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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

The Nagpur seminar was 5 days before the Indore seminar. The Bhopal seminar was 2 days before the Nagpur seminar. If Indore seminar was held on 22nd May, what was the date of the Bhopal seminar?

  1. ((a))

    14th May 

  2. ((b))

    15th May

  3. ((c))

    16th May

  4. ((d))

    17th May

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14th May 

2

Srinagar's seminar was held on Monday, Jammu hosted its seminar 3 days after Srinagar. Leh had its seminar 2 days before Jammu, and Kargil had its seminar on the same day of the week as Jammu. What day was Kargil's seminar?

  1. ((a))

    Thursday

  2. ((b))

    Monday

  3. ((c))

    Tuesday

  4. ((d))

    Friday

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thursday

3

Consider the following statement and chose the option that follows:

Problem: The number of ATM fraud cases is increasing in the city.

Course of Action:

  1. Install CCTV cameras at all ATMs.
  2. Stop issuing ATM cards to customers.
  1. ((a))

    Only 1 follow

  2. ((b))

    Only 2 follow

  3. ((c))

    Both follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 follow

4

If 25 → 29, 41 → 17, 38 → 73, then 63 → ?

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    22

  3. ((c))

    83

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125

5

If AB = 2, CD = 12, and HI = 72, then DF = ?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    32

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

6

Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Choose which of the given conclusions is/are TRUE from the statement.

Statement: P = Q > S > T = R ≥ U ≥ V

Conclusion I : T > V

Conclusion II: T = V

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion I is True.

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion II is True.

  3. ((c))

    Either Conclusion I or Conclusion II is True.

  4. ((d))

    Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II is True.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion I is True.

7

If "+" means multiplication, "-" means division, "x" means subtraction, and "÷" means addition, then solve:12 + 3 - 2 ÷ 4 × 5 = ?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    17

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

8

Group A: 112K224, 130K260, 150K300 Which of the following belongs to Group A?

  1. ((a))

    210K420

  2. ((b))

    125K225

  3. ((c))

    135K250

  4. ((d))

    160K310

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

210K420

9

Choose the item that doesn't fit.

  1. ((a))

    Joystick

  2. ((b))

    Scanner

  3. ((c))

    Motherboard

  4. ((d))

    Notepad 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Joystick

10

Four number pairs have been given out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the different one.

  1. ((a))

    13 : 84.5

  2. ((b))

    17 : 144.5

  3. ((c))

    19 : 180.5

  4. ((d))

    23 : 260.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 : 84.5

11

Select the number that can replace the question mark [?] in the following series.

15839
20947
2510?
  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    98

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    65

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32

12

A can complete a work in 12 days, and B in 16 days. They work together for 3 days. How much work is left?

  1. ((a))

    7/12

  2. ((b))

    9/16

  3. ((c))

    5/8

  4. ((d))

    1/2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7/12

13

A can do a piece of work in 20 days. He worked for 8 days. Then B alone finishes the remaining work in 12 days. In how many days can B complete the whole work alone?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    28

  4. ((d))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

14

In a mixture, the ratio of milk to water is 7 : 2. If 9 liters of water is added, the ratio becomes 7 : 5. Find the original quantity of milk.

  1. ((a))

    21 liters

  2. ((b))

    28 liters 

  3. ((c))

    35 liters 

  4. ((d))

    42 liters

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21 liters

15

Directions: There are 11 members in a family. Anisha and Anish are sister and brother respectively, whose father's sister's father is Ashish, who is the husband of Anamika. Ajay and Akash are brothers of Arzoo and Anju is the wife of Akash, whose son is Anish. Aman is the brother of the grandmother of Anisha. Aisha is the mother of Anjali, whose father is Aman. How is Anju related to Ashish? 

How is Anju related to Ashish?

  1. ((a))

    Wife

  2. ((b))

    Sister

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Daughter-in-law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife

16

Directions: These questions are based on the following information:

'P@Q' means 'Q is the mother of P'.

'P$Q' means 'Q is the husband of P'.

'P#Q' means 'Q is the sister of P'.

'P&Q' means 'Q is the son of P'.

If 'A # B $ C & D # E' then how is B related with E?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Father

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Son

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

17

Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.

Statement:

All A are B.

No B is C.

All C are D.

Conclusions:

I. No A is C.

II. Some D are not B.

  1. ((a))

    Only I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I follows

18

If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer f

is the right image of the given figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

19

Out of the following five figures, four are alike in some manner and one differs from these in that manner. Select the odd figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

A person starts to walk from a ground in the west direction to reach his home. After 13km he reaches at point Y. From point Y, he takes a right turn, walks 7 km and reaches point C. From point C, he takes a left turn, walks 9km and reaches point T. From point T, he takes a left turn and walks 4km and reaches his home.

What is the shortest distance between his home and point Y?

  1. ((a))

    6√5 km

  2. ((b))

    3103\sqrt{10} km

  3. ((c))

    4√5 km

  4. ((d))

    7107\sqrt{10} km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6√5 km

21

What comes next?

ZB, YC, XD, ?

  1. ((a))

    UG

  2. ((b))

    VF

  3. ((c))

    TH

  4. ((d))

    WE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UG

22

What comes next?

BN, DP, FR, ?

  1. ((a))

    HT

  2. ((b))

    IV

  3. ((c))

    JW

  4. ((d))

    JX

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HT

23

In a certain code language, CAT is written as DBU. How is DOG written in that code?

  1. ((a))

    EPF

  2. ((b))

    EPH

  3. ((c))

    EOG

  4. ((d))

    EPJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EPF

24

Choose the INCORRECT

QR, ST, UV, WX, WZ

  1. ((a))

    QR

  2. ((b))

    ST

  3. ((c))

    UV

  4. ((d))

    WZ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QR

25

If "CYCLE" is coded as "3 25 3 12 5", what is "BIKE"?

  1. ((a))

    4 11 13 7

  2. ((b))

    3 10 12 6

  3. ((c))

    2 9 11 5

  4. ((d))

    5 12 14 8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 11 13 7

26

If CAT is coded as the sum of its letter positions, what will be the code?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

27

Which number breaks the sequence?

0, 1, 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 13

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    13

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

28

Looking at a woman, a man said, "She is the daughter of the mother of my father's only son." How is the woman related to the man?

  1. ((a))

    Sister

  2. ((b))

    Cousin

  3. ((c))

    Aunt

  4. ((d))

    Niece

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister

29

Complete the analogy.

Lion : Forest :: Fish : ?

  1. ((a))

    Water

  2. ((b))

    Pond

  3. ((c))

    Net

  4. ((d))

    Aquarium

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Water

30

Find the odd one out in the given semantic series based on the pattern identified.

Kitten, Calf, Horse, Cub

  1. ((a))

    Kitten

  2. ((b))

    Calf

  3. ((c))

    Horse

  4. ((d))

    Cub

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kitten

31

Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others:

@, -, ×, ÷

  1. ((a))

    @

  2. ((b))
  3. ((c))

    × 

  4. ((d))

    ÷ 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

@

32

Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others:

%, ≠, =, <

  1. ((a))

    %

  2. ((b))

    ≠ 

  3. ((c))

    =

  4. ((d))

    <

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

%

33

On Maple Ave, five houses are numbered 14-22, even numbers: K is at 14; L is at 20; N is immediately below L; O is at the top.

Who lives at 18?

  1. ((a))

    N

  2. ((b))

    L

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

N

34

In Floors 1-5: P does not live at the top; Q lives above P; R lives above Q but below T; S lives immediately below T.

