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RPF SI CBT-I 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 02 Dec, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

Lalit's average earning per month in the first three months of a year was ₹22272. In April, his earning was 75% more than the average earning in the first three months. If his average earning per month for the whole year is ₹84460, then what will be Lalit's average earning (in ₹) per month from May to December?

  1. ((a))

    113463

  2. ((b))

    113466

  3. ((c))

    113471

  4. ((d))

    113470

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Answer: ((a))

113463

2

The price (per litre) of petrol increases by 75%. By what approximate percent should its consumption be reduced such that the expenditure on it increases by 33% only?

  1. ((a))

    24%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    18%

  4. ((d))

    25%

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Answer: ((a))

24%

3

The diameter of the base of a solid cone is 24 cm and its height is 21 cm. It is cut into three parts by two cuts which are parallel to its base. The cuts are at the height of 7 cm and 14 cm from the base, respectively. Find the curved surface area (in cm2 ) of the top part. (use π = 3.14)

  1. ((a))

    12.566512.56\sqrt{65}

  2. ((b))

    15.461015.46\sqrt{10}

  3. ((c))

    14.651514.65\sqrt{15}

  4. ((d))

    12.563012.56\sqrt{30}

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Answer: ((a))

12.566512.56\sqrt{65}

4

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 51 km/h and 42 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 16 seconds. The length of each train is:

  1. ((a))

    33 meters

  2. ((b))

    20 meters

  3. ((c))

    19 meters

  4. ((d))

    30 meters

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Answer: ((a))

33 meters

5

The selling price of 16 books is equal to the cost price of 12 books. Find the loss or gain percentage. 

  1. ((a))

    25 % loss

  2. ((b))

    25 % gain

  3. ((c))

    1003\frac{100}{3}% gain

  4. ((d))

    1003\frac{100}{3}% loss

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Answer: ((a))

25 % loss

6

Given that 400.11 = x, 400.1= y and xz = y2 , then the value of z is close to:

  1. ((a))

    1.16

  2. ((b))

    0.09

  3. ((c))

    1.82

  4. ((d))

    2.72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.16

7

The average price of three items of furniture is Rs 15915. If their prices are in the ratio 3:5:7, the price of the costliest item (in Rs) is

  1. ((a))

    22281

  2. ((b))

    7427

  3. ((c))

    9549

  4. ((d))

    15915

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Answer: ((a))

22281

8

If third proportional of 76 and 38 be x, then what is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    19

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Answer: ((a))

16

9

LCM and HCF of two numbers are 114 and 19 respectively. If one of the numbers is 57, then find the other number.

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    35

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Answer: ((a))

40

10

The value of

17+27+514+47−3=\frac{1}{7}+\frac{2}{7}+\frac{5}{14}+\frac{4}{7}-3=

  1. ((a))

    −2314-\frac{23}{14}

  2. ((b))

    −3214-\frac{32}{14}

  3. ((c))

    −2714-\frac{27}{14}

  4. ((d))

    −1314-\frac{13}{14}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−2314-\frac{23}{14}

11

During sale, Raghav bought a notebook marked for ₹70 at 40% discount and a pen marked for ₹20 at 35% discount. How much (in ₹) did he save due to sale?

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    34

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    38

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Answer: ((a))

32

12

Find the value of \(\rm \left[(35\div 5) \times \left{\frac{12}{6}+\frac{25}{2}\times (9-7)\right}\right]\)

  1. ((a))

    174

  2. ((b))

    170

  3. ((c))

    172

  4. ((d))

    189

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Answer: ((a))

174

13

If a 1136 m long train crosses a pole in 71 seconds, then find the time (in seconds) taken by the train to cross a 656 m long platform.

