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RPF SI CBT-I 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 13 Dec, 2024 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Arithmetic (35 questions)

1

Utsavi invested a sum of ₹2000 at 15% per annum compound interest, componded annually. If she received an amount of ₹2645 after n years, the value of n is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    2.5

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1.6

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Answer: ((a))

2

2

The population of a village was 130000. It increased by 15% in the first year and increased by 20% in the second year. Its population after two years is _______.

  1. ((a))

    156000

  2. ((b))

    149500

  3. ((c))

    175500

  4. ((d))

    179400

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Answer: ((a))

156000

3

Simplify the following:

[{(-0.4) + (4.6)2 + (2.3)2} ÷ 5] × 100

  1. ((a))

    521

  2. ((b))

    571

  3. ((c))

    512

  4. ((d))

    517

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Answer: ((a))

521

4

Anushka invested a sum of ₹6400 at 5% per annum compound interest, componded annually. If she received an amount of ₹7056 after n years, the value of n is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    1.20000004768372

  4. ((d))

    2.40000009536743

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

5

Express the following into a vulgar fraction.

0.001‾+0.01‾+0.1‾0.00\overline1+0.\overline{01}+0.\overline1

  1. ((a))

    12129900\frac{1212}{9900}

  2. ((b))

    12119999\frac{1211}{9999}

  3. ((c))

    12119990\frac{1211}{9990}

  4. ((d))

    12119900\frac{1211}{9900}

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Answer: ((a))

12129900\frac{1212}{9900}

6

The average of eight numbers is 20. The average of five of these numbers is 13. The average of the remaining three numbers is

  1. ((a))

    30.67

  2. ((b))

    33.67

  3. ((c))

    31.67

  4. ((d))

    32.67

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Answer: ((a))

30.67

7

Four litres of paint was required to paint the surface of a solid sphere. If 4 identical pieces were made of this solid sphere, then how many litres of paint would be required to paint all the surfaces of these 4 pieces?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    8

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Answer: ((a))

7

8

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 15 minutes. He would have gained 2 hours by driving both ways. How long would it have taken for him to walk both ways with same walking speed?

  1. ((a))

    7 hours 15 minutes

  2. ((b))

    8 hours 15 minutes

  3. ((c))

    9 hours 30 minutes

  4. ((d))

    8 hours 45 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

7 hours 15 minutes

9

Which of the following fractions is the largest?

59,621,1573,1882\frac{5}{9}, \frac{6}{21}, \frac{15}{73}, \frac{18}{82}

  1. ((a))

    59\frac{5}{9}

  2. ((b))

    1573\frac{15}{73}

  3. ((c))

    1882\frac{18}{82}

  4. ((d))

    621\frac{6}{21}

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Answer: ((a))

59\frac{5}{9}

10

Suraj covers 598 km in a boat in 39 hours against the stream and he takes 12 hours with the stream then find the speed of the stream?

  1. ((a))

    16.23 km/h

  2. ((b))

    10.58 km/h

  3. ((c))

    15.63 km/h

  4. ((d))

    17.25 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

16.23 km/h

11

During sale, Raghav bought a notebook marked for ₹12 at 25% discount and a pen marked for ₹75 at 20% discount. How much (in ₹) did he save due to sale? 

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

19

12

The average of 7 numbers is 43. If each number is decreased by 3, what will the new average be?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    7

  4. ((d))

    37

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Answer: ((a))

40

13

A sum, when invested at 20% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹2400 after 3 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate in 1 year?

  1. ((a))

    300

  2. ((b))

    600

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    1200

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Answer: ((a))

300

14

Find the value of 76 -15 ÷ 76 4 × 76 -5

  1. ((a))

    76-22

  2. ((b))

    76-20

  3. ((c))

    76-24

  4. ((d))

    76-31

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Answer: ((a))

76-22

15

A 976 m long train crosses a man walking at a speed of 3.5 km/h in the opposite direction in 18 seconds. What is the speed (in km/h) of the train?

  1. ((a))

    192.6

  2. ((b))

    189.9

  3. ((c))

    191.7

  4. ((d))

    188.7

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Answer: ((a))

192.6

16

What time (in seconds) is required for a 953 m long train to cross a 532 m long tunnel, if the train travels at a speed of 54 km/h?

