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RPF SI CBT-I 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 03 Dec, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

How much sugar at ₹14.5 a kg should be added to 22 kg of tea at Rs. 25 a kg, so that the mixture be worth Rs. 18 a kg.

  1. ((a))

    42 kg

  2. ((b))

    44 kg

  3. ((c))

    46 kg

  4. ((d))

    40 kg

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Answer: ((a))

42 kg

2

Given that 590.46 = x, 590.21= y and xz = y5 , then the value of z is close to:

  1. ((a))

    4.55

  2. ((b))

    4.83

  3. ((c))

    2.28

  4. ((d))

    0.17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.55

3

The marked price of an article is ₹492. The shopkeeper offers a discount of 39% on the purchase of the article. Thereby, he makes a profit of 22%. The cost price of the article is: 

  1. ((a))

    ₹220

  2. ((b))

    ₹247

  3. ((c))

    ₹259

  4. ((d))

    ₹246

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Answer: ((a))

₹220

4

Which of the following ratio is smallest? 

  1. ((a))

    29 : 31

  2. ((b))

    21 : 52

  3. ((c))

    28 : 42

  4. ((d))

    24 : 59

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Answer: ((a))

29 : 31

5

A bank offers 9.4% compound interest per annum calculated on a half-yearly basis. A customer deposits ₹8716 each on 1 January and 1 July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is ________. [Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.]

  1. ((a))

    ₹1256.82

  2. ((b))

    ₹1228.2

  3. ((c))

    ₹1238.89

  4. ((d))

    ₹1248.2

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Answer: ((a))

₹1256.82

6

If the volume of cube is 4096 m3 , then find the total surface area of cube in m2

  1. ((a))

    1536

  2. ((b))

    1514

  3. ((c))

    1558

  4. ((d))

    1548

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Answer: ((a))

1536

7

The expenditure of Sudha is 200% more than her savings. If her expenditure decreases by 6% and savings increase by 26%, then by what percent does her income increase?

  1. ((a))

    0.07

  2. ((b))

    0.02

  3. ((c))

    0.05

  4. ((d))

    0.06

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Answer: ((a))

0.07

8

Find the value of 50 -3 ÷ 5015 × 50 -18

  1. ((a))

    50-37

  2. ((b))

    50-27

  3. ((c))

    50-30

  4. ((d))

    50-36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50-37

9

During sale, Raghav bought a notebook marked for ₹28 at 25% discount and a pen marked for ₹75 at 16% discount. How much (in ₹) did he save due to sale?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    21

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

10

A dishonest vendor claims that he is selling goods at their cost price. But he is weighing 652 grams for 1000 grams. What is his profit percentage (rounded off to 2 decimal places)?

  1. ((a))

    53.46

  2. ((b))

    53.37

  3. ((c))

    56.69

  4. ((d))

    51.75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

53.46

11

Find the surface area of a sphere whose diameter is equal to 92 cm. 

  1. ((a))

    9073π cm2

  2. ((b))

    8074π cm2

  3. ((c))

    9329π cm2

  4. ((d))

    8464π cm2

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Answer: ((a))

9073π cm2

12

The pie-chart shows the sales of an item on different days of a week. Study the given pie-chart and answer the question that follows.

<br> <br>

The angle made at the centre by the sales on Wednesday is (in degrees):

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    50

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    60

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

13

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2000 at 6.25% per annum rate of interest for the period from 11 February 2023 to 25 April 2023

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

14

Find the value of 30-5 ÷ 3017 × 30 -16

  1. ((a))

    30-38

  2. ((b))

    30-46

  3. ((c))

    30-44

  4. ((d))

    30-48

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Answer: ((a))

30-38

15

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 76 km/h and 67 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 56 seconds. The length of each train is:

  1. ((a))

    80 meters

  2. ((b))

    74 meters

  3. ((c))

    79 meters 

  4. ((d))

     70 meters

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Answer: ((a))

80 meters

16

The average of 7 numbers is 43. If each number is decreased by 7, what will the new average be?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    43

  4. ((d))

    36

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

17

Isha and Anshu together invested ₹49700 in a business. At the end of the year, out of a total profit of ₹8800, Isha's share was ₹2200. What was the investment of Anshu?

