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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On 03 Mar, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

Jitesh and Kamal can complete a certain piece of work in 18 and 17 days, respectively, They started to work together, and after 5 days, Kamal left. In how many days will Jitesh complete the remaining work?

  1. ((a))

    2358306\frac{2358}{306}

  2. ((b))

    2361306\frac{2361}{306}

  3. ((c))

    2360308\frac{2360}{308}

  4. ((d))

    2355307\frac{2355}{307}

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Answer: ((a))

2358306\frac{2358}{306}

2

In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 312 m in 104 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 52 sec. What is the average speed (in m/sec) of the athlete?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

8

3

The monthly incomes of two friends Vipul and Vijay, are in the ratio 5 : 7 respectively and each of them saves ₹81000 every month. If the ratio of their monthly expenditure is 2 : 4, find the monthly income of Vipul(in ₹).

  1. ((a))

    135000

  2. ((b))

    189000

  3. ((c))

    136000

  4. ((d))

    134000

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Answer: ((a))

135000

4

In a business with C, A and B invest ₹50,000 and ₹60,000, respectively. The profit of C is double the profit of B. If the total profit is ₹23,000, then the profit of A (in ₹) is:

  1. ((a))

    2,500

  2. ((b))

    6,000

  3. ((c))

    5,000

  4. ((d))

    3,000

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Answer: ((a))

2,500

5

Evaluate: 2 × {17 - 2 × (9 -6)}

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

6

The average of first 120 odd natural numbers, is:

  1. ((a))

    121

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    120.5

  4. ((d))

    119.5

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Answer: ((a))

121

7

Evaluate: 2 × {17 - 2 × (10 -6)}

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

8

If the radius of a cylinder is doubled and the height is halved, then the volume change will be:

  1. ((a))

    75% decrease 

  2. ((b))

    50% increase

  3. ((c))

    50% decrease 

  4. ((d))

    100% increase 

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Answer: ((a))

75% decrease 

9

A cuboid has dimensions of length 10 cm, width 5 cm and height 8 cm. A cube with side length 5 cm is cut out from one of the faces of the cuboid. What is the remaining volume of the cuboid?

  1. ((a))

    225 cm3

  2. ((b))

    200 cm3

  3. ((c))

    250 cm3

  4. ((d))

    275 cm3

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Answer: ((a))

225 cm3

10

How many seconds will a boy take to run one complete round around a square field of side 38 metres, if he runs at a speed of 6 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    61.2

  2. ((b))

    50.1

  3. ((c))

    71.2

  4. ((d))

    91.2

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Answer: ((a))

61.2

11

Convert 0.363636...... into a fraction.

  1. ((a))

    36/99

  2. ((b))

    63/99

  3. ((c))

    3636/1000

  4. ((d))

    36/100

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Answer: ((a))

36/99

12

If the radius of the base of a right circular cylinder is decreased by 27% and its height is increased by 237%, then what is the percentage increase (closest integer) in its volume?

  1. ((a))

    80%

  2. ((b))

    97%

  3. ((c))

    95%

  4. ((d))

    87%

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Answer: ((a))

80%

13

How many seconds will a boy take to run one complete round around a square field of side 55 metres, if he runs at a speed of 18 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    47

  4. ((d))

    35

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Answer: ((a))

44

14

For what value of A, will the expression (13.56 × 13.56 + 13.56 × A + 0.04 × 0.04) be a perfect square?

  1. ((a))

    0.04

  2. ((b))

    0.12

  3. ((c))

    0.08

  4. ((d))

    0.16

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Answer: ((a))

0.04

15

The marked price of a book is ₹2,400. A bookseller gives a discount of 15% on it. What will be the cost price (in ₹) of the book if he still earns a 20% profit?

  1. ((a))

    1,800

  2. ((b))

    1,700

  3. ((c))

    1,500

  4. ((d))

    1,600

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Answer: ((a))

1,800

16

In ∆LMN, medians MX and NY are perpendicular to each other and intersect at Z. If MX = 20 cm and NY = 30 cm, what is the area of ∆LMN (in cm2)?

