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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On 02 Mar, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

A shopkeeper allows his customers 8% off on the marked price of goods and still gets a profit of 19.6%. What is the actual cost of an article marked ₹5,200?

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,350

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,150

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,500

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Answer: ((a))

₹4,000

2

Evaluate: 41 - [36 - {48 ÷ 2 - (6 - 12 ÷ 2) ÷ 2}]

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    31

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

3

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹84 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹59 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹73.7 per kg, there is a profit of 10%?

  1. ((a))

    6 : 15

  2. ((b))

    8 : 17

  3. ((c))

    6 : 18

  4. ((d))

    7 : 19

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Answer: ((a))

6 : 15

4

Find the surface area of a sphere whose diameter is equal to 88 cm.

  1. ((a))

    6757π cm2

  2. ((b))

    7269π cm2

  3. ((c))

    7261π ccm2

  4. ((d))

    7744π cm2

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Answer: ((a))

6757π cm2

5

A gardener has 1826 red flowers and 2486 yellow flowers. He wants to arrange them into the largest possible equal groups such that each group has the same number of red and yellow flowers. What is the maximum number of flowers in each group?

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    22

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Answer: ((a))

33

6

2% of 5% of a number is what percentage of that number?

  1. ((a))

    0.01

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    0.1

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.01

7

Find the area (in cm2 ) of a rhombus whose diagonals are of lengths 47 cm and 48 cm.

  1. ((a))

    1116

  2. ((b))

    1100

  3. ((c))

    1028

  4. ((d))

    1128

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Answer: ((a))

1116

8

Find the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the given numbers.

25,54,68,65,96\frac{2}{5}, \frac{5}{4}, \frac{6}{8}, \frac{6}{5}, \frac{9}{6}

  1. ((a))

    8215\frac{82}{15}

  2. ((b))

    1592\frac{15}{92}

  3. ((c))

    1582\frac{15}{82}

  4. ((d))

    9215\frac{92}{15}

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Answer: ((a))

8215\frac{82}{15}

9

Find the largest number which divides 203, 359, 437 and 593 leaving remainder 8 in each case.

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

10

How many numbers up to 310 are divisible by 8? 

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    32

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Answer: ((a))

39

11

The dimensions of a rectangular solid are 41 cm × 40 cm × 9 cm. What is its surface area (in cm2)?

  1. ((a))

    4788

  2. ((b))

    4783

  3. ((c))

    4733

  4. ((d))

    4738

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Answer: ((a))

4788

12

The average of first 103 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    104

  2. ((b))

    103.5

  3. ((c))

    104.5

  4. ((d))

    105

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Answer: ((a))

104

13

P can do a piece of work in 48 days, which Q can do in 18 days. Q worked at it for 15 days. P can finish the remaining work in:

  1. ((a))

    9 days

  2. ((b))

    3 days

  3. ((c))

    8 days

  4. ((d))

    6 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 days

14

The sum of 8 numbers is 804. Find out the average.

  1. ((a))

    100.5

  2. ((b))

    99.5

  3. ((c))

    101.5

  4. ((d))

    98.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100.5

15

On an item with marked price ₹180, 15% discount and a cashback of ₹25 is offered. The selling price of the item is ₹_____. 

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    142

  3. ((c))

    128

  4. ((d))

    135

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Answer: ((a))

120

16

Simplify (23×65)+(1225×203)\rm \left(\frac{2}{3}\times \frac{6}{5}\right)+\rm \left(\frac{12}{25}\times \frac{20}{3}\right)

  1. ((a))

    125\frac{12}{5}

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    34\frac{3}{4}

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125\frac{12}{5}

17

There are 9306 students in a school and the ratio of boys to girls in the school is 41 : 25, then find the number of boys in school.

  1. ((a))

    5774

  2. ((b))

    5781

  3. ((c))

    5766

  4. ((d))

    5785

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Answer: ((a))

5774

18

A number 30000 is increased successively by 10%, 20% and 30%. Find the total increase percentage.