  1. ((a))

    ₹37275

  2. ((b))

    ₹37025

  3. ((c))

    ₹36760

  4. ((d))

    ₹37400

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Answer: ((a))

₹37275

18

What will be the remainder when 1112024 is divided by 112?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

19

The selling price of 50 books is equal to the cost price of 21 books. Find the loss or gain percentage.

  1. ((a))

    10029\frac{100}{29}% gain

  2. ((b))

    58% loss

  3. ((c))

    10029\frac{100}{29}% loss

  4. ((d))

    58% gain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10029\frac{100}{29}% gain

20

The smallest natural number which is divisible by 12, 8, 75 and 15 is:

  1. ((a))

    610

  2. ((b))

    562

  3. ((c))

    690

  4. ((d))

    600

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

610

21

Ravi has 1458 litres of a mixture of milk and water. The ratio of milk to water in this mixture is 8 : 1. How much water (in litres) should Ravi add into the mixture so that the ratio of milk and water becomes 6 : 5?

  1. ((a))

    900

  2. ((b))

    909

  3. ((c))

    918

  4. ((d))

    927

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

900

22

The average of eight numbers is 19. The average of five of these numbers is 20. The average of the remaining three numbers is

  1. ((a))

    18.33

  2. ((b))

    17.33

  3. ((c))

    16.33

  4. ((d))

    19.33

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18.33

23

Raghu scored 34, 43, 21, and 28 marks in four consecutive slip tests conducted in his school. How much should he score in the fifth slip test in order to have an average score of 30 marks ? 

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    24

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Answer: ((a))

22

24

Find the least value of ‘x’ so that the 8-digit number 85264x16 is divisible by 8. 

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

25

If 19 × 8 × 940 ÷ 2209\sqrt{2209} = y + 557, then find the value of y.

  1. ((a))

    2481

  2. ((b))

    2488

  3. ((c))

    2479

  4. ((d))

    2483

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Answer: ((a))

2481

26

The ratio of numbers of girls and boys participating in sports of a school is 1 : 5. If the number of girls is 245, determine the number of boys participating in the sports. 

  1. ((a))

    1200

  2. ((b))

    1255

  3. ((c))

    1225

  4. ((d))

    1245

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Answer: ((a))

1200

27

A 185 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 9.9 km/h in the opposite direction in 6 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    106.2

  2. ((b))

    97.6

  3. ((c))

    101.09

  4. ((d))

    104.2

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Answer: ((a))

106.2

28

A number when increased by 50 %', gives 3960. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    2640

  2. ((b))

    5280

  3. ((c))

    7920

  4. ((d))

    1320

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2640

29

The value of

28+38+316+48−4=\frac{2}{8}+\frac{3}{8}+\frac{3}{16}+\frac{4}{8}-4=

  1. ((a))

    −4416-\frac{44}{16}

  2. ((b))

    −4316-\frac{43}{16}

  3. ((c))

    −5016-\frac{50}{16}

  4. ((d))

    −3316-\frac{33}{16}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

−4416-\frac{44}{16}

30

My kid brother is playing with a kite whose area is 15 sq cm and the sum of its diagonals is 11 cm. Find its diagonals in centimetres.

  1. ((a))

    6, 5

  2. ((b))

    7, 4

  3. ((c))

    5.25, 5.75

  4. ((d))

    5.5, 5.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6, 5

31

Anmol completes his journey in 16 hours. He covers half the distance at 72 km/h and the rest at 56 km/h. What is the length of the journey (in Km)? 

