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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

The value of 10.8+10.08+10.008\frac{1}{0.8} + \frac{1}{0.08} + \frac{1}{0.008} + ..... up to the seventh term is _____.

  1. ((a))

    138888.25

  2. ((b))

    13888888.75

  3. ((c))

    1388888.75

  4. ((d))

    138888.75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

138888.25

2

Two pipes can fill a tank in 30 hours and 40 hours, respectively. Find the time( in hours) taken to fill the tank when both the pipe are opened simultaneously.

  1. ((a))

    1737 hours17\frac{3}{7} \text{ hours}

  2. ((b))

    1717 hours17\frac{1}{7} \text{ hours}

  3. ((c))

    1727 hours17\frac{2}{7} \text{ hours}

  4. ((d))

    1747 hours17\frac{4}{7} \text{ hours}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1737 hours17\frac{3}{7} \text{ hours}

3

If the radius of the base of a right circular cylinder is decreased by 20% and its height is increased by 134%, then what is the percentage increase (closest integer) in its volume?

  1. ((a))

    22%

  2. ((b))

    63%

  3. ((c))

    52%

  4. ((d))

    50%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22%

4

The base of a parallelogram is increased by 8% and height is increased by 4%. Find the net increase percentage in its area.

  1. ((a))

    12.05%

  2. ((b))

    12.22%

  3. ((c))

    12.32%

  4. ((d))

    12.48%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.05%

5

A merchant sells 60 metre of cloth and gains selling price of 15 metre. Find the gain percent (rounded off to 1 decimal place).

  1. ((a))

    36.7%

  2. ((b))

    33.3%

  3. ((c))

    37.3%

  4. ((d))

    33.7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36.7%

6

The product of two numbers is 5292 and their H.C.F. is 21. The number of such pairs is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

7

The ages of Deeksha and Amit are in the ratio of 7 : 5 respectively. After 4 years the ratio of their ages will be 4 : 3. What is the difference in their present ages?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

8

At 20% per annum rate, an amount is doubled in approximately in ______ years at compound interest.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,725.84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

9

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 90 km/h and 51 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 36 seconds. The length of each train is:

  1. ((a))

    186 meters

  2. ((b))

    199 meters

  3. ((c))

    207 meters

  4. ((d))

    195 meters

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

186 meters

10

Evaluate: 1850 - [450 - {210 - (100 - 60 - 7)}]

  1. ((a))

    1437

  2. ((b))

    1577

  3. ((c))

    1507

  4. ((d))

    1652

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1437

11

The area of the curved surface of a cone is 195π cm2. If the slant height of the cone is 12 cm, find the radius of the base.

  1. ((a))

    17 cm

  2. ((b))

    16.25 cm

  3. ((c))

    14 cm

  4. ((d))

    15.5 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17 cm

12

On what sum (in ₹) will the compound interest at 2% p.a. for 2 years compounded annually be ₹9,696?

  1. ((a))

    2,40,000

  2. ((b))

    2,20,000

  3. ((c))

    2,50,000

  4. ((d))

    2,70,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2,40,000

13

If 25% of a number is added to 78, then the result is the same number. 75% of the same number is:

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    78

  3. ((c))

    108

  4. ((d))

    98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

14

The list price of a smart fan is ₹5,600 and it is available to a retailer at 25% discount. For how much should a retailer sell it to gain 15%?

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,850

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,830

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,890

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,875

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹4,850

15

On the marked price of an item, two successive discounts of 10% each are offered and a profit of 10% is earned. The marked price of the item is approximately _____ times its cost price.

  1. ((a))

    1.34

  2. ((b))

    1.38

  3. ((c))

    1.36

  4. ((d))

    1.32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.34

16

Find the LCM of 12, 40, 50 and 78.

  1. ((a))

    9200

  2. ((b))

    15600

  3. ((c))

    7800

  4. ((d))

    3900

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9200

17

The average of the marks of 14 students in a class is 66. If the marks of each student are doubled, find the new average?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    132

  3. ((c))

    66

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

18

A bike goes 8 meters in a second. Find its speed in km/hr.

