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Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission by President Droupadi Murmu in May 2025?
Dr. Ajay Kumar
Dr. Alok Kumar
Dr. Ajit Kumar
Dr. Anil Kumar
Correct answer
Dr. Ajay Kumar
When methane \( (CH_4) \) burns completely in the presence of sufficient oxygen, which products are formed?
Carbon dioxide and carbon
Carbon dioxide and water
Carbon and hydrogen
Carbon monoxide and water
Correct answer
Carbon dioxide and carbon
The LCM of \( 2^3 \times 6^2 \times 11 \), \( 2^2 \times 11^2 \times 17 \) and \( 6^3 \times 11^2 \times 17^2 \) is:
25 × 34 × 112 × 172
24 × 34 × 112 × 172
24 × 33 × 112 × 172
25 × 33 × 112 × 172
Correct answer
25 × 34 × 112 × 172
How does the magnetic field strength at the center of a circular loop change if the current through the loop is doubled?
It remains unchanged
It becomes half as large
It becomes four times as large
It becomes twice as large
Correct answer
It remains unchanged
Refer to the following letter and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) K & Z # % X N E A A Y C + H \ Y = C $ M H (Right)
How many such letters are there each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a letter$?
One
Three
Two
Zero
Correct answer
One
Refer to the following letter and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) U P X @ F H R A A # / E M # U L J \ L \ \ (Right)
How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a letter?
Three
One
Two
None
Correct answer
Three
In a factory, the average daily wage of 12 skilled workers and 18 unskilled workers is ₹604. If the average wage of the skilled workers is ₹754, then find the average wage of the unskilled workers.
₹524
₹514
₹534
₹504
Correct answer
₹524
When two aqueous solutions react inside a sealed flask and form products, what happens to the total mass of the system?
It increases due to gas formation
It fluctuates during reaction
It remains unchanged throughout
It decreases due to precipitation
Correct answer
It increases due to gas formation
Which statement is correct regarding the definition of biodegradable substances?
Substances that are broken by chemical process
Substances that are broken by mechanical process
Substances that are broken by biological process
Substances that are broken by physical process
Correct answer
Substances that are broken by chemical process
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) contains __________ as its anion.
\( Na^+ \)
\( OH^- \)
\( H^+ \)
\( NO_3^- \)
Correct answer
\( Na^+ \)
Which statement correctly describes the atomic number of an element?
Number of neutrons present in the nucleus
Number of protons present in the nucleus
Total number of nucleons in the atom
Total mass of all subatomic particles
Correct answer
Number of neutrons present in the nucleus
In a certain code language,
A + B means ‘A is the son of B’
A – B means ‘A is the sister of B’
A x B means ‘A is the wife of B’
A ÷ B means ‘A is the brother of B’
Based on the above, how is C related to G if ‘C x S + D – F ÷ G’?
Father's sister's daughter
Sister's son's wife
Mother's sister's son
Mother's sister's daughter
Correct answer
Father's sister's daughter
Girish scored 459 marks in an examination and was 81 marks short of 20% of the maximum marks. In the same examination, his friend scored 756 marks. What is the percentage of marks scored by his friend?
29%
30%
28%
27%
Correct answer
29%
If the mode and median of a certain data are 24 and 18, respectively, then the mean of the data is:
20
22
15
24
Correct answer
20
Which cell organelle is responsible for the manufacture of lipids in the cell?
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondria
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Apparatus
Correct answer
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Refer to the following letter, symbol series and answer the question.
(Left) V E @ M O S % & V I % X $ T P N $ V # C & B J (Right)
If all the letters are dropped from the series, which of the following will be fifth from the left?
%
$$
@
Correct answer
%
When a gun is fired, it recoils backward as the bullet moves forward. How does this demonstrate Newton’s third law of motion?
The gun pushes the bullet forward, and the bullet pushes the gun backward with an equal and opposite force.
The gun recoils because the bullet moves faster than the gun.
The bullet moves forward only because the gun has stored energy.
The gun moves backward because it is heavier than the bullet.
Correct answer
The gun pushes the bullet forward, and the bullet pushes the gun backward with an equal and opposite force.
21 is related to 274 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 26 is related to 339. To which of the following is 34 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 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.)
