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Mathematics (20 questions)

Question 1

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 /deleting /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.) (144, 12, 6) (210, 15, 7)

  1. AOption (a)

    (96, 8, 6)

  2. BOption (b)

    (156, 13, 7)

  3. COption (c)

    (180, 9, 11)

  4. DOption (d)

    (100, 10, 4)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

(96, 8, 6)

Question 2

For which book did Gaurav Pandey win the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar in 2024?

  1. AOption (a)

    Smritiyon Ke Beech Ghiri Hai Prithvi

  2. BOption (b)

    Jeevan Ka Rang

  3. COption (c)

    Kavya Ka Prakash

  4. DOption (d)

    Manzil Ki Talaash

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Smritiyon Ke Beech Ghiri Hai Prithvi

Question 3

What is used in the preparation of calcium sulphate hemihydrate?

  1. AOption (a)

    Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

  2. BOption (b)

    Sodium Carbonate

  3. COption (c)

    Gypsum

  4. DOption (d)

    Copper Sulphate

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Gypsum

Question 4

Which of the following options should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?

7 15 24 34 45 ?

  1. AOption (a)

    60

  2. BOption (b)

    55

  3. COption (c)

    57

  4. DOption (d)

    58

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

57

Question 5

In a certain code language, ‘NICE’ is coded as ‘2468’ and ‘CARS’ is coded as ‘1235’. What is the code for ‘C’ in the given code language?

  1. AOption (a)

    2

  2. BOption (b)

    1

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2

Question 6

According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India's unemployment rate in June 2024 was _____.

  1. AOption (a)

    8.2%

  2. BOption (b)

    7.9%

  3. COption (c)

    10.2%

  4. DOption (d)

    9.2%

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

9.2%

Question 7

If 8: 4 :: 3.2 : x , what is the value of x ?

  1. AOption (a)

    2.4

  2. BOption (b)

    1.6

  3. COption (c)

    3.2

  4. DOption (d)

    1.2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1.6

Question 8

Which of the following options should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? NJM, PLO, RNQ, TPS, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    RUV

  2. BOption (b)

    VRU

  3. COption (c)

    RVU

  4. DOption (d)

    VUR

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

VRU

Question 9

Mr. Hari spends 36% of his income on food items and 25% of the remaining amount on clothes, medical and conveyance. He saves half of the remaining amount every month. If he saves ₹1,80,000 every year, then find his monthly income.

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹6,50,040

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹7,50,000

  3. COption (c)

    ₹54,170

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹62,500

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

₹62,500

Question 10

What is the purpose of making urine in the human body?

  1. AOption (a)

    To empty the urinary bladder

  2. BOption (b)

    To filter out waste products from the blood

  3. COption (c)

    To clean the impure blood coming to the heart

  4. DOption (d)

    To remove CO2 from the blood in the lungs

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

To filter out waste products from the blood

Question 11

The pollen needs to be transferred from the stamen to the stigma. If this transfer of pollen occurs in the same flower, it is referred to as ______. On the other hand, if the pollen is transferred from one flower to another, it is known as ______.

  1. AOption (a)

    transversion, translocation

  2. BOption (b)

    cross pollination, self-pollination

  3. COption (c)

    translocation, transversion

  4. DOption (d)

    self-pollination, cross pollination

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

self-pollination, cross pollination

Question 12

In a certain code language, ‘tiger is the king’ is written as ‘ki ni hi li’, ‘king rules the kingdom’ is written as ‘di li ti ni’, and ‘the baby is sleeping’ is written as ‘gi ni si ki’. How is ‘tiger’ written in the given language?

  1. AOption (a)

    ki

  2. BOption (b)

    ni

  3. COption (c)

    li

  4. DOption (d)

    hi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

hi

Question 13

Which type of chemical reaction involves the exchange of ions between the reactants?

  1. AOption (a)

    Decomposition reaction

  2. BOption (b)

    Double displacement reaction

  3. COption (c)

    Displacement reaction

  4. DOption (d)

    Combination reaction

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Double displacement reaction

Question 14

Evaluate the given expression.