  1. ((a))

    200

  2. ((b))

    400

  3. ((c))

    300

  4. ((d))

    450

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Answer: ((a))

200

17

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹4080 after 2years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 1 year?

  1. ((a))

    340

  2. ((b))

    680

  3. ((c))

    170

  4. ((d))

    1360

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Answer: ((a))

340

18

Arun buys an old car for ₹4,75,000 and spends ₹80,000 on its repairs. If he sells the car for ₹5,85,000, find his gain percentage. (Rounded up to two decimal places)

  1. ((a))

    30.25%

  2. ((b))

    5.41%

  3. ((c))

    5.13%

  4. ((d))

    6.32%

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Answer: ((a))

30.25%

19

A man riding on a bicycle at a speed of 93 km/h crosses a bridge in 36 minutes. Find the length of the bridge?

  1. ((a))

    46.4 km

  2. ((b))

    46.9 km 

  3. ((c))

    50.5 km 

  4. ((d))

    55.8 km 

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Answer: ((a))

46.4 km

20

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 11?

  1. ((a))

    5621

  2. ((b))

    3273

  3. ((c))

    4836

  4. ((d))

    2987

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Answer: ((a))

5621

21

A pipe can fill a tank in 9 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 27 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))

    36

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    27

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Answer: ((a))

36

22

Find the compound intrest on ₹20,000 at 20% p.a for 112\frac{1}{2} years compounded half yearly.

  1. ((a))

    ₹5,620  

  2. ((b))

    ₹6,620 

  3. ((c))

    ₹7,620 

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,620 

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Answer: ((a))

₹5,620  

23

Safia calculated his loss percent as 1427\frac{2}{7}% on cost price. The ratio of selling price to cost price will be:

  1. ((a))

    7:1

  2. ((b))

    7:6

  3. ((c))

    1:7

  4. ((d))

    6:7

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Answer: ((a))

7:1

24

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 75 and the third number is 128. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    203

  2. ((b))

    204

  3. ((c))

    188.5

  4. ((d))

    189.5

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Answer: ((a))

203

25

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 78 and the third number is 103. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    198

  2. ((b))

    199

  3. ((c))

    182

  4. ((d))

    181

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Answer: ((a))

198

26

A number when increased by 50%, gives 2580. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    860

  2. ((b))

    1720

  3. ((c))

    3440

  4. ((d))

    5160

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Answer: ((a))

860

27

A pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours, and another pipe can fill the same tank in 8 hours. If both pipes are opened at the same time, how long (in hours, rounded off to one decimal place) will it take to fill the tank?

  1. ((a))

    4 hours 

  2. ((b))

    5 hours

  3. ((c))

    3.4 hours

  4. ((d))

    2.5 hours

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Answer: ((a))

4 hours 

28

If 125 : y :: y : 180, find the positive value of y.

  1. ((a))

    150

  2. ((b))

    148

  3. ((c))

    145

  4. ((d))

    158

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Answer: ((a))

150

29

The sum of 8 numbers is 684. Find their average.

  1. ((a))

    86.5

  2. ((b))

    84.5

  3. ((c))

    85.5

  4. ((d))

    83.5

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Answer: ((a))

86.5

30

If the least common multiple of 85 and 255 can be expressed as 85R+255, then the value of R is:

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    14

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Answer: ((a))

6

31

The population of a town increases by 16% each year. If the population at the beginning of this year is 18,750, what will the population be at the end of next year?

  1. ((a))

    21,750

  2. ((b))

    24,750

  3. ((c))

    19,230 

  4. ((d))

    25,230

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Answer: ((a))

21,750

32

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 76 and the third number is 106. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    183

  2. ((b))

    182

  3. ((c))

    198.5

  4. ((d))

    199.5

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Answer: ((a))

183

33

The marked price of an item ₹ 25,000. Under a scheme, successive discounts of 10% and 8% are given on it. Find the total discount given while selling the item under the given scheme.

  1. ((a))

    ₹ 4,300

  2. ((b))

    ₹ 4,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹ 4,400

  4. ((d))

    ₹ 4,600

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Answer: ((a))

₹ 4,300

34

Evaluate:

42+40+74+42+49\sqrt{42 + \sqrt{40 + \sqrt{74 + \sqrt{42 + \sqrt{49}}}}}

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

35

Seven bells ring at intervals of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 12 minutes, respectively. They started ringing simultaneously at 7.10 in the morning. What will be the next time when they all ring simultaneously?

