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RPF SI CBT-I 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Dec, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

The side of a rhombus is 20 cm and the length of the one of the diagonals is 32 cm. Find the area (in cm2 ) of the rhombus.

  1. ((a))

    384

  2. ((b))

    560

  3. ((c))

    484

  4. ((d))

    424

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Answer: ((a))

384

2

The average marks of 35 students is 52. If each student's marks are decreased by 3, what will be the sum of the digits of the new average?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    14

  4. ((d))

    12

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Answer: ((a))

15

3

Which of the following fractions is the largest?

35,244,4047,3553\frac{3}{5}, \frac{2}{44}, \frac{40}{47}, \frac{35}{53}

  1. ((a))

    4047\frac{40}{47}

  2. ((b))

    3553\frac{35}{53}

  3. ((c))

    35\frac{3}{5}

  4. ((d))

    244\frac{2}{44}

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Answer: ((a))

4047\frac{40}{47}

4

Which of the following fractions is the largest?

28,724,5176,8285\frac{2}{8}, \frac{7}{24}, \frac{51}{76}, \frac{82}{85}

  1. ((a))

    8285\frac{82}{85}

  2. ((b))

    28\frac{2}{8}

  3. ((c))

    724\frac{7}{24}

  4. ((d))

    5176\frac{51}{76}

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Answer: ((a))

8285\frac{82}{85}

5

A number when increased by 50% gives 3900. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    2600

  2. ((b))

    7800

  3. ((c))

    5200

  4. ((d))

    1300

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Answer: ((a))

2600

6

The sides of a triangle are 60 cm, 61 cm, and 11 cm. What is its area? (in cm2 )

  1. ((a))

    330

  2. ((b))

    349

  3. ((c))

    328

  4. ((d))

    309

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Answer: ((a))

330

7

The smallest natural number which is divisible by 24, 16, 15 and 40 is:

  1. ((a))

    245

  2. ((b))

    180

  3. ((c))

    240

  4. ((d))

    172

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Answer: ((a))

245

8

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2000 at 6.5% per annum rate of interest for the period from 3 February 2023 to 17 April 2023

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    27

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Answer: ((a))

24

9

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

  1. ((a))

    527\frac27

  2. ((b))

    627\frac27

  3. ((c))

    727\frac27

  4. ((d))

    827\frac27

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Answer: ((a))

527\frac27

10

A shopkeeper sells an item for ₹953.7 after giving two successive discounts of 49% and 75% on its marked price. Had he not given any discount, he would have earned a profit of 10%. What is the cost price (in ₹) of the item?

  1. ((a))

    6794

  2. ((b))

    6763

  3. ((c))

    6800

  4. ((d))

    6796

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Answer: ((a))

6794

11

The value of

47+57+314+17−2=\frac{4}{7}+\frac{5}{7}+\frac{3}{14}+\frac{1}{7}-2=

  1. ((a))

    −514-\frac{5}{14}

  2. ((b))

    −814-\frac{8}{14}

  3. ((c))

    514\frac{5}{14}

  4. ((d))

    114\frac{1}{14}

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Answer: ((a))

−514-\frac{5}{14}

12

The average price of three items of furniture is Rs 15990. If their prices are in the ratio 3:5:7, the price of the costliest item (in Rs) is

  1. ((a))

    22386

  2. ((b))

    3198

  3. ((c))

    5330

  4. ((d))

    7462

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Answer: ((a))

22386

13

The following bar graph represents the export of sugarcane (in lakh ₹) during five years. Study the bar graph carefully and answer the question given below: 

<br>

What is the approximate per cent decrement in export in 2019 in comparison to the average export during these five years?

  1. ((a))

    19%

  2. ((b))

    21%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    22%

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Answer: ((a))

19%

14

Express the following into vulgar fraction 0.169‾+0.3‾0.16\overline9+0.\overline3

  1. ((a))

    151900\frac{151}{900}

  2. ((b))

    151300\frac{151}{300}

  3. ((c))

    152300\frac{152}{300}

  4. ((d))

    151990\frac{151}{990}

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Answer: ((a))

151900\frac{151}{900}

15

Anmol completes his journey in 15 hours. He covers half the distance at 62 km/h and the rest at 93 km/h. What is the length of the journey (in Km)?