  1. ((a))

    75.6%

  2. ((b))

    61.6%

  3. ((c))

    71.6%

  4. ((d))

    65.6%

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Answer: ((a))

75.6%

19

A 646 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 4.5 km/h in the opposite direction in 24 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    92.4

  2. ((b))

    96.8

  3. ((c))

    91.1

  4. ((d))

    89.3

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Answer: ((a))

92.4

20

Abhay and Bharat can complete a certain piece of work in 17 and 10 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))

    1515171\frac{1515}{171}

  2. ((b))

    1513170\frac{1513}{170}

  3. ((c))

    1511170\frac{1511}{170}

  4. ((d))

    1513172\frac{1513}{172}

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Answer: ((a))

1515171\frac{1515}{171}

21

The value of 93−22+(3819)2−8+2×9=\rm 9^3-2^2+\left(\frac{38}{19}\right)^2-8+2\times 9= _____

  1. ((a))

    739

  2. ((b))

    742

  3. ((c))

    743

  4. ((d))

    744

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Answer: ((a))

739

22

In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 372 m in 186 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 62 sec. What is the average speed (in m/sec) of the athlete? 

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

23

A company earns a profit (in ₹) that is distributed among the company's three partners in the ratio of 10 : 4 : 13. If the difference between the smallest and the largest shares is ₹30545, the total profit (in ₹) of the company is: 

  1. ((a))

    91552

  2. ((b))

    91635

  3. ((c))

    91550

  4. ((d))

    91613

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Answer: ((a))

91552

24

After 63 litres of petrol was poured into an empty storage tank, it was still 1% empty. What is the total quantity of petrol (in litres, rounded off to two decimal places) that must be poured into the tank to completely fill it?"

  1. ((a))

    63.64

  2. ((b))

    64.64

  3. ((c))

    62.64

  4. ((d))

    64

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Answer: ((a))

63.64

25

A man riding on a bicycle at a speed of 21 km/h crosses a bridge in 6 minutes. Find the length of the bridge?

  1. ((a))

    2.1 km

  2. ((b))

    6.1 km

  3. ((c))

    5.1 km

  4. ((d))

    4.5 km

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Answer: ((a))

2.1 km

26

A 275 m long train overtakes a man moving at a speed of 6 km/h (in same direction) in 45 seconds. How much time (in seconds) will it take this train to completely cross another 280 m long train, moving in the opposite direction at a speed of 26 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

27

Find the compound interest on Rs. 80,000 at 10% per annum for 2 year

  1. ((a))

    ₹22,800

  2. ((b))

    ₹16,800

  3. ((c))

    ₹18,800

  4. ((d))

    ₹20,800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹22,800

28

A shopkeeper sold his goods at half the list price and thus lost 14%. If he had sold them at the listed price, his gain percentage would be _____.

  1. ((a))

    36%

  2. ((b))

    86%

  3. ((c))

    14%

  4. ((d))

    72%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36%

29

An amount of ₹50,000 would become ₹_______ at 20% per annum compound interest, compounded annually, in 4 years. 

  1. ((a))

    1,03,680

  2. ((b))

    1,00,638

  3. ((c))

    1,08,630

  4. ((d))

    1,06,380

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,03,680

30

Find the value of [(76)−9×(67)−5×(18)−4]−5\left[\left(\frac{7}{6}\right)^{-9}\times \left(\frac{6}{7}\right)^{-5}\times \left(\frac{1}{8}\right)^{-4}\right]^{-5}

  1. ((a))

    (948)19\left(\frac{9}{48}\right)^{19}

  2. ((b))

    (748)20\left(\frac{7}{48}\right)^{20}

  3. ((c))

    (487)20\left(\frac{48}{7}\right)^{20}

  4. ((d))

    (758)20\left(\frac{7}{58}\right)^{20}

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Answer: ((a))

(948)19\left(\frac{9}{48}\right)^{19}

31

A milkman professes to sell his milk at cost price but he mixes it with water and thereby gains 40%. Find the percentage of water in the mixture (rounded to one decimal place). 

  1. ((a))

    28.6%

  2. ((b))

    27%

  3. ((c))

    28%

  4. ((d))

    27.5%

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Answer: ((a))

28.6%

32

A can do a piece of work in 10 days. B can do it in 15 days. With the assistance of C, they completed the work in 2 days. C alone can do it in ______________days.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

33

Two banks, A and B, offered loans at 3.5% and 6% per annum, respectively. David borrowed an amount of ₹480000 from each bank. Find the positive difference between the amounts of simple interest paid to the two banks by David after 4 years.

