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MP Police Constable Official Paper (Held On 26 Nov, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Question 1

A sum becomes 8,400 in 3 years and 9,600 in 5 years under simple interest. Find the principal and the annual rate (in % to 3 decimal places).

  1. AOption (a)

    Principal = 6,400, Rate = 9.375%

  2. BOption (b)

    Principal = 6,600, Rate = 9.091%

  3. COption (c)

    Principal = 7,200, Rate = 8.333%

  4. DOption (d)

    Principal = 6,300, Rate = 10.000%

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Answer: (a)A.

Principal = 6,400, Rate = 9.375%

Question 2

A thin lens has focal length 30 cm. An object is placed at 60 cm from the lens. A plane mirror is placed 30 cm on the other side of lens (like at focal plane). Light from object passes through lens, reflects from mirror, passes lens again and forms final image at what distance from lens?

  1. AOption (a)

    None of these

  2. BOption (b)

    30 cm left of lens

  3. COption (c)

    At object position

  4. DOption (d)

    60 cm left of lens

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Answer: (a)A.

None of these

Question 3

A person needs to choose a gift for a friend. They can buy a gift that the friend has asked for but is very generic, or a gift that is a complete surprise and shows a lot of thought but might not be what the friend wants. The person's goal is to get their friend a gift they will truly love. What is the most logical decision?

  1. AOption (a)

    They should not buy a gift at all.

  2. BOption (b)

    The surprise gift

  3. COption (c)

    The generic gift

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither, they should ask the friend what they want again.

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Answer: (a)A.

They should not buy a gift at all.

Question 4

Find the ODD one out.

  1. AOption (a)

    Yamuna

  2. BOption (b)

    Narmada

  3. COption (c)

    Gandak

  4. DOption (d)

    Kosi

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Yamuna

Question 5

A train moves at 90 km/h. How long will it take to cover 270 km?

  1. AOption (a)

    2.5 hrs

  2. BOption (b)

    3 hrs

  3. COption (c)

    2 hrs

  4. DOption (d)

    3.5 hrs

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2.5 hrs

Question 6

A concave mirror forms a real image 3 times the size of the object. If object distance is 10 cm, find the focal length.

  1. AOption (a)

    15 cm

  2. BOption (b)

    12.5 cm

  3. COption (c)

    13.33 cm

  4. DOption (d)

    14 cm

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Answer: (a)A.

15 cm

Question 7

A shopkeeper increases the marked price by 25% above cost and then gives a 20% discount. What is his profit percentage?

  1. AOption (a)

    2%

  2. BOption (b)

    5%

  3. COption (c)

    3%

  4. DOption (d)

    0%

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Answer: (a)A.

2%

Question 8

A car travels 240 km at a speed of 80 km/h and returns the same distance at 60 km/h. Find the closest average speed of the whole journey from the options.

  1. AOption (a)

    70 km/h

  2. BOption (b)

    68.5 km/h

  3. COption (c)

    65 km/h

  4. DOption (d)

    72.5 km/h

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Answer: (a)A.

70 km/h

Question 9

A company offers 5% higher salaries to employees of one ethnic group compared to others with similar roles. What is the inference?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ethnic bias in pay.

  2. BOption (b)

    Salary set by the market.

  3. COption (c)

    Different job locations.

  4. DOption (d)

    More skilled employees.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ethnic bias in pay.

In the question below, a few statements are given depicting an issue or a problem. You have to assume everything in the statements to be true even if they are at variance from commonly known facts, and on the basis of the information given in the statements, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Question 10

A country is experiencing an increase in youth unemployment, leading to social unrest and decreased economic growth.

I. Reducing the minimum wage to encourage companies to hire more young workers.

II. Encouraging young people to pursue entrepreneurial ventures to create their own employment opportunities.

  1. AOption (a)

    Either I or II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only I follows

  3. COption (c)

    Only II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows

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Answer: (a)A.

