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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 18 Mar, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 75 and the third number is 119. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    195

  2. ((b))

    194

  3. ((c))

    193

  4. ((d))

    196

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Answer: ((a))

195

2

Find the value of 1623+1146−1523+1746−923\frac{16}{23} + \frac{11}{46} - \frac{15}{23} + \frac{17}{46} - \frac{9}{23}

  1. ((a))

    523\frac{5}{23}

  2. ((b))

    723\frac{7}{23}

  3. ((c))

    423\frac{4}{23}

  4. ((d))

    623\frac{6}{23}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

523\frac{5}{23}

3

1% of 95% of a number is what percentage of that number?

  1. ((a))

    0.095

  2. ((b))

    96

  3. ((c))

    0.95

  4. ((d))

    95

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.095

4

Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 6:1:5. They invested their capitals for 7 months, 10 months and 8 months, respectively. What was the ratio of their profits?

  1. ((a))

    23 : 5 : 20

  2. ((b))

    20 : 5 : 20

  3. ((c))

    21 : 5 : 20

  4. ((d))

    19 : 5 : 20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23 : 5 : 20

5

The sides of a triangle are 7 cm, 24 cm, and 25 cm. What is the area of this triangle?

  1. ((a))

    50 cm2

  2. ((b))

    70 cm2

  3. ((c))

    84 cm2

  4. ((d))

    96 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 cm2

6

A metallic cube of side 12 cm is cut into 8 equal solid cubes of equal volume. Find the ratio between the surface areas of a cube with a larger edge to a smaller edge.

  1. ((a))

    4:1

  2. ((b))

    1:2

  3. ((c))

    3:1

  4. ((d))

    2:5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4:1

7

7 men can complete a piece of work in 6 days while 4 women can do it in 14 days. In how many days can 2 women and 2 men complete it?

  1. ((a))

    17 days 

  2. ((b))

    9 days 

  3. ((c))

    12 days 

  4. ((d))

    14 days 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17 days 

8

An electric pump can fill a tank in 5 hours. Due to a leakage in the tank, it takes 6(1/4) hours to fill the tank. How much time will this leak take to empty the full tank if water does not get in or out of the tank through any other point during this period?

  1. ((a))

    11 hrs 

  2. ((b))

    25 hrs 

  3. ((c))

    43 hrs 

  4. ((d))

    33 hrs 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11 hrs 

9

The average of first 139 even numbers is

  1. ((a))

    140

  2. ((b))

    140.5

  3. ((c))

    141

  4. ((d))

    139.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

140

10

With a discount of 10% on the marked price, on selling an item, 20% profit is earned. What should be the percentage discount on the marked price to earn 10% profit?

  1. ((a))

    18.5%

  2. ((b))

    15%

  3. ((c))

    17.5%

  4. ((d))

    20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.5%

11

Find the greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 10, 20, 40 and 75.

  1. ((a))

    9500

  2. ((b))

    9999

  3. ((c))

    9400

  4. ((d))

    9600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9500

12

Simplify the following.

45+(1056×696×5)\frac{4}{5} + \left( 1056 \times \frac{6}{96 \times 5} \right)

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

13

The monthly incomes of two friends Gopal and Akshay, are in the ratio 5 : 7 respectively and each of them saves ₹93000 every month. If the ratio of their monthly expenditure is 2 : 4, find the monthly income of Gopal(in ₹).

  1. ((a))

    154000

  2. ((b))

    217000

  3. ((c))

    155000

  4. ((d))

    156000

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Answer: ((a))

154000

14

What is the interest amount for ₹40,000 at the rate of 10% per annum compounded half yearly for 1.5 years?

  1. ((a))

    ₹6,305

  2. ((b))

    ₹6,325

  3. ((c))

    ₹6,335

  4. ((d))

    ₹6,315

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹6,305

15

An amount of ₹858 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 9 : 8 : 13. The difference between the largest and the smallest shares (in ₹) in the distribution is:

  1. ((a))

    143

  2. ((b))

    173

  3. ((c))

    233

  4. ((d))

    237

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

143

16

In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 360 m in 120 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 60 sec. What is the average speed (in m/sec) of the athlete?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

17

The cost of a television set rose from ₹16,000 to ₹19,200. Find the percentage increase.