  1. ((a))

    8.20 a.m

  2. ((b))

    8.26 a.m

  3. ((c))

    8.22 a.m

  4. ((d))

    8.24 a.m

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Answer: ((a))

8.20 a.m

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

In a certain code language, ‘FAKE’ is coded as ‘4286’ and ‘KIDS’ is coded as ‘3879’. What is the code for ‘K’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((a))

7

37

In a certain code language,

A x B means ‘A is the mother of B’,

A - B means ‘A is the brother of B’,

A + B means ‘A is the wife of B’,

A = B means ‘A is the father of B’.

Based on the above, how is T related to K if ‘T x D – S + W = K’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother 

  2. ((b))

    Mother's mother 

  3. ((c))

    Sister 

  4. ((d))

    Mother's sister

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Answer: ((a))

Mother 

38

Hitesh starts from Point A and drives 6 km towards North. He then takes a right turn, drives 7 km, turns right and drives 9 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 10 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 degrees turns only unless specified)

  1. ((a))

    3 km to the east 

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the west 

  3. ((c))

    3 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    4 km to the east

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Answer: ((a))

3 km to the east 

39

Varun starts from Point A and drives 37 km towards the north. He then takes a right turn, drives 39 km, turns right and drives 40 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 45 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 west

  3. ((c))

    5 km to the east

  4. ((d))

    6 km to the west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 km to the east

40

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row, facing north. No one sits to the right of B. Only three people sit between B and G. Only two people sit between G and D. E sits third to the left of F. C sits to the immediate right of F. How many people sit to the left of G?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

41

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))

    LN - PR

  2. ((b))

    PR - UW

  3. ((c))

    DF - HJ

  4. ((d))

    HJ - LN

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Answer: ((a))

LN - PR

42

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

(Left) 842 234 371 723 463 (Right)

<br>

(Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7)

(NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.)

<br>

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))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

43

SQUX is related to XVZC in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, YWAD is related to DBFI. To which of the given options is KIMP related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    POQU

  2. ((b))

    PMQU

  3. ((c))

    PNRU

  4. ((d))

    PNQU

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Answer: ((a))

POQU

44

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. 

<br>

Statements:

All bowls are glasses.

All glasses are plates.

Some bowls are spoons.

Conclusions:

(I) Some plates are bowls.

(II) All glasses are spoons.

  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.

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

45

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))

    AFK

  2. ((b))

    TYQ

  3. ((c))

    MRW

  4. ((d))

    RWB

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Answer: ((a))

AFK

46

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

HDX 7, MIC 16, RNH 34, WSM 70, BXR 142, ?

  1. ((a))

    GCW 286

  2. ((b))

    HCW 286

  3. ((c))

    GCW 268

  4. ((d))

    GCL 286

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GCW 286

47

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 drillers are candles.

Conclusions:

(I): Some pears are drillers.

(II): All candles are drillers.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

48

In a certain code language, ‘CORE’ is coded as ‘6732’ and ‘ROCK’ is coded as ‘7625’. What is the code for ‘K’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

49

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

(Left) 721 145 342 372 547 (Right)

(Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7)

(NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.)

If all the numbers are arranged in descending order, the position(s) of

how many numbers will remain unchanged?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

50

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

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

How many such even 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))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

51

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

 7 10 13 22 25 ?

  1. ((a))

    46

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    42

  4. ((d))

    54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

46

52

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

MRW, TUY, AXA, ?, ODE

  1. ((a))

    HAC

  2. ((b))

    HAD

  3. ((c))

    HZC

  4. ((d))

    HZD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HAC

53

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

15 − 5 + 18 × 6 ÷ 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

54

Each of L, M, N, O, P, Q and R has an exam on a different day of the week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. O has an exam immediately after Q. M has an exam immediately after O and on Wednesday. Only two people have an exam between L and R. N does not have an exam immediately before R. P has an exam immediately after N. When does N have an exam?

