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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 02 Mar, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

The value of 63 - 52 + (243)2\left( \frac{24}{3} \right)^2 - 2 + 6 x 1 = ______________

  1. ((a))

    264

  2. ((b))

    265

  3. ((c))

    261

  4. ((d))

    259

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Answer: ((a))

264

2

Two banks, A and B, offered loans at 3.5% and 6% per annum, respectively. David borrowed an amount of ₹360000 from each bank. Find the positive difference between the amounts of simple interest paid to the two banks by David after 3 years.

  1. ((a))

    28500

  2. ((b))

    26500

  3. ((c))

    28000

  4. ((d))

    27000

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Answer: ((a))

28500

3

A 120 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 8.5 km/h in the opposite direction in 12 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    31.5

  2. ((b))

    23.3

  3. ((c))

    29.1

  4. ((d))

    27.5

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Answer: ((a))

31.5

4

A pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 30 hours. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, then the time (in hours) in which the tank will be two-third filled, is:

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    15

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Answer: ((a))

20

5

Abhay and Bharat can complete a certain piece of work in 9 and 11 days, respectively, They started to work together, and after 3 days, Bharat left. In how many days will Abhay complete the remaining work?

  1. ((a))

    11733\frac{117}{33}

  2. ((b))

    11735\frac{117}{35}

  3. ((c))

    11533 \frac{115}{33}

  4. ((d))

    11634\frac{116}{34}

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Answer: ((a))

11733\frac{117}{33}

6

The difference of two numbers is 15 \frac{1}{5} of their sum, and their sum is 45. Find the LCM.

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    27

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Answer: ((a))

45

7

The perimeter of an equilateral triangle ABC is 10.2 cm. What is the area of the triangle ?

  1. ((a))

    18.93,cm218.9\sqrt{3} , \text{cm}^2

  2. ((b))

    1.893,cm21.89\sqrt{3} , \text{cm}^2

  3. ((c))

    2.893,cm22.89\sqrt{3} , \text{cm}^2

  4. ((d))

    28.93,cm228.9\sqrt{3} , \text{cm}^2

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Answer: ((a))

18.93,cm218.9\sqrt{3} , \text{cm}^2

8

The average of first 111 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    113

  2. ((b))

    111.5

  3. ((c))

    112.5

  4. ((d))

    112

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Answer: ((a))

113

9

Find the value of (17)−4+(19)−4+(15)−4 \left(\frac{1}{7}\right)^{-4} + \left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{-4} + \left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^{-4}

  1. ((a))

    9596

  2. ((b))

    9578

  3. ((c))

    9587

  4. ((d))

    9584

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Answer: ((a))

9596

10

Which of the following numbers is the greatest of all?

  1. ((a))

    0.07‾ 0.\overline{07}

  2. ((b))

    0.7

  3. ((c))

    0.7‾ 0.\overline{7}

  4. ((d))

     0.07‾\ 0.0\overline{7}

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Answer: ((a))

0.07‾ 0.\overline{07}

11

A 250 m long train overtakes a man moving at a speed of 7 km/h (in same direction) in 36 seconds. How much time (in seconds) will it take this train to completely cross another 415 m long train, moving in the opposite direction at a speed of 82 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    21

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Answer: ((a))

17

12

Two pipes A and C can fill a tank in 10 hours and 15 hours respectively. If A is open all the time and C is open for 30 minutes, then find the time needed for the tank to be filled.

  1. ((a))

    913 hours9\frac{1}{3} \text{ hours}

  2. ((b))

    823 hours8\frac{2}{3} \text{ hours}

  3. ((c))

    923 hours9\frac{2}{3} \text{ hours}

  4. ((d))

    843 hours8\frac{4}{3} \text{ hours}

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Answer: ((a))

913 hours9\frac{1}{3} \text{ hours}

13

The price of a TV was ₹55,000 last year, and this year it is ₹42,500. Find the percentage decrease in price. (Rounded up to two decimal places)

  1. ((a))

    22.73%

  2. ((b))

    15.50%

  3. ((c))

    25.42%

  4. ((d))

    72.23%

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Answer: ((a))

22.73%

14

Prem sells an article to Ria at a profit of 20%. Ria sells the article back to Prem at a loss of 20%. In this transaction:

  1. ((a))

     Ria makes a profit of 24%

  2. ((b))

     Prem makes a profit of 12%

  3. ((c))

    Ria incurs a loss of 12%

  4. ((d))

     Prem makes a profit of 24%

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Answer: ((a))

 Ria makes a profit of 24%

15

Calculate the compound interest on ₹72,000 at the rate of 9% per annum for 18 months when interest is compounded half yearly (rounded off up to the nearest ₹).

