UP-PCS Prelims Test Series–2024

Question Booklet No.

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viuk vuqØekad lkeus ckWDl esa
vadksa esa
vanj fy[ksa 'kCnksa esa
iz'uksa ds mÙkj ds fy;s dsoy dkys ckWy&IokbaV isu dk iz;ksx djsaA
vH;FkhZ mÙkj&i=kd ij mÙkj nsus ls igys lHkh vuqns'kksa dks lkoèkkuhiwoZd i<+ ysaA
vkidks vius lHkh mÙkj dsoy mÙkj&i=kd ij gh nsus gSaA ijh{kk ds mijkar mÙkj&i=kd dh ewy izfr fujh{kd dks lkSai nsaA
egÙoiw.kZ vuqns'k
1. lHkh iz'uksa ds mÙkj nsaA lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSaA
2. mÙkj&i=kd ij vH;FkhZ viuk vuqØekad] fo"k;] iz'u&i=k dk lgh dksM ,oa lhjh”k vafdr djsa vU;Fkk mÙkj&i=kd dk
ewY;kadu ugha fd;k tk,xk vkSj mldh f”kEesnkjh Lo;a vH;FkhZ dh gksxhA
3. bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk esa 100 iz'u gSaA izR;sd iz'u ds (4) oSdfYid mÙkj iz'u ds uhps fn;s x, gSaA bu pkjksa esa ls
dsoy ,d gh lgh mÙkj gSA ftl mÙkj dks vki lgh ;k lcls mfpr le>rs gSa] mÙkj&i=kd esa mlds v{kj okys o`Ùk
dks dkys ckWy&IokWbaV isu ls iwjk dkyk dj nsaA
4. vuqØekad ds vykok ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds doj ist ij dqN u fy[ksaA jiQ dk;Z ds fy;s ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds var esa fn;s
x, pkj i`"Bksa dk iz;ksx djsaA
5. ijh{k.k iqfLrdk [kksyus ds rqjar ckn tk¡p djds ns[k ysa fd ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds lHkh ist Hkyh&Hkk¡rh Nis gq, gSaA ;fn
ijh{k.k iqfLrdk esa dksbZ deh gks] rks fujh{kd dks fn[kkdj mlh lhjh”k o dksM dh nwljh iqfLrdk izkIr dj ysaA
6. xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s n.M%
mÙkj&i=kd esa mEehnokj }kjk fn;s x, xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s n.M fn;k tk,xkA
(i) izR;sd iz'u ds fy;s pkj oSdfYid mÙkj gSA mEehnokj }kjk izR;sd iz'u ds fy;s fn;s x, ,d xyr mÙkj ds fy;s
iz'u gsrq fu;r fd;s x, vadksa dk ,d&frgkbZ n.M ds :i esa dkVk tk,xkA
(ii) ;fn dksbZ mEehnokj ,d ls vfèkd mÙkj nsrk gS] rks bls xyr mÙkj ekuk tk,xk] ;|fi fn;s x, mÙkjksa esa ls ,d
mÙkj lgh gksrk gS] fiQj Hkh ml iz'u ds fy;s mi;qZDrkuqlkj gh mlh rjg dk n.M fn;k tk,xkA
(iii) ;fn mEehnokj }kjk dksbZ iz'u gy ugha fd;k tkrk gS vFkkZr~ mEehnokj }kjk mÙkj ugha fn;k tkrk gS] rks ml iz'u
ds fy;s dksbZ n.M ugha fn;k tk,xkA
tc rd vkidks ;g ijh{k.k iqfLrdk [kksyus dks u dgk tk, rc rd u [kksysaA
Note: English version of the instructions is printed on the back cover of this Booklet.
 1. ^uhyxxu* esa dkSu&lk lekl gS\ (c) ,slk vkneh ugha ns[kkA
(a) rRiq#"k (b) }a} (d) dksbZ vkneh jks jgk gSA
(c) vO;;hHkko (d) deZ/kj; 12. 'kCn p;u dh n`f"V ls buesa ,d 'kq¼ okD; gS&
2. ^el`.k* dk foykse gS& (a) mlesa xqIr jgL; izdV dj fn,A
(a) iq#"k (b) :{k (b) ekuo bZ'oj dh lcls mRÑ"Vre~ Ñfr gSA
(c) dksey (d) eqDr (c) lhrk fuR; xhrk i<+rh gSA
3. ^tks dqN ugha tkurk gks* ds fy;s ,d 'kCn gS& (d) ekyh ty ls ikS/ksa dks lhap jgk FkkA
(a) vKkr (b) vYiKkuh
13. ^;'k* 'kCn dks foijhrkFkZd cukus ds fy;s buesa ls fdl
(c) loZK (d) vK milxZ dk iz;ksx 'kq¼ gS\
4. fuEu fyf[kr esa dkSu&lk o.kZ ^vks"BO; o.kZ* gS& (a) v (b) lq
(a) n (b) M (c) vi (d) mr~
(c) Xk (d) c
14. ^mlus dqN ugha fy;k* esa dkSu&lk loZuke dk iz;ksx fd;k
5. ^rkSck djuk*& eqgkojs dk lgh vFkZ gS& x;k gS&
(a) cgqr lksp&fopkj dj cksyuk (a) fu'p;okpd (b) futokpd
(b) nch gqbZ ckr fiQj ls mHkkjuk
(c) vfu'p;okpd (d) laca/okpd
(c) Hkfo"; esa fdlh dke dks u djus dh izfrKk djuk]
15. ^BaBsjeatkfjdk* dk vFkZ gS
(d) ckrsa cnyuk
(a) Bu&Bu dh vkokt (b) BwBdj Hkjk gqvk
6. fuEufyf[kr esa ls 'kq¼ orZuh okyk 'kCn gS&
(c) Bhdk ysus okyk (d) BBsjs dh fcYyh
(a) dkyhnkl (b) bZlkbZ
(c) vgkj (d) izekf.kd 16. ^lao`r Loj* fuEu esa ls dkSu&lk gSa&
(a) , (b) bZ
7. fuEufyf[kr esa rRle&rn~Hko dk 'kq¼ ;qXe gSA
(c) vk (d) vkS
(a) xkse;&xsgw¡ (b) fprsjk&fp=k
(c) dadu&dadM+ (d) mikè;k;&vks>k 17. fuEufyf[kr fganh o.kks± esa ls ^vYiizk.k* dkSu&lk o.kZ gS&
8. fuEufyf[kr esa dkSu&lk 'kCn gS] ftlesa milxZ ,oa izR;; (a) [k (b) iQ
nksuksa dk iz;ksx gqvk gSa& (c) i (d) Hk
(a) le>nkjh (b) Lora=krk 18. ^ftldh fo'ks"krk crkbZ tkrh gS*] mls fuEu esa ls D;k
(c) izfrfnu (d) ijkØe dgk tkrk gSA
9. fuEufyf[kr esa ls lgh ;qXe pqfu;s& (a) fo'ks"k.k (b) izfo'ks"k.k
(a) dIrku&Úsap (b) dehuk& vjch (c) (a) vkSj (b) nksuksa (d) fo'ks";
(c) cgknqj& rqdhZ (d) nkor&iqrZxkyh 19. ^;fn $ vfi* = ;|fi esa dkSu&lh laf/ gS\
10. ^;rh* 'kCn dk i;kZ;okph gS& (a) xq.k laf/ (b) nh?kZ laf/
(a) ,s'o;Z (b) Íf"k (c) O;atu laf/ (d) ;.k laf/
(c) vkst (d) vkSjr
20. fuEufyf[kr esa fdl okD; esa ^fØ;k&fo'ks"k.k* dk iz;ksx
11. fuEufyf[kr esa ^;kSfxd lkoZukfed fo'ks"k.k* dkSu&lk gS& fd;k x;k gSA
(a) ;g ?kj esjk gSA (a) og vPNk f[kykM+h gSA (b) lhrk vR;ar lqanj gSA
(b) og fdrkc iQVh gSA (c) og vPNk [ksyrk gSA (d) og cgqr rs”k nkSM+rk gSA