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    112

  3. ((c))

    118

  4. ((d))

    110

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Answer: ((a))

120

14

Find the value of \(\rm \left[(32\div8)\times \left{\frac{15}{5}+\frac{30}{5}\times (7-2)\right}\right]\)

  1. ((a))

    116

  2. ((b))

    143

  3. ((c))

    149

  4. ((d))

    132

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

116

15

The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest, compounded annually, on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 6% per annum is ₹78. Find the sum. [Give your answer to integral number without rounded off.]

  1. ((a))

    ₹21682

  2. ((b))

    ₹21672

  3. ((c))

    ₹21666

  4. ((d))

    ₹21652

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Answer: ((a))

₹21682

16

A sum, when invested at 20% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹2400 after 3 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate in 2 year?

  1. ((a))

    1200

  2. ((b))

    2400

  3. ((c))

    300

  4. ((d))

    600

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Answer: ((a))

1200

17

Manav's average earning per month in the first three months of a year was ₹76096. In April, his earning was 75% more than the average earning in the first three months. If his average earning per month for the whole year is ₹94660, then what will be Manav's average earning (in ₹) per month from May to December?

  1. ((a))

    96813

  2. ((b))

    96808

  3. ((c))

    96803

  4. ((d))

    96804

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Answer: ((a))

96813

18

Evaluate 1472

  1. ((a))

    21609

  2. ((b))

    21669

  3. ((c))

    21639

  4. ((d))

    21629

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21609

19

Express the following as a vulgar fraction. 

0.54‾+0.23‾\rm 0.\overline{54}+0.2\overline{3}

  1. ((a))

    771999\frac{771}{999}

  2. ((b))

    771900\frac{771}{900}

  3. ((c))

    771990\frac{771}{990}

  4. ((d))

    77199\frac{771}{99}

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Answer: ((a))

771999\frac{771}{999}

20

What will be difference in population 3 years ago and 2 years ago of a town, whose current population is 180000 and which is increasing at a rate of 25% every year?

  1. ((a))

    23040

  2. ((b))

    23390

  3. ((c))

    22290

  4. ((d))

    22490

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Answer: ((a))

23040

21

Ketan sold 171 chairs and had a gain equal to the selling price of 95 chairs. What is his profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    130%

  2. ((b))

    120%

  3. ((c))

    135%

  4. ((d))

    125%

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Answer: ((a))

130%

22

A solid hemisphere of iron is melted and recast into the shape of a right circular cylinder with a diameter of 9 cm and a height of 42 cm. Find the volume of the cylinder. (Use π = 22/7) 

  1. ((a))

    3564 cm3

  2. ((b))

    891 cm3

  3. ((c))

    668 cm3

  4. ((d))

    2673 cm3

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Answer: ((a))

3564 cm3

23

Find the volume (in cm3) of a cylinder that circumscribes a sphere with a radius of 2.8 cm. (Use π = 227\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    145.984

  2. ((b))

    137.984

  3. ((c))

    140.984

  4. ((d))

    142.984

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Answer: ((a))

145.984

24

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 910300 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

6

25

The HCF and the LCM of two numbers are 19 and 342, respectively. If one of the numbers is 92\frac{9}{2} times of the other, what is the larger number?

  1. ((a))

    154

  2. ((b))

    124

  3. ((c))

    171

  4. ((d))

    186

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Answer: ((a))

154

26

The list price of a washing machine is ₹41000. It is sold to a retailer after two successive discounts of 12% and 30%. The retailer wants to earn a profit of 25% on it's cost price after allowing a 50% discount (on its new list price) to the customer. At what price should he list the washing machine?

  1. ((a))

    ₹63076

  2. ((b))

    ₹62956

  3. ((c))

    ₹63140

  4. ((d))

    ₹62967

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Answer: ((a))

₹63076

27

Which of the following ratio is smallest?

  1. ((a))

    19 : 36

  2. ((b))

    29 : 42

  3. ((c))

    11 : 60

  4. ((d))

    17 : 33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19 : 36

28

Rahul covers 734 km in a boat in 30 hours against the stream and he takes 12 hours with the stream then find the speed of the stream?

