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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

A conical canvas tent with height 14 units and radius 7 units requires _____ square units of canvas to make.

  1. ((a))

    493π49\sqrt3\pi

  2. ((b))

    492π49\sqrt2\pi

  3. ((c))

    495π49\sqrt5\pi

  4. ((d))

    496π49\sqrt6\pi

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Answer: ((a))

493π49\sqrt3\pi

2

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 76 and the third number is 107. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    184

  2. ((b))

    183

  3. ((c))

    198

  4. ((d))

    199

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Answer: ((a))

184

3

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 78 and the third number is 123. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    188

  2. ((b))

    201

  3. ((c))

    189

  4. ((d))

    202

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Answer: ((a))

188

4

Devvrat sold a commodity at a loss of 3%. If he would have been able to sell it at a profit of 15%, he would have received ₹1,494 more. What was the cost price (in ₹) of the commodity?

  1. ((a))

    8350

  2. ((b))

    8250

  3. ((c))

    8300

  4. ((d))

    8400

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Answer: ((a))

8350

5

If 35% of k is 15 less than 3600% of 15, then k is:

  1. ((a))

    1460

  2. ((b))

    1540

  3. ((c))

    1500

  4. ((d))

    1480

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Answer: ((a))

1460

6

A principal amount of ₹8,000 is invested at an annual interest rate of 5% compounded half-yearly. What will be the compound interest earned after 4 years? [Use 1.025)8= 1.2184]

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,475.60

  2. ((b))

    ₹1,757.60

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,175.20

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,747.20

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Answer: ((a))

₹1,475.60

7

The length of a rectangular garden is 20 m and its breadth is 8 m. Find the length of the diagonal of a square garden having the same area as that of the rectangular garden.

  1. ((a))

    4104\sqrt10 m

  2. ((b))

    252\sqrt5 m

  3. ((c))

    858\sqrt5  m

  4. ((d))

    8108\sqrt10 m

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Answer: ((a))

4104\sqrt10 m

8

A tap can fill a tank in 8 hours. After half the tank is filled, four more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the tank completely?

  1. ((a))

    4 hours, 48 min

  2. ((b))

    2 hours, 40 min

  3. ((c))

    3 hours, 30 min

  4. ((d))

    5 hours, 30 min

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 hours, 48 min

9

Simplify the following expression:

6.53−5342.25+32.5+25\frac{6.5^3 -5^3}{42.25 + 32.5 +25}

  1. ((a))

    0.5

  2. ((b))

    2.5

  3. ((c))

    3.5

  4. ((d))

    1.5

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Answer: ((a))

0.5

10

Kiran can do a certain piece of work in 15 days. Kiran and Garima can together do the same work in 10 days, and Kiran, Garima and Mehak can do the same work together in 9 days. In how many days can Kiran and Mehak do the same work?

  1. ((a))

    997\frac{99}{7}

  2. ((b))

    888\frac{88}{8}

  3. ((c))

    869\frac{86}{9}

  4. ((d))

    907\frac{90}{7}

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Answer: ((a))

997\frac{99}{7}

11

The monthly incomes of two friends Chetan and Vipul, are in the ratio 5 : 7 respectively and each of them saves ₹72000 every month. If the ratio of their monthly expenditure is 1 : 3, find the monthly income of Chetan(in ₹).

  1. ((a))

    1,80,000

  2. ((b))

    90,000

  3. ((c))

    91,000

  4. ((d))

    1,26,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,80,000

12

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 75 and the third number is 114. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    190

  2. ((b))

    195.5

  3. ((c))

    189

  4. ((d))

    196.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

190

13

Asmita bought a saree for ₹4,800 and sold it for ₹4,200 after 1 year. Find her loss percentage.

  1. ((a))

    10.25%

  2. ((b))

    11.85%

  3. ((c))

    11%

  4. ((d))

    12.5%

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Answer: ((a))

10.25%

14

A can do a piece of work in 12 days. B can do it in 18 days. With the assistance of C, they completed the work in 4 days. C alone can do it in ________ days.

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

15

Arun's salary is increased by 20% in January and his salary is again increased by 35% in the month of November. What is the overall percentage increase in his salary?

