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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 09 Mar, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

A dinner set is sold at ₹9,775 after giving a discount of 15%. What is the marked price of the dinner set? 

  1. ((a))

    ₹12,250

  2. ((b))

    ₹11,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹10,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹13,250

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Answer: ((a))

₹12,250

2

A retailer buys an electronic item for ₹175. His overhead expenses are ₹25. He sells the electronic item for ₹340 and makes x%' profit. The value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    70

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    90

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70

3

Evaluate: 41 - [36 - {48 ÷ 2 - (6 - 8 ÷ 2) ÷ 2}] 

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

4

The sum of 8 numbers is 912. Find their average.

  1. ((a))

    114

  2. ((b))

    115

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    113

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

114

5

Which of the following ratio is smallest? 

  1. ((a))

    29 : 36

  2. ((b))

    13 : 45

  3. ((c))

    24 : 31

  4. ((d))

    28 : 46

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29 : 36

6

The average of first 113 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    113.5

  2. ((b))

    114.5

  3. ((c))

    115

  4. ((d))

    114

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

113.5

7

Simplify the following:

12 ÷ (12 × 12) + (15 ÷15) ÷ 15 × 15 + 15

  1. ((a))

    11293\frac{112}{93}

  2. ((b))

    19312\frac{193}{12}

  3. ((c))

    12193\frac{12}{193}

  4. ((d))

    93112\frac{93}{112}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11293\frac{112}{93}

8

Pankaj and Kamal can do a piece of work in 12 days and 16 days, respectively. In how much time will they together complete the same work?

  1. ((a))

    5355\frac{3}{5} days

  2. ((b))

    6676\frac{6}{7} days

  3. ((c))

    5375\frac{3}{7} days

  4. ((d))

    6456\frac{4}{5} days

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Answer: ((a))

5355\frac{3}{5} days

9

After 62 litres of petrol was poured into an empty storage tank, it was still 10% empty. How much total petrol (in litres, rounded off to two decimal place) must be poured into the storage tank in order to fill it?

  1. ((a))

    68.89

  2. ((b))

    63.89

  3. ((c))

    67.89

  4. ((d))

    69.89

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

68.89

10

If the perimeter of a triangle is doubled, then its area is _______ times the previous area.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2.5

  3. ((c))

    1.5

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

11

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 76 and the third number is 102. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    179

  2. ((b))

    201.5

  3. ((c))

    178

  4. ((d))

    200.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

179

12

A sum of ₹5,000 is invested for 2 years at an annual interest rate of 6%. What will be the difference in the Compound Interest (CI) and Simple Interest (SI) at the end of 2 years? Use (1.06)2 = 1.1236

  1. ((a))

    ₹16

  2. ((b))

    ₹48

  3. ((c))

    ₹28

  4. ((d))

    ₹18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹16

13

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 75 and the third number is 116. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    191

  2. ((b))

    195.5

  3. ((c))

    192

  4. ((d))

    194.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

191

14

Pravin can do a piece of work in 8 hours. Rishi can do it in 24 hours. With the assistance of Shan, they completed the work in 3 hours. In how many hours can Shan alone do it? 

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

15

The smallest number which, when divided by 3, 5 and 7 leaves a remainder of 4 in each case, is:

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    109

  3. ((c))

    101

  4. ((d))

    116

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

16

Two banks, A and B, offered loans at 3.5% and 6% per annum, respectively. Atul borrowed an amount of ₹420000 from each bank. Find the positive difference between the amounts of simple interest paid to the two banks by Atul after 3 years. 

  1. ((a))

    33000

  2. ((b))

    32500

  3. ((c))

    31000

  4. ((d))

    31500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33000

17

Mukund bought 52 books for Rs 1130 from one shop and 44 books for Rs 910 from another. What is the average price (in Rs) he paid per book ?

  1. ((a))

    21.25

  2. ((b))

    22.25

  3. ((c))

    24.25

  4. ((d))

    23.25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21.25

18

In covering a distance of 40 km, Amit takes 2 hours more than Vinay. If Amit doubles his speed, then he would take 8 hour less than Vinay. Amit's speed is: 

  1. ((a))

    12 km/h

  2. ((b))

    4 km/h 

  3. ((c))

    2 km/h

  4. ((d))

    11 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 km/h

19

In a sale, a trader offers several discount schemes. Choose a scheme that provides the highest discount from the following options.

