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RPF SI CBT-I 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Dec, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

The population of a village was 140000. It increased by 5% in the first year and increased by 20% in the second year. Its population after two years is _______. 

  1. ((a))

    168000

  2. ((b))

    175000

  3. ((c))

    147000

  4. ((d))

    176400

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Answer: ((a))

168000

2

Observe the graph and answer the following question.

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How many students obtained marks more than 135?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

14

3

The smallest natural number which is divisible by 14, 42, 54 and 6 is: 

  1. ((a))

    384

  2. ((b))

    378

  3. ((c))

    458

  4. ((d))

    298

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Answer: ((a))

384

4

Find the volume of a sphere whose surface area is 1386 cm2 .

  1. ((a))

    4851 cm2

  2. ((b))

    4518 cm2

  3. ((c))

    4672 cm2

  4. ((d))

    4726 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

4851 cm2

5

Isha and Anshu together invested ₹44000 in a business. At the end of the year, out of a total profit of ₹8800, Isha's share was ₹1100. What was the investment of Anshu?

  1. ((a))

    ₹38110

  2. ((b))

    ₹40115

  3. ((c))

    ₹38500

  4. ((d))

    ₹37420

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Answer: ((a))

₹38110

6

The area of a square plot is 961 m2 . The length of each side of the plot (in m) is:

  1. ((a))

    41

  2. ((b))

    29

  3. ((c))

    39

  4. ((d))

    31

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Answer: ((a))

41

7

Find the value of \(\left[(28\times 10)\times\left{4\div4\times \frac{(19-12)}{7}\right}\right]\)

  1. ((a))

    280

  2. ((b))

    298

  3. ((c))

    266

  4. ((d))

    275

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Answer: ((a))

280

8

The price of fuel decreases by 25%, 60% and 10% in three successive months, but increases by 60% 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 56.79%

  2. ((b))

    Increases by 61.02%

  3. ((c))

    Decreases by 59.51%

  4. ((d))

    Increases by 59.84%

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Answer: ((a))

Decreases by 56.79%

9

During sale, Raghav bought a notebook marked for ₹100 at 77% discount and a pen marked for ₹100 at 16% discount. How much (in ₹) did he save due to sale? 

  1. ((a))

    91

  2. ((b))

    95

  3. ((c))

    92

  4. ((d))

    93

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Answer: ((a))

91

10

A bank offers 9.2% compound interest per annum calculated on a half-yearly basis. A customer deposits ₹2907 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))

    ₹399.22

  2. ((b))

    ₹407.31

  3. ((c))

    ₹417.31

  4. ((d))

    ₹395.33

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Answer: ((a))

₹399.22

11

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2000 at 6.25% per annum rate of interest for the period from 12 February 2023 to 26 April 2023 

  1. ((a))

    23

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    24

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Answer: ((a))

23

12

The average of eight numbers is 20. The average of five of these numbers is 21. The average of the remaining three numbers is

  1. ((a))

    18.33

  2. ((b))

    20.33

  3. ((c))

    19.33

  4. ((d))

    17.33

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Answer: ((a))

18.33

13

Pramod sold 171 chairs and had a gain equal to the selling price of 57 chairs. What is his profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    60%

  2. ((b))

    55%

  3. ((c))

    45%

  4. ((d))

    50%

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Answer: ((a))

60%

14

A conical tent has to accommodate 40 persons. Each person requires 5 m2 space on the ground and 70 m3 of air to breathe. Find the height (in m) of the tent (use π = 22/7).

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    40

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Answer: ((a))

45

15

Raghu completes his journey in 20 hours. He covers half the distance at 27 km/h and the rest at 54 km/h. What is the length of the journey (in Km)?

  1. ((a))

    720

  2. ((b))

    712

  3. ((c))

    728

  4. ((d))

    710

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Answer: ((a))

720

16

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 497094 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

17

A bank offers 6.8% compound interest per annum calculated on a half-yearly basis. A customer deposits ₹4879 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))

    ₹503.29

  2. ((b))

    ₹521.27

  3. ((c))

    ₹513.29

  4. ((d))

    ₹524.58

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Answer: ((a))

₹503.29

18

120 l of a mixture of milk and water contains 15% of water. How much water (in litres) should be added to the mixture to make the water content 25%?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

16

19

A shopkeeper lists the price of a fan at 60% above its cost price and offers a 30% discount on its list price. If he earns a profit of ₹60, then what is the list price (in ₹) of the fan?