  1. ((a))

    11.88 km/h

  2. ((b))

    18.35 km/h

  3. ((c))

    28.44 km/h 

  4. ((d))

    19.07 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

11.88 km/h

29

Time taken (in hrs) by two trains X and Y to travel the distance from Lucknow to Chandigarh via the same route on four different days is given in the following bar graph. Study the graph carefully and answer the question given below:

<br>

If the distance between Lucknow and Chandigarh is 754 km, then what is the difference between the average speed (in km/hr) of the trains X and Y on Day 3?

  1. ((a))

    23.5

  2. ((b))

    15.8

  3. ((c))

    20.3

  4. ((d))

    18.5

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Answer: ((a))

23.5

30

If x varies inversely as y3 - 1 and is equal to 6 when y = 3, find x when y = 8.

  1. ((a))

    156512\frac{156}{512}

  2. ((b))

    157512\frac{157}{512}

  3. ((c))

    158511\frac{158}{511}

  4. ((d))

    156511\frac{156}{511}

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Answer: ((a))

156512\frac{156}{512}

31

 number when increased by 50%', gives 3720. The number is: 

  1. ((a))

    4960

  2. ((b))

    2480

  3. ((c))

    7440

  4. ((d))

    1240

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Answer: ((a))

4960

32

Sharad completes his journey in 8 hours. He covers half the distance at 90 km/h and the rest at 30 km/h. What is the length of the journey (in Km)? 

  1. ((a))

    354

  2. ((b))

    359

  3. ((c))

    360

  4. ((d))

    356

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Answer: ((a))

354

33

If the sum of the n observations is 160 and their average is 40, find the value of 7n + 15. 

  1. ((a))

    43

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    41

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Answer: ((a))

43

34

Which of the following fractions is the largest?

23\frac{2}{3}, 987\frac{9}{87}, 2021\frac{20}{21}, 4566\frac{45}{66}

  1. ((a))

    2021\frac{20}{21}

  2. ((b))

    23\frac{2}{3}

  3. ((c))

    987\frac{9}{87}

  4. ((d))

    4566\frac{45}{66}

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Answer: ((a))

2021\frac{20}{21}

35

The average of 7 numbers is 53. If each number is increased by 6, what will the new average be?

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    59

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

65

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

LPHK is related to NRJM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, OSKN is related to QUMP. To which of the following is RVNQ related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    TXPS

  2. ((b))

    TXSP

  3. ((c))

    XTSP

  4. ((d))

    XTPS

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Answer: ((a))

TXPS

37

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

HIF KLI NOL QRO ?

  1. ((a))

    SVR

  2. ((b))

    TVS

  3. ((c))

    TUR

  4. ((d))

    TUS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SVR

38

In a certain code language, ‘DOES’ is coded as ‘2649’ and ‘PAID’ is coded as ‘1365’. What is the code for ‘D’ in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

39

Seven people, R, S, T, U, V, W and Y, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. W sits to the immediate left of R. U sits to the immediate left of T. S sits second to the right of T. R sits third to the right of V. Who sits second to the right of Y?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    W

  4. ((d))

    U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

40

Ijk ranked 89th from the bottom and 19th from the top in his class. How many students are there in his class?

  1. ((a))

    111

  2. ((b))

    121

  3. ((c))

    107

  4. ((d))

    99

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

111

41

In a certain code language, ‘PAGE’ is coded as ‘6123’ and ‘GAPS’ is coded as ‘3761’. What is the code for ‘S’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

42

If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 2586473, which of the following digits will be third from the left in the new number thus formed? 

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

43

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

213 216 221 228 237 ? 261 ?

  1. ((a))

    248, 276

  2. ((b))

     247, 275

  3. ((c))

    259, 286

  4. ((d))

    246, 277

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Answer: ((a))

248, 276

44

 Gagan starts from point A and drives 13 km towards East. He then takes a right turn, drives 15 km, turns right and drives 17 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 16 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 degrees turns only unless specified.) 