  1. ((a))

    Friday 

  2. ((b))

    Wednesday 

  3. ((c))

    Sunday 

  4. ((d))

    Tuesday 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Friday 

55

In a certain code language,

A : B means ‘A is the father of B’

A + B means ‘ A is the wife of B’

A < B means ‘A is the sister of B’

A > B means ‘A is the son of B’

Based on the above, how is F related to K if 'F + R > A : N < K’?

  1. ((a))

    Brother's brother

  2. ((b))

    Brother's wife

  3. ((c))

    Brother's mother

  4. ((d))

    Brother's sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother's brother

56

Seven friends, Q, R, S, T, W, X and Y, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. T sits third to the left of S. Only one person sits between S and Q when counted from the left of Q. Only two people sit between X and W when counted from the right of W. R is an immediate neighbour of X. How many people sit between Y and T when counted from the right of Y?

  1. ((a))

    Four 

  2. ((b))

    One 

  3. ((c))

    Two 

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four 

57

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

2 – 3 ÷ 9 × 6 + 5 =?

  1. ((a))
    1. 5
  2. ((b))

    13/3

  3. ((c))

    – 11

  4. ((d))

    – 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  1. 5
58

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) to logically complete the following series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

59

D, E, F, P, Q, and R are sitting in a row facing north. Only R sits to the right of P. Only one person sits between P and Q. Only one person sits to the left of F. E is not an immediate neighbour of Q. How many people sit between E and D?

  1. ((a))

    Two 

  2. ((b))

    Zero

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two 

60

In a certain code language, ‘RUTP’ is coded as ‘2593’ and ‘TEPR’ is coded as ‘9563’. What is the code for ‘E’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

61

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

RCM 15, WHH 25, BMC 35, GRX 45, ?

  1. ((a))

    LWC 53

  2. ((b))

    LWS 55

  3. ((c))

    MWC 53

  4. ((d))

    MWR 55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LWC 53

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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All doors are walls.

All walls are floors.

Conclusions:

(I) All floors are walls.

(II) Some floors are doors.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows.

63

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 - 12 - 23

4 - 45 - 49

  1. ((a))

    68 - 12 - 80

  2. ((b))

    56 - 50 - 123

  3. ((c))
    1. 5 - 23 - 38
  4. ((d))

    34 - 6 - 43

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68 - 12 - 80

64

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

65

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

133 108 85 64 45 ?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    36

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Answer: ((a))

32

66

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.

LHE : KDF

KGM : JCN

  1. ((a))

    CPI : BKJ

  2. ((b))

    HOL : GLM

  3. ((c))

    FQN : EMP

  4. ((d))

    GTF : FPG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CPI : BKJ

67

AD32 is related to EH16 in a certain way. In the same way, MT40 is related to QX20. To which of the following is KN62 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    OR30

  2. ((b))

    OS31

  3. ((c))

    OR31

  4. ((d))

    OS30

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Answer: ((a))

OR30

68

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

12 ÷ 25 + 15 × 3 − 44 = ?

  1. ((a))

    429

  2. ((b))

    339

  3. ((c))

    399

  4. ((d))

    369

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

429

69

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

96 102 114 132 ? 186

  1. ((a))

    146

  2. ((b))

    166

  3. ((c))

    176

  4. ((d))

    156

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

146

70

In a row of 54 students facing North, Karma is 12th from the left end. If Namgyal is 21st to the right of Karma, what is Namgyal's position from the right end of the line?

  1. ((a))

    22nd

  2. ((b))

    21st

  3. ((c))

    24th

  4. ((d))

    23rd

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22nd

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

In which of the following countries, did Adani Defence & Aerospace sign a cooperation agreement with EDGE Group in June 2024, to establish a global platform leveraging the defence and aerospace capabilities?

  1. ((a))

    United Arab Emirates

  2. ((b))

    Germany

  3. ((c))

    United States of America

  4. ((d))

    Russia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

United Arab Emirates

72

In 2024, India developed a new integrated web portal called ERNET. Who are the target users of ERNET?

