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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 07 Mar, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

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.

  1. ((a))

    11:08 AM

  2. ((b))

    3:30 PM

  3. ((c))

    9:51 AM

  4. ((d))

    7:38 PM

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Answer: ((a))

11:08 AM

2

A cube has a surface area of 294 m2. What is the length (in cm) of the side of the cube?

  1. ((a))

    0.7 cm

  2. ((b))

    700 cm

  3. ((c))

    0.7 m

  4. ((d))

    700 m

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Answer: ((a))

0.7 cm

3

The ratio of the sides of a rectangle and a regular hexagon is 4 : 3. The ratio of their areas is ________.

  1. ((a))

    24:27324 : 27\sqrt{3}

  2. ((b))

    32:27332 : 27\sqrt{3}

  3. ((c))

    16:27316 : 27\sqrt{3}

  4. ((d))

    32:27232 : 27\sqrt{2}

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Answer: ((a))

24:27324 : 27\sqrt{3}

4

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:

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,725.84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

5

The sum of 8 numbers is 732. Find their average.

  1. ((a))

    91.5

  2. ((b))

    92.5

  3. ((c))

    90.5

  4. ((d))

    89.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

91.5

6

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 ₹).

  1. ((a))

    119000

  2. ((b))

    121000

  3. ((c))

    168000

  4. ((d))

    120000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

119000

7

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?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

8

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?

  1. ((a))

     ₹10,875

  2. ((b))

    ₹13,250

  3. ((c))

    ₹11,795

  4. ((d))

    ₹12,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 ₹10,875

9

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?

  1. ((a))

    9910 \frac{99}{10}

  2. ((b))

    10410\frac{104}{10}

  3. ((c))

    10611\frac{106}{11}

  4. ((d))

    10812\frac{108}{12}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9910 \frac{99}{10}

10

Find the value of 0.38 × 0.5 − 2.35 + 1.96 − 0.25 + 0.85.

  1. ((a))

    1.4

  2. ((b))

    0.4

  3. ((c))

    0.04

  4. ((d))

    1.04

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.4

11

Find the compound interest (in ₹) on ₹2,00,000 in 1.5 years at 4% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly.

  1. ((a))

    12,221.60

  2. ((b))

     12,241.60

  3. ((c))

    12,441.60

  4. ((d))

    12,421.60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12,221.60

12

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. ((a))

     ₹1,00,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹90,650

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,02,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹1,20,075

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 ₹1,00,000

13

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.

  1. ((a))

    4 days

  2. ((b))

    3 days

  3. ((c))

    9 days

  4. ((d))

    10 days

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Answer: ((a))

4 days

14

What is the amount, including the interest, if ₹45,000 is invested for 3 years at the rate of 10% per annum compounded annually?

  1. ((a))

     ₹59,895

  2. ((b))

    ₹59,885

  3. ((c))

     ₹59,890

  4. ((d))

    ₹59,900

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 ₹59,895

15

Find the value of 40-7 ÷ ( 4019 × 404 )

  1. ((a))

    40-33

  2. ((b))

    40-30

  3. ((c))

    40-28

  4. ((d))

    40-29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40-33

16

The least multiple of 11, which leaves a remainder of 8, when divided by 5, 3, 18 and 20 is:

  1. ((a))

    1628

  2. ((b))

    1088

  3. ((c))

    548

  4. ((d))

    908

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1628

17

What least value must be given to 'a' so that the number 3a4860115 is exactly divisible by 9?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

18

If 30 , 50 , 96 , and y are in proportion, then the value of y is:

  1. ((a))

    155

  2. ((b))

    160

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    158

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

155

19

Find the effective discount for the scheme: Buy 3, get 2 free.

  1. ((a))

    40%

  2. ((b))

     20%

  3. ((c))

     60%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40%

20

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.

  1. ((a))

    48.6

  2. ((b))

    52.9

  3. ((c))

    46.2

  4. ((d))

     41.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48.6

21

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.

  1. ((a))

    31500

  2. ((b))

     29500

  3. ((c))

    31000

  4. ((d))

     30000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31500

22

Find the largest number which divides 436, 530, 624 and 718, leaving 13 as the remainder in each case.

  1. ((a))

    29 

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29 

23

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. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

24

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?