  1. ((a))

    3 km to the South 

  2. ((b))

    2 km to the South

  3. ((c))

    1 km to the South

  4. ((d))

    4 km to the South 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km to the South 

45

A $ B means ‘A is the sister of B’,

A @ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’,

A * B means ‘A is the father of B’ and

A - B means ‘A is the son of B’.

Based on the above information, which of the following means that D is the daughter's husband of M?

  1. ((a))

    D $ R * E - A @ M 

  2. ((b))

    D @ R - E $ A * M

  3. ((c))

    D * R @ E $ A - M

  4. ((d))

    D $ R - E * A @ M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D $ R * E - A @ M 

46

In a certain code language, ‘PALS’ is coded as ‘1245’ and ‘LAMS’ is coded as ‘5123’. What is the code for ‘M’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

47

Four of the following five figures are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which figure DOES NOT belong to that group?

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

48

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 7123546, what will be sum of the highest and lowest digits in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

49

Three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the letter-cluster pair that does NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their positions in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    WN - RU

  2. ((b))

    TK - OR

  3. ((c))

    QH - LO

  4. ((d))

    NE - IK

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Answer: ((a))

WN - RU

50

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

51

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))

    ZBF

  2. ((b))

    VXB

  3. ((c))

    SUY

  4. ((d))

    NQT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ZBF

52

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

(Left) D R & F 1 7 Q * 9 E D 4 W W % I 6 L 3 * € $ (Right)

If all the numbers are dropped from the series, which of the following will be fourth from the left?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))
  4. ((d))

    F

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

53

Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number results in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number results in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given 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.)

79 - 71 - 65 - 61

84 - 76 - 70 - 66

  1. ((a))

    70 - 62 - 54 - 50

  2. ((b))

    64 - 56 - 40 - 36

  3. ((c))

    99 - 92 - 86 - 81 

  4. ((d))

    93 - 85 - 79 - 75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70 - 62 - 54 - 50

54

S is the brother of D. D is the father of F. F is the mother of G. G is the wife of H. How is S related to H? 

  1. ((a))

    Wife's mother's mother's father

  2. ((b))

    Wife's mother's father's father

  3. ((c))

    Wife's mother's mother's brother

  4. ((d))

    Wife's mother's father's brother 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's mother's mother's father

55

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 is the letter-cluster pair that DOES NOT belong to that group?

(Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    BE-GJ

  2. ((b))

    AD-FI

  3. ((c))

    CE-HK

  4. ((d))

    DG-IL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BE-GJ

56

G, H, I, J, K, L and O are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. L sits third to the left of G. H sits second to the left of O. Only G sits between J and H. K is not an immediate neighbour of L. How many people sit between I and K, when counted from the right of I?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

57

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

44 ÷ 9 × 32 − 8 + 4 = ?

  1. ((a))

    52

  2. ((b))

    54

  3. ((c))

    53

  4. ((d))

    51

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52

58

Six people, named W, X, Y, Z, T and U, each are of different ages. The age of Y is 30. The age of T is five times the age of Z. The age of W is half the age of X. The age of Z is one-fourth the age of W. The age of Y is two times the age of T. If the age of X is half the age of U, what is the age of U?

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    45

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

59

Each vowel in the word ICTERID is changed to the letter immediately following it in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the letter immediately preceding it in the English alphabetical order. How many letters will appear exactly twice in the group of letters thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

60

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

WKA : ULZ

SMY : QNX

  1. ((a))

    DTU : BQW

  2. ((b))

    OOW : MPV

  3. ((c))

    NTS : KVQ

  4. ((d))

    XQN : VSM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DTU : BQW

61

FUND is related to KSSB in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, PQXZ is related to UOCX. To which of the given options is ZMHV related to, following the same logic? 