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iz'u la[;k 21 ls 25 ds fy;s% 25. x|ka'k esa iz;qDr 'kCn ^fouez* dk foykse 'kCn gS\
v/ksfyf[kr x|ka'k dks è;ku ls if<+;s rFkk iz'u 21 ls 25 ds (a) vgadkjh (b) mn~n.M
mÙkj bl x|ka'k ds vk/kj ij nhft;sA (c) ?keaMh (d) mijksDr lHkh
njvly izÑfr gesa dbZ egÙoiw.kZ ikB i<+krh gSA tSls&ir>M+ Instructions for the Questions Nos. 26 to 30:
dk eryc isM+ dk var ugha gSA bl ikB dks ftl O;fDr us Indian handicrafts encapsulate the essence of Indian
vius thou esa vkRelkr~ fd;k mls vliQyrk ls dHkh Mj ugha culture, beauty, and richness of Indian heritage. Many
yxkA ,sls O;fDr viuh gj vliQyrk ds ckn fopfyr gq, cxSj Indian states have distinct handicrafts that demonstrate
u, fljs ls liQyrk ikus dh dksf'k'k djrs gSaA os rc rd ,slk creative ability and expertise. Artists employ their talent
djrs gS] tc rd liQyrk mUgsa fey ugha tkrhA blh rjg iQyksa to make a variety of items, both ornamental and practical.
ls yns] exj uhps dh vksj >qds isM+ gesa liQyrk vkSj izflf¼ These crafts are one-of-a-kind since they are entirely
feyus ;k laiUu gksus ds ckotwn fouez vkSj 'kkyhu cus jguk handcrafted without the aid of any machinery. Hastkala,
hastshilp, dastkari, and karigari are typical Indian
fl[kkrs gSaA miU;kldkj izsepan ds eqrkfcd lkfgR; esa vkn'kZokn
terminology for handicrafts. They all indicate
dk ogh LFkku gS] tks thou esa izÑfr dk gSA lcls egÙoiw.kZ workmanship, but they also refer to products manufactured
ckr ;g fd izÑfr esa gj fdlh dk viuk egÙo gSA ,d NksVk with craftsmanship, i.e., specialized hand skills that are
dhM+k Hkh izÑfr ds fy;s vi;ksxh gS] tcfd eRL; iqjk.k esa ,d also beautiful. The aesthetic element of such products is
o`{k dks lkS iq=kksa ds leku crk;k x;k gSA an integral aspect of their worth, implying that the object
21. izÑfr dk ^ir>M+* dk xq.k O;fDr dks D;k fl[kkrh gS& of usefulness has a value that extends beyond its utility
and is also attractive to the sight. A handcrafted product
(a) O;fDr vliQyrk ls M+j tk, is rarely purely ornamental, and whether it is unadorned
(b) O;fDr ifjJe djuk 'kq# dj nsa or heavily embellished, its real purpose is served only
(c) O;fDr vliQyrk ls dHkh Mjsa ugha when it is both functional and beautiful.
(d) O;fDr viuh vliQyrk ls fopfyr gks tk, 26. This passage could be a part of:
22. iQyksa ls yns isM+ksa dk uhps dh vksj >qduk O;fDr dks D;k (a) A document on promoting traditional crafts.
fl[kkrh gS& (b) A historical essay on the evolution of Indian art.
(a) liQyrk feyus ij 'kksj epkuk_ (c) A tourist brochure on Indian handicrafts.
(d) A textbook chapter on Indian economic
(b) le`f¼ feyus ij 'kkar jguk_
production.
(c) liQyrk o le`f¼ feyus ij fouez vkSj 'kkyhu cus
27. The closest synonym for "aesthetic element" in the
jguk_ passage is:
(d) buesa ls dksbZ ugha (a) Practical value (b) Emotional connection
23. izsepan ds vuqlkj fdldk lkfgR; esa] ogha LFkku gS] tks (c) Visual appeal (d) Cultural significance
thou esa izÑfr dk gS& 28. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT
(a) ;FkkFkZokn according to the passage?
(b) dkYifudrk (a) Indian handicrafts are unique due to their
(c) vkn'kZokn vkSj ;FkkFkZokn nksuksa handmade nature.
(b) Handicrafts should only be decorative and not
(d) vkn'kZokn
have any practical purpose.
24. fdl iqjk.k esa ,d o`{k dks lkS iq=kksa ds leku crk;k x;k (c) Terms like "hastkala" and "karigari" emphasize
gS& craftsmanship.
(a) fo".kq iqjk.k esa (b) vfXuiqjk.k esa (d) Skilled artisans create both beautiful and useful
(c) dweZ iqjk.k esa (d) eRL; iqjk.k esa objects.