  1. ((a))

    99

  2. ((b))

    107

  3. ((c))

    106

  4. ((d))

    96

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Answer: ((a))

99

17

If the average of the three consecutive even numbers is 42, find the sum of the smallest and largest of these numbers. 

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    86

  3. ((c))

    84

  4. ((d))

    82

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Answer: ((a))

40

18

The curved surface area of a hemispherical bowl is 1232 cm2 . Find the volume (in cm3 ) of the bowl. (Use π = 227\frac{22}{7} and up to 2 decimal places)

  1. ((a))

    5540.33

  2. ((b))

    4049.11

  3. ((c))

    5049.22

  4. ((d))

    5749.33

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Answer: ((a))

5540.33

19

If 25% of a number is added to 66, then the result is the same number. 80% of the same number is:

  1. ((a))

    100.4

  2. ((b))

    40.4

  3. ((c))

    90.4

  4. ((d))

    70.4

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Answer: ((a))

100.4

20

By selling an article at 410\frac{4}{10}  of its actual selling price, Nirbhay incurs a loss of 17%. If he sells it at 88% of its actual selling price, then

  1. ((a))

    81.3%

  2. ((b))

    83.4%

  3. ((c))

    84.4%

  4. ((d))

    82.6%

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Answer: ((a))

81.3%

21

(a5×b5×c8)(a8×b5×c1)\rm \frac{(a^5\times b^5\times c^8)}{(a^8\times b^5\times c^1)} in simplified form is:

  1. ((a))

    (a-3) × (b0) × (c7)

  2. ((b))

    (a-10) × (b-2) × (c0​)

  3. ((c))

    (a-6) × (b-6) × (c-6)

  4. ((d))

    (a3) × (b-1) × (c-9​)

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Answer: ((a))

(a-3) × (b0) × (c7)

22

A shopkeeper sells an item for ₹855.4 after giving two successive discounts of 90% and 75% on its marked price. Had he not given any discount, he would have earned a profit of 40%. What is the cost price (in ₹) of the item?

  1. ((a))

    24440

  2. ((b))

    24471

  3. ((c))

    24400

  4. ((d))

    24427

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Answer: ((a))

24440

23

Find the remainder when 49 × 51 × 54 × 37 × 123 is divided by 24.

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

10

24

If the volume of cube is 29791 m3 , then find the total surface area of cube in m2 .

  1. ((a))

    5784

  2. ((b))

    5794

  3. ((c))

    5733

  4. ((d))

    5766

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Answer: ((a))

5784

25

Given that 690.07 = x, 690.67= y and xz = y7 , then the value of z is close to:

  1. ((a))

    66.87

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    69.08

  4. ((d))

    67.51

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Answer: ((a))

66.87

26

400 guavas were bought at ₹1420 per hundred and were sold at a profit of ₹820. Find the selling price (in ₹) per dozen of guavas.

  1. ((a))

    195

  2. ((b))

    185

  3. ((c))

    210

  4. ((d))

    205

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Answer: ((a))

195

27

If x varies inversely as y3 - 1 and is equal to 8 when y = 3, find x when y = 6.

  1. ((a))

    208215\frac{208}{215}

  2. ((b))

    209216\frac{209}{216}

  3. ((c))

    210215\frac{210}{215}

  4. ((d))

    208216\frac{208}{216}

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Answer: ((a))

208215\frac{208}{215}

28

Three partners invested in a business in the ratio 8:4:6. They invested their capitals for 10 months, 4 months and 12 months, respectively. What was the ratio of their profits?

  1. ((a))

    8:2:9

  2. ((b))

    11:2:9

  3. ((c))

    12:2:9

  4. ((d))

    10:2:9

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Answer: ((a))

8:2:9

29

The smallest 1-digit number to be added to the 6-digit number 459039 so that it is completely divisible by 11 is:

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

2

30

Trupti and Suhani invest in a business in the ratio 2 : 6. If total profit is Rs. 2480, then what is difference between the profit (in Rs.) of Trupti and Suhani?