  1. ((a))

    1013

  2. ((b))

    1008

  3. ((c))

    1000

  4. ((d))

    999

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Answer: ((a))

1013

32

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 101 km/h and 71 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 18 seconds. The length of each train is:

  1. ((a))

    88 meters

  2. ((b))

    72 meters 

  3. ((c))

    83 meters

  4. ((d))

    75 meters

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Answer: ((a))

88 meters

33

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 874146 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

34

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 806039 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

35

Nidhi invested a sum of ₹9600 at 15% per annum compound interest, componded annually. If she received an amount of ₹12696 after n years, the value of n is:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    2.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. R has an exam on Thursday. Exactly 4 people have their exam between U and Q, neither of whom has an exam on Sunday. P has an exam immediately before S. V does not have an exam on Friday. U does not have an exam after S. How many people have an exam after Q?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

37

Qars starts from Point A and drives 13 km towards north. He then takes a right turn, drives 11 km, turns right and drives 25 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 19 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 12 km and stops at Point P. How far (the shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only, unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    9 km towards west 

  2. ((b))

    6 km towards west

  3. ((c))

    8 km towards east

  4. ((d))

    7 km towards east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 km towards west 

38

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(34, 108, 7)

(33, 121, 23)

  1. ((a))

    (12, 62, 23)

  2. ((b))

    (36, 135, 24)

  3. ((c))

    (48, 147, 4) 

  4. ((d))

    (41, 131, 5)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(12, 62, 23)

39

Each of A, B, C, D, P, Q and R has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. No one has exam before D. Only three people have exam between D and Q. Only one person has exam between Q and R. B has exam on Wednesday. A has exam on one of the days after C but on one of the days before P. On which day of the week does A have exam?

  1. ((a))

    Tuesday

  2. ((b))

    Monday

  3. ((c))

    Saturday

  4. ((d))

    Thursday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tuesday

40

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

41

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))

    CE-HJ

  2. ((b))

    OQ-TV

  3. ((c))

    GI-LN

  4. ((d))

    KM-PS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CE-HJ

42

In a certain code language, ‘dreams come true’ is coded as ‘mp tb ko’ and ‘come on time’ is coded as ‘uk ko jb’. How is ‘come’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    ko

  2. ((b))

    tb

  3. ((c))

    uk

  4. ((d))

    jb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ko

43

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 that follows the same logic.

WAYS - WSAY - SWYA

FERN - FNER - NFRE

  1. ((a))

    GRAM - GMRA - MGAR

  2. ((b))

    BASE - ABSE - EASB

  3. ((c))

    BONE - BEON - OBNE

  4. ((d))

    SOLD - SLOD - DLOS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GRAM - GMRA - MGAR

44

This question is based on the following words.

BUS THE YOU DEN

In each of the words, each vowel is changed to the letter following it in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the letter preceding it in the English alphabetical order. In how many letter-clusters thus formed, will no vowel appear?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

45

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

(Left) 672 745 462 378 417 (Right) 

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

NOTE - All operations to be done from left to right.

What will be the resultant if the second digit of the highest number is multiplied with the second digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

46

All 59 people are standing in a row facing north. Wang is 2nd from the left end while Chow is 1st from the right end. How many people are there between Wang and Chow?

  1. ((a))

    56

  2. ((b))

    58

  3. ((c))

    66

  4. ((d))

    43

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56

47

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

  1. ((a))

    NJP

  2. ((b))

    HCI

  3. ((c))

    KGM

  4. ((d))

    EAG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NJP

48

Aman starts from Point A and drives 6 km towards West. He then takes a left turn, drives 3 km, turns right and drives 5 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 3 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 4 km and stops at Point B. 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 towards North

  2. ((b))

    5 km towards West

  3. ((c))

    7 km towards West

  4. ((d))

    7 km towards East

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 km towards North

49

B is the son of A. C is the wife of B. D is the daughter of C. E is the son of B. How is E related to A?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Daughter

  3. ((c))

    Son's son

  4. ((d))

    Brother’s son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother

50

A - B means ‘A is the son of B’,

A $ B means ‘A is the sister of B’,

A @ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’ and

A * B means ‘A is the father of B’.

Based on the above information, which of the following means that W is the sister's son of S?

  1. ((a))

    W @ E - A $ K * S 

  2. ((b))

    W - E @ A * K $ S

  3. ((c))

    W * E - A $ K @ S

  4. ((d))

    W $ E * A - K @ S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

W @ E - A $ K * S 

51

Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) 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.)