  1. ((a))

    34.3

  2. ((b))

    28.8

  3. ((c))

    29.7

  4. ((d))

    31.2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34.3

19

In covering a distance of 56 km, Anirudh takes 5 hours more than Burhan. If Anirudh doubles his speed, then he would take 2 hour less than Burhan. Anirudh's speed is:

  1. ((a))

    3 km/h

  2. ((b))

    4 km/h

  3. ((c))

    14 km/h

  4. ((d))

    8 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km/h

20

The marked price of a smart watch is ₹4,000 and during a year end sale the seller allows a discount of 75% on it. Find the selling price (in ₹) of the smart watch.

  1. ((a))

    1,000

  2. ((b))

    1750

  3. ((c))

    1200

  4. ((d))

    1500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,000

21

Find the greatest four-digit number which is exactly divisible by 39.

  1. ((a))

    9984

  2. ((b))

    9945

  3. ((c))

    9906

  4. ((d))

    9867

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9984

22

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹3360 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 1 year?

  1. ((a))

    1120

  2. ((b))

    560

  3. ((c))

    140

  4. ((d))

    280

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1120

23

The average of first 117 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    117.5

  2. ((b))

    118.5

  3. ((c))

    119

  4. ((d))

    118

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

117.5

24

The value of the expression 10.25+20.125+40.0625−10.5−10.05\frac{1}{0.25} + \frac{2}{0.125} + \frac{4}{0.0625} - \frac{1}{0.5} - \frac{1}{0.05}  is

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    68

  3. ((c))

    64

  4. ((d))

    62

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60

25

The value of 289+0.0121−6.25\sqrt{289} + \sqrt{0.0121} - \sqrt{6.25} =

  1. ((a))

    14.61

  2. ((b))

    12.98

  3. ((c))

    10.1

  4. ((d))

    10.13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14.61

26

5 men can complete a piece of work in 16 days while 2 women can do it in 20 days. In how many days can 4 women and 2 men complete it?

  1. ((a))

    13 days

  2. ((b))

    8 days

  3. ((c))

    4 days

  4. ((d))

    5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 days

27

If 40% of k is 10 less than 1800% of 10, then k is:

  1. ((a))

    385

  2. ((b))

    465

  3. ((c))

    405

  4. ((d))

    425

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

385

28

Kanchan bought 52 books for Rs 1130 each from one shop and 47 books for Rs 905 each from another. What is the average price (in Rs) he paid per book ?

  1. ((a))

    1038.18

  2. ((b))

    1023.18

  3. ((c))

    1013.18

  4. ((d))

    1033.18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1038.18

29

How many litres of milk with 24% concentration are to be mixed with 18 litres with 72% concentration to get a mixture with 36% concentration?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    56

  4. ((d))

    54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

30

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹78 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹36 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹86.8 per kg, there is a profit of 24%?

  1. ((a))

    36 : 10

  2. ((b))

    32 : 10

  3. ((c))

    34 : 8

  4. ((d))

    32 : 9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36 : 10

31

A car travels 281 km in the first hour and 163 km in the second hour. What is the average speed (in km/h) of the car for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    223

  2. ((b))

    215

  3. ((c))

    229

  4. ((d))

    222

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

223

32

Find the area of a triangle, whose sides are 0.24 m, 28 cm and 32cm .

  1. ((a))

    8215 cm282 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2

  2. ((b))

    8415 cm284 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2

  3. ((c))

    8615 cm286 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2

  4. ((d))

    8815 cm288 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8215 cm282 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2

33

A pipe can fill a tank in 9 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 12 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))

    72

  2. ((b))

    48

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    96

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72

34

Evaluate: 41 - [21 - {11 - (16 - 4 ÷ 3 × 3)}]

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

35

If 81 : y :: y : 196, find the positive value of y.

  1. ((a))

    128

  2. ((b))

    132

  3. ((c))

    126

  4. ((d))

    134

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

128

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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))

    JLG

  2. ((b))

    PMJ

  3. ((c))

    SUP

  4. ((d))

    EGB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JLG

37

In a certain code language,

A = B means ‘A is the brother of B’,

A ~ B means ‘A is the father of B’,

A + B means ‘A is the wife of B’,

A - B means ‘A is the mother of B’.