  1. ((a))

    EKMT

  2. ((b))

    DKLS

  3. ((c))

    FLNT

  4. ((d))

    GJMU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EKMT

62

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

(Left) 589 365 451 749 159 (Right)

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

63

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.)

(30, 49, 19)

(37, 39, 2)

  1. ((a))

    (7, 29, 22) 

  2. ((b))

    (18, 42, 21) 

  3. ((c))

    (37, 58, 18) 

  4. ((d))

    (17, 32, 12) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(7, 29, 22) 

64

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

(Left) G E * S D Y # 3 R 6 K & 5 4 @ C & T % 7 2 (Right)

How many such letters are there which are immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

2

65

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the informaon 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 oranges are apples.

All apples are kiwis.

Some apples are grapes.

Conclusions:

(I): Some kiwis are grapes.

(II): Some oranges are grapes.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

66

Identify the figure given in the options which 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))

67

Rayan starts from Point A and drives 13 km towards East. He then takes a left turn, drives 5 km, turns left and drives 15 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 11 km. He takes a left turn, drives 2 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    5 km to the North

  2. ((b))

    5 km to the South

  3. ((c))

    6 km to the North

  4. ((d))

    6 km to the South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km to the North

68

In a certain code language, ‘OWES’ is coded as ‘5172’ and ‘NEWS’ is coded as ‘4521’. What is the code for ‘N’ in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

69

F, G, H, I, J and Q live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it, number 2 and so on, till the topmost floor is numbered 6. No one lives below J. Only two people lives between J and G. Only I lives above Q. H lives on an even numbered floor. How many people live between F and Q?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

70

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

JZI 3 LVL 9 ? PNR 81 RJU 243

  1. ((a))

    NRO 27

  2. ((b))

    NGR 17

  3. ((c))

    BYR 21

  4. ((d))

    MPO 15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NRO 27

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Who among the following was the founder of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

  1. ((a))

    Vikram Sarabhai 

  2. ((b))

    Satish Dhawan 

  3. ((c))

    Dr Homi J Bhabha

  4. ((d))

    Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vikram Sarabhai 

72

Which of the following programmes aims to improve the food and nutritional status of people experiencing poverty?

  1. ((a))

    Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras

  2. ((b))

    Craftsmen Training Scheme 

  3. ((c))

    Public Distribution System

  4. ((d))

     Skill Loan Scheme

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras

73

Which of the following is the main measure used to evaluate a nation's economic health?

  1. ((a))

    National Income

  2. ((b))

    Net Factor Income from Abroad (NFI)

  3. ((c))

    Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  4. ((d))

    Gross National Product (GNP)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Income

74

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related to Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

  1. ((a))

    Article 135

  2. ((b))

    Article 140

  3. ((c))

    Article 148

  4. ((d))

    Article 130 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 135

75

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Salmonella infection?

  1. ((a))

    Diarrhoea

  2. ((b))

    Fever

  3. ((c))

    Vomiting

  4. ((d))

    Abdominal cramps

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Diarrhoea

76

An ant bite is acidic in nature. Which acid is present in ant bites?

  1. ((a))

    Oxalic acid

  2. ((b))

    Formic acid

  3. ((c))

    Acetic acid

  4. ((d))

    Lactic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oxalic acid

77

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice?

  1. ((a))

    Article 28

  2. ((b))

    Article 30

  3. ((c))

    Article 29

  4. ((d))

    Article 31

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 28

78

What is the correct sequence of the following Biosphere Reserves of India from east to west?

  1. Sunderban
  2. Pachmarhi
  3. Achanakmar-Amarkantak
  4. Similipal
  1. ((a))

    1, 3, 4, 2

  2. ((b))

    1, 4, 3, 2

  3. ((c))

    4, 2, 3, 1

  4. ((d))

    2, 3, 4, 1 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3, 4, 2

79

Senior IAS officer Deepak Kumar was appointed by the Election Commission as the new Home Secretary of which of the following states of India in March 2024?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka 

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

80

According to the Census 2011, which of the following union territories of India has the least population density?