Who lives on floor 3?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))

    R

  4. ((d))

    S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P

35

Moli travelled on an odd day before Subodh but after Lata.

If Subodh went on the 21st and Lata on the 17th, then when did Moli go?

  1. ((a))

    15th

  2. ((b))

    19th

  3. ((c))

    17th

  4. ((d))

    13th

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15th

36

Using all letters of I C E R P T E, choose the correct word.

  1. ((a))

    CRIPEST

  2. ((b))

    PECTRIE

  3. ((c))

    PIERCT

  4. ((d))

    RECEIPT

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CRIPEST

37

If you get two urgent tasks from different managers at the same time, what's the best approach? 

  1. ((a))

    Ask which one to prioritise

  2. ((b))

    Do the easier task first

  3. ((c))

    Pick the one you like

  4. ((d))

    Skip one task 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ask which one to prioritise

38

You miss the last train and still need to reach home safely.

What is the best decision?

  1. ((a))

    Walk alone through an unsafe area

  2. ((b))

    Call a stranger for help

  3. ((c))

    Sleep at the station

  4. ((d))

    Take a safe available cab/ride

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Walk alone through an unsafe area

39

You find a risky error in an already submitted client report.

What is the best action?

  1. ((a))

    Hope the client doesn't notice

  2. ((b))

    Blame another department

  3. ((c))

    Ignore error

  4. ((d))

    Inform the client about the error and send the correction

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hope the client doesn't notice

40

A tech company gives work-from-home only to employees living in certain high-income neighbourhoods.

Which inference is valid?

  1. ((a))

    High-income employees are more skilled

  2. ((b))

    High-income areas have better internet

  3. ((c))

    Low-income employees refused the option

  4. ((d))

    Policy discriminates by location

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

High-income employees are more skilled

41

If % = division, $ = addition, @= subtraction, and # = multiplication, evaluate 81 % 9 $ 15 @ 7 # 2.

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

42

Monthly savings were 4000, 4400, 4840, and 5324.

Estimate the savings in the sixth month if the same trend continues.

  1. ((a))

    6442

  2. ((b))

    6500

  3. ((c))

    5856

  4. ((d))

    6800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6442

43

The number of subscribers increased consistently by 10% yearly: 5000, 5500, 6050, 6655, and 7320.

The estimate for the 7th year is

  1. ((a))

    8740

  2. ((b))

    8850

  3. ((c))

    8857

  4. ((d))

    8900

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8740

44

In a coded inequality, if 'A @ B' means 'A is neither smaller than nor equal to B', which of the following is true? 

  1. ((a))

    Cannot say

  2. ((b))

    A is smaller than B

  3. ((c))

    A equals B

  4. ((d))

    A is greater than B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cannot say

45

To determine the nature of b (odd or even), consider the following statements:

Statement I: a is even;

Statement II: a + b is odd.

What can be concluded about b?

  1. ((a))

    b is even

  2. ((b))

    b is odd

  3. ((c))

    Can't say

  4. ((d))

    Both are even

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

b is even

46

To determine whether h > i, consider the following:

Statement 1: h > j;

Statement II: j > i.

Are the statements sufficient to conclude h> i?

  1. ((a))

    Statement I only

  2. ((b))

    Statement II only

  3. ((c))

    Both statements together

  4. ((d))

    Neither of the statements

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement I only

47

In the following question, two statements are followed by two conclusions. You have to assume the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.

Statements:

Some teachers are researchers.

No researcher is lazy.

Conclusions:

I. Some teachers are not lazy.

II. All teachers are not lazy.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

48

In the following question, two statements are followed by four conclusions. You have to assume the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read the conclusions carefully and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.

Statements:

All dogs are animals.

No animals are birds.

Conclusions:

I. Some dogs are birds.

II. No dog is bird

III. Some birds are dogs

IV. All animals are dogs

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and III

  4. ((d))

    Only IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

49

In the following question, two statements are followed by four conclusions. You have to assume the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read the conclusions carefully and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.

Statements:

Some fruits are sweet.

All sweet things are edible.

Conclusions:

I. Some fruits are edible.

II. All fruits are edible

III. No fruit is edible

IV. All edibles are sweet

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both II and III

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II 

  4. ((d))

    Only IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

50

Statement:

All apples are fruits.

No fruit is blue.

Conclusion I: No apple is blue.

Conclusion II: All blue things are fruit.

Which conclusion follows?

  1. ((a))

    Only I follows

  2. ((b))

    ​Only II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I follows

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

51

Which of these is a secondary pollutant that is included in Air Quality Index (AQI) calculations?

  1. ((a))

    SO2

  2. ((b))

    NO2

  3. ((c))

    O3

  4. ((d))

    PM10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SO2

52

The Fatwa-i-Alamgiri, a major compilation of Islamic law, was commissioned by: 

  1. ((a))

    Shah Jahan

  2. ((b))

    Akbar

  3. ((c))

    Aurangzeb

  4. ((d))

    Jahangir

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shah Jahan

53

The Rajput ruler who maintained cordial relations with Akbar was:

  1. ((a))

    Rana Sanga 

  2. ((b))

    Udai Singh

  3. ((c))

    Raja Man Singh 

  4. ((d))

    Rana Pratap

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rana Sanga 

54

Which Article assigns the responsibility of calling for elections in a state to the Election Commission? 

  1. ((a))

    Article 324

  2. ((b))

    Article 326 

  3. ((c))

    Article 327

  4. ((d))

    Article 325 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 324

55

Which sport uses the terms "advantage in" and "advantage out"?

  1. ((a))

    Tennis 

  2. ((b))

    Badminton

  3. ((c))

    Table Tennis

  4. ((d))

    Squash 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tennis 

56

In football (soccer), which of the following scenarios would result in an "indirect free kick" being awarded to the opposing team? 

  1. ((a))

    A player deliberately handles the ball within their own penalty area.

  2. ((b))

    A player commits a foul from behind on an opponent, denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.

  3. ((c))

    A goalkeeper holds the ball for more than six seconds.

  4. ((d))

    A defender trips an attacker inside the penalty area. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A player deliberately handles the ball within their own penalty area.

57

The second five-year plan was primarily based on which economic model?

  1. ((a))

    Harrod-Domar model

  2. ((b))

    Feldman model

  3. ((c))

    Keynesian model

  4. ((d))

    Mahalanobis model 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Harrod-Domar model

58

How would one characterize the trajectory of India's industrial sector during the Five-Year Plans up to 1990? 

  1. ((a))

    Consistently surpassing projected growth rates across all sectors

  2. ((b))

    Attaining swift technological progress and global competitiveness

  3. ((c))

    Showing significant growth in fundamental and heavy industries, but often falling short of targets and facing inefficiencies 

  4. ((d))

    Being predominantly propelled by private sector innovation and capital infusion, with minimal governmental intervention 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Consistently surpassing projected growth rates across all sectors

59

In 2016, the Nobel Prize for Literature was controversially awarded to which American musician ?

  1. ((a))

    Leonard Cohen

  2. ((b))

    Bruce Springsteen 

  3. ((c))

    Patti Smith

  4. ((d))

    Bob Dylan 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leonard Cohen

60

Which Indian boxer was penalized for refusing a medal ceremony in the 2014 Asian Games?

  1. ((a))

    Vijender Singh

  2. ((b))

    Mary Kom

  3. ((c))

    Sarita Devi

  4. ((d))

    Nikhat Zareen

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vijender Singh

61

Which of the following Indian states is famous for celebrating Bihu, a harvest festival? 