  1. ((a))

    ₹10,164

  2. ((b))

     ₹10,475

  3. ((c))

     ₹10,557

  4. ((d))

    ₹10,361

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Answer: ((a))

₹10,164

16

Ravi bought a camera and paid 18% less than its original price. He sold it at 30% profit on the price he had paid. How much was the profit percentage earned by Ravi on the original price?

  1. ((a))

     6.6%

  2. ((b))

    6.2%

  3. ((c))

     5.7%

  4. ((d))

     5.9%

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Answer: ((a))

 6.6%

17

A solid sphere of diameter 6 cm is melted and then cast into cylindrical wire of radius 0.3 cm. Find the length of the wire.

  1. ((a))

    4 m

  2. ((b))

    65 cm

  3. ((c))

    50 cm

  4. ((d))

    3 m

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Answer: ((a))

4 m

18

The monthly incomes of two friends Amit and Gopal, are in the ratio 5 : 7 respectively and each of them saves ₹72000 every month. If the ratio of their monthly expenditure is 2 : 3, find the monthly income of Amit(in ₹).

  1. ((a))

    360000

  2. ((b))

     361000

  3. ((c))

    359000

  4. ((d))

    504000

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Answer: ((a))

360000

19

In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 366 m in 61 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 183 sec. What is the average speed (in m/sec) of the athlete?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

10

20

Pinky bought 25 books at the rate of ₹14 each, 40 pens at the rate of ₹7 each and 15 pencils at the rate of ₹6 each. Calculate the average price (in ₹) of all the stationery goods.

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

7

21

A bus travelling at 55 km/h completes a journey in 8 hours. At what speed will it have to cover the same distance in 20 hours?

  1. ((a))

    22 km/h

  2. ((b))

    15 km/h

  3. ((c))

    32 km/h

  4. ((d))

    30 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

22 km/h

22

A number when increased by 50 %, gives 2490. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    1660

  2. ((b))

    4980

  3. ((c))

    830

  4. ((d))

    3320

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Answer: ((a))

1660

23

What is the rate percentage per annum if ₹4,800 amounts to ₹5,043 in 2 years when interest is compounded yearly?

  1. ((a))

     3%

  2. ((b))

     2.0%

  3. ((c))

    2.5%

  4. ((d))

    5%

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Answer: ((a))

 3%

24

Evaluate: 41 - [36 - {48 ÷ 2 - (4 - 8 ÷ 2) ÷ 3}]

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    31

  4. ((d))

    28

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Answer: ((a))

30

25

The volume of a cube is 6,58,503 cm³. What is twice the length (in cm) of its side?

  1. ((a))

    84

  2. ((b))

    86

  3. ((c))

    174

  4. ((d))

    166

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Answer: ((a))

84

26

Which of the following is the smallest fraction?

  1. ((a))

    11/16

  2. ((b))

    3145\frac{31}{45}

  3. ((c))

    2435\frac{24}{35}

  4. ((d))

    1725\frac{17}{25}

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Answer: ((a))

11/16

27

A wholesaler purchases goods worth ₹25,000. The manufacturer offers a trade discount of 10% and an additional scheme discount of 5%. Calculate the net price of the goods after both discounts.

  1. ((a))

     ₹21,275

  2. ((b))

     ₹21,375

  3. ((c))

     ₹22,375

  4. ((d))

     ₹21,365

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Answer: ((a))

 ₹21,275

28

If two successive discounts of 8% and 9% are given, find the total discount percentage.

  1. ((a))

    18.28%

  2. ((b))

     20.28%

  3. ((c))

    15.28%

  4. ((d))

    16.28%

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Answer: ((a))

18.28%

29

What is the smallest number which when divided by 36, 45 and 54, gives a remainder of 3 each time?

  1. ((a))

    529

  2. ((b))

    547

  3. ((c))

    543

  4. ((d))

    537

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Answer: ((a))

529

30

An amount of ₹165 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 3. The difference between the largest and the smallest shares (in ₹) in the distribution is:

  1. ((a))

    139

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    44

  4. ((d))

    130

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Answer: ((a))

139

31

The sum of 10 numbers is 276. Find their average.