Either I or II follows

Question 11

Choose the address that is the same as the one given below.
House No. 71, Rose Villa,
Mallital, Nainital,
Uttarakhand - 263002

  1. AOption (a)

    House No. 71, Rose Villa, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand - 263002

  2. BOption (b)

    House No. 71, Rose Villa, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand - 263002

  3. COption (c)

    House No. 71, Rose Villa, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand- 263002

  4. DOption (d)

    House No. 71, Rose Villa, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand - 236002

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Answer: (a)A.

House No. 71, Rose Villa, Mallital, Nainital, Uttarakhand - 263002

Question 12

A sum of Rs. 427 is to be divided among X, Y and Z such that 3 times X's share, 4 times Y's share and 7 times Z's share are all equal. The share of Z is:

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 90

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 85

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 94

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 84

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Answer: (a)A.

Rs. 90

Question 13

Statements:

All roses are flowers.

Some flowers are red.

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Conclusions:

I. Some roses are red.

II. All flowers are roses.

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Which conclusions follow?

  1. AOption (a)

    Only II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    None follows

  3. COption (c)

    Only I follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Both follow

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Answer: (a)A.

Only II follows

Question 14

The letters given below, when they are arranged, form an appropriate (Meaningful) word.

A V S E B O R I N T O

What is the position of letter R in the word formed from the left?

  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    8

  4. DOption (d)

    6

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7

Question 15

Introducing a woman, Vivek said, "She is the mother of my father's granddaughter". How is the woman related to Vivek?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wife of Vivek

  2. BOption (b)

    Mother of Vivek

  3. COption (c)

    Aunt of Vivek

  4. DOption (d)

    Sister of Vivek

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Answer: (a)A.

Wife of Vivek

Question 16

Bidesiya songs from Baghelkhand in Madhya Pradesh is primarily express the theme of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Heroism in wars

  2. BOption (b)

    Spiritual awakening

  3. COption (c)

    Agricultural rituals

  4. DOption (d)

    Romantic love, separation, and reunion

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Heroism in wars

Question 17

Which non-metal allotrope is a good conductor of electricity despite being a non-metal?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sulphur

  2. BOption (b)

    Diamond

  3. COption (c)

    Iodine

  4. DOption (d)

    Graphite

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Answer: (a)A.

Sulphur

Question 18

A student who notices that their classmate is upset and offers support is showing which component of emotional intelligence?

  1. AOption (a)

    Empathy

  2. BOption (b)

    Logical reasoning

  3. COption (c)

    Self-awareness

  4. DOption (d)

    Verbal communication

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Empathy

Question 19

Swap the 1st and 7th letters, then read the new word from end to beginning.

Word: INTERACTION

  1. AOption (a)

    NOITIARETNC

  2. BOption (b)

    NOITIARETNI

  3. COption (c)

    NOITRAECTNI

  4. DOption (d)

    NOITCARETNI

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Answer: (a)A.

NOITIARETNC

Question 20

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

qjo _ qj _ lq _ ol _ jol

  1. AOption (a)

    r l p j

  2. BOption (b)

    k o p l

  3. COption (c)

    l o j q

  4. DOption (d)

    p j l o

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Answer: (a)A.

r l p j

Question 21

Which of the following metals was unaware to the Harappan Civilization people?

  1. AOption (a)

    Copper

  2. BOption (b)

    Gold

  3. COption (c)

    Silver

  4. DOption (d)

    Iron

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Answer: (a)A.

Copper

Question 22

Venus is hotter than Mercury though it is far away from sun as compared to Mercury. This is due to a:

  1. AOption (a)

    Thick atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide

  2. BOption (b)

    Thick atmosphere rich in carbon monoxide

  3. COption (c)

    Thin atmosphere with a variety of gases

  4. DOption (d)

    Thin atmosphere with methane

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Answer: (a)A.

