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'मदन की काली कमीज सुंदर लग रही थी।' उपर्युक्त वाक्य में कितने विशेषण हैं?
सात
चार
दो
एक
Correct answer
सात
'उसे पुस्तकें लेनी थी इसीलिए बाज़ार गया।' इस वाक्य में "इसीलिए" कौन-सा अव्यय है?
संकेत बोधक
समुच्चय बोधक
विस्मयादि बोधक
स्वरूप बोधक
Correct answer
संकेत बोधक
'वह भूमि जो उपजाऊ न हो' इस वाक्यांश के लिए उचित शब्द है :
उर्वरा
ऊसर
उपकृत
दुर्गम
Correct answer
उर्वरा
निम्नलिखित शब्दों में से कौन-सा शब्द विशेषण नहीं है?
बचपन
विनम्र
पुराना
मीठा
Correct answer
बचपन
निम्नलिखित में से अनेकार्थी शब्द नहीं है :
अभिनेत्री
अनंत
गुरु
अंबर
Correct answer
अभिनेत्री
'तमस' उपन्यास के लिए सन् 1975 में साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार से किसे सम्मानित किया गया था?
यशपाल
त्रिलोचन
कृष्णा सोबती
भीष्म साहनी
Correct answer
यशपाल
'पहाड़' शब्द का लिंग निर्धारित कीजिए :
नपुंसकलिंग
पुल्लिंग
मध्यमा लिंग
स्त्रीलिंग
Correct answer
नपुंसकलिंग
'छाती पर मूँग दलना' मुहावरे का अर्थ निम्नलिखित में से क्या है?
मन लगाकर काम नहीं करना
जान बूझकर दुःख देना
काम करने से बहाना करना
सुख से रहना
Correct answer
मन लगाकर काम नहीं करना
'भारी' शब्द का विलोम क्या होगा?
सवेरा
हल्का
अशिष्ट
नरक
Correct answer
सवेरा
हनुमान की पूँछ में, लगन ना पाई आग,
लंका सिगरी जल गई, गए निशाचर भाग।
इन पंक्तियों में कौन-सा अलंकार है?
उपमा
अतिशयोक्ति
रूपक
उत्प्रेक्षा
Correct answer
उपमा
मैं सत्य कहता हूँ, सखे! सुकुमार न मानो मुझे।
यमराज से भी युद्ध को, प्रस्तुत सदा जानो मुझे।।
इस काव्य-पंक्ति में किस रस की अनुभूति प्रदर्शित है?
श्रृंगार रस
वात्सल्य रस
वीर रस
करुण रस
Correct answer
श्रृंगार रस
'अभिशाप' में कौन-सा उपसर्ग है?
अ
अभ
आ
अभि
Correct answer
अ
'असीम' शब्द के लिए एक उचित वाक्यांश है :
जिसकी कोई सीमा न हो ।
जिस पर उपकार किया गया हो ।
थोड़ा ज्ञान रखने वाला ।
जो बहुत बोलता है ।
Correct answer
जिसकी कोई सीमा न हो ।
'राम अब आता ही होगा ।' इस वाक्य का काल पहचानिए ।
आसन्न भूतकाल
संदिग्ध वर्तमानकाल
पूर्ण वर्तमानकाल
पूर्ण भूतकाल
Correct answer
आसन्न भूतकाल
'गड़े मुर्दे उखाड़ना' मुहावरे का अर्थ है :
निर्दोष पर दोष लगाना
पीछा ही ना छोड़ना
बीती बातों को लेकर बैठना
कोई भी निर्णय नहीं लेना
Correct answer
निर्दोष पर दोष लगाना
"जो अनेक भाषाएँ जानता हो" वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द है :
बहुभाषी
अधीर
सर्वप्रिय
सर्वशक्तिमान
Correct answer
बहुभाषी
निम्नलिखित में से तत्सम-तद्भव के सही युग्म को पहचानिए :
नाह - नख
निम्न - नीम
नहना - नवति
नंगा - नव
Correct answer
नाह - नख
'कोयले की दलाली में हाथ काला' लोकोक्ति का सही अर्थ है :
संगति का प्रभाव अवश्य पड़ता है
परिश्रम का फल भाग्य से मिलता है
बुरे की संगत से बुराई ही मिलती है
अयोग्य व्यक्ति को बहुमूल्य वस्तु मिलना
Correct answer
संगति का प्रभाव अवश्य पड़ता है
निम्नलिखित में से तत्सम-तद्भव के गलत युग्म को पहचानिए :
धूम्र - धूँआ
भ्रमर - पहर
चटका - चिड़िया
कोकिल - कोयल
Correct answer
धूम्र - धूँआ
सुप्रसिद्ध उपन्यास 'हल्दीघाटी' के उपन्यासकार कौन हैं ?