  1. ((a))

    873

  2. ((b))

    1021

  3. ((c))

    800

  4. ((d))

    824

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Answer: ((a))

873

20

Express the following into vulgar fraction. 

0.123‾+0.39‾0.12\overline3+0.\overline{39}

  1. ((a))

    5791100\frac{579}{1100}

  2. ((b))

    5681100\frac{568}{1100}

  3. ((c))

    5691100\frac{569}{1100}

  4. ((d))

    5781100\frac{578}{1100}

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Answer: ((a))

5791100\frac{579}{1100}

21

If the average of the four consecutive odd numbers is 42, find the sum of the digits of the largest of these numbers. 

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    9

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Answer: ((a))

8

22

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 547363 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is: 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

23

The average price of three items of furniture is Rs 15960. If their prices are in the ratio 3:5:7, the price of the costliest item (in Rs) is

  1. ((a))

    7448

  2. ((b))

    5320

  3. ((c))

    3192

  4. ((d))

    22344

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Answer: ((a))

7448

24

A person drove at 39 kmph for 3.5 hours, then increased his speed by 9 kmph, and reached the destination in another hour. Find the average speed (in kmph) of the person during the entire journey.

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    47

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    43

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Answer: ((a))

45

25

If 29 × 2 × 742 ÷ 2809\sqrt{2809} = y + 784, then find the value of y.

  1. ((a))

    26

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    35

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

26

26

A shopkeeper marks an article at ₹x and offers a discount of 40% on it. He sells it for ₹255 after charging VAT of 70% on the discounted price. What is the value of ₹ x?

  1. ((a))

    ₹400

  2. ((b))

    ₹100

  3. ((c))

    ₹200

  4. ((d))

    ₹250

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Answer: ((a))

₹400

27

Parvati and Pari invest in a business in the ratio 7 : 15. If total profit is Rs. 1166, then what is difference between the profit (in Rs.) of Parvati and Pari?

  1. ((a))

    324

  2. ((b))

    274

  3. ((c))

    524

  4. ((d))

    424

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Answer: ((a))

324

28

In what ratio must Suhail, a wholesaler, mix wheat worth ₹45 per kg with wheat worth ₹75 per kg, so that by selling the mixture at ₹80 per kg, he may gain 25%?

  1. ((a))

    11 : 19

  2. ((b))

    11 : 17

  3. ((c))

    13 : 19

  4. ((d))

    13 : 17

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Answer: ((a))

11 : 19

29

Find the circumference (in m) of the largest circle that can be inscribed in a rectangle whose dimensions are given as 112 m and 114 m. take π = 227\frac{22}{7}

  1. ((a))

    350

  2. ((b))

    352

  3. ((c))

    347

  4. ((d))

    354

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Answer: ((a))

350

30

If a 1092 m long train crosses a pole in 52 seconds, then find the time (in seconds) taken by the train to cross a 294 m long platform.

  1. ((a))

    61

  2. ((b))

    63

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    66

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Answer: ((a))

61

31

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 40 km/h and 22 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 40 seconds. The length of each train is: 

  1. ((a))

    100 meters

  2. ((b))

    82 meters

  3. ((c))

    114 meters

  4. ((d))

    90 meters

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Answer: ((a))

100 meters

32

Simplify the following:

5×(34)−2×(14)−3×(14)−(14)5\times \left(\frac{3}{4}\right)-2\times \left(\frac{1}{4}\right)-3\times \left(\frac{1}{4}\right)- \left(\frac{1}{4}\right)

  1. ((a))

    94\frac{9}{4}

  2. ((b))

    74\frac{7}{4}

  3. ((c))

    34\frac{3}{4}

  4. ((d))

    54\frac{5}{4}

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Answer: ((a))

94\frac{9}{4}

33

If 13 × 7 × 686 ÷ 2401\sqrt{2401} = y + 785, then find the value of y.