  1. ((a))

    49500

  2. ((b))

    49000

  3. ((c))

    47500

  4. ((d))

    48000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49500

34

Nirmal bought 52 books from one shop for Rs 1130 each and 47 books from another for Rs. 900 each. What is the average price (in Rs) he paid per book ?

  1. ((a))

    1010.81

  2. ((b))

    1030.81

  3. ((c))

    1035.81

  4. ((d))

    1020.81

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Answer: ((a))

1010.81

35

A merchant permits a 24% discount on his advertised price and then makes a profit of 20%. What is the advertised price on which he gains ₹76?

  1. ((a))

    ₹600

  2. ((b))

    ₹560

  3. ((c))

    ₹480

  4. ((d))

    ₹650

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹600

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

37

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?

NQ27 MP38 LO49 KN60 ?

  1. ((a))

    JN71

  2. ((b))

    JN72

  3. ((c))

    JM72

  4. ((d))

    JM71

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JN71

38

FINX is related to GKOV in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JQRP is related to KSSN. To which of the following is MWUJ related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    PYNH

  2. ((b))

    KMNB

  3. ((c))

    NYVH

  4. ((d))

    JYNG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PYNH

39

In a certain code language, ‘FROG’ is coded as ‘1869’ and ‘GROW’ is coded as ‘6419’. What is the code for ‘W’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

40

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))

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))

    HSD

  2. ((b))

    FQB

  3. ((c))

    SDO

  4. ((d))

    QBK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HSD

42

In a certain code language,

'A ? B' means ‘A is the wife of B’,

'A × B' means ‘A is the brother of B’,

'A : B' means ‘A is the father of B’ and

'A − B' means ‘A is the son of B’.

How is L related to M if 'E − G ? L : K × M’?

  1. ((a))

    Son

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Brother

  4. ((d))

    Father

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son

43

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. F lives on an even numbered floor but not on floor number 4. Only two people live between F and K. J lives on an odd numbered floor but not on the lowermost floor. Only two people live between J and Q. A lives immediately below J. How many people live between P and A?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

44

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

10 26 74 154 266 ?

  1. ((a))

    336

  2. ((b))

    363

  3. ((c))

    410

  4. ((d))

    401

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

336

45

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

NVM QYQ TBU WEY ?

  1. ((a))

    CHZ

  2. ((b))

    HZC

  3. ((c))

    ZHC

  4. ((d))

    ZCH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CHZ

46

What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series?

113,195,143,225,173,5,?\frac{11}{3}, \frac{19}{5}, \frac{14}{3}, \frac{22}{5}, \frac{17}{3}, 5, ?

  1. ((a))

    285\frac{28}{5}

  2. ((b))

    315\frac{31}{5}

  3. ((c))

    203\frac{20}{3}

  4. ((d))

    233\frac{23}{3}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

285\frac{28}{5}

47

In a certain code language, ‘TALE’ is coded as ‘1934’ and ‘LAST’ is coded as ‘2349’. What is the code for ‘S’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

48

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))

49

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 hens are mangoes.

All hens are shrimps.

All ducks are shrimps.

Conclusions:

(I): All ducks are mangoes.

(II): Some shrimps are mangoes.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

50

Varun starts from Point A and drives 7 km towards north. He then takes a left turn, drives 4 km, turns left and drives 9 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 8 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 2 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    4 km to the west

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    3 km to the east 

  4. ((d))

    3 km to the west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km to the west

51

Seven friends C, D, E, P, Q, R and S are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only three people sit between P and C when counted from the right of C. Only three people sit between R and D when counted from the right of D. E sits to the immediate right of R. S is an immediate neighbour of D as well as C. How many people sit between S and Q when counted form the right of S? 

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

52

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.)

(10, 12, 11)

(14, 18, 16)

  1. ((a))

    (8, 7, 10)

  2. ((b))

    (9, 8, 16)

  3. ((c))

    (5, 15, 10)

  4. ((d))

    (10, 15, 12)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(8, 7, 10)

53

MNJL is related to RSOQ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KLHJ is related to PQMO. To which of the following is GHDF related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    LMKI

  2. ((b))

    MLIK

  3. ((c))

    LMIK 

  4. ((d))

    MLKI 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LMKI

54

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 walnuts are keys.

