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Train A leaves station M at 6:20 AM and reaches station N at 3:20 PM on the same day. Train B leaves station N at 8:20 AM and reaches station M at 2:20 PM on the same day. Find the time when Trains A and B meet.
11:08 AM
3:30 PM
9:51 AM
7:38 PM
Correct answer
11:08 AM
A cube has a surface area of 294 m2. What is the length (in cm) of the side of the cube?
0.7 cm
700 cm
0.7 m
700 m
Correct answer
0.7 cm
The ratio of the sides of a rectangle and a regular hexagon is 4 : 3. The ratio of their areas is ________.
\(24 : 27\sqrt{3} \)
\(32 : 27\sqrt{3}\)
\(16 : 27\sqrt{3} \)
\(32 : 27\sqrt{2}\)
Correct answer
\(24 : 27\sqrt{3} \)
A retailer buys an electronic item for ₹175. His overhead expenses are ₹25. He sells the electronic item for ₹320 and makes x%' profit. The value of x is:
40
60
80
₹1,725.84
Correct answer
40
The sum of 8 numbers is 732. Find their average.
91.5
92.5
90.5
89.5
Correct answer
91.5
The monthly incomes of two friends Ajay and Amit, are in the ratio 5 : 7 respectively and each of them saves ₹72000 every month. If the ratio of their monthly expenditure is 2 : 4, find the monthly income of Ajay(in ₹).
119000
121000
168000
120000
Correct answer
119000
Akshay started a business, and he invested ₹60,000. After some months, Rajni came to join with him and invest ₹1,50,000. At the end of the year, the total profit was divided among them into the ratio 42 : 35. After how many months did Rajni join?
9
11
7
8
Correct answer
9
Raju buys a mobile phone for ₹14,500 and sells it at a loss of 25%. What is the selling price of the mobile phone?
₹10,875
₹13,250
₹11,795
₹12,500
Correct answer
₹10,875
Shifa can do a certain piece of work in 22 days. Shifa and Afiya can together do the same work in 18 days, and Shifa, Afiya and Mariyam can do the same work together in 9 days. In how many days can Shifa and Mariyam do the same work?
\( \frac{99}{10}\)
\(\frac{104}{10}\)
\(\frac{106}{11}\)
\(\frac{108}{12} \)
Correct answer
\( \frac{99}{10}\)
Find the value of 0.38 × 0.5 − 2.35 + 1.96 − 0.25 + 0.85.
1.4
0.4
0.04
1.04
Correct answer
1.4
Find the compound interest (in ₹) on ₹2,00,000 in 1.5 years at 4% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly.
12,221.60
12,241.60
12,441.60
12,421.60
Correct answer
12,221.60
Ali ordered an LED screen from an online portal. The online portal allows two successive discounts of 12.5% and 25% on the marked price. If payment is made by credit card, there is another discount of 10% on the bill. If Ali made a payment of ₹59,062.50 by credit card, then the marked price of the LED screen is:
₹1,00,000
₹90,650
₹1,02,500
₹1,20,075
Correct answer
₹1,00,000
If 6 girls and 8 boys can complete a project work in 10 days, whereas 26 girls and 48 boys can do the same work in 2 days, then find the time taken by 10 girls and 30 boys to do the same type of work.
4 days
3 days
9 days
10 days
Correct answer
4 days
What is the amount, including the interest, if ₹45,000 is invested for 3 years at the rate of 10% per annum compounded annually?
₹59,895
₹59,885
₹59,890
₹59,900
Correct answer
₹59,895
Find the value of 40-7 ÷ ( 4019 × 404 )
40-33
40-30
40-28
40-29
Correct answer
40-33
The least multiple of 11, which leaves a remainder of 8, when divided by 5, 3, 18 and 20 is:
1628
1088
548
908
Correct answer
1628
What least value must be given to 'a' so that the number 3a4860115 is exactly divisible by 9?
8
9
5
2
Correct answer
8
If 30 , 50 , 96 , and y are in proportion, then the value of y is:
155
160
150
158
Correct answer
155
Find the effective discount for the scheme: Buy 3, get 2 free.
40%
20%
60%
30%
Correct answer
40%
The average weight of a class of 82 students is 62.5 kg. If the average weight of half of the students is 83.6 kg, then find the average weight (in kg) of the remaining students of the class.
48.6
52.9
46.2
41.4
Correct answer
48.6
Two banks, A and B, offered loans at 3.5% and 6% per annum, respectively. Vijay borrowed an amount of ₹400000 from each bank. Find the positive difference between the amounts of simple interest paid to the two banks by Vijay after 3 years.
