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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Mar, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

The perimeter of a square is 14 cm. If each side of the square is increased by × cm, its area increases by 120 cm2 . What is the value of ×?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

8

2

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 75 and the third number is 123. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    199

  2. ((b))

    198

  3. ((c))

    192

  4. ((d))

    191

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

199

3

A chair is listed at ₹600 and a discount of 8% is given. The selling price is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹584

  2. ((b))

    ₹600

  3. ((c))

    ₹592

  4. ((d))

    ₹552

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹584

4

The value of (156254)−32×(52)5÷(625)−34\left(\frac{15625}{4}\right)^{-\frac{3}{2}} \times \left(\frac{5}{2}\right)^{5} \div \sqrt[4]{(625)^ {-3}} is:

  1. ((a))

    120\frac{1}{20}

  2. ((b))

    122\frac{1}{22}

  3. ((c))

    129\frac{1}{29}

  4. ((d))

    126\frac{1}{26}

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Answer: ((a))

120\frac{1}{20}

5

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 78 and the third number is 118. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    198

  2. ((b))

    197

  3. ((c))

    191.5

  4. ((d))

    190.5

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Answer: ((a))

198

6

A bike goes 23 meters in a second. Find its speed in km/hr.

  1. ((a))

    82.8

  2. ((b))

    75.5

  3. ((c))

    80.3

  4. ((d))

    84.9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

82.8

7

The ratio of investments of two partners A and B is 7:9 and the ratio of their profits is 7:8. If A invested the money for 9 months, for how much time did B invested his money?

  1. ((a))

    9 months

  2. ((b))

    11 months

  3. ((c))

    10 months

  4. ((d))

    8 months

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 months

8

The sum of 10 numbers is 324. Find their average.

  1. ((a))

    33.4

  2. ((b))

    32.4

  3. ((c))

    30.4

  4. ((d))

    31.4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33.4

9

The amount that ₹4,375 computes in 2 years at annual compound interest, if the rates for the successive years be 8% and 12% per annum, respectively, is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹5,292

  2. ((b))

    ₹4,417

  3. ((c))

    ₹5,250

  4. ((d))

    ₹4,812

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹5,292

10

If the radius of the base of a right circular cylinder is decreased by 32% and its height is increased by 168%, then what is the percentage increase (closest integer) in its volume?

  1. ((a))

    24%

  2. ((b))

    6%

  3. ((c))

    23%

  4. ((d))

    46%

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Answer: ((a))

24%

11

The HCF of 36, 48 and 172 is _______.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

12

The average of first 116 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    117.5

  2. ((b))

    116.5

  3. ((c))

    118

  4. ((d))

    117

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Answer: ((a))

117.5

13

Two banks, A and B, offered loans at 3.5% and 6% per annum, respectively. Mukund borrowed an amount of ₹440000 from each bank. Find the positive difference between the amounts of simple interest paid to the two banks by Mukund after 4 years.

  1. ((a))

    44000

  2. ((b))

    43000

  3. ((c))

    45000

  4. ((d))

    45500

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Answer: ((a))

44000

14

The difference between a discount of 30% on ₹2,200 and two successive discounts of 25% and 5% on the same amount is:

  1. ((a))

    ₹26.5

  2. ((b))

    ₹25.5

  3. ((c))

    ₹28.5

  4. ((d))

    ₹27.5

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Answer: ((a))

₹26.5

15

A and B together can do a piece of work in 13 days and A alone can do it in 18 days. In how many days can B alone do it?

  1. ((a))

    461546\frac{1}{5} days

  2. ((b))

    464546\frac{4}{5} days

  3. ((c))

    462546\frac{2}{5} days

  4. ((d))

    463546\frac{3}{5} days

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Answer: ((a))

461546\frac{1}{5} days

16

Find the value of (15)−4+(19)−4+(12)−4\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^{-4} + \left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{-4} + \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{-4}

  1. ((a))

    7202

  2. ((b))

    7197

  3. ((c))

    7211

  4. ((d))

    7195

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Answer: ((a))

7202

17

What is the largest four-digit number which is exactly divisible by 92?

  1. ((a))

    9996

  2. ((b))

    9944

  3. ((c))

    9936

  4. ((d))

    9984

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Answer: ((a))

9996

18

Simplify 103 − 33 − 23 /102 + 102 × 35 ÷ 7.