  1. ((a))

    16.67%

  2. ((b))

    24%

  3. ((c))

    22.67%

  4. ((d))

    20%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16.67%

18

The compound interest on a certain sum of money for two years at 8% per annum is ₹312. What is the principal amount (in ₹)?

  1. ((a))

    1,750

  2. ((b))

    1,800

  3. ((c))

    1,855

  4. ((d))

    1,875

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1,750

19

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 75 and the third number is 109. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    185

  2. ((b))

    199

  3. ((c))

    198

  4. ((d))

    184

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

185

20

A retailer purchases a batch of electronics at a marked price of ₹20,000. The supplier offers a trade discount of 15% and an additional scheme discount of 5% on the price after the trade discount. What is the effective price the retailer pays after both discounts?

  1. ((a))

    ₹17,750

  2. ((b))

    ₹18,150

  3. ((c))

    ₹16,150

  4. ((d))

    ₹16,450

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹17,750

21

The value of 169+0.0289−4.41=\sqrt{169} + \sqrt{0.0289} - \sqrt{4.41} =

  1. ((a))

    6.36

  2. ((b))

    1.96

  3. ((c))

    11.07

  4. ((d))

    3.43

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.36

22

Evaluate: 2 × {17 - 3 × (9 -4)}

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

23

Find the value of [(96)−9×(69)−6×(14)−3]−9\left[ \left( \frac{9}{6} \right)^{-9} \times \left( \frac{6}{9} \right)^{-6} \times \left( \frac{1}{4} \right)^{-3} \right]^{-9}

  1. ((a))

    (249)29\left( \frac{24}{9} \right)^{29}

  2. ((b))

    (1124)26\left( \frac{11}{24} \right)^{26}

  3. ((c))

    (934)27 \left( \frac{9}{34} \right)^{27} \

  4. ((d))

    (924)27\left( \frac{9}{24} \right)^{27}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(249)29\left( \frac{24}{9} \right)^{29}

24

John and Mike can complete a piece of work in 10 hours and 15 hours, respectively. How long will it take for them to complete the work together?

  1. ((a))

    6.2 hours 

  2. ((b))

    8 hours 

  3. ((c))

    5 hours 

  4. ((d))

    6 hours 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6.2 hours 

25

A bike goes 94 meters in a second. Find its speed in km/hr.

  1. ((a))

    347.9

  2. ((b))

    333.1

  3. ((c))

    338.4

  4. ((d))

    333.7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

347.9

26

A 629 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 10.4 km/h in the opposite direction in 12 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    178.3

  2. ((b))

    176.6

  3. ((c))

    177.4

  4. ((d))

    183.1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

178.3

27

The selling price of a dozen bananas is equal to the cost price of 20 bananas. The percentage of profit is ______.

  1. ((a))

    50%

  2. ((b))

    662366\frac{2}{3}  %

  3. ((c))

    60%

  4. ((d))

    331333\frac{1}{3} %

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50%

28

Ravi sold an article to Mahesh at 15% profit and Mahesh sold it to Ashutosh at 10% loss. If Ashutosh paid ₹2,691 to Mahesh, then find the cost price of the article paid by Ravi.

  1. ((a))

    ₹2,550

  2. ((b))

    ₹2,598

  3. ((c))

    ₹2,635

  4. ((d))

    ₹2,600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹2,550

29

Find the LCM of 0.24, 0.36 and 0.48.

  1. ((a))

    1.20

  2. ((b))

    1.80

  3. ((c))

    1.44

  4. ((d))

    1.96

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.20

30

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹3360 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 2 years?

  1. ((a))

    560

  2. ((b))

    1120

  3. ((c))

    2240

  4. ((d))

    280

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Answer: ((a))

560

31

The average of the marks of 15 students in a class is 42. If the marks of each student are doubled, find the new average?

