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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 17 Mar, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹5040 after 4 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 1 year?

  1. ((a))

    360

  2. ((b))

    720

  3. ((c))

    180

  4. ((d))

    1440

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Answer: ((a))

360

2

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 6?

  1. ((a))

    584

  2. ((b))

    622

  3. ((c))

    608

  4. ((d))

    534

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Answer: ((a))

584

3

An amount of ₹741 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 2 : 14 : 10. The difference between the largest and the smallest shares (in ₹) in the distribution is:

  1. ((a))

    323

  2. ((b))

    331

  3. ((c))

    342

  4. ((d))

    401

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Answer: ((a))

323

4

Find the sum 410+6100+71000+910000\frac{4}{10}+\frac{6}{100}+\frac{7}{1000}+\frac{9}{10000} in decimal form.

  1. ((a))

    0.4679

  2. ((b))

    0.4579

  3. ((c))

    0.4479

  4. ((d))

    0.4379

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.4679

5

The value of

324+0.0324−5.29=\sqrt{324}+\sqrt{0.0324}-\sqrt{5.29}=

  1. ((a))

    6.12

  2. ((b))

    15.88

  3. ((c))

    1.5

  4. ((d))

    8.34

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.12

6

Evaluate: 41 - [21 - {11 - (15 - 7 ÷ 3 × 3)}] 

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    23

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

7

An Uber bike covers a distance of 304 km in 19 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

23

8

If the length of cuboid is 2 cm, breadth is 4 cm and the volume of cuboid is 1712 cm3 , then find the height of cuboid (in cm). 

  1. ((a))

    206

  2. ((b))

    219

  3. ((c))

    209

  4. ((d))

    214

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

206

9

In covering a distance of 144 km, Pranshu takes 3 hours more than Chandu. If Pranshu doubles his speed, then he would take 5 hour less than Chandu. Pranshu's speed is:

  1. ((a))

    16 km/h

  2. ((b))

    3 km/h

  3. ((c))

    4 km/h

  4. ((d))

    9 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

16 km/h

10

1% of 96% of a number is what percentage of that number?

  1. ((a))

    97

  2. ((b))

    0.096

  3. ((c))

    96

  4. ((d))

    0.96

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Answer: ((a))

97

11

The monthly incomes of two friends Chetan and Vipul, are in the ratio 5 : 7 respectively and each of them saves ₹96000 every month. If the ratio of their monthly expenditure is 2 : 4, find the monthly income of Chetan(in ₹).

  1. ((a))

    224000

  2. ((b))

    160000

  3. ((c))

    161000

  4. ((d))

    159000

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Answer: ((a))

224000

12

A retailer buys an electronic item for ₹175. His overhead expenses are ₹5. He sells the electronic item for ₹360 and makes x%' profit. The value of x is:

  1. ((a))

    90

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    80

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Answer: ((a))

90

13

A dealer buys an article for ₹2,200 and sells it for ₹4,000. If his overhead charges are ₹300, then what is his gain percentage?

  1. ((a))

    65%

  2. ((b))

    60%

  3. ((c))

    40%

  4. ((d))

    50%

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Answer: ((a))

65%

14

Pari marked a toy at 65% above the cost price of ₹6,580. If she offers a discount of 25% on the marked price and customer pays ₹P for the toy, the value of P is: 

  1. ((a))

    ₹8,142.75

  2. ((b))

    ₹9,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹8,000 

  4. ((d))

    ₹7,966.50

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Answer: ((a))

₹8,142.75

15

The average of first 128 odd natural numbers, is:

  1. ((a))

    127.5

  2. ((b))

    128

  3. ((c))

    128.5

  4. ((d))

    129

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Answer: ((a))

127.5

16

Salim borrows a sum of ₹60,000 from the bank for 18 months at R% per annum compound interest (interest being calculated half yearly). The amount paid back by Salim to the bank was ₹69,457.5. The value of R is: 

  1. ((a))

    12%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    5%

  4. ((d))

    20%

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Answer: ((a))

12%

17

The marked price of a pair of shoes is ₹2,500. A discount of 16% is offered. What is the amount of discount?

