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RPF SI CBT-I 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 09 Dec, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 950473 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

2

2

Given that 170.63 = x, 170.04= y and xz = y4 , then the value of z is close to:

  1. ((a))

    -0.45

  2. ((b))

    0.25

  3. ((c))

    2.08

  4. ((d))

    -0.79

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-0.45

3

The LCM of 24, 38, 336 and 152 is:

  1. ((a))

    6384

  2. ((b))

    6353

  3. ((c))

    6362

  4. ((d))

    6410

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Answer: ((a))

6384

4

The price of fuel decreases by 20%, 45% and 55% in three successive months, but increases by 50% in the fourth month. What is the percentage increase/decrease in the price of fuel in the fourth month as compared to its original price?

  1. ((a))

    Decreases by 70.3%

  2. ((b))

    Increases by 72.35%

  3. ((c))

    Decreases by 68.29%

  4. ((d))

    Increases by 67.55%

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Answer: ((a))

Decreases by 70.3%

5

Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 6:7:3. They invested their capitals for 8 months, 3 months and 10 months, respectively. What was the ratio of their profits?

  1. ((a))

    14:7:10

  2. ((b))

    17:7:10

  3. ((c))

    13:7:10

  4. ((d))

    16:7:10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14:7:10

6

If the volume of cube is 1728 m3 , then find the total surface area of cube in m2

  1. ((a))

    861

  2. ((b))

    910

  3. ((c))

    901

  4. ((d))

    864

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

861

7

The surface area of a solid metallic sphere is 5544 cm2. It is melted and recast into a cone of height 84 cm. Find the diameter of the base of the cone.

  1. ((a))

    46 cm

  2. ((b))

    44 cm

  3. ((c))

    40 cm

  4. ((d))

    42 cm

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Answer: ((a))

46 cm

8

Pranjal's average earning per month in the first three months of a year was ₹28744. 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 ₹94411, then what will be Pranjal's average earning (in ₹) per month from May to December?

  1. ((a))

    125447

  2. ((b))

    125453

  3. ((c))

    125446

  4. ((d))

    125448

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Answer: ((a))

125447

9

Parvati and Pari invest in a business in the ratio 5 : 26. If total profit is Rs. 3038, then what is difference between the profit (in Rs.) of Parvati and Pari?

  1. ((a))

    2058

  2. ((b))

    2008

  3. ((c))

    2208

  4. ((d))

    1958

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Answer: ((a))

2058

10

A person covers certain distance in 6 hours at a speed of 5 km/h and some more distance in 7 hours at a speed of 9 km/h. Find his average speed for the entire distance covered.

  1. ((a))

    72137\frac{2}{13}

  2. ((b))

    62136\frac{2}{13}

  3. ((c))

    92139\frac{2}{13}

  4. ((d))

    82138\frac{2}{13}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

72137\frac{2}{13}

11

The average weight of 6 men is increased by 2 kg when one of them whose weight is 48 kg is replaced by a new man. What is the weight of the new man?

  1. ((a))

    54 kg

  2. ((b))

    60 kg

  3. ((c))

    56 kg

  4. ((d))

    58 kg

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Answer: ((a))

54 kg

12

(a1×b4×c5)(a3×b6×c9)\rm\frac{(a^1\times b^4\times c^5)}{(a^3\times b^6\times c^9)} in simplified form is:

  1. ((a))

    (a7) × (b-7) × (c-6)

  2. ((b))

    (a-5) × (b-8) × (c2​)

  3. ((c))

    (a-2) × (b-2) × (c-4​)

  4. ((d))

    (a8) × (b5) × (c-1)

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Answer: ((a))

(a7) × (b-7) × (c-6)

13

Given that 420.66 = x, 420.65= y and xz = y4 , then the value of z is close to:

  1. ((a))

    3.94

  2. ((b))

    4.92

  3. ((c))

    4.81

  4. ((d))

    2.04

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3.94

14

Find the value of \(\left[(54\div6)\times \left{\frac{70}{7}+\frac{38}6{\times (8-2)}\right}\right]\)

  1. ((a))

    432

  2. ((b))

    429

  3. ((c))

    442

  4. ((d))

    422

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Answer: ((a))

432

15

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.