  1. ((a))

    A single discount of 20%

  2. ((b))

    Two successive discounts of 8% and 12%

  3. ((c))

    Two successive discounts of 10% and 11%

  4. ((d))

    Two successive discounts of 10% each

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A single discount of 20%

20

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 5? 

  1. ((a))

    24314

  2. ((b))

    24317

  3. ((c))

    24315

  4. ((d))

    24311

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24314

21

A certain sum invested at 8% per annum compound interest, compounded annually, amounts to ₹10,580 at the end of 2 years. Find the sum. 

  1. ((a))

    ₹9,070.64

  2. ((b))

    ₹9,400.70 

  3. ((c))

    ₹9,007.64

  4. ((d))

    ₹9,600.70

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹9,070.64

22

A bike goes 7 meters in a second. Find its speed in km/hr. 

  1. ((a))

    26.9

  2. ((b))

    25.2

  3. ((c))

    25.1

  4. ((d))

    34.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26.9

23

Prakash and Vinesh can complete a certain piece of work in 17 and 15 days, respectively, They started to work together, and after 4 days, Vinesh left. In how many days will Prakash complete the remaining work?

  1. ((a))

    2159255\frac{2159}{255}

  2. ((b))

    2156257\frac{2156}{257}

  3. ((c))

    2160256\frac{2160}{256}

  4. ((d))

    2157255\frac{2157}{255}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2159255\frac{2159}{255}

24

A 338 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 6.8 km/h in the opposite direction in 12 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train ?

  1. ((a))

    97.5

  2. ((b))

    91.6

  3. ((c))

    90.5

  4. ((d))

    94.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

97.5

25

The value of (40969)−(32)×(43)5÷(256)−34\left(\frac{4096}{9}\right)^{-\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)}\times \left(\frac{4}{3}\right)^5\div \sqrt[4]{(256)^{-3}} is:

  1. ((a))

    137\frac{1}{37}

  2. ((b))

    141\frac{1}{41}

  3. ((c))

    143\frac{1}{43}

  4. ((d))

    136\frac{1}{36}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

137\frac{1}{37}

26

In a business, A, B and C invest ₹1,00,000, ₹2,00,000 and ₹2,50,000, respectively. If B gets ₹5,500 as profit, then the total profit (in ₹) is: 

  1. ((a))

    15,512

  2. ((b))

    15,125

  3. ((c))

    15,552

  4. ((d))

    15,215

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15,512

27

Find the value of (15)−2+(19)−2+(12)−2\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^{-2}+\left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{-2}+\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{-2}

  1. ((a))

    107

  2. ((b))

    110

  3. ((c))

    118

  4. ((d))

    116

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

107

28

A number when increased by 40 %', gives 3360. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    7200

  2. ((b))

    1200

  3. ((c))

    4800

  4. ((d))

    2400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7200

29

The price of an item is initially increased by 20%, and then the new price is decreased by 10%. What is the overall percentage change in the price? 

  1. ((a))

    8% increase

  2. ((b))

    8% decrease

  3. ((c))

    6% increase 

  4. ((d))

    6% decrease

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8% increase

30

A shopkeeper buys a watch for ₹2,000 and sells it for ₹2,400. What is the percentage of profit? 

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    22.67%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    16.67% 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25%

31

If the distance between A and B is 1404 Km. From A, Namit goes to B with speed 69 km/h and return to A with the speed 49 km/h. Find the average speed of Namit.(rounded off to two decimal place) 

  1. ((a))

    60.78 km/h

  2. ((b))

    57.31 km/h

  3. ((c))

    52.33 km/h

  4. ((d))

    63.38 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60.78 km/h

32

If the length of cuboid is 2 cm, breadth is 7 cm and the volume of cuboid is 5278 cm3 , then find the height of cuboid (in cm).

  1. ((a))

    372

  2. ((b))

    384

  3. ((c))

    377

  4. ((d))

    367

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

372

33

The volume (in cm3 ) of a wire of diameter 2 cm and length 98 m is: take π = 227\frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

    27300

  2. ((b))

    30800

  3. ((c))

    31600

  4. ((d))

    29800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27300

34

If the LCM of x × √y and y × √x is I, then the LCM of 4 × x3 × √y6 and y3 × √(4 × x6) is ______.