  1. ((a))

    84

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84

32

A train overtakes two persons walking along a railway track. The first one walks at 7.2 km/h. The other one walks at 12.6 km/h. The train needs 6.6 and 13.2 seconds respectively to overtake them. What is the speed of the train if both the persons are walking in the same direction as the train?

  1. ((a))

    20 km/h

  2. ((b))

    26 km/h

  3. ((c))

    27 km/h

  4. ((d))

    18 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 km/h

33

The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 77 and the third number is 130. Find the average of the remaining two numbers?

  1. ((a))

    185.5

  2. ((b))

    207

  3. ((c))

    186.5

  4. ((d))

    208

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

185.5

34

Find the total surface area of a right circular cone, if the height and radius of the cone are 63 cm and 16 cm, respectively.

  1. ((a))

    1692π cm2

  2. ((b))

    1269π cm2

  3. ((c))

    1962π cm2

  4. ((d))

    1296π cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1692π cm2

35

Find the value of (8K2 − 5K) for which the number 25K583 is divisible by 11.

  1. ((a))

    62

  2. ((b))

    57

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    52

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

62

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information

given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly

known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the

statements.

Statements:

All dolls are toys.

All toys are pink.

No pink is white.

Conclusions:

I) Some toys are white.

II) Some toys are doll.

III) Some dolls are white.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Only I and III

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Only III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

37

All 32 people are standing in a row facing North. Steve is 18th from the right end while

Ben is 22nd from the left end. How many people are there between Steve and Ben?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

38

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

QSV NPS KMP HJM ?

  1. ((a))

    EHJ

  2. ((b))

    EGJ

  3. ((c))

    EGI

  4. ((d))

    EHI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EHJ

39

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.

COIN - OICN - NIOC

SINK - INSK - KNIS

  1. ((a))

    SEAK - SAEK - KAES

  2. ((b))

    GEAR - EAGR - EARG

  3. ((c))

    MOAN - OMAN - NOAM

  4. ((d))

    RIPE - IPRE - EPIR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SEAK - SAEK - KAES

40

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row, facing north. Only two people

sit to the left of A. Only three people sit between A and F. Only one person sits between F and D. E sits to the immediate left of B. C is not an immediate neighbour of F. How many people sit to the right of A?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

41

Each letter in the word STYLISH is changed to the letter immediately preceding it in the English alphabetical order. Which of the following letters will be third from the right in the letter-cluster thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    X

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    H

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

42

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))

    CDF

  2. ((b))

    MNQ

  3. ((c))

    PQT

  4. ((d))

    GHK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CDF

43

In a certain code language,

A : B means ‘A is the father 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 sister of B’

Based on the above, how is E related to A if 'E = X + T : R < A’?

  1. ((a))

    Father 

  2. ((b))

    Brother 

  3. ((c))

    Mother 

  4. ((d))

    Sister 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father 

44

Brij starts from Point A and drives 23 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn,

drives 29 km, turns left and drives 28 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 34 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 5 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))

    2 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    53 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    3 km to the west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km to the east

45

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.)

(14, 13, 28)

(17, 15, 33)

  1. ((a))

    (15, 18, 35)

  2. ((b))

    (18, 20, 40)

  3. ((c))

    (10, 18, 29)

  4. ((d))

    (12, 18, 21)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(15, 18, 35)

46

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

127 121 109 91 67 ?

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

47

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))

48

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information

given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly

known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the

statements.

Statements:

All fans are mirrors.

All fans are slippers.

Conclusions:

(I) : Some mirrors are slippers.

(II) : All slippers are fans.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows

49

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’

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’

How is P related to T if ‘P + Q – R × S ÷ T’?

  1. ((a))

    Sister-in-law

  2. ((b))

    Grandmother

  3. ((c))

    Mother-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister-in-law

50

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))

51

Refer to the following series and answer the question (all numbers are single digit

numbers only).

