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An Uber cab covers a distance of 384 km in 16 hours. What is its speed in km/h?
24
14
27
22
Correct answer
24
The value of
\(\sqrt{144} + \sqrt{0.0324} - \sqrt{9} =\)
9.18
4.77
5.23
15.32
Correct answer
9.18
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.
₹4,800
₹4,400
₹4,600
₹4,200
Correct answer
₹4,800
If the ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and their LCM is 72, then the sum of the two numbers is:
36
24
18
42
Correct answer
36
The average of first 143 even numbers is
144.5
145
144
143.5
Correct answer
144.5
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.
15 : 7
7 : 15
147 : 169
169 : 147
Correct answer
15 : 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)?
27
24
13
7
Correct answer
27
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).
167.95 m2
173.25 m2
178.48 m2
182.36 m2
Correct answer
167.95 m2
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?
40
43.2
43
36
Correct answer
40
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?
48
46
42
44
Correct answer
48
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?
\(\frac{956}{199}\)
\(\frac{954}{198}\)
\(\frac{957}{198}\)
\(\frac{953}{200}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{956}{199}\)
A number when increased by 50%', gives 2400. The number is:
1600
4800
800
3200
Correct answer
1600
Find the largest possible value of n, for which a 6-digit number 34159n is divisible by 6.
2
8
6
4
Correct answer
2
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?
160
320
1280
640
Correct answer
160
A person buys a bicycle for ₹12,000 and sells it for ₹10,500. Find the percentage loss.
16.5%
14.5%
12%
12.5%
Correct answer
16.5%
To make a profit of 27%, the selling price of a an item is ₹381. The cost price of the item is:
₹354
₹300
₹327
313
Correct answer
₹354
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?
25 min
13 min
16 min
10 min
Correct answer
25 min
Evaluate: 41 - [36 - {48 ÷ 2 - (6 - 6 ÷ 2) ÷ 3}]
29
27
28
30
Correct answer
29
Find the value of 5.84 × 2.05 − 3.64 × 1.45 − 2.05 × 3.54 + 8.76 × 2.05 − 12.375 + 6.98.
12
15
21
19
Correct answer
12
The simplified value of \(0.25 + \frac{0.25}{4} - \frac{3}{8}\) is ____.
\(-\frac{1}{8}\)
\(-\frac{1}{16}\)
\(\frac{1}{16}\)
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
Correct answer
\(-\frac{1}{8}\)
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.
11:50 AM
2:50 AM
9:21 PM
9:49 AM
Correct answer
11:50 AM
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?
18
17
19
16
Correct answer
18
The volume (in cm3) of a wire of diameter 14 cm and length 30 m is: take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\)
462000
462400
462700
461800
Correct answer
462000
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?
₹2,88,500
₹2,77,500
₹2,87,500
₹2,97,500
Correct answer
₹2,88,500
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?
₹10,000
₹9,840
₹9,690
₹9,600
Correct answer
₹10,000
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 ₹).
139000
196000
140000
141000
Correct answer
139000
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?
139
133
134
132
Correct answer
139
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%?
37 : 5
36 : 3
35 : 6
38 : 3
Correct answer
37 : 5
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.
₹7,000
₹7,875
₹15,750
₹18,250
Correct answer
₹7,000
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?
5,400
5,230
5,330
5,430
Correct answer
5,400
If 63 , 21 , 54 , and y are in proportion, then the value of y is:
21
18
27
25
Correct answer
21
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?
204
188
203
187
Correct answer
204
The HCF of \(x^{1.5} \) x \(y^{2.5}\) and \(y^{3.5}\) x \(x^{2.5}\) is _________.
\(x^2 \times y^2 \times \sqrt{x \times y}\)
\(x \times y \times \sqrt{x \times y}\)
\(x^2 \times y \times \sqrt{x \times y}\)
\(x \times y^2 \times \sqrt{x\times y}\)
Correct answer
\(x^2 \times y^2 \times \sqrt{x \times y}\)
Find the value of \(\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^{-2} + \left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{-2} + \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{-2}\)
108
103
106
116
Correct answer
108
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’?
Wife's mother's brother
Wife's father's father
Wife's mother's father
Wife's father's brother
Correct answer
Wife's mother's brother
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?
Q
P
J
B
Correct answer
Q
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?
VBFQ
VQFB
VQBF
VFQB
Correct answer
VBFQ
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is
Correct answer
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?
LVP
MUP
MUQ
LVQ
Correct answer
LVP
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 = ?
144
145
146
140
Correct answer
144
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
26 37 50 65 82 ?
101
110
118
94
Correct answer
101
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
1341, 1344, 675, ?, 60, 15
218
228
138
198
Correct answer
218
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 = ?
102
110
112
100
Correct answer
102
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?
5
6
8
7
Correct answer
5
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)
2 km to the south
5 km to the south
3 km to the south
4 km to the south
Correct answer
2 km to the south
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
AXB HEI OLP VSW ?
CDZ
CZD
CRD
CDR
Correct answer
CDZ
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.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Correct answer
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
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.)