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29. According to the author, the primary objective of 34. In the sentence "He swiftly climbed the tree to escape
Indian handicrafts is to: the angry bear," which word functions as an adverb?
(a) Showcase cultural heritage (a) He (b) swiftly
(b) Generate income for artisans (c) climbed (d) tree
(c) Fulfill practical needs 35. Choose the option that correctly identifies the parts
(d) Combine beauty and functionality of speech in the sentence: "The children, excited
about the picnic, packed their lunches and ran to the
30. What is the MAIN idea conveyed in the passage?
car."
(a) Indian handicrafts are essential for economic
(a) children (noun), excited (adjective), packed
development.
(verb), ran (verb)
(b) Traditional skills and artistic beauty are
(b) children (noun), excited (adverb), packed
embodied in Indian crafts. (verb), ran (adjective)
(c) Mechanization poses a threat to the survival of (c) children (pronoun), excited (verb), packed
handmade products. (adjective), ran (adverb)
(d) Cultural value must be prioritized over practical (d) children (collective noun), excited (adjective),
considerations in art. packed (verb), ran (verb)
31. Choose the option that best rephrases the following 36. Which idiom BEST conveys the meaning "to achieve
sentence using the active voice: something against all odds"?
"The new policy was announced by the government (a) A bolt from the blue
yesterday." (b) Cut corners
(a) The government announced the new policy (c) Against the grain
yesterday. (d) Climb the ladder
(b) Yesterday, the new policy was announced. 37. Choose the sentence with the CORRECT punctuation:
(c) The government has announced a new policy. (a) He said, "I'll be back soon."
(d) The announcement of the new policy was made (b) We should leave now; its getting late.
yesterday. (c) He asked me, where are you going?
32. Choose the grammatically CORRECT sentence: (d) What a beautiful sight! isn't it?
(a) Neither Rohan nor his friends were interested 38. Identify the word closest in meaning to "penury":
in attending the party. (a) Abundance (b) Thrift
(b) Not only Rohan but also his friends were (c) Poverty (d) Confidence
interested in attending the party. 39. The phrase "a Pyrrhic victory" describes a situation
(c) Both Rohan and his friends were not interested where:
in attending the party. (a) Victory comes at a great cost.
(d) None of the above (b) Defeat is disguised as victory.
33. Identify the sentence with the correct use of the (c) Success leads to unexpected troubles.
passive voice: (d) An underdog unexpectedly triumphs.
(a) The thief was apprehended by the police. 40. If I had known you were coming, I _____ (have
(b) The police apprehended the thief. baked) a cake.
(c) The city was being ravaged by floods. (a) would bake (b) will bake
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41. While conducting a group discussion, you notice a 41. lkewfgd ppkZ dk vk;kstu djrs le;] vki ns•rs gSa fd
participant monopolizing the conversation. How do ,d çfrHkkxh laokn ij ,dkfèkdkj tek jgk gSA vki bl
you effectively address this situation? fLFkfr dks çHkkoh <ax ls dSls lacksfèkr djrs gSa\
(a) Publicly point out their dominance and request (a) lkoZtfud :i ls muds çHkqRo dks bafxr djsa vkSj
them to be concise. muls laf{kIr gksus dk vuqjksèk djsaA
(b) Discreetly signal them through body language (b) nwljksa dks cksyus dh vuqefr nsus ds fy;s 'kkjhfjd
to allow others to speak. Hkk"kk ds ekè;e ls mUgsa foosdiwoZd ladsr nsaA
(c) Briefly summarize their points and encourage (c) mudh ckrksa dks la{ksi esa crk,¡ vkSj nwljksa dks ;ksxnku
others to contribute. nsus ds fy;s çksRlkfgr djsaA
(d) Ignore the behavior and hope someone else will
(d) O;ogkj ij è;ku u nsa vkSj vk'kk djsa fd dksbZ vkSj
intervene.
gLr{ksi djsxkA
42. You are leading a team project with members from
42. vki fofHkUu lkaLÑfrd i`"BHkwfe ds lnL;ksa ds lkFk ,d
different cultural backgrounds. How would you
Vhe çkstsDV dk usr`Ro dj jgs gSaA vki bl LFkkiuk esa
promote effective teamwork in this setting?
çHkkoh Vhe odZ dks dSls c<+kok nsaxs\
(a) Impose a strict deadline and individual
(a) ,d l[r le; lhek vkSj O;fDrxr tokcnsfgrk
accountability measures.
lacaèkh mik; ykxw djsaA
(b) Encourage open communication and respect
(b) •qys lapkj vkSj fofoèk n`f"Vdks.kksa ds lEeku dks
for diverse perspectives.
çksRlkfgr djsaA
(c) Delegate tasks based on individual strengths
(c) lkaLÑfrd ckjhfd;ksa ij fopkj fd;s fcuk O;fDrxr
without considering cultural nuances.
lkeF;Z ds vkèkkj ij dk;Z lkSaisaA
(d) Focus solely on achieving the project goals
without fostering team bonding. (d) Vhe ckWfUMax dks c<+kok fn;s fcuk dsoy çkstsDV ds
y{;ksa dks çkIr djus ij è;ku dsafær djsaA
43. You are participating in a brainstorming session.
How can you contribute effectively while 43. vki ,d fopkj&foe'kZ l=k esa Hkkx ys jgs gSaA vki nwljksa
encouraging others to do the same? dks Hkh ,slk djus ds fy;s çksRlkfgr djrs gq, çHkkoh <ax
(a) Criticize other people’s ideas to ensure only ls dSls ;ksxnku ns ldrs gSa\
the best ones are chosen. (a) ;g lqfuf'pr djus ds fy;s vU; yksxksa ds fopkjksa
(b) Present your own ideas without actively dh vkykspuk djsa fd dsoy loZJs"B dks pquk tk,A
listening to others’ suggestions. (b) nwljksa ds lq>koksa dks lfØ; :i ls lqus fcuk vius
(c) Actively listen to others, build on their ideas, fopkj çLrqr djsaA
and encourage further participation. (c) lfØ; :i ls nwljksa dks lqusa] muds fopkjksa ij vey
(d) Dominate the discussion and ensure your ideas djsa vkSj vfxze Hkkxhnkjh dks çksRlkfgr djsaA
are the ones chosen. (d) ppkZ ij gkoh jgsa vkSj lqfuf'pr djsa fd vkids
44. Which of the following is NOT a potential fopkj gh pqus x, gksaA
communication barrier? 44. fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk laHkkfor lapkj ckèkk ugha gS\
(a) Different cultural backgrounds (a) fofHkUu lkaLÑfrd i`"BHkwfe
(b) Unclear message delivery (b) vLi"V lans'k forj.k
(c) Technical jargon in a casual setting (c) ,d dStqvy lsfVax esa rduhdh 'kCntky
(d) Active listening and attentiveness (d) lfØ; Jo.k vkSj lkoèkkuh
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45. In a formal email to your boss, you would most likely 45. vius ckWl dks vkSipkfjd bZesy esa] vki laHkor% bldk
use: mi;ksx djsaxs%
(a) Emojis and slang (a) beksth vkSj LySax
(b) Professional tone and respectful language (b) is'ksoj ygtk vkSj lEekutud Hkk"kk
(c) Contractions and informal language (c) ladqpu vkSj vukSipkfjd Hkk"kk
(d) Personal anecdotes and humor (d) O;fDrxr mik[;ku vkSj gkL;
46. When someone shares a personal loss, the most 46. tc dksbZ O;fDrxr gkfu lk>k djrk gS] rks lcls mi;qDr
appropriate response is to: çfrfØ;k ;g gksrh gS%
(a) Offer unsolicited advice and solutions (a) vupkgh lykg vkSj lekèkku çnku djuk
(b) Tell them how you would feel in their situation (b) mUgsa crkuk fd vki mudh fLFkfr esa dSlk eglwl
(c) Actively listen and express empathy djsaxs
(d) Change the subject to avoid their discomfort (c) lfØ; :i ls lquuk vkSj lgkuqHkwfr O;Dr djuk
47. You disagree with a colleague’s proposal during a (d) mudh ijs'kkuh ls cpus ds fy, fo"k; dks cnyuk
meeting. The most assertive way to communicate 47. vki fdlh ehfVax ds nkSjku fdlh lgdehZ ds çLrko ls
this is to: vlger gSaA bls laçsf"kr djus dk lcls l'kDr rjhdk
(a) Remain silent and avoid confrontation ;g gS%
(b) Interrupt them and immediately voice your (a) pqi jguk vkSj Vdjko ls cpuk
dissent (b) mUgsa jksduk vkSj 'kh?kz viuh vlgefr O;Dr djuk
(c) Agree with them publicly but express (c) lkoZtfud :i ls muls lger gksuk ysfdu futh
disapproval privately rkSj ij vLohÑfr O;Dr djuk
(d) Calmly state your objection with reasons and (d) 'kkafriwoZd dkj.kksa vkSj oSdfYid lq>koksa ds lkFk
alternative suggestions viuh vkifÙk O;Dr djuk
48. Which statement best describes the difference 48. dkSu&lk dFku lgkuqHkwfr vkSj lekuqHkwfr ds chp ds varj
between sympathy and empathy? dk lcls vPNk o.kZu djrk gS\
(a) Sympathy involves feeling sorry for someone, (a) lgkuqHkwfr esa fdlh ds fy;s •sn O;Dr djuk 'kkfey
while empathy involves understanding their gS] tcfd lekuqHkwfr esa mlds n`f"Vdks.k dks le>uk
perspective. 'kkfey gSA
(b) Both involve feeling the same emotions as the (b) nksuksa esa nwljs O;fDr dh rjg gh Hkkouk,¡ 'kkfey gSaA
other person. (c) lgkuqHkwfr lekuqHkwfr ls vfèkd n`<+ Hkkouk gSA
(c) Sympathy is a stronger emotion than empathy. (d) nksuksa ds chp dksbZ okLrfod varj ugha gSA
(d) There is no real difference between the two. 49. xSj&ekSf•d lapkj] tSls 'kkjhfjd Hkk"kk vkSj psgjs ds Hkko]
49. Non-verbal communication, such as body language ;s dj ldrs gSa%
and facial expressions, can: (a) dsoy vkids cksys x, 'kCnksa dk •aMu djuk
(a) Only contradict your spoken words (b) vkidk lans'k dSls çkIr gqvk] bl ij dksbZ çHkko
(b) Have no impact on how your message is ugha iM+sxk
received (c) vius cksys x, 'kCnksa dks etcwr djuk ;k detksj
(c) Reinforce or undermine your spoken words djuk
(d) Be completely ignored by the listener (d) Jksrk }kjk iw.kZ :i ls utjvankt fd;k tkuk