  1. ((a))

    499

  2. ((b))

    498

  3. ((c))

    488

  4. ((d))

    489

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Answer: ((a))

499

34

The ratio of numbers of girls and boys participating in sports of a school is 1 : 5. If the number of girls is 247, determine the number of boys participating in the sports. 

  1. ((a))

    1255

  2. ((b))

    1210

  3. ((c))

    1265

  4. ((d))

    1235

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Answer: ((a))

1255

35

A number when divided by 576 gives remainder 75. If the same number is divided by 24, then find the remainder. 

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((a))

4

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

Statements:

All spoons are forks.

All forks are jars.

Some jars are knives.

Conclusions

(I) Some forks are knives.

(II) Some spoons are knives.

  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. 

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion (II) follows.

37

In a certain code language, ‘BULK’ is coded as ‘5273’ and ‘KITE’ is coded as ‘4612’. What is the code for ‘K’ in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

38

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))

    ID : GB

  2. ((b))

    DY : BW

  3. ((c))

    RM : OK

  4. ((d))

    KF : ID

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ID : GB

39

In a certain code language, ‘HAZE’ is coded as ‘8574’ and ‘HEAL’ is coded as ‘1745’. What is the code for ‘L’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

40

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

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    45

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35

41

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 S and V. U has an exam on Monday. Only P has an exam between U and S. V has an exam on the day immediately before T and the day immediately after R. Q has an exam on the day immediately before R. Who amongst the following has an exam on Saturday?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

42

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

EA-HD-KN

GC-JF-MP

  1. ((a))

    IF-LH-OS

  2. ((b))

    IE-LH-OR

  3. ((c))

    IE-LH-OS

  4. ((d))

    IF-LG-OS 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IF-LH-OS

43

MJ 18 is related to OF 2 in a certain way. In the same way, NE 11 is related to PA -5. To which of the following is SQ 1 related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    UM -15

  2. ((b))

    VM -12

  3. ((c))

    VK -14

  4. ((d))

    UL -15

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Answer: ((a))

UM -15

44

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

IDX 1 MGS −6 ? UMI −26 YPD −39

  1. ((a))

    PLW −13

  2. ((b))

    QJN −15

  3. ((c))

    WPS −11

  4. ((d))

    PWX −9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PLW −13

45

In a certain code language, ‘GASP’ is coded as ‘8264’ and ‘TAPS’ is coded as ‘8562’. What is the code for ‘T’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

46

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

KQR : OTT

SWV : WZX

  1. ((a))

    MBK : OGM

  2. ((b))

    QRL : TTM

  3. ((c))

    CZP : FBQ

  4. ((d))

    ACZ : EFB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MBK : OGM

47

If 1 is added to each even digit and 1 is added to each odd digit in the number 2175648, what will be the sum of the first and last digits in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

48

A * B means ‘ A is the father of B’,

A - B means ‘A is the son of B’,

A $ B means ‘A is the sister of B’ and

A @ B means ‘A is the daughter of B’.

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

  1. ((a))

    D @ U * S - T $ R

  2. ((b))

    D * U @ S $ T - R

  3. ((c))

    D $ U * S - T @ R

  4. ((d))

    D @ U - S * T $ R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D @ U * S - T $ R

49

If 2 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 384571, what will be the sum of all even digits in the new number thus formed? 

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

50

Amit starts from Point A and drives 11 km towards North. He then takes a right turn, drives 9 km, turns right and drives 15 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 11 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 4 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degree turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    3 km to the west

  2. ((b))

    2 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    2 km to the west

  4. ((d))

    3 km to the east

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km to the west

51

This question is based on the given words.

VAN BUT ZIP DEW

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))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Zero

  4. ((d))

    Two

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Answer: ((a))

One

52

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

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

How many such symbols are there which are immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a letter?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

53

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))

    QL : PJ

  2. ((b))

    CX : AV

  3. ((c))

    ID : GB

  4. ((d))

    NI : LG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QL : PJ

54

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

24 88 137 173 ?

