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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

A bus travelling at 84 km/h completes a journey in 7 hours. At what speed will it have to cover the same distance in 14 hours?

  1. ((a))

    40 km/h

  2. ((b))

    45 km/h 

  3. ((c))

    44 km/h

  4. ((d))

    42 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

40 km/h

2

In an exam, the average marks obtained by John in English, Maths, Hindi and Drawing were 50.5. His average marks in Maths, Science, Social Studies and Craft were 70. If the average marks in all seven subjects was 58, his score in Maths was:

  1. ((a))

    76

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    52

  4. ((d))

    50

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Answer: ((a))

76

3

If a pipe can fill a tank in 5 hours and another pipe can empty the tank in 8 hours, then what part of the tank will be filled by both pipes in 1 hour, if both pipes are open simultaneously? 

  1. ((a))

    320\frac{3}{20} part

  2. ((b))

    110\frac{1}{10} part

  3. ((c))

    140\frac{1}{40} part

  4. ((d))

    340\frac{3}{40} part

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Answer: ((a))

320\frac{3}{20} part

4

The speed of the current is 4 km/hr. A motorboat goes 6 km upstream and back again to the starting point in 48 minutes. The speed (in km/hr) of the motor of the sailor is:

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

18

5

A 375 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 10.2 km/h in the opposite direction in 15 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train? 

  1. ((a))

    77.6

  2. ((b))

    76.2

  3. ((c))

    79.8

  4. ((d))

    77.3

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Answer: ((a))

77.6

6

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹27 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹55 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹57.6 per kg, there is a profit of 44%? 

  1. ((a))

    15 : 13

  2. ((b))

    15 : 17

  3. ((c))

    14 : 16

  4. ((d))

    15 : 11

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Answer: ((a))

15 : 13

7

A student’s marks in an exam increased from 72 to 90. What is the percentage increase in the student's marks?

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    20%

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Answer: ((a))

25%

8

The volume (in cm3 ) of a wire of diameter 28 cm and length 14 m is: take π = 227\frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

    861900

  2. ((b))

    862500

  3. ((c))

    861400

  4. ((d))

    862400

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Answer: ((a))

861900

9

The greatest 5-digit number which is completely divisible by 11, 22, 33, 44 and 55 is:

  1. ((a))

    99880

  2. ((b))

    99680

  3. ((c))

    99660

  4. ((d))

    99860

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Answer: ((a))

99880

10

If the cost price is 72% of the selling price, what is the profit percentage (approximately)?

  1. ((a))

    28%

  2. ((b))

    14.4%

  3. ((c))

    61.2%

  4. ((d))

    38.8%

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Answer: ((a))

28%

11

PQRS is a rectangle. The ratio of the sides PQ and QR is 3 : 4. If the length of the diagonal PR is 10 cm, then what is the perimeter (in cm) of the rectangle? 

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    30

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Answer: ((a))

28

12

Which of the following numbers is exactly divisible by all prime numbers between 1 and 17?

  1. ((a))

    459545

  2. ((b))

    550540

  3. ((c))

    818313

  4. ((d))

    150150

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Answer: ((a))

459545

13

A wholesaler sells a tin of soybean oil for Rs. 5,720 and makes a loss of 12%. Now, if he decides to sell the second tin of soybean oil for 7,475, find his profit percentage in the sale of the second tin.

  1. ((a))

    15%

  2. ((b))

    20%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    10%

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Answer: ((a))

15%

14

After 57 litres of petrol was poured into an empty storage tank, it was still 1% empty. How much petrol (in litres, rounded off to two decimal place) must be poured into the storage tank in order to fill it?

  1. ((a))

    58

  2. ((b))

    56.58

  3. ((c))

    57.58

  4. ((d))

    58.58

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Answer: ((a))

58

15

A number when increased by 40 % gives 3290. The number is: 

  1. ((a))

    7050

  2. ((b))

    2350

  3. ((c))

    4700

  4. ((d))

    1175

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Answer: ((a))

7050

16

Evaluate: 41 - [36 - {48 ÷ 2 - (6 - 6 ÷ 3) ÷ 2}]

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    28

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Answer: ((a))

29

17

The value of (6464)−(32)×(28)4÷(16)−34\rm \left(\frac{64}{64}\right)^{-\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)}\times \left(\frac{2}{8}\right)^4\div \sqrt[4]{(16)^{-3}}  is

  1. ((a))

    123\frac{1}{23}

  2. ((b))

    142\frac{1}{42}

  3. ((c))

    132\frac{1}{32}

  4. ((d))

    122\frac{1}{22}

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Answer: ((a))

123\frac{1}{23}

18

Find the volume of a cube whose diagonal is 18√3 cm long.

