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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 18 Mar, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

20% of a number is more than 20% of 530 by 170. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    1380

  2. ((b))

    1230

  3. ((c))

    1480

  4. ((d))

    1430

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Answer: ((a))

1380

2

Arrange the given quotients in ascending order.

  1. 876.48÷83

  2. 171.74÷62

  3. 369.24÷17

  1. ((a))

    3,1,2

  2. ((b))

    3,2,1

  3. ((c))

    1,2,3

  4. ((d))

    2,1,3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3,1,2

3

If a vendor offers a discount of 20% on the marked price of his goods and thus ends up selling at 120% of the cost price, what was the percentage markup?

  1. ((a))

    40%

  2. ((b))

    50%

  3. ((c))

    55%

  4. ((d))

    45%

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Answer: ((a))

40%

4

2% of 4% of a number is what percentage of that number?

  1. ((a))

    0.08

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    0.00-8

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Answer: ((a))

0.08

5

If the hypotenuse and base of a right-angled triangle are 65 cm and 60 cm, respectively, find the perimeter of the triangle.

  1. ((a))

    100 cm

  2. ((b))

    150 cm

  3. ((c))

    175 cm 

  4. ((d))

    195 cm

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Answer: ((a))

100 cm

6

If 8 , 38 , 60 , and y are in proportion, then the value of y is:

  1. ((a))

    284

  2. ((b))

    289

  3. ((c))

    285

  4. ((d))

    290

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Answer: ((a))

284

7

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹3120 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    520

  2. ((b))

    2080

  3. ((c))

    1040

  4. ((d))

    260

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Answer: ((a))

520

8

Find the value of a223a+3\sqrt{a^2 - 2\sqrt{3} a + 3}  where a=3a = \sqrt{3}

  1. ((a))

    (a3)2 (a - \sqrt{3})^2

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    a3a - \sqrt{3}

  4. ((d))

    a+3 a + \sqrt{3}

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Answer: ((a))

(a3)2 (a - \sqrt{3})^2

9

Diya has to reach Surat which is 804 km away in 24 hours. His starting speed for 9 hours was 58 km/hr. For the next 162 km his speed was 54km/hr. By what speed he must travel now so as to reach Surat in decided time of 24hours?

  1. ((a))

    12 km/hr

  2. ((b))

    4 km/hr

  3. ((c))

    10 km/hr

  4. ((d))

    16 km/hr

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Answer: ((a))

12 km/hr

10

Evaluate: 41 - [36 - {48 ÷ 2 - (6 - 9 ÷ 3) ÷ 3}]

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

11

The average of first 112 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    114

  2. ((b))

    112.5

  3. ((c))

    113.5

  4. ((d))

    113

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Answer: ((a))

114

12

What is the compound interest (in ₹) on ₹1,900 at 5% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually?

  1. ((a))

    194.75

  2. ((b))

    207.80

  3. ((c))

    188.90

  4. ((d))

    198.50

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Answer: ((a))

194.75

13

Find the value of (15)2+(13)2+(16)2\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^{-2} + \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{-2} + \left(\frac{1}{6}\right)^ {-2}  .

  1. ((a))

    62

  2. ((b))

    74

  3. ((c))

    70

  4. ((d))

    68

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Answer: ((a))

62

14

If the 7-digit number 689K348 is divisible by 9, then the value of K is:

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

5

15

The population of Pune in 2023 and 2024 was 71,66,000 and 73,45,850, respectively. What was the percentage increase in the population from 2023 to 2024? (Rounded off to one decimal place)

  1. ((a))

    2.5%

  2. ((b))

    1.8%

  3. ((c))

    4%

  4. ((d))

    9.8%

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Answer: ((a))

2.5%

16

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹36 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹13 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹15.4 per kg, there is a profit of 10%?

  1. ((a))

    1 : 22

  2. ((b))

    2 : 24

  3. ((c))

    2 : 20

  4. ((d))

    2 : 21

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Answer: ((a))

1 : 22

17

Find the greatest 5-digit number that is exactly divisible by 15, 18, 21.