Thick atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide

Question 23

Before Independence on 15 August 1947, the Indian territory consisted mainly of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Several princely states and territories

  2. BOption (b)

    Independent republics

  3. COption (c)

    Only British provinces

  4. DOption (d)

    One unified nation

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Answer: (a)A.

Several princely states and territories

Question 24

In the following question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the given statements.

Statements:

  1. All Mansions are chalk.
  2. No duster is tea.

Conclusions:

I. No Mansion is tea.

II. All dusters are Mansion.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither conclusion I nor II follow

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion II follows

Question 25

Select the correct option that maintains the same mathematical relationship.
10 : 59 :: 7 : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    53

  2. BOption (b)

    63

  3. COption (c)

    44

  4. DOption (d)

    34

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

53

Question 26

A grocer in hyderabad mixes two varieties of tea costing Rs 600/kg and Rs 900/kg, respectively, in the ratio 3:2 and sells the mixture at Rs 870/kg. Find his profit percentage.

  1. AOption (a)

    0.25

  2. BOption (b)

    0.22

  3. COption (c)

    0.2083

  4. DOption (d)

    0.1567

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Answer: (a)A.

0.25

Question 27

The purpose of a circuit breaker is to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Regulate the voltage

  2. BOption (b)

    Measure the current

  3. COption (c)

    Increase the current

  4. DOption (d)

    Disconnect the circuit in case of overload

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Regulate the voltage

Question 28

If Z = 1, Y = 2, A = 26, what is the code for 'BALL'?

  1. AOption (a)

    25261515

  2. BOption (b)

    25221315

  3. COption (c)

    25221215

  4. DOption (d)

    25221415

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25261515

Question 29

Which legislative measure formally ended British sovereignty in India and laid down the legal framework for the creation of two independent dominions-India and Pakistan?

  1. AOption (a)

    Indian Independence Act, 1947

  2. BOption (b)

    Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946

  3. COption (c)

    Mountbatten Plan, 1947

  4. DOption (d)

    Cripps Mission Proposal, 1942

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Indian Independence Act, 1947

Directions: These questions are based on the following information.
There are only 6 persons – Pradeep, Qamrun, Rahul, Saroj, Tania, and Umesh in a family. There are two married couple and three generations. Pradeep is the father of Tania. Umesh is the father of Saroj. Rahul is the brother of Saroj, who is female. Qamrun is the daughter-in-law of Tania.

Question 30

Directions

These questions are based on the following information.

There are only 6 persons - Pradeep, Qamrun, Rahul, Saroj, Tania, and Umesh in a family. There are two married couple and three generations. Pradeep is the father of Tania. Umesh is the father of Saroj. Rahul is the brother of Saroj, who is female. Qamrun is the daughter-in-law of Tania.

Who is the father-in-law of Qamrun?

  1. AOption (a)

    Pradeep

  2. BOption (b)

    Either Pradeep or Rahul

  3. COption (c)

    Rahul

  4. DOption (d)

    Umesh

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Pradeep

Question 31

Directions

Choose the related word from the given alternatives

Budapest : Hungary :: Prague :?

  1. AOption (a)

    Czech Republic.

  2. BOption (b)

    Austria

  3. COption (c)

    Slovakia

  4. DOption (d)

    Poland

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Czech Republic.

Question 32

What is the current NAAC grade of MCNUJC in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Not Accredited

  2. BOption (b)

    A++

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    C+

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Not Accredited

Question 33

The total of Rakhi, Shampa, and Pompi's present ages adds up to 76 years. Rakhi is 2 years senior to Shampa, and Pompi is 4 years younger than Shampa. What is Rakhi's age right now?

  1. AOption (a)

    30

  2. BOption (b)

    28

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    34

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

30

Question 34

What happens if the egg is NOT fertilized?