  1. ((a))

    Education institutions

  2. ((b))

    Artists

  3. ((c))

    Exporters

  4. ((d))

    Defence personnel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Education institutions

73

How many major capital acquisition contracts did the Ministry of Defence sign in March 2024 as part of the 'Aatmanirbharta in Defence'?

  1. ((a))

    Six

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Five 

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Six

74

In State of UP v/s M/S Lalta Prasad Vaish case in October 2024, a nine-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court held which of the following decisions by 8 : 1 majority?

  1. ((a))

    State government can abolish Article 370.

  2. ((b))

    Only cabinet ministers of Centre have the power to regulate 'denatured spirit or industrial alcohol'.

  3. ((c))

    States have the power to regulate 'denatured spirit or industrial alcohol'.

  4. ((d))

    States have the power to regulate petroleum products.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

State government can abolish Article 370.

75

At which of the following places in Bihar did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of AIIMS to boost health infrastructure on 13 November 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Muzaffarpur

  2. ((b))

    Nalanda

  3. ((c))

    Darbhanga

  4. ((d))

    Patna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Muzaffarpur

76

Who was elected as the Chairperson of the 77th session of the WHO South East Asia Regional Committee held in New Delhi from 7 to 9 October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Piyush Goyal

  2. ((b))

    Jagat Prakash Nadda

  3. ((c))

    Amit Shah

  4. ((d))

    Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Piyush Goyal

77

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of the Government of India Act of 1858?

I. The Act is also called an ‘Act of Good Governance.’

II. The power to control the Indian Territory was vested in the Queen.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

78

How did globalisation impact Indian agriculture after 1991?

  1. ((a))

    Enhanced competition and access to global markets

  2. ((b))

    Decreased crop yields

  3. ((c))

    Complete reliance on imports

  4. ((d))

    Increased subsidies for farmers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Enhanced competition and access to global markets

79

Which of the following Harappan trading ports is found in Afghanistan?

  1. ((a))

    Shortugai

  2. ((b))

    Padri

  3. ((c))

    Alamgirpur

  4. ((d))

    Rangpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shortugai

80

As of October 2024, which of the following is the longest National Highway in India?

  1. ((a))

    National Highway 34

  2. ((b))

    National Highway 24

  3. ((c))

    National Highway 14

  4. ((d))

    National Highway 44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Highway 34

81

Which of the following freedoms is NOT part of the 'Right to Freedom' under Article 19?

  1. ((a))

    Freedom to form associations

  2. ((b))

    Freedom of conscience

  3. ((c))

    Freedom to assemble peacefully

  4. ((d))

    Freedom to move freely

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Freedom to form associations

82

After the revolt of 1857, the title of 'Empress of India' was given to the Queen of England in:

  1. ((a))

    1887

  2. ((b))

    1857

  3. ((c))

    1877

  4. ((d))

    1861

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1887

83

India's HDI value for 2022 put the country in the ___________ human development category—positioning it at 134 out of 193 countries and territories.

  1. ((a))

    Lower 

  2. ((b))

    Medium

  3. ((c))

    Average 

  4. ((d))

    Higher 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lower 

84

Nagar Haveli lies on the border of which two states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra and Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat and Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka and Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra and Karnataka

85

IIT Madras announced the launch of its first international centre for research and innovation in Dubai in November 2024. What is the significance of this development?

  1. ((a))

    The centre will primarily support agricultural research and innovation.

  2. ((b))

    It marks IIT Madras' expansion into the Middle East for collaborative research and

    innovation.

  3. ((c))

    It will focus on enhancing India's space research capabilities.

  4. ((d))

    It will provide a platform for technology-related startups in Dubai.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The centre will primarily support agricultural research and innovation.

86

Which of the following is the ultra-premium credit card launched by Axis Bank in partnership with Visa in August 2024 for individuals with an ultra-high net-worth in India?

  1. ((a))

    World Safari

  2. ((b))

    Amex Platinum

  3. ((c))

    Regalia Gold

  4. ((d))

    Primus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

World Safari

87

In August 2024, HDFC Bank introduced GIGA, a new suite of financial products and services specifically designed for:

  1. ((a))

    gig workers and freelancers

  2. ((b))

    non-corporate employees

  3. ((c))

    small and marginal farmers

  4. ((d))

    meritorious students

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gig workers and freelancers

88

Which of the following languages were added to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution by the 71st Amendment Act?