  1. ((a))

    25.6

  2. ((b))

    26.6

  3. ((c))

    27.6

  4. ((d))

    28.6

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Answer: ((a))

25.6

32

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 78 and the third number is 104. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    182

  2. ((b))

    197.5

  3. ((c))

    183

  4. ((d))

    198.5

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Answer: ((a))

182

33

There are 4182 students in a school and the ratio of boys to girls in the school is 23 : 28, then find the number of boys in school.

  1. ((a))

    1890

  2. ((b))

    1903

  3. ((c))

    1886

  4. ((d))

    1867

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Answer: ((a))

1890

34

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 76 and the third number is 110. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    197.5

  2. ((b))

    186

  3. ((c))

    187

  4. ((d))

    196.5

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Answer: ((a))

197.5

35

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

  1. ((a))

    A number is divisible by 11 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 11.

  2. ((b))

    A number is divisible by 3 or 9 if the sum of digits is divisible by 3 or 9, respectively.

  3. ((c))

    A number is divisible by 5 if the digit at unit place is 5 or 0.

  4. ((d))

    A number is divisible by 6 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3 and the digit at unit place is an even digit.

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Answer: ((a))

A number is divisible by 11 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 11.

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

JIM : HKI

DCJ : BEF

  1. ((a))

    OBL : MEH

  2. ((b))

    OHW : MJS

  3. ((c))

    VEF : THB

  4. ((d))

    QGT : OIW

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Answer: ((a))

OBL : MEH

37

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row, facing north. Only two people sit between D and B. Only C sits to the right of F. Only one person sits between B and F. E sits at some place to the right of A but at some place to the left of G. How many people sit between A and B?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

4

38

Jeevan starts from Point A and drives 2 km towards the north. He then takes a left turn, drives 5 km, turns left and drives 3 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 1 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 degree turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    2 km to the west

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    1 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    3 km to the east

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Answer: ((a))

2 km to the west

39

What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘–’ are interchanged?

15 ÷ 27 × 14 + 7 - 10 = ?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    42

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Answer: ((a))

32

40

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

22 32 43 55 68 ?

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    102

  3. ((c))

    92

  4. ((d))

    82

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

41

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))

    NTP

  2. ((b))

    TZU

  3. ((c))

    QWS

  4. ((d))

    KQM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NTP

42

Seven people, E, F, G, H, X, Y and Z, are sitting in a row, facing north. Only two people sit to the left of G. Only three people sit between G and X. Only one person sits between X and Z. E sits to the immediate left of H. Y is not an immediate neighbor of X. How many people sit to the right of F?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

One

43

Seven friends C, D, E, P, Q, R and S are sitting in a straight line facing north. Only three people sit to the right of Q. Only C sits to the right of P. Only three people sit between P and E. D sits at some place to the left of R but at some place to the right of S. How many people sit between S and R?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

One

44

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘2’ and ‘5’ are interchanged and ‘9’ and ‘3’ are interchanged?

2 – 12 ÷ 9 × 3 + 5 =?

  1. ((a))

    -11

  2. ((b))

    -29

  3. ((c))

    -19

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

-11

45

What should come in place of '?' in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

PZN, MXJ, JVF, GTB,?

  1. ((a))

    DRD

  2. ((b))

    DRX

  3. ((c))

    DQX

  4. ((d))

    DRC

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Answer: ((a))

DRD

46

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.

(Left) 482 254 371 273 463 (Right)

(Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.)

What will be the resultant if the third digit of the highest number is added to the second digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

9

47

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?

TBL 29, YYQ 26, DVV 23, ISA 20, ?

  1. ((a))

    DPV 17

  2. ((b))

    NVF 19

  3. ((c))

    DVP 19

  4. ((d))

    NPF 17

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Answer: ((a))

DPV 17

48

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

150 132 112 90 66 ?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

30

49

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

47 56 74 101 137 ? 236

  1. ((a))

    186

  2. ((b))

    182

  3. ((c))

    180

  4. ((d))

    184

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

186

50

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

MVR : NWS

DWE : EXF

  1. ((a))

    GTR : HLO

  2. ((b))

    BSI : DGY

  3. ((c))

    WCH : XDL

  4. ((d))

    OLS : PMT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GTR : HLO

51

This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.