राहुल सांकृत्यायन
श्याम नारायण पाण्डेय
श्रीकांत वर्मा
धर्मवीर भारती
Correct answer
राहुल सांकृत्यायन
निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध वाक्य का चयन कीजिए :
तुमको अनेकों बार कहा है मैंने ।
तुमको मैंने अनेकों बार कहा है ।
मैंने तुमको अनेकों बार कहा है ।
मैंने तुम्हें अनेक बार कहा है ।
Correct answer
तुमको अनेकों बार कहा है मैंने ।
निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में से शुद्ध वाक्य का चयन कीजिए :
देखो बाहर कौन आई है ।
ठन्डे फ्रिज का पानी चाहिए ।
आप तो ही जाएँगे ।
बच्चों पर गुस्सा मत करो ।
Correct answer
देखो बाहर कौन आई है ।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा वाक्य शुद्ध है ?
चले गए किधर आपके मेहमान ?
आपका मेहमान चले गए किधर ?
किधर चले गए आपके मेहमान ?
आपके मेहमान किधर चले गए ?
Correct answer
चले गए किधर आपके मेहमान ?
प्रसिद्ध उपन्यास 'भूले-बिसरे चित्र' के उपन्यासकार का नाम है :
भगवतीचरण वर्मा
रामदरश मिश्र
बालकृष्ण भट्ट
कन्हैया लाल मिश्र
Correct answer
भगवतीचरण वर्मा
'टोपी' शब्द का बहुवचन क्या है ?
टोपिया
पीटना
टोपियाँ
टपिया
Correct answer
टोपिया
निम्नलिखित विकल्पों में से द्वित्व व्यंजन पहचानिए :
कान्हा
मक्खी
काफ़ी
अड्डा
Correct answer
कान्हा
'देहलता' शब्द में कौन-सा समास है ?
अव्ययीभाव समास
द्विगु समास
बहुब्रीहि समास
कर्मधारय समास
Correct answer
अव्ययीभाव समास
निम्नलिखित में से उस शब्द को पहचानिए जिसमें 'आना' प्रत्यय का प्रयोग नहीं हुआ है :
सालाना
पढ़ना
जुर्माना
रोजाना
Correct answer
सालाना
'जो शरण में आया हो' वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द है :
सामने
बाहर
आँगन
शरणागत
Correct answer
सामने
निम्नलिखित में से अशुद्ध वाक्य को पहचानिए :
तुम अपना काम करो ।
वह हिमालय पर्वत पर चढ़े ।
आप जब भी आएँ, मुझसे मिलें ।
शरीर के कई अंग होते हैं ।
Correct answer
तुम अपना काम करो ।
हिंदी वर्णमाला में ऊष्म व्यंजन कौन-से हैं ?
श, ष, स, ह
प, थ, ब, म
ग, न, र, ढ
य, र, ज, ज्ञ
Correct answer
श, ष, स, ह
मेरी भव-बाधा हरौ, राधा नागरि सोइ ।
जा तन की झाँईं परै, स्याम हरित दुति होई ॥
इस काव्य-पंक्ति में कौन-सा अलंकार है ?
रूपक अलंकार
उत्प्रेक्षा अलंकार
यमक अलंकार
श्लेष अलंकार
Correct answer
रूपक अलंकार
लाठी में गुण बहुत हैं, सदा राखिये संग ।
गहरि, नदी, नारी जहाँ, तहाँ बचावै अंग ॥
तहाँ बचावै अंग, झपटि कुत्ता कहँ मारै ।
दुश्मन दावागिर, होयँ तिनहूँ को झारै ॥
कह 'गिरिधर कविराय' सुनो हो धूर के बाठी ॥
सब हथियारन छाँड़ि, हाथ महँ लीजै लाठी ॥ 1 ॥
प्रस्तुत पंक्तियों में कौन-सा छंद है ?
दोहा
दोही
रोला
कुण्डलिया
Correct answer
दोहा
'वान' प्रत्यय किस शब्द में प्रयोग नहीं हुआ है ?