447
445
443
452
Correct answer
447
A question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements carefully and decide the appropriate answer.
Five people, A, B, C, D and E, are sitting in a straight line facing north. Who sits to the immediate left of C?
I. B sits second from one of the extreme ends of the line. Only one person sits between B and C. D sits third to the right of C.
II. D sits to the immediate right of B. Only three people sit between D and A. E sits to the immediate right of C.
Data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not
Data in both statements I and II together is NOT sufficient to answer the question
Data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not
Data in both statements I and II together (and not statement I alone or statement II alone) is sufficient to answer the question
Correct answer
Data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not
Which statement best explains why unsaturated carbon compounds are generally more reactive than saturated carbon compounds?
Unsaturated compounds have double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
Unsaturated compounds have fewer hydrogen atoms attached to carbon
Unsaturated compounds form only straight carbon chains
Unsaturated compounds contain only single bonds between carbon atoms
Correct answer
Unsaturated compounds have double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
Systolic pressure is measured when the heart __________.
Relaxes
Contracts
Fills with blood
Stops beating
Correct answer
Relaxes
The selling price of 45 books is equal to the cost price of 18 books. Find the loss or gain percentage.
60 % loss
\(\frac{100}{27} % \) loss
\(\frac{100}{27} % \) gain
60 % gain
Correct answer
60 % loss
Why are bulbs filled with nitrogen and argon gases instead of air?
To increase brightness
To make the bulb heavier
To reduce electricity consumption
To prolong the life of the filament
Correct answer
To increase brightness
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
7 10 16 25 37 ?
52
51
53
50
Correct answer
52
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 papers are bags.
All bags are copies.
Some copies are erasers.
Conclusions:
(I): All papers are erasers.
(II): All bags are erasers.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Correct answer
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
What is the function of the iris in the human eye?
Transmits signals to the brain
Forms the image on the retina
Refracts incoming light rays
Controls the size of the pupil
Correct answer
Transmits signals to the brain
\( If \frac{x}{y} = \frac{18}{2}, \)then find \( \frac{x^2 + y^2}{x^2 - y^2} \)
\( \frac{41}{40} \)
\( \frac{37}{40} \)
\( \frac {47}{40} \)
\( \frac {31}{40} \)
Correct answer
\( \frac{41}{40} \)
In a certain code language,
A + B means ‘A is the mother of B’,
A – B means ‘A is the brother of B’,
A x B means ‘A is the wife of B’,
A % B means ‘A is the father of B’ and
A # B means ‘A is the daughter of B’.
How is F related to M if ‘F # H x J % E % M’?
Father’s mother
Father’s sister
Brother’s son
Son’s daughter
Correct answer
Father’s mother
From the top of a cliff the angle of depression of a point on the ground 240 feet away from the bottom of the cliff is 30°. Find the height of the cliff (in feet, rounded off to the nearest integer).
(Use \( \sqrt{3} = 1.732 \))
130
139
124
146
Correct answer
130
Ajay spends 80% of his income. His income is increased by 30%, and his expenditure is increased by 10%. Find the percentage increase in his savings.
105%
110%
100%
90%
Correct answer
105%
Which enzyme initiates carbohydrate digestion in the human mouth?
Pepsin secreted by gastric glands
Salivary amylase present in saliva
Trypsin released by pancreas
Lipase secreted by liver
Correct answer
Pepsin secreted by gastric glands
When a man pushes a wall but the wall does not move, what is the work done by the man on the wall?
Negative work is done as the wall resists the push.
Positive work is done as force is applied.
Maximum work is done as the man uses full effort.
Zero work is done as there is no displacement of the wall.
Correct answer
Negative work is done as the wall resists the push.
While covering a distance of 36 km, a man noticed that after cycling for 2 hour 5 minutes, the distance covered by him was \( \frac{6}{7} \) of the remaining distance. What was his approximate speed in km/h?
6.7
8
7.4
8.7
Correct answer
6.7
Which structural feature primarily enables upward movement of water against gravity in plants?