No walnut is a sun.

All suns are apples.

Conclusions:

(I): No apple is a key.

(II): Some apples are walnuts

  1. ((a))

     Only conclusion (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

 Only conclusion (II) follows.

55

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

(Left) @ 3 5 9 ^ % 4  @4  \ @ 4 \ < < 6 > / 8 < & (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

56

In a row of people all facing North, Harry is 8th from the right end. Ben is 19th from the right end. Ben is exactly between Harry and Loin. If Loin is 7th from the left end of the line, how many people are there in the row?

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

57

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))

    MMQ

  2. ((b))

    GGJ

  3. ((c))

    TTX

  4. ((d))

    HHL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MMQ

58

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

29, 33, 41, 53, 69, ?

  1. ((a))

    85

  2. ((b))

    89

  3. ((c))

    87

  4. ((d))

    91

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85

59

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

99 + 33 − 28 × 32 ÷ 10 = ?

  1. ((a))

    72

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    62

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

60

CFTQ is related to EDVO in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, HORX is related to JMTV. To which of the given options is JWQS related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    LVSQ

  2. ((b))

    LUSQ

  3. ((c))

    LTTQ

  4. ((d))

    LVTR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LVSQ

61

Seven friends C, D, E, P, Q, R and S are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only R sits between D and S. S sits third to the left of P. C sits to the immediate left of P. E is not an immediate neighbour of S. How many people sits between Q and E when counted from the right of E? 

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

62

In a certain code language, ‘GLAM’ is coded as ‘8943’ and ‘LAMP’ is coded as ‘9847’. What is the code for ‘P’ in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

63

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

55 ÷ 25 – 5 + 15 × 10 = ?

  1. ((a))

    -10

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    -20

  4. ((d))

    -25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-10

64

In a certain code language,

'A : B' means ‘A is the wife of B’,

'A × B' means ‘A is the brother of B’,

'A < B' means ‘A is the father of B’ and

'A + B' means ‘A is the mother of B’.

How is B related to J if 'B : D < F + H × J’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother's mother

  2. ((b))

    Mother's father

  3. ((c))

    Mother's brother

  4. ((d))

    Mother's daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother's mother

65

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

Statements:

Some phones are tablets.

Some tablets are scanners.

All scanners are cameras.

Conclusions:

(I) Some cameras are tablets.

(II) All cameras are phones.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows. 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows. 

66

Ajay starts from Point A and drives 6 km towards the east. He then takes a left turn, drives 7 km, turns left and drives 8 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 9 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 2 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))

    3 km to the south

  2. ((b))

    2 km to the north

  3. ((c))

    4 km to the south

  4. ((d))

    1 km to the north 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km to the south

67

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

11÷ 9 + 3 − 6 × 8 = ?

  1. ((a))

    155

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    21

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Answer: ((a))

155

68

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?

KEY 4, PJD 10, UOI 22, ZTN 46, EYS 94, ?

  1. ((a))

    KDX 190

  2. ((b))

    JKX 190

  3. ((c))

    JDX 191

  4. ((d))

    JDX 190

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Answer: ((a))

KDX 190

69

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

70

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. C sits second to the left of F. G is an immediate neighbour of both A and E. A is an immediate neighbour of F. B sits to the immediate right of E.

How many people sit between B and F when counted from the right of F?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

To promote Inland Water Transport (IWT) in the country, ____________ waterways have been declared as National Waterways (NWs) under the National Waterways Act, 2016. 

  1. ((a))

    201

  2. ((b))

    111

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    117

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

201

72

Which area is NOT a focus of the agreements signed by India under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity in September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Clean Economy

  2. ((b))

    IPEF Overarching arrangement

  3. ((c))

    Fair Economy

  4. ((d))

    Military Cooperation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Clean Economy

73

Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts added the 9th Schedule to the Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    4th Constitutional Amendment Act 

  2. ((b))

    1st Constitutional Amendment Act

  3. ((c))

    2nd Constitutional Amendment Act

  4. ((d))

    3rd Constitutional Amendment Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4th Constitutional Amendment Act 

74

What was the capital of the Maurya Empire during the rule of Ashoka?

