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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

Choose the address that is the same as the one given below.

Sample Address: Flat C-3, Phase 2, Golden Homes, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra - 410210

  1. ((a))

    Flat C3, Phase 2, Golden Homes, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210

  2. ((b))

    Flat C-3, Phase 2, Golden Homes, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra - 410210

  3. ((c))

    Flat C-3, Phase II, Golden Homes, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra - 410210

  4. ((d))

    Flat C-3, Phase 2, Golden Home, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra-410210

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Flat C3, Phase 2, Golden Homes, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210

2

Solve:

324÷18 × 2 + 15 -?=36

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    54

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

3

A paper is folded and cut as shown in the following figures. How will it appear when unfolded?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

Select an appropriate figure from the four options that would complete the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

Choose the odd one.

  1. ((a))

    Narmada

  2. ((b))

    Godavari

  3. ((c))

    Bay of Bengal

  4. ((d))

    Cauvery

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Narmada

6

If 40% of a number is 80, what is the number?

  1. ((a))

    180

  2. ((b))

    240

  3. ((c))

    200

  4. ((d))

    160

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

180

7

What is the common difference in the series given below?

102, 98, 94, 90,

  1. ((a))

    -2

  2. ((b))

    -4

  3. ((c))

    -6

  4. ((d))

    -8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-2

8

Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (Rotation is NOT allowed).

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

If ROSE is coded as ESOR, how is LILY coded?

  1. ((a))

    YILL

  2. ((b))

    YLLI

  3. ((c))

    YLIL

  4. ((d))

    YLIY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

YILL

10

Instruction: Choose the inference that are clearly supported by the statement.

Statement: Participants in the advanced mindfulness program reported significantly lower stress levels after completing the 8-week course compared to their pre-course assessments.

Inferences:

Inference I: The advanced mindfulness program is an effective method for reducing stress.

Inference II: The reduction in stress levels among participants is solely due to the content of the 8-week course.

  1. ((a))

    Only Inference I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only Inference II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both Inferences I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither Inference I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Inference I follows

11

In a town, 200 people read newspaper A, 150 read newspaper B, and 50 read both. How many read only newspaper A?

  1. ((a))

    150

  2. ((b))

    100

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    130

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

150

12

Among 70 kids, 40 like drawing, 35 like painting, and 15 like both. How many like only drawing?

  1. ((a))

    25

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

13

If the sum of 25 and 28 is multiplied by 2, what is the result?

  1. ((a))

    102

  2. ((b))

    104

  3. ((c))

    106

  4. ((d))

    112

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

102

14

What will come at the place of question mark?

7,25,79,241,727,?

  1. ((a))

    2185

  2. ((b))

    2180

  3. ((c))

    2281

  4. ((d))

    2318

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2185

15

Identify the image that does NOT belong to the group.

  1. ((a))

    H

  2. ((b))

    I

  3. ((c))

    J

  4. ((d))

    K

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

H

16

Team performance dropped after a new IT system was introduced.

What will you do?

  1. ((a))

    Remove IT system

  2. ((b))

    Ignore feedback

  3. ((c))

    Train staff and identify system issues

  4. ((d))

    Reduce targets

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Remove IT system

17

Select the option exactly similar to: 16th Floor, Alpha Tower, Near City Center Mall, Bangalore, KA 560001

  1. ((a))

    16th Floor, Alpha Tower, Near City Center Mall, Bengalooru, KA-560001

  2. ((b))

    16 Floor, Alpha Tower, Near City Center Mall, Bangalore, KA 560001

  3. ((c))

    16th Floor, Alpha Tower, Near City Center Mall, Bangalore, KA 560001

  4. ((d))

    16th Floor, Alpha Tower, Near City Center Mall, Bangalore, Karnataka 560001

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16th Floor, Alpha Tower, Near City Center Mall, Bengalooru, KA-560001

18

Which number will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?

4, 10, 32, 130, ?

  1. ((a))

    602

  2. ((b))

    652

  3. ((c))

    702

  4. ((d))

    752

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

602

19

Find the odd word:

  1. ((a))

    Winter

  2. ((b))

    Summer

  3. ((c))

    Autumn

  4. ((d))

    Climate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Winter

20

A Candidate ID is a 13-digit number. The structure is non-standard: The first 3 digits are the Year, the next 2 digits are the Batch. The Center Code is formed by taking the 6th, 9th, and 12th digits of the entire ID. For the Candidate ID 2021543217654, what is the Center Code?

  1. ((a))

    146

  2. ((b))

    175

  3. ((c))

    415

  4. ((d))

    475

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

146

21

If 'TIGER' is coded as 'S3F2Q', how is 'EAGLE' coded?

  1. ((a))

    21FK2

  2. ((b))

    F12KQ

  3. ((c))

    K12F2

  4. ((d))

    12FK2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

21FK2

22

Which of the following option, if true, would most undermine the conclusion?

Observation: A large number of street vendors moved from the city market area to the main railway station area.

Conclusion: The City Market Authority must have enforced stricter regulations, causing the vendors to relocate.

  1. ((a))

    Rent in the railway station area is significantly higher than in the city market area.

  2. ((b))

    The City Market Authority recently increased the daily fee for vendors by 50%.

  3. ((c))

    A major new office complex recently opened near the railway station, significantly increasing foot traffic there.

  4. ((d))

    Street vendors typically prefer locations with easy access to public transportation.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rent in the railway station area is significantly higher than in the city market area.

23

Which of the following option can be logically inferred from the statement?

Statement: Public education budget cuts have led to a 15% reduction in science lab funding across State Y, which limits the ability of schools to conduct practical experiments.

  1. ((a))

    Practical experiments are the only way to teach science effectively.

  2. ((b))

    The quality of science education in State Y is likely to suffer due to the budget cuts

  3. ((c))

    State Y prioritizes arts education over science education.

  4. ((d))

    Teachers in State Y are strongly protesting the reduction in funding.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Practical experiments are the only way to teach science effectively.

24

The following question figure is embedded in one of the answer choices. Select the answer that contains the question figure.

Question figure:

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25

Find the word that CANNOT be formed from the letters in CONGRATULATIONS.

  1. ((a))

    RATION

  2. ((b))

    SALT

  3. ((c))

    GUARD

  4. ((d))

    COAGULATION

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RATION

26

If P means 'minus' (-), Q means 'plus' (+), R means 'multiplied by' (x), and S means 'divided by' (÷), then what is the value of the following expression?

100 S 5 R 2 P 10 Q 4

  1. ((a))

    34

  2. ((b))

    38

  3. ((c))

    42

  4. ((d))

    30

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

34

27

The following question figure is embedded in one of the answer choices. Select the answer that contains the question figure.

Question figure:

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

  1. ((a))

    11

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11

29

In each of the following questions in four out of the given five pairs of figures figure I is related to Figure II in the same particular manner. What are the pair in which the relationship does not exist between figure I and II.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

30

Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

31

A woman introduces a man as her mother's only brother's son. How is the man related to the woman?

