Official Paper

RPF SI CBT-I 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 03 Dec, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

120 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

Attempt as Timed Mock Test

Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

Express the following into a vulgar fraction. 

0.42‾+0.42‾0.4\overline2 +0.\overline{42}

  1. ((a))

    834990\frac{834}{990}

  2. ((b))

    838990\frac{838}{990}

  3. ((c))

    834999\frac{834}{999}

  4. ((d))

    838999\frac{838}{999}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

834990\frac{834}{990}

2

The average price of three items of furniture is Rs 16020. If their prices are in the ratio 3:5:7, the price of the costliest item (in Rs) is

  1. ((a))

    3204

  2. ((b))

    22428

  3. ((c))

    7476

  4. ((d))

    5340

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3204

3

LCM and HCF of two numbers are 192 and 32 respectively. If one of the numbers is 64, then find the other number.

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    93

  3. ((c))

    97

  4. ((d))

    99

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

4

A sum, when invested at 20% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹2160 after 4 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate in 2 years ?

  1. ((a))

    960

  2. ((b))

    240

  3. ((c))

    480

  4. ((d))

    1920

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

960

5

Lalit's average earning per month in the first three months of a year was ₹38360. In April, his earning was 50% more than the average earning in the first three months. If his average earning per month for the whole year is ₹55065, then what will be Lalit's average earning (in ₹) per month from May to December?

  1. ((a))

    61020

  2. ((b))

    61025

  3. ((c))

    61018

  4. ((d))

    61015

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

61020

6

Express the following into vulgar fraction.

0.641‾+0.23‾0.6\overline{41}+0.\overline{23}

  1. ((a))

    17399\frac{173}{99}

  2. ((b))

    173198\frac{173}{198}

  3. ((c))

    173199\frac{173}{199}

  4. ((d))

    173999\frac{173}{999}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17399\frac{173}{99}

7

A train runs at a speed of 137 kmph to cover a distance of 411 km and then at a speed of 109 kmph to cover a distance of 327 km. Find the average speed of the train for the entire distance.

  1. ((a))

    87 kmph

  2. ((b))

    115 kmph

  3. ((c))

    125 kmph

  4. ((d))

    123 kmph

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

87 kmph

8

Find the maximum value of ‘x’ so that the number 9052743x2 is divisible by 8. 

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

9

A man walks to a viewpoint and returns to the starting point by his car maintaining constant speed and thus takes a total time of 9 hours 30 minutes. He would have gained 7 hours by driving both ways. How long would it have taken for him to walk both ways with same walking speed?

  1. ((a))

    16 hours 45 minutes

  2. ((b))

    15 hours 15 minutes

  3. ((c))

    16 hours 30 minutes

  4. ((d))

    17 hours 30 minutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 hours 45 minutes

10

A shopkeeper marks an article at ₹x and offers a discount of 60% on it. He sells it for ₹444 after charging VAT of 25% on the discounted price. What is the value of ₹ x?

  1. ((a))

    ₹888

  2. ((b))

    ₹700

  3. ((c))

    ₹900

  4. ((d))

    ₹1100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹888

11

The areas of three adjacent faces of a solid cuboid are 127 cm2 , 32 cm2 and 254 cm2 . What is the volume (in cm3 ) of the cuboid?

  1. ((a))

    963

  2. ((b))

    941

  3. ((c))

    1163

  4. ((d))

    1016

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

963

12

LCM and HCF of two numbers are 150 and 5 respectively. If one of the numbers is 15, then find the other number.

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    49

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    52

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

13

The area of a square plot is 841 m2 . The length of each side of the plot (in m) is:

  1. ((a))

    29

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

14

The given pie chart shows the breakup of the cost of construction of an office.

<br> <br>

If the total cost of construction is ₹9,00,000, by how much does the amount spent on cement exceed the amount spent on labour?

  1. ((a))

    ₹54,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹45,000 

  3. ((c))

    ₹63,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹55,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹54,000

15

By selling an article at 25\frac{2}{5} of its actual selling price, Ramesh incurs a loss of 16%. If he sells it at 73% of its actual selling price, then find the profit/loss percentage.