  1. ((a))

    ₹350

  2. ((b))

    ₹400

  3. ((c))

    ₹450

  4. ((d))

    ₹300

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Answer: ((a))

₹350

18

In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 456 m in 152 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 76 sec. What is the average speed (in m/sec) of the athlete? 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

5

19

Select the least number from among the following:

a) 0.8

b) 0.8‾0.\overline{8}

c) 1 ÷ 0.8

d) 25×0.8\frac{2}{5}\times 0.8

  1. ((a))

    b

  2. ((b))

    d

  3. ((c))

    c

  4. ((d))

    a

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

b

20

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹74 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹27 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹45.6 per kg, there is a profit of 14%? 

  1. ((a))

    13 : 34

  2. ((b))

    17 : 36

  3. ((c))

    12 : 32

  4. ((d))

    15 : 36 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 : 34

21

Ravi, Arvind and Vimal can complete a piece of work in 5 days, 6 days and 8 days, respectively. In how many days can all the three together complete the work? 

  1. ((a))

    22592\frac{2}{59} days

  2. ((b))

    36653\frac{6}{65} days

  3. ((c))

    23472\frac{3}{47} days

  4. ((d))

    34513\frac{4}{51} days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22592\frac{2}{59} days

22

If 96 : y :: y : 6, find the positive value of y.

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

23

The average of the marks of 14 students in a class is 59. If the marks of each student are doubled, find the new average?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    118

  4. ((d))

    59

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Answer: ((a))

14

24

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 78 and the third number is 126. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    205

  2. ((b))

    187.5

  3. ((c))

    186.5

  4. ((d))

    204

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Answer: ((a))

205

25

Find the area of a triangle, whose altitude and base are 28 cm and 12 cm, respectively.

  1. ((a))

    168 cm2

  2. ((b))

    156 cm2

  3. ((c))

    164 cm2

  4. ((d))

    159 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

168 cm2

26

The HCF h of a and b is doubled when the first number is doubled and HCF is tripled when the second number is tripled. The HCF of which two below given numbers is 6h?

  1. ((a))

    3a, 3b

  2. ((b))

    2a, 2b

  3. ((c))

    3a, 2b

  4. ((d))

    2a, 3b

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Answer: ((a))

3a, 3b

27

Find the value of (16)−2+(15)−2+(14)−2\rm \left(\frac{1}{6}\right)^{-2}+\rm \left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^{-2}+\rm \left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^{-2}

  1. ((a))

    67

  2. ((b))

    83

  3. ((c))

    77

  4. ((d))

    85

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

67

28

There is 2600 ml oil in a bottle. If the quantity of oil is increased by 22%, the bottle is completely filled. Find the capacity of the bottle.

  1. ((a))

    3096 ml

  2. ((b))

    3136 ml

  3. ((c))

    3000 ml 

  4. ((d))

    3172 ml

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Answer: ((a))

3096 ml

29

Samrudh has a solid metal ball with a diameter of 9 cm. He melts it and uses the material to make a solid cylinder. If the diameter of the cylinder is same as the ball, then what would be the height of the cylinder?

  1. ((a))

    6 cm

  2. ((b))

    18 cm

  3. ((c))

    8 cm

  4. ((d))

    12 cm

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Answer: ((a))

6 cm

30

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹52 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹73 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹87.1 per kg, there is a profit of 30%?

  1. ((a))

    14 : 8

  2. ((b))

    14 : 4

  3. ((c))

    13 : 5

  4. ((d))

    6 : 15

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Answer: ((a))

14 : 8

31

A sum of ₹4,000 is invested at 10% per annum, compounded annually. What will the difference between the compound interest (in ₹) earned in the second year and the first year be? 

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    46

  4. ((d))

    60

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Answer: ((a))

40

32

Find the greatest number which will exactly divide 2610, 2900 and 3190. 

  1. ((a))

    305

  2. ((b))

    290

  3. ((c))

    580

  4. ((d))

    145

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Answer: ((a))

305

33

Pipes A and B can fill an empty cistern in 52 minutes and 65 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 60 minutes?