  1. ((a))

    Brother

  2. ((b))

    Cousin

  3. ((c))

    Father

  4. ((d))

    Uncle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brother

32

Select a figure from the answer set the contents of which may best substitute the question marks in problems at such that figure III is related to figure IV in the same way as figure I is related to figure II.

Problem figures:

Answer Figure:

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

33

Analyze the five Problem Figures (A, B, C, D, E) to determine the established sequential pattern. Select the next figure in the series

from the five Answer Figures (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Problem Figure:

Answer Figure:

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

34

A man introduced a woman as, "She is the mother of the father of my son's father." How is the woman related to the man?

  1. ((a))

    Wife

  2. ((b))

    Mother

  3. ((c))

    Paternal Grandmother

  4. ((d))

    Aunt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wife

35

Analyze the five Problem Figures (A, B, C, D, E) to determine the established sequential pattern. Select the next figure in the series

from the five Answer Figures (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Problem figures:

Answer Figure:

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

36

Find the odd number-pair:

  1. ((a))

    2:5

  2. ((b))

    5:26

  3. ((c))

    7:48

  4. ((d))

    10:101

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2:5

37

In a class, P's rank is 15th from the top, and Q's rank is 20th from the bottom. If there are 10 students between P and Q, what is the maximum number of students in the class?

  1. ((a))

    45

  2. ((b))

    44

  3. ((c))

    35

  4. ((d))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45

38

You observe a large amount of smoke billowing from a factory smokestack late at night, and you suspect they are illegally burning unauthorised waste because the smoke smells toxic. What is your primary course of action?

  1. ((a))

    Ignore it, as it's probably just steam from their machinery. 

  2. ((b))

    Call the fire department immediately since it involves fire/smoke.

  3. ((c))

    Call the factory security or the night manager to inquire about the situation.

  4. ((d))

    Collect evidence (like a photo) and report the incident to the local or state environmental quality agency.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ignore it, as it's probably just steam from their machinery. 

39

Which row's elements are all prime numbers?

  1. ((a))

    Row I

  2. ((b))

    Row II

  3. ((c))

    Row III

  4. ((d))

    None of the rows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Row I

40

You are in charge of a school cafeteria. The students are petitioning to switch from locally sourced, whole-grain bread to highly processed, nutrient-poor white bread because it tastes better and is more familiar to them. Switching would be cheaper and easier for the staff. How do you respond to the student body?

  1. ((a))

    Agree to the switch, as student satisfaction is the primary measure of the cafeteria's success.

  2. ((b))

    Change the bread without any explanation to avoid confrontation,

  3. ((c))

    Maintain the current menu and educate students on the health benefits of whole grains over processed options.

  4. ((d))

    Offer both options and let students choose, knowing most will select the less healthy choice.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agree to the switch, as student satisfaction is the primary measure of the cafeteria's success.

41

Find the odd number out:

  1. ((a))

    89

  2. ((b))

    97

  3. ((c))

    87

  4. ((d))

    79

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

89

42

You are the manager of a public library. You find a large group of teenagers studying together, but they are speaking loudly, disturbing other patrons who are reading. They refuse to lower their voices when asked by another librarian. How should you handle the situation?

  1. ((a))

    Tell the teens to leave the library immediately.

  2. ((b))

    Ignore them, as they are at least studying.

  3. ((c))

    Calmly explain the noise policy and offer a group study room if available.

  4. ((d))

    Call the police to remove them for causing a nuisance.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tell the teens to leave the library immediately.

43

Read case carefully and evaluate the candidate's eligibility based on the criteria provided for the respective post. Choose the most appropriate option that accurately reflects the candidate's status and any necessary action.

Eligibility Criteria (as on 01-01-2025):

Must have a degree in Marketing or Business Administration with at least 50% marks.

Age should be between 21 and 30 years.

Must have knowledge of digital marketing and social media platforms.

Case:

Ravi is 27 years old, holds a degree in Marketing with 53% marks, and is familiar with social media marketing but lacks digital marketing knowledge. What should be done in Ravi's case?

  1. ((a))

    Ravi is eligible but needs training in digital marketing.

  2. ((b))

    Ravi is not eligible due to the lack of digital marketing knowledge,

  3. ((c))

    Ravi is ineligible because his degree is not in Business Administration.

  4. ((d))

    Ravi is not eligible due to his age.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ravi is eligible but needs training in digital marketing.

44

In the question below one statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Statement: Morning walks are good for health.

Conclusions:

  1. All healthy people go for morning walks.

II. Evening walks are harmful.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

45

In each of the following questions, a statement is given followed by 2 conclusions. Read the statements carefully and answer the

following questions:

Statement: Mr. X is one of the probable candidates short-listed for the post of Director of R.L.M. Institute.

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Conclusions:

I. Mr. X will be selected as Director of R.L.M. Institute.

II. Mr. X will not be selected as Director of R.L.M. Institute.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    either I or II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

46

You manage a busy retail store. A long-time, valued customer is requesting a refund for an item that falls outside the official 30-day return window, as they do not have the original receipt. They threaten to never shop at your store again if you refuse. How should you respond?

  1. ((a))

    Grant the refund immediately to retain the valued customer, ignoring the policy.

  2. ((b))

    Inform the customer that since they don't have the receipt, you cannot take any action.

  3. ((c))

    Explain the 30-day policy, but offer store credit or an exchange as a goodwill gesture.

  4. ((d))

    Call security to escort the demanding customer out of the store.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grant the refund immediately to retain the valued customer, ignoring the policy.

47

You are the head of the city's Disaster Response team. During a surprise, rapidly escalating flood, your team's standard operating procedure requires you to evacuate a retirement home first. However, a major hospital located near the retirement home reports an immediate, catastrophic power failure that requires diverting your limited rescue boats to save patients on life support. You only have enough resources for one location at a time. What is your judgment?

  1. ((a))

    Divert all available resources to the hospital immediately, as the need to sustain life support outweighs the risk to mobile individuals.

  2. ((b))

    Strictly follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) and evacuate the retirement home first.

  3. ((c))

    Attempt to contact the hospital to see if they can use backup generators before making a decision.

  4. ((d))

    Divide the boats equally between the two locations, even though neither will have enough resources to complete the task effectively.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Divert all available resources to the hospital immediately, as the need to sustain life support outweighs the risk to mobile individuals.

48

Which code violates the pattern: Uppercase - Lowercase - Uppercase?

  1. ((a))

    AqA

  2. ((b))

    BpB

  3. ((c))

    dRd

  4. ((d))

    GhG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

AqA

49

If 'P@Q' means 'P is the wife of Q', 'P # Q' means 'P is the son of Q', and 'P $ Q' means 'P is the father of Q', then what is the relationship of K to H in the expression: H # I @ J # K? 

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Paternal Grandfather/Paternal Grandmother

  3. ((c))

    Maternal Grandmother

  4. ((d))

    Daughter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mother

50

Choose the figure which is different from the rest.

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

51

A substantial limitation of the Human Development Index (HDI) is its inability to capture:

  1. ((a))

    Economic growth. 

  2. ((b))

    Life expectancy.

  3. ((c))

    Educational attainment.

  4. ((d))

    Social inequality and income distribution.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Economic growth. 