  1. ((a))

    2l2

  2. ((b))

    4l3

  3. ((c))

    l2

  4. ((d))

    8l2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2l2

35

Find the value of x in the following equation.

8(x−3)=6(x+5)\rm \frac{8}{(x-3)}=\frac{6}{(x+5)}

  1. ((a))

    -25

  2. ((b))

    -27

  3. ((c))

    -29

  4. ((d))

    -31

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-25

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

In a certain code language, 'review the bill' is coded as 'tk jb zb' and 'bill was paid' is coded as 'ab tm tk'. How is 'bill' coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    jb

  2. ((b))

    zb

  3. ((c))

    tm

  4. ((d))

    tk

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

jb

37

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:

Some pens are sketch.

No sketch is colour.

All colours are water.

Conclusions:

I) No pen is water.

II) Some sketches are water.

III) Some water is not sketch.

  1. ((a))

    Only I conclusion follows

  2. ((b))

    Either conclusion II or III follows

  3. ((c))

    Only III conclusion follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusion I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I conclusion follows

38

In a certain code language, 'eat more fruits' is coded as 'lo tk jo' and 'fruits are expensive' is coded as 'jo bk mb'. How is 'fruits' coded in the given language? 

  1. ((a))

    jo

  2. ((b))

    tk

  3. ((c))

    mb

  4. ((d))

    lo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

jo

39

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

Identify the option that 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))

41

Abhisht starts from Point A and drives 5 km towards north. He then takes a right turn, drives 6 km, turns right and drives 10 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 11 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 5 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 degrees turns only unless specified)

  1. ((a))

    5 km to the east

  2. ((b))

    5 km to the west

  3. ((c))

    6 km to the east

  4. ((d))

    6 km to the west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km to the east

42

XDOL is related to IMZU in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, PNGV is related to AWRE. To which of the given options is WONW related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    HXYF

  2. ((b))

    HFYX

  3. ((c))

    HFXY

  4. ((d))

    HXFY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HXYF

43

In a certain code language,

'A + B' means ‘A is the sister of B’,

'A – B' means ‘A is the brother of B’,

'A × B' means ‘A is the wife of B’ and

'A ÷ B' means ‘ A is the father of B’.

How is P related to T if ‘P + Q × R − S ÷ T’?

  1. ((a))

    Father's brother's wife's sister

  2. ((b))

    Mother's brother's wife's mother 

  3. ((c))

    Mother's brother's wife's sister

  4. ((d))

    Father's brother's wife's mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father's brother's wife's sister

44

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

215 ? 221 223 227 229

  1. ((a))

    217

  2. ((b))

    218

  3. ((c))

    219

  4. ((d))

    216

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

217

45

Seven friends C, D, E, P, Q, R and S are sitting in a straight line facing north. Only three people sits to the right of D. Only one person sits to the left of Q. C sits immediately to the right of S. Only four people sit between C and Q. P sits some place to the left of R but some place to the right of E. How many people sit between E and R?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

46

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))

    QVA

  2. ((b))

    XCH

  3. ((c))

    MPW

  4. ((d))

    FKP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QVA

47

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 56183472, what will be difference between the highest and lowest digits in the number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

48

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

ED_C J_FH _NKM TS_R Y_UW

  1. ((a))

    AGOPX

  2. ((b))

    AILPX

  3. ((c))

    AIOPX

  4. ((d))

    AIOPV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AGOPX

49

The unit digit of a three-digit number is two less than the tens digit, and the hundreds digit is three more than the tens digit. What number is it if the total of the digits is 16?

  1. ((a))

    358

  2. ((b))

    574

  3. ((c))

    673

  4. ((d))

    853

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

358

50

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

(Left) & ^ 7 \ % 8 < 1 $ + \ 6 % > > 6 / * # & & (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

51

In a certain code language,

A + B means ‘A is the son of B’,

A – B means ‘A is the sister of B’,

A x B means ‘A is the father of B’,

A ÷ B means ‘A is the mother of B’.

Based on the above, how is P related to T if ‘P x Q ÷ R – S + T’?

