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RPF SI CBT-I 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Dec, 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 101 km/h and 65 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 30 seconds. The length of each train is:

  1. ((a))

    152 meters

  2. ((b))

    155 meters

  3. ((c))

    150 meters 

  4. ((d))

    137 meters

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Answer: ((a))

152 meters

2

Isha and Anshu together invested ₹44300 in a business. At the end of the year, out of a total profit of ₹7000, Isha's share was ₹1400. What was the investment of Anshu? 

  1. ((a))

    ₹35190

  2. ((b))

    ₹35440

  3. ((c))

    ₹33845

  4. ((d))

    ₹37060

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Answer: ((a))

₹35190

3

Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 6:3:2. They invested their capitals for 7 months, 4 months and 3 months, respectively. What was the ratio of their profits?

  1. ((a))

    10:2:1

  2. ((b))

    6:2:1

  3. ((c))

    8:2:1

  4. ((d))

    7:2:1

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Answer: ((a))

10:2:1

4

In a cluster, 3 weavers can make 12 sarees in 4 days. Find the average number of sarees that can be made by each weaver in a day. 

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    1.5

  3. ((c))

    2.5

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

2

5

The smallest natural number which is divisible by 15, 60, 6 and 17 is: 

  1. ((a))

    1030

  2. ((b))

    1020

  3. ((c))

    1065

  4. ((d))

    1106

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Answer: ((a))

1030

6

The sides of a triangle are 16 cm, 30 cm, and 34 cm. What is its area? (in cm2 )

  1. ((a))

    270

  2. ((b))

    225

  3. ((c))

    240

  4. ((d))

    257

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Answer: ((a))

270

7

The average price of three items of furniture is Rs 15975. If their prices are in the ratio 3:5:7, the price of the costliest item (in Rs) is

  1. ((a))

    3195

  2. ((b))

    22365

  3. ((c))

    5325

  4. ((d))

    7455

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Answer: ((a))

3195

8

If 16 × 8 × 700 ÷ 2500\sqrt{2500} = y + 667, then find the value of y.

  1. ((a))

    1117

  2. ((b))

    1124

  3. ((c))

    1125

  4. ((d))

    1115

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Answer: ((a))

1117

9

A shopkeeper sells an item for ₹583.2 after giving two successive discounts of 25% and 40% on its marked price. Had he not given any discount, he would have earned a profit of 62%. What is the cost price (in ₹) of the item? 

  1. ((a))

    838

  2. ((b))

    824

  3. ((c))

    831

  4. ((d))

    800

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Answer: ((a))

838

10

A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹9600 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate in 1 year?

  1. ((a))

    3200

  2. ((b))

    1600

  3. ((c))

    800

  4. ((d))

    400

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Answer: ((a))

3200

11

A dishonest vendor claims that he is selling goods at their cost price. But he is weighing 918 grams for 1000 grams. What is his profit percentage (rounded off to 2 decimal places)?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    8.93

  3. ((c))

    14.5

  4. ((d))

    5.68

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Answer: ((a))

5

12

A shopkeeper lists the price of a fan at 25% above its cost price and offers a 16% discount on its list price. If he earns a profit of ₹141, then what is the list price (in ₹) of the fan?

  1. ((a))

    3268

  2. ((b))

    3305

  3. ((c))

    3525

  4. ((d))

    3321

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Answer: ((a))

3268

13

(a8×b6×c9)(a4×b9×c9)\rm\frac{(a^8\times b^6\times c^9)}{(a^4\times b^9\times c^9)} in simplified form is:

  1. ((a))

    (a-7) × (b-8) × (c1)

  2. ((b))

    (a-6) × (b-1) × (c6)

  3. ((c))

    (a10) × (b-1) × (c-4​)

  4. ((d))

    (a4) × (b-3) × (c0)

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Answer: ((a))

(a-7) × (b-8) × (c1)

14

Raghav's average earning per month in the first three months of a year was ₹22560. 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 ₹90078, then what will be Raghav's average earning (in ₹) per month from May to December?