  1. ((a))

    Assam 

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Rajasthan

  4. ((d))

    Goa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assam 

62

The introduction of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 1860 aimed to:

  1. ((a))

    Codify and standardize criminal laws across British India.

  2. ((b))

    Promote traditional Indian legal systems.

  3. ((c))

    Grant greater autonomy to village courts in resolving disputes. 

  4. ((d))

    "Exclusively protect the interests of the British ruling class. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Codify and standardize criminal laws across British India.

63

The "Indian Councils Act of 1892" represented a limited expansion of Indian participation in the legislative councils.

What was a notable feature of this Act regarding the selection of Indian members?

  1. ((a))

    It introduced universal adult suffrage for the election of Indian members.

  2. ((b))

    It allowed for the direct election of a majority of Indian members to the central legislative council.

  3. ((c))

    It permitted the nomination of some Indian members by the Governor-General and provided for indirect election through electoral colleges.

  4. ((d))

    It mandated equal representation for all religious communities in the legislative councils.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It introduced universal adult suffrage for the election of Indian members.

64

Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court in March 2025? 

  1. ((a))

    Justice Joymalya Bagchi 

  2. ((b))

    Justice Arun Palli

  3. ((c))

    Justice Hima Kohli 

  4. ((d))

    Justice Harish Tandon

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Justice Joymalya Bagchi 

65

What is the predominant theme of Manipuri dance?

  1. ((a))

    War and victory

  2. ((b))

    Devotion and love

  3. ((c))

    Celebration of harvest

  4. ((d))

    Storytelling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

War and victory

66

What is the thematic focus of the Padam item in Bharatnatyam? 

  1. ((a))

    Devotional praise

  2. ((b))

    Love and divine affection

  3. ((c))

    Abstract dance

  4. ((d))

    Rhythmic patterns 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Devotional praise

67

Which among the following statements is NOT true about Kanishka?

  1. ((a))

    He patronized Buddhist scholars Vasumitra, Asvagosha and Nagarjuna.

  2. ((b))

    He convened the Fourth Buddhist Council.

  3. ((c))

    Kanishka was succeeded by his son Vasudeva.

  4. ((d))

    The famous physician Charaka was patronized by him.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He patronized Buddhist scholars Vasumitra, Asvagosha and Nagarjuna.

68

Match the following Janapadas: their capitals.

Column A Column B

Column AColumn B
1.Kashia.Varanasi
2.Kosalab.Shravasti
3.Avantic.Ujjayini
4.Magadhad.Rajagriha
  1. ((a))

    1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - d

  2. ((b))

    1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c

  3. ((c))

    1 - d, 2 - c, 3 - a, 4 - b

  4. ((d))

    1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - a

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - d

69

Fill in the blanks:

During the modern period, Pt. V.N. Bhatkhande and Pt. V.D. Paluskar contributed significantly to Hindustani classical music by introducing a systematized ______

  1. ((a))

    Bhakti Movement

  2. ((b))

    Stage Performance Culture

  3. ((c))

    Notation System

  4. ((d))

    Raga-Ragini Paintings

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhakti Movement

70

In the context of Indian devotional music, which of the following correctly describes the contribution of Lal Ded (Lallehwari)? 

  1. ((a))

    She composed classical bhajans in Braj language dedicated to Krishna.

  2. ((b))

    She was a Kashmiri mystic who conveyed philosophy through vakh verses. 

  3. ((c))

    She pioneered the Carnatic kriti form using Sanskrit hymns.

  4. ((d))

    She was a temple dancer known for composing dhrupad compositions. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She composed classical bhajans in Braj language dedicated to Krishna.

71

Who wrote the novel 'A Suitable Boy'?

  1. ((a))

    Vikram Seth

  2. ((b))

    Salman Rushdie

  3. ((c))

    ​Chetan Bhagat

  4. ((d))

    Manu Joseph

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vikram Seth

72

What is the name of the official mascot for the Khelo India Para Games 2025?

  1. ((a))

    Veera

  2. ((b))

    Shakti

  3. ((c))

    Ujjwala

  4. ((d))

    Lakshya

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Veera

73

Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India by surface area?

  1. ((a))

    Dal Lake 

  2. ((b))

    Wular Lake 

  3. ((c))

    Loktak Lake

  4. ((d))

    Nainital Lake

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dal Lake 

74

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The Indian Desert extends west of the Aravali range.
  2. The region has low annual precipitation.
  1. ((a))

    Only 1

  2. ((b))

    Only 2

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 both are correct

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1

75

Which iconic Bharatanatyam dancer and actress, known for her work in over 230 films, was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2025?

  1. ((a))

    Vyjayanthimala Bali

  2. ((b))

    Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai

  3. ((c))

    Mallika Sarabhai

  4. ((d))

    Alarmel Valli

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vyjayanthimala Bali

76

Fill in the blank:

The depth of the buried crater discovered by Chandrayaan-3 is approximately ______

  1. ((a))

    2.2 km

  2. ((b))

    4.4 km

  3. ((c))

    6.6 km

  4. ((d))

    1.1 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2.2 km

77

Which of the following best defines population density in the context of India's demographic studies?

  1. ((a))

    The number of people living in urban areas of a state

  2. ((b))

    The ratio of employed individuals to the total population 

  3. ((c))

    The number of persons per unit area of land 

  4. ((d))

    The total population of a country divided by its total income 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The number of people living in urban areas of a state

78

What is the main purpose of developing ISRO's MiniSAR (Miniaturized Synthetic Aperture Radar) at X-Band? 

  1. ((a))

    To replace the PSLV upper stage with a lighter radar system 

  2. ((b))

    To monitor atmospheric pressure changes over remote 

  3. ((c))

    To provide high-resolution X-Band radar imagery using compact airborne systems 

  4. ((d))

    To offer real-time video transmission during crewed missions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To replace the PSLV upper stage with a lighter radar system 

79

Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Annual growth rate reflects the pace at which population increases in a given year.

Reason (R): A2% annual growth rate means two new persons are added per 100 persons in the base population.

  1. ((a))

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. ((b))

    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A 

  3. ((c))

    A is true, but R is false

  4. ((d))

    A is false, but R is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

80

Which of the following district-state pairs is accurately associated with iron ore reserves in India?

  1. ((a))

    Sundargarh - Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    Keonjhar - Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Singhbhum - Bihar 

  4. ((d))

    Mayurbhanj - Assam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sundargarh - Jharkhand

81

Sequence the following stages of cellular respiration:

  1. Electron Transport Chain
  2. Glycolysis
  3. Krebs Cycle
  4. Pyruvate Oxidation
  1. ((a))

    2 - 4 - 3 - 1

  2. ((b))

    1 - 2 - 3 - 4

  3. ((c))

    4 - 2 - 3 - 1

  4. ((d))

    3 - 2 - 1 - 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 - 4 - 3 - 1

82

Read the below statements about the human digestive system:

  1. Bile emulsifies fats but does not contain enzymes.
  2. Trypsinogen is activated to trypsin in the stomach.
  3. Villi in small intestine increase surface area for absorption.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 1 and 2 are correct

  2. ((b))

    Only 1 and 3 are correct

  3. ((c))

    Only 2 and 3 are correct

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 3 all are correct 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 2 are correct

83

Read the following statements regarding different modulation techniques:

  1. In Amplitude Modulation (AM), the bandwidth of the modulated signal is twice the modulating signal frequency.
  2. Frequency Modulation (FM) typically consumes less power than AM for the same coverage area.
  3. Phase Modulation (PM) is equivalent to Frequency Modulation (FM) when the modulating signal is integrated before applying to the phase modulator.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    2 and 3 only 

  3. ((c))

    1 and 3 only 

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

84

A major focus of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) is to broaden the scope of 'documents' to include:

  1. ((a))

    Only paper-based records

  2. ((b))

    Electronic records, including emails, server logs, and digital signatures

  3. ((c))

    Only certified public records

  4. ((d))

    Oral testimonies transcribed manually 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only paper-based records

85

Which offence, as per the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, is punishable with a minimum imprisonment of 3 years, extendable up to 10 years, along with fine, and is triable by a Magistrate of the First Class ?