  1. ((a))

    200

  2. ((b))

    196

  3. ((c))

    202

  4. ((d))

    198

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200

55

25 is related to 155 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 20 is related to 125. To which of the following is 32 related, following the same logic?

(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. ((a))

    166

  2. ((b))

    197

  3. ((c))

    192

  4. ((d))

    199

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

166

56

This question is based on the following words. 

JAR CUT DIM FOG

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))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

57

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))

58

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))

    JL - GI

  2. ((b))

    QS - NP

  3. ((c))

    MN - KL

  4. ((d))

    XZ - UW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JL - GI

59

This question is based on the following words.

CAR SHE BEG MUD

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))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

60

A, B, C, D, E and F live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it, number 2 and so on till the topmost floor is numbered 6. C lives on an even numbered floor but not 6. The sum of the floors on which B and C live is 7. A lives immediately above E. The sum of the floors on which C and F live is 3. How many people live between A and C?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

61

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

TUR 71 UQT 60 VMV 49 ? XEZ 27

  1. ((a))

    UWX 32

  2. ((b))

    WIX 38

  3. ((c))

    VIY 35

  4. ((d))

    VJX 34

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UWX 32

62

If ‘P’ stands for ‘×’, ‘Q’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘R’ stands for ‘−’ and ‘S’ stands for ‘+’ , what will come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following equation? (32 Q 2) P 4 R 35 S (7 P 3) S 20 R 18 Q 3 =?

  1. ((a))

    50

  2. ((b))

    74

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    64

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50

63

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

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

(19, 38, 114)

(14, 28, 84)

  1. ((a))

    (12, 24, 72)

  2. ((b))

    (16, 48, 96) 

  3. ((c))

    (17, 34, 68)

  4. ((d))

    (15, 30, 85)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(12, 24, 72)

64

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a row, facing north. Only five people sit between F and A. E sits to the immediate left of A. Only one person sits between E and B. G sits at some place to the left of D but at some place to the right of C. How many people sit between A and C? 

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

65

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))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    C

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Answer: ((a))

A

66

Ankit starts from point A and drives 11 km towards North. He then takes a left turn, drives 12 km, turns left and drives 14 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 14 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 3 km and stops at point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)

  1. ((a))

    4 km to the West

  2. ((b))

    3 km to the West

  3. ((c))

    1 km to the West

  4. ((d))

    2 km to the West

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 km to the West

67

In a certain code language, 

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’,

‘A – B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’,

‘A x B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’ and

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

How is W related to Y if ‘W + E – R ÷ T x Y’?

  1. ((a))

    Wife's mother's brother's wife

  2. ((b))

    Wife's father's brother's wife 

  3. ((c))

    Wife's mother's brother's daughter 

  4. ((d))

    Wife's father's brother's daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife's mother's brother's wife

68

Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V go to market on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week.

P goes to market on Wednesday. Exactly two people go to market between P and Q. Exactly three people go to market between Q and S. Exactly two people go to market between R and T. U goes to market on the day immediately after T. V goes to market on one of days after U. 

Who goes to market on Thursday?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U

69

Seven people, C, D, E, F, G, H and Z, are sitting in a row facing north. Only three people sit to the left of E. Only four people sit between H and D, neither of whom sits on the left end. C sits immediately to the left of G. Only three people sit between Z and D. How many people sit between F and G?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Two

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Answer: ((a))

One

70

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))

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

In the context of genetics, what is the primary purpose of pedigree analysis?

  1. ((a))

    To measure the physical traits of individuals in a population

  2. ((b))

    To analyse the nutritional requirements of different organisms 

  3. ((c))

    To track the inheritance of specific traits across generations within a family

  4. ((d))

    To study the ecological interactions between species in an environment

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Answer: ((a))

To measure the physical traits of individuals in a population

72

Which of the following is the general trend of rainfall distribution across the northern plains of India?

  1. ((a))

    It decreases from east to west. 

  2. ((b))

    It is a uniform distribution across the region.

  3. ((c))

    It increases from east to west.

  4. ((d))

    It decreases from west to east.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It decreases from east to west. 