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50. When giving feedback to a team member, it’s 50. Vhe ds fdlh lnL; dks iQhMcSd nsrs le;] ;g
important to: egÙoiw.kZ gS%
(a) Focus solely on their mistakes and shortcomings (a) dsoy mudh xyfr;ksa vkSj dfe;ksa ij è;ku dsafær
(b) Offer only positive comments and avoid any djuk
criticism (b) dsoy ldkjkRed fVIif.k;k¡ nsuk vkSj fdlh Hkh
(c) Balance constructive criticism with positive vkykspuk ls cpuk
reinforcement and specific suggestions for (c) ldkjkRed lqn`<hdj.k vkSj lqèkkj ds fy;s fof'k"V
improvement lq>koksa ds lkFk jpukRed vkykspuk dks larqfyr
(d) Make personal attacks and blame them for any
djuk
(d) O;fDrxr geys djuk vkSj fdlh Hkh leL;k ds fy;s
problems
mUgsa nks"kh Bgjkuk
51. Effective communication involves:
51. çHkkoh lapkj esa 'kkfey gSa%
(a) Talking more than listening
(a) lquus ls T;knk ckr djuk
(b) Considering the recipient’s perspective and
(b) çkIrdrkZ ds n`f"Vdks.k vkSj vko';drkvksa dks è;ku
needs esa j•uk
(c) Focusing on yourself and your own needs (c) Lo;a vkSj viuh vko';drkvksa ij è;ku dsafær djuk
(d) Avoiding any potential for conflict (d) la?k"kZ dh fdlh Hkh laHkkouk ls cpuk
52. While providing feedback to a colleague, you want 52. fdlh lgdehZ dks iQhMcSd nsrs le; vki jpukRed jguk
to be constructive and avoid negativity. How would pkgrs gSa vkSj udkjkRedrk ls cpuk pkgrs gSaA vki viuh
you phrase your feedback effectively? çfrfØ;k dks çHkkoh <ax ls dSls O;Dr djsaxs\
(a) Start with criticism and then offer suggestions (a) vkykspuk ds lkFk 'kq#vkr djsaxs vkSj fiQj lqèkkj ds
for improvement. fy;s lq>ko nsaxsA
(b) Focus solely on their weaknesses and areas for (b) dsoy mudh detksfj;ksa vkSj lqèkkj ds {ks=kksa ij è;ku
improvement. dsafær djsaxsA
(c) Acknowledge their strengths and then suggest (c) muds lkeF;Z dks Lohdkj djsaxs vkSj fiQj oSdfYid
alternative approaches. n`f"Vdks.k lq>k,¡xsA
(d) fdlh Hkh laHkkfor vijkèk ls cpus ds fy;s vLi"V
(d) Use vague and indirect language to avoid any
vkSj vçR;{k Hkk"kk dk ç;ksx djsaxsA
potential offense.
53. vkidks fdlh xyriQgeh ds dkj.k fdlh lgdehZ ds
53. You are facing a conflict with a coworker due to a
lkFk la?k"kZ dk lkeuk djuk iM+ jgk gSA bl la?k"kZ dks
misunderstanding. What is the most productive way
gy djus dk lcls mRiknd rjhdk D;k gS\
to resolve this conflict?
(a) leL;k dks utjvankt djsaxs vkSj vk'kk djsaxs fd
(a) Ignore the issue and hope it will eventually ;g varr% vius vki gy gks tk,xhA
resolve itself. (b) xyriQgeh ij •qydj ppkZ djus ds fy;s ,d futh
(b) Schedule a private meeting to discuss the cSBd fuèkkZfjr djsaxsA
misunderstanding openly. (c) lkoZtfud :i ls mudk lkeuk djsaxs vkSj mudh
(c) Publicly confront them and point out their xyfr;ksa dks crk,¡xsA
mistakes. (d) fdlh fo'oluh; rhljs i{k ls eè;LFkrk dh ekax
(d) Seek mediation from a trusted third party. djsaxsA
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54. Which of the following BEST exemplifies the 54. fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk ekuo laidZ esa ^xSj&ekSf•d
concept of “non-verbal communication” in human lapkj* dh voèkkj.kk dk lcls vPNk mnkgj.k gS\
interaction? (a) ,d O;kolkf;d çLrko dh :ijs•k crkus okyk ,d
(a) A detailed email outlining a business proposal. foLr`r bZesyA
(b) A politician’s carefully crafted speech during
(b) ,d lkoZtfud jSyh ds nkSjku ,d jktusrk dk
a public rally.
lkoèkkuhiwoZd rS;kj fd;k x;k Hkk"k.kA
(c) A subtle shift in eye contact conveying
unspoken disapproval. (c) vk¡•ksa ds laidZ esa ,d lw{e cnyko tks vudgh
(d) A series of emojis used to express emotions in vLohÑfr O;Dr djrk gSA
a text message. (d) VsDLV lans'k esa Hkkoukvksa dks O;Dr djus ds fy;s
55. In the context of effective communication, the beksth dh ,d Ük`a[kyk dk mi;ksx fd;k tkrk gSA
primary responsibility of the “sender” is to: 55. çHkkoh lapkj ds lanHkZ es]a ^çs"kd* dk çkFkfed mÙkjnkf;Ro gS%
(a) Encode the message in a complex and nuanced (a) cqf¼eÙkk çnf'kZr djus ds fy;s lans'k dks tfVy vkSj
manner to showcase intelligence. lw{e rjhds ls ,UdksM djukA
(b) Focus on expressing personal opinions and (b) çkIrdÙkkZ dh vko';drkvksa dh ijokg fd;s fcuk]
emotions, regardless of the receiver’s needs.
O;fDrxr jk; vkSj Hkkoukvksa dks O;Dr djus ij è;ku
(c) Ensure the message is clear, concise, and
dsafær djukA
tailored to the receiver’s understanding and
context. (c) lqfuf'pr djuk fd lan's k Li"V] laf{kIr vkSj çkIrdÙkkZ
(d) Transmit information as quickly as possible dh le> vkSj lanHkZ ds vuq:i gksA
without considering the receiver’s capacity to (d) bls lalkfèkr djus dh {kerk ij fopkj fd;s fcuk
process it. çkIrdÙkkZ ds fy;s ftruh 'kh?kzrk gks lds tkudkjh
56. A public speaker effectively manages nonverbal çlkfjr djukA
communication by: 56. ,d lkoZtfud oDrk çHkkoh <ax ls xSj&ekSf•d lapkj dk
(a) Maintaining consistent eye contact with all çcaèku djrk gS%
audience members.
(a) lHkh n'kZdksa ds lkFk fujarj laidZ cuk, j•ukA
(b) Mirroring the body language of the audience
(b) rkyesy cukus ds fy;s n'kZdksa dh 'kkjhfjd Hkk"kk dks
to build rapport.
(c) Using a few facial expressions to convey
çfrfcafcr djukA
emotions and emphasis. (c) Hkkoukvksa dks O;Dr djus ds fy;s dqN psgjs ds Hkkoksa
(d) Avoid fidgeting or nervous gestures that can dk mi;ksx djukA
distract the audience. (d) n'kZdksa dks fopfyr djus okys ?kcjkgV okys b'kkjksa
57. In a business negotiation, a skilled communicator ls cpukA
uses silence strategically to: 57. O;kolkf;d laokn esa] ,d dq'ky lapkjd j.kuhfrd :i
(a) Emphasize key points by pausing before and ls ekSu dk mi;ksx djrk gS%
after them.
(a) eq[; fcanqvksa ij igys vkSj ckn esa #ddj tksj nsukA
(b) Appear thoughtful and in control of the
(b) fopkj'khy vkSj laokn ij fu;a=k.k j•ukA
conversation.
(c) Encourage the other party to fill in the gaps and (c) nwljs i{k dh dfe;k¡ iwfrZ djus vkSj vius vk'k;
reveal their intentions. dks çdV djus ds fy;s çksRlkfgr djukA
(d) Express disapproval or annoyance with the (d) nwljs i{k ds rdks± ij vLohÑfr ;k >q¡>ykgV O;Dr
other party’s arguments. djukA
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58. In the Shannon-Weaver model of communication, 58. lapkj ds 'kSuu&ohoj ekWMy esa] dkSu lk rRo pkSuy esa
which element introduces noise into the channel? 'kksj O;Dr djrk gS\
(a) Information Source (b) Transmitter
(a) lwpuk lzksr (b) VªkalehVj
(c) Channel (d) Receiver
(c) pkSuy (d) fjlhoj@çkIrdÙkkZ
59. According to the Schramm model, communication
59. Jke ekWMy ds vuqlkj] lapkj esa ,UdksfMax] fMdksfMax vkSj
involves a cycle of encoding, decoding, and what
other crucial element? vU; egÙoiw.kZ rRoksa dk ,d pØ 'kkfey gS\
(a) Feedback (b) Interpretation (a) iQhMcSd (b) O;k[;k
(c) Transmission (d) Translation (c) Vªkalfe'ku (d) vuqokn
60. Nonverbal communication includes all of the 60. v'kkfCnd lapkj esa fuEufyf•r viokn (EXCEPT) dks
following EXCEPT: NksM+dj lHkh 'kkfey gSa%
(a) Facial expressions (a) psgjs ds Hkko
(b) Paralanguage (e.g., tone of voice) (b) iSjkySaXost (mnkgj.k ds fy;s] vkokt dk Loj)
(c) Body language
(c) 'kkjhfjd Hkk"kk
(d) Cultural references
(d) lkaLÑfrd lanHkZ
61. Identify the missing term from the following options
61. nh xbZ Ük`a[kyk ds fy;s fuEufyf•r fodYiksa esa ls yqIr
for the given series.
CMS, EOV, HQZ, LSE, ? in dks igpkfu;sA
(a) OTL (b) PTL CMS, EOV, HQZ, LSE, ?
(a) OTL (b) PTL
(c) PUK (d) QVL
(c) PUK (d) QVL
62. I f 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 4 1 5 1 1 s t a n d s f o r
62. ;fn 1234567891041511 dk vFkZ SIMULTANEOUSLY
SIMULTANEOUSLY, which number does 698786
stands for? gS] rks 698786 dk vFkZ gksxk\
(a) SIMULATION (b) TENANT (a) SIMULATION (b) TENANT
(c) TANGIABLE (d) ANGER (c) TANGIABLE (d) ANGER
63. ;fn MAT = 102 vkSj CAT = 72 gS] rks BALI dk
63. If MAT = 102 and CAT = 72, then the value of BALI
is - eku gS&
(a) 68 (b) 82 (a) 68 (b) 82
(c) 76 (d) 72 (c) 76 (d) 72
64. dFku%
64. Statements -
1. Some Tables are Mango. 1. dqN Vscy vke gSaA
2. No Mango is Cat. 2. dksbZ vke fcYyh ugha gSA
3. Some tables are Cat. 3. dqN Vscy dSV gSaA
Conclusions: fu"d"kZ%
(i) No Cat is Mango. (i) dksbZ fcYyh vke ugha gSA
(ii) Some Mango are Tables. (ii) dqN vke Vscy gSaA
(iii) All Mango are Cat. (iii) lHkh vke fcYyh gSaA
Choose the correct option: mfpr fodYi dk p;u dhft;s%
(a) Only (i) and (ii) conclusions follows (a) dsoy (i) vkSj (ii) fu"d"kZ vuqlj.k djrs gSa
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii) conclusions follows (b) (i), (ii) vkSj (iii) fu"d"kZ vuqlj.k djrs gSa
(c) Only (ii) and (iii) conclusions follows (c) dsoy (ii) vkSj (iii) fu"d"kZ vuqlj.k djrs gSa
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65. 16 is related to 125 and 4 is related to 27 in the same 65. 16 dk lacaèk 125 ls gS vkSj 4 dk lacaèk 27 ls gS mlh
way as 49 related to - çdkj 49 fdlls lacafèkr gS&
(a) 216 (b) 512 (a) 216 (b) 512
(c) 729 (d) 1000 (c) 729 (d) 1000
66. Himanshi started from a point and move 70m North. 66. fgeka'kh ,d fcanq ls pyuk 'kq: djrh gS vkSj 70 ehVj
She then turns East and move 85m and turned mÙkj dh vksj pyus ds i'pkr~ og iwoZ dh vksj eqM+rh gS
southward and move 90m. In which direction she is vkSj 85 ehVj pyrh gS] blds ckn og nf{k.k dh vksj
standing from the point she started? eqM+rh gS vkSj 90 ehVj pyrh gSA çkjafHkd fcanq dh rqyuk
(a) South (b) South-East esa og fdl fn'kk esa •M+h gS\
(c) East (d) North-East (a) nf{k.k (b) nf{k.k iwoZ
(c) iwoZ (d) mÙkj iwoZ
67. The next letter of the sequence - X, R, M, I,?
(a) D (b) F 67. Ük`a[kyk X, R, M, I, ? esa ? ds LFkku dh la[;k D;k gS\
(a) D (b) F
(c) C (d) E
(c) C (d) E
68. a_ _ c aa _ _ a_bc _ abc
68. Ük`a[kyk a_ _ c aa _ _ a_bc _ abc esa yqIr v{kj gSa&
(a) abbcaa (b) babaab (a) abbcaa (b) babaab
(c) abbaab (d) ababab (c) abbaab (d) ababab
69. Find the missing term in the following sequence - 69. fuEufyf•r vuqØe esa yqIr in Kkr dhft;sA
9/2, 19/2, 29/2, ?, 49/2 9/2, 19/2, 29/2, ?, 49/2
(a) 27/2 (b) 29/2 (a) 27/2 (b) 29/2
(c) 19/4 (d) 39/2 (c) 19/4 (d) 39/2