  1. ((a))

    1427.92

  2. ((b))

    1472.29

  3. ((c))

    1472.92

  4. ((d))

    1427.29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1427.92

19

A person buys a toy for ₹70 and sells it for ₹91. What will be his gain percentage?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    50%

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Answer: ((a))

20%

20

Pipes A and B can fill an empty cistern in 13 minutes and 39 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 27 minutes?

  1. ((a))

    4 min

  2. ((b))

    10 min 

  3. ((c))

    5 min 

  4. ((d))

    7 min 

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Answer: ((a))

4 min

21

The HCF of 218−1 and 220−1 is _____.

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    65

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

22

A man rows down a river of length 24 km in 4 hours with the stream and returns in 8 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

  1. ((a))

    5.4 km/h

  2. ((b))

    9.4 km/h

  3. ((c))

    4.5 km/h

  4. ((d))

    6.3 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5.4 km/h

23

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹78 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹14 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹73.5 per kg, there is a profit of 47%?

  1. ((a))

    34 : 27

  2. ((b))

    36 : 28

  3. ((c))

    35 : 30

  4. ((d))

    37 : 26

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Answer: ((a))

34 : 27

24

6 men can complete a piece of work in 10 days while 3 women can do it in 14 days. In how many days can 7 women and 5 men complete it?

  1. ((a))

    4 days

  2. ((b))

    6 days

  3. ((c))

    7 days

  4. ((d))

    8 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 days

25

A car travels 243 km in the first hour and 225 km in the second hour. What is the average speed (in km/h) of the car for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    234

  2. ((b))

    240

  3. ((c))

    243

  4. ((d))

    238

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

234

26

A gift in the form of a cube, whose side measures 10 cm, has to be wrapped with gift paper, which costs ₹0.05 per cm2 . Find the cost of the gift wrap.

  1. ((a))

    ₹300

  2. ((b))

    ₹600

  3. ((c))

    ₹30

  4. ((d))

    ₹60

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Answer: ((a))

₹300

27

After 58 litres of petrol was poured into an empty storage tank, it was still 1% empty. How much petrol (in litres, rounded off to two decimal place) must be poured into the storage tank in order to fill it?

  1. ((a))

    58.59

  2. ((b))

    59.59

  3. ((c))

    57.59

  4. ((d))

    59

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58.59

28

A number when increased by 40 % gives 3780. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    5400

  2. ((b))

    8100

  3. ((c))

    2700

  4. ((d))

    1350

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5400

29

There are 2822 students in a school and the ratio of boys to girls in the school is 36 : 47, then find the number of boys in school.

  1. ((a))

    1218

  2. ((b))

    1224

  3. ((c))

    1226

  4. ((d))

    1207

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1218

30

An amount of ₹20,000 is invested at an annual interest rate of 10%, compounded annually. What will be the compound interest earned after 3 years?

  1. ((a))

    ₹6,430

  2. ((b))

    ₹6,777

  3. ((c))

    ₹5,625

  4. ((d))

    ₹6,620

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹6,430

31

A 214 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 5.7 km/h in the opposite direction in 9 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    84.3

  2. ((b))

    83.7

  3. ((c))

    79.9

  4. ((d))

    82.8

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Answer: ((a))

84.3

32

There are 380 members in a club; 25% more persons joined the club. What is the new strength of the club?

  1. ((a))

    475

  2. ((b))

    450

  3. ((c))

    425

  4. ((d))

    405

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Answer: ((a))

475

33

Find the value of [(95)−6×(59)−4×(13)−2]−2\left[ \left( \frac{9}{5} \right)^{-6} \times \left( \frac{5}{9} \right)^{-4} \times \left( \frac{1}{3} \right)^{-2} \right]^ {-2}

  1. ((a))

    (159)6\left( \frac{15}{9} \right)^{6}

  2. ((b))

    (925)4\left( \frac{9}{25} \right)^{4}

  3. ((c))

    (1115)3\left( \frac{11}{15} \right)^{3}

  4. ((d))

    (35)4\left( \frac{3}{5} \right)^{4}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(159)6\left( \frac{15}{9} \right)^{6}

34

Find the value of 7.56 + 3.48 − 8.52 + 2.78 − 3.14.