42 ÷ 7 × 2

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    8

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    3

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

12

Question 15

In triangle ABC, A̅B̅ = 6 m, B̅C̅ = 8 m, and A̅C̅ = 10 m. In triangle PRQ, P̅R̅ = 8 m, P̅Q̅ = 10 m, and R̅Q̅ = 6 m.

Which of the following is a correct order of congruency?

  1. AOption (a)

    ▲BCA congruent to ▲RPQ

  2. BOption (b)

    ▲ABC congruent to ▲RPQ

  3. COption (c)

    ▲BAC congruent to ▲RPQ

  4. DOption (d)

    ▲CBA congruent to ▲RPQ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

▲BCA congruent to ▲RPQ

Question 16

Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two set of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. ARH : YOJ SFP : QCR

  1. AOption (a)

    QPV : OLP

  2. BOption (b)

    FTH : BNZ

  3. COption (c)

    WBN : YFT

  4. DOption (d)

    WLL : UIN

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

WLL : UIN

Question 17

Where were the indigenously developed Param Rudra Supercomputers deployed, in September 2024?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata

  2. BOption (b)

    Pune, Delhi and Kolkata

  3. COption (c)

    Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai

  4. DOption (d)

    Pune, Bengaluru and Kolkata

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Pune, Delhi and Kolkata

Question 18

In organisms such as Amoeba, the splitting of the two cells during division can take place in ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    any plane

  2. BOption (b)

    one fixed plane

  3. COption (c)

    two fixed planes

  4. DOption (d)

    multiple equal planes

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

any plane

Question 19

A dishonest shopkeeper claimed to have sold an item at ₹23/kg, which cost him ₹25/kg. However, by using faulty weights, he gave only 600 gm instead of 1 kg. What is his total percentage profit or loss?

  1. AOption (a)

    23% loss

  2. BOption (b)

    20% loss

  3. COption (c)

    62½% profit

  4. DOption (d)

    53⅓% profit

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

53⅓% profit

Question 20

If LCM (27, n) = 54 and HCF (27, n) = 9, then the value of n is:

  1. AOption (a)

    24

  2. BOption (b)

    18

  3. COption (c)

    54

  4. DOption (d)

    36

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

18

General Intelligence and Reasoning (25 questions)

Question 21

The force exerted by the earth on the moon is:

(Consider G = 6 × 10⁻¹¹ Nm²kg⁻² ; mass of the earth M = 6 × 10²⁴ kg; mass of the moon = 8 × 10²² kg, and distance between earth and moon is 4 × 10⁸ m).

  1. AOption (a)

    1.8 × 10¹⁸ N

  2. BOption (b)

    1.8 × 10²⁰ N

  3. COption (c)

    1.8 × 10²⁴ N

  4. DOption (d)

    1.8 × 10²² N

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

1.8 × 10²⁰ N

Question 22

Which of the following events is a consequence of atmospheric refraction?

  1. AOption (a)

    Shaving mirrors to form large image of face

  2. BOption (b)

    Image formation by plain mirrors

  3. COption (c)

    Rainbow formation

  4. DOption (d)

    Advance sunrise and delayed sunset

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Advance sunrise and delayed sunset

Question 23

Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) 9 # 2 6 @ 8 $ S Ω 1 * £ 5 7 & % 4 3 (Right) How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

  1. AOption (a)

    More than two

  2. BOption (b)

    One

  3. COption (c)

    Zero

  4. DOption (d)

    Two

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

More than two

Question 24

If θ is an acute angle, find the denominator D, when

[Formula above]

  1. AOption (a)

    1 + sin θ

  2. BOption (b)
    • sin θ - 1
  3. COption (c)

    -1 - cos θ

  4. DOption (d)

    1 + cos θ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

1 + cos θ

Question 25

What was the theme of ‘Financial Literacy Week 2024’, conducted by the Reserve Bank of India from 26 February to 01 March 2024?

  1. AOption (a)

    Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions

  2. BOption (b)

    Good Financial Behaviour, Your Saviour

  3. COption (c)

    Make a Right Start : Become Financially Smart

  4. DOption (d)

    Go Digital, Go Secure

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Make a Right Start : Become Financially Smart

Question 26

8 men and 12 women can build a wall in 10 days. 6 men and 8 women can build the same wall in 14 days. How long will it take for 1 woman to build it alone?