73

In which year was the 'Bharatiya Sakshya Bill' passed in India?

  1. ((a))

    2023

  2. ((b))

    2024

  3. ((c))

    2022

  4. ((d))

    2021

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2023

74

In March 2023, India rejected Johnson and Johnson’s attempt to extend its monopoly on the manufacturing of which TB drug, invoking Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Law?

  1. ((a))

    Rifampin

  2. ((b))

    Bedaquiline

  3. ((c))

    Isoniazid

  4. ((d))

    Ethambutol

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rifampin

75

Who among the social reformers following founded the Widow Remarriage Association in 1861?

  1. ((a))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. ((b))

    Mahavdev Govind Ranade

  3. ((c))

    Jyotiba Phule

  4. ((d))

    Dayanand Saraswati 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dadabhai Naoroji

76

Ritu Negi, who was awarded with the Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2023, is a player related to which of the following games?

  1. ((a))

    Boxing

  2. ((b))

    Kabaddi

  3. ((c))

    Archery 

  4. ((d))

    Kho-Kho

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Boxing

77

The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 was introduced by which of the following ministries in August 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Ministry Of Home Affairs

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Civil Aviation

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry Of Home Affairs

78

Which of the following is the Keynesian approach to the degree of wage and price flexibility in the labour market?

  1. ((a))

    Wages and prices are sticky.

  2. ((b))

    Wages and prices are fully flexible

  3. ((c))

    Wages are flexible but prices are sticky. 

  4. ((d))

    Wages are sticky but prices are flexible. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wages and prices are sticky.

79

What is the major rationale of the Government of India to set up the Agricultural Prices Commission?

  1. ((a))

    To determine the prices of agricultural goods sold in the market

  2. ((b))

    To determine the prices of seeds supplied by the government

  3. ((c))

    To determine the prices of agricultural goods sold by the government

  4. ((d))

    To determine the prices of agricultural goods procured from farmers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To determine the prices of agricultural goods sold in the market

80

With reference to agriculture in India, what is ‘Barani’?

  1. ((a))

    Rainfed farming

  2. ((b))

    Deity of agriculture

  3. ((c))

    Shifting agriculture 

  4. ((d))

    Variety of maize

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Answer: ((a))

Rainfed farming

81

In 1978, the _________ Amendment to the Constitution removed the right to the property from the list of the fundamental rights and converted it into a simple legal right under Article 300A.

  1. ((a))

    44th

  2. ((b))

    42nd

  3. ((c))

    45th

  4. ((d))

    43rd

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Answer: ((a))

44th

82

Which of the following is NOT included in the Fundamental Duties enshrined in the Indian Constitution? 

  1. ((a))

    To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom

  2. ((b))

    To pay taxes

  3. ((c))

    To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture

  4. ((d))

    To safeguard public property and to abjure violence

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom

83

What is the term of office of the Chairmen and Members of the National Commission of Scheduled Tribes?

  1. ((a))

    06 Years

  2. ((b))

    04 Years

  3. ((c))

    03 Years

  4. ((d))

    5.5 Years 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

06 Years

84

The joint Air Force exercise known as ‘GARUDA-VII’ was held between:

  1. ((a))

    India and South Africa

  2. ((b))

    India and France

  3. ((c))

    India and Malaysia

  4. ((d))

    India and Sudan

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Answer: ((a))

India and South Africa

85

How many stanzas are there in the poem ‘Nandikkalambakam’?

  1. ((a))

    60 stanzas

  2. ((b))

    50 stanzas

  3. ((c))

    70 stanzas

  4. ((d))

    80 stanzas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 stanzas

86

Who among the following Indian won the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year award in 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Major Ananya Sen

  2. ((b))

    Major Monika Sen 

  3. ((c))

    Major Radhika Sen

  4. ((d))

    Major Wamika Sen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Major Ananya Sen

87

Who among the following Carnatic music composers is known for his compositional contributions in Telugu and Sanskrit languages, particularly in praise of Lord Rama?

  1. ((a))

    Muthuswami Dikshitar

  2. ((b))

    Tyagaraja

  3. ((c))

    Annamacharya 

  4. ((d))

    Purandara Dasa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Muthuswami Dikshitar

88

The fourth state of matter 'PLASMA' is a/an ___________.