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The difference in angles made at the centre by the sales on Tuesday and Saturday is (in degrees):

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

16

The difference between the smallest and the largest fractions among 88,66,2639,2931\frac{8}{8}, \frac{6}{6}, \frac{26}{39}, \frac{29}{31} is:

  1. ((a))

    13\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    12\frac{1}{2}

  3. ((c))

    16\frac{1}{6}

  4. ((d))

    18\frac{1}{8}

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Answer: ((a))

13\frac{1}{3}

17

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 66 km/h and 39 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 24 seconds. The length of each train is:

  1. ((a))

    110 meters

  2. ((b))

    90 metres

  3. ((c))

    72 metres

  4. ((d))

    89 metres

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Answer: ((a))

110 meters

18

A train runs at a speed of 147 kmph to cover a distance of 294 km and then at a speed of 133 kmph to cover a distance of 266 km. Find the average speed of the train for the entire distance. 

  1. ((a))

    152 kmph

  2. ((b))

    132 kmph

  3. ((c))

    187 kmph

  4. ((d))

    140 kmph

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Answer: ((a))

152 kmph

19

Find the gain percentage, given that Bushra sold her scooter for Rs. 59112 gaining 16\frac{1}{6}th of the selling price.

  1. ((a))

    35%

  2. ((b))

    10%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    5%

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Answer: ((a))

35%

20

A man sold an article for ₹420 by first giving a d% discount on its marked price, and then another discount having the same nominal value (in ₹). If the marked price of the article is ₹560, then what is the value of d?

  1. ((a))

    14.5

  2. ((b))

    16.9

  3. ((c))

    18.4

  4. ((d))

    12.5

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Answer: ((a))

14.5

21

If x varies inversely as y3 - 1 and is equal to 3 when y = 4, find x when y = 6.

  1. ((a))

    189216\frac{189}{216}

  2. ((b))

    191215\frac{191}{215}

  3. ((c))

    189215\frac{189}{215}

  4. ((d))

    190216\frac{190}{216}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

189216\frac{189}{216}

22

A cylinder of height 13 cm is made from a rectangular sheet of dimension 44 cm x 13 cm, without any cut. What is the total surface closed from both ends? (Use π = 227\frac{22}{7})

  1. ((a))

    440 cm2

  2. ((b))

    1280 cm2

  3. ((c))

    880 cm2

  4. ((d))

    220 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

440 cm2

23

A bank offers 5.6% compound interest per annum calculated on a half-yearly basis. A customer deposits ₹7346 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))

    ₹612.82

  2. ((b))

    ₹616.68

  3. ((c))

    ₹622.82

  4. ((d))

    ₹626.14

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Answer: ((a))

₹612.82

24

The selling price of 50 books is equal to the cost price of 25 books. Find the loss or gain percentage.

  1. ((a))

    10025\frac{100}{25}% loss

  2. ((b))

    50% gain

  3. ((c))

    50% loss

  4. ((d))

    10025\frac{100}{25}% gain

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Answer: ((a))

10025\frac{100}{25}% loss

25

A wholesaler purchases goods worth ₹45,000. The manufacturer offers a trade discount of 15% and an additional scheme discount of 10%. Calculate the net price after both discounts. 

  1. ((a))

    ₹34,455

  2. ((b))

    ₹34,225

  3. ((c))

    ₹34,255

  4. ((d))

    ₹34,425 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹34,455

26

Express the following into vulgar fraction.

0.093‾+0.23‾0.0\overline{93}+0.\overline{23}

  1. ((a))

    323990\frac{323}{990}

  2. ((b))

    343990\frac{343}{990}

  3. ((c))

    343999\frac{343}{999}

  4. ((d))

    323999\frac{323}{999}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

323990\frac{323}{990}

27

What will be the remainder when (9999 + 99) is divided by 100?

  1. ((a))

    97

  2. ((b))

    96

  3. ((c))

    99

  4. ((d))

    98

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

97

28

Simplify the following:

27+195−2.4+(4.82.4)2\frac{2}{7}+\frac{19}{5}-2.4+\left(\frac{4.8}{2.4}\right)^2

  1. ((a))

    19935\frac{199}{35}

  2. ((b))

    11935\frac{119}{35}

  3. ((c))

    13135\frac{131}{35}

  4. ((d))

    10135\frac{101}{35}

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Answer: ((a))

19935\frac{199}{35}

29

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 8 hours 30 minutes. He would have gained 5 hours by driving both ways. How long would it have taken for him to walk both ways with same walking speed?