Actively dividing meristematic tissues
Lignified xylem vessels forming continuous columns
Large intercellular spaces in spongy mesophyll
Thin-walled sieve tubes with companion cells
Correct answer
Actively dividing meristematic tissues
Seven people, F, J, M, L, R, V and X, are sitting in a row, facing north.
No one sits to the right of J. Only three people sit between J and R. Only two people sit between R and M. V sits third to the left of L. X sits to the immediate right of L.
How many people sit to the left of X?
2
1
4
3
Correct answer
2
The base and the corresponding height of a parallelogram are 93 cm and 29 cm, respectively. The area of the parallelogram (in \( \text{cm}^2 \)) is:
2701
2714
2697
2696
Correct answer
2701
Coal is primarily formed from:
Remains of animals preserved in rocks
Lava flows from volcanoes
Layers of dead plants compressed over millions of years
Mineral deposits in the Earth
Correct answer
Remains of animals preserved in rocks
Who is the author of the book 'Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings', which was launched in March 2025?
Ravichandran Ashwin
K. Chandrashekharan
P.S. Raman
Aniruddha Srikanth
Correct answer
Ravichandran Ashwin
A toy manufacturer originally makes a conical toy with a base radius of 3 cm and a height of 7 cm. Due to customer demand, he now wants to produce a similar toy that has 75% of the original volume, while keeping the same base radius as before. What should be the height of the new toy? \( (\text{Take } \pi = \frac{22}{7}) \)
5.125 cm
5.5 cm
5.25 cm
5.75 cm
Correct answer
5.125 cm
Each of G, H, I, J, P, Q and R has an exam on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only two people have exam before Q. Only one person has exam after P. Only three people have exam between Q and J. Only one person has exam between I and H. G has exam immediately before I. How many people have exam between R and I?41
Two
Three
One
None
Correct answer
Two
In the 2024 Global Hunger Index released on October 2024, India is ranked 105th out of the how many countries?
195
90
127
210
Correct answer
195
Select the triad which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern.
NF – RJ – VN
MB – QF – UJ
HK – LN – FL
OG – SK – WO
RM – UT – PR
TW – YZ – SY
Correct answer
HK – LN – FL
The term 'Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi' is associated with which style of Indian music?
Carnatic Music
Folk Music
Sufi Music
Hindustani Music
Correct answer
Carnatic Music
Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V has an exam on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week.
Only five people have exams between T and R. S has exam on Wednesday. V has exam immediately after P but not on Saturday. Q has exam immediately before T.
How many people have exams between U and V?
One
Four
Two
Three
Correct answer
One
100 apples were bought at ₹1,240 per hundred and were sold at a profit of ₹935. Find the selling price (in ₹) per dozen of apples.
261
266
271
256
Correct answer
261
X people were given a contract for doing a piece of work in 32 days. 8 people did not turn up to work due to sickness, and the rest of the people completed the work in 40 days. What is the value of X?712
38
42
44
40
Correct answer
38
The average of the first 18 positive multiples of 10 is:
10
95
90
18
Correct answer
10
Hitesh starts from Point A and drives 10 km towards east. He then takes a left turn, drives 5 km, turns left and drives 11 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 6 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 1 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)
2 km to the south
1 km to the south
2 km to the north
1 km to the north
Correct answer
2 km to the south
Which of the following metals is NOT refined by electrolytic refining?
sodium
copper
tin
zinc
Correct answer
sodium
In a certain code,
'heavy metal music' is coded as 'mx zb kg'
'heavy storm warning' is coded as 'kw vg mx'
'crazy metal storm' is coded as 'zb rq vg'
(all the codes are two letter coded only)
What is the code for 'warning music'?
mx rq
zb vg
kg rq
kw kg
Correct answer
mx rq
Which of the following statements about washing soda is CORRECT?
It does not remove permanent hardness of water
Washing soda is chemically sodium carbonate decahydrate (\( \text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3 \cdot 10\text{H}_2\text{O} \))
It is obtained by heating sodium bicarbonate to 100°C
Washing soda is acidic in nature
Correct answer
It does not remove permanent hardness of water
Rashmi and Varsha together have \( ₹22576 \). If \( 5/16 \) of Rashmi's amount is equal to \( 3/7 \) of Varsha's amount, how much money does Rashmi have?