  1. ((a))

    Father’s father

  2. ((b))

    Mother’s father

  3. ((c))

    Father’s brother

  4. ((d))

    Wife’s father 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father’s father

52

ROPE is related to TSRI in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, NEST is related to PIUX. To which of the following is FAIL related, following the same logic? 

  1. ((a))

    JCMN

  2. ((b))

    HWKH

  3. ((c))

    HEKP

  4. ((d))

    DEHP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JCMN

53

Mr. Tqr starts from Point A and drives 23 km towards North. He then takes a right turn, drives 7 km, turns right and drives 9 km. He then takes a left turn, drives 13 km, turns right and drives 22 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 24 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 8 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))

    8 km to the North

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the East

  3. ((c))

    4 km to the West

  4. ((d))

    8 km to the South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 km to the North

54

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:

Some clocks are frames.

Some frames are paintings.

Conclusions:

(I) Some clocks are paintings.

(II) All paintings are frames.

  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. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

55

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

201 202 204 207 211 ?

  1. ((a))

    217

  2. ((b))

    216

  3. ((c))

    218

  4. ((d))

    215

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

217

56

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

(Left) # 2 $ + / + 4 9 @ # > > > @ 9 8 # $ @ ^ 9 (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

57

K, L, M, N, O, and P are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. K sits to the immediate right of N. M sits third to the right of K. Only P sits between K and O. What is the position of L with respect to K?

  1. ((a))

    Second to the left 

  2. ((b))

    Immediate left

  3. ((c))

    Third to the right 

  4. ((d))

    Second to the right

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Second to the left 

58

Each of C, O, M, I, N, G and S has an exam on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. G has exam on the first day of the week. Only five people have exam after S. Only three people have exam between C and M. Only three people have exam between I and S. O has exam on some day before M and on some day after N. How many people have exam before C? 

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

59

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

XGM GPV PYE YHN ?

  1. ((a))

    HQW

  2. ((b))

    HYU

  3. ((c))

    HQI

  4. ((d))

    HWQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HQW

60

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying 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.)

(60, 5, 12)

(72, 8, 9)

  1. ((a))

    36, 9, 3

  2. ((b))

    56, 7, 8

  3. ((c))

    46, 8, 6

  4. ((d))

    24, 5, 6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36, 9, 3

61

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the letter-cluster that does NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their positions in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    PZJ

  2. ((b))

    OYI

  3. ((c))

    ISC

  4. ((d))

    LEO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PZJ

62

In a certain code language, ‘ETYJ’ is coded as ‘5970’ and ‘JEFT’ is coded as ‘0857’. What is the code for ‘F’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    0

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0

63

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

ONE QPF SRG UTH ?

  1. ((a))

    WVJ

  2. ((b))

    WWI

  3. ((c))

    WXI

  4. ((d))

    WVI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

WVJ

64

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 poems are songs.

All songs are essays.

Conclusions:

(I) Some poems are essays.

(II) All poems are essays.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows.

65

Gimmy ranked 8th from the bottom and 9th from the top in his class. How many students are there in his class? 

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

66

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

911 912 914 917 921 ?

  1. ((a))

    924

  2. ((b))

    925

  3. ((c))

    927

  4. ((d))

    926

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

924

67

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

68

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

XVR : ZZU

PQV : RUY

  1. ((a))

    UTL : WXN

  2. ((b))

    NNT : PRX

  3. ((c))

    QUS : SXW

  4. ((d))

    VRQ : XVT 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UTL : WXN

69

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight line facing north. Only two people are sitting to the left of F. A is sitting to the immediate right of F. E is sitting second to the right of A. B is sitting to the immediate right of E. C is sitting at the left end of the line. G is not an immediate neighbour of F. Who is sitting between C and F?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    E

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Answer: ((a))

D

70

Each of the digits in the number 6847521 is arranged in the ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Which of the following states is the leading producer of jute in India?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

72

The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of which of the following Constitutional bodies?

  1. ((a))

    Election Commission of India

  2. ((b))

    Comptroller and Auditor General 

  3. ((c))

    Union Public Service Commission

  4. ((d))

    Inter-State Council

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Election Commission of India

73

Which of the following is a characteristic of rural settlements in India?