  1. ((a))

    1110

  2. ((b))

    1117

  3. ((c))

    1114

  4. ((d))

    1116

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Answer: ((a))

1110

16

During sale, Raghav bought a notebook marked for ₹50 at 10% discount and a pen marked for ₹100 at 83% discount. How much (in ₹) did he save due to sale?

  1. ((a))

    91

  2. ((b))

    89

  3. ((c))

    86

  4. ((d))

    88

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Answer: ((a))

91

17

What time (in seconds) is required for a 284 m long train to cross a 676 m long tunnel, if the train travels at a speed of 18 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    195

  2. ((b))

    188

  3. ((c))

    192

  4. ((d))

    193

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Answer: ((a))

195

18

A flask is full of 20% sulphuric acid solution. A part of this 20% sulphuric acid solution is replaced by a 4% sulphuric acid solution and in this process 10% sulphuric acid solution is obtained. What fraction of 20% sulphuric acid solution is replaced from the flask?

  1. ((a))

    (7/8)

  2. ((b))

    (2/5)

  3. ((c))

    (3/5)

  4. ((d))

    (5/8)

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Answer: ((a))

(7/8)

19

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 723265 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

4

20

By selling an article at (6)/(14) of its actual selling price, Sharad incurs a loss of 12%. If he sells it at 90% its actual selling price, then

  1. ((a))

    85.9%

  2. ((b))

    85.4%

  3. ((c))

    84.8%

  4. ((d))

    87.9%

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Answer: ((a))

85.9%

21

If x varies inversely as y3 - 1 and is equal to 3 when y = 2, find x when y = 4.

  1. ((a))

    14\frac{1}{4}

  2. ((b))

    13\frac{1}{3}

  3. ((c))

    33\frac{3}{3}

  4. ((d))

    24\frac{2}{4}

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Answer: ((a))

14\frac{1}{4}

22

The number 18579285492174 is divisible by: 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    11

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Answer: ((a))

5

23

The areas of three adjacent faces of a solid cuboid are 192 cm2 , 242 cm2 and 24 cm2 . What is the volume (in cm3 ) of the cuboid?

  1. ((a))

    1328

  2. ((b))

    1132

  3. ((c))

    1056

  4. ((d))

    1042

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Answer: ((a))

1328

24

Find the gain percentage, given that Anubha sold her scooter for Rs. 97830 gaining (1/5)th of the selling price.

  1. ((a))

    40%

  2. ((b))

    30%

  3. ((c))

    25%

  4. ((d))

    35%

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Answer: ((a))

40%

25

If third proportional of 48 and 24 be x, then what is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    10

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Answer: ((a))

15

26

The average price of three items of furniture is Rs 15945. If their prices are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7, the price of the costliest item (in Rs) is

  1. ((a))

    3189

  2. ((b))

    5315

  3. ((c))

    22323

  4. ((d))

    7441

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Answer: ((a))

3189

27

The area of a square plot is 7569 m2. The length of each side of the plot (in m) is:

  1. ((a))

    97

  2. ((b))

    87

  3. ((c))

    69

  4. ((d))

    63

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Answer: ((a))

97

28

The average of 41 numbers is 58. The average of the first 16 numbers is 46 and the average of the last 26 numbers is 66. If the 16th number from the beginning is excluded, then what is the average of the remaining numbers?

  1. ((a))

    57.6

  2. ((b))

    61.1

  3. ((c))

    53.107

  4. ((d))

    55.81

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Answer: ((a))

57.6

29

If p = {(-1.5) × (-8.2) - 3.3} then find the sum of the digits in p3.

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    17

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

15

30

Mamta and Geeta invest in a business in the ratio 1 : 11. If total profit is Rs. 4500, then what is difference between the profit (in Rs.) of Mamta and Geeta?

  1. ((a))

    3900

  2. ((b))

    3750

  3. ((c))

    3850

  4. ((d))

    3700

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Answer: ((a))

3900

31

The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest, compounded annually, on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 14% per annum is ₹633. Find the sum. [Give your answer to integral number without rounded off.]