  1. ((a))

    Kidnapping a minor

  2. ((b))

    Hiring or engaging a child to commit an offence

  3. ((c))

    Abandoning a child under 12 years

  4. ((d))

    Using a child for begging

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kidnapping a minor

86

India Post Payments Bank uses which technology for cashless withdrawal?

  1. ((a))

    QR card 

  2. ((b))

    NFC chip

  3. ((c))

    OTP-based SMS

  4. ((d))

    Virtual wallet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QR card 

87

Who are the main beneficiaries of the PM-Kisan Maandhan Yojana?

  1. ((a))

    Fishermen

  2. ((b))

    Women SHGS

  3. ((c))

    Marginal farmers

  4. ((d))

    Retired civil servants 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fishermen

88

What is a key factor considered in the World Happiness Report's ranking?

  1. ((a))

    Military Strength

  2. ((b))

    GDP per capita 

  3. ((c))

    Internet Speed  

  4. ((d))

    Forest Cover

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Military Strength

89

The Union Budget is presented for which period?

  1. ((a))

    Calendar year 

  2. ((b))

    Fiscal year from Jan to Dec

  3. ((c))

    Financial year from April to March 

  4. ((d))

    Financial year from July to June 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Calendar year 

90

Why must an Indian buyer convert rupees to dollars when purchasing from the U.S.?

  1. ((a))

    Rupees are not accepted in U.S. markets

  2. ((b))

    To calculate shipping cost

  3. ((c))

    To use foreign exchange for import payment

  4. ((d))

    To pay international taxes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rupees are not accepted in U.S. markets

91

Which of these is a pillar assessed by the Index of Economic Freedom? 

  1. ((a))

    Social Welfare Programs

  2. ((b))

    Government Spending 

  3. ((c))

    Environmental Regulations

  4. ((d))

    Artistic Freedom 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Social Welfare Programs

92

Which of the following attributes is generally present in a perfectly competitive market?

  1. ((a))

    Companies can enter or exit the market freely

  2. ((b))

    Each company determines its own price based on the cost of production 

  3. ((c))

    A few companies monopolize the supply of products

  4. ((d))

    Sellers provide slightly varying forms of the same thing 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Companies can enter or exit the market freely

93

Read the following statements and mark the correct option:

Assertion (A): Peer Ali Khan was executed during the 1857 Revolt.

Reason (R) : He was a British informant who switched sides during the uprising.

  1. ((a))

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 

  2. ((b))

    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of.

  3. ((c))

    A is true, but R is false.

  4. ((d))

    A is false, but R is true. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 

94

Which of the following statements best highlights the significance of Birsa Munda's Ulgulan Movement in the context of tribal resistance during British colonial rule?

  1. ((a))

    It was primarily a violent movement to reclaim forests and convert missionaries.

  2. ((b))

    It led to the establishment of a separate Munda Raj under the British Crown. 

  3. ((c))

    It demanded the restoration of tribal land rights and challenged the dikus. 

  4. ((d))

    It was confined to religious reforms and had little impact on colonial administration. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It was primarily a violent movement to reclaim forests and convert missionaries.

95

Which of the following is NOT among the list of Indian biosphere reserves designated as a "UNESCO World Network Site" in 2024? 

  1. ((a))

    Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  2. ((b))

    Panna Biosphere Reserve 

  3. ((c))

    Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve

  4. ((d))

    Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

96

The GOBARdhan scheme focuses on converting which of the following into valuable resources like compost and biogas?

  1. ((a))

    Industrial effluents and hazardous waste

  2. ((b))

    Agricultural waste and cattle dung 

  3. ((c))

    Plastic waste and e-waste

  4. ((d))

    Marine waste and fish

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Industrial effluents and hazardous waste

97

Which of the following statements regarding small scale industries in India is correct?

  1. ((a))

    They are classified based on number of workers employed.  

  2. ((b))

    They are identified by annual turnover only.

  3. ((c))

    They are classified based on capital investment in assets.

  4. ((d))

    They are defined solely by export volume.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They are classified based on number of workers employed.  

98

Which of the following was a defining feature of India's mixed economy model during the Five Year Plan period?

  1. ((a))

    No role for private enterprises

  2. ((b))

    Only cooperative farming allowed

  3. ((c))

    Coexistence of public sector with regulated private sector

  4. ((d))

    Free market-driven liberal economy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No role for private enterprises

99

Consider the following statement 62

  1. Police is a subject under the Union List.
  2. Agriculture falls under the State List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Only 1

  2. ((b))

    Only 2

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only 1

100

Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Devaluation of the rupee in 1991 improved export competitiveness.

Reason (R): A weaker rupee made Indian goods cheaper in global markets.

  1. ((a))

    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. ((b))

    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  3. ((c))

    A is true but R is false.

  4. ((d))

    A is false but R is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

How much will the interest be for Rs. 1900 at 9% per annum for 3 years?

  1. ((a))

    512

  2. ((b))

    513

  3. ((c))

    511

  4. ((d))

    514

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

512

102

The square root of any prime number is: 

  1. ((a))

    Rational 

  2. ((b))

    Whole

  3. ((c))

    Irrational 

  4. ((d))

    Integer

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rational 

103

Amir goes to his college from his house at a speed of 4 km/hr and returns at a speed of 2 km/hr. If he takes 4 hours to go and come, find the distance between his house and school.

  1. ((a))

    4.33 km

  2. ((b))

    5.33 km

  3. ((c))

    6 km 

  4. ((d))

    5.1 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4.33 km

104

A small rectangular container intended for holding liquids has dimensions of 25 cm length, 20 cm width, and 15 cm depth. How many liters of liquid can it hold? (Given: 1 liter = 1000 cm3)

  1. ((a))

    75 liters 

  2. ((b))

    7.5 liters

  3. ((c))

    0.75 liters

  4. ((d))

    0.075 liters

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

75 liters 

105

A cubic box with a side length of 30 cm needs to be wrapped with decorative paper made of square pieces, each with a side of 6 cm. What is the minimum number of such square pieces required to cover the entire surface of the box?

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    350

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

125

106

A cone and a hemisphere have equal curved surface areas and equal radii. Find the ratio of their volumes. 

  1. ((a))

    √3 : 2

  2. ((b))

    √5 : 2

  3. ((c))

    1 : 2

  4. ((d))

    5 : 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

√3 : 2

107

A right circular cone is cut into two parts of equal height by a horizontal plane. What is the ratio of the volumes of the smaller cone to the frustum?

  1. ((a))

    7 : 1

  2. ((b))

    1 : 7

  3. ((c))

    5 : 1

  4. ((d))

    6 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 : 1

108

Expand: (3x - 7)2 = ?

