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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 11 Mar, 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

An Uber cab covers a distance of 384 km in 16 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    22

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Answer: ((a))

24

2

The value of

144+0.0324−9=\sqrt{144} + \sqrt{0.0324} - \sqrt{9} =

  1. ((a))

    9.18

  2. ((b))

    4.77

  3. ((c))

    5.23

  4. ((d))

    15.32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9.18

3

Mamta invested a certain amount for compound interest at 10% per annum (compounded half yearly) for 2 years. If the interest obtained by Mamta is ₹1,034.43, then find the total amount invested by her.

  1. ((a))

    ₹4,800

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,400

  3. ((c))

    ₹4,600

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹4,800

4

If the ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and their LCM is 72, then the sum of the two numbers is:

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    42

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

5

The average of first 143 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    144.5

  2. ((b))

    145

  3. ((c))

    144

  4. ((d))

    143.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

144.5

6

Find the ratio in which rice at ₹36.75 per kg should be mixed with rice at ₹42.25 per kg to produce a mixture worth ₹40.50.

  1. ((a))

    15 : 7

  2. ((b))

    7 : 15

  3. ((c))

    147 : 169

  4. ((d))

    169 : 147

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 : 7

7

The ages of Nishi and Vineet are in the ratio of 5 : 8 respectively. After 9 years the ratio of their ages will be 2 : 3. What is the difference in their present ages (in years)?

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

8

What is the total surface area (correct to two places of decimals) of right circular cone with height of 8m and base radius 4m? (Use π = 22/7 and √5 = 2.34).

  1. ((a))

    167.95 m2

  2. ((b))

    173.25 m2

  3. ((c))

    178.48 m2

  4. ((d))

    182.36 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

167.95 m2

9

How many seconds will a boy take to run one complete round around a square field of side 18 metres, if he runs at a speed of 6 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    43.2

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

10

A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 8 days, 16 days and 24 days, respectively. If they work together, how many days will it take to complete a task that is eleven times the original work?

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    46

  3. ((c))

    42

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

11

Firoz and Gangadhar can complete a certain piece of work in 18 and 11 days, respectively. They started to work together, and after 5 days, Gangadhar left. In how many days will Firoz complete the remaining work?

  1. ((a))

    956199\frac{956}{199}

  2. ((b))

    ​​954198​​\frac{954}{198}

  3. ((c))

    ​​957198​​\frac{957}{198}

  4. ((d))

    ​​953200​​\frac{953}{200}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

956199\frac{956}{199}

12

A number when increased by 50%', gives 2400. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    1600

  2. ((b))

    4800

  3. ((c))

    800

  4. ((d))

    3200

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1600

13

Find the largest possible value of n, for which a 6-digit number 34159n is divisible by 6.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

14

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹3840 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 1 year?

  1. ((a))

    160

  2. ((b))

    320

  3. ((c))

    1280

  4. ((d))

    640

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

160

15

A person buys a bicycle for ₹12,000 and sells it for ₹10,500. Find the percentage loss.

  1. ((a))

    16.5%

  2. ((b))

    14.5%

  3. ((c))

    12%

  4. ((d))

    12.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16.5%

16

To make a profit of 27%, the selling price of a an item is ₹381. The cost price of the item is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹354

  2. ((b))

    ₹300

  3. ((c))

    ₹327

  4. ((d))

    313

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹354

17

Pipes A and B can fill an empty cistern in 78 minutes and 24 minutes, respectively. Both Pipe A and Pipe B are opened together. After how much time should Pipe A be turned off so that the empty cistern is completely filled in a total of 20 minutes?

  1. ((a))

    25 min

  2. ((b))

    13 min

  3. ((c))

    16 min

  4. ((d))

    10 min

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 min

18

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

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    27

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

19

Find the value of 5.84 × 2.05 − 3.64 × 1.45 − 2.05 × 3.54 + 8.76 × 2.05 − 12.375 + 6.98.

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

20

The simplified value of 0.25+0.254−380.25 + \frac{0.25}{4} - \frac{3}{8} is ____.