धनवान
गाड़ीवान
लुभावना
कोचवान
Correct answer
धनवान
'सापेक्ष' का विलोम शब्द चयन कीजिए :
निरपेक्ष
प्रमुख
विमुख
निरामिश
Correct answer
निरपेक्ष
[प्र. सं. 36 से 40 गद्यांश प्रश्न] निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को ध्यान से पढ़िए तथा उत्तर इस गद्यांश के आधार पर ही दीजिए।
यह घटना सन् 1899 की है। उन दिनों कोलकाता में प्लेग फैला हुआ था। शायद ही कोई ऐसा घर बचा था, जहाँ यह बीमारी न पहुँची हो। ऐसी विकट स्थिति में भी स्वामी विवेकानंद और उनके शिष्य रोगियों की सेवा-सुश्रूषा में जुटे हुए थे। वे अपने हाथों से नगर की गलियाँ और बाज़ार साफ़ करते थे और जिस घर में प्लेग का कोई मरीज़ होता था, उसे दवा आदि देकर उसका उपचार करते थे। उसी दौरान कुछ लोग स्वामी विवेकानंद के पास आए। उनका मुखिया बोला “स्वामी जी, इस धरती पर पाप बहुत बढ़ गया है इसीलिए प्लेग की महामारी के रूप में भगवान लोगों को दंड दे रहे हैं पर आप ऐसे लोगों को बचाने का यत्न कर रहे हैं। ऐसा करके आप भगवान के कार्यों में बाधा डाल रहे हैं।” मंडली के मुखिया की कील जैसी बातें सुनकर स्वामी जी गंभीरता से बोले, “सबसे पहले तो मैं आप सब विद्वानों को नमस्कार करता हूँ।” इसके बाद स्वामी जी बोले, “आप यह तो जानते ही होंगे कि मनुष्य इस जीवन में अपने कर्मों के कारण कष्ट और सुख पाता है। जो व्यक्ति कष्ट से पीड़ित है और तड़प रहा है, यदि दूसरा व्यक्ति उसके घावों पर मरहम लगा देता है तो वह स्वयं ही पुण्य का अधिकारी बन जाता है। आज यदि आपके अनुसार प्लेग से पीड़ित लोग पाप के भागी हैं और हमारे कार्यकर्ता इन लोगों की मदद कर रहे हैं तो वे पुण्य के भागी बन रहे हैं। बताइए कि इस संदर्भ में आपको कहना है?” उनकी बात सुनकर सभी लोग भौचक्के रह गए और चुपचाप सिर झुकाकर वहाँ से चले गए।
कोलकाता में कौन-सी महामारी फैली थी ?
प्लेग
हैजा
स्वाइन फ्लू
चेचक
Correct answer
प्लेग
गद्यांश के अनुसार, मंडली के मुखिया के मतानुसार प्लेग क्यों फैला था ?
लोगों की लापरवाही के कारण
ईश्वर द्वारा लोगों को दंड देने के कारण
डॉक्टरों की कमी के कारण
मौसम में अचानक बदलाव के कारण
Correct answer
लोगों की लापरवाही के कारण
स्वामी विवेकानंद और उनके शिष्य प्लेग के समय क्या कर रहे थे ?
रोगियों की सेवा कर रहे थे और गलियाँ साफ़ कर रहे थे
बीमारी फैलाने वालों को दंड दे रहे थे
शहर छोड़कर गाँव चले गए थे
अपने आश्रम में प्रार्थना कर रहे थे
Correct answer
रोगियों की सेवा कर रहे थे और गलियाँ साफ़ कर रहे थे
स्वामी विवेकानंद जी के अनुसार उनके तथा कार्यकर्ताओं के द्वारा किया जा रहा कार्य था :
पाप कर्म
समाज सेवा
पुण्य का कार्य
मानवोचित कर्म
Correct answer
पाप कर्म
उपर्युक्त गद्यांश का उचित शीर्षक हो सकता है :
दंड
पाप और पुण्य
कर्मों का फल
महामारी
Correct answer
दंड
What is the significance of "Epistolary Jurisdiction" in the context of Public Interest Litigation in India?
It allows courts to dismiss frivolous PILs.
It enables courts to initiate suo moto proceedings based on letters or postcards.
It limits the scope of PILs to fundamental rights violations only.
It is a form of jurisdiction only used in election disputes.
Correct answer
It allows courts to dismiss frivolous PILs.
Who among the following were considered the only qualified commanders of the mutineers ?
Nana Saheb, Tantia Tope and Rani Lakshmibai
Maulvi Raza Ali and Edwardes
Bahadur Shah II and James Outram
Lord Lawrence and John Nicholson
Correct answer
Nana Saheb, Tantia Tope and Rani Lakshmibai
Under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, what is the minimum percentage of consent required from affected families for land acquisition in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects ?
25%
50%
70%
90%
Correct answer
25%
Who has the authority to make laws regarding the structure and functioning of local self-governments in India ?
State Legislature
Lok Sabha Speaker
Armed Forces of India
Chief Justice of India
Correct answer
State Legislature
What is the colour of the lane marking that separates vehicles/traffic flowing in opposite directions in India ?
Blue
Yellow
White
Red
Correct answer
Blue
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 ?