  1. ((a))

    122423

  2. ((b))

    122427

  3. ((c))

    122428

  4. ((d))

    122430

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Answer: ((a))

122423

15

The value of 

46+46+212+46−4=\frac{4}{6}+\frac{4}{6}+\frac{2}{12}+\frac{4}{6}-4=

  1. ((a))

    −1812-\frac{18}{12}

  2. ((b))

    −2312-\frac{23}{12}

  3. ((c))

    −2512-\frac{25}{12}

  4. ((d))

    −2212-\frac{22}{12}

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Answer: ((a))

−1812-\frac{18}{12}

16

Vishal covers 104 km in a boat in 30 hours against the stream and he takes 12 hours with the stream then find the speed of the stream?

  1. ((a))

     6.65 km/h

  2. ((b))

    11.35 km/h

  3. ((c))

    7.52 km/h

  4. ((d))

    2.6 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

 6.65 km/h

17

Which of the following fractions is the largest?

78,334,2181,7576\frac{7}{8}, \frac{3}{34}, \frac{21}{81}, \frac{75}{76}

  1. ((a))

    2181\frac{21}{81}

  2. ((b))

    7576\frac{75}{76}

  3. ((c))

    334\frac{3}{34}

  4. ((d))

    78\frac{7}{8}

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Answer: ((a))

2181\frac{21}{81}

18

Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 2:7:8. They invested their capitals for 4 months, 1 months and 10 months, respectively. What was the ratio of their profits?

  1. ((a))

    10:7:80

  2. ((b))

    6:7:80

  3. ((c))

    7:7:80

  4. ((d))

    8:7:80

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Answer: ((a))

10:7:80

19

A can is completely filled with milk. 6 litre of milk is taken out of the can and is filled with water. This operation is performed four more times. Now, the ratio of milk and water in the can is 32 : 211. What is the volume of the can? 

  1. ((a))

    20 litre

  2. ((b))

    15 litre

  3. ((c))

    18 litre

  4. ((d))

    21 litre

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Answer: ((a))

20 litre

20

If 25% of a number is added to 72, then the result is the same number. 70% of the same number is:

  1. ((a))

    87.2

  2. ((b))

    97.2

  3. ((c))

    67.2

  4. ((d))

    37.2

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Answer: ((a))

87.2

21

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 638970 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

4

22

A train runs at a speed of 96 kmph to cover a distance of 288 km and then at a speed of 126 kmph to cover a distance of 252 km. Find the average speed of the train for the entire distance. 

  1. ((a))

    86 kmph

  2. ((b))

    90 kmph

  3. ((c))

    158 kmph

  4. ((d))

    108 kmph

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Answer: ((a))

86 kmph

23

LCM and HCF of two numbers are 180 and 12 respectively. If one of the numbers is 36, then find the other number.

  1. ((a))

    61

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    58

  4. ((d))

    62

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Answer: ((a))

61

24

Suman invested a sum of ₹8000 at 5% per annum compound interest, componded annually. If she received an amount of ₹9261 after n years, the value of n is:

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    2.79999995231628

  4. ((d))

     3.5

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Answer: ((a))

4

25

The LCM of 27, 48, 276 and 368 is:

  1. ((a))

    9988

  2. ((b))

    9927

  3. ((c))

    9855

  4. ((d))

    9936

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Answer: ((a))

9988

26

The ratio of the heights of a right circular cone and a right circular cylinder is 3 : 8 and the ratio of the radii of their bases is 8 : 5. If the volume of the cylinder is 400 cm3 , then the volume (in cm3 ) of the cone is:

  1. ((a))

    124

  2. ((b))

    128

  3. ((c))

    134

  4. ((d))

    131

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Answer: ((a))

124

27

The table below shows the profit earned by five friends in four different years. Study the table carefully to answer the question that follows.