  1. ((a))

    Assamese, Gujarati, and Punjabi

  2. ((b))

    Bengali, Telugu, and Malayalam

  3. ((c))

    Marathi, Urdu, and Tamil

  4. ((d))

    Manipuri, Konkani, and Nepali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assamese, Gujarati, and Punjabi

89

_____ played the dual role of an organiser and player in the HSBC India Legends golf championship held at the Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida from 30 August to 1 September in 2024.

  1. ((a))

    Jyoti Randhawa

  2. ((b))

    Amandeep Johl Singh

  3. ((c))

    Jeev Milkha Singh

  4. ((d))

    Digvijay Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jyoti Randhawa

90

Which financial institution announced the launch of Unified Lending Interface (ULI) on 26 August 2024?

  1. ((a))

    RBI

  2. ((b))

    SIDBI

  3. ((c))

    IFCI

  4. ((d))

    IDBI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RBI

91

Water drops shine on a lotus leaf due to:

  1. ((a))

    refraction

  2. ((b))

    total internal reflection

  3. ((c))

    diffraction

  4. ((d))

    reflection

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

refraction

92

In which of the following states is the Namchik-Namphuk coalfield located?

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Meghalaya

  4. ((d))

    Arunachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

93

Which sector contributed the most to India's GDP in 1947?

  1. ((a))

    Mining 

  2. ((b))

    Services

  3. ((c))

    Agriculture 

  4. ((d))

    Manufacturing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mining 

94

Kosi is a tributary of which river?

  1. ((a))

    Ganga

  2. ((b))

    Brahmaputra

  3. ((c))

    Mahanadi

  4. ((d))

    Yamuna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ganga

95

Who wrote the book 'The Indian War of Independence' related to Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt?

  1. ((a))

    Bhagat Singh

  2. ((b))

    Sardar Patel

  3. ((c))

    Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. ((d))

    V D Savarkar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhagat Singh

96

In which state are ‘Burnpur’ and ‘Durgapur’ Iron and Steel Plants located?

  1. ((a))

    Jhardkhand

  2. ((b))

    Odisha 

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jhardkhand

97

There are different interactive forces that combine to shape human development and

these are __________.

  1. Biological Forces
  2. Psychological Forces
  3. Life Cycle Forces
  1. ((a))

    1 and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    2 and 3 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 2 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 and 3 only

98

Religious saint-poets between the 13th to 17th centuries, Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath and Tukaram, belonged to which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

99

Where was the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 held?

  1. ((a))

    Wellington, New Zealand

  2. ((b))

    Suva, Fiji

  3. ((c))

    Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  4. ((d))

    Apia, Samoa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wellington, New Zealand

100

The Hindu scripture, the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, which is believed to be narrated by Lord Krishna to Arjun during the Mahabharata war between the Pandavas and Kauravas, is composed in how many chapters?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

101

_______ determines the number of the members of State Public Service Commissions.

  1. ((a))

    The Chief Minister of the State

  2. ((b))

    The Governor

  3. ((c))

    The President

  4. ((d))

    The State Legislative Assembly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Chief Minister of the State

102

The Vindhyan range is bounded by which range on the south?

  1. ((a))

    Satpura

  2. ((b))

    Aravalli

  3. ((c))

    Kaimur

  4. ((d))

    Rajmahal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Satpura

103

When did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan find the Scientific Society to translate English books on science and other subjects into Urdu?

  1. ((a))

    1852

  2. ((b))

    1872

  3. ((c))

    1882

  4. ((d))

    1864

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1852

104

Which island in the Arabian Sea is the largest in the Lakshadweep group?

  1. ((a))

    Kavaratti

  2. ((b))

    Amini

  3. ((c))

    Agatti

  4. ((d))

    Minicoy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kavaratti

105

The force acting on a charged particle in an external magnetic field does NOT depend on which of the following factors?