31500
29500
31000
30000
Correct answer
31500
Find the largest number which divides 436, 530, 624 and 718, leaving 13 as the remainder in each case.
29
47
43
19
Correct answer
29
In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 312 m in 52 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 156 sec. What is the average speed (in m/sec) of the athlete?
1
11
5
3
Correct answer
1
An electric pump can fill a tank in 6 hours. Due to a leakage in the tank, it takes 7(1/5) hours to fill the tank. How much time will this leak take to empty the full tank if water does not get in or out of the tank through any other point during this period?
36 hrs
38 hrs
18 hrs
17 hrs
Correct answer
36 hrs
Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 49 km/h and 31 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 42 seconds. The length of each train is:
103 meters
124 meters
105 meters
95 meters
Correct answer
103 meters
Find the value of \( \left( \frac{1}{4} \right)^{-4} \) + \( \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{-4} \)+ \(\left( \frac{1}{6} \right)^{-4} \).
1562
1577
1568
1563
Correct answer
1562
A number when increased by 50 %, gives 2520. The number is:
5040
3360
1680
840
Correct answer
5040
In what ratio should sugar costing ₹83 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹46 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹80.3 per kg, there is a profit of 46%?
8 : 30
7 : 30
10 : 27
9 : 28
Correct answer
8 : 30
The price of a car was ₹7,50,000 last year. The price increased by 15% this year. What is the price of the car this year?
₹9,02,500
₹7,75,500
₹8,50,500
₹8,62,500
Correct answer
₹9,02,500
The value of \(\sqrt{361} + \sqrt{0.04} - \sqrt{6.76} = \)
16.6
3.62
10.51
12.33
Correct answer
16.6
The average of first 101 even numbers is
103
102
101.5
102.5
Correct answer
103
A hollow spherical shell is made of a metal of density 3 g/cm3. Its internal and external radius are 15 cm and 18 cm, respectively. What is the weight (in kg) of the shell ?
\(\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7} \)
32.35
30.888
32.42
27.888
Correct answer
32.35
A bike goes 48 meters in a second. Find its speed in km/hr.
172.8
167.6
164.3
164.8
Correct answer
172.8
The value of \(\frac{(1.8)^3 - (1.2)^3}{(1.8)^2 + 2.16 + (1.2)^2} \text{ is:}\)
0
0.6
3
1.8
Correct answer
0
The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 77 and the third number is 124. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?
202
188.5
201
189.5
Correct answer
202
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?
CO 72, KI 76, SC 82, AW 90, ?
HQ 100
IQ 100
IQ 98
HQ 98
Correct answer
HQ 100
Which signs and numbers should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
3 × 5 + 2 − 1 = 12
− and +, 5 and 2
× and −, 2 and 5
Correct answer
− and +, 5 and 2
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.
WSR−UQP
FBA−DZY
UPN−SON
UQP−ROM
UPN−RNM
QML−OKJ
Correct answer
UPN−SON
Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Correct answer
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) > < 3 * $ # 2 2 & \ 1 * 4 5 4 ^ * $ 7 \ 8 (Right)
How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?
Two
One
Three
None
Correct answer
Two
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
10 14 34 62 130 ?
250
254
252
259
Correct answer
250
Seven friends C, D, E, P, Q, R and S are sitting in a straight line facing north. Only two people sits to the left of R. Only three people sit between D and R. Only two people sit between R and S. E sits third to the left of P. C sits to the immediate right of P. How many people sit between Q and S?
One
Two
None
Three
Correct answer
One
What will be the value of the following e×pression, if the ‘÷’ and the ‘+’ signs are interchanged?
8 − 4 × 2 ÷ 7 − 1 ÷ 5 − 8 + 4 × 1
12
9
6
4
Correct answer
12
Binod starts from Point A and drives 13 km towards south. He then takes a left turn, drives 19 km, turns left and drives 22 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 24 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 9 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)
5 km to the east
4 km to the west
6 km to the west
3 km to the east
Correct answer
5 km to the east
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 coats are hats.
Some shoes are hats.
No balloons are hats.
Conclusions:
(I) No balloons are shoes.
(II) Some shoes are coats.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Correct answer
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Correct answer
If ‘+’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
25 + 7 ÷ 3 − 12 × 4 = ?
19
11
27
15
Correct answer
19
PUCD is related to NTEE in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, HQKH is related to FPMI. To which of the following is BNQK related, following the same logic?
