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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

A girl goes to school at a speed of 21 km/hr. She comes back with a speed of 42 km/hr. Find her average speed for the whole journey.

  1. ((a))

    28 km/h

  2. ((b))

    26 km/h

  3. ((c))

    30 km/h

  4. ((d))

    20 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

28 km/h

2

A hollow spherical shell is made of a metal of density 36 g/cm3. Its internal and external radius are 1 cm and 2 cm, respectively. What is the weight (in kg) of the shell ?

(take π=227)\left( \text{take } \pi = \frac{22}{7} \right)

  1. ((a))

    1.056

  2. ((b))

    2.38

  3. ((c))

    1.944

  4. ((d))

    2.57

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Answer: ((a))

1.056

3

65% of 240 + ?% of 150 = 201

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    35

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Answer: ((a))

40

4

The present cost of a house is ₹155120. After a year, its cost increased to ₹197932. The percentage increase (rounded off to the nearest integer) in the cost of the house is:

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    23

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    26

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Answer: ((a))

25

5

The sum of 10 numbers is 372. Find their average.

  1. ((a))

    38.2

  2. ((b))

    35.2

  3. ((c))

    36.2

  4. ((d))

    37.2

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Answer: ((a))

38.2

6

The digit in place of A that makes 25432A7 divisible by 9 is:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    0

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Answer: ((a))

1

7

If a shopkeeper bears 25% loss, then which of the following statements is/are correct?

Statement A: The cost price of 15 articles is equal to the selling price of 20 articles.

Statement B: The cost price of 12 articles is equal to the selling price of 17 articles.

  1. ((a))

    Neither Statement A nor B is correct.

  2. ((b))

    Both Statements A and B are correct.

  3. ((c))

    Only Statement A is correct.

  4. ((d))

    Only Statement B is correct.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither Statement A nor B is correct.

8

A triangle has two equal sides of 13 cm each and third side of 10 cm. The area (in cm2) of the triangle is:

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    60

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Answer: ((a))

45

9

The average of first 123 odd natural numbers, is:

  1. ((a))

    123.5

  2. ((b))

    124

  3. ((c))

    122.5

  4. ((d))

    123

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Answer: ((a))

123.5

10

If the price of an item increased from ₹3,135 to ₹4,389, what is the percentage change?

  1. ((a))

    20% increase

  2. ((b))

    25% increase

  3. ((c))

    40% increase

  4. ((d))

    40% decrease

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Answer: ((a))

20% increase

11

A money lender borrows a sum of ₹7,000 from market at compound interest at a rate of 5% per annum, compounded annually. The amount paid after two year will be:

  1. ((a))

    ₹7,717.50

  2. ((b))

    ₹7,900

  3. ((c))

    ₹7,800

  4. ((d))

    ₹7,860.25

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Answer: ((a))

₹7,717.50

12

How many seconds will a boy take to run one complete round around a square field of side 20 metres, if he runs at a speed of 16 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

13

The dimensions of a rectangular solid are 8 cm × 4 cm × 1 cm. What is the length (in cm) of its diagonal?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    13

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Answer: ((a))

10

14

Find the value of 80-2 ÷ 8015 × 80-10

  1. ((a))

    80-26

  2. ((b))

    80-19

  3. ((c))

    80-20

  4. ((d))

    80-27

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Answer: ((a))

80-26

15

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 75 and the third number is 130. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    188.5

  2. ((b))

    205

  3. ((c))

    206

  4. ((d))

    187.5

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Answer: ((a))

188.5

16

Which of the following ratio is smallest?

  1. ((a))

    21 : 59

  2. ((b))

    12 : 33

  3. ((c))

    24 : 37

  4. ((d))

    26 : 52

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Answer: ((a))

21 : 59

17

An Uber auto covers a distance of 525 km in 21 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

18

Aman offers a discount scheme, such that on buying 12 rough copies, get x rough copies for free. If the equivalent percentage discount is 25%, then what is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

19

Mohan bought an article for ₹1,520 and sold it for ₹1,870. Find his profit percentage

(correct to two places of decimals).