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

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

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

52

Christian starts from Point A and drives 12 km towards east. He then takes a left turn,

drives 7 km, turns left and drives 13 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 10 km. He

takes a final left turn, drives 1 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))

    4 km to the north

  2. ((b))

    3 km to the north

  3. ((c))

    1 km to the north

  4. ((d))

    2 km to the north

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km to the north

53

If ‘+’ and ‘×’ are interchanged and ‘−’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged, then what will come in

place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

20 ÷ 5 + 4 × 6 − 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

54

WQKE is related to UOIC in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, TNHC is related to RLFA. To which of the following is VPJD related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    SMGA 

  2. ((b))

    SMAG

  3. ((c))

    BJPV

  4. ((d))

    TNHB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SMGA 

55

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

15 28 50 81 121 ?

  1. ((a))

    169

  2. ((b))

    196

  3. ((c))

    166

  4. ((d))

    170

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

169

56

Each of D, E, F, H, I, J and K has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. No one has the exam before F. Only three people have the exam between F and E. Only one person has the exam between E and K. I has the exam on Wednesday. J has the exam on one of the days after H but on one of the days before D. On which day of the week does J have the exam?

  1. ((a))

    Friday

  2. ((b))

    Saturday 

  3. ((c))

    Tuesday

  4. ((d))

    Thursday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Friday

57

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

87, 96, 114, 141, ?, 222

  1. ((a))

    168

  2. ((b))

    186

  3. ((c))

    177

  4. ((d))

    158

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

168

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))

    JNI

  2. ((b))

    GKE

  3. ((c))

    MQL

  4. ((d))

    PTO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JNI

59

In a certain code language, 'experience the moment' is coded as 'ot km cz' and 'the pen broke' is coded as 'jb cz mo'. How is 'the' coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    ot

  2. ((b))

    cz

  3. ((c))

    mo

  4. ((d))

    km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ot

60

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

(Left) 325 486 751 259 654 (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 second highest number is added to

the third digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

61

In the following e×pression, what will be the value after calculation if all ‘a’s are

replaced by 4?

7 × 5 + 1 − a × 2 + 3 ÷ 3 − a × 2

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

62

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the

given series will complete the series.

BD_A F_GE _LKI NP_M R_SQ

  1. ((a))

    CHJOT

  2. ((b))

    CHIOT

  3. ((c))

    CGJOT

  4. ((d))

    EHJOT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CHJOT

63

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 mangoes are arrows.

All kings are mangoes.

Conclusions:

(I) : Some arrows are mangoes.

(II) : All kings are arrows.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows

64

Seven friends S, A, P, W, E, T, and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. E is sitting immediately between A and P. T is sitting to the immediate left of P and right of S. W is sitting third to the right of E. Who is sitting to the immediate right of Z?

  1. ((a))

    T

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    W

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T

65

If ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged, then what will come in

place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

6 ÷ 5 + 8 × 2 − 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    34

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

66

In a certain code language, ‘CLUE’ is coded as ‘9658’ and ‘GLUE’ is coded as ‘8769’.

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

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

67

Select the triad that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given

below. Both triads follow the same pattern.

PK-RM-TU

RM-TO-VW

  1. ((a))

    MI-PL-RT

  2. ((b))

    MI-PK-RT

  3. ((c))

    NI-PK-RS

  4. ((d))

    NI-PK-RT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MI-PL-RT

68

Refer to the following letter, symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be

done from left to right only.

(Left) 2 & @ 8 $ 7 + 3 Ω 9 % 4 6 # 1 * £ 5 (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

69

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

English alphabetical order?

FEW KAB PWG USL

  1. ((a))

    ZOQ

  2. ((b))

    YPQ

  3. ((c))

    ANR

  4. ((d))

    AOP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZOQ

70

In a certain code language, ‘SLIT’ is coded as ‘3782’ and ‘TILE’ is coded as ‘8217’. What is the code for ‘E’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Under which Act was the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) established in India?

  1. ((a))

    Indian Armed Forces Act, 1950

  2. ((b))

    Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2009

  3. ((c))

    Military Tribunal Act, 1950

  4. ((d))

    Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Armed Forces Act, 1950

72

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

Place Leader of 1857 Revolt

I. Lucknow - Begum Hazrat Mahal

II. Jhansi Rani - Lakshmi Bai

III. Gwalior - Tatya Tope

IV. Allahabad - Kunwar Singh

  1. ((a))

    II and IV

  2. ((b))

    III

  3. ((c))

    Only IV

  4. ((d))

    I and II

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Answer: ((a))

II and IV

73

At Dholavira _______ was used to build massive fortifications.