MSLK
LJSK
ZMSL
KLSM
Correct answer
MSLK
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.)
ZPF
IXN
JZP
PFV
Correct answer
ZPF
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.)
NTY
YDI
GLQ
QVA
Correct answer
NTY
Seven people, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R, are sitting in a straight line facing north. P is sitting to the immediate right of M and immediate left of L. Q is sitting to the immediate right of O and immediate left of R. R is sitting at one of the ends of the line. N is sitting to the immediate left of O. L is sitting to the immediate left of N. Who is sitting between P and N?
M
Q
O
L
Correct answer
M
SIOU is related to WHST in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ZCGP is related to DBKO. To which of the following is JNRC related, following the same logic?
MLUB
NMVB
MOUA
OLWA
Correct answer
MLUB
What should come in place of '?' in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
NPI LNG JLE HJC ?
FHB
FHA
FGA
FGB
Correct answer
FHB
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 its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting / multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(13, 26, 20)
(18, 31, 25)
(37, 24, 18)
(14, 27, 33)
(15, 27, 21)
(21, 34, 28)
Correct answer
(37, 24, 18)
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.
(Left) 265 876 219 457 356 (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 second highest number is multiplied with the third digit of the lowest number?
47
49
45
43
Correct answer
47
In a certain code language, ‘DESK’ is coded as ‘9125’ and ‘SOKE’ is coded as ‘1352’. What is the code for ‘O’ in the given code language?
2
3
1
5
Correct answer
2
In a certain code language,
A + B means 'A is the mother of B'
A – B means 'A is the father of B'
A × B means 'A is the sister of B'
A / B means 'A is the brother of B'
A > B means 'A is the husband of B'
A * B means 'A is the wife of B'
How is O related to U if O * K – T x U / M?
Father
Father's mother
Mother's mother
Mother
Correct answer
Father
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.)
EF
DB
AD
CA
Correct answer
EF
In a certain code language, ‘GOLD’ is coded as ‘3814’ and ‘LOAD’ is coded as ‘4168’. What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?
1
4
8
6
Correct answer
1
In a certain code language,
A # B means ‘A is the son 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 C related to K if ‘C − O % M @ P # K’?
Husband's brother's wife's daughter
Brother's wife
Husband's brother's wife
Wife's sister
Correct answer
Husband's brother's wife's daughter
Mr. F starts from Point A and drives 1 km towards the west. He then takes a left turn, drives 6 km, turns left and drives 3 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 9 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 2 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)
3 km towards the south
3 km towards the west
3 km towards the north
4 km towards the east
Correct answer
3 km towards the south
Each of A, B, C, D, E, F and G has an exam on a different day of the week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only two people have an exam before F. A has an exam immediately after F. E is not the last person to have an exam. G has an exam immediately before E which is on Friday. C is not the first person to have the exam. D has an exam immediately before F. Only one person has an exam between A and E. Who has an exam on Monday?
G
D
B
A
Correct answer
G
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 bins are lamps.
All fans are lamps.
Conclusions:
(I) : Some bins are fans.
(II) : Some lamps are fans.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Only conclusion (II) follows
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Only conclusion (I) follows
Correct answer
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
In a certain code language, ‘WIDE’ is coded as ‘2783’ and ‘DIET’ is coded as ‘8742’. What is the code for ‘T’ in the given code language?
4
2
8
7
Correct answer
4
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
18 27 22 32 30 42 42 ?
54
52
48
57
Correct answer
54
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
9 13 21 33 49 ?
71
70
68
69
Correct answer
71
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) / < @ * * 2 @ < ^ @ 8 $ 2 $ # ? 4 6 5 ^ < (Right)
How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?
Three
Four
One
Two
Correct answer
Three
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 jaggery are fondants.
No jaggery is a sugar.
All sugars are candies.
Conclusions:
(I): No candy is a fondant.
(II): Some candies are jaggery.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Correct answer
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Seven boxes R, E, S, U, L, T and Z are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. No box is kept above E. L is kept immediately below E. Only four boxes are kept between L and Z. Only two boxes are kept between S and U. R is kept immediately above T. U is not kept immediately above R. How many boxes are kept below R?
Three
One
Two
Zero
Correct answer
Three
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?
AEC10 FJH15 KOM20 PTR25 ?
UYW30
KLJ30
XYZ30
TSR27
Correct answer
UYW30
Which slogan was associated with the extremist phase of the Indian National Movement?