To facilitate fair compensation for acquired land
To regulate land use for agricultural purposes
To establish internet governance and cyber security rules
To regulate the stock market and securities trading
Correct answer
To facilitate fair compensation for acquired land
What is the objective of the Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 ?
To enforce child labour laws
To punish juvenile offenders
To provide care and protection for children in need
To adjudicate criminal cases involving adults
Correct answer
To enforce child labour laws
Which institution provides refinance facilities to cooperative banks for agriculture ?
IRDAI
RBI
SIDBI
NABARD
Correct answer
IRDAI
Which cells produce antibodies in response to pathogens ?
Macrophages
T-lymphocytes
Platelets
B-lymphocytes
Correct answer
Macrophages
What is the penalty for under-reporting income as per Section 270A of the Income Tax Act ?
100% of the tax payable
No penalty
10% of the tax payable
50% of the tax payable
Correct answer
100% of the tax payable
The Supreme Court's decision in which case mandated that children have the right to free and compulsory education ?
Laxmikant Pandey v. Union of India
Unni Krishnan, J.P. v. State of Andhra Pradesh
Pramati Educational and Cultural Trust v. Union of India
Sankari Prasad Singh Deo v. Union of India
Correct answer
Laxmikant Pandey v. Union of India
What is the primary role of a Tehsildar in Uttar Pradesh ?
Health services
Law enforcement
Education management
Revenue collection and Administration
Correct answer
Health services
Which Article of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India ?
Article 326
Article 324
Article 243
Article 330
Correct answer
Article 326
Who is the constitutional head of the state of Uttar Pradesh ?
District Magistrate
Chief Minister
President
Governor
Correct answer
District Magistrate
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Panchayats ?
Article 242B
Article 241A
Article 244D
Article 243C
Correct answer
Article 242B
Which of the following is not an All India Service ?
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Forest Service (IFoS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
Correct answer
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Which woman ruled the Delhi Sultanate as its only female sovereign ?
Rani Durgavati
Noor Jahan
Shah Turkan
Razia Sultan
Correct answer
Rani Durgavati
Who was the first Prime Minister of India ?
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Rajiv Gandhi
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct answer
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Which Amendment made the Right to Education a Fundamental Right ?
\( 104^{th} \) Amendment
\( 86^{th} \) Amendment
\( 92^{nd} \) Amendment
\( 97^{th} \) Amendment
Correct answer
\( 104^{th} \) Amendment
What characterizes the first stage of demographic transition ?
Low birth and death rates
High birth and low death rates
Low birth and high death rates
High birth and death rates
Correct answer
Low birth and death rates
Which Section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 proposed for Trial in Absentia ?
Section 5
Section 197
Section 356
Section 345
Correct answer
Section 5
Who amongst the following has the authority to resolve an election petition ?
High Court
Election Commission
Parliament
Inter-State Council
Correct answer
High Court
What is the bit length used to represent a MAC address in computer networking systems ?
64 bits
48 bits
128 bits
32 bits
Correct answer
64 bits
In CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plants, carbon dioxide is stored overnight as :
Citric acid
Acetic acid
Malic acid
Pyruvate
Correct answer
Citric acid
The Island State of Tasmania is located in which country ?
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Philippines
Correct answer
Australia
Who has the ultimate authority to interpret the Indian Constitution ?
President of India
Parliament of India
Supreme Court of India
Prime Minister of India
Correct answer
President of India
Where was India's first cooperative multi-feed Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant inaugurated ?
Nagpur
Pune
Nashik
Kopargaon
Correct answer
Nagpur
Which Indian city is called the 'Detroit of India' due to its automobile industry ?
Mumbai
Kolkata
Ahmedabad
Chennai
Correct answer
Mumbai
Which mountain range forms the natural border between France and Spain ?
Alps
Pyrenees
Apennines
Rockies
Correct answer
Alps
Which Fundamental Right aims to protect individuals from human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour?
Right to Education
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right Against Exploitation
Correct answer
Right to Education
What is the provision regarding 'third-party insurance' as mandated by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 ?
It is mandatory for all vehicles.
It is only for public transport vehicles.
It is optional for vehicle owners.
It is required only for commercial vehicles.
Correct answer
It is mandatory for all vehicles.
Which age group does the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 specifically protect?
0 - 21 years
0 - 10 years
0 - 18 years
0 - 14 years
Correct answer
0 - 21 years
Under the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 (including its amendments), which Section imposes liability on intermediaries to take down unlawful user-generated content when informed by a government agency or court order ?
Section 66(2)
Section 79(3)(b)
Section 67A
Section 43
Correct answer
Section 66(2)
Which of the following is the main act governing environmental protection in India ?
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Correct answer
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Who can attend Union Cabinet meetings ?
Cabinet Ministers
President
Vice President
Chief Minister
Correct answer
Cabinet Ministers
Which of the following Indian States does not share a border with China ?