  1. ((a))

    cement

  2. ((b))

    wood

  3. ((c))

    stone 

  4. ((d))

    mud

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cement

74

The sand dunes in the Thar desert are primarily formed by:

  1. ((a))

    river erosion

  2. ((b))

    flash floods

  3. ((c))

    wind action

  4. ((d))

    earthquakes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

river erosion

75

In 1997, which state was at the centre of a recommendation to impose President's Rule that President KR Narayanan sent back for reconsideration?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

76

In the Harappan Civilisation, sculptures in _________ are excellent examples of

handling three-dimensional volumes.

  1. ((a))

    stone

  2. ((b))

    granite 

  3. ((c))

    wood

  4. ((d))

    narble

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stone

77

Name the author who wrote the famous book on economics called 'Arthashastra'.

  1. ((a))

    Kautilya

  2. ((b))

    Bharavi

  3. ((c))

    Matanga Muni

  4. ((d))

    Kuntaka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kautilya

78

What was the ancient name of coastal Orissa?

  1. ((a))

    Kalinga

  2. ((b))

    Taxila

  3. ((c))

    Kalsi

  4. ((d))

    Topra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kalinga

79

In October 2024, which Indian IT company collaborated with NVIDIA to launch AI

solutions for industry-specific use cases?

  1. ((a))

    HCL Technologies Limited

  2. ((b))

    Wipro

  3. ((c))

    Infosys

  4. ((d))

    Tata Consultancy Services

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HCL Technologies Limited

80

Which Directive Principles of State Policy Article focuses on the organisation of village

panchayats?

  1. ((a))

    Article 43

  2. ((b))

    Article 36

  3. ((c))

    Article 40

  4. ((d))

    Article 45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 43

81

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is mentioned in which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Article 148 

  2. ((b))

    Article 145

  3. ((c))

    Article 152

  4. ((d))

    Article 140

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 148 

82

What does Human Development Index measure to assess development?

  1. ((a))

    Education, health and income levels

  2. ((b))

    Industrial output

  3. ((c))

    Economic growth only

  4. ((d))

    Population density

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Education, health and income levels

83

National Highway (NH)-2, a section of the Grand Trunk Road, is a major highway in India that runs from Delhi to _______.

  1. ((a))

    Kolkata

  2. ((b))

    Panipat

  3. ((c))

    Amritsar

  4. ((d))

    Ambala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kolkata

84

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of the causes of failure

of the 1857 Revolt?

I. No active support of Princely states.

II. Lack of effective leadership of rebels.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    None of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only II

85

As of 1 November 2024, how many T20I centuries has Rohit Sharma scored, tying him

with Glenn Maxwell for the most in this format?

  1. ((a))

    Eight

  2. ((b))

    Seven

  3. ((c))

    Five

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eight

86

Which of the following Acts ended the company rule in India?

  1. ((a))

    Indian Councils Act, 1892

  2. ((b))

    Indian Councils Act, 1861

  3. ((c))

    Government of India Act, 1858

  4. ((d))

    Charter Act, 1853

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Councils Act, 1892

87

What trend has CPI housing (rent) inflation shown from March to August 2024, in India?

  1. ((a))

    Remained constant

  2. ((b))

    Moderated sequentially

  3. ((c))

    Fluctuated wildly

  4. ((d))

    Increased significantly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Remained constant

88

Which region of the Western Coastal Plains is known for its indented coastline with

natural harbours?

  1. ((a))

    Konkan Coast

  2. ((b))

    Malabar Coast

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka Coast

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat Coast

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Konkan Coast

89

Arjun Erigaisi climbed to which of the following positions in the global chess rankings

after his victory over Alexey Sarana at the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 on 7th

November 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Fourth

  2. ((b))

    Second

  3. ((c))

    First

  4. ((d))

    Third

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fourth

90

Which of the following statements best represents the mass number of an atom?