  1. ((a))

    1240

  2. ((b))

    1390

  3. ((c))

    1190

  4. ((d))

    1340

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Answer: ((a))

1240

31

The difference between the smallest and the largest fraction among 49,37,3137,1220\frac{4}{9}, \frac{3}{7}, \frac{31}{37}, \frac{12}{20} is:

  1. ((a))

    106255\frac{106}{255}

  2. ((b))

    106258\frac{106}{258}

  3. ((c))

    106259\frac{106}{259}

  4. ((d))

    106261\frac{106}{261}

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Answer: ((a))

106255\frac{106}{255}

32

The difference between the smallest and the largest fractions among 67,48,3239,2527\frac{6}{7}, \frac{4}{8}, \frac{32}{39}, \frac{25}{27} is

  1. ((a))

    2356\frac{23}{56}

  2. ((b))

    2355\frac{23}{55}

  3. ((c))

    2354\frac{23}{54}

  4. ((d))

    2358\frac{23}{58}

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Answer: ((a))

2356\frac{23}{56}

33

Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. 

The given pie chart shows the number of members in Hyderabad Gymkhana Club of various age groups.

If 24% of the total members in the age group 18-30 are aged 21 years or below, find the members in the age group 18-21.

  1. ((a))

    2300

  2. ((b))

    2250

  3. ((c))

    1980

  4. ((d))

    2100

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Answer: ((a))

2300

34

Manav's average earning per month in the first three months of a year was ₹41944. 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 ₹63849, then what will be Manav's average earning (in ₹) per month from May to December?

  1. ((a))

    72179

  2. ((b))

    72180

  3. ((c))

    72182

  4. ((d))

    72175

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Answer: ((a))

72179

35

Lalit's average earning per month in the first three months of a year was ₹37096. 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 ₹87305, then what will be Lalit's average earning (in ₹) per month from May to December?

  1. ((a))

    110091

  2. ((b))

    110089

  3. ((c))

    110095

  4. ((d))

    110094

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Answer: ((a))

110091

General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions)

36

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

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

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

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    Y

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))
Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

37

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

(Left) 564 245 782 432 861 (Right) 

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

If all the numbers are arranged in the descending order, the position of how many numbers will remain unchanged?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

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Answer: ((a))

3

38

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 :: ?

: HLR :: VZF : %

  1. ((a))

     # = DHN; % = ZDI

  2. ((b))

    = EHN; % = ZDJ

  3. ((c))

    = DHN; % = ZDJ 

  4. ((d))

    = DHN; % = IDJ

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Answer: ((a))

 # = DHN; % = ZDI

39

Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number results in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number results in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets? 

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

8 - 10 - 20 - 22 ; 5 - 7 - 14 - 16

  1. ((a))

    14 - 16 - 32 - 38

  2. ((b))

    13 - 15 - 30 - 32 

  3. ((c))

    9 - 11 - 22 - 26 

  4. ((d))

    2 - 4 - 6 - 10 

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Answer: ((a))

14 - 16 - 32 - 38

40

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

SVG : OZC

KDY : GHU

  1. ((a))

    HMP : DRL

  2. ((b))

    CLQ : YPM

  3. ((c))

    PCX : LHT

  4. ((d))

    ZWH : VBD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HMP : DRL

41

VPMG is related to NHEY in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, PJGA is related to HBYS. To which of the following options is RLIC related, following the same logic?

  1. ((a))

    JDAU

  2. ((b))

    JAUD

  3. ((c))

    JADU

  4. ((d))

    JDUA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JDAU

42

Def starts from Point A and drives 16 km towards north. He then takes a right turn, drives 7 km, turns right and drives 11 km. He then takes a left turn, drives 21 km, turns right and drives 10 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 32 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 5 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))

    6 km towards north

  2. ((b))

    2 km towards west

  3. ((c))

    8 km towards south

  4. ((d))

    4 km towards east 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 km towards north

43

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the letter-cluster 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))

    HQYD

  2. ((b))

    ENVA

  3. ((c))

    UDLQ

  4. ((d))

    JSAE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HQYD

44

In a certain code language, ‘POST’ is coded as ‘8579’ and ‘SEND’ is coded as ‘4351’. What is the code for ‘S’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

45

If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will be come in place of question mark ‘?’ in the following equation? 28 C 22 D 32 B 2 A 8 = ?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    42

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

46

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

(Left) 365 742 234 567 835 (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 second digit of the highest number is added to the first digit of lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

47

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))

    OJ : MH

  2. ((b))

    GB : EZ

  3. ((c))

    TO : RM

  4. ((d))

    AU : YT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OJ : MH

48

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.

