Which Indian state launched the “Mission Shakti” scheme for women’s empowerment in 2023?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Odisha D. Madhya Pradesh
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Odisha government launched Mission Shakti 2.0 in 2023 to strengthen 70 lakh women SHG members.
The 2024 G-20 Summit under India’s presidency was held in which city?
A. Bengaluru B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Hyderabad
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: India hosted the 18th G-20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 9-10 Sep 2023.
Who is the author of the book “The Making of a Legend”?
A. Ramachandra Guha B. Payal Kapadia C. Saina Nehwal D. Bindeshwar Pathak
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Ramachandra Guha’s 2023 biography on M.S. Dhoni is titled “The Making of a Legend”.
The world’s longest river cruise “Ganga Vilas” starts from which city?
A. Kolkata B. Patna C. Varanasi D. Prayagraj
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: MV Ganga Vilas sailed 3,200 km from Varanasi to Dibrugarh, flagged off 13 Jan 2023.
Which regiment of Indian Army celebrates 200 years of raising in 2023?
A. Brigade of the Guards B. Parachute Regiment C. Maratha Light Infantry D. Rajputana Rifles
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Maratha Light Infantry was raised in 1823; bicentenary celebrated in 2023.
The “Bharat Parv” 2024 was organized by which ministry?
A. Culture B. Tourism C. Defence D. Railways
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Ministry of Tourism hosts Bharat Parv at Red Fort every Republic Day week.
India’s first under-water metro tunnel is in which city?
A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Chennai D. Kochi
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Kolkata East-West Metro 16.6 km includes 10.8 km under-water section under Hooghly.
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to
A. Narges Mohammadi B. Maria Ressa C. Dmitry Muratov D. Abdulrazak Gurnah
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi received it for fight against oppression of women.
Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A. France B. Italy C. USA D. China
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Milano-Cortina 2026, officially assigned to Italy.
India’s first indigenously developed HPV vaccine “CERVAVAC” is produced by
A. Serum Institute B. Bharat Biotech C. Zydus Cadila D. Dr. Reddy’s
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Serum Institute of India launched CERVAVAC in 2023.
Which river is associated with the “Polavaram Project”?
A. Godavari B. Krishna C. Kaveri D. Mahanadi
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Indira Sagar Polavaram Project is on Godavari in Andhra Pradesh.
The “Agniveer” scheme was launched in which year?
A. 2020 B. 2021 C. 2022 D. 2023
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Agnipath scheme announced 14 June 2022.
Who is the present (May 2024) Chief of Naval Staff?
A. R. Hari Kumar B. V.R. Chaudhari C. Anil Chauhan D. Manoj Pande
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Admiral R. Hari Kumar took office 30 Nov 2021.
The “PM Vishwakarma” scheme covers workers of which sector?
A. Agriculture B. Traditional artisans & craftsmen C. Textile D. Construction
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Launched Sep 2023 for traditional artisans like carpenter, blacksmith, etc.
India’s first hydrogen train trial was conducted in which state?
A. Haryana B. Gujarat C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: H2 train prototype on 89 km route in Gandhidham-Bhuj section, Gujarat, Mar 2024.
The “Digital India Act” 2023 will replace
A. IT Act 2000 B. RTI Act 2005 C. Data Protection Bill D. Cyber Crime Act
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Meant to overhaul IT Act 2000 for AI, deep-fake governance.
Which state launched “Ladli Behna” scheme?
A. MP B. Rajasthan C. Chhattisgarh D. Jharkhand
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Madhya Pradesh gives ₹1,000 pm to eligible women.
The 2023 ICC World Cup final was played at
A. Wankhede B. Eden Gardens C. Narendra Modi Stadium D. Arun Jaitley Stadium
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Australia beat India at Motera, Ahmedabad.
India’s first 3D-printed post office is located in
A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad C. Pune D. Chennai
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru, inaugurated Aug 2023.
The “Exercise TROPEX” is conducted by
A. Army B. Navy C. Air Force D. Coast Guard
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise of Indian Navy.
Which country joined BRICS in 2024?
A. Argentina B. Egypt C. UAE D. Saudi Arabia
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Argentina invited; Saudi accepted 2024.
The “Ayushman Bharat” scheme covers up to
A. ₹3 lakh B. ₹5 lakh C. ₹7 lakh D. ₹10 lakh
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year.
The “National Space Day” is observed on
A. 15 Aug B. 23 Aug C. 2 Oct D. 5 Jun
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 23 Aug 2023 declared marking Chandrayaan-3 success.
Who won the 2024 Padma Vibhushan in music?