Based on the above, how is S related to H if ‘S = M + I ~ T - H’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother's mother's brother

  2. ((b))

    Mother's sister's mother

  3. ((c))

    Mother's father's sister

  4. ((d))

    Mother's mother's son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother's mother's brother

38

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information

given in the statement(s) 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

statement(s).

Statements:

All cakes are breads.

All cakes are pastries.

Conclusions:

(I) Some breads are pastries.

(II) All pastries are cakes.

  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.

39

7A is related to 6B in a certain way. In the same way, 5C is related to 4D. To which of the following is 3E related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    1E

  2. ((b))

    4F

  3. ((c))

    3F

  4. ((d))

    2F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1E

40

Q.40 What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?

121, 32, −57, −146, −235, ?

  1. ((a))

    −324

  2. ((b))

    −289

  3. ((c))

    −342

  4. ((d))

    −334

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−324

41

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 belts are socks.

Some socks are pants.

Conclusions:

(I) All pants are belts.

(II) Some socks are belts.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows.

42

In a certain code language, ‘WILD’ is coded as ‘3721’ and ‘LIDS’ is coded as ‘1873’. What is the code for ‘S’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

43

In a certain code language,

A $ B means ‘A is the son of B’

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’

Based on the above, how is T related to N if 'T < R $ U + E : N’?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Father

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother

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.

Statements:

Some peanuts are engines.

All coats are shoes.

All shoes are engines.

Conclusions:

(I) All coats are engines.

(II) Some peanuts are coats.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

45

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

English alphabetical order?

TYH RVG PSF ? LMD

  1. ((a))

    NPE

  2. ((b))

    MQE

  3. ((c))

    NQF

  4. ((d))

    MGN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NPE

46

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of ‘?’ will logically

complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

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

(Left) 318 136 253 713 572 (Right)

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

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

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

digit of the highest number?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

48

In a certain code language, ‘YAXV’ is coded as ‘@%93’ and ‘ABXY’ is coded as

‘9@%5’.What is the code for ‘B’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    @

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    %

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

@

49

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))

    DTI

  2. ((b))

    AQG

  3. ((c))

    HXN

  4. ((d))

    SIY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DTI

50

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number

7873262, what will be the sum of the digits that are third and fourth from the left in the

new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

51

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

English alphabetical order?

EON HMO KKP NIQ

  1. ((a))

    QFR

  2. ((b))

    PGT

  3. ((c))

    QGR

  4. ((d))

    PGS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QFR

52

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

What is the position of D with respect to B?

  1. ((a))

    Immediate neighbour

  2. ((b))

    Third from the left

  3. ((c))

    Second from the right

  4. ((d))

    Second from the left

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Immediate neighbour

53

If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number

62478324, then what will be the difference between the highest and the lowest digits in

the number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

54

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

(Left) 458 652 748 351 591 (Right)

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

NOTE - All operations to be done from left to right.

What will be the resultant if the third digit of the highest number is multiplied with the

third digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

55

Each of D, E, F, H, I, J and K has an exam on a different day of a week starting from

Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. K has the exam on Thursday. H has the exam on one of the days after D and on one of the days before E. F has the exam on one of the days after J but on one of the days before I. J has the exam on one of the days after K. How many people have the exam between F and H?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

56

Mr. Z starts from Point A and drives 3 km towards the west. He then takes a right

turn, drives 2 km, turns right and drives 4 km. He then takes a right turn and

drives 3 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 1 km and stops at Point P. How far

(shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach

Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    1 km towards the north

  2. ((b))

    2 km towards the west

  3. ((c))

    3 km towards the east

  4. ((d))

    1 km towards the south

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 km towards the north

57

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

6 4 5 11 39 ?

  1. ((a))

    186

  2. ((b))

    188

  3. ((c))

    189

  4. ((d))

    187

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

186

58

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

4 9 20 43 90 ?

  1. ((a))

    175

  2. ((b))

    158

  3. ((c))

    185

  4. ((d))

    190

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

175

59

Each of D, E, F, H, I, J and K has an exam on a different day of a week starting from

Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. K has the exam on Thursday and E

has the exam on Saturday. H has the exam immediately before I. F has the exam on one of the days after J. D has the exam immediately after I. How many people have the exam between F and D?