  1. ((a))

    Prayag

  2. ((b))

    Pataliputra

  3. ((c))

    Ujjain

  4. ((d))

    Ayodhya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prayag

75

The M72/AS01E vaccine candidate launched in 2024 almost after a century of BCG vaccine discovery is effective against which of the following diseases?

  1. ((a))

    HIV

  2. ((b))

    Malaria

  3. ((c))

    Tuberculosis

  4. ((d))

    COVID-19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HIV

76

In September 2024, which of the following countries unveiled all new and powerful suicide drone ‘Shahed-136B’ during its annual military parade? 

  1. ((a))

    Iran

  2. ((b))

    Oman

  3. ((c))

    Qatar

  4. ((d))

    Bahrain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Iran

77

What is the distance between rails in broad gauge on the basis of width of the track of Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    1.676 metre

  2. ((b))

    0.762 metre

  3. ((c))

    2.000 metre

  4. ((d))

    1.000 metre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.676 metre

78

What does Article 164 of the Indian Constitution state about the appointment of the Chief Minister?

  1. ((a))

    The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor. 

  2. ((b))

    The Chief Minister is elected by the legislative assembly of the state.

  3. ((c))

    The Chief Minister is chosen through a referendum in the state.

  4. ((d))

    The Chief Minister is appointed by the President of India.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor. 

79

At the time of Independence, what was the major characteristic of India's economy?

  1. ((a))

    Highly industrialised

  2. ((b))

    Completely urbanised

  3. ((c))

    Predominantly agrarian

  4. ((d))

    Fully developed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Highly industrialised

80

The unit of magnetisation is _____________. 

  1. ((a))

    weber

  2. ((b))

    ampere/metre 

  3. ((c))

    tesla

  4. ((d))

    weber/metre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

weber

81

The Slogan of the Purna Swaraj was adopted as a goal on which date?

  1. ((a))

    26th January 1960

  2. ((b))

    26th January 1940

  3. ((c))

    26th January 1950

  4. ((d))

    26th January 1930 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26th January 1960

82

Which strategy, widely adopted in India's early economic planning, aimed to reduce foreign dependence and was a significant feature of industrial policy?

  1. ((a))

    Globalisation

  2. ((b))

    Export Promotion

  3. ((c))

    Import Substitution

  4. ((d))

    Liberalisation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Globalisation

83

Who was the commander-in-chief of Nana Saheb?

  1. ((a))

    Mir Kasim

  2. ((b))

    Shah Nazam

  3. ((c))

    Siraj-ud-Daulah

  4. ((d))

    Tatya Tope 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mir Kasim

84

What was promoted to enhance defence procurement under the approved amendments in the Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) 2020, in February 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Expansion of defence manufacturing units 

  2. ((b))

    Foreign defence collaborations

  3. ((c))

    Procurement of advanced technology from Startups and MSMEs

  4. ((d))

    Increased budget allocations

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Expansion of defence manufacturing units 

85

Which of the following conducts the election of state legislatures?

  1. ((a))

    Parliament of India 

  2. ((b))

    Election Commission of India

  3. ((c))

    NITI Aayog

  4. ((d))

    State Election Commission of the concerned State 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Parliament of India 

86

In 1917, which Irish woman along with Annie Besant and Sarojini Naidu founded the Women's Indian Association (WIA) in Adyar, Madras, to bring awareness among women?

  1. ((a))

    Eilish Cousins

  2. ((b))

    Margaret Cousins

  3. ((c))

    Tierney Cousins

  4. ((d))

    Myrna Cousins

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eilish Cousins

87

Which of the following locations holds the significance of being the headquarters of the South Central Zone of the Indian Railways?

  1. ((a))

    Hubli

  2. ((b))

    Chennai

  3. ((c))

    Bilaspur

  4. ((d))

    Secunderabad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hubli

88

LIC increased its stake in Bank of Maharashtra to 7.10% by acquiring 25.96 crore shares at what price through QIP in October 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    ₹50.25

  2. ((b))

    ₹65.36

  3. ((c))

    ₹60.63

  4. ((d))

    ₹57.36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹50.25

89

Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts added the 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    64th Amendment Act 

  2. ((b))

    61st Amendment Act

  3. ((c))

    48th Amendment Act

  4. ((d))

    52nd Amendment Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64th Amendment Act 

90

In which year did Jyotiba Phule open a school for girls which was the first girls school ever in the country?