13 - 26 - 30 - 22; 17 - 34 - 38 - 30

  1. ((a))

    21 - 42 - 56 - 38

  2. ((b))

    25 - 50 - 68 - 60

  3. ((c))

    9 - 18 - 22 - 14

  4. ((d))

    20 - 60 - 64 - 46

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21 - 42 - 56 - 38

52

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

FA-HD-KN

ID-KG-NQ

  1. ((a))

    KG-NI-QS

  2. ((b))

    LG-NJ-QT

  3. ((c))

    LG-NJ-QS

  4. ((d))

    KG-NJ-QS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KG-NI-QS

53

I, J, K, L, M, N and W are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only one person sits between L and J, when counted from the right of L. Only one person sits between J and N. Only one person sits between L and W. Only two people sit between M and N. Only one person sits between K and W. How many people sit between I and J, when counted from the right of I?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

54

In a certain code language, ‘FAIR’ is coded as ‘3716’ and ‘ARID’ is coded as ‘3169’. What is the code for ‘D’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

55

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 1675843, what will be difference between the highest and lowest digits in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

56

If 1 is added to each even digit and 2 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 3256378, what will be the sum of the digits which are second from the left and second from the right in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

57

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

Statements:

All tables are desks.

All desks are boards.

Some tables are chairs.

Conclusions:

(I): Some desks are chairs.

(II): Some boards are chairs.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows. 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows.

58

In a certain code language, ‘explore new opportunities’ is written as ‘ab tb mb’ and ‘opportunities await you’ is coded as ‘tb kb cb’. How is ‘opportunities’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    ab

  2. ((b))

    kb

  3. ((c))

    tb

  4. ((d))

    mb

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ab

59

Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::?

: CJP :: NUA : %

  1. ((a))

    = ZFL; % = RYE

  2. ((b))

    = YFL; % = RYE 

  3. ((c))

    = YFL; % = RYF

  4. ((d))

    = YFL; % = SYE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= ZFL; % = RYE

60

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))

    C

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

61

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

YAC37, HJL46, QSU55, ZBD64, ?

  1. ((a))

    JYV73

  2. ((b))

    IYO73

  3. ((c))

    IKV73

  4. ((d))

    IKM73

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JYV73

62

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) © K % O $ 3 L © X # # 8 Z R © F 1 N 8 % Q N (Right)

If all the letters are dropped from the series, which of the following will be fifth from the left?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    ©

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63

N, D, L, M, O, B and T have different heights. D is shorter than only two people. There are only three people who have heights between D and B. There are only two people who are taller than O but shorter than N. Only M is taller than N. T is taller than L. Who is the second shortest?

  1. ((a))

    T

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    N

  4. ((d))

    M

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T

64

Each of the digits in the number 6147385 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    None

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

65

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

81 84 90 99 111 ? 144 ?

  1. ((a))

    126, 165

  2. ((b))

    125, 171

  3. ((c))

    127, 164

  4. ((d))

    124, 170

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Answer: ((a))

126, 165

66

G, H, I, J, M, N and O are sitting in a row facing the north. Only G sits to the left of J. Only four people sit between G and H. Only O sits between N and I, and N is not an immediate neighbour of H. Who sits at the extreme right of the line?

  1. ((a))

    O

  2. ((b))

    G

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    I

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Answer: ((a))

O

67

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))

    LQ - IM

  2. ((b))

    FK - CH

  3. ((c))

    OT - LP

  4. ((d))

     IN - FJ

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Answer: ((a))

LQ - IM

68

Each vowel in the word FORMATS 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 vowels are there in the group of letters thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((a))

3

69

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

QTV ORT MPR KNP ?

  1. ((a))

    IKM

  2. ((b))

    ILM

  3. ((c))

    IKN

  4. ((d))

    ILN

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Answer: ((a))

IKM

70

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))

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Excessive production of which of the following hormones in the body causes the Cushing's syndrome, leading to weight gain and thinning of the skin?