  1. ((a))

    ₹32313

  2. ((b))

    ₹32295

  3. ((c))

    ₹32288

  4. ((d))

    ₹32282

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Answer: ((a))

₹32313

32

Find the value of \(\rm \left[(20\times 13)\times \left{4\div 4\times \frac{(19-13)}{3}\right}\right]\)

  1. ((a))

    520

  2. ((b))

    527

  3. ((c))

    510

  4. ((d))

    525

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Answer: ((a))

520

33

In an election between two candidates, 75% of the eligible voters cast their votes and 6% of the votes cast were declared invalid. A candidate got 15228 votes, which were 90% of the total valid votes. Find the total number of eligible voters.

  1. ((a))

    25600

  2. ((b))

    27000

  3. ((c))

    24850

  4. ((d))

    24000

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Answer: ((a))

25600

34

A bank offers 9.6% compound interest per annum calculated on a half-yearly basis. A customer deposits ₹8908 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))

    ₹1313.27

  2. ((b))

    ₹1299.47

  3. ((c))

    ₹1303.27

  4. ((d))

    ₹1303.08

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Answer: ((a))

₹1313.27

35

A 372 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 6.9 km/h in the opposite direction in 24 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    46.5

  2. ((b))

    51.3

  3. ((c))

    48.9

  4. ((d))

    49.2

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Answer: ((a))

46.5

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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))

37

Six people, named W, X, Y, Z, T and U, each are of different ages. The age of X is 10. The age of Y is five times the age of W. The age of Z is one-fourth the age of U. The age of W is two times the age of Z. The age of X is one-fourth the age of Y. If the age of U is one-third the age of T, what is the age of T?

  1. ((a))

    58

  2. ((b))

    68

  3. ((c))

    48

  4. ((d))

    45

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Answer: ((a))

58

38

A is the sister of B's son 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

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Answer: ((a))

Son's wife

39

C, D, E, F, G, H and U are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only two people sit between D and G, when counted from the left of G. U sits third to the left of E. H sits to the immediate right of E. H sits second to the left of D. C is not an immediate neighbour of U. Who sits third to the right of F?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    H

  4. ((d))

    G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

40

Rohit starts from Point A and drives 10 km towards West. He then takes a left turn, drives 6 km, turns left and drives 11 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 9 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 1 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 North

  2. ((b))

    3 km to the South 

  3. ((c))

    2 km to the South

  4. ((d))

    3 km to the North

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Answer: ((a))

2 km to the North

41

Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept above F. Only one box is kept between D and F. Only three boxes are kept between D and B. B is kept at some place above F. G is kept immediately below B. E is kept at one of the places above A. C is not kept immediately above or below D. How many boxes are kept above G?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

42

IAEH is related to KCGJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, LDHK is related to NFJM. To which of the following is OGKN related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    QIPM

  2. ((b))

    IQMP

  3. ((c))

    IQPM

  4. ((d))

    QIMP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QIPM

43

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))

    E

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

E

44

5 is related to 28 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 3 is related to 12. To which of the following is 24 related, following the same logic? 

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying etc. 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))

    586

  2. ((b))

    579

  3. ((c))

    597

  4. ((d))

    587

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Answer: ((a))

586

45

Rajan starts from Point A and drives 12 km towards west. He then takes a left turn, drives 13 km, turns left and drives 14 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 18 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 degrees turns only unless specified)

  1. ((a))

    2 km to the south

  2. ((b))

    3 km to the south

  3. ((c))

    4 km to the south

  4. ((d))

    5 km to the south

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Answer: ((a))

2 km to the south

46

Each letter in the word FORAGE is changed to the letter immediately succeeding it in the English alphabetical order and then all the letters thus formed are arranged in alphabetical order. Which of the following letters will be the second from the left in the new letter-cluster thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    H

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    G

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H

47

If 1 is added to each even digit and 2 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 9738625, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Three

  3. ((c))

    Two

  4. ((d))

    None

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Answer: ((a))

One

48

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

17 21 30 46 71 ?

  1. ((a))

    105

  2. ((b))

    109

  3. ((c))

    106

  4. ((d))

    107

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Answer: ((a))

105

49

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 its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(11, 60, 19)

(23, 78, 16)

  1. ((a))

    (38, 89, 7)

  2. ((b))

    (33, 101, 18)

  3. ((c))

    (18, 78, 21)

  4. ((d))

    (48, 139, 22) 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(38, 89, 7)

50

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))

    LP - GJ

  2. ((b))

    TX - OR

  3. ((c))

    PT - KN

  4. ((d))

    HL - CE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

LP - GJ

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 :: ?