  1. ((a))

    1858

  2. ((b))

    1838

  3. ((c))

    1868

  4. ((d))

    1848

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1858

91

Who took over as the 51st Chief Justice of India on 11 November 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Justice VK Bist 

  2. ((b))

    Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

  3. ((c))

    Justice Sanjiv Khanna

  4. ((d))

    Justice DY Chandrachud 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Justice VK Bist 

92

Which international initiative aims to mobilise solar energy investments of $1,000 billion by 2030?

  1. ((a))

    Global Green Pact

  2. ((b))

    International Solar Alliance (ISA)

  3. ((c))

    Solar Energy Collaboration

  4. ((d))

    World Solar Initiative

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Global Green Pact

93

Ziegler-Natta catalyst is used for ________________.

  1. ((a))

    Reduction reaction

  2. ((b))

    Elimination reaction

  3. ((c))

    Substitution reaction 

  4. ((d))

    Polymerisation reaction 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reduction reaction

94

As of October 2024, the cash reserve ratio (CRR) in India is _____________. 

  1. ((a))

    6.5%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    7.8%

  4. ((d))

    4.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.5%

95

Which of the following is a government programme meant to reduce poverty in India?

  1. ((a))

    NRLM

  2. ((b))

    Digital India

  3. ((c))

    Green Revolution

  4. ((d))

    Make in India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NRLM

96

Which major river divides the Peninsular Plateau into two parts?

  1. ((a))

    Ganga

  2. ((b))

    Godavari 

  3. ((c))

    Narmada

  4. ((d))

    Krishna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ganga

97

Omni Active Health Technologies acquired ENovate Biolife in 2024. What is ENovate Biolife known for?

  1. ((a))

    Botanical health solutions

  2. ((b))

    AI health tech

  3. ((c))

    Medical devices

  4. ((d))

    Genetically engineered ingredients

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Botanical health solutions

98

The largest island in the Andaman and Nicobar group is: 

  1. ((a))

    North Andaman

  2. ((b))

    Middle Andaman

  3. ((c))

    South Andaman

  4. ((d))

    Great Nicobar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North Andaman

99

Who built the temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini?

  1. ((a))

    Rajaraja Chola I

  2. ((b))

    Vijayalaya

  3. ((c))

    Parantaka Chola I

  4. ((d))

    Karikala Chola

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajaraja Chola I

100

Which of the following is mainly labour-intensive farming and utilises high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation to obtain higher production?

  1. ((a))

    Dryland farming

  2. ((b))

    Intensive subsistence farming 

  3. ((c))

    Commercial plantation 

  4. ((d))

    Primitive subsistence farming

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dryland farming

101

Citrus fruits, which are essential components of a kitchen, contain Vitamin C. Vitamin C is also known as _____.

  1. ((a))

    ascorbic acid

  2. ((b))

    citric acid

  3. ((c))

    lactic acid

  4. ((d))

    folic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ascorbic acid

102

Which of the following is the SI unit used for measuring thermodynamic temperature?

  1. ((a))

    Rankine

  2. ((b))

    Celsius

  3. ((c))

    Fahrenheit 

  4. ((d))

    Kelvin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rankine

103

What is the average annual rainfall in India, as per the India Meteorological Department, 2021?

  1. ((a))

    57 cm

  2. ((b))

    119 cm

  3. ((c))

    257 cm

  4. ((d))

    517 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57 cm

104

Which scheme of the Indian government provides lump sum ex-gratia assistance to outstanding sportspersons of yesteryears?

  1. ((a))

    Major Dhyan Chand National Scheme for Sportsperson

  2. ((b))

    Maulana Azad National Scheme for Outstanding Sportsperson

  3. ((c))

    Rajiv Gandhi Khel Protsahan Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Major Dhyan Chand National Scheme for Sportsperson

105

Which of the following is the death anniversary of Sufi saints usually held at the respective saint's dargah or shrine? 