  1. ((a))

    55%

  2. ((b))

    60%

  3. ((c))

    65%

  4. ((d))

    62%

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Answer: ((a))

55%

16

A girl goes to school at a speed of 10 km/hr. She comes back with a speed of 40 km/hr. Find her average speed for the whole journey.

  1. ((a))

    10 km/h

  2. ((b))

    14 km/h

  3. ((c))

    16 km/h

  4. ((d))

    6 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 km/h

17

Mohan, Rahul, and Geeta enter into a partnership. They invest ₹35,000, ₹75,000, and ₹1,05,000, respectively. At the end of the first year, Rahul withdraws ₹25,000, while at the end of the second year, Geeta withdraws ₹75,000. In what ratio will the profit be shared at the end of 3 years?

  1. ((a))

    63:111:211

  2. ((b))

    63:184:311

  3. ((c))

    63:105:144

  4. ((d))

    63:105:219

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63:111:211

18

Find the value of A for which the number 7365A2 is divisible by 9.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

2

19

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹3120 after 3 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    1960

  2. ((b))

    1920

  3. ((c))

    480

  4. ((d))

    240

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1960

20

A trader offers a 10% discount on the marked price and provides 3 articles free for every 12 articles purchased, thereby earning a profit of 20%. Find the percentage by which the marked price is increased above the cost price, correct to two decimal places.

  1. ((a))

    61.25%

  2. ((b))

    62.38%

  3. ((c))

    65.86%

  4. ((d))

    66.67%

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Answer: ((a))

61.25%

21

Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 4:6:8. They invested their capitals for 8 months, 4 months and 5 months, respectively. What was the ratio of their profits?

  1. ((a))

    7:3:5

  2. ((b))

    5:3:5

  3. ((c))

    2:3:5

  4. ((d))

    4:3:5

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Answer: ((a))

7:3:5

22

The LCM of three numbers is 2400. If the numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5, find the greatest number among them.

  1. ((a))

    250

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    160

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Answer: ((a))

250

23

A clay cylinder of height 42 cm is converted into a cone of the same radius as that of the cylinder. If the volume of the cylinder is 52,800 cm³, then the radius (in cm) of the cone is: (Use π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7}​)

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

24

Kavya has to reach Bhopal which is 1011 km away in 19 hours. His starting speed for 7 hours was 25 km/hr. For the next 152 km his speed was 19km/hr. By what speed he must travel now so as to reach Bhopal in decided time of 19 hours?

  1. ((a))

    167 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    171 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    177 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    165 km/hr

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Answer: ((a))

167 km/hr

25

The average of the marks of 15 students in a class is 43. If the marks of each student are doubled, find the new average?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    86

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Answer: ((a))

15

26

In a laboratory, the count of bacteria in a certain experiment was increasing at the rate of 4.4% per hour. Find the count of bacteria at the end of 2 hours if the count was initially 8,05,00,000.

  1. ((a))

    8,77,39,848

  2. ((b))

    8,78,39,878

  3. ((c))

    8,44,39,855

  4. ((d))

    8,77,39,884

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8,77,39,848

27

Simplify the expression: (0.2)3 + (0.5)3 + (0.7)3 − (4 × 0.2 × 0.5 × 0.7)

  1. ((a))

    0.0196

  2. ((b))

    1.96

  3. ((c))

    19.60

  4. ((d))

    0.196

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Answer: ((a))

0.0196

28

How many seconds will a boy take to run one complete round around a square field of side 87 metres, if he runs at a speed of 3 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    421

  2. ((b))

    424

  3. ((c))

    417.6

  4. ((d))

    442.5

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Answer: ((a))

421

29

The average of first 109 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    110.5

  2. ((b))

    109.5

  3. ((c))

    111

  4. ((d))

    110

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Answer: ((a))

110.5

30

What is the smallest possible number which when divided by 33, 56 and 84, leaves 6, 29 and 57 as the remainders, respectively?

  1. ((a))

    1848

  2. ((b))

    1892

  3. ((c))

    1875

  4. ((d))

    1821

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1848

31

The marked price of an article is ₹5,800. A customer gets two successive discounts, the first being 12%. Calculate the second discount percentage if the customer pays ₹4,695.68 for it.