  1. ((a))

    99660

  2. ((b))

    99540

  3. ((c))

    98910

  4. ((d))

    99999

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Answer: ((a))

99660

18

The volume (in cm3) of a wire of diameter 10 cm and length 56 m is:

take π=227\text{take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

    440400

  2. ((b))

    440700

  3. ((c))

    441000

  4. ((d))

    440000

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Answer: ((a))

440400

19

The value of \(9^3 - 9^2 + \left(\frac{40}{2}\right)^2 - 5 + 8 \times 5 = ____\)

  1. ((a))

    1091

  2. ((b))

    1088

  3. ((c))

    1083

  4. ((d))

    1086

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1091

20

A person sells two laptops at ₹24,000 each. He gets 20% profit on the first laptop and incurs 20% loss on the other. What is the net percentage profit or loss?

  1. ((a))

    2% Profit 

  2. ((b))

    2% Loss

  3. ((c))

    4% Profit

  4. ((d))

    4% Loss

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Answer: ((a))

2% Profit 

21

A 555 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 3.4 km/h in the opposite direction in 9 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    222.1

  2. ((b))

    218.6

  3. ((c))

    213.6

  4. ((d))

    216.4

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Answer: ((a))

222.1

22

The average of the marks of 15 students in a class is 40. If the marks of each student are doubled, find the new average?

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

23

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹71 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹29 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹32.4 per kg, there is a profit of 8%?

  1. ((a))

    3 : 43

  2. ((b))

    3 : 40

  3. ((c))

    2 : 40

  4. ((d))

    1 : 41

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Answer: ((a))

3 : 43

24

Veer can do a piece of work in 6 hours. Manoj can do it in 24 hours. With the assistance of Anand, they completed the work in 3 hours. In how many hours can Anand alone do it?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

10

25

Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 24 minutes and 32 minutes, respectively. Both the pipes are opened together, but after 8 minutes pipe A is turned off. What is the total time required to fill the tank?

  1. ((a))

    21 min 20 sec

  2. ((b))

    10 min 40 sec

  3. ((c))

    24 min 36 sec

  4. ((d))

    20 min 29 sec

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Answer: ((a))

21 min 20 sec

26

A car travels 207 km in the first hour and 51 km in the second hour. What is the average speed (in km/h) of the car for the whole journey?

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    124

  3. ((c))

    129

  4. ((d))

    122

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Answer: ((a))

120

27

An amount of ₹301 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 6 : 17 : 5. The difference between the largest and the smallest shares (in ₹) in the distribution is:

  1. ((a))

    153

  2. ((b))

    129

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    130

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Answer: ((a))

153

28

The population of insects in a colony 2 years ago was 12,000. If the growth rate of the population is 5%, what is the present population of insects in the colony?

  1. ((a))

    13,215

  2. ((b))

    13,210

  3. ((c))

    13,230

  4. ((d))

    13,225

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Answer: ((a))

13,215

29

The HCF of 36, 45 and 54 is _____.

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

30

The cost prices of 5 kg of millet and 10 kg of wheat were ₹50 and ₹60 per kg, respectively. On selling, the seller profits 10% on millet and 20% on wheat. What was the total sale price?

  1. ((a))

    ₹995

  2. ((b))

    ₹695

  3. ((c))

    ₹795

  4. ((d))

    ₹895

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Answer: ((a))

₹995

31

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 77 and the third number is 125. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    188

  2. ((b))

    203

  3. ((c))

    189

  4. ((d))

    202

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Answer: ((a))

188

32

A lunch box has a length of 20 cm, a width of 12 cm and a height of 8 cm. Find the volume of the lunch box.

  1. ((a))

    1820 cm3

  2. ((b))

    1920 cm3

  3. ((c))

    182 cm3

  4. ((d))

    192 cm3

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Answer: ((a))

1820 cm3

33

Under an offer at a saree shop, customers receive 3 sarees free with the purchase of 5 sarees. Find the discount available to the customers.

  1. ((a))

    37.5%

  2. ((b))

    34.5%

  3. ((c))

    36.5%

  4. ((d))

    35.5%

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Answer: ((a))

37.5%

34

A man riding on a bicycle at a speed of 50 km/h crosses a bridge in 39 minutes. Find the length of the bridge?

  1. ((a))

    35.9 km

  2. ((b))

    30.3 km

  3. ((c))

    30.4 km 

  4. ((d))

    32.5 km  

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Answer: ((a))

35.9 km

35

9 men can complete a piece of work in 20 days while 4 women can do it in 15 days. In how many days can 5 women and 3 men complete it?

