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Which of the following is a primary reason why all multi-cellular organisms do not reproduce by fragmentation?
Their cells are loosely organised.
They are unicellular.
They have a random arrangement of cells.
They have specialised cells organised into tissues and organs.
Correct answer
Their cells are loosely organised.
Which of the following is true about asexual reproduction?
It results in offspring genetically identical to the parent.
It requires fertilisation.
It involves two parent organisms.
It requires complex reproductive organs.
Correct answer
It results in offspring genetically identical to the parent.
GJBF is related to ILDH in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JMEI is related to LOGK. To which of the following is MPHL related, following the same logic?
ORNJ
ROJN
RONJ
ORJN
Correct answer
ORNJ
For a concave mirror, where is the centre of curvature located relative to the mirror?
At the mirror’s surface
Behind the mirror
In front of the mirror
At the mirror's focal point
Correct answer
At the mirror’s surface
A number when increased by 50%, gives 2790. The number is
5580
3720
1860
930
Correct answer
5580
In which language was the classic Indian novel 'Chandrakanta' originally written?
Bengali
Hindi
Tamil
Urdu
Correct answer
Bengali
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.)
ENPU
KSVA
CKNS
HPSX
Correct answer
ENPU
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
160 151 141 130 118 ?
105
101
95
91
Correct answer
105
Which of the following is NOT a homologous series?
C3H7OH , C4H9OH , C5H11OH , C6H13OH
CH4 , C2H6 , C3H8 , C4H10
C2H2 , C3H4 , C4H6 , C5H8
C2H4 , C2H6 , C3H6 , C4H8
Correct answer
C3H7OH , C4H9OH , C5H11OH , C6H13OH
This question is based on the five, four-digit numbers given below.
(Left) 5479 3126 6785 9254 1630 (Right)
(Example: 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) NOTE: All the operations to be performed from left to right. What will be the resultant if the fourth digit of the second-greatest number is added to the third digit of the smallest number?
14
12
8
10
Correct answer
14
A double displacement reaction typically involves the exchange of:
ions
electrons
protons
neutrons
Correct answer
ions
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 letter-cluster 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.)
VW – XZ
JL – OQ
DF – IK
MO – RT
Correct answer
VW – XZ
If x is inversely proportional to y, and y = 6 when x = 7, find the value of x, when y = 64.
\(\frac{21}{32}\)
\(\frac{23}{35}\)
\(\frac{21}{33}\)
\(\frac{22}{33}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{21}{32}\)
The ratio of the lengths of two corresponding sides of two similar triangles is 17 : 13. The ratio of the areas of these two triangles, in the order mentioned, is:
289 : 169
\(17\sqrt{17}:13\)
17 : 13
290 : 170
Correct answer
289 : 169
In a certain code language, ‘hat tie watch’ is coded as ‘zm ph mt’, ‘belt bow tie’ is coded as ‘la oe zm’, 'bow watch clip’ is coded as ‘oe mt dy’. What is the code for 'hat' in that language? (Note: All the codes are two-letter coded only.)
ph
oe
zm
mt
Correct answer
ph
Which of the following ratio is smallest?
19 : 60
29 : 55
15 : 47
18 : 42
Correct answer
19 : 60
When a metal and sulphuric acid react with each other, metal displaces hydrogen, which is higher in the reactivity series. Identify the metal for which the bubbling of hydrogen gas will be the fastest.
Magnesium
Iron
Aluminium
Zinc
Correct answer
Magnesium
35 men can do a piece of work in 48 days. The number of men required to complete the same work in 21 days is:
77
72
80
79
Correct answer
77
If the resistance in a circuit is increased while the voltage remains constant, the current will __________.
double
increase
decrease
remain constant
Correct answer
double
Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) 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.)
12-60-120-130; 14-70-140-150
15-75-150-140
13-65-130-120
11-55-110-130
16-80-160-170
Correct answer
15-75-150-140
Find the simple interest (in closest integral ₹) on ₹4000 at 5.25% per annum rate of interest for the period from 5 February 2024 to 6 April 2024
36
35
34
33
Correct answer
36
Two taps can fill a cistern in 2 hours and 53 hours respectively. A third tap can empty it in 53 hours. How long (in hours) will it take to fill the empty cistern, if all of them are opened together?