  1. ((a))

    9x2 + 42x + 49

  2. ((b))

    9x2 - 42x + 49

  3. ((c))

    x2 - 42x + 49

  4. ((d))

    9x2 - 21x + 49

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9x2 + 42x + 49

109

A regular right pyramid has a square base with a side length of 12 cm. Its slant height is 8 cm. What is its volume? 

  1. ((a))

    254 cm3

  2. ((b))

    288 cm3

  3. ((c))

    384 cm3

  4. ((d))

    480 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

254 cm3

110

If each exterior angle of a regular polygon measures 5137∘51\frac{3}{7}^\circ, find the ratio of the number of its diagonals to the number of its sides.

  1. ((a))

    2 : 9

  2. ((b))

    3 : 2

  3. ((c))

    2 : 1

  4. ((d))

    5 : 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 : 9

111

Simplify:

(214×1.6)+(113÷0.4)\left(2\frac{1}{4}\times 1.6\right)+\left(1\frac{1}{3}\div0.4\right)

  1. ((a))

    9.22

  2. ((b))

    8.84

  3. ((c))

    9.63

  4. ((d))

    6.93

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9.22

112

A pipe can fill a tank in 2232\frac{2}{3} hours, and another pipe empties it in 4 hours. If both are opened together, how long will it take to fill the tank?

  1. ((a))

    8 h

  2. ((b))

    10 h

  3. ((c))

    12 h

  4. ((d))

    16 h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8 h

113

X and Y started a business investing Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 90,000 respectively. After 5 months, X withdrew half his capital, and Y added Rs. 30,000 more. If the total profit at year-end is Rs. 49,500, find X's share.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 14,555

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 14,305

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 14,150 

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 14,025 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 14,555

114

A circular garden has radius 10 m. What is its area in square meters? 

  1. ((a))

    500

  2. ((b))

    541

  3. ((c))

    314

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

500

115

Out of her total monthly income, a woman spends 60% on household expenses and 15% on savings. The remaining is spent on other items.

What percentage of her income is spent on these other items?

  1. ((a))

    35%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    20%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35%

116

A circular sheet of radius 10 cm is cut to form a sector of 120°. What is the length of the arc of this sector?

  1. ((a))

    34021\frac{340}{21} cm

  2. ((b))

    43124\frac{431}{24} cm

  3. ((c))

    44021\frac{440}{21} cm

  4. ((d))

    45021\frac{450}{21} cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34021\frac{340}{21} cm

117

If X : Y = 3 : 2 then the value of 2x+5y3x+7y?\rm \frac{2x+5y}{3x+7y}?

  1. ((a))

    13

  2. ((b))

    1425\frac{14}{25}

  3. ((c))

    1724\frac{17}{24}

  4. ((d))

    1623\frac{16}{23}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13

118

A shopkeeper bought 100 pens at Hs 10 each. He sold 60 pens at 20% profit and the rest at 10% loss.

What is the overall profit or loss percentage?

  1. ((a))

    2% profit

  2. ((b))

    1% loss 

  3. ((c))

    3% loss

  4. ((d))

    8% profit 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2% profit

119

If (√7)6 ÷ (√7)4 = 7n, then find the value of n.

  1. ((a))

    -2

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    -1

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-2

120

The difference between 40% of a number and 25% of the same number is 75. What is 30% of the number? 

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    125

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    135

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

121

Which of the following numbers is NOT a perfect square? 

  1. ((a))

    121

  2. ((b))

    144

  3. ((c))

    169

  4. ((d))

    185

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

121

122

In a circle of radius 10 cm, a chord of length 16 cm is drawn. Find the distance from the center of the circle to the chord.

  1. ((a))

    6 cm

  2. ((b))

    8 cm

  3. ((c))

    9 cm

  4. ((d))

    10 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 cm

123

A box contains red and black marbles in the ratio 3 : 5. If there are 40 more black marbles than red, how many marbles are there in total?

  1. ((a))

    120

  2. ((b))

    160

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    240

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

120

124

A trapezium has height 10 cm and area 180 cm2, If one parallel side is 12 cm, what is the other side?

  1. ((a))

    6 cm

  2. ((b))

    24 cm

  3. ((c))

    12 cm

  4. ((d))

    20 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6 cm

125

A rectangle of side 8 cm x 6 cm and a rhombus (side = 8cm, acute angle 60°) are joined along one 8 cm side. What's the ratio of their areas (rectangle : rhombus)?

  1. ((a))

    1 : √3

  2. ((b))

    1 : 2√3

  3. ((c))

    √3 : 2

  4. ((d))

    4 : √3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 : √3

126

A regular polygon has interior angle 160°. How many sides does it have?

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    22

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

127

If the square root of a number is subtracted from the number, the result is 272. What is the number? 

  1. ((a))

    289

  2. ((b))

    324

  3. ((c))

    361

  4. ((d))

    400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

289

128

A vendor mixes two rice types costing Rs. 30/kg and Rs. 50/kg in the ratio 3 : 2, but he mistakenly sells it at a loss of 10%. What is the selling price per kg?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 38.70

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 39.60 

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 40.50 

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 34.20 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 38.70

129

An art dealer sells a painting for Rs. 6,600, making a profit of 10% after paying Rs. 600 in restoration charges. What was the original purchase price?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 5,000 

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 5,400

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 6,000 

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 6,200 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 5,000 

130

A mobile phone was sold for Rs. 12,600 after allowing a 10% discount on the marked price. If the profit was 20%, what was the cost price?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10,000 

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 10,500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 9,800 

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 11,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10,000 

131

A trader purchases 100 smartphones at Rs. 12,000 each. He spends Rs. 30,000 on transportation and Rs. 20,000 on advertising. 10 phones are damaged in transit and sold at 50% loss. The remaining are sold at a 25% profit. What is his net profit or loss? 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1,60,000 profit

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,20,000 profit 

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1,90,000 loss 

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2,30,000 loss 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,60,000 profit

132

Simplify:8×32\sqrt8\times \sqrt{32}

  1. ((a))

    4√2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    √2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4√2

133

The volume of a prism is 960 cm3. If its base area is 80 cm3, by what percentage should the height be increased to make the volume 1200 cm3?

  1. ((a))

    20%

  2. ((b))

    25%

  3. ((c))

    30%

  4. ((d))

    33.33%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20%

134

A container holds 120 litres of a solution containing milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2. If 24 litres of this solution are taken out and replaced with pure milk, what will be the new ratio of milk to water?

  1. ((a))

    17 : 8

  2. ((b))

    8 : 3

  3. ((c))

    19 : 4

  4. ((d))

    11 : 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

17 : 8

135

The lines 2x - 3y = 6 and kx + y = 4 are perpendicular. What is the value of k?

  1. ((a))

    1/2

  2. ((b))

    3/2

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1/2

136

If the equation of a line is 2x + 3y = 6, what is the slope of the line? 

  1. ((a))

    -2/3

  2. ((b))

    2/3

  3. ((c))

    1/3

  4. ((d))

    4/3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-2/3

137

if one angle is twice the other and they are complementary, find the angles

  1. ((a))

    30°, 60°

  2. ((b))

    35°, 55°

  3. ((c))

    40°, 50°

  4. ((d))

    45°, 45°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30°, 60°

138

If an angle is 10° more than twice its complement, what is the angle?

  1. ((a))

    50°

  2. ((b))

    55°

  3. ((c))

    63.33°

  4. ((d))

    65°

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50°

139

If an angle is 3 times its complement, what is the angle? 