  1. ((a))

    4 min

  2. ((b))

    15 min

  3. ((c))

    20 min

  4. ((d))

    5 min

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Answer: ((a))

4 min

34

Pipe P can fill 5/9 part of a tank in 25 hours and pipe Q can fill 8/9 part of the same tank in 24 hours. Both P and Q were kept open for 3 hours, then both were closed. Pipe R alone was then opened and it emptied the water in the tank in 8 hours. Pipes P, Q and R together can fill the empty tank in:

  1. ((a))

    28 hours

  2. ((b))

    44 hours

  3. ((c))

    23 hours

  4. ((d))

    27 hours

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Answer: ((a))

28 hours

35

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 100 km/h and 66 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 18 seconds. The length of each train is: 

  1. ((a))

    65 meters

  2. ((b))

    85 meters

  3. ((c))

    74 meters

  4. ((d))

    102 meters

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Answer: ((a))

65 meters

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

In a row of 21 students facing North, Samdup is 5th from the right end. If Jigmee is 9th to the left of Samdup, what is Jigmee's position from the left end of the line?

  1. ((a))

    7th

  2. ((b))

    8th

  3. ((c))

    6th

  4. ((d))

    5th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7th

37

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

TQ 30, AO 60, HM 120, OK 240, ?

  1. ((a))

    UI 480

  2. ((b))

    UI 420

  3. ((c))

    VI 480 

  4. ((d))

    VI 420

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Answer: ((a))

UI 480

38

What will be the value of the following expression, if the ‘−‘ and ‘÷’ signs are interchanged?

12 − 6 × 4 ÷ 1 + 1 × 7 + 2 ÷ 8

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

39

Each vowel in the word ENGLISH 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))

    F

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    J

  4. ((d))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

40

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 son of B’

A ÷ B means ‘A is the father of B’

Based on the above, how is F related to V if 'F & G # H : U ÷ V’?

  1. ((a))

    Bother's wife's father

  2. ((b))

    Brother's wife's brother

  3. ((c))

    Son's wife's sister

  4. ((d))

    Son's wife's mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bother's wife's father

41

Raman starts from Point A and drives 25 km towards the south. He then takes a right turn, drives 26 km, turns right and drives 28 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 35 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 3 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    9 km to the west

  2. ((b))

    5 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    10 km to the west 

  4. ((d))

    1 km to the east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 km to the west

42

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

(Left) 1 % 9 & # # 5 < 5 6 7 > 7 + 6 < % / % 6 \ (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

43

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

132 185 238 ? 344 397

  1. ((a))

    291

  2. ((b))

    302

  3. ((c))

    284

  4. ((d))

    275

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

291

44

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

LIO - MJP

DFR - EGS

  1. ((a))

    BHU - CJY

  2. ((b))

    XUI - YVG 

  3. ((c))

    JMI - KNJ

  4. ((d))

    SER - TFT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BHU - CJY

45

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

ITK : NYP

BJL : GOQ

  1. ((a))

    SAP : XFU

  2. ((b))

    SEP : YJT

  3. ((c))

    KHL : PNQ

  4. ((d))

    DIG : IOK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SAP : XFU

46

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:

No peanuts are sparrows.

All ants are sparrows.

All horses are sparrows.

Conclusions:

(I) Some horses are ants.

(II) No peanuts are ants.

  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.

47

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

AWN XBK UGH RLE ?

  1. ((a))

    PQA

  2. ((b))

    OQB

  3. ((c))

    NPB

  4. ((d))

    NRC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PQA

48

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 their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying 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, 8, 15)

(12, 17, 31)

  1. ((a))

    (19, 12, 75)

  2. ((b))

    (23, 31, 56) 

  3. ((c))

    (16, 32, 64)

  4. ((d))

    (24, 18, 35)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(19, 12, 75)

49

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 apples are oranges.

Some oranges are bananas.

Conclusions:

(I): No banana is an orange.

(II): Some apples are bananas.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows. 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

50

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

TU : UV : VW

AD : BE : CF

  1. ((a))

    RE : SF : UG

  2. ((b))

    PW : QX : SZ

  3. ((c))

    UE : VF : FW

  4. ((d))

    TR : US : VT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RE : SF : UG

51

Each of D, E, T, A, I, L and S has an interview on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only three people have an interview between T and S. S has an interview on the last day of the week. D has an interview on the second day after A. I has an interview immediately the day before L. E doesn't have an interview on Friday. How many people have an interview before E? 