(Left) 325 846 483 215 468 (Right) (Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) NOTE - All operations to be done from left to right.

What will be the resultant if the second digit of the highest number is added to the second digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

52

What should come in place of '?' in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?

MOR KMP IKN GIL ?

  1. ((a))

    EGK

  2. ((b))

     EHK

  3. ((c))

    EHJ

  4. ((d))

    EGJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EGK

53

In a certain code language,

A * B means ‘A is the brother of B’

A ? B means ‘A is the father of B’

A : B means ‘A is the son of B’

A = B means ‘ A is the wife of B’

Based on the above, how is M related to E if 'M : A = R * K ? E’?

  1. ((a))

    Father's brother's son

  2. ((b))

    Father's son's brother

  3. ((c))

     Father's mother's son

  4. ((d))

     Father's sister's sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father's brother's son

54

QTUY is related to WZAE in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, WZAE is related to CFGK. To which of the given options is ILMQ related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

     OSRT

  2. ((b))

    ORRW

  3. ((c))

    ORSW

  4. ((d))

    OQRW

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Answer: ((a))

 OSRT

55

In a row of students in annual school parade, Adarsh is standing 8th from the right end and 15th from the left end. How many students are there in the parade line?

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    23

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

56

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements.

<br>

Statements:

All shirts are jeans.

All jeans are ties.

No tie is a watch.

<br>

Conclusions:

I: All shirts are ties.

II: No jeans is a watch.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow.

57

In a certain code language,

A + B means 'A is the mother of B'

A – B means 'A is the father of B'

A X B means 'A is the sister of B'

A / B means 'A is the brother of B'

A > B means 'A is the husband of B'

A * B means 'A is the wife of B'

<br>

How is K related to J if K – L – J X P * T?

  1. ((a))

     Father

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Father's father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Father

58

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

11 - 121

1 - 1

  1. ((a))

    9 - 81

  2. ((b))

    2 - 8

  3. ((c))

    14 - 169

  4. ((d))

    4 - 64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 - 81

59

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))

     MR:TY

  2. ((b))

    WB:DI

  3. ((c))

    TY:AF

  4. ((d))

    DI:KQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 MR:TY

60

A, F, J, K, P and Q live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it, number 2 and so on till the topmost floor is numbered 6. K lives immediately above P. Only two people lives between F and P. F lives on an odd numbered floor below P. Q lives immediately above J. How many people live below A?

  1. ((a))

     Four

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

     Five

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Four

61

In a certain code language, ‘cakes are delicious’ is written as ‘su do ku’ and ‘I like cakes’ is coded as ‘mu su ru’. How is ‘cakes’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    ku

  2. ((b))

    mu

  3. ((c))

    ru

  4. ((d))

    su

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ku

62

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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some pears are candles.

All foams are candles.

 Conclusions:

(I): Some pears are foams.

(II): All candles are foams.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

63

What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘4’ and ‘5’ are interchanged?

20 ÷ 4 + 5 × 10 = ?

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    80

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

44

64

In a certain code language, ‘KIND’ is coded as ‘2861’, ‘SAND’ is coded as ‘9658’ and ‘SICK’ is coded as ‘7932’. What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

6

65

Refer to the following series and answer the question (all numbers are single digit numbers only).

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

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

66

Suraj starts from Point A and drives 6 km towards north. He then takes a right turn, drives 5 km, turns right and drives 9 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 11 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 3 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))

    6 km to the east

  2. ((b))

    5 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    6 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    5 km to the west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 km to the east

67

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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All waffles are corianders.

All foams are corianders.

Conclusions:

(I): Some waffles are foams.

(II): Some corianders are foams.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

68

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at 'MN' as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

69

 In a certain code language, ‘CAGE’ is coded as ‘4982’, ‘GAIN’ is coded as ‘7418’ and ‘NILE’ is coded as ‘3179’. What is the code for ‘L’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

70

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

The Gangaur festival of Rajasthan, which is devoted to Goddess Parvati, lasts for _____ days.

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

72

Malwa plateau lies to the north of the _______ river.

  1. ((a))

    Son

  2. ((b))

    Beans

  3. ((c))

    Narmada

  4. ((d))

    Luni

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son

73

Which Finance Minister in 1991 initiated a series of reforms that freed up the Indian economy and put the country on a strong growth path?