  1. ((a))

    Four 

  2. ((b))

    Two 

  3. ((c))

    One 

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four 

60

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?)

and logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61

DMQH is related to BOSF in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In

the same way, WARU is related to UCTS. To which of the following is FTYB related,

following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    BUCX

  2. ((b))

    CWBA

  3. ((c))

    BVXY

  4. ((d))

    DVAZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BUCX

62

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the

given series to make it logically complete?

JNR -1, LPO -2, NRL -4, ?, RVF -16

  1. ((a))

    TOR -7

  2. ((b))

    PTI -8

  3. ((c))

    QRT -9

  4. ((d))

    IJT -6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TOR -7

63

Each letter in the word SEATING is changed to the letter immediately following it in the

English alphabetical order and then all the letters thus formed are arranged in the

English alphabetical order. Which of the following letters will be third from the left in the

letter-cluster thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    H

  2. ((b))

    F

  3. ((c))

    O

  4. ((d))

    J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H

64

In three of the following four number pairs, the numbers are related in the same way

and thus form a group. Which number pair DOES NOT belong to that group?

(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.)

  1. ((a))

    10 : 110

  2. ((b))

    8 : 70

  3. ((c))

    5 : 30

  4. ((d))

    3 : 12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 : 110

65

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre. B sits third to the right of E. C sits second to the left of B. F is the immediate neighbour of D and G. A sits second to the left of D. How many people sit between G and C when counted from the left of G?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

66

Refer to the given number, symbol series and answer the question that follows.

Counting to be done from left to right only. (All numbers are single-digit numbers only.)

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

How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by an odd

number and also immediately followed by an even number?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

    Two

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Answer: ((a))

One

67

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?

25 A 5 B 1 C 4 D 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

7

68

ADFJ is related to CFHL in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, EBKM is related to GDMO. To which of the given options is HLPX related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    XPHL

  2. ((b))

    GKOW

  3. ((c))

    JNRZ

  4. ((d))

    KOSA

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Answer: ((a))

XPHL

69

In a certain code language, 'finish the water' is coded as 'mb tk zb' and 'water or juice' is coded as 'kj zb nb'. How is 'water' coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    zb

  2. ((b))

    tk

  3. ((c))

    mb

  4. ((d))

    kj

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Answer: ((a))

zb

70

Mridul starts from Point A and drives 17 km towards the west. He then takes a left turn,

drives 15 km, turns left and drives 20 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 22 km. He takes a final left 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 south

  2. ((b))

    7 km to the south

  3. ((c))

    5 km to the south

  4. ((d))

    8 km to the north

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Answer: ((a))

6 km to the south

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

In the Indus Valley Civilisation, Great Bath was found at which place?

  1. ((a))

    Ganweriwala

  2. ((b))

    Surkotada

  3. ((c))

    Mohenjo-Daro

  4. ((d))

    Daimabad

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Answer: ((a))

Ganweriwala

72

The Oersted unit is used to measure which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Electric field strength

  2. ((b))

    Electric potential

  3. ((c))

    Magnetic field strength

  4. ((d))

    Current intensity

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Answer: ((a))

Electric field strength

73

On which date was Narendra Modi sworn-in as India’s Prime Minister for the third time, following 2024 Parliamentary elections?

  1. ((a))

    1 June 2024

  2. ((b))

    16 June 2024

  3. ((c))

    9 June 2024

  4. ((d))

    6 June 2024

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Answer: ((a))

1 June 2024

74

As of end-March 2024, what was the total quantity of gold held by the Reserve Bank of India?

  1. ((a))

    822.10 metric tonnes

  2. ((b))

    387.26 metric tonnes

  3. ((c))

    265.53 metric tonnes

  4. ((d))

    408.31 metric tonnes

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Answer: ((a))

822.10 metric tonnes

75

Article 39 of the Constitution directs the State to secure which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Right to privacy

  2. ((b))

    State to secure a social order

  3. ((c))

    Right to work

  4. ((d))

    Equal pay for equal work

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Answer: ((a))

Right to privacy

76

Which of the following statements best describes India’s foreign trade during the colonial period?