4
3
2
5
Correct answer
4
The average price of three items of furniture is Rs 16440. If their prices are in the ratio 3:5:7, the price of the cheapest item (in Rs) is
9864
3288
5480
7672
Correct answer
9864
If the distance between A and B is 1253 Km. From A, Chaman goes to B with speed 93 km/h and return to A with the speed 95 km/h. Find the average speed of Chaman. (rounded off to two decimal place)
93.99 km/h
90.46 km/h
103.98 km/h
94.47 km/h
Correct answer
93.99 km/h
If '×' means 'addition', '+' means 'subtraction', '−' means 'division' and '÷' means 'multiplication', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
14 + 1 ÷ 7 × 32 − 8 = ?
12
11
14
13
Correct answer
12
What is the molecular formula of washing soda?
NaHCO3
Na2CO3 ·10H2O
Na2CO3
NaCl
Correct answer
NaHCO3
Correctly match the following Biosphere Reserves to their respective states. Biosphere Reserves States
| Biosphere | Reserves States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nokrek | a. | Meghalaya |
| 2. | Panna | b. | Madhya Pradesh |
| 3. | Manas | c. | Assam |
1-a, 2-b, 3-c
1-a, 2-c, 3-b
1-c, 2-b, 3-a
1-b, 2-a, 3-c
Correct answer
1-a, 2-b, 3-c
The solution of the system of linear equations is:
x + y + z = 6, 2x − y + 3z = 14, −x + 2y −z = −2
\(\rm x = \frac{-5}{3}, y=\frac{5}{3}, z= -6\)
\(\rm x = \frac{5}{3}, y=\frac{-5}{3}, z= 6\)
\(\rm x = \frac{4}{3}, y=\frac{-4}{3}, z= 5\)
\(\rm x = \frac{-4}{3}, y=\frac{4}{3}, z= 6\)
Correct answer
\(\rm x = \frac{-5}{3}, y=\frac{5}{3}, z= -6\)
In a row of 25 students facing north, Manoj is 15th from the right end. If Harish is 10th to the left of Manoj, what is Harish's position from the left end of the row?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Correct answer
1st
What is the pH of a solution containing significant concentrations of H⁺ ions?
7
Less than 7
Greater than 7
Cannot be determined
Correct answer
7
With respect to Quad Leaders' Summit, which of the following statements is/are correct?
The Quad Leaders’ Summit was held in Wilmington (US) in 2024.
The year 2024 marks 22 years since the formation of the grouping.
India will host the 2025 Quad Leaders Summit.
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1 only
2 and 3 only
Correct answer
1 and 2 only
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?
15
8
10
12
Correct answer
15
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
78 79 83 92 108 ?
132
134
133
135
Correct answer
132
A shopkeeper lists the price of a fan at 25% above its cost price and offers a 10% discount on its list price. If he earns a profit of ₹117, then what is the list price (in ₹) of the fan?
1346
1170
1308
896
Correct answer
1346
Which of the following is true for a balanced chemical equation?
The total number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation.
The products have more atoms than the reactants.
The mass of reactants is always greater than the mass of products.
The number of molecules on each side is always equal.
Correct answer
The total number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding magnets?
A magnet is a dipole with north and south poles.
A magnet produces magnetic as well as electric fields.
A magnet can attract an electron.
A magnet can have either north or south pole.
Correct answer
A magnet is a dipole with north and south poles.
The difference in the age of two people is 24 years. If 6 years ago, the older of the two was four times as old as the younger one, then find their present ages.
15 and 39 years
12 and 36 years
16 and 40 years
14 and 38 years
Correct answer
15 and 39 years
What is the sum of the numbers between 250 and 450, such that when it is divided by 8, 12 and 18, it leaves no remainder?
1008
1080
936
1152
Correct answer
1008
In surgical procedures for contraception in males, sperm transfer gets prevented if which of the following is blocked?