  1. ((a))

    Lakshadweep

  2. ((b))

    Puducherry

  3. ((c))

    Chandigarh

  4. ((d))

    Andaman and Nicobar islands

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lakshadweep

81

____________ is a kind of quantitative and qualitative process of change which cannot be measured. 

  1. ((a))

    Growth

  2. ((b))

    Evolution

  3. ((c))

    Development

  4. ((d))

    Progress

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Growth

82

Who among the following wrote the book, ‘The White Tiger’?

  1. ((a))

    Arundhati Roy

  2. ((b))

    Rajiv Malhotra

  3. ((c))

    Aravind Adiga

  4. ((d))

    Chitra Divakaruni 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arundhati Roy

83

Which of the following NABARD subsidiaries sets an objective to provide credit facilities to individuals and other legal entities?

  1. ((a))

    NABFOUNDATION

  2. ((b))

    NABCONS

  3. ((c))

    NABVENTURE

  4. ((d))

    NABSAMRUDDHI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NABFOUNDATION

84

Who among the following has assumed the charge of Chief of Army Training Command, Shimla in 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Lt Gen J S Nain

  2. ((b))

    Lt Gen Raj Shukla 

  3. ((c))

    Lt Gen C P Mohanty

  4. ((d))

    Lt Gen SS Mahal 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lt Gen J S Nain

85

Arrange the following rulers of the Slave dynasty in the chronological order

  1. ((a))

    Ruknuddin Firozshah < Bahramshah < Alauddin Masood Shah < Naseeruddin Mahmood

  2. ((b))

    Bahramshah < Ruknuddin Firozshah < Naseeruddin Mahmood < Alauddin Masood Shah 

  3. ((c))

    Naseeruddin Mahmood < Bahramshah < Ruknuddin Firozshah < Alauddin Masood Shah 

  4. ((d))

    Bahramshah < Alauddin Masood Shah < Naseeruddin Mahmood < Ruknuddin Firozshah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ruknuddin Firozshah < Bahramshah < Alauddin Masood Shah < Naseeruddin Mahmood

86

Which of the following was the correct ascending order of administration units of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Gana > Bhukti > Desha

  2. ((b))

    Bhukti > Rashtra > Vishaya

  3. ((c))

    Vishaya > Bhukti > Rashtra

  4. ((d))

    Bhukti < Vishaya < Rashtra 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gana > Bhukti > Desha

87

The idea of Justice (Social, Economic and Political) in the Preamble of Indian Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of ________.

  1. ((a))

    France

  2. ((b))

    Russia

  3. ((c))

    Japan 

  4. ((d))

    America

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

France

88

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which season can be observed from October to December?

  1. ((a))

    Winter

  2. ((b))

    Pre-monsoon 

  3. ((c))

    Monsoon

  4. ((d))

    Post-monsoon

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Winter

89

Which of the following statements is/are true about Iltutmish?

1 He was married to the daughter of Qutb-ud-din Aibak.

2 He was the Governor of Lahore.

3 He nominated his daughter as his successor.

  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 2 

  3. ((c))

    All 1, 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    Only 2 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 3

90

Who among the following was the leader of the Wahabi movement in India?

  1. ((a))

    Jamal Ahmad Khan 

  2. ((b))

    Shah Waliullah

  3. ((c))

    Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

  4. ((d))

    Syed Ahmed Barelvi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jamal Ahmad Khan 

91

Which of the following articles deals with language to be used in the Parliament?

  1. ((a))

    119

  2. ((b))

    118

  3. ((c))

    121

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

119

92

The provision of 'Impeachment of President' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of _____.