  1. ((a))

    7%

  2. ((b))

    8.6%

  3. ((c))

    7.5%

  4. ((d))

    8%

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Answer: ((a))

7%

32

A man riding on a bicycle at a speed of 43 km/h crosses a bridge in 54 minutes. Find the length of the bridge?

  1. ((a))

    38.7 km

  2. ((b))

    45.8 km

  3. ((c))

    46.4 km

  4. ((d))

    29.8 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

38.7 km

33

Evaluate: 41 - [21 - {11 - (15 - 6 ÷ 2 × 2)}]

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

34

Find the value of 47−6 ÷ 4711 × 47−15

  1. ((a))

    47−27

  2. ((b))

    47−32

  3. ((c))

    47-41

  4. ((d))

    47−38

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47−27

35

The value of 02−32+(3010)(\frac{30}{10})2−7+ 0 ×1 = _____

  1. ((a))

    -7

  2. ((b))

    -10

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    -4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-7

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight line facing south. D is sitting to the immediate left of G and immediate right of E. A is sitting to the immediate left of E and immediate right of B. C is sitting to the immediate left of F. Who is sitting to the immediate left of B?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    G

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

37

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the number-pair in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following number-pairs. (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 2 to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

21,105

19, 95

  1. ((a))

    24, 65

  2. ((b))

    14, 70

  3. ((c))

    13, 95

  4. ((d))

    31, 90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24, 65

38

Vijay starts from Point Y and drives 29 km towards south. He then takes a left turn, drives 68 km, turns right and drives 55 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 27 km. He takes a right turn, drives 84 km to stop at Point Z. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point Y again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    44 km towards south

  2. ((b))

    41 km towards west

  3. ((c))

    46 km towards east

  4. ((d))

    37 km towards east

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Answer: ((a))

44 km towards south

39

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

BVM EYP HBS KEV ?

  1. ((a))

    NHB

  2. ((b))

    NBH

  3. ((c))

    NHY

  4. ((d))

    NYH

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Answer: ((a))

NHB

40

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

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

41

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

1155, 1034, 985, 960, 951, ?

  1. ((a))

    951

  2. ((b))

    950

  3. ((c))

    947

  4. ((d))

    942

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

951

42

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))

43

Neha starts from Point Y and drive 8 km towards north. Then she takes right turn and drives 9 km and then again she takes right turn and drives 18 km. Then she turns left and drives 7 km. Then she turns left and drives 2 km and at last she turns left and drives 16 km and stops at point Z. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point Y again?

  1. ((a))

    8 km towards north

  2. ((b))

    8 km towards south

  3. ((c))

    7 km towards south

  4. ((d))

    7 km towards north

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 km towards north

44

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

6 11 18 23 42 47 ?

  1. ((a))

    90

  2. ((b))

    95

  3. ((c))

    89

  4. ((d))

    98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90

45

WMHD is related to TJEA in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TGNV is related to QDKS. To which of the given options is FIXL related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    TDKS

  2. ((b))

    CFUI

  3. ((c))

    QDEA

  4. ((d))

    TJKS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TDKS

46

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

9 20 42 86 ? 350

  1. ((a))

    173

  2. ((b))

    175

  3. ((c))

    172

  4. ((d))

    174

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

173

47

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

IFX : LCS

DNG : GKB

  1. ((a))

    BFO : ECJ

  2. ((b))

    KKK : NNG

  3. ((c))

    VHP : YJK

  4. ((d))

    UIR : XMM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BFO : ECJ

48

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

225 × 9 ÷ 10 − 39 + 45 = ?

  1. ((a))

    229

  2. ((b))

    236

  3. ((c))

    244

  4. ((d))

    231

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

229

49

Refer to the following number, symbol series and answer the question.

Counting to be done from left to right only.

(Left) Ω 9 2 # 1 8 $ 7 3 6 * £ + 5 4 @ % & (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

50

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))

    HO-LJ

  2. ((b))

    BI-FE

  3. ((c))

    KR-OM

  4. ((d))

    EL-IG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HO-LJ

51

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

TWO QTL NQI KNF ?