  1. ((a))

    36 hrs

  2. ((b))

    38 hrs

  3. ((c))

    18 hrs

  4. ((d))

    17 hrs

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Answer: ((a))

36 hrs

25

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:

  1. ((a))

     103 meters

  2. ((b))

    124 meters

  3. ((c))

    105 meters

  4. ((d))

    95 meters

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Answer: ((a))

 103 meters

26

Find the value of (14)−4 \left( \frac{1}{4} \right)^{-4}  + (12)−4 \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{-4} + (16)−4\left( \frac{1}{6} \right)^{-4} .

  1. ((a))

    1562

  2. ((b))

    1577

  3. ((c))

    1568

  4. ((d))

    1563

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1562

27

A number when increased by 50 %, gives 2520. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    5040

  2. ((b))

    3360

  3. ((c))

    1680

  4. ((d))

    840

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5040

28

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%?

  1. ((a))

    8 : 30

  2. ((b))

    7 : 30

  3. ((c))

    10 : 27

  4. ((d))

    9 : 28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 : 30

29

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?

  1. ((a))

    ₹9,02,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹7,75,500

  3. ((c))

     ₹8,50,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹8,62,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹9,02,500

30

The value of 361+0.04−6.76=\sqrt{361} + \sqrt{0.04} - \sqrt{6.76} =

  1. ((a))

    16.6

  2. ((b))

    3.62

  3. ((c))

    10.51

  4. ((d))

    12.33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16.6

31

The average of first 101 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    103

  2. ((b))

    102

  3. ((c))

    101.5

  4. ((d))

    102.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

103

32

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 ?

Take π=227\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

     32.35

  2. ((b))

     30.888

  3. ((c))

    32.42

  4. ((d))

    27.888

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 32.35

33

A bike goes 48 meters in a second. Find its speed in km/hr.

  1. ((a))

     172.8

  2. ((b))

    167.6

  3. ((c))

    164.3

  4. ((d))

    164.8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 172.8

34

The value of (1.8)3−(1.2)3(1.8)2+2.16+(1.2)2 is:\frac{(1.8)^3 - (1.2)^3}{(1.8)^2 + 2.16 + (1.2)^2} \text{ is:}

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    0.6

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1.8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

35

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?

  1. ((a))

    202

  2. ((b))

    188.5

  3. ((c))

    201

  4. ((d))

    189.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

202

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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, ?

  1. ((a))

     HQ 100

  2. ((b))

     IQ 100

  3. ((c))

     IQ 98

  4. ((d))

    HQ 98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 HQ 100

37

Which signs and numbers should be interchanged to make the following equation correct?

 3 × 5 + 2 − 1 = 12

  1. ((a))

    − and +, 5 and 2

  2. ((b))
    • and ×, 3 and 2
  3. ((c))
    • and ×, 2 and 5
  4. ((d))

     × and −, 2 and 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

− and +, 5 and 2

38

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

  1. ((a))

    UPN−SON

  2. ((b))

    UQP−ROM

  3. ((c))

    UPN−RNM

  4. ((d))

    QML−OKJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UPN−SON

39

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

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?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

41

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

 10 14 34 62 130 ?

  1. ((a))

     250

  2. ((b))

     254

  3. ((c))

    252

  4. ((d))

    259

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 250

42

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?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

     Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

43

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

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

44

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.)

  1. ((a))

    5 km to the east

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the west

  3. ((c))

    6 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    3 km to the east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km to the east

45

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.

<br>

Conclusions:

(I) No balloons are shoes.

(II) Some shoes are coats.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows.

46

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

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 = ?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

48

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?

  1. ((a))

     MSLK

  2. ((b))

    LJSK

  3. ((c))

    ZMSL

  4. ((d))

    KLSM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 MSLK

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))

     ZPF

  2. ((b))

    IXN

  3. ((c))

    JZP

  4. ((d))

    PFV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 ZPF

50

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))

     NTY

  2. ((b))

    YDI

  3. ((c))

    GLQ

  4. ((d))

    QVA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 NTY

51

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?

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))

    O

  4. ((d))

    L

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M

52

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?

  1. ((a))

     MLUB

  2. ((b))

    NMVB

  3. ((c))

    MOUA

  4. ((d))

     OLWA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 MLUB

53

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

NPI LNG JLE HJC ?

  1. ((a))

    FHB

  2. ((b))

    FHA

  3. ((c))

    FGA

  4. ((d))

    FGB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FHB

54

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)

  1. ((a))

    (37, 24, 18)

  2. ((b))

    (14, 27, 33)

  3. ((c))

    (15, 27, 21)

  4. ((d))

     (21, 34, 28)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(37, 24, 18)

55

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

<br>

(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.