  1. ((a))

    2.16

  2. ((b))

    2.01

  3. ((c))

    3.25

  4. ((d))

    3.85

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.16

35

P sells an item to Q at 54% profit. Q sells the same item to R at 60% loss. If R paid ₹5467 for the item, then at what price (in ₹) is the item purchased by P?

  1. ((a))

    8872

  2. ((b))

    8873

  3. ((c))

    8876

  4. ((d))

    8875

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8872

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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 coats are elephants.

All elephants are stories.

Conclusions:

(I) : Some coats are stories.

(II) : Some stories are elephants.

  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

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

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:

All books are guides.

No guide is a reference.

No guide is a novel.

Conclusions:

(I): No book is a reference.

(II): Some novels are references.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

38

Satish starts from Point A and drives 11 km towards North. He then takes a right turn, drives 12 km, turns right and drives 5 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 23 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 6 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))

    10 km towards North

  2. ((b))

    11 km towards East

  3. ((c))

    11 km towards West

  4. ((d))

    12 km towards South

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Answer: ((a))

10 km towards North

39

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?

18 B 3 D 16 A 4 C 11 = ?

  1. ((a))

    41

  2. ((b))

    61

  3. ((c))

    59

  4. ((d))

    69

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Answer: ((a))

41

40

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    Three 

  2. ((b))

    One 

  3. ((c))

    None 

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three 

41

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

(Left) 421 731 375 762 547 (Right)

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

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

If all the numbers are arranged in ascending order, the position(s) of how

many numbers will remain unchanged?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

42

AXVJ is related to MIFS in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, WPJT is related to IATC. To which of the given options is GWNU related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    SXDH

  2. ((b))

    SHXD

  3. ((c))

    SXHD

  4. ((d))

    SHDX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SXDH

43

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

74 75 67 94 30 ?

  1. ((a))

    264

  2. ((b))

    155

  3. ((c))

    246

  4. ((d))

    165

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

264

44

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 6721584, what will be the sum of the digits that are second from the left and second from the right?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

45

Six friends R, S, T, X, Y, and Z are sitting in a straight line facing north. Only two people sit to the left of X. S sits second to the right of X. Only one person sits between X and T. Only two persons sit to the right of Z. Y is not an immediate neighbour of X. How many people sit between Y and R?

  1. ((a))

    Two 

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    One 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two 

46

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))

    MJ-QO

  2. ((b))

    UR-YW

  3. ((c))

    OL-SQ

  4. ((d))

    HE-LI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MJ-QO

47

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

UBIP DKRY MTAH VCJQ ?

  1. ((a))

    ​ELZS

  2. ((b))

    ELSZ

  3. ((c))

    SLEZ

  4. ((d))

    SLZE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

​ELZS

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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statement(s).

Statements:

Some shoes are crocs.

All crocs are formals.

Some crocs are blankets.

Conclusions:

I. Some shoes are blankets.

II. At least some blankets are formals.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II follows

49

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

UY21 TX29 SW37 RV45 ?

  1. ((a))

    QU53

  2. ((b))

    QV53

  3. ((c))

    QU54

  4. ((d))

    QV54

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QU53

50

In a certain code language,

'A ÷ B' means ‘A is the wife of B’,

'A # B' means ‘A is the father of B’,

'A ! B' means ‘ A is the brother of B’ and

'A @ B' means ‘A is the sister of B’.

How is T related to Z if 'T @ U ! W # X ÷ Z'?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's father's daughter

  2. ((b))

    Wife's father's brother

  3. ((c))

    Wife's father's son

  4. ((d))

    Wife's father's sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's father's daughter

51

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

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

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two 

  3. ((c))

    Five 

  4. ((d))

    Four 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

52

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, 14, 21)

(7, 18, 25)

  1. ((a))

    (9, 14, 21)

  2. ((b))

    (6, 15, 22)

  3. ((c))

    (10, 29, 36)

  4. ((d))

    (8, 20, 27)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(9, 14, 21)

53

In a certain code language,

A # B means ‘ A is the brother of B’

A ! B means ‘A is the wife of B’

A + B means ‘A is the mother of B’

A ~ B means ‘A is the father of B’

Based on the above, how is L related to T if 'L # I ! G ~ H + T’?