  1. ((a))

    −18-\frac{1}{8}

  2. ((b))

    −116-\frac{1}{16}

  3. ((c))

    116\frac{1}{16}

  4. ((d))

    18\frac{1}{8}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−18-\frac{1}{8}

21

Train A leaves station M at 7:45 AM and reaches station N at 2:45 PM on the same day. Train B leaves station N at 9:45 AM and reaches station M at 2:45 PM on the same day. Find the time when Trains A and B meet.

  1. ((a))

    11:50 AM

  2. ((b))

    2:50 AM

  3. ((c))

    9:21 PM

  4. ((d))

    9:49 AM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11:50 AM

22

Lata buys a second-hand scooty for ₹30,000. The value of the scooty depreciates at the rate of x% yearly. If the scooty was sold at a price of ₹20,667 after 2 years, then what is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    19

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

23

The volume (in cm3) of a wire of diameter 14 cm and length 30 m is: take π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

    462000

  2. ((b))

    462400

  3. ((c))

    462700

  4. ((d))

    461800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

462000

24

The cost price (including making charges) of a necklace is ₹2,50,000, and Amit wants to make 15% profit by selling it. At the time of the sale, he declares a discount of 5% on the making charges of the necklace. If making charges are ₹20,000, what is the marked price of the necklace?

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,88,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,77,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹2,87,500

  4. ((d))

    ₹2,97,500

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,88,500

25

An electronic gadget is marked at ₹12,000. A store offers a 15% discount. Additionally, there is a seasonal discount of 5% on the discounted price. What is the final selling price of the gadget?

  1. ((a))

    ₹10,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹9,840

  3. ((c))

    ₹9,690

  4. ((d))

    ₹9,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹10,000

26

The monthly incomes of two friends Nirmal and Rakesh, are in the ratio 5 : 7 respectively and each of them saves ₹84000 every month. If the ratio of their monthly expenditure is 2 : 4, find the monthly income of Nirmal(in ₹).

  1. ((a))

    139000

  2. ((b))

    196000

  3. ((c))

    140000

  4. ((d))

    141000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

139000

27

A car travels 187 km in the first hour and 77 km in the second hour. What is the average speed (in km/h) of the car for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    139

  2. ((b))

    133

  3. ((c))

    134

  4. ((d))

    132

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

139

28

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹64 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹22 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹70.8 per kg, there is a profit of 20%?

  1. ((a))

    37 : 5

  2. ((b))

    36 : 3

  3. ((c))

    35 : 6

  4. ((d))

    38 : 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37 : 5

29

A rectangular park which is 105 m long and 75 m wide has a grassy walking path 2.5 m wide all around it on the inside. Find the cost of trimming the grass path at ₹18 per sq.m.

  1. ((a))

    ₹7,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹7,875

  3. ((c))

    ₹15,750

  4. ((d))

    ₹18,250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹7,000

30

The number of students in a school increases every year by 5%. If the number of the students in 2023 is 5,670, what was the number of students in 2022?

  1. ((a))

    5,400

  2. ((b))

    5,230

  3. ((c))

    5,330

  4. ((d))

    5,430

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5,400

31

If 63 , 21 , 54 , and y are in proportion, then the value of y is:

  1. ((a))

    21

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21

32

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 78 and the third number is 125. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    204

  2. ((b))

    188

  3. ((c))

    203

  4. ((d))

    187

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

204

33

The HCF of x1.5x^{1.5}  x y2.5y^{2.5} and y3.5y^{3.5} x x2.5x^{2.5} is _________.

  1. ((a))

    x2×y2×x×yx^2 \times y^2 \times \sqrt{x \times y}

  2. ((b))

    x×y×x×yx \times y \times \sqrt{x \times y}

  3. ((c))

    x2×y×x×yx^2 \times y \times \sqrt{x \times y}

  4. ((d))

    x×y2×x×yx \times y^2 \times \sqrt{x\times y}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

x2×y2×x×yx^2 \times y^2 \times \sqrt{x \times y}

34

Find the value of (14)−2+(19)−2+(13)−2\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^{-2} + \left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{-2} + \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{-2}

  1. ((a))

    108

  2. ((b))

    103

  3. ((c))

    106

  4. ((d))

    116

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108

35

The sum of 10 numbers is 300. Find their average.