  1. AOption (a)

    The uterine lining breaks and menstruation occurs

  2. BOption (b)

    Fertilization occurs later

  3. COption (c)

    The ovary releases more than one egg immediately

  4. DOption (d)

    The egg lives for several months

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The uterine lining breaks and menstruation occurs

Question 35

If a speaker uses a "false dilemma" fallacy, they are:

  1. AOption (a)

    Offering multiple possible solutions

  2. BOption (b)

    Providing a detailed analysis

  3. COption (c)

    Pretending only two choices exist when more are possible

  4. DOption (d)

    Using verified data

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Offering multiple possible solutions

Question 36

The Purulia Chhau dance of West Bengal was influenced by which ancient text?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mahabharata

  2. BOption (b)

    Natyashastra

  3. COption (c)

    Rigveda

  4. DOption (d)

    Arthashastra

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Mahabharata

Question 37

If CELEBRATION is coded as COLOBRUTION, what is the code for ANNIVERSARY?

  1. AOption (a)

    UNNIVORSURY

  2. BOption (b)

    UNNIVERSARY

  3. COption (c)

    ANNIVERSURY

  4. DOption (d)

    UNNIVERSURY

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

UNNIVORSURY

Question 38

Statement: The government has proposed a ban on single-use plastic to reduce environmental damage and promote sustainable alternatives.

<br>

Inferences:

I. The use of single-use plastic contributes to environmental harm.

II. The government is encouraging the use of reusable or eco-friendly materials.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both inferences I and II are correct

  2. BOption (b)

    Only inference II is correct

  3. COption (c)

    Only inference I is correct

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither inference I nor II is correct

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both inferences I and II are correct

Question 39

Which of the following is the ODD one out in the given series?

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A4, C9, E25, G81, H90

  1. AOption (a)

    E25

  2. BOption (b)

    H90

  3. COption (c)

    G81

  4. DOption (d)

    C9

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

E25

Question 40

A number is split into two unequal parts. The difference of the squares of the two parts is 84 times the difference of the two parts. What is the number?

  1. AOption (a)

    84

  2. BOption (b)

    112

  3. COption (c)

    78

  4. DOption (d)

    98

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

84

Question 41

What is angular dispersion in relation to a prism?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sum of deviations of all colours

  2. BOption (b)

    Angle between the incident and emergent rays

  3. COption (c)

    Refractive index for red minus violet

  4. DOption (d)

    Difference in deviation between two colours

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sum of deviations of all colours

Question 42

Which state is Polo traditionally associated with in India?

  1. AOption (a)

    Assam

  2. BOption (b)

    Rajasthan

  3. COption (c)

    Punjab

  4. DOption (d)

    Manipur

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Assam

Question 43

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number, which can be on the face opposite the face showing '4'.

  1. AOption (a)

    4

  2. BOption (b)

    5

  3. COption (c)

    6

  4. DOption (d)

    2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

4

Question 44

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(12, 3, 48)
(15, 2, 45)

  1. AOption (a)

    (18, 4, 90)

  2. BOption (b)

    (16, 2, 40)

  3. COption (c)

    (20, 3, 72)

  4. DOption (d)

    (14, 5, 80)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(18, 4, 90)

Question 45

The average salary of 5 employees in a company is ₹8,000. What is the total salary paid to all 5 employees?

  1. AOption (a)

    38000 Rs

  2. BOption (b)

    35000 Rs

  3. COption (c)

    42000 Rs

  4. DOption (d)

    40000 Rs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

38000 Rs

Question 46

Which of the following rivers contributes to the Godavari River Basin through Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Betwa

  2. BOption (b)

    Chambal

  3. COption (c)

    Wainganga

  4. DOption (d)

    Ken

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Betwa

Question 47

If # means subtraction and meansaddition,whatis20 means addition, what is 20 8 # 6?