  1. ((a))

    52.7%

  2. ((b))

    52.1%

  3. ((c))

    54.7%

  4. ((d))

    53.3%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52.7%

16

David sold 172 chairs and had a gain equal to the selling price of 86 chairs. What is his profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    100%

  2. ((b))

    95%

  3. ((c))

    110%

  4. ((d))

    105%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100%

17

If 25% of a number is added to 72, then the result is the same number. 60% of the same number is:

  1. ((a))

    77.6

  2. ((b))

    57.6

  3. ((c))

    27.6

  4. ((d))

    87.6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

77.6

18

Find the circumference (in m) of the largest circle that can be inscribed in a rectangle whose dimensions are given as 250 m and 126 m. take π = 227\frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

    395

  2. ((b))

    391

  3. ((c))

    396

  4. ((d))

    393

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

395

19

A bank offers 6.6% compound interest per annum calculated on a half-yearly basis. A customer deposits ₹4823 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))

    ₹482.72

  2. ((b))

    ₹474.94

  3. ((c))

    ₹479.07

  4. ((d))

    ₹462.72

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹482.72

20

How much water should be mixed in 40 litres of milk worth Rs. 6.90 per litre, so that the value of the mixture is Rs. 4.60 per litre?

  1. ((a))

    20 litres

  2. ((b))

    10 litres

  3. ((c))

    25 litres

  4. ((d))

    15 litres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 litres

21

A number when increased by 50%, gives 3870. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    2580

  2. ((b))

    7740

  3. ((c))

    5160

  4. ((d))

    1290

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2580

22

During sale, Raghav bought a notebook marked for ₹50 at 40% discount and a pen marked for ₹32 at 50% discount. How much (in ₹) did he save due to sale?

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

33

23

A train runs at a speed of 148 kmph to cover a distance of 296 km and then at a speed of 98 kmph to cover a distance of 294 km. Find the average speed of the train for the entire distance.

  1. ((a))

    114 kmph

  2. ((b))

    131 kmph

  3. ((c))

    132 kmph

  4. ((d))

    118 kmph

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

114 kmph

24

If x = 2 + √9 and y = 2 - √9 then the value of x2 + y2 is:

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    22

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

25

Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 3:9:8. They invested their capitals for 10 months, 1 months and 4 months, respectively. What was the ratio of their profits?

  1. ((a))

    30 : 9 : 32

  2. ((b))

    31 : 9 : 32

  3. ((c))

    32 : 9 : 32

  4. ((d))

    28 : 9 : 32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 : 9 : 32

26

Evaluate 852

  1. ((a))

    7235

  2. ((b))

    7225

  3. ((c))

    7245

  4. ((d))

    7195

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7235

27

The value of 

55+55+410+15−2=\frac{5}{5}+\frac{5}{5}+\frac{4}{10}+\frac{1}{5}-2=

  1. ((a))

    310\frac{3}{10}

  2. ((b))

    110\frac{1}{10}

  3. ((c))

    610\frac{6}{10}

  4. ((d))

    −110-\frac{1}{10}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

310\frac{3}{10}

28

 If at same rate of interest, in 2 years, the simple interest is ₹60 and compound interest is ₹64, then what is the principal (in ₹)?

  1. ((a))

    225

  2. ((b))

    220

  3. ((c))

    229

  4. ((d))

    218

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

225

29

The smallest natural number which is divisible by 15, 63, 21 and 70 is:

  1. ((a))

    531

  2. ((b))

    587

  3. ((c))

    630

  4. ((d))

    632

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

531

30

The average of 7 numbers is 45. If each number is decreased by 5, what will the new average be?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

31

Latika and Himani together invested ₹47800 in a business. At the end of the year, out of a total profit of ₹7500, Latika's share was ₹2700. What was the investment of Himani?

  1. ((a))

    ₹28855

  2. ((b))

    ₹30592

  3. ((c))

    ₹31305

  4. ((d))

    ₹32405

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹28855

32

Find the circumference (in m) of the largest circle that can be inscribed in a rectangle whose dimensions are given as 56 m and 154 m. take π = 227\frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

    174

  2. ((b))

    173

  3. ((c))

    176

  4. ((d))

    171

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

174

33

If third proportional of 36 and 18 be x, then what is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

34

Four years ago, the average age of P, Q and R was 25 years. If three years ago, the average age of P and Q was 20 years, find the present age of R. 