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    31

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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))

    Wife's mother's brother

  2. ((b))

    Wife's father's father

  3. ((c))

    Wife's mother's father

  4. ((d))

    Wife's father's brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's mother's brother

37

Each vowel in the word ACQUIRE is changed to the letter immediately following it in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the letter immediately preceding it in the English alphabetical order. Which of the following letters will appear exactly twice in the group of letters thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    Q

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    J

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Q

38

RFBU is related to YYIN in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TDDS is related to AWKL. To which of the given options is OIYX related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    VBFQ

  2. ((b))

    VQFB

  3. ((c))

    VQBF

  4. ((d))

    VFQB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VBFQ

39

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

FAT is related to IDW in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, HBP is related to KES. To which of the following is ISM related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    LVP

  2. ((b))

    MUP

  3. ((c))

    MUQ

  4. ((d))

    LVQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LVP

41

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?

49 A 7 D 6 C 36 B 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    144

  2. ((b))

    145

  3. ((c))

    146

  4. ((d))

    140

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

144

42

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

26 37 50 65 82 ?

  1. ((a))

    101

  2. ((b))

    110

  3. ((c))

    118

  4. ((d))

    94

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

101

43

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

1341, 1344, 675, ?, 60, 15

  1. ((a))

    218

  2. ((b))

    228

  3. ((c))

    138

  4. ((d))

    198

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

218

44

If + means −, − means ×, × means ÷ and ÷ means +, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

16 − 7 ÷ 3 + 25 × 5 = ?

  1. ((a))

    102

  2. ((b))

    110

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

102

45

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 475126, what will be the difference between the highest and lowest digits in the number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

46

Sharon starts from Point A and drives 9 km towards west. He then takes a left turn, drives 9 km, turns left and drives 12 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 14 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 3 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified)

  1. ((a))

    2 km to the south

  2. ((b))

    5 km to the south

  3. ((c))

    3 km to the south

  4. ((d))

    4 km to the south

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 km to the south

47

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

AXB HEI OLP VSW ?

  1. ((a))

    CDZ

  2. ((b))

    CZD

  3. ((c))

    CRD

  4. ((d))

    CDR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CDZ

48

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:

No pen is a box.

No box is a crayon.

Conclusions:

(I): No pen is a crayon.

(II): Some boxes are pens.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

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))

    QLS

  2. ((b))

    TOU

  3. ((c))

    KFM

  4. ((d))

    NIP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QLS

50

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

PDM NFJ LHG JJD ?

  1. ((a))

    HKA

  2. ((b))

    GKZ

  3. ((c))

    GKA

  4. ((d))

    HLA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HKA

51

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

52

In the following triads, each group of letters is related to the subsequent one following a certain logic. Select from the given options, the one which follows the same logic.

MONK - OMNK - KNOM

KEAN - EKAN - NAEK

  1. ((a))

    RAIN - RIAN - NIAR

  2. ((b))

    RICE - IRCE - ECIR

  3. ((c))

    NEAL - ENAL - LEAN

  4. ((d))

    MOLE - OMLE - OLEM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RAIN - RIAN - NIAR

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:

All crows are tickets.

Some tickets are dolphins.

All magpies are tickets.

Conclusions:

(I) Some magpies are crows.

(II) Some crows are dolphins.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows.

54

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))

    MN - QR

  2. ((b))

    BC - GH

  3. ((c))

    FG - JK

  4. ((d))

    ST - WX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MN - QR

55

Seven boxes A, B, C, D, L, M and N are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. L is kept second from the bottom. Only three boxes are kept between L and M. D is kept at one of the positions below L. Only B is kept between M and N. A is kept at one of the positions above M. How many boxes are kept between M and D?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

56

Seven persons Sapna, Radhika, Natasha, Doli, Leena, Sonia, and Surekha are sitting on a circular table facing the centre. Radhika is sitting immediately to the right of Natasha. Sapna is the only person sitting between Surekha and Radhika, when counted from the left of Surekha. There is exactly one person sitting between Leena and Surekha, when counted from the left of Leena. Leena is sitting second to the left of Natasha. Doli comes at number 4 when counted from the right of Sapna. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Doli?