  1. ((a))

    14 hours 30 minutes

  2. ((b))

    12 hours 15 minutes

  3. ((c))

    13 hours 30 minutes

  4. ((d))

    13 hours 45 minutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 hours 30 minutes

30

Manav's average earning per month in the first three months of a year was ₹7520. 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 ₹62334, then what will be Manav's average earning (in ₹) per month from May to December?

  1. ((a))

    89034

  2. ((b))

    89036

  3. ((c))

    89039

  4. ((d))

    89031

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89034

31

Sakshi invested a sum of ₹2500 at 20% per annum compound interest, componded annually. If she received an amount of ₹4320 after n years, the value of n is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3.5

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

2

32

The average of 7 numbers is 51. If each number is increased by 6, what will the new average be?

  1. ((a))

    63

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    57

  4. ((d))

    51

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

63

33

A sum, when invested at 20% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹2880 after 4 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate in 2 year?

  1. ((a))

    640

  2. ((b))

    1280

  3. ((c))

    2560

  4. ((d))

    320

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Answer: ((a))

640

34

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

  1. ((a))

    67

  2. ((b))

    53

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

67

35

The population of a village was 130000. It increased by 10% in the first year and increased by 20% in the second year. Its population after two years is _______. 

  1. ((a))

    169000

  2. ((b))

    143000

  3. ((c))

    171600

  4. ((d))

    156000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

169000

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

EHSM is related to AMOR in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, WRKW is related to SWGB. To which of the given options is OBCG related to, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    LGZN

  2. ((b))

    LHYM

  3. ((c))

    KGYL 

  4. ((d))

    JFXK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LGZN

37

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

(Left) = S Y # G F & A % K E * D C & £ U @ N > B + L M (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

38

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

(Left) 431 649 324 163 719 (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 third digit of the lowest number is added to the second digit of the highest number?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

39

Mr. NOP starts from point A and drives 11 km towards West. He then takes a left turn, drives 12 km, turns left and drives 31 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 27 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 20 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))

    15 km to the South

  2. ((b))

    11 km to the East

  3. ((c))

    13 km to the West 

  4. ((d))

    9 km to the North 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 km to the South

40

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))

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Answer: ((a))

41

Each of the digits in the number 8213459 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))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

42

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 ::?

: XBE :: HLO : %

  1. ((a))

    = TXA; % = LPS

  2. ((b))

    = TXA; % = LPO

  3. ((c))

    = TXA; % = LBS

  4. ((d))

    = UXA; % = LPS

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= TXA; % = LPS

43

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

HEC JGE LIG NKI ?

  1. ((a))

    PNL

  2. ((b))

    PMK

  3. ((c))

    PML

  4. ((d))

    PNK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PNL

44

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

  1. ((a))

    Son's wife

  2. ((b))

    Daughter's daughter

  3. ((c))

    Son's daughter 

  4. ((d))

    Son's son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son's wife

45

Which numbers should come in place of the question mark (?) in the same sequence to make the series logically complete?

73 82 100 127 ? 208

  1. ((a))

    143

  2. ((b))

    152

  3. ((c))

    138

  4. ((d))

    163

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

143

46

In a certain code language, ‘AWED’ is coded as ‘2764’ and ‘DATE’ is coded as ‘7625’. What is the code for ‘T’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

47

Seven boxes, G, H, I, J, K, L and V, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. H is kept immediately above G. L is kept immediately above J. Only K is kept above V. Only two boxes are kept between G and K. L is not kept at third position from the bottom. How many boxes are kept between I and K?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

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))

    VR - PS

  2. ((b))

    PL - JM

  3. ((c))

    NJ - HK

  4. ((d))

    FB - ZE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

VR - PS

49

Manish starts from Point A and drives 13 km towards South. He then takes a left turn, drives 11 km, turns left and drives 15 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 12 km. He takes a final 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))

    2 km to the west

  2. ((b))

    1 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    1 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    2 km to the east 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 km to the west

50

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

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

51

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 :: ?