70. Complete the sequence with the correct option from 70- fuEufyf•r fodYiksa esa ls lgh fodYi dk p;u dj
the following alternative. vuqØe iwjk dhft;sA
INDRAPRASTHA : 1548 : : ? : AYODHYA INDRAPRASTHA : 1548 : : ? : AYODHYA
(a) 458 (b) 550 (a) 458 (b) 550
(c) 982 (d) 553
(c) 982 (d) 553
71. ;fn fdlh fu;ekuqlkj 5134, 9449 ls lacafèkr gS vkSj
71. If under a rule 5134 is related to 9449 and 1326 is
1326, 7557 ls lacafèkr gS rks 3229 fdlls lacafèkr gS\
related to 7557 then 3229 is related to -
(a) 12530 (b) 13493
(a) 12530 (b) 13493
(c) 12489 (d) 12452
(c) 12489 (d) 12452
72. fn;s x, fodYiksa esa ls fo"ke dks pqfu;sA
72. Choose the odd one from the given option.
(a) VA 23 (b) RS 37
(a) VA 23 (b) RS 37 (c) CH 10 (d) DE 9
(c) CH 10 (d) DE 9
73. ;fn fdlh lkadsfrd Hkk"kk esa PLAYED dks QMBZFE
73. If PLAYED is expressed as QMBZFE in a code fy•k tkrk gS vkSj BLADE dks CMBEF fy•k tkrk
language and BLADE can be expressed as CMBEF, ldrk gS] rks blh Hkk"kk esa SATURDAY dks D;k fy•k
then SATURDAY can be expressed as - tk,xk\
(a) TBUVSEBZ (b) TBKJCSDN (a) TBUVSEBZ (b) TBKJCSDN
(c) SDNDIRBV (d) TFNFFNBD (c) SDNDIRBV (d) TFNFFNBD