  1. ((a))

    Radhika

  2. ((b))

    Leena

  3. ((c))

    Sonia

  4. ((d))

    Natasha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Radhika

57

In a certain code language, ‘LOSE’ is coded as ‘3278’ and ‘SEAL’ is coded as ‘7683’. What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

58

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

5 8 14 23 35 ?

  1. ((a))

    49

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    51

  4. ((d))

    52

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

59

Muna starts from Point A and drives 7 km towards the west. He then takes a left turn, drives 5 km, turns left and drives 10 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 12 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 3 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    8 km to the north

  2. ((b))

    5 km to the south

  3. ((c))

    7 km to the south

  4. ((d))

    10 km to the north

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 km to the north

60

Select the correct image of the given figure when the mirror is 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61

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 shoes are coats.

Some coats are belts.

Conclusions:

(I) All shoes are belts.

(II) Some coats are shoes.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

62

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

VKJ WIM XGP YES ?

  1. ((a))

    ZBV

  2. ((b))

    ZCV

  3. ((c))

    ABV

  4. ((d))

    ACV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZBV

63

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’,

A * B means ‘A is the father of B’.

Based on the above, how is T related to K if ‘T @ D * S $ W = K’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Husband

  4. ((d))

    Wife

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

64

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.)

(5, 10, 16)

(8, 13, 22)

  1. ((a))

    (9, 14, 24)

  2. ((b))

    (16, 11, 18)

  3. ((c))

    (20, 25, 104)

  4. ((d))

    (12, 17, 38)

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Answer: ((a))

(9, 14, 24)

65

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

(Left) 9 5 < ? * $ 1 \ 4 7 8 @ 4 # 7 & 6 > $ 2 * (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

One

66

Seven boxes R, O, C, K, E, T and S are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept below E. Only three boxes are kept between C and E. Only one box is kept between T and O. O is kept immediately above E. Only four boxes are kept between T and S. R is kept at some place above K. How many boxes are kept above R?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    One

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Answer: ((a))

Four

67

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre. A sits second to the left of F. E sits third to the left of A. D sits to the immediate right of B. G is not the immediate neighbour of E.

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

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    One

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Answer: ((a))

Four

68

In a certain code language, ‘FISH’ is coded as ‘8219’ and ‘SHIP’ is coded as ‘1852’. What is the code for ‘P’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

1

69

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

(Left) 246 317 209 349 294 (Right)

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    15

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Answer: ((a))

12

70

In a certain code language, ‘78&R’ is coded as ‘WQOZ’ and ‘R&67’ is coded as ‘MOZQ’. What is the code for ‘6’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    Z

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    O

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Answer: ((a))

Z

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

The sun and other stars are mostly composed of which of the following states of matter?

  1. ((a))

    Plasma

  2. ((b))

    Solid

  3. ((c))

    Liquid

  4. ((d))

    Gas

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Answer: ((a))

Plasma

72

Who made the first official demand for the partition of Bengal?

  1. ((a))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. ((b))

    AO Hume

  3. ((c))

    Lord Curzon

  4. ((d))

    Lord Dufferin

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Answer: ((a))

Lala Lajpat Rai

73

Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly?

  1. ((a))

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. ((c))

    Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. ((d))

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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Answer: ((a))

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

74

What was the net foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflow amount recorded in September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    US $6.6 billion

  2. ((b))

    US $7.9 billion

  3. ((c))

    US $5.9 billion

  4. ((d))

    US $9.6 billion

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Answer: ((a))

US $6.6 billion

75

Who allied with Annie Besant for the Home Rule Movement?