  1. ((a))

    67.5°

  2. ((b))

    65°

  3. ((c))

    68.5°

  4. ((d))

    66° 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

67.5°

140

If the radius of a right circular cylinder is increased by 10 percent while its height remains constant, what is the percentage increase in its volume?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    100

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

141

A solid cylinder is reduced in radius by 20% and increased in height by 50%. What net percentage change occurs in its volume?

  1. ((a))

    20% increase

  2. ((b))

    10% decrease 

  3. ((c))

    7% increase 

  4. ((d))

    4% decrease

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20% increase

142

A triangular prism has a base formed by a triangle with side lengths 9cm, 12 cm, and 15 cm. If the height of the prism (perpendicular to the base) is 10 cm, calculate its lateral surface area.

  1. ((a))

    360 cm2

  2. ((b))

    420 cm2

  3. ((c))

    480 cm2

  4. ((d))

    540 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

360 cm2

143

The volume of a solid hemisphere is 3967\frac{396}{7} cm3 Find the total surface area of hemisphere

  1. ((a))

    74.85 cm2

  2. ((b))

    64.76 cm2

  3. ((c))

    84.75 cm2

  4. ((d))

    84.85 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

74.85 cm2

144

If the total surface area of a hemisphere is 462 cm2, calculate its radius.

  1. ((a))

    7 cm

  2. ((b))

    8 cm

  3. ((c))

    9 cm

  4. ((d))

    10 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 cm

145

If the area of the circular base of a hemisphere is 308 cm2, find the volume of the hemisphere

  1. ((a))

    1235.33√2 cm3

  2. ((b))

    1658.33√2 cm3

  3. ((c))

    1537.33√2 cm3

  4. ((d))

    1437.33√2 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1235.33√2 cm3

146

The area of a sector is 18 π cm2, and its radius is 6 cm. What is the central angle (in radians)?

  1. ((a))

    π

  2. ((b))

    π2\frac{\pi}{2}

  3. ((c))

    2π

  4. ((d))

    3π2\frac{3\pi}{2}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

π

147

A chord of length 24 cm subtends a right angle at the center of the circle. What is the radius of the circle?

  1. ((a))

    10√2 cm

  2. ((b))

    12√2 cm

  3. ((c))

    8√3 cm

  4. ((d))

    24√3 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10√2 cm

148

A circle is inscribed in a right-angled triangle with legs of length 5 and 12. What is the area of the quadrilateral formed by the two legs and the two radii to the tangent points on the legs?

  1. ((a))

    4 square units

  2. ((b))

    14 square units

  3. ((c))

    23 square units 

  4. ((d))

    24 square units 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 square units

149

Anita took a loan of Rs. 8,000 at a simple interest rate of 7% per annum for 3 years. What will be the simple interest and the total amount she has to repay after 3 years?

  1. ((a))

    SI = Rs. 1,680; Total = Rs. 9,680

  2. ((b))

    SI = Rs. 1,600; Total = Rs. 9,600

  3. ((c))

    SI = Rs. 1,700; Total = Rs. 9,700

  4. ((d))

    SI = Rs. 1,800; Total = Rs. 9,800

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SI = Rs. 1,680; Total = Rs. 9,680

150

Aman invested Rs. 6,000 in a scheme that gives 5% simple interest per annum. What will be the interest earned and the total amount after 5 years?

  1. ((a))

    SI = Rs. 1,200; Total = Rs. 7,200

  2. ((b))

    SI = Rs. 1,500; Total = Rs. 7,500

  3. ((c))

    SI = Rs. 1,000; Total = Rs. 7,000

  4. ((d))

    SI = Rs. 1,400; Total = Rs. 7,400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SI = Rs. 1,200; Total = Rs. 7,200

English Comprehension (50 questions)

Read the passage and answer the questions:

The metamorphosis of a butterfly epitomizes one of nature's most intricate and captivating with the deposition of fragile eggs, often hidden on the underside of leaves, ensuring immediate access to nourishment upon hatching.

transformations. The life cycle initiates

Once emerged, the larva - or caterpillar- enters a phase of relentless consumption, devouring foliage to fuel its rapid growth. During this stage, it undergoes multiple molts, shedding its rigid exoskeleton to accommodate its expanding form. This insatiable feeding period is essential for amassing the energy required for the subsequent, dramatic metamorphosis.

The transition into the pupal stage, encapsulated within a chrysalis, marks an extraordinary biological phenomenon. Inside, the caterpillar's structures are enzymatically dismantled and reconstructed into entirely new forms wings, antennae, and compound eyes emerge through a sophisticated process known as histogenesis.

Upon completing this hidden transformation, the adult butterfly struggles free, its crumpled wings needing to be inflated with hemolymph and dried before flight is possible. Once airborne, the butterfly's existence centres on reproduction, perpetuating the species before its ephemeral life concludes.

Though often romanticized, the butterfly's life cycle underscores a rigorous narrative of survival, precision, offering profound insights into the fragile balance of ecosystems.

151

Identify the sentence from the passage which is in the passive voice:

  1. ((a))

    "The caterpillar sheds its rigid exoskeleton."

  2. ((b))

    "The metamorphosis of a butterfly epitomizes transformation."

  3. ((c))

    "The caterpillar's structures are enzymatically dismantled."

  4. ((d))

    "The butterfly inflates its wings with hemolymph."

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

"The caterpillar sheds its rigid exoskeleton."

152

Which sentence contains a relative clause?

  1. ((a))

    "its crumpled wings need to be inflated."

  2. ((b))

    "Eggs are often hidden on the underside of leaves."

  3. ((c))

    "A caterpillar devours foliage to fuel its growth."

  4. ((d))

    "The larva, which undergoes multiple molts, grows rapidly."

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

"its crumpled wings need to be inflated."

153

Which word from the passage is derived by adding a Greek-origin suffix meaning "formation" or "origin"?

  1. ((a))

    Metamorphosis

  2. ((b))

    Chrysalis

  3. ((c))

    Hemolymph

  4. ((d))

    Histogenesis

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Metamorphosis

154

According to the passage, what crucial biological activity occurs within the chrysalis? 

  1. ((a))

    Strengthening of the caterpillar's exoskeleton 

  2. ((b))

    Rebuilding of the caterpillar into a butterfly through histogenesis 

  3. ((c))

    Increase in leaf consumption 

  4. ((d))

    Inflammation of butterfly wings 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Strengthening of the caterpillar's exoskeleton 

155

In the passage, the word "ephemeral" most nearly means:

  1. ((a))

    Everlasting 

  2. ((b))

    Transient 

  3. ((c))

    Powerful 

  4. ((d))

    Fragile

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Everlasting 

156

Choose the correct one-word substitution for the blank in the sentence below.  

Despite being wealthy, Rohan couldn't resist stealing small items from stores, suggesting he might be a _____

  1. ((a))

    philanthropist 

  2. ((b))

    kleptomaniac 

  3. ((c))

    pessimist 

  4. ((d))

    hypochondriac 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

philanthropist 

157

Choose the most appropriate one-word substitution for the sentence below.  

Despite preaching honesty and integrity, the politician was later caught in a major corruption scandal, revealing his ______

  1. ((a))

    integrity 

  2. ((b))

    hypocrisy 

  3. ((c))

    modesty 

  4. ((d))

    generosity 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

integrity 

158

Fill in the blank with the appropriate article. 

There was scarcely ______ hope left after multiple failures.

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    an

  3. ((c))

    the

  4. ((d))

    no article 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

159

Fill in the blank with the appropriate article.