  1. ((a))

    21.36%

  2. ((b))

    23.03%

  3. ((c))

    22.78%

  4. ((d))

    20.15%

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Answer: ((a))

21.36%

20

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹40 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹81 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹57.5 per kg, there is a profit of 25%?

  1. ((a))

    4 : 34

  2. ((b))

    35 : 6

  3. ((c))

    5 : 33

  4. ((d))

    8 : 36

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Answer: ((a))

4 : 34

21

Amit can do a piece of work in 6 hours. Gopal can do it in 42 hours. With the assistance of Akshay, they completed the work in 3 hours. In how many hours can Akshay alone do it?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

7

22

Anjani can do a certain piece of work in 30 days. Anjani and Khushbu can together do the same work in 24 days, and Anjani, Khushbu and Sushmita can do the same work together in 12 days. In how many days can Anjani and Sushmita do the same work?

  1. ((a))

    385\frac{38}{5}

  2. ((b))

    403\frac{40}{3}

  3. ((c))

    493\frac{49}{3}

  4. ((d))

    474\frac{47}{4}

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Answer: ((a))

385\frac{38}{5}

23

Alice can complete a task in 18 days, and Bob can complete the same task in 24 days. If they work together, how long will it take for them to complete the task?

  1. ((a))

    8 days

  2. ((b))

    10 days

  3. ((c))

    1027,days10 \frac{2}{7} , \text{days}

  4. ((d))

    935,days 9 \frac{3}{5} , \text{days}

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Answer: ((a))

8 days

24

The highest common factor of 363, 495, and 561 is N. The digit sum of N is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

4

25

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹4560 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    3040

  2. ((b))

    760

  3. ((c))

    380

  4. ((d))

    1520

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Answer: ((a))

3040

26

An amount of ₹440 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 7 : 17 : 16. The difference between the largest and the smallest shares (in ₹) in the distribution is:

  1. ((a))

    114

  2. ((b))

    84

  3. ((c))

    110

  4. ((d))

    127

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Answer: ((a))

114

27

How many times 0.25 is 2.5?

  1. ((a))

    5 times

  2. ((b))

    12 times

  3. ((c))

    10 times

  4. ((d))

    1 time

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Answer: ((a))

5 times

28

Evaluate: 41 - [36 - {48 ÷ 2 - (6 - 12 ÷ 2) ÷ 3}]

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    31

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

29

The LCM of two prime numbers K and P (where K > P) is 667. Find the value of 3P + K.

  1. ((a))

    108

  2. ((b))

    128

  3. ((c))

    88

  4. ((d))

    98

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Answer: ((a))

108

30

In covering a distance of 192 km, Anmol takes 9 hours more than Nikhil. If Anmol doubles his speed, then he would take 7 hour less than Nikhil. Anmol's speed is:

  1. ((a))

    6 km/h

  2. ((b))

    14 km/h

  3. ((c))

    3 km/h

  4. ((d))

    15 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

6 km/h

31

If 25% of a number is added to 78, then the result is the same number. 80% of the same number is:

  1. ((a))

    83.2

  2. ((b))

    103.2

  3. ((c))

    113.2

  4. ((d))

    53.2

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Answer: ((a))

83.2

32

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 78 and the third number is 121. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    189

  2. ((b))

    190

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    199

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Answer: ((a))

189

33

A store marks a washing machine at ₹25,000 and offers a series of two discounts: 10% and then 20% on the reduced price. What is the final price after both discounts?

  1. ((a))

    ₹22,500

  2. ((b))

    ₹17,500

  3. ((c))

    ₹18,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹18,500

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Answer: ((a))

₹22,500

34

If 2x−2x−1=32, then the value of 2x−12x+3 is:\text{If } 2^x - 2^{x-1} = 32, \text{ then the value of } \frac{2x-1}{2x+3} \text{ is:}

  1. ((a))

    1116\frac{11}{16}

  2. ((b))

    1114\frac{11}{14}

  3. ((c))

    1113\frac{11}{13}

  4. ((d))

    1115\frac{11}{15}

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Answer: ((a))

1116\frac{11}{16}

35

Find the compound interest (in ₹, rounded off to the nearest integer) on ₹2,55,000 in 1.5 years at 8% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly.