  1. ((a))

    United States of America 

  2. ((b))

    Canada

  3. ((c))

    Britain

  4. ((d))

    French

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

United States of America 

93

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    President of India

  2. ((b))

    Senior Member of Rajya Sabha

  3. ((c))

    Vice-President of India

  4. ((d))

    Leader of Opposition

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

President of India

94

In February 2024, the Cabinet approved the amendment in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy on Space Sector. According to it, in which of the following subsectors 100% FDI through automatic route has been allowed?

  1. ((a))

    Manufacturing components and subsystems for satellites 

  2. ((b))

    Satellite manufacturing

  3. ((c))

    Satellite products

  4. ((d))

    Launch vehicle and systems / sub-systems 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manufacturing components and subsystems for satellites 

95

Which of the following states is NOT connected to the Golden Quadrilateral highway network?

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal 

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

96

According to the Census of India 2011, which of the following groups of states recorded a population of more than 30 crore?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Bihar and Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra and West Bengal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra

97

In January 2024, Sarbananda Sonowal launched ‘Harit Nauka’ guidelines and ‘River Cruise Tourism Roadmap, 2047' at the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in ______.

  1. ((a))

    Kolkata

  2. ((b))

    Thiruvananthapuram

  3. ((c))

    Vishakhapatnam

  4. ((d))

    Bhubaneshwar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kolkata

98

In which of the following types of forests are the spotted deer found?

  1. ((a))

    Deciduous Forests 

  2. ((b))

    Montane Forests 

  3. ((c))

    Thorn Forests

  4. ((d))

    Mangrove Forests

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Deciduous Forests 

99

In September 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognised which of the following as the first country in the world to eliminate leprosy?

  1. ((a))

    Nepal 

  2. ((b))

    Syria

  3. ((c))

    Jordan

  4. ((d))

    Sudan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nepal 

100

Which of the following is a feature of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 (FRBMA)?

  1. ((a))

    The reduction in fiscal deficit by 0.4 per cent of GDP each year 

  2. ((b))

    The reduction in fiscal deficit by 0.2 per cent of GDP each year 

  3. ((c))

    The reduction in fiscal deficit by 0.5 per cent of GDP each year

  4. ((d))

    The reduction in fiscal deficit by 0.3 per cent of GDP each year

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The reduction in fiscal deficit by 0.4 per cent of GDP each year 

101

Who among the following is known for his contribution to the foundation of the JaipurAtrauli gharana, particularly in the realm of tabla playing?

  1. ((a))

    Ustad Alladiya Khan

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Anindo Chatterjee

  3. ((c))

    Ustad Zakir Hussain

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Kishan Maharaj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ustad Alladiya Khan

102

The laws of inheritance form the foundation of classical genetics. Who among the following first described the laws of inheritance?

  1. ((a))

    Gregor Mendel 

  2. ((b))

    Charles Darwin

  3. ((c))

    Dmitri Mendeleev

  4. ((d))

    Alfred Russel Wallace 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gregor Mendel 

103

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, the first Indian shooting pair to win an Olympic medal in shooting at Paris 2024, defeated players of which country to win the bronze medal?

  1. ((a))

    Singapore

  2. ((b))

    South Korea

  3. ((c))

    Malaysia

  4. ((d))

    Japan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Singapore

104

'Ichthyophis beddomei', a worm-like amphibian that can swim, belongs to which genus? 

  1. ((a))

    Long hind limbs amphibia

  2. ((b))

    Reduced forelimbs amphibia

  3. ((c))

    Limbless amphibia

  4. ((d))

    Short limbs amphibia

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Answer: ((a))

Long hind limbs amphibia

105

Images those are formed on a screen is termed as:

  1. ((a))

    real

  2. ((b))

    virtual

  3. ((c))

    imaginary

  4. ((d))

    real in some cases

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Answer: ((a))

real

106

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of Newton's second law?

  1. ((a))

    An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed and in a straight line unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

  2. ((b))

    The acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied

  3. ((c))

    Whenever one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first. 