<br>

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

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    49

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    43

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

56

 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?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

57

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'

<br>

How is O related to U if O * K – T x U / M?

  1. ((a))

     Father

  2. ((b))

    Father's mother

  3. ((c))

    Mother's mother

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Father

58

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))

    EF

  2. ((b))

    DB

  3. ((c))

    AD

  4. ((d))

    CA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EF

59

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. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

60

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’

<br>

Based on the above, how is C related to K if ‘C − O % M @ P # K’?

  1. ((a))

    Husband's brother's wife's daughter

  2. ((b))

    Brother's wife

  3. ((c))

     Husband's brother's wife

  4. ((d))

    Wife's sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Husband's brother's wife's daughter

61

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.)

  1. ((a))

    3 km towards the south

  2. ((b))

    3 km towards the west

  3. ((c))

    3 km towards the north

  4. ((d))

    4 km towards the east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km towards the south

62

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?

  1. ((a))

    G

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

G

63

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.

  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

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

64

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?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

65

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

18 27 22 32 30 42 42 ?

  1. ((a))

    54

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    57

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

54

66

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

9 13 21 33 49 ?

  1. ((a))

    71

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    68

  4. ((d))

    69

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

71

67

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 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?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

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Answer: ((a))

Three

68

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.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  3. ((c))

     Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

69

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?

  1. ((a))

     Three

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Three

70

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 ?

  1. ((a))

    UYW30

  2. ((b))

    KLJ30

  3. ((c))

    XYZ30

  4. ((d))

    TSR27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UYW30

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Which slogan was associated with the extremist phase of the Indian National Movement?

  1. ((a))

    Freedom is My Birthright and I Shall Have It

  2. ((b))

    Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna, Ab Humare Dil Me Hai

  3. ((c))

    Inquilab Zindabad

  4. ((d))

    Give me Blood, and I Shall Give Your Freedom

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Freedom is My Birthright and I Shall Have It

72

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?

  1. ((a))

    $950

  2. ((b))

    $250

  3. ((c))

    $500

  4. ((d))

    $750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

$950

73

___________ dance form is also known as Ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance.

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali

  2. ((b))

    Sattriya

  3. ((c))

     Kathak

  4. ((d))

    Bharatnatyam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathakali

74

The right to work is mentioned under _____ of the Indian Constitution.

  1. ((a))

    Article 38

  2. ((b))

    Article 41

  3. ((c))

     Article 39

  4. ((d))

    Article 40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 38

75

Which of the following persons is very famous for his sitar playing in India?

  1. ((a))

    Asad Ali Khan

  2. ((b))

    Pt. Ravi Shankar

  3. ((c))

    Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

  4. ((d))

    Zia Mohiuddin Dagar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Asad Ali Khan

76

What was the gross inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India during April-August 2024?

  1. ((a))

    US $36.1 billion

  2. ((b))

    US $23.5 billion

  3. ((c))

    US $9.6 billion

  4. ((d))

    US $27.4 billion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

US $36.1 billion

77

Which of the following is NOT one of the left-bank tributaries of Ganga river?

  1. ((a))

    Gomati river

  2. ((b))

    Son river

  3. ((c))

    Gandak river

  4. ((d))

    Ghaghara river

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gomati river

78

In November 2024, the first Asian Summit of which of the following religions was held in New Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    Islam

  2. ((b))

    Jainism

  3. ((c))

    Buddhism

  4. ((d))

    Hinduism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Islam

79

With respect to the Indian Constitution, the Fundamental Rights are:

  1. ((a))

    written in the Schedules of the Constitution

  2. ((b))

    written in the Constitution

  3. ((c))

    not written in the Constitution

  4. ((d))

    not written in the Schedules nor outside the Schedules of the Constitution

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

written in the Schedules of the Constitution

80

Which of the following is a primary activity in rural areas?

  1. ((a))

    Banking

  2. ((b))

    Agriculture

  3. ((c))

    Manufacturing

  4. ((d))

    Software development

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Banking

81

As of October 2024, Sensex touched an all-time high in which of the following months?

  1. ((a))

    July 2024

  2. ((b))

    August 2024

  3. ((c))

     May 2024

  4. ((d))

    September 2024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

July 2024

82

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?

  1. ((a))

    5 years

  2. ((b))

    1 year

  3. ((c))

    2 years

  4. ((d))

    3 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 years

83

In August 2024, which state launched the ‘Dreamvestor’ project aimed at nurturing innovative entrepreneurial ideas among students and assisting them in starting ventures?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

84

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?