  1. AOption (a)

    280 days

  2. BOption (b)

    140 days

  3. COption (c)

    350 days

  4. DOption (d)

    700 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

280 days

Question 27

The kinetic energy of a moving object is dependent on which of the following quantities:

i) Mass of the body

ii) Square of the velocity

iii) Pressure

  1. AOption (a)

    Only (iii)

  2. BOption (b)

    Both (i) and (ii)

  3. COption (c)

    Only (i)

  4. DOption (d)

    Both (ii) and (iii)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Both (i) and (ii)

Question 28

FIGH is related to KNLM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, RUST is related to WZXY. To which of the following options is HKIJ related, following the same logic?

  1. AOption (a)

    MQNO

  2. BOption (b)

    MPNO

  3. COption (c)

    LQNO

  4. DOption (d)

    NPLO

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

MPNO

Question 29

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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    ME - JB

  2. BOption (b)

    UM - GZ

  3. COption (c)

    SK - PH

  4. DOption (d)

    FX - CU

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

UM - GZ

Question 30

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table facing the Centre.

D sits third to the left of F. G sits second to the left of D. G sits to the immediate right of E. B sits to the immediate left of A.

What is the position of D with respect to B?

  1. AOption (a)

    Second to the left

  2. BOption (b)

    Immediate left

  3. COption (c)

    Second to the right

  4. DOption (d)

    Immediate right

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Immediate left

Question 31

Two circular coils A and B, have the same radius R, and carry the same current I, but have 50 and 100 turns, respectively. The magnetic field produced:

  1. AOption (a)

    by A = by B

  2. BOption (b)

    by B > that of A

  3. COption (c)

    by A and B are undetermined

  4. DOption (d)

    by A > that of B

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

by B > that of A

Question 32

In this question, two statements, I and II, have been given. These statements maybe independent causes, or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements maybe the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and select the correct answer. I. Citizens of city X have multiplied their wealth by investing in government schemes in the past two years. II. City X has seen a recent rise in the number of luxury cars.

  1. AOption (a)

    II is the cause and I is its possible effect.

  2. BOption (b)

    Both I and II are effects of independent causes.

  3. COption (c)

    I is the cause and II is its possible effect.

  4. DOption (d)

    Both I and II are independent causes.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Both I and II are effects of independent causes.

Question 33

Which of the following is the most common simple permanent tissue?

  1. AOption (a)

    Epidermis

  2. BOption (b)

    Parenchyma

  3. COption (c)

    Phloem

  4. DOption (d)

    Sclerenchyma

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Parenchyma

Question 34

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.)

  1. AOption (a)

    SA - PX

  2. BOption (b)

    LT - IQ

  3. COption (c)

    TB - ZF

  4. DOption (d)

    EM - BJ

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

TB - ZF

Question 35

The cost price of a toy is ₹210. What should be its marked price so that, after a discount of 5%, the shopkeeper gains 90%?

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹480

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹450

  3. COption (c)

    ₹420

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹400

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

₹420

Question 36

Where was the fifth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held on 10 November 2023?

  1. AOption (a)

    Mumbai

  2. BOption (b)

    New York

  3. COption (c)

    Washington, DC

  4. DOption (d)

    New Delhi

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

New Delhi

Question 37

The value of (x - y)(x + y) + (y - z)(y + z) + (z - x)(z + x) is:

  1. AOption (a)

    x² + y² + z²

  2. BOption (b)

    x + y + z

  3. COption (c)

    0

  4. DOption (d)

    xy + yz + zx

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0

Question 38

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and decide which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given statements.

Statements:

Some keys are pens.

All pens are watches.

Conclusions:

(I) Some watches are keys.

(II) All watches are pens.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion (I) follows.

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion (II) follows.

  4. DOption (d)

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion (I) follows.

