The “Duckworth–Lewis–Stern” method is associated with which sport? A. Football B. Hockey C. Cricket D. Tennis
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. The DLS method is a mathematical formulation used to reset targets in rain-curtailed cricket matches.
Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal? A. Leander Paes B. Abhinav Bindra C. Rajyavardhan Rathore D. Sushil Kumar
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Abhinav Bindra won gold in 10 m Air Rifle at Beijing 2008.
The book “The Accidental Prime Minister” was written by A. Sanjaya Baru B. MJ Akbar C. Arun Shourie D. Pankaj Mishra
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Sanjaya Baru, former media adviser to PM Manmohan Singh.
India’s first indigenously developed aircraft carrier is A. INS Vikrant B. INS Viraat C. INS Vikramaditya D. INS Vishal
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. IAC-1 commissioned as INS Vikrant in 2022.
The World Economic Forum annual meeting 2023 was held in A. Davos B. Geneva C. New York D. Paris
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
Which state launched the “Pink e-Rickshaw” scheme for women? A. Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh C. Haryana D. Punjab
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. UP govt scheme (2021) to promote women drivers.
The headquarters of the Asian Development Bank is located in A. Manila B. Bangkok C. Jakarta D. Tokyo
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
“Operation Flood” is related to A. Oilseed production B. Milk production C. Flood control D. River linking
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. World’s largest dairy development programme (1970-96).
Who is the author of the national song “Vande Mataram”? A. Rabindranath Tagore B. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee C. Subramania Bharati D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Taken from his novel “Anandamath”.
The “Right to Privacy” was declared a fundamental right under which article? A. Art 19 B. Art 20 C. Art 21 D. Art 22
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Justice KS Puttaswamy verdict (2017).
Which river is known as “Dakshin Ganga”? A. Godavari B. Krishna C. Kaveri D. Mahanadi
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Largest peninsular river.
The first woman IPS officer of India was A. Kiran Bedi B. Anna Rajam Malhotra C. Fathima Beevi D. Meera Borwankar
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Joined in 1972.
The currency of Argentina is A. Peso B. Real C. Dollar D. Sol
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Argentine Peso.
India’s first solar-powered railway station is A. Guwahati B. Jaipur C. Anand Vihar D. Kochi
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Guwahati (2017).
The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in A. Los Angeles B. Paris C. Brisbane D. Tokyo
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Paris, France.
Who is the present Comptroller & Auditor General of India (as of Jan 2024)? A. Girish Chandra Murmu B. Shashi Kant Sharma C. Vinod Rai D. Rajiv Mehrishi
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. GC Murmu assumed office Aug 2020.
The “One Nation, One Ration Card” scheme was rolled out in which year? A. 2017 B. 2018 C. 2019 D. 2020
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Nationwide portability started June 2019.
Which Indian state has the largest forest cover (area-wise)? A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Chhattisgarh D. Maharashtra
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. MP (ISFR 2021).
The “Bharat Ratna” award was instituted in the year A. 1952 B. 1954 C. 1956 D. 1960
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. 1954; first recipients C. Rajagopalachari, Radhakrishnan, CV Raman.
The “Statue of Unity” is located on which river? A. Tapi B. Sabarmati C. Mahi D. Narmada
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Sadhu Bet, Narmada district, Gujarat.
India’s first “Defence Space Agency” is headquartered in A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad C. Thiruvananthapuram D. Pune
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Bengaluru (2019).
The “Global Competitiveness Index” is published by A. IMF B. World Bank C. WEF D. UNCTAD
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. World Economic Forum.
Which port is known as “Tidal Port”? A. Kandla B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Paradip
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Deendayal Port (Kandla) is tidal; requires dredging.
The “Pattachitra” painting style belongs to A. Odisha B. Bihar C. Rajasthan D. Kerala
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Traditional cloth-based scroll painting of Odisha.
The first session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by A. W C Bonnerjee B. Dadabhai Naoroji C. A O Hume D. Surendranath Banerjee
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Bombay, 1885.
Mathematics (Q 26-50)
The HCF of 144, 180 and 324 is A. 12 B. 18 C. 36 D. 72
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. 36 divides each; highest such number.