Uttarakhand
Sikkim
Manipur
Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttarakhand
What is the significance of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution ?
They provide guidelines for the government to establish economic and social policies.
They are enforceable by courts of law.
They determine the powers of the judiciary.
They are fundamental duties of Indian citizens.
Correct answer
They provide guidelines for the government to establish economic and social policies.
Who is known as the "Upanyas Samrat" in Hindi literature ?
Munshi Premchand
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Kabir
Jaishankar Prasad
Correct answer
Munshi Premchand
Which sector led in FDI inflows to India as of 2024 - 25 ?
Information Technology (IT) and Software
Automobile and Auto components
Services sector
Pharmaceuticals
Correct answer
Information Technology (IT) and Software
How long does the Parliament have to approve a financial emergency proclamation issued under Article 360 ?
3 months
1 Month
6 weeks
2 months
Correct answer
3 months
Which of the following words cannot be formed from the letters of the word 'HAPHAZARD' ?
HARD
DRAPE
HAZARD
PARHAD
Correct answer
HARD
If \( 'y' \) is inversely proportional to \( 'm' \), and \( y = 12 \) when \( m = 3 \); find the value of \( m \) when \( y = 6 \).
10
6
9
4
Correct answer
10
A man initially invests ₹ 10,000 at 8% simple interest per annum for 3 years. After the first year, he invests an additional ₹ 5,000 at the same rate. Calculate the total interest earned on the entire investment by the end of 3 years.
₹ 3,000
₹ 3,200
₹ 800
₹ 2,400
Correct answer
₹ 3,000
Two students took an exam. One student scored 18 marks more than the other, and his score was 65% of the sum of their two scores. What were their marks ?
23 and 33
24 and 36
25 and 30
21 and 39
Correct answer
23 and 33
Which diagram correctly shows the best relationship between College, Jellyfish and Students ?
Correct answer
Which Venn diagram best represents the relationship among Indian Bank, Banks and Axis Bank ?
Correct answer
A started a business with ₹ 12,000. After 3 months of starting the business, B joined him with ₹ 16,000. If the total profit at the end of the year is ₹ 7,800, find the share of each partner in the profit.
A's share = ₹ 3,902 and B's share = ₹ 3,910
A's share = ₹ 3,900 and B's share = ₹ 3,910
A's share = ₹ 3,910 and B's share = ₹ 3,920
A's share = ₹ 3,900 and B's share = ₹ 3,900
Correct answer
A's share = ₹ 3,902 and B's share = ₹ 3,910
A trader purchases goods worth ₹ 2,500. He marks the goods at 40% above the cost price and then gives a discount of 10% on the marked price. Find his profit percentage.
24%
23%
26%
25%
Correct answer
24%
In the diagram given below :
The Rectangle represents people who are working as Teachers.
The Square represents people who are working as Doctors.
The Ellipse represents people who are working as Engineers.
The Rhombus represents people who are working as Lawyers.
The numbers in the diagram represent the number of people in each overlapping or non-overlapping section.
How many people work only as Doctors, without being involved in any other profession ?
13
11
9
7
Correct answer
13
From the options given, select the diagram that best describes the grouping of Elephants, Wild animals, and Pets.
g
f
d
c
Correct answer
g
By analyzing the following Statements, determine which Conclusion is correct based on the given symbol definitions.
Symbols and their meanings :
a. A% B : A is greater than B
b. A $ B: A is less than B
с. A # B: A is equal to B
d. A @ B: A is greater than or equal to B
e. A & B: A is less than or equal to B
Statement : M # N, N $ O
Conclusions :
I. M $ O
II. O % M$
Neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Only Conclusion II follows
Both Conclusions I and II follow
Only Conclusion I follows
Correct answer
Neither Conclusion I nor II follows
In a certain code, the following letters represent arithmetic operations :
i. K means division (÷)
ii. L means multiplication (x)
M means addition (+)
iv. N means subtraction (-)
Using this information, evaluate the expression
Using this information, evaluate the expression :
755 N 63 M 145 L 4 K 40 M 29 N 9
726.5
563.4
344.2
645.6
Correct answer
726.5
The side of an equilateral triangle measures \( 22.2 \) cm. Find the perimeter of the triangle.
11.1 cm
22.2 cm
66.6 cm
33.3 cm
Correct answer
11.1 cm
In the following analogy, observe how the second letter-cluster is derived from the first. Apply the same transformation to the third letter-cluster to find the correct fourth letter-cluster.