  1. ((a))

    Economic activities are mainly based on tertiary sector

  2. ((b))

    Limited access to infrastructure

  3. ((c))

    High population density

  4. ((d))

    High-rise buildings

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Economic activities are mainly based on tertiary sector

74

In 2024, which Indian IT company announced the establishment of a new AI-Cloud lab in Singapore to advance innovations in artificial intelligence and cloud computing?

  1. ((a))

    Wipro

  2. ((b))

    TCS

  3. ((c))

    HCL Tech

  4. ((d))

    Infosys 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wipro

75

Which radiation is emitted when a stream of accelerating electrons strikes a metal target?

  1. ((a))

    γ-ray 

  2. ((b))

    Cathode ray 

  3. ((c))

    X-ray

  4. ((d))

    α-ray

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

γ-ray 

76

In the Community Development Programme by the Government of India, __________ were identified as the development unit and an infrastructure of technical and administrative staff provided to implement development programmes in different sectors.

  1. ((a))

    individuals

  2. ((b))

    a block of villages 

  3. ((c))

    districts

  4. ((d))

    villages

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

individuals

77

What was a major criticism of the agricultural strategy adopted during India’s “Green Revolution”? 

  1. ((a))

    It solved micronutrient deficiencies among the poor

  2. ((b))

    It primarily benefited large landowners, increasing economic disparities

  3. ((c))

    It focused on non-irrigated regions

  4. ((d))

    It benefited all farmers equally

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It solved micronutrient deficiencies among the poor

78

Where did the sepoys go after their mutiny in Meerut?

  1. ((a))

    Lucknow

  2. ((b))

    Delhi 

  3. ((c))

    Bareilly

  4. ((d))

    Kanpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lucknow

79

Who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Union Territory of Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    The Lieutenant Governor

  2. ((b))

    The Chief Minister

  3. ((c))

    The Prime Minister

  4. ((d))

    The President of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Lieutenant Governor

80

Athletes of which of the following disciplines were inducted into the Khelo India Scheme in India in October 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Cricket

  2. ((b))

    Judo

  3. ((c))

    Wrestling

  4. ((d))

    Boxing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cricket

81

The government extended 'Samarth' (Capacity Building Scheme in Textile Sector) by _____ in October 2024. 

  1. ((a))

    two years

  2. ((b))

    three years

  3. ((c))

    six years

  4. ((d))

    five years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

two years

82

What are the names of the three supercomputers developed under the National Supercomputing Mission, and inaugurated by PM Modi, in September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    PARAM Pravega

  2. ((b))

     PARAM Ananta 

  3. ((c))

    PARAM Rudra 

  4. ((d))

    PARAM Shivay

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PARAM Pravega

83

Where was the Battle of Chinhat in 1857 fought?

  1. ((a))

    Near Rawalpindi

  2. ((b))

    Near Kolkata

  3. ((c))

    Near Satara

  4. ((d))

    Near Lucknow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Near Rawalpindi

84

What event in April 2024 highlighted the deficiencies in Kotak Mahindra Bank's IT infrastructure?

  1. ((a))

    A decline in customer deposits

  2. ((b))

    A service disruption in the bank's Core Banking System

  3. ((c))

    A failure to meet loan disbursement targets

  4. ((d))

    A security breach of customer data

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A decline in customer deposits

85

Harmonium is a ___________ instrument made of wood, metal, brass and cloth.

  1. ((a))

    wind

  2. ((b))

    string

  3. ((c))

    electronic 

  4. ((d))

    percussion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

wind

86

By how much did ICICI Bank’s net profit rise in Q3 2024 compared to the previous year?

  1. ((a))

    22%

  2. ((b))

    23.6 %

  3. ((c))

    18%

  4. ((d))

    26%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22%

87

Which of the following statements best describes isomerism in chemistry?

  1. ((a))

    The occurrence of compounds with the same molecular formula but different chemical properties

  2. ((b))

    The formation of compounds with identical chemical properties but different chemical formulas

  3. ((c))

    The process by which a compound changes its state of matter

  4. ((d))

    The phenomenon where different elements have the same number of protons

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The occurrence of compounds with the same molecular formula but different chemical properties

88

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced in Rajya Sabha in August 2024 expands definition of mineral oils to include which of the following? 