  1. ((a))

     Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

     Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Andhra Pradesh

85

During cooking, if water and mustard oil are mixed, oil floats on the top of water because:

  1. ((a))

    the density of mustard oil is lesser than water

  2. ((b))

    the density of mustard oil is more than water

  3. ((c))

    the quantity of mustard oil used is less

  4. ((d))

    mustard oil is immiscible in water

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the density of mustard oil is lesser than water

86

Radioactivity refers to the rate at which a particular nuclide undergoes radioactive decay. Which of the following units is used to measure radioactivity?

  1. ((a))

    Curie

  2. ((b))

    Roentgen

  3. ((c))

    Candela

  4. ((d))

    Weber

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Curie

87

TCS has proposed several research initiatives in collaboration with Brazil's Insper Institution. Which of the following is part of these initiatives?

  1. ((a))

    AI for cybersecurity

  2. ((b))

    Space exploration technologies

  3. ((c))

    Satellite geo-sensing for agriculture and oil rigs

  4. ((d))

    Renewable energy research

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AI for cybersecurity

88

What was the fate of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi after the Battle of Gwalior in 1858?

  1. ((a))

    She was captured and executed.

  2. ((b))

    She became the ruler of Gwalior.

  3. ((c))

    She died fighting in battle.

  4. ((d))

    She was exiled to Britain

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Answer: ((a))

She was captured and executed.

89

In December 2024, the Bharat Defence Summit (BDS) 2024 was held in _____.

  1. ((a))

    Ahmedabad

  2. ((b))

    New Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Mumbai

  4. ((d))

    Chennai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ahmedabad

90

_________ 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.

  1. ((a))

    Silambam

  2. ((b))

    Kalaripayattu

  3. ((c))

    Thang ta

  4. ((d))

     Gatka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Silambam

91

Which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered as ‘Tableland’?

  1. ((a))

    The Peninsular Plateau

  2. ((b))

    The Coastal Plains

  3. ((c))

    The Himalayan Mountains

  4. ((d))

    The Great Indian Desert

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Peninsular Plateau

92

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?

  1. ((a))

    Bhutan

  2. ((b))

    Pakistan

  3. ((c))

    Bangladesh

  4. ((d))

    Afghanistan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhutan

93

The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with ____________.

  1. ((a))

     powers of panchayats

  2. ((b))

    administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes

  3. ((c))

    disqualification on ground of defection

  4. ((d))

     provisions regarding languages

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 powers of panchayats

94

Which of the following deities is associated with the festival Onam?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Ganesha

  2. ((b))

    Lord Rama

  3. ((c))

    Lord Krishna

  4. ((d))

     Lord Vishnu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Ganesha

95

Which of the following Articles allows the State to make special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes?

  1. ((a))

    Article 14 (5)

  2. ((b))

    Article 15 (5)

  3. ((c))

    Article 16 (5)

  4. ((d))

    Article 17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 14 (5)

96

India Post’s Speed Post service was introduced in:

  1. ((a))

    1986

  2. ((b))

    1991

  3. ((c))

    1976

  4. ((d))

    1980

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1986

97

Which fiscal condition related to India's trade balance did the Economic Survey 2024 report for FY24?

  1. ((a))

    Decline in foreign reserves

  2. ((b))

    Narrowed trade deficit

  3. ((c))

    Large trade surplus

  4. ((d))

    Increased trade deficit compared to FY23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Decline in foreign reserves

98

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

  1. ((a))

    Totos

  2. ((b))

    Koraga

  3. ((c))

    Kadar

  4. ((d))

    Onge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Totos

99

Classical singer Kishori Amonkar is associated with which of the following music Gharanas?

  1. ((a))

    Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

  2. ((b))

    Mewati Gharana

  3. ((c))

    Dagari Gharana

  4. ((d))

    Bishnupur Gharana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

100

 Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the river Indus?

  1. ((a))

    Chenab

  2. ((b))

    Mahananda

  3. ((c))

    Jhelum

  4. ((d))

    Beas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chenab

101

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the function of root caps?

  1. ((a))

    A root cap helps in the easy movement of the root through soil.

  2. ((b))

    A root cap protects the tender part of the root.

  3. ((c))

     A root cap helps in the perception of gravity.

  4. ((d))

     A root cap participates in the process of transpiration.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A root cap helps in the easy movement of the root through soil.