  1. ((a))

    Mother's mother's father

  2. ((b))

    Mother's sister's son

  3. ((c))

    Mother's daughter's son

  4. ((d))

    Mother's mother's brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother's mother's father

54

Shivam starts from Point A and drives 11 km towards south. He then takes a right turn, drives 8 km, turns right and drives 13 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 11 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 2 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    4 km to the east

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the west

  3. ((c))

    3 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    3 km to the east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km to the east

55

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

62, 71, 89, 116, ?, 197

  1. ((a))

    162

  2. ((b))

    152

  3. ((c))

    142

  4. ((d))

    123

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

162

56

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

782 780 776 770 762 ?

  1. ((a))

    745

  2. ((b))

    750

  3. ((c))

    756

  4. ((d))

    752

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

745

57

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))

    PR - VX

  2. ((b))

    GI - MO

  3. ((c))

    RT - XZ

  4. ((d))

    MJ - RV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PR - VX

58

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

(Left) 436 147 325 594 672 (Right)

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

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

If all the numbers are arranged in ascending order, the position of how many number(s) will remain unchanged?

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

59

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))

60

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))

61

E, F, G, H, I, and J are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. F sits second to the left of J. I is an immediate neighbour of F. Only H sits between I and E. How many people sit between G and H when counted from the right of G?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    One 

  4. ((d))

    None 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

62

Each of the digits in the number 6315428 is arranged in descending order from left to right. The position of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

63

In a certain code language, ‘SINE’ is coded as ‘2893’ and ‘NOSE’ is coded as ‘1293’. What is the code for ‘O’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

64

In a certain code language, ‘7029’ is coded as ‘RYXQ’ and ‘2069’ is coded as

‘QSXY’.What is the code for ‘6’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    X

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    Q

  4. ((d))

    Y

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

X

65

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

RJD : NNZ

IKA : EOW

  1. ((a))

    SFT : OBP

  2. ((b))

    MRC : IVX

  3. ((c))

    SNG : ORK

  4. ((d))

    HPK : DTG

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Answer: ((a))

SFT : OBP

66

Seven boxes A, B, C, D, L, M and N are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. N is kept immediately above L. M is kept immediately above B. Only A is kept above C. Only two boxes are kept above N. M is not kept at the third position from the bottom.

How many boxes are kept between D and A?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

Four

67

In a certain code language, ‘HIDE’ is coded as ‘2453’ and ‘HELD’ is coded as ‘5314’. What is the code for ‘L’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

1

68

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

IK – LN – OQ

GC – JF – MI

  1. ((a))

    CH – GK – JO

  2. ((b))

    NF – RJ – TL

  3. ((c))

    AM – DP – GS

  4. ((d))

    DP – GS – JU

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Answer: ((a))

CH – GK – JO

69

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

ULX RJU OHR LFO ?

  1. ((a))

    IDL

  2. ((b))

    JDL

  3. ((c))

    ICL

  4. ((d))

    IDK

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Answer: ((a))

IDL

70

Each of D, I, R, E, C, T and S has holidays on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only S has a holiday after T. Only three people have holidays between C and T. Only three people have holidays between D and S. E has a holiday on some day before I and on some day after R. How many people have a holiday before D?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Zero

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

One

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Who is credited with starting the rumour about cartridges coated with cow and pig fat, which resulted in the outbreak of the First War of Independence in India in 1857?

  1. ((a))

    A sepoy commander

  2. ((b))

    A low-caste khalasi working in Dum Dum

  3. ((c))

    A Brahmin priest

  4. ((d))

    A British officer

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Answer: ((a))

A sepoy commander

72

How many Atal Tinkering Labs have been established across India as of October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    10,000

  2. ((b))

    5,000

  3. ((c))

    12,000

  4. ((d))

    8,000

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Answer: ((a))

10,000

73

Which of the following is the largest lagoon in India?

  1. ((a))

    Chilika Lake

  2. ((b))

    Kolleru Lake

  3. ((c))

    Pulicat Lake

  4. ((d))

    Vembanad Lake

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Answer: ((a))

Chilika Lake

74

The Lakshadweep Islands lie close to the which coastal plain of India?

  1. ((a))

    Northern Circar Coast

  2. ((b))

    Malabar Coast

  3. ((c))

    Kathiawar Coast

  4. ((d))

    Coromandel Coast

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Answer: ((a))

Northern Circar Coast

75

After the 1991 reforms, foreign direct investment (FDI) was allowed in:

  1. ((a))

    selected sectors with limitations

  2. ((b))

    agriculture only

  3. ((c))

    all sectors without restrictions

  4. ((d))

    education only

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Answer: ((a))

selected sectors with limitations

76

Which of the following is the cheapest and most suitable mode of transport for carrying heavy and bulky material?