  1. ((a))

    Petroleum and natural gas

  2. ((b))

    Crude oil and diesel

  3. ((c))

    Biofuels and ethanol 

  4. ((d))

    Coal and lignite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Petroleum and natural gas

89

On 7 October 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Axis Bank have partnered for a loan of how many million to promote green and blue finance in India?

  1. ((a))

    $1200 million

  2. ((b))

    $500 million 

  3. ((c))

    $300 million

  4. ((d))

    $700 million

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Answer: ((a))

$1200 million

90

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of Vedic Brahamans?

I. Aitareya Brahmana was associated with Rigveda.

II. Panchavimsha Brahmana was associated with Samveda.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II 

  4. ((d))

    Only I

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Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

91

What was the main focus of the first Five-Year Plan?

  1. ((a))

    Agricultural development

  2. ((b))

    Industrial development 

  3. ((c))

    Green revolution 

  4. ((d))

    Infrastructure development 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agricultural development

92

The 36th Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution, 1975, incorporated which of the following as a part of India?

  1. ((a))

    Goa

  2. ((b))

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Puducherry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Goa

93

The fertile alluvial soils of the Great Indian Plains are mostly suited for the cultivation of:

  1. ((a))

    coffee and tea

  2. ((b))

    pulses and oilseeds

  3. ((c))

    cotton and tobacco

  4. ((d))

    rice and wheat 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

coffee and tea

94

Padma Shri (2019) Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry is a renowned lyricist from _____.

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Telangana 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

95

What was India’s per capita GDP for 2023-24, as reported by the National Statistical Office?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,80,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,50,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹2,11,725

  4. ((d))

    ₹3,00,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,80,000

96

In August 2024, the bilateral air exercise 'Udara Shakti 2024' was conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of which country?

  1. ((a))

    France 

  2. ((b))

    Japan

  3. ((c))

    Canada

  4. ((d))

     Malaysia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

France 

97

From which site of the Indus Valley Civilisation was the ‘Dancing Girl’, a bronze figurine, found?

  1. ((a))

    Mohenjo-daro 

  2. ((b))

    Rakhigarhi

  3. ((c))

    Lothal

  4. ((d))

    Harappa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mohenjo-daro 

98

Who was the official democratic candidate for the US presidential elections, 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Donald Trump

  2. ((b))

    Kamala Harris 

  3. ((c))

    Joe Biden

  4. ((d))

    Hillary Clinton 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Donald Trump

99

Which of the following literary works of Sangam period has been considered as a collection of the oldest surviving Tamil Poetry? 

  1. ((a))

    Patinenmelkanakku 

  2. ((b))

    Ettuthokai 

  3. ((c))

    Pattuppattu

  4. ((d))

    Manimekhlai 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Patinenmelkanakku 

100

What is the expected trend in credit growth for Banks and NBFCs in FY25, according to the ICRA report released on 24 October 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    A sharp increase 

  2. ((b))

    A sharp decline

  3. ((c))

    A steady slowdown 

  4. ((d))

    No change

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Answer: ((a))

A sharp increase 

101

During which Five-Year Plan did the focus shift towards industrialisation rather than agriculture?

  1. ((a))

    Fifth Five-Year Plan

  2. ((b))

    Third Five-Year Plan

  3. ((c))

    First Five-Year Plan

  4. ((d))

    Second Five-Year Plan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fifth Five-Year Plan

102

With reference to the climate of India, the ‘Mango Showers’ phenomenon is associated with which states of India?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal and Odisha 

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra and Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Bihar and Jharkhand 

  4. ((d))

    Kerala and Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal and Odisha 

103

Oxygen is an essential element for all life forms on Earth. Its atomic number is:

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

104

Published in January 2024, the book ‘Ek Samandar, Mere Andar’ was written by __________, who also worked as the Deputy CEO at Brahmos Aerospace.

  1. ((a))

    Chandrabhan 'Rahi'

  2. ((b))

    Sanjeev Kumar Joshi

  3. ((c))

    Ashok K Banker

  4. ((d))

    Atul Dinkar Rane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandrabhan 'Rahi'

105

According to the Indian Constitution, who can remove the members of the State Public Service Commission?

  1. ((a))

    The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission 

  2. ((b))

    The President of India

  3. ((c))

    The Chief Minister of the concerned state

  4. ((d))

    The Governor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission 

106

Which of the following options is true about the Nyayadhikari appointed to Gram Nyayalayas?

