cost for 30 days?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 7200

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 360

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 720

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 3600

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 7200

Question 25

Why is fragmentation a less common reproductive strategy in flowering plants compared to simpler organisms like Spirogyra?

  1. AOption (a)

    Fragmentation leads to excessive genetic variation

  2. BOption (b)

    Flowering plants lack photosynthesis during fragmentation

  3. COption (c)

    Fragmentation cannot generate specialized reproductive structures in higher plants

  4. DOption (d)

    Fragmentation requires animals as agents for fertilization

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Fragmentation leads to excessive genetic variation

Question 26

The Vice-President of India is elected by:

  1. AOption (a)

    Members of Lok Sabha 

  2. BOption (b)

    Members of State Legislatures

  3. COption (c)

    Members of both Houses of Parliament

  4. DOption (d)

    Members of Rajya Sabha

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Members of Lok Sabha 

Question 27

Which country started market-oriented reforms before India and influenced India's reform policies?

  1. AOption (a)

    China

  2. BOption (b)

    Bangladesh

  3. COption (c)

    Sri Lanka

  4. DOption (d)

    Pakistan

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

China

Question 28

In Madhya Pradesh, which of the following best describes the primary material used in Ujjain Batik printing?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wool fabric

  2. BOption (b)

    Cotton fabric

  3. COption (c)

    Synthetic fabric

  4. DOption (d)

    Georgette fabric

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Wool fabric

Question 29

Which of these will cause red litmus to turn blue?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lemon juice

  2. BOption (b)

    Baking powder solution

  3. COption (c)

    Vinegar

  4. DOption (d)

    Soft drinks

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lemon juice

Question 30

If 15, 25, x are in proportion. Find the value of x.

  1. AOption (a)

    120/3

  2. BOption (b)

    125/3

  3. COption (c)

    145/3

  4. DOption (d)

    120/4

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

120/3

Question 31

If man is called woman, woman is called boy, boy is called girl, girl is called baby, baby is called man, then, who is called 'baby'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Woman

  2. BOption (b)

    Girl

  3. COption (c)

    Boy

  4. DOption (d)

    Man

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Woman

Question 32

A tech company gives work-from-home only to employees living in certain high-income neighbourhoods. Which inference is valid?

  1. AOption (a)

    High-income areas have better internet.

  2. BOption (b)

    Policy discriminates by location.

  3. COption (c)

    High-income employees are more skilled.

  4. DOption (d)

    Low-income employees refused the option

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

High-income areas have better internet.

Question 33

Which of the following is the India's tallest dam?

  1. AOption (a)

    Hirakud Dam

  2. BOption (b)

    Sardar Sarovar Dam

  3. COption (c)

    Tehri Dam

  4. DOption (d)

    Bhakra Nangal Dam

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Hirakud Dam

Question 34

How many meaningful 4-letter English words can be made with the letters LATE, using each letter only once in each word?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Four

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Two

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

One

Question 35

Which one of the following is NOT a product of fractional distillation of crude oil?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lubricating oil

  2. BOption (b)

    Ethyl alcohol

  3. COption (c)

    Kerosene oil

  4. DOption (d)

    Ether

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Lubricating oil

Question 36

In the word "EXAGGERATION", how many vowels are present at prime positions?

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    2

  4. DOption (d)

    3

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 37

A sum of ₹1200 is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio 2:3:5. How much does B receive?

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹240

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹480

  3. COption (c)

    ₹600

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹360

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

₹240

Question 38

Ravi walked 8 meters North, turned right and walked 6 meters, turned right again and walked 8 meters. In which direction is he now facing?

  1. AOption (a)

    South

  2. BOption (b)

    West

  3. COption (c)

    North

  4. DOption (d)

    East

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

South

Question 39

Six friends M, N, O, P, Q, R sit around a circular table facing outward.

<br>

M is third to the left of N.

O is the immediate right of P.

Q is second to the left of M.

R is sitting opposite O.

Who is sitting to the immediate left of N?

  1. AOption (a)

    R

  2. BOption (b)

    O

  3. COption (c)

    M

  4. DOption (d)

    P

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

R

Question 40

In Madhya Pradesh, how many years is Saint Kapil believed to have meditated at Kapil Dhara location?

  1. AOption (a)

    12 years

  2. BOption (b)

    7 years

  3. COption (c)

    5 years

  4. DOption (d)

    14 years

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

12 years

Question 41

A man walks 12 m North, turns right and walks 10 m, then turns right and walks 6 m. He then turns left and walks 4 m, turns left again and walks 10 m. What is the shortest distance between his final and starting point?