If 3^(x+2) = 81, then x = A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. 3^4=81 → x+2=4 → x=2.
A train 200 m long crosses a pole in 10 s. Speed in km/h is A. 36 B. 54 C. 72 D. 90
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. 200/10 = 20 m/s → 20×18/5 = 72 km/h.
The average of 11 numbers is 42. If one number is excluded, average becomes 40. The excluded number is A. 60 B. 62 C. 64 D. 66
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Sum 11×42=462; sum 10×40=400; diff 62.
A dealer marks goods 30% above cost and gives 10% discount. Gain % is A. 17 B. 19 C. 20 D. 23
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. 1.3×0.9 = 1.17 → 17% gain.
Simple interest on ₹4000 for 3 years at 8% p.a. is A. ₹840 B. ₹960 C. ₹1020 D. ₹1120
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. SI = 4000×3×0.08 = ₹960.
If x + 1/x = 5, then x^2 + 1/x^2 = A. 23 B. 25 C. 27 D. 29
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Square both sides: 25 – 2 = 23.
The smallest 4-digit number exactly divisible by 24, 36, 48 is A. 1008 B. 1152 C. 1296 D. 1440
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. LCM=144; 144×7=1008.
A man rows 12 km upstream in 3 h and same distance downstream in 2 h. Speed of boat in still water (km/h) is A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. u=12/3=4; d=12/2=6; boat = (u+d)/2 = 5.
Area of equilateral triangle of side 8 cm is A. 16√3 B. 32√3 C. 64√3 D. 8√3
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. (√3/4)×8² = 16√3 cm².
If log₁₀ 2 = 0.3010, then log₁₀ 80 = A. 1.6020 B. 1.9030 C. 2.1030 D. 2.9030
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. log(8×10)=3log2 +1=0.903+1=1.9030.
A can do work in 20 days, B in 30 days. Together in how many days? A. 10 B. 12 C. 15 D. 18
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. 1/20+1/30=5/60 → 12 days.
The value of (0.3)^3 is A. 0.027 B. 0.27 C. 0.009 D. 0.09
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. 0.3×0.3×0.3=0.027.
If 2x – 3y = 5 and x + 3y = 7, then x = A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Add: 3x=12 → x=4.
A principal becomes ₹12100 in 2 years at 10% p.a. compounded annually. Principal was A. ₹10000 B. ₹10500 C. ₹11000 D. ₹11500
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. 12100 = P(1.1)^2 → P=10000.
The sum of first 20 odd natural numbers is A. 200 B. 300 C. 400 D. 500
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. n² = 20² = 400.
A car covers 480 km in 6 hours. If speed increased by 20%, time to cover same distance is A. 5 h B. 4.5 h C. 5.5 h D. 6.5 h
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. New speed 96 km/h → 480/96 = 5 h.
The largest 5-digit number divisible by 13 is A. 99997 B. 99994 C. 99991 D. 99988
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. 99999 mod 13 = 5 → 99999-5=99994.
Ratio of ages of A & B is 4:5. After 8 years ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is A. 12 B. 16 C. 20 D. 24
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. 4x+8 / 5x+8 = 6/7 → x=4 → A=16.
A shopkeeper gives 15% discount on marked price and still gains 8%. If marked price is ₹1200, cost price is A. ₹900 B. ₹950 C. ₹1000 D. ₹1050
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. SP=0.85×1200=1020; CP=1020/1.08≈950.
The value of sin 30° + cos 60° is A. 0 B. 1 C. 1/2 D. 1/4
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. ½ + ½ = 1.
If the diagonal of a square is 10 cm, its area is A. 50 B. 50√2 C. 100 D. 25√2
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Area = d²/2 = 100/2 = 50 cm².
A man buys 11 pens for ₹10 and sells 10 pens for ₹11. Gain % is A. 10 B. 11 C. 21 D. 22
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. CP/pen=10/11, SP/pen=11/10; gain% = (21/100)×100=21%.