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74. Find the missing letter from the following. 74. fuEufyf•r esa ls yqIr v{kj Kkr dhft;sA
C F J C F J
A D ? A D ?
L O S L O S
(a) G (b) F
(a) G (b) F (c) H (d) I
(c) H (d) I
75. eqds'k] jkts'k dk iq=k gS vkSj lqjs'k] jes'k dk iq=k gSA
75. Mukesh is the son of Rajesh and Suresh is the son
of Ramesh. Mukesh is the grandson of Ramesh. eqds'k] jes'k dk iksrk gSA jkts'k rFkk lqjs'k ds chp D;k
What is the relation of Rajesh and Suresh? lacaèk gS\
(a) Son (b) Father (a) iq=k (b) firk
(c) Nephew (d) Brother (c) Hkkatk (d) HkkbZ
76. Find the odd word: 76. fo"ke 'kCn <waf<;s%
(a) Grapes – Wine (b) Sugarcane – Ethanol
(a) vaxwj&'kjkc (b) xUuk&bFksukWy
(c) Lemon – Acid (d) Banana – Titanium
(c) uhcw&vEy (d) dsyk&VkbVsfu;e
77. In a letter series - a_ _ a _ b c _ a _ c a a _ c a
(a) bcaabb (b) bcabaa 77. Ük`a[kyk a_ _ a _ b c _ a _ c a a _ c a esa yqIr v{kj gSa&
(c) abbabc (d) Abaccb (a) bcaabb (b) bcabaa
(c) abbabc (d) Abaccb
78. Ramandeep bought a ring for Rs.5,555 including
GST of 28%. What was the price of the ring before 78. jeunhi us 28% GST lfgr 5,555 #i, esa ,d vaxwBh
GST was added? •jhnhA GST tqM+us ls igys vaxwBh dh dher D;k Fkh\
(a) Rs. 4,880.20 (b) Rs. 4,339.84 (a) 4,880.20 #i, (b) 4,339.84 #i,
(c) Rs. 4,509.30 (d) Rs. 4,890.33 (c) 4,509.30 #i, (d) 4,890.33 #i,
79. Find the missing number -
79. yqIr la[;k Kkr dhft;s&
217 5
217 5
28 4 28 4
65 3 65 3
126 ? 126 ?