  1. ((a))

    Magnitude of the magnetic field

  2. ((b))

    Charge of the particle

  3. ((c))

    Velocity of the particle

  4. ((d))

    Mass of the particle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Magnitude of the magnetic field

106

The Tehri Dam, one of the tallest dams in India, is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Uttarakhand

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Himachal Pradesh

107

Which Constitutional amendment led to the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

  1. ((a))

    61st Amendment

  2. ((b))

    101st Amendment

  3. ((c))

    86th Amendment

  4. ((d))

    100th Amendment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61st Amendment

108

Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?

  1. ((a))

    Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  2. ((b))

    Vice President of India

  3. ((c))

    Prime Minister

  4. ((d))

    President of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

109

The economic reforms of 1991 aimed to transform India into which of the following types of economy?

  1. ((a))

    A self-sufficient economy

  2. ((b))

    A closed economy

  3. ((c))

    A global and competitive economy

  4. ((d))

    A socialist economy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A self-sufficient economy

110

Who became the emperor of Delhi in 1414 AD?

  1. ((a))

    Ala-ud-din Khilji

  2. ((b))

    Bahlul Khan

  3. ((c))

    Khizr Khan

  4. ((d))

    Razia Sultana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ala-ud-din Khilji

111

Which Constitutional Amendment allows the same person to be appointed as the Governor of two or more states?

  1. ((a))

    5th Amendment

  2. ((b))

    44th Amendment act

  3. ((c))

    42nd Amendment

  4. ((d))

    7th Amendment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5th Amendment

112

Who among the following started the Bhoodan Movement in  April 1951 with the aim of bringing about fundamental social and economic changes in the society through peaceful means?

  1. ((a))

    Vallabhbhai Patel

  2. ((b))

    Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

  3. ((c))

    Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  4. ((d))

    Acharya Vinoba Bhave

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vallabhbhai Patel

113

In Tamil Nadu, which day of Pongal is celebrated as Kaanum Pongal?

  1. ((a))

    Third

  2. ((b))

    Second

  3. ((c))

    First

  4. ((d))

    Fourth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Third

114

Electricity is integral to modern life in numerous ways. What is the SI unit for measuring electric current?

  1. ((a))

    Ampere

  2. ((b))

    Coulomb

  3. ((c))

    Tesla

  4. ((d))

    Volt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ampere

115

In January 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed restrictions on which of the following payment methods/banks?

  1. ((a))

    Rupay

  2. ((b))

    GPay

  3. ((c))

    Airtel

  4. ((d))

    Paytm Payments Bank

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rupay

116

According to Securities and Exchange Board of India, how many unique mutual fund (MF) investors were there in India, as of June 2024?

  1. ((a))

    9.6 crore

  2. ((b))

    2.2 crore

  3. ((c))

    4.7 crore

  4. ((d))

    3.6 crore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9.6 crore

117

Which of the following is NOT the provision of the Government of India Act, 1858?

  1. ((a))

    Board of Control and Court of Directors were abolished.

  2. ((b))

    Armed forces of the company were transferred to the Crown.

  3. ((c))

    The 'Governor General of India' designation was changed to the 'Viceroy of India'.

  4. ((d))

    Law Member was made a full member of the Executive Council of the Governor General.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Board of Control and Court of Directors were abolished.

118

Which of the following is FALSE?

  1. ((a))

    Simple microscope is also known as magnifying glass.

  2. ((b))

    Refractive index of a medium is constant.

  3. ((c))

    Magnification produced by a lens is related to the object-distance and the image-distance.

  4. ((d))

    A ray of light passing through the optical centre of a lens, after refraction from a convex lens, will emerge parallel to the principal axis.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Simple microscope is also known as magnifying glass.

119

Which Amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law in the Indian Constitution, aiming to prevent elected members from switching parties?

  1. ((a))

    52nd Amendment

  2. ((b))

    42nd Amendment

  3. ((c))

    44th Amendment

  4. ((d))

    61st Amendment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52nd Amendment

120

How does a dipole behave when it is placed in a uniform magnetic field?

  1. ((a))

    It experiences torque but no net force.

  2. ((b))

    It experiences both a net force and torque.

  3. ((c))

    It experiences a net force but no torque.

  4. ((d))

    It remains stationary with no force or torque acting on it.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It experiences torque but no net force.

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