  1. ((a))

    India’s trade was largely controlled by Britain, with limited trade with other nations like Sri Lanka, China and Iran.

  2. ((b))

    India’s foreign trade greatly benefited the economy and eliminated shortages of

    essential goods.

  3. ((c))

    India imported raw materials and exported finished goods.

  4. ((d))

    India primarily traded with European nations other than Britain.

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Answer: ((a))

India’s trade was largely controlled by Britain, with limited trade with other nations like Sri Lanka, China and Iran.

77

The Drain Theory, highlighting economic exploitation by the British, was popularised by:

  1. ((a))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. ((c))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. ((d))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

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Answer: ((a))

Mahatma Gandhi

78

Who translated 'The Mahabharat' called 'Razmnama' into Persian language, during the Mughal Period?

  1. ((a))

    Dara Sikoh

  2. ((b))

    Faizi

  3. ((c))

    Abdul Rahim Khan

  4. ((d))

    Abul Fazl

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Answer: ((a))

Dara Sikoh

79

India's longitudinal extent is from:

  1. ((a))

    72° E to 95° E

  2. ((b))

    68°7' E to 97°25' E

  3. ((c))

    70° E to 100° E

  4. ((d))

    65° E to 98° E

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Answer: ((a))

72° E to 95° E

80

Which of the following is considered as the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent?

  1. ((a))

    Isa Khan’s Tomb

  2. ((b))

    Humayun’s Tomb

  3. ((c))

    Safdarjung’s Tomb

  4. ((d))

    Sikandar Lodi’s Tomb

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Answer: ((a))

Isa Khan’s Tomb

81

Who among the following was felicitated with the Best Male award at the FIDE 100 Awards ceremony in Hungary in September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Fabiano Caruana

  2. ((b))

    Hikaru Nakamura

  3. ((c))

    Magnus Carlsen

  4. ((d))

    Gukesh Dommaraju

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Answer: ((a))

Fabiano Caruana

82

What is the name given to the Bharat Operating System Solutions (BOSS) GNU/Linux version 10.0, which was released in March 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Pragya

  2. ((b))

    Drishti

  3. ((c))

    Unnati

  4. ((d))

    Urja

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Answer: ((a))

Pragya

83

The revolt of 1857 was seen as a turning point because it:

  1. ((a))

    marked the first large-scale organised resistance against the British rule in India

  2. ((b))

    led to the fall of the British Empire

  3. ((c))

    was entirely peaceful

  4. ((d))

    led to immediate independence for India

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Answer: ((a))

marked the first large-scale organised resistance against the British rule in India

84

Who among the following became the first-ever Norway chess women champion at the Norway Chess super-tournament which concluded on 7 June 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Nina Hagesather

  2. ((b))

    Monika Machlik

  3. ((c))

    Ju Wenjun

  4. ((d))

    Viktorija Ni

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Answer: ((a))

Nina Hagesather

85

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) inaugurated Asia’s largest and the world’s highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory named as ‘Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE)’ at which place in October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Ladakh

  2. ((b))

    Shillong

  3. ((c))

    Udhampur

  4. ((d))

    Tawang

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Answer: ((a))

Ladakh

86

Name the author who has authored Tamil Grammar Book, Agattiyam (Akattiyam).

  1. ((a))

    Mutattamakkanniyar

  2. ((b))

    Narrattanar

  3. ((c))

    Kapilar

  4. ((d))

    Agattiar(Agastya)

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Answer: ((a))

Mutattamakkanniyar

87

In which state is the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project located?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

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Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

88

Which edition of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championships was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai from 11-13 September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    5th

  2. ((b))

    7th

  3. ((c))

    4th

  4. ((d))

    3rd

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Answer: ((a))

5th

89

Which region of British India did most of the soldiers who participated in the revolt of 1857 come from?

  1. ((a))

    Awadh

  2. ((b))

    Kanpur

  3. ((c))

    Jhansi

  4. ((d))

    Bareilly

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Answer: ((a))

Awadh

90

Which of the following age durations is considered as Early Adulthood stage of human life?