: PRM :: NPK : %

  1. ((a))

    = KMH, % = SUP

  2. ((b))

    = NLH, % = NJH 

  3. ((c))

    = NHG, % = SKI 

  4. ((d))

    = MJH, % = PRV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= KMH, % = SUP

52

In a certain code language, ‘BREW’ is coded as ‘7462’ and ‘WHAT’ is coded as ‘3751’. What is the code for ‘W’ in the given code language? 

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((a))

5

53

Refer to the given letter, number, symbol series and answer the question that follows.

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

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

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    3

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Answer: ((a))

2

54

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

(Left) T £ & Z N € Z % A € # * B I © £ * O J @ H A (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Zero

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

55

P, Q, R, U, V and W live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it is numbered 2 and so on till the topmost floor, which is numbered 6.

U lives on an even numbered floor but not on floor number 4. Only two people live between U and V. Q lives on an odd numbered floor but not on the lowermost floor. Only two people live between Q and P. W lives immediately below Q.

How many people live between R and W?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

One

56

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

TWZ19, JMP31, ZCF43, PSV55, ?

  1. ((a))

    EAX67 

  2. ((b))

    FBX67

  3. ((c))

    FAY67

  4. ((d))

    FIL67 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EAX67 

57

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

58

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))

    UP : SN

  2. ((b))

    KF : ID

  3. ((c))

    MH : KE

  4. ((d))

    ID : GB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UP : SN

59

If 2 is added to each even digit and 1 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 6172359, what will be the sum of the last two digits from the left in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

60

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) M % $ F I 5 * £ 8 € € 9 M Z @ & 6 1 3 @ J £ (Right)

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

  1. ((a))

    I

  2. ((b))

    $

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

    F

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Answer: ((a))

I

61

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 computers are desktops.

All desktops are laptops.

No computer is a phone.

Conclusions:

(I) No desktop is a phone.

(II) No laptop is a phone.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows. 

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows. 

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Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows. 

62

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))

    SWT

  2. ((b))

    EHF

  3. ((c))

    QTR

  4. ((d))

    KNL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SWT

63

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 ::?

: HLP :: LPT : %

  1. ((a))

    = BEI, % = SWA

  2. ((b))

    = AEI, % = SWO

  3. ((c))

    = AEI, % = SWA

  4. ((d))

    = AEI, % = UWA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= BEI, % = SWA

64

G, H, I, J, M, N and O are sitting in a row, facing north.

No one sits to the right of M. Only three people sit between M and O. Only two people sit between O and H. G sits third to the left of N. J sits to the immediate right of N.

How many people sit between I and H?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

65

Seven boxes U, V, W, X, P, Q and R are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. V is kept second from the bottom. Only three boxes are kept between V and R. X is kept at one of the positions below V. Only U is kept between R and W. P is kept at one of the positions above R. How many boxes are kept between X and P?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

66

In a certain code language,

A ; B means ‘A is the sister of B’,

A = B means ‘A is the daughter of B’,

A < B means ‘A is the son of B’, and

A + B means ‘A is the father of B’.

How is T related to O if 'T < A ; N = G + O’?

  1. ((a))

    Sister's son

  2. ((b))

    Sister's father

  3. ((c))

    Sister's daughter

  4. ((d))

    Sister's mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister's son

67

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

BIP ELS HOV KRY ?

  1. ((a))

    BNU

  2. ((b))

    NUB

  3. ((c))

    BUN

  4. ((d))

    NBU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BNU

68

In a certain code language, ‘BALE’ is coded as ‘1579’ and ‘LUNG’ is coded as ‘2461’. What is the code for ‘L’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

69

In a certain code language, ‘MORE’ is coded as ‘4876’ and ‘WORM’ is coded as ‘6783’. What is the code for ‘W’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

70

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?

(48 Q 6) P 3 S 18 R 12 S (13 P 2) S 40 R 28 = ?

  1. ((a))

    84

  2. ((b))

    92

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    68

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

84

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Where is the Vajragiri Buddhist monastery located?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

72

Which of the following states in India was the first to implement the Panchayati Raj system?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    West Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

73

Consider the following statements. 

  1. Elections are held every five years for the Lok Sabha and each Legislative Assembly.
  2. The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha even before the completion of 5 years of the government, if the Prime Minister makes such a recommendation to the President.
  3. The Council of Ministers automatically gets dissolved due to the death or resignation of the Prime Minister.
  4. The Lok Sabha elections are conducted according to the 'first past the post' system.