Ovary
Fallopian tubes
Testes
Vas deferens
Correct answer
Ovary
What develops into fruit after fertilisation?
Style
Stigma
Anther
Ovary
Correct answer
Style
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
TUR FGD RSP DEB ?
NPQ
PQN
NQP
PNQ
Correct answer
NPQ
What is the average of all the natural numbers from 1 to 95?
48.5
49
48
47.5
Correct answer
48.5
Which status was conferred upon Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) by the Government of India in August 2008?
Miniratna
Dashratna
Maharatna
Navratna
Correct answer
Miniratna
When the pH of rainwater falls below 5.6, it is commonly referred to as:
alkaline rain
acid rain
mineral rain
hard water
Correct answer
alkaline rain
Manur starts from Point A and drives 12 km towards the East. He then takes a right turn, drives 11 km, turns right and drives 13 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 17 km. He takes a final right 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 degrees turns only unless specified)
2 km to the South
6 km to the South
3 km to the South
5 km to the South
Correct answer
2 km to the South
Refer to the following number, symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) 3 8 9 5 £ 6 3 @ 3 % @ 7 * 1 # 2 6 9 2 7 & £ (Right)
How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?
4
6
3
5
Correct answer
4
What is the primary reason for a central bank to increase the reserve requirement ratio of commercial banks?
To decrease the money supply in the economy
To increase the money supply in the economy
To decrease the profitability of commercial banks
To encourage banks to lend more
Correct answer
To decrease the money supply in the economy
Simplify the given expression.
(sin A + cosec A)2 + (cos A − sec A)2 + 3
tan2A + cot2A
3 + tan2A + cot2A
6 + tan2A + cot2A
1+ tan2A + cot2A
Correct answer
tan2A + cot2A
Which of the following statements best describes what happens in a double displacement reaction?
Two elements combine to form a compound
A compound breaks down into simpler substances.
Electrons are transferred between atoms.
Ions in two compounds switch places to form two new compounds.
Correct answer
Two elements combine to form a compound
A man sold an article for ₹533 by first giving a d% discount on its marked price, and then another discount having the same nominal value (in ₹). If the marked price of the article is ₹1025, then what is the value of d?
22
24
29
21
Correct answer
22
B, C, E, F and H have different heights. B is taller than C. Only E is shorter than F. H is taller than B. How many people are taller than C?
Two
One
Four
Three
Correct answer
Two
P is the daughter of Q's sister R. S is the wife of Q and T is the son of S. How is P related to T?
Sister's daughter
Father's daughter
Father's mother
Father's sister's daughter
Correct answer
Sister's daughter
What is one of the main attractions of ‘Mamallapuram’ apart from the dance festival?
Modern art galleries
Local handicrafts
Wildlife sanctuaries
Architectural beauty of temples
Correct answer
Modern art galleries
Shalini travels a distance of 270 km with speed of 54 km/h and 300 km with 30 km/h by her car. Find the average speed (in km/h) of Shalini.
47
38
44
43
Correct answer
47
If the refractive index of water is 1.33, then the speed of light in water is approximately ___________.
3 ×108 m/s
1.5 ×108 m/s
2.26 ×108 m/s
4 ×108 m/s
Correct answer
3 ×108 m/s
In a certain code,
‘red blue green’ is coded as ‘dy ph mt’,
‘blue violet black’ is coded as ‘lp ph st’ and
‘black red white’ is coded as ‘st bq dy’.
All the codes are two-letter codes only.
What is white coded as?
st
ph
dy
bq
Correct answer
st
What is the result when sodium chloride and silver nitrate are mixed in a double displacement reaction?
Formation of water
Formation of a precipitate
Formation of a gas
Formation of a salt
Correct answer
Formation of water
If the interest earned during the 2nd year on a certain sum is ₹3726, and the rate of interest is 15% per annum compounded annually, then the sum is:
₹21600
₹20885
₹20835
₹21185
Correct answer
₹21600
If the object is placed beyond the center of curvature (C) in front of a concave mirror, the image formed will be ___________.
virtual, upright and diminished
real, inverted and enlarged
virtual, upright and enlarged
real, inverted and diminished
Correct answer
virtual, upright and diminished
The special reproductive structures in fungi like Rhizopus, which germinate to form new individuals, are called:
Anthers
Spores
Gemmules
Pollens
Correct answer
Anthers
KL91 is related to CD66 in a certain way. In the same way, MN81 is related to EF56. To which of the following is OP71 related, following the same logic?