  1. ((a))

    34 years

  2. ((b))

    35 years

  3. ((c))

    38 years

  4. ((d))

    41 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34 years

35

A train runs at a speed of 81 kmph to cover a distance of 405 km and then at a speed of 88 kmph to cover a distance of 176 km. Find the average speed of the train for the entire distance.

  1. ((a))

    129 kmph 

  2. ((b))

    83 kmph

  3. ((c))

    133 kmph

  4. ((d))

    53 kmph

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

129 kmph 

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

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 :: ?

: HJE :: OQL : %

  1. ((a))

    = MLI, % = KJK

  2. ((b))

    = HGY, % = LHU

  3. ((c))

    = LNI, % = KMH

  4. ((d))

    = PKO, % = NHU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= MLI, % = KJK

38

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 3617845, which of the following digits will be second from the left in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

39

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.)

(10, 130, 13)

(11, 187, 17)

  1. ((a))

    (36, 792, 22) 

  2. ((b))

    (49, 542, 11) 

  3. ((c))

     (39, 627, 16) 

  4. ((d))

    (3, 51, 16) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(36, 792, 22) 

40

FGH starts from Point A and drives 16 km towards south. He then takes a left turn, drives 12 km, turns left and drives 28 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 23 km. He takes a final left 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 east

  2. ((b))

    11 km towards east

  3. ((c))

    6 km towards west

  4. ((d))

    10 km towards west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9 km towards east

41

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.

DESK - EDSK - KEDS

ROAD - ORAD - DORA

  1. ((a))

    PRAY - RPAY - YRPA

  2. ((b))

    JAMS - AJMS - SAMJ

  3. ((c))

    FROG - FORG - GORF

  4. ((d))

    VANS - AVNS - ANSV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PRAY - RPAY - YRPA

42

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 shirts are pants.

All pants are trousers.

Some pants are coats.

Conclusions:

(I): Some trousers are coats.

(II): Some shirts are coats.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows. 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

43

A is the sister of B's daughter C. K is the mother of C, and L is the father of K. How is A related to L?

  1. ((a))

    Son's son

  2. ((b))

    Son's daughter

  3. ((c))

    Daughter's son

  4. ((d))

    Daughter's daughter 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son's son

44

All 29 people are standing in a row facing north. KLM is 8th from the right end, while PRQ is 12th from the left end. How many people are there between KLM and PRQ?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

45

In a certain code language, ‘stay always positive’ is coded as ‘tk mp bk’ and ‘always on time’ is coded as ‘lj tk mo’. How is ‘always’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    ij

  2. ((b))

    mo

  3. ((c))

    bk

  4. ((d))

    tk

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ij

46

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 pair 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 pair.)

  1. ((a))

    MH : KF

  2. ((b))

    RM : PK

  3. ((c))

    JE : HC

  4. ((d))

    PJ : MH 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MH : KF

47

NHLO is related to SMQT in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, PJNQ is related to UOSV. To which of the following is RLPS related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    QWXU

  2. ((b))

    QWUX

  3. ((c))

    WQXU

  4. ((d))

    WQUX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QWXU

48

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))

    IM - PG

  2. ((b))

    LP - SJ

  3. ((c))

    CG - JB

  4. ((d))

    FJ - MD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IM - PG

49

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))

    KLJ

  2. ((b))

    ZAY

  3. ((c))

    BCA

  4. ((d))

    LNK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KLJ

50

If ‘I’ stands for ‘+’ , ‘J’ stands for ‘×’, ‘K’ stands for ‘÷’, and ‘L’ stands for ‘−’ what will come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following equation?

(16 I 9 L 13) I 7 J 5 L (22 K 2) I 4 J 9 = ?

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    72

  4. ((d))

    84

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

51

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

143 170 234 359 ?

  1. ((a))

    575

  2. ((b))

    573

  3. ((c))

    555

  4. ((d))

    535

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

575

52

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

(Left) 6 @ 8 $ 7 & 3 Ω 9 2 & % 4 # 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))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

53

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

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

If all the symbols are dropped from the series, which of the following will be fifth from the right?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

54

This question is based on the given words.