  1. ((a))

    Chandra Shekhar

  2. ((b))

    Yashwant Sinha

  3. ((c))

    P Chidambaram

  4. ((d))

    Manmohan Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandra Shekhar

74

Which festival is dedicated to the worship of Lord Jagannath?

  1. ((a))

    Shivratri

  2. ((b))

    Rath Yatra

  3. ((c))

    Deepawali

  4. ((d))

    Vasant Panchami

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shivratri

75

In which of the following regions is the Karakoram Range located?

  1. ((a))

     Eastern India

  2. ((b))

     North-eastern India

  3. ((c))

    Southern India

  4. ((d))

    Northern India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Eastern India

76

At which place was a resolution declared, demanding the immediate end of British rule which was passed by the All-India Congress Committee on 8 August 1942?

  1. ((a))

     Amritsar

  2. ((b))

    Bombay

  3. ((c))

    Ahmedabad

  4. ((d))

    Nagpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Amritsar

77

Which of the following countries signed a bilateral Customs Cooperation Arrangement agreement in August 2024?

  1. ((a))

    India and New Zealand

  2. ((b))

    Singapore and New Zealand

  3. ((c))

    New Zealand and Bhutan

  4. ((d))

    India and Singapore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India and New Zealand

78

What is one effect of liberalisation in the industrial sector?

  1. ((a))

     Higher import taxes

  2. ((b))

    Complete government control

  3. ((c))

    Fewer job opportunities

  4. ((d))

     Increased competition

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Higher import taxes

79

Which of the following editions of India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue was held on 13 August 2024 in Canberra?

  1. ((a))

    6th

  2. ((b))

    3rd

  3. ((c))

    4th

  4. ((d))

    1st

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6th

80

Which of the following mountain passes connects India with China?

  1. ((a))

    Thal Ghat

  2. ((b))

     Nathula

  3. ((c))

    Rohtang Pass

  4. ((d))

    Zoji La

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thal Ghat

81

Slash and Burn agriculture is known as ___________ in Madhya Pradesh.

  1. ((a))

    Koman

  2. ((b))

    Pama Dabi

  3. ((c))

    Bringa

  4. ((d))

     Dahiya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Koman

82

Which state was the largest producer of sugarcane in India during 2023-24 according to the Directorate of Sugarcane Development?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

     Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

     Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

83

The term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner of India is:

  1. ((a))

    6 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier

  2. ((b))

    5 years or up to 70 years of age, whichever is earlier

  3. ((c))

    6 years or up to 70 years of age, whichever is earlier

  4. ((d))

    5 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier

84

Who was one of the British officers whose forces defeated Nana Sahib's rebel force during the First War of Independence in 1857?

  1. ((a))

    John Nicholson

  2. ((b))

    Major General Havelock

  3. ((c))

    General Hugh Rose

  4. ((d))

     Henry Lawrence

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

John Nicholson

85

Which of the following officers was known as Akaradhyaksha during the Mauryan period?

  1. ((a))

    Officer in-charge of Agriculture

  2. ((b))

    Superintendent of Market

  3. ((c))

    Superintendent of Iron

  4. ((d))

    Superintendent of Mines

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Officer in-charge of Agriculture

86

The Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) program was launched in the year __________.

  1. ((a))

    1982

  2. ((b))

    1985

  3. ((c))

    1980

  4. ((d))

    1981

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1982

87

10-9 m = _____ Å

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    0.1

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

88

On 22 October 2024, the Reserve Bank updated its 'alert list' of unauthorised forex trading platforms by adding how many more entities?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

89

When cotton and rubber are rubbed together, it will result in which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Cotton and rubber will be negatively charged.

  2. ((b))

    Cotton will be positively charged and rubber negatively charged.

  3. ((c))

    Rubber will be positively charged and cotton negatively charged.

  4. ((d))

    Cotton and rubber will be positively charged.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cotton and rubber will be negatively charged.

90

Which type of unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between skills and job requirements?

  1. ((a))

     Seasonal

  2. ((b))

    Cyclical

  3. ((c))

    Structural

  4. ((d))

    Frictional

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Seasonal

91

GM __________ clinched the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title.

  1. ((a))

    Praggnanadhaa R

  2. ((b))

    Vidit Gujrathi

  3. ((c))

    Aravindh Chithambaram

  4. ((d))

    Pentala Harikrishna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Praggnanadhaa R

92

Which prominent Indian economist, known for his role as Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, passed away on 1st November 2024 at the age of 69 years?