: GEJ :: RPU : %

  1. ((a))

    = JHF, % = MKJ

  2. ((b))

    = LJO, % = MKP

  3. ((c))

    = POO, % = MLK

  4. ((d))

    = PIO, % = MIU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= JHF, % = MKJ

52

If 2 is added to each even digit and 1 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 9361457, what will be the sum of the second digit from the left and the third digit from the right in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

53

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

(Left) L T # K % & D R @ F F P Q * ! A Ω E Y % U £ K (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    None

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

54

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

38 − 8 ÷ 2 + 9 − 12 ÷ 3 − 16 × 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    89

  2. ((b))

    73

  3. ((c))

    99

  4. ((d))

    107

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89

55

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))

56

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

DCA EDB FEC GFD ?

  1. ((a))

    HGE

  2. ((b))

    KLJ

  3. ((c))

    MNL

  4. ((d))

    MOL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HGE

57

In a certain code language, ‘CUTE’ is coded as ‘8479’ and ‘TRIP’ is coded as ‘4351’. What is the code for ‘T’ in that language? 

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

58

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.)

(1, −2, 2)

(24, 24, 12)

  1. ((a))

    (15, 10, 11)

  2. ((b))

    (18, 26, 5) 

  3. ((c))

    (24, 6, 22) 

  4. ((d))

    (34, 22, 24)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(15, 10, 11)

59

There are three problem figures, which are alike in a certain way as they share some common feature/s. Select the figure from the answer options, which shares the same features as shared by the three problem figures.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60

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

(Left) 342 781 619 457 243 (Right)

(Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.) 

If 2 is added to first digit of every number, in how many numbers will the first digit be exactly divisible by the second digit?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

61

P, Q, R, S and T are all different ages. Q is older than R. R is younger than T but older than P. S is the oldest. Who among them is the youngest?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    T

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

62

TUV ranked 16th from the top and 19th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class? 

  1. ((a))

    34

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    23

  4. ((d))

    43

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

63

Seven people, E, F, G, H, I, J and U, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only one person sits between H and E when counted from the right of H. Only one person sits between E and U. Only one person sits between H and I. J sits third to the right of I. Only one person sits between F and I. Who sits second to the right of G?

  1. ((a))

    I

  2. ((b))

    E

  3. ((c))

    J

  4. ((d))

    U

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I

64

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

Statements:

All fans are lights.

All lights are clocks.

Some clocks are bulbs.

Conclusions:

(I): Some fans are bulbs.

(II): Some lights are bulbs.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

65

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. 

Only two people have exam between R and V. U has an exam on Tuesday. P has an exam on the day immediately before V and immediately after U. S has an exam on Monday. T has an exam on the day before R and the day after Q. Q has an exam on Friday. 

Who amongst the following has exam on Wednesday?

  1. ((a))

    V

  2. ((b))

    R

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

V

66

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 one that DOES NOT belong to that group?

  1. ((a))

    HC : FA

  2. ((b))

    JE : HC

  3. ((c))

    OJ : NH

  4. ((d))

    NI : LG

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Answer: ((a))

HC : FA

67

In a certain code language,

A < B means ‘A is the son of B’,

A + B means ‘A is the father of B’,

A ; B means ‘ A is the sister of B’, and

A = B means ‘A is the daughter of B’.

How is P related to E if 'P + O < S ; T = E’?

  1. ((a))

    Father's sister

  2. ((b))

    Sister's son

  3. ((c))

    Daughter's husband

  4. ((d))

    Mother's sister

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Answer: ((a))

Father's sister

68

In a certain code language, ‘he is late’ is coded as ‘ab bc cd’ and ‘is she alive’ is coded as ‘kj cd mo’. How is ‘is’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    cd

  2. ((b))

    de

  3. ((c))

    mo

  4. ((d))

    ab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

cd

69

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.)

(31, 951, 10)

(29, 837, 4)

  1. ((a))

    (27, 717, 11)

  2. ((b))

    (4, 8, 7)

  3. ((c))

    (40, 1593, 6) 

  4. ((d))

    (33, 1069, 20)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(27, 717, 11)

70

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))

    BCE

  2. ((b))

    PQS

  3. ((c))

    MOR

  4. ((d))

    STV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BCE

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the _______________________ and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. 