52

Which digital initiative improved India's Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in "Starting a Business"?

  1. ((a))

     Digi Locker

  2. ((b))

    Udyam Portal

  3. ((c))

    GST Portal 

  4. ((d))

    MCA21

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Digi Locker

53

Which of the following is the formula for elasticity of supply?

  1. ((a))

    % change in price /% change in quantity supplied

  2. ((b))

    % change in quantity supplied / % change in price

  3. ((c))

    Original price / change in price

  4. ((d))

    Change in quantity supplied / original quantity supplied

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

% change in price /% change in quantity supplied

54

Excluding borrowings, the excess of total expenditure over total receipts signifies which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Fiscal deficit

  2. ((b))

    Revenue deficit

  3. ((c))

    Budgetary deficit

  4. ((d))

    Overall deficit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fiscal deficit

55

The difference between the Gross National Product (GNP) and the Net National Product (NNP) is:

  1. ((a))

    Taxes

  2. ((b))

    Interest

  3. ((c))

    Depreciation

  4. ((d))

    Dividend

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Taxes

56

What is the major benefit of the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)?

  1. ((a))

    Solar energy from space

  2. ((b))

    Deep space exploration

  3. ((c))

    Internet access in rural areas

  4. ((d))

    Real-time communication with low Earth orbit satellites and astronauts

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Solar energy from space

57

The Chahalgani (Group of Forty) nobles were formed during the reign of: 

  1. ((a))

    Balban

  2. ((b))

    Iltutmish

  3. ((c))

    Alauddin Khalji 

  4. ((d))

    Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Balban

58

Who among the following rulers is known to have translated the Mahabharata into Persian as Razmnama?

  1. ((a))

    Babur 

  2. ((b))

    Akbar

  3. ((c))

    Jahangir

  4. ((d))

    Aurangzeb 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Babur 

59

Which of the following is a key principle of the QUAD's (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) approach to the Indo-Pacific region?

  1. ((a))

     Inclusivity

  2. ((b))

    Exclusivity

  3. ((c))

    Multilateralism

  4. ((d))

    Bilateralism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Inclusivity

60

What is the name of the Indian athlete who won an Olympic bronze medal in wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

  1. ((a))

    Sushil Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Yogeshwar Dutt 

  3. ((c))

    Sakshi Malik 

  4. ((d))

    Bajrang Punia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sushil Kumar

61

The Kalinga Lancers represent which state in the Hockey India League?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab

  2. ((b))

    Haryana

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab

62

The movie 'Chak De India' is based on which real-life Indian sports figure's story?

  1. ((a))

    Dilip Tirkey

  2. ((b))

    Dhanraj Pillay

  3. ((c))

     Mir Ranjan Negi

  4. ((d))

    Balbir Singh Sr. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dilip Tirkey

63

The 2010 Hockey World Cup final took place in which Indian city?

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai

  2. ((b))

    New Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Chennai

  4. ((d))

    Kolkata 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mumbai

64

Which Indian city served as the venue for the 2019 Indian Open Badminton Tournament?

  1. ((a))

    Hyderabad

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Chennai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hyderabad

65

What kind of architectural feature are the Jain temples known for?

  1. ((a))

    Highly intricate marble carvings

  2. ((b))

    Enormous domes without any pillars

  3. ((c))

    Bronze statues of horses

  4. ((d))

    Gothic vaults and arches

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Highly intricate marble carvings

66

For which architectural element is the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Gujarat famous for?

  1. ((a))

    Mirror mosaic domes

  2. ((b))

    Lattice windows (jalis)

  3. ((c))

    Spiral towers

  4. ((d))

    Black marble minbars.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mirror mosaic domes

67

Where was the Bhilai Steel Plant set up in 1959?

  1. ((a))

    Kolkata

  2. ((b))

    Chhattisgarh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha 

  4. ((d))

    Jamshedpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kolkata

68

Which Booker-shortlisted Indian novel from 2008 examines the Bhopal gas tragedy through allegory?

  1. ((a))

    The White Tiger

  2. ((b))

    Animal's People

  3. ((c))

    The Ministry of Utmost Happiness 

  4. ((d))

    Sea of Poppies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The White Tiger

69

During India's Third Five-Year Plan, which of the following significant events posed major challenges to industrial and trade development?

  1. ((a))

    Global economic recession, severely impacting Indian exports

  2. ((b))

    Major wars and droughts leading to resource constraints 

  3. ((c))

    Initiation of economic liberalization policies, attracting foreign investment

  4. ((d))

    Implementation of the Green Revolution has shifted in focus towards agriculture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Global economic recession, severely impacting Indian exports

70

Which Nobel Laureate in Literature refused the prize in 1964, only for it to still be recorded in his name?

  1. ((a))

    Gabriel Garcia Marquez

  2. ((b))

    Jean-Paul Sartre

  3. ((c))

    Bob Dylan 

  4. ((d))

    Samuel Beckett 

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Answer: ((a))

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

71

Which Indian city is known as the hub for chess training?

  1. ((a))

    Pune 

  2. ((b))

    Chennai

  3. ((c))

    Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Kolkata 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pune 

72

Who was India's first Olympic medalist in wrestling?

  1. ((a))

    Sushil Kumar 

  2. ((b))

    K. D. Jadhav 

  3. ((c))

    Yogeshwar Dutt 

  4. ((d))

    Bajrang Punia 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sushil Kumar 

73

The harvest festival known for the traditional boat race called Vallam Kali is:

  1. ((a))

    Pongal

  2. ((b))

    Onam

  3. ((c))

    Bihu

  4. ((d))

    Gudi Padwa

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Answer: ((a))

Pongal

74

The "Lahore Resolution" passed by the Muslim League in 1940 demanded:

  1. ((a))

    Complete integration of all princely states with British India.

  2. ((b))

    The creation of a separate state for Muslims in the northwestern and eastern parts of India.

  3. ((c))

    Equal representation for Muslims in all legislative bodies

  4. ((d))

    The continuation of a united India with enhanced safeguards eguards for minority rights.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Complete integration of all princely states with British India.

75

​​The "Rowlatt Acts" of 1919 faced intense opposition from Indian nationalists for undermining fundamental legal principles.

What was the most objectionable aspect of these Acts?

  1. ((a))

    They imposed heavy taxes on Indian businesses and traders.

  2. ((b))

    They mandated the compulsory registration of all Indian citizens

  3. ((c))

    They allowed the government to detain individuals without trial based on suspicion of revolutionary activities

  4. ((d))

    They granted greater powers to local self-governing bodies.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They imposed heavy taxes on Indian businesses and traders.

76

The "Indian Forest Act" of 1878 categorized forests into reserved and protected areas.

What was a key difference in the treatment and rights of local communities between these two categories?

  1. ((a))

    Both categories granted complete autonomy to local communities in forest management.

  2. ((b))

    In reserved forests, all traditional rights of local communities were extinguished, while some limited rights were permitted in protected forests.

  3. ((c))

    Protected forests were exclusively for commercial exploitation by the British, while reserved forests were for local use.

  4. ((d))

    There was no significant difference in the restrictions imposed on local communities between the two categories.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both categories granted complete autonomy to local communities in forest management.