A. K.J. Yesudas B. A.R. Rahman C. Ravi Shankar D. Lata Mangeshkar
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Yesudas received 2024 Padma Vibhushan (2nd time).
The “Mera Yuva Bharat” (MY Bharat) platform targets youth of age
A. 10-20 B. 15-29 C. 18-35 D. 21-30
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: MY Bharat for 15-29 years launched 31 Oct 2023.
Mathematics (25)
If 3^(x+2) = 81^(x-1), then x equals
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4/3 D. 5/3
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: 3^(x+2) = 3^(4x-4) ⇒ x+2 = 4x-4 ⇒ 6 = 3x ⇒ x = 2 → 4/3 (typo fixed: 3^(x+2)=3^4(x-1) ⇒ x+2=4x-4 ⇒ x=2). Correct: x=2 → Option A. (Editor fix: 3^(x+2)=81^(x-1)=3^4(x-1) ⇒ x+2=4x-4 ⇒ x=2 → A.
A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 9 s. Speed in km/h is
A. 60 B. 72 C. 75 D. 80
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Speed = 180/9 = 20 m/s = 20×18/5 = 72 km/h.
The average of 11 numbers is 50. If one number 64 is removed, new average is
A. 48 B. 48.5 C. 49 D. 49.5
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Total = 550, new total 486, new avg = 486/10 = 48.6 → closest 48.5.
If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² equals
A. 23 B. 25 C. 27 D. 29
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Square both sides: x²+1/x² + 2 = 25 ⇒ x²+1/x² = 23.
A shopkeeper marks goods 40% above cost and gives 20% discount. Gain % is
A. 10 B. 12 C. 15 D. 20
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Let C=100, MP=140, SP=112, gain 12%.
The HCF of 144, 180 and 324 is
A. 12 B. 18 C. 24 D. 36
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 144=2^4×3^2, 180=2^2×3^2×5, 324=2^2×3^4 ⇒ HCF = 2^2×3^2 = 36 → 36. Option D.
If log₃(x) = 4, then x equals
A. 12 B. 27 C. 64 D. 81
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: x = 3^4 = 81.
A sum amounts to ₹9261 in 3 years at 5% p.a. compounded annually. Principal is
A. 8000 B. 8100 C. 8200 D. 8500
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: P = 9261/(1.05)^3 = 9261/1.157625 ≈ 8000.
The smallest 4-digit number divisible by 12, 15 and 18 is
A. 1080 B. 1200 C. 1260 D. 1440
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: LCM = 180, smallest 4-digit multiple = 180×6 = 1080.
If tan θ = 4/3, then sin θ + cos θ equals
A. 7/5 B. 5/4 C. 1 D. 3/5
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 3-4-5 triangle ⇒ sin=4/5, cos=3/5, sum=7/5.
A man rows 24 km downstream in 3 h and upstream 12 km in 3 h. Speed of current is
A. 1 km/h B. 2 km/h C. 3 km/h D. 4 km/h
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Down 8 km/h, up 4 km/h, boat 6 km/h, current 2 km/h.
The ratio of ages of A and B is 4:5. After 8 years ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is
A. 16 B. 20 C. 24 D. 28
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: 4x+8 / 5x+8 = 6/7 ⇒ 28x+56 = 30x+48 ⇒ x=4 ⇒ A=16.
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. Explanation: (√3/4)×64 = 16√3 cm².
If a² + b² + c² = ab + bc + ca, then value of (a + b + c)² is
A. 0 B. 1 C. 3(ab+bc+ca) D. 9(ab+bc+ca)
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Equality holds only if a=b=c, then (a+b+c)² = 9a² = 3(3a²) = 3(ab+bc+ca).
A car covers 420 km in 6 hours. If it travels first half at 60 km/h, speed for remaining distance is
A. 70 B. 75 C. 80 D. 84
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: 210 km at 60 takes 3.5 h, remaining 210 in 2.5 h ⇒ 84 km/h.
The value of (0.3̅ + 0.4̅) is
A. 0.7̅ B. 0.8̅ C. 0.6̅ D. 0.9̅
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 1/3 + 4/9 = 7/9 = 0.7̅ → 0.7̅. Option A.
If 2x + 3y = 12 and xy = 6, then 4x² + 9y² equals
A. 144 B. 108 C. 72 D. 180
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Square: 4x²+9y²+12xy=144 ⇒ 4x²+9y²=144-72=72 → 72. Option C.
A pipe fills tank in 12 h, B empties in 16 h. If both open together, tank empties in
A. 48 h B. 36 h C. 24 h D. 20 h
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Net -1/48 per hour ⇒ empties full in 48 h.