Select the correct statement.

  1. ((a))

    Only 1, 2 and 4

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 4

  3. ((c))

    Only 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    All 1,2,3 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1, 2 and 4

74

Which of the following optical instruments creates colourful beautiful patterns due to multiple reflections in plane mirrors?

  1. ((a))

    Telescope

  2. ((b))

    Magnifying glass

  3. ((c))

    Stereomicroscope

  4. ((d))

    Kaleidoscope

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Telescope

75

Vigyan Shri 2024 Awardee in the field of agricultural sciences, Dr. Anandharamakrishnan C, is the Director of which of the following institutions as on October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    CSIR-National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

  2. ((b))

    ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur

  3. ((c))

    CSIR-Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology, Hyderabad

  4. ((d))

    ICAR-Central Institute on Fisheries Education, Mumbai 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CSIR-National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

76

Which of the following states has the highest female literacy according to census of 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Tripura

  2. ((b))

    Mizoram

  3. ((c))

    Kerala

  4. ((d))

    Goa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tripura

77

Which of the following two organisations teamed up to develop India’s first indigenous CAR-T cell therapy?

  1. ((a))

    IIT Bombay and IIT Madras 

  2. ((b))

    IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi

  3. ((c))

    IIT Ropar and PGI Chandigarh

  4. ((d))

    IIT Bombay and Tata Memorial Centre

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IIT Bombay and IIT Madras 

78

Which of the following States/UTs DOES NOT have any SC population as per the Census 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Tripura

  2. ((b))

    Sikkim

  3. ((c))

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. ((d))

    Manipur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tripura

79

The Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) gas pipeline links Mumbai High with industries in which of the following regions of India?

  1. ((a))

    Northern and eastern

  2. ((b))

    Western and northern

  3. ((c))

    Central and western 

  4. ((d))

    Southern and eastern

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Northern and eastern

80

PV Sindhu was accompanied by whom as the flag bearer of India at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony?

  1. ((a))

    PR Sreejesh

  2. ((b))

    Aman Sehrawat 

  3. ((c))

    Manu Bhaker 

  4. ((d))

    Sharath Kamal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PR Sreejesh

81

With reference to the Indian Monsoon, who among the following established the relationship between upper air circulations and atmospheric conditions over the Tibetan plateau?

  1. ((a))

    RK Sinha

  2. ((b))

    P Koteswaram

  3. ((c))

    Birbal Sahni 

  4. ((d))

    Tessy Thomas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RK Sinha

82

How do microfinance institutions (MFIs) contribute to financial inclusion in remote rural areas of India?

  1. ((a))

    By establishing partnerships with local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for outreach 

  2. ((b))

    By relying solely on digital banking platforms for loan disbursement

  3. ((c))

    By focusing exclusively on urban micro-enterprises 

  4. ((d))

    By offering standardised loan products similar to traditional banks

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

By establishing partnerships with local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for outreach 

83

The first Turkish ruler who introduced pure Arabic coins in India was ________________.

  1. ((a))

    Qutubuddin Aibak

  2. ((b))

    Balban

  3. ((c))

    Alauddin Khilji

  4. ((d))

    Iltutmish 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Qutubuddin Aibak

84

Who among the following established the Khalji dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Jalaluddin Khalji 

  2. ((b))

    Mubarak Shah Khalji

  3. ((c))

    Alauddin Khalji 

  4. ((d))

    Arkali khan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jalaluddin Khalji 

85

Which Indian cricketer became the first batsman to cross 700 runs in a single World Cup edition during the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup?

  1. ((a))

    Yashasvi Jaiswal

  2. ((b))

    Shubman Gill 

  3. ((c))

    Rohit Sharma

  4. ((d))

    Virat Kohli

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yashasvi Jaiswal

86

Which of the following local storms is beneficial for tea, jute and rice cultivation?

  1. ((a))

    Loo

  2. ((b))

    Mango showers

  3. ((c))

    Blossom showers

  4. ((d))

    Nor Westers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Loo

87

Postulates of special theory of relativity are applicable to _______.