Friends2020202120222023
Alex9310725065233546
Balaji8240750065422563
Chand7560654051402580
Dinesh3524600067803870
Elena4260917050106520
<br>

Find the amount which when lent on compound interest at 15% interest being compounded annually for 2 years, gives total interest equal to profit earned by Chand in 2023.

  1. ((a))

    ₹9,000

  2. ((b))

    ₹7,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹8,000

  4. ((d))

    ₹6,000

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Answer: ((a))

₹9,000

28

Tarika has a decorative wall-hanging in the shape of a regular hexagon having side 10 cm. What is the area (in cm2) of the decorative wall (Take √3 = 1.7)

  1. ((a))

    250

  2. ((b))

    260

  3. ((c))

    255

  4. ((d))

    265

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Answer: ((a))

250

29

During sale, Raghav bought a notebook marked for ₹100 at 53% discount and a pen marked for ₹40 at 85% discount. How much (in ₹) did he save due to sale?

  1. ((a))

    87

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    89

  4. ((d))

    90

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Answer: ((a))

87

30

The average price of three items of furniture is Rs 15885. If their prices are in the ratio 3:5:7, the price of the costliest item (in Rs) is

  1. ((a))

    5295

  2. ((b))

    22239

  3. ((c))

    3177

  4. ((d))

    7413

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Answer: ((a))

5295

31

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 6 hours 45 minutes. He would have gained 4 hours by driving both ways. How long would it have taken for him to walk both ways with same walking speed?

  1. ((a))

    11 hours 15 minutes

  2. ((b))

    10 hours 45 minutes

  3. ((c))

    9 hours 45 minutes

  4. ((d))

    10 hours 30 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

11 hours 15 minutes

32

LCM and HCF of two numbers are 108 and 9 respectively. If one of the numbers is 36, then find the other number.

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    27

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Answer: ((a))

25

33

A number when increased by 50%, gives 3930. The number is:

  1. ((a))

    1310

  2. ((b))

    7860

  3. ((c))

    5240

  4. ((d))

    2620

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Answer: ((a))

1310

34

Which of the following fractions is the largest?

49,426,5671,2881\frac{4}{9}, \frac{4}{26}, \frac{56}{71}, \frac{28}{81}

  1. ((a))

    426\frac{4}{26}

  2. ((b))

    2881\frac{28}{81}

  3. ((c))

    49\frac{4}{9}

  4. ((d))

    5671\frac{56}{71}

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Answer: ((a))

426\frac{4}{26}

35

At what rate per cent per annum will a certain sum of money multiply itself by 97 times in 2 years, the interest being compounded annually? [Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.]

  1. ((a))

    887.2

  2. ((b))

    881.2

  3. ((c))

    884.6

  4. ((d))

    884.8

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Answer: ((a))

887.2

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

KG-NI-PS

NJ-QL-SV

  1. ((a))

    QM-TO-VZ

  2. ((b))

    QM-TO-VY

  3. ((c))

    RM-TO-VZ

  4. ((d))

    RM-TP-VZ

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Answer: ((a))

QM-TO-VZ

37

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

RXU 34 TUQ 23 VRM 12 XOI 1 ?

  1. ((a))

    VNT -13

  2. ((b))

    ZLE -10

  3. ((c))

    XKE -14

  4. ((d))

    ZFE -15

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Answer: ((a))

VNT -13

38

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

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((a))

1

39

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

7 24 58 126 262 ?

  1. ((a))

    593

  2. ((b))

    534

  3. ((c))

    484

  4. ((d))

    492

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Answer: ((a))

593

40

35 is related to 42 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 80 is related to 96. To which of the following is 65 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))

    78

  2. ((b))

    72

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    76

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Answer: ((a))

78

41

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))

    XUS

  2. ((b))

    JGE

  3. ((c))

    LIG

  4. ((d))

    AYV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

XUS

42

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))

    EZ : DX

  3. ((c))

    BW : ZU 

  4. ((d))

    UP : SN

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Answer: ((a))

HC : FA

43

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 :: ?