COLLAPSE : LLOCESPA :: COLONIAL :—————
OLOCLIAN
OLOCALIN
OLCOLIAN
OLOCLAIN
Correct answer
OLOCLIAN
Evaluate :
\( \frac{(2.23)^2 - (4.23)^2}{2.23 - 4.23} \)
6
6.46
Correct answer
A wolf runs 40 metres south, then makes a left turn and travels 20 metres. Next, it turns right and covers 25 metres, followed by a final turn eastward and walks 30 metres. In which direction is the wolf now, with respect to its starting point?
North
South-West
South
South-East
Correct answer
North
Study the relationship between the elements in the first set. Apply the same pattern to the second set to complete the analogy.
R/C : 18/3 :: O/D :———
15/4
16/4
13/4
14/4
Correct answer
15/4
Find the value of 'x' :
\( 5x + 3 = 2x + 18 \)
7
6
3
5
Correct answer
7
Which of the following numbers will not completely divide \( (347^2 - 289) \)?
50
15
40
24
Correct answer
50
Neeraj places his clock so that at 12:00 noon, the minute hand points north. In which direction will the hour hand point at 3:30 p.m.?
South-West
North-West
South-East
North-East
Correct answer
South-West
A rectangular prism has height 25 cm, width 22 cm and length 32 cm. What is the surface area?
4088 \( \text{cm}^2 \)
4008 \( \text{cm}^2 \)
4108 \( \text{cm}^2 \)
4018 \( \text{cm}^2 \)
Correct answer
4088 \( \text{cm}^2 \)
What will be the total amount after 4 years on a principal of ₹ 45,000 at 5% per annum simple interest?
₹ 20,000
₹ 45,000
₹ 54,000
₹ 9,000
Correct answer
₹ 20,000
Three taps A, B and C can fill an overhead tank in 60 hours, 70 hours and 50 hours respectively. All three taps are opened for 10 hours and then B and C are turned off. How much time will A take to fill the remaining tank?
29.43 hours
33.43 hours
31.43 hours
25.72 hours
Correct answer
29.43 hours
A and B can complete a work in 24 days; B and C in 48 days; and C and A in 72 days. How long will all three take, working together?
26 \( \frac{11}{2} \) days
25 \( \frac{11}{2} \) days
25 \( \frac{2}{11} \) days
26 \( \frac{2}{11} \) days
Correct answer
26 \( \frac{11}{2} \) days
Identify the meaningful word that can be formed by rearranging the letters "CETALP".
PLACET
CLEAPT
LATCEP
PECLAT
Correct answer
PLACET
Let \( x - y = 49 \), and \( xy = 64 \), then find the value of \( x^2 + y^2 \).
2456
2534
2345
2529
Correct answer
2456
What is the largest four-digit number that is completely divisible by 18, 30 and 45 ?
9992
9900
9990
9998
Correct answer
9992
The equation below is currently incorrect :
(23 ÷ 17) + 5 × 8 = 64
Which pair of arithmetic operators should be swapped to make the equation correct ?
÷ and =
× and +
× and ÷
Correct answer
What is the digit in the unit's place of the product (115 × 2 × 16) ?
5
2
0
6
Correct answer
5
Two candidates, P and Q, received 35% and 55% of the votes respectively, in an election. If the total number of votes was 2500, how many more votes did Q receive than P ?
255
350
500
400
Correct answer
255
A shopkeeper buys an electronic item for ₹ 2,400. He marks it at a certain price so that after allowing a 20% discount, he still makes a 20% profit on his cost price. Find the marked price of the item.
₹ 3,300
₹ 3,500
₹ 3,400
₹ 3,600
Correct answer
₹ 3,300
Which of the following four sign and number swaps would make the provided equation valid in the following question?
(40 ÷ 4) - 9 + 8 = 10
÷ and ×, 8 and 10
÷ and ×, 4 and 9
Correct answer
What term comes next in the given series ?
BA, CB, DC, ED, FE, ?
EX
GE
DF
GF
Correct answer
EX
Find the HCF of 2.4, 1.2 and 0.6.
6
12
0.6
1.2
Correct answer
6
If a person walks at 20 km/hr instead of 16 km/hr, he would have walked 40 km more. The actual distance travelled by him is :
160 km
440 km
120 km
640 km
Correct answer
160 km
Which of the following words cannot be formed from the letters of the word 'INDEPEDENCE' ?
NICE
PEND
PRICE
NEED
Correct answer
NICE
Ranjith drank \( \frac{2}{5} \) of a bottle of juice in the morning and \( \frac{1}{5} \) in the afternoon. How much of the juice did he drink in total ?
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
\(\frac{3}{5}\)
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
A and B invest ₹ 8,000 and ₹ 4,000, respectively, in a business. If the total profit is ₹ 6,000, find A's share of the profit.