  1. AOption (a)

    51.26 m

  2. BOption (b)

    41.26 m

  3. COption (c)

    31.26 m

  4. DOption (d)

    21.26 m

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

51.26 m

Question 42

Directions

Select the related word from the given alternatives.

<br>

Mirror : Reflection :: Speaker : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Audio

  2. BOption (b)

    Echo

  3. COption (c)

    Voice

  4. DOption (d)

    Sound

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Audio

Question 43

In a line, X is 7th from the left and Y is 5th to the right of X. If the total is 20, what is Y's rank from the right?

  1. AOption (a)

    8

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    11

  4. DOption (d)

    9

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8

Question 44

Complete the series:

1 , 1 , 4 , 9 , 25 , 64 , 169 , 441 , 1156 ,?

  1. AOption (a)

    3773

  2. BOption (b)

    2250

  3. COption (c)

    3025

  4. DOption (d)

    1339

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3773

Question 45

What was the approximate tenure of 1952's Bhopal Vidhan Sabha after the first General Election?

  1. AOption (a)

    3 years

  2. BOption (b)

    5 years

  3. COption (c)

    6 years

  4. DOption (d)

    4 and a half years

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3 years

Question 46

Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it ?

D_BD_BB_BB_CD_CDD

  1. AOption (a)

    ABFD

  2. BOption (b)

    GHAC

  3. COption (c)

    DCAB

  4. DOption (d)

    DDCCC

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ABFD

Question 47

During a group activity, one member frequently interrupts others. What is the socially intelligent approach?

  1. AOption (a)

    Interrupt back to assert dominance.

  2. BOption (b)

    Avoid the group activity entirely.

  3. COption (c)

    Let them continue to avoid conflict.

  4. DOption (d)

    Calmly ask them to allow others to speak and ensure everyone contributes.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Interrupt back to assert dominance.

Question 48

What was the seat of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh after the States Reorganization Act in 1956?

  1. AOption (a)

    Gwalior

  2. BOption (b)

    Nagpur

  3. COption (c)

    Indore

  4. DOption (d)

    Jabalpur

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gwalior

Question 49

In a system, each capital letter is given a negative of its position, and each small letter is given its normal position. What is the code sum for "AbZ"?

  1. AOption (a)

    -26

  2. BOption (b)

    -25

  3. COption (c)

    -28

  4. DOption (d)

    -24

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

-26

Question 50

Two circles have radii 3 cm and 2 cm, and their centres are 4 cm apart. How many common tangents can be drawn?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1

  4. DOption (d)

    4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3

Question 51

A cone has a height of 12 cm and a radius of 9 cm. Another cone is made by increasing its height and radius by 50%. Find the ratio of their curved surface areas.

  1. AOption (a)

    2 : 7

  2. BOption (b)

    3 : 13

  3. COption (c)

    4 : 9

  4. DOption (d)

    5 : 11

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2 : 7

Question 52

A right circular cone has a height of 24 cm and a base radius of 7 cm. What is the total surface area in square centimetres? (Use π=22/7 \pi = 22/7 )

  1. AOption (a)

    704

  2. BOption (b)

    720

  3. COption (c)

    762

  4. DOption (d)

    770

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

704

Question 53

The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro is most likely associated with:

  1. AOption (a)

    Military parades

  2. BOption (b)

    Administrative assemblies

  3. COption (c)

    Ritual bathing practices

  4. DOption (d)

    Grain storage

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Military parades

Question 54

In English Language, Rearrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:

(A) with great enthusiasm (B) celebrated (C) the success (D) the team

  1. AOption (a)

    B - A - C - D

  2. BOption (b)

    B - C - A - D

  3. COption (c)

    D - B - C - A

  4. DOption (d)

    A - C - B - D

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

B - A - C - D

Question 55

Identify the middle alphabet of the word REASONING on removing the vowels.

  1. AOption (a)

    S

  2. BOption (b)

    N

  3. COption (c)

    O

  4. DOption (d)

    R

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

S

Question 56

A person is buying a new laptop. Laptop A is more expensive but has a faster processor and more memory. Laptop B is cheaper but has a slower processor and less memory. The person primarily uses the laptop for basic tasks like web browsing and email. Which laptop is the more logical purchase?

  1. AOption (a)

    Laptop B

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither, they should buy a tablet instead.

  3. COption (c)

    It's impossible to say without knowing the exact prices.