  1. ((a))

    Rajendra Prasad

  2. ((b))

    BR Ambedkar

  3. ((c))

    CR Das

  4. ((d))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Answer: ((a))

Rajendra Prasad

76

India ranks ____ in global ethanol production as per India-Biotech-Handbook-2024.

  1. ((a))

    sixth

  2. ((b))

    third

  3. ((c))

    second

  4. ((d))

    fourth

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Answer: ((a))

sixth

77

When was the first passenger train service in India started?

  1. ((a))

    1903

  2. ((b))

    1925

  3. ((c))

    1885

  4. ((d))

    1853

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Answer: ((a))

1903

78

The ESG disclosures under SEBI’s BRSR requirements are intended to improve compliance in which of the following areas?

  1. ((a))

    Environmental, Social and Governance standards

  2. ((b))

    Ethical, Social and Governance standards

  3. ((c))

    Ethical, Sustainable and Governance standards

  4. ((d))

    Environmental, Sustainable and Governance standards

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Answer: ((a))

Environmental, Social and Governance standards

79

In which of the following countries, was the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match held in June 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Philippines

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    England

  4. ((d))

    Nepal

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Answer: ((a))

Philippines

80

Idukki Hydroelectric Power Project is located in which state?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Telangana

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

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Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

81

Which of the following teams won the 2024 Copa America championship?

  1. ((a))

    Uruguay

  2. ((b))

    Brazil

  3. ((c))

    Chile

  4. ((d))

    Argentina

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Answer: ((a))

Uruguay

82

How many commodities are currently supported by the government’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) as given in Economic Survey 2024?

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

83

_______ launched digital prediabetes risk checker tool for early diagnosis in November 2024 in India.

  1. ((a))

    Metropolis Labs

  2. ((b))

    Redcliffe Labs

  3. ((c))

    Apollo Labs

  4. ((d))

    Glenmark Labs

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Answer: ((a))

Metropolis Labs

84

Nitrogen is an essential element in biochemistry. What is its atomic number?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    14

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Answer: ((a))

11

85

What is meant by a 'depleted economy,' as observed in India at the time of independence?

  1. ((a))

    An economy that relies heavily on agriculture with minimal industrial development

  2. ((b))

    An economy that has a surplus of physical assets but lacks skilled labour

  3. ((c))

    An economy with no provisions to replace physical assets that have deteriorated due to excessive use

  4. ((d))

    An economy with a high level of foreign debt and reliance on imports

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Answer: ((a))

An economy that relies heavily on agriculture with minimal industrial development

86

Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan, recipient of the first Vigyan Ratna Award in 2024, is related to which of the following fields?

  1. ((a))

    Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research

  2. ((b))

    Food Processing

  3. ((c))

    Atomic Energy

  4. ((d))

    Power Electronics

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Answer: ((a))

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research

87

The rights mentioned in Part III of the Indian Constitution are termed as _____.

  1. ((a))

    Economic Rights

  2. ((b))

    Legal Rights

  3. ((c))

    Fundamental Rights

  4. ((d))

    Foundational Rights

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Answer: ((a))

Economic Rights

88

In July 2024, the Weapon Systems School (WSS) was inaugurated in which city by Chief of the Air Staff?

  1. ((a))

    Pune

  2. ((b))

    Hyderabad

  3. ((c))

    Puri

  4. ((d))

    Chandigarh

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Answer: ((a))

Pune

89

Which of the following is the largest container port in India?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai Port

  2. ((b))

    Visakhapatnam Port

  3. ((c))

    Kandla Port

  4. ((d))

    Nhava Sheva Port

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mumbai Port

90

Who among the following was the leader of the Revolt of 1857 from Mathura?

  1. ((a))

    Maulvi Liyakat Ali

  2. ((b))

    Devi Singh

  3. ((c))

    Raja Pratap Singh

  4. ((d))

    Firoz Shah

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Answer: ((a))

Maulvi Liyakat Ali

91

Which of the following notes are used together in the early morning raga Lalit?