₹ 4,400
₹ 4,200
₹ 4,000
₹ 4,800
Correct answer
₹ 4,400
X and Y start a business with capitals of ₹ 1,200 and ₹ 2,400, respectively. After 6 months of starting the business, Z joins with ₹ 1,800 and also receives 10% of the annual profit as the manager's salary. The total profit for the year (before paying Z's salary) is ₹ 7,200. Find the final amount received by Z.
₹ 2,108
₹ 2,114
₹ 2,016
₹ 2,122
Correct answer
₹ 2,108
A team of 55 workers can build a bridge in 36 days. How long will it take for 10 workers to finish the bridge ?
180 days
200 days
170 days
198 days
Correct answer
180 days
Study the Venn diagram and answer the given question :
From the data illustrated in the Venn diagram, deduce the total number of individuals who follow a diet plan.
18
40
36
42
Correct answer
18
A group of animals has invented their own secret language. In this language, HORSE is written as JRVXK. Following the same rule, how would the animals write 'SNAKE' ?
VREPK
TPBQL
UQEPK
VQERL
Correct answer
VREPK
What is the next term in the given alphanumeric sequence?
EG5, JL10, OQ15, TV20, _____
XA25
OQ25
NH25
YA25
Correct answer
XA25
X and Y invest in a business in the ratio \( 5 : 7 \). If \( 8% \) of the total profit is donated to charity and X gets \( ₹ 1,150 \) as profit, find the total profit.
\( ₹ 3,400 \)
\( ₹ 2,800 \)
\( ₹ 3,200 \)
\( ₹ 3,000 \)
Correct answer
\( ₹ 3,400 \)
In the given figure, the rectangle represents Chefs, the triangle represents Ladies and the circle represents Bakers. What does the letter A represent here ?
It represents the ladies who are not chefs or bakers
It represents both the ladies and the bakers
It represents both the ladies and the chefs
It represents only the chefs
Correct answer
It represents the ladies who are not chefs or bakers
Find the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of \( 130, 140, \) and \( 185 \).
2
5
7
13
Correct answer
2
Find the missing number in the given series.
978, 911, 844, 777, ____, 643
711
708
710
709
Correct answer
711
Alfred moves 10 km in the north direction and turns right and walks for 5 km. Next, he turns right again and walks for 2 km and then takes a left and walks 10 km. What is the shortest distance from the starting point to the final position?
18 km
16 km
20 km
17 km
Correct answer
18 km
Kamala is facing west. She turns 180\( ^\circ \) clockwise, then an additional 225\( ^\circ \) clockwise, and finally 135\( ^\circ \) anticlockwise. In which direction is she facing now?
North
West
East
South
Correct answer
North
Maya is initially facing west. She first turns 90 degrees clockwise, and then turns 180 degrees anticlockwise. In which direction is Maya facing at the end?
West
South
East
North
Correct answer
West
Choose the pair from the given options that shows the same type of relationship as in the given pair.
CORNER : [3, 15, 18, 14, 5, 18]
CASTLE : [3, 1, 20, 13, 7, 15]
CAMERA : [3, 1, 12, 5, 18, 1]
CANCER : [3, 1, 15, 3, 6, 18]
CACTUS : [3, 1, 3, 20, 21, 19]
Correct answer
CASTLE : [3, 1, 20, 13, 7, 15]
Arya keeps his clock on a table such that at 9:00 a.m., the hour hand points to the west. In which direction will the minute hand point at 3:45 p.m.?
South
West
East
North
Correct answer
South
In the following analogy, the relationship between the first pair of numbers is the same as the relationship between the second pair. Choose the correct answer from the given options that should replace the question mark (?) to complete the analogy.
18 : 82 :: 21 : ?
85
87
86
83
Correct answer
85
Choose the correct answer from the given options that should replace the question mark (?) to complete the analogy.
(Note : Operations may be performed on the whole numbers or on their individual digits.)
76 : 24 :: 44 : ?
61
42
41
26
Correct answer
61
What is the correct water image for the following?
Correct answer
Pointing to a woman, Rohit said : "She is the daughter of the only son of my father's father". How is Rohit related to the woman ?
Grandfather
Brother
Uncle
Father-in-law
Correct answer
Grandfather
Find the missing number in the given series.
26, 39, 78, 195, 585, 2047.5, ____, 36855
8120
8190
8250
8300
Correct answer
8120
In a certain system of coding, the word “BUTTON” is written as “NOTTUB”. In the same system of coding, what should be the code for the word “REMOTE” ?
ETORME
ROMETE
ETOMER
MOTERE
Correct answer
ETORME
Ravi walks 5 km towards the north, then turns right and walks 3 km. He then turns right again and walks 5 km. Then he turns \( 180^{\circ} \) degrees anticlockwise and walks 7 km. In which direction is he now from his starting point ?