  1. ((a))

    President of India

  2. ((b))

    Lok Sabha Speaker

  3. ((c))

    Prime Minister of India

  4. ((d))

    Chief Justice of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

President of India

72

The Vande Bharat Express is made in which country?

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    England

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    Korea

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India

73

Arrange the following rivers in the descending order based on the size of their basins:

  1. Godavari

  2. Krishna

  3. Mahanadi

  4. Ganga

  1. ((a))

    Ganga > Godavari > Krishna > Mahanadi

  2. ((b))

    Ganga > Mahanadi > Krishna > Godaveri 

  3. ((c))

    Ganga > Mahanadi > Godavari > Krishna

  4. ((d))

    Ganga > Krishna > Mahanadi > Godavari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ganga > Godavari > Krishna > Mahanadi

74

Which of the following articles deals with the power of the President to make regulations for certain Union territories?

  1. ((a))

    Article 244

  2. ((b))

    Article 240

  3. ((c))

    Article 248

  4. ((d))

    Article 235

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 244

75

Which of the following is NOT one of Kepler's laws of planetary motion?

A. The orbit of each planet around the Sun is an ellipse with the Sun at one of the two foci.

B. The orbits of all planets around the Sun are coplanar.

C. A line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time.

D. The square of the orbital period of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit.

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

76

Which initiative has been introduced in DISC 12 to foster the development of medical technologies for the Armed Forces in 2024?

  1. ((a))

    MIRA

  2. ((b))

    AIM

  3. ((c))

    ADITI

  4. ((d))

    iDEX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MIRA

77

Match the states in list I with the sex ratios as per Census 2011 in list II.

List – I (State)List - II (Sex ratio as per Census 2011)
1.Uttar Pradesha.931
2.Biharb.918
3.Madhya Pradeshc.929
4.Maharashtrad.912
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

78

Mopin Festival is celebrated in which state of India?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

79

Which of the following universities is acclaimed as the 'Oxford of Mahayanism'?

  1. ((a))

    Taxila

  2. ((b))

    Vallabhi 

  3. ((c))

    Vikramshila

  4. ((d))

    Nalanda

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Taxila

80

Which musical instrument is commonly associated with Rajasthani folk music?

  1. ((a))

    Morchang 

  2. ((b))

    Tabla

  3. ((c))

    Shehnai

  4. ((d))

    Dholak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Morchang 

81

In which year did King George V and Queen Mary of Britain visit India, and the announcement regarding the transfer of India's capital from Calcutta (Kolkata) to Delhi take place?

  1. ((a))

    1911

  2. ((b))

    1908

  3. ((c))

    1901

  4. ((d))

    1858

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1911

82

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about ‘Globalisation’?

  1. ((a))

    It helps to create borderless world

  2. ((b))

    It helps in alleviating problems and increased sustainable development benefits

  3. ((c))

    It is the process of interaction and integration among people

  4. ((d))

    It encourages flows of investment, people and information

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It helps to create borderless world

83

Which government programme in India aims at eradicating poverty through employment generation in rural areas?

  1. ((a))

    National Food Security Act (NFSA)

  2. ((b))

     Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  3. ((c))

    National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

  4. ((d))

    Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Food Security Act (NFSA)

84

Which of the following is the first stage of karyokinesis of mitosis that follows the S and G2 phases of interphase?

  1. ((a))

    Anaphase

  2. ((b))

    Telophase

  3. ((c))

    Metaphase

  4. ((d))

    Prophase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anaphase

85

Who among the following renowned musicians is celebrated for popularising the unique instrument known as the 'Sarod' and is considered one of the most famous maestros of the Senia Shahjahanpur gharana?

  1. ((a))

    Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

  2. ((b))

    Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

  3. ((c))

    Pandit Ravi Shankar

  4. ((d))

    Ustad Bismillah Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

86

Delhi Sultanate signifies the rule over India with capital as Delhi, of which community?

  1. ((a))

    Turkish

  2. ((b))

    African

  3. ((c))

    Persian

  4. ((d))

    Arabian

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Turkish

87

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), how many seasons are there in India?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

88

What was the role of Nayakas under the Amara-Nayaka system of Vijayanagar administration?