  1. ((a))

    Melatonin 

  2. ((b))

    Vasopressin

  3. ((c))

    Cortisol

  4. ((d))

    Erythropoietin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Melatonin 

72

In January 2015, the Government of India replaced the Planning Commission with:

  1. ((a))

    NLCIL

  2. ((b))

    ICICI

  3. ((c))

    IDBI

  4. ((d))

    NITI Aayog

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NLCIL

73

How many Indian crew were present on oil tanker ‘Advantage Sweet’ which was seized by Iranian authorities in April 2023 and released in October 2023?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    23

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

74

Jishnu Dev Varma, who was appointed as Governor of Telangana in July 2024, was the Former Deputy Chief Minister of which of the following states of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Tripura

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Mizoram

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tripura

75

Which edition of the World Future Energy Summit was held in Abu Dhabi in April 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    16th

  2. ((b))

    12th

  3. ((c))

    14th

  4. ((d))

    20th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16th

76

What was India's rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023?

  1. ((a))

    111

  2. ((b))

    83

  3. ((c))

    121

  4. ((d))

    93

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

111

77

The Mumbai High Field (previously Bombay High Field) discovered by the Russian and Indian team from the seismic exploration vessel Academic Arkhangelsky in February 1974, commenced production in which year?

  1. ((a))

    1975

  2. ((b))

    1981

  3. ((c))

    1976

  4. ((d))

    1978

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Answer: ((a))

1975

78

In which of the following years was GATT established?

  1. ((a))

    1947

  2. ((b))

    1948

  3. ((c))

    1946

  4. ((d))

    1949

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1947

79

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. ((a))

    The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie far from the equator and experience minimal rainfall. 

  2. ((b))

    The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a temperate climate with sparse forest cover.

  3. ((c))

    The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are entirely made up of coral formations.

  4. ((d))

    The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are strategically important and have great diversity in flora and fauna.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie far from the equator and experience minimal rainfall. 

80

The Indian Navy’s trilateral exercise known as ‘IMT TRILAT’ was held jointly with:

  1. ((a))

    Mozambique and Tanzania

  2. ((b))

    Egypt and Zimbabwe

  3. ((c))

    Nigeria and Uganda

  4. ((d))

    Sudan and Ethiopia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mozambique and Tanzania

81

Diazonium salt is formed by treating primary amine with which Brønsted acid?

  1. ((a))

    Nitrous acid

  2. ((b))

    Phosphorous acid

  3. ((c))

    Sulphurous acid

  4. ((d))

    Volume of solutionMass of solute×100\frac{\text{Volume of solution}}{\text{Mass of solute}} \times 100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nitrous acid

82

Name the viral infection that is also known as 'Shingles' and causes painful rashes or blisters on the skin.

  1. ((a))

    Herpes Cytomegalo

  2. ((b))

    Herpes Simplex

  3. ((c))

    Herpes Zoster

  4. ((d))

    Herpes Epstein-Barr

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Herpes Cytomegalo

83

In which of the following years did Mamata Banerjee found All India Trinamool Congress?

  1. ((a))

    2001

  2. ((b))

    1995

  3. ((c))

    2003

  4. ((d))

    1998

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Answer: ((a))

2001

84

In which of the following cities of India was the three-day national horticultural fair2024 of the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) on the theme 'Nextgen technology led horticulture for sustainable development' organised in March 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Bengaluru

  2. ((b))

    Hyderabad

  3. ((c))

    Panaji

  4. ((d))

    Shillong

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bengaluru

85

Reserpine, an indole alkaloid drug used to reduce high blood pressure, is obtained from_________.

  1. ((a))

    Papaver somniferum

  2. ((b))

    Cinchona officinarum

  3. ((c))

    Rauvolfia serpentina

  4. ((d))

    Digitalis purpurea

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Papaver somniferum

86

The ____________ has appellate jurisdiction on all subordinate courts in the district. 

  1. ((a))

    Prime Minister of India

  2. ((b))

    President of India

  3. ((c))

    Vice President of India 

  4. ((d))

    District Court

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prime Minister of India

87

To which Gharana did the renowned singer Girija Devi, known for her 'Thumri' renditions, belong?

  1. ((a))

    Jaipur Gharana

  2. ((b))

    Bhendi Bazaar Gharana 

  3. ((c))

    Indore Gharana

  4. ((d))

    Benaras Gharana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jaipur Gharana

88

Which edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2023 was held at New Delhi in December 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Second

  2. ((b))

    Sixth

  3. ((c))

    Inaugural

  4. ((d))

    Fifth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Second

89

Researchers at IIT Bombay developed an instrument named GolDN for mechanically recycling waste plastic polymers through ___________. 