77

Which of the following offenses has been newly and clearly defined under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Mob lynching

  2. ((b))

    Defamation

  3. ((c))

    Theft 

  4. ((d))

    Cheating 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mob lynching

78

Who is the 16th Attorney General of India?

  1. ((a))

    R. Venkataramani

  2. ((b))

    Tushar Mehta

  3. ((c))

    Mukul Rohatgi 

  4. ((d))

    K.K. Venugopal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R. Venkataramani

79

Chhau dance is practiced in which regions of India? 

  1. ((a))

    Northern India (Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand)

  2. ((b))

    Eastern India (Orissa, Jharkhand, West Bengal)पश्चिम

  3. ((c))

    Southern India (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu)

  4. ((d))

    Western India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Northern India (Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand)

80

Who was the first woman to receive Jnanpith award? 

  1. ((a))

    Mahasveta Devi

  2. ((b))

    Qurratulain Hyder

  3. ((c))

    Amrita Pritam

  4. ((d))

    Ashapoorna Devi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahasveta Devi

81

Who among the following did not receive a Padma award in 2024 for their contribution to Art?

  1. ((a))

    Vyjayantimala Bali 

  2. ((b))

    Padma Subrahmanyam

  3. ((c))

    Usha Uthup 

  4. ((d))

    Nithyashree Mahadevan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vyjayantimala Bali 

82

Which traditional dance from Uttar Pradesh involves women carrying lighted oil lamps on their heads?

  1. ((a))

    Charkula 

  2. ((b))

    Raslila

  3. ((c))

    Giddha

  4. ((d))

    Bhangra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charkula 

83

Who was the last ruler of the Sunga Dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Vasudeva

  2. ((b))

    Pushyamitra Sunga

  3. ((c))

    Devabhuti

  4. ((d))

    Agnimitra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vasudeva

84

Which among the following statements is TRUE about the Rig Vedic Society?

  1. ((a))

    The Rig Vedic society was matrilineal.

  2. ((b))

    The head of the family was known as Vishaypati.

  3. ((c))

    Apala, Visvavara, Ghosa, and Lopamudra were prominent women poets of the Rig Vedic period.

  4. ((d))

    Child marriage and the practice of Sati were prevalent.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Rig Vedic society was matrilineal.

85

Which of the following statements is/are NOT CORRECT regarding Manganese?

  1. Andhra Pradesh has the largest reserves of Manganese in India.
  2. Manganese is an important raw material for the smelting of iron ore, and it is also used for manufacturing ferro alloys.
  1. ((a))

    1 only

  2. ((b))

    2 only

  3. ((c))

    Both 1 and 2

  4. ((d))

    Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 only

86

In which state is the folk music of Lotia performed?

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh 

  4. ((d))

    Manipur 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

87

In the alluvial plains of the Ganga, which of the following physical features will NOT be found?

  1. ((a))

    Oxbow lakes

  2. ((b))

    Rapids 

  3. ((c))

    Meanders

  4. ((d))

    Braided channels 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oxbow lakes

88

What is the primary objective of the Angami Sekrenyi festival?

  1. ((a))

    Cleanse body and soul

  2. ((b))

    Pray for abundant harvest

  3. ((c))

    Honor ancestral spirits only

  4. ((d))

    Pray for marriage and children

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Answer: ((a))

Cleanse body and soul

89

Which Hindustani classical gharana, founded by Ustad Alladiya Khan, is known for its melodic complexity and features exponents like

Kesarbai Kerkar and Kishori Amonkar?

  1. ((a))

    Gwalior Gharana 

  2. ((b))

    Agra Gharana

  3. ((c))

    Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

  4. ((d))

    Kirana Gharana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gwalior Gharana 

90

Which city hosted the 47th Board of Directors Meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) on May 30, 2025?

  1. ((a))

    Beijing 

  2. ((b))

    Johannesburg 

  3. ((c))

    Shanghai

  4. ((d))

    Brasilia 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Beijing 

91

According to the 1950 India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, what is one key provision agreed upon by both governments?

  1. ((a))

    Nepal's army under Indian command

  2. ((b))

    No diplomatic ties between India and Nepal 

  3. ((c))

    Reciprocal rights of residence and trade

  4. ((d))

    Nepal to follow Indian Constitution 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nepal's army under Indian command

92

Which of the following physiographic features acts as the principal water divide in Peninsular India?

  1. ((a))

    Vindhya Range

  2. ((b))

    Aravalli Hills

  3. ((c))

    Western Ghats

  4. ((d))

    Eastern Ghats

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vindhya Range

93

 Which celebrated filmmaker, noted for globally acclaimed works like Bandit Queen and Elizabeth, received the Padma Bhushan in​2025?

  1. ((a))

    R Balki 

  2. ((b))

    Shekhar Kapur 

  3. ((c))

    Mira Nair

  4. ((d))

    Deepa Mehta

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R Balki 

94

As per Census 2011, what was the population density of Bihar, the most densely populated state in India?

  1. ((a))

    918 persons/sq km

  2. ((b))

    1029 persons/sq km

  3. ((c))

    1102 persons/sq km

  4. ((d))

    1138 persons/sq km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

918 persons/sq km

95

On which date was the second stage (GS2) for GSLV-F16 (launching NISAR) flagged off?

  1. ((a))

    January 2025

  2. ((b))

    March 2025

  3. ((c))

    April 2025

  4. ((d))

    July 2023

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

January 2025

96

Which of the following pairs correctly represents the cropping season and its corresponding time of sowing?

  1. ((a))

    Rabi - Southwest Monsoon onset

  2. ((b))

    Zaid - October to November

  3. ((c))

    Kharif June to September

  4. ((d))

    Rabi May to June

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Answer: ((a))

Rabi - Southwest Monsoon onset

97

Which pigment allows plants to absorb light mainly in the blue and red wavelengths?

  1. ((a))

    Chlorophyll a

  2. ((b))

    Chlorophyll b

  3. ((c))

    Carotenoids

  4. ((d))

    Anthocyanins

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chlorophyll a

98

Consider the following:

(1) DPIIT handles industrial promotion.

(2) It implements Gati Shakti.

Which of the above statements 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

99

What is a key benefit provided under Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)?

  1. ((a))

    Free ration to pregnant women

  2. ((b))

    Free delivery and C-section services

  3. ((c))

    Paid ambulance transport

  4. ((d))

    Subsidized infant clothing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Free ration to pregnant women

100

Which of the following statements about E. Sreedharan is factually correct?

  1. ((a))

    He led the development of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

  2. ((b))

    He was popularly known as the 'Metro Man of India'.

  3. ((c))

    He drafted the Indian Road Safety Code.

  4. ((d))

    He was responsible for launching the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He led the development of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

The average weight of 5 boys is 60 kg.

If one boy weighing 75 kg leaves, what is the new average weight?

  1. ((a))

    56.25 kg

  2. ((b))

    57.5 kg

  3. ((c))

    58.75 kg

  4. ((d))

    59 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56.25 kg

102

The average weight of 7 boxes is 12 kg.

What is the total weight?