  1. ((a))

    G and G’

  2. ((b))

    P and P’

  3. ((c))

    M and M′

  4. ((d))

    N and N’

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Answer: ((a))

G and G’

92

In October 2024, India’s first village, related to which of the following, was inaugurated in Dehradun?

  1. ((a))

    Writers

  2. ((b))

    Pottery

  3. ((c))

    Dancers

  4. ((d))

    Defence personnel

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Answer: ((a))

Writers

93

Under which Act was the institution of Lok Adalat given statutory status in India?

  1. ((a))

    The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act of 1976

  2. ((b))

    Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

  3. ((c))

    Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

  4. ((d))

    Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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Answer: ((a))

The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act of 1976

94

Name the author who wrote the book 'Kavyadarsha'.

  1. ((a))

    Dandin

  2. ((b))

    Kundakunda

  3. ((c))

    Jaimini

  4. ((d))

    Badarayana

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Answer: ((a))

Dandin

95

The Luni River, flowing through the Thar Desert, eventually flows into:

  1. ((a))

    Bay of Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Palk Bay

  3. ((c))

    Arabian Sea

  4. ((d))

    Rann of Kutch

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Answer: ((a))

Bay of Bengal

96

In December 2024, the 52nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was held under which section of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934?

  1. ((a))

    Section 45ZB

  2. ((b))

    Section 45ZC

  3. ((c))

    Section 45ZL

  4. ((d))

    Section 45ZM

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Answer: ((a))

Section 45ZB

97

Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of 'Panchayat Raj' in India?

  1. ((a))

    44th Amendment

  2. ((b))

    61st Amendment

  3. ((c))

    74th Amendment

  4. ((d))

    73rd Amendment

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Answer: ((a))

44th Amendment

98

The First Five Year Plan in India primarily focused on which sector?

  1. ((a))

    Industry

  2. ((b))

    Education

  3. ((c))

    Transport

  4. ((d))

    Agriculture

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Answer: ((a))

Industry

99

In rural development, technology that can be added in development without displacing labour and at less expenditure is called _______.

  1. ((a))

    labour intensive technology

  2. ((b))

    capital intensive technology

  3. ((c))

    labour displacement technology

  4. ((d))

    capital displacement technology

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Answer: ((a))

labour intensive technology

100

The mole (mol) is used to measure which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Temperature of a substance

  2. ((b))

    Pressure of a gas

  3. ((c))

    Conductivity of a substance

  4. ((d))

    Amount of substance

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Answer: ((a))

Temperature of a substance

101

What is the jurisdiction of a District Judge when dealing with civil matters?

  1. ((a))

    They can only issue judgements without hearing arguments.

  2. ((b))

    They can only hear appeals from lower courts.

  3. ((c))

    They have original and appellate jurisdiction.

  4. ((d))

    They only deal with small claims and petty disputes.

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Answer: ((a))

They can only issue judgements without hearing arguments.

102

In the Vedic period, which of the following was considered the highest social class of society?

  1. ((a))

    Shudra

  2. ((b))

    Kshatriya

  3. ((c))

    Brahmin

  4. ((d))

    Vaishya

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Answer: ((a))

Shudra

103

To which part of the human body does cochlea belong?

  1. ((a))

    Eye

  2. ((b))

    Throat

  3. ((c))

    Nose

  4. ((d))

    Ear

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Answer: ((a))

Eye

104

How much FDI did India attract between April 2014 and June 2024?

  1. ((a))

    $1 trillion

  2. ((b))

    $689.88 billion

  3. ((c))

    $667.41 billion

  4. ((d))

    $500 billion

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Answer: ((a))

$1 trillion

105

The word 'vaishya' comes from which word in the Vedic period?

  1. ((a))

    Vigraha

  2. ((b))

    Vidaya

  3. ((c))

    Vish

  4. ((d))

    Vasnva

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Answer: ((a))

Vigraha

106

Gauri Diwakar is a famous _____ dancer.

  1. ((a))

    Manipuri

  2. ((b))

    Kathakali

  3. ((c))

    Odissi

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

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Answer: ((a))

Manipuri

107

Which physiographic division of India includes the Great Indian Plains?