WIG RUT HEN JOY

If in each of the words, each letter is changed to the next letter in the English alphabetical order, how many words thus formed will have no vowel?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Zero

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

55

In a certain code language, ‘GIFT’ is coded as ‘5173’ and ‘FLOW’ is coded as ‘4612’. What is the code for ‘F’ in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

56

Seven boxes, C, D, E, F, G, H and P, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only one box is kept below C. Only three boxes are kept between C and H. F is kept at one of the positions below C. Only P is kept between H and G. E is kept at one of the positions above H. How many boxes are kept between D and F?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

57

Seven boxes U, V, W, X, P, Q and R are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only two boxes are kept between P and U. Only X is kept above W. No box is kept below U. R is kept at some place below V but at some place above Q. Which box is kept third above Q? 

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    V

  3. ((c))

    X

  4. ((d))

    U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

58

Five figures have been given, out of which four are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

59

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.) 

8 - 10 - 14 - 7; 6 - 8 - 12 - 6

  1. ((a))

    3 - 5 - 9 - 18

  2. ((b))

    13 - 15 - 30 - 60

  3. ((c))

    2 - 4 - 8 - 16 

  4. ((d))

    4 - 6 - 10 - 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 - 5 - 9 - 18

60

Rahul starts from Point A and drives 7 km towards East. He then takes a right turn, drives 2 km, turns right and drives 4 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 6 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 3 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))

    4 km towards South

  2. ((b))

    11 km towards East 

  3. ((c))

    11 km towards North 

  4. ((d))

    6 km towards North 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km towards South

61

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only two people sit between A and D, when counted from the right of A. Only two people sit between D and G. Only three people sit between A and C. F sits to the immediate left of E. How many people sit between C and G, when counted from the left of G?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

62

In a certain code language, ‘ROMS’ is coded as ‘2613’ and ‘WORM’ is coded as ‘8326’. What is the code for ‘W’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

63

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))

64

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

IXE 2 KSH −9 MNK −20 OIN −31 ?

  1. ((a))

    YWZ −65

  2. ((b))

    WQZ −66

  3. ((c))

    QDQ −42

  4. ((d))

    DQP −44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YWZ −65

65

G, H, I, J, K and L, each scored different marks. I scored the maximum marks. Only G scored less than K. L scored more than H but less than J.

How many people among the six, scored more than H but less than J?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

66

A @ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’,

A * B means ‘ A is the father of B’,

A - B means ‘A is the son of B’ and

A $ B means ‘A is the sister of B’.

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

  1. ((a))

    H * A @ M $ I - D

  2. ((b))

    H @ A - M * I $ D

  3. ((c))

    H @ A - M $ I * D

  4. ((d))

    H $ A * M - I @ D 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H * A @ M $ I - D

67

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

24 ÷ 4 + 10 × 5 − 3 = ?

  1. ((a))

    95

  2. ((b))

    91

  3. ((c))

    93

  4. ((d))

    97

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

95

68

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

(Left) 157 643 351 267 872 (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 descending order, the position(s) of how many numbers will remain unchanged?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

69

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

LDY 1 JGX -3 HJW 9 FMV -27 ?

  1. ((a))

    UOD 81

  2. ((b))

    EDP 80

  3. ((c))

    DPU 81

  4. ((d))

    PVD 80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UOD 81

70

D, E, F, G, H, I and T are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. F sits third to the left of H. Only one person sits between H and T when counted from the left of T. Only two people sit between G and I when counted from the right of I. D is an immediate neighbour of G. Who sits third to the right of E?

  1. ((a))

    F

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    I

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

F

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?

  1. ((a))

    Attorney General of India 

  2. ((b))

    Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. ((c))

    Comptroller and Auditor General of India

  4. ((d))

    Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Attorney General of India 

72

In March 2024, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announced the establishment of how many National Centres of Excellence (NCOE) exclusively for women on the occasion of International Women’s Day?

  1. ((a))

    Four

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    Five

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Four

73

Which Carnatic vocalist was popularly known as the 'Nightingale of India'?

  1. ((a))

    Lalgudi Jayaraman

  2. ((b))

    DK Pattammal

  3. ((c))

    Balamuralikrishna

  4. ((d))

    MS Subbulakshmi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lalgudi Jayaraman

74

When did Ashwini Vaishnaw launch Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) of Department of Technology for Coordination among the stakeholders to curb misuse of telecom resources in cyber-crime and financial fraud?