  1. ((a))

    34,180

  2. ((b))

    31,480

  3. ((c))

    31,840

  4. ((d))

    32,480

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Answer: ((a))

34,180

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

18 × 2 + 5 − 9 ÷ 3 × 2 − 6 = ?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    23

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Answer: ((a))

19

37

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))

    LQV

  2. ((b))

    INS

  3. ((c))

    VAF

  4. ((d))

    DJN

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Answer: ((a))

LQV

38

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.)

(13, 27, 41)

(44, 31, 18)

  1. ((a))

     (18 ,16, 14)

  2. ((b))

    (19, 24, 21)

  3. ((c))

    (21, 25, 28)

  4. ((d))

    (15, 13, 14)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 (18 ,16, 14)

39

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

40

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

6 10 18 30 46 ?

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    66

  3. ((c))

    63

  4. ((d))

    64

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Answer: ((a))

65

41

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

(Left) 372 196 388 198 329 (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 second digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16

42

In a certain code language, ‘WITH’ is coded as ‘7894’ and ‘THIN’ is coded as ‘8745’. What is the code for ‘W’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

43

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

VRL 21, BXR 32, HDX 43, NJD 54, TPJ 65, ?

  1. ((a))

    ZXP 76

  2. ((b))

    IVP 76

  3. ((c))

    ZVP 76

  4. ((d))

    ZVP 75

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Answer: ((a))

ZXP 76

44

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

Statements:

All vans are utilities.

All trucks are utilities.

Conclusions:

(I) Some vans are trucks.

(II) Some utilities are trucks.

  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.

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (I) follows.

45

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))

    AHO

  2. ((b))

    GNY

  3. ((c))

    TAH

  4. ((d))

    ELS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AHO

46

Seven friends, Q, R, S, T, W, X and Y, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only one person sits between Q and W. Q sits immediately to the right of X. Y sits immediately to the left of W. Only R sits between Q and T. How many people sit between Q and Y when counted from the right of Y?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

47

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

UUU4, QQQ4, MMM4, III4, ?

  1. ((a))

    EEE4

  2. ((b))

    FFF4

  3. ((c))

    HHH4

  4. ((d))

    GGG4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EEE4

48

H, A, T, B, O, R, and D are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. D sits to the immediate right of A. T sits second to the left of A. O sits third to the left of T. Only one person sits between O and B. Who sits to the immediate left of T?

  1. ((a))

    O

  2. ((b))

    H

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

O

49

In a certain code language,

A + B means 'A is the mother of B'

A − B means 'A is the father of B'

A X B means 'A is the sister of B'

A / B means 'A is the brother of B'

A > B means 'A is the husband of B'

A * B means 'A is the wife of B'

<br>

How is M related to B if M − N + T X B > K ?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Mother's father

  3. ((c))

    Father's sister

  4. ((d))

    Sister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

50

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

(Left) 241 341 735 672 457 (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))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

51

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

BNM - CMN

EFT - FEU

  1. ((a))

    UIO - VJP

  2. ((b))

    SWE - TVF

  3. ((c))

    LIN - MNO

  4. ((d))

    WER - XFT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UIO - VJP

52

5P is related to 4O in a certain way. In the same way, 3N is related to 2M. To which of the following is 1L related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    0K

  2. ((b))

    2K

  3. ((c))

    1K

  4. ((d))

    0J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0K

53

Ronak starts from Point A and drives 5 km towards the north. He then takes a right turn, drives 6 km, turns right and drives 9 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 11 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 4 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))

    5 km to the east

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the west

  3. ((c))

    5 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    4 km to the east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km to the east

54

Rohit starts from Point A and drives 9 km towards East. He then takes a right turn, drives 6 km, turns left and drives 7 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 3 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 16 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    8 km towards East

  2. ((b))

    8 km towards West

  3. ((c))

     9 km towards North

  4. ((d))

    9 km towards South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 km towards East

55

In a certain code language,

A + B means ‘A is the wife of B’

A < B means ‘A is the sister 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 S related to E if 'S : M < I + L ! E’?