  1. ((a))

    HLB

  2. ((b))

    HKC

  3. ((c))

    HLC

  4. ((d))

    HKB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HLB

52

In a certain code language, ‘knowledge is a boon’ is written as ‘if mi nn ku’ and ‘God gives boon’ is coded as ‘mi in im’. How is ‘boon’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    im

  2. ((b))

    mi

  3. ((c))

    if

  4. ((d))

    nn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

im

53

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 C related to G if 'C < D × E + F : G’?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's daughter's son

  2. ((b))

    Wife's mother's father

  3. ((c))

    Wife's mother's sister

  4. ((d))

    Wife's father's daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's daughter's son

54

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))

    TSP

  2. ((b))

    JIF

  3. ((c))

    POL

  4. ((d))

    KJH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TSP

55

In a row of people all facing North, Fardeen is 4th from the left end. Paras is 6th from the left end. Paras is exactly between Fardeen and Kapil. If Kapil is 5th from the right end of the row, how many people are there in the row?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

56

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

In a certain code language,

A @ B means ‘A is the sister 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 S related to T if ‘S + D # R & Y @ T’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Wife

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

58

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 almonds are crows.

Some peanuts are razors.

All razors are crows.

Conclusions:

(I): All peanuts are crows.

(II): Some almonds are razors.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows.

59

Refer to the following number series and answer the question that follows (all numbers are single-digit numbers only and counting to be done from left to right only).

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

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

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

60

If ‘A’ stands for ‘−’, ‘B’ stands for ‘+’, ‘C’ stands for ‘×’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘÷’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

120 A 90 B 10 C 100 D 20 = ?

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    88

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    85

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75

61

In a certain code language, ‘DINE’ is coded as ‘1290’ and ‘BIDE’ is coded as ‘9025’. What is the code for ‘B’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

62

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

GJEZ EHCX CFAV ADYT ?

  1. ((a))

    YBRI

  2. ((b))

    YBWR

  3. ((c))

    YRIN

  4. ((d))

    YBRW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YBRI

63

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

270 × 30 ÷ 9 − 76 + 60 = ?

  1. ((a))

    102

  2. ((b))

    106

  3. ((c))

    99

  4. ((d))

    97

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

102

64

Seven boxes A, B, C, D, E, F and G are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept below G. Only one box is kept above B. Only one box is kept between B and D. A is kept immediately above C. E is kept at some place below F. Which box is kept at the top?

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All pots are tears.

Some tears are bottles.

All bottles are cloves.

Conclusions:

(I): All cloves are tears.

(II): Some cloves are pots.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows.

66

MNPL is related to RSUQ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JKMI is related to OPRN. To which of the following is QRTP related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    VWYU

  2. ((b))

    WVUY

  3. ((c))

    VWUY

  4. ((d))

    WVYU

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Answer: ((a))

VWYU

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

Statements:

All towels are boats.

No peanuts are boats.

All chairs are towels.

Conclusions:

(I) Some boats are chairs.

(II) No towels are peanuts.

  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.

68

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

(Left) 359 725 422 627 435 (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 third digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    15

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Answer: ((a))

10

69

In a certain code language, ‘MINT’ is coded as ‘4286’ and ‘NEAR’ is coded as ‘3879’. What is the code for ‘N’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

6

70

Seven students, Q, R, S, T, W, X and Y, are sitting in a straight line facing north. Only W sits to the right of R. Only three people sit to the left of S. Only three people sit between R and Y. Q sits at some place to the left of T but at some place to the right of X. How many people sit to the left of X?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    None

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Answer: ((a))

Two

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

What is the main function of leukocytes in the human body?

  1. ((a))

    Initiating the immune response

  2. ((b))

    Carrying oxygen to tissues

  3. ((c))

    Transporting nutrients to cells

  4. ((d))

    Forming blood clots to stop bleeding

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Answer: ((a))

Initiating the immune response

72

Which of the following are the grounds for the removal of a judge of a High Court or the Supreme Court?

  1. ((a))

    Proved incapacity and lack of qualifications

  2. ((b))

    Proved misbehaviour and incapacity

  3. ((c))

    Proved misbehaviour and criminal conviction

  4. ((d))

    Proved misbehaviour and administrative errors

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Answer: ((a))

Proved incapacity and lack of qualifications

73

Arrange the following Mauryan Emperors in chronological order.