  1. ((a))

    The number of protons in the nucleus

  2. ((b))

    The average mass of all the isotopes of the element

  3. ((c))

    The number of electrons in an atom

  4. ((d))

    The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The number of protons in the nucleus

91

Who among the following was the British resistance at Lucknow during the Revolt of

1857?

  1. ((a))

    Henry Lawrence

  2. ((b))

    William Taylor

  3. ((c))

    Colonel Oncell

  4. ((d))

    John Nicholson

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Henry Lawrence

92

When was Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO) established?

  1. ((a))

    1903

  2. ((b))

    1965

  3. ((c))

    1907

  4. ((d))

    1947

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1903

93

In September 2024, the Government of India renamed Port Blair to _____.

  1. ((a))

    Vijay Nagar

  2. ((b))

    Bharat Nagar

  3. ((c))

    Andaman Nagar

  4. ((d))

    Sri Vijaya Puram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vijay Nagar

94

How many holes of a Shahnai are used for playing?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

95

Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons for the failure of the First War of

Independence?

  1. ((a))

    Lack of unity among the rebels

  2. ((b))

    Superior British military technology

  3. ((c))

    Limited geographical spread of the rebellion

  4. ((d))

    Strong support from foreign powers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lack of unity among the rebels

96

Which of the following was a significant problem faced by the agricultural sector in

India around 1947?

  1. ((a))

    High productivity levels

  2. ((b))

    Dependence on monsoons

  3. ((c))

    Modern farming techniques

  4. ((d))

    Surplus production

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

High productivity levels

97

Which of the following countries was the first to adopt the concept of Gross National

Happiness Index?

  1. ((a))

    Bhutan

  2. ((b))

    Sri Lanka

  3. ((c))

    Mauritius

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhutan

98

With reference to Gram Nyayalayas, who presides over the Gram Nyayalayas and what is their official designation?

  1. ((a))

    A judicial officer designated as Nyaya Adhikari, appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court

  2. ((b))

    A District Magistrate appointed by the High Court

  3. ((c))

    A representative from the Panchayat Samiti

  4. ((d))

    A village representative known as Nyaya Panchayat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A judicial officer designated as Nyaya Adhikari, appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court

99

Examine the dynamics of a rigid body that is either pivoted or fixed in some way. Which of the following options best describe the possible motion for such a system?

  1. ((a))

    Linear motion

  2. ((b))

    Only translation

  3. ((c))

    Combination of rotation and translation

  4. ((d))

    Only rotation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Linear motion

100

In 2024, BOBCARD LIMITED introduced the TIARA Credit Card exclusively designed for which of the following groups?

  1. ((a))

    Students

  2. ((b))

    Women

  3. ((c))

    Business owners

  4. ((d))

    Senior citizens

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Students

101

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retained the GDP growth rate of India for the

financial year 2024-25 at ____________.

  1. ((a))

    4.5%

  2. ((b))

    3.2%

  3. ((c))

    7.2%

  4. ((d))

    6.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.5%

102

How did HDFC Bank’s gross non-performing assets (NPA) change from Q1 FY25 to Q2 FY25?

  1. ((a))

    Remained at 1.36%

  2. ((b))

    Decreased from 1.36% to 1.33%

  3. ((c))

    Dropped to 1.30%

  4. ((d))

    Increased from 1.33% to 1.36%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Remained at 1.36%

103

The Battle of Khanua was fought between _______.

  1. ((a))

    Babur and Ali Mirza 

  2. ((b))

    Humayun and Rana Sanga

  3. ((c))

    Akbar and Ali Mirza

  4. ((d))

    Babur and Rana Sanga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Babur and Ali Mirza 

104

Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts has the land boundary

agreement between India and Bangladesh?

  1. ((a))

    25th Constitutional Amendment Act

  2. ((b))

    61st Constitutional Amendment Act

  3. ((c))

    31st Constitutional Amendment Act

  4. ((d))

    100th Constitutional Amendment Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25th Constitutional Amendment Act

105

In November 2024, the Diplomatic Conference on Design Law took place in .