₹13056
₹13054
₹13052
₹13050
Correct answer
₹13056
81 is related to 260 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 108 is related to 287. To which of the following is 156 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 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.)
335
334
332
340
Correct answer
335
Let C be a circle with center O. Let AB be a tangent to C, such that AB touches the circle at P. Let X and Y be any two points on C. If \( \angle APX = 60^\circ \) and \( \angle BPY = 30^\circ \), find \( \angle PYX \) and \( \angle PXY \), respectively.
60°, 30°
30°, 60°
90°, 60°
90°, 30°
Correct answer
60°, 30°
Ajay can row at \( 4.5 \text{ km/h} \) in still water. It takes him twice the time to row up as it takes for him to row down the same distance. Find the speed of the stream (in km/h).
0.5
1.5
2
3
Correct answer
0.5
What was the primary theme of the International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment (ISHTA) 2025?
Showcasing medical device technologies
Bridging evidence to policy for healthcare
Promoting digital health innovations
Enhancing global health security efforts
Correct answer
Showcasing medical device technologies
A shopkeeper marks an article at \( ₹x \) and offers a discount of \( 50% \) on it. He sells it for \( ₹287 \) after charging VAT of \( 64% \) on the discounted price. What is the value of x?
200
350
300
250
Correct answer
200
Which Indian filmmaker was inducted as a registered member of the European Film Academy in 2025?
Kiran Rao
Sriram Raghavan
Pan Nalin
Neeraj Ghaywan
Correct answer
Kiran Rao
Consider a quadratic equation \( 3x^2 + 4x - 8 = 0 \). Which of the following quadratic equations will have both roots common with the given quadratic equation?
\(-1.5x^2 - 2x + 4 = 0\)
\(3x^2 +4x +8=0\)
\(3x^2-4x+8=0\)
\(-1.5x^2+2x+4=0\)
Correct answer
\(-1.5x^2 - 2x + 4 = 0\)
Sonora-64 and Lerma Rojo are high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of which crop introduced during the Green Revolution in India?
Wheat
Rice
Maize
Barley
Correct answer
Wheat
If a convex mirror forms a point-sized image at its focus, where is the object located?
Between F and the pole
Between P and F
At infinity
At the pole
Correct answer
Between F and the pole
A sum of money is divided among X, Y and Z in the ratio \( 4:3:6 \). If the share of Z is \( ₹3300 \) more than Y, then how much amount will X get more than Y?
\( ₹ 1100 \)
\( ₹ 1200 \)
\( ₹ 1000 \)
\( ₹ 1300 \)
Correct answer
\( ₹ 1100 \)
Atomic masses of elements are compared with a standard reference. Carbon-12 was chosen as the standard for the atomic mass unit mainly because:
Carbon-12 gives atomic masses close to whole numbers
Carbon is present in very large amounts in nature
Carbon is able to form a large number of compounds
Carbon shows very little chemical reactivity with elements
Correct answer
Carbon-12 gives atomic masses close to whole numbers
Why are cross-breeding programmes between indigenous and exotic poultry breeds undertaken?
To increase only the egg size
To create hybrids with less attractive features
To create hybrids showing similarity with their ancestors
To develop new varieties with desirable traits
Correct answer
To increase only the egg size
Which bee variety is commonly known as the Indian bee and is used for commercial honey production?
Apis cerana indica
Apis florae
Apis mellifera
Apis dorsata
Correct answer
Apis cerana indica
Mahesh has borrowed an amount of \( ₹4,40,000 \) from a bank to start a business. How much simple interest (in ₹) will he pay at a rate of \( 6% \) per annum after \( 4 \) years?
1,05,600
1,04,600
1,06,600
1,03,600
Correct answer
1,05,600
Which of the following everyday examples represents a homogeneous mixture?
Sand mixed uniformly with iron filings
Salt completely dissolved in water
Oil mixed thoroughly with water
Chalk powder stirred in water
Correct answer
Sand mixed uniformly with iron filings
What should come in place of the '?' in the given series, based on the English alphabetical order?
RLO QKN PJM OIL ?
NHL
NGK
NHK
NGL
Correct answer
NHL
A cricket ball of mass 0.15 kg is thrown horizontally at 30 m/s from the top of a building. What is the ball's kinetic energy as it leaves the hand?