  1. ((a))

    pyrolysis

  2. ((b))

    shredding

  3. ((c))

    compression

  4. ((d))

    melt mixing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pyrolysis

90

Who among the following was appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in June 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Asit Saha

  2. ((b))

    Sanjay Behari

  3. ((c))

    L Murugan

  4. ((d))

    Virendra Kumar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Asit Saha

91

Who among the following had the shortest tenure as the President of India?

  1. ((a))

    Jawaharlal Nehru 

  2. ((b))

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. ((c))

    Zakir Husain

  4. ((d))

    Rajendra Prasad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jawaharlal Nehru 

92

Which of the following falls in an area of low rainfall?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Meghalaya

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

93

Which of the following states have a higher percentage of multi-dimensionally poor?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Bihar

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

94

Dinesh K Tripathi became the Chief of _________________ in January 2024. 

  1. ((a))

    Armed Forces

  2. ((b))

    Coast Guard 

  3. ((c))

    Air Force

  4. ((d))

    Naval Staff 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Armed Forces

95

A saccharimeter is a type of ______________.

  1. ((a))

    pressure gauge

  2. ((b))

    diffractometer

  3. ((c))

    polarimeter

  4. ((d))

    interferometer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

pressure gauge

96

Which of the following statements about the cardinal features of the political system in India are correct?

  1. It is a democratic republic.
  2. It has a Parliamentary form of government.
  3. The Supreme Power draws its power from the people of India.
  4. It provides for a unified authority.
  1. ((a))

    Only 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    Only 1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, 3 and 4 

  4. ((d))

    Only 1 and 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 3 and 4

97

According to the Census 2011, which of the following union territories has the highest population growth? 

  1. ((a))

    Lakshadweep

  2. ((b))

    Puducherry

  3. ((c))

    Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Daman and Diu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lakshadweep

98

Bindusara ruled between which of the following periods?

  1. ((a))

    293 B.C.E. to 271 B.C.E.

  2. ((b))

    297 B.C.E. to 273 B.C.E. 

  3. ((c))

    299 B.C.E. to 275 B.C.E

  4. ((d))

    295 B.C.E. to 270 B.C.E.

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Answer: ((a))

293 B.C.E. to 271 B.C.E.

99

Who among the following was associated with 'Ulgulan movement'? 

  1. ((a))

    Tirot Sing

  2. ((b))

    Birsa Munda

  3. ((c))

    Tilka Manjhi 

  4. ((d))

    Budhu Bhagat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tirot Sing

100

Which of the following pairs (seasons and months, according to the Indian Calendar) is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Varsha : Sravana-Bhadra

  2. ((b))

    Hemanta : Magha-Phalguna

  3. ((c))

    Vasanta : Chaitra-Vaisakha

  4. ((d))

    Sharada : Asvina-Kartika

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Varsha : Sravana-Bhadra

101

In which year did the Government of India launch the Smart Cities Mission?

  1. ((a))

    2018

  2. ((b))

    2016

  3. ((c))

    2017

  4. ((d))

    2015

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2018

102

Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution refers to _________.

  1. ((a))

    right to equality

  2. ((b))

    freedom of speech and expression 

  3. ((c))

    cultural educational rights

  4. ((d))

    right against exploitation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

right to equality

103

Pallavi, Anupallavi and Mukthayi-Svara, collectively known as Purvanga, belong to which Carnatic music genre?

  1. ((a))

    Gitam

  2. ((b))

    Varnam

  3. ((c))

    Suladi

  4. ((d))

    Javali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gitam

104

Which of the following is a Foreign Bank? 

  1. ((a))

    BNP Paribas

  2. ((b))

    Canara Bank

  3. ((c))

    HDFC Bank

  4. ((d))

    Axis Bank

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BNP Paribas

105

Which of the following constitutional bodies is responsible for ensuring Free and Fair Elections?