Question 39

A concave mirror having focal length of magnitude 20 cm forms a real image of an object placed at a distance of 60cm from the mirror. The image distance in (cm) will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    -30

  2. BOption (b)

    -15

  3. COption (c)

    +15

  4. DOption (d)

    +30

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

-30

Question 40

A ball of radius 10 cm is taken and a cylindrical hole of radius 1 cm is drilled through the centre. Which of the options listed below is the closest in value to the ratio of the total surface area of the hollowed out ball to the surface area of the original ball?

  1. AOption (a)

    219/200

  2. BOption (b)

    1/10

  3. COption (c)

    221/200

  4. DOption (d)

    11/5

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

219/200

Question 41

If each vowel in the word FRIENDLY is changed to the letter following it in the English alphabetical order and each consonant is changed to the letter preceding it in the English alphabetical order, then which letter will be in the second position from the right in the new group of letters thus formed?

  1. AOption (a)

    K

  2. BOption (b)

    C

  3. COption (c)

    Q

  4. DOption (d)

    J

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

K

Question 42

In a certain code language,

'A + B' means 'A is the mother of B',

'A - B' means 'A is the brother of B',

'A × B' means 'A is the wife of B' and

'A ÷ B' means 'A is the father of B'.

How is M related to T if 'M + N × P - S ÷ T'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Father's sister's daughter

  2. BOption (b)

    Father's brother's wife's mother

  3. COption (c)

    Father's brother's wife

  4. DOption (d)

    Father's brother's wife's sister

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Father's brother's wife's mother

Question 43

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 /deleting /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.)

(9, 6, 56)

(7, 8, 58)

  1. AOption (a)

    (8, 5, 40)

  2. BOption (b)

    (5, 11, 57)

  3. COption (c)

    (6, 5, 40)

  4. DOption (d)

    (12, 10, 118)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

(5, 11, 57)

Question 44

If the resistance of a conductor is increased to three times, then the current will be:

(voltage V remains constant)

  1. AOption (a)

    one ninth

  2. BOption (b)

    three times

  3. COption (c)

    one third

  4. DOption (d)

    nine times

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

one third

Question 45

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row, facing north. Only five people sit between F and D. G sits third to the right of F. E is the immediate neighbour of C and D. B is not the immediate neighbour of G.

How many people sit between A and F?

  1. AOption (a)

    Four

  2. BOption (b)

    One

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Two

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

One

Basic Science and Engineering (30 questions)

Question 46

If 6 men and 8 boys can do a piece of work in 10 days while 26 men and 48 boys can do the same work in 2 days, then the time taken by 10 men and 20 boys for doing the same piece of work will be:

  1. AOption (a)

    3 days

  2. BOption (b)

    5 days

  3. COption (c)

    4 days

  4. DOption (d)

    2 days

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

5 days

Question 47

_______, the Managing Editor of Mongabay India, received the 2024 Greenaccord International Media Award at a ceremony in Frascati, Italy on October 12, 2024.

  1. AOption (a)

    Laxman Naik

  2. BOption (b)

    S Gopikrishna Warrier

  3. COption (c)

    Surjit Singh

  4. DOption (d)

    P Swaminathan Iyer

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

S Gopikrishna Warrier

Question 48

The diagonal and one side of a rectangular plot are 65 m and 63 m, respectively. What is the perimeter of the rectangular plot?

  1. AOption (a)

    158 m

  2. BOption (b)

    164 m

  3. COption (c)

    166 m

  4. DOption (d)

    156 m

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

158 m

Question 49

A car decreases its speed from 40 m/s to 20 m/s in 5 s. Find the acceleration of the car.

  1. AOption (a)

    4 m/s²

  2. BOption (b)

    -4 m/s²

  3. COption (c)

    12 m/s²

  4. DOption (d)

    2 m/s²

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

-4 m/s²

Question 50

Nadi Utsav 2024 was inaugurated at the _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    National Museum

  2. BOption (b)

    Lalit Kala Akademi

  3. COption (c)

    India Habitat Centre

  4. DOption (d)

    Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

Question 51

Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) 4 6 @ # 1 * £ 5 8 S 7 & 3 2 & % Ω 9 (Right) How many such numbers are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a number?

