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Question 31

RPF SI 2022• CBT

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

3, 4, 10, 33, 136, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    684

  2. BOption (b)

    685

  3. COption (c)

    688

  4. DOption (d)

    700

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

685

Why this answer is correct

The logic follows here is as,

Hence, '685' is the correct answer.

Question 32

RPF SI 2022• CBT

As per Union Budget of India 2022-23, 'One Station One Product' is an initiative taken by the Indian ________.

  1. AOption (a)

    Waterways

  2. BOption (b)

    Roadways

  3. COption (c)

    Airways

  4. DOption (d)

    Railways

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Railways

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Railways.

Key Points

  • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced, while presenting the India’s budget 2022, the innovative idea of ‘one station, one product’ for the country’s extensive railway network, one of the longest in the world.
  • The idea is to better promote supply chain of local product using the railways and making each railway station a promotional hub and showcase destination for a local product.
  • This will help develop more efficient logistics for farmers and agri-enterprises and present unique regional products to a wide audience, i.e. railway travellers, passing through the stations.
  • One station, one product takes forward the ‘one district, one product’ programme of the government which has successfully started promoting unique products from every district of India.

Additional Information

  • Budget 2023-24 (ODOP)
  • One District District One Product Product (ODOP) is a theme introduced by the government of India that aims to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services, and marketing of products.
  • ODOP for the scheme provides the framework for value chain development and alignment of support infrastructure.
  • Districts as Export Hubs is the first such initiative of the Government of India which aims to target export promotion, manufacturing, and employment generation at the grass-root level and has made States and Districts accountable for the export growth from the districts in the country.

Question 33

RPF SI 2022• CBT

Who launched the beta version of 'Swarajability', India's first Artificial Intelligence based job platform for persons with disabilities?

  1. AOption (a)

    IIT Hyderabad

  2. BOption (b)

    IISc Bengaluru

  3. COption (c)

    IIT Roorkee

  4. DOption (d)

    IIT Gandinagar

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

IIT Hyderabad

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is IIT Hyderabad.

Key Points

  • Swarajability, India's first AI-based job portal for persons with disabilities, has been launched to widen their opportunities with tech applications.
  • The platform aids people with disabilities like visual, hearing impairment, and locomotive disorders in seeking employment.
  • IIT-Hyderabad provided expertise for the Artificial Intelligence component.
  • The project is funded by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Important Points 

  • It is developed in both web and mobile app versions for maximum reach.
  • Visual Quest India is the developer and Youth4Jobs offered its experience in skilling, disability, and job linkages.
  • It is a one-stop-shop for organisations that want to hire persons with disabilities.
  • Also, it supports NGOs, educational institutions, and governments in their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.

Question 34

RPF SI 2022• CBT

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

12, 14, 20, 34, 60, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    108

  2. BOption (b)

    100

  3. COption (c)

    102

  4. DOption (d)

    104

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

102

Why this answer is correct

Explanation:

Question 35

RPF SI 2022• CBT

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. S's exam is immediately before R. Only three people have exams between U and Q. Q's exam is immediately before S. Only two people have exams between S and V. P's exam is on Tuesday. R's exam is on Sunday. Who among the following has exam on Monday?

  1. AOption (a)

    U

  2. BOption (b)

    T

  3. COption (c)

    V

  4. DOption (d)

    Q

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

U

Why this answer is correct

Given: 

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. 

solution:

(1) P's exam is on Tuesday.

(2) R's exam is on Sunday. 

(3) S's exam is immediately before R.

(4) Q's exam is immediately before S.

(5) Only two people have exams between S and V. 

(6) Only three people have exams between U and Q

(7) Now, T has exam on Thursday.

Hence, 'U' has exam on Monday.

Question 36

RPF SI 2022• CBT

The given bar graph shows the data of cotton exports in India from years 2018 to 2021. Study the given bar graph and answer the question.

In which year was the value per thousand tons the minimum?

  1. AOption (a)

    2020

  2. BOption (b)

    2019

  3. COption (c)

    2021

  4. DOption (d)

    2018

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

2018

Why this answer is correct

Given :

In year 2018

  • The value of India's cotton export in year 2018 = 410 crores
  • The Quantity of India's cotton export in year 2018 = 348 thousand ton

 In year 2019

  • The value of India's cotton export in year 2019 = 320 crores
  • The Quantity of India's cotton export in year 2019 = 270 thousand ton

 In year 2020

  • The value of India's cotton export in year 2020 = 350 crores
  • The Quantity of India's cotton export in year 2020 = 280 thousand ton

 In year 2021

  • The value of India's cotton export in year 2021 = 450 crores
  • The Quantity of India's cotton export in year 2021 = 350 thousand ton

Calculation:

  1. The value per thousand tons of year 2018 =(410/348)  = 1.178 crores per thousand ton
  2. The value per thousand tons of year 2019 =(320/270)  = 1.185 crores per thousand ton
  3. The value per thousand tons of year 2020 = (350/280) = 1.250 crores per thousand ton
  4. The value per thousand tons of year 2021 = (450/350) = 1.280 crores per thousand ton

 

Hence, The value per thousand tons the minimum in year 2018.