Freedom is My Birthright and I Shall Have It
Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna, Ab Humare Dil Me Hai
Inquilab Zindabad
Give me Blood, and I Shall Give Your Freedom
Correct answer
Freedom is My Birthright and I Shall Have It
In October 2024, India signed a major currency swap agreement with the Maldives for how many millions to help it tide over its current foreign currency crunch?
$950$
$250$
$500$
$750$
Correct answer
$950$
___________ dance form is also known as Ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance.
Kathakali
Sattriya
Kathak
Bharatnatyam
Correct answer
Kathakali
The right to work is mentioned under _____ of the Indian Constitution.
Article 38
Article 41
Article 39
Article 40
Correct answer
Article 38
Which of the following persons is very famous for his sitar playing in India?
Asad Ali Khan
Pt. Ravi Shankar
Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Zia Mohiuddin Dagar
Correct answer
Asad Ali Khan
What was the gross inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India during April-August 2024?
US $36.1 billion$
US $23.5 billion$
US $9.6 billion$
US $27.4 billion$
Correct answer
US $36.1 billion$
Which of the following is NOT one of the left-bank tributaries of Ganga river?
Gomati river
Son river
Gandak river
Ghaghara river
Correct answer
Gomati river
In November 2024, the first Asian Summit of which of the following religions was held in New Delhi?
Islam
Jainism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Correct answer
Islam
With respect to the Indian Constitution, the Fundamental Rights are:
written in the Schedules of the Constitution
written in the Constitution
not written in the Constitution
not written in the Schedules nor outside the Schedules of the Constitution
Correct answer
written in the Schedules of the Constitution
Which of the following is a primary activity in rural areas?
Banking
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Software development
Correct answer
Banking
As of October 2024, Sensex touched an all-time high in which of the following months?
July 2024
August 2024
May 2024
September 2024
Correct answer
July 2024
The government has extended the tenure of M Rajeshwar Rao as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for how long from 9 October 2024?
5 years
1 year
2 years
3 years
Correct answer
5 years
In August 2024, which state launched the ‘Dreamvestor’ project aimed at nurturing innovative entrepreneurial ideas among students and assisting them in starting ventures?
Odisha
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Correct answer
Odisha
Which of the following states is the largest producer of coffee in India, according to the Coffee Board of India's estimates in the 2022-23 crop year?
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Kerala
Correct answer
Andhra Pradesh
During cooking, if water and mustard oil are mixed, oil floats on the top of water because:
the density of mustard oil is lesser than water
the density of mustard oil is more than water
the quantity of mustard oil used is less
mustard oil is immiscible in water
Correct answer
the density of mustard oil is lesser than water
Radioactivity refers to the rate at which a particular nuclide undergoes radioactive decay. Which of the following units is used to measure radioactivity?
Curie
Roentgen
Candela
Weber
Correct answer
Curie
TCS has proposed several research initiatives in collaboration with Brazil's Insper Institution. Which of the following is part of these initiatives?
AI for cybersecurity
Space exploration technologies
Satellite geo-sensing for agriculture and oil rigs
Renewable energy research
Correct answer
AI for cybersecurity
What was the fate of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi after the Battle of Gwalior in 1858?
She was captured and executed.
She became the ruler of Gwalior.
She died fighting in battle.
She was exiled to Britain
Correct answer
She was captured and executed.
In December 2024, the Bharat Defence Summit (BDS) 2024 was held in _____.
Ahmedabad
New Delhi
Mumbai
Chennai
Correct answer
Ahmedabad
_________ is a traditional sport of Tamil Nadu, which was introduced as a demo sport for the first time in Khelo India Youth Games 2023, held in January 2024.
Silambam
Kalaripayattu
Thang ta
Gatka
Correct answer
Silambam
Which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered as ‘Tableland’?
The Peninsular Plateau
The Coastal Plains
The Himalayan Mountains
The Great Indian Desert
Correct answer
The Peninsular Plateau
Which of the following countries collaborated with India in September 2024 to enhance food safety, aligning regulatory frameworks, simplifying the Food Import Procedure and fostering technical collaboration?
Bhutan
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Correct answer
Bhutan
The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with ____________.
powers of panchayats
administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes
disqualification on ground of defection
provisions regarding languages
Correct answer
powers of panchayats
Which of the following deities is associated with the festival Onam?
Lord Ganesha
Lord Rama
Lord Krishna
Lord Vishnu
Correct answer
Lord Ganesha
Which of the following Articles allows the State to make special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes?