  1. ((a))

    9 days 

  2. ((b))

    6 days 

  3. ((c))

    10 days 

  4. ((d))

    5 days 

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Answer: ((a))

9 days 

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

8 + 2 × 4 − 4 ÷ 16 = ?

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    18

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Answer: ((a))

26

37

What will be the value of the following e×pression if the ‘+’ and the ‘÷’ signs are interchanged?

24 + 8 ÷ 4 × 5 − 7 ÷ 2 × 2 + 1

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    34

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

38

Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) to logically complete the following series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

39

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

56, 65, 83, 110, ?, 191

  1. ((a))

    165

  2. ((b))

    146

  3. ((c))

    136

  4. ((d))

    156

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Answer: ((a))

165

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

    One 

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

41

In a certain code language,

A % B means ‘A is the father of B’

A # B means ‘A is the brother of B’

A ÷ B means ‘A is the wife of B’

A @ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’

Based on the above, how is E related to X if 'E @ F % I # J ÷ X’?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's brother

  2. ((b))

    Wife's sister

  3. ((c))

    Wife's father

  4. ((d))

    Wife's mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's brother

42

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 - 5 - 8

34 - 8 - 26

  1. ((a))

    45 - 8 - 34

  2. ((b))

    25 - 5 - 20

  3. ((c))

    16 - 4 - 8

  4. ((d))

    78 - 8 - 72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 - 8 - 34

43

Seven boxes D, E, F, H, I, J and K are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept below E. Only one box is kept above I. Only one box is kept between I and D. J is kept immediately above F. H is kept at some place below K. How many boxes are kept between K and J?

  1. ((a))

    Four 

  2. ((b))

    Two 

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four 

44

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 bands are threads.

All bands are ropes.

Some ropes are wires.

Conclusions:

(I): Some wires are bands.

(II): Some ropes are threads.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

45

In a certain code language, ‘he drove home’ is coded as ‘mt bk lo’ and ‘did he go’ is

coded as ‘mf jo mt’. How is ‘he’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    bk

  2. ((b))

    mf

  3. ((c))

    mt

  4. ((d))

    jo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

bk

46

Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the

given series to make it logically complete?

KA 33, IJ 38, GS 48, EB 63, ?

  1. ((a))

    CP 83

  2. ((b))

    CK 83

  3. ((c))

    CK 85

  4. ((d))

    CP 85

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Answer: ((a))

CP 83

47

Which of the following letter-number-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the

given series to make it logically complete?

HM28 IN36 JO44 KP52 ?

  1. ((a))

    LR60

  2. ((b))

    LR61

  3. ((c))

    LQ61

  4. ((d))

    LQ60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LR60

48

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

APEX - EAPX - XEPA

GREW - EGRW - WERG

  1. ((a))

    MEAN - AMEN - EANM

  2. ((b))

    FIRN - RFIN - NRIF

  3. ((c))

    KING - IKNG - GINK

  4. ((d))

    SAKE - SKAE - EKAS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MEAN - AMEN - EANM

49

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

768 384 192 96 48 ?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

50

In a certain code language, ‘LEAD’ is coded as ‘1398’, ‘TOLD’ is coded as ‘7843’ and ‘SOAP’ is coded as ‘4925’. What is the code for ‘T’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

51

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    One 

  3. ((c))

    Three 

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

52

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

18 31 57 109 213 ?

  1. ((a))

    420

  2. ((b))

    421

  3. ((c))

    422

  4. ((d))

    423

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

420

53

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

Statements:

Some spoon is plate.

Some plate is bowl.

No bowl is glass.

Conclusions:

I) Some spoon is glass.

II) Some plate is glass.

III) Some plate is not glass

  1. ((a))

    Either II or III

  2. ((b))

    Only III

  3. ((c))

    Both I and III

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((a))

Either II or III

54

Mr. Tqr starts from Point A and drives 31 km towards South. He then takes a left turn, drives 7 km, turns left and drives 39 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 17 km, turns left and drives 5 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 2 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 3 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    10 km to the North

  2. ((b))

    10 km to the South

  3. ((c))

    12 km to the West

  4. ((d))

    12 km to the East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 km to the North

55

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 candies are chocolate.