  1. ((a))

    Son's wife's sister

  2. ((b))

    Son's wife's brother

  3. ((c))

    Son's wife's father

  4. ((d))

    Son's wife's mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son's wife's sister

56

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

ASG37, OEU78, CQI119, QCW160, ?

  1. ((a))

    EOK200

  2. ((b))

    FOK201

  3. ((c))

    EOK201

  4. ((d))

    ECK201

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EOK200

57

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 tables are beds.

Some tables are pillows.

All pillows are curtains.

Conclusions:

(I) Some curtains are tables.

(II) Some pillows are beds.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

58

In the following expression, what will be the final value calculated after interchanging all the ‘1’s and ‘2’s?

4 + 2 − 1 + 1 − 2 − 1 + 3 − 4 + 2 + 1 − 6

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    -4

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    -2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

59

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

13 138 263 327 391 418 ?

  1. ((a))

    427

  2. ((b))

    434

  3. ((c))

    445

  4. ((d))

    463

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

427

60

Identify the option that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61

In a row of 17 students facing north, Giyanshi is 9th from the left end. If Uri is 5th to the right of Giyanshi, what is Uri's position from the right end of the line?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

62

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 hats are roses.

Some drinks are hats.

Conclusions:

(I) All drinks are roses.

(II) Some roses are drinks.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

63

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

9 15 23 33 45 ?

  1. ((a))

    57

  2. ((b))

    59

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    58

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

64

In a certain code language, ‘ROSE’ is coded as ‘2673’ and ‘HERO’ is coded as ‘7136’.

What is the code for ‘H’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

65

All 43 people are standing in a row facing North. Munir is 11th from the right end while Dilip is 24th from the left end. How many people are there between Munir and Dilip?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

66

AYOL is related to ONEC in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, EGAB is related to SVQS. To which of the given options is UZWA related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    IOMR

  2. ((b))

    MORI

  3. ((c))

    MIOR

  4. ((d))

    IORM

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Answer: ((a))

IOMR

67

L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only one person sits between P and O when counted from the right of P. Only one person sits between O and N. Only one person sits between P and Q. Only two people sit between R and N. Only one person sits between L and Q. Who sits third to the right of M?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    O

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Answer: ((a))

R

68

In a certain code language, ‘MINE’ is coded as ‘3591’ and ‘IRKS’ is coded as ‘2436’. What is the code for ‘I’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

69

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

(Left) 430 284 491 231 487 (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 second digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

70

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

200 × 5 ÷ 14 − 41 + 18 = ?

  1. ((a))

    583

  2. ((b))

    612

  3. ((c))

    590

  4. ((d))

    609

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Answer: ((a))

583

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

What is the percentage of urban population of India according to the 2011 Census?

  1. ((a))

    35.16%

  2. ((b))

    41.16%

  3. ((c))

    25.16%

  4. ((d))

    31.16%

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Answer: ((a))

35.16%

72

Who was the king of Jagdishpur during the Revolt of 1857?

  1. ((a))

    Tatya Tope

  2. ((b))

    Kunwar Singh

  3. ((c))

    Bahadur Shah Zafar

  4. ((d))

    Hukum Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tatya Tope

73

Which of the following is a government scheme for rural employment in India?

  1. ((a))

    Skill India

  2. ((b))

    Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

  3. ((c))

    Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. ((d))

    Ayushman Bharat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Skill India

74

During winter months, dry continental winds from Central Asia primarily come in contact with trade winds over which of the following regions of India?

  1. ((a))

    Northeastern India

  2. ((b))

    Eastern India

  3. ((c))

    Northwestern India

  4. ((d))

    Southern India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Northeastern India

75

To which of the following countries did Nana Saheb flee after being defeated in the Revolt of 1857?

  1. ((a))

    Burma

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    Sri Lanka

  4. ((d))

    Nepal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Burma

76

Which of the following is the primary objective of the Boiler Act, 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Promote renewable energy use in industries

  2. ((b))

    Provide subsidies for boiler manufacturing

  3. ((c))

    Increase the export of boilers

  4. ((d))

    Establish stricter safety standards for boiler operations

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Promote renewable energy use in industries

77

During whose tenure as the Viceroy of India was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?