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

52

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 % 1 2 & @ 3 # 7 & 8 Ω 6 $ 5 * 4 £ (Right)

How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by an odd number but not immediately followed by an even number?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

53

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 5143786, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

54

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

55

Six people, A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a row, facing north. D sits to the immediate left of E. C sits third to the left of F. E is an immediate neighbour of C. B sits second to the right of C. A sits to the immediate left of B. Who sits at the extreme right end of the line? 

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    E

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

B

56

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))

    OV-WF

  2. ((b))

    EL-MV

  3. ((c))

    CJ-KT

  4. ((d))

    LS-TY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OV-WF

57

Mr. W starts from Point A and drives 5 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn, drives 6 km, turns left and drives 7 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 8 km. He takes a final left 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))

    2 km towards the south

  2. ((b))

    2 km towards the east

  3. ((c))

    5 km towards the north

  4. ((d))

    6 km towards the west 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 km towards the south

58

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))

    AGY

  2. ((b))

    ZFL

  3. ((c))

    PVB

  4. ((d))

    UAG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AGY

59

In a certain code language, ‘all teachers are God’ is written as ‘to th po in’ and ‘God is everywhere’ is coded as 'tr tt th’. How is 'God’ coded in the given language? 

  1. ((a))

    tr

  2. ((b))

    tt

  3. ((c))

    to

  4. ((d))

    th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tr

60

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

5 7 11 17 25 ?

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    37

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

61

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

ZSV XQT VOR TMP ?

  1. ((a))

    RLM

  2. ((b))

    RLN

  3. ((c))

    RKM

  4. ((d))

    RKN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RLM

62

In a certain code language, ‘PREY’ is coded as ‘4628’ and ‘RANK’ is coded as ‘5417’. What is the code for ‘R’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

63

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

120 126 144 180 240 ?

  1. ((a))

    320

  2. ((b))

    350

  3. ((c))

    340

  4. ((d))

    330

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

320

64

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some ships are cars.

Some bikes are ships.

All cars are fans.

Conclusions:

I. All ships are fans.

II. Some fans are bikes.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows 

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows 

65

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

66

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

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

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Answer: ((a))

Two

67

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is place to MN

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

68

In a certain code language, ‘HIDE’ is coded as ‘5691’ and ‘DICE’ is coded as ‘6715’. What is the code for ‘C’ in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

7

69

In a certain code language,

A + B means ‘A is the son of B’

A − B means ‘A is the brother of B’

A × B means ‘A is the mother of B’

A ÷ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’

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

  1. ((a))

    Daughter-in-law 

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Sister

  4. ((d))

    Grand daughter

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Answer: ((a))

Daughter-in-law 

70

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘÷‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘−’ are interchanged?

6 − 9 ÷ 16 + 8 × 10 = ?

  1. ((a))

    42

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    46

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Answer: ((a))

42

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Known as the 'Dakshin Ganga', which river is the largest river system in Peninsular India?

  1. ((a))

    Godavari

  2. ((b))

    Kaveri

  3. ((c))

    Mahanadi

  4. ((d))

    Krishna

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Answer: ((a))

Godavari

72

Which is the largest river that flows through the Great Indian Desert?

  1. ((a))

    Luni

  2. ((b))

    Yamuna

  3. ((c))

    Ken

  4. ((d))

    Son

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Answer: ((a))

Luni

73

In Equestrian, who has become the first Indian rider to win a three-star Grand Prix event held at Lipica, Slovenia in June 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Anush Agarwalla 

  2. ((b))

    Shruti Vora

  3. ((c))

    Imtiaz Anees

  4. ((d))

    Fouaad Mirza 

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Answer: ((a))

Anush Agarwalla 

74

What percentage of Earth's total land area does India occupy?

  1. ((a))

    4.2%

  2. ((b))

    3.6%

  3. ((c))

    2.4%

  4. ((d))

    1.2%

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Answer: ((a))

4.2%

75

In July 2024, the Maharashtra government launched which stipend scheme aimed at supporting the youth?

  1. ((a))

    Ladka Bhau Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Mukhyamantri Yuva Sahayta Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Bal Vikas Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Shiksha Kalyan Yojana 

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Answer: ((a))

Ladka Bhau Yojana

76

As per the Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act, 1953, the jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court was extended to cover which of the following areas?