Had he possessed _______ foresight to anticipate such eventualities, the entire trajectory of the project might have altered   dramatically.

  1. ((a))

    a

  2. ((b))

    an

  3. ((c))

    the

  4. ((d))

    no article 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a

160

Improve the sentence using the correct phrasal verb of the underlined words.

The thieves managed to get off the police during the chase.

  1. ((a))

    get away from  

  2. ((b))

    get along with 

  3. ((c))

    get over  

  4. ((d))

    get through  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

get away from  

161

Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical sequence to form a meaningful paragraph? 

  1. Without keystone species, entire ecosystems can collapse, leading to significant biodiversity loss.
  2. The concept of a keystone species was first introduced by ecologist Robert Paine, who studied the effect of removing certain predators from an ecosystem.
  3. Keystone species play a disproportionately large role in maintaining the structure and stability of their ecosystems.
  4. For example, sea otters help regulate sea urchin populations, preventing the destruction of kelp forests.
  5. This idea revolutionized ecology by highlighting how some species have a far greater impact on their environment than others.
  1. ((a))

    1-3-2-4-5 

  2. ((b))

    3-2-5-4-1

  3. ((c))

    4-3-2-5-1 

  4. ((d))

    5-2-3-1-4 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1-3-2-4-5 

162

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:

FRUGAL

  1. ((a))

    Lavish 

  2. ((b))

    Thrifty 

  3. ((c))

    Extravagant 

  4. ((d))

    Wasteful 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lavish 

163

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Obstinate

  1. ((a))

    Adamant 

  2. ((b))

    Stubborn  

  3. ((c))

    Pliable 

  4. ((d))

    Headstrong 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adamant 

164

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Superfluous

  1. ((a))

    Redundant 

  2. ((b))

    Unnecessary 

  3. ((c))

    Essential 

  4. ((d))

    Extra 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Redundant 

165

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:

INTRANSIGENCE

  1. ((a))

    Obedience 

  2. ((b))

    Stubbornness 

  3. ((c))

    Submission 

  4. ((d))

    Compliance 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Obedience 

166

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:

MELANCHOLY

  1. ((a))

    Excitement 

  2. ((b))

    Joy 

  3. ((c))

    Aloof 

  4. ((d))

    Sadness

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Excitement 

167

Choose the correct meaning of idiom:

Not worth his salt

  1. ((a))

    Lacking in courage  

  2. ((b))

    Unable to learn 

  3. ((c))

    Too proud to work 

  4. ((d))

    Undeserving of the pay/respect he gets 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lacking in courage  

168

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Propitiate

  1. ((a))

    Appease 

  2. ((b))

    Mollify 

  3. ((c))

    Placate 

  4. ((d))

    Enrage

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Appease 

169

Find the correct spelling of a word that refers to a rule or principle. 

  1. ((a))

    Axiom

  2. ((b))

    Axion

  3. ((c))

    Axom

  4. ((d))

    Axiome 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Axiom

170

Which of these is the correct spelling of a term meaning ‘questioning everything’? 

  1. ((a))

    Pyrrhonism 

  2. ((b))

    Pyrhonism  

  3. ((c))

    Pyrhhonism 

  4. ((d))

    Pirronism 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pyrrhonism 

171

Spot the correct spelling of a word meaning “charitable”. 

  1. ((a))

    Elemosynary 

  2. ((b))

    Eleemosynary 

  3. ((c))

    Eleemosinary 

  4. ((d))

    Elemosynery 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Elemosynary 

172

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'The practice of attributing human traits to non-humans.' 

  1. ((a))

    Zoomorphism 

  2. ((b))

    Theomorphism 

  3. ((c))

    Anthropomorphism 

  4. ((d))

    Animism 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Zoomorphism 

In the given passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage intently and choose the most appropriate option to fill in each blank:

In the contemporary epoch of algorithmic governance and hyper-networked economies, the discourse of agency has undergone a paradigmatic mutation. No longer anchored in traditional notions of volition or deliberation, subjectivity is increasingly ______ (1) by ambient infrastructures that anticipate, nudge, and pre-empt decision-making before cognition consolidates intention. In such a regime, autonomy becomes retroactive-a post-facto narrative stitched together by feedback loops of personalization, predictive modeling, and biometric calibration. The liberal ideal of the rational actor, so central to modern jurisprudence and economic theory, finds itself _______ (2) under the weight of distributed cognition, machinic interpellation, and environmental scripting. Agency, in this schema, is not exercised but programmed; it is neither given nor seized but orchestrated through micro-environmental cues and algorithmic affordances. The individual becomes less a sovereign self than a _______ (3) node in a probabilistic matrix of behavioral speculation. Within this ontological reconfiguration, resistance too undergoes a semiotic shift. Acts of refusal no longer manifest through overt defiance but through obfuscation, misalignment, and withdrawal from legibility. Yet even these gestures risk being _______(4) by the very systems they attempt to subvert-recuperated as marketable deviance, branded subcultures, or managed dissent. If every deviation is eventually re-circulated as novelty, then the terrain of the political itself becomes ________ (5)-evacuated of antagonism and steeped in simulation.

173

What should come in the place of blank number (1)?

  1. ((a))

    foreclosed

  2. ((b))

    automated

  3. ((c))

    colonized

  4. ((d))

    mediated

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

foreclosed

In the given passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage intently and choose the most appropriate option to fill in each blank:

In the contemporary epoch of algorithmic governance and hyper-networked economies, the discourse of agency has undergone a paradigmatic mutation. No longer anchored in traditional notions of volition or deliberation, subjectivity is increasingly ______ (1) by ambient infrastructures that anticipate, nudge, and pre-empt decision-making before cognition consolidates intention. In such a regime, autonomy becomes retroactive-a post-facto narrative stitched together by feedback loops of personalization, predictive modeling, and biometric calibration. The liberal ideal of the rational actor, so central to modern jurisprudence and economic theory, finds itself _______ (2) under the weight of distributed cognition, machinic interpellation, and environmental scripting. Agency, in this schema, is not exercised but programmed; it is neither given nor seized but orchestrated through micro-environmental cues and algorithmic affordances. The individual becomes less a sovereign self than a _______ (3) node in a probabilistic matrix of behavioral speculation. Within this ontological reconfiguration, resistance too undergoes a semiotic shift. Acts of refusal no longer manifest through overt defiance but through obfuscation, misalignment, and withdrawal from legibility. Yet even these gestures risk being _______(4) by the very systems they attempt to subvert-recuperated as marketable deviance, branded subcultures, or managed dissent. If every deviation is eventually re-circulated as novelty, then the terrain of the political itself becomes ________ (5)-evacuated of antagonism and steeped in simulation.

174

What should come in the place of blank number (2)? 

  1. ((a))

    undermined 

  2. ((b))

    valorized 

  3. ((c))

    suspended 

  4. ((d))

    superseded 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

undermined 

175

What should come in the place of blank number (3)? 

  1. ((a))

    recursive 

  2. ((b))

    relational 

  3. ((c))

    datafied 

  4. ((d))

    dormant 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

recursive 

176

What should come in the place of blank number (4)? 

  1. ((a))

    co-opted 

  2. ((b))

    invalidated  

  3. ((c))

    misread 

  4. ((d))

    repelled 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

co-opted 

177

What should come in the place of blank number (5)? 

  1. ((a))

    antagonistic  

  2. ((b))

    performative 

  3. ((c))

    exhausted 

  4. ((d))

    illegible 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

antagonistic  

178

Select the correct option:

No other candidate is ____ qualified for the role as she is.