  1. ((a))

    2,538 cm3

  2. ((b))

    8,235 cm3

  3. ((c))

    5,832 cm3

  4. ((d))

    3,258 cm3

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Answer: ((a))

2,538 cm3

19

There is a 40% increase in an amount in 4 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest on ₹15,000 after 3 years at the same rate (compounded annually)?

  1. ((a))

    ₹5,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,965

  3. ((c))

    ₹1,331

  4. ((d))

    ₹19,965

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Answer: ((a))

₹5,000

20

The average of first 130 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    131.5

  2. ((b))

    131

  3. ((c))

    132

  4. ((d))

    130.5

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Answer: ((a))

131.5

21

Evaluate: 2 × {17 - 3 × (8 -6)}

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

22

Evaluate the value of x if (5420 + 3312 + x) ÷ 600 = 25.93. 

  1. ((a))

    6287

  2. ((b))

    1558

  3. ((c))

    6359

  4. ((d))

    6826

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6287

23

There are 2664 students in a school and the ratio of boys to girls in the school is 41 : 31, then find the number of boys in school.

  1. ((a))

    1515

  2. ((b))

    1499

  3. ((c))

    1509

  4. ((d))

    1517

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Answer: ((a))

1515

24

A car travels 194 km in the first hour and 286 km in the second hour. What is the average speed (in km/h) of the car for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    246

  2. ((b))

    249

  3. ((c))

    234

  4. ((d))

    240

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

246

25

At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of ₹3,600 become ₹4,277.16 in 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    9.5%

  2. ((b))

    8%

  3. ((c))

    9%

  4. ((d))

    8.5%

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Answer: ((a))

9.5%

26

A tradesman marks his goods 30% above the cost price and allows his customers a 20% reduction on their bills. What percentage profit does he make?

  1. ((a))

    8%

  2. ((b))

    6%

  3. ((c))

    4%

  4. ((d))

    2%

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Answer: ((a))

8%

27

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 77 and the third number is 132. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    185.5

  2. ((b))

    210

  3. ((c))

    209

  4. ((d))

    184.5

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Answer: ((a))

185.5

28

If an item is sold at marked price, the percentage of profit is 50%. A discount of x% is offered on the marked price and the profit earned is x%. The value of x is ______. 

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    27.5

  3. ((c))

    22.5

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

25

29

Two banks, A and B, offered loans at 3.5% and 6% per annum, respectively. Ajay borrowed an amount of ₹500000 from each bank. Find the positive difference between the amounts of simple interest paid to the two banks by Ajay after 2 years.

  1. ((a))

    25000

  2. ((b))

    26500

  3. ((c))

    24500

  4. ((d))

    26000

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Answer: ((a))

25000

30

A company earns a profit (in ₹) that is distributed among the company's three partners in the ratio of 12 : 13 : 15. If the difference between the smallest and the largest shares is ₹36684, the total profit (in ₹) of the company is:

  1. ((a))

    489144

  2. ((b))

    489085

  3. ((c))

    489120

  4. ((d))

    489096

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Answer: ((a))

489144

31

What is the HCF of 24 and 36?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

18

32

The sum of 8 numbers is 924. Find their average

  1. ((a))

    114.5

  2. ((b))

    115.5

  3. ((c))

    113.5

  4. ((d))

    116.5

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Answer: ((a))

114.5

33

Find out the value of 'y' in the following equation.

72 ÷ 4 + y × 6 - 22 = 14

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

34

Three pipes, A, B and C, together can fill a tank in 8 hours. After working together for 2 hours, C is closed, and A and B can fill the remaining part in 9 hours. Find the time taken by C to fill the empty tank alone. 