90 J
67.5 J
45.5 J
135 J
Correct answer
90 J
What is the remainder when \( 3^{939} \) is divided by 8?
3
0
2
5
Correct answer
3
If \( x = \sqrt[3]{512} \), \( y = \sqrt[6]{64} \) and \( z = 6^3 - 2 \times 10^2 \), then \( \sqrt[3]{10(x^2 + y^3 + z + 12)} \) is equal to:
30
20
10
40
Correct answer
30
Solve the following linear equations.
\( 2x + 3y - 5z = 4 \),
\( x + 3y - 2z = 12 \),
\( 2x + y - 3z = 5 \)
\( x = \frac{43}{8}, y = \frac{65}{8}, z = \frac{39}{8} \)
\( x = \frac{43}{8}, y = -\frac{65}{8}, z = -\frac{39}{8} \)
\( x = \frac{65}{8}, y = \frac{39}{8}, z = \frac{43}{8} \)
\( x = -\frac{43}{8}, y = -\frac{65}{8}, z = \frac{39}{8} \)
Correct answer
\( x = \frac{43}{8}, y = \frac{65}{8}, z = \frac{39}{8} \)
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index?
It was first introduced in 1983.
All the polluting sources identified in the area shall be notified and brought into the public domain.
It can applied to locations other than industrial clusters.
It shall be an early warning tool.
Correct answer
It was first introduced in 1983.
Simplify the following.
\( 112 \div [16 \div 8 \times {18 + 12 - (3 + 10 - (4 + 7))}] \)
2
4
11
3
Correct answer
2
Refer to the two statements given below and choose the CORRECT option.
Statement A: Selective reabsorption in nephrons helps maintain water and salt balance in the body.
Statement B: Selective reabsorption prevents nitrogenous wastes from entering the filtrate.
Statement A is correct but B is incorrect.
Both statements A and B are incorrect.
Both statements A and B are correct.
Statement A is incorrect but B is correct.
Correct answer
Statement A is correct but B is incorrect.
Which two districts of Uttarakhand share the inter-state border with Himachal Pradesh in the north-west?
Chamoli and Pithoragarh
Pauri and Rudraprayag
Uttarkashi and Dehradun
Champawat and Bageshwar
Correct answer
Chamoli and Pithoragarh
D, R, A, W and S have different marks. Only one person has scored between W and S. Only one person has scored between S and D. A has scored less than W and S.
How many people have scored less than R?
Two
Four
Three
One
Correct answer
Two
A physicist uses a convex lens to focus sunlight onto a piece of paper and notices the smallest, brightest spot forms at a certain distance from the lens. Which property of the lens does this experiment help to determine?
The experiment helps to determine the principal axis of the lens.
The experiment helps to determine the focal length of the lens.
The experiment helps to determine the diameter of the lens.
The experiment helps to determine the optical center of the lens.
Correct answer
The experiment helps to determine the principal axis of the lens.
How did Mahatma Gandhi’s views on untouchability shape the priorities of the Indian National Congress during the Gandhian phase?
Shifting primary focus toward agrarian economic reforms
Making abolition of untouchability a central objective
Concentrating on political integration of princely states
Endorsing separate political electorates for communities
Correct answer
Shifting primary focus toward agrarian economic reforms
If + means - , - means x , x means ÷ , ÷ means +, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
\( 3 - 24 \times 6 \div 21 + 7 = ? \)
28
36
26
31
Correct answer
28
LKLJ is related to GFGE in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, NMNL is related to IHIG. To which of the following is QPQO related, following the same logic?3438
LKKJ
LJKJ
LKLJ
LLKQ
Correct answer
LKKJ
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(11, 13, 17)
(8, 7, 11)
(6, 21, 25)
(9, 9, 5)
(10, 11, 15)
(13 , 17, 13)
Correct answer
(6, 21, 25)
If an ammeter reading increases when a thicker wire replaces a thinner one of the same material and length, what is the most likely reason?