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

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

49

Tushar starts from Point A and drives 11 km towards the South. He then takes a right turn, drives 8 km, turns right and drives 14 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 12 km. He takes a final right 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))

    3 km to the west 

  2. ((b))

    4 km to the east

  3. ((c))

    3 km to the east

  4. ((d))

    4 km to the west 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 km to the west 

50

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))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

51

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

HFD KIG NLJ QOM ?

  1. ((a))

    STP

  2. ((b))

    STQ

  3. ((c))

    TRP

  4. ((d))

    TSQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

STP

52

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

3 23 ? 1143 8003

  1. ((a))

    163

  2. ((b))

    179

  3. ((c))

    166

  4. ((d))

    174

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

163

53

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

QNF -3 OLI -6 ? KHO -12 IFR -15

  1. ((a))

    MJL -11

  2. ((b))

    MJL -8

  3. ((c))

    MJL -10

  4. ((d))

    MJL -9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MJL -11

54

Six people, named W, X, Y, Z, T and U, each are of different ages. The age of X is 40. The age of T is two times the age of Z. The age of W is two times the age of U. The age of Z is one-fifth the age of W. The age of X is two times the age of T. If the age of U is one-third the age of Y, what is the age of Y?

  1. ((a))

    85

  2. ((b))

    52

  3. ((c))

    76

  4. ((d))

    75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

85

55

10 is related to 35 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 7 is related to 20. To which of the following is 25 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))

    140

  2. ((b))

    120

  3. ((c))

    110

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

140

56

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

  1. ((a))

    Father's Mother

  2. ((b))

    Mother's Mother

  3. ((c))

    Mother's Sister 

  4. ((d))

    Father's Sister 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Father's Mother

57

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

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

58

G is the mother of H. H is the mother of J. J is the brother of K. K is the son of L. How is G related to L?

  1. ((a))

    Husband's mother

  2. ((b))

    Wife's brother 

  3. ((c))

    Wife's father

  4. ((d))

    Wife's mother 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Husband's mother

59

Each of the digits in the number 7381465 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?

  1. ((a))

    NONE

  2. ((b))

    THREE

  3. ((c))

    ONE

  4. ((d))

    TWO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NONE

60

Seven people, D, E, F, G, H, I and T, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only two people sit between T and D when counted from the right of T. Only three people sit between H and F when counted from the right of F. D sits to the immediate right of F. I sits to the immediate left of G. Who sits second to the right of E? 

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    G

  3. ((c))

    I

  4. ((d))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

61

In a certain code language, ‘time flies fast’ is coded as ‘mk tu jb’ and ‘fast or slow’ is coded as ‘tb mk ab’. How is ‘fast’ coded in the given language?

  1. ((a))

    jb

  2. ((b))

    ab

  3. ((c))

    tu

  4. ((d))

    mk

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

jb

62

If 1 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 864172, what will be the difference between the first and last digits in the number thus formed?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

63

In a certain code language, ‘APES’ is coded as ‘6819’ and ‘PAGE’ is coded as ‘6928’. What is the code for ‘G’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

64

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

(Left) 538 745 317 153 276 (Right)

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

What will be the resultant if the third digit of the highest number is added to the second digit of the lowest number?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

65

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 pins are lions.

Some lions are rats.

Some rats are hens.

Conclusions:

(I) Some hens are pins.

(II) Some rats are pins.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows. 

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion (I) follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow. 

66

Seven boxes U, V, W, X, P, Q and R are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. 

Only three boxes are kept below V. Only two boxes are kept between V and U. Only P is kept above X. R is kept at some place below Q and at some place above W. Which box is kept at the second position from the bottom?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    V

  3. ((c))

    W

  4. ((d))

    R

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U

67

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))

68

Seven boxes U, V, W, X, P, Q and R are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order.

Only two boxes are kept below X. Only one box is kept above Q. Only one box is kept between Q and U. V is kept immediately above P. R is kept at some place below W. 

How many boxes are kept between W and V?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Three

69

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

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

70

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

(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

  1. ((a))

    GGD

  2. ((b))

    KJH

  3. ((c))

    HGE

  4. ((d))

    MLJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

GGD

General Awareness (50 questions)

71

What is the nature of the 'PM Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY)' for the participating States/UTs and farmers?