  1. ((a))

    Colombia

  2. ((b))

    Kuwait

  3. ((c))

    Russia

  4. ((d))

    Saudi Arabia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Colombia

106

On which date did India’s maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 reach the L1 point (Lagrange point 1) in 2024, after being launched in September 2023?

  1. ((a))

    25 August

  2. ((b))

    6 January

  3. ((c))

    6 February

  4. ((d))

    25 January

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 August

107

Who among the following scientists is credited with the discovery of the element

radium?

  1. ((a))

    JJ Thomson

  2. ((b))

    Marie Curie

  3. ((c))

    Dmitri Mendeleev

  4. ((d))

    Wilhelm Roentgen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JJ Thomson

108

Who among the following was NOT involved in the establishment of the Indian National Congress?

  1. ((a))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. ((b))

    Justice MG Ranade

  3. ((c))

    KT Telang

  4. ((d))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

109

What was the name of the campaign unveiled by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to promote RuPay credit cards at Indian Premier League 2024?

  1. ((a))

    RuPay – Safe and Secure

  2. ((b))

    RuPay – Digital Revolution

  3. ((c))

    RuPay – Simplify Payments

  4. ((d))

    RuPay – Link it, Forget it

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RuPay – Safe and Secure

110

Which state in India was one of the first to benefit from the Green Revolution?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

111

The process of removing introns and connecting the remaining exons in a specific

sequence to form a mature mRNA molecule is known as _____.

  1. ((a))

    Splitting

  2. ((b))

    Capping

  3. ((c))

    Tailing

  4. ((d))

    Splicing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Splitting

112

Which of the following is/are an example of economic infrastructure?

  1. ((a))

    Parks

  2. ((b))

    Museums

  3. ((c))

    Schools

  4. ((d))

    Roads and bridges

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Parks

113

In September 2024, the Union Government launched the upgraded ‘e-Shram: One-stop solution’ portal to provide access to which of the following for the unorganised Sector?

  1. ((a))

    Different social security schemes

  2. ((b))

    Women's safety at working place

  3. ((c))

    Skill development programmes

  4. ((d))

    Telemedicine services

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Different social security schemes

114

What was the primary characteristic of the Indian economy on the eve of independence in 1947?

  1. ((a))

    It was primarily an agricultural economy with most of the population dependent on

    agriculture.

  2. ((b))

    It was a net exporter of industrial products.

  3. ((c))

    It had a well-developed banking and financial system.

  4. ((d))

    It was a highly industrialised economy with a strong manufacturing sector.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It was primarily an agricultural economy with most of the population dependent on

agriculture.

115

The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory was inaugurated at _________ .

  1. ((a))

    Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

  2. ((b))

    Hanle, Ladakh

  3. ((c))

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand

  4. ((d))

    Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

116

In which regions of India are the Mangrove Forests found?

  1. ((a))

    Cold deserts

  2. ((b))

    Hot deserts

  3. ((c))

    Deltas

  4. ((d))

    Plateaus

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cold deserts

117

Which geological event led to the formation of the Peninsular plateau?

  1. ((a))

    Collision of tectonic plates

  2. ((b))

    Glacial activity

  3. ((c))

    Breaking and drifting of Gondwana land

  4. ((d))

    Volcanic eruptions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Collision of tectonic plates

118

As per Census of India 2011, towns with a population of over ____________ are

categorised as cities.

  1. ((a))

    50,000

  2. ((b))

    20,000

  3. ((c))

    1,00,000

  4. ((d))

    75,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50,000

119

The Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024, under the aegis of the Eastern Naval

Command, was held onboard with which Indian Naval Ship at Visakhapatnam?

  1. ((a))

    INS Shivalik

  2. ((b))

    INS Kolkata

  3. ((c))

    INS Vikrant

  4. ((d))

    INS Satpura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

INS Shivalik

120

Rutherford’s planetary model of atom is also called the ________________.

  1. ((a))

    Nuclear model of atom

  2. ((b))

    Discreate energy orbit model of atom

  3. ((c))

    Plum pudding model of atom

  4. ((d))

    Wave model of atom

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nuclear model of atom

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