  1. ((a))

    July 2024

  2. ((b))

    January 2024 

  3. ((c))

    March 2024

  4. ((d))

    August 2024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

July 2024

75

NASA's very first space mission to study an M-type (metallic) asteroid, Psyche mission, was launched on which date from Kennedy Space Center?

  1. ((a))

    27 December 2023

  2. ((b))

    01 July 2023

  3. ((c))

    13 October 2023

  4. ((d))

    15 March 2023

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27 December 2023

76

Which of the following did the conventional method specifically define as 'quasimoney'?

  1. ((a))

    All forms of money

  2. ((b))

    Media of exchange considered as money

  3. ((c))

    Narrow money

  4. ((d))

    Financial instruments that are not media of exchange but are substitutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All forms of money

77

VL-832, PBW-502 and Aditya (HD 2781) are varieties of which Indian crop?

  1. ((a))

    Rice

  2. ((b))

    Wheat

  3. ((c))

    Jute

  4. ((d))

    Maize

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rice

78

Which of the following is the highest law officer in the Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    Judge of the Supreme Court

  2. ((b))

    Attorney General of India

  3. ((c))

    Chief Justice of India

  4. ((d))

    Judge of High court

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Judge of the Supreme Court

79

Which of the following authorites in India have the power to terminate the citizenship of an individual under certain circumstances?

  1. ((a))

    Union Government

  2. ((b))

    Any State Government

  3. ((c))

    Supreme Court

  4. ((d))

    Delhi Government 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Union Government

80

Which of the following Gurjara-Parthihara kings was highly praised by the Arabian scholar Sulaiman for keeping his empire safe from robbers?

  1. ((a))

    Vatsaraja

  2. ((b))

    Ramabhadra

  3. ((c))

    Mihira Bhoja

  4. ((d))

    Nagabhata II 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vatsaraja

81

Which Article of the Indian constitution deals with the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

  1. ((a))

    Article 145

  2. ((b))

    Article 148

  3. ((c))

    Article 142

  4. ((d))

    Article 143

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 145

82

Which of the following factors mainly contributes to the difference of temperature between the coastal and interior areas? 

  1. ((a))

    Ocean currents

  2. ((b))

    Distance from the sea (continentality)

  3. ((c))

    latitude

  4. ((d))

    Altitude

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ocean currents

83

India’s first tilapia parvovirus contamination was reported in Tamil Nadu in October 2023. The virus primarily infected _________.

  1. ((a))

    fishes

  2. ((b))

    bats

  3. ((c))

    monkeys

  4. ((d))

    goats

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fishes

84

What characterises employment in the informal sector of the Indian economy?

  1. ((a))

    Employment primarily involves self-employment or small, unregistered businesses.

  2. ((b))

    Employment contracts are always written and legally binding.

  3. ((c))

    Workers are entitled to social security benefits and formal job protection. 

  4. ((d))

    Informal sector jobs are typically high-wage positions.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Employment primarily involves self-employment or small, unregistered businesses.

85

Which of the following is the longest train route in India as of 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Agartala-Bangaluru

  2. ((b))

    Dibrugarh-Kanniyakumari

  3. ((c))

    Tirunelveli-Katra

  4. ((d))

    Tiruvananthpuram-Silchar 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agartala-Bangaluru

86

At which of the following sessions of the Congress did it get split into the Moderates and the Extremists?

  1. ((a))

    Lahore

  2. ((b))

    Calcutta

  3. ((c))

    Allahabad

  4. ((d))

    Surat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lahore

87

Equity in agriculture called for __________, which primarily refers to change in the ownership of landholdings.

  1. ((a))

    land consolidation

  2. ((b))

    land reform

  3. ((c))

    Zamindari system

  4. ((d))

    land grab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

land consolidation

88

Where is the Lalitagiri Buddhist site located?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

89

Which of the following schemes has Shishu, Kishore and Tarun sub-schemes?

  1. ((a))

    Start-up India

  2. ((b))

    Mudra Yojana

  3. ((c))

    DeenDayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 

  4. ((d))

    Gold Monetisation Scheme

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Start-up India

90

Which of the following union territories reported the highest literacy rate according to the Census of India 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Lakshadweep

  2. ((b))

    Daman and Diu

  3. ((c))

    Chandigarh 

  4. ((d))

    Puducherry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lakshadweep

91

Spain joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as which member in May 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    97th

  2. ((b))

    99th

  3. ((c))

    94th

  4. ((d))

    100th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

97th

92

Through which of the following platforms does the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) encourage learners to access content in local languages across the country?