I. Bindusara

II. Brihadratha

III. Samprati

IV. Ashoka

  1. ((a))

    I - II - III - IV

  2. ((b))

    IV - I - III - II

  3. ((c))

    II - IV - III - I

  4. ((d))

    I - IV - III - II

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Answer: ((a))

I - II - III - IV

74

Which company signed an MoU with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) to expand UPI's impact internationally, in January 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Google India Digital Services (P) Limited

  2. ((b))

    Microsoft India

  3. ((c))

    Amazon India

  4. ((d))

    PayPal India

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Answer: ((a))

Google India Digital Services (P) Limited

75

The process of converting sugar into alcohol by adding yeast is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Transpiration

  2. ((b))

    Photosynthesis

  3. ((c))

    Respiration

  4. ((d))

    Fermentation

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Answer: ((a))

Transpiration

76

Who among the following became the first person to hoist the Indian flag on foreign soil during the International Socialist Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907?

  1. ((a))

    Madam Bhikaiji Cama

  2. ((b))

    Kalpana Datta

  3. ((c))

    Matangini Hazra

  4. ((d))

    S Muthulakshmi Reddy

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Answer: ((a))

Madam Bhikaiji Cama

77

Lake ‘Chilika’ lies at (the) _______.

  1. ((a))

    Kanniyakumari

  2. ((b))

    Sundarbans Delta

  3. ((c))

    Mahanadi delta

  4. ((d))

    estuary of Narmada

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Answer: ((a))

Kanniyakumari

78

In August 2024, India's drug regulator approved Siemens Healthineers to manufacture testing kits for mpox. What does the 'm' in mpox stand for?

  1. ((a))

    Micro

  2. ((b))

    Monkey

  3. ((c))

    Mini

  4. ((d))

    Multi

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Answer: ((a))

Micro

79

In which year did India introduce economic reforms, leading to globalisation?

  1. ((a))

    2001

  2. ((b))

    1991

  3. ((c))

    2010

  4. ((d))

    1985

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Answer: ((a))

2001

80

What is the local name used for the primitive form of cultivation (slash and burn agriculture) in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. ((a))

    Dahiya

  2. ((b))

    Bringa

  3. ((c))

    Podu

  4. ((d))

    Valre

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Answer: ((a))

Dahiya

81

In which of the following months does an easterly jet stream flow over the southern part of the Peninsula, reaching a maximum speed of approximately 90 km per hour?

  1. ((a))

    June

  2. ((b))

    February

  3. ((c))

    April

  4. ((d))

    December

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Answer: ((a))

June

82

Which of the following tribes is primarily found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. ((a))

    Shompen

  2. ((b))

    Siddi

  3. ((c))

    Kadar

  4. ((d))

    Irular

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Answer: ((a))

Shompen

83

Which of the following islands is known for having the only active volcano in India?

  1. ((a))

    Malta

  2. ((b))

    Barren Island

  3. ((c))

    Maldives Islands

  4. ((d))

    Madagaskar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Malta

84

In which of the following states is the Marleshwar Yatra held annually on the occasion of Makar Sankranti?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

85

By which of the following Amendment Acts was Article 21(A) inserted in the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    44th Amendment Act

  2. ((b))

    73rd Amendment Act

  3. ((c))

    42nd Amendment Act

  4. ((d))

    86th Amendment Act

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Answer: ((a))

44th Amendment Act

86

Which of the following Acts transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India?

  1. ((a))

    Government of India Act, 1858

  2. ((b))

    Government of India Act, 1935

  3. ((c))

    Indian Councils Act, 1909

  4. ((d))

    Pitt's India Act

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Answer: ((a))

Government of India Act, 1858

87

Which of the following is NOT a part of the definition of a town as per the Census of India?

  1. ((a))

    More than 75% of the population engaged in primary sector

  2. ((b))

    Presence of municipality, corporation, etc

  3. ((c))

    Population density of 400 persons per km2

  4. ((d))

    Population size of more than 5,000 persons

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Answer: ((a))

More than 75% of the population engaged in primary sector

88

In May 2024, India participated in the 7th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti' with which country?