  1. ((a))

    Bibek Debroy

  2. ((b))

    Manmohan Singh

  3. ((c))

    Raghuram Rajan

  4. ((d))

    C Rangarajan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bibek Debroy

93

When did the Britishers recapture Delhi after the First War of Independence?

  1. ((a))

     September 1858

  2. ((b))

    September 1857

  3. ((c))

     September 1859

  4. ((d))

    September 1860

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 September 1858

94

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established an eight-member committee to develop a Framework for Responsible and Ethical AI (FREE-AI) adoption in the financial sector in December 2024. Who is the chairperson of this committee?

  1. ((a))

    Pushpak Bhattacharyya

  2. ((b))

    Urjit Patel

  3. ((c))

    Raghuram Rajan

  4. ((d))

     Arvind Subramanian

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pushpak Bhattacharyya

95

Which agency in India is responsible for formulating the Five Year Plans?

  1. ((a))

     Reserve Bank of India

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Finance

  3. ((c))

    Planning Commission (up to 2014)

  4. ((d))

    National Development Council

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Reserve Bank of India

96

In November 2024, RBI cancelled the certificate of registration of which of the following non-banking financial companies?

  1. ((a))

     Ulhas Securities Pvt. Ltd. and Sikar Investment Co. Ltd.

  2. ((b))

     Bajaj Finserv and CITI Bank

  3. ((c))

    LIC and Ulhas Investment Ltd.

  4. ((d))

    CITI Bank and LIC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Ulhas Securities Pvt. Ltd. and Sikar Investment Co. Ltd.

97

How many new criminal laws has the Indian Government implemented from July 1, 2024?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

98

Presently, which of the following advanced molecular methods is used to develop crops with enhanced traits and resilience?

  1. ((a))

    Artificial pollination

  2. ((b))

    Natural selection

  3. ((c))

    Hybrid seed technology

  4. ((d))

    CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Artificial pollination

99

In which year did the 'Manipur Sangai Festival' start, which is named after the state animal, sangai?

  1. ((a))

    2005

  2. ((b))

    2010

  3. ((c))

    2015

  4. ((d))

    2020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2005

100

The areas in which children grow are __________.

  1. Physical
  2. Psychological
  3. Social Cultural
  4. Sexual
  1. ((a))

     2, 3 and 4 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 3 and 4

  3. ((c))

    1, 2 and 3 only

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 4 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 2, 3 and 4 only

101

In which city of UAE is IIT Madras set to launch its first international flagship centre for research, innovation and entrepreneurship as early as 2025?

  1. ((a))

     Fujairah

  2. ((b))

     Dubai

  3. ((c))

     Abu Dhabi

  4. ((d))

    Sharjah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Fujairah

102

Articles 36 to 51 containing 'Directive Principles of State Policy' come under which Part of the Constitution?

  1. ((a))

     Part V

  2. ((b))

     Part II

  3. ((c))

     Part III

  4. ((d))

     Part IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Part V

103

Which Directive Principle of State Policy focuses on the provision of just and humane conditions for work?

  1. ((a))

     Article 50

  2. ((b))

     Article 51

  3. ((c))

    Article 42

  4. ((d))

    Article 47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Article 50

104

Who was responsible for District administration in the Maurya empire?

  1. ((a))

     Yukta

  2. ((b))

    Purohit

  3. ((c))

    Pradeshika

  4. ((d))

    Koshadhyaksha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Yukta

105

Which of the following statements about the role of women is correct, in the revolt of 1857?

  1. ((a))

    Only Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi participated in the revolt.

  2. ((b))

    Women were forced to support the British in the revolt.

  3. ((c))

    Women like Rani Lakshmibai and Begum Hazrat Mahal played key roles.

  4. ((d))

    Women did not take part in the revolt at any level.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi participated in the revolt.

106

What was the average (median) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in India from September 1962 to 30 October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    4.200%

  2. ((b))

    4.500%

  3. ((c))

    4.000%

  4. ((d))

     3.000%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.200%

107

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution outlines the allocation of seats in the Council of States?

  1. ((a))

    Fifth Schedule

  2. ((b))

    Seventh Schedule

  3. ((c))

    Fourth Schedule

  4. ((d))

    Sixth Schedule

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fifth Schedule

108

Magnetic field lines represent the path along which ______________.