  1. ((a))

    accelerated frames

  2. ((b))

    stationary frames

  3. ((c))

    inertial frames

  4. ((d))

    all frames of references

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

accelerated frames

88

Bhanudeva II, the ruler of Jajnagar in Orissa helped Rai Rudra Dev of Warangal in his battle against ____________, the Sultan of Delhi.

  1. ((a))

    Firoz Shah Tughlaq

  2. ((b))

    Sikandar Lodhi

  3. ((c))

    Bahlol Lodhi

  4. ((d))

    Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Firoz Shah Tughlaq

89

______ is the just distribution of resources in which every Indian should be able to meet his/her basic needs and inequality in the distribution of wealth should be reduced.

  1. ((a))

    Equity

  2. ((b))

    Inclusion

  3. ((c))

    Egalitarianism 

  4. ((d))

    Equality

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Equity

90

Which of the following colour revolutions is NOT correctly matched with its associated agricultural sector's significant increase in production in India since Independence? 

  1. ((a))

    White revolution - Milk

  2. ((b))

    Green revolution - Foodgrain production

  3. ((c))

    Blue revolution - Fruits and vegetables

  4. ((d))

    Yellow revolution - Oilseeds 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

White revolution - Milk

91

In which of the following years did the Britishers establish their first factory in Bengal?

  1. ((a))

    1651

  2. ((b))

    1605

  3. ((c))

    1631

  4. ((d))

    1659

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1651

92

Which of the following plant components is/are tasked with conveying water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant? 

  1. ((a))

    Stomata

  2. ((b))

    Xylem

  3. ((c))

    Epidermis

  4. ((d))

    Phloem

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stomata

93

In which House of Parliament can a money bill be introduced? 

  1. ((a))

    Rajya Sabha

  2. ((b))

    Vidhan Parishad

  3. ((c))

    Lok Sabha 

  4. ((d))

    Vidhan Sabha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajya Sabha

94

Who among the following wrote the story book 'Dollar Bahu'?

  1. ((a))

    EB Havell

  2. ((b))

    Prasanna Kumar Acharya

  3. ((c))

    Dr Sudha Murty

  4. ((d))

    Aravind Adiga 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EB Havell

95

Match the (List-I - Geographical regions) with (List II - Reason for their distinct climate) and select your answer the code below:

List I (geographical
regions)		List II (reason for their distinct climate)
(a)Rajasthan(i)Houses have sloping roofs
(b)Tarai region(ii)Houses have thick walls and flat roofs
(c)Assam(iii)Houses are built on stilts
(d)Goa(iv)Experiences seasonal rain during October and November
  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

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

96

The 15th BRICS summit unanimously decided to invite how many countries to become full members from 1 January 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Seven

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    Eight

  4. ((d))

    Six

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Seven

97

Which statement is FALSE about particles of a matter?

  1. ((a))

    Particles of matter attract each other

  2. ((b))

    Particles of matter are continuously moving.

  3. ((c))

    Particles of matter have space between them.

  4. ((d))

    Motion of particles of matter is unaffected by any external forces.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Particles of matter attract each other

98

The traditional folk music of Uttar Pradesh, featuring soulful melodies and often performed during weddings and festive occasions, is known as:

  1. ((a))

    Maand

  2. ((b))

    Kajari

  3. ((c))

    Baul

  4. ((d))

    Panihari 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maand

99

On which document is the Concept of Directive Principles of State Policy based?

  1. ((a))

    Magna Carta

  2. ((b))

    Irish Constitution

  3. ((c))

    British Constitution

  4. ((d))

    United States Constitution

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Magna Carta

100

Off the coast of which state of India was the New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ successfully flight-tested in June 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra 

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra 

101

Who assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff in October 2023? 

  1. ((a))

    Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti

  3. ((c))

    Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla 

  4. ((d))

    Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar

102

PM Gatishakti National Master Plan was launched in which year?

  1. ((a))

    2021

  2. ((b))

    2023

  3. ((c))

    2019

  4. ((d))

    2020

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2021

103

Which of the following is the definition of Globalisation?

  1. ((a))

    Globalisation is an outcome of industrial policies that aim to transform the world towards greater interdependence and integration. 

  2. ((b))

    Globalisation is an outcome of a set of various policies aimed at transforming the world towards greater interdependence and integration

  3. ((c))

    Globalisation is an outcome of trading policies that aim to transform the world towards greater interdependence and integration. 