  1. AOption (a)

    28

  2. BOption (b)

    26

  3. COption (c)

    24

  4. DOption (d)

    22

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

28

Question 48

The white residue left on clothes after washing with hard water contains:

  1. AOption (a)

    Calcium and magnesium salts from soap reaction

  2. BOption (b)

    Fabric fibers broken down by minerals

  3. COption (c)

    Detergent chemicals that crystallized

  4. DOption (d)

    Soap molecules that did not dissolve

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Calcium and magnesium salts from soap reaction

Question 49

Find the figure from Image Y that best represents the folded version of the transparent sheet in Image X along the dotted line.

Image X:

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Image Y:

  1. AOption (a)

    C

  2. BOption (b)

    D

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    A

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

C

Question 50

The centroid of a triangle divides each median in the ratio?

  1. AOption (a)

    1:2

  2. BOption (b)

    3:2

  3. COption (c)

    2:1

  4. DOption (d)

    2:3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1:2

Question 51

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919 introduced the concept of:

  1. AOption (a)

    Separate Electorates

  2. BOption (b)

    Diarchy

  3. COption (c)

    Direct Elections

  4. DOption (d)

    Dominion Status

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Separate Electorates

Question 52

Who is the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) of India, whose term has been extended until June 2026?

  1. AOption (a)

    Tapan Deka

  2. BOption (b)

    Rajiv Jain

  3. COption (c)

    Arvind Kumar

  4. DOption (d)

    Dineshwar Sharma

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Tapan Deka

Question 53

Determine which of the figures in Image Y logically fits the analogy in Image X.

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Image X:

<br> <br>

Image Y:

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    D

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Question 54

Five books are stacked vertically. History is above Science but below Maths. English is above Maths. Geography is below Science. Which book is at the top?

  1. AOption (a)

    English

  2. BOption (b)

    Science

  3. COption (c)

    Maths

  4. DOption (d)

    History

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

English

Question 55

In the following question, from the given alternative words, select the word which can be formed using the letters of the given word.

Awesome

  1. AOption (a)

    Seat

  2. BOption (b)

    Ease

  3. COption (c)

    Come

  4. DOption (d)

    Came

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Seat

Question 56

Under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 an admission is considered:

  1. AOption (a)

    A forced confession

  2. BOption (b)

    A voluntary statement suggesting inference of fact

  3. COption (c)

    Media opinion

  4. DOption (d)

    A judge’s observation

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A forced confession

Question 57

The number of subscribers increased consistently by 10 percentage yearly: 5000, 5500, 6050, 6655, and 7320. The estimate for the 7th year is:

  1. AOption (a)

    8857

  2. BOption (b)

    8740

  3. COption (c)

    8900

  4. DOption (d)

    8850

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

8857

Question 58

The principle of an electric generator is based on:

  1. AOption (a)

    Electromagnetic induction

  2. BOption (b)

    Mechanical friction

  3. COption (c)

    Chemical reactions

  4. DOption (d)

    Electrostatic induction

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Electromagnetic induction

Question 59

If 1st January 2023 was a Sunday, how many Sundays are there in the first quarter (Jan–Mar) of 2023?

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    11

  4. DOption (d)

    13

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10

Question 60

Choose the pair which is different from the other.

  1. AOption (a)

    Debit : Credit

  2. BOption (b)

    Expense: Budget

  3. COption (c)

    Loan: Interest

  4. DOption (d)

    Lender: Borrower

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Debit : Credit

Question 61

Statement: Due to heavy rainfall, many trains have been cancelled.

Conclusions:

I. The railway system is unable to cope with natural calamities.

II. People's travel plans might get affected.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only II follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither I nor II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Only I follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Both I and II follow

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Answer: (a)A.

Only II follows

Question 62

Select the box from Image Y that corresponds to the cube formed by folding the sheet shown in Image X.

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  1. AOption (a)

    D

  2. BOption (b)

    A

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    B

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

D

Question 63

The Devender Nagar Medium Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh is located in which river basin?