QLS
TOU
KFM
NIP
Correct answer
QLS
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
PDM NFJ LHG JJD ?
HKA
GKZ
GKA
HLA
Correct answer
HKA
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$?
Two
One
Three
Four
Correct answer
Two
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
RAIN - RIAN - NIAR
RICE - IRCE - ECIR
NEAL - ENAL - LEAN
MOLE - OMLE - OLEM
Correct answer
RAIN - RIAN - NIAR
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.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Correct answer
Only conclusion (I) follows.
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.)
MN - QR
BC - GH
FG - JK
ST - WX
Correct answer
MN - QR
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?
Four
Two
One
Three
Correct answer
Four
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?
Radhika
Leena
Sonia
Natasha
Correct answer
Radhika
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?
3
6
8
7
Correct answer
3
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
5 8 14 23 35 ?
49
50
51
52
Correct answer
49
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.)
8 km to the north
5 km to the south
7 km to the south
10 km to the north
Correct answer
8 km to the north
Select the correct image of the given figure when the mirror is
Correct answer
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.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Correct answer
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
VKJ WIM XGP YES ?
ZBV
ZCV
ABV
ACV
Correct answer
ZBV
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’?
Mother
Sister
Husband
Wife
Correct answer
Mother
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)
(9, 14, 24)
(16, 11, 18)
(20, 25, 104)
(12, 17, 38)
Correct answer
(9, 14, 24)
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?
One
None
Two
Three
Correct answer
One
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?
Four
Three
Two
One
Correct answer
Four
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?
Four
Three
Two
One
Correct answer
Four
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
2
8
5
Correct answer
1
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?
12
11
13
15
Correct answer
12
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?
Z
Q
M
O
Correct answer
Z
The sun and other stars are mostly composed of which of the following states of matter?
Plasma
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Correct answer
Plasma
Who made the first official demand for the partition of Bengal?
Lala Lajpat Rai
AO Hume
Lord Curzon
Lord Dufferin
Correct answer
Lala Lajpat Rai
Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Jawaharlal Nehru
Vallabhbhai Patel
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Correct answer
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
What was the net foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflow amount recorded in September 2024?
US $6.6 billion$
US $7.9 billion$
US $5.9 billion$
US $9.6 billion$
Correct answer
US $6.6 billion$
Who allied with Annie Besant for the Home Rule Movement?
Rajendra Prasad
BR Ambedkar
CR Das
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Correct answer
Rajendra Prasad
India ranks ____ in global ethanol production as per India-Biotech-Handbook-2024.
sixth
third
second
fourth
Correct answer
sixth
When was the first passenger train service in India started?
1903
1925
1885
1853
Correct answer
1903
The ESG disclosures under SEBI’s BRSR requirements are intended to improve compliance in which of the following areas?
Environmental, Social and Governance standards
Ethical, Social and Governance standards
Ethical, Sustainable and Governance standards
Environmental, Sustainable and Governance standards
Correct answer
Environmental, Social and Governance standards
In which of the following countries, was the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match held in June 2024?
Philippines
China
England
Nepal
Correct answer
Philippines
Idukki Hydroelectric Power Project is located in which state?
Karnataka
Telangana
Jharkhand
Kerala
Correct answer
Karnataka
Which of the following teams won the 2024 Copa America championship?
Uruguay
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Correct answer
Uruguay
How many commodities are currently supported by the government’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) as given in Economic Survey 2024?
23
18
20
25
Correct answer
23
_______ launched digital prediabetes risk checker tool for early diagnosis in November 2024 in India.
Metropolis Labs
Redcliffe Labs
Apollo Labs
Glenmark Labs
Correct answer
Metropolis Labs
Nitrogen is an essential element in biochemistry. What is its atomic number?
11
5
7
14
Correct answer
11
What is meant by a 'depleted economy,' as observed in India at the time of independence?
An economy that relies heavily on agriculture with minimal industrial development
An economy that has a surplus of physical assets but lacks skilled labour
An economy with no provisions to replace physical assets that have deteriorated due to excessive use
An economy with a high level of foreign debt and reliance on imports
Correct answer
An economy that relies heavily on agriculture with minimal industrial development
Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan, recipient of the first Vigyan Ratna Award in 2024, is related to which of the following fields?
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research
Food Processing
Atomic Energy
Power Electronics
Correct answer
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research
The rights mentioned in Part III of the Indian Constitution are termed as _____.
Economic Rights
Legal Rights
Fundamental Rights
Foundational Rights
Correct answer
Economic Rights
In July 2024, the Weapon Systems School (WSS) was inaugurated in which city by Chief of the Air Staff?
Pune
Hyderabad
Puri
Chandigarh
Correct answer
Pune
Which of the following is the largest container port in India?
Mumbai Port
Visakhapatnam Port
Kandla Port
Nhava Sheva Port
Correct answer
Mumbai Port
Who among the following was the leader of the Revolt of 1857 from Mathura?