: LFI :: SMP : %

  1. ((a))

    = GHT, % = LJH

  2. ((b))

    = PJM, % = OIL

  3. ((c))

    = RTM, % = MKL 

  4. ((d))

    = BJM, % = LPI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= GHT, % = LJH

44

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

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

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

2

45

In a certain code language, ‘SKEW’ is coded as ‘1836’ and ‘WOKE’ is coded as ‘6283’. What is the code for ‘O’ in the given code language?

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

46

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))

    B

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    E

  4. ((d))

    D

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Answer: ((a))

B

47

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

2

48

All 38 people are standing in a row facing north. Vikash is 18th from the right end while Kerisha is 12th from the left end. How many people are there between Vikash and Kerisha?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

49

Stu starts from Point A and drives 31 km towards south. He then takes a right turn, drives 36 km, turns right and drives 11 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 12 km. He then takes a right turn, drives 16 km, turns left and drives 9 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 36 km and stops at Point P. How far (the shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only, unless specified.) 

  1. ((a))

    15 km towards east

  2. ((b))

    11 km towards east

  3. ((c))

    13 km towards south 

  4. ((d))

    17 km towards south

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Answer: ((a))

15 km towards east

50

Seven boxes O, P, Q, R, S, T and D are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept above T. Only one box is kept between O and T. Only three boxes are kept between O and D. D is kept at some place above T. P is kept immediately below D. S is kept at one of the places above R. Q is not kept immediately above or below O. How many boxes are kept between Q and R?

  1. ((a))

    Five

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Three

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Five

51

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

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    One

  3. ((c))

    Four

  4. ((d))

    Three

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Answer: ((a))

Two

52

C is the son of F. F is the brother of E. E is the son of G. G is the wife of H. How is C related to H?

  1. ((a))

    Son's son

  2. ((b))

    Son's daughter 

  3. ((c))

    Son

  4. ((d))

    Son's wife

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Answer: ((a))

Son's son

53

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 1378564, what will be difference between the highest and lowest digits in the new number thus formed? 

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

54

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 spoons are forks.

All forks are jars.

Some jars are plates.

Conclusions:

(I): Some forks are plates.

(II): Some spoons are plates.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows 

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

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Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

55

In a certain code language, ‘WIDE’ is coded as ‘6879’ and ‘DOGS’ is coded as ‘4318’. What is the code for ‘D’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

56

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    None

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    More than two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None

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))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58

Naman starts from Point A and drives 8 km towards East. He then takes a right turn, drives 5 km, turns right and drives 10 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 12 km. He takes a final right 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))

    6 km to the North

  2. ((b))

    6 km to the South

  3. ((c))

    7 km to the North

  4. ((d))

    7 km to the South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 km to the North

59

Y, X, D, E, U, G and P have different ages. X is younger than U. Only Y is elder than G. Only one person is aged between X and G. D is elder than E but younger than P. Who is the third youngest?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    G

  3. ((c))

    P

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U

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. E lives on a floor that is a prime number. The product of the floors on which E and C live is 8. F lives immediately above A. The sum of floors on which C and B live is 7. How many people live between E and F?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

61

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 ::?

: AGJ :: GMP : %

  1. ((a))

    = WCF; % = KQT

  2. ((b))

    = XCF; % = KQT

  3. ((c))

    = WCF; % = KQI

  4. ((d))

    = WYF; % = KQT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

= WCF; % = KQT

62

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

SVX QTV ORT MPR ?

  1. ((a))

    KMO

  2. ((b))

    KMP

  3. ((c))

    KNO

  4. ((d))

    KNP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KMO

63

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

64

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

(Left) 759 843 719 857 735 (Right)

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

NOTE - All operations to be done from left to right. What will be the resultant if the second digit of the highest number is added to the second digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    7

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

5

65

S is the wife of D. D is the brother of F. F is the mother of G. G is the father of H. How is S related to H?