  1. ((a))

    Army Commander

  2. ((b))

    Revenue Collector

  3. ((c))

    Head of the Spies

  4. ((d))

    Village Head

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Army Commander

89

Which of the following countries rejoined the UNESCO in July 2023 and became its 194th member?

  1. ((a))

    United Kingdom

  2. ((b))

    India 

  3. ((c))

    United States of America

  4. ((d))

    Iran

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

United Kingdom

90

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over the first twin-seater Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’ to the Indian Air Force in the year _________. 

  1. ((a))

    2014

  2. ((b))

    2023

  3. ((c))

    2024

  4. ((d))

    2018

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2014

91

How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India? 

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    08

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

92

Who among the following was the first Indian woman to become the President of Indian National Congress?

  1. ((a))

    Nelli Sengupta

  2. ((b))

    Annie Besant

  3. ((c))

    Madam Bhikaji Cama

  4. ((d))

    Sarojini Naidu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nelli Sengupta

93

What is the name of the half humanoid robot that India is planning to launch in space before the actual human mission Gaganyaan to test flight criticalities?

  1. ((a))

    Nabhmitra

  2. ((b))

    Antariksha vicharak

  3. ((c))

    Gaganmaitri 

  4. ((d))

    Vyommitra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nabhmitra

94

Which of the following is NOT one of the recent initiatives of the Government of India to generate opportunities of employment?

  1. ((a))

    Skill India

  2. ((b))

    Make in India

  3. ((c))

    Unicorn India

  4. ((d))

    Start Up India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Skill India

95

Who is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

  1. ((a))

    Home Minister

  2. ((b))

    Vice-President

  3. ((c))

    President

  4. ((d))

    Prime Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Home Minister

96

In which sport did Indian player Nitesh Kumar win a gold medal at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Badminton

  2. ((b))

    Athletics

  3. ((c))

    Shooting

  4. ((d))

    Archery

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Badminton

97

In December 2023, Revanth Reddy became the Chief Minister of which state?

  1. ((a))

    Chhattisgarh

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Telangana

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chhattisgarh

98

Which equation demonstrates that electricity, magnetism and light are all manifestations of the electromagnetic field?

  1. ((a))

    Ohm's equation

  2. ((b))

    Laplace equation

  3. ((c))

    Maxwell's equation

  4. ((d))

    Kirchhoff's equation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ohm's equation

99

As per the Indian Constitution, who among the following is considered as the chief aid and advisor of the Governor of a State?

  1. ((a))

    Chief Minister of the State

  2. ((b))

    Chief Justice of the High Court

  3. ((c))

    Advocate General

  4. ((d))

    Chief Secretary

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chief Minister of the State

100

Which scheme is focussed on promoting entrepreneurship among SC/STs and women by providing loans at concessional rates?

  1. ((a))

    Startup India 

  2. ((b))

    Stand-Up India Scheme

  3. ((c))

    MUDRA Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana (PMRY)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Startup India 

101

In August 2023, the Defence Ministry of India decided to switch its operating system from Windows to a locally built OS amid rising trends in cyberthreats. The name of the new OS is _________. 

  1. ((a))

    Survekshan

  2. ((b))

    Surakshakavach

  3. ((c))

    Maya

  4. ((d))

    Megh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Survekshan

102

Which of the following Fundamental Duties was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976?

  1. ((a))

    To uphold and protect the harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India

  2. ((b))

    To work for the country

  3. ((c))

    Amend the Constitution and its ideals

  4. ((d))

    To safeguard private property

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Answer: ((a))

To uphold and protect the harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India

103

_____ has won the National Award for the best implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), which is a crop subsidy insurance scheme, for the year 2022-23?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    Tamil Nadu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

104

The primary hereditary material present in the cells of our body is ___________.

  1. ((a))

    sulphuric acid

  2. ((b))

    deoxyribonucleic acid

  3. ((c))

    ribonucleic acid

  4. ((d))

    oxalic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

sulphuric acid

105

The synthec auxin 2,4-D is commonly used as a ___________..

  1. ((a))

    signalling hormone

  2. ((b))

    defense hormone

  3. ((c))

    stress hormone

  4. ((d))

    herbicide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

signalling hormone

106

Who among the following was appointed as the Governor of Chitor after Akbar invaded it in 1567?