Some candies are lollipop.

No lollipop is cookie.

Conclusions:

I) Some candies are not cookies.

II) Some chocolates are not cookies.

III) Some chocolates are not lollipop.

  1. ((a))

    Only III

  2. ((b))

    Only I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II and III

  4. ((d))

    Only I, II and III

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Answer: ((a))

Only III

56

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

(Left) 587 465 872 647 249 (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 the ascending order, the position of how many

numbers will remain unchanged?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    None 

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

57

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a row, facing north. No one sits to the right of C. Only three people sit between C and F. Only two people sit between F and E. G sits third to the left of A. B sits to the immediate right of A.

How many people sit between D and B?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

58

In a certain code language,

A + B means ‘A is the mother of B’,

A − B means ‘A is the brother of B’,

A × B means ‘A is the wife of B’,

and A ÷ B means ‘A is the father of B’.

How is E related to R if ‘E + N × P ÷ Q − R’?

  1. ((a))

    Father's mother

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Mother's mother

  4. ((d))

    Wife's mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father's mother

59

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))

    MIO

  2. ((b))

    GCH

  3. ((c))

    IEJ

  4. ((d))

    QMR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MIO

60

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

EG – IK – MO

BD – FH – JL

  1. ((a))

    NP – QR – SU

  2. ((b))

    HI – MP – SU

  3. ((c))

    AC – EG – IK

  4. ((d))

    GI – JL – MN

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NP – QR – SU

61

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

RIP 14, UFS 19, XCV 24, AZY 29, ?

  1. ((a))

    DWB 34

  2. ((b))

    EWC 34

  3. ((c))

    DVB 36

  4. ((d))

    EVC 36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DWB 34

62

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?

  1. ((a))

    OQ - TL

  2. ((b))

    UW - ZS

  3. ((c))

    RT - WO

  4. ((d))

    LN - QI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OQ - TL

63

Seven friends, Q, R, S, T, W, X and Y, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only two people sit between Q and W when counted from the left of Q. R sits fourth to the left of Q. S sits fourth to the right of W. X is not an immediate neighbour of S or Q. T is not an immediate neighbour of X. How many people sit between R and T when counted from the right of T?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Zero

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

64

Each of B, R, O, K, E, N and S has a holiday on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only two people have holiday between R and B. Only two people have holiday before R. Only three people have holiday between R and S. Only one person has holiday between K and E. O has holiday immediately before K. How many people have holiday after N?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

65

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of '?' will logically

complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66

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

WQA : XRB

TRO : USP

  1. ((a))

    PAS : QBR

  2. ((b))

    MED : NFC

  3. ((c))

    PER : QFS

  4. ((d))

    VDF : UEG

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Answer: ((a))

PAS : QBR

67

In a certain code language, ‘India has many seasons’ is coded as ‘so to po vo’ and ‘I like spring and summer seasons’ is coded as ‘vo ko ro no lo no’. How is ‘seasons’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    no

  2. ((b))

    so

  3. ((c))

    vo

  4. ((d))

    lo

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Answer: ((a))

no

68

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

66 − 11 × 10 + 2 ÷ 14 = ?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

10

69

Harry starts from Point A and drives 8 km towards south. He then takes a left turn, drives 5 km, turns left and drives 11 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 13 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 3 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified)

  1. ((a))

    7 km to the east

  2. ((b))

    8 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    5 km to the east

  4. ((d))

    6 km to the east

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Answer: ((a))

7 km to the east

70

A, B, C, D, and E are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. D is the immediate left neighbour of A. C sits third right to A. B is not an immediate neighbour of C. How many people sit between A and E when counted from the right of A?

  1. ((a))

    Zero

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

Zero

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

The first partition of Bengal took place in _____.

  1. ((a))

    1885

  2. ((b))

    1898

  3. ((c))

    1905

  4. ((d))

    1907

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Answer: ((a))

1885

72

When was electricity production in India commenced using nuclear energy?

  1. ((a))

    1978

  2. ((b))

    1988

  3. ((c))

    1998

  4. ((d))

    1969

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Answer: ((a))

1978

73

Which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam built on?