HG46
GH46
HG56
GH56
Correct answer
HG46
Find the HCF of 84, 126 and 210.
70
42
14
21
Correct answer
70
What are the number of chromosomes in a human male germ cell?
46 pairs of Chromosomes
23 Chromosomes
23 pairs of Chromosomes
46 Chromosomes
Correct answer
46 pairs of Chromosomes
P, Q, R, S, T and U are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. U sits third to the left of T. R sits second to the right of Q. Q is not the immediate neighbour of T. P is not the immediate neighbour of R. Who sits third to the left of Q?
P
T
S
U
Correct answer
P
The numbers of children in 10 families of a locality are 2, 1, 3, 4, 2, 3, 5, 1, 1, 3. The number of children per family is:
3
2.8
2.5
2.4
Correct answer
3
The magnetic field lines of a bar magnet may NOT be drawn using:
iron filings
a magnetic compass
wood particles
another bar magnet
Correct answer
iron filings
A wire of given material having length L and area of cross-section A has a resistance of 4 Ω. The resistance of another wire of the same material having length L/2 will be:
4 Ω
1 Ω
8 Ω
2 Ω
Correct answer
4 Ω
Which electrical appliance helps preserve food by maintaining low temperatures?
Toaster
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Correct answer
Toaster
What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda?
Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and hydrochloric acid.
Baking soda is a mixture of baking powder and tartaric acid.
Baking soda is a mixture of baking powder and hydrochloric acid.
Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and tartaric acid
Correct answer
Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and hydrochloric acid.
Find the value of 8.25 × 6 - 3.14 × 7 + 2.758 of 2.5 - 4.365 × 5.
12.59
11.82
12.97
11.05
Correct answer
12.59
The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 36. What is the greatest of these numbers?
41
43
39
37
Correct answer
41
Which of the following diseases can be prevented by using a mechanical barrier contraceptive method?
AIDS
Typhoid
TB
Malaria
Correct answer
AIDS
If the mean of the following data is 40, then the value of X is:
| xi | 10 | 25 | 70 | 85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fi | 21 | X | 22 | 35 |
134
112
107
120
Correct answer
134
Which of the following statements about AIDS is FALSE?
AIDS affects the immune system of the body.
AIDS is caused by the HIV virus.
AIDS can be transmitted through mosquito bites.
AIDS can be prevented by practising safe sex.
Correct answer
AIDS affects the immune system of the body.
The population of a town in 1927 was 232300. If its population increased in two successive decades by 30% in each decade, the population of the town in 1947 was:
392592
392583
392587
392585
Correct answer
392592
A question is given, followed by two statements labelled I and II. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the question.
Q. A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a straight line facing north. Who sits on the extreme left end?
(I) A sits fourth to the right of E.
(II) Exactly 1 person sits between B and C.
Both Statements I and II put together (and not independently) are sufficient to answer the question.
Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question, while data in Statement I is not.
Both Statements I and II put together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question, while data in Statement II is not.
Correct answer
Both Statements I and II put together (and not independently) are sufficient to answer the question.
Besides being a barrier method of contraception, condoms also serve which of the following purposes?
Help in transmission of STDs such as gonorrhoea
Prevent transmission of STDs such as gonorrhoea
Prevent diseases that spread through skin-to-skin contact
Decrease sexual desire
Correct answer
Help in transmission of STDs such as gonorrhoea
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) was founded in 1928 in which of the following cities?
Pune
Calcutta
Lahore
Delhi
Correct answer
Pune
Which of the following statements is true regarding the refractive index?
Refractive index of water is always greater than 1.
Refractive index depends only on the speed of light in vacuum.
Refractive index of glass is less than 1.