  1. ((a))

    Mandatory for both States/UTs and also for farmers

  2. ((b))

    Voluntary for both States/UTs and also for farmers 

  3. ((c))

    Mandatory for States/UTs and voluntary for farmers

  4. ((d))

    Voluntary for States/UTs and mandatory for farmers 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mandatory for both States/UTs and also for farmers

72

According to Census 2011, which northeastern state has the highest literacy rate?

  1. ((a))

    Tripura

  2. ((b))

    Meghalaya

  3. ((c))

    Mizoram

  4. ((d))

    Sikkim

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tripura

73

Which state government launched the 'Yuva Nidhi Scheme' for providing financial aid to unemployed youth?

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

74

Select the correct sequence of colour observed when white light gets dispersed through a prism.

  1. ((a))

    Violet, Green, Blue and Yellow

  2. ((b))

    Blue, Green, Yellow and Orange

  3. ((c))

    Blue, Indigo, Green and Yellow

  4. ((d))

    Green, Indigo, Orange and Red

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Violet, Green, Blue and Yellow

75

What is the main objective of Financial Inclusion?

  1. ((a))

    To extend financial services at reasonable cost to the large hitherto unserved population of the country.

  2. ((b))

    To add every person in the country as part of the National Mission for Financial Inclusion. 

  3. ((c))

    To focus on opening of an account in a Nationalised Bank. 

  4. ((d))

    To extend digital banking services to the population of the country. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To extend financial services at reasonable cost to the large hitherto unserved population of the country.

76

What is the name of the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) launched by the Indian Navy in October 2024?

  1. ((a))

    Akash

  2. ((b))

    Abhay

  3. ((c))

    Arjun

  4. ((d))

    Ajay

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Akash

77

Who was considered as the viceroy of Muhammad Ghori and overall commander of the army in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Qutbuddin Aibak

  2. ((b))

    Bakhtiyar Khalji

  3. ((c))

    Nasiruddin Qabacha

  4. ((d))

    Taj al-Din Yildiz

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Qutbuddin Aibak

78

In March 2024, who among the following assumed the charge of Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)?

  1. ((a))

    Kishor Makwana

  2. ((b))

    Kunwar Singh

  3. ((c))

    Lama Lobzang

  4. ((d))

    Antar Singh Arya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kishor Makwana

79

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Article 80

  2. ((b))

    Article 90

  3. ((c))

    Article 85

  4. ((d))

    Article 95

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 80

80

Which law states that if a body is at rest or moving at a constant speed in a straight line, it will remain at rest or keep moving in a straight line at constant speed unless it is acted upon by a force?

  1. ((a))

    Newton's second law

  2. ((b))

    Dalton's law

  3. ((c))

    Newton's third law

  4. ((d))

    Newton's first law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Newton's second law

81

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT with reference to dams and their related states?

  1. ((a))

    Indira Sagar – Rajasthan 

  2. ((b))

    Karjan – Gujarat

  3. ((c))

    Pong – Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Koyna – Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indira Sagar – Rajasthan 

82

The general debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly started on which date?

  1. ((a))

    12 September 2024

  2. ((b))

    28 September 2024

  3. ((c))

    2 September 2024

  4. ((d))

    24 September 2024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12 September 2024

83

Chromosome number (2n) of maize is _____.

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

84

The cytoplasmic strands that connect one cell to the other are known as ________.

  1. ((a))

    Spindle Fibre

  2. ((b))

    Endoplasmic Reticulum

  3. ((c))

    Centriole

  4. ((d))

    Plasmodesmata

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Spindle Fibre

85

Who among the following was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India?

  1. ((a))

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Dr. B R Ambedkar

  3. ((c))

    Gopal Das Ambaidas Desai

  4. ((d))

    K M Munshi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

86

Which of the following battles was fought in the year 1191 AD? 

  1. ((a))

    The Battle of Chandawar

  2. ((b))

    The First Battle of Tarain

  3. ((c))

    The Battle of Kasahrada

  4. ((d))

    The First Battle of Panipat 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Battle of Chandawar

87

On which date did the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi visit Ukraine, which was the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since 1992?