  1. ((a))

    Chandannagar, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. ((b))

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu

  3. ((c))

    Union Territory Lakshadweep and Puducherry

  4. ((d))

    The state of Sikkim

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Answer: ((a))

Chandannagar, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

77

The Harappa site of the Indus Valley Civilisation was discovered in which year?

  1. ((a))

    1921

  2. ((b))

    1967

  3. ((c))

    1939

  4. ((d))

    1821

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Answer: ((a))

1921

78

Who looked after markets and checked wrong practices in the Maurya empire?

  1. ((a))

    Samsthadhyaksha

  2. ((b))

    Annapala

  3. ((c))

    Rajjukas

  4. ((d))

    Durgapala

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Answer: ((a))

Samsthadhyaksha

79

In the Nagara style of North India, it is common for an entire temple to be built on a _____ platform with steps leading up to it. 

  1. ((a))

    iron

  2. ((b))

    bricks

  3. ((c))

    stone

  4. ((d))

    wood

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Answer: ((a))

iron

80

When was the 20-year road plan introduced in Independent India?

  1. ((a))

    1961

  2. ((b))

    1975

  3. ((c))

    1965

  4. ((d))

    1952

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Answer: ((a))

1961

81

How many books does Abhidhamma Pitaka consist of? 

  1. ((a))

    Nine

  2. ((b))

    Seven

  3. ((c))

    Five

  4. ((d))

    Eleven

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Answer: ((a))

Nine

82

The Pradhan Mantri Grammen Sadak Yojana was launched in the year _____________. 

  1. ((a))

    2005

  2. ((b))

    2010

  3. ((c))

    1995

  4. ((d))

    2000

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Answer: ((a))

2005

83

What was the main slogan for the Extremists’ economic policy?

  1. ((a))

    Self-governance

  2. ((b))

    Swaraj

  3. ((c))

    Swadeshi

  4. ((d))

    Quit India

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Answer: ((a))

Self-governance

84

From what period did the Congress become more openly associated with Hindu religious nationalist groups, such as the Hindu Mahasabha?

  1. ((a))

    Mid-1920s

  2. ((b))

    Mid-1950s 

  3. ((c))

    Mid-1940s

  4. ((d))

    Mid-1930s

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Answer: ((a))

Mid-1920s

85

The Agra Fort is primarily made of which of the following materials?

  1. ((a))

    White sandstone

  2. ((b))

    Red sandstone

  3. ((c))

    Red bricks

  4. ((d))

    White marble 

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Answer: ((a))

White sandstone

86

The 14th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship was held in which place in October 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Ranchi

  2. ((b))

    Bhubaneswar

  3. ((c))

    Hyderabad

  4. ((d))

    Cuttack 

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Answer: ((a))

Ranchi

87

Which of the following statements about the resistivity of metals is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Resistivity is directly proportional to the mass of the electron. 

  2. ((b))

    Resistivity is inversely proportional to the number density of electrons.

  3. ((c))

    Resistivity is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the metal.

  4. ((d))

    Resistivity is inversely proportional to the relaxation time of the electrons. 

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Answer: ((a))

Resistivity is directly proportional to the mass of the electron. 

88

What was the primary aim of the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956?

  1. ((a))

    To establish a socialist pattern of society

  2. ((b))

    To increase private investment in all sectors

  3. ((c))

    To promote free trade

  4. ((d))

    To prioritise the IT sector

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Answer: ((a))

To establish a socialist pattern of society

89

Which of the following events shook the foundation of British rule in India and led to the end of the East India Company's rule?

  1. ((a))

    Battel of Banaras

  2. ((b))

    The 1857 Revolt

  3. ((c))

    Battel of Plassey

  4. ((d))

    Battel of Buxar

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Answer: ((a))

Battel of Banaras

90

What was the purpose of declaring 14 April as World Quantum Day?

  1. ((a))

    To promote global awareness of quantum science and technology

  2. ((b))

    To celebrate quantum breakthroughs in communication systems

  3. ((c))

    To encourage international collaborations in quantum research

  4. ((d))

    To commemorate advancements in quantum mechanics and applications

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Answer: ((a))

To promote global awareness of quantum science and technology

91

Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts had added the Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Fifth Constitutional Amendment Act

  2. ((b))

    Ninth Constitutional Amendment Act

  3. ((c))

    Fourth Constitutional Amendment Act

  4. ((d))

    First Constitutional Amendment Act

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Answer: ((a))

Fifth Constitutional Amendment Act

92

The government allocated ₹1.48 lakh crore in the 2024 Budget for which purpose?