  1. ((a))

    20 hours 

  2. ((b))

    12 hours

  3. ((c))

    24 hours

  4. ((d))

    16 hours

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Answer: ((a))

20 hours 

35

A pipe can fill a tank in 7 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 21 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))

    21

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    28

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Answer: ((a))

21

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

16 27 49 82 ? 181

  1. ((a))

    124

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    127

  4. ((d))

    126

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

124

37

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

KIO : IFJ

JDI : HAD

  1. ((a))

    CRG : ANB

  2. ((b))

    FPT : DMP

  3. ((c))

    FUP : DRK

  4. ((d))

    DQW : BNS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CRG : ANB

38

In a certain code language, ‘POST’ is coded as ‘3671’, ‘SOLE’ is coded as ‘2168’ and ‘TALK’ is coded as ‘5789’. What is the code for ‘E’ in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

2

39

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.)

(6, 20, 26)

(4, 14, 20)

  1. ((a))

    (9, 29, 23) 

  2. ((b))

    (8, 22, 28)

  3. ((c))

    (12, 34, 40)

  4. ((d))

    (5, 17,23)

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Answer: ((a))

(9, 29, 23) 

40

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

How many people sit between B and G when counted from the left of B?

  1. ((a))

    Zero

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

Zero

41

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

AFC18 DIF27 GLI36 JOL45 ?

  1. ((a))

    MNO64 

  2. ((b))

    MKO55

  3. ((c))

    MRO54 

  4. ((d))

    MPL50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MNO64 

42

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

MBF69, YPR101, KDD133, WRP165, ?

  1. ((a))

    LFB197

  2. ((b))

    ICB197

  3. ((c))

    IFB197 

  4. ((d))

    IFB198

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Answer: ((a))

LFB197

43

Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.

(Left) <27>/756/<@∗6@839 < 2 7 > / 7 5 6 / < @ * 6 @ 8 3 9 ^ 6 (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))

    None

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

44

In a certain code language,

‘A # B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’,

‘A % B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’,

‘A − B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and

‘A @ B’ means ‘ A is the father of B’.

How is K related to Y if ‘K @ L % P # O − Y’?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's mother's father

  2. ((b))

    Wife's mother's brother

  3. ((c))

    Wife's father

  4. ((d))

    Wife's brother

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Answer: ((a))

Wife's mother's father

45

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?

9 B 2 A 3 C 8 D 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

46

Select the triad that follows the same pattern as the one followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern.

DM - JO - PQ

KQ - QS - WU

  1. ((a))

    VU - TR - QO

  2. ((b))

    IH - GF – NM

  3. ((c))

    DC - BA - YX

  4. ((d))

    EC - KE - QG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VU - TR - QO

47

Seven friends C, D, E, P, Q, R and S are sitting in a straight line facing north. No one sits to the right of D. Only two people sits between Q and E. E sits immediately to the left of D. R sits third to the left of C. P sits to the immediate left of E. How many people sit between S and E? 

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

48

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster pair DOES NOT belong to that group?

(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    LR - JP

  2. ((b))

    WH - VG

  3. ((c))

    DS - CR

  4. ((d))

    GK - FJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LR - JP

49

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 cottages are buildings.

All cottages are skyscrapers.

Conclusions:

(I) Some buildings are skyscrapers.

(II) All skyscrapers are cottages.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

50

If 1 is added to the digits which are at odd places, and the digits at even places remain unchanged in the number 2435, then what will be the sum of the first and last digits of the new number thus formed? 

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

51

In a certain code language, ‘all the way’ is coded as ‘io er sw’ and ‘we all are’ is coded as ‘tg io nb’. How is ‘all’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    io

  2. ((b))

    sw

  3. ((c))

    tg

  4. ((d))

    nb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

io

52

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

53

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 goats are tickets.

No clocks are tickets.

All tickets are pigeons.

Conclusions:

(I) Some goats are pigeons.

(II) Some goats are not clocks.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows. 

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows. 

54

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 buns are grinders.

All grinders are lamps.

Conclusions:

(I) : Some lamps are grinders.

(II) : All buns are lamps.