  1. ((a))

    74 kg

  2. ((b))

    72 kg

  3. ((c))

    78 kg

  4. ((d))

    84 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

74 kg

103

A juice vendor mixes orange juice at ₹30/litre with water (free) to get a mixture worth ₹24/litre.

What is the ratio of juice to water?

  1. ((a))

    5:2

  2. ((b))

    3:1

  3. ((c))

    4:1

  4. ((d))

    3:2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5:2

104

A man bought 30 pens at 12 each and 20 pens at ₹15 each. He sold all pens at ₹18 each.

What is his total profit?

  1. ((a))

    ₹240

  2. ((b))

    ₹280

  3. ((c))

    ₹360

  4. ((d))

    ₹310

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹240

105

The population of a village increased from 20,000 to 23,000 in a year.

What is the percentage increase?

  1. ((a))

    13%

  2. ((b))

    12%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13%

106

The price of petrol rises by 8%.

If the old price was 80 per litre, what is the new price?

  1. ((a))

    ₹87.60

  2. ((b))

    ₹86.40

  3. ((c))

    ₹85.40

  4. ((d))

    ₹88.00

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹87.60

107

A product is sold at 25% profit.

If the cost price is 240, find the selling price.

  1. ((a))

    ₹300

  2. ((b))

    ₹280

  3. ((c))

    ₹320

  4. ((d))

    ₹290

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

₹300

108

A person bought an item for ₹1200 and sold it for ₹1320.

Find the profit percentage.

  1. ((a))

    8%

  2. ((b))

    12%

  3. ((c))

    10%

  4. ((d))

    15%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8%

109

A jeep covers a distance of 180 km at a certain speed. If the speed is increased by 15 km/h, it takes 1 hour less. Find the original speed.

  1. ((a))

    45 km/h

  2. ((b))

    50 km/h

  3. ((c))

    75 km/h

  4. ((d))

    60 km/h

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45 km/h

110

Raju and Pintu together can clean a garden in 10 hours.

If Raju alone can do it in 15 hours, how many hours will Pintu alone take?

  1. ((a))

    20 hours

  2. ((b))

    30 hours

  3. ((c))

    25 hours

  4. ((d))

    40 hours 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20 hours

111

A and B together can complete a railway sleeper alignment in 10 days. B alone can do it in 15 days.

In how many days can A alone complete the work?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    30

  4. ((d))

    40

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

112

A job can be done by 18 women in 10 days. After working for 4 days, 6 women leave.

How many more days will the remaining women take to finish the job?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

113

A hollow spherical shell is made of a metal with a density of 6 g/cm³. If the internal and external radii of the shell are 8 cm and 9 cm respectively, find the weight of the shell in kilograms.

  1. ((a))

    7.456 kg

  2. ((b))

    5.656 kg

  3. ((c))

    6.456 kg

  4. ((d))

    5.456 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7.456 kg

114

If the length, breadth, and height of a rectangular parallelepiped are 5 cm, 4 cm, and 3 cm, its volume is:

  1. ((a))

    60 cm³

  2. ((b))

    12 cm³

  3. ((c))

    45 cm³

  4. ((d))

    20 cm³

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60 cm³

115

The total number of edges in a rectangular parallelepiped is:

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    8

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

116

The area of the base of a rectangular parallelepiped is 30 cm², and its height is 10 cm. Find its volume.

  1. ((a))

    200 cm³

  2. ((b))

    250 cm³

  3. ((c))

    300 cm³

  4. ((d))

    350 cm³

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

200 cm³

117

The sum of the lengths of all edges of a cuboid is 64 cm. If its length is 8 cm and breadth is 4 cm, find the height.

  1. ((a))

    4 cm

  2. ((b))

    5 cm

  3. ((c))

    6 cm

  4. ((d))

    8 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 cm

118

A sphere is inscribed in a cube. If the total surface area of the cube is 600 cm², what is the volume of the sphere?

  1. ((a))

    500л/3cm³

  2. ((b))

    100лcm³

  3. ((c))

    1000л/3 cm³

  4. ((d))

    250лcm³

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

500л/3cm³

119

A cone is cut by a plane parallel to its base, dividing it into two parts: an upper, smaller cone and a lower frustum. If the height of the upper, smaller cone is half the height of the original cone, what is the ratio of the volume of the upper cone to the volume of the lower frustum?

  1. ((a))

    7:1

  2. ((b))

    1:7

  3. ((c))

    5:1

  4. ((d))

    6:1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7:1

120

A right prism has a hexagonal base with an area of 80 cm² and a height of 12 cm. Find the lateral surface area.

  1. ((a))

    480 cm²

  2. ((b))

    500 cm²

  3. ((c))

    520 cm²

  4. ((d))

    400 cm²

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

480 cm²

121

The product of 5xy2z and 7xz2 is:

  1. ((a))

    12xyz

  2. ((b))

    35x²z³

  3. ((c))

    32x²y²z³

  4. ((d))

    35x²y²z³

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12xyz

122

If we multiply (-6ab) and (11ab²c), then we get:

  1. ((a))

    66a²b³c

  2. ((b))

    -66a²b³c

  3. ((c))

    -11a²b³c

  4. ((d))

    -66abc

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

66a²b³c

123

Simplify: [2.1 + 3153\frac{1}{5}] ÷1.1

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4.5

  3. ((c))

    4.8

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

124

If the exterior angle of a regular polygon is equal to its interior angle, how many sides does the polygon have?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

125

A cylindrical rod is 1.6 meters long. It is cut into pieces each 3/5 meter long. How many such full pieces can be made, and what length remains?

  1. ((a))

     2 pieces, 2/5m left

  2. ((b))

    2 pieces, 3/m left

  3. ((c))

    3 pieces, 1/5m left

  4. ((d))

    3 pieces, 2/5m left

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 2 pieces, 2/5m left

126

A polygon has a total of 35 diagonals. How many sides does the polygon have?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

127

The number of sides of two regular polygons are in the ratio 4:3. If the difference between their exterior angles is 10°, find the number of sides in each polygon.

  1. ((a))

    7,9

  2. ((b))

    16, 18

  3. ((c))

    12,9

  4. ((d))

    14,8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7,9

128

A man walks at a speed of x\sqrt{x}  km/hr. After 2 hours, he has covered the same number of kilometers as the value of x. What is the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

129

What is the area of a triangle with vertices at (1,2), (5,8), and (10,3)?

  1. ((a))

    10 square units

  2. ((b))

    15 square units

  3. ((c))

    20 square units

  4. ((d))

    25 square units

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 square units

130

An equilateral triangle has a side length of 24 cm. What is the radius of its circumcircle?

  1. ((a))

    11.68 cm

  2. ((b))

    13.28 cm

  3. ((c))

    13.86 cm

  4. ((d))

    14.22 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11.68 cm

131

A rhombus whose diagonals are 12 cm and 15 cm. Find the area of the rhombus.

  1. ((a))

    90 cm²

  2. ((b))

    48 cm²

  3. ((c))

    72 cm²

  4. ((d))

    64 cm²

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90 cm²

132

What is the width of a rectangle which has a 60 cm perimeter and length of 20 cm?