  1. ((a))

    neutral gas with fewer electrons

  2. ((b))

    ionised gas with ions and electrons in an almost equal number 

  3. ((c))

    state between liquid and gas

  4. ((d))

    ionized gas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

neutral gas with fewer electrons

89

In which of the following years has Dinesh Goswami committee been formed for Electoral Reforms?

  1. ((a))

    2000

  2. ((b))

    1998

  3. ((c))

    1990

  4. ((d))

    2005

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2000

90

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can a member of the Public Service Commission be removed by the President of India?

  1. ((a))

    Article 318

  2. ((b))

    Article 317 

  3. ((c))

    Article 314

  4. ((d))

    Article 315

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 318

91

A reproductive method in which a single parent is capable of producing offsprings is called _____

  1. ((a))

    Asexual Reproduction

  2. ((b))

    Fertilization

  3. ((c))

    Pollination

  4. ((d))

    Sexual Reproduction 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Asexual Reproduction

92

The term ‘Pallavi’ relates to the first or the second thematic lines of the composition in which of the following music?

  1. ((a))

    Classical Urdu music

  2. ((b))

    Classical Tribal and Folk music

  3. ((c))

    Classical Carnatic music

  4. ((d))

    Classical Hindustani music

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Classical Urdu music

93

Neeraja Prabhakar was nominated Chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of ___________ in 2023. 

  1. ((a))

    ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR), Pedavegi

  2. ((b))

    ICAR-Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar

  3. ((c))

    ICAR-Central Institute of Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai

  4. ((d))

    ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR), Pedavegi

94

Which of the following is involved in the process of privatisation?

  1. ((a))

    Abolishing private property rights 

  2. ((b))

    Selling shares to the public through an initial public offering (IPO)

  3. ((c))

    Increasing government control over the enterprise

  4. ((d))

    Nationalising private companies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Abolishing private property rights 

95

The Kayatha Culture of Chalcolithic period in Ancient India belongs to which of the following states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan 

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab

96

Which of the following aspects is covered by the Ayushman Sahakar Scheme? 

  1. ((a))

    Healthcare and Education infrastructure

  2. ((b))

    Agriculture infrastructure

  3. ((c))

    Housing infrastructure

  4. ((d))

    Physical infrastructure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Healthcare and Education infrastructure

97

The 7th meeting of the UN Committee of Experts on Business and Trade Statistics, organised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in September 2024, was held at which place?

  1. ((a))

    Beijing

  2. ((b))

    Madrid 

  3. ((c))

    Geneva 

  4. ((d))

    Budapest

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Beijing

98

Which of the following states has the highest sex ratio (females per 1000 males) according to the Census 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Tamilnadu

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh 

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Punjab

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamilnadu

99

Who wrote the book 'The Discovery of India'?

  1. ((a))

    Maulana Abul Kalam Azad 

  2. ((b))

    Bhagat Singh

  3. ((c))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. ((d))

    Mahatma Gandhi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad 

100

Which of the following union territories has the highest literacy rate among males in India according to Census 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  3. ((c))

    Lakshadweep 

  4. ((d))

    Puducherry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi

101

Which of the following diagrams accurately depicts the properties of convex lenses?

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    d

  3. ((c))

    c

  4. ((d))

    b

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

102

Who among the following introduced the Boilers Bill, 2024 in Rajya Sabha in August 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Union Minister for Tribal Affairs

  2. ((b))

    Union Minister for Minority Affairs

  3. ((c))

    Union Minister for Commerce and Industry 

  4. ((d))

    Union Minister for Finance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs

103

Which of the following Sultans of Delhi adopted the policy of Blood and Iron?

  1. ((a))

    Shamsuddin Iltutmish

  2. ((b))

    Ghiyasuddin Balban

  3. ((c))

    Mubarak Shah

  4. ((d))

    Alauddin Khalji 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shamsuddin Iltutmish

104

In April 2023, India’s first Laser Interferometer Gravitational Waves Observatory project was approved to be established in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

105

When did HH Dixon give the first detailed description of the cohesion-tension theory explaining the water transport in xylem?