  1. AOption (a)

    Narmada

  2. BOption (b)

    Ganga

  3. COption (c)

    Godavari

  4. DOption (d)

    Tapi

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Narmada

Question 64

Identify the one word that can be formed from the letters of the word 'CONSIDERATION' but cannot be formed from the letters of the word 'REASONING'. The letters can be used only as many times as they appear in the original words.

  1. AOption (a)

    NONE OF THE THESE

  2. BOption (b)

    RATE

  3. COption (c)

    NOTE

  4. DOption (d)

    CORD

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

NONE OF THE THESE

Question 65

A university research grant is given mainly to projects led by senior professors, though junior faculty proposals have equal merit scores. Which inference is valid?

  1. AOption (a)

    Juniors avoid applying.

  2. BOption (b)

    Senior research is cheaper.

  3. COption (c)

    Only seniors can handle grants.

  4. DOption (d)

    Senior professors are favoured.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Juniors avoid applying.

Question 66

A student accidentally drops a pencil near their foot. They withdraw the foot without thinking. If a chemical temporarily blocks the interneuron synapses, what happens?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sensation is lost but withdrawal occurs

  2. BOption (b)

    Reaction slows slightly

  3. COption (c)

    Reflex withdrawal does not occur

  4. DOption (d)

    Foot still withdraws

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Sensation is lost but withdrawal occurs

Question 67

What is the traditional attire of Basdeva singers in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Yellow wardrobe and idol of Lord Krishna

  2. BOption (b)

    White kurta and saffron shawl

  3. COption (c)

    Blue robes and white turban

  4. DOption (d)

    Red dhoti and black kurta

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Yellow wardrobe and idol of Lord Krishna

Question 68

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

(A) a training session (B) conducted (C) the manager (D) yesterday

  1. AOption (a)

    C - B - A - D

  2. BOption (b)

    B - A - C - D

  3. COption (c)

    A - C - B - D

  4. DOption (d)

    B - C - A - D

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Answer: (a)A.

C - B - A - D

Question 69

Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ministry of Finance

  2. BOption (b)

    Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

  3. COption (c)

    Ministry of Rural Development

  4. DOption (d)

    Ministry of Home Affairs

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ministry of Finance

Question 70

An article bought for Rs150 is sold for Rs135. Find the loss percentage.

  1. AOption (a)

    0.12

  2. BOption (b)

    0.15

  3. COption (c)

    0.08

  4. DOption (d)

    0.1

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

0.12

Question 71

At sunset, the Sun looks bigger and redder primarily due to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Dispersion

  2. BOption (b)

    Diffraction

  3. COption (c)

    Refraction + scattering

  4. DOption (d)

    Polarization

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Dispersion

Question 72

Which of the following species is famous for hominid fossil 'Lucy'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ramapithecus

  2. BOption (b)

    Homo erectus

  3. COption (c)

    Australopithecus afarensis

  4. DOption (d)

    Dryopithecus

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ramapithecus

Question 73

Iron in moist air with NaCl corrodes faster because:

  1. AOption (a)

    Cl− Cl^{-} ions form a protective layer

  2. BOption (b)

    Oxygen availability decreases

  3. COption (c)

    Water becomes acidic

  4. DOption (d)

    Na+ Na^{+} ions accelerate electron transfer

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Cl− Cl^{-} ions form a protective layer

Question 74

A cube is placed such that Red is at the top, Green is in front, and Yellow is on the right. If the cube is rotated 90∘ 90^{\circ} towards the right, which color will now be at the top?

  1. AOption (a)

    Red

  2. BOption (b)

    Green

  3. COption (c)

    Yellow

  4. DOption (d)

    Cannot be determined

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Red

Question 75

A trapezium has parallel sides 10 m and 14 m and height 6 m.
Find its area in square metres.