  1. AOption (a)

    More than two

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    One

  4. DOption (d)

    Zero

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Zero

Question 52

If A means +, B means -, C means ×, D means ÷, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

18 D 2 A 4 C 5 B 15 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    16

  2. BOption (b)

    14

  3. COption (c)

    12

  4. DOption (d)

    18

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

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Question 53

If [Formula above], then the value of K is:

  1. AOption (a)

    1.55

  2. BOption (b)

    15.51

  3. COption (c)

    0.0155

  4. DOption (d)

    155

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

0.0155

Question 54

The smallest natural number that must be added to 1212 to make it a perfect square is:

  1. AOption (a)

    27

  2. BOption (b)

    13

  3. COption (c)

    18

  4. DOption (d)

    24

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

13

Question 55

Identify the correct match of plant hormones with their functions.

  1. AOption (a)

    Gibberellins : Help in the growth of the stem Cytokinins : Promote cell division Abscisic acid : Inhibits growth

  2. BOption (b)

    Gibberellins : Help in the growth of the stem Cytokinins : Inhibits growth Abscisic acid : Promote cell division

  3. COption (c)

    Gibberellins : Promote cell division Cytokinins : Help in the growth of the stem Abscisic acid : Inhibits growth

  4. DOption (d)

    Gibberellins : Inhibits growth Cytokinins : Promote cell division Abscisic acid : Help in the growth of the stem

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Gibberellins : Help in the growth of the stem Cytokinins : Promote cell division Abscisic acid : Inhibits growth

Question 56

Study the following graph and answer the given question.

The bar graph shows the annual exports (in crores) of a company during the period 2015 to 2019.

What is the respective ratio between the annual export of 2015 to the annual export of 2017?

  1. AOption (a)

    13 : 16

  2. BOption (b)

    4 : 9

  3. COption (c)

    6 : 11

  4. DOption (d)

    5 : 7

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Answer: (d)D.

5 : 7

Question 57

Which of the following is the formulas unit mass of NaCl?

  1. AOption (a)

    71 u

  2. BOption (b)

    46.5 u

  3. COption (c)

    94 u

  4. DOption (d)

    58.5 u

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Answer: (d)D.

58.5 u

Question 58

Out of his total income, Sanjay spends 20% on house rent and 70% of the rest on household expenses. If he saves ₹1,800, then his total income is:

  1. AOption (a)

    ₹9,000

  2. BOption (b)

    ₹10,000

  3. COption (c)

    ₹7,500

  4. DOption (d)

    ₹8,000

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Answer: (c)C.

₹7,500

Question 59

Which of the following is a saturated carbon compound?

  1. AOption (a)

    Alkane

  2. BOption (b)

    Alkyne

  3. COption (c)

    Alkene

  4. DOption (d)

    Ethylene

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Answer: (a)A.

Alkane

Question 60

The full form of SER, a cell organelle, which helps in the manufacture of fat molecules, or lipids, important for cell function is _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Simple Endoplasmic Reticulum

  2. BOption (b)

    Species Endoplasmic Reticulum

  3. COption (c)

    Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

  4. DOption (d)

    Similar Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Answer: (c)C.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 61

A sum of money, on compound interest, amounts to ₹5,290 in 2 years and to ₹6,083.50 in 3 years. If interest is compounded annually, then the rate of interest per annum is:

  1. AOption (a)

    16 ⅔%

  2. BOption (b)

    15%

  3. COption (c)

    14%

  4. DOption (d)

    12%

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Answer: (b)B.

15%

Question 62

A 250 m long train running at a speed of 100 km/h crosses another train, coming from the opposite direction at a speed of 62 km/h, in 10 seconds. What is the length of the second train?

  1. AOption (a)

    200 m

  2. BOption (b)

    240 m

  3. COption (c)

    230 m

  4. DOption (d)

    270 m

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Answer: (a)A.

200 m

Question 63

What is used to remove permanent hardness of water?