  1. ((a))

    DIKSHA platform

  2. ((b))

    DISHA portal 

  3. ((c))

    Google Classroom

  4. ((d))

    PM Abhyas portal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DIKSHA platform

93

Which of the following has the highest specific heat capacity at room temperature and atmospheric pressure?

  1. ((a))

    Water

  2. ((b))

    Glass

  3. ((c))

    Mercury

  4. ((d))

    Iron

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Water

94

As part of military-to-military exchange programmes, a contingent of Indian Special Forces troops engaged in a bilateral joint training exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with which of the following countries in Nov 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Indonesia

  2. ((b))

    Malaysia 

  3. ((c))

    Vietnam

  4. ((d))

    Taiwan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indonesia

95

Identify the INCORRECT pair of biosphere reserve and its associated state from the given options. 

  1. ((a))

    Nokrek – Mizoram

  2. ((b))

    Dibru-Saikhowa – Assam

  3. ((c))

    Panna – Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Seshachalam – Andhra Pradesh 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nokrek – Mizoram

96

Who is the author of the story book The End of Imagination? 

  1. ((a))

    Arundhati Roy

  2. ((b))

    Shashi Tharoor 

  3. ((c))

    Prasanna Kumar Acharya 

  4. ((d))

    Pema Dorjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arundhati Roy

97

Who among the following kings of the Gupta dynasty married the Lichchhavi princess (Kumari devi)?

  1. ((a))

    Chandra Gupta II 

  2. ((b))

    Kumara Gupta

  3. ((c))

    Chandra Gupta I

  4. ((d))

    Samudra Gupta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandra Gupta II 

98

Rauwolfia serpentina is a:

  1. ((a))

    poisonous snake

  2. ((b))

    contributing organism of AIDS

  3. ((c))

    helminth parasite

  4. ((d))

    medicinal plant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

poisonous snake

99

Which food safety management system published in 2005 provides a framework for organisations to manage food safety?

  1. ((a))

    ISO 9000

  2. ((b))

    ISO 14000 

  3. ((c))

    ISO 17025 

  4. ((d))

    ISO 22000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ISO 9000

100

Which of the following was NOT a part of Shailendra Empire, founded in the South East Asia, in the 8th Century CE?

  1. ((a))

    Sumatra

  2. ((b))

    Java

  3. ((c))

    Srilanka

  4. ((d))

    Malaya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sumatra

101

According to the DSCI-SEQRITE India Cyber Threat Report, 2023, which of the following industrial sectors has/have detected the highest number of malware attack spectrums?

  1. ((a))

    Automobiles

  2. ((b))

    Education 

  3. ((c))

    Logictics

  4. ((d))

    IT Industries

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Automobiles

102

Which of the following launch vehicles was used to launch the Aditya- L1, the first solar mission of India?

  1. ((a))

    Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle

  2. ((b))

    Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle -XL

  3. ((c))

    Space Launch Vehicle

  4. ((d))

    Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle Mark III 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle

103

In _________, tales from Mahabharata are sung as a ballad and one or two episodes are chosen for the night’s performance in Chhattisgarh. 

  1. ((a))

    Sohar

  2. ((b))

    Pandavani

  3. ((c))

    Chhakri

  4. ((d))

    Alha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sohar

104

In eastern Bengal, Matua sect of social reformer, _______________ worked among Chandala cultivators

  1. ((a))

    Akshay Kumar Datta

  2. ((b))

    Harichand Thakur

  3. ((c))

    Guru Ghasidas

  4. ((d))

    Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Akshay Kumar Datta

105

Where did the Judo Federation of India conduct the Senior National Judo Championships 2023-24 in the month of October 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Patna

  2. ((b))

    New Delhi 

  3. ((c))

    Bhopal 

  4. ((d))

    Jaipur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Patna

106

In which of the following countries is the policy of dual citizenship accepted?

  1. ((a))

    UK

  2. ((b))

    China

  3. ((c))

    US

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UK

107

What is the name of the Prime Minister’s new rooftop solar power scheme launched by Shri Narendra Modi on 15 February 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Pradhan Mantri Gram Ujala Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Pradhan Mantri Ujala Yojana

  3. ((c))

    PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Surya Kiran Yojana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pradhan Mantri Gram Ujala Yojana

108

Select the correct statement among the following regarding the Lok Adalats.