  4. ((d))

    The force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to that distance. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed and in a straight line unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

107

Which of the following Indian musicologists is recognised for his role in organising and codifying Hindustani classical music, thereby laying the groundwork for modern education of India's musical heritage?

  1. ((a))

    Baba Allauddin Khan

  2. ((b))

    Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar

  3. ((c))

    Ustad Abdul Karim Khan

  4. ((d))

    Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Baba Allauddin Khan

108

Which of the following statements is true about the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, notified by the Central Government in April 2023?

  1. ((a))

    State governments can choose any government veterinary hospital to implement the Animal Birth Control programme. 

  2. ((b))

    Local bodies are allowed to conduct the Animal Birth Control Programme but only through the Animal Welfare Board of India recognised organisations

  3. ((c))

    Only the state governments are allowed to carry Animal Birth Control

  4. ((d))

    State governments are allowed to formulate guidelines on how to deal with human and stray dog conflicts.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

State governments can choose any government veterinary hospital to implement the Animal Birth Control programme. 

109

Which of the following schemes aims to create self-employment opportunities in rural areas?

  1. ((a))

    Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Swarna Jayanti Shahri Rojgar Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Rural Employment Generation Programme

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana

110

Who has become the first woman sniper of the Border Security Force (BSF) in 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Poonam Yadav 

  2. ((b))

    Anjali Singh

  3. ((c))

    Suman Kumari

  4. ((d))

    Sunita Sharma 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Poonam Yadav 

111

Which of the following data sources is used for estimating extreme poverty in India?

  1. ((a))

    Household Consumer Expenditure Surveys

  2. ((b))

    National Census data

  3. ((c))

     Agricultural production data

  4. ((d))

    National Income data

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Household Consumer Expenditure Surveys

112

Asif Ali Zardari, who took oath as Pakistan's 14th President in March 2024, replaced who among the following?

  1. ((a))

    Shehbaz Sharif

  2. ((b))

    Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

  3. ((c))

    Arif Alvi

  4. ((d))

    Mamnoon Hussain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shehbaz Sharif

113

Who among the following muslim leaders first propounded the theory of 'Two nations'?

  1. ((a))

    Liaqat Ali

  2. ((b))

    Mohammad Iqbal

  3. ((c))

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. ((d))

    Rahmat Ali Chaudhary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Liaqat Ali

114

Bhirrana, a Neolithic site, is situated in __________state.

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Haryana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

115

Who among the following was the first-ever Supreme Court Justice against whom a motion for removal was initiated?

  1. ((a))

    Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramaswamy 

  2. ((b))

    Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Punchhi 

  3. ((c))

    Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jitendra Vir Gupta

  4. ((d))

    . Hon’ble Justice Shan Sarup Dewan 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramaswamy 

116

The Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme for micro-credit completed how many years in June 2023? 

  1. ((a))

    2 years

  2. ((b))

     3 years

  3. ((c))

    1 year

  4. ((d))

    4 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 years

117

In which month is the Hornbill festival celebrated in India? 

  1. ((a))

    July

  2. ((b))

    May

  3. ((c))

    December

  4. ((d))

    March

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

July

118

Which of the following species of catfish was first discovered in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in March 2023? 

  1. ((a))

    Exostoma sentiyonoae

  2. ((b))

    Exostoma dhritiae

  3. ((c))

    Glyptothorax punyabratai 

  4. ((d))

    Amblyceps laticeps 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Exostoma sentiyonoae

119

Indian chess player Raunak Sadhwani, who finished joint second in the Masters group of the 30th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival that concluded in August 2024, belongs to which city?

  1. ((a))

    Nagpur

  2. ((b))

    Nashik

  3. ((c))

    Mumbai

  4. ((d))

    Pune

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nagpur

120

If you were to advise a state in India to start sesame cultivation as a rabi crop, the state will be from which of the following regions of India?

  1. ((a))

    Eastern India

  2. ((b))

    Southern India

  3. ((c))

    Northern India

  4. ((d))

    Western India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eastern India

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