  1. ((a))

    Tapi

  2. ((b))

    Krishna

  3. ((c))

    Narmada

  4. ((d))

    Mahanadi

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Answer: ((a))

Tapi

74

Who among the following was one of the grandsons of Ashoka?

  1. ((a))

    Bindusara

  2. ((b))

    Dasharatha Maurya

  3. ((c))

    Chandragupta II

  4. ((d))

    Brihadratha

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Answer: ((a))

Bindusara

75

Which edition of the NDC Course at National Defence College is scheduled from 6th January 2025 to 28th November 2025?

  1. ((a))

    100th

  2. ((b))

    65th

  3. ((c))

    70th

  4. ((d))

    75th

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Answer: ((a))

100th

76

According to Basic Road Statistics in India-2018-19, National Highways constitutes __________ of the total road network in the country.

  1. ((a))

    08.40%

  2. ((b))

    22.10%

  3. ((c))

    02.09%

  4. ((d))

    12.90%

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Answer: ((a))

08.40%

77

Which of the following is NOT one of the three lines of effort for the Atlantic Partnership of September 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Science Capacity Building and Exchange

  2. ((b))

    Military Defense Cooperation

  3. ((c))

    Ocean-based Food Security

  4. ((d))

    Sustainable Blue Economy

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Answer: ((a))

Science Capacity Building and Exchange

78

Which of the following can be considered as a long-term impact of the globalisation policies of 1991 on India’s economic structure?

  1. ((a))

    Dominance of agriculture in GDP contribution

  2. ((b))

    Complete elimination of poverty

  3. ((c))

    Isolation from international trade

  4. ((d))

    Shift towards a service-based economy

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Answer: ((a))

Dominance of agriculture in GDP contribution

79

What is the outermost range of the Himalayas called?

  1. ((a))

    Shiwaliks

  2. ((b))

    Karakoram

  3. ((c))

    Himadri

  4. ((d))

    Himachal

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Answer: ((a))

Shiwaliks

80

What is the annual average rainfall in the Indian Desert?

  1. ((a))

    200 mm to 500 mm

  2. ((b))

    500 mm to 1000 mm

  3. ((c))

    more than 1000 mm

  4. ((d))

    Less than 150 mm

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Answer: ((a))

200 mm to 500 mm

81

Which sector received a major allocation of ₹2.66 lakh crore in the 2024 Budget for development purposes?

  1. ((a))

    Defense

  2. ((b))

    MSME sector

  3. ((c))

    Rural development

  4. ((d))

    Urban infrastructure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Defense

82

As of November 2024, who is the Minister of State for Defence?

  1. ((a))

    Nirmala Sitharaman

  2. ((b))

    Amit Shah

  3. ((c))

    Sanjay Seth

  4. ((d))

    Akhilesh Yadav

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nirmala Sitharaman

83

Ramani Rangan, the winner of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award in 2022 for her contribution towards classical musical instrument of Veena, belongs to which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

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Answer: ((a))

Gujarat

84

What was the stance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its October 2024 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting?

  1. ((a))

    Accommodative

  2. ((b))

    Neutral

  3. ((c))

    Hawkish

  4. ((d))

    Tightening

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Answer: ((a))

Accommodative

85

Who among the following was the Nawab of Awadh in 1856, at the time of its annexation to the British Empire?

  1. ((a))

    Wazir Ali

  2. ((b))

    Wajid Ali Shah

  3. ((c))

    Shuja-ud-Daula

  4. ((d))

    Amjad Ali Shah

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Answer: ((a))

Wazir Ali

86

Which court in India is responsible for handling civil cases like property disputes, divorce and consumer problems?

  1. ((a))

    Revenue Court

  2. ((b))

    Criminal Court

  3. ((c))

    Civil Court

  4. ((d))

    Sessions Court

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Answer: ((a))

Revenue Court

87

Kush Maini, who secured his first Formula 2 Sprint Race win at the Hungarian Grand Prix in July 2024, is from which of the following countries?

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    Nepal

  4. ((d))

    Myanmar

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Answer: ((a))

India

88

In November 2024, SEBI implemented six out of seven measures recommended by an expert panel to regulate which segment of the financial market?

  1. ((a))

    Equity Market

  2. ((b))

    Debt Market

  3. ((c))

    Forex Market

  4. ((d))

    Derivatives Market

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Equity Market

89

With which of the following coloured sandstones was a Male Torso found in Harappa?