(a) 7 (b) 36 (a) 7 (b) 36
(c) 6 (d) 12
(c) 6 (d) 12
80. Find the missing term in the given sequence- 80. fn;s x, vuqØe esa yqIr in Kkr dhft;s&
1/3, 4/3, 10/3, X, 31/3 1/3, 4/3, 10/3, X, 31/3
(a) 17/3 (b) 12/5 (a) 17/3 (b) 12/5
(c) 16/3 (d) 19/3 (c) 16/3 (d) 19/3
81. Which of the following is odd - 81. fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk fo"ke gS\
(a) SVZ (b) PSW (a) SVZ (b) PSW
(c) YBF (d) LOR (c) YBF (d) LOR

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82. Rajesh is standing sixth position from the left side 82. jkts'k ,d iafDr esa ck;ha vksj ls NBs LFkku ij gSA lquhrk
in a row. Sunita is standing seventh position from nk;ha vksj ls lkrosa LFkku ij gSA jkts'k vkSj lquhrk ds
the right. There are 5 people between Rajesh and chp 5 O;fDr gSaA iafDr esa dqy fdrus O;fDr gSa\
Sunita. How many people are standing in the row? (a) 35 (b) 17
(a) 35 (b) 17 (c) 18 (d) 19
(c) 18 (d) 19 83. ;fn J = 10, L = 12 vkSj CUTE = 49 gS] rc TOUGH
83. If J = 10, L = 12 and CUTE = 49. What will be fdlds cjkcj gS\
TOUGH equal to? (a) 77 (b) 72
(a) 77 (b) 72 (c) 71 (d) 74
(c) 71 (d) 74 84. ;fn
84. If A + B = A, B dk HkkbZ@cgu gS]
A + B = A is bother/sister of B,
A – B = A, B dk iq=k gS]
A – B = A is son of B,
A × B = A, B dk ifr gSA
A × B = A is husband of B.
lehdj.k “P – R × S + Q” esa P dk Q ls D;k lacaèk
What is the relation of P to Q in the equation “P – R gS\
x S + Q”?
(a) pkph (b) csVk
(a) Aunt (b) Son (c) thtk (d) Hkkatk
(c) Brother-in-Law (d) Nephew
85. fdlh xksys dh f=kT;k esa 100% dh o`f¼ ds i'pkr xksys
85. If the radius of a sphere is increased by 100%. Find ds vk;ru esa çfr'kr o`f¼ Kkr dhft;sA
the percentage increase in the volume of the sphere. (a) 99 (b) 100
(a) 99 (b) 100 (c) 550 (d) 700
(c) 550 (d) 700
86. ;fn n O;fDr ,d dk;Z dks 100 fnuksa esa iwjk djrs gSa
86. If n man completes a work in 100 days and after vkSj 5 vfrfjDr O;fDr dks bl dk;Z esa yxkus ij ;g
adding 5 extra men, work completed 20 days before. dk;Z 20 fnu igys iwjk gks tkrk gSA rc mlh dk;Z dks
How many more men will be employed to complete
50 fnuksa esa iwjk djus ds fy;s fdrus vfèkd O;fDr;ksa dh
the same work in 50 days?
vko';drk gksxh\
(a) 10 men (b) 20 men
(a) 10 O;fDr (b) 20 O;fDr
(c) 30 men (d) 40 men
(c) 30 O;fDr (d) 40 O;fDr
87. Find the median for the following data:
87. fuEufyf•r la[;kvksa ds fy;s ekfè;dk Kkr dhft;s%
11, 16, 13, 19, 6, 4, 7, 25, 0, 2, 9, 9, 8
11, 16, 13, 19, 6, 4, 7, 25, 0, 2, 9, 9, 8
(a) 6 (b) 7 (a) 6 (b) 7
(c) 8 (d) 9 (c) 8 (d) 9
88. The ratio of the a and b is 3: 4. The difference of 88. vkSj b dk vuqikr 3 : 4 gS rFkk muds oxks± dk varj 112
their squares is 112. Find the value of a. gSA a dk eku Kkr dhft;sA
(a) 15 (b) 12 (a) 15 (b) 12
(c) 10 (d) 18 (c) 10 (d) 18