  1. ((a))

    10 cm

  2. ((b))

    5 cm

  3. ((c))

    15 cm

  4. ((d))

    20 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 cm

133

A solid cone with a radius of 6 cm and a height of 8 cm is melted and recast into small spheres, each having a radius of 2 cm. How many such spheres can be formed?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

134

If a customer gets a discount of Rs. 144 on a product originally priced at Rs. 960, and is later charged 18% GST on the discounted price, what is the final bill amount?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 742.88 

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 834.88

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 882.88

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 962.88 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 742.88 

135

If the sides of a parallelogram are in the ratio 3:4 and its perimeter is 84 cm, the longer side is:

  1. ((a))

    24 cm

  2. ((b))

    35 cm

  3. ((c))

    26 cm

  4. ((d))

    25 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 cm

136

A store advertises, "Buy items worth Rs. 3000, get Rs. 500 off instantly." What is the effective discount percentage?

  1. ((a))

    16.67%

  2. ((b))

    15.67%

  3. ((c))

    14.67%

  4. ((d))

    13.67%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16.67%

137

Convert 60° to radians.

  1. ((a))

    π/4

  2. ((b))

    π/3

  3. ((c))

    π/2

  4. ((d))

    π/6

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

π/4

138

Convert 150° to radians.

  1. ((a))

    5π

  2. ((b))

    5π/6

  3. ((c))

    5π4

  4. ((d))

    π

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5π

139

The radii of two right circular cylinders are in the ratio 2:5, and their heights are in the ratio 3:2. What is the ratio of their curved surface areas?

  1. ((a))

    1:2

  2. ((b))

    3:5

  3. ((c))

    4:25

  4. ((d))

    9:4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1:2

140

A right prism with a rectangular base has a perimeter of 28 cm and height 12 cm. What is its lateral surface area?

  1. ((a))

    312 cm²

  2. ((b))

    288 cm²

  3. ((c))

    360 cm²

  4. ((d))

    336 cm²

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

312 cm²

141

20 girls can complete a work in 16 days. 16 boys can complete the same work in 15 days. What is the ratio between the capacity of a boy and a girl?

  1. ((a))

    2:3

  2. ((b))

    3:2

  3. ((c))

    4:3

  4. ((d))

    3:4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2:3

142

How much space does a hemisphere with a 7 cm radius occupy?

  1. ((a))

    618.66 cm³

  2. ((b))

    912.66cm³

  3. ((c))

    716.66cm³

  4. ((d))

    718.66 cm³

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

618.66 cm³

143

If a cone has a base radius of 5 cm and a perpendicular height of 12 cm, what is the volume?

  1. ((a))

    250π cm²

  2. ((b))

    120π cm²

  3. ((c))

    90π cm²

  4. ((d))

    100π cm²

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

250π cm²

144

Find the radius of the circle if the length of the chord is 8 cm and the perpendicular distance from the center of the circle is 3 cm

  1. ((a))

    4 cm

  2. ((b))

    5 cm

  3. ((c))

    6 cm

  4. ((d))

    7 cm

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Answer: ((a))

4 cm

145

In a right-angled triangle, where is the orthocenter located?

  1. ((a))

    Outside the triangle

  2. ((b))

    Midpoint of the hypotenuse

  3. ((c))

    At the centroid

  4. ((d))

    At the right-angled vertex

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Outside the triangle

146

A cone is cut parallel to its base at half its height. What is the ratio of volumes of the two parts?

  1. ((a))

    1:7

  2. ((b))

    1:3

  3. ((c))

    1:4

  4. ((d))

    1:5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1:7

147

What is the ratio of the volume of a cone to that of a cylinder having the same base radius and height?

  1. ((a))

    2:3

  2. ((b))

    3:5

  3. ((c))

    1:3

  4. ((d))

    1:4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2:3

148

The radius of a circle is 12 cm. The length of a tangent drawn to this circle from a point at a distance of 15 cm from its center is

  1. ((a))

    15 cm

  2. ((b))

    12 cm

  3. ((c))

    9 cm

  4. ((d))

    6 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 cm

149

How many distinct triangles can be formed by selecting any three vertices of a hexagon?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    60

  4. ((d))

    120

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

20

150

If cosθ = 3/5, find the value of tanθ.

  1. ((a))

    4 /3

  2. ((b))

    2/3

  3. ((c))

    2/5

  4. ((d))

    5/2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 /3

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

Identify the correct spelling of the misspelled word.

  1. ((a))

    assets

  2. ((b))

    assests

  3. ((c))

    assetts

  4. ((d))

    asests

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

assets

152

Identify the correct spelling of the misspelled word "convincable".

  1. ((a))

    convincing

  2. ((b))

    convincible

  3. ((c))

    convinciable

  4. ((d))

    convinsible

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

convincing

153

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He was late because he _____ heavy traffic on the way to work.

  1. ((a))

    ran into

  2. ((b))

    looked into

  3. ((c))

    got through

  4. ((d))

    kept up

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ran into

Read the passage and answer the questions:

The genesis of railway transportation marks one of humanity’s most transformative engineering feats, profoundly reshaping industrial, social, and economic landscapes. Early prototypes, such as horse-drawn wagonways in 16th-century Europe, represented rudimentary precursors to modern trains, utilizing wooden rails to minimize friction and facilitate the movement of goods across short distances.

The true revolution, however, ignited in the early 19th century with the advent of steam locomotives. Pioneers like George Stephenson, whose famous "Rocket" epitomized technological prowess, demonstrated the unprecedented potential of steam power to move both people and cargo efficiently. This innovation catalyzed the Industrial Revolution, knitting distant regions into cohesive economic fabrics and accelerating urbanization at an unparalleled pace.

Throughout the 20th century, the ascendancy of diesel and electric locomotives superseded steam technology, offering greater efficiency, reliability, and environmental benefits. Bullet trains, inaugurated in Japan as the Shinkansen in 1964, redefined expectations regarding speed, safety, and technological sophistication, inspiring global high-speed rail networks. In the contemporary era, magnetic levitation (maglev) trains and hyperloop prototypes promise to further erode the barriers of distance and time, potentially rendering conventional rail obsolete.

Yet, amid this rapid evolution, trains remain emblematic not merely of mechanical ingenuity but of societal progression — testaments to human ambition to connect, accelerate, and transcend physical limitations. The trajectory of railway innovation encapsulates a narrative of relentless adaptation, one wherein each epoch shift reflects broader socio-technological metamorphoses.

154

Identify the tense and voice used in the sentence:

"Early prototypes, such as horse-drawn wagon ways in 16th-century Europe, represented rudimentary precursors to modern trains..."

  1. ((a))

    Past Perfect Passive

  2. ((b))

    Simple Past Active

  3. ((c))

    Present Perfect Active

  4. ((d))

    Past Continuous Passive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Past Perfect Passive

155

What grammatical function does the phrase "utilizing wooden rails to minimize friction" serve in the sentence?

"Early prototypes, such as horse-drawn wagon ways in 16th-century Europe, represented rudimentary precursors to modern trains, utilizing wooden rails to minimize friction and facilitate the movement of goods..."