  4. DOption (d)

    Laptop A

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Laptop B

Question 57

What is the station code for Bhopal Junction in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    JBP

  2. BOption (b)

    INDB

  3. COption (c)

    BPL

  4. DOption (d)

    HBJ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

JBP

Question 58

Which one of the following answer figures shall complete the given question figure?

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Question 59

An aluminium alloy is stored in a region with high SO2 SO_{2} pollution. What unusual corrosion might occur?

  1. AOption (a)

    No corrosion due to passive layer

  2. BOption (b)

    Uniform rusting like iron

  3. COption (c)

    Pitting corrosion under localized acid formation

  4. DOption (d)

    Tarnishing like silver

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

No corrosion due to passive layer

Question 60

What is the value of the following expression?

<br>

(64 ÷ 8 × 2) + (3 × 4 - 2)

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    15

  3. COption (c)

    26

  4. DOption (d)

    21

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

24

Question 61

A toy has a marked price of ₹150 and is sold at a 10% discount. What is the discount amount?

  1. AOption (a)

    15 Rs

  2. BOption (b)

    12 Rs

  3. COption (c)

    10 Rs

  4. DOption (d)

    20 Rs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15 Rs

Question 62

What comes next:

102, 97, 92, 87, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    85

  2. BOption (b)

    82

  3. COption (c)

    80

  4. DOption (d)

    84

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

85

Question 63

A fruit seller mixes mangoes bought at Rs 60/kg and Rs 40/kg in equal quantity. What is the cost price per kg of the mixture?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs 52

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs 60

  3. COption (c)

    Rs 50

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs 55

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs 52

Question 64

If Z = 26, Y = 25, X = 24, then W = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    22

  2. BOption (b)

    23

  3. COption (c)

    21

  4. DOption (d)

    24

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

22

Question 65

In a certain code, MOBILE is written as NPCKMF. How is LAPTOP coded?

  1. AOption (a)

    MBQSPM

  2. BOption (b)

    MBQUPQ

  3. COption (c)

    MBQSON

  4. DOption (d)

    MBQSOM

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

MBQSPM

Question 66

Which Sikh festival commemorates the founding of the Khalsa in 1699?

  1. AOption (a)

    Maghi

  2. BOption (b)

    Baisakhi

  3. COption (c)

    Guru Nanak Jayanti

  4. DOption (d)

    Lohri

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Maghi

Question 67

A ray strikes glass slab at normal incidence. Apparent depth = 4 cm, real thickness = 6 cm. Refractive index is:

  1. AOption (a)

    1.2

  2. BOption (b)

    1.4

  3. COption (c)

    1.5

  4. DOption (d)

    1.33

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1.2

Question 68

The rainfall in a region over five years is 800, 850, 900, 950, and 1000 mm. What is the expected rainfall in the seventh year if the trend continues?

  1. AOption (a)

    1100 mm

  2. BOption (b)

    1150 mm

  3. COption (c)

    1050 mm

  4. DOption (d)

    1125 mm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1100 mm

Question 69

In a class of 50 students, the rank of Satish from the bottom is 12th. Find the rank of Satish from the top.

  1. AOption (a)

    40th rank

  2. BOption (b)

    41st rank

  3. COption (c)

    39th rank

  4. DOption (d)

    38th rank

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

40th rank

Question 70

How many gold medals did India win in the 2018 Asian Games?

  1. AOption (a)

    15

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    10

  4. DOption (d)

    16

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15

Question 71

Prashant and Ratnesh are standing in a queue of people. Prashant is 11th from the left end and Ratnesh is 16th from the right end of the queue. If they interchanged their positions, Prashant would become 24th from the left. Find the new position of Ratnesh from the right end of the queue.

  1. AOption (a)

    26th rank

  2. BOption (b)

    28th rank

  3. COption (c)

    27th rank

  4. DOption (d)

    29th rank

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

26th rank

Question 72

An object appears 2.5 cm closer when viewed through glass slab of thickness 10 cm. The refractive index is:

  1. AOption (a)

    1.33

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    1.5

  4. DOption (d)

    1.25

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1.33

Question 73

In "Solar energy is clean", which of the following is the synonyms for the 1st word from the right?

  1. AOption (a)

    Immaculate

  2. BOption (b)

    Grubby

  3. COption (c)

    Tainted

  4. DOption (d)

    Besmirched

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Immaculate

Question 74

After failing a certification exam for the third time, you feel disappointed but quickly decide to analyze your weak areas, seek additional study materials, and reschedule the exam. This ability to bounce back from setbacks and maintain focus on your goal demonstrates:

  1. AOption (a)

    Self-Pity

  2. BOption (b)

    Optimism

  3. COption (c)

    Resilience

  4. DOption (d)

    Stubbornness

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Self-Pity

Question 75

How many agro-climatic zones are present in Madhya Pradesh as of 2018?