  1. ((a))

    Yellow

  2. ((b))

    Brown

  3. ((c))

    Red

  4. ((d))

    Green

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Answer: ((a))

Yellow

90

In a dam, potential energy of water changes into ___________, which rotates the turbine.

  1. ((a))

    kinetic energy

  2. ((b))

    heat energy

  3. ((c))

    electric energy

  4. ((d))

    mechanical energy

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Answer: ((a))

kinetic energy

91

Which bank merged with AU Small Finance Bank as per the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank

  2. ((b))

    Fincare Small Finance Bank

  3. ((c))

    Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

  4. ((d))

    Equitas Small Finance Bank

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank

92

The Subjects of the Union List are mentioned under which article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Article 242

  2. ((b))

    Article 248

  3. ((c))

    Article 246

  4. ((d))

    Article 247

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 242

93

In August 2024, which of the Indian Institute of Technology developed shoes that generate electricity, track location in real time for Armed forces?

  1. ((a))

    IIT Delhi

  2. ((b))

    IIT Kanpur

  3. ((c))

    IIT Bombay

  4. ((d))

    IIT Indore

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Answer: ((a))

IIT Delhi

94

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with power, authority and responsibility of municipalities?

  1. ((a))

    Seventh Schedule

  2. ((b))

    Eighth Schedule

  3. ((c))

    Tenth Schedule

  4. ((d))

    Twelfth Schedule

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Answer: ((a))

Seventh Schedule

95

In the context of digestion, bolus is best described by which of the following options?

  1. ((a))

    A mixture of food and saliva formed during chewing

  2. ((b))

    A digestive fluid secreted by glands in the intestinal mucosa

  3. ((c))

    A type of enzyme produced by the pancreas

  4. ((d))

    A hormone released by the stomach to stimulate digestion

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Answer: ((a))

A mixture of food and saliva formed during chewing

96

Why is literacy an important component of human development?

  1. ((a))

    It directly increases Gross Domestic Product.

  2. ((b))

    It ensures higher agricultural productivity.

  3. ((c))

    It empowers individuals to make informed decisions and improves employment

    opportunities.

  4. ((d))

    It reduces population growth.

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Answer: ((a))

It directly increases Gross Domestic Product.

97

When was clause (K) of Article 51(A) inserted in the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    1999

  2. ((b))

    2004

  3. ((c))

    2002

  4. ((d))

    1990

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Answer: ((a))

1999

98

Which of the following is NOT a component of land reforms?

  1. ((a))

    Industrial privatisation

  2. ((b))

    Abolition of intermediaries

  3. ((c))

    Land ceiling

  4. ((d))

    Tenancy reforms

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Answer: ((a))

Industrial privatisation

99

The ________ wheat variety was launched in India in October 2024.

  1. ((a))

    NWS-2194 Badshah

  2. ((b))

    NWS-2199 Badshah

  3. ((c))

    NWS-2184 Badshah

  4. ((d))

    NWS-2164 Badshah

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Answer: ((a))

NWS-2194 Badshah

100

In July 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Defence Aviation Expo IDAX-24 in which city?

  1. ((a))

    Surat

  2. ((b))

    Bhopal

  3. ((c))

    Jodhpur

  4. ((d))

    Jaipur

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Answer: ((a))

Surat

101

One of the classical instruments of India, the Tambura (also called Tanpura in north India), is made of how many metal strings?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

3

102

Who published 'New Lamps for Old' in the 'Indu Prakash'?

  1. ((a))

    Aurobindo Ghosh

  2. ((b))

    Bipin Chandra Pal

  3. ((c))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. ((d))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Answer: ((a))

Aurobindo Ghosh

103

By how much percentage did Axis Bank's Net Interest Income grow year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 FY25?

  1. ((a))

    15%

  2. ((b))

    11%

  3. ((c))

    6%

  4. ((d))

    9%

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Answer: ((a))

15%

104

The Sundarbans are famous for which type of vegetation?

  1. ((a))

    Thorn Forests

  2. ((b))

    Deciduous Forests

  3. ((c))

    Tropical Evergreen Forests

  4. ((d))

    Mangrove Forests

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Answer: ((a))

Thorn Forests

105

In which year was Awadh formally annexed to the British Empire?