  1. ((a))

    Father's mother's brother's wife

  2. ((b))

    Father's father's brother's wife

  3. ((c))

    Mother's mother's brother's wife

  4. ((d))

    Mother's father's brother's wife

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Answer: ((a))

Father's mother's brother's wife

66

In a certain code language, ‘believe in yourself’ is coded as ‘mb tk jb’ and ‘in the middle’ is coded as ‘ab jb wt’. How is ‘in’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    jk

  2. ((b))

    jb

  3. ((c))

    ab

  4. ((d))

    mb

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Answer: ((a))

jk

67

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 S 32) S (24 S 24) P 2 R 60 S 108 Q 2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    154

  2. ((b))

    190

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    170

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Answer: ((a))

154

68

23 is related to 21.7 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 29.4 is related to 28.1. To which of the following is 26.8 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))

    24.5

  2. ((b))

    25.1

  3. ((c))

    25.5

  4. ((d))

    25.7

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Answer: ((a))

24.5

69

Each of the digits in the number 7832145 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. What will be the sum of the digits which are second from the left and second from the right in the new number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

70

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that DOES NOT belong to that group?

  1. ((a))

    MHR

  2. ((b))

    JFO

  3. ((c))

    UPZ

  4. ((d))

    AVF

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Answer: ((a))

MHR

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

Which of the following international sports event was NOT held in the year 2023? 

  1. ((a))

    ICC Mens’s Cricket World Cup

  2. ((b))

    Commonwealth Games

  3. ((c))

    World Wrestling Championship

  4. ((d))

    Asian Games

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ICC Mens’s Cricket World Cup

72

Which sensitive dye turns yellow in the presence of acid with pH between 6.0 – 7.6?

  1. ((a))

    Alizarin yellow R 

  2. ((b))

    Thymolphthalein

  3. ((c))

    Methyl orange

  4. ((d))

    Bromothymol blue

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Alizarin yellow R 

73

Quwwat-al-islam mosque is nearest to which of the following historical monuments?

  1. ((a))

    Humayun Tomb

  2. ((b))

    Qutub Minar

  3. ((c))

    Tughlakabad Fort

  4. ((d))

    Jama Masjid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Humayun Tomb

74

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for an independent Election Commission for the ‘superintendence, directions and control of the electoral roll and the conduct of the elections of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Article 324

  2. ((b))

    Article 322

  3. ((c))

    Article 333

  4. ((d))

    Article 321 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 324

75

The Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 increased the age limit for the president of the Tribunal from ______.

  1. ((a))

    65 to 70 years

  2. ((b))

    60 to 65 years

  3. ((c))

    67 to 70 years

  4. ((d))

    65 to 67 years

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Answer: ((a))

65 to 70 years

76

Which adulterant is added to increase the solids-not-fat (SNF) content in milk and the yield of dairy products?

  1. ((a))

    Hydrogen peroxide

  2. ((b))

    Maltodextrin

  3. ((c))

    Potassium bicarbonate

  4. ((d))

    Melamine 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hydrogen peroxide

77

Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956 was adopted in which of the following five-year plans?

  1. ((a))

    3rd Five-Year Plan

  2. ((b))

    4th Five-Year Plan

  3. ((c))

    2nd Five-Year Plan

  4. ((d))

    1st Five-Year Plan

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Answer: ((a))

3rd Five-Year Plan

78

Which of the following periods was considered as the second phase of the Green Revolution in India?

  1. ((a))

    Mid-1960s to mid-1970s

  2. ((b))

    1960s to 1970s 

  3. ((c))

    Mid-1970s to mid-1980s

  4. ((d))

    1970s to 1980s

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mid-1960s to mid-1970s

79

Which of the following is also known as congenital ovarian hypoplasia syndrome which is found only in females? 