  1. ((a))

    13 August 2024

  2. ((b))

    30 August 2024 

  3. ((c))

    23 August 2024

  4. ((d))

    03 August 2024

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 August 2024

88

Which one of following countries is NOT included in the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Afghanistan 

  2. ((b))

    Bangladesh 

  3. ((c))

    Pakistan

  4. ((d))

    Bhutan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Afghanistan 

89

Indian political activist and advocate for women’s rights, ____________, had unfurled the first version of the Indian national flag at the International Socialist Congress held at Stuttgart, Germany

  1. ((a))

    Sucheta Kripalani 

  2. ((b))

    Sarojini Naidu

  3. ((c))

    Bhikaji Cama

  4. ((d))

    Annie Besant 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sucheta Kripalani 

90

Which of the following is the formula for the consumption function?

  1. ((a))

    C =

    / cYD

  2. ((b))

    C = 

     + cYD

  3. ((c))

    C = 

     × cYD

  4. ((d))

    C = 

     - cYD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C =

/ cYD

91

Which of the following is a secondary function of the commercial banks? 

  1. ((a))

    Performing agency functions 

  2. ((b))

    Opening fixed deposits

  3. ((c))

    Opening of current account deposits

  4. ((d))

    Advancing loans

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Performing agency functions 

92

From the given options, which Indian state has a higher literacy rate than the other three states as per the census of 2011?

  1. ((a))

    Mizoram

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Tripura

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mizoram

93

Who among the following returned the honourary knighthood title to mark the protest against Jallianwala Bagh incident?

  1. ((a))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. ((c))

    Rabindra Nath Tagore

  4. ((d))

    Mahatma Gandhi 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jawaharlal Nehru

94

Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Godavari river?

  1. ((a))

    Purna

  2. ((b))

    Pravara

  3. ((c))

    Kabini

  4. ((d))

    Manjra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Purna

95

The portion of agricultural produce, which is sold in the market by farmers, is called ________.

  1. ((a))

    marketed surplus

  2. ((b))

    gross surplus

  3. ((c))

    product surplus

  4. ((d))

    wage surplus 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

marketed surplus

96

Who among the following is related to ‘khayal’ in classical Hindustani music?

  1. ((a))

    Ziauddin Barani

  2. ((b))

    Abu’l Hasan al Hujwiri

  3. ((c))

    Amir Hasan Sijzi

  4. ((d))

    Amir Khusrau

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ziauddin Barani

97

When was St. Francis Church building constructed in Kochi?

  1. ((a))

    1503

  2. ((b))

    1616

  3. ((c))

    1609

  4. ((d))

    1510

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1503

98

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) that was successfully tested in India in February 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    It was developed by CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories.

  2. ((b))

    HAPS operate much closer to Earth, resulting in lower latency.

  3. ((c))

    The flights are carried on in the troposphere.

  4. ((d))

    It does not require rocket to launch. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It was developed by CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories.

99

Which of the following periods succeeds the Palaeolithic period?

  1. ((a))

    Chalcolithic

  2. ((b))

    Mesolithic

  3. ((c))

    Neolithic

  4. ((d))

    Iron Age 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chalcolithic

100

Which of the following is a direct impact of rural infrastructure development on the agricultural sector? 

  1. ((a))

    Rural infrastructure development has no significant impact on agriculture

  2. ((b))

    Decrease in agricultural productivity due to the diversion of resources

  3. ((c))

    Enhanced agricultural productivity through better irrigation, storage and transport facilities

  4. ((d))

    Increased urban migration due to improved rural infrastructure

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rural infrastructure development has no significant impact on agriculture

101

Who among the following emphasised and propagated that the ‘Vedanta was the religion of all and NOT of the Hindus alone’?

  1. ((a))

    Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

  2. ((b))

    Swami Dayanand Saraswati

  3. ((c))

    Swami Vivekananda

  4. ((d))

    Mahadev Govind Ranade

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

102

MATSYA 6000, a part of India’s Samudrayaan Project, is what kind of object/instrument?

  1. ((a))

    Submarine

  2. ((b))

    Oil mineral explorer

  3. ((c))

    Manned submersible

  4. ((d))

    Underwater autonomous vehicle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Submarine

103

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to the India’s Tax Reforms Committee (TRC), 1991?

  1. ((a))

    The TRC suggested aggregation of minor’s income, other than wage income, with the income of the parents.

  2. ((b))

    The committee suggested a phased reduction of the corporate tax to 10% and continuation of surcharge on corporate tax. 

  3. ((c))

    The committee recommended the abolition of tax concessions, rebates and allowances, under various incentives for saving schemes. 