North
West
North-East
South-West
Correct answer
North
In a certain code, BOT is written as 21520 and JOG is written as 10157. How is TOP written in the same code ?
201615
142321
201516
151220
Correct answer
201615
A and B started from the same fixed place. A moves north for 6 kilometers, then turns right and walks 10 kilometers. B moves west for 8 kilometers, then turns right and walks 6 kilometers. How far apart are A and B now ?
15 kilometers
16 kilometers
13 kilometers
18 kilometers
Correct answer
15 kilometers
A factory manufactures 500 units each day. Out of these, \( 2% \) are found to be defective daily. Furthermore, \( 10% \) of those defective units are irreparable. How many irreparable units does the factory produce in one week ?
5
3
10
7
Correct answer
5
A square sheet of paper is folded once diagonally to form a triangle. Then, a small circular hole is punched exactly at the center of the triangle. When the paper is unfolded, how many holes will appear on the square sheet ?
4
2
3
1
Correct answer
4
In a certain code language, “cute baby” is written as “lin quin”, “baby is crying” is written as “lop te quin” and “crying for nothing” is written as “rux lop hup”. How is “crying” written in that code language ?
lop
hup
lin
rux
Correct answer
lop
An increase of \( 25% \) in the price of mangoes enables a person to purchase 3 mangoes less for \( ₹ 50 \). The price of 12 mangoes before the increase was :
₹ 20
₹ 30
₹ 40
₹ 50
Correct answer
₹ 20
In a class of 57 students, Rajat is ranked 25th from the top. Then what is his rank from the bottom ?
28th
34th
30th
33rd
Correct answer
28th
If \( ! = 3, @ = 5, # = 7 \), then find the value of \( "@ - ! + #" \).
11
8
10
9
Correct answer
11
The given bar graph provides annual profit data (in Rupees) from the years 2000 to 2006.
Based on the data, what is the ratio of the profit in 2003 to the profit in 2001 ?
3 : 2
3 : 4
4 : 3
2 : 3
Correct answer
3 : 2
What will be the compound interest on ₹ 12,200 for 2 years at 10% per annum, compounded annually ?
₹ 2,520
₹ 2,562
₹ 2,500
₹ 2,600
Correct answer
₹ 2,520
Nihal and Rose are brother and sister. Nihal has two children, Sam and Mary, and Rose also has two children, John and Hannah. Mary is the granddaughter of Priya, and Rose is Priya's daughter. Based on this information, how is Nihal related to John ?
Nephew
Grandson
Maternal uncle
Son
Correct answer
Nephew
The given table displays the number of people who prefer different colours.
| Colours | Number of people |
|---|---|
| Red | 10 |
| Blue | 13 |
| Green | 24 |
| Yellow | 5 |
| Others | 8 |
What is the difference between the number of people who prefer green and red ?
10
14
16
12
Correct answer
10
Four three-letter clusters are given. Out of these, three share a common property, while one is different. Identify the letter cluster that does not belong without performing any mathematical operations.
BDF
CEG
ACE
DEF
Correct answer
BDF
Find the missing term in the given alphabet series :
AA, CC, FF, JJ, ____, UU
PP
OO
NN
MM
Correct answer
PP
P and his wife T have three children : Q, R and S. Q is the brother of R, and R is the sister of S. T, the wife of P, is the mother of S. Among all the children of P and T, there is only one daughter. What is the relationship between P and R ?
P is the father of R
P is the aunt of R
P is the brother of R
P is the sister of R
Correct answer
P is the father of R
| 1. | A + B means A is the wife of B |
|---|---|
| 2. | A - B means A is the daughter of B |
| 3. | A % B means A is the son of B |
If P % Q + R, then which of the following options is true ?
R is the wife of Q
P is the daughter of R
R is the father of P
Q is the daughter of R
Correct answer
R is the wife of Q
If A is the sister of B, B is the brother of C, and C is the mother of D who is a male, then how is D related to A ?
Granddaughter
Sister
Niece
Nephew
Correct answer
Granddaughter
Evaluate the given expression by using the alphabetical positions of the letters, and find the letter corresponding to the final result.
\( (B \times 2) + (E \div 1) - A \)
H
I
G
F
Correct answer
H
What is the missing number in the given sequence ?
7, 14, 33, 70, 131, 222, ____, 518
389
235
349
369
Correct answer
389
Select the correct mirror image from the options given, assuming the mirror is placed along line XY.
Correct answer
Hema commenced her professional career exactly 8 years after her elder brother Arjun began his. As of now, Hema has accumulated 15 years of work experience. Assume both siblings began working on their respective 22nd birthdays, and the current year is the same for both. What is the present age of Arjun ?
37 years
39 years
45 years
43 years
Correct answer
37 years
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