  1. ((a))

    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

  2. ((b))

    Usher syndrome 

  3. ((c))

    Turner syndrome

  4. ((d))

    Klinefelter syndrome

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

80

As a reaction to the Muslim fundamentalism, the Hindu Mahasabha was founded in which of the following years?

  1. ((a))

    1917

  2. ((b))

    1915

  3. ((c))

    1911

  4. ((d))

    1920

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1917

81

Which of the following styles of Thumri singing is meant to be fairly slow and staid?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Benaras

  3. ((c))

    Assam

  4. ((d))

    Agra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab

82

In reference to air transport of India, what is the full form of AERA? 

  1. ((a))

    Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India

  2. ((b))

    Aviation Equipment Regulatory Authority

  3. ((c))

    Aircraft Electronic-warfare Retractor Appratus

  4. ((d))

    Aviation Economic Regulatory Authority of India 

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Answer: ((a))

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India

83

Who among the following is the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as on December, 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Dr B K Das

  2. ((b))

    Dr Upendra Kumar Singh

  3. ((c))

    Dr Y Sreenivas Rao

  4. ((d))

    Dr Samir V Kamat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dr B K Das

84

A method for measuring atmospheric pressure was first devised by _____.

  1. ((a))

    Torricelli

  2. ((b))

    Bernoulli 

  3. ((c))

    Pascal 

  4. ((d))

    Archimedes 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Torricelli

85

Who was serving as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 1 October 2019 and has been selected by the IMF’s Executive Board to serve for a second five-year term, starting 1 October 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Gita Gopinath

  2. ((b))

    Kristalina Georgieva 

  3. ((c))

    Kenji Okamura

  4. ((d))

    Antoinette Sayeh 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gita Gopinath

86

How does the Indian Government finance its fiscal deficit?

  1. ((a))

    By printing more currency

  2. ((b))

    By borrowing from domestic and international sources

  3. ((c))

    By increasing taxes on essential goods 

  4. ((d))

    By reducing subsidies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

By printing more currency

87

Which of the following is the primary reason for the high literacy rate in Kerala?

  1. ((a))

    Because of effective literacy programmes and emphasis on education

  2. ((b))

    Because of large number of universities

  3. ((c))

    Because of high population density 

  4. ((d))

    Because of industrial development

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Because of effective literacy programmes and emphasis on education

88

Which of the following winds govern the climate of India during winter?

  1. ((a))

    Westerlies

  2. ((b))

    Southwest monsoon winds

  3. ((c))

    Northeast monsoon winds

  4. ((d))

    Northeast trade winds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Westerlies

89

Which of the following is NOT one of the broad objectives of NITI Aayog?

  1. ((a))

    To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels

  2. ((b))

    To design strategic and long-term policy and programme frameworks and initiatives, and monitor their progress and their efficacy 

  3. ((c))

    To promote initiatives like Make in India, Skill India, Startup India, Standup India, etc

  4. ((d))

    To evolve a shared vision of national development priorities, sectors and strategies with the active involvement of the states in the light of national objectives

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels

90

Who assumed charge as Minister of Earth Sciences in June 2024 in the newly formed union cabinet?

  1. ((a))

    Virendra Kumar

  2. ((b))

    L Murugan

  3. ((c))

    Jitendra Singh

  4. ((d))

    Jadhav Prataprao Ganpat Rao

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Virendra Kumar

91

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of Union Territories? 

  1. ((a))

    Article 260 

  2. ((b))

    Article 245

  3. ((c))

    Article 255

  4. ((d))

    Article 239

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 260 

92

Which of the following schemes was launched by Rajnath Singh to promote innovations in critical and strategic defence technologies, during DefConnect 2024 in New Delhi on 4 March 2024?

  1. ((a))

    SMRITI

  2. ((b))

    SAMSKRUTI

  3. ((c))

    STUTI

  4. ((d))

    ADITI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SMRITI

93

Qutb ud-Din Aibak was fond of which of the following outdoor sports?