The sum of first 20 odd natural numbers is
A. 400 B. 420 C. 441 D. 400
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: n² = 20² = 400.
If 25% of x = 30% of y and x + y = 220, then x equals
A. 100 B. 120 C. 140 D. 160
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 0.25x = 0.3y ⇒ x = 1.2y, 2.2y = 220 ⇒ y=100, x=120.
A chord 8 cm long is 3 cm away from centre. Radius is
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: r² = 4² + 3² = 25 ⇒ r=5.
The value of sin²15° + cos²15° is
A. 0 B. 1 C. √3/2 D. ½
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Identity sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
A shopkeeper mixes two teas in ratio 3:2 costing ₹40 and ₹50 per kg. Cost of mixture per kg is
A. 44 B. 45 C. 46 D. 48
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: (3×40 + 2×50)/5 = 220/5 = 44.
If (x-3) is factor of x³ - 6x² + 11x - 6, other factors are
A. (x-1)(x-2) B. (x+1)(x-2) C. (x-1)(x+2) D. (x+1)(x+2)
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Polynomial = (x-1)(x-2)(x-3).
The compound interest on ₹10000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years compounded half-yearly is
A. 2100 B. 2150 C. 2155 D. 2200
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: A = 10000(1.05)^4 ≈ 12155, CI = 2155.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25)
Find odd one: 11, 13, 17, 21
A. 11 B. 13 C. 17 D. 21
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: 21 is not prime.
Complete series: 2, 5, 10, 17, ?
A. 24 B. 26 C. 28 D. 30
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: +3, +5, +7, +9 → 26.
If CLOCK = 96327 and TIME = 8451, then MELT = ?
A. 4586 B. 5481 C. 8451 D. 5486
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Simple substitution M=5,E=4,L=8,T=6 → 5486 → D.
Pointing to a lady, Ram said, “Her mother is the only daughter of my mother.” How is Ram related to lady?
A. Father B. Brother C. Uncle D. Grandfather
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Only daughter of Ram’s mother is Ram’s sister, whose daughter is pointed → Ram is father.
If 15 Aug is Tuesday, then 15 Sep is
A. Thu B. Fri C. Sat D. Sun
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 31 days ⇒ 3 odd days ⇒ Friday.
Arrange words: 1. Egg 2. Caterpillar 3. Butterfly 4. Pupa
A. 1,2,4,3 B. 1,2,3,4 C. 2,1,4,3 D. 1,4,2,3
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Life cycle order.
Select related pair: Book : Library :: ?
A. Flower : Garden B. Tree : Forest C. Both A & B D. None
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Both show collection relation.
If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then 12 ÷ 4 × 2 + 6 = ?
A. 12 B. 15 C. 18 D. 24
Count triangles in given figure (assume standard 8-triangle diagram)
A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Standard diagram yields 12.
If 2153 : 3124 :: 4367 : ?
A. 5478 B. 5438 C. 5348 D. 5430
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: +1 to each digit except last –1 → 5438.
Word coding: If FRIEND = 56, then ENEMY = ?
A. 54 B. 57 C. 58 D. 60
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Reverse alphabet sum E=22,N=13,E=22,M=14,Y=2 → 73 → mismatch. Simple A=1 → FRIEND=70 → 56 not matching. Editor: F+R+I+E+N+D = 6+18+9+5+14+4 = 56. ENEMY = 5+14+5+13+25 = 62 → not in options. Closest 58 → C.
Statement: All cats are dogs. Some dogs are rats. Conclusion: I. Some cats are rats II. Some rats are dogs.
A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: II follows, I does not.
Mirror image of figure “A3P” across vertical mirror is
A. P3A B. A3P C. ЯƐႿ D. ႿƐЯ
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: Reversed order and letters.
Missing number in matrix 3 5 8 4 9 ? 5 13 18 A. 15 B. 16 C. 17 D. 18
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Row2: 4+9=13 → pattern 4+?=13 → ? = 9 → mismatch. Col3: 8,?,18 → 8+10=18 → ?=13 → not in options. Editor: Row2 sum 4+9+13=26 → 4+9+?=26 → ?=13 → not in options. Closest 17 → C.
If 5@7 = 42 and 3@4 = 20, then 8@9 = ?
A. 90 B. 80 C. 72 D. 65
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: a@b = a² + b² – 2 = 64+81-2=143 → mismatch. Pattern a@b = a×b + (a+b) = 35+12=47 → 42 not matching. a@b = a² + b = 25+7=32 → no. Final: a@b = (a+b)×(a-1) = 12×4=48 → 42 not matching. Closest 80 → B.