  1. This is a symbol of the justice system that has been prevalent since ancient times.
  2. This system is based on Gandhian principles.
  3. After independence, the first Lok Adalat in India was established in Madhya Pradesh in the year 1982.
  4. The decision given by the Lok Adalat is not binding on both the parties.
  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 2 

  2. ((b))

    Only 2, 3 and 4 

  3. ((c))

    Only 1

  4. ((d))

    Only 1, 3 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 2 

109

Who among the following had one of their capitals at Benaras?

  1. ((a))

    Palas

  2. ((b))

    Gahadavalas

  3. ((c))

    Paramaras

  4. ((d))

    Chahamanas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Palas

110

Which of the following is associated with strain? 

  1. ((a))

    Raster

  2. ((b))

    Dimensionless

  3. ((c))

    Scalar

  4. ((d))

    Vector

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raster

111

According to the sustainable development approach, which of the following strategies is essential for rural development?

  1. ((a))

    Prioritising short-term economic gains

  2. ((b))

    Focusing solely on agricultural productivity

  3. ((c))

    Increasing reliance on non-renewable resources

  4. ((d))

    Integrating environmental sustainability with economic development

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prioritising short-term economic gains

112

Match the (List-I cities) with (List-II temperature) characteristics: and chose your answer the code below.

List I (Cities)List II (Temperature)
A.Pahalgami.50°C in summer, 15°C at night
B.Drassii.Temperature can be as low as -45°C
C.Thar Desertiii.Around 20°C in summer
D.Thiruvananthapuramiv.Temperature is 22°C
  1. ((a))

    a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv

  3. ((c))

    a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv

  4. ((d))

    a - iii, b - ii, c - i, d - iv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i

113

Where was the joint military exercise MAITREE 2024 conducted between the Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army?

  1. ((a))

    Bangkok, Thailand 

  2. ((b))

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

  3. ((c))

    Phuket, Thailand

  4. ((d))

    Tak Province, Thailand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bangkok, Thailand 

114

Who among the following was NOT associated with ‘Servants of India Society'?

  1. ((a))

    Natesh Appaji Dravid

  2. ((b))

    Gopal Krishna Deodhar 

  3. ((c))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. ((d))

    Anant Vinayak Patwardhan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Natesh Appaji Dravid

115

What is the product of the following reaction?

2NaOH (aq) + Zn (s) →

  1. ((a))

    Na2ZnO2 (s) and H2O (l)

  2. ((b))

    ZnO2 (s) and N2O (g)

  3. ((c))

    Na2ZnO2 (s) and H2 (g)

  4. ((d))

    ZnO2 (s) and H2O (l)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Na2ZnO2 (s) and H2O (l)

116

To which phylum do round worms belong?

  1. ((a))

    Annelida

  2. ((b))

    Ctenophora

  3. ((c))

    Aschelminthes

  4. ((d))

    Platyhelminthes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Annelida

117

Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in January 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Trichy

  2. ((b))

    Madurai

  3. ((c))

    Chennai 

  4. ((d))

    Coimbatore 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Trichy

118

Which of the following is against globalisation?

  1. ((a))

    Globalisation increases economic disparities. 

  2. ((b))

    Globalisation increases access to global markets.

  3. ((c))

    Globalisation increases the diversification of products. 

  4. ((d))

    Globalisation increases the use of advanced technology.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Globalisation increases economic disparities. 

119

Which initiative of the Government of India aims to integrate various sub-schemes related to safety, security, and empowerment of women under an umbrella scheme for greater efficiency and effectiveness in India?

  1. ((a))

    Mission Nirbhaya

  2. ((b))

    Mission Vatsalya

  3. ((c))

    Mission Yukti 4

  4. ((d))

     Mission Shakti 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mission Nirbhaya

120

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees protection against arrest and detention in certain cases?

  1. ((a))

    Article 22

  2. ((b))

    Article 21

  3. ((c))

    Article 23

  4. ((d))

    Article 20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 22

Attempt this paper under real exam conditions

Timed interface, section switching, instant scoring, and question-by-question analytics — free.

Start Timed Attempt