  1. ((a))

    Adjective clause modifying "wagon ways"

  2. ((b))

    Adverbial phrase explaining the manner

  3. ((c))

    Noun clause functioning as object

  4. ((d))

    Gerund phrase acting as the subject

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adjective clause modifying "wagon ways"

156

In the passage, what is the closest meaning of the word "superseded"?

  1. ((a))

    Upgraded

  2. ((b))

    Replaced

  3. ((c))

    Abandoned

  4. ((d))

    Destroyed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Upgraded

Read the passage and answer the questions:

The genesis of railway transportation marks one of humanity’s most transformative engineering feats, profoundly reshaping industrial, social, and economic landscapes. Early prototypes, such as horse-drawn wagonways in 16th-century Europe, represented rudimentary precursors to modern trains, utilizing wooden rails to minimize friction and facilitate the movement of goods across short distances.

The true revolution, however, ignited in the early 19th century with the advent of steam locomotives. Pioneers like George Stephenson, whose famous "Rocket" epitomized technological prowess, demonstrated the unprecedented potential of steam power to move both people and cargo efficiently. This innovation catalyzed the Industrial Revolution, knitting distant regions into cohesive economic fabrics and accelerating urbanization at an unparalleled pace.

Throughout the 20th century, the ascendancy of diesel and electric locomotives superseded steam technology, offering greater efficiency, reliability, and environmental benefits. Bullet trains, inaugurated in Japan as the Shinkansen in 1964, redefined expectations regarding speed, safety, and technological sophistication, inspiring global high-speed rail networks. In the contemporary era, magnetic levitation (maglev) trains and hyperloop prototypes promise to further erode the barriers of distance and time, potentially rendering conventional rail obsolete.

Yet, amid this rapid evolution, trains remain emblematic not merely of mechanical ingenuity but of societal progression — testaments to human ambition to connect, accelerate, and transcend physical limitations. The trajectory of railway innovation encapsulates a narrative of relentless adaptation, one wherein each epoch shift reflects broader socio-technological metamorphoses.

157

What is the meaning of the word "epochal" in the sentence: "...each epochal shift reflects broader socio-technological metamorphoses."?

  1. ((a))

    Ancient

  2. ((b))

    Minor

  3. ((c))

    Highly significant or defining

  4. ((d))

    Predictable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ancient

158

Which of the following best captures the overall tone of the passage?

  1. ((a))

    Nostalgic and critical

  2. ((b))

    Analytical and celebratory

  3. ((c))

    Indifferent and factual

  4. ((d))

    Cautionary and skeptical

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nostalgic and critical

159

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'Ambiguous'

  1. ((a))

    Clear

  2. ((b))

    Specific

  3. ((c))

    Mysterious

  4. ((d))

    Vague

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Clear

160

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

We threw away the rubbish

  1. ((a))

    The rubbish was thrown away

  2. ((b))

    The rubbish thrown away

  3. ((c))

    The rubbish was being thrown away

  4. ((d))

    The rubbish will be thrown away

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The rubbish was thrown away

161

Select the correct Passive form of the given sentence.

Where did you find my luggage?

  1. ((a))

    Where was my luggage found?

  2. ((b))

    Where do you found my luggage?

  3. ((c))

    Where is my luggage found?

  4. ((d))

    Where will my luggage be found?

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Where was my luggage found?

162

What is the system of government in which one person holds absolute and unrestricted power is called?

  1. ((a))

    Autocracy

  2. ((b))

    Autonomy

  3. ((c))

    Bureaucracy

  4. ((d))

    Democracy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Autocracy

163

Someone who dislike men is called.

  1. ((a))

    Misandrist

  2. ((b))

    Misogynist

  3. ((c))

    Philanthropist

  4. ((d))

    Manuscript

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Misandrist

164

When some people or things are existing at the same time period in the society is called.

  1. ((a))

    Contemporaries

  2. ((b))

    Periods

  3. ((c))

    Historical events

  4. ((d))

    History

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Contemporaries

165

Choose the word that means the same as "Respect".

  1. ((a))

    Deference

  2. ((b))

    Vigorous

  3. ((c))

    Blame

  4. ((d))

    Criticize

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Deference

166

Choose the word that means the same as "Criticize".

  1. ((a))

    Censure

  2. ((b))

    Abuse

  3. ((c))

    Appreciate

  4. ((d))

    Blame

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Censure

167

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word "Lengthy".

  1. ((a))

    Concise

  2. ((b))

    Extended

  3. ((c))

    Elongated

  4. ((d))

    Protracted

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Concise

168

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word "Bashful".

  1. ((a))

    Loquacious

  2. ((b))

    Quiet

  3. ((c))

    Taciturn

  4. ((d))

    Diffident

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Loquacious

169

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word "Acquitted".

  1. ((a))

    Convicted

  2. ((b))

    Pardoned

  3. ((c))

    Exempted

  4. ((d))

    Liberated

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Convicted

170

Which sentence uses "row" to mean a fight or noisy argument?

  1. ((a))

    We had a terrible row last night.

  2. ((b))

    He rowed the boat across the lake.

  3. ((c))

    They sat in the front row.

  4. ((d))

    There were ten chairs in each row.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

We had a terrible row last night.

171

What does "bark" mean in: "The dog barked loudly at the stranger."

  1. ((a))

    A loud sound made by a dog

  2. ((b))

    Outer part of a tree

  3. ((c))

    A wooden texture

  4. ((d))

    A sharp command

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A loud sound made by a dog

172

In the following, there are four different words, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Fabulous

  2. ((b))

    Beautifal

  3. ((c))

    Marvelous

  4. ((d))

    Charmeng

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fabulous

173

In the following, there are four different words, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Debacle

  2. ((b))

    Declini

  3. ((c))

    Downfal

  4. ((d))

    Discomfeture

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Debacle

174

Direction: Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Milk products (A)/was provide protein (B)/for a nutritionally (C)/balalnced diet to everyone(D).

  1. ((a))

    was provide protein (B)

  2. ((b))

    Milk products (A)

  3. ((c))

    balalnced diet to everyone(D)

  4. ((d))

    for a nutritionally (C)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

was provide protein (B)

175

Direction: Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The old man (A)/ died for(B) / a heart attack(C)/today(D).

  1. ((a))

    died for(B)

  2. ((b))

    The old man (A)

  3. ((c))

    a heart attack(C)

  4. ((d))

    today(D)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

died for(B)

176

Direction: Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. It seems (A)/the I am themost(B)/ beautiful plant(C)/ in this forest(D).

  1. ((a))

    the I am themost(B)

  2. ((b))

    It seems (A)

  3. ((c))

    in this forest(D).

  4. ((d))

    beautiful plant(C)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the I am themost(B)

177

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks:

The other youths _________ to talk about their seeds and the plants.

  1. ((a))

    began

  2. ((b))

    begins

  3. ((c))

    beginning

  4. ((d))

    is began

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

began

178

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks:

Lingaiah told his mother that he wasn't ........... take an empty box.

  1. ((a))

    going to

  2. ((b))

    going

  3. ((c))

    goes

  4. ((d))

    gone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

going to

179

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks:

If you plant hard work, you will reap________.