  1. ((a))

    Lord Ripon

  2. ((b))

    Lord Dufferin

  3. ((c))

    Lord Curzon

  4. ((d))

    Lord Lytton

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Ripon

78

What is the composition of a Lok Adalat?

  1. ((a))

    A Lok Adalat consists of a judicial officer and two lawyers.

  2. ((b))

    A Lok Adalat consists of a judicial officer, a lawyer and a social worker.

  3. ((c))

    A Lok Adalat consists of only the judicial officer.

  4. ((d))

    A Lok Adalat consists of a judge and a group of legal experts.

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Answer: ((a))

A Lok Adalat consists of a judicial officer and two lawyers.

79

Which of the following countries won the maximum number of medals at Paris 2024 Olympics?

  1. ((a))

    Great Britain

  2. ((b))

    USA

  3. ((c))

    France

  4. ((d))

    People's Republic of China

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Great Britain

80

The Vichitra Veena has about how many sympathetic strings of varying lengths which run parallel to and under the main strings?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

81

Which economist's ideas had a strong influence on the agricultural and industrial focus of the Second Five Year Plan?

  1. ((a))

    PC Mahalanobis

  2. ((b))

    Manmohan Singh

  3. ((c))

    Amartya Sen

  4. ((d))

    Jagdish Bhagwati

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PC Mahalanobis

82

Which body has the constitutional mandate to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for Scheduled Castes under the Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Election Commission of India

  2. ((b))

    National Commission for Minorities

  3. ((c))

    National Commission for Scheduled Castes

  4. ((d))

    National Human Rights Commission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Election Commission of India

83

The political landscape in India fundamentally changed as a result of the fourth general election held in the year _____.

  1. ((a))

    1961

  2. ((b))

    1977

  3. ((c))

    1967

  4. ((d))

    1972

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1961

84

The coastal strip between Daman and Goa is called the:

  1. ((a))

    Coromandel Coast

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka Coast

  3. ((c))

    Konkan Coast

  4. ((d))

    Malabar Coast

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Coromandel Coast

85

Efficiency of Carnot engine can be increased by:

  1. ((a))

    decreasing the amount of working substance

  2. ((b))

    increasing the amount of working substance

  3. ((c))

    decreasing the sink temperature

  4. ((d))

    increasing the sink temperature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

decreasing the amount of working substance

86

Where was the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2024 held?

  1. ((a))

    Doha, Qatar

  2. ((b))

    Amman, Jordan

  3. ((c))

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  4. ((d))

    Damascus, Syria

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Doha, Qatar

87

Tuzuk-i-Baburi was written in which language?

  1. ((a))

    Turkish

  2. ((b))

    Urdu

  3. ((c))

    Hindi

  4. ((d))

    Sanskrit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Turkish

88

Which Indian sand artist won the Golden Sand Master Award at the International Sand Sculpture Championship held at St. Petersburg city of Russia in July 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Manas Kumar Sahoo

  2. ((b))

    Sudarsan Pattnaik

  3. ((c))

    Manisha Swarnkar

  4. ((d))

    Rajat Kumar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manas Kumar Sahoo

89

In June 2024, the Indian Army opened the Khalubar War Memorial for tourists located in which State or Union Territory?

  1. ((a))

    Jammu and Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Goa

  3. ((c))

    Ladakh

  4. ((d))

    Uttarakhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jammu and Kashmir

90

Provision for the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes is mentioned under which of the following schedules?

  1. ((a))

    Sixth Schedule, Part A

  2. ((b))

    Sixth Schedule, Part B

  3. ((c))

    Fifth Schedule, Part B

  4. ((d))

    Fifth Schedule, Part A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sixth Schedule, Part A

91

Union Finance Minister, while presenting Union Budget for 2022-23, announced the National Ropeways Development Programme, which is known as ______________.

  1. ((a))

    Vishwamala

  2. ((b))

    Parikrammala

  3. ((c))

    Parvatmala

  4. ((d))

    Darshanmala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vishwamala

92

In India, dryland farming is primarily practiced in regions with which of the following annual rainfall levels?