  4. ((d))

    The TRC suggested a moderate flat tax rate on long term capital gains after due indexation for inflation. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The TRC suggested aggregation of minor’s income, other than wage income, with the income of the parents.

104

Who among the following historical musicians is credited with formulating the Sarali Varisa and Sapta Tala Alankaras in the Carnatic Music?

  1. ((a))

    Thyagaraja

  2. ((b))

    Muthuswami Dikshitar

  3. ((c))

    Annamacharya

  4. ((d))

    Purandara Dasa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thyagaraja

105

Who among the following was the last Pallava ruler?

  1. ((a))

    Adityavarman

  2. ((b))

    Nariptunga

  3. ((c))

    Nandivarman

  4. ((d))

    Aparajitavarman 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adityavarman

106

In which of the following years were Union Territories (UT) introduced in India? 

  1. ((a))

    1956

  2. ((b))

    1952

  3. ((c))

    1950

  4. ((d))

    1960

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1956

107

Poisson's equation, which is often used to describe the elastic properties of a material, is represented by which Greek letter?

  1. ((a))

    Tau

  2. ((b))

    Nu

  3. ((c))

    Epsilon 

  4. ((d))

    Kappa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tau

108

Which of the following is commonly known as the 'Four D's disease' caused by severe deficiency of Vitamin B3? 

  1. ((a))

    Pellagra

  2. ((b))

    Goitre

  3. ((c))

    Hypocalcemia 

  4. ((d))

    Beri Beri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pellagra

109

The Wildlife Protection Act, which provides the main legal framework for conservation and protection of wildlife in India, was enacted in the year:

  1. ((a))

    1972

  2. ((b))

    1974

  3. ((c))

    1981

  4. ((d))

    1986

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1972

110

In March 2024, Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of which of the following states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh 

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

111

The provision of ‘Prohibition of Employment of Children in Hazardous Jobs’ is reflected in which of the following Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Right to Constitutional Remedies

  2. ((b))

    Right to Freedom

  3. ((c))

    Right to Equality

  4. ((d))

    Right against Exploitation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Right to Constitutional Remedies

112

In which of the following types of vegetation would we find species like ebony, mahogany, and rosewood?

  1. ((a))

    Tropical deciduous forests

  2. ((b))

    Montane forests

  3. ((c))

    Tropical evergreen forests

  4. ((d))

    Mangrove forests 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tropical deciduous forests

113

In October 2023, India began producing 'reference' fuel, joining a select league of nations. What is the octane number of reference fuel? 

  1. ((a))

    87

  2. ((b))

    67

  3. ((c))

    97

  4. ((d))

    77

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

87

114

How many sports persons received the Arjuna Awards for outstanding performances in Sports and Games 2023?

  1. ((a))

    34

  2. ((b))

    31

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

115

In which of the following years did Kanshiram Found Bahujan Samaj Party? 

  1. ((a))

    1986

  2. ((b))

    1990

  3. ((c))

    1980

  4. ((d))

    1984

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1986

116

On which river system is the National Waterway 1, developed by the Indian government, built?

  1. ((a))

    Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri

  2. ((b))

    Ganges-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system(from Haldia to Allahabad)

  3. ((c))

    Kottapurma-Kollam, Udyogamandal and Champakkara canals

  4. ((d))

    Stretches of Godavari and Krishna rivers

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri

117

In which of the following years was ‘A Brush with Life: An Autobiography' written?

  1. ((a))

    2000

  2. ((b))

    1908

  3. ((c))

    1997

  4. ((d))

    1856

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2000

118

Director General Rakesh Pal, AVSM, PTM, TM is the ___________________ Director General of Indian Coast Guard.

  1. ((a))

    22nd

  2. ((b))

    20th

  3. ((c))

    27th

  4. ((d))

    25th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22nd

119

Which Article of the Indian Constitution is related to the appointment of 'Attorney General of India'?

  1. ((a))

    Article 76 

  2. ((b))

    Article 73 

  3. ((c))

    Article 74

  4. ((d))

    Article 75

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 76 

120

Which Indian cricket player became the Player of the Series in the two test matches cricket series against Bangladesh, played in September-October 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Ravichandran Ashwin

  2. ((b))

    Yashasvi Jaiswal 

  3. ((c))

    Jasprit Bumrah

  4. ((d))

    Rishabh Pant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ravichandran Ashwin

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