  1. ((a))

    France 

  2. ((b))

    Japan

  3. ((c))

    Italy 

  4. ((d))

    Chile

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

France 

89

The velocity of an object at time t1 is v1, and at time t2, it becomes v2. The average acceleration of the object in that time-interval is:

  1. ((a))

    (v2 − v1 ) /t2

  2. ((b))

    v2/t2

  3. ((c))

    (v2 − v1) /(t2− t1)

  4. ((d))

    v2/(t2 − t)

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Answer: ((a))

(v2 − v1 ) /t2

90

Which of the following is NOT a correct classification of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

  1. ((a))

    Principles for the International Peace and Security

  2. ((b))

    The economic and social principles

  3. ((c))

    The Nehru Principles

  4. ((d))

    The Gandhian Principles

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Answer: ((a))

Principles for the International Peace and Security

91

Which country is hosting the twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in November 2024?

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    Azerbaijan

  3. ((c))

    Russia

  4. ((d))

    Georgia

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Answer: ((a))

India

92

Which of the following was NOT a provision of the November 1857 Royal Proclamation?

  1. ((a))

    Doctrine of Lapse was abolished

  2. ((b))

    Non-interference in the religious affairs of Indians

  3. ((c))

    Separate electorate was introduced for Muslims

  4. ((d))

    No further extension of territories in India

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Answer: ((a))

Doctrine of Lapse was abolished

93

What was the main goal of the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. ((a))

    Achieving self-sufficiency in agriculture

  2. ((b))

    Increasing exports

  3. ((c))

    Rapid industrialisation

  4. ((d))

    Improving rural infrastructure

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Answer: ((a))

Achieving self-sufficiency in agriculture

94

The region known as the Doab is located between:

  1. ((a))

    two rivers 

  2. ((b))

    a river and the sea

  3. ((c))

    two mountain ranges 

  4. ((d))

    a river and a mountain range 

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Answer: ((a))

two rivers 

95

Which sector has been highlighted as a significant contributor to job creation in India, according to the Economic Survey 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Government sector

  2. ((b))

    Agricultural sector

  3. ((c))

    Private sector

  4. ((d))

    Foreign investments

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Answer: ((a))

Government sector

96

Which of the following events marked the formal end of the Mughal Empire after the First War of Independence?

  1. ((a))

    The fall of Delhi

  2. ((b))

    The exile of Bahadur Shah Zafar to Rangoon (now Yangon)

  3. ((c))

    The British annexation of Bengal

  4. ((d))

    The signing of the Treaty of Lahore

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Answer: ((a))

The fall of Delhi

97

During a special campaign conducted from 2-31 October 2024, with a focus on minimising pendency and promoting Swachhata, how much revenue did Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and financial institutions in India realise through scrap disposal?

  1. ((a))

    ₹4.5 crore

  2. ((b))

    ₹4 crore

  3. ((c))

    ₹3.5 crore

  4. ((d))

    ₹2 crore

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Answer: ((a))

₹4.5 crore

98

Recombinant proteins, often seen in the news, are _____.

  1. ((a))

    proteins synthesised in animal models

  2. ((b))

    proteins synthesised by transgene in host cell by rDNA technology

  3. ((c))

    natural proteins found in bacteria

  4. ((d))

    proteins synthesised in mutated cell lines

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Answer: ((a))

proteins synthesised in animal models

99

Which of the following best describes globalisation?

  1. ((a))

    Isolating economies from global markets

  2. ((b))

    Increasing international interdependence and trade

  3. ((c))

    Reducing international trade

  4. ((d))

    Limiting cultural exchange

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Answer: ((a))

Isolating economies from global markets

100

In which of the following cities was International WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Conference held from 17 to 19 September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    London 

  2. ((b))

    New York

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi 

  4. ((d))

    Singapore 

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Answer: ((a))

London 

101

Indian classical ragas, by the number of notes, can be divided into _____ main categories or Jatis.

  1. ((a))

    seven 

  2. ((b))

    four 

  3. ((c))

    three  

  4. ((d))

    five 

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Answer: ((a))

seven 

102

The HIV virus impacts the human immune system. What does the abbreviation HIV stand for?

  1. ((a))

    Human Immunodeficiency Virus

  2. ((b))

    Human Immune Virus

  3. ((c))

    Human Inflammatory Virus

  4. ((d))

    Human Infection Virus

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Answer: ((a))

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

103

In June 2024, Mohan Charan Majhi was appointed as chief minister of Odisha. Which party does he belong to?