  1. ((a))

    Roadways

  2. ((b))

    Railways

  3. ((c))

    Airways

  4. ((d))

    Waterways

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Answer: ((a))

Roadways

77

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body under which Article of the Indian Constitution, and what is its primary responsibility?

  1. ((a))

    Article 325; Responsible for appointing Chief Ministers in states

  2. ((b))

    Article 356; Responsible for appointing Governors in states

  3. ((c))

    Article 310; Responsible for conducting state elections

  4. ((d))

    Article 315; Responsible for recruitment and examinations for All India Services

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Answer: ((a))

Article 325; Responsible for appointing Chief Ministers in states

78

The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India was borrowed from which of the following countries?

  1. ((a))

    United States of America

  2. ((b))

    Australia

  3. ((c))

    Canada

  4. ((d))

    United Kingdom

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Answer: ((a))

United States of America

79

In which year did India discontinue the Five Year Plan model?

  1. ((a))

    2015

  2. ((b))

    2017

  3. ((c))

    2019

  4. ((d))

    2012

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Answer: ((a))

2015

80

On which day was Delhi declared captured by the British during the suppression of the Revolt of 1857?

  1. ((a))

    21 July

  2. ((b))

    30 August

  3. ((c))

    21 September

  4. ((d))

    30 June

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21 July

81

Which of the following authorities decides, how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India?

  1. ((a))

    President of India

  2. ((b))

    Supreme Court

  3. ((c))

    Armed forces

  4. ((d))

    Parliament of India

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Answer: ((a))

President of India

82

Which of the following was the unique feature of Dholavira’s city layout during the Indus Valley Civilisation?

  1. ((a))

    It was a single unique tomb.

  2. ((b))

    It was divided into two distinct parts.

  3. ((c))

    It was divided into eight parts.

  4. ((d))

    It was divided into three distinct parts.

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Answer: ((a))

It was a single unique tomb.

83

RBI retained which monetary policy instrument at 3.35% on 9 October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Reverse repo rate

  2. ((b))

    Standing deposit facility rate

  3. ((c))

    Bank rate

  4. ((d))

    Marginal standing facility rate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reverse repo rate

84

Under the sports category, who among the following won the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Aryan Singh

  2. ((b))

    Ishfaq Hamid

  3. ((c))

    Suhani Chauhan

  4. ((d))

    Charvi A

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Answer: ((a))

Aryan Singh

85

Which Constitutional Amendment Act added Article 371A, granting special status to Nagaland?

  1. ((a))

    12th Amendment

  2. ((b))

    14th Amendment

  3. ((c))

    13th Amendment

  4. ((d))

    10th Amendment

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Answer: ((a))

12th Amendment

86

Which of the following classes of elements are used in transistors?

  1. ((a))

    Nonmetals

  2. ((b))

    Metalloids

  3. ((c))

    Lanthanoids

  4. ((d))

    Metals

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Answer: ((a))

Nonmetals

87

Who is the director of the film 'To Kill a Tiger', which was nominated in the ‘Best Feature Documentary’ category for the Oscars 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Kartiki Gonsalves

  2. ((b))

    Anshuman Vichare

  3. ((c))

    Nisha Pahuja

  4. ((d))

    Supriyo Sen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kartiki Gonsalves

88

Which of the following is the fastest supercomputer of India as on 1 November 2024, which ranked 75th among Global Top 500 supercomputers in 2023?

  1. ((a))

    PARAM Siddhi-AI

  2. ((b))

    Pratyush (Cray XC40)

  3. ((c))

    Mihir (Cray XC40)

  4. ((d))

    Airawat PSAI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PARAM Siddhi-AI

89

In the Thar Desert, inselbergs are:

  1. ((a))

    sand dunes shaped by monsoon winds

  2. ((b))

    flat desert plains formed by wind erosion

  3. ((c))

    riverbeds that are periodically dry

  4. ((d))

    isolated rock hills rising sharply from the surrounding plain

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Answer: ((a))

sand dunes shaped by monsoon winds

90

During which of the following periods will Phase IV of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana be implemented?