102

Under which government initiatives are Indian athletes provided financial assistance, training support, and international exposure to prepare for the Olympics?

  1. ((a))

    Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)

  2. ((b))

    Khelo India Youth Games

  3. ((c))

    Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  4. ((d))

    Fit India Movement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)

103

An electric fan of resistance 110 ohms is plugged into potential difference of 220 V. How much current flows through the fan?

  1. ((a))

    2A

  2. ((b))

     ¼ A

  3. ((c))

    ½ A

  4. ((d))

     4 A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2A

104

The Gandhian view of development also visualises (a) _______ role for the state in the development process.

  1. ((a))

    no

  2. ((b))

    small

  3. ((c))

    major

  4. ((d))

    full

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

no

105

Who among the following has the power to enforce the Fundamental Rights under Article 32?

  1. ((a))

    Supreme Court

  2. ((b))

    Parliament

  3. ((c))

    State Governments

  4. ((d))

    President

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Supreme Court

106

In the Indian tradition, which of the following is NOT one of the six two-monthly seasons?

  1. ((a))

    Pravara

  2. ((b))

    Vasanta

  3. ((c))

    Hemant

  4. ((d))

    Sharada

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pravara

107

Which industry was the most prominent in India before the British rule, though it had significant regional variations?

  1. ((a))

    Tea and coffee plantations

  2. ((b))

    Sugar mills

  3. ((c))

    Mining

  4. ((d))

    Cotton textiles

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tea and coffee plantations

108

The list of all official languages is given in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Schedule 8

  2. ((b))

    Schedule 7

  3. ((c))

    Schedule 9

  4. ((d))

    Schedule 10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Schedule 8

109

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?

  1. ((a))

    Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

  2. ((b))

    Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  3. ((c))

    India International Bank

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Finance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

110

Who among the following led the British forces to suppress the rebel movements in Lucknow in the winter of 1857?

  1. ((a))

    Sir Colin Campbell

  2. ((b))

    General Roberts

  3. ((c))

    Sir Claude Auchinleck

  4. ((d))

    Sir Eyre Coote

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sir Colin Campbell

111

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, replaces which of the following Acts?

  1. ((a))

    The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Act, 2008

  2. ((b))

    The Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020

  3. ((c))

    The Aircraft Act, 1934

  4. ((d))

    Air Corporations Act, 1953

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Act, 2008

112

Who is considered the de facto executive authority at the state level in India's parliamentary system?

  1. ((a))

    Chief Minister

  2. ((b))

    Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  3. ((c))

    State Advocate General

  4. ((d))

    Governor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Minister

113

 Which state was carved out of Assam as an autonomous state in 1970?

  1. ((a))

    Tripura

  2. ((b))

    Nagaland

  3. ((c))

    Manipur

  4. ((d))

    Meghalaya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tripura

114

Which of the following archaeologists started excavations in the Harappa site of the Indus Valley civilisation in 1920-21?

  1. ((a))

    Ernest Mackay

  2. ((b))

    Daya Ram Sahni

  3. ((c))

    Sir John Hubert Marshall

  4. ((d))

    Rakhal Das Banerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ernest Mackay

115

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the revolt of 1857?

  1. ((a))

    Bahadur Shah was the Mughal emperor during the 1857 revolt in India.

  2. ((b))

    It is known as the first war of independence.

  3. ((c))

    It was a successful revolt against the Britishers.

  4. ((d))

    It was a sepoy mutiny.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bahadur Shah was the Mughal emperor during the 1857 revolt in India.

116

The present system of atomic masses is based on _________ as the standard.

  1. ((a))

    Hydrogen-1

  2. ((b))

    Carbon-12

  3. ((c))

    Oxygen-16

  4. ((d))

    Nitrogen-14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydrogen-1

117

 How did the drain of wealth theory, as proposed by Dadabhai Naoroji, explain India’s poverty under British rule?

  1. ((a))

    Decline of traditional industries

  2. ((b))

    Export of Indian resources and wealth to Britain without fair compensation

  3. ((c))

    Excessive population growth in India

  4. ((d))

    Lack of agricultural development

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Decline of traditional industries

118

Which of the following is an example of social infrastructure?

  1. ((a))

    Hospitals

  2. ((b))

    Railways

  3. ((c))

    Airports

  4. ((d))

    Roads

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hospitals

119

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.

  1. ((a))

    2011

  2. ((b))

    2017

  3. ((c))

    2018

  4. ((d))

    2014

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2011

120

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 _____.

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

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