  1. AOption (a)

    66

  2. BOption (b)

    72

  3. COption (c)

    68

  4. DOption (d)

    70

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

66

Question 76

A merchant extends a concession of 30% on the list valuation of an article. If, alternatively, the allowance had been restricted to 15%, the resultant profit would have diminished by ₹2,000.
Determine the original marked price (approx.) of the article.

  1. AOption (a)

    15333 Rs

  2. BOption (b)

    14333 Rs

  3. COption (c)

    13333 Rs

  4. DOption (d)

    13450 Rs

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

15333 Rs

Question 77

Rohan spends an average of ₹1500 per month for the first 3 months and ₹1800 per month for the next 5 months. What is his average monthly spending for the entire 8-month period?

  1. AOption (a)

    1687.5 Rs

  2. BOption (b)

    1725 Rs

  3. COption (c)

    1650 Rs

  4. DOption (d)

    1700 Rs

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1687.5 Rs

Question 78

In the given figure, the circle represents children, the triangle represents singers, and the square represents girls. Which portion represents girl children who are NOT singers?

  1. AOption (a)

    E

  2. BOption (b)

    F

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    D

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

E

Question 79

In a right triangle drawn at a construction site in Delhi, if angle A is 40°, then sin⁡(A)\sin(A) is equal to:

  1. AOption (a)

    cos⁡(40∘)\cos(40^\circ)

  2. BOption (b)

    cos⁡(50∘)\cos(50^\circ)

  3. COption (c)

    tan⁡(50∘)\tan(50^\circ)

  4. DOption (d)

    cot⁡(40∘)\cot(40^\circ)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

cos⁡(40∘)\cos(40^\circ)

Question 80

Six friends (P, Q, R, S, T and U) are sitting on the ground in a particular arrangement. P is 6 m to the north of Q. Q is 5m to the west of S. S is 6m to the north of T. T is 3m to the west of R. U is to the west of T and south of P. What is the shortest distance and direction of P with respect to T?

  1. AOption (a)

    13 m, north-west

  2. BOption (b)

    11 m, north-west

  3. COption (c)

    13 m, south-west

  4. DOption (d)

    15 m, north-east

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

13 m, north-west

Question 81

A man bought an old car for ₹15000. He spent ₹2500 on its repairs and then sold it for ₹19250. What is his percentage profit?

  1. AOption (a)

    10.50%

  2. BOption (b)

    15%

  3. COption (c)

    12.50%

  4. DOption (d)

    20%

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

10.50%

Question 82

The phenomenon where carbon chains can theoretically extend infinitely is called:

  1. AOption (a)

    Catenation

  2. BOption (b)

    Covalency

  3. COption (c)

    Coordination

  4. DOption (d)

    Concatenation

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Catenation

Question 83

What is the power generation capacity of the Matatila Dam in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    No hydroelectric plant

  2. BOption (b)

    13.5 MW

  3. COption (c)

    30.6 MW

  4. DOption (d)

    45 MW

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

No hydroelectric plant

Question 84

Directions

Select the related word from the given alternatives

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Arachnology: Spiders :: Malacology : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Crustaceans

  2. BOption (b)

    Mollusks

  3. COption (c)

    Entomology

  4. DOption (d)

    Echinoderms

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Crustaceans

Question 85

Four colleagues Priya, Rani, Riya, and Sara each completed a different task Report, Presentation, Email, or Survey on a different day from Monday to Thursday.

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• Riya completed her task on Wednesday, but it was not the Report.

• The Survey was completed on Monday.

• Sara did not complete her task on Thursday and she did not do the Presentation.

• Priya completed the Presentation.

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Who completed the Report?

  1. AOption (a)

    Riya

  2. BOption (b)

    Priya

  3. COption (c)

    Rani

  4. DOption (d)

    Sara

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Riya

Question 86

Fa-Hien, the Chinese traveler who visited India during Gupta times, primarily came to:

  1. AOption (a)

    Study Hindu rituals

  2. BOption (b)

    Serve as ambassador to the Gupta king

  3. COption (c)

    Collect Buddhist texts and relics

  4. DOption (d)

    Explore trade opportunities

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Study Hindu rituals

Question 87

Identify the image that does NOT belong to the group.