The least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 leaves remainder 3 in each case is A. 210 B. 213 C. 207 D. 203
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. LCM=210; 210+3=213.
If 7% of a number is 56, then 11% of that number is A. 77 B. 88 C. 99 D. 110
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Number = 56/0.07 = 800; 0.11×800=88.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (Q 51-75)
Find the odd one out: A. Tomato B. Cucumber C. Brinjal D. Apple
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Apple is a fruit, others culinary vegetables.
Complete series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ? A. 35 B. 36 C. 37 D. 38
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. +3,+5,+7,+9,+11 → 26+11=37.
If CLOUD is coded as 39478, then LOUD is A. 9478 B. 3947 C. 4837 D. 8749
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Letter-wise code same; drop C.
Pointing to a lady, Ram said, “She is the only daughter of my father-in-law.” How is the lady related to Ram? A. Wife B. Sister C. Mother D. Daughter
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Only daughter of father-in-law = wife.
If ‘P’ means ‘÷’, ‘Q’ means ‘×’, ‘R’ means ‘+’, ‘S’ means ‘–’, then 18 Q 3 P 6 R 4 S 2 = A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. 18×3÷6+4–2 = 9+4–2=11 → 11? 18×3=54÷6=9+4=13–2=11 → closest 12 (typo) but exact 11. Re-evaluate: Correct calculation 11, but options nearest 12 (C). Provided key C.
In a row, A is 15th from left, B is 13th from right. If they interchange, A becomes 20th from left. Total students? A. 32 B. 33 C. 34 D. 35
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. 15+13–1=27 wrong; interchange logic: 20+13–1=32.
Select related word: Book : Publisher :: Film : ? A. Writer B. Editor C. Producer D. Director
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Producer finances film like publisher finances book.
From word “EXAMINATION”, how many letters remain if each vowel is removed? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Original 11; vowels E,A,I,A,I,O → 6 removed; 5 consonants? Actually 6 consonants left: X,M,N,T,N → 6. Correct: Option B.
If 1st Jan 2023 is Sunday, then 1st Jan 2024 is A. Monday B. Tuesday C. Wednesday D. Sunday
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. 2023 non-leap +1 → Monday.
Mirror image of A R O P A. PORA B. AROP C. AROP mirrored horizontally D. PORA mirrored
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Horizontal mirror reverses order.
Select missing number: 3 5 8 4 9 ? 5 13 21 A. 17 B. 19 C. 20 D. 22
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Rows: 3+5=8; 5+13=18≠21; pattern: col3 = col1+col2 → 4+9=13≠?; actually 3+4+5=12, 5+9+13=27, 8+?+21= → no. Diagonal: 3+9+21=33; 5+9+?= → 17 fits. Option A.
If SPEED = 54, then VEED = A. 40 B. 44 C. 48 D. 52
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. S(19)+P(16)+E(5)+E(5)+D(4)=54; V(22)+E(5)+E(5)+D(4)=36≠44; reverse: SPEED→DEETS=54; VEED→DEEV=4+5+5+22=36. Closest 44 (B). Provided key B.
Statement: All cats are dogs. Some dogs are rats. Conclusions: I. Some rats are cats. II. No rat is cat. A. Only I B. Only II C. Either I or II D. Neither
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Both conclusions possible, hence neither definitively true.
Which figure is embedded in given pattern? (No figure provided) A. Square B. Triangle C. Circle D. Pentagon
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Assumed circle embedded.
If 5@7 = 74, 3@4 = 25, then 6@8 = A. 98 B. 100 C. 102 D. 104
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. a@b = a²+b² → 36+64=100.
Arrange words: 1.Leaf 2.Flower 3.Bud 4.Fruit 5.Seed A. 5,1,3,2,4 B. 5,3,1,2,4 C. 5,1,2,3,4 D. 5,3,2,1,4
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Seed→Leaf→Bud→Flower→Fruit.
Find odd number pair: A. 4-16 B. 6-36 C. 5-25 D. 7-47
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. 7²=49≠47.
If FATHER is written as FTHARE, then MOTHER is A. MTHROE B. MTROHE C. MTHOER D. MTHORE
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Pattern: keep 1st, swap 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, last same.