  4. ((d))

    Globalisation is an outcome of agricultural policies that aim to transform the world towards greater interdependence and integration. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Globalisation is an outcome of industrial policies that aim to transform the world towards greater interdependence and integration. 

104

Which of the following Amendments has added the 11th Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    86th Amendment

  2. ((b))

    72nd Amendment

  3. ((c))

    80th Amendment

  4. ((d))

    84th Amendment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

86th Amendment

105

In the context of plant and animal kingdoms, what does chemotaxonomy primarily focus on?

  1. ((a))

    The classification of organisms based on their ecological roles.

  2. ((b))

    The classification of organisms based on their chemical composition.

  3. ((c))

    The examination of genetic sequences in mitochondrial DNA.

  4. ((d))

    The classification of organisms based on their morphological characteristics. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The classification of organisms based on their ecological roles.

106

On which of the following dates was the Supreme Court of India established?

  1. ((a))

    22nd July 1950

  2. ((b))

    26th January 1950

  3. ((c))

    15th August 1950

  4. ((d))

    28th January 1950

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22nd July 1950

107

Who among the following great personalities, along with his followers, founded the 'Brahmo Samaj of India' in 1866?

  1. ((a))

    Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. ((b))

    Debendranath Tagore 

  3. ((c))

    Dayananda Saraswat

  4. ((d))

    Keshab Chandra Sen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

108

Former Lok Sabha MP from Assam Ramen Deka was appointed as Governor of which of the following states of India in July 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Chhattisgarh

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chhattisgarh

109

PM – Daksh Yojana is associated with:

  1. ((a))

    precautionary health measures

  2. ((b))

    protection from neighbouring countries

  3. ((c))

    skill development training programmes

  4. ((d))

    use of fertilisers in agriculture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

precautionary health measures

110

In August 2024, Grinson George was appointed as the director of which of the following institutions?

  1. ((a))

    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Ernakulam

  2. ((b))

    ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal 

  3. ((c))

    ICAR-Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar

  4. ((d))

    ICAR-Central Institute of Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Ernakulam

111

Who among the following served as India's first Deputy Prime minister?

  1. ((a))

    Morarji Desai

  2. ((b))

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. ((c))

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. ((d))

    Jawaharlal Nehru 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Morarji Desai

112

Bhajan Lal Sharma took oath on 15 December 2023 as the Chief Minister of which of the following states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Jharkhand

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Madhya Pradesh

113

Which round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) for maternal and child health and other associated indicators was launched by the Centre in December 2023?

  1. ((a))

    NFHS-4

  2. ((b))

    NFHS-6

  3. ((c))

    NFHS-5

  4. ((d))

    NFHS-7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NFHS-4

114

Which of the following methods is used for the estimation of poverty in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Absolute Poverty 

  2. ((b))

    Head Count Ratio

  3. ((c))

    Multidimensional Poverty Index

  4. ((d))

    Relative Poverty 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Absolute Poverty 

115

How many of the following ways of losing citizenship have been prescribed in the Citizenship Act, 1955?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

116

The Skill India Mission, aimed at training over 40 crore people in India in different skills by 2022, is primarily facilitated by which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    National Career Service (NCS)

  2. ((b))

    Both National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  3. ((c))

    National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Career Service (NCS)

117

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who was selected for the post of the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) until 31 August 2025, belongs to which African country?

  1. ((a))

    Nigeria

  2. ((b))

    South Africa

  3. ((c))

    Algeria

  4. ((d))

    Sudan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nigeria

118

Who was the first musician from Asia to be honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for contributions to Carnatic music?

  1. ((a))

    Sai Shravanam

  2. ((b))

    MS Subbulakshmi

  3. ((c))

    GN Balasubramaniam

  4. ((d))

    Amrutha Venkatesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sai Shravanam

119

Who among the following composed the treatise, 'Mahabhashya'?

  1. ((a))

    Hala

  2. ((b))

    Patanjali

  3. ((c))

    Banabhatt 

  4. ((d))

    Panini

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hala

120

Intestinal hookworm disease in humans is caused by which species of Aschelminthes? 

  1. ((a))

    Ascaris lumbricoides

  2. ((b))

    Ancylostoma duodenale

  3. ((c))

    Trichuris trichiura

  4. ((d))

    Strongyloides stercoralis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ascaris lumbricoides

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