  1. ((a))

    The Coastal Plains

  2. ((b))

    The Northern Plains

  3. ((c))

    The Peninsular Plateau

  4. ((d))

    The Northern Mountains

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Answer: ((a))

The Coastal Plains

108

Which of the following statements about Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    PILs can only be filed in the Supreme Court or High Courts in India.

  2. ((b))

    PILs are the same as Writ Petitions, as both are filed for individual interests.

  3. ((c))

    PIL is used to advance human rights and address issues of public concern.

  4. ((d))

    PIL can be filed by any individual or organisation for the general public's benefit.

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Answer: ((a))

PILs can only be filed in the Supreme Court or High Courts in India.

109

The Samhitas represent the ______ segment/part of each Veda, comprising a compilation of mantras.

  1. ((a))

    first 

  2. ((b))

    second

  3. ((c))

    fourth

  4. ((d))

    third

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Answer: ((a))

first 

110

In which type of forest is scrub vegetation typically found in India?

  1. ((a))

    Tropical Thorn forests

  2. ((b))

    Montane forests

  3. ((c))

    Littoral and Swamp forests

  4. ((d))

    Tropical Evergreen forests

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Answer: ((a))

Tropical Thorn forests

111

Which of the following are the main reasons for the excessive cold in north India during the winter season?

(1) Presence of moderating influence of sea

(2) Snowfall in the Himalayan ranges

(3) Coming of cold winds from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan

  1. ((a))

    Only 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Only 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 3

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Answer: ((a))

Only 2 and 3

112

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the unrest among Indian soldiers for the British before 1857?

  1. ((a))

    The annexation of Indian territories by the British

  2. ((b))

    British disregard for Indian customs

  3. ((c))

    Poor pay and bad conditions

  4. ((d))

    Support for the Mughal emperor

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Answer: ((a))

The annexation of Indian territories by the British

113

Which of the following Indian veteran actresses and dancers was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Sharmila Tagore

  2. ((b))

    Vyjayanthimala Bali

  3. ((c))

    Shabana Azmi

  4. ((d))

    Hema Malini

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Answer: ((a))

Sharmila Tagore

114

The Sagarmala programme is the flagship programme to promote port-led development in the country through harnessing India’s 7,500 km long coastline. 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways was approved by the Union cabinet in the year __________.

  1. ((a))

    2015

  2. ((b))

    2013

  3. ((c))

    2010

  4. ((d))

    2017

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2015

115

Which of the following Acts introduced the bicameral system of legislature in India?

  1. ((a))

    Simon Commission, 1927

  2. ((b))

    Government of India Act, 1935

  3. ((c))

    Indian Independence Act, 1947

  4. ((d))

    Government of India Act, 1919

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Answer: ((a))

Simon Commission, 1927

116

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

  1. ((a))

    Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

  2. ((b))

    Energy can be created and destroyed.

  3. ((c))

    Energy can be created from matter.

  4. ((d))

    Energy is lost in every energy transfer process.

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Answer: ((a))

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

117

What was the name of the high-altitude military exercise conducted by the Indian Army in Ladakh in August 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Parvat Prahaar

  2. ((b))

    Desert Strike

  3. ((c))

    HimVijay

  4. ((d))

    Yudh Abhyas

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Answer: ((a))

Parvat Prahaar

118

Which of the following organisations publish the Human Development Index?

  1. ((a))

    International Monetary Fund

  2. ((b))

    World Bank

  3. ((c))

    United Nations Development Programme

  4. ((d))

    World Health Organization

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

International Monetary Fund

119

Which leader(s) represented the Bengal group of Extremists?

  1. ((a))

    BG Tilak

  2. ((b))

    Dayananda Saraswati

  3. ((c))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. ((d))

    BC Pal and Aurobindo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BG Tilak

120

According to 2001 Census, ______________ of Indians live in about 7,89,201 villages.

  1. ((a))

    72.22%

  2. ((b))

    63.86%

  3. ((c))

    80.14%

  4. ((d))

    73.12%

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Answer: ((a))

72.22%

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