Refractive index of a given medium is independent of the wavelength of the light.
Correct answer
Refractive index of water is always greater than 1.
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 ::?
Correct answer
Each of D, E, F, K, L, M and N has an exam on a different day of a week, starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week.
N has exam on Thursday. L has an exam two days before N. Only four people have exams between F and L. M has an exam on one of the days after L. D has an exam on the day immediately before E.
How many people have exams between E and M?
Four
Two
Three
One
Correct answer
Four
Let O be the incentre of a triangle PQR and S be a point on the side QR such that OS ⊥ QR. If ∠QOS = 15°, then ∠PQR = ?
75°
65°
130°
150°
Correct answer
75°
In Delhi Sultanate, the holder of an ‘iqta’, who also worked as the administrative head of his ‘iqta’, was designated as ________.
muqti
qazi
ariz
wazir
Correct answer
muqti
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 waters are liquids.
All liquids are juices.
All juices are fruits.
Conclusions:
(I) All waters are fruits.
(II) Some fruits are liquids
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Correct answer
Only conclusion (II) follows.
The radius of the base of a right circular cone is 21 m and its curved surface area is 1914 m2 . Find the volume (in m3 ) of the cone.
9549
9240
10250
8549
Correct answer
9549
Which of the following Ministries launched the electric mobility promotion scheme in March 2024 to provide short term support to Electric Vehicles?
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Correct answer
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘-’, then what will be come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
30 C 48 D 36 B 50 A 20 = ?
-12
-11
-14
-10
Correct answer
-12
The number of 176-Ω resistors (in parallel) required to carry 5 A on a 220-V line is:
2
8
4
16
Correct answer
2
Students and professors of which IIT have developed an innovative fire rescue drone in June 2024?
IIT Delhi
IIT Madras
IIT Dharwad
IIT Mandi
Correct answer
IIT Delhi
A six-digit number is divisible by 91. If 143 is added to this number, the resulting number is divisible by which of the following number?
91
7
13
11
Correct answer
91
15 is related to 35 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 21 is related to 49. To which of the given options is 27 related, following the same logic?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
63
69
65
51
Correct answer
63
If A:B = 1 : 3, B:C = 4 : 3 and C : D = 6 : 7, then A:B:C:D is
6:24:18:21
8:24:16:21
8:22:18:21
8:24:18:21
Correct answer
6:24:18:21
Which of the following rights is NOT part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
Right to Privacy
Right to Free Legal Aid
Right to Property
Right to Livelihood
Correct answer
Right to Privacy
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Legislative Assembly for the National Capital Territory and the seats in such Assembly shall be filled by members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the National Capital Territory?
Article 239 B
Article 239 AA
Article 239 AB
Article 239A
Correct answer
Article 239 B
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
FMK HOM JQO LSQ ?
NUR
NVR
NVS
NUS
Correct answer
NUR
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Annual Financial Statement 2024-25?
The Budget 2024-25 will focus on four castes.
1 crore farmers across the country will be initiated into natural farming, supported by certification and branding in the next 2 years.
20,000 need-based bio-input resource centres to be established.
1,000 Industrial Training Institutes will be upgraded in hub and spoke arrangements with outcome orientation.
1 only
3 only
4 only
2 only
Correct answer
1 only
Kapil Parmar created history by securing India's first-ever medal in which game at the Paralympic Games 2024?
Judo
Shooting
Fencing
Table Tennis
Correct answer
Judo
Mendel studied traits such as flower colour and seed shape in pea plants. These traits are called as:
genetic codes
dominant characteristics
progeny units
visible characters
Correct answer
genetic codes
The sum of the ages of Ram and Ramesh is 48 years. Four years ago the age of Ram was three times the age of Ramesh. What will be the age of Ramesh five years from now?
18 years
21 years
19 years
14 years
Correct answer
18 years
Amit purchased 10 kg of rice at the rate of ₹35 per kg and 39 kg of rice at ₹44 per kg. He sold the mixture at the rate of ₹42 per kg. Find his loss (in ₹).
3
13
8
16
Correct answer
3
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