The resistance of the thicker wire is lower, allowing more current
The wire's resistivity increased
The voltage across the wire decreased
The wire's length is shorter
Correct answer
The resistance of the thicker wire is lower, allowing more current
Find the value of \( \frac{x + 3}{x^2 - 2x} \times \frac{2x - 1}{x^2 + 2x + 4} \times \frac{x^4 - 8x}{2x^2 + 5x - 3} \).
\( 2 \)
\( 1 \)
\( 0 \)
\( -1 \)
Correct answer
\( 2 \)
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 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.)
PQN
YZW
VWT
KMI
Correct answer
PQN
If 25 people, working for 10 hours a day, can complete 2 units of work in 5 days, then how many days will be required for 15 people to complete 18 units of work, if each person works for 10 hours a day?
60
75
70
85
Correct answer
60
In which year was the first national Census of India carried out during British India?
1901
1851
1871
1891
Correct answer
1901
Ribosomes are attached to the surface of the rough endoplasmic reticulum. What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Energy production and cellular respiration
Lipid synthesis
Protein synthesis and transport
DNA replication and transcription
Correct answer
Energy production and cellular respiration
The quadratic equation whose roots are \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \) and \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \) is:
\( 2x^2 - (2\sqrt{2})x + 1 = 0 \)
\( 2x^2 + (2\sqrt{5})x + 1 = 0 \)
\( 3x^2 - (2\sqrt{2})x - 1 = 0 \)
\( 2x^2 - (4\sqrt{2})x - 1 = 0 \)
Correct answer
\( 2x^2 - (2\sqrt{2})x + 1 = 0 \)
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Poona Pact of 1932?
Ambedkar refused to sign the pact.
It was accepted by the government.
Seats reserved for depressed classes increased in the legislatures.
It dropped the idea of separate electorates for depressed classes.
Correct answer
Ambedkar refused to sign the pact.
In a certain code,
'tall boy smart' is coded as 'we ki no'
'short boy lazy' is coded as 'pa ki ru'
'tall girl lazy' is coded as 'we sa ru'
(all the codes are two letter coded only)
What is the code for “tall boy”?
we sa
pa ru
we ki
sa ki
Correct answer
we sa
Study the given diagram carefully and answer the question that follows. The numbers in different sections indicate the number of persons. (NOTE: You have to take the given data to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts.)
How many builders are urban residents and own land?
7
9
6
11
Correct answer
7
Which of the following coastal features in India is believed to have submerged due to tectonic or sea-level changes, as referenced in Indian mythology and archaeology?
Dwaraka near Gujarat
Rameshwaram near Tamil Nadu
Sunderbans in West Bengal
Kavaratti in Lakshadweep
Correct answer
Dwaraka near Gujarat
Find the median from the following data.
| Age in years | 15-25 | 25-35 | 35-45 | 45-55 | 55-65 | 65-75 | 75-85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 10 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 21 |
47 years
70 years
55 years
65 years
Correct answer
47 years
What is the constitutional consequence if the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against the ruling government?
The Council of Ministers is obligated to step down
The government may continue without any change
The Speaker of Lok Sabha is removed by the President
Only the Prime Minister must submit resignation
Correct answer
The Council of Ministers is obligated to step down
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 restored the standard term of the Lok Sabha and State Legislature to how many years?
seven
three
five
six
Correct answer
seven
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series?
23 34 45 56 67 ?
77
75
78
76
Correct answer
77
Why is using compost or vermi-compost preferable to excessive use of fertilizers for increasing soil fertility?
It eliminates bacterial and viral plant diseases.
It supplies only micro-nutrients and avoids macronutrients.
It recycles biological waste and avoids environmental harm.
It replaces the need for irrigation and weeding.
Correct answer
It eliminates bacterial and viral plant diseases.
If a material has an absolute refractive index of 1.7, what does this imply about the speed of light in that material compared to vacuum?
The speed difference cannot be determined from this value.
Light travels 1.7 times slower in the material than in vacuum.
Light travels at the same speed in both.
Light travels 1.7 times faster in the material than in vacuum.
Correct answer
The speed difference cannot be determined from this value.
The difference between simple interest and compound interest, compounded annually, on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 11% per annum is ₹371. Find the sum. [Give your answer rounded off to the nearest integer.]
₹30,679
₹30,672
₹30,669
₹30,661
Correct answer
₹30,679
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