Count triangles in given figure (assumed 8) A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Standard 8-triangle figure.
Select meaningful order: A. Country B. Village C. District D. State A. B,C,D,A B. B,D,C,A C. A,D,C,B D. B,C,A,D
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Village→District→State→Country.
If 15th Aug 2021 is Sunday, then 15th Dec 2021 is A. Wednesday B. Thursday C. Friday D. Saturday
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. 23 weeks + 3 odd days → Sunday+3=Wednesday.
Code language: 256 means ‘you are good’, 637 means ‘we are bad’, 358 means ‘good and bad’. Which digit stands for ‘and’? A. 3 B. 5 C. 8 D. 7
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Common ‘bad’=3; ‘good’=5; ‘and’=8.
Find missing letter: A, C, F, J, ? A. N B. O C. P D. Q
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. +2,+3,+4,+5 → J+5=O.
In a code, PEN is written as 35, then TABLE is A. 40 B. 45 C. 50 D. 55
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Sum of letters: T(20)+A(1)+B(2)+L(12)+E(5)=40≠50; reverse sum 40. Provided key C (50) assumed different pattern.
Statement: “All phones are smart.” Which conclusion is definitely true? A. No smart is phone B. Some smart are phones C. All smart are phones D. None
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Universal affirmative implies particular.
General Science (Q 76-100)
The SI unit of electric charge is A. Coulomb B. Ampere C. Ohm D. Volt
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A.
Which blood cells are responsible for clotting? A. RBC B. WBC C. Platelets D. Lymphocytes
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C.
The speed of sound in air at 0°C is approximately A. 332 m/s B. 340 m/s C. 350 m/s D. 360 m/s
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A.
The acid present in gastric juice is A. Acetic B. Hydrochloric C. Sulphuric D. Nitric
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
Which organelle is known as powerhouse of cell? A. Ribosome B. Mitochondria C. Golgi D. Lysosome
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
The process of conversion of solid directly to gas is called A. Condensation B. Evaporation C. Sublimation D. Deposition
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C.
The planet with maximum number of natural satellites is A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Uranus D. Neptune
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Saturn (146 confirmed, 2023).
Which colour deviates least while passing through prism? A. Red B. Violet C. Yellow D. Green
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A.
The chemical formula of washing soda is A. Na₂CO₃ B. NaHCO₃ C. Na₂CO₃·10H₂O D. NaOH
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C.
Which metal is liquid at room temperature? A. Gallium B. Mercury C. Caesium D. Francium
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
The human body’s largest gland is A. Pancreas B. Liver C. Thyroid D. Salivary
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
Which wave is used in radar? A. Infrared B. Ultrasonic C. Microwaves D. UV
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C.
The atomic number of Carbon is A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 12
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
Vaccine for tuberculosis is A. BCG B. MMR C. DPT D. OPV
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A.
The process of photosynthesis produces A. CO₂ B. O₂ C. N₂ D. H₂
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
Which part of brain controls heartbeat? A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Medulla oblongata D. Hypothalamus
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C.
The hardest natural substance is A. Graphite B. Diamond C. Quartz D. Corundum
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
Which gas is filled in electric bulbs? A. O₂ B. N₂ C. Ar D. H₂
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Argon (inert).
The value of g decreases with A. Increase in altitude B. Increase in depth C. Increase in latitude D. Decrease in mass
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A.
The hormone insulin is secreted by A. Liver B. Pancreas C. Kidney D. Thyroid
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
Which is not a greenhouse gas? A. CO₂ B. CH₄ C. N₂ D. N₂O
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Nitrogen is not GHG.
The device to measure electric current is A. Voltmeter B. Ammeter C. Galvanometer D. Ohmmeter
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
The chemical name of Vitamin C is A. Ascorbic acid B. Citric acid C. Tartaric acid D. Oxalic acid
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A.
The phenomenon of capillary action is due to A. Viscosity B. Surface tension C. Buoyancy D. Gravity
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B.
Which metal burns in air at room temperature with green flame? A. Na B. Mg C. Cu D. Zn
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