Maulvi Liyakat Ali
Devi Singh
Raja Pratap Singh
Firoz Shah
Correct answer
Maulvi Liyakat Ali
Which of the following notes are used together in the early morning raga Lalit?
G and G’
P and P’
M and M′
N and N’
Correct answer
G and G’
In October 2024, India’s first village, related to which of the following, was inaugurated in Dehradun?
Writers
Pottery
Dancers
Defence personnel
Correct answer
Writers
Under which Act was the institution of Lok Adalat given statutory status in India?
The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act of 1976
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Correct answer
The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act of 1976
Name the author who wrote the book 'Kavyadarsha'.
Dandin
Kundakunda
Jaimini
Badarayana
Correct answer
Dandin
The Luni River, flowing through the Thar Desert, eventually flows into:
Bay of Bengal
Palk Bay
Arabian Sea
Rann of Kutch
Correct answer
Bay of Bengal
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?
Section 45ZB
Section 45ZC
Section 45ZL
Section 45ZM
Correct answer
Section 45ZB
Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of 'Panchayat Raj' in India?
44th Amendment
61st Amendment
74th Amendment
73rd Amendment
Correct answer
44th Amendment
The First Five Year Plan in India primarily focused on which sector?
Industry
Education
Transport
Agriculture
Correct answer
Industry
In rural development, technology that can be added in development without displacing labour and at less expenditure is called _______.
labour intensive technology
capital intensive technology
labour displacement technology
capital displacement technology
Correct answer
labour intensive technology
The mole (mol) is used to measure which of the following?
Temperature of a substance
Pressure of a gas
Conductivity of a substance
Amount of substance
Correct answer
Temperature of a substance
What is the jurisdiction of a District Judge when dealing with civil matters?
They can only issue judgements without hearing arguments.
They can only hear appeals from lower courts.
They have original and appellate jurisdiction.
They only deal with small claims and petty disputes.
Correct answer
They can only issue judgements without hearing arguments.
In the Vedic period, which of the following was considered the highest social class of society?
Shudra
Kshatriya
Brahmin
Vaishya
Correct answer
Shudra
To which part of the human body does cochlea belong?
Eye
Throat
Nose
Ear
Correct answer
Eye
How much FDI did India attract between April 2014 and June 2024?
$1 trillion$
$689.88 billion$
$667.41 billion$
$500 billion$
Correct answer
$1 trillion$
The word 'vaishya' comes from which word in the Vedic period?
Vigraha
Vidaya
Vish
Vasnva
Correct answer
Vigraha
Gauri Diwakar is a famous _____ dancer.
Manipuri
Kathakali
Odissi
Kathak
Correct answer
Manipuri
Which physiographic division of India includes the Great Indian Plains?
The Coastal Plains
The Northern Plains
The Peninsular Plateau
The Northern Mountains
Correct answer
The Coastal Plains
Which of the following statements about Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India is INCORRECT?
PILs can only be filed in the Supreme Court or High Courts in India.
PILs are the same as Writ Petitions, as both are filed for individual interests.
PIL is used to advance human rights and address issues of public concern.
PIL can be filed by any individual or organisation for the general public's benefit.
Correct answer
PILs can only be filed in the Supreme Court or High Courts in India.
The Samhitas represent the ______ segment/part of each Veda, comprising a compilation of mantras.
first
second
fourth
third
Correct answer
first
In which type of forest is scrub vegetation typically found in India?
Tropical Thorn forests
Montane forests
Littoral and Swamp forests
Tropical Evergreen forests
Correct answer
Tropical Thorn forests
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
Only 2 and 3
Only 1 and 3
Only 1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
Correct answer
Only 2 and 3
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the unrest among Indian soldiers for the British before 1857?
The annexation of Indian territories by the British
British disregard for Indian customs
Poor pay and bad conditions
Support for the Mughal emperor
Correct answer
The annexation of Indian territories by the British
Which of the following Indian veteran actresses and dancers was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2024?
Sharmila Tagore
Vyjayanthimala Bali
Shabana Azmi
Hema Malini
Correct answer
Sharmila Tagore
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 __________.
2015
2013
2010
2017
Correct answer
2015
Which of the following Acts introduced the bicameral system of legislature in India?
Simon Commission, 1927
Government of India Act, 1935
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Government of India Act, 1919
Correct answer
Simon Commission, 1927
What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
Energy can be created and destroyed.
Energy can be created from matter.
Energy is lost in every energy transfer process.
Correct answer
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
What was the name of the high-altitude military exercise conducted by the Indian Army in Ladakh in August 2024?
Parvat Prahaar
Desert Strike
HimVijay
Yudh Abhyas
Correct answer
Parvat Prahaar
Which of the following organisations publish the Human Development Index?
International Monetary Fund
World Bank
United Nations Development Programme
World Health Organization
Correct answer
International Monetary Fund
Which leader(s) represented the Bengal group of Extremists?
BG Tilak
Dayananda Saraswati
Lala Lajpat Rai
BC Pal and Aurobindo
Correct answer
BG Tilak
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