  1. ((a))

    1890

  2. ((b))

    1982

  3. ((c))

    1914

  4. ((d))

    1937

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1890

106

In which of the following years was the All India Muslim League founded?

  1. ((a))

    1906

  2. ((b))

    1919

  3. ((c))

    1905

  4. ((d))

    1914

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1906

107

Which of the following teams won the Season 10 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), concluded in March 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Patna Pirates 

  2. ((b))

    Jaipur Pink Panthers

  3. ((c))

    Puneri Paltan

  4. ((d))

    Haryana Steelers 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Patna Pirates 

108

Where in India is the 'Basilica of Bom Jesus' building located?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Goa

  4. ((d))

    Ranchi

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Answer: ((a))

Mumbai

109

The fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit of September 2024 was held at which place in the United States?

  1. ((a))

    Wilmington

  2. ((b))

    Chicago

  3. ((c))

    New York 

  4. ((d))

    Dallas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wilmington

110

Which Indian government scheme is specifically aimed at providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households?

  1. ((a))

    Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)

  2. ((b))

    National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) 

  3. ((c))

    Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  4. ((d))

    Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)

111

In which year was the first Regional Rural Bank established?

  1. ((a))

    1975

  2. ((b))

    1991

  3. ((c))

    1980

  4. ((d))

    1982

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1975

112

Which of the following river systems in Rajasthan is the most extensive and transient with its source near Pushkar, splitting into two streams known as 'Saraswati' and 'Sabarmati'? 

  1. ((a))

    Godavari River 

  2. ((b))

    Tapti River

  3. ((c))

    Luni River

  4. ((d))

    Yamuna River

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Godavari River 

113

State Highways in India primarily link which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Extreme parts of the country with New Delhi

  2. ((b))

    State capitals with different district headquarters 

  3. ((c))

    District headquarters with other places of the district

  4. ((d))

    Rural areas and villages with state capitals

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Extreme parts of the country with New Delhi

114

Which of the following substances produces hydroxide ions when dissolved in water?

  1. ((a))

    Ammonia

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen dioxide

  3. ((c))

    Carbon dioxide

  4. ((d))

    Sulphur dioxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ammonia

115

Which of following is NOT a measure to improve agricultural marketing?

  1. ((a))

    Better infrastructural facilities

  2. ((b))

    Regulated markets to protect farmer from malpractice

  3. ((c))

    Providing fair price for farmer produce

  4. ((d))

    Manupulation by big traders 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Better infrastructural facilities

116

Who among the following is the author of 'Adipurana'?

  1. ((a))

    Jinasena

  2. ((b))

    Rishabhdeva

  3. ((c))

     Amoghvarsha

  4. ((d))

    Krishna

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jinasena

117

Which of the following is NOT a part of the electoral college for the election of the President?

  1. ((a))

    Elected members of the Lok Sabha

  2. ((b))

    Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha

  3. ((c))

    Elected members of the State Assembly

  4. ((d))

    Elected members of the Rajya Sabha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Elected members of the Lok Sabha

118

Match the Column-I with Column-II and select your answer from the codes mentioned below:

(Column I)(Column II)
a.Northeast Trade Windsi.Hot, dry winds of northern India
b.Southwest Monsoon Windsii.Brings winter rains to the northern plains
c.Winter Cyclonic Disturbancesiii.Brings moisture-laden winds from the Indian Ocean
d.Looiv.Blows from land to sea during winter
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

119

The Abhinav Bharat Mandir (Young India Society) was founded by _________ and his brother as a secret organisation during the Indian War for Independence.

  1. ((a))

    Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

  2. ((b))

    Damodar Hari Chapekar

  3. ((c))

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. ((d))

    Mahadev Govind Ranade

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

120

In which of the following cases was 'the basic structure doctrine' recognised for the first time? 

  1. ((a))

    Kumar Padma Prasad case

  2. ((b))

    Berubari Union case

  3. ((c))

    LIC of India case

  4. ((d))

    Kesavananda Bharti case

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kumar Padma Prasad case

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