  1. ((a))

    1860

  2. ((b))

    1852

  3. ((c))

    1856

  4. ((d))

    1854

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Answer: ((a))

1860

106

To prohibit the slaughter of cows is a Directive Principle mentioned in _____ of the Indian Constitution.

  1. ((a))

    Article 43

  2. ((b))

    Article 49

  3. ((c))

    Article 48

  4. ((d))

    Article 42

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Answer: ((a))

Article 43

107

Which Gupta emperor established his capital at Sakala?

  1. ((a))

    Mihirakula

  2. ((b))

    Ashoka

  3. ((c))

    Chandragupta

  4. ((d))

    Samudragupta

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Answer: ((a))

Mihirakula

108

‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Tropical Western Indian Ocean and Tropical Western Pacific Ocean

  2. ((b))

    Tropical Eastern Indian Ocean and Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean

  3. ((c))

    Tropical Western Indian Ocean and Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean

  4. ((d))

    Tropical Western Indian Ocean and Tropical Eastern Indian Ocean

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Answer: ((a))

Tropical Western Indian Ocean and Tropical Western Pacific Ocean

109

By which of the following dynasties was the Brihadeswara temple built?

  1. ((a))

    Gupta

  2. ((b))

    Pandya

  3. ((c))

    Maurya

  4. ((d))

    Chola

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Answer: ((a))

Gupta

110

Which Constitutional Amendment Act is known as the 'Right to Education' Amendment?

  1. ((a))

    61st Amendment

  2. ((b))

    86th Amendment

  3. ((c))

    44th Amendment

  4. ((d))

    101st Amendment

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Answer: ((a))

61st Amendment

111

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were announced in the year _______________.

  1. ((a))

    2000

  2. ((b))

    2004

  3. ((c))

    2002

  4. ((d))

    2003

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Answer: ((a))

2000

112

What is the primary role of thrombocytes in the human body?

  1. ((a))

    Forming blood clots to stop bleeding

  2. ((b))

    Carrying oxygen to tissues

  3. ((c))

    Transporting nutrients to cells

  4. ((d))

    Initiating the immune response

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Forming blood clots to stop bleeding

113

The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution have a resemblance to which of the following international declarations?

  1. ((a))

    United Nations Charter

  2. ((b))

    Geneva Convention

  3. ((c))

    International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  4. ((d))

    Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

United Nations Charter

114

Consider oxygen gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP). What is the approximate weight (in grams) of one mole of oxygen molecules at STP?

  1. ((a))

    64

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    16

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

115

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) provides which of the following awards for coaches who help athletes achieve excellence over a period of four years?

  1. ((a))

    Khel Ratna Award

  2. ((b))

    Arjuna Award

  3. ((c))

    Dronacharya Award

  4. ((d))

    Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Khel Ratna Award

116

Which country's player won the Men’s Singles title in the India Open Badminton Championship 2024, held in New Delhi in the month of January 2024?

  1. ((a))

    China 

  2. ((b))

    South Korea

  3. ((c))

    Thailand 

  4. ((d))

    Japan

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Answer: ((a))

China 

117

The Green Revolution in India was aimed at improving which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Urban infrastructure

  2. ((b))

    Industrial growth

  3. ((c))

    Agricultural productivity

  4. ((d))

    International trade

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Urban infrastructure

118

Which of the following period is considered as Phase of pulling up agriculture in the context of economic development in India?

  1. ((a))

    Late 1970 - 1980

  2. ((b))

    mid 1950 - mid 1960

  3. ((c))

    Late 1960s - 1970s

  4. ((d))

    Late 1980 - 1990

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Answer: ((a))

Late 1970 - 1980

119

Which of the following incidents during the revolt of 1857 resulted in the mass massacre of Indian rebels?

  1. ((a))

    The capture of Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Mutiny at Agra

  3. ((c))

    The hanging of Mangal Pandey

  4. ((d))

    Mutiny at Meerut

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The capture of Delhi

120

The use of drugs for medical treatment is referred to as _____.

  1. ((a))

    Chemotherapy

  2. ((b))

    Immunotherapy

  3. ((c))

    Radiotherapy

  4. ((d))

    Phototherapy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chemotherapy

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