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89. A triangular field has a Perimeter 560 meters. The 89. ,d f=kHkqtkdkj eSnku dk ifjeki 560 ehVj gSA bldh
ratio of its sides is 7: 24:25. The area of this field is Hkqtkvksa dk vuqikr 7 : 24 : 25 gSA bl eSnku dk {ks=kiQy gS&
(a) 8400 sq. meter (b) 9300 sq. meter (a) 8400 oxZ ehVj (b) 9300 oxZ ehVj
(c) 8600 sq. meter (d) 9000 sq. meter
(c) 8600 oxZ ehVj (d) 9000 oxZ ehVj
90. The LC.M. of x² - y², x³ + y³ and x³ + x²y – xy² – y³
90. x² – y², x³ + y³ vkSj x³ + x²y – xy² – y³ dk LCM gS&
is
(a) (x + y) (x – y) (x² + y² + xy)
(a) (x + y) (x – y) (x² + y² + xy)
(b) (x + y) (x – y)² (x² + y – xy)
(b) (x + y) (x – y)² (x² + y – xy)
(c) (x – y) (x + y)2 (x² + y² – xy)
(c) (x - y) (x + y)2 (x² + y² – xy)
(d) (x + y)² (x – y)²
(d) (x + y)² (x – y)²
91. Find the prime factors of (1/12)10 × (27)25 × (2/3)30 91. (1/12)10 × (27)25 × (2/3)30 ds vHkkT; xq.ku•aM Kkr
(a) 45 (b) 55 dhft;sA
(c) 65 (d) 35 (a) 45 (b) 55
(c) 65 (d) 35
92. If 131x + 217y = 1654 and 217x + 131y = 1826,
then what are values of x and y respectively? 92. ;fn 131 × + 217y = 1654 vkSj 217x + 131y = 1826,
(a) 6 and 4 (b) 4 and 8 rks Øe'k% x vkSj y ds eku D;k gSa\
(c) 6 and 2 (d) None of the above (a) 6 vkSj 4 (b) 4 vkSj 8
93. Three numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 7 and their (c) 6 vkSj 2 (d) mi;ZqDr esa ls dksbZ ugha
LCM is 1680, respectively, then the smallest number
93. rhu la[;k,¡ 3 : 4 : 7 ds vuqikr esa gSa vkSj mudk LCM
is -
1680 gS] rc lcls NksVh la[;k gS&
(a) 20 (b) 50
(a) 20 (b) 50
(c) 60 (d) 80
(c) 60 (d) 80
94. The volume of the two cylinders P and Q is in the
94. nks csyu P vkSj Q dk vk;ru 8 : 1 ds vuqikr esa gSA
ratio 8:1. The respective ratio of the height of both
cylinders P and Q is 9:2. Find the ratio of the radius nksuksa csyu P vkSj Q dh Å¡pkbZ dk Øfed vuqikr
of the P and Q. 9 : 2 gSA P rFkk Q dh f=kT;k dk vuqikr Kkr dhft;sA
(a) 4/3 (b) 3/4 (a) 4/3 (b) 3/4
(c) 16/9 (d) 9/4 (c) 16/9 (d) 9/4

95. The next letter in the sequence is - M, Q, V, B, ? 95. vuqØe& M, Q, V, B, ? esa ç'u fpÉ ds LFkku dk v{kj
(a) L (b) I gS&
(c) M (d) J (a) L (b) I
96. If after selling 60 pens, the seller observes the profit (c) M (d) J
of sell price of 30 pens, then the profit percentage 96. ;fn 60 isu cspus ds ckn foØsrk dks 30 isu ds foØ;
is - ewY; dk ykHk gksrk gS] rks ykHk çfr'kr gS&
(a) 80% (a) 80%
(b) 66.67% (b) 66.67%
(c) 40% (c) 40%
(d) 100% (d) 100%

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97. In a circular field, there is a rectangular tank of length 97. ,d o`Ùkkdkj eSnku esa 180 ehVj yack vkSj 120 ehVj
180 m and breadth 120 m. If the area of the land pkSM+k vk;rkdkj VSad gSA ;fn eSnku dh Hkwfe dk {ks=kiQy]
portion of the field other than tank is 40000 m2. What VSad ds {ks=kiQy dks gVk dj] 40000 oxZ ehVj gS rks
is the radius of the field? (Take π = 22/7)
eSnku dh f=kT;k Kkr dhft;sA (π = 22/7)
(a) 132 m (b) 130 m
(a) 132 ehVj (b) 130 ehVj
(c) 145 m (d) 140 m
(c) 145 ehVj (d) 140 ehVj
98. Two trains Rajdhani express, and a passenger train
of length 1.4 kilometres and 1.9 kilometres are 98. 1-4 fdyksehVj vkSj 1-9 fdyksehVj yach nks Vªsusa jktèkkuh
coming in the opposite directions. The speed of the ,Dlçsl vkSj ,d iSlsatj Vªsu ,d nwljs ds foijhr fn'kk
Rajdhani express and the passenger train is 126 esa tk jgh gSaA jktèkkuh ,Dlçsl vkSj iSlsatj Vªsu dh xfr
kmph and 72 kmph. Find the time taken by both the 126 fdeh- çfr ?kaVk vkSj 72 fdeh- çfr ?kaVk gSA nksuksa
trains to cross each other. Vªsuksa }kjk ,d nwljs dks ikj djus esa yxk le; Kkr dhft;sA
(a) 55 seconds (b) 120 seconds
(a) 55 lsdaM (b) 120 lsdaM
(c) 1 minute (d) 480 seconds
(c) 1 feuV (d) 480 lsdaM
99. If 8 is related to 10, 6 is related to 9, then 9 is related
to - 99. ;fn 8 dk lacaèk 10 ls gS] 6 dk lacaèk 9 ls gS] rks 9
(a) 9 (b) 10 fdlls lacafèkr gS\
(c) 8 (d) 20 (a) 9 (b) 10
(c) 8 (d) 20
100. If the LCM and HCF of two polynomials are (x +
3) (x² + 9x + 14) and (x + 7) respectively. One of 100. nks cgqinksa dk LCM vkSj HCF Øe'k% (x + 3) (x² +
the polynomials is x² + 10x + 21. Find the other 9x + 14) vkSj (x + 7) gSA ;fn nksuksa cgqinksa esa ls ,d
polynomial. x² + 10x + 21 gS] rks nwljk cgqin Kkr dhft;sA
(a) x² + 3x + 12 (c) x² – 7x – 13 (a) x² + 3x + 12 (c) x² – 7x – 13
(c) x² + 9x + 14 (d) x² + 8x + 11 (c) x² + 9x + 14 (d) x² + 8x + 11

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 UP-PCS Prelims Test Series–2024

CODE: [UP(P)-2410]
SUB: 2023

GENERAL STUDIES&II
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