  1. ((a))

    Begins with the onset of puberty until 18 years

  2. ((b))

    Starts around 18 years until 25 years

  3. ((c))

    Starts around 25 years until around 45 years

  4. ((d))

    Starts at 6 years and continues till the onset of puberty

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Answer: ((a))

Begins with the onset of puberty until 18 years

91

What is the relationship between poverty and unemployment?

  1. ((a))

    Unemployment leads to wealth redistribution.

  2. ((b))

    Unemployment often leads to higher poverty levels due to lack

  3. ((c))

    Poverty reduces unemployment.

  4. ((d))

    Poverty and unemployment are unrelated.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unemployment leads to wealth redistribution.

92

ICICI Bank’s net interest margin (NIM) in Q3 2024 was ___________.

  1. ((a))

    4.65%

  2. ((b))

    4.35%

  3. ((c))

    4.53%

  4. ((d))

    4.43%

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Answer: ((a))

4.65%

93

According to the Economic Survey 2024, the Indian economy is described as being on a 'strong wicket'. What does this imply?

  1. ((a))

    High inflation rates

  2. ((b))

    Resilience and stability despite challenges

  3. ((c))

    Growth has slowed significantly

  4. ((d))

    Increasing dependence on foreign investment

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Answer: ((a))

High inflation rates

94

What is globalisation?

  1. ((a))

    A political alliance between countries

  2. ((b))

    Integration of economies worldwide

  3. ((c))

    Decline in international trade

  4. ((d))

    An increase in cultural isolation

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Answer: ((a))

A political alliance between countries

95

The basin found at the Lothal site of the Indus Valley Civilisation is located in which present Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

96

The provision for the establishment of an inter-state council to promote co-operative federalism is found under which Article of the Indian constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Article 270

  2. ((b))

    Article 275

  3. ((c))

    Article 256

  4. ((d))

    Article 263

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Answer: ((a))

Article 270

97

Which of the following regions of India receives less than 50 cm rainfall?

  1. ((a))

    Western Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Eastern Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Western Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Eastern Madhya Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Western Rajasthan

98

In October 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government launched a scholarship scheme for students studying which language across the state?

  1. ((a))

    Hindi

  2. ((b))

    Pali

  3. ((c))

    Urdu

  4. ((d))

    Sanskrit

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Answer: ((a))

Hindi

99

According to the Gandhian view of Development, which of the following is the focal point of economic development?

  1. ((a))

    Family

  2. ((b))

    Individual

  3. ((c))

    Government

  4. ((d))

    Village

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Answer: ((a))

Family

100

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the status of the Council of Ministers?

  1. ((a))

    Article 72

  2. ((b))

    Article 74

  3. ((c))

    Article 76

  4. ((d))

    Article 78

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Answer: ((a))

Article 72

101

The President of India is elected by:

  1. ((a))

    direct vote of the people

  2. ((b))

    State Governors

  3. ((c))

    members of the Rajya Sabha only

  4. ((d))

    members of the electoral college

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Answer: ((a))

direct vote of the people

102

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name of which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    A species of amoeba

  2. ((b))

    A type of virus

  3. ((c))

    A type of bacteria

  4. ((d))

    A species of yeast

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Answer: ((a))

A species of amoeba

103

In how many tone scale are all the known ragas grouped?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

14

104

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) operates under which Act?

  1. ((a))

    Consumer Protection Act, 1991

  2. ((b))

    Consumer Protection Act, 1986

  3. ((c))

    Consumer Disputes Act, 1992

  4. ((d))

    Consumer Rights Act, 1987

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Answer: ((a))

Consumer Protection Act, 1991

105

In the summer season (around mid-July), the surface low-pressure belt, known as the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), shifts northward to lie roughly parallel to the Himalayas between __________.

  1. ((a))

    15° N and 20° N

  2. ((b))

    20° N and 25° N

  3. ((c))

    10° N and 15° N

  4. ((d))

    25° N and 30° N

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Answer: ((a))

15° N and 20° N

106

Who among the following from the modern-day Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh played an important role in bringing Indian Muslims into the Non-cooperation Movement?