  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

55

Each of the digits in the number 91624538 is arranged in descending order from left to right. The position of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

56

Guru starts from Point A and drives 32 km towards the east. He then takes a right turn, drives 34 km, turns right and drives 35 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 36 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 3 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    2 km to the south

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the north 

  3. ((c))

    3 km to the south

  4. ((d))

    2 km to the north

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 km to the south

57

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    More than three 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

58

In a certain code language, ‘she is beautiful’ is coded as ‘ne oq bs’ and ‘where is he’ is coded as ‘os tr oq’. How is ‘is’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    tr

  2. ((b))

    os

  3. ((c))

    oq

  4. ((d))

    ne

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tr

59

In a certain code language,

A + B means ‘A is the wife of B’,

A @ B means ‘A is the son of B’,

A - B means ‘A is the father of B’,

A * B means ‘A is the brother of B’.

Based on the above, how is P related to H if ‘P @ I + T * C - H’?

  1. ((a))

    Father's brother's sister

  2. ((b))

    Father's brother's mother 

  3. ((c))

    Father's son's sister

  4. ((d))

    Father's brother's son 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father's brother's sister

60

Each of B, E, Y, O, N, D and S has an interview on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only three people have an interview before D. E has an interview on one of the days after O and on one of the days before S. Y has an interview on one of the days after N and on one of the days before B. N has an interview on one of the days after D. How many people have an interview between Y and E? 

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

61

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))

62

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

6 6 9 18 45 ?

  1. ((a))

    145

  2. ((b))

    140

  3. ((c))

    135

  4. ((d))

    150

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

145

63

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a row, facing north. Only five people sit between B and F. E sits to the immediate left of F. Only one person sits between E and D. C sits at some place to the left of G but at some place to the right of A. How many people sit between B and E?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

64

Darpan starts from Point P and drives 8 km towards west. Then she takes a right turn, drives 10 km. She turns right again and drives 12 km. She then takes a right turn and drives 16 km. She then takes a final right turn and drives 4 km and stops at Point Q. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should she drive in order to reach Point P again? (All the turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    6 km towards north

  2. ((b))

    4 km towards west 

  3. ((c))

    6 km towards west

  4. ((d))

    6 km towards east 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 km towards north

65

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

    One

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Answer: ((a))

Two

66

Select the triad that follows the same pattern as the one followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern.

MT-PW-RU

PW-SZ-UX

  1. ((a))

    EL-HO-JN

  2. ((b))

    FL-HO-JN

  3. ((c))

    EL-HO-JM

  4. ((d))

    FL-HP-JN

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Answer: ((a))

EL-HO-JN

67

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

31 63 127 255 ? 1023

  1. ((a))

    411

  2. ((b))

    611

  3. ((c))

    511

  4. ((d))

    711

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Answer: ((a))

411

68

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster pair DOES NOT belong to that group?

(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    VH – TL

  2. ((b))

    ZZ – XD

  3. ((c))

    DR – BV

  4. ((d))

    AC – DF 

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Answer: ((a))

VH – TL

69

Seven boxes A, B, C, D, U, V and W are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. V is kept immediately above U. A is kept immediately above B. Only W is kept above C. Only two boxes are kept above V. A is not kept at third position from the bottom. How many boxes are kept between D and W? 

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

One

70

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.

DB_A H_GE _JKI PN_M T_SQ

  1. ((a))

    CFMOR

  2. ((b))

    CFLOS

  3. ((c))

    CFLOR

  4. ((d))

    CELOR

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Answer: ((a))

CFMOR

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Name the artificial intelligence-enabled chatbot launched by SEBI on 29th July 2024?

  1. ((a))

    SARATHI

  2. ((b))

    SEVA

  3. ((c))

    SAFAR

  4. ((d))

    SHAKTI

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Answer: ((a))

SARATHI

72

 For what purpose did the Assam government launched the 'Nijut Moina' scheme in August 2024?