Article 14 (5)
Article 15 (5)
Article 16 (5)
Article 17
Correct answer
Article 14 (5)
India Post’s Speed Post service was introduced in:
1986
1991
1976
1980
Correct answer
1986
Which fiscal condition related to India's trade balance did the Economic Survey 2024 report for FY24?
Decline in foreign reserves
Narrowed trade deficit
Large trade surplus
Increased trade deficit compared to FY23
Correct answer
Decline in foreign reserves
Which of the following tribes is primarily found on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Totos
Koraga
Kadar
Onge
Correct answer
Totos
Classical singer Kishori Amonkar is associated with which of the following music Gharanas?
Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Mewati Gharana
Dagari Gharana
Bishnupur Gharana
Correct answer
Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the river Indus?
Chenab
Mahananda
Jhelum
Beas
Correct answer
Chenab
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the function of root caps?
A root cap helps in the easy movement of the root through soil.
A root cap protects the tender part of the root.
A root cap helps in the perception of gravity.
A root cap participates in the process of transpiration.
Correct answer
A root cap helps in the easy movement of the root through soil.
Under which government initiatives are Indian athletes provided financial assistance, training support, and international exposure to prepare for the Olympics?
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Khelo India Youth Games
Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Fit India Movement
Correct answer
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
An electric fan of resistance 110 ohms is plugged into potential difference of 220 V. How much current flows through the fan?
2A
¼ A
½ A
4 A
Correct answer
2A
The Gandhian view of development also visualises (a) _______ role for the state in the development process.
no
small
major
full
Correct answer
no
Who among the following has the power to enforce the Fundamental Rights under Article 32?
Supreme Court
Parliament
State Governments
President
Correct answer
Supreme Court
In the Indian tradition, which of the following is NOT one of the six two-monthly seasons?
Pravara
Vasanta
Hemant
Sharada
Correct answer
Pravara
Which industry was the most prominent in India before the British rule, though it had significant regional variations?
Tea and coffee plantations
Sugar mills
Mining
Cotton textiles
Correct answer
Tea and coffee plantations
The list of all official languages is given in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Schedule 8
Schedule 7
Schedule 9
Schedule 10
Correct answer
Schedule 8
As of 6 September 2024, India’s foreign exchange reserves reached a new all-time high of USD 689.235 billion. Which institution is responsible for managing India’s foreign exchange reserves?
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
India International Bank
Ministry of Finance
Correct answer
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Who among the following led the British forces to suppress the rebel movements in Lucknow in the winter of 1857?
Sir Colin Campbell
General Roberts
Sir Claude Auchinleck
Sir Eyre Coote
Correct answer
Sir Colin Campbell
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, replaces which of the following Acts?
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Act, 2008
The Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020
The Aircraft Act, 1934
Air Corporations Act, 1953
Correct answer
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Act, 2008
Who is considered the de facto executive authority at the state level in India's parliamentary system?
Chief Minister
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
State Advocate General
Governor
Correct answer
Chief Minister
Which state was carved out of Assam as an autonomous state in 1970?
Tripura
Nagaland
Manipur
Meghalaya
Correct answer
Tripura
Which of the following archaeologists started excavations in the Harappa site of the Indus Valley civilisation in 1920-21?
Ernest Mackay
Daya Ram Sahni
Sir John Hubert Marshall
Rakhal Das Banerjee
Correct answer
Ernest Mackay
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the revolt of 1857?
Bahadur Shah was the Mughal emperor during the 1857 revolt in India.
It is known as the first war of independence.
It was a successful revolt against the Britishers.
It was a sepoy mutiny.
Correct answer
Bahadur Shah was the Mughal emperor during the 1857 revolt in India.
The present system of atomic masses is based on _________ as the standard.
Hydrogen-1
Carbon-12
Oxygen-16
Nitrogen-14
Correct answer
Hydrogen-1
How did the drain of wealth theory, as proposed by Dadabhai Naoroji, explain India’s poverty under British rule?
Decline of traditional industries
Export of Indian resources and wealth to Britain without fair compensation
Excessive population growth in India
Lack of agricultural development
Correct answer
Decline of traditional industries
Which of the following is an example of social infrastructure?
Hospitals
Railways
Airports
Roads
Correct answer
Hospitals
The Government of India had launched Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) in the year _____ for the rural areas with the objectives of electrification of all un-electrified villages, as per Census 2011.
2011
2017
2018
2014
Correct answer
2011
With the launch of Digi Yatra services at nine more airports in September 2024, the number of airports enabled with this facility in India has reached to _____.
24
21
14
19
Correct answer
24
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