  1. ((a))

    Badruddin Tyabji

  2. ((b))

    Abdul Haq Azmi

  3. ((c))

    Maulvi Liaqat Ali

  4. ((d))

    Shaukat Ali

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Answer: ((a))

Badruddin Tyabji

107

According to the World Bank’s India Development Update, what is India's projected GDP growth rate for FY 2024-25?

  1. ((a))

    6.5%

  2. ((b))

    7%

  3. ((c))

    8%

  4. ((d))

    5%

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Answer: ((a))

6.5%

108

In which year did the British East India Company lose all its administrative powers in India?

  1. ((a))

    1877

  2. ((b))

    1847

  3. ((c))

    1858

  4. ((d))

    1873

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Answer: ((a))

1877

109

Which of the following south Indian states won the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize in 2024 for their Natural farming model?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

110

In June 2024, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time?

  1. ((a))

    N Kiran Kumar Reddy

  2. ((b))

    DK Shivkumar

  3. ((c))

    YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

  4. ((d))

    Chandrababu Naidu

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Answer: ((a))

N Kiran Kumar Reddy

111

Which of the following states has the Sundarbans mangrove forest?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

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Answer: ((a))

Kerala

112

Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India direct that the provisions related to the Public Service Commissions be extended to any Union Territory?

  1. ((a))

    Article 335

  2. ((b))

    Article 315

  3. ((c))

    Article 323

  4. ((d))

    Article 321

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Answer: ((a))

Article 335

113

One of the primary goals of the New Economic Policy of 1991 was to control which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Regional imbalances

  2. ((b))

    Population growth

  3. ((c))

    Environmental issues

  4. ((d))

    Inflation

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Answer: ((a))

Regional imbalances

114

What is the primary purpose of pasteurisation in food processing?

  1. ((a))

    To kill harmful microorganisms

  2. ((b))

    To enhance flavour

  3. ((c))

    To increase nutritional value

  4. ((d))

    To improve texture

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Answer: ((a))

To kill harmful microorganisms

115

Which of the following statements about vitamins is correct?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamins are inorganic compounds needed in large amounts for normal metabolism.

  2. ((b))

    Vitamins are a primary source of energy for the body.

  3. ((c))

    All essential vitamins can be synthesised in large quantities by the human body.

  4. ((d))

    Vitamins are organic compounds required in small amounts for various bodily

    functions.

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Answer: ((a))

Vitamins are inorganic compounds needed in large amounts for normal metabolism.

116

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution states which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Official languages

  2. ((b))

    Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats

  3. ((c))

    Validation of certain Acts and Regulations

  4. ((d))

    Forms of oaths or affirmations

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Answer: ((a))

Official languages

117

Which type of cultivation mainly involves the use of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides to obtain higher productivity?

  1. ((a))

    Primitive Subsistence Farming

  2. ((b))

    Dryland Farming

  3. ((c))

    Intensive Subsistence Farming

  4. ((d))

    Commercial Farming

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Answer: ((a))

Primitive Subsistence Farming

118

Which of the following U.S. departments is collaborating with India for the INDUS-X Summit 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Department of Defence

  2. ((b))

    Department of Homeland Security

  3. ((c))

    Department of Commerce

  4. ((d))

    Department of Energy

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Answer: ((a))

Department of Defence

119

Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light energy during the process of photosynthesis in plants?

  1. ((a))

    Anthocyanin

  2. ((b))

    Chlorophyll

  3. ((c))

    Tannins

  4. ((d))

    Betalain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anthocyanin

120

With which organizations did Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Women's World Banking (WWB) sign an MoU to extend the Prayaas scheme to SHG individual women in April 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Advait, Kerala State Rural Livelihoods Mission and RUDSET, Karnataka State Rural Livelihoods Mission

  2. ((b))

    Suvidha, Gujarat State Rural Livelihoods Mission and Ministry of Rural Development, Government of Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Rural Development,

    Government of India

  4. ((d))

    Jeevika, Bihar State Rural Livelihoods Mission and UMED, Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Advait, Kerala State Rural Livelihoods Mission and RUDSET, Karnataka State Rural Livelihoods Mission

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