  1. ((a))

    FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29

  2. ((b))

    FY 2024-25 to FY 2025-26

  3. ((c))

    FY 2024-25 to FY 2027-28

  4. ((d))

    FY 2024-25 to FY 2026-27

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Answer: ((a))

FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29

91

Name the author who wrote the book Tajul-Ma'asir, considered as the first official history of the Delhi Sultanate.

  1. ((a))

    Ibn Battuta

  2. ((b))

    Abdur Razzaq

  3. ((c))

    Hasan Nizami

  4. ((d))

    Abul Fazl

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ibn Battuta

92

Which of the following rivers is known for creating a rift valley in the Deccan Plateau and flows from Central India to the Arabian Sea?

  1. ((a))

    Mahi

  2. ((b))

    Narmada

  3. ((c))

    Godavari

  4. ((d))

    Krishna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahi

93

Which of the following musical forms in Carnatic classical music DOES NOT have a counterpart in Hindustani music?

  1. ((a))

    Gitam

  2. ((b))

    Pada

  3. ((c))

    Varnam

  4. ((d))

    Kirtanam

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Answer: ((a))

Gitam

94

Who among the following propagated the motto 'Back to the Vedas'?

  1. ((a))

    Swami Dayanand Saraswati

  2. ((b))

    Jyotirao Govindrao Phule

  3. ((c))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  4. ((d))

    Swami Vivekananda

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Answer: ((a))

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

95

In September 2024, the Supreme Court held that viewing, storing and possessing ‘child pornography’ is punishable under the POCSO Act. What does 'P' stand for in POCSO?

  1. ((a))

    Prohibition

  2. ((b))

    Protection

  3. ((c))

    Provision

  4. ((d))

    Prevention

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Answer: ((a))

Prohibition

96

What is the primary purpose of pedigree analysis in the context of genetics?

  1. ((a))

    To track the inheritance of specific traits across generations within a family

  2. ((b))

    To analyse the nutritional requirements of different organisms

  3. ((c))

    To study the ecological interactions between species in an environment

  4. ((d))

    To measure the physical traits of individuals in a population

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Answer: ((a))

To track the inheritance of specific traits across generations within a family

97

According to Basic Road Statistics in India-2018-19, which state has the largest network of National Highways?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

98

The radioactive elements radium and polonium were discovered by:

  1. ((a))

    John Dalton

  2. ((b))

    Irène Joliot-Curie

  3. ((c))

    Marie Curie

  4. ((d))

    Avogadro

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

John Dalton

99

What is the phenomenon called when two or more compounds with the same molecular formula display different physical or chemical properties?

  1. ((a))

    Isotopes

  2. ((b))

    Homomorphism

  3. ((c))

    Isomerism

  4. ((d))

    Polymerization

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Answer: ((a))

Isotopes

100

Which sector of the economy involves industries and manufacturing?

  1. ((a))

    Secondary

  2. ((b))

    Informal

  3. ((c))

    Tertiary

  4. ((d))

    Primary

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Answer: ((a))

Secondary

101

Which countries have participated in Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 in Visakhapatnam with host nation India?

  1. ((a))

    Germany, France, England

  2. ((b))

    Australia, Japan, USA

  3. ((c))

    Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia

  4. ((d))

    Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh

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Answer: ((a))

Germany, France, England

102

Which of the following states was NOT part of the Phase-7 polling for the Indian Lok Sabha elections conducted in June 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Bihar

103

Which Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years in India?

  1. ((a))

    52nd Amendment

  2. ((b))

    73rd Amendment

  3. ((c))

    44th Amendment

  4. ((d))

    61st Amendment

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Answer: ((a))

52nd Amendment

104

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the industrial licensing system introduced by the Indian government in the 1950s?

  1. ((a))

    To allow private firms the freedom to expand capacity and change input mixes freely, promoting rapid industrial growth

  2. ((b))

    To dismantle trade protection and encourage a free-market approach, reducing government intervention in the private sector

  3. ((c))

    To control the expansion and activities of private enterprises, ensuring alignment with the national planners’ goals and limiting competition from foreign industries

  4. ((d))

    To create a competitive environment by encouraging private enterprises to compete with efficient foreign producers

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Answer: ((a))

To allow private firms the freedom to expand capacity and change input mixes freely, promoting rapid industrial growth

105

A raga must have at least how many of the notes of M, M′ and P (to serve as an additional reference for the upper tetrachord)?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Not necessary to have any one

  4. ((d))

    Two

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Answer: ((a))

Three

106

At which of the following places was the 'Servants of India Society' founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905?