  1. ((a))

    Wrestling

  2. ((b))

    Hockey

  3. ((c))

    Kabaddi

  4. ((d))

    Polo

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wrestling

94

In 1309, who invaded the Kakatiya kingdom?

  1. ((a))

    Ballala Deva

  2. ((b))

    Vir Pandya

  3. ((c))

    Malik Kafur

  4. ((d))

    Sunder Pandya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ballala Deva

95

The Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna system is composed of which of the following main sub-basins?

  1. ((a))

    Bhagirathi and Alaknanda

  2. ((b))

    Alaknanda and Gandak

  3. ((c))

    Bhagirathi and Yamuna

  4. ((d))

    Yamuna and Ramganga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhagirathi and Alaknanda

96

In November 2023, generic drugs for four rare diseases were made available in India, out of which 'Nitisinone' is used for the treatment of: 

  1. ((a))

    Wilson’s Disease

  2. ((b))

    Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes

  3. ((c))

    Gaucher's Disease

  4. ((d))

    Tyrosinemia Type 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wilson’s Disease

97

Which of the following games made its maiden participation at National Games 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Yachting

  2. ((b))

    Wushu

  3. ((c))

    Beach Handball

  4. ((d))

    Squash

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yachting

98

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Governor of the State?

  1. ((a))

    Assenting to bills passed by the State Legislature

  2. ((b))

    Nomination of members to the State Legislative Council 

  3. ((c))

    Appointing the District Collectors 

  4. ((d))

    Appointing the Chief Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assenting to bills passed by the State Legislature

99

Which initiative was launched by the Union Education Minister to promote digital skill development among rural youth, particularly women, in 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Digi-Skills

  2. ((b))

    Skills on the Go

  3. ((c))

    Digi-Skill Drive

  4. ((d))

    Skills on Wheels

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Digi-Skills

100

Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution deals with the executive power of the Union?

  1. ((a))

    Article 55

  2. ((b))

    Article 52

  3. ((c))

    Article 54

  4. ((d))

    Article 53

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 55

101

Which of the following does the term 'household' mean according to the Census?

  1. ((a))

    A group of related individuals living together under one roof

  2. ((b))

    A group of unrelated individuals residing in the same locality

  3. ((c))

    A group of persons engaged in common economic activities

  4. ((d))

    A group of persons who share a common kitchen and take meals together

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Answer: ((a))

A group of related individuals living together under one roof

102

The type of stress that acts coplanar along a given cross-section of the material is defined as ________.

  1. ((a))

    Shear stress

  2. ((b))

    Radial stress 

  3. ((c))

    Compressive stress 

  4. ((d))

    Bulk stress

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Answer: ((a))

Shear stress

103

If the court finds that a person is holding office but not entitled to hold that office, it issues the writ of ______ and restricts that person from acting as an office holder. 

  1. ((a))

    Mandamus

  2. ((b))

    Prohibition

  3. ((c))

    Quo-Warranto

  4. ((d))

    Habeas Corpus 

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Answer: ((a))

Mandamus

104

'Nada' is a musical sound in the Carnatic Classical Music, which is of two kinds; 'Ahata' and '_______' 

  1. ((a))

    Charmaja

  2. ((b))

    Anahata

  3. ((c))

    Shariraja

  4. ((d))

    Lohaja

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Answer: ((a))

Charmaja

105

Who among the following was the Architect of the building 'St. Francis Church' in Kochi?

  1. ((a))

    George Wittet 

  2. ((b))

    William Emerson

  3. ((c))

    Pedro Alvarez De Cabral 

  4. ((d))

    Goerge Bush

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Answer: ((a))

George Wittet 

106

Which of the following states has benefited from the ‘Sirhind’ canal?

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Punjab

  4. ((d))

    West Benga

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

107

What is the primary function of development banks in the context of India's industrial growth?

  1. ((a))

    Their sole function is to manage the country's foreign exchange reserves.