  1. ((a))

    To support indigenous weavers and promote their traditional hand-woven items

  2. ((b))

    To eliminate financial difficulties for poor families

  3. ((c))

    To eradicate child marriages by empowering female students and promoting education over early marriage

  4. ((d))

    To provide healthcare facilities to all the citizens who cannot afford proper treatment

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Answer: ((a))

To support indigenous weavers and promote their traditional hand-woven items

73

Under the Sagar Mala project, the overall set of projects were divided into how many number of pillars?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

11

74

MS Gopalakrishnan is known for playing which of the following musical instruments in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Sarod

  2. ((b))

    Violin

  3. ((c))

    Guitar

  4. ((d))

    Sarangi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sarod

75

Which of the following Articles of Part IV of the Indian Constitution has a provision for the separation of Judiciary from the Executive?

  1. ((a))

    Article 48 

  2. ((b))

    Article 51

  3. ((c))

    Article 49

  4. ((d))

    Article 50

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Answer: ((a))

Article 48 

76

Padas in Carnatic classical music are scholarly compositions in _____ and Tamil.

  1. ((a))

    Sanskrit

  2. ((b))

    Telugu

  3. ((c))

    Hindi

  4. ((d))

    Kannada

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Answer: ((a))

Sanskrit

77

SBI expects to plough back how much in profits by the end of FY24?

  1. ((a))

    ₹40,000 crore

  2. ((b))

    ₹14,205 crore

  3. ((c))

    ₹47,620 crore

  4. ((d))

    ₹9,164 crore

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Answer: ((a))

₹40,000 crore

78

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. ((a))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. ((b))

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  3. ((c))

    Firoz Shah Mehta 

  4. ((d))

    Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dadabhai Naoroji

79

In which year did India experience a severe balance of payments crisis, prompting economic reforms? 

  1. ((a))

    1981

  2. ((b))

    1991

  3. ((c))

    1990

  4. ((d))

    1985

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1981

80

In September 2024, President Droupadi Murmu approved the establishment of which of the following commissions for the 2024-2027 term?

  1. ((a))

    Law Commission

  2. ((b))

    National Scheduled Castes Commission

  3. ((c))

    National Scheduled Tribe Commission

  4. ((d))

    Finance Commission

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Answer: ((a))

Law Commission

81

What is the maximum number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, allowed in a state council of ministers as per Article 164?

  1. ((a))

    10% of the total strength of the legislative assembly

  2. ((b))

    15% of the total strength of the legislative assembly

  3. ((c))

    20% of the total strength of the legislative assembly

  4. ((d))

    12% of the total strength of the legislative assembly

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Answer: ((a))

10% of the total strength of the legislative assembly

82

Dr. BR Ambedkar was appointed as the _____ of independent India in 1947.

  1. ((a))

    Law Minister

  2. ((b))

    Education Minister

  3. ((c))

    Finance Minister

  4. ((d))

    Defense Minister 

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Answer: ((a))

Law Minister

83

The first volume of Akbarnama dealt with the history of _______. 

  1. ((a))

    Akbar’s ancestors

  2. ((b))

    Akbar’s army and revenues

  3. ((c))

    Akbar’s administration 

  4. ((d))

    the events of Akbar’s reign 

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Answer: ((a))

Akbar’s ancestors

84

Which of the following is an example of economic development in action?

  1. ((a))

    A rise in consumer prices

  2. ((b))

    Improved access to employment opportunities

  3. ((c))

    A country lowering its interest rates

  4. ((d))

    A factory producing more goods

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Answer: ((a))

A rise in consumer prices

85

The Great Indian Plains are primarily known for:

  1. ((a))

    mineral resources and sand dunes 

  2. ((b))

    alluvial soils and high agricultural productivity

  3. ((c))

    alluvial soils and low agricultural productivity

  4. ((d))

    desert vegetation

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Answer: ((a))

mineral resources and sand dunes 

86

What is outsourcing?

  1. ((a))

    Importing goods

  2. ((b))

    Lending of money

  3. ((c))

    Contracting out services to other countries

  4. ((d))

    Exporting goods 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Importing goods

87

When did ISRO launch a microsatellite equipped with advanced payloads designed for environmental monitoring, disaster management and remote sensing applications? 

  1. ((a))

    16 September 2024

  2. ((b))

    16 August 2024

  3. ((c))

    8 August 2024

  4. ((d))

    8 September 2024 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 September 2024

88

When milk gets converted into curd, the bacteria improves its nutritional quality by increasing _____.