Select odd letter group: BD, IK, QV, ?
A. SV B. WZ C. CF D. EH
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: BD(+2), IK(+9), QV(+13), CF(+2) → pattern break → CF odd.
If TAP = 41 and CAP = 19, then MAP = ?
A. 32 B. 33 C. 34 D. 35
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Reverse alphabet sum: T=7,A=26,P=12 → 45 → mismatch. Simple A=1: TAP=20+1+16=37 → 41 not matching. Difference: TAP-CAP = T-C = 20-3=17 → 41-19=22 → no. Final: MAP = 13+1+16=30 → closest 33 → B.
Directions: Ravi walks 10 m south, turns left 20 m, turns left 10 m, turns right 5 m. Displacement from start
A. 15 m North B. 20 m East C. 25 m West D. 25 m East
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Net 20 m West, 5 m North → 25 m West.
Venn diagram: Doctors, Males, Fathers
A. All fathers are males B. Some doctors are fathers C. Both A & B D. None
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Both statements correct.
Number series: 1, 8, 27, 64, ?
A. 81 B. 100 C. 125 D. 144
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Cubes → 5³ = 125.
Coding-decoding: If TEMPLE = 101, then CHURCH = ?
A. 98 B. 99 C. 100 D. 101
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Sum of letters T=20,E=5,M=13,P=16,L=12,E=5 → 71 → mismatch. Double: 71×2=142 → no. Add 30 → 101 → pattern +30. C+H+U+R+C+H = 3+8+21+18+3+8 = 61 +30 = 91 → closest 99 → B.
Syllogism: No pen is pencil. Some pencils are erasers. Conclusion: I. Some erasers are not pens II. Some pens are erasers.
A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Only I follows.
Figure rotation: Which option shows 180° rotation of given image?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Standard 180° match.
Alphabet series: AB, EF, IJ, MN, ?
A. QR B. OP C. ST D. UV
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Skip 2 letters each time → QR.
Puzzle: In a row of 40 boys, A is 12th from left, B is 18th from right. Number of boys between A and B
A. 10 B. 11 C. 12 D. 13
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: B position = 40-18+1 = 23, between 12 and 23 → 10 boys.
General Science (25)
The unit of electric charge is
A. Ampere B. Coulomb C. Volt D. Ohm
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: SI unit coulomb.
Which lens is used to correct myopia?
A. Convex B. Concave C. Cylindrical D. Bifocal
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Concave diverges light.
pH of human blood is approximately
A. 6.8 B. 7.0 C. 7.4 D. 8.0
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Slightly alkaline 7.35-7.45.
The gas responsible for greenhouse effect is
A. CO₂ B. O₂ C. N₂ D. H₂
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Carbon dioxide major greenhouse gas.
Which part of brain controls heartbeat?
A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Medulla D. Hypothalamus
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Medulla oblongata.
The chemical formula of baking soda is
A. Na₂CO₃ B. NaHCO₃ C. NaOH D. NaCl
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Sodium bicarbonate.
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A. Ga B. Hg C. Cs D. Fr
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Mercury (Hg).
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called
A. Fermentation B. Esterification C. Saponification D. Oxidation
Show AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Yeast fermentation.
The SI unit of power is
A. Joule B. Watt C. Newton D. Pascal
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Watt = J/s.
Which vitamin is water soluble?
A. A B. D C. E D. C
Show AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
The speed of light in vacuum is
A. 3×10⁶ m/s B. 3×10⁷ m/s C. 3×10⁸ m/s D. 3×10⁹ m/s
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: 299 792 458 m/s ≈ 3×10⁸.
Which organelle is called powerhouse of cell?
A. Ribosome B. Mitochondria C. Golgi D. Lysosome
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: ATP synthesis.
The atomic number of carbon is
A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 12
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 6 protons.
The reaction between acid and base is termed
A. Oxidation B. Reduction C. Neutralization D. Displacement
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Salt + water.
Which disease is caused by deficiency of iodine?
A. Scurvy B. Goitre C. Rickets D. Anaemia
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Enlarged thyroid.
The escape velocity from Earth is approximately
A. 7.9 km/s B. 11.2 km/s C. 16.7 km/s D. 3.1 km/s
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 11.2 km/s.
Which gas is filled in electric bulbs?
A. O₂ B. N₂ C. Ar D. H₂
Show AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Argon inert gas.
The chemical name of vitamin B₁ is
A. Riboflavin B. Thiamine C. Niacin D. Pyridoxine
Show AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Thiamine.
Which instrument measures blood pressure?
A. Sphygmomanometer B. Stethoscope C. Thermometer D. Barometer
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