  1. ((a))

    Pune

  2. ((b))

    Amravati

  3. ((c))

    Nagpur

  4. ((d))

    Raigad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pune

107

On which of the following days did the Congress Party make a public announcement, urging Indians to celebrate it as 'Independence Day'?

  1. ((a))

    26 January 1929

  2. ((b))

    26 January 1928

  3. ((c))

    26 January 1930

  4. ((d))

    26 January 1932

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Answer: ((a))

26 January 1929

108

Which of the following banks announced in June 2024 that it would increase its equity stake in Max Life Insurance by acquiring additional shares worth ₹336 crore?

  1. ((a))

    Kotak Mahindra Bank

  2. ((b))

    ICICI Bank

  3. ((c))

    HDFC Bank

  4. ((d))

    Axis Bank

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kotak Mahindra Bank

109

Which of the following teams won the Women's T20 World Cup 2024?

  1. ((a))

    England

  2. ((b))

    South Africa

  3. ((c))

    Australia

  4. ((d))

    New Zealand

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Answer: ((a))

England

110

SBI's Gross NPA ratio at the end of Q3 FY24 was reduced to how much percentage?

  1. ((a))

    2.42%

  2. ((b))

    0.64%

  3. ((c))

    13.05%

  4. ((d))

    74.17%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.42%

111

‘The state shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment’ is a Directive Principle of State Policy inserted by the _____ of the Indian Constitution.

  1. ((a))

    44th Constitutional Amendment Act

  2. ((b))

    73rd Constitutional Amendment Act

  3. ((c))

    42nd Constitutional Amendment Act

  4. ((d))

    86th Constitutional Amendment Act

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Answer: ((a))

44th Constitutional Amendment Act

112

As per the RBI’s April 2024 Monetary Policy Committee, which new entity will be allowed to distribute Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in India?

  1. ((a))

    Stock brokers

  2. ((b))

    Commercial banks only

  3. ((c))

    Non-bank payment system operators

  4. ((d))

    Foreign exchange agencies

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Answer: ((a))

Stock brokers

113

Which of the following activities is included in the service sector?

  1. ((a))

    Banking

  2. ((b))

    Mining

  3. ((c))

    Farming

  4. ((d))

    Construction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Banking

114

Which of the following countries' Senate approved a controversial judicial reform in September 2024 under which judges will be elected by popular vote?

  1. ((a))

    Spain

  2. ((b))

    Sweden

  3. ((c))

    New Zealand

  4. ((d))

    Mexico

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spain

115

Which of the following Indus Valley sites was discovered by Rakhal Das Bannerjee?

  1. ((a))

    Surkotada

  2. ((b))

    Kalibangan

  3. ((c))

    Mohenjo-Daro

  4. ((d))

    Harappa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surkotada

116

The Rajya Sabha is to the Union Government as the ________ is to the State Government.

  1. ((a))

    Governor's Office

  2. ((b))

    Chief Minister's Office

  3. ((c))

    State Legislative Council

  4. ((d))

    State Legislative Assembly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Governor's Office

117

Who among the following leaders strongly supported the idea of self-reliance and was an extremist?

  1. ((a))

    Surendranath Banerjee

  2. ((b))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. ((c))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. ((d))

    Feroz Shah Mehta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surendranath Banerjee

118

What is the name of the blockchain framework launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India in September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Bharat-Blockchain Technology Stack

  2. ((b))

    Vikram-Blockchain Technology Stack

  3. ((c))

    Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack

  4. ((d))

    Krishi-Blockchain Technology Stack

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bharat-Blockchain Technology Stack

119

Which initiative in the 1960s marked the beginning of technological advancement in agriculture in India?

  1. ((a))

    Land Reforms

  2. ((b))

    Green Revolution

  3. ((c))

    Industrial Licensing

  4. ((d))

    New Industrial Policy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Land Reforms

120

Consider the following.

At a constant temperature, the pressure of a fixed amount of gas is inversely proportional to its volume. This gas law is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Charles's law

  2. ((b))

    Avogadro's law

  3. ((c))

    Gay-Lussac's law

  4. ((d))

    Boyle's law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charles's law

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