  1. ((a))

    vitamin C

  2. ((b))

    vitamin A

  3. ((c))

    vitamin D

  4. ((d))

    vitamin B12

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Answer: ((a))

vitamin C

89

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, in August 2024, has granted approval to Siemens Healthineers for the manufacture of RT-PCR testing kits for detection of _____________.

  1. ((a))

    Dengue 

  2. ((b))

    Monkey Pox

  3. ((c))

    Small Pox

  4. ((d))

    Swine Flu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dengue 

90

Articles 52 to 78 of the Indian Constitution deal with:

  1. ((a))

    the Legislature 

  2. ((b))

    the Judiciary

  3. ((c))

    the State Executive

  4. ((d))

    the Union Executive

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Answer: ((a))

the Legislature 

91

Under which Section of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, was the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) established? 

  1. ((a))

    Section 21

  2. ((b))

    Section 12

  3. ((c))

    Section 10

  4. ((d))

    Section 15 

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Answer: ((a))

Section 21

92

Who was appointed the new chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers’ Forum (BBF) in September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Harsh Mehta

  2. ((b))

    Anup Gupta

  3. ((c))

    Gautam Adani 

  4. ((d))

    Kishor Kansagra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Harsh Mehta

93

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in which state?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka 

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Uttarakhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka 

94

Which of the following statements is true about the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) mentioned in the Indian Constitution? 

  1. ((a))

    DPSP’s are justiciable.

  2. ((b))

    DPSP’s are non-justiciable. 

  3. ((c))

    DPSP’s are legally bounded.

  4. ((d))

    DPSP’s are non-amendable.

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Answer: ((a))

DPSP’s are justiciable.

95

Which of the following options correctly represents the chemical name (IUPAC) of baking soda?

  1. ((a))

    Sodium Chloride

  2. ((b))

    Calcium Carbonate

  3. ((c))

    Sodium Hydrogencarbonate

  4. ((d))

    Potassium Bicarbonate 

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Answer: ((a))

Sodium Chloride

96

Who was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharajadhiraja?

  1. ((a))

    Vishnugupta 

  2. ((b))

    Chandragupta I 

  3. ((c))

    Skandagupta

  4. ((d))

     Kumaragupta

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Answer: ((a))

Vishnugupta 

97

The Great Indian Desert is also known as:

  1. ((a))

    Kutch Desert

  2. ((b))

    Malwa Plateau

  3. ((c))

    Deccan Plateau

  4. ((d))

    Thar Desert

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Answer: ((a))

Kutch Desert

98

Which airport is known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport?

  1. ((a))

    Kolkata

  2. ((b))

    Hyderabad

  3. ((c))

    Bhubaneshwar

  4. ((d))

    Patna

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Answer: ((a))

Kolkata

99

Which sector in India faces the highest level of seasonal unemployment?

  1. ((a))

    Healthcare sector

  2. ((b))

    Agricultural sector

  3. ((c))

    IT sector

  4. ((d))

    Education sector 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Healthcare sector

100

What is the approximate total length of the Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) highway network? 

  1. ((a))

    1700 km

  2. ((b))

    1235 km

  3. ((c))

    5846 km

  4. ((d))

    7300 km

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Answer: ((a))

1700 km

101

Who won the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at the FIH Hockey Star Awards ceremony on November 8, 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Krishan Pathak

  2. ((b))

    PR Sreejesh

  3. ((c))

    Jarmanpreet Singh

  4. ((d))

    Suraj Karkera

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Krishan Pathak

102

HSBC India's global education payment service, launched in 2024, allows Indian students to pay fees to over how many international universities and colleges?