  1. ((a))

    Between 75 and 90 cm

  2. ((b))

    More than 120 cm

  3. ((c))

    Between 90 and 120 cm

  4. ((d))

    Less than 75 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Between 75 and 90 cm

93

In October 2024, the Union Cabinet approved giving the status of 'classical language' to how many languages?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

94

Which of the following changes was proposed in the 2024 Budget to benefit employees’ social security through the National Pension Scheme (NPS) as per Budget 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Decrease employer contribution from 14% to 10%

  2. ((b))

    Decrease employee contribution from 14% to 10%

  3. ((c))

    Increase employer contribution from 10% to 14%

  4. ((d))

    Increase employee contribution from 10% to 14%

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Answer: ((a))

Decrease employer contribution from 14% to 10%

95

Which sector is primarily involved in agriculture and natural resource extraction?

  1. ((a))

    Primary

  2. ((b))

    Secondary

  3. ((c))

    Quaternary

  4. ((d))

    Tertiary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Primary

96

The British response after the Indian Rebellion of 1857 was to:

  1. ((a))

    all the princely states were annexed under British rule

  2. ((b))

    immediately grant India self-rule

  3. ((c))

    provide economic aid to Indian farmers

  4. ((d))

    community, caste, tribal and provincial loyalties were promoted in the army

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Answer: ((a))

all the princely states were annexed under British rule

97

Which of the following is correct about Specific heat capacity of water?

  1. ((a))

    The specific heat of water remains constant in the temperature range 0°C to 100°C.

  2. ((b))

    The specific heat of water varies slightly with temperature.

  3. ((c))

    With rise in temperature from 0°C, it increases.

  4. ((d))

    With rise in temperature from 0°C, it decreases.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The specific heat of water remains constant in the temperature range 0°C to 100°C.

98

The charge of two H+ ions is ________.

  1. ((a))

    −1.6 × 10-19 C

  2. ((b))

    +3.2 × 10-10 C

  3. ((c))

    +3.2 × 10-19 C

  4. ((d))
    • 1.6 × 10-19 C
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Answer: ((a))

−1.6 × 10-19 C

99

What is the maximum limit for a contactless payment transaction using a debit or credit card in India as of 2024?

  1. ((a))

    ₹1,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹500

  3. ((c))

    ₹5,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹10,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹1,000

100

Consider an ideal gas system. For an exothermic reaction occurring at constant pressure, how does the enthalpy change?

  1. ((a))

    Path dependent

  2. ((b))

    Zero

  3. ((c))

    Positive

  4. ((d))

    Negative

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Answer: ((a))

Path dependent

101

The Deccan Plateau is mostly composed of:

  1. ((a))

    alluvial soil

  2. ((b))

    limestone and sandstone

  3. ((c))

    granite and basalt

  4. ((d))

    pumice and red soil

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Answer: ((a))

alluvial soil

102

Which Five Year Plan is often associated with a 'Rolling Plan' concept due to political changes?

  1. ((a))

    Fourth Plan

  2. ((b))

    Fifth Plan

  3. ((c))

    Sixth Plan

  4. ((d))

    Eighth Plan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fourth Plan

103

Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution contains Articles 239 to 241 that deals with union territories?

  1. ((a))

    Part X

  2. ((b))

    Part VII

  3. ((c))

    Part IX

  4. ((d))

    Part VIII

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Answer: ((a))

Part X

104

Jamshedpur is an ideal location for which of the following types of industries?

  1. ((a))

    Cotton Textile Industry

  2. ((b))

    Dairy Industry

  3. ((c))

    Iron and Steel Industry

  4. ((d))

    Paper and Pulp Industry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cotton Textile Industry

105

Ajanta, which is located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, is famous for which of the following monuments of Buddhist architecture?

  1. ((a))

    Stambhas

  2. ((b))

    Caves

  3. ((c))

    Viharas

  4. ((d))

    Stupas

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Answer: ((a))

Stambhas

106

Which company launched Topaz BankingSLM and Topaz ITOpsSLM in October 2024, using the NVIDIA AI Stack for enterprise AI?