  1. ((a))

    So

  2. ((b))

    Such

  3. ((c))

    More

  4. ((d))

    as

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

So

179

Select the correct option:

At no point during the trial ___ his composure.

  1. ((a))

    he lost 

  2. ((b))

    had he lost 

  3. ((c))

    did he lose 

  4. ((d))

    lost he 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

he lost 

180

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

The report lacks a clear justification (1)/ for the measures undertaken (2)/ and overlooks the impact (3)/ on a environment. (4)

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

181

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

The report, which the internal auditor had insisted (1)/ should have been submitted before the board meeting, (2)/ were eventually uploaded (3)/ two hours after the deadline. (4)

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

182

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

If she be found guilty of any misconduct during her tenure, (1)/ the disciplinary committee reserves the right (2)/ to withhold her pending dues (3)/ or initiate further legal action. (4)

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

183

Change the following from active to passive:

They are watching the match live.

  1. ((a))

    The match is watched live. 

  2. ((b))

    The match is being watched live. 

  3. ((c))

    The match has been watched live.  

  4. ((d))

    The match was being watched live. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The match is watched live. 

184

Change the following from active to passive:

The architect is designing a cantilevered pedestrian bridge.

  1. ((a))

    A cantilevered pedestrian bridge has been designed by the architect. 

  2. ((b))

    A cantilevered pedestrian bridge was designed by the architect. 

  3. ((c))

    A cantilevered pedestrian bridge is being designed by the architect. 

  4. ((d))

    A cantilevered pedestrian bridge will be designed by the architect. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A cantilevered pedestrian bridge has been designed by the architect. 

185

Change the following from active to passive:

The agency had been monitoring dissent groups covertly for months.

  1. ((a))

    Dissent groups had covertly monitored the agency. 

  2. ((b))

    Dissent groups had been monitored covertly by the agency for months. 

  3. ((c))

    Covert monitoring had occurred over months. 

  4. ((d))

    The dissent groups were under surveillance. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dissent groups had covertly monitored the agency. 

186

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:

The scholar examined the chancel at the east end of the church.

  1. ((a))

    The chancel was elevated above the nave by a few steps. 

  2. ((b))

    The concert began in the chancel with chamber musicians. 

  3. ((c))

    The builder reinforced the chancel arch using steel ties. 

  4. ((d))

    The chemist analyzed the properties of a synthetic chancel.  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The chancel was elevated above the nave by a few steps. 

187

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:

The manuscript contained a siglum to denote a textual variant.

  1. ((a))

    The editor inserted the siglum before the footnote. 

  2. ((b))

    The lab technician cleaned the siglum from the sample slide.  

  3. ((c))

    The scholar decoded each siglum used in the Vulgate. 

  4. ((d))

    The margin displayed an unknown siglum.  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The editor inserted the siglum before the footnote. 

188

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:

The votive offering rested on a carved mensa.

  1. ((a))

    The mason lifted the mensa into place beneath the arch. 

  2. ((b))

    The altar's mensa was covered in embroidered linen. 

  3. ((c))

    The bishop prayed before the marble mensa. 

  4. ((d))

    The relics were sealed beneath the mensa. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The mason lifted the mensa into place beneath the arch. 

189

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:

The matter is being investigated by the internal committee.

  1. ((a))

    The internal committee investigates the matter. 

  2. ((b))

    The internal committee had investigated the matter. 

  3. ((c))

    The internal committee is investigating the matter.  

  4. ((d))

    The internal committee has been investigating the matter. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The internal committee investigates the matter. 

190

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: 

The law is supposed to be enforced strictly in sensitive areas.

  1. ((a))

    The law enforces itself strictly in sensitive areas. 

  2. ((b))

    It is supposed that someone strictly enforced the law. 

  3. ((c))

    Authorities are supposed to enforce the law strictly in sensitive areas. 

  4. ((d))

    Strict enforcement of law is supposed in sensitive regions.  

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The law enforces itself strictly in sensitive areas. 

191

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:

He is blind from one eye.

  1. ((a))

    blind with one eye  

  2. ((b))

    blind in one eye 

  3. ((c))

    blind on one eye 

  4. ((d))

    blind by one eye 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

blind with one eye  

192

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:

It is high time you must go home.

  1. ((a))

    must went home 

  2. ((b))

    go home 

  3. ((c))

    went home

  4. ((d))

    going home 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

must went home 

193

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:

The news are too good to be true.

  1. ((a))

    is very good to be true  

  2. ((b))

    is too good to be true 

  3. ((c))

    are so good to be true

  4. ((d))

    is so good to be true 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is very good to be true  

194

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.

She said that she would arrive before noon.

  1. ((a))

    She said, "I shall arrive before noon." 

  2. ((b))

    She said, "I will have arrived before noon." 

  3. ((c))

    She said, "I would arrive before noon." 

  4. ((d))

    She said, "I had arrived before noon." 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She said, "I shall arrive before noon." 

195

Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below.

The primatolagist pointed out that grooming behaviour would diminish if the troop hierarchy were destabilised.

  1. ((a))

    The primatologist said, "Grooming behaviour would diminish if the troop hierarchy were destabilised. 

  2. ((b))

    The primatologist said, "Grooming behaviour will be diminished if the troop hierarchy is destabilised.” 

  3. ((c))

    The primatologist said, "If the troop hierarchy had been destabilised, grooming behaviour would have diminished." 

  4. ((d))

    The primatologist said, "Were the troop hierarchy destabilised, grooming behaviour must diminish." 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The primatologist said, "Grooming behaviour would diminish if the troop hierarchy were destabilised. 

196

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.

Mother said, “Don't touch the stove.”

  1. ((a))

    Mother said not to touch the stove. 

  2. ((b))

    Mother said do not touch the stove. 

  3. ((c))

    Mother told that don't touch the stove. 

  4. ((d))

    Mother told not to touching the stove. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother said not to touch the stove. 

197

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.

He said, “I am not feeling well today.”

  1. ((a))

    He said he is not feeling well today. 

  2. ((b))

    He said he was not feeling well that day. 

  3. ((c))

    He said that | was not feeling well today.  

  4. ((d))

    He told that he not feeling well. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He said he is not feeling well today. 

198

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.

She said, “If only | hadn't trusted him!”

  1. ((a))

    She had regret that she had trusted him.  

  2. ((b))

    She said that she wished she hadn't trusted him.  

  3. ((c))

    She said if only she hadn't trusted him.

  4. ((d))

    She wished she didn’t trust him. 

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Answer: ((a))

She had regret that she had trusted him.  

199

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.

  1. Employees receive a performance review at the end of each quarter.
  2. Based on performance, goals are set for the next quarter.
  3. Feedback is provided during the review session.

4, The employees then work towards meeting the set targets.

  1. ((a))

    1-3-2-4 

  2. ((b))

    2-1-4-3  

  3. ((c))

    3-2-1-4 

  4. ((d))

    4-1-3-2 

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Answer: ((a))

1-3-2-4 

200

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.

  1. This leads to a decline in their overall well-being.
  2. Many people today suffer from excessive stress.
  3. Consequently, coping mechanisms become essential for a balanced life.

4, It often manifests as physical and mental exhaustion.

  1. ((a))

    2-4-1-3 

  2. ((b))

    1-3-2-4 

  3. ((c))

    4-3-1-2

  4. ((d))

    3-2-4-1

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Answer: ((a))

2-4-1-3 

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