  2. ((b))

    They are involved only in short-term consumer lending. 

  3. ((c))

    They serve as regulatory bodies to enforce industrial standards.

  4. ((d))

    Development banks provide long-term financing and support for industrial projects and infrastructure development.

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Answer: ((a))

Their sole function is to manage the country's foreign exchange reserves.

108

Who taught medicine in Taxila around 6th century BCE?

  1. ((a))

    Paramhans Atreya

  2. ((b))

    Panini Atreya

  3. ((c))

    Punarvasu Atreya

  4. ((d))

    Prakrit Atreya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Paramhans Atreya

109

During which of the following seasons do the Southwest Monsoon winds enter the Indian Peninsula?

  1. ((a))

    Summer

  2. ((b))

    Post-Monsoon

  3. ((c))

    Winter

  4. ((d))

    Rainy Season

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Summer

110

Who among the following established the Atmiya Sabha in 1815?

  1. ((a))

    Raja Rammohan Roy

  2. ((b))

    Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar 

  3. ((c))

    Keshub Chandra Sen

  4. ((d))

    Debendranath Tagore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raja Rammohan Roy

111

In which of the following years was Rajiv-Longowal Peace accord signed by Indian Prime Minster Rajeev Gandhi and Akali leader Harchand Singh Longowal?

  1. ((a))

    1987

  2. ((b))

    1986

  3. ((c))

    1984

  4. ((d))

    1985

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1987

112

Moved by the Swadeshi movement, ____________ painted his famous image of Bharat Mata in 1905. 

  1. ((a))

    Anand Mohan Bose

  2. ((b))

    Bankim Chandra chatterjee

  3. ((c))

    Abanindranath Tagore 

  4. ((d))

    Surendranath Banerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anand Mohan Bose

113

At which of the following Air Force bases did the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participate in the Exercise Red Flag, 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

  2. ((b))

    Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

  3. ((c))

    Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

  4. ((d))

    Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

114

In which language is the book ‘Amar Jiban’ written?

  1. ((a))

    Hindi

  2. ((b))

    Bengali 

  3. ((c))

    Urdu

  4. ((d))

    English

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hindi

115

Which of the following is the coverage provided by the 'Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)' in case of partial disability?

  1. ((a))

    ₹5 lakhs

  2. ((b))

    ₹50,000

  3. ((c))

    ₹2 lakhs

  4. ((d))

    ₹1 lakh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹5 lakhs

116

The Indian men’s hockey team beat the team of which country to win the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

  1. ((a))

    Australia

  2. ((b))

    Belgium

  3. ((c))

    Spain

  4. ((d))

    Germany

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Australia

117

How are environmental defensive expenditures classified at the aggregate level in national accounting?

  1. ((a))

    Intermediate consumption

  2. ((b))

    Final consumption expenditures

  3. ((c))

    Investment expenditures 

  4. ((d))

    Capital expenditures

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Intermediate consumption

118

BharatGen is a key initiative of Ministry of Science & Technology, launched in October 2024. Which of the following statements is true about this initiative?

  1. ((a))

    It is focused on making India self-reliant in terms of classical computing.

  2. ((b))

    It is a key initiative focused on fifth-generation bioethanol. 

  3. ((c))

    It focuses on developing a suite of foundational models in language, speech and computer vision. 

  4. ((d))

    It aims to identify dark patterns in public distribution systems.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It is focused on making India self-reliant in terms of classical computing.

119

Which part of the Indian Constitution is related to citizenship?

  1. ((a))

    Part VI

  2. ((b))

    Part II

  3. ((c))

    Part IV

  4. ((d))

    Part III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Part VI

120

When several factors affect any [bio] chemical process, Law of Limiting Factors comes into effect. This law is given by:

  1. ((a))

    Engelmann 

  2. ((b))

    Calvin

  3. ((c))

    Priestley

  4. ((d))

    Blackman

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Engelmann 

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