  1. AOption (a)

    9

  2. BOption (b)

    10

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    11

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9

Question 76

The product of two numbers is 180. If one of the numbers is 12, what is the other number?

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    20

  3. COption (c)

    15

  4. DOption (d)

    18

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

16

Question 77

Which figure when reflected across both axes remains unchanged?

  1. AOption (a)

    Square

  2. BOption (b)

    Equilateral triangle

  3. COption (c)

    Pentagon

  4. DOption (d)

    Circle

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Square

Question 78

Which of the following is an example of conditioned reflex action?

  1. AOption (a)

    Salivation on smelling food

  2. BOption (b)

    Knee-jerk reaction

  3. COption (c)

    Withdrawal of hand from hot object

  4. DOption (d)

    Blinking when dust enters the eye

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Salivation on smelling food

Question 79

In each question below is given a statement/passage followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Statement: Despite the high cost of tuition, many parents choose to send their children to private schools, believing that the quality of education and the opportunities provided will justify the investment in the long run.

Assumption:

I. Private schools provide better quality education and opportunities compared to public schools.

II. Parents are willing to invest in their children's education if they believe it will be beneficial in the long run.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both (I) and (II) are implicit.

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither (I) nor (II) is implicit.

  3. COption (c)

    Only II is implicit.

  4. DOption (d)

    Only I is implicit.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both (I) and (II) are implicit.

Question 80

Read the Scenario and give appropriate answer:

You're called to a domestic disturbance involving a family from a culture you are unfamiliar with. The family appears distressed but hesitant to speak to you.

What is your BEST response?

  1. AOption (a)

    Leave the scene if no one wants to talk.

  2. BOption (b)

    Apply standard procedure and treat them like any other call.

  3. COption (c)

    Forcefully demand answers to establish control.

  4. DOption (d)

    Ask if they would be more comfortable speaking to a liaison officer from their background.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Leave the scene if no one wants to talk.

Question 81

A steel bridge is exposed to both air and sea water. Engineers decide to use a sacrificial anode made of a metal X. Which of the following is most suitable?

  1. AOption (a)

    Zinc

  2. BOption (b)

    Nickel

  3. COption (c)

    Iron

  4. DOption (d)

    Copper

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Zinc

Question 82

Which body recommends the distribution of taxes between Center and States?

  1. AOption (a)

    Parliament

  2. BOption (b)

    Planning Commission

  3. COption (c)

    Finance Commission

  4. DOption (d)

    NITI Aayog

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Parliament

Question 83

A merchant labels an article at 60% above its cost price. He allows two successive discounts of 20% and 10% on the labelled price. What is his actual profit percentage?

  1. AOption (a)

    30.30%

  2. BOption (b)

    15.20%

  3. COption (c)

    32.30%

  4. DOption (d)

    25.80%

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30.30%

Question 84

A candidate must secure at least 45% of the total marks to pass an examination. He obtained 1,050 marks and fell short of passing by 30 marks. Determine the maximum possible marks for the examination.

  1. AOption (a)

    2600

  2. BOption (b)

    2400

  3. COption (c)

    2500

  4. DOption (d)

    1400

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2600

Question 85

A pole in Gujrath casts a shadow of 5 m when the sun is at 45∘ 45^\circ . What is the height of the pole?

  1. AOption (a)

    2.5 m

  2. BOption (b)

    10 m

  3. COption (c)

    52 5\sqrt{2} m

  4. DOption (d)

    5 m

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2.5 m

Question 86

A student touches a hot plate and withdraws his hand even before feeling pain. Which scientific reasoning best explains this?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sensory nerves in the skin block the pain signals.

  2. BOption (b)

    Reflex arc completes the action before impulse reaches the brain.

  3. COption (c)

    Spinal cord inhibits motor neurons until pain is perceived.

  4. DOption (d)

    Brain delays the signal to protect higher functions.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sensory nerves in the skin block the pain signals.

Question 87

Four students A, B, C, and D—have an exam for four different subjects P, Q, R, and S on four different days from Monday to Thursday.

• The exam for subject R is on Tuesday.

• A's exam is on Thursday.

• C's exam is for subject S, and it is not on Monday.

• B's exam is for subject P.