Question 37

RPF SI 2022• CBT

The given bar graph shows the data of the number of students who were called for an interview by a company 'XYZ' from three different institutes A, B and C over the years. Study the bar graph and answer the question.

What is the ratio of the average number of students called for an interview from institute C in the period 2018 to 2020 to the average number of students called for an interview from institute B in the same period?

  1. AOption (a)

    1 ∶ 3

  2. BOption (b)

    13 ∶ 12

  3. COption (c)

    12 ∶ 13

  4. DOption (d)

    14 ∶ 15

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

12 ∶ 13

Why this answer is correct

Given:

For institute B,

  • The  number of students called for an interview in year 2018 is 120
  • The  number of students called for an interview in year 2019 is 92
  • The  number of students called for an interview in year 2020 is 100

For institute C,

  • The number of students called for an interview in year 2018 is 108
  • The number of students called for an interview in year 2019 is 100
  • The number of students called for an interview in year 2020 is 80

Calculation :

 The average number of students called for an interview from institute B in the period 2018 to 2020 = \(120+92+100 \over 3 \) = 104

 The average number of students called for an interview from institute C in the period 2018 to 2020 = \(108+100 +80 \over 3 \) = 96

Now,

The ratio of the average number of students called for an interview from institute C in the period 2018 to 2020 to the average number of students called for an interview from institute B in the same period is 96:104  = 12 : 13.

That is , The Required ratio is 12:13.

Question 38

RPF SI 2022• CBT

Which player holds the record for most runs (6411) in Indian Premier League (IPL) (as of July 2022)?

  1. AOption (a)

    Suresh Raina

  2. BOption (b)

    Virat Kohli

  3. COption (c)

    Rohit Sharma

  4. DOption (d)

    Shikhar Dhawan

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Virat Kohli

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Virat Kohli.

Key Points

  • The flamboyant and fearless, top-order Indian batsman Virat Kohli gets 1st place in terms of scoring the most runs in IPL, with 6411 runs in 216 Matches (208 innings).
  • Making his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008, Kohli has played all IPL games for RCB so far and averaged 36.43 in the event.
  • The modern-day great also holds the record of amassing the most runs in a single IPL season, 973 runs in 16 matches in 2016.
  • Unfortunately, despite being one of the best, Virat Kohli is yet to win an IPL trophy.

Additional Information

  • WPL 2023 Highlights:
  • ​Recently WPL 2023 was organized by BCCI the final match of the tournament was played at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
  • Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals and won the first tournament title.
  • Orange Cap Award (For Most Runs) – Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals)
  • Purple Cap Award (for most wickets) – Hayley Mathews (Mumbai Indians)
  • The mascot of the WPL:  a tiger.
  • Sponsored: The Tata Group
  • WPL had organized for the first time in the year 2023.
  • Men’s IPL started in the year 2008.
  • The Women’s Premier League was hosted at DY Patil Stadium and closed at Barabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
  • A total of 5 teams have been included in the Women’s Premier League.
  • Gujarat Giant – Adani
  • Mumbai Indians – Relines
  • Royal Challenger Bangalore – Diageo
  • Delhi Capital – JSW
  • UP Warrior – Capri Global

Question 39

RPF SI 2022• CBT

In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true with respect to the statement?

Statement: C = U < F ≤ H > G = I > R

Conclusions:

I. H > R

II. H > C

  1. AOption (a)

    Both conclusions I and II are true

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion I is true

  3. COption (c)

    Only conclusion II is true

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither conclusion I nor II is true

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Both conclusions I and II are true

Why this answer is correct

Given Statements:  C = U < F ≤ H > G = I > R

Conclusions:

I. H > R → True (as H > G = I > R → as H is greater than G,I and I is greater than R.)

II. H > C → True (as in  C = U < F ≤ H → as C is equal to U and less than F . F is less than H. hence, H is greater than C. )

Hence, 'Both conclusions I and II are true'.

Question 40

RPF SI 2022• CBT

Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice of India?

  1. AOption (a)

    The Prime Minister of India

  2. BOption (b)

    The Supreme Court Judge of India

  3. COption (c)

    The Attorney General of India

  4. DOption (d)

    The President of India

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

The President of India

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is The President of India.

Key Points

  • The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is appointed by the President of India under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
  • The chief justice is appointed by the president after consultation with such judges of the Supreme Court and high courts as he deems necessary.
  • The other judges are appointed by the president after consultation with the chief justice and such other judges of the Supreme Court and the high courts as he deems necessary.
  • Consultation with the chief justice is obligatory in the case of the appointment of a judge other than the Chief justice.

Additional Information

  • The basic procedure to be followed for the appointment of CJI is:
  • Appointment to the office of the Chief Justice of India should be of the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office.
  • The Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs would, at the appropriate time, seek the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice of India for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.
  • Whenever there is any doubt about the fitness of the senior-most Judge to hold the office of the Chief Justice of India, consultation with other Judges as envisaged in Article 124 (2) of the Constitution would be made for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.
  • After receipt of the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India, the Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs will put up the recommendation to the Prime Minister who will advise the President on the matter of appointment.