  1. ((a))

    Bhartiya Janta Party

  2. ((b))

    Congress (I)

  3. ((c))

    Biju Janta Dal

  4. ((d))

    Aam Admi Party

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Answer: ((a))

Bhartiya Janta Party

104

Which group criticised the moderates for their 'mendicancy'?

  1. ((a))

    British government

  2. ((b))

    Socialists

  3. ((c))

    Extremists

  4. ((d))

    Constitutionalists

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Answer: ((a))

British government

105

Which ministry and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate capital market access for MSMEs on 29 July 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Home Affairs

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Defence

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Finance

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Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Home Affairs

106

In June 2024, the Government launched ‘MSME TEAM’, which aims to facilitate _____ micro and small enterprises for Open Network for Digital Commerce.

  1. ((a))

    2 lakh 

  2. ((b))

    3 lakh 

  3. ((c))

    10 lakh 

  4. ((d))

    4.5 lakh

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Answer: ((a))

2 lakh 

107

The principles of social justice incorporated in the Directive Principles are influenced by which philosophy?

  1. ((a))

    Capitalism

  2. ((b))

    Anarchism

  3. ((c))

    Gandhism

  4. ((d))

    Communism

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Answer: ((a))

Capitalism

108

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act added the Right to Education in the Constitution, under which Article?

  1. ((a))

    Article 21 A

  2. ((b))

    Article 19

  3. ((c))

    Article 20

  4. ((d))

    Article 22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 21 A

109

Which type of RNA transports genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where it directs protein synthesis?

  1. ((a))

    tRNA

  2. ((b))

    snRNA

  3. ((c))

    mRNA

  4. ((d))

    rRNA

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Answer: ((a))

tRNA

110

The actor Arun Govil, known for playing Lord Ram in the popular Doordarshan series 'Ramayan', won from which Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 General Elections?

  1. ((a))

    Mandi

  2. ((b))

    Meerut

  3. ((c))

    Muzaffarnagar

  4. ((d))

    Mathura

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Answer: ((a))

Mandi

111

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha as per the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    200

  2. ((b))

    225

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    238

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200

112

The Great Bath is one of the special features of which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

  1. ((a))

    Chanhudaro

  2. ((b))

    Dholavira

  3. ((c))

    Mohenjodaro

  4. ((d))

    Rakhigarhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chanhudaro

113

Social or Collective Ownership, Central Planning Authority and Social Welfare are the features of which type of economy?

  1. ((a))

    Capitalism 

  2. ((b))

    Socialism 

  3. ((c))

    Imperialism 

  4. ((d))

    Communism 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Capitalism 

114

Which organization promotes rural development and self-employment in India?

  1. ((a))

    Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

  2. ((b))

    World Trade Organization (WTO)

  3. ((c))

    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

  4. ((d))

    Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

115

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits the State from making any law that violates Fundamental Rights?

  1. ((a))

    Article 42

  2. ((b))

    Article 30

  3. ((c))

    Article 13

  4. ((d))

    Article 32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 42

116

Which of the following dynasties does NOT belong to the Sangam Period?

  1. ((a))

    Chera 

  2. ((b))

    Chola 

  3. ((c))

    Gupta 

  4. ((d))

    Pandya 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chera 

117

Who among the following is NOT a recipient of the prestigious Bharat Ratna award of the year 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Charan Singh

  2. ((b))

    MS Swaminathan

  3. ((c))

    MS Subbulakshmi

  4. ((d))

    Karpoori Thakur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charan Singh

118

What was the role of the public sector in India’s industrial development from 1947 to 1991?

  1. ((a))

    To promote private investment

  2. ((b))

    To dominate key industries and infrastructure

  3. ((c))

    To support small-scale industries

  4. ((d))

    To focus on export-oriented industries

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To promote private investment

119

The Union Budget 2024-25 reduced long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax from 20% to _____ but removed the indexa on benefit available earlier.

  1. ((a))

    10.5%

  2. ((b))

    14.5%

  3. ((c))

    12.5%

  4. ((d))

    16.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.5%

120

To whom among the following is the invention of the Sitar commonly credited?

  1. ((a))

    Amir Khusrau

  2. ((b))

    Raza Khan

  3. ((c))

    Maseet Khan

  4. ((d))

    Ustad Yusuf Ali Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Amir Khusrau

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