Which subject is A's exam for?

  1. AOption (a)

    S

  2. BOption (b)

    P

  3. COption (c)

    R

  4. DOption (d)

    Q

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

S

Question 88

A student's marks in 5 subjects are 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80. What is the mean score?

  1. AOption (a)

    72

  2. BOption (b)

    71

  3. COption (c)

    70

  4. DOption (d)

    73

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

72

Question 89

Which factor affects patterns of hair growth and secondary sexual characteristics?

  1. AOption (a)

    Physical exercise

  2. BOption (b)

    Climate

  3. COption (c)

    Nutrition alone

  4. DOption (d)

    Individual genetic differences

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Physical exercise

Question 90

Under neutral-range regulations, what is the maximum width allowed for a front blinder in pistol events?

  1. AOption (a)

    60 mm

  2. BOption (b)

    30 mm

  3. COption (c)

    40 mm

  4. DOption (d)

    20 mm

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

60 mm

Question 91

In a certain code language,

'goat dog monkey cow' is written as 'od lk sk jk'

'roof ceiling floor dog' is written as 'mj jk dn ho'

'arrow cow roof flight' is written as 'gt fa mj lk'

'floor earth goat arrow' is written as 'sk mn ho gt'.

What is the code for "dog" in that language?

  1. AOption (a)

    jk

  2. BOption (b)

    gt

  3. COption (c)

    mj

  4. DOption (d)

    sk

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

jk

Question 92

Consider the following statement regarding the Sugar Industry in India.
Which of the given statements is/are CORRECT?

  1. It is the second-largest agro-based industry in India.
  2. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar alone account for 70% of the productive capacity and 75% of the total employment.
  3. In Karnataka Bidar, Belgaum, Shimoga are the main centers.
  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 2

  2. BOption (b)

    1 only

  3. COption (c)

    1 and 3

  4. DOption (d)

    2 and 3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1 and 2

Question 93

The mean weight of 50 sacks of rice is 20 kg. If 10 sacks weighing 15 kg each are added, find the new mean weight.

  1. AOption (a)

    19.7 kg

  2. BOption (b)

    20.1 kg

  3. COption (c)

    19.17 kg

  4. DOption (d)

    19.5 kg

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

19.7 kg

Question 94

What is the reward amount for third position holders in Class 10th under Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Meritorious Student Award Scheme in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 10,000 each

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 15,000 each

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 30,000 each

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 5,000 each

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 10,000 each

Question 95

In a certain code, PLAN = 43, and NOTE = 54. What is the code for GOAL?

  1. AOption (a)

    37

  2. BOption (b)

    35

  3. COption (c)

    43

  4. DOption (d)

    39

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

37

Question 96

The earth wire in a domestic circuit is usually:

  1. AOption (a)

    Black

  2. BOption (b)

    Green or yellow

  3. COption (c)

    Blue

  4. DOption (d)

    Red

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Black

Question 97

Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?

SR_TS_S_SRS_

  1. AOption (a)

    MPQR

  2. BOption (b)

    QRST

  3. COption (c)

    SRTT

  4. DOption (d)

    PPQQ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

MPQR

Question 98

A school's library hours were extended and book borrowing doubled. Which inference is correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    Longer hours encouraged reading

  2. BOption (b)

    Students had less homework.

  3. COption (c)

    Books became cheaper.

  4. DOption (d)

    Teachers gave more lectures.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Longer hours encouraged reading

Question 99

The average of 7 exam scores is calculated as 60. If one score was mistakenly recorded as 40 instead of the correct 70, what is the correct average?

  1. AOption (a)

    64

  2. BOption (b)

    63

  3. COption (c)

    65

  4. DOption (d)

    62

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

64

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
'Strong' arguments are those which are important and directly address the statement.
'Weak' arguments are those which are of minor importance and may not be directly related to the statement or may focus on some trivial aspect of the statement.

Question 100

Statement: The school administration has proposed extending the school day by one hour to provide additional time for extracurricular activities and academic support. Is this extension beneficial for students' overall development?

Arguments:

I. Yes, because extending the school day will allow students to engage in a wider range of extracurricular activities and receive additional academic support, enhancing their overall development.

II. No, because extending the school day will increase students' workload and stress levels, leading to burnout and negatively impacting their well-being.

  1. AOption (a)

    Either I or II is strong

  2. BOption (b)

    Only argument I is strong

  3. COption (c)

    Neither I nor II is strong

  4. DOption (d)

    Only argument II is strong

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Either I or II is strong

100 questions in the full paper