  1. ((a))

    a hypothetical free south pole would tend to move

  2. ((b))

    a free proton would tend to move

  3. ((c))

    a hypothetical free north pole would tend to move

  4. ((d))

     a free electron would tend to move

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a hypothetical free south pole would tend to move

109

On which day did Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate the 'Run for Unity' event in New Delhi as part of National Unity Day?

  1. ((a))

    29 October 2024

  2. ((b))

     31 October 2024

  3. ((c))

    21 October 2024

  4. ((d))

    25 October 2024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29 October 2024

110

On 21 September 2024, the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit was hosted by President Joseph R Biden, Jr. in Wilmington, Delaware. Which of the following areas was NOT a focus of the Quad's initiatives discussed during the Summit?

  1. ((a))

    Cybersecurity development

  2. ((b))

     Military defense cooperation

  3. ((c))

     Strengthening maritime security

  4. ((d))

    Climate change response

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cybersecurity development

111

 In October 2024, HDFC Bank officially announced the divestment of its entire 100% stake in HDFC Education and Development Services Pvt. Ltd (HDFC Edu) to Vama Sundari Investments for ₹192 crore. What is the price per share for this transaction?

  1. ((a))

    ₹5.60 per share

  2. ((b))

    ₹10.80 per share

  3. ((c))

    ₹9.60 per share

  4. ((d))

    ₹8.40 per share

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹5.60 per share

112

The Swaran Singh Committee recommendation added which of the following to the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

     Fundamental Rights

  2. ((b))

     Preamble

  3. ((c))

    Fundamental Duties

  4. ((d))

    Directive Principles of State Policy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Fundamental Rights

113

What was the major impact of British policies on Indian handicrafts?

  1. ((a))

    Modernisation of traditional crafts

  2. ((b))

    Decline due to competition with British goods

  3. ((c))

     Flourishing export markets

  4. ((d))

    Support for indigenous industries

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Modernisation of traditional crafts

114

According to the Constitution of India, who conducts the Election of the Vice-President of India?

  1. ((a))

    The Election Commission of India

  2. ((b))

    The Parliament of India

  3. ((c))

    The Legislature Councils of all States

  4. ((d))

    The Legislative Assemblies of all States

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Election Commission of India

115

In which month is the Elephanta festival organised every year by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) to promote Mumbai tourism and culture?

  1. ((a))

     August

  2. ((b))

     February

  3. ((c))

    July

  4. ((d))

    January

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 August

116

Match the items in List I with those in List II, and select the correct answer using the codes provided below.

<br>

List I (Elephant Corridors) List II (State)

(1) Durpong-Doimukh at Khundakhuwa (A) Andhra Pradesh

(2) Deosur Corridor (B) Assam

(3) Jamui- Jhajha- Chakayi (C) Bihar

(4) Nagdhara-Baraud (D) Chhattisgarh

  1. ((a))

    1-(A), 2-(B), 3-(D), 4-(C)

  2. ((b))

    1-(A), 2-(B), 3-(C), 4-(D)

  3. ((c))

    1-(D), 2-(B), 3-(C), 4-(A)

  4. ((d))

    1-(B), 2-(A), 3-(C), 4-(D)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1-(A), 2-(B), 3-(D), 4-(C)

117

Keeping the linear velocity of a particle moving in a circular path constant, as the radius of the circular path decreases, the centripetal acceleration:

  1. ((a))

    remains the same

  2. ((b))

     increases

  3. ((c))

    decreases

  4. ((d))

    decreases initially and then increases

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

remains the same

118

The 3rd step of the Carnot cycle is:

  1. ((a))

    reversible adiabatic expansion

  2. ((b))

     reversible isothermal compression

  3. ((c))

     reversible adiabatic compression

  4. ((d))

     reversible isothermal expansion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

reversible adiabatic expansion

119

On 3 February 1925, the first electric train in India ran between which two stations?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi and Agra

  2. ((b))

    Chennai and Bangalore

  3. ((c))

    Howrah and Raniganj

  4. ((d))

     Bombay VT and Kurla Harbour

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi and Agra

120

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution was amended to include the Right to Education as a Fundamental Right?

  1. ((a))

     Article 30

  2. ((b))

     Article 21

  3. ((c))

     Article 18

  4. ((d))

    Article 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Article 30

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