  1. AOption (a)

    O

  2. BOption (b)

    L

  3. COption (c)

    M

  4. DOption (d)

    N

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

O

Question 88

If the code of CAMERA is AREMAC, what is the code of LAPTOP?

  1. AOption (a)

    POLPAL

  2. BOption (b)

    LOTPAL

  3. COption (c)

    POTPAL

  4. DOption (d)

    POTPAP

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

POLPAL

Question 89

In a row of 35 people, the position of Sandip from the right end of the row is 12th. Find the position of Sandip from the left end of the row.

  1. AOption (a)

    25 th rank

  2. BOption (b)

    23 rd rank

  3. COption (c)

    24 th rank

  4. DOption (d)

    22 nd rank

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

25 th rank

Question 90

Approximately how many meetings were held during the tenure of the Vindhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from 1952 to 1956 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    170

  2. BOption (b)

    150

  3. COption (c)

    200

  4. DOption (d)

    100

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

170

Question 91

A company is deciding whether to expand into a new market. Market research indicates a 75% chance of success, which would yield a ₹2,000,000 profit, and a 25% chance of failure, which would result in a ₹500,000 loss. The cost to expand is ₹500,000. What is the expected profit or loss of this expansion?

  1. AOption (a)

    A loss of ₹125,000

  2. BOption (b)

    A profit of ₹1,375,000

  3. COption (c)

    A loss of ₹500,000

  4. DOption (d)

    A profit of ₹1,500,000

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A loss of ₹125,000

Question 92

The French colonial architectural style is best preserved in which Indian city, known for grid planning, pastel villas and arched balconies?

  1. AOption (a)

    Kolkata

  2. BOption (b)

    Mumbai

  3. COption (c)

    Puducherry

  4. DOption (d)

    Goa

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kolkata

Question 93

Find the probability that all vowels in the word “WIKIPEDIA” do not occur together if the letters of the given word are arranged to form a nine letter word.

  1. AOption (a)

    (121/126)

  2. BOption (b)

    (53/54)

  3. COption (c)

    (23/24)

  4. DOption (d)

    (33/35)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(121/126)

Question 94

Which station in Madhya Pradesh has the code INDB?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ujjain Junction

  2. BOption (b)

    Indore Junction

  3. COption (c)

    Nagda Junction

  4. DOption (d)

    Itarsi Junction

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ujjain Junction

Question 95

Which of the following cities does NOT currently have a campus of MCNUJC in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. AOption (a)

    Datia

  2. BOption (b)

    Rewa

  3. COption (c)

    Indore

  4. DOption (d)

    Khandwa

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Datia

Question 96

How many times does the minute hand go around the clock in one hour?

  1. AOption (a)

    3 times

  2. BOption (b)

    4 times

  3. COption (c)

    1 time

  4. DOption (d)

    2 times

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

3 times

Question 97

Choose the appropriate options from the four options provided in Image Y to complete the Image X matrix.

  1. AOption (a)

    F

  2. BOption (b)

    C

  3. COption (c)

    D

  4. DOption (d)

    E

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

F

Question 98

Identify the image that does NOT belong to the group.

  1. AOption (a)

    E

  2. BOption (b)

    G

  3. COption (c)

    D

  4. DOption (d)

    F

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

E

Question 99

Which one occupy top vertical strata of an ecosystem?

  1. AOption (a)

    Trees

  2. BOption (b)

    Grasses

  3. COption (c)

    Herbs

  4. DOption (d)

    Shrubs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Trees

Question 100

A card is drawn from a standard deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of drawing a red card?

  1. AOption (a)

    1/2

  2. BOption (b)

    2/3

  3. COption (c)

    1/13

  4. DOption (d)

    1/26

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1/2

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