  1. ((a))

    300

  2. ((b))

    500

  3. ((c))

    600

  4. ((d))

    400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300

103

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Pradhan Mantri Grammen Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

  1. PMGSY is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme.
  2. This schemes connect the unconnected habitats of rural areas with a population 500 persons and above in plain areas.
  3. This scheme is not applicable to hilly areas and North East states.
  1. ((a))

    1 and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    1 and 2 only

  3. ((c))

    1, 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    only 2

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Answer: ((a))

1 and 3 only

104

For a system, moment of inertia (I) angular velocity (ω) graph looks like: 

  1. ((a))

    sigmoidal

  2. ((b))

    rectangular hyperbola 

  3. ((c))

    straight-line passing through origin

  4. ((d))

    exponential 

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Answer: ((a))

sigmoidal

105

Ravi Shankar was a legendary _____________ player

  1. ((a))

    flute

  2. ((b))

    guitar

  3. ((c))

    sitar

  4. ((d))

    tabla

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

flute

106

Acetic acid is found in which of the following kitchen ingredients?

  1. ((a))

    Baking soda

  2. ((b))

    Sugar

  3. ((c))

    Milk

  4. ((d))

    Vinegar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Baking soda

107

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Statement 1: The Peninsular India has a well-defined cold weather season.

Statement 2: There is hardly any seasonal change in the distribution pattern of the temperature in coastal areas of India.

  1. ((a))

    Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 is correct, while statement 2 is incorrect. 

  3. ((c))

    Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is correct. 

  4. ((d))

    Statement 2 is correct, while statement 1 is incorrect. 

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Answer: ((a))

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.

108

Where was the 14th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group on counterterrorism held on 12 August 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Kolkata

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai 

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Bengaluru

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Answer: ((a))

Kolkata

109

The trio of extremist leaders, Lal-Bal-Pal, became prominent after: 

  1. ((a))

    World War II

  2. ((b))

    Partition of Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Non-Cooperation Movement 

  4. ((d))

    Dandi March

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Answer: ((a))

World War II

110

With which of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?

  1. ((a))

    Tapi

  2. ((b))

    Chambal

  3. ((c))

    Bhima

  4. ((d))

    Narmada 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tapi

111

Who among the following was NOT associated with the 'moderate' phase of Indian National Congress?

  1. ((a))

    Bipin Chandra Pal

  2. ((b))

    Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  3. ((c))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. ((d))

    Surendranath Banerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bipin Chandra Pal

112

The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as ________.

  1. ((a))

    Morley-Minto Reforms

  2. ((b))

    Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

  3. ((c))

    Ilbert Bill 

  4. ((d))

    Pitt’s India Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Morley-Minto Reforms

113

In July 2024, the Government of India upgraded the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation to which category of Central Public Sector Enterprises?

  1. ((a))

    Schedule B

  2. ((b))

    Schedule C

  3. ((c))

    Schedule D

  4. ((d))

    Schedule A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Schedule B

114

What was ICICI Bank's net NPA ratio at the end of Q3 2024?

  1. ((a))

    0.43%

  2. ((b))

    0.50%

  3. ((c))

    0.55%

  4. ((d))

     0.44%

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Answer: ((a))

0.43%

115

Goblet cells play a crucial role in maintaining the health of various organs. Where are goblet cells primarily located in the human body? 

  1. ((a))

    Liver

  2. ((b))

    Digestive tract

  3. ((c))

    Brain

  4. ((d))

    Kidneys

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Liver

116

Who is known as the inventor of the Mohan Veena in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

  2. ((b))

    Budhaditya Mukherjee

  3. ((c))

    Hara Shankar Bhattacharya

  4. ((d))

    M Rajam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

117

The U.S.- Nigeria ______ Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024.

  1. ((a))

    Rail

  2. ((b))

    Road

  3. ((c))

    Water

  4. ((d))

    Air

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rail

118

Which film was selected as the opening film for the Indian Panorama section at IFFI 2024?

  1. ((a))

    12th Fail 

  2. ((b))

    Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

  3. ((c))

    Karkhanu 

  4. ((d))

    Kalki 2898 AD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12th Fail 

119

Which of the following Acts was based on the Mountbatten plan?

  1. ((a))

    Indian Independence Act, 1947

  2. ((b))

    Composition of Constituent Assembly

  3. ((c))

    Simon Commission, 1927

  4. ((d))

    Government of India Act, 1935

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Independence Act, 1947

120

In which year did Ram Prasad Bismil and his comrades, including Ashfaqullah Khan, carry out the Kakori Train Action?

  1. ((a))

    1922

  2. ((b))

    1920

  3. ((c))

    1918

  4. ((d))

    1925

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1922

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