  1. ((a))

    Election Commission of India

  2. ((b))

    Parliament of India

  3. ((c))

    Supreme Court of India

  4. ((d))

    President of India 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Election Commission of India

106

Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental Duties?

  1. ((a))

    Part V A 

  2. ((b))

    Part VI A 

  3. ((c))

    Part III A 

  4. ((d))

    Part IV A

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Answer: ((a))

Part V A 

107

Asia’s first pre-clinical network facility was inaugurated in which of the following Indian cities in July 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Lucknow

  2. ((b))

    Chennai

  3. ((c))

    Faridabad

  4. ((d))

    Bhubaneswar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lucknow

108

Match the following correctly.

Set ISet II
(a)Naathmuni1.Sanak Sampradaya
(b)Shankaracharya2.Sri Vaisnav Sampradaya
(c)Raamanuj3.Advait
(d)Nimbark4.Vishishtadvait
  1. ((a))

    a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2

  2. ((b))

    a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d -1, 

  3. ((c))

    a - 2, b - 3, c - 4, d - 1

  4. ((d))

    a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2

109

Which of the following places was made the capital of the Rashtrakutas by Dantidurga?

  1. ((a))

    Kannauj

  2. ((b))

    Kanchi

  3. ((c))

    Pataliputra

  4. ((d))

    Manyakheta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kannauj

110

What is the primary goal of fiscal consolidation?

  1. ((a))

    Reducing Government debt

  2. ((b))

    Stimulating economic growth

  3. ((c))

    Increasing consumer expenditure 

  4. ((d))

    Reducing inflation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reducing Government debt

111

Who is author of the book ‘Rays and Ways of Indian Culture’?

  1. ((a))

    Romila Thapar

  2. ((b))

    Gayatri Sinha

  3. ((c))

    DP Dubey

  4. ((d))

    Jhumpa Lahiri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Romila Thapar

112

The members of the constituent assembly were elected by ___________.

  1. ((a))

    the British government

  2. ((b))

    universal franchise

  3. ((c))

    provincial legislatures

  4. ((d))

    the eminent leaders of congress party

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the British government

113

Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil won a gold medal in which event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games?

  1. ((a))

    Men's Shot Put 

  2. ((b))

    Men's Javelin Throw

  3. ((c))

    Men's Club Throw

  4. ((d))

    Men's High Jump

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Men's Shot Put 

114

Which of the following indigenous tribes celebrates the Mopin festival?

  1. ((a))

    Bhil tribe

  2. ((b))

    Bhagalia tribe

  3. ((c))

    Galo tribe

  4. ((d))

    Pawra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhil tribe

115

As per the Census 2011, which of the following union territories has the highest literacy rate?

  1. ((a))

    Daman and Diu

  2. ((b))

    Chandigarh

  3. ((c))

    Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Puducherry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daman and Diu

116

The angle between the vector A = 3i + 6j − 2k and B = 4i − j + 3k is:

  1. ((a))

    90°

  2. ((b))

    30°

  3. ((c))

    45°

  4. ((d))

    60°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90°

117

Who among the following founded Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty after winning Kannauj in the tripartite struggle?

  1. ((a))

    Rampal 

  2. ((b))

    Nagabhata I

  3. ((c))

    Vatsaraja

  4. ((d))

    Mihira Bhoja

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rampal 

118

Which of the following is NOT a Poverty Estimation Committee?

  1. ((a))

    Alagh Committee

  2. ((b))

    Kothari Committee

  3. ((c))

    Tendulkar Committee

  4. ((d))

    Lakdawala Committee 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alagh Committee

119

Who among the following woman social reformers, who educated at home at Poona and published a book, 'Stripurushtulna'?

  1. ((a))

    Tarabai Shinde

  2. ((b))

    Fatima Sheikh

  3. ((c))

    Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

  4. ((d))

    Savitribai Phule

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tarabai Shinde

120

Which of the following is a significant challenge faced by microfinance institutions in India?

  1. ((a))

    Regulatory changes impacting operational flexibility

  2. ((b))

    High repayment rates by borrowers

  3. ((c))

    An oversupply of funds from international donors

  4. ((d))

    Lack of interest from rural populations

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Regulatory changes impacting operational flexibility

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