  1. ((a))

    Eid al-Fitr

  2. ((b))

    Urs

  3. ((c))

    Muharram

  4. ((d))

    Eid al-Adha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eid al-Fitr

106

What is the inflation projection for FY25 as retained by the RBI in its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in October 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    7%

  2. ((b))

    4.5%

  3. ((c))

    6%

  4. ((d))

    7.2%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7%

107

What milestone did the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India achieve in October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    3 crore mobile trading app downloads

  2. ((b))

    20 crore client codes

  3. ((c))

    10 crore unique investors

  4. ((d))

    16.9 crore client codes 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 crore mobile trading app downloads

108

In the Summer Olympics 2024, who became the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympics post-Independence?

  1. ((a))

    Aman Sehrawat

  2. ((b))

    Manu Bhaker 

  3. ((c))

    Swapnil Kusale 

  4. ((d))

    Neeraj Chopra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aman Sehrawat

109

Which type of poverty is generally considered as a result of insufficient income?

  1. ((a))

    Situational poverty

  2. ((b))

    Absolute poverty

  3. ((c))

    Relative poverty

  4. ((d))

    Urban poverty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Situational poverty

110

When did Swami Vivekananda propagate the real philosophy and culture of India to the world at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago?

  1. ((a))

    1893

  2. ((b))

    1853

  3. ((c))

    1873

  4. ((d))

    1883

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1893

111

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, who founded the organisation of non-violent revolutionaries known as 'Red Shirts', was known by the name of ____

  1. ((a))

     Political Guru of Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Frontier Gandhi 

  3. ((c))

    Shaheed-e-Azam

  4. ((d))

    Bismarck of India 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Political Guru of Gandhi

112

What was the name of the Captain of the Awadh Military Police who had been given protection by his Indian subordinates during the mutiny of 1857? 

  1. ((a))

    Captain Auckland 

  2. ((b))

    Captain Savarkar

  3. ((c))

    Captain Hearsey 

  4. ((d))

    Captain Outram 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Captain Auckland 

113

What is poverty?

  1. ((a))

    Having a large population

  2. ((b))

    Inability to fulfill basic needs like food, clothing and shelter

  3. ((c))

    Lack of education

  4. ((d))

    Lack of employment opportunities 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Having a large population

114

In 1930, who in his most famous speech stressed the creation of a Muslim state in North West India?

  1. ((a))

    Khuzaima Qutbuddin

  2. ((b))

    Ali Kutty Musliyar 

  3. ((c))

    Sir Muhammad Iqbal

  4. ((d))

    Syed Ali Akhtar Rizvi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Khuzaima Qutbuddin

115

Article 45 (concerning child education) was modified by which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts? 

  1. ((a))

    73rd Amendment

  2. ((b))

    44th Amendment 

  3. ((c))

    42nd Amendment

  4. ((d))

    86th Amendment 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

73rd Amendment

116

The ‘Uttarayani Fair’ of Uttarakhand is related to the Indian festival of _____.

  1. ((a))

    Dussehra

  2. ((b))

    Maha Shivratri

  3. ((c))

    Makar Sankranti 

  4. ((d))

    Diwali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dussehra

117

Which of the following directive principles of state policy is NOT provided by the Indian Constitution for its citizens?

  1. ((a))

    Adequate means of livelihood 

  2. ((b))

    Ownership of the community material resources not distributed 

  3. ((c))

    Protection of children and youth against exploitation

  4. ((d))

    Equal pay for equal work 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adequate means of livelihood 

118

In 2024, India unveiled four Air Force pilots shortlisted for its maiden Gaganyaan mission. What is the primary objective of the mission?

  1. ((a))

    To land on the Moon

  2. ((b))

    To send a satellite into orbit

  3. ((c))

    To send astronauts into space and bring them back

  4. ((d))

    To establish a space station

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To land on the Moon

119

The southern branch of which of the following jet streams (high winds) plays an important role in the winter season in north and northwestern India? 

  1. ((a))

    Polar-Night Jet Stream

  2. ((b))

    Tropical Easterly Jet Stream

  3. ((c))

    African Easterly Jet 

  4. ((d))

    Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Polar-Night Jet Stream

120

Which of the following quantities remains conserved for a system which is subjected to a conservative force?

  1. ((a))

    Total potential energy

  2. ((b))

    Total kinetic energy

  3. ((c))

    Total linear momentum

  4. ((d))

    Total mechanical energy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Total potential energy

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