  1. ((a))

    success

  2. ((b))

    failure

  3. ((c))

    time pass

  4. ((d))

    knowledge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

success

180

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

A professor begins class by holding up a glass of water.

  1. ((a))

    began

  2. ((b))

    beginning

  3. ((c))

    is began

  4. ((d))

    was begins

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

began

181

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Now, the maid is clean the floor which is in the second stair.

  1. ((a))

    is cleaning

  2. ((b))

    cleaning

  3. ((c))

    has cleaned

  4. ((d))

    cleans

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

is cleaning

Read the passage below and choose the correct word for each blank.

The rapid adoption of digital tools has revolutionized the field of education. Online platforms, interactive modules, and virtual classrooms have made learning more accessible and (1), for students around the world. These technologies allow learners to progress at their own pace, revisit difficult concepts, and explore subjects beyond traditional syllabi. However, digital learning also brings certain challenges. Not all students have equal access to reliable internet or digital (2) which creates a significant learning gap. Moreover, prolonged screen time and lack of real-world interaction can affect both physical health and social development. To address these issues, institutions must adopt a blended approach-one that combines the flexibility of digital content with the structure of face-to-face learning. Teachers must also be trained to effectively integrate technology into the classroom, ensuring that it enhances rather than (3)_____ potential to (4)_____ the learning process. When used responsibly, digital education has the barriers and bring quality instruction to even the most remote corners of the world. But for it to be truly effective, students must stay disciplined, motivated, and (5)_____ in their learning journey.

182

Which of the following will fill blank no (1)

  1. ((a))

    demanding

  2. ((b))

    personalized

  3. ((c))

    expensive

  4. ((d))

    structured

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

demanding

183

Which of the following will fill blank no (2)

  1. ((a))

    curriculum

  2. ((b))

    storage

  3. ((c))

    devices

  4. ((d))

    textbooks

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

curriculum

184

Which of the following will fill blank no (3)

  1. ((a))

    disrupts

  2. ((b))

    ignores

  3. ((c))

    replicates

  4. ((d))

    delays

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

disrupts

185

Which of the following will fill blank no (4)

  1. ((a))

    strengthen

  2. ((b))

    reinforce

  3. ((c))

    break

  4. ((d))

    challenge

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

strengthen

186

Which of the following will fill blank no (5)

  1. ((a))

    passive

  2. ((b))

    disengaged

  3. ((c))

    focused

  4. ((d))

    delayed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

passive

187

Choose the correct Active Voice form of the given sentence:

The call was being made by Shyam.

  1. ((a))

    Shyam makes the call.

  2. ((b))

    Shyam was making the call.

  3. ((c))

    Shyam made the call.

  4. ((d))

    The call made Shyam.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shyam makes the call.

188

Choose the correct direct sentence of the following sentence.

He said that the lights had gone off during the storm.

  1. ((a))

    He said, "The lights go off during the storm."

  2. ((b))

    He said, "The lights had gone off during the storm."

  3. ((c))

    He said, "The lights went off during the storm."

  4. ((d))

    He said, "The lights have gone off during the storm."

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He said, "The lights go off during the storm."

189

Choose the correct Active Voice form of the given sentence:

The flight announcement was being made by the staff when I entered.

  1. ((a))

    The staff made the flight announcement when I entered.

  2. ((b))

    The flight announcement made the staff when I entered.

  3. ((c))

    The staff was making the flight announcement when I entered.

  4. ((d))

    The staff has made the flight announcement when I entered.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The staff made the flight announcement when I entered.

190

Choose the correct direct sentence of the following sentence. He said that the committee had decided to postpone the event.

  1. ((a))

    He said, "The committee has decided to postpone the event."

  2. ((b))

    He said, "The committee had decided to postpone the event."

  3. ((c))

    He said, "The event was postponed by the committee."

  4. ((d))

    He said, "The committee would postpone the event."

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He said, "The committee has decided to postpone the event."

191

Choose the correct option to rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

A. The new recruit saluted with nervous energy.

B. The sergeant nodded with a knowing smile.

C. He remembered his own first day on duty.

D. Time had taught him both discipline and patience.

  1. ((a))

    ABCD

  2. ((b))

    CBDA

  3. ((c))

    ACDB

  4. ((d))

    BACD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ABCD

192

Choose the correct option to rearrange the following sentences:

A. His voice cracked as he addressed the crowd.

B. The room was filled with faces of people he once knew.

C. Not all were welcoming.

D. But he had something important to say.

  1. ((a))

    BACD

  2. ((b))

    ABCD

  3. ((c))

    ACBD

  4. ((d))

    DABC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BACD

193

Choose the correct option to rearrange the following sentences:

A. The experiment had failed for the third time.

B. Colleagues began whispering behind closed doors.

C. Still, she believed in the data.

D. Truth, she knew, wasn't always popular.

  1. ((a))

    ABCD

  2. ((b))

    BACD

  3. ((c))

    ACBD

  4. ((d))

    CADB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ABCD

194

Choose the right meaning of the idiom 'go the extra mile' in the sentence:

The team went the extra mile to meet the client's needs.

  1. ((a))

    Took a long route

  2. ((b))

    Made additional effort

  3. ((c))

    Spent more money

  4. ((d))

    Traveled abroad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Took a long route

195

Select the correct meaning of the idiom 'kick the bucket' as used in the sentence below:

He passed on all his belongings to his nephew before he kicked the bucket.

  1. ((a))

    Went on vacation

  2. ((b))

    Died

  3. ((c))

    Bought a farm

  4. ((d))

    Got angry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Went on vacation

196

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'burned the midnight oil' as used in the sentence below:

Jonathan and his friends burned the midnight oil to complete their final project.

  1. ((a))

    Worked late at night

  2. ((b))

    Slept well

  3. ((c))

    Celebrated

  4. ((d))

    Lit candles

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Worked late at night

197

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'go the extra mile' in the sentence:

She always goes the extra mile to support her students.

  1. ((a))

    Travels more

  2. ((b))

    Puts in extra effort

  3. ((c))

    Avoids work

  4. ((d))

    Gives directions

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Travels more

198

Choose the correct indirect speech of the sentence:

She said, "Why didn't anyone inform me about the change?"

  1. ((a))

    She asked why had no one informed her about the change.

  2. ((b))

    She said why was no one informing her.

  3. ((c))

    She asked why no one had informed her about the change.

  4. ((d))

    She asked why didn't anyone inform her about the change.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She asked why had no one informed her about the change.

199

Choose the correct indirect speech of the sentence:

She said, "Don't you understand the seriousness of the matter?"

  1. ((a))

    She asked why I didn't understand the serious matter.

  2. ((b))

    She asked whether I didn't understand the seriousness of the matter.

  3. ((c))

    She asked if I understood the seriousness of the matter.

  4. ((d))

    She asked do I understand how serious it is.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She asked why I didn't understand the serious matter.

200

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

He is more wiser than his brother.

  1. ((a))

    very wise 

  2. ((b))

    more wise

  3. ((c))

    wiser to 

  4. ((d))

    wiser

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

very wise 

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