  1. ((a))

    Defense

  2. ((b))

    Healthcare

  3. ((c))

    Employment and skill development

  4. ((d))

    Education

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Answer: ((a))

Defense

93

Which of the following do NOT participate in the election of the President of India?

  1. ((a))

    Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry

  2. ((b))

    Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of states

  3. ((c))

    Nominated members of both Houses of Parliament and Members of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly

  4. ((d))

    Elected members of both Houses of Parliament

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Answer: ((a))

Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry

94

What was the primary reason for the slow growth of the secondary sector in India before 1991? 

  1. ((a))

    Heavy government regulations and licensing policies

  2. ((b))

    Limited demand for industrial goods

  3. ((c))

    Excessive private sector competition 

  4. ((d))

    Lack of raw materials

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Answer: ((a))

Heavy government regulations and licensing policies

95

State Bank of India raised ₹5,000 crore through additional tier-I (AT-I) bonds at a _____ coupon rate in October 2024.

  1. ((a))

    7.98%

  2. ((b))

    9.45%

  3. ((c))

    5.01%

  4. ((d))

    6.13%

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Answer: ((a))

7.98%

96

In September 2024, who among the following became the first woman from Pakistan to be nominated for the ICC International Panel of development umpires?

  1. ((a))

    Saleema Imtiaz

  2. ((b))

    Gull Feroza

  3. ((c))

    Diana Baig 

  4. ((d))

    Kainat Imtiaz

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Answer: ((a))

Saleema Imtiaz

97

The 'Toda' tribe is known for its distinct culture and is mainly found in which region?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

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Answer: ((a))

Odisha

98

According to Section 22C(1) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, Permanent Lok Adalats DO NOT have jurisdiction over disputes related to:

  1. ((a))

    non-compoundable offences

  2. ((b))

    compoundable offenses

  3. ((c))

    public utility services

  4. ((d))

    civil disputes

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Answer: ((a))

non-compoundable offences

99

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a supporter of Hindu-Muslim unity, became the _____ in the first cabinet of independent India. 

  1. ((a))

    Finance Minister

  2. ((b))

    Education Minister 

  3. ((c))

    Law Minister

  4. ((d))

    Defense Minister

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Answer: ((a))

Finance Minister

100

A light wave has a wavelength of 300 nm in vacuum. What is the wavelength of the light as it travels through Benzene (refractive index = 1.50)?

  1. ((a))

    200 nm

  2. ((b))

    500 nm

  3. ((c))

    450 nm

  4. ((d))

    300 nm

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Answer: ((a))

200 nm

101

The DPT vaccine is given to infants as part of their immunisation schedule. What is the full form of DPT?

  1. ((a))

    Diphtheria, Pneumonia and Tetanus

  2. ((b))

    Diphtheria, Pancreatitis and Tetanus

  3. ((c))

    Diphtheria, Pertusis and Tetanus 

  4. ((d))

    Diphtheria, Polio and Tetanus

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Answer: ((a))

Diphtheria, Pneumonia and Tetanus

102

The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), a central sector scheme launched on 21st January 2015, was implemented in __________ cities. 

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

20

103

Which Article of the Indian Constitution establishes the Finance Commission as a constitutional body?

  1. ((a))

    Article 110

  2. ((b))

    Article 280

  3. ((c))

    Article 324

  4. ((d))

    Article 275 

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Answer: ((a))

Article 110

104

In India’s parliamentary system of government, the Prime Minister is regarded as the:

  1. ((a))

    De facto executive authority

  2. ((b))

    Ceremonial head of state 

  3. ((c))

    Nominal executive authority

  4. ((d))

    Head of the judiciary

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Answer: ((a))

De facto executive authority

105

How many Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) were signed by ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL in September 2024 with non-governmental entities, enabling private companies to access ISRO's technologies for commercial use in various sectors?

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    75

  3. ((c))

    85

  4. ((d))

    25

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Answer: ((a))

50

106

In October 2024, the Union Cabinet (of India) approved an increase of _____ in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective July 1, 2024.