  1. ((a))

    Adham Khan

  2. ((b))

    Maan Singh 

  3. ((c))

    Bairam Khan

  4. ((d))

    Asaf Khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adham Khan

107

Which of the following is/are food as well as fodder crops grown under semi-arid climatic conditions sown all over India except in eastern and northeastern regions?

  1. ((a))

    Cotton

  2. ((b))

    Maize

  3. ((c))

    Pulses

  4. ((d))

    Areca nut

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cotton

108

Which Indian table tennis player won her maiden international title in the women’s singles event at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA, in January 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Sreeja Akula

  2. ((b))

    Manika Batra

  3. ((c))

    Ankita Das

  4. ((d))

    Sutirtha Mukherjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sreeja Akula

109

The signatories of the Poona Pact were the Mahatma Gandhi Group and the _________.

  1. ((a))

    Subhas Chandra Bose Group

  2. ((b))

    Jawaharlal Nehru Group 

  3. ((c))

    Dr. BR Ambedkar Group

  4. ((d))

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Group

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Subhas Chandra Bose Group

110

The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) is foundational to the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). To test the validity of the EMH, one can examine whether historical data contradicts CAPM. If historical data were to contradict CAPM, which of the following would this imply about the efficient market hypothesis?

  1. ((a))

    It would imply that CAPM is infallible.

  2. ((b))

    It would imply that the historical data is irrelevant to market efficiency

  3. ((c))

    It would imply that the market is inefficient.

  4. ((d))

    It would imply that the market is always efficient.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It would imply that CAPM is infallible.

111

Which house of the parliament has the most powers in matters of Money bills?

  1. ((a))

    Vidhan Sabha

  2. ((b))

    Rajya Sabha

  3. ((c))

    Vidhan Parishad

  4. ((d))

    Lok Sabha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vidhan Sabha

112

According to Census of India 2011, how many states recorded less than 10 lakhs population?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Zero

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

113

What is the name of the United Nations specialised agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), which has released the 5th edition of Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) in 2024?

  1. ((a))

    International Telecommunication Union

  2. ((b))

    World Telecommunication Union

  3. ((c))

    Global Telecommunication Union

  4. ((d))

    United Nations World Communication Union 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

International Telecommunication Union

114

Which of the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights is/are NOT CORRECT?

  1. Fundamental Rights are described in Articles 12 to 36 in Part-3 of the Constitution.
  2. This part is called the Magna Carta of India.
  3. Their objective is to create a government of law in the country and not of individuals.
  4. These are not absolute; the state can impose reasonable restrictions on them.
  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 4

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Only 1

  4. ((d))

    Only 3 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 4

115

How many amino acids out of the 22 needed by the human body, are NOT produced in the human body? 

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

116

In September 2024, who among the following launched the Jan Sunwai Portal of the Department of Commerce, designed to streamline communication between stakeholders and authorities?

  1. ((a))

    Chetanya Kasyap

  2. ((b))

    Piyush Goyal

  3. ((c))

    Bimal Borah

  4. ((d))

    Krishna Kumar Vishnoi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chetanya Kasyap

117

El Nino is a narrow warm current which occasionally appears off the coast of ___________.

  1. ((a))

    Brazil

  2. ((b))

    Australia

  3. ((c))

    Uganda

  4. ((d))

    Peru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brazil

118

What is the role of the Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) in the implementation of the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)?

  1. ((a))

    Approving individual startup funding requests

  2. ((b))

    Monitoring the performance of startups receiving funding

  3. ((c))

    Disbursing funds directly to startups

  4. ((d))

    Evaluating and selecting incubators for fund allocation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Approving individual startup funding requests

119

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) issued a drug safety alert in December 2023 advising healthcare professionals and patients to monitor adverse reactions to ‘Meftal’, which has _______ properties

  1. ((a))

    antihistamine

  2. ((b))

    antipyretic

  3. ((c))

    antacid

  4. ((d))

    antipruritic 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

antihistamine

120

Who among the following wrote the book ‘Significance of Vimanam and Gopuram’?

  1. ((a))

    Niketan Anand Gaur

  2. ((b))

    Dr. V Ganapati Sthapati

  3. ((c))

    Sashi Tharoor

  4. ((d))

    Romila Thapar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Niketan Anand Gaur

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