  1. AOption (a)

    Baking soda

  2. BOption (b)

    Bleaching powder

  3. COption (c)

    Washing soda

  4. DOption (d)

    Sodium Hydroxide

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Washing soda

Question 64

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

GJF, ILH, KNJ, MPL, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    ONR

  2. BOption (b)

    RNO

  3. COption (c)

    RON

  4. DOption (d)

    ORN

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

ORN

Question 65

Which of the following statements is correct about continuous movement of particles of matter?

  1. AOption (a)

    If we decrease the temperature, kinetic energy of particles increases.

  2. BOption (b)

    Change in temperature has no effect on the kinetic energy of particles.

  3. COption (c)

    If we increase the temperature, kinetic energy of particles decreases.

  4. DOption (d)

    If we increase the temperature, kinetic energy of particles increases.

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

If we increase the temperature, kinetic energy of particles increases.

Question 66

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and decide which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given statements.

Statements: All flowers are diamonds. Some clips are flowers.

Conclusions: (I) All diamonds are clips. (II) Some diamonds are flowers.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion (II) follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

  3. COption (c)

    Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Only conclusion (I) follows

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Answer: (a)A.

Only conclusion (II) follows

Question 67

If 'A' stands for '÷', 'B' stands for '×', 'C' stands for '+', and 'D' stands for '-', what will come in place of the question mark '?' in the following equation?

225 B 15 A 15 C 125 D 225=?

  1. AOption (a)

    125

  2. BOption (b)

    115

  3. COption (c)

    135

  4. DOption (d)

    105

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

125

Question 68

The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed for the establishment of Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in which state?

  1. AOption (a)

    Odisha

  2. BOption (b)

    Telangana

  3. COption (c)

    Manipur

  4. DOption (d)

    Jharkhand

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Answer: (b)B.

Telangana

Question 69

Sally starts from Point A and drives 12 km towards North. She takes a right turn, drives 5 km, and takes another right turn and drives 24 km. She turns right again and drives 17 km, she takes a final right turn, drives 12 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and in which direction is she from her starting point? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)

  1. AOption (a)

    12 km towards the East

  2. BOption (b)

    12 km towards the West

  3. COption (c)

    5 km towards the East

  4. DOption (d)

    22 km towards the North

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

12 km towards the West

Question 70

All 41 people are standing in a row, facing north. Juno is 23rd from the right end, while Cherry is 31st from the left end. How many people are there between Juno and Cherry?

  1. AOption (a)

    11

  2. BOption (b)

    12

  3. COption (c)

    10

  4. DOption (d)

    13

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

11

Question 71

Who among the following won the Purple cap in the 17th Edition of Indian Premier League in 2024?

  1. AOption (a)

    T Natarajan

  2. BOption (b)

    Jasprit Bumrah

  3. COption (c)

    Kuldeep Yadav

  4. DOption (d)

    Harshal Patel

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Harshal Patel

Question 72

Thirteen years ago, Manorama’s age was ⅖ of that of her sister. The ratio of Manorama’s and her sister’s present ages is 3 : 4. What is the sum of their present ages?

  1. AOption (a)

    36 years

  2. BOption (b)

    39 years

  3. COption (c)

    48 years

  4. DOption (d)

    42 years

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

39 years

Question 73

If the mean of 22, 25, 27, 24 and x is 26, then the value of x is:

  1. AOption (a)

    35

  2. BOption (b)

    28

  3. COption (c)

    32

  4. DOption (d)

    41

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

32

Question 74

Which of the following statements is correct about suspension?

  1. AOption (a)

    A Suspension is a heterogeneous mixture.

  2. BOption (b)

    Solids dispersed in gas are called suspensions.

  3. COption (c)

    Particles of a suspension are invisible to the naked eye.

  4. DOption (d)

    A Suspension is a homogeneous mixture.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A Suspension is a heterogeneous mixture.

Question 75

Which of the following is NOT a pillar of strategic framework for achieving the objective of National State Policy 2024?

  1. AOption (a)

    Technological Intervention

  2. BOption (b)

    Restriction on Private Sector Engagement

  3. COption (c)

    Strong Professional Sports Governance, Implementation and Monitoring

  4. DOption (d)

    National Framework and Regulatory Bodies

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Restriction on Private Sector Engagement

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