  1. ((a))

    6%

  2. ((b))

    5%

  3. ((c))

    8%

  4. ((d))

    3%

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Answer: ((a))

6%

107

The Eastern Ghats are part of which physical feature of the Indian Peninsular Plateau?

  1. ((a))

    Desert Regions

  2. ((b))

    Plateau

  3. ((c))

    Coastal Plains

  4. ((d))

    Mountain Ranges 

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Answer: ((a))

Desert Regions

108

Which crop was NOT a major cash crop cultivated in India at the time of independence?

  1. ((a))

    Wheat

  2. ((b))

    Cotton

  3. ((c))

    Jute

  4. ((d))

    Sugarcane

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Answer: ((a))

Wheat

109

In September 2024, the Finance Minister of India launched which new pension scheme designed specifically for minors?

  1. ((a))

    PM Vaya Vandana Yojana

  2. ((b))

    NPS Vatsalya

  3. ((c))

    Sishu Pension Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Atal Pension Yojana

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Answer: ((a))

PM Vaya Vandana Yojana

110

Which financial institution received the 'Best Conduct of Business Regulator' award in Asia-Pacific at the Asian Banker Awards in June 2024?

  1. ((a))

    IDBI

  2. ((b))

    IFCI

  3. ((c))

    SEBI

  4. ((d))

    IIBI 

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Answer: ((a))

IDBI

111

Which of the following characteristics corresponding to plant functions is true for angiosperms?

  1. ((a))

    They reproduce using spores. 

  2. ((b))

    They predominantly rely on wind for pollination. 

  3. ((c))

    They produce seeds enclosed within fruits.

  4. ((d))

    They lack vascular tissue for nutrient transport.

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Answer: ((a))

They reproduce using spores. 

112

What was the net profit reported by SBI for Q3 FY24? 

  1. ((a))

    ₹7,100 crore

  2. ((b))

    ₹14,330 crore

  3. ((c))

    ₹9,164 crore

  4. ((d))

    ₹14,205 crore

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Answer: ((a))

₹7,100 crore

113

Which of the following debuted the first-ever generative AI-inspired trophy at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2024, in June 2024?

  1. ((a))

     Amazon Web Services 

  2. ((b))

    Soap Web Services

  3. ((c))

    Restful Web Services

  4. ((d))

    Reliance Web Services 

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Answer: ((a))

 Amazon Web Services 

114

What was the main focus of the review meeting of the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in New Delhi in August 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    To double the RRBs' employees by 2030

  2. ((b))

    To accelerate the participation in stock market

  3. ((c))

    To upgrade digital technology services and foster business growth in MSME clusters

  4. ((d))

    To double the total number of RRBs by 2028

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Answer: ((a))

To double the RRBs' employees by 2030

115

DNA is a molecule that holds the genetic information in the cells of living organisms. DNA stands for _____.

  1. ((a))

    Deoxyribonucleic Acid

  2. ((b))

    Dinitric Acid

  3. ((c))

    Dioxide Nitrogen Acetate

  4. ((d))

    Disulphate Nitric Acid

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Answer: ((a))

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

116

‘A Meeting by the River’ is a music album by which Indian musician, for which he won the Grammy for Best World Music Album in 1993?

  1. ((a))

    Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

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Answer: ((a))

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia

117

Who among the following appoints the Speaker Pro Tem of the Lok Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    The Vice President

  2. ((b))

    The Speaker of the previous Lok Sabha

  3. ((c))

    The President 

  4. ((d))

    The Prime Minister

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Answer: ((a))

The Vice President

118

What is human development? 

  1. ((a))

    Increasing population growth

  2. ((b))

    Development of machines

  3. ((c))

    Improving the quality of life, education and health of people

  4. ((d))

    Industrial growth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Increasing population growth

119

Which of the following was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857?

  1. ((a))

    Introduction of the Enfield Rifle 

  2. ((b))

    Spreading Western Civilisation

  3. ((c))

    Doctrine of Lapse

  4. ((d))

    Introduction of Railways and Telegraph 

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Answer: ((a))

Introduction of the Enfield Rifle 

120

Which of the following is India's first atomic power station?

  1. ((a))

    Kaiga

  2. ((b))

    Kudankulam

  3. ((c))

    Kakrapar

  4. ((d))

    Tarapur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kaiga

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