  1. ((a))

    Wipro

  2. ((b))

    Mphasis Limited

  3. ((c))

     Infosys

  4. ((d))

    Tech Mahindra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wipro

107

 Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the list of recognised languages in India?

  1. ((a))

    Eighth Schedule

  2. ((b))

    Ninth Schedule

  3. ((c))

    Tenth Schedule

  4. ((d))

    Eleventh Schedule

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Answer: ((a))

Eighth Schedule

108

 ‘Providing early childhood care and education to all children until they complete the age of 6 years’ belongs to which Section of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Fundamental Rights

  2. ((b))

    Fundamental Duties

  3. ((c))

    Legal responsibilities

  4. ((d))

    Directive Principles of State Policy

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Answer: ((a))

Fundamental Rights

109

Read the following statements carefully and select the correct option regarding their correctness.

Statement I: ‘Project Tiger’ is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.

Statement II: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has been fulfilling its mandate of strengthening tiger conservation in the country within the ambit of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.

  1. ((a))

    Statement I is incorrect, while Statement II is correct.

  2. ((b))

    Statement I is correct, while Statement II is incorrect.

  3. ((c))

    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

  4. ((d))

    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement I is incorrect, while Statement II is correct.

110

The kinetic energy of a particle depends on which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Both mass and velocity of the particle

  2. ((b))

    Both mass and acceleration of the particle

  3. ((c))

    Only velocity of the particle

  4. ((d))

    Only mass of the particle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both mass and velocity of the particle

111

As of October 2024, the highest GST collection of ₹2.10 lakh crore was recorded in ______________.

  1. ((a))

    October 2024

  2. ((b))

    July 2024

  3. ((c))

    August 2024

  4. ((d))

    April 2024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

October 2024

112

 Who was the ruler of Delhi when Babur invaded?

  1. ((a))

    Mahmud Lodi

  2. ((b))

    Ibrahim Lodi

  3. ((c))

    Sikandar Lodi

  4. ((d))

    Daulat Khan Lodi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahmud Lodi

113

As per the 'State of Economy' report in the RBI bulletin, in H1 FY25, what fraction of the gross FDI inflows was sourced from Singapore, Mauritius, the UAE, the Netherlands and the US?

  1. ((a))

    Three-fourths

  2. ((b))

    One-third

  3. ((c))

    Half

  4. ((d))

    Two-thirds

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Answer: ((a))

Three-fourths

114

Vijay Kumar N was honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Yuva Puraskar (2008) for his contribution to _________ dance.

  1. ((a))

    Bharatanatyam

  2. ((b))

    Odissi

  3. ((c))

    Kathakali

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bharatanatyam

115

By how much percentage did HDFC Bank's net profit grow year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q2 FY25?

  1. ((a))

    10%

  2. ((b))

     5.3%

  3. ((c))

    4%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10%

116

Within which dates of December every year, Konark experiences a surge of tourists and art enthusiasts alike, to envision the biggest and the grandest of dance festivals in the state of Odisha?

  1. ((a))

    6th to 10th

  2. ((b))

    1st to 5th

  3. ((c))

    15th to 20th

  4. ((d))

    10th to 15th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6th to 10th

117

The establishment of how many Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI-COEs) (focused on health, agriculture, and sustainable cities) were announced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Five

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Seven

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Five

118

 __________ has the power to amend the Constitution of India.

  1. ((a))

    The Election Commission of India

  2. ((b))

    The Prime Minister of India

  3. ((c))

    The President of India

  4. ((d))

    The Parliament of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Election Commission of India

119

Who is the director of the Kannada film ‘Kantara’, which won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 70th National Film Award 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Rohit Shetty

  2. ((b))

    Raj B Shetty

  3. ((c))

    Rishab Shetty

  4. ((d))

    Rakshit Shetty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rohit Shetty

120

Which of the following are the types of Rural Development Strategies?

  1. Strategy based on collectivization of resources
  2. Strategy based on regulated capitalist perspective
  3. Strategy based on peasant agrarian perspective
  1. ((a))

    Only 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 3

  3. ((c))

    1, 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    Only 1 and 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 2 and 3

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