  1. ((a))

    The Nyayadhikari must be a judicial officer with the same salary and powers as a First Class Magistrate

  2. ((b))

    The Nyayadhikari can be appointed from any field, including administrative services.

  3. ((c))

    The Nyayadhikari is appointed only from retired government officers. 

  4. ((d))

    The Nyayadhikari is only responsible for administrative functions, not judicial work. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Nyayadhikari must be a judicial officer with the same salary and powers as a First Class Magistrate

107

The combination of alleles at specific gene locations on an organism's chromosomes, representing its genetic constitution, is known as ______. 

  1. ((a))

    genotype

  2. ((b))

    DNA

  3. ((c))

    double helix

  4. ((d))

    phenotype

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

genotype

108

Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent course changes?

  1. ((a))

    River Ghaghara

  2. ((b))

    River Kosi

  3. ((c))

    River Yamuna

  4. ((d))

    River Ganga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

River Ghaghara

109

In which year was the 42nd Amendment in the Indian Constitution passed?

  1. ((a))

    1980

  2. ((b))

    1974

  3. ((c))

    1976

  4. ((d))

    1978

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1980

110

To increase the force between two charges from 25 N to 100 N, one should:

  1. ((a))

    increase the distance between the charges fourfold

  2. ((b))

    reduce the distance between the charges by half

  3. ((c))

    reduce the distance between the charges by one-fourth

  4. ((d))

    increase the distance between the charges twofold

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

increase the distance between the charges fourfold

111

What is the minimum required experience as an advocate or pleader for a person to be eligible for appointment as a district judge?

  1. ((a))

    Ten Years

  2. ((b))

    Seven Years 

  3. ((c))

    Three Years 

  4. ((d))

    Five Years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ten Years

112

Which of the following languages was/were used in proclamations calling people to join the 1857 Revolt?

  1. ((a))

    English

  2. ((b))

    Sanskrit

  3. ((c))

    Hindi, Urdu and Persian

  4. ((d))

    Arabic and Hindi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

English

113

The Moderate leaders demanded simultaneous ICS examinations in __________________. 

  1. ((a))

    India and Canada

  2. ((b))

    India and England

  3. ((c))

    India and Australia

  4. ((d))

    India and United States of America

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India and Canada

114

Spain won its ______ UEFA European Championships title in history as it beat England 2-1 in the Euro Cup 2024 final on 15 July 2024. 

  1. ((a))

    third

  2. ((b))

    fourth

  3. ((c))

    second

  4. ((d))

    fifth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

third

115

Infrastructure primarily refers to which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Facilities and systems necessary for economic activities

  2. ((b))

    Cultural events

  3. ((c))

    Educational degrees

  4. ((d))

    Only government buildings

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Facilities and systems necessary for economic activities

116

The Great Indian Plains are primarily formed by which river system?

  1. ((a))

    Kaveri-Periyar

  2. ((b))

    Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputra

  3. ((c))

    Mahanadi-Narmada-Tapi

  4. ((d))

    Krishna-Godavar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kaveri-Periyar

117

What was a significant limitation of the Indian financial system before the enactment of the Banking Companies Act, of 1949?

  1. ((a))

    There was no comprehensive statutory regulation for commercial banks in India.

  2. ((b))

    The Companies Act of 1913 required high cash reserves for banks, limiting their growth.

  3. ((c))

    The Reserve Bank of India did not have the authority to control monetary policy. 

  4. ((d))

    Cooperative banks were banned in rural areas until the late 20th century. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

There was no comprehensive statutory regulation for commercial banks in India.

118

Which of the following is a recognised tribe of the state of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. ((a))

    Birhore

  2. ((b))

    Gaddi

  3. ((c))

    Chenchu

  4. ((d))

    Bhil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Birhore

119

Who was the painter of the 1859 painting 'Relief of Lucknow'?

  1. ((a))

    Thomas Jones Barker

  2. ((b))

    Joseph Noel Paton

  3. ((c))

    Colin Campbell

  4. ((d))

    James Outram Park

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thomas Jones Barker

120

In which of the following years, was the founder of Sikhism, Sri Guru Nanak Dev, born?

  1. ((a))

    1469

  2. ((b